The Railroad Telegrapher: Volume 33, Part 1: January-June, 1916

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/ WW/STWAL RBUTWNt ^ LIBRARY OCT 25 1971 LITTAUER CENTW HARVARD URIVeBemr *J l&arbarti College iLtbrarg FROM . r

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The Railroad Telegrapher VOL. XXXIII, 1916. Published at St. Louis, Mo. by The Order of Railroad Telegraphers WOODWARD & TIERNAN PRINTING CO. ST. LOUIS Digitized by LaOOQle

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INDEX EDITORIAL face Accident Compensation Law 1011 Account, Called to 304 A. F. of L. Convention, The 1641 Anniversary, Our Thirtieth 815, 820, 827 Appeal, An 656, 657 Arbitration, Compulsory, vs. Conciliation and Investigation 1798 Birthday, Our 149 Board of Directors. Report of 645 Candidates’ Records, A. F. of L. on 1349 Children’s Bureau 162 Civil Service Examinations — 163, 309, 480, 1018, 1505 Commissions Report 653 Compensation Law, Accident 1011 Compensation Legislation. Workman’s 10 Compulsory Arbitration vs. Conciliation and Investigation 1798 Convict Labor Bill 9 Cost, Actual, Has Decreased 482 Decisions, Important 150, 1345 Eight-Hour Day, The 157. 306 Eight-Hour Law, The 1335 Eight-Hour Movement, The 652 Elections, O. R. T 1813 Elect Laboring Men 1011 Hatters’ Appeal. The 3 Hatters’ Case, The 655 Historical : .1395 Historical Facts. More 1171 History, Some Ancient 827 Immigration Bill, Burnett 483 Industrialism, American 1016 Industrial Relations Committee 161. 1007 Labor Legislation 303 Labor Organizations in Canada 1502 Labor’s Friend. 1182 Land, Walsh on 308 Legislation-, Labor 303 Minority, The 830 Model State Law. A 646 Paper, A Variable 1503 Pendleton-Layman Wedding. The 314 Postage, One-Cent. . . . r 313 Prize Contest, 1916 12, 313, 1181 Promises and Performances 1177 Railroad Cars 1010 Railroad Telegrapher 826 Report, Board of Directors 645 Report, Commissions 653 Statement 822 Statistics, Railway Supply 1504 Strike, The North Minnesota 1504 Suit, An Important 477 Sunday Law, A.... 307 Tariff, The 164 EDITORIAL — Continued PAGE United Action 7 Valuable Book, A 164 Vocational Education 11 Walsh on Land 308 War, After the 649 Watson’s Record, Gompers on 1506 Western Union Earnings 161 Workmen’s Compensation Legislation 10 Year 1915, The 149 MISCELLANY Advice to His Son 1047 Agreeable People 34 Ananias, Hogging With 1370 Art, Modern 343 Bill Clerk, The Peeved 1209 Boomer, The 503 Boy With the United States Census, The 1831 Cabooses. Running a Train of 512 Census, Boy With the United States, The 1831 Chauffeur, A Gentleman 676 Christmas Privilege, A 1828 Close Call, A 1045 Coin, What U. S. Does With Your 1047 Comstock, Awakening of 333 Dog and the Order, The 185 Dogs and the Duke 841 Dream Table, The 1040 Eggs is Eggs 510 Eleventh Commandment. The 186 Emergency, He Met the 841 Ex-Railroad Telegrapher, By an 1823 Father and the Children 1043 Faultfinding 516 Flagging Extra 269 29 Franklin Started It 1526 Friends in a Flat 1677 Genius in Rags 1205 Ghost, Taming Mastin’s *.. 674 Ghosts That Walk in the Night 182 Girl in the Vestibule, The 671 Happy, How to be 685 Happy Thought, His 190 Hero, The 335 Hero by a Hair’s Breadth, A 1667 Heroes in the Rough 1528 I!igh-l’rows and Low-Brows 1674 Home in America, A 1367 Inside Looking Out 1523 Jabcz Hunker, J. P 39 Joan of ,\rc 684 Key, They That Desert the 1522 Labor’s Don’ts 1532 Landslide, The 175 Lawyers, Witty....* 185 Life, A Gamble in 1203 Digitized by C.ooole

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MISCELLANY— Continued PAGE EDITORIAL NOTES PAGE Lovers, Choosing Your 1373 Magnet Mountain 1197 Man Around the Depot, The 1532 Manhood 514 Men on the Border, Our 1521 Messenger and the Hobo, The 1364 Midnight Special, The 1199 Miracle, The 1824 Mistakes, Rail Men Make Few 686 Mystery of the Missing Teacher 1672 Names. Curiosities of 43 New York, Sights of 508 Numbers. Curiosities of t.1677 Observation. A Briton’s 1837 Operator Unknown, The 330 Packets, The Mysterious 1Q36 Passport, Getting a 3^9 Phantom Train of Wasatch, The 1034 President. Selecting a 1033 Prisoner’s Alphabet. The 31 Prodigal. The Modern 849 Redemption, Thirty-One’s 846 Road to Blue Ante, The 338 Sid’s One Resolution 38 Slang. Army 1835 Snows. Big 341 Some Boy 3S Stage Robbers* Retribution, The 1670 Sunday Laws 1530 Surprise, Billy Mudgc’s 844 Taste. Good, an Asset..... 189 Teacher, Mystery of the Missing 1672 Telegram, Sending a 1361 Telegraph Joke, A ^ 507 Telegraph Student. The 344 Telephone. Origin of The 505 They That Desert the Key ^ 1 522 Train de Luxe in Asia. The 1826 Two and a Fish 679 Vacation, Their 1362 Visitor, The 188 War and Dress. 1207 Wars, Shall Cease, When 189 Washington. Old 180 Wes* Virginia Hills, Those 1675 Wilbur, All Right 179 W ired Wireless 1837 Editorial Notes.... 13, 165, 315, 490, 657, 831, 1021, 1183, 1353, 1507, 1658, 1817 FACETIOUS Facetious 47, 193, 351, 521, 689, 857, 1051, 1213, 1377, 1535, 1682, 1840 FRATERNAL Fraternal 53, 198, 355, 527, 695, 885, 1055, 1217, 1382. 1541, 1690, 1848 GLEANINGS Gleanings 25, 667, 1030. 1193 GRAND DIVISION Grand Division 136, 290, 464, 633. 802, 994, 1158. 1322, 1482, 1629, 1784, 1956 LADIES* AUXILIARY Ladies’ Auxiliary .. .23, 172, 323, 499, 665. 837, 1027, 1191, 1359, 1515, 1664. 1821 OUR CORRESPONDENTS Our Correspondents. .. .49, 195, 353, 523. 691, 857, 1053, 1215, 1379, 1537, 1684, 1842 PERSONAL MENTION Personal Mention 19, 169, 320, 496, 662, 833, 1025, 1187, 1356* 1512 1662 POETICAL Poetical 45, 191, 349, 519, 687, 855, 1049, 1211, 1375, 1533, 1680 1838 UNION LABEL Union Label 27, 325, 502, 669, 1031 * 1195, 1519. 1666 Digitized by kjOOQle

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Pobluhed Monthly by the Obder or Railroad Telegraphers Lb W. QUICK - Editor and Manager. Entered as Second-Class Matter December 20, 1012, at the Post Office at St. Louis, Mo., Under the Act of August 24, 1612. Subscription Price * - - $1.00 Per Year. Vol. XXXIII JANUARY, 1916 No. 1 THE HATTERS’ APPEAL. THE Executive Council of the American Federation of Labor has carried out the instructions of the late San Francisco convention by issuing an appeal to all organized work- ers to contribute one hour’s pay for the benefit of the Hatters of Danbury, Conn., whose case is more or less familiar, and whose heroic struggle against the judg- ment rendered by the courts in favor of Loewe and Company on account of an alleged boycott is now a matter of history, and whose homes and savings have been attached to satisfy that judg- ment. The appeal requests each organ- ized worker to contribute the amount he earns during the second hour of his labors on January 27th, which amount is to be remitted to the Secretary and Treasurer of the Division in which he holds membership, who in turn, will for- ward the money to Frank Morrison, Sec- retary of the American Federation of Labor, and he in turn will forward the whole amount to the hatters. It is hoped every member of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers will promptly contribute the one hour’s wages and for- ward the amount to the Secretary and Treasurer of his division. The appeal issued by the Executive Council is as follows: Washington, D. C., December 18, 1915. To All International and National Unions and Their Local Unions; to All State and City Central Bodies and to All Local Unions. Dear Sirs and Brothers: Will you give an hour? Not an hour to read this, but an hour of your labor in a righteous cause, on Hatters’ Day, January 27, 1916? • The plight in which the Hatters of Danbury, Conn., find themselves arouses the concern and the sympathy of all the workers as well as of all liberty-loving citizens of America. The Danbury Hat- ters have performed a service of historic importance in the struggle for industrial freedom. Digitized by ^ooQte

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4 The Railroad Telegrapher. Efforts of employers in America to keep their workers in subjection have been particularly heartless and unrelent- ing. They have used all their power and influence economic, political and par- ticularly the courts. The legal theory that has enabled the employers through the courts to restrict the industrial free- dom of their employes was based upon a concept that labor power was a com- modity and that employers possessed rights derived from a kind of ownership of the labor power of their employes and “vested rights” derived from the right to do business. This principle was the basis for flagrant abuse of the injunctive writ and for interpretation of anti-trust law to apply to voluntary organizations of workers associated for the establishment of better conditions of work and for the maintenance of their personal rights and freedom. When this abuse of the injunctive process and perversions of trust laws be- came so frequent and so dangerous as to menace the very existence of organiza- tions of workers, the organized labor movement sought for cases pending in the courts that could be used as test cases to establish clearly through a de- cision from the highest court of the land whether there was judicial sanction for this principle which classified labor power as a commodity and which had been used to restrict efforts of workers to better conditions of life and work. Organized labor could not, of course, begin to institute such cases. We had to wait until the cases were brought against our movement and select those which presented the fundamental prin- ciples involved. Two cases were found illustrative of most flagrant injustice. They were the contempt cases against Messrs. Gompers, Mitchell and Morrison, and the suit that the so-called “Anti-Boy- cott Association” through D. E. Loewe and Company brought against the Hat- ters of Danbury, under the provisions of the Sherman Anti-Trust law. During the early period of the case before the courts, the United Hatters of North America bore all the legal ex- penses involved. Then the membership of tjie entire organization throughout the country was involved in a great strike in which every available dollar of the organization was expended, and ex- pended with victory resulting. It was during the time when the United Hat- ters of North America was in financial embarrassment that the American Fed- eration of Labor was appealed to, and the A. F. of L. then assumed the finan- cial obligation of meeting every expense of the case before the courts, involving the amount of $98,756.02. Twice the case was before the Su- preme Court of the United States: In 1908, on a writ of certiorari, the Supreme Court held that Sections 1, 3 and 7, of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act were applicable to the case and to all organi- zations of wage-earners organized not for profit, but for the securement of higher wages, a shorter workday and better working conditions, that is for human welfare; and again when the case came before the court upon the appeal from the decision of the Federal Dis- trict Court, on January 5, 1915, when the Supreme Court of the United States rendered a final decision upon this case which had been pending in the Federal Courts for more than eleven years. That decision reaffirmed the legal fiction that human beings, wage-earners, could be legally classified in the same category with commodities, control over which was to be regulated by the Sher- man Anti-Trust Act. Under this de- cision, the Sherman Anti-Trust Law, which was intended for the protection of the citizens of the United States, could be utilized as an instrumentality for depriving them of their rights as free men and women and for denying them control over their own labor power, a control inseparable from their personalities and from their living bodies. Should such a decision prevail, they could not maintain their freedom as workers or as citizens. However, in the course of this case, legal opinions were given which estab- lished clearly the judicial attitude toward organizations of workers and the legal Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 5 rights of workers. These decisions established the basis necessary for de- manding and securing remedial legisla- tion, which should remove human beings from the purview of trust laws and for changes in injunction procedure, so as to insure to the workers their rights as free men and women and to differen- tiate clearly between human rights and rights derived from the ownership of property. Before the final decision of the Su- preme Court was handed down in the Hatters’ case, there was enacted into law the labor provisions of the Clayton Anti-Trust Act, which declare — That the labor power of a human be- ing is not a commodity or article of commerce. In addition to declaring formally the difference between labor power and articles and commodities to which trust laws properly apply, the Clayton Act limits and regulates the uses of injunc- tions and forbids their use for purposes against which the workers had so long and so justly complained. Thus the Hatters* case has been of incalculable service to all of the wage-earners of the country, establishing their rights and securing opportunities necessary for their protection and the continued bet- terment of industrial relations. But as a result of the last decision of tlie Supreme Court, many of the Hatters Danbury, Conn., find themselves in dire distress, for, in addition to deciding the principle against which they con- tended, the court also reaffirmed the award of damages against them. The award was for three-fold damages and interest accruing on that amount and costs, amounting in all to something over $300,000. During the early history of the case, the bank deposits and the homes of these members of the Danbury Hatters’ Union were attached to insure payment of any award that the court might fix. During the more than eleven years that the case had been pending, some of the members of this union have died. The survivors were always and are now under the burden of imminent loss of their little savings and their homes, and suffered in mind and in body, and so have their dear ones and those dependent upon them. It must be understood also that the suit was brought against the members of the Hatters’ Union wjio had reached ripe old ages, ages ranging for sixty to eighty years. They were selected by Loewe simply because they had some little savings, some ownership in their modest homes. Because of their ages and enforced indigent condition, made indigent by the attachment, every device was planned that their condition might be relieved. It is a matter of common information that the framers of the Sherman Anti- Trust Act did not intend that law to apply to the normal activities of wage- workers. This fact augmented the in- justice of the decision against the Dan- bury Hatters and the award of three- fold damages and interest thereon. The Danbury Hatters were the innocent vic- tims of the government, due either to the fact that the Congress of the United States had not been able to write plainly into law its intentions, or to the fact that the judiciary had misinterpreted the law enacted by Congress. Whether the fault lay with Congress, or with the judiciary, the consequences of the fault ought not to fall upon the Danbury Hatters. The contentions of organized labor in this matter were manifestly strengthened by the action of Congress in enacting the labor sections of the Clayton Act. Therefore, the Hatters pre- sented to Congress a petition asking for a special appropriation for the payment of this award that thereby the govern- ment should assume the consequences of the mistake, made either by Congress or by the judiciary. The representatives of the A. F. of L., and of the Hatters’ organization, and members of the Danbury Hatters’ Union appeared before the House Appropria- tion Committee in behalf of this peti- tion. However, the committee failed to report the appropriation to the House. The Executive Council of the A. F. of L., realizing the awful plight in which these aged Danbury Hatters were thus Digitized by ^ooQte

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6 The Railroad Telegrapher. placed, reported these matters to the San Francisco convention. The conven- tion authorized and instructed the Execu- tive Council to send out a notice and an appeal — which is hereby made — to all international and national unions, to all local unions, and to State, county and city central bodies urging all members of organized labor to contribute their earnings for the second hour of any shift worked on Thursday, January 27, 1916, to the relief of their fellow-workers — the aged Danbury Hatters. That date was selected as particularly appropriate, because it is the birthday of the Presi- dent of the American Federation of Labor, who has given a lifetime of devo- tion to the cause of labor and humanity. The Danbury Hatters did not falter in that which they did for the benefit of all organized labor and for all of the workers of the country. They did their duty; they made the test and upon them has fallen the consequences of the in- justice of the then existing conditions. All other workers participate in the bene- fits which have grown out of their strug- gle, and it is but just that they should also help to relieve the victims. If the Danbury Hatters or the Hatters* organ- ization were left to bear the full weight of the burden, it will mean to them great suffering and great hardship. Every member of organized labor is urged to do his duty in this matter and to bear his share in the common struggle to establish industrial justice. Members of local unions should pay their contributions to their local secretaries, who should send the sum total collected to the Secretary of the A. F. of L., who will receipt for the same and promptly forward it to Mr. Martin Lawlor, Secretary, United Hat- ters of North America, who will use the money for the exclusive purpose of re- lieving the Hatters who were made the victims of the greed and rapacity of the so-called “Anti-Boycott Association” and Loewe, the Danbury hat manufacturer. Mr. Lawlor will publish a complete list of all contributions received and the pay- ments made and to whom paid. In order to perform our whole duty and to manifest our entire appreciation and sympathy with the Hatters of Dan- bury in their plight it is particularly fitting that special meetings of central bodies and local unions should be held before, upon or approximately near to January 27, 1916, that local unions and central bodies impress upon the mem- bers of organized labor their duty to— Contribute the wages of an hour’s labor, the second hour of the workday or shift of January 27, 1916. That the contribution of that hour’s wages be made promptly and that the same be transmitted to Frank Morrison, secretary of the A. F. of L., Ouray Building, Washington, D. C. Meetings for the purposes indicated might be held with fitting exercises to help bind the organized toilers of America more closely together with bonds of fraternity, sympathy and mutual helpfulness and a greater determination to struggle unitedly on for the dawn of a better day among the toilers of America. Men and women of labor, give an hour — an hour of your labor — in a most righteous cause. Fraternally yours, SAML. GOMPERS, President, FRANK MORRISON, Secretary, JAMES DUNCAN, First Vice-President, JAMES O’CONNELL, Second Vice-President, D. A. HAYES, Third Vice-President, JOS. F. VALENTINE, Fourth Vice-Preisdent, JOHN R. ALPINE, Fifth Vice-President, H. B. PERHAM, Sixth Vice-President, FRANK DUFFY, Seventh Vice-President, WILLIAM GREEN, Eighth Vice-President, JOHN B. LENNON, Treasurer, Executive Council, American Federation of Labor. Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 7 The United Hatters of North America have also issued the following urgent appeal in behalf of their unfortunate members at Danbury, Conn.: Workingmen of America: Remember, January 27th is Hatters’ Day, and it is the acknowledged duty of each one of you to do your share to relieve the distress of the one hundred and eighty-six victims of the American Anti-Boycott Soci- ety, the Danbury Hatters, who, by court de- cree, must lose their homes and life savings. The last legal step has been taken, and be- fore you read this final appeal in behalf of these distressed union men, the judge of the court will have set the day when their little homes are to be taken from them, and their families and household effects thrown into the streets. ^ The situation of the Danbury Hatters, after their long and bitter struggle in the courts, must appeal to the sympathy of every trade unionist. The fight was not alone their fight, but the fight of all labor organizations, and while the courts de- cided against them, the Hatters’ case and its outcome brought about the passage of the Clayton Bill, which saves members of organized labor from similar persecution under the Sherman Anti-Trust Act. It is not claimed by the Anti-Boycott So- ciety that these old hatters who are thus punished had any thing to do with a strike or boycott. The only crime they com- mitted was in remaining members of the union of their craft and loyally supporting it, and for this they have been condemned to lose the homes which their industry and frugality had built up and in which they had hoped to spend their declining years. The recent convention of the American Federation of Labor, held at San Fran- cisco, realizing the unfortunate condition of these poor people, and recognizing the duty of the American labor movement to come to their relief by unanimous vote, requested every member of organized labor to donate one hour’s wages on Hatterf Day , January 27th, to the relief of the Danbury Hatters. By contributing your share you will help to bring comfort and happiness to these old men, and to the widows and orphans of deceased defendants, and serve notice on the Anti-Boycott Society that organized labor of America is standing back of the Hatters in their trouble. Central bodies are requested to earnestly and energetically call the attention of their delegates to the im- portance of bringing this appeal to the attention of their organizations, so that all will do their duty on Hatters’ Day . Fraternally yours, United Hatters of North America. (Signed) John W. Sculley, President. Martin Lawlor, Secretary-T reasurer. Washington, D. C., Jan. 14, 1916. To All Organized Labor: The appeal contained in the above cir- cular for one hour’s wages in behalf of the victimized hatters of Danbury was unani- mously approved by the American Federa- tion of Labor San Francisco convention. It is earnestly hoped that every union mem- ber throughout America will contribute the wages of an hour’s labor on Hatters’ Day, January 27, 1916, and pay same over to the secretary of the local union, who in turn will transmit it to Secretary Frank Morri- son, of the A. F. of L., and the same will be placed in the hands of Secretary Martin Lawlor, who will place the same for the relief of the victimized hatters. All union men are urged to do their duty in this situation. Fraternally yours, Samuel Gompers, President American Federation of Labor. UNITED ACTION. IN the December number of The Telegrapher, it was demonstrated what unity of action even in a small way would accomplish when it was shown that a chain letter sent out in series of five with each letter bearing the next higher number to the one re- ceived by the participant, the letter to be stopped when No. 50 was reached, and each recipient to remit ten cents would produce the stupendous amount of more than eleven decillion dollars. Digitized by ^ooQte

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8 Tiie Railroad Telegrapher. The great good which has been accom- plished by The Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers is directly attributable to unity of action, which brought about the mag- nificent organization, which in turn made the rapid strides towards better condi- tions possible. There is an old saying that “eternal vigilance is the price of liberty,” which is constantly being exemplified, especially in organization work. Through the medium of organization, the employes have been enabled to cope with the pow- erful corporations by which they are employed, but as time goes on, the em- ployer is found to be taking advantage of the benefits accruing through organ- ization and have further entrenched themselves by forming powerful asso- ciations in various sections of the country. These associations have grad- ually increased their scope of operation until now, it seems very apparent, it is their intention to give consideration to schedule matters instead of each road settling these questions for itself. The following very significant circular has just come into possession of the Editor: Circular No. — Chicago, Nov. 12, 1915. Member Lines — At a meeting at Chicago, October 7, 1915, the executive committee of the As- sociation of Western Railways, recog- nizing the necessity of co-operating in and conforming to methods already adopted and in effect in Eastern and Southeastern territory, looking to the uniform handling of wage matters and working conditions, authorized for the purpose, the establishment of a bureau of statistics for roads in Western terri- tory, under direction of the Executive Secretary or the Association, charged as follows: “The Executive Secretary shall obtain from the railroads information as to ex- isting rates of pay, rules of service or working conditions applying to such em- ployes as may be designated by the Ad- visory Committee, also information as to requests for change in rates of pay, rules of service or working conditions, and pertaining to any controversy arising from interpretation or application of schedule rates, rules or regulations and in addition make investigation of any other matters of interest to the railroads, re- porting to the Advisory Committee. “Member lines in furnishing such in- formation shall do so with the under- standing that it does not commit any railroad to any joint procedure or to participate in the joint handling of any matters unless it specifically consents to such joint action. “The Executive Secretary, through the Bureau of Statistics, shall also compile such statistical and other historical mat- ter as may from time to time be re- quired by the Advisory Committee. “Upon request of member lines and upon approval of the Advisory Commit- tee, the Executive Secretary shall be available in any controversy growing out of changes in rates of pay, rules of service or working conditions of em- ployes. He shall furnish such Member Lines all information bearing on labor questions, either in person or by cor- respondence, and shall furnish upon request established interpretations of existing awards or adjustments, such interpretations to first have the approval of the Advisory Committee. He shall ad- vise all Member Lines of any important change made or any requests received for changes in rates of pay, rules of service and working conditions.” To carry out the above, the Bureau of Statistics will first undertake to re- classify the Western schedules of rates of pay, rules of service or working con- ditions (starting with Conductors and Trainmen) in uniformity with the classi- fications adopted in Eastern and South- eastern territories and interchangeable with their systems, and this compilation will be furnished our roads as rapidly as one class of service is completed. The system of classification adopted is amenable conveniently to additions cov- ering revisions, interpretations, etc., and will be explained in detail later. It is the expectation that these compilations, as revised and kept up to date through the Bureau, will provide the roads with detailed and accurate information as to Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 9 the rates and rules, and, so far as the roads co-operate in the plan as outlined hereafter, the current interpretations and rulings thereunder. May we ask your line's co-operation in the complete realization of the benefits of this plan, through advising us periodically of changes in rules, through general revision of schedules or established rulings and in- terpretations on existing rules? We are sending under separate cover, copies of forms we have drafted for the purpose. The use of the form is preferable for our convenience, but need not necessarily be used. We feel, however, that if this advice on form submitted, or the furnishing of the information by other methods, is calendared for a certain day each month, preferably the first, it will prevent oversight and introduce the element of regularity essential. Discipline cases are not to be covered unless the schedule provisions governing procedure, etc., are vitally revised thereby, or a new practice established. Neither do we desire statements of ordinary grievances involving minor claims or alleged viola- tions of agreement, unless in the settlement of a specific case a new schedule principle is established. Nothing is to be furnished that would not be proper and consistent for distribution to other roads, nor in form or at a time that might compromise your relations with your employes or prejudice your labor situation in any degree. We direct attention to the duty of the Executive Secretary of the association to obtain for the Advisory Committee informa- tion as to requests for changes in rates of pay and rules, etc. May we ask your hearty co-operation in this? We pledge recipro- cally the assistance of the Bureau in any such matters in which we may properly serve you. Prompt and definite advices on this feature from all lines will furnish chan- nels of valuable information to you when you have to deal with a request for a change on your line. It is distinctly understood the existence of the Bureau, your co-operation with it, and participation in the benefits which are expected to result from its establishment, in no way restricts your acknowledged right to deal with your employes as seems best to you. The purpose of this Bureau is to be of service to you, and not as deterrent to your operations. It is to be, in short, a sort of clearing house for western roads, through which each road may have the fullest and best information available on the matters with which it deals. Suggestions for investigations, or special studies of any phase of labor and schedule operations are solicited and will be carried out, subject to approval by the Advisory Committee. Yours very truly, EXECUTIVE SECRETARY. In order to meet the conditions herein presented, each member of the Order should redouble his efforts to make the member- ship on his road solid, and thereby lend every support possible to the committee representing him. A word to the wise is sufficient. CONVICT LABOR BILL. THE Contract Convict Labor Bill has been reintroduced in both branches of Congress. The bill was intro- duced in the Senate by Senator Hughes, of New Jersey, and was referred to the Com- mittee on Interstate Commerce, and is known as Senate Bill No. 901. The same bill has been introduced in the House by Congressman Booher, of Missouri, and re- ferred to the Committee on Labor, and is known as H. R. 6871. A number of pre- vious attempts have been made to pass this bill in Congress, and at the last session of that body the bill passed the House early in the session and was favorably reported by the Senate Committee on Interstate Commerce, but failed of passage during the closing days of the session of the Senate. The Union Label Trades Department of the American Federation of Labor has issued a letter to all international unions and other affiliated bodies, stating its inten- tion to make a determined effort to have this bill enacted into law during the present session of Congress, regardless of the oppo- sition of the prison labor contractors and others who are supporting them in theii; 'igitized by Google

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10 The Railroad Telegrapher. fight against the passage of this meritori- ous measure. In order to assist them in their fight for the passage of the bill, the union label de- partment earnestly requests every member of organized labor to write the United States Senators from their respective States, as well as the Congressmen from their respective districts, urging them to support this measure, and also to write the chairmen of the committees who have this measure in charge, who are : Hon. Francis G. Newlands, of Nevada, chairman of the Senate Committee on Interstate Com- merce; Hon. David J. Lewis, of Maryland, chairman of the House Committee on Labor, asking for early action on this measure. The union label department in its appeal for assistance for this measure, states that the situation is such at the present time that if the members of organized labor will act promptly and write their represent- atives in support of this measure that it will be possible to have this bill enacted into law during the present session of Con- gress. WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION LEGIS- LATION. IF proof were needed of the rapid growth of the idea of compensation of workmen for injuries received in the course of employment as a substi- tute for the old liability acts, it would be found in Bulletin No. 185, by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor. The Bul- letin presents the legislation for the years 1914 and 1915, together with amendments to a number of earlier laws, which in some cases are so extensive as to necessitate the reprinting of the en- tire law. This Bulletin is in effect a sup- plement to Bulletin No. 126, issued two years ago as a complete compilation up to that date of existing legislation in this field. The legislation of the year 1914 in- cluded three States: Kentucky, Louisi- ana and Maryland. One of these laws, that of Kentucky, was declared uncon- stitutional before it came into operation. That of Maryland superseded an earlier statute reported as unworkable. The new laws of 1915 cover eight States: Colorado, Indiana, Maine, Montana, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Vermont and Wyoming, besides the Territories of Alaska and Hawaii. The legislation of 1914 included also a Presidential order providing a compensation system for employes of the Panama Canal and the Panama Railroad, while that of the cur- rent year includes a similar order ex- tending the Federal Compensation Act of 1908 to workmen engaged on or about the Government railway in Alaska. With the legislation of these two years, thirty-one States and the Territories of Alaska and Hawaii now have compen- sation laws. A Federal statute covers also about one-fourth of the civilian em- ployes of the United States. All of this legislation has been enacted since 1908, and practically all of the existing legisla- tion in the States since 1910. Of the new laws of 1914 and 1915, one, that of Wyoming, must be classed as a compulsory insurance law, while those of Maryland and Oklahoma are compul- sory compensation laws. In the other States, eight in number, the law permits the employer to elect or reject the com- pensation act. In case he rejects it, however, he is deprived of the customary defenses under the liability laws. Some of the newer laws have certain features which are of special interest and worthy of mention. The Oklahoma statute, for example, applies only to cases of non-fatal accidents, while in Wyoming all awards, whether for death or disability, are in the form of lump sum payments arbitrarily fixed by the statute without regard to the earning capacity of the injured person. The Alaska statute also provides for lump sum payments except for temporary dis- ability. Legislation elsewhere has very generally provided for periodical pay- ments graduated according to wage loss, and this method is favored by practi- cally all authorities. Of the new laws of 1914 and 1915, the Wyoming act is the least liberal, the compensation for death being limited to Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 11 funeral expenses of $50 and a maximum death benefit of $2,000. In comparison with this, the Colorado statute provides for a maximum of $2,500, while the maxi- mum of the Alaska statute is $6,000. In cases of temporary disability the Colo- rado law is more illiberal than any other, as it provides for no compensation for disabilities not extending beyond three weeks. In the statutes of other States, the waiting time has usually been fixed at one or two weeks, no State except Colorado fixing a longer period. In the legislation of 1914 and 1915, special boards or commissions for ad- ministration continue to be preferred, the laws of Alaska and Wyoming being the only ones enacted during 1915 which do not have this provision. In Maine, Maryland, Oklahoma and Vermont the administrative authorities are given no powers other than those relating to the administration of the compensation acts. In Hawaii, county boards with functions restricted to the compensation act are provided for. In Louisiana the law is administered by the courts. The prevention of accidents, as well as compensation, is provided for in a number of the new laws. Thus, the Industrial Commission of Colorado is charged not only with the administration of the com- pensation act, but also with the duty of factory and mine inspection, the enforce- ment of woman and child labor laws and safety laws generally. Corresponding provisions are found also in the laws of Indiana and Montana. The Bulletin contains a comparative analysis of existing workmen's compen- sation laws in the form of a large fold- ing chart. Notwithstanding the efforts which have been made to bring about uniformity in compensation legislation, a comparison of the laws of the thirty-one States which have thus far enacted com- pensation laws shows the widest diver- sity in the methods and amounts of com- pensation payments and the scope of the various laws. Amending legislation is in general of a liberalizing character, either including new disabilities, as occupa- tional diseases, or increasing the dis- ability allowances, or introducing other details. Promise of future progress in com- pensation legislation is found in the pro- vision for a commission in Utah for the purpose of drafting a compensation bill and in the amendments to the consti- tutions of two or three States, the pur- pose of which is to permit the enactment of more inclusive and effective laws than is believed possible under the present laws of the States. VOCATIONAL EDUCATION. HOW to make the work of the public schools more practically useful in preparing children for vocations which they wish to follow is a question which many cities are trying to answer. While the question of vocational education is one fundamentally much broader than the temporary need of any locality or in- dustry, each city itfust adapt its plan to the social, industrial, and educational conditions of the community. The way one city has sought to solve this problem is shown in a report on a vocational education survey of Richmond, Va., just published by the U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Depart- ment of Labor. The survey here described was made under the auspices of a survey committee organized by the National So- ciety for the Promotion of Industrial Edu- cation, and having the co-operation of the U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U. S. Bureau of Education, the Russell Sage Foundation, and the school authorities and citizens of Richmond. The chief purpose of this survey was to secure for Richmond an accurate knowledge of the industrial and school facts and con- ditions necessary in developing a plan of vocational education to serve the practical needs of children preparing for the various vocations and of employers and employes. A special object of the survey was to secure the co-operation of national and local pub- lic and private agencies in the making of a survey which might be useful as a model for studies in other localities where the need of a better program of vocational edu- cation was pressing. Digitized by Google

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12 The Railroad Telegrapher. The survey included a study of the public schools of Richmond, with special attention to the present status of vocational and tech- nical education and the fields of employment in Richmond, and a study and analysis of the occupations of men in the printing, building and metal trades, and of women in retail stores and in the tobacco industry. The analysis of occupations was from the standpoint of both employer and employe, and was designed especially to ascertain in detail for each occupation the conditions of employment, what the occupation has to offer the worker, what the worker needs to equip him properly for the trade, what the industry gives in the way of training, the more common deficiencies of workers as seen by the employer and by the workers themselves, and in detail the specific train- ing which in the judgment of the employer and worker the school and the trade ought to give. A most important and successful part of the method of the survey was in securing the active interest and assistance of both employers and employes throughout the work, with the result that it became neces- sary to outline courses and organize classes several months before the completion of the survey. The recommendations of the survey com- mittee deal with the problem of financing vocational education in Richmond, compul- sory attendance, types of schools and courses of study for boys and men, and for girls and women; prevocational education for boys, and the place of private institu- tions receiving city moneys in the general plan for vocational education. The survey committee found a definite need for the offering of educational facilities for men and boys already employed. It was evident that the supply of efficient journeymen was inadequate, that the amount of systematic instruction given in a shop was small, and that the amount of apprenticeship training was limited. The men themselves desired further educational advantages and were personally interested in trade education. Many workers had taken courses at their own expense, and since leaving the regular school. The majority of these workers had taken courses bearing directly upon their trades. The survey committee recom- mended the organization of evening and part-time schools and courses for boys and men already employed, and outlined general and industrial courses for the trades which the survey had covered. The survey committee were of the opinion that the white women and girls of Rich- mond who were employed in manufactur- ing and mechanical pursuits were engaged in operations which can be learned more quickly in the factory than in the school, largely because the amount of technical training and trade information necessary is too meager to warrant the expenditure of public money for equipment and instruc- tion. There was need of department store and salesmanship training through part- time and continuation classes. Steps were taken to meet this need before the comple- tion of the survey. The conclusion was reached that there was no need or possi- bility of a girl’s trade school for Richmond. A. demand, however, was found to exist for courses of training in the practical arts as a part of the general education of girls over thirteen years of age. Instruction in home economics, except in specialized courses planned and followed for the purpose of earning a livelihood, in the committee’s opinion, should not be regarded as voca- tional education for wage-earning, but as a valuable and necessary part of general education to which every girl is entitled as a part of her adequate preparation for living. PRIZE CONTEST, 1916. AS THE prize contests have proven so r\ beneficial in the past, and in order that the efforts of members in se- curing new members may be rewarded, another series of prizes will be given to members securing new members during the year 1916. To the member securing five or more new members during the year 1916 and who fails to secure any of the other prizes offered herein, will be given one of the official emblem rings. To the member securing ten or more new members during the period named herein, will be given free dues in the Order for Digitized by Dogle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 13 one year, their dues being paid by the Grand Division. To the member securing fifteen or more new members during the year will be given a specially made emblem watch charm. To the member securing twenty or more new members during the period named, will be given a fine solid gold watch chain. To the member securing twenty-five or more new members during the period named, will be given a solid gold watch to cost not less than $50.00. To the member securing forty or more new members during the year 1916, will be given a solid gold watch to cost not less than $75.00. To the member securing fifty or more new members during the period named, will be given a solid gold watch to cost not less than $100.00. Members who have won prizes in pre- vious contests of the same character to which they may be entitled during the year 1916, will be given its equivalent in other jewelry of their selection, but in no case will cash be given, for the very good reason that money is easily spent and forgotten, while a valuable piece of jewelry is always re- tained, and serves as a constant visible token of appreciation on the part of the Order, for services rendered. In the foregoing contest secretaries and officers of divisions, and all other members receiving salary or expenses, or both, for their services, are barred from participa- tion. THE FOLLOWING RULES WILL BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO IN THIS CONTEST. In order to secure credit in this contest, it will be necessary for the member claim- ing the credit to have secured the petition personally, and not through anyone else. It will further be necessary for the mem- ber securing the new members to immedi- ately forward the Grand Secretary and Treasurer a notice to the effect that the new member has been secured, and ‘unless this is done credit will not be allowed. The form of notification should be some- thing like the following: 1916. L. W. Quick, Grand Secretary and Treasurer, St. Louis, Mo.: I have today secured the petition for membership of and collected $ and have forwarded the petition and money to Bro Secretary and Treasurer Div. No.. Please credit me with this petition on prize contest. (Signature) Cert. No Div. No It is reputed that New York is now the largest city in the world. Ten hundred and thirty-four new members were initiated into the Order during the month of December. The House Immigration Committee has begun hearings on the Burnett Bill prescribing a literacy test for immi- grants. Representative Stevens, of Nebraska, introduced in the House two bills de- signed to preserve American neutrality and protect American lives at sea. The Interstate Commerce Commission announces a hearing at Washington for further argument on questions relating to physical valuation of railroads. Members of Congress, labor leaders and other public figures, addressed the National Civic Federation at its session at which a resolution was adopted, unanimously favor- Digitized by Google

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14 The Railroad Telegrapher. ing adequate preparation for national defense. The total income of the people of the United States is about $35,000,000,000 a year, of which $10,000,000,000 is derived from agricultural products, $2,500,000,000 from mineral and $10,000,000,000 from manufactured articles. Regulations designed to relieve freight congestion in New York harbor were made at a meeting of officials of the rail- roads entering New York. Embargoes were modified in some instances and established in others. Prediction is made that the railroads of this country will be operated *by elec- tricity during the present generation and that the power to create the electricity will be obtained from gigantic plants at large coal mines. As a further means to open every avenue of communication to the use of the Postoffice Department, Postmaster- General Burleson again insists that a government monopoly of the telegraph and telephone is necessary. Railroads in the State of Pennsylvania have agreed to accept the compensation law, which is to take effect at this time. At a meeting of railroad representatives, it was decided that the companies would adopt their own insurance systems. Conductors, porters and miscellaneous employes in the operating department of the Pullman Company will receive an approximate increase of 10 per cent in pay. Workers in the manufacturing and repair plants were not included. The Typographical Union of St. Louis and printing employers have reached an agreement on the question of educating over one hundred apprentices. A fully equipped printing plant will be installed in one of the public schools, which will be attended by the boys, without cost, three evenings each week. The attention of members is directed to the rules and conditions governing the 1916 prize contest, appearing in this issue, which is reproduced from the December number of The Railroad Telegrapher. It has been decided by the St. Louis Bar Association to request Governor Major, of Missouri, to appoint a new commission to draft another workmen’s compensation act, two similar acts drafted having been rejected by the State legislature. A concern of one of our large cities labeled a concoction, “Effective as a pre- ventive for pneumonia.” The Government was sustained in its claim that this was a fraud through the United States Supreme Court having upheld the 1912 amendment to the Federal pure food and drugs act. Recent fires in Pittsburg and Brook- lyn, which cost a number of lives, seems to have been the reason for the State Department of Labor and Industry in ordering inspectors to take decisive ac- tion in order to prevent the blocking and obstruction of fire escapes on tenements, factories and public halls. The city of Detroit attempted to evade damages to a woman on the ground that it was not in the same class with a private employer. The State Supreme Court ruled that the workmen’s com- pensation act applies to a municipal cor- poration as well as a private employer. United States land offices on federal gov- ernment lands in Colorado, have placed 14,213 actual settlers within the past year, which shows that almost one-fifth of the unappropriated federal lands in Colorado have been filled and that government home- steads have been adapted by families in- cluding approximately 42,000, using the con- servative estimate of three to a family. It is pretty fair to suppose that there will be something like 3,000,000 surplus women in Great Britain when peace is declared, and that it will be a woman's world instead of a man’s in the next gen- Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 15 eration, at least in Europe. The United Kingdom had a surplus of over one mil- lion women before the war and with all the deaths that have occurred and men rendered invalids for life by the war women will abound in the majority. ton, of Tennessee, and Almon, of Alabama. The minority of the committee declared that the federal government has no au- thority to require that any industry shall employ any particular kind of labor on goods entering interstate commerce. An inheritance tax to raise revenue is favored by United States Senator Owen, chairman of the Senate Banking and Cur- rency Committee. Among various other claims, it is stated that this is not a tax upon industry, as it takes from no one any- thing, and works no hardship on any indi- vidual. It is declared that more than three per- sons are killed and 150 injured each day in the industries of Pennsylvania, and that fifty per cent of these accidents are avoid- able. The Department of Labor and In- dustry of that State has issued a scries of pamphlets, appealing to citizens to prevent occupational diseases and calling attention to the every-day dangers in various trades. The Chicago & Eastern Illinois and the Chicago & Alton General Committees have just completed their revision of schedules on their respective lines, the former secur- ing a 7 per cent cash increase and the latter a 6 per cent cash increase, in addition to greatly improved rules. Both of these committees were assisted by the new First Vice-President of the Order, W. T. Brown, The many friends of Bro. W. T. Berry, who holds membership in Seaboard Air Line System Division No. 97, will be pleased to learn that the Apopka News (Apopka, Fla.), published a very complimentary and praiseworthy article on the attainment of his twenty-fifth anniversary as agent in charge of the Seaboard depot. In addition to discharging his duties at this place, he has served as councilman and school trustee, which offices he holds at the present time. The Keating Child Labor Bill, recom- mended to the House for passage by the House Labor Committee, was vigorously criticized in a minority report filed by Representatives Watson, of Virginia ; Hous- The St. Louis Bar Association decided not to admit a lady applicant to member- ship, the vote being 128 to 24. The membership committee, to which the ap- plication was referred, made a report in which it highly praised the applicant, but recommended that she be excluded as a matter of policy. Since its organization over forty years ago only men have been admitted. This bar association seems to be a bar that bars ladies. Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone, and one of the pioneer experi- menters in aeronautics, has asked the Aero Club of America to urge Congress to estab- lish postal air routes, in accordance with the plans recently outlined by the Post Office Department, so as to bring into use thousands of aeroplanes which, while being used for peaceful purposes, shall form a reserve for trained aviators and partly supply the deficiencies of the army, navy and militia. Three decisions, meaning a loss of nearly $70,000 to three railroads, were handed down in damage suits recently by the United States Supreme Court. One railroad is ordered to pay $30,000 to a switchman injured while in its em- ploy; another $22,000 for the death of one run over by a switch engine, and another railroad $15,250 to the heirs of one because of his ill health, which re- sulted from being put off a train in a rainstorm. The value of the wireless telephone in war time was demonstrated when Admi- ral Fletcher, commander of the Atlantic Fleet, from his flagship Wyoming off Cape Henry, conversed with Admiral Winslow, commander of the Pacific Fleet, who was on his flagship San Diego off Guaymas, Mexico, which is the long- est conversation ever held between two Digitized by Google

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16 The Railroad Telegrapher. water stations. Officials at the Navy Department were pleased with the suc- cess of the experiment. The Comptroller of the Currency, in his annual report, urges new laws to protect bor- rowers from usurious banks, and suggests that the Department of Justice be per- mitted, on information furnished by the comptroller's office, to bring suit against these offending banks. It is pointed o'ut that usurious charges are in the main exacted from helpless borrowers caught in the pinch of necessity. A voluminous amount of correspondence between the comptroller and banks is reprinted to show that there have been many flimsy attempts to justify usurious charges. That the Editor of the Wheeling Major- ity (Wheeling, W. Va.) is not in sympathy with faddists and alleged “scientists,” who are everlastingly harping on the amount of food necessary to sustain workingmen, is evidenced by the following few and con- cise remarks : “ ‘Scientific* is sometimes only a name for the ridiculous. One of the April fool customs of imitation scientists is to figure on what workingmen can live on. A scientist gets up an appetite for por- terhouse steak and mushrooms by spending half a day proving that a workingman can load brick for' nine hours on two and one- half spoonfuls of mush.” Friends of the Owen child-labor bill expect to see favorable committee action soon on the measure, having strong hopes that Congress will pass it at the present session. The bill has been referred to the Interstate Commerce Committee in- stead of to the Committee on Education and Labor, the former committee seem- ing more favorable to it. Senator Hoke Smith, of Georgia, who is Chairman of the Education and Labor Committee, is regarded as unfriendly to the bill. There are 400,000 fewer children em- ployed today than fifteen years ago, and the proportion employed in harmful occupations is decreasing, according to Dr. Adrian Bleyer, who delivered a lec- ture in St. Louis on “The Relation of Industrial Occupations to Child Wel- fare.” The so-called “dusty” trades, such as the coal mines in Pennsylvania and the cotton mills in the South and the “street” trades are those most harmful to children, Dr. Bleyer declared. The former injures their health, while the lat- ter principally their morals. Bad tracks are responsible for an in- creased number of railroad wrecks, says the Interstate Commerce Commission in its annual report. In several of the de- railments investigated the track con- ditions were found to be actually unsafe f6r the passage of trains even ^t moderate speed. The commission is emphatic in its plea for greater safeguard for the traveling public and recommends legisla- tion requiring the standardization of op- erating rules and the fixing of a minimum penalty of $100 for the violation of the hours-of-service act. A bill for compulsory health insurance for workers in the State of New York, which would supplement the present State workmen’s compensation legislation, by giving medical attention and cash benefit to workers disabled by sickness as well as by accident, was introduced in the legislature by Senator Ogden L. Mills. This plan differs in principle from the present indus- trial accident compensation, for the reason that 40 per cent of the cost of health insur- ance will be borne by the workmen, it being proposed that the State bear 20 per cent of the cost. The statement issued by the Bureau of Immigration for the month of November, 1915, shows that there were 39,030 aliens landed at the various ports of entry during that month : that there were 1,369 debarred from entrance, classified as follows: Idiots, 11; insane and epileptic, 16; tubercular, 1; loathsome or dangerous contagious dis- eases, 66; professional beggars, 6; likely to become public charges, 762; mentally or physically defective, 118; contract laborers, 179; accompanying aliens, 17; under sixteen years of age and unaccompanied by parent, 41 ; assisted aliens, 42; criminals, 15; prosti- tutes and procurers, 66; without passport. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 17 12 ; under provisions of Chinese exclusion act, 17. The report also shows that there were 193 aliens deported after landing. Friends of the University of Pennsyl- vania declare the adoption of democratic principles of management by that insti- tution, establishes a new era and that the fight of Professor Nearing and others for the right of free speech has not been in vain. The trustees of the university have ruled that hereafter no professor or assistant professor shall be removed un- til after a conference between a com- mittee consisting of a representative from each of the faculties in the univer- sity and a committee of equal number from the Board of Trustees, This latest rule is a triumph in comparison with the action in the case of Professor Nearing. A bill introduced in the House by Repre- sentative Decker, of Missouri, provides that all railroads engaged in interstate commerce must provide a safe and suffi- cient clearance between structures on their roadways and locomotives and cars passing along their tracks, so as to promote the safety of railroad employes and travelers. The bill also provides that railroads en- gaged in interstate commerce shall report to the Interstate Commerce Commission all such structures and embankments and other dangerous buildings which are near their right-of-way. The measure also provides that railroads violating this act shall not be permitted to plead assumption of risk as a defense in damage suits against them for personal injuries sustained. It is reported that the Farmers’ Union has an option of supplying a million bales of cotton or any less amount in shipload lots, if the United States will permit, to an European belligerent nation at a price of 20 cents per pound, con- ditioned upon delivery to a certain neutral port. The union is to charter the ships and pay all costs of delivery, leaving a guaranteed net price of 16 cents per pound to the cotton farmer, the money to be deposited in Texas banks before the ship sails. It is presumed that within two months a ship will sail from Galveston or Houston bound for a neutral port in Europe. There js, of course, no intention of shipping the mil- lion bales at one time. For years, the American Federation of Labor and farmers’ organizations have urged Congress to adopt a literacy test to check the hordes of illiterates that are imported by big business for pur- poses of exploitation. Numerous lobby- ists are at the national capitol, prepared to oppose legislation intended to re- strict immigration, which has already been introduced by Congressman Bur- nett. Legislation to adopt the literacy test has been passed three times by Congress. On the presidential veto dur- ing the year 1914, the House of Repre- sentatives came within four votes of passing the measure. A two-thirds vote was necessary, and Congress, by a vote of 261 to 136 again declared its opposition to the policy of trusts and combines. The statement issued by the Bureau of Immigration for the month of Octo- ber, 1915, shows that there were 42,002 aliens landed at the various ports of entry during that month; that there were 1,796 debarred from entrance, classified as fol- lows: Idiots, 28; insane and epileptic, 15; ioathsome or dangerous contagious diseases, 99; professional beggars, 3; paupers, 1; likely to become public charges, 1,068; mentally or physically de- fective, 110; contract laborers, 193; ac- companying aliens, 47; under sixteen years of age and unaccompanied by par- ent, 70; assisted aliens, 51; criminals, 13; polygamists, 1; prostitutes and procurers, 86; without passport, 4; under provisions of Chinese-exclusion act, 7. The report also shows there were 297 aliens deported after landing. A report from Washington is to the effect that drastic restrictions would be thrown about the immigration of Japanese into the United States and both Hindus and Chinese virtually would be barred from the country Digitized by ^ooQte

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18 The Railroad Telegrapher. by a provision that has been written into the immigration bill, to be reported to the House by the Immigration Committee. The exclusion section of the bill includes a paragraph barring “Hindus and all per- sons of the Mongolian or yellow race, and the Malay or brown race.” Exclusion of Chinese and Japanese stu- dents, business men, travelers and certain other excepted classes is not anticipated by members of the committee, but the bill is expected to put into legal form and amplify an informal agreement entered into eight years ago by Secretary of State Root and the Japanese ambassador, under which Japan agreed not to issue passports to Japanese laborers emigrating to the United States. D. B. Annis. R. J. Kelly. P. M. Strand wold. J. J. Smith. C. W. Accord. NORTHERN PACIFIC RY. SYSTEM— DIV. No. 54. Digitized by CaOOQte

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PERSONAL MENTION The following births have been reported since the last issue of The Telegrapher: To Bro. and Mrs. C. E. Walker, a girl. To Bro and Mrs. G A. Vannoy, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. W. A. Rinehold, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. R. F. Barnum,*a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. U. J. Coddere, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. W. W. Rozzell, twins, boy and girl. To Bro. and Sister L. F. Peck, of Plumb, Wash., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. F. S. Monk, of Chero- kee, Ala., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. D. B. McCracken, of Rose, Pa., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. I. C. Smith, of Grove- land, Kan., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. E. C. Phillips, of Ful- ton, N. Y., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. H. L. .Donahey, of Leeds, Mo., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. C. M. Baker, of North Vernon, Ind., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. H. 0. Hoover, of Jerome, Iowa, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. Bert Helvik, of Char- ter Oak, Iowa, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. M. C. Belk, of St. Charles, S. G, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. Wm. C. Miner, of Pembroke, Me., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. L. E. Wellington, of Oakville, Iowa, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. Wm. A. Bandel, of Hebron, N. D., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. H. G.. Fink, of St Jobnsbury, Vt., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. W. R. Simpson, of Emporium, Pa, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. E. B. Wallahan, of Hastings, Iowa, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. S. M. Moore, of Charleston, S. G, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. E. T. McGehee, of Hurricane, W. Va., a girl. The following marriages have been re- ported since the last issue of The Teleg- rapher: Bro. David Moran, of Div. 35, to Miss Mary Cook. Bro. R. B. Goodwin, of Div. 54, to Miss Edna Gibson. Bro. C. H. Northup, of Div. 76, to Miss Martha Fritag. Bro. Clyde C. Craig, of Div. 168, to Miss Ruth E. Reading. Bro. F. M. Martinson, of Div. 23, to Miss Magdeline Studeman. At Garner, Iowa, Bro. A. A. Peterson, of Div. 126, to Miss Hannah. At Laurel, Miss., Bro. W. E. Mullen, of Div. 69, to Miss Calvine Clark. At Talihina, Okla., Bro. R. A. Riley, of Div. 32, to Miss Bertha Rose. . At Surprise, Neb., Bro. E. E. Thropp, of Div. 130, to Miss Louise Weaver. At Hopedale, 111., Bro. Alva M. Waldron, of Div. 168, to Miss Veava Duvall. At Pocahontas, Miss., Bro. K. B. Keary, of Div. 93, to Miss Lillian Irving. At LaCygne, Kan., Bro. W. B. Cochran, of Div. 32, to Miss Mayme Ireland. At Newcastle, Wyo., Bro. Ed. Weshins- key, of Div. 130, to Miss Laura Zook. At Leeds Jet., Me., Bro. Beverly Robin- son, of Div. 140, to Miss Helen Stone. At St. Paul, Minn., Bro. J. P. Donahue, of Div. 54, to Miss Kathryn A. Barrett. At Naples, Tex., Bro. Wm. Buckhannan Estes, of Div. 53, to Miss Milner Baker. At Central City, 111., Bro. Walter W. Morris, of Div. 93, to Miss Irma Martin. At Moyock, N. C., Bro. W. E. Turner, of Div. 147, to Miss Annie Ruby Aydlett. The Telegrapher extends congratula- tions to the happy couples. Digitized by Google

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20 The Railroad Telegrapher. The following deaths have been reported since the last issue of The Telegrapher: Bro. J. E. Wood, of Div. 37. Bro. J. E. Watson, of Div. 14. Bro. Geo. R. Dexter, of Div. 44. Bro. A. L. Conaut, of Div. 35. Bro. Albert G. Youst, of Div. 33. Bro. Edward F. Clark, of Div. 23. Father of Bro. R. Moras, of Div. 76. Wife of Bro. J. R. Porter, of Div. 23. Mother of Bro. O. S. Chant, of Div. 8. Father of Bro. R. J. O'Brien, of Div. 8. Son of Bro. H. L. Downing, of Div. 53. Wife of Bro. R. Q. Greene, of Div. 19. Mother of Bro. Allen Stice, of Div. 168. Mother of Bro. Andrew Sater, of Div. 8. In Ontario, Bro. H. H. Cavell, of Div. 7. Father of Bro. R. M. Hodson, of Div. 8. Sister of Bro. J. H. Rowbarts, of Div. 5. Father of Bro. A. B. Moberg, of Div. 53. Uncle of Bro. C. C. Henton, of Div. 54. Mother of Bro. C. S. Potter, of Div. 126. Sister of Bro. Curtis Haines, of Div. 130. Brother of Bro. A. M. Calvert, of Div. 54. Wife of Bro. M. E. Glotfelter, of Div. 126. Mother of Bro. J. W. Greeley, of Div. 130. Father of Bro. H. D. Stringham, of Div. 8. At Akron, Colo., Bro. Frank E. King, of Div. 32. At Chicago, 111., Bro. J. F. Purkey, of Div. 16. Grandmother of Bro. J. M. Cronin, of Div. 29. At Butte, Mont., Bro. Fred M. King, of Div. 54. At Rutland, Vt., mother of Bro. J. J. O’Niel. Infant daughter of Bro. F. E. Conover, of Div. 76. At Sedalia, Mo., mother of Bro. C. F. Smith, of Div. 2. At Midland City, Ala., Bro. Abe Fair- cloth, of Div. 15. At Ogdensburg, Wyo., Bro. S. E. Mar- shall, of Div. 157. At Atlanta, Ga., infant son of Bro. R. B. Pyron, of Div. 46. At Newton, Kan., daughter of Bro. S. C. Dennis, of Div. 130. At Paragould, Ark., father of Bro. J. H. Bivans, of Div. 31. At Kennewick, Wash., son of Bro. H. H. Flesher, of Div. 54. Father of Bros. Frank and James Whalen, of Div. 12. H. D. MORGAN, Deceased Member, Div. No. 59. At Sterling, Neb., father of Bro. W. F. Hitchcock, of Div. 130. At Roca, Neb., daughter of Bro. W. B. Ockerman, of Div. 130. At Pittsview, Ala., infant child of Bro. R. W. Pitts, of Div. 97. At North Yakima, Wash., niece of Bro. D. J. Beattie, of Div. 54. At Leavenworth, Kan., infant son of Bro. P. H. Hoffman, of Div. 126. At Martinsburg, W. Va., sister of Bro. J. A. Whitmore, of Div. 33. At Forreston, 111., mother of Bro. G. E. Balsbaugh, of the Grand Div. Digitized by LiOOQle

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21 The Railroad Telegrapher. The father and also the sister of Bros. W. C. and A. M. Caddell, both of Div. 62. At Hastings, Neb., father, and at Pal- isade, Neb., the father-in-law of Bro. W. H. Garwood, of Div. 130. The bereaved relatives have the sym- pathy of all. WANTED. Whereabouts of Jess Dooley, age 25, height 5 feet 8 inches, weight about 160 JESS DOOLEY. pounds; no identifying marks except scar from appendicitis operation. Telegraph operator, electrician, wireless operator. May be employed at other occupation than telegraph operator. Member of U. P. operator, electrician, wireless operator. Any information will be gratefully received by his mother and his brother. Dr. R. E. Dooley, Fremont, Neb. Whereabouts of Alfred J. Copplestone. last heard of at Springfield, 111. R. Copplestone, Care G. T. R., Mt. Clemens, Mich. Whereabouts of Clarence C. Conrad, of Waverly, Halifax Co., N. S. Any informa- tion obtainable regarding this man will be appreciated by Winburn H. Conrad, Annapolis Royal, N. S. Present address of E. S. Slater, an opera- tor on the old B. C R. & N. some twenty years ago. His aged mother is anxious to hear from him. W. Y. Horsfall, 1308 N. 4th St., West, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Present address of Operator J. W. Sut- ton, worked at Murray, Iowa, C., B. & Q., September, 1914. His sister, Mrs. M. K. Horton, Burkeville, Va., has important business needing his attention in settling an estate. Will -you please advise the undersigned the initials and address of any person or persons you may know or whose names are in your city directory of the name of Lukens. Robert D. Lukens, Care Associated Press, Nelson, B. C. Whereabouts of Operator W. A. Knopp, whom I worked with at Escalon, Cia., Mex., in 1900, and Frank Bloodgood, whom I worked with at Corona, New Mex., in 1901. J. M. Bryant, 636 Kershaw St., Grenada, Miss. LOST OR STOLEN. Card No. 37846, Cert. 3848, Div. 59, for term ending December 31, 1915. Card No. 12243, Cert. 5437, Grand Div., for term ending December 31, 1915. Card No. 34944, Cert. 2539, Div. 17, for term ending December 31, 1915. Card No. 15937, Cert. 195, Div. 19, for term ending December 31, 1915. Card No. 38076 , Cert. 1212, Div. 31, for term ending December 31, 1915. Card No. 26938, Cert. 1131, Div. 43, for term ending December 31, 1915. Card No. 39142, Cert. 880, Div. 32, for term ending December 31, 1915. Card No. 38011, Cert. 1455, Div. 23, for term ending December 31, 1915. Digitized by ^ooQte

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22 The Railroad Telegrapher. O. R. T. GENERAL COMMITTEE— ST. L.. B. & M. RY. Digitized by ^ooQte

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WHAT TEN THOUSAND WOMEN WANT. Dita May West, President. lOlfE months ago a popular maga- published an article by Ida M. far be II, in which she undertook to one million or eight million or some great number of women want, and why they want it. I do not know what fight-million women want, or even one millHR^ or maybe it was five hundred thoflBttd; but I think I can make a fairfft^lccurate guess as to what about tea jflstwand women in O. R. T. homes wao& and that is more wages for fhe organized telegraphers in the United StatSf and Canada. I $fciieve that I am placing my esti- mattSat a very low figure in saying there arcibii thousand O. R. T. families where small children, and when I these ten thousand mothers re money, I mean it as a com* to their intelligence. Henry ecber said, “We should so live in our time that what came to may go to the next genera- ssom, and that what came to >m may go to them as fruit, at we mean by progress.” It plfishness that makes these Mpt*more money, but a realiza- Miey is an important factor in Bg to full fruitage of the blos- come to us. show lis that the children of poor have about one-fifth as l^chanfl^to live as the children of the well-to-ddf, and that as the parents’ financial standing increases, so in pro- portion does the health of the family improve, and that improvement in health and morals and increase in mental vigor go hand in hand. Ten thousand women want a larger figure on the wage-earner’s pay check because it means better educational ad- vantages for their children. They want it because they want their children to have a better equipment for their life work than they themselves have had; they want their children properly drilled and armed when the enemy, “making a living,” is upon them. Yes, these women believe most heartily in “national preparedness,” but it is the “educational preparedness” that will equip the future citizens to carry forward the banner of labor, which is synonymous with human- ity and civilization. Some of these women may not have analyzed their thoughts, but these thoughts are there. All of them may not agree as to the best and shortest path leading to this goal, some of them doubt- less have not ventured to look for that path, but all have turned their eyes to this one point on the mountain-side and are looking towards it with longing. To some of us, the shortest and sim- plest way seems through an organization which will hold up the hands of the wage- earners in their struggle for what is their right. All waste is abhorrent to nature (and to the corporations), and it should be doubly so to us, who have so much need of the little which we have that we can ill afford to throw away any of it, much less the mighty force that is embodied in a large number of women, properly organized and educated along the lines of trades unionism. “The day of the capitalist has come, and he has made full use of it. The day of the laborer will only come when Digitized by Google

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24 The Railroad Telegrapher. he has the strength and wisdom to use his opportunities.” Big Four, Local No. 3. Having been elected division corre- spondent at the December session held in Galion, December 21st, I am com- pelled to apologize for the first attempt, having just returned from a fifteen days’ vacation with my husband. The increase of wages recently secured by the operators and agents should cause a renewed feeling among the lady mem- bers and those who do not as yet belong. I feel sure that one visit to the meetings would convince you of the importance of belonging to such an association. We women can not do too much to help further the cause of unionism, and, as it lays with the railroads from which we secure our bread and butter, also crochet cotton, I wish to invite every wife of the operators on the Cleveland Division to join the Ladies’ Auxiliary. We are glad to hear at this time the fast recovery of Sister Joe Gosser, of Crestline, who has been sick for the past five weeks. Bro. and Sister Sloan, Galion, enter- tained a number of the members in their new home first week in January, and from all reports, Bro. and Sister Sloan have a beautiful home and are splendid hosts. It is with regret we learn of Bro. and Sister Powers, of Vernon, leaving for the South on account of Bro. Powers’ poor health, and we do wish them suc- cess and improvement in Bro. Powers’ health in their new location. Will be gald to hear from any of the sisters or wives of the operators on this division, as to any news or anything per- taining to the Auxiliary, as we are hoping to make this division one of the strongest in the United States, and can only do so by your help. Send me the news and I will do the rest. Yours for a solid membership, Mrs. W. B. Elliott, Cor. Providence, Local No. 35. The last meeting of 1915, on December 16th, was one of the best of the year. The attendance was better than usual, and an effort was made to give a Christmas atmos- phere to the gathering. President Mrs. Mehring presided and an- nounced the good news of the recovery of her son, Ernest, from his recent accident. A letter was read from the Grand Sec- retary, Sister Pierce, that a fine prize will be given by her to the division which shall make the most progress during the year 1916. It was voted that our division enter this contest and do their best to win the prize. Sister Mrs. Welch, acting secretary at this meeting, read a letter from Sister Mrs. Joslin, telling us that little Miss Ethel was better than gold, and as soon as she can attend the meeting we will have an- other member added to our cradle roll. We hope it will be soon. The entertainment committee, Mrs. Bren- ner, Mrs. Haddock, Miss Gara Brady, Mrs. Callis and Mrs. Wood, served plenty of ice cream, cake and fruit for the lunch. A guess cake was won by Sister Callis, and Sister McKenna was the lucky recip- ient of a fine cake drawn by lot. The members are requested to bring their scissors, thimble, needle and thread to our future meetings. We arc planning to do some work for the Auxiliary, and all who are willing can help. After many months of patient suffering, our dear O. R. T. brother, A. L. Couant, passed to another life on Christmas day. Always a staunch supporter of union prin- ciples and the rights of the working man, Bro. Couant’s life work and influence will long be remembered. Bro. Couant leaves a wife and daughter, members of our Auxil- iary, also many relatives and hosts of friends. Our sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved family. "C. A.” Digitized by ^ooQte

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The man of few words is usually mar- ried. * * * Love can build a bridge over any kind of a chasm. ♦ * * A boy notices no kind of weather ex- cept rainy. * * * The wise man’s school days are never over. * * * The dead-sure thing is often more dead than sure. * * * Labor kneads the dough, but capital takes the cake. * * * * When a fellow owns a smart dog he does a lot of barking. * * ♦ A dollar in the hand is worth two in the debit column. ♦ * ♦ An ounce of “now” is worth a pound of “bye and bye.” * * ♦ The man who thinks ahead is the man who gets ahead. * * * Pride goeth before a fall, and it doesn’t soften the bumps. * * * The man who smiles in the face of defeat has a master mind. * * * It’s the tireless energy of some people that makes them tiresome. * * * You can save yourself a lot of trouble by keeping it to yourself. * * * A .man may acquire ease and plenty, but not in the order named. Some people would rather believe what they see than what they hear. ♦ * * Does his satanic majesty look like his pictures on the billboards? * * * Never say anything you don’t care to have repeated — especially to a parrot. * * * Peace hath her victories, which may ex- plain why some men never marry. ♦ * * What a girl likes about a young man is usually what her mother doesn’t. ♦ ♦ * Some men in business get their backs up when compelled to hump themselves. * * * The object of the broker putting water in the stock is to soak the investors. ♦ * ♦ Being a fast young man enables one to run through a fortune in record time. ♦ * * Most attractive feature about an auction is that it is partially a game of chance. * * * Smiling in the face of adversity is often, sadly enough, only hypocrisy. ♦ * * One can’t put the children in cold storage and go away for the summer. ♦ * * There is not one of us who is not at some time tired of the limits of our capacity. ♦ * * Don’t put off a disagreeable job. Dis- agreeable jobs have a habit of growing. * * * A man may make a guess at what a woman is going to do, but that is his limit Digitized by Google

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26 The Railroad Telegrapher. Hungary has completely motorized its postal service. ♦ * * In the bright lexicon of the self-made man there is no such word as remorse. * * * The truly beautiful woman usually profits more by admiration than by possession. * * * A woman seldom hits anything she aims at — especially when she throws herself at a man’s head. ♦ * * Remember this ! The wages of American labor would today be the lowest on earth had it not been for organization. O. R. T. PICNIC— DIV. No. 8, COPAKE LAKE, N. Y. Strange how many invitations to lubri- cate a man gets when he is on the water wagon. ♦ * * Would you say that a man was an ex- tremist just because he makes both ends meet? ♦ * * And some men refuse to quarrel with their wives because it costs them too much to make up. ♦ * * The fellow who regards marriage as a joke will eventually discover that the joke is on him. ♦ * * There must be a special halo in heaven for the man who tells the truth to the tax assessor. * * * When they are in love men make crazy promises, and women are crazy enough to believe them. “Pride is as loud a beggar as want, and a great deal more saucy.” — Benjamin Franklin. ♦ * * When a man marries a woman as a mate and she becomes a commander mutiny in- variably results. * * * Said the maid to the bashful youth: “I’m going to scream anyway, so you might just' as well kiss me.” * * * Gossip is the invisible deadly weapon that kills more people than the sword.— Mem- phis Commercial Appeal. ♦ * * It takes pluck to succeed in the stock market. I have it on the authority of a man who has been plucked. ♦ * * Perhaps the high cost of living may be due to the people who have permitted their appetites to outgrow their incomes. ♦ * * . Eating their own words wouldn’t nau- seate the sort of men who use that kind of language. — Philadelphia Inquirer . * * * A man who snatches a woman’s purse risks his freedom for carfare and a pow- der rag. — Memphis Commercial Appeal. * * * One beauty about planting peas and beans and things in a small garden is that one “plants” at the same time sundry indispo- sitions of mind and body. — Chicago Herald. ♦ * * No man is so ignorant of economic progress and development as a member of a union who does not attend its meetings. He is in the position of a director of a business enterprise who does not direct ♦ * * There’s no question about labor being a necessary attribute to well-conditioned human existence. That being the case, there should be no objection to it being very closely in rank to life itself. this is impossible as long as it is a com- modity and a penance. Digitized by Google

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UNION LABEL /IE NOTICE. « There will be published in this department the names of firms in the United States and Canada who handle union label goods. MECHANICS’ CLOTHING— Continued. Cyrus W. Scott Mfg. Co. (overalls), Houston, Tex. Miller Bros., Houston, Tex. C. B. Cones & Sons Mfg. Co., Indian- apolis, Ind. Lewis Meier & Co., Indianapolis, Ind. Sweet, Orr & Co. (overalls), Joliet, 111. The Western Union Mfg. Co., Kansas City, Mo. Burlington Overall Mfg. Co., Kansas City, Mo. New Brattleboro Overall Co., Keene, N. H. R. L. McDonald Mfg. Co., King Hill, Mo. H. W. Carter & Sons, Lebanon, N. H. Carter & Churchill Co., Lebanon, N. H. Cohen, Coldwater & Co., Los Angeles, Cal. Brownstein-Louis Co., Los Angeles, Cal. Jobbers Overall Co., Lynchburg, Va. Happ Bros. Co., Macon, Ga. R. L. McDonald Mfg. Co., Maryville, Mo. Mahler, Albenberg & Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Michaels Overall Mfg. Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Bender & Isaacson Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Twin City Mfg. Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Kahn Mfg. Co., Mobile, Ala. Cameroji & Company, Napa, Cal. Volunteer Mfg. Co., Nashville, Tenn. O'Bryan Bros., Inc., Nashville, Tenn. Sweet, Orr & Co., Newburgh, N. Y. Cleveland & Whitehill Co., Newburgh, N. Y. Sweet, Orr & Co., New Orleans, La. B. F. Moore & Co., Newport, Vt. National Overall Co., New York City. M. Becker & Son, New York City. Mechanics Union Overall Co., New York City. Sweet, Orr & Co., New York City. Union Overall Qo., New York City. A. & S. Cohn (overalls), New York City. Eureka Towel & Supply Co., New York City. Werbin & Shedlin Bros, (shirts), New York City. J. A. White (overalls), North Brook- field, Mass. Sibbett Mfg. Co., Oakland, Cal. John Scuocroff & Son Co., Ogden, Utah. New State Shirt and Overall Co., Oklahoma City, Okla. Kerfoot Miller Mfg. Co., Oklahoma City, Okla. The Oshkosh Overall Co., Oshkosh, Wis. Hanna Mfg Co., Oskaloosa, Iowa. Hardsogg Mfg. Co., Ottumwa, Iowa. American Mining Tool Co., Ottumwa, Iowa. Ottumwa Mercantile Co., Ottumwa, Iowa. Jacob Levi & Co., Paterson, N. J. Simon & Cohen, Paterson, N. J. Pioneer Overall Co., Paterson, N. J. H. T. Bloom & Co., Peoria, 111. France & Co. (shirts), Philadelphia, Pa. Wm. Cohlman & Son, Inc., Philadel- phia, Pa. Digitized by ^ooQte

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28 The Railroad Telegrapher. P. McConigly. A. B. Campbell. C. E. Caswell. F. E. Nbwcom. H. S. Thomas. SOLID O. R. T.— UNION PAC. R. R.— PLAINVILLE, KAN. 1. J. E. Flach. 2. E. V. Kinsey. 3. L. T. Bukvoed. 4. G. H. Triblsr. 5. C. R. Martin. O. R. T. GROUP— BURLINGTON RY.— COLCHESTER, ILL. Digitized by Google A

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FLAGGING EXTRA 269. IN the fall of 1907 I sauntered into the office of the chief dispatcher of the Union Pacific Railway to find out when I was going to get out. The chief, W. S. Law, was making out some new assignments and told me that I was entitled to a regular crew. I asked what brakemen I would get. Law smiled at me and replied jokingly, “I think that I will give you Mrs. Henry for the rear brakeman, as I see the young lady on your caboose a great deal of the time, and I think that she ought to have learned the road by this time!” The Seventh District between Rawlins and Green River was through a desert country with only one town on the way, Rock Springs, one hundred and nineteen miles west of Rawlins. It was customary to take our women folks along with us frequently, and the local officials allowed us to do so, without ever giving their official sanction. It used to be a great event for the women and girls to go along on the freights, and many were the preparations made for the trips. And be it here known, it was also the occasion of joy for the brakemen and engine crew when the “fairies” were on the train. The brakemen would run nimbly over the cars, and perform many needless and hazardous stunts for the benefit of the ladies, while the latter watched with bated breath. The engi- neers could do the most whistling that one ever heard while making these trips. And the conductor — well, the conductor, being the boss of the train, naturally would strut a little and was greatly in- clined to exercise his authority at all times and would wear a serious look, in order to impress the female visitors with the great responsibility of his position. There never was any trouble in getting even the boomer brakemen out on top when there was a pretty girl in the cupola to watch them. When the ap- proaching train would be close enough for them to discover that there were some women on the train to be met, there would be a rapid piling out of the engine and caboose and on the tops of the cars they would go. Then their manly forms would “decorate” the land- scape, and incidentally the top of the train. If some of the officials these days who are so anxious to get the shacks out on top would put a few pretty girls in the cupolas they would not need to worry about the men getting out on top, for I know by experience that all the faces would be where they could get a good look at the ladies! It relieves the monotony of those trips over the desert when one can help a pretty girl to cook a meal on the caboose stove. Our cabooses were not equipped with regular cooking stoves, so we made many make-shifts that answered real well. One of the usual ways to cook was to put a couple “follower plates” in the stove. When these were red-hot they were taken out and placed on the stove. We would then broil the meat and fry whatever else we had, as the heat would remain in the follower plates for quite awhile. We did not have any regularly as- signed local crews on that district at that time, but the crew first out would catch the local which was due out of Rawlins at 7:45 a. m. One was very liable to be run around about seven or eight times on the trip, and great were Digitized by ^ooQte

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30 The Railroad Telegrapher. the efforts made to evade catching the run. My wife’s brother, Elmer Heller, was braking behind for me one morning when we were called for No. 57, the local. As it was a pleasant time of the year, I suggested that the girls go along. Elmer and I were living in a double house at the time. The two young women were glad of the chance and readily agreed. There was great hustling about, and I was sent post-haste down to Harry McFarlane’s store to lay in a supply of dainties to eat on the round trip. We left town on time and our first work was to set out the water cars at Riner, eighteen miles west of Rawlins. We did not have double track then, but went up a hard pull to Ferris, then a dip and a short pull to Solan. At this point we began the long descent into the Separation Valley, reaching the bottom at a siding called “Daley’s Ranch.” We went rapidly down the hill into the valley, and, as we had nothing to do, the engineer was soon batting the old compound and making the run for the hill on the far side of the valley. We were soon at Riner, where we set out and spotted the ten water cars at the water track by the cistern. As we went up the long hill to Creston, the top of the Continental Divide, the girls made dinner, which meal we cer- tainly did justice to. To let the head shack know that the “big feed” was ready, we would hang a red flag out of the cupola window. That would bring the gentleman back in a hurry. We had the usual work on the trip and sundown found us at Thayer Junction, setting out empties for the Superior branch and picking up the west-bound loads of coal. The Junction lay in the shadow of the high hills, and, with the strings of cars in the yard, it was a hard matter to see a train standing there at that time of the day. There was double track from the Junc- tion to Rock Springs. I had remained on the head end from Point of Rocks to assist the head shack in setting out and picking up. There was no yard limit at the Junction, so I told Heller to stay back and watch the rear end. When it was twilight, I was .coupling up the air-hose on the train, preparatory to pulling out, when I heard footsteps on the other side of the track and saw the glimmer of a lantern. I waited a moment between two cars. Soon the rear shack, Heller, came into view. He had the lanterns for the head brakeman and myself. I had figured on dropping back to get them when we left the Junction. I thanked him for bring- ing the lights to me, but told him that he should not have left the rear end unprotected. He had not displayed the tail-lights, either, but said that he had them lit in the caboose. The train was on a curve which ex- tended about three hundred yards beyond the caboose, after which the track was straight for nearly a mile. I had always told the girls never to go to sleep in the caboose while the train was standing, as there was danger that some train would come from behind and crash into the caboose. One can imagine my feeling as I was talking to the rear shack to hear the deep whistle of Engine 269 sounding for Thayer Siding, a mile east of the Junc- tion. Bell, the engineer on the 269, was one of the fastest and most reckless runners on the district. The way the engine was barking, I knew that Bell had the train “up in the air,” and that he would never see our rear end in time to avoid hitting it. All I could hope and pray for was that the two girls in the caboose were awake and that they would be able to get out before the wreck took place. Neverthe- less, I ran as fast as I could toward the rear end, giving great “wash-out” signals with my lantern, in the hope that the fireman or brakeman might see the feeble light in time to prevent the smash. Heller ran with me, and, as he had a voice like a frog horn, he yelled at the top of his lungs for the girls to get out of the caboose. We saw the headlight of the extra go out of sight behind the little knoll at Thayer; then it burst into view on the Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 31 straight piece of track and we knew that he would certainly go through the rear of our train. Suddenly we were surprised to hear Bell shut off and to answer a flag! Look- ing near the caboose, we saw the reflec- tion of a fusee! We reached the caboose as Bell let his train roll slowly up to within a few car-lengths. Bess, Heller’s wife, was out in the ditch on the left- hand side of the train. I saw my wife coming in toward the track from the left side. She was still holding a part of a fusee, and seemed rather excited. I ran to meet her and called out, “Was it you that flagged the train, Madeline?” “Yes,” she replied; “I never was so scared in my life! I thought sure that' there was going to be a wreck!” “So,” she continued, “I decided that I would go back and flag as I’ve noticed you and Elmer do lots of times. I was awful glad that you had shown me how to light those fusees, or I never could have had time to learn how to use it!” Bell came down out of the engine and up to us. He knew my wife and so he shook hands with her, complimenting her on her good judgment and quick work. “You sure was giving me some wild ‘wash-out’ signals,” he said, “and I thought we was up against it for a little while. How did you think to run out away from the track until you got in line with the straight track, instead of running up the track?” The young lady waited a moment to get her breath, then she said: “Well, I knew you was coming very fast, and that maybe the fireman might not be looking, and that the brakeman might not be on the engine. I figured out that I could not get back far enough on the track to keep you from hitting the caboose, so decided that I would run out on the ground until I was even with the straight track. Then I knew you could see my signals much farther and it would give you more time to stop your train. But I was so, so afraid that I was not going to be able to get you to stop!” We all made quite a heroine out of the girl, for she had saved a disastrous wreck. No report was made of the affair, but we often talked about my wife’s quick job of flagging Extra 269. — By W. H. Henry. THE PRISONERS ALPHABET. MY father was a landed proprietor in the department of Koskoma, Russia. Our peasants, who had formerly been serfs and not many years liberated, were very ignorant, and it seemed to me — then a girl of twenty — that the first thing to do to better their con- dition was to educate them, for they were only fitted for a grade of labor but little above what was performed by beasts of burden. Indeed, they were treated by the government officials as cattle. I have seen a man go into a clamoring crowd with a stout whip and scatter them as he would so many steers. My father forbade me to do anything for the poor creatures that was not per- mitted by the government, knowing well that by doing so I would get into trouble. But my sympathies were so strong that I consented to teach clandestinely. I found it easier to teach the children, and I used a back room in a peasant’s cottage for a school. I had not been long at the work before the secret got out, and one day the government officials broke into the room while my school was in session, and I was caught red-handed. I pass over our dreary march to Si- beria, for it has nothing to do with my story. That story begins on the first night of my arrival at the prison at Kara. I was lying on my cot in my cell, over- come with that dreadful feeling of being locked in and wishing that death would relieve me from the sufferings in pros- pect for me. I do not know whether it had seemed bleaker to me outside or now that I was within the prison walls. So unendurable were my thoughts that I tried to turn them to the home I had left, my father, my mother and my sisters. But I knew they were suffering on my account, and to think of them gave me no relief. But, dark as the prospect was, deep as the gloom in which I was plunged, there came something that turned my Digitized by Google

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32 The Railroad Telegrapher. thoughts from my misfortunes. A heat- ing pipe entered my cell at the floor and ran perpendicularly through the ceiling. Suddenly a sound passed over the pipe, as when steam is turned on in a radiator. It was but one tiny tick, such as would be made by the pipe being struck by metal. It was immediately followed by another tap, then a short interval, then a third. Next three taps came together, followed by two. This was enough to indicate that the sounds were not made by the expansion or contraction of the pipes from heat or cold, but that some one was tapping on them, with what, I did not know. I listened for some time, during which I knew that a message was being trans- mitted; but, since I did not know the code, I could not interpret it. When it ended another series of taps commenced, and there was a difference in the key, indicating that the later series was produced by a different instrument from the first. Oh, blessed relief — something to think about, something to unravel! Messages were being transmitted through my room over the heating pipe. I was at once interested in reading them. Had I known of the Morse telegraphic code — which I did not — I would have surmised that this one was similar. The Morse code is composed of dots and dashes. This prison code was composed of taps and intervals. For instance, one tap might mean the letter A, two taps B, two taps and one after an interval C, one tap and two after an interval D, and so on. I did not gain a knowledge of a single letter that night, though two persons talked over the pipe for some time. All communication ceased a quarter of an hour before the last visit of the guard and recommenced a quarter of an hour after the round had been made, the per- sons continuing to communicate for half an hour, when they ceased, giving me the first cue to their code. The last two divisions or words — as I took them to be — were tapped after a short silence, and the same taps and intervals were repeated by the person who received them. I had by this time learned to separate letter from letter and word from word. These last two words, tapped and re- peated, were composed the first of four, the second of five letters. I listened for some time for more, but heard nothing, and it occurred to me that the words spoken were intended for a closing of the conversation, just as today persons talking over a telephone say “goodby” to each other to indicate that they have nothing more to say. Immediately it flashed upon me that the words spoken were goodby, but the second word of goodby is composed of two letters, whereas, as I have said, the second word of the last message was composed of five. “I have it! The message was ‘good night.’ ” So ended the first evening of my prison life, for, small as the distraction from my troubles was, it was enough, worn out as I was, to bring on sleep. I passed into unconsciousness, thinking that prob- ably the messages would recommence on the morrow and I should have some- thing to do to read the messages, for if my interpretation of the two words was correct I had seven letters. Surely that would be quite enough to give me the others in time, though I remembered them imperfectly and needed to hear them again. 1 did not hear them again till the next night, but I heard other letters and short words that added to my knowledge of the code. The letter I was used quite often by itself, as was the letter A. Besides, when a conversation was ended during the day the last words were two, and I was not long in interpreting them as “goodby.” This gave me nine letters, or a third of the alphabet. Within a few days I had it all, but it required practice to read. As to telegraphing my- self, I practiced at sending messages to myself by tapping with my finger on the wall of my cell and soon became quite proficient. As soon as I could read readily I determined to take a hand in the dia- logues. Two men, both politicals, were communicating, the one a young man who had been sent to Siberia from a uni- Digitized by <^.ooQLe

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 33 versity; the other had been implicated in a conspiracy to assassinate a minister of police. The latter was much older than the former — at least he talked more sedately — while the student was full of hope and enthusiasm. He was discuss- ing with the other plans for escape, which his correspondent discouraged as impos- sible and would only bring down more horror on those who attempted them. The call signal I learned at the outset. It was three taps at intervals till the party to be called responded. When I was sufficiently practiced to hold a con- versation I gave the signal. A reply came. “What is it, Paul?” I made the reply myself. I said that I was a political prisoner, a young girl; that I had heard their conversations over the pipe and had interpreted their code. I would be pleased to talk with them when they were not engaged chatting with each other. Paul, the university man, asked me how long I had been in learning the code, and, when I told him, complimented me on my readiness. I asked him if he were not afraid of the prison authorities becoming aware that he was communicating, to which he re- plied that the prisoners all knew the hours when the guards were due and were careful to refrain from tapping when they came round. He added that the latter were a stupid lot, and, if they heard the tapping and suspected a code, could never learn it as I had done. Doubtless the principal deterrent from insanity among prisoners is planning escapes. Paul, who, I learned, was in the cell directly below me, was full of these plans, which he had been proposing to Alexis, who was in the cell above me. After I came into the trio Paul consulted me rather than Alexis as to the prac- ticability of his plans, but I had not been there long enough to have any knowl- edge of the prison or the habits of our guards and could be of no use to him. Nevertheless, he finally laid a plan in- tended for my escape, with the assistance of the other two, which Alexis pro- nounced feasible, though not probable. No escape could be made without bribing the guard, and this could not be done without his being able to make it appear that he was innocent. A woman, Maria, had charge of the cells for the women prisoners, and I succeeded in winning her sympathy. Indeed, she became so fond of me that she would willingly aid me to get away provided she should not suffer for negligence or abetting me in my escape. Paul’s plan was for me to effect a change of clothing with him, to pretend illness, be sent to the hospital and trust to luck to get back into woman’s attire and go out as an unidentified prisoner. There seemed to be no way to carry out the initiatory part of the plan until I proposed to do my clothes up in a bundle that could be put through the window bars and let it down to Paul on the floor below. Then I would haul up his clothes by the same means. I could make a cord by tearing certain articles of my clothing into strings. We exchanged the clothing without difficulty, and the next morning when Maria came around she found me in man’s dress. I offered, if she would help me, to send her a thousand rubles from home. This she declined, but agreed to assist me because she pitied and loved me, though she would be obliged to leave the prison and Kara as well as I if she did so. She went away, leaving my cell unlocked, I agreeing to give her a couple of hours to get away. At the end of that time I walked out into the corridor till I saw a jailer ap- proaching, then fell on the floor. Coming to me, he picked me up, and, not knowing who I was, but thinking me to be ill, sent me to the hospital, where I was put to bed. The nurses were men, and I had no opportunity to appropriate a woman’s clothes. But at midnight I got out of bed in my night clothes and went out into the prison yard. There I was picked up by an official, and, being a woman, was taken to the woman’s hospital, the man supposing me to have come from there. Before morning I had stolen the uniform of a nurse and in this disguise succeeded in making my escape. I had appointed a rendezvous with Maria ancj took her with me to Berlin, Digitized by Google

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34 The Railroad Telegrapher. where I communicated with my father. All this happened twenty years ago, and Maria has been in my service ever since. I heard some time after my leaving Kara that Paul had made his escape and had gone to America. I have lived since leaving Russia in Germany. I suppose I should sacrifice myself again for the cause, but the prospect of that horrible prison life deters me. — By Catherine Kronin, in Lancaster Labor Leader. AGREEABLE PEOPLE. WE were sitting around the fire one evening recently and some- how fell to talking about the people we knew and their personal idiosyncrasies. Then the talk slipped down a little toward complaint, as it too easily does, and one of the younger women asked: “What is the most dis- agreeable person whom you have ever known?” It was not, perhaps, a gracious question in that genial companionship around the hearth, but it evidently stirred memories, for the answer from the one addressed was prompt. In words half of an exaggerated sarcasm, half of regret for our poor human nature, he described a widow whose husband had left the property which they had jointly earned and saved to his own relatives, to the total exclusion of hers. The experience had made her a man hater of the most venomous kind, and she went to the limits of social allowance to trample on every man she met. “She is no worse,” a woman of the modern type responded, aroused in de- fense of her sex, “than the husband I knew who used to treat his dogs with more consideration than his wife. Her best endeavors to be civil were always met with a snarl or a sarcasm. If there is any more disagreeable mortal in the world than he, I should not like to have even a calling acquaintance at his house.” We all admitted that this was a trying case of the cruelty of man to woman, and the conversation might have gone on in this strain for some little time had it not been for a quiet person in the shadow who spoke with a voice like a song. “Why not,” she said, “forget the dis- agreeable people for awhile and each take turns in telling about the most agree- able person they know.” A laugh was raised by her husband, who suggested slyly, but with an undertone of serious- ness, that “she might grow tired of listen- ing to descriptions of herself.” But the opinion of the company with one accord was that this would be a much more profitable expenditure of time. To be agreeable is to have power. A good and kindly manner is like current coin of the republic in all social relations. We do not look askance at it, we accept it as our due. It is the uncurrent or clipped coin of bad or brutal manners which we question or refuse. In fact, we take the social amenities so much for granted that we are not half as grate- ful as we ought to be when we are thrown with an agreeable man or woman. The chances in this unhappy and be- draggled world of ours, I fear, are rather against such happy experiences. We have had so much experience of short commons in courtesy that we approach a stranger with some misgivings and are not as much surprised as we ought to be if he turns out a boor. So little agreeable in common experiences are a good many of us that we lower the average expectation for all humanity. The worst of it is that a good many of us mistake intimacy for a license to be prickly tempered. It might not matter so much, after all, if we were silent and morose as we go about among strangers, but we are silent and morose at home. We keep a forced-up smile for our clients or our customers, but even that poor, pitiful apology for a genial spirit evapor- ates on the way home. Then we let our true mood come to the surface and never stop to understand the outward revelation of the inward spirit which that morose and peevish mood supplies. That dis- agreeable husband who belabored his wife with sarcastic or opprobrious words may well have been a fawning sycophant in his business. In fact, too many of us hold back our evil tempers when they will do harm to money-making and let them forth when they will do harm to love. We shall never have an agreeable Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 35 world to live in until we think as much of our home as of our business and take as much pains for self-restraint among those we are supposed to love as among strangers. To be agreeable, then, is a duty; but perhaps the most hopeless business in the world is a studied and calculated task of pleasing. About the least agreeable people I know are the flatterers who think to wheedle you into compliances. There was one such person, I remember as a child, who always made me think of a toad. She was well-meaning, but she was too dull to understand the in- stinctive penetration of a child. Many a time have I dodged around a corner to escape her effusive and forced interest in my affairs. All these things, when they are genuine, grow naturally; they are not manufactured. The condescension of the great as it exists in courts seldom seems to have brought about high results in character. Heaven seldom is reflected in eyes that always are looking down. It is a king's business to pretend an interest in those whom he admits to his presence; but between the king and Diogenes re- questing him to stand out of his sun- light, the more genuinely agreeable is hardly likely to be the king. However artfully and even willingly we pretend, those whom we flatter are likely to find us out. I come back, however, to the state- ment that to be agreeable is a duty. But it is a duty which can only be fulfilled when we learn first to be genuine, and only then to be kind. There are degrees of natural gift. When we come to define them what we call charm, we find that a large element of it is inborn and no more worth commending than a rose in June or a lilac bush in May. For some it is easy to be charming — if you do not ask too much, or come too close. I am not thinking of them, I am thinking of the rest of us who have our black moods, when it is best to leave us to ourselves, and our methods of sunshine when our friends delight in our companionship. The problem is to limit the black mood and to extend the sunlit time. And the deeper problem is, in your case and mine, which of these moods is the real expres- sion of our genuine selves. Which is the intruder, the sunlight or the storm? If we can settle that question beyond chance of wavering we shall know what to do. If the black and stormy self is the real self, all we have to do is to let it out on all occasions. It will grow like a thunder cloud. But if the sunlit mood is the expression of our genuine self the task is harder. To change the figure — it is easier to slip down hill than it is to climb. One need not be a be- liever in original sin to know by experi- ence that moral improvements are the fruits of overcoming. In regard to you, dear reader, I feel pretty well assured that the real self is the kindly and genial self. If not, you would hardly have cared to read so far. Now your problem, and mine, in this view of the matter, becomes a problem of self-expression. Either you are a natural and incurable porcupine, or your difficulty is to get your best self at the front. For we have to pick and choose among our qualities, encouraging this and discouraging that. We expect our children to do that. We tell them what we think about their naughty tempers — why not do as much for your own self as if you were a child? Instead of frown- ing on others, why not frown on your own ungenial qualities? If you must scold, why not take yourself into some corner and give yourself a first-rate wig- ging for your own delay in overcoming your bad tempers, and for laziness in making yourself over in the image of your best thought. — From Boston Tran- script. (Written for The Railxoad Telegrapher.) “SOME BOY" ETER McNATT'S father bore the reputation of being the ablest man in the employ of the Pony Express. And as far back as Peter can remember the Pony Express and Wells Fargo had been the making of the family history, or prob- ably we ought to say the McNatts were the men who made Wells Fargo history and helped establish its reputation. When the Pony Express was started, old man McNatt, then in his prime, rode the Digitized by ^ooQte

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36 The Railroad Telegrapher. first “relay” over the Great Divide, and when a few years later Peter came to stay at the McNatts, his first lesson with the ponies was a trip with “Daddy” across his beat. Eventually old man McNatt died, and about that time the great continental rail- roads began to creep west through the mountains, and Peter moved farther west as he grew up, still in the employ of the old company his father had so faithfully served. When the Santa Fe completed its line through to the coast, it found Peter located in Arizona, driving a stage line from the station at Peoche to Cedar City, an inland town twenty or thirty miles up in the min- ing districts. Peter, permanently placed, began looking around for a wife. He found Nellie, the section foreman’s daughter, quite to his lik- ing, and after a few months of courtsh;p, which proved an awkward task for him, they went down to Pan Valley on the Limited and were quietly made man and wife. A son was born to them. Before he was old enough to start to school he had been nick-named “Wells Fargo Pete, Jr.” And as his father had been called “Wells Fargo Pete” since he could remem- ber, the name seemed fitting in every re- spect, and he was proud of the new title. In those few words spoke volumes of the family history. “Wells Fargo Pete” loved his job as well as any man could. He had figured in a few hold-ups, had a notch or two on the barrel of his Colt, but never bragged or mentioned such things to any save his closest friends. He was too busy to have much time for 'gossip or for bragging. His daily trip kept him from home from early morning until about dusk at night. It was on his arrival at Peoche, one hot September evening, that he learned that a “special agent” of the company had arrived that day to accompany him on his trip on the morrow. There was a shipment of cur- rency amounting to several thousand dol- lars for the bank at Cedar City, and the “special” had come from division head- quarters as an added precaution. Wells Fargo took no chances. It was Friday night. As soon as Pete had fed his horses he went up the lane to his home, where his wife had the evening meal waiting, and as he opened the gate he was met by the boy. “Hello, Daddy,” shouted Junior, “I got somethin’ to ask you.” “What is it?” asked the father. “It’s a holiday. There’s no school to- morrow. Ted Evans, my chum, has gone to Pan Valley over Sunday, and I want to go to Cedar City and back with you to- morrow. May I ?” “What does mother say?” the father asked. “Oh, mamma says I would get et up by the Injuns. I told her I was not afraid of them,” answered the chip of the old block in a defiant tone. Old Pete did not answer for an instant. The “special,” who had come down from Albuquerque, was known as a hard nut to crack. He was a man not given to asking favors nor to granting them. But the stage driver merely looked at his boy and said: “Well, sonny, I will see what can be did about the matter.” ♦ * * After all, it was not old Ferguson who came down from Albuquerque to ride on Peter McNatt’s coach with the treasure for Cedar City, but a spruce young chap from the Eastern Department, a fellow who talked knowingly of such far-away places as Meadville and Salamanca and the long Dock, and allowed in his bragging fashion that those who had not been east of Chi- cago had not seen real express roads. Pete’s heart quickened at the sight of this young man. He quickly forgave him his New York city ways — even his store clothes and his stiff straw hat. He could forgive because old Ferguson would have said no, and the stout heart and character of Peter, Senior, rebelled at the idea of disappointing the boy under any circum- stances. Now he could come forward to the “special” and in a burst of confidence that accompanied the first warm hand-shake of greeting, say : “Boss, my boy wants to ride the route tomorrow with me on the box. Shall wc let him go? He is some boy, young Pete.” Digitized by tjOOQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 37 And the “special,0 with all the tact of his kind, replied: “Some boy? Well, we will have to let some boy go!” Old Pete found himself vowing that he would show this flip young Yankee that his Pete, Wells Fargo Pete Junior, was some boy— a boy who knew horses and cattle and the sandy trails of the sage brush desert. * * * The through train on the Santa Fe was not more prompt the next morning than old Pete and his stage. At seven-thirty they pulled up at the depot, loaded the mail, the express and three passengers besides the special agent ; turned to the north and were soon lost in a cloud of dust. Every- body was in good spirits that morning. Perched high upon the seat of the coach, Wells Fargo Pete, Jr., sat beside his daddy, asking all manner of questions about the new experiences he was having, and daddy answering back as best he might. He had a powerful liking for young Pete, did that old Wells Fargo driver. They crossed the Sandy Gulch Creek, climbed the first foot hills, slowly wound their way along the cliffs, then dropped down in a canyon again, in and out of the deep ravines so common to that rough Ari- zona country. They pulled back up one steep hill after another, and then found their way along the crest of the mountain, a dangerous place for any but a careful and safe driver. Old Pete was all of that, to be sure. His years of experience had counted for much. The old coach rocked back and forth as it bumped over boulders and into nits, and the occupants were jostled about in their seats, with the noonday sun that blazed directly overhead adding nothing to comfort But Pete’s passengers were not looking for comfort. They were glad enough, indeed, to get to old Cedar City. Two hours from Peoche the coach was at the summit of the divide, and turning to the west started down the slope. The shriek of the grinding brakes echoed as they sped down the mountain side, around sharp curves, along precipices, then through a small final grove of trees along the creek. For a mile they rode along the foothills, then up again to the top of a high hill, where, down in the valley, they could see Cedar City basking in the sunshine. “Hold the lines, sonny,” shouted Pete, the elder, “while I light my pipe.” As young Pete obeyed orders the others heard a voice : “Up with your hands !” In the next instant an exchange of shots followed, and the old driver fell to the top of the coach with a thud. The coach lunged forward. The passengers instantly realized that they were speeding down the mountain side at a terrific rate. Young Pete struggled with the lines alone. Faster and faster, still faster, they went. The stage rolled and pitched, finally send- ing its scared passengers to the floor in a heap. To leave the rutted road for even an inch meant a drop of a hundred feet over the bluffs to the valley below. Unless the slight boy with the lines could keep his head and hold the horses in their proper course, it meant death to them all! The weight of the stage bore down the team. Full speed was imperative to keep them from dashing down the precipice. Above the road could be heard the shrill voice of little Pete as he steadied the horses and steered them with all his might. “Stay in the road, Polly ; stick to the trail, Nell !” the boy shouted as he braced him- self and tugged at the lines. “Daddy is shot and I am drivin’ you. Easy, now, old gal; keep your feet and don’t stumble!” The horses seemed to understand. They acted as though they knew the honor of old Wells Fargo and of young Pete were in their keeping. Around another sharp point in the road and they were in sight of the mining town in the valley below ! There was a danger- ous curve in the road before they could come down into the village. But the ticklish place was passed as though by a miracle, and before the miners could realize what had happened the coach swung around the final bend and whizzed past them, stopping at its accustomed place in front of the Wells Fargo office below. The special agent was the first man to alight. He limped badly and blood trickled from an ugly cut on his forehead. But it was not a time to think of those things. Digitized by LiOOQle

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38 The Railroad Telegrapher. He helped lift the form of old Pete from the top of the coach. Old Pete was breath- ing heavily and ready hands brought him into the hotel. Young Pete jumped off to hold the horses. The special agent hurried with the gold to the bank. In the excitement the boy who had han- dled the horses was forgotten. But not for long. At his father’s bedside he told of the ride. When he had finished the special asked the lad for his name. The boy stretched to his full height and replied : “Wells Fargo Pete, Jr., if you please 1” And a keen-eyed observer might have noticed the young “special's” fingers trem- ble as he wrote “Wells Fargo Pete, Jr.” upon the pages of his report. Then he turned his glance from the motionless figure upon the bed to young Pete. “Some boy,” he murmured, remembering, “some boy!” — By O. A. Millard.. “SID'S” ONE RESOLUTION. MUCH of the romance of the old days, which characterized the tele- graph fraternity, is gone forever. The “Boomer,” a name applied to the opera- tor afflicted with the incurable “wander- lust,” is almost unknown. In the old days a railroad telegrapher could go from “Frisco” to New York, or from the Cana- dian to the Mexican line, and within twenty-four hours after his arrival catch on to as good a job as he had left. All that is changed now. Almost without ex- ception promotion, and even permanency of employment is contingent upon length of continuous service. This has done much to curb the wandering propensities of the telegrapher and is beneficial both to the railroad companies and the men alike. What romances some of these old-time “Boomers” could write if they only would. I have met many who possessed rare liter- ary ability, but they never took kindly to the suggestion that they place their fund of stories before the reading public. Most of these wandering operators were scrupulously honest, but sometimes one would be found who considered it no great crime to beat a hotel or boarding house out of a few weeks' board. Among this class was “Sid” Davis. “Sid” had determined to settle down. To become a “home guard,” as the operator who kept a steady job, was called, and to live down his name of “Boomer.” He had a nice position in a little country town. He had received a full month's pay, and much to the surprise of the landlord of the hotel where he was stopping, paid his month’s board bill in full. He applied the balance of his month's salary toward replenishing his wardrobe and fully believed that he had “hit the road” for the last time. No doubt he would have carried out his good resolution, had not an old-time friend with whom he had traveled from coast to coast, time and again, showed up. His stories awoke the “wanderlust” which “Sid” was trying so hard to subdue, and it was a matter of but a short time until he wired his resignation and for the half month's pay which he had coming. “Now,” said “Sid” to his friend, “I have half a month's pay coming, but I owe half a month’s board bill. I’m not very well fixed and we will have to strike a job be- fore we get very far.” “Don’t pay it,” advised his friend. “But I can’t get my grip unless I do, and it has all my new ‘duds' in it,” he replied. “Oh, that's easy,” said his friend. “After it gets dark you go up to your room, tie a cord to your grip, let it down from the window, and I will be on hand to get it. Then you meet me, and we will ‘beat it' on the first freight that comes through.” “Sid” thought well of the scheme, and after dark he proceeded to put it into exe- cution. However, the landlord had heard of “Sid's” resignation and was unusually alert. Under his window “Sid” could see the outlines of a dark form. Cautiously he lowered his grip. He felt a tug at the cord and called in a hoarse whisper, “Have you got it?” “Yes,” answered the dark form in an equally cautious voice. Descending to the alley “Sid” found his friend. “Where is my grip?” he asked. “The landlord has it,” was the reply. I found him waiting under your window, but had no time to warn you. Digitized by CjOOQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 39 "Sid” strode into the hotel office, up to the desk and said to the- landlord : “I'll settle with you for $10.00.” "You'll settle with me for $15.00,” replied the landlord. Sorrowfully "Sid” produced three crisp $5.00 bills, handed them over and said: “All right, please give me my grip.” He rejoined his friend and they disap- peared in the direction of the yards. Thus ended "Sid's” one good resolution. — By J. F. Riley. JABEZ HUNKER, J. P. JABEZ HUNKER, Justice of the Peace, signed his name with a painful flour- ish, tilted his chair, put the pen staff between his teeth in a horizontal position, smiled in an adolescent way, and, picking up the letter which he had just completed, read it. This was the result of two hours of work, involving five rewritings : “Miss Amanda Givens, Present: “Dear Miss Givens — I am fifty-two years old. My birthday is the 4th of March. The reason why I tell you that is because up to the 4th of last March at 8 o’clock in the evening I had never seen a woman that I thought I wanted to marry. But while we were celebrating my last birthday with a little party in the evening a lady walked into the room with her brother just as the clock struck 8. Then I knew that I had made a mistake in being without a wife for so many years. She made me want to get married. She has been mighty nice to me the many times I have seen her since then, and at least a dozen times I have gone to her house to ask her to be my wife, but, somehow, every time I got there I thought it wasn’t just the right way to approach her, so I concluded to do it by letter. I want you to let me know whether you think that is the best way. Of course there are never any ‘doings* at our house on Christ- mas, so if you think I was sensible to do as I have done just make some excuse to get your brother Jim to run over with you to our house tomorrow (Christmas) night, and your coming will be the best present anybody could give me. I’ll know what it means, and I’ll promise you not to say any- thing more about jt until the next day. Just tell Jim that you promised to run over to see my sister Mary about something or other, so he won't suspect. The lady I love and would have asked to marry me if I not had been so plagued bashful is a school teacher. Can you guess who she is? Until Christmas night I will only sign myself, "Respectfully yours, “Jabez Hunker." Jabez read and reread the letter, which he flattered himself was written in a style worthy of the principal of the graded school at Willow Grove. After a last affectionate peep at the finish, which he regarded as exceedingly clever, he sealed the letter, took from the inner pocket of his coat a huge portemonnaie and was about to affix a stamp to the envelope when he stopped reflectively and, with a soft whistle, per- mitted his chair to settle back upon its four legs. "Gee whiz I” he ejaculated in a hoarse whisper. Then, raising his voice, he called : “Mary, has Sim Gardner gone by yet?” "Yes, Jabez,” replied a woman’s voice from the upper floor. “He went by about three minutes ago, and he dropped a letter in the box. I wish you’d run out to the road and get it.” Before Mary had completed her sentence she heard the side door slam, and, looking out of the front window, she saw Jabez dash to the road as though possessed. About five minutes later Mary, hearing the stamping of feet on the side stoop, rushed to the mirror, gave her hair a few perfunctory pats and ran downstairs. She opened the door only to be almost knocked down by Jabez, who was just entering and was blowing like a porpoise. "What's the matter with you, Jabez? You look like you had the most important matter in the world on your mind,” Mary observed, somewhat nettled, for she rather resented the disappointment of not finding a visitor at the door and seemed inclined to hold Jabez responsible. "So I have, Mary. Sit down,” Jabez almost peremptorily commanded. "I want to ask your advice about something.” Mary had begun to sit, for even to his sister he was the greatest man in the little Digitized by ^ooQte

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40 The Railroad Telegrapher. section of very poor farming country over whose destinies in part he ruled as justice of the peace for more than twenty-five years. “Mary/* Jabez began after a contempla- tive and impressive pause, “you know Amanda Givens?** Mary breathed a deep sigh of relief before she replied. She had judged from Jabez*s manner that he must contemplate putting a mortgage on the farm or doing something equally serious. At last she managed to say, with a shade of her usual assertiveness : “Certainly I know her, and I know what you are going to say. You want her to marry you, and you haven't got the spunk to ask her.** It was Jabez’s turn to look surprised. “How — how did you guess it?” Mary laughed for a full minute. “How did I guess it? There wasn’t any guess about it. 1*11 bet Bossy knows it and would tell you if she wasn't a cow.” ’‘Well, I don’t see anything so funny about it.” Jabez paused and meditatively scratched his short side whiskers, the only hirsute adornment he permitted upon his judicial countenance. “Do you — think — I stand any show ?” Then, as Mary appeared to be suspiciously ready with her answer, he continued: “You know she gets $8.00 a week teaching our district school in winter and $6.00 in summer. These self-support- ing women ain’t usually in a very big hurry to marry.** “Hurry!” snorted Mary. “I don’t call it being in a hurry when a woman gets to the age of thirty-seven. You are one of the most prominent men in this part of the country. You can support a woman all right, and I believe you’ll make a good hus- band if you’ll only shave off those things you call ‘burnsides’ and don’t try to inter- fere with my running of this house when you bring a wife home. Take my advice — don’t ask her unless you mean it, for I believe she’ll snap you up so quick it’ll take your breath away. Who wouldn’t marry into the Hunker family, anyway? It’s the oldest family around these parts.”. “You may he right,” Jabez retorted wickedly, “but take your own case, for in- stance. Nobody seems to have been par- ticularly anxious to get into the Hunker family in that direction.” “Oh, I’ve had my chances, and lots of ’em that you knew nothing about. But you asked my advice. You've got it, and I’m going back to my work.” “Hold on a minute, Mary. I didn’t have the spunk to ask her. What you said was true, so I wrote her a letter” — and then, as Mary looked anxious — “which I ain’t going to let you see. There’s something in it about Christmas, and, as that is tomorrow, she couldn’t get it in time unless the rural carrier took it with him when he went along today. I ran after hkn awhile ago. but the confounded snow is so heavy that I couldn’t catch him and couldn’t even make him hear me. So the letter is still in my pocket. I was thinking of taking it to her myself this afternoon.” “Then you would be a nice loon, Jabez. Why don't you mail the letter tomorrow and let it go at that?” “That won’t do,” doggedly retorted Jabez. “She must get it by tomorrow morning, so she can” — Mary impatiently arose, while Jabez, resting his elbows on his knees and drop- ping his head, began again to caress his “burnsides.” After a few moments he called out to Mary, “I’m goin' over to Miss Givens,’ but I’ll be back before dark.” He clapped on his cap, coat and tippet and within five minutes was trudging along the road in the direction of the Givens’ farm, two miles distant. As Jabez was about to turn into the gate leading into the Givens dooryard he stepped behind a large butternut tree and put his hand in his pocket. He thought he would once more read the letter. It was impor- tant. In his cooler moments it might seem a little impetuous and undignified, and if there was one thing upon which Jabez prided himself it was his dignity. As his hand reached to the innermost recesses of the capacious inner pocket of his buffalo overcoat he gave such a start that the snow banked on his shoulders came tumbling down his length, like a shower of downy white feathers. The letter was not there. Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 41 He retired a little farther down the road and made a more careful examination, but the missing epistle could not be found. Deciding that he must have left the precious missive upon the table at home and accepting that fact as an omen, Jabez continued to the Givens home, where he spent a most delightful two hours with Miss Amanda, who happened to be alone, the rest of the family having gone to the village to make the final Christmas pur- chases. A dozen times when Miss Amanda smiled graciously, and as Jabez thought, encouragingly, he started to speak right out, but each time he thought her expres- sion changed, and he refrained. On his way home Jabez passed Adam Wheeler, a neighboring farmer, on his way to the village. He had come from the direction of Jabez’s house and was, as always, whistling, even while his head was bowed to the awful snowstorm. He started when Jabez hailed him with a cheery “Hello, Ad. Hope you and the folks ’ll have a merry Christmas tomorrow.” “Same to you, Jabez,” he replied and passed on. When Jabez reached home Mary was smiling mysteriously and hustling about in a manner unusual to such a careful house- keeper whose Christmas preparations, with the exception of the inevitable turkey, had all been completed the day before. “What’s the matter, Mary? You’re busier than you were when I left,” Jabez ventured in the hope of staving off ques- tions about his visit and his letter to Miss Givens. Meanwhile Jabez was poking over the table and the clock shelf. Mary did not deign to answer his inquiry; his purpose was too obvious. Instead, she turned ques- tioner herself and asked somewhat petu- lantly : “Whatever are you rummaging over those things for? Don’t you know I’ve just put things to rights?” Jabez was getting warm. His face had assumed the hue of a beet. “Mary, have you seen a letter I left here — That letter?” “I haven’t seen any letter at all. You didn’t leave any here. If your letter is gone, you’d better start out on the road to look for it.” Jabez replied not a word, but followed the advice. Back to the point where he had missed the letter he toiled through the snow, but he might have looked for the proverbial needle in the haystack with much better prospect of success. He re- turned home disconsolate. The next afternoon, after his Christmas dinner, Jabez, being still moody and silent as the sphinx, giving attention to nothing in the house with the exception of his be- loved side whiskers, announced to Mary that he was going to the village and would not be back until late at night. Mary appeared unduly disconcerted. She begged Jabez to remain with her. It was Christ- mas, she urged, and he, as the head of the house, should be there in case any visitors should drop in or in case any one should come to see him about law business. To the first objection Jabez replied that if there was one day in the year when people would stay at home it was Christmas, and if any one should come professionally he wouldn’t see them anyway. Anyway, it was a holi- day, and he intended to celebrate it in his own way. Mary was nonplussed, and Jabez, after going to the barn and attend- ing to the chores, returned to the house to prepare for his long walk. As he entered the kitchen he was startled to hear a moan- ing which came from the upper regions. He found that Mary had been stricken with a sudden attack which she called intermit- tent fever. Jabez felt her head, which was as cool as his own. Mary mentioned that that was a peculiarity of that particular ail- ment and of her particular self, and she also asserted that she often had had them during the day, and they always passed off after three or four hours. Jabez looked at his watch; it was 5 o’clock. Resignedly he took off his overcoat and descended to the kitchen, where he nervously watched the clock. It seemed as if the hour hand would never get around to that much desired 8. At half past 7 Mary descended, and, telling Jabez that Mrs. Gilmore, who lived two farms beyond, was going to run in with some delayed washing, and adding that she felt so much better that he might leave at 8 o’clock, succeeded easily in banishing him to his “court room” upstairs for a half Digitized by Google

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42 The Railroad Telegrapher. hour's reading. As Jabez left the room Mary lighted the large parlor lamp and placed it close against the front window. Almost immediately there was a sound of shuffling feet on the side stoop. Jabez heard it, but did not move until the sound of many merry voices reached him. Then he came downstairs and was astonished to find the kitchen filled with his neighbors and their wives. He realized that he was the victim of a Christmas surprise party — something, incidentally, of which he had never heard. He looked for the one face he wanted to see, but it was not there. The evening passed as such evenings usually pass — with senseless games and still more senseless “wit.” Jabez had several times suggested that the guests should go into the parlor, but each time the plan was opposed with seemingly unnecessary vehe- mence by his sister and James Givens, Miss Amanda's brother. At 10 o’clock James announced that the pleasures of the evening would be wound up with the real surprise part of the party. He and Mary disappeared into the parlor, whence they soon returned, standing guard, however, at the door leading into it from the hall, to say that each person as the name was called was to proceed into the parlor, where a present would be found in the cen- ter of the room. The person was then to pass out of the other parlor door into the little hall at the foot of the front steps, leading upstairs, where the wraps would be found. Several names were called, and then Mary and James Givens, looking excessively important, shouted in unison, “Jabez Hunker !” Jabez entered the parlor with the air of a man bored to distraction, who. felt that he must, as the host, go through a farce with which he had no sympathy. As the door closed behind him he saw in the mid- dle of the room a tall thing covered with a white tobe. In the uncertain light Jabez determined that he was being made the victim of a practical joke, and, as that would impinge upon his dignity, he half decided to return forthwith. But, as there was no one looking, he determined to in- vestigate. He grasped the white sheet. pulled it toward him, and there stood re- vealed— Miss Amanda Givens. For once, Jabez’s self-possession deserted him. He tried to speak, but no words would come. It began to look as though he would beat an ignominious retreat. Miss Amanda saw that something must be done, and done quickly. With head downcast, she observed coyly : “I received your letter.” Then Jabez found his voice. “How did that happen?” Now it was Miss Amanda's turn to be surprised. “Why shouldn’t it have hap- pened? Ad Wheeler came along about ten minutes after you left and told me he had found in the snow a letter addressed to me. Of course” — and she averted her eyes and blushed — “I understood as soon as I read it that you had told him to say that.” “But I didn’t,” Jabez protested vehe- mently. “I lost the letter in the road. Well, anyway, you’re here. You’ve kinder, as you might say, kept your promise, so I’ll keep mine about not saying anything more to you about this until tomorrow.” Again Miss Amanda blushed, but this time she did not avert her eyes. “Oh,” she said thoughtfully, “I shan't hold you to that promise.” — By Rebecca Ottolenqui, in Locomotive Engineers ’ Journal. QUITE A DIFFERENCE. ONE day, about a month ago, the family of a gentleman were thrown into great commotion by the receipt of a dispatch from him which read: “Was hurt; will return on next train.” The transition from sorrow to joy was speedy, when he arrived safe and sound, and it was learned that to the mistake of the sending operator was due the error which gave cause for so much anxiety. The dispatch written was : “Wash-out ; will return on next train.” There had been a wash-out on the railroad on which he was traveling. Evidence of Bravery. Mrs. Peck — I suppose if we would have war you’d remain at home like a coward. Peck — No one who knows you, my love, would call me a coward if I remained at your side. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 43 CURIOSITIES OF NAMES. THIS morning, as I was coming into town on the elevated train, I noticed on the face of the passenger sitting opposite an amused expression, which evi- dently had its cause somewhere in the pages of his newspaper. The look of amusement spread itself quickly and pleasantly all over the man’s broad and steadily widening coun- tenance. Surely he was going to his work in the right mood. But the contagion of his good humor had immediate effect. The smile was by no means content with remaining a smile, and speedily developed into a chuckle, which drew simultaneously a smile and a glance from his neighbor in the same seat. The chuckle continued, and likewise the neighbor’s interest. The party of the first part pointed out the cause of it all and the other found the place in his own paper. Then the two laughed together and —as the rhetoricians say— were friends. When I reached my station I bought a copy of the paper which they had been reading, and remembering that the item I sought was on the page which contained the taxicab advertisement I quickly satisfied my curios- ity. This is what I found (under the head- ing: “Name of This Town Has Dual Pronunciation.”) : A conductor and brakeman on a Montana railroad differ as to the proper pronuncia- tion of the name Eurelia. Passengers are often startled at this station to hear the con- ductor yell : “You’re a liar! You’re a liar!” And then from the brakeman at the other end of the car : “You really are ! You really are !” Was I disappointed? Not a bit of it, though I had heard the story years and years before. Here was proof conclusive that no story is so old that it isn’t new to somebody. There is no place-name so poor that it hasn’t a story to tell. Pronunciation is sometimes the source of interest — or one of the sources — for every name has a va- riety of associations, etymological, historical and otherwise, besides still other fascinat- ing qualities. Out in Gallia County, Ohio, is a town named Gallipolis. It owes some of its present fame, which isn’t yet of very large proportions, to a name familiar to readers of the war news. Gallipolis, as everybody knows, has the accent on the second sylla- ble. The people of the little Ohio town can’t get used to it. They have been accus- tomed from childhood to saying “Galli- police,” with the accent on the first and last syllables, especially Ihe last. Gallia County was settled by the French about 1788. The French gave it the name the Romans gave to the old country, and drew on Latin and Greek for the name of their county seat. It is stated that there are seventeen places in this country the names of which contain the Greek “polis,” the word for “city.” They are Indianapolis, Minneapolis, An- napolis, Copperpolis, Demopolis, Kanopolis, Cosmopolis, Metropolis, Opolis and Galli- polis. There is an Indianapolis in Okla- homa as well as in Indiana; a Minneapolis in Minnesota, another in Kansas and a third in North Carolina; while Annapolis is found in Maryland, California, Illinois, Missouri and Ohio. Some place-names are manufactured for descriptive purposes, as “Philadelphia” is Greek for “City of Brotherly Love” and “Cynwyd” is Welsh for “Thou art first.” “St. Petersburg,” or “Petrograd,” is a per- petual reminder of the romance of the founding of the city, and the mere mention of the name “Rome” speaks volumes. The street names of London are a treasury of historical lore. The “City of a Thousand Gates” has still its Newgate, the fifth portal in the original Roman wall of London and the scene of the executions; it has its Cononsgate, its Billingsgate, and, one might think, the whole thousand. Mount street is so called because Oliver’s Mount, a point in the fortification lines built around Lon- don by Oliver Cromwell’s men, stood beside the highway in those times. Golden square gets its name from an inn called “The Gelding,” which formerly stood in the neighborhood. The square was first called Gelding square, but the people didn’t like it and changed the name by usage. Pall Mall was the scene of many a game of pall mall. So it goes with the other names — Covent Garden, Westminster, Temple Bar, Piccadilly Circus — all having interesting Digitized by Google

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44 The Railroad Telegrapher. origins and associations. Charles it. kept an aviary in the locality now known as Birdcake Walk, and the keeper of the aviary, Edward Storey, lived hard-by in a neighborhood which is known today as Storey’s Gate. Place names, too, are a record of migra- tions. In New England the people of Con- necticut and Massachusetts moved in large companies up the Connecticut and settled in Vermont. The towns of Windsor, Weath- ersfield and Hartford, closely grouped in Vermont, were settled by people from the closely grouped Connecticut towns of the same names. Barre, Vt., was settled by people from Barre and Holden in Massa- chusetts. Originally it was called Wilders- burg. In an old record appears the follow- ing remark: “The name of the township has ever sounded uncouthly to the inhabi- tants and settlers, and is also disagreeable on account of its length.” In trying to decide on another name the people dis- agreed, the Holden contingent strongly favoring the name of the Massachusetts town from which they had come and an- other party favoring “Barre.” The question was decided in this manner: A wrestling match was arranged. The Barre men chose a champion and the Holden men a cham- pion, and the match was pulled off on the common. The Barre wrestler came off vic- torious, and the name of the town was thus determined. Place names are useful not only to an- tiquarians and historians, but also to vaude- villians. There’s some deep reason in the psychology of vaudeville why “Oshkosh” is expected to bring a laugh. In Philadelphia, “Camden” or “West Chester” is supposed to be funny, and in New York “Yonkers” and “Newark” are depended on for a laugh. The names of the months and the days of the week are a history of the calendar. They take us back to the quarrel between Julius Caesar and Augustus as to the num- ber of days Augustus could have in his month and to Woden, God of Saxons, From Whence comes Wensday, that is Wodensday, They give rise to seeming anomalies. Prof. Ross reminds us that in Chile, as in Australia, the people speak of March vin- tage, brown April ale, sultry January, bleak July, February dogdays, dreary May and gentle Boreas. A Chilian Lowell would exclaim : What is so rare as a day in December I Then if ever come perfect days. — Philadelphia Evening Ledger. TRUE SELF-CONQUEST. EVEN a log can float with the cur- rent, it takes a man to fight sturdily against an opposing tide that would sweep his craft out of its course. When the jealousies, the petty intrigues and the mean- ness and the misunderstandings in life assail you, rise above them. Be like a light-house that illumines and beautifies the snarling, swashing waves of the storm that threaten it, that seek to undermine it and seek to wash over it. This is conquest. — By Wil- liam George Jordan, in Self-Control. Digitized by ^ooQte

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A Prayer. The Operator’s Prayer. A prayer is forming on my tightened lips — When the circuit of years is broken, Lord, grant that I may keep my soul from hatet And the locals of life grown weak, I have known love, I have been pitiful — May we all find that haven of rest Lord, I would keep my grief compassionate! In the office that all men seek. Pain-maddened cries I hear from out the sea, When the crosses of life fade away Upstaring at me, faces of the dead; And the grounds and the escapes are no more. Those silent bodies seem to cry aloud, May we not be afraid to report to our chief Those silent souls are still and comforted. When we cut in on eternities shore. And we are here to bear the weight of pain — Oh, keep the poison from its awful task! Lord, let me be as they are ere I hate, Let me love on! This, this is what I ask. However long the way, there is a turning, Somewhere beyond the storm there lies a land Where peace abides, where love shall live again And men shall greet with friendly outstretched hand. While little children laugh, and women weep With happiness — O Lord, until that hour Keep Thou my soul, keep Thou my tenderness, Keep Thou my trust in Thy far-seeing power! — Mary Alois. Brightness of Life. A thought that is winged from friend to friend Doesn’t seem such a wonderful thing; Yet it carries the prayer for a joy without end, And it throbs with a big, friendly ring. A mere word of cheer, in the shadow of night, When discouragement darkens the way, Will illumine our hearts with the glorious light Of a hopeful and sun-brightened day. When failure confronts us and darkens our goals. How we long for the clasp of a hand! It is then that we cry from the depths of our soul For a friend who can just understand. A bright, cheery smile often gives us the strength That we lack in the vortex of strife, For it lightens our load as we travel the length Of the care-laden path we call Life. So we find, after all, that the things we thought small Loom colossal above all the host; That the best of God’s gifts are the friends we can call To our side when we need them most. When the ledger of life has been closed And life’s balance sheet handed in. May our names be not found there enrolled In the auditor’s column of sin. When the fatal death message is received And Jesus calls us to say How the office he gave us to manage, May our answer in all truth be O. K. The Marchers. Hark to the sound of marching of workers! Onward they come with victorious might, Naught can withstand them, Naught can disband them, For theirs is the future, for theirs is the right. Look to the waving thousands of banners, Flinging their message far out in the night. Labor comes onward. Faces the dawnward, For theirs is the future, for theirs is the right. Hark to the song that’s sung by the workers, Chanting a strain full of hope and of light — Our cause is glorious, Our host victorious. For ours is the future, and ours is the right! —Charities and Commons. Fate’s Jofts. If fate hands out a bump to you Don’t quit the game; There is no soft upholstered road To wealth or fame. Keep plugging right along, and say When you fall flat: “Another jolt from fate, but I Expected that.” A grin is better than a groan, Life’s road is tough; But jolts won’t stop you if you’re made Of proper stuff. Digitized by Google

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46 The Railroad Telegrapher. Be Straight. Whether on business or pleasure you’re bent, Whether your money is hoarded or spent; Whether your seat is a wayside stone, Or fortune has seated you high on a throne. Whether you live in a palace or hut, Whether you ride or trudge in the rut; Whether unknown or whether you’re great, There’s only one way to succeed — be straight. Whether you preach, or whether you sing, Whether you act or fight in the ring, Whether you’re striving to right a great wrong, Or just to help some poor fellow along, Whether you’re playing for money or fun, Whether you stay or whether you run, Whether you quit the game early or late, You should lose if you’re crooked, but win if you’re straight. Whether a master or somebody’s dog. Whether the main shaft, or only a cog, Whether you’re single, or whether you’re wed, Whether you’re happy or worried instead, Whether you’ve wielded the pen or the sword, W'hether living for here or the Great Afterward, Your key won’t unlock the Great Golden Gate, If your heart isn’t right and you haven’t been straight. — Edward Payson Adams. The Printer’s Dream. Last evening I was talking With a printer aged and gray, Who told me of a dream he had Just after Christmas day — While a-snoozing in his office The vision came to view; He saw an angel enter, dressed In garments ’white and new. Said the spirit, “I’m from heaven; The Lord just sent me down To bring you up to glory; Put on your golden crown. “Many merchants you’ve made richer (From few received full pay); While you’ve grown poorer and poorer, Your business did decay. “So we need you up in glory, For you have labored hard Until your brow is hoary — You’ve earned a great reward.’’ Then the angel and the printer Started toward the glory gate; But when passing close to hades The angel murmured, “Wait — “Here’s a nook I wish to show you — It’s the hottest place in hell, Where the dubs who beat the printer In awful torment dwell.” The printer saw before him Old patrons by the score; An easy chair and fan he grabbed. And asked for nothing more. He sat and sat and watched them, Saw them sizzle, scorch and burn; And his former debtors saw him Whichever way he’d turn. Said the angel: “Come up higher. And the pearly gates we’ll see.” But the printer only answered — “This is heaven enough for me.” — Alpha Beter. The Towerman's Prayer. O thou great and mighty ruler of the universe, Have pity and compassion upon us poor towermen Who art waging life’s battle upon the railroad, In distress I signal Thee and plead Thou to guide me As I switch the trains over this rough road through life, That all may be safe on the journey of salvation; Let me use only the caution card of prudence And that I may lock switches with bars of love, That my signals may show the clear light of hope And my hand lamp the word of God; O may our duties be performed with success And when at last our life’s work is done, May we be called into the presence of the great God, And hear him say well done, thou good and faith- ful towerman. Receive your pass for eternal happiness. — H. H. Birchard. The Friend Indeed. It is surely a gift to be able to smile At the sorrows that earth can bring. But there’s room for the chap who can pause for awhile, Decline to laugh or to sing. Oh, your optimist lives where the sunshine glows, And his voice is sweet with cheer; But your friend is the one who in silence goes By your side through the mists of fear. Oh, the rhythm is fine in the songs that tell Of the courage that men should feel; And sorrows which they can not dispel. They bid us in pride conceal; But the rhythm that summons your hopes anew When the way seems long and dim Is the pulse of a heart that is strong and true, By your side in the shadows grim. — Washington Evening Post. So nigh is grandeur to our dust, So near is God to man, When duty whispers low, “Thou must,” The youth replies. “I can.” — Emerson. Digitized by Google

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Figured Out. “Miss Day claims she’s just twenty- four years old.” “Miss Day? I knew her father well. He died thirty years ago.” “Then she’s thirty if she’s a Day, isn’t she?” Natural Enough. Indignant Customer — Barber, why did you drop that steaming towel on my face? Barber — Because it was too hot to hold, sir. — Boston Globe. No Duplicates. Customer — Waiter, this is the first tender steak I’ve ever had in your shop. Waiter — My goodness 1 You must have got the Gov’nor’s! — Tit-Bits. Acrid. The Tombstone Man (after several abor- tive suggestions) — How would simply, “Gone Home” do? Mrs. Newlyweeds — I guess that would be all right. It was always the last place he ever thought of going. — Puck. Cruel Words. “Now that we are settled in our new home,” said the bride, “don’t you think it would be a good idea to give a little dinner to some of our friends. I’ll cook the dinner myself.” “Yes,” replied her husband, looking up from his plate. “I think that would be a good way to test their friendship.” The Conductor's Limit. “When you found you didn’t have your fare, did the conductor make you get off and walk?” asked the inquisitive man. “Only get off,” responded the literal one. “He didn’t seem to care whether I walked or sat down.” Under Doctor's Orders. “Some men have no hearts,” said the tramp. “I've been a-tellin’ that feller I am so hard up that I have to sleep out of doors.” “Didn’t that fetch him?” asked the other. “No! He tol' me he was a-doin’ the same thing, and had to pay the doctor for tellin’ him to do it.” A True Prophet. One of the attractions of the church fete was a fortune teller’s tent. A lady took her ten-year-old, red-haired, freckled son inside. The woman of wisdom bent over the crystal ball. “Your son will be a very distinguished man if he lives long enough!” she mur- mured in deep, mysterious tones. “Oh, how nice !” gushed the proud mother. “And what will he be distinguished for?” “For old age,” replied the fortune teller slowly. — Knoxville Sentinel. The Natural Finish. The Sunday school teacher put to her class a number of questions touching the history of the cities mentioned in the Bible. “What happened in Babylon?” was the first query. “It fell,” said one boy. “And what became of Nineveh?” “It was destroyed.” “And what of Tyre?” “Punctured!” He Has None. “When Mr. and Mrs. Twobble quarreled yesterday, I’m told that Mr. Twobble threatened to blow his brains out.” “Did Mrs. Twobble faint?” “No, indeed. She smiled in a supercilious manner and said: ‘Mr. Twobble, you al- ways were a conceited man.' ” Digitized by Google

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48 The Railroad Telegrapher. Contempt of Court. Defendant (in a loud voice) — Justice 1 Justice! 1 demand justice 1 Judge — Silence! The defendant will please remember that he is in a courtroom. — Penn State Froth. Had Neglected the Papers. Philip C Hanna, former United States Consul at Monterey, Mexico, touching, in the course of a speech, on the advantage of keeping abreast of the times, illustrates his point by reference to a traveling salesman, who found himself in a village hotel dining room when a heavy downpour of rain set in. “Gee!” he said, addressing the waitress, “it looks like the flood.” “Like what ?” the girl inquired. “Like the flood. You have read of the flood, and how the ark landed on Mount Ararat, haven’t you?” “No, sir,” admitted the waitress. “I haven’t seen a newspaper for three days.” Whale of a Wallop. A very demure looking Salvation Army lassie, who was traveling in a railway train, was asked by a man sitting next her whether she believed every word in the Bible. “Yes,” she replied; “I do.” “Surely,” exclaimed the man, “you don’t believe that Jonah was swallowed by a whale?” “I do,” she answered, “and when I get to heaven I’ll ask him about it.” “But suppose he’s not in heaven?” in- quired the stranger, with a sneer. “Then you ask him!” was the Salvation Army girl’s reply. The Alternative. “Hello, Jim,” solicitously remarked a friend, meeting a young man on the street one afternoon; “have you got that position yet?” “No,” responded the youth with an appro- priate sigh, “positions seem to be very scarce just now.” “Still, I wouldn’t give up, old boy,” kindly encouraged the friend. “If you can’t get a position, why not take a job?” A Lost Lamb. William Dean Howells, at a dinner in Boston, said of modern American letters : “The average popular novel shows on the novelist’s part an ignorance of his trade which reminds me of a New England clerk. “In a New England village I entered the main street department store one afternoon and said to the clerk at the book counter : “ ‘Let me have, please, the letters of Charles Lamb.’ ” “ ‘Postoffice right across the street, Mr. Lamb,’ said the clerk, with a naive, brisk smile.” — Illustrated Sunday Magazine . A Large Fraternity. “Yes,” said the principal of the young ladies' seminary to the proud parent, “you ought to be very happy, my dear sir, to be the father of so large a family, all the mem- bers of which appear to be so devoted to one another.” “Large family 1 Devoted!” gasped the old gentleman, in amazement. “What on earth do you mean, madame?” “Why, yes, indeed,” said the principal, beaming through her glasses. “No fewer than eleven of Edith’s brothers have been here this term to take her out, and she tells me she expects the tall one with the blue eyes again tomorrow.” The Bishop’s Memory. The well-beloved Bishop of a certain Southern State is so absent-minded that his family is always apprehensive for his wel- fare when he is away from home. Not long ago, while making a journey by rail, the Bishop was unable to find his ticket when the conductor asked for it. “Never mind, Bishop,’! said the conductor, who knew him well, “I’ll get it on my sec- ond round.” However, when the conductor passed through the car again, the ticket was still missing. “Oh, well, Bishop, it will be all right if you never find it 1” the conductor assured him. “No, it won’t my friend,” contradicted the Bishop. “I’ve got to find that ticket. I want to know where I’m going.” — Youth's Companion. Digitized by Google

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MOTHER. HOW many of the employes, most especially young unmarried men, seeking and receiving employment with the great railroad systems of America today who are yet so fortunate as to be blessed with the most endearing, the most beautiful and serenely pure statue of humanity as a living mother; out of sight, but not out of mind. Young man, you possibly have a mother, that good-natured, whole-hearted, gay old soul with the wrinkles of time, or possibly your neglect, fast blending spring with autumn in that once care-free, but still beau- tiful face, and do you realize and appre- ciate her existence in your midst? Do you know what a mother is, or what the word mother indicates in its most proper sense and magnitude ? Did you ever one thought entertain, or allow your imagina- tion to portray an imaginary portrait in your mind’s eye of this one greatest asset, the most valuable jewel you possess among your earthly treasures? She may grow old with the passing time, wrinkled as the withering flowers beneath the noon-day summer sun, and feeble in the extreme, silver threads may creep in among the gold, but as long as that sweet voice may utter those gentle words, her advice to you is yet worthy of your sincere consideration and deepest perusal of thought. Some- where in America or abroad, that mother of yours is plodding along day by day, nearing the last milestone of life, when a great separation will be observed, and she will embark on her last long voyage, touching only the ports of happiness and disetnbark- ing amid the angels of her kind that have gone before, where there is neither sorrow nor pain, all sunshine and no rain, therein receiving the promised reward for faithful service and a duty well performed. I regret exceedingly to admit to my per- sonal knowledge there are a goodly number of young men, who are daily striving to please their employer during their hours of service, but delight when duty is over, allowing pleasure and excitement to pre- dominate over their hours of idleness, and considering these incidents their most valued asset in life, regarding mother as a mere chance acquaintance, here today* and gone tomorrow, neither heeding her gentle com- mands, contributing to her needs, or in any way whatsoever acquiescing to her demands necessary to her earthly welfare and com- fort. These unfortunate young men are moving onward at a rapid rate, unknowingly arranging for a harvest of regrets, both for themselves and their dear mother, striving only in their untiring efforts to satisfy their most eager desire for pleasure, which will be pleasure only today, and tomorrow they will find themselves entangled with the mas- sive vines that produce piercing thorns instead of roses, growing most luxuriously along the banks of the channel of that raging torrent of misery and despair which greet all that disregard mother as their one best friend, who have so long crowded this time-worn path leading to the untilled fields of lost love and sincerity, unsuccessful lives in the extreme. They have crossed the border of content, and feel that only a life of melodramic excitement will bring peace and repose to their restless soul. But — it is not yet too late to mend, it never grows too late to turn back, and with reversed erring efforts, first discard those unbecom- ing and fruitless habits, and take passage on that great ship of hope, that you may again be folded in mother’s arms at the end of the journey which should bring you to that dear old home, where that dear mother of yours has stood long and cast a wishful eye into the hovering darkness as it creeps Digitized by ^ooQte

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50 The Railroad Telegrapher. nearer and nearer that once light-hearted, unblighted, gleeful home, oft repeating in a semi-conscious mind : “O, where is my boy tonight?” What about his comforts, his luxuries, his duties, his place of repose? Is he true and does he ever think of me, the sweet thought, I have cherished and enter- tained of him? Young man, did you ever pause for a moment as you entered your most favorite place of amusement for your comfort and entertainment and allow the thought of dear mother to penetrate your woe-begone soul and your imagination paint an artistic picture of this one most cherished form, looming up before your mind's eye as a reminder that pierced more deeply than the sound of a distant roar of cannon? Isn’t that thought of mother the one most beautiful you ever entertained ? Do you not feel you owe her your existence and can you not appreciate the fact in behalf of her kindness and her far-reaching efforts, her keen insight and ability to provide for you and administer unto you, when none other than a mother’s care and love would have best suited your timely needs ? Indeed there are many who have long, long ago been so unfortunate as to have been separated from this earthly treasure, and I feel for those that number among the neg- lectful the stinging pangs of misery exert- ing their most agonizing efforts, making life one of wantonness and despair. While mother, having unfalteringly, ever ready, erringly and faithfully discharged her duties to make life pleasant for them and tried earnestly with her pleadings to endear them to her and cause them to realize the blessing bestowed upon them in her gentle yet appealing words of kindness has gone on before that they might inherit the promise, leaving them to battle with the world at large for an existence and suffer the pain as of an inflicted bayonet wound of a lost opportunity to gladden a dear old heart, console a weary but deserving soul, and bring rest and peace to a discontented but worthy mind. The question you should ask yourself is this : Why should it be necessary for this inevitable separation to occur before these young men may be aroused and caused to realize and fully comprehend the true value of a mother, while they have the golden opportunity accorded them of a chance to administer unto her every want and need, obey her commands and make life one long, sweet song for the one that loves them best? There is absolutely no excuse or legitimate reason why we should not be able to perceive and place ourselves in position in the midst of our imagination in such a manner that it would impress upon us the dire importance, and cause us to realize the necessity of acquiescing to her every de- mand before her silent command has a one last opportunity to move us. Whilst some of you young men are yet unmarried, no doubt contemplating later an acquisition in life to be your life-long faith- ful companion, a wife, a mother’s daughter, do you allow yourself to fondle or entertain the thought that you would make that mother’s daughter a competent, whole- souled, contented and love-inspired hus- band, unless you first loved mother? Surely you would not. That love for mother must first be exalted ruler over your empire in the destinies of life if you intend launching yourself in the world of things earthly, as a man, a husband, a father and a true gen- tleman, a mother’s son, otherwise your destiny is overshadowed and will likely be overtaken and overwhelmed. While I have made no mention of father, the love you should have for him, if you love mother you will naturally be endowed with the greater love for all. Charity should begin at home, love must begin at home and if you are a passenger on that uncomfortable steamship neglect, a lost rudder looming fate against you, the turbu- lent waters of despair overcoming you, send out the S. O. S. that you may be rescued, and homeward turn your course, concen- trate your efforts on a higher aim in life and begin today by writing that anxious mother you have neglected, tell her you will visit her as soon as consistent arrangements between yourself and employer may be agreed upon, and while you write mother, don’t forget that dear sister, brother or father. The fourth commandment which we have as spoken by the all-wise being, God, the Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 51 Creator of all things, should be your guide, and less you forget we quote : “Honor thy father and thy mother; that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.” I trust and entertain the sincere hope that this may have some bearing on some of the army referred to and most sincerely trust its force will penetrate with timely effect the special ones I have in mind. Millard Worth Rives, Cert. 1036, Div. 15. WHY ORGANIZE? What is a labor union? How many of us wage-earners can intel- ligently answer this question, though there are millions of us who belong to and make up just such organizations? In answer to this question the vast major- ity of union wage-workers will answer that a labor union is a group of wage-earners in a certain occupation or industry, organized for the purpose of securing higher wages and better working conditions. Then comes the question, quite naturally, why do we clamor for increased wages and why do we want shorter hours, etc. ? The usual answer is to the effect that the cost of living has risen, hence the necessity for increased wages to cope with such ; but why the hours of labor should be reduced is the perplexing problem to the most of us. At present there is a nation-wide labor movement for an eight-hour day, and at the same time the carpenters* union is after the enactment of a six-hour day. While every man certainly appreciates shorter hours, very few are able to see why the employers should be forced to shorten such hours for no reason other than to satisfy the whims of the workers. How- ever, there are reasons, deeply rooted econ- omic reasons, and the reason that very few know and understand these reasons, is based upon another equally important reason, which I will, in future articles in our maga- zine, endeavor to point out. Many of us oftentimes look back upon the past and find consolation in the fact that wages are much higher, while hours of labor are in many cases less than they were twenty, thirty or perhaps forty years ago. To their minds this suggests improve- ment or advancement in the laboring man’s world. Were this condition a fact the social un- rest in the country would have been greatly reduced and the need for unions would not be as great as years ago; but on the con- trary we find a slightly eruptive volcano, as it were, of social unrest and an ever-in- creasing demand for more and larger unions as well as the co-operation of the unions in each industry, therefore, the fact is self-evident that instead of advancement or improvement of working conditions, new machinery and labor-saving devices being considered, we have been and are steadily sliding backwards. Gladly will I welcome any challenge to the above statement, which is based on sound facts. It is a fact that about 95 per cent of union men do not understand the deep underlying principles for which they are organized, nor do they know on what basis to make their claims for higher wages and shorter hours, etc. All great problems are solved first by education and secondly by application of knowledge thus gained, and it has been the lack of both of these that is largely respon- sible for the present chaotic state. The time is now ripe for all to be prop- erly educated and then for concerted, intelli- gent action. The education to which I refer could be greatly augmented by reading and studying the report of the work of the Industrial Relations Commission, published in brief in the August, September and October num- bers of The Telegrapher. . It is imperative that every man who has not read this report should avail himself of the opportunity which has been given through our magazine, to know and under- stand better the reasons for unionism. G. G. Smith. TELEGRAPHERS VS. TRAINMEN. My thoughts wander to the heroic efforts the enginemen, conductors and trainmen are making for the eight-hour day and better working conditions. It does me good to see someone trying to better their living condi- Digitized by Google

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52 The Railroad Telegrapher. tions. Some telegraphers can boast of the eight-hour day, which is very good, but just stop to think how many one-man stations there are, with train signals, semaphores, etc., to handle to insure the safety of trains. There are thousands of such stations scat- tered over this land of ours, where the telegraphers work from ten to thirteen hours per day, to say nothing of his eighty- rod limit for carrying the U. S. mail to and fro several times a day in all kinds of weather, his express business, ticket, freight and baggage duties to keep up, however small and trifling they may be, and all to- gether they make a big item, to say nothing of the reports that must be rendered. I say, if there is anybody in the railroad service that needs special attention regarding the eight-hour day and better pay, it is the small one-man station. Why can’t we make a National country-wide move for some better conditions for this class of railroad employes? Their salaries range all the way from $30.00 to $60.00 per month, and they have more work, worry and responsibility on them than many other employes who receive twice the salary. The conditions of the agent-telegraphers at the one-man stations should be remedied in some country-wide movement. Has anybody else anything to say on the subject? Let’s hear it. “Old Virginia." THE CONTINENTAL CODE. Is the time approaching when every rail- road telegrapher and train dispatcher will be using the famous Continental code in- stead of the dear old Morse alphabet, the symbols that have stood the test for years? Considering present conditions that pre- vail throughout the world one would come to that conclusion, as time brings changes in many a noted form. First of all the American railroads are practically the only ones today using the renowned Morse characters. The most marked difference between the two is the so-called “spaced” letter of the grand old Morse. While these letters of a spaced variety have been eliminated in the universal system, and it is these very obstacles, even though they may be now unnoticed, that are the points in which so much comment has been started. All of the warring nations use the Con- tinental dot and dash mode on their train wires, as well as all commercial cables that span the oceans; every steamer uses it in its wireless communications. Uncle Sam’s land radio stations use nothing else, the Signal Corps bring it into use, the once famous Telepost lines ran off their miles of paper tape with it printed thereupon, the oil lines prefer it in most cases, and last, the American Boy Scouts are all familiar with the international letters. It is said Canada and Mexico also use the Continental. Al- though not being positive, have been in- formed that the Lackawanna Railroad used it when dispatching trains by yrireless. Therefore, the time is perhaps coming when every railroad telegrapher in this country will leave with much regret the beloved Morse, which has stood the test for years, to give sway to the opposite mode of telegraphing. Walter H. Hamel. Digitized by LaOOQte

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FRATERNAL NOTICE. All matter for this department must be in the hands of the Grand Secretary and Treasurer on or before the 28th day of the month in order to insure its use in the following issue. New Haven, Conn., Div. No. 29. N. Y., N. H. & H. Ry., Midland Division, High- land, West of Putnam — By the time this is printed in The Telegrapher I hope our general committee will have presented the company with the proposed revised schedule. Brothers, it is very important that we stand solid behind our committee if we expect to accom- plish the desired results. Several brothers have written the local and general chairman what they expect under the next schedule. This informa- tion is what they need. We all know that the agents and telegraphers, as a class, are underpaid, but we must remember that “Rome was not built in a day," and not expect to get all we are entitled to at once. Our committee will do its best to get all it can, considering the financial condition of the New Haven and what it has passed through in the past two years. So let us stand back of oar committee after it has agreed on a final settle- ment, just as loyally as when it goes in for a revision, even if all of our expectations are not realized. There is no surer way of having our schedule decreased than by becoming dissatisfied and dropping out. Let us abide by the old motto: “E Pluribus Unum.” It is now time to pay our dues. Let us start the New Year right and resolve that there will be no delinquents on the Midland. “AD” office, west side, Hartford, is being en- larged, which will make it much nicer for the boys there, as they have been very much cramped for room. “MI” office, Willimantic, is also undergo- ing extensive improvements. The blizzard which struck us on December 13th tore down all the wires between Steeles and Hart- ford, delaying traffic for five days. The dis- patchers were transferred to Willimantic and Putnam and handled the business east of the storm. The few trains run between Willimantic and Hartford were moved by Card J542 over the mountain, as no block wires were working. Bro. DeRosier was snow bound on the mountain until a searching party from Hartford and Bristol found him in his cabin about famished. Two Western Union work trains and large forces of linemen were required to repair the line. Fortunately no accidents resulted from the storm. We are all glad to hear that Bro. Buckley finally won out and now has a regular dispatching trick in New Haven. We miss him from this end, but we wish him much success. Two new trains are now being run over this division, Nos. 83 and 94, between Putnam and Willimantic. Also Nos. 130 and 135, freights, were put back between East Hartford and Boston, and Nos. 136, 137, 138 and 139 now run daily instead of week days. All extra men are kept busy and a few new men were taken on, still a good many of the brothers were unable to get off for the holidays, owing to the shortage of men. Bro. Andre worked the extra trick at Pom fret, anl Bro. Condon at Elliotts, November 24th, on account of heavy holiday travel, and Bro. Arrison, at tower 214, November 24th to 28th, relieved by Bro. O’Connor, second Branch Switch. Bro. Arri- son was also relieved a few days by Bro. W. E. Murphy. Bro. Gilbert, agent and operator Pomfret, off sick one week, was relieved by Bro. Andre, who later relieved Bro. Johnston, Vernon cabin, owing to the illness of his daughter. Bro. Ben Johnston, first Club House, while at Hartford for eye test, relieved by S. J. Riggles. Bro. Johnston was relieved at Vernon cabin by Bro. O’Connor, while he relieved Bro. Stevens, agent Vernon, a few days. Vernon cabin was made three tricks during the storm, and until the wires were repaired, covered by H. N. Russell and S. J. Riggles, both new men; Russell later relieved Bro. M. J. Donovan, second East Hartford yard. V. & W. Notes— It is now Bro. O. F. Miller, agent at Jewett City. Trains Nos. 93 and 94 taken off between Putnam and New London, abolished Allyns Point nights, and Bro. J. B. Snow reverted back to extra list. Bro. Manosh, second “NO,” Grosvenordale, was off recently. Bro. W. E. Shugrue is on his new position at Shetucket, after a week’s rest. Bro. J. L. Otis, second Oxford, on a visit to his home in New York State, relieved by J. V. Murphy, and he by Bro. Snow. Bro. J. J. Thomas, second Shetucket, while visiting friends in Hicksville, Mass., was relieved by Bro. Snow, who later relieved Bro. McClellan, Maywood siding, and Bro. Dagenias. first Central Village, also Bro. J. A. McDonald, first Tafts, while on sick list. Sister A. Leahy, first, and Bro. Cronin, second Plainfield, relieved two days by R. N. Williams, of Digitized by t^.ooQle

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54 The Railroad Telegrapher. Dayville. Bro. Cronin has our sympathy in the loss of his grandmother. The big storm of December 13th completely tied up the N. & W. for awhile. The dispatchers were sent to Putnam and worked from there until December 20th. Assigned on bids: Agent and operator Belling- ham Jet. to Bro. H. Glazier, third “AD/* Hartford, to Sister Alice Johnston, and agent and operator Slatersville to Bro. Malloy. I am indebted to some good brother who signed himself “ME** for most of the N. & W. items. Thanks, brother, come again next month. Wish you all a happy New Year. R. G. Halstbo. Providence, R. I., Div. No. 35. Special meetings were held in our lodge room on December 11th, with sessions 9 a. m. to 12:30 p. m. and 7 p. m. to midnight, to give those brothers who -could not be present at night ses- sions an opportunity to participate in the con- sideration of schedule matters. A fairly good number turned out in the morning, yet many more should have responded and shown their interest in matters of so vital importance. Those who fail to improve opportunities especially arranged for them are themselves the losers by such seem- ing neglect. Everybody should feel in duty bound to perform his part and not leave it for other hands. It is personal work that counts and you can do that better than any substitute. The interest displayed, at the morning session especially, was spirited and profitable. Most of those present at the evening session had their innings at the November meeting. Bro. George Clark, chairman Efficiency Com- mittee and president of the Beneficial Association, and Secretary-Treasurer McDermott, of Division 89, honored us by their presence. Bro. Clark's remarks were well chosen and edifying. Bro. McDermott found it necessary to retire before an opportunity could be given him to speak, which we all regret. General Chairman Ross and Local Chairman Ross were attentive listeners. There is a loud call from friends of Division 35 for another entertainment and dance to be held after the holidays. There is little doubt but that it would be a splendid success both socially and financially. We are neglectii g our social features and with it the opportunity afforded us in this way to make and keep friends for the division on the outside. We should not ignore these op- portunities to make friends. There m»;:!.i come a time when we might need their co-operation, and many believe that this can best be done through the medium of social functions now and then. Saturday, December 18th, our regular meeting night, was well attended, some sixty or more being present. It was, chiefly, the occasion for our Beneficial Association to close up its work for the year and to receive the reports of its president, Bro. W. J. Brenner, and secretary-treasurer, Bro. R. S. Eaton, and the election of officers for 1916. The reports showed a most successful year’s work. Total receipts for year 1915 were $2,289.33; dis- bursements same, including sick claims paid of $607.90. The membership at close of year 1915 was 162. Five members drew the full limit of $75.00 each. Salaries and miscellaneous expenses paid were $107.95. Refund, $9.08. The entire board of officers were re-elected for 1916, without opposition. A rising vote of confidence in the ability of and thanks for services were unanimously ten- dered the president of the Beneficial Association, Bro. W. J. Brenner. The new year should be better than the last; let us work to make it so. In view of the splendid work done, the won- der is that we have only 162 members, whereas we should have at least 100 more. Surely, time enough has now elapsed to convince even the most skeptical of its great worth and helpfulness, and there remains absolutely no excuse for anyone eligible to become a member. The work is so good that other divisions are adopting this means of helping its members in sickness and distress, and it does not speak well for Division 35 as the originator of this splendid idea, that all of her eligible members are not supporters of the cause. There should be many added names during Janu- ary and February, and any other results will be disappointing to the association officers. Great credit is due the president, secretary and collector, Bro. Fletcher Brady, for their untiring and faithful handling of the association's affairs during the past year. The balance of the session was devoted to routine work and discussion of schedule changes. Bro. D. Moran and bride have returned from a five weeks’ honeymoon trip to Boston, Montreal, Saskatchewan, World's Fair, New Orleans, Chicago and New York. Congratulations. Three tricks at Southbridge cabin now instead of two. Message work is being done on first and second “WF,” Worcester, instead of “JS," re- cently abolished, with Bro. Wm. Sullivan on first, Bro. Wm. Hall on second, and Bro. Peloquin, formerly at “JS," on third. Bro. Eddie Wells, formerly at “JS," is still absent. Assigned on bids: Bro. Thos. Fitzgerald, Gro- ton second, to first Midway yard; Bro. Bailey, first “W" Mansfield, to third there, vice Bro. Benj. Far- row, to second Adamsdale Jet., vice Bro. Gore, re- signed; Bro. Pollard to first same tower; Bro. McCarthy, spare, to second Groton; Bro. Norton to third Davisville, relieved on third Slocums by Bro. Taford, and he on third Shamrock by Bro. Burke, from third Bradfords; Bro. Phillips, spare, to East Foxboro third. Fred. E. Crowell, aged thirty, son of Bro. Horace E. Crowell, third Fall River, an inspector in the tool-making department of the Remington Co., at Bridgeport, Conn., died there November 26th, and was buried from his father's residence, 75 Treraont St., Taunton, Mass., November 29th. Our sympathies go out to Bro. Crowell in this hour of his bereavement. Bro. Colctt, first Dedham Road, was relieved several days by Bro. Berth. Digitized by C.ooole

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 55 Bro. Harold Webster can furnish improvements on cameras. Bro. Block was at third Sharon Pit two months, and Bro. Black, Sharon Pit tower, was at Brayton Ave. and Promenade St. towers several nights. Bro. Johnson, at Worcester, relieved on third East Foxboro, by Bro. C. A. Phillips. Bro. Hatton is relieving Bro. Joslin, first Au- burn tower. Bro. Mehring, first Attleboro, while visiting his mother in Philadelphia, was relieved by Bro. Benj. Farrow. Items, such as marriages, births and deaths, should be furnished the correspondent by those directly interested, to insure a proper write-up. Bro. O’Brien, a new man, spare out of New London, Conn., is posting all the tricks. Bro. Gomes, third Jewett City, Conn., is stay- ing near the hunting grounds around that hamlet. Div. Co*. Providence, R. L, Division Notes— Bro. A. L Conaut, first vice-chief telegrapher, of Division 35, died at 4 p. m., Christmas day, after a lingering illness which took a serious turn after he underwent an operation at the Deaconess Hospital, in Boston, last May. He was a most patient sufferer throughout it all, and realised some months ago that be could not recover. He made arrangements for the final ceremony, selecting as his pall bearers your chief telegrapher; Local Chairman Joslin; General Chairman Ross, and a very devoted friend and brother, M. J. Welch. The funeral services consisted of prayers at the home for immediate family and a public service at the Auburn Baptist Church, the Rev. W. O. Keirstead officiating. Interment at Ispwich, Mass., on Tuesday. December 28th. Bro. Conaut was amiable and companionable, and his good judgment was eagerly sought by many; of a character that endeared him to all with whom he came in personal touch. Our division loses a faithful and trusted officer, the O. R. T. a loyal member, who believed in its principles and worked devotedly for the improve- ment of the conditions of our members. He leaves a widow and one daughter, who reside in Auburn, R. I. Sister Conaut is a staunch worker in our local Ladies* Auxiliary. During Bro. Conaut’s long illness, Bro. and Sister Welch, near neighbors, did everything possible to enlighten Sister Conaut’s burdens, and other friends paid frequent visits and sent floral remembrances. J. D. Vandeebeek, Chief Telegrapher. New Rochelle, N. Y., Div. No. 37. Our regular night meeting, on December 10th, had a fairly good attendance, with Chief Teleg- rapher McMahon in the chair; Bro. A. C. Lang- don acting as first vice-chief in the absence of Bro. Haniquet, and Bro. Fenstermacher as past chief in place of Bro. Reif, who graced our meet- ing by his presence later in the evening. General Chairman Ross gave us an interesting talk on schedule matters, and on request con- ducted the initiation of Bro. F. R. Neal. Only four members attended the day meeting December 17th. Our annual ball, December 15th, was quite a success, although the snow and sleet storm that night put all the passenger trains out of service, preventing many of our out of town guests from attending, and those who did come found it most impossible to return home. Bro. Fenstermacher, chairman of the Enter- tainment Committee, and Local Chairman Tiger, as floor manager, were busy every minute of the time, seeing that our guests enjoyed themselves, and the Reception Committee was a close second. The music, furnished by “Ives,** was a feature, for which the latter committee received many com- pliments. Bro. Nieman being unable to get relief, made us a member shy on our Floor Committee. Bro. Fenstermacher wishes to thank all the members of the various committees who so ably assisted him. Some of the members returned all of the five tickets sent them unsold, while Bro. Fenstermacher sold 100 and Bro. Ti/fany about eighty. These are the two high scores. Beautiful bouquets were presented to the first eight ladies in the grand march, which was led by Bro. Fenstermacher and wife. Bro. L. D. Wooley worked in place of Bro. Tiger the night of the ball, so he could be present to act as floor manager. Bro. Fenstermacher and wife entertained two of his aunts from Philadelphia, Pa., who attended the ball. Bro. and Sister Adams, of Division 44, also honored us by their presence. Bros. Haniquet and McDonald relieved Donovan, S. S. 23, on thirty days* vacation. Later Bro. Haniquet relieved Bro. Frank Taylor, leverman S. S. 4, while on sick list, and Bro. McDonald relieved Bro. Wooley on second S. S. 22, New Rochelle yard. Bro. John French, acted on Reception Com- mittee at our annual ball, in the absence of Bro. Blecker, who was called out of the city on busi- ness. Bro. C. P. Blecker, third S. S. 3, has accepted a fine position with Hammond & Co., of New York City. We regret his leaving us, but we are glad to know that he has more congenial employ- ment. Bro. Burgess, third S. S. 30, Riverside, bid in the vacancy, relieving Bro. F. R. Neal there, two weeks, pending bids. Bro. Pethick bid in third Harrison, S. S. 25, vice Bro. Allen, who went to Branchville. Bro. Foster at “WC,” Bridgeport, several days, later to third Branchville. Bro. W. Wikin, third leverman S. S. 4, off sick, relieved by Bro. McDonald. Bro. Mason, second trick S. S. 22, relieved several days by Bro. L. D. Wooley. Harvey McGooey, electrical foreman, who died at his home in New Rochelle, November 18th, was known to every towerman on the New York Division, and we all regret his sudden demise, lie had a host of friends owing tp his kind Digitized by CaOOQle

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56 The Railroad Telegrapher. and congenial ways, by whom he will be greatly missed. The new, up-to-date towers at Greens Farms, Cos Cob and Rye are nearly completed. Bro. Africa, while hunting, had the misfortune to shoot his dog. Bro. Pat Quinn, second S. S. 40, Darien, is gaining quite a reputation as a fisherman. It is now time for the new card. Get one at once and start the new year right. Safety first. N. C. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the universe to call to his reward our brother, J. Wood; in manifestation of our grief and sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of Division 37, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the members of the afflicted family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved family, a copy spread on the minutes of the division, and a copy for- warded to The Railroad Telegrapher for publi- cation. T. O. Tiger, John French, J. C. Sullivan, Committee. Boston, Mass., Div. No. 41. B. & M. R. R., Fitchburg Diinsion — It has been several months since we have had a write-up from this division, and there is always something doing over here. Brace up, boys, and help Bro. Gray out on this. He can’t be ex- pected to know what’s going on over here, as he works on the Portland side. I’m sure he would be pleased to receive any notes of interest, such as changes in working hours, new jobs, bids, etc. Let’s boost our write-up and get our notes to Bro. Gray, at Melrose, so he can get them to St. Louis before the 28th of each month. Business is very good, several new men have been put on and third tricks opened up at Schagh- ticoke, T. Bridge, Shelb. Falls, Royalston, Baldwin- ville, Westminster and Lincoln. Rogers bid in Bald- winville, relieved on third Charlemont by Mosseau, pending bids. Bro. Rockwood is on first trick Charlemont; Handlin, a new man, at Westminster, and Bro. Lombard at Lincoln, pending bids. Union Square bid in by Bro. Landry, leaving “BU”- third open. Some of the boys are finding it hard to lay off. Baldwinville third was closed two nights, owing to Wrisley’s illness, and no one to relieve. A new station has been erected at the west end of East Deerfield yard, the old station being discontinued as a stopping place, thereby making it necessary for the operators to walk over a mile to catch a train home. A new telegraph office may be built soon at east end of yard, which will make a still longer walk for the operators living in Greenfield. Cert. 622. Central Vermont Ry. — Looking over The Telegrapher I find that all over here are a few who will persist in staying out, to their own disadvantage as well as ours. I wish some of them could hear the committee from the other four strong organizations with whom we will have more or less business with from now on. Bro. Yeager, who has been organizing the Central Vermont, did well. He took with the whole crowd. Bros. Britton, Gibbs and Heath have also been doing a lot for the cause, in its infancy there. There are a few still out who claim they don’t believe in union labor, but the boys know that they will not decline better working conditions, nor any of the other fruits of unionism. We hope they will soon see the light. Gus, at “BI,” said he had to shovel out the semaphore light, forty feet up, after the last snow storm, and he’s cleaning them yet. Cert. 497. New York, N. Y., Div. No. 44. Long Island R. R. — Bro. C. B. Van Nostrand has received a letter from Bro. J. Walter Rumberger, relief agent with the Canadian Pacific, who writes in glowing terms of the conditions in Saskatchewan, C. P. paying good salaries and commissions on express and telegraph. Among the members of Division 44 who attended the ball of Division 37, at Burland Casino, New York City, December 15th, were Past Chief C. B. Van Nostrand, Marshall and Mrs. S. F. Adams, VV. J. Reiser, “Scotty” Newell, Max Lobel and L. A. Maher. Our December meeting was held on the 11th, about seventy members being present, including all officers except General Chairman Leonard, and Secretary to the Board, Dan Powers, who were attending the meeting of the Eastern Association of General .Chairmen at Toronto, Ont. We were glad to see Bro. Gorman, agent Port Washington, there. Come again and shake up the boys between “PN” and “MS.” It was decided to hold some sort of entertain- ment the early part of 1916. Chief Light appointed Bros. Brooker, C. B. Van Nostrand and Hudson as a committee to look into the matter. Everybody was in exceptionally good humor, and we arrived at “Good of the Order” about 9 o’clock, a record breaker. After a few words of congratulation on our splendid attendance and harmonious meeting during the dull season by Past Chief Van Nos- trand the meeting adjourned. After the regular meeting the Beneficial Associa- tion held its first annual meeting, President Thuma in the chair. The principal business trans- acted was the election of officers for the coming year, the adoption of several new or amended by- laws and the distribution of the surplus funds of the association as provided in its constitution. The same officers who served last year were re-elected: Bro. J. S. Thuma, president; Bro. M- E- Harris, Digitized by C.ooole

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 57 secretary and treasurer, and Bro. T. F. Bennett, vice-president. The members generally expressed themselves as well satisfied with the returns, re- sults and financial protection which was theirs dur- ing the past year. All are out now for a larger membership for 1916. Bro. E. F. Van Nostrand, our first vice-chief, who went to Speonk recently, hunting bear, was treed by a bull and was nearly frozen, waiting three hours for some one to come and take the animal away. That’s a bear of a bull story. Bro. H. M. Fowler, Flushing Bridge St., is suffering with an abscess in his ear. Bro. Smith, second there, was sick three days, relieved by Bro. Anderson. Bros. Hawkins and Uhl, at Elmhurst, have their hands full handling the business of that station and Winfield which is now only a ticket job. Good morning. Have you received your vaca- tion? Bro. Abraham Rojemsky, relieved on second “WE” by Bro. S. F. Mason, has taken a month’s leave of absence to try out the position of mail clerk in Manhattan, to which he was recently appointed. Recent assignments on bids in station depart- ment: Relief agent, $100, Bro. W. L. Anderson, from relief agent, $95, succeeded by Bro. R. S. Furman; Bridgehampton to C. R. Smith, Jr. Your division correspondent takes this oppor- tunity to wish all brothers and sisters a happy and prosperous New Year. Crrt. 474. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the universe to take unto himself our beloved brother. Geo. R. Dexter; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sym- pathy, be it Resolved , That the members of New York Division No. 44, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing parents and members of the afflicted family their sincere and heartfelt sym- pathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved parents, a copy spread upon the minutes of the division, and a copy for- warded to The Telegrapher for publication. J. L. Martin, A, F. Heller, O. A. Hudson, Committee. Woodsvllle, N. H.f Div. No. 46. B. & M. R. R., C. & P. South — After a talk with Local Chairman Richards I have decided to send in a write-up every month, therefore I want all you boys to send me any news you hear of before the 20th of each month, no matter how small, and I will see that they are sent in. Mt. Tom up for bid, covered temporarily by Brakeman Duncan, who relieved me at Dole Jet. for Thanksgiving. Silver St. third bid in by Bro. Roy, vice Benshis, from the W. N., there pending bids. The writer went to Keene, Thanksgiving, with my better half on rear seat of machine. Broke down and had to walk three miles. Bro. Richards, who relieved Ramsey, Claremont Jet., who had a death in the family, is now at “NO,” Charlestown, pending bids. Bro. Wells went to New York State recently and resided there five days in order to get married. Congratulations and best wishes. Bro. Martinez, formerly with the B. & A., bid in third East Northfield. I trust all members filled out and returned promptly the vote circular on the “Big 5,” also the paper that followed regarding certain ques- tions as to salary, etc., sent out by Local Chair- man Richards, who has been doing lots of work for us without us being aware of it; having gone to Boston three times in the past few months to meet the high officials in our behalf. The Willimansett case has been settled. It will be remembered that Mr. Harris was diverted back to Willimansett on March 15th, displacing Mr. Pelton. Our local chairman took this matter up immediately with the management with the result that Mr. Harris was displaced in October and Mr. Pelton returned to Willimansett. This shows what the O. R. T. can do. It is now Bro. Finn at Charlestown, and Bro. Roy at Whately. We are glad to note that each man at Putney received a 15-cent raise on account of doing double track work, owing to the outside man being taken off, making each man considerable more work. This was obtained also through the efforts of Local Chairman Richards. Let every man pay his dues for 1916 when they come due, either for the whole or half year. Business is on the increase and a regular night extra is now running up the Ashuelot branch. Brakeman Clark, injured two years ago at Charlestown bridge, displaced Field at Dole Jet. nights. We are working for a good set of officials, so every member do his duty and show them that O. R. T. men can be depended on. Take warning from the recent dismissal of a non and don’t sleep on duty. There seems to be a shortage of spare men, several members having a request in for vacations for several months without any results. Thanks to the boys who sent in notes for this write-up. Keep it up. Geo. W. Beauregard, Cert. 248. Levis, Que.f Div. No. 64. Ste. Rosalie Jet. and Mont Jolt Districtt Inter- colonial Ry. — Our monthly meeting was held at Levis, Kene- bec Hotel, December 21st, on arrival of No. 34. Bro. J. A. Baker, Chaudiere nights, was hunting a few days between Villeroy and DeLotbiniere. On account of the heavy increase in business at Drummondville, the G. N. W. has opened a new city office, “DO,” thereby relieving the boys Digitized by CaOOQie

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58 The Railroad Telegrapher. there of a great deal of extra work. They have plenty to do to take care of the railroad business. A splendid freight shed is being erected at Levis on the foundation of the terminal depot, burnt down last January. Freight business has been good all summer and is exceptionally good now. We anticipate a greater increase during the winter. Passenger business is pretty good, too. Bro. F. Proulx, Chaudiere Curve nights, says the title of switchman is not included in the schedule covering that job and wishes to have that matter settled in the near future. Division 64 extends its sympathies to Bro. U. Proulx, of “CJ,” who lost his twin boys recently. J. U. Chouinard has gone to the N. T. Ry. Bro. J. E. Roy, agent Cap, St Ignace, has re- turned from an enjoyable vacation. J. N. Marquis, River du Loup; J. E. Morin, St Francois, and J. R. Lemieux, St Favien, passed successful examinations and are now listed as spare operators. Bro. A. Picard, agent Bic, recently enjoyed a trip to the North Shore with Conductor Achille Rioux, of River du Loup, in his gasoline yacht. The fifteen new freight engines from Kingston have arrived and are in service between Montreal and River du Loup, but the road is Still short of power. Bro. Jos. Lamontagne has been appointed to St Eloi agency, relieved by Bro. P. J. Belanger, from St Moise nights, at Trois Pistoles nights. Your correspondent is on the sick list, relieved by Extra Roy. Several months ago I was appointed your cor- respondent Many times since I requested you to send notes to enable me to make out an up-to- date write-up each month. I regret to say that only one member has responded. It is a very hard proposition to have the division represented. If you want any more write-ups in this journal, hereafter I suggest you appoint a new correspond- ent next meeting. I did my best and you did not help me at all, so I give up the substantial job without regret. J. O. Guimont. Boston, Mass., Dlv. No. 89. With two regular meetings and one special during December the members of this division certainly had a chance to voice their sentiments along schedule revision lines. The Efficiency Committee held several meet- ings in Boston, one for the rank and file, and a goodly number were present. Plans were formu- lated that will materially assist the general com- mittee locally and expedite the work generally. The air is full of schedule revision, and while the grievances are various in quality they are by no means small in quantity, but the committee hopes to adjust all matters satisfactorily. Your committee is only as powerful and efficient as you make it; therefore nothing should be proposed that can not be backed up in good round num- bers. There are a number of rules in our schedule that need radical changing, but that is a small matter considering the advanced period we are just entering. The Efficiency Committee has accomplished a great deal of good, increased the membership, swelled the funds in the treasury and instituted the Beneficial Association. It has labored hard and long without any compensation, and urges you to do your bounded duty by infusing a little backbone in the spineless, quieting the knockers, clearing up the few remaining nons, prodding the delinquents and generally boosting things O. R. T. wise. The committee wants the membership to know that it is part of the machinery that is protecting their interest and expect them to attend meetings regularly and keep in touch with what is being done for them, support the general committee and hold out firmly for a decent schedule. Bros. W. L. Enos and D. A. McGrath were re- cently appointed sub-collectors for the Beneficial Association. “Don't forget it.’* We are not so optimistic as to believe that all of the $3,000,000 proposed for improvements by President Elliott will go to the operators on the system. Business is on the boom, and many operators are booming, too, but usually satisfied with a good job on the N. H. No one envies Bro. Ross his job at the present time. Ten cents an hour, 25 cents per day, 25 per cent increase, two days* off per month, all look good. But ? Boston Division , N. Y.t N. H. & H. — Bro. Geo. Peterson has returned to Back Bay tower after a short vacation, relieved by Bro. Dugas, who also relieved Bro. Geddes, on three weeks’ vacation. Bro. Walter Hickey bid in second West Rox- bury, putting Bro. Griffin, formerly general chair- man on the Boston Elevated, on the spare list. Bro. Col. Jack Regar relieved Bro. Knidler, of the statistical department, who went to Portsmouth, N. H., for his Christmas dinner. Bro. Lyons, looking for the good things in the dispatcher’s office, is covering second spare. Bro. Charlie Brant, who has seen some sterl- ing times in both commercial and railroad work, is now agent at Dorchester “for keeps,” he says. Midland Division , N. Y.t N. H. & H. — On December 1st the State of Maine express commenced running via the Air Line and First District from New Haven to Putnam. This caused Ally ns Point block office to be closed, putting Bro. Snow back on the extra list, after four nights on the job, which he had just bid in. The Air Line-Northampton roster will get one conductor and the Midland roster gets two engineers by the change. Since the new draw bridge was built at Middletown and Lyman and Rapello viaducts were filled in, any class engines can use this route, and a saving of twenty miles is effected between New York and Boston or Worcester. Digitized by CaOOQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 59 Later Bro. Snow relieved Sister Barrett, at Daniel- son, for several days, and then took ‘TO” block station, Putnam, pending bids, which had been dosed as a day and night office for a year. Ver- non cabin also made a day and night office, second and third tricks being opened there. Bro. Bill Johnston will appreciate an eight-hour job. Un- derstand Columbia third is soon to be re-opened, and second put on at Pomfret and third at East Douglas. The day switcher at Putnam has been obliged to work Sundays for some time, on account of the heavy freight movement. Two extra freights were put on between East Hartford and South Boston, and two between Norwich and South Worcester, an extra between Putnam and Webster to do local work and make trips to South Worcester or Southbridge, and an extra put on between Norwich and Plainfield to do local work. Bro. Andre relieved Bro. Gilbert at Pomfret on account of illness. Bro. T. J. Condon, relieved Bro. Weeks, at Elliott, Thanksgiving day. We hope our committee can induce Mr. Elliott to give us a generous portion of the $35,000,000 he expects to spend during the next five years. The Windham County Observer announces the engagement of Miss Minnie Cornwell to Bro. Fulton, of West Thompson. This clears up the mystery of that place without the aid of Sherlock Holmes. Bro. Fulton's friends all join in wishing him a happy future. During the week, December 10th to 17th, the first district dispatchers were located at Williman- tic, and the second at Putnam ticket office, the bliz- zard in Hartford and vicinity having put all the wires out of business. Boys, here is a bit of advice from an old-timer, which not only applies to the men on this division, but to every operator in the railroad service: Keep posted as far as possible on what is going on at your station, so that you can anticipate and answer the dispatcher's questions promptly and intelligently. Watch the train wire and keep posted on the whereabouts of trains, then you will not have to break in to ask the dispatcher for this information. Don't wait to be asked fdr your O. S., give it promptly, and clear the block to the other block offices. Try to get the number of an order when it is sent, don't be obliged to ask what the number is after it is received. By doing your best in these matters you may not rise to the proud position of dispatcher or president, but you will make friends in the office, who will always be ready to do you a favor or speak a good work for you. Baxdol, Div. Cor. Boston, Mass., Div. No. 156. Boston Elevated R, R. — Our November meeting was not very well attended. Brothers, you should keep posted on the dates of the meetings and come and see what is going on. This division is small and we can not expect to have a very large attendance, but we only hold one meeting a month and with good car service have no excuse not to be on hand. Every brother attend hereafter and help to make the sessions interesting. The division room is the place to discuss O. R. T. business and present any grievance you may have, not on the street or in the tower where you work. This is probably the smallest division in the country, but our schedule is one of the best, and the O. R. T. is only about three years old on the Boston Elevated. Our present agreement expires September 14, 1916, so we will soon get another chance to better our conditions. Some of the boys are strongly in favor of hold- ing a ball or dance in the near future, to get a little surplus cash in the strong box. It is a good idea, but will be an expense of $200 to start, and this means at least 200 tickets to clear expenses, and only thirty-six members on the division. Better see if there is rough weather ahead of us before we embark on that voyage. Bro. Riley is burning up the State’s roads with his gas cycle; expect some town constable will get him one of these days. Bro. Murphy recently refused to take a twenty-mile spin on the rear seat, as it was too swift a clip for him to try. Bro. Smiley was kept quite busy for an hour or two recently, when the air pipe burst near his tower. Bro. Trask saw “Maid in America" at the Shubert on his day off. Bros. Snyder and Conn were quite busy handling the 50,000 football crowd at the Harvard Stadium, November 20th. Bro. Doherty has opened a brand new pool and billiard parlor at South Boston. Any of the brothers in that vicinity who have a few “jitneys" to spend can have a good time there. The brothers at tower “C" have hardly time to light their pipes these days, with twenty draw bridges and about 1,200 shuttle trains to handle daily. Our night meeting of December 16th was better represented than usual, but there is still room for improvement. Now, boys, as 1916 is here, let us all make a New Year's resolution to attend every meeting we possibly can, as it only requires about two hours of your time a month, which you can well afford to give to the O. R. T. that has done so much for us. On some of the Western and Canadian Divisions the boys travel fifty to seventy- five miles on a freight train to attend the meet- ings, while here in Boston some of the boys who have only five miles to go in a comfortable street car don't attend. Election time is near and we want every brother to be present at our January and February meet- ings and vote. Don’t depend on your fellow- members to carry on the election alone, but make it your business to attend and bring some other member with you that might not come unless he knew you would be there. Perhaps some worthy brother will need your vote to elect him. F. J. Daussxxau, Div. Cor. Digitized by Google

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60 The Railroad Telegrapher. Grand Trunk Ry., Div. No. 1. Ottawa Division — IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, God, in His infinite wisdom, has seen fit to call to his heavenly home our beloved brother, Stanley S. Sheppard, of Alexandria, Ont.; therefore, be it Resolved, That the members of Ottawa Division of the Grand Trunk Railway, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend the bereaved father and family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this their sad hour of bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved father, and a copy to The Telegrapher for publication. H. Matthews, A. Thurston, J. Jovnt, F. A. Parent, Committee. District No. Three , Transcontinental Ry. — (Formerly Lake Superior Division.) Telegraphers, District No. Three: Since this portion of the road has been taken over by the Canadian Government Railways, under the name of The Transcontinental Railway, we have been somewhat cut off from our brothers of the Grand Trunk Pacific. We have not had a write-up for some time either, so will try and put what little news I have gathered up on the district into form, and would appreciate it if any of the brothers will send their notes to me before the 20th of each month. (GO) Box 168, Sioux Lookout, Ont. An emergency meeting was called on the 1st of December to discuss the condition we have fallen into, and find the opinion of the boys. About twenty-five came in from both the east and west, as far eadt as Dona, and west to Elma, Man. It sure was a good crowd for the first turnout, and hope that we may have it kept up or excelled in the future. On account of No. 22 being late, the boys all sat in to a little kitchen feed, before proceeding to the hall. On account of a lot of the boys being behind it was neces- sary to have an open meeting first, for the pur- pose of getting the opinion of each and every one. The meeting was presided over by Bro. Fanning, who did so admirably. The boys gave their opin- ions freely, and asked many questions, all having quite a lot to say. It was decided that a system covering the entire Canadian Government Rail- ways would be to our benefit, and we hope to see all the telegraphers on these different roads under one system in the near future. After the open meeting, another was held in which a lot of good work was done; officers “pro tern’* being appointed to act till regular elec- tions. Bro. Fanning resigned, and Bro. Bennett appointed in his place for the present. Bro. Fanning appointed secretary and treasurer. A grievance committee was appointed, and arrange- ments made to get things in shipshape. Application papers have been scattered far and near, and quite a few have been returned filled out, and we expect many more after the New Year. Boys, let it be a turning point, and get into line if not already there, as you will be needed, and you will need us, when we go after our new schedule. Bro. McMillan, of the general committee, Canadian Government lines east of Quebec, was a visitor along the line, lining things up and get- ting information. Sorry we could have had Bro. McMillan at our meeting, as he could have given us some very good information. Bro. Spencer, of Dott, has resigned, and said to have enlisted in the aviation corps in England. Our respects go with him. Bro. J. D. McDonald, “A,” union depot, Port William, has just returned from a trip to Rochester, N. Y., where he underwent an operation. We are glad to hear “JD” at his place of business once more. Bro. Bradbury is at Mission nights and likes it fine. Bro. Jackson, dispatcher, spent three weeks in Eastern Canada, visiting his people. Bro. Lawless, dispatcher, spent a few weeks also in the East and returned in time to get into the rush. Bro. J. Shields, formerly of Superior Jet. agency, then later to Graham agency, has taken the agency at Yorkton, Sask., with the Grand Trunk Pacific. Bro. Bartlett is back at “RN” days. Dugald agency has been opened up again, and Malachi and Elam created agencies with Bros. McCallum and Champagne in charge. Some of the new day and night offices are: Farlane, Brinka, Quibell, Webster, Alcona, Hunt, Valora, Tannin, Oscar, Larson, Fleet and Baird days. Night operators put on at Vivian, Elma, Dott, Malachi, Minaki, Jones, McIntosh, Hunter, Millidge, Superior Jet., Quorn and Dona. The new jobs are now up on bid. On account of put- ting old No. 1 wire through to Quebec, by means of repeaters at Graham and Cochrane, all business for the branch has to be relayed at *'C,” Graham. This and additional clerical work necessitated put- ting on an extra operator day and night there. A new wire being strung from Graham to Winni- peg will cut off these extra men. We are all sorry to hear of Bro. Abrams* mis- fortune, and hope the company will be lenient with him, as he is a very respected person amongst the officials and ourselves. Boys, you will have to be careful and leave “John Barleycorn” alone. You can not railroad efficiently and keep it up. Bros. Feren and Jackson were off for the Xmas holidays. A lot more of the boys would like to have gotten off, but owing to the shortage of operators could not get away. Several more new offices are to be opened up, as soon as men can be procured. Bro. Fanning has been obliged to go to the hospital at Fort William. We hope he will soon be his usual self again. Digitized by Tooele

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 61 We are all sorry to have Chief Dispatcher W. A. Hill relinquish his position, as he was an all around favorite with us and used the boys white. J. B. Smith* our new chief from the C. P. R., is a very, nice gentleman, and wants to do what is right by the boys, I’m sure. Well, boys, here’s wishing you all a very happy, happy New Year. Remember our meetings are held the second Friday of each month at Graham. Cert. 2355. “Cotton Belt” R. R.f Div. No. 2. Waco Division — Bro. Mathews, third I. & G. N. tower, relieved on a month’s vacation by L. Hazre, from Naples. Bro. Brownfield, first I. & G. N. tower, has re* turned from an enjoyable trip to the Panama Exposition. He overslept recently and had to walk two miles to the office. He is notf in the market for a “non-freezing alarm clock,” his time-piece having frozen up. Business is good in and out of Waco, especially at “WA;” the Santa Fe and I. & G. N. having no operators there the business has to be handled by “WA” through the telephone. The president's special with Messrs. Britton, Everman and Earl went over the entire system recently. The boys had everything in fine shape at Waco, and put them through in about 'thirty minutes, well pleased with the service and the good business the Cotton Belt is receiving all over the entire system. Bro. Allen handled so many turkeys during the holiday rush that he now dreams of them and gobbles in his sleep. Bro. Ross, Comanche, took ten days' vacation during the holidays. Bros. Hill, at Gustine; Waldo, at Alexander; Ratliff, at Carlton, and Garrett and Buckler have been so busy they have hardly had time to eat or sleep. Organization is the only salvation for the teleg- raphers on the Cotton Belt. Through it they be- come stronger physically, mentally and morally; because it lessens the hours of toil, increases their earning capacity and gives them more leisure to read and study the problems of life. Labor's struggle is like a tug-of-war, if you let go to examine your hands the other fellow will get something away from you. Eternal vigilance is not only the price of liberty, but it is the price of everything that is worth having. Instead of paying dues and assess- ments under protest, we must be ready and will- ing at all times to serve on committees and give the best that is in us to promote the best interest of every member on the Cotton Belt. If you are really in earnest in this cause you should not loaf in the tents, as did the children of Israel, and grumble at the leaders. If you wish to see the Cotton Belt 100 per cent strong in member- ship, a $75 minimum, the U. S. mail done away with, and also a lot of other humane changes in our working conditions, then lend a willing hand in the grandest movement that has ever been put forward for the telegraphers. Safety first is a modern application of the oldest laws of nature (self-preservation), but from the way some of the boys put off paying their dues, it would seem that they do not understand that the prompt payment of dues and also seeing that the other fellow secures a card that has not joined our ranks, means “safety first” to them. It means this for the individual, because it gives him protection for his family and also protects the committee in its efforts to secure higher wages and better working conditions. Therefore, let us all play safe in the “safety first” campaign by paying our dues promptly. A chain is no stronger than its weakest link, and I hope those who have not yet paid their dues for the term ending on December 31, 1915, will now remit promptly, so we may close the year without one broken link in our membership chain. Let's make ourselves a New Year’s present of a • new card, paid up at least to July 1, 1916, and see if we can secure one new application and start the new year off 100 per cent solid. I can not keep up with the changes without your help, and there is not a member who can not send me something, so I beg each one of you to please send me some notes or other matter of interest for each month's journal. I wish to thank “BX,” Bro. J. F. Carff, at Waco, for items this month. He was the only member to come to my rescue, although I mailed out postal cards to all the members on Waco Division for news items as a reminder to them. Wishing you and yours a happy New Year, and trusting that 1916 will be a most prosperous year for all (which it will be, if everyone will remem- ber “safety first” and pay dues promptly), I am, Fraternally, P. D. N.. Div. Cor., Cert. 2589. “Big Four” Ry., Div. No. 3. Cleveland Division — Another schedule and revised wage scale has been granted the telegraphers of the “Big Four,” and although the results are not what some ex- pected, the fact that the negotiations were carried on in a friendly manner and the best of feel- ings exist between the officials and your general committee, and that we were able to secure about $51,000 should make every thinking man sit up and take notice. We should all put into force the old motto, “No card, no favors,” give the nons a last show and if they won’t come across after the efforts you, one and all, have made to build up their jobs, if they are not men with enough principle to see the error of their ways, then it's time they were made to realize the “Big Four” is no place for them. They are a drawback to us, and the sooner we give them to understand that we are tired of their various excuses (some old as the hills), then we can begin to look for our goal, a solid division. Digitized by Google

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62 The Railroad Telegrapher. Brothers, don’t forget the meetings, keep up the good attendance and try to bring a brother along. There are a few who have not taken in any of our good times yet. The time — third Tuesday of every month. The place — I. O. O. F. Hall, Galion, Ohio. What caliber is a man who from time to time takes the increases in pay, better working con- ditions offered by this Order, a trip or two to Florida in winter and still “can’t afford” a card? This is precisely what a certain agent between Bellefontaine and Marion has done for years. Any non taking the benefits of our schedule who won’t get an up-to-date is in my opinion a com- mon criminal, taking what does not belong to him. For lack of items from brothers along the line this write-up may be smaller than usual. At the request of Terminal Superintendent Mr. White, and General Yard Bell, of Cleveland, Bro. J. W. Condon, first Clark Ave., took sixty days’ leave and accepted position as night yard master at that point. Success to you, “Jim.” Bro. T. J. Coltman, third Nelson (Harper), who visited relatives in Toledo, was later assigned sec- ond Shiloh. After being a night office for three weeks, with O. G. McClure in charge, Marsh was opened con- tinuously. Extra Bro. J. F. McCartney on first, who recently returned from the D. & R. G., where he has been for a year on account of health; Bro. C. G. Shriner, second, pending bid, and Bro. Wm. Dick on third. McClure was on the extra list only a month when he secured agency West View, and is now up-to-date. Bro. Harold Clutter, third St. James, took in the sights of the sixth city a few days and worked first for Bro. Lavelle. “Yours truly” had the pleasure of eating Thanks- giving dinner with his parents. Local Chairman H. T. Sloan also enjoyed the day off. While indulging in his favorite pastime at home hunting in Belleville, Ohio, three days, Bro. F. M. Humphreys was relieved at Shelby by Bro. C. G. Shriner. Bro. J. A. Depler, second Crestline, and family visited a few days with “mother-in-law” at Canal Fulton, Ohio. The clothing business of Bro. Elliott’s, at Ash- ley, has grown to such proportions it was neces- sary to get his brother for a partner. Being sons of a minister they ought to “make good.” After being a day office over four years two more tricks were put on at Shiloh, November 15th. Bro. Meeks, from third Columbia, secured third there. Bro. Rose claimed his wife did not recognize him the first day he went home at 3 o’clock, not having seen him in daylight all winter. Day leverman wanted at Boyd, position bulletined. Wish to call the attention of support needed to insure a representation in this publication, and the boys should see that interest enough is taken to get the news to me not later than the 20th of each month. A thing worth having is worth fighting for. Organize and go after a larger share of what you produce. The man who goes after things gets more than the one who takes them as they come. “No card, no favors.” Z. R. Rrams, Div. Cor. Cincinnati-Sandusky Division — Bro. Gallagher spent a few days at Indianapolis for the same old reason; relieved by Bro. Yeazel, who later relieved Bro. Keyes, while spending Thanksgiving in Springfield. Bro. Deyer bid in third “KU,” vice Furlong, who had a narrow escape recently when a light engine smashed his speeder to splinters while on his way to work. Bro. Kahlefrothe, first there, has purchased a Twin-Harley. Cully is a speeder. Bro. Shepard, second “KN,” is riding a speeder to his work. Bro. Pifer was off a few days hunting. Bro. Harrison, who bid in second “CS,” was relieved on third “OT” by Bro. Hadley, who had the nuptial knot tied recently with a Columbus girl. Congratulations. Bro. Glenn, third “FA,” has nearly a mile to walk to his home signal. When it fails he has to deliver a clearance. Bro. Dyer attended a beef-roast at Marysville recently. Bro. Rose, with his wife and family, spent Christmas with his parents at Rose Hill, Va. Bro. Pifer, who lost his voice while on a rabbit hunt, has found it again. Assignments on west end of Cincinnati-San- dusky Division: Bro. Long to second “SI” North to third Myers; Extra Smith to second “DB;” Extra Harmon to second “XD;” Bro. R. Smith to third “WD;” Extra Jones to third “CS.” Most of the nons on this end are new men. Get after them and make them see things the way you do. They are being benefited by our new increase the same without a card as we are with one. Remember, “No card, no favors,” and stick by it. Curt. 1525. St. Louis Division , East-West — It has been some time since we have had a write-up from this division, but if all the brothers I have written to send in a few items each month, we will have a nice write-up. Address all mail to the undersigned at 2421a E street, Granite City, 111.; or call “NA” on No. 1, and any of the brothers on duty will take care of same. Now that our committee has secured an increase for us, we should do all we can to land all the nons left on the division. The few left on joint track promise to be with us soon. Business is very good in every line. It is now Bro. Oliver, relieving Bro. H. B. Pinson at Heim, who has been off sick several months. Bro. Hart relieves Miss Brown, second Lake View, every Sunday possible. Bro. Arkbauer, first Livingston, was off ten days recently on account of sickness. Bro. O. Sexton relieved General Chairman Whalen on first Duane while he was on committee work. Digitized by CaOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 63 Bro. E. W. Hetty bid in second Waver; Bro. Staunton, third Sandford. Bro. R. Foncannon, third Waver, was off two days recently. Bro. C. L. Moore, second Terre Haute, is on vacation. Bro. Webb relieved Bro. E. B. Tull, first Wind- sor, during the holidays. G. C. Weber. C., St. P., M. A O. R. R., Div. No. 4. Western Division — The brass buttons and uniforms have been set aside and in their place. We anticipate the boys, in order to show their appreciation, will bedeck themselves in neat citizens* clothes with an en- deavor at all times to keep themselves looking neat and clean. The bond question has been granted by our management, and in the future our premiums on bonds will not be paid by the men. In order to avoid confusion, it was agreed that the new rules of the schedule would become effective on January 1st, and the increases in salaries on December 1st. While the committee did not secure all they asked for, and this can be said of many, if not all, committees, we feel that the new schedule will be founi an improve- ment over the old one. We are glad to welcome the exclusive agents into our schedule, and the boys in our general telegraph office. We will not elaborate on what the committee secured and what it means to you, for you already know the good points in the revised schedule. The management treated your committee with the utmost courtesy, and we should now show our appreciation for the good things granted by put- ting forth our very best efforts towards bettering the service on the Omaha and thus give the com- mittee a good argument for further concessions when it again asks for a revision. M. J. Mann is now in the service of the assist- ant superintendent of terminals at Minneapolis, relieved at Minneapolis freight office by H. G. Wilkes, and he by Bro. J. N. Alvord, third at Mankato, on St. James side wire. Bro. S. D. Fahey, who relieved Bro. Tenney at Mankato while on committee work, has re- turned to Merriam. Bro. C. N. Frank is on St. Peter first pending the arrival of Bro. E. T. Brady, assigned that position. Bro. T. A. Ross, of Grogan, is being relieved by H. C. Vermilyea. Bro. F. L. Lapachek, second Worthington, re- lieved by Bro. C. F. McCarthy on account of sickness. We are glad to see Bro. G. N. Larson back to work again after being laid up so long. Bro. C. F. McCarthy relieved him. Bro. T. J. Huss, third Shakopee (abolished), is relieving at Madelia. C. D. Brooks has resigned and accepted a posi- tion with a business firm at Butterfield, his old home. Bro. O. A. Tronstad, third Mankato, is think- ing of moving his family there. General Chairman Liddane transacted business with General Secretary and Treasurer Tenney at Mankato, on December 18th. We have not received a line from any of the boys. They have probably been concentrating their whole thoughts on the Christmas cheer. Brothers, remit your dues promptly and secure your new card and financially assist the treasury, which has experienced a heavy drain with schedule negotiations. Wishing you and yours a happy New Year, we conclude our write-up with the notation that this will be hereafter known as the “Western Divi- sion** instead of the “Minnesota and Iowa.** Cert. 2. N ebraska Division — Our committee met the officials in St. Paul and secured a revision of the schedule benefiting every man on the road in some way. Every brother has been sent a copy of the bulletin put out by the committee, showing the concessions se- cured. Bro. Logan relieved John Shearer, first at First street, two weeks, with Sole on second and Bristol on third. Later Shearer went to North yard, vice Hager, to Bloomfield agency. Hallisey, first Ferry, visited two weeks in South Dakota. It is now Bro. Kelley at Coburn. Bro. Bubb, who relieved Lindberg at Nacora a few days, later relieved Davidson at Hubbard several days. Bell, third Emerson, resigned, relieved by S. R. Morrell. Bagley, second Wakefield, lias gone, and .a new man is there. Bros. Potts and Wood, Oaklapd, relieved sev- eral days by Bro. Bubb. Cassin, who promises to come in shortly, drew second Fort Calhoun. Bro. Hansen was relieved a few days by Sher- lock, who later relieved Brooks on second at North yard, who went to South Sioux City and Ferry. It is now Bros. Bolts at Sholes, Plumleigh at Hartington and Stava at Bender. We are glad to see the boys getting wise. Brothers, it is up to each one of you to get after the non next to you and do your best to get him in. One hundred per cent means a big thing for us, and we need them all. Nearly every man on this division got a raise on the new schedule, and split tricks have been practically eliminated, which means a better pocketbook where it is worked. Scribe. Eastern Division — Bro. Jay, agent Warren, is back at his old stamping ground. He did not take the agency at Fairchild. Warren is not so bad after all. Bro. Nelson, third Sheppard, relieved by Bro. Waldura, is relieving Tracy, second Altoona, working extra in “MS.’* We are hoping Mr. Tracy can now see his way clear to join, as the Digitized by t^oooLe

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64 The Railroad Telegrapher. committee got him a $5 raise. Sixty dollars a year is a pretty good income on a $12 expenditure, besides the other good things the committee got for him, and he should now come in and pay his share. Bro. Bigger, Merrillan first, has gone to Illinois, where some of his folks are sick; relieved by Burger, from Stillwater Jet. Bro. Morton is again with us, stationed at Fair- child as agent. Mr. Swanson, from Mondovi, has gone to Ashland as agent; Bro. Sroka relieving pending bulletin. Our committee signed up December 7th and came home all wearing a happy smile. We now have as good a schedule as can be found in the Northwest. There is not a scheduled position on the system that did not derive some benefit from it. The uniforms were eliminated in most all posi- tions. Just a few of the best-looking ones of us now have to come out in full dress. Of course, the big brass buttons attract the ladies and help get business for the road. The Sunday provision — overtime after six hours — is going to make it nice for the one-man station agents. Some of those hard shells on the west end had better sit up and take notice. Their names will be given for the asking, but if you should ever meet one of them you wouldn’t need to ask; you could know it by the crafty look on their faces. They have all been invited many times to come in and help pay for some of the good things they are getting for nothing, but that would cost them real money, you know, and it's easier to have someone else pay it for them. No news from the west end this month. As “No news is good news,” we will let it go at that, and hope everything is O. K. on that end. Wish you all a happy New Year and thanks to all those who have sent me items. Will be more thankful if more of you would get the habit of sending me a line or two. M. J. Harpold. Northern District — Now that schedule negotiations are over and practically every man given an increase in addition to better working conditions, it is hoped that the brothers will help to keep the nons lined up; send in a few news items and don’t leave it all to one man. Remember, the salary of your local chair- man is limited to “abuse and no pay.” He has a list of all the nons as well as members, and if you want a line-up it will be furnished you. Bro. Cowing, of Washburn, is now working at the powder plant. We regret to lose Bro. Ned, but wish him the best of success. In just about two years’ time Bro. Hagen can well afford to be classed among the idle rich, making as high as a hundred dollars a day on express alone, on carloads of machinery for the powder company at Barksdale. Bro. Sauleen, of Solon third, resigned, relieved on bid by Bro. Kromroy, Lindquist, taking second after Bro. Brown turned it down. Bro. Freeman is at Comstock pending bulletin. Bro. Welch relieved at Minong a few days, Bro. Olson having been called to St. Paul on a company law suit. Bro. King, relieving at Tuscobia and Cameron, has his eye on Shell Lake. Owing to the absence of our local chairman for several months, basking in the salubrious climes of southern California, Bro. Ruid will act as local chairman. Tell your troubles to him and he will fix you up. Bro. Steiner can be found with his feet cocked on the table at any time of the day; not a care nor worry since they put on an operator at that point. It is to be hoped that Bill will open up a little and send us some news items now that he has so much time. Send your news items to Ruid at Rice Lake before the 15th of each month. Cert. 65. Kansas City Southern Ry., Div. No. 5. First District — Bro. H. P. Graham, second Goodman, was off a few days on account of sickness. Bro. C. E. Hall, third Lanagan, relieved on second by Bro. W. W. Norwood, while off to be married. Bro. Stewart, a new man, is relieving on third Neosho. Several new operators, promoted from helpers, are good O. R. T. material. Bro. W. Crowe relieved the agent at Merwin, on vacation. Let’s get busy, brothers, and line up some of the nons before our next election. Cert. 134. Second and Third Districts — I wish to thank Cert. 134, First District, for his news donations. I have been away from Salisaw for about forty-five days, which accounts for our failure to have a write-up in the journal recently. I relieved Bro. Jerome, Ft. Smith second, while he was at the Union Depot ticket office nights; also Bro. Daly, agent Hatfield, Ark., while down with a fever. Bro. R. E. Curtis later relieved me at Hatfield, as I had to attend court in Salisaw. General Chairman Ocheltree, Stillwell first, wishes each of us to give him all the assistance possible. He has already demonstrated his ability to organize the nons. General Chairman Vickers served us well and faithfully to the last. We all regret losing him, but, under the circumstances in which the Grim Reaper left him, he thought it best to change his location. We all thank him for his efforts while with us, and hope he may be suc- cessful wherever he goes. Oskaloosa and Richards nights have been dis- continued temporarily. I regret that I have not yet been able to secure an assistant for the Southern District Very few jobs have been on bulletin recently. Bro. Dixon visited at Lanagan on Christmas. B. C. Rullmarn, Div. Cor. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 65 IN MEMORIAM. Whubas, Death has entered the home of Bro. J. H. Rowbarts and removed therefrom his darling sister, Mrs. Gladys Gabriel; and Whereas, We bow in humble submission to Him who doeth all things for the best; therefore be it Resolved, That the members of K. C. S. Sys- tem Division 5, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing brother and members of the afflicted family their heartfelt sympathy in this sad hour of their bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved brother, a copy spread upon the minutes of the division, and a copy forwarded to The Telegrapher for publication. R. C. OCHELTREE, L. L. Wood, J. D. Townsend, Sr., Committee. Union Pacific R. R., Div. No. 6. Sebraska Division , Third and Fourth Districts — Bro. Fine, third Ogallala, relieved on first Sid- ney while Manager Simons attended the “safety first” meeting in Omaha; Mr. Morris, from Brule relieving at Ogallala. H. E. Morrison, Julesburg, has gone South, relieved by G. W. Norton, from the Pere Mar- quette, who later went to Sidney second. Bro. E. S. Stokes, extra for several months at Sidney, bid in third there. Bro. Laughlin, “NO” North Platte, taking his Christmas vacation, relieved by Osborn. Best, from O'Fallons, goes to the new position »t Egbert. Bro. W. G. Fields relieved Bro. T. D. Pyle at Julesburg while he was attending court in Denver. J. L. Thouvenell has resigned Sunol agency to tell autos in Kansas. Cert. 225. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to express our sincere thanks to the members of Division No. 6, and especially to the general committee, now in session in Omaha, for the beautiful floral tribute and kind words of sym- pathy and respect shown us during the recent bereavement of our beloved wife and mother. C. A. Gardner (Cert. 36) and Family. Canadian Pacific Ry., Div. No. 7. One of the best meetings ever held on the Island took place in Nanaimo on November 27th. Being a Saturday night, it gave the members the opportunity to be present, and they responded well The meeting place was Bro. Firth's home, and nothing was left undone to make it the most com- fortable meeting place possible. The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. The busi- of the meeting was then gone into, which absorbed the greater part of the evening, and was °ot adjourned until 22:45, when Bro. Firth an- nounced that refreshments were ready. “Refresh- ments" was a poor word to use. It was a banquet, provided by our generous host and hostess, Bro. and Mrs. Firth. The table was tastefully decorated anJ fairly groaned with the choicest of viands, such as cold chicken, ham and other meats of various kinds, salads, pastries, cakes, jellies and whipped cream, and “goodies" of every description. The wants of the members were attended to with great skill by Mrs. Firth, ably assisted by Mrs. Robert Mar- shall. After all had supped to their hearts' con- tent, Bro. Fawcett, who outdid us all in the “eats," gave a very hearty toast to our kind host and hostess, and conveyed the grateful thanks of all the members for such liberal generosity and attention. Music was next on the program, but, with regrets that time was getting into the “wee small" hours, we had to forego that treat. Bro. Ken, who got home at 5 a. m., showed good sportsmanship in making that ninety-five mile trip. We are sorry that one of the eight cylinders was missing, but whether from the spark or the car we can not say, as no one has reported picking it up on the road. Bro. Couill had a 5-mile walk to get home. Bro. Courlette left the lake in a car for the meeting. We haven’t heard from him yet. Tell him it has adjourned. Bro. Griffin was excused for being late. He had to bathe the little ones. Bro. Moffatt and Bro. Dunn, correspondent and local secretary-treasurer respectively, wanted to pass a motion that someone else be appointed in their places, but their proposal was treated as a huge joke, and they had to sink into oblivion still retaining their posts. We regret that there was a baseball game in Victoria on Saturday night, or we may have seen someone from “C." A menu should have been attached to the meet- ing notice, and no doubt we would have had a full house. Many thanks to our brothers in “C.” They are the ones we like to work under, as every effort they made to get us together takes some thinking. Bro. Switzer, agent Courtenay, retired on ac- count of ill-health, Bro. Nickerson relieving. Bro. Couill, “OS" Hayward Jet., assumes Wellington agency, and Bro. Griffin, “N,” is now relief. Glad to hear he is making good. Bro. Hewson, relief, is off for the prairies. He will know more about wheat movements now. General Chairman Meins' O. R. T. patriotic fund is highly endorsed on the Island. Do your best, boys; we may have to go and fight some day, and the knowledge that our ones at home would be taken care of should prompt us to do our best for our brothers at the front. Local Chairman Lang is determined to see a good local fund, and has placed it in the savings account to increase it. Local Secretary-Treasurer Dunn is as good as the best in taking care of it. Brothers, answer your correspondence. The local chairman has very little time for sending out repeaters. Replies are not so slow as to be kicked at, but insufficiently otherwise to keep things moving. Digitized by C.ooQLe

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66 The Railroad Telegrapher. There seems to be a partial paralysis on the north end. Loosen up with a little epistle once in a while. We want your notes. Div. Cot. IN MEMORIAM. Whkxias, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, has deemed it best to call to the great beyond the wife of our esteemed superintendent, J. Goodfellow, Victoria, B. C., and we bow in humble submission to the will of Him who doeth all things well; therefore be it Resolved, That we, the members of the E. & N. Ry. System, Division No. 7, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the bereaved husband our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in his sad bereave- ment; and be it further Resolved , That a suitable floral tribute be sent as a token of loving remembrance, that a copy of these resolutions be mailed to the bereaved hus- band, a copy spread upon the minutes of the division, and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. N. Lang, W. L. Dunn, R. C. Fawcett, Committee. Saskatchewan Division, District No. One — Recent appointments: Bro. S. R. Richards, Govanlock, to Cadilla; Bro. L. C. Brown to Govanlock agency; Bro. P. O. Goodyear, Assina- boia days. Bro. Geo. Hillier, of Regina dispatching office, has been appointed chief there, vice R. F. Chapman, promoted to chief dispatcher Souris. The boys will all be sorry to see Mr. Chapman transferred, as he has always been a considerate officer. We wish him success in his new district. We con- gratulate Bro. Hillier on his promotion and be- speak for him the same loyal support given to R. F. C. News items are very scarce this month on account of assistant correspondents not getting in their letter. No doubt they are all kept busy moving the big double crop. Do not overlook your dues for the next six months. There are quite a few new men on Dis- trict 1. Get after the one working with you and see that he comes into the Order. They are mak- ing good cheques each month and can easily afford to join and help to pay for what the Order has done for them. Cert. 208. Saskatchewan Division, District No. Three — “Getting better all the time’* was the verdict handed out after the meeting in Saskatoon, Sun- day, December 5th. Bro. McOrmond is a good man, but he is only human. He can not do it all, and was right grateful to each brother who turned out and bent his energy with him; also to the brothers who could not be present in person but sent their spirit. General Chairman Mein was our only visitor. Others who attended were: W. E. McQuirk, from good, old Hardisty, and R. S. Winter, from Pro- vost, the only representatives from the sister province of Alberta; O. C. Yates, the joy of Eves- ham, next fell in line. When our good Scotch Bro. A. G. got on at Adanac he was greeted with a few bars of the “Campbells are cominV* A. J. Dyer, A. L. Rowan and J. C Davidson piled on at Wilkie. When this triple entente marched up the Saskatoon platform, Monte thought it was an Irish band coming to town. A. E. Baldwin, Traynor and A. Davies, of Asquith completed the list from the west end. P. C. Tidmarsh, Wynyard and J. W. Hall, Southey, from the far east, were the only ones to venture so far from “Home, Sweet Home.” T. D. Kunmeyer and W. T. Francis came out of their respective solitudes at Blucher and Cheviot. J. T. McOrmond and A. F. Jones motored over from Sutherland, leaving Bro. Beisel working first and Bro. Symington in the “hay.” Saskatoon run up a pretty fair batting average with Dispatchers G. M. Cordingley and V. J. Kosner, and Operators C. W. Cumbres, P. P. Foster and H. H. Deighan all on hand. The attendance was very encouraging, and we hope to have a still larger one at the next. We were sorry that Bro. Deighan had to leave during the meeting, on account of a sore throat. Bro. Barry, who is on the grievance board, was unable to attend on account of being on duty. Twenty million bushels of grain has been loaded on this district this fall, and there are two million bushels in sight. It’s a record to be proud of, as practically all of the billing passed through our hands. Brothers, keep after the few nons and delin- quents and make the district solid. Their names and addresses can be obtained from the local chair- man. Remember the slogan, “No card, no favors.** It has been decided to appoint correspondents to look after certain territory, who are to forward their items to Bro. Francis, Cheviot, who will for- ward them to St. Louis on the 15th of each month. The appointments and districts are as follows: J. W. McQuirk, Hardisty, Hardisty to Macklin and Kerrobert; J. C. Davidson, Wilkie, Evesham to Asquith; C. W. Cumbres, Saskatoon, for the city and Sutherland; L. T. Francis, Cheviot, Cheviot to Kandahar; C. L. Boruff, Yorkton, Wynyard to Saltcoats; J. W. Hall, Southey, Drake to Lem- berg. To make this matter a success the hearty co- operation of each member is required. Call up or mail to the correspondent of your district, giving full particulars of any changes at your station. If you do this we will have a write-up occasion- ally. Let all hands try and see what we can do. Bro. G. A. Hicks goes to Senlac, and Bro. L. J. Davis to Macklin, leaving Dysart and Rokeby on bulletin. The labor vote of Saskatoon came within thirty- three votes of electing H. J. Baillie, a C. N. R. machinist, mayar. Labor might do a lot of things if it could only shed its mental shackles. What we need is friends in every legislative body in the Dominion and then some. That “man wants Digitized by CaOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 67 but little here below'* refers to labors blind atti- tude on the political question. K. Hatlestad is the new night man at Lanigan. Bro. J. R. Chambers is nicely settled at Guern- sey. Bro. J. B. Morin, who bid in Viscount when vacated by Bro. Mathews, has been given an assistant and opened up nights for several weeks. Bro. J. Clark is at Colonsay agency pending bulletin, with Langford on nights. The opening of Blucher for the grain rush has relieved Bro. T. Eagan, at Elston, of a good many extra flourishes of the pen. Dist. Coe., Cert. 2480. Alberta Division, District One — A very successful meeting was held in the Cecil Hotel, at Medicine Hat, December 12th. Bro. Mein, general chairman, and the following brothers were present: M. L. Shinaberger, H. A. Christie, J. P. May, A. S. Blair, C. G. Taylor, C. R. Moore, T. M. Hamblin, J. F. Johnson, C. E. L. Baker, J. W. Brown, W. A. Graham, C. D. Holder (sec- ond district), George Jardine, E. A. Wheeler, A. G. Beattie and R. L. Conn. Bro. Mein explained some new legislation which is to be brought up at this session of the house, also the co-operative plan between the different organizations on the C. P. R. It is very important that all brothers should return their ballots promptly on this, as a two- thirds vote is necessary to make it carry, and the non-receipt of any members vote is the same as a negative one. A list of all operators and agents was taken in order to get a check on the none on the district. Several of them are coming in at once, and we can make this district 100 per cent strong if the brothers will only ask the nons to join. F. F. Keen, L. S. Jarbo and H. T. McDonald have already sent in their applications, and several more are only waiting the receipt of the blanks. C. J. Jackson, agent Suffield, member of Division 53, has been a brother for the last twenty years. There seems to have been a general misunder- standing that Bro. Jackson was not a member, and I am pleased to be able to correct this. Bra Cavell, formerly at Brooks nights, died recently at his home in Ontario of tuberculosis. This sad news came as quite a shock, and all the brothers extend their sincere sympathy to the rela- tives of the deceased. Bra Weismiller, Webb days, was relieved by Bro. H. A. Christie several weeks, on account of the illness of his mother, and Bro. Lancour, agent Piapot, was called home recently on account of illness of his father. Bro. W. J. Patterson, Lethbridge, senior appli- cant for second trick dispatching east end Medi- cine Hat, also senior applicant for swing trick at Lethbridge, took the latter in preference, vice Bro. R. J. Gough, to swing trick dispatcher Medicine Hat; Bro. E. A. Wheeler, swing trick Calgary, securing second trick dispatcher Medicine Hat, vice Bro. J. L. Abell to swing trick dispatcher Calgary. Bro. R. V. Cushing, Maple Creek nights, joined the army signal corps at Winnipeg, relieved by H. A. McDonald, from Sidewood days, relieved by Bro. B. F. Dixon, relieved at Brooks nights by Bro. Moore; Brooks days taken off. Bro. G. R. Murphy, after relieving at Cabri, while transfer was being made from Bro. George to Bro. Wade, bid in Retlaw agency, vice Bro. Cain to Gull Lake nights, vice Bro. P. A. Backshies, relieving Mr. Patton, Java days, called home on account of the sickness of his mother. Bro. Jackson bid in Suffield agency, vice Bro. C. G. McGill, who bumped M. J. Mutch, to new position Prelate days, later taken off, when he relieved Bro. C. H. Millican, at Shepard, on ac- count of sickness. Bros. J. L. Abell and H. A Christie enjoyed a day's duck shooting at Piapot. Casualty list not yet to hand. Bro. F. F. Koen bid back Irvine nights, vice Bro. J. E. Taylor, relieving Bro. Jarbo, Java nights, who relieved Bro. Backshies days there, who bid in Cabri days, but later turned it down and went on extra list. Appointments: Brooks days, J. D. Razelle; Cardell days, M. J. Mutch; Empress nights, H. E. Wilson; Gull Lake nights, T. F. Cain; Java days, R. Q. Arnsburger; Java nights, L. S. Jarbse, Lo- mond agency, A. R. McCue; Medicine Hat Terminal first, C. E. Lister; second, R. L. Conn; side wire, M. L. Shinaberger; Irvine nights, F. F. Koen; Prussia days, C. L. Nutter; Piapot nights, H. A. Christie; Suffield nights, J. R. McKeegan; Shepard nights, C. B. McGill; Tompkins days, A. S. Wright; Sidewood days, B. F. Dixon; Redcliffe agency, W. H. McEwan; Webb days, W. J. Weis- miller; Webb nights, W. E. Courtney; Tompkins nights, G. W. Whitney. Maple Creek day and night. Port Reeve tempo- rary agency and relieving agent on bulletin. Side- well and Bowell nights no applications. “Q," “NS." L. S. D„ District No. One — The following brothers have answered the call and are in training to go overseas: S. Malladine, H. H. Middleton and W. R. Spencer. Bro. W. I. Wilson has been appointed temporary agent at Parry Sound, vice Bro. Pomeroy, who is relieving Bro. J. B. Way, acting as paymaster in His Majesty's service at Soo, Ont. Bro. E. R. Hales has been appointed temporary agent at Romford, vice Bro. Boyles, who is at the front. Bro. Squires, North Bay, is under the doctor’s care in Montreal. Bro. G. K. Brown relieved Bro. Sedge.wick at Nobel, on vacation. We are glad to see Bro. Dwyer at Webbwood terminal again. Bro. J. E. O’Connor, Parry Sound, is visiting his folks in Toronto. Berner nights opened by Bro. Dulude, and Moor Lake will be opened shortly. A number of the boys brought prizes in from their hunt this year. The excellent opportunities Digitized by Google

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68 The Railroad Telegrapher. which the L. S. D. offers in this line are being utilized. The season being extended this year, we hope more of the boys get away. A meeting for nomination of officers will be called shortly. Try to attend, if possible. Div. Coe., Cert. 1488. Eureka Lodge — The regular December meeting, held at the Town Hall, Saturday evening, December 4th, was well attended. Those present were Bros. Hogg, Cullen, Doolan, Sullivan and Johnson; McQuown, of Roberts; Rippon, of Nemegos; Moran, of Chap- leau; Maclssacs, of Pardee, and Chisholm, of Missanabie. We were disappointed on account of more members not being present, as they were notified in plenty of time. The increase of business and preparations for the grain rush has resulted in a good many offices being opened. The two sets of trick dispatchers are: West end — first, Bro. J. T. Dolan; second, Bro. R. J. O'Neill; third, Bro. W. J. Cullen. East end — first, Bro. J. A. Hogg; second Bro. J. Chisholm; third, Bro. H. F. Byrne. Relieving dispatcher — Bro. D. W. Moran. All men of highest ability, and Chief Cavers wears a satisfied smile that won't come off. Bro. George Walsh, of Esher, has got all settled and says housekeeping is the real thing. With his estimable wife he has a first mortgage on happi- ness and contentment. I have begged time and again for notes. Bro. McVey called me up from Cartier the other night and asked if the correspondent had enlisted or died. He promised to send me some east end notes, but nothing forthcoming so far. Bro. M. U. Bates, agent Metagama, is keeping bachelor’s hall while his wife is in New York. Bro. James Stitt has returned to Bolkow after a four weeks' visit with relatives in Fort Coulonge, Boston and Philadelphia. Bro. Delude, who bid in Nicholsons agency, re- cently opened, is well qualified for this important position. The two members behind on their dues puts us out of the 100 per cent solid class. Wake up, boys, don't forget who got the best schedule in the world for you. Bro. E. Bergeron, at Geneva for the past two years, has bid in Pogma days, one of the new offices opened recently. Bro. Chas. Byrne, for- merly of Nemegos, bid in Ridout days. Quite a number of new men were taken on re- cently, and we are glad to notice a majority of them are “lined up." Bro. McCormick, of Amyot, has entered into the benedict class, and is now settled down to a life of contentment and happiness. The members of this division wish him and his estimable wife long life and prosperity. Among the new men who have been hired are C. T. U. Bros. Flood, Stralak; Kelly, Pogma, and Costello, Cartier. Bro. Bourette is now at Woman River; Bro. and Mrs. Habick at Franz; Visser and wife at Missan- abie; Sheehan at Amyot; Bro. Charlie Byrne and Carroll at Ridout, and Bro. Kirby with Bro. Little- ford at Geneva. Bro. Kirby is one of the pioneers of the Order, having been a member since 1886, and is therefore the oldest member on the C.P.R. He is as lively as ever and can hold his own with any of the young bloods on the wire. Bro. McVey has been called to his home in Missouri, on account of sickness in his family. Bros. Sullivan, of Esher, and Maclsaacs, of Pardee, are practicing fancy skating, under the instruction of Bro. Chadwick, of Chapleau, in order to compete in the skating tournament at Chapleau in January. Division 7 is looking to them to take the prize. I wish to thank Bros. Littleford and Chisholm for assisting me in this write-up. I wish more of the boys would give me a hand. J. F. S. New York Central R. R.f Div. No. 8. Hudson Division — We are very sorry to hear of the death of the father of Bro. Hodson, and also to learn that Former Bro. Trowbridge had been instantly killed at Hudson station while in the performance of his duties as night baggageman. Mr. Trowbridge was a good and faithful member while in our department, but when his position was abolished and he accepted the position at Hudson he allowed his membership to lapse. He leaves a wife and six children, and this division extends our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. One of our delinquents has been taken out of the service, we understand, and his reinstate- ment hinges on a point where he will need some help. It don’t pay to stand alone, brothers. An up-to-date card is an insurance for safety first. Our new proposed schedule and working agree- ment was placed in the hands of the management on December 18th with the request that it take effect February 1, 1916. **Q" New York will appear in it, as that office is solid O. R. T. Bro. L. D. Dedrick, of "Q," has moved to New York and is right on the job. Bros. Filler and Austin, accompanied by Local Chairman Fraleigh, took a little trip to New York recently. We are very much pleased to hear of the pro- motion of Trainmaster Melius to Terminal train- master with headquarters in New York. The boys along the line in all departments are sorry to see Fred leave this division, but all wish him good luck in his new field. We are pleased to report Bros. Van Benschoten and F. M. Smith improving, and hope to see them both back in S. S. 58 soon. Bro. A. A. Smith is relieving on first, and Bro. Clark on third there. Bro. Haug, second S. S. 57, bid in third S. S. 59, while Bro. Rugman is night yardmaster for the winter months. Brothers, don’t j or get the meeting nights . We need you and you need to know what is going on. A. A. S., Div. Cor. Digitized by CaOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 69 IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father, the all-wise Ruler of the Universe, to call to his heavenly home the father of our esteemed and worthy Bro. R. M. Hodson; and Whereas, We, the members of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, bow in humble submission to the will of Him who doeth all things for the best; therefore, be it Resoh’ed, That we extend to Bro. Hodson and the members of the sorrowing family our heartfelt and fraternal sympathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the sorrowing brother, a copy spread upon the minutes of this meeting and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. F. P. Fralkigh, Jno. Conine, F. M. Gramp, . Committee. Ontario Division West of Oswego — Bro. Cater bid in Appleton agency, and Bro. Mitchell, Model City. “MO** Rome, operator, 12-hour service, open for bids. Bro. White relieved Bro. Sharp at Greece while on company business at New York and Rochester. Bro. Krautwurst, recently married, took two weeks' vacation visiting New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D. C., and is now at home on Summerville blvd., Irondequoit. New members: J. J. Heagerty and C. L. Snook, Lyndon vflle; W. J. Colins, Burt, N. Y.; H. Cave- lier, Mallory; L. E. Mitchell, Model City, N. Y.; W. S. Bass, Elberta, N. Y.; J. C. Madison, West Somerset; W. H. Singleton, Fulton, and G. L. Simpson, Richland. A 100 per cent solid division means more pay, »horter hours and a longer vacation. Our local chairman is a dandy, but we must all work. Bro. Newton Philbrick is relieving on second Woodard, and Bro. Pitcher at “KO” pending Lids. Up for bids: Model City and Kendall agency, third Woodward and second Adams Cen- ter. Bro. Brown is relieving Bro. C. Lawton at Scriba on three weeks* vacation. The agents* meeting at Rochester, December 19th, was a very helpful one and well attended. S. E. Stocum, Div. Cor. St Lawrence Division — The Mohawk Division held a meeting in Labor Temple, Utica, December 2d, attended by - Bros. Miles, Harger, Brown, Hathaway and Bates from onr division. The Mohawk boys have wide-awake ®«tings and welcome the boys from our line. Bro. R. S. Bates has returned to Stitt ville tower after two weeks* vacation. G. S. Shaw, granted a year’s leave on account of sickness, has bid in Sterlingville agency, and F- Macomber goes to Emeryville agency pend- ing bids. Bro. H. J. Hathaway relieved Hendall, third Remsen, resigned, pending bids. Bro. O. S. Brown was best man at his brother’s wedding in Mohawk recently. F. J. Doughton broke his collar bone when leaving train No. 59 at Stittville, where he was relieving Bro. A. J. Robinson. Bro. C. E. Wicks, second Canton, spent Christ- mas week with his parents in Canandaigua, relieved by Bro. J. Kaufman. Bro. H. A. Lee, third Matoon, relieved Bro. J. A. Condon, first Ogdensburg, a few days. Bro. L. A. Penoyer, agent Black River, is now working a twelve-hour position, second there hav- ing been abolished. Bro. L. A. Smith bidding in third Watertown Jet. Bro. M. M. Morse, agent Antwerp, was called to Morristown recently owing to Mrs. Morse’s illness. Bro. H. W. Weigel and family spent Xmas, with Mrs. Weigel’s parents. Recent new members: G. A. Jepson, Barne- veld, N. Y. ; C. F. Fairand and C. D. Reid, Water- town; W. H. Young, Smiths; G. A. Rivers, Evans Mills; H. O. Bartholomew, G. & O. Jet.; G. S. Taylor, Calcium, A. E. Elliott, Barneveld; R. A. Cole, Smiths; S. C. Phillips, Glenfield; W. B. Stevenson, Eben; L W. Peckham, Matoon. The 1916 seniority lists have been mailed to each member. If you fail to receive yours, notify your local chairman. We should all be proud of the backing our organization has on this division, and we sincerely hope you will not defer payment of dues. Some- one had some work to bring the membership to its present high standard and will appreciate your co-operation in maintaining that excellent per- centage. Cert. 457. St. Lawrence Division Notes — We take pleasure in announcing that the fol- lowing are now brothers: S. O’Sullivan, S. B. Finnegan, L. S. Stangard, C. H. McQueen, J. Coleman, P. J. Nicholas, W. A. Andrews and J. E. McCarty. Thanks to our new local chairman. Bro. H. E. Benedict bid in Scoville first, vice Bro. A. G. Roth, on first all summer, who goes back on second. The latter was a recent Canton visitor. Bro. O. S. Chant, clerk and operator Port Leyden, was off ten days on account of the death of his mother. Bro. Bates, while off to hear Billy Sunday, was relieved by Bro. Hathaway. Bro. Lewis, clerk and operator Clayton, was called to Watertown ticket office on account of sickness. Bro. Leonard, Main st., was relieved on vaca- tion by Relief Agent Ramming. Bro. N. C. Richardson, relieving J. A. Crandall, second “Q” Watertown, while he took in the sights on Wall st., and bought some stocks, was relieved by Bro. Lawton on third Philadelphia, who also relieved Bro. Hall, first there, while he went to hear Billy Sunday. Digitized by C.ooQle

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70 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Jack McLeod, second Philadelphia, was recently married to a local telephone operator. Congratulations and best wishes. Bro. Smith, second Black River (discontinued), bid in Watertown Jet. third, and Bro. Poppins bid in second Potsdam. Bro. E. Williams relieved on three months* vacation by Bro. White. Bro. Kaugman is relieving Agent Miller, Great Bend. Bros. Ramming and Lewis have returned from a trip taking in the principal western cities and visiting the big expositions on the coast. Business is very good and all the extra men are working. Certs. 1071 and 1181. Putnam Division — IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has ‘pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the Universe to take unto Himself the beloved mother of our dear brother, Andrew Sater; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolvtd , That the members of Putnam Division, System Division No. 8, Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers, extend to our sorrowing brother and members of the afflicted family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, and a copy to The Telegrapher for publication. F. G. Boutelle, M. G. Woolley, W. A. Cornelius, Committee. Electric Division — We are sorry to hear that Bro. R. J. O’Brien, relief signalman, lost his father recently. Bro. T. J. McGuire is relieving Bro. Finalli on first “BV.” Bro. Hodgeboom, agent there, is nurs- ing a few burns received while fighting a fire dis- covered in his home on the morning of December 17th. Work has been started on the new Bronxville station and at Mt. Vernon. It is now Bro. Rogliano at “YX.” There was considerable trouble with the wires during the recent snow storm. Brothers, please send me all the news you pos- sibly can. It is very hard to give a fair showing if notes are received from only one or two. Wish to thank Bros. Moss and Hodgeboom for these. If you can not find time to send any notes, get over to the meetings, as they are becoming more and more beneficial to all of us, and I will be able to get more information out of them for a good write-up. Had a musical entertainment at our last night meeting, and expect to have a “spread” at one of them in the near future. Div. Cor. Delaware & Hudson R. R., Div. No. 12. On December 20, 1915, a revision of schedule was filed with the management serving the re- quired thirty days* notice. Practically every rail- road in the country will receive propositions for revision between now and the end of January. The engineers, firemen, conductors and train- men are rapidly preparing themselves for a move- ment covering the men engaged in these classes of service in all parts of the country, for an eight- hour day and time and one-half for overtime. This is the biggest movement ever instituted by railroad organizations. The members of these four organizations will be voted, probably begin- ning January 1st, before the proposition is pre- sented to the railroads. Careful consideration has been given to the facts and statements made by the members on their information blanks, and the schedule has been drafted in accordance with the wishes of the members. The committee is clothed with only the power given it by the members, and therefore, if it is expected to effect a proper settlement, the member- ship generally must understand that the entire matter is in the bands of the committee, and the sole duty of the member is to back up the com- mittee. G. A. Johnson, General Chairman. Saratoga and Champlain Divisions — The following are the essential points of the decision written by Judge W. O. Howard, of Troy, of the Supreme Court, nullifying the New York State labor law which limited the hours that teleg- raphers who handled train orders, etc., could be legally employed in any twenty-four-hour period, and the amendment to this law, known as the Dorst Bill, which provided that telegraphers at points where a specified number of trains passed in each twenty-four-hour period be allowed two days’ rest in each calendar month without loss of compensation. “The Federal statute regulating the hours of labor of employes of railroads engaged in inter- state commerce overrides and supersedes all State legislation upon that subject. Hence, a railroad company can not be convicted of a violation of section 8 of the State labor law, which provides that railroad signalmen may not be employed more than eight hours a day, as Congress has legislated upon that subject and has limited the number of hours to nine, it being conceded that signalmen were engaged in interstate commerce. * * * The strong trend of the recent decisions in the U. S. Supreme Court on the subject of conflicting juris- diction in the matter of interstate commerce is to the effect that where Congress has legislated upon the subject such legislation becomes exclusive, an<l there is no room for State legislation. * • * “The State laws, so far as they cover the same field or relate to the same subject, are superseded absolutely by the Federal laws. * * * Citing a decision of the U. S. Supreme Court in a similar case which said: Tt is elementary, and such is the Digitized by C.ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 71 doctrine announced by the cases to which the court below referred that the right of a State to apply its police power for the purpose of regulating inter- state commerce, in a case like this, exists only from the silence of Congress on the subject, and ceases when Congress acts on the subject or mani- fests its purpose to call into play its exclusive power/ This being the conceded premise upon which alone the State law could have been made applicable, it results that as the enactment by Congress of the law in question was an assertion of its power, by the fact alone of such manifesta- tion, of the authority of the State. “To admit the fundamental principle and yet to reason that because Congress chose to make its prohibitions take effect only after a year (the mat- ter with which Congress dealt remained subject to the State power), is to cause the act of Con- gress to. destroy itself; that is, to give effect to the will of Congress, as embodied in the postponing provision for the purpose of overriding and ren- dering ineffective the expressions of the will of Congress to bring the subject within its control — a manifestation arising from the mere fact of the enactment of the statute. “In this opinion the decision of the U. S. Su- preme Court, in the case of Erie Ry. v. People of the State of New York (May 25, 1914) (233 U. S. 671) is cited: ‘When Congress acts rela- tive to interstate commerce its assumption of jurisdiction is absolute and exclusive. It admits of no supplement; it is the prescribed measure of what is necessary and sufficient for the public safety/ — ‘Where there is conflict the State legis- lation must give way/ Indeed, when Congress acts in such a way as to manifest its purpose to exercise its constitutional authority, the regulat- ing power of the State ceases to exist.” The Federal statute fixing nine hours as a legal day is therefore the prescribed measure of what is necessary and sufficient for telegraphers. Teleg- raphers who are compelled to work 365 days each year except leap year, when they are graciously permitted to work 366, will still feel that the law permitting them two days* rest in each calendar month was just and humane. If, however, this decision has caused you to lose your abiding faith in the doctrine that law and justice are synony- mous, fairness demands that attention be called to the fact that justice was not an issue. If, in de- ciding that State laws arc in conflict with Federal laws (covering the same field) and that by the U. S. Constitution the Federal laws take prece- dence and, by so deciding, an apparent injustice is inflicted upon those whom the State law sought to benefit, it is regretable; but that fact could not be taken into consideration. In this connection the story told of the telegrapher who was oper- ated on for appendicitis is particularly pertinent: The surgeon wired his wife as follows: “The operation was a success — but the patient died.” l*t us not wdste time by post-mortems or in vain regrets, but show by efficient service and atten- tion to duty that we deserve to have written in our schedule what we are denied by law. I regret to announce the death of Wm. Whalen, father of Bros. Frank and James Whalen, which occurred at Saratoga, December 16th. Our sin- cere sympathy is extended to the bereaved family. Bro. Mullen relieved Bro. Coyne while on a trip to New York. Bro. Kellerman assigned to Dresden third (tem- porary). He has gone into the fish business for the winter. Bro. Pinchin relieved Bro. Williamson, Saratoga yard third, while visiting in Binghamton. Bro. Shields has resumed at Glens Falls freight office, relieving Bro. Kirnin. Bro. Johnson relieved Bro. Denio, second Fort Edward, on account of sickness. Trust it will not prove serious. Bro. Lyman, who relieved Bro. O’Rourke, first Saratoga yard, while enjoying a trip to New York, later relieved Bro. R. A. Hickey, “WH” yard, who relieved Bro. Hopkins, “HD” first, on vacation. Bro. Sheldon relieved Bro. Murray at Hudson Falls while he was in training for the Hudson Falls-Fort Edward basket ball game. If he can shoot baskets as well as he can shoot Morse, he is a “find.” Bro. Morris has taken his position at Rutland, Bombard going back to Saranac Lake second, and Bro. Walsh back to extra list. The “alarm clock” for Bro. Bush, “JA” tower, arrived December 6th; it’s a boy. Congratulations. L. B. Burrjtt. Pennsylvania Diirision — Bro. E. L. Keim. third Plains Jet., who has been ill for some time with appendicitis, is now on the road to recovery. Bro. T. J. Sheridan, on thirty days’ leave, is trying out on the D. L. & W. Bro. J. P. Judge is relieving Bro. J. P. Law, on the sick list. Bro. Danks attended the recent meeting of the Eastern Association, held at Toronto. Don’t forget the new cards now due. Remit your dues promptly in order to be in good standing at all times. Our last meeting was well attended by the few “dyed in the wool” members only. Our schedule is going to be revised soon. Attend the meetings and do your criticising now; otherwise, if changes do not suit you when the new agreement is made, please keep your peace. The revision has been submitted to the general superintendent for his consideratien, and our committee will probably meet the company officials in the near future. The local chairman extends the season’s greet- ings to all the boys, and wishes them all a happy and prosperous New Year. Cert. 580. Pennsylvania Division , Nineveh Branch — South Nineveh office has been moved to the east side of the track and an interlocking switch plant installed, so Bros. Marsh, Valentine and Morris can stick to the “bridge” of their frail craft with- out going out into the snow to throw a switch. Digitized by Google

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72 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Michael, agent Centre Village, is putting in thirteen hours a day, and in addition handles as many train orders as the day and night offices. Bro. Edson is agent and second trick telegrapher at East Windsor, and Bros. Dibble and Palmer are on third and first there. Early in the summer Bro. Palmer qualified as an apple-tree worm ex- pert, but when the cold weather came he turned his attention to automobiles. After frightening all the horses to death riding around in his neigh- bor's car, he expects to purchase one for himself. Bros. Livingston and Fink are on first and third and M. H. McMasters on second North End. Bros. Frost, McKune and Wright are at Tusca- rora, and came through as fresh as a rose. Bro. Ferry is on second Lanesboro, and Bros. Wm. McMahon and A. W. McMasters are on first and third. The latter and Extra Jehn, on short leaves to enter train service, have returned to telegraphing. Div. Cor. Quebec, Montreal & Southern and Napierville Jet. Railways — Bro. A. P. Beaulieu, “NY,” resigned, relieved by Bro. Girard, and he at “DO” by O. W. Petit, who should now keep his promise to join. Bro. A. J. Perrault, “AE,” is on six months’ leave, relieved by Bro. H. W. Perrault, secend “D” tower. Brothers, it is now time to pay your dues. Always be up to date and remember the slogan of the Order: “No card, no favors.” Wish you all a happy New Year. Cert. 673, Div. Cor. Norfolk & Western Ry., Div. No. 14. Norfolk Division — IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom, has deemed it best to summon to his eternal home our beloved brother, J. E. Watson, we therefore bow in humble submission to His divine will; and Whereas, We realize that in his death we have lost a true friend and brother, one who was con- stant and conscientious in his duties to his fellow- men; therefore be it Resolved, That the members of N. & W. Divi- sion No. 14, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, ex- tend to the sorrowing relatives our deepest sym- pathy and regret; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the sorrowing wife, a copy spread on the minutes of this division, and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. T. C. Coleman, C. M. PAYNEr R. O. Walker, Committee. Atlantic Coast Line R. R., Div. No. 15. Members Charleston District: The close of the year 1915 found this district in the best condition in its history, leading all other districts on the system in more than one respect, having only one scheduled $39 position, a non-telegraph station, filled by a man without a card, and he will be with us before long. We have several men on non-scheduled jobs with cards, and not a single delinquent. Several who have left the service entirely are still keeping up their cards. No one man can get a district in this condition and keep it so; therefore, this report will show to all who read the journal that the Charleston Dis- trict of Division 15 is full of good, live, up-to-date members of the Order, who stand for “loyalty to the company and a faithful discharge of duty.” Be wide awake at all times and show to our officials that a man with a card excels one without it in every sense of the word. Get your new card at the very earliest possible date, and ask everyone you see or talk to if he has his new card; if not, when he will get it; and continue to put these questions to them until they can show up. Everybody keep right at it, and let’s stay on top. Every new man you see or work with, “bone him” about a card. H. E. Bolick. Charleston District Notes — The remarkable showing we have made this year has not been an easy task. There were some on whom it was necessary to lose time to get them straight. Bro. Bolick has made a good fight, losing rest and time to cover the road. Let us show our appreciation of this by helping him to keep the district up to its present high standing. Another forceful argument in favor of ^preparedness” is the fact that our committee will in a very short time interview the management, and the stronger the organization the more effective the assault and more sure the victory. Now, let us move forward with an eye single to the honor and glory of the grand old Order. Bro. and Mrs. Charles Woods, of Alcolu, were Charleston visitors during the Southern Commer- cial Congress convention, the brother calling on “yours truly.” I desire to warn the boys not to take offense at anything that Bro. Moore might do or say. He is feeling his oats because it is a boy. 'Rah! Bro. Wyse relieved him at Vardell Creek while cele- brating. Bro. McCarrel while attending the funeral of a relative was relieved by Mr. Smith, a new man, who promises to line up first pay. That's the spirit. Bro. Hannaford has returned from the wilds, but left the big game pelts behind. Relief agent's position on bulletin, Bro. Beden- baugh having gone to Ritters, S. C., to look out for the company's interests there. We are glad to welcome to our rank Bro. W. C. Sanders, of Stokes, S. C., and Ira E. Conklin, of Digitized by CaOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 73 Ashley Jet- We have all reasons to believe that they will not be found wanting in serving the best interests of the Order. Let us establish a “We lead, others follow'* slogan. Remember that we can now pay our dues an- nually, and all who can get one should do so. M. B. D. assessments can either be paid annually or as you pay them now. Let us see if we can not lead the other districts in holding annual cards. Recent assignments: "HN" Charleston to Bro. Merriman, relieved as clerk-operator Walterboro by Bro. Blair, relieved on third Yeraassee by Bro. Klintworth, extra, to clerk-operator Green Pond; Bro. Padgett relieved at agency Gourdin by Bro. Wall, extra. Bro. Brooker, Hardeeville, relieved the agent there several days. No nons working scheduled positions and not a delinquent on the district shows what co-operation will do. Keep the ball rolling. Dist. Cor. Columbia District — Twenty-one members were secured during the year 1915 just closed, including those who dropped out in December, 1914, and July, 1915. It is so necessary that each member remit promptly and prevent dropping to the non list, I trust that each man on my district will begin the new year with a new card, or at least have remitted for it. Annual cards are now available, so try and remit to Bro. Williams for the full year and get a yearly card; then there will be no more letters about being behind, etc. It's a good thing. Mine sure looks good. Get one and see how it feels. The committee will probably be in Wilmington when you read this, and needs a solid backing. If you happen not to have your card, remit for it at once. We can do nothing without the cash. Remitting after the term has almost expired does very little good and places you in a bad position should it become necessary for you to call on the division for any assistance. We can not handle your grievance if you are over sixty days behind, and then your insurance in the M. B. D. is no good to your beneficiary. Make this thing a busi- ness proposition. I promised you several months ago if you would get all the delinquent members to remit before December 31, 1915, I would get all the nons up to date, except, possibly, three. I hope you will give me all assistance you can this term to get rid of the delinquent list, and get your card before the sixty-day limit expires, then we can take care of the few nons left. I presume there will be another prize contest this year, and I would like to see several on this district enter and help reduce the non list; it will pay you well for your time and energy. Get lined up and win a nice prize. I would not take three times the value of the watch I won last year. Pay strict attention to your wires and other duties assigned you. It will make it much easier for the general committee if you will do your full duty to the company. We have a good force of officials on our district and should give them good service. I know we do not get enough money, but we promised to work for it when they employed us, so stick to your promise, and more will be coming your way in good time. C. Bolick, Local Chairman. Columbia District Notes — Recent assignments: Bro. H. M. Rowland, cashier Darlington, to Eastover agency, vice Bro. F. D. Hyatt, assigned to second Lynchburg; Bro. Mims, clerk-operator Pinewood, to Harleyville agency. Darlington cashier-operator and Pinewood clerk- operator on bid. Bro. Blackwell, clerk Darlington, filling cashier's position pending assignment. Bro. Baltzegar, Dovesville, relieved a few days by C. C. Ellis, whom we expect to soon be with us. It is Bro. Mabry at Wadesboro Jet. again and Bro. Kennedy at “WG“ Florence yard. Cleaning up all the nons at “WG.” Bro. Willoughby is dispatching on C. N. & L. second at "FR" Columbia, Bro. Joudon relieving Bro. Clayton on first there. Bro. Smoak relieved at Cameron by Bro. Hall to “get wedded." Bro. Davis, second Sumter, was off several days recently, also Bro. McLean, second Robbins. Bro. McRoy, Johns, was initiated into the Shriners at Charlotte recently. Everybody get their up-to-date cards now and save needless persuading and trouble. Div. Co*. Waycross District — Bro. McQuaig, Valdosta, joined Mrs. McQuaig during the holidays who has been visiting at Wilson, Richmond and Norfolk. Bro. N. C. Douglas, second Thortiasville, relieved by Bro. C. K. Walker a few days on account of the illness of his wife. Bro. J. L. Stewart, first Dupont, spent Xmas in Florida with home folks. Bros. R. C. Mansfield and C. K. Walker are at Waycross extra on account of heavy business. Bros. Hughes, Stewart and others took in "pros- perity week" at Waycross. The committee will soon be in Wilmington, and if backed by everyone with up-to-date cards, will secure us a substantial increase and improved conditions, as business is way above 1913 when the present schedule was received. Everyone remit at once for their cards in order that the committee will have 100 per cent backing. Bro. R. D. Reid, agent Homerville, relieved a week by Bro. Nunn while on a hunting trip. Bro. Morgan, third Quitman, off on account of sickness for more than a year, writes me that he is now able to walk with crutches after having several operations performed. Drop him a card at Malone, Ala. He sure will appreciate it. Bro. I. J. Roberson, Albany, was off a few days on account of sickness. Bro. J. B. White assigned Hildreth nights, re- cently reopened. Get your new cards at once and endeavor to get your neighbor to do likewise. Digitized by ^ooQte

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74 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. A. G. Hack, second Waycross yards, was off a few days taking an examination for the bar. Best wishes for success. Let me have your notes not later than the 25th of each month. Sylvester first on bulletin. F. A. Crittenden. Montgomery District — On November 22d Bro. Abe Faircloth, agent at Midland City, Ala., was taken from our midst, and there is a vacant place on our roll that can not be filled. His bright sunny smile will be missing whenever any of us pass his station, but he will be remembered by all of us, and especially by those who knew him best. The telegraphers and dispatchers on the Mont- gomery District sent a beautiful floral offering, with the words “O. R. T.” in the center. Bro. Faircloth leaves a widow to whom the entire division extends deepest sympathy. He was more thoughtful for the future of his wife than many telegraphers arc, and carried a policy for $1000 in the Mutual Benefit Department of the Order. He was induced by Bro. Williams to take this policy several years ago, and we know it will be of considerable assistance to his widow. We always feel sorry when one of our members pass away, but when one goes and leaves a family unprovided for, it is doubly sad, and while we do not speak ill of the dead, yet we think that it would have been so much better if he had used a little foresight for the benefit of his loved ones. In the case of Bro. Faircloth, he did use this forethought, and we hope his widow will be cheered by this reflection. I hope every agent and operator made a new year’s resolution to give the company the best service possible during 1916. The more money we earn for the .company the more it will be able to grant us better wages and working conditions. Let us see to it also that the few nons left enter the new year with a card and their loved ones pro- tected. We have the cheapest and safest insurance to be obtained anywhere. It is the nons who never help in anything, but simply defeat our efforts to help them and our- selves to secure better working conditions. In- stead of making any home brighter, they bring misery to themselves and their fellow-workers. They are not with us; they are against us. Every brother should appoint himself a committee to secure a new member. If each one will get the man working next to him or in the office with him, wc will soon get results. If you don’t know who the nons are, write Bro. Thames; he will tell you. Bro. J. C. Thames bid in Luverne agency, re- lieved as relief agent by T. F. Hodges. Bro. R. G. Pryor, from Pansey, bid in Midland City, vice Bro. W. S. Knowles. Pansey bid in by Bro. Smith, cut off at Ansley when that office closed some time ago. Second Bainbridge on bulletin, Bro. Gunn re- signed. Bro. Grissett, Lapine agency, off a few days on account of sick'ess, relieved by Bro. Adams. Div. Cor. Michigan Central R. R., Div. No. 16. Northern Division — Brothers: Another year has passed. What have you done to help along the cause? Simply paying your dues is not all that is necessary for our success. We must continue to pull together and put forth every effort to do just a little more than we have already done. A little effort on the part of each is what makes the wheels run smoothly. Let us each appoint ourselves a com- mittee of one to secure at least one new member during the coming year. Our division is now 95 per cent strong; let us make it 100 per cent before the close of another year. It looks easy, as most of the nons promised to join the first of the year. Stick to them until they can show their cards. It is about time we completed what we left un- done on our last schedule. Let us show the com- pany we are worthy of all that we have asked for by giving our best service. The company is pay- ing us for our time. Do not do the least you can and get away with it, but put forth your efforts in its behalf during the hours you are paid to work. Show the company we have the ability and are using it for its interest. It makes a good impression for the organisation, and we will ac- complish more in the end. I hope to see you all wide awake and busy, and wish you every success, happiness and prosperity during the coming year. R. M. Gordon, Local Chairman. Northern Division Notes — Bro. Kauhl, relieving on second Mackinaw City a few days, later went to third North Lansing, relieving Bro. Doc Gilbert, on vacation. Bro. Parish relieved Bro. E. G. Shaw, first Gray- ling, for two weeks’ hunting, who later was called to Arkansas by the illness and death of his father- in-law, relieved by Bro. A. W. Bissell. Telegraph office at Horrigans moved half a mile south to end of passing track; also new passing track put in commission there. Assigned on bids: R. W. Lewis, Beaver Lake nights, vice Bro. W. A. G. Flynn, to second West Branch. Bro. Kerby to second relief agent, leaving Topin- abee agency up for bids, and Bro. O. W. Castle to Waters agency. Bro. H. D. Glanton withdrew his bid on third Gaylord and bid in his old job, second Linwood. Bro. M. C. Salter, who relieved on third West Branch a few nights on account of the sickness of Bro. Bowden, later relieved Bro. F. S. Smith, North Lansing, on vacation. Bro. Jack Rice, who had been away on account of illness, returned and worked a few nights, but had to give up, and was relieved on third Owosso by Bro. Salter. Bro. E. L. Hill, second Standish, while visiting in Kentucky was relieved by Poulson, Middle Division. Bro. Kauhl to Horrigans days while Lewis was off sick; later to Standish third, Mr. Poulson returning to Middle Division. Digitized by C.ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 75 Bro. A. W. Bissell relieved Mrs. I. N. Lewis, Utica second, on a month's vacation. Bro. Ballard, agent Warren, relieved two weeks by Bro. H. H. Allen. It is now Bros. H. Z. Galbraith, C. L. Ball, Mackinaw City; H. Sutherland, M. A. Diffen- derfer, Cheboygan; D. -W. Reinelt, Gaylord; S. Flower, Alger; J. F. McLaughlin, W. W. Ri fen- burg, Bay City; C. H. Carpenter, Caro; J. O. Lindsey, Indian River; O. J. Schomberg, M. H. Laing, Bay City; F. G. Ray, Denmark Jet. This is a very good showing by Bro. Gordon. He would have landed more, but his vacation was cut short. He expects to go after the few left shortly. Help him, boys, by landing the one near you. Thanks to Bros. Gordon and Bissell for notes. Wish all a happy New Year. Cert. 63. Main Line — It has been a long time since we have had a write-up from this division for the simple reason that your correspondent has not been kept in touch with the changes. As soon as you hear or know of a change, or something that would be of interest to others, write it down and send it to your correspondent, and let him add it to what he possibly has, and you will be surprised what a lot of items we can have every month. If you will do this, there will be no failure on my part. Assignments on bids: C. O. Williams to Buchanan agency, vice T. R. Tompkins, to Matte- son agency, vice Bro. P. E. Simmons, resigned to accept the chief clerkship at Chicago Heights dur- ing the clerks' strike taking a striking clerk’s position. He surely will get all that’s coming to him. Bro. Tone, relieving at “CG,” has returned to Joliet. The dispatchers are taking way-freight trips of inspection, relieved by Bro. Ault. Chief Dis- patcher Stoeckle to first trick dispatching on re- quest, on account of his health, succeeded by P. E. Pfeifer, succeeded as night chief by Bro. O. H. Herran, who relieved Chief Dispatcher Pfeifer a week while making way-freight trips. Division Superintendent Gibbs is off with la grippe. We all wish for his quick recovery. Bro. R. C. Fuller was off one day recently. The operators have been moved into the new depot at Michigan City, with Bros. John William- *00 on first, T. Murphy on second and F. A. Zahn on third. Bro. Beifuss will remain at “CG” on account of length of service. Levermen at Michigan City draw bridge put on right-hour shifts; third open for bids. Bro. J. F. Purkey, who has been more or less ill for the past year, died at his home in Chicago, November 13th. He entered the service on May 25. 1893, and was a charter member of Division 16: Bro. Purkey leaves a wife, two sisters and a mct 'cr to mourn his loss. The funeral was held on November 16th. The Pallbearers were R. K. Booth, C. H. Pfeifer, O. H. Herran, A. W. Anderson, E. E. Fifield and A. V. Bonos. A beautiful floral offering, consisting of a pil- low of flowers, with the insignia “O. R. T.’* in the center, was the last token of fraternal love from the boys of this division. Division Superintendent Gibbs was untiring in his devotion to Bro. Purkey, being up day and night almost constantly for a week, doing all that could be done for him, helping with the final arrangements, and was with him at the end. Chief Dispatcher Pfeifer also assisted in every way pos- sible. Boys, it’s now time to pay our dues. Remit promptly. “Unclb Dudley.” IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father, the all-wise Ruler of our Destinies, to remove from our midst and a life of great usefulness to the life eternal in the heavens our highly respected and greatly beloved brother, J. F. Purkey; and Whereas, We realize the frailty of the human form and knowing that we must sooner or later tread that path leading to the great unknown, from whose bourne no traveler ever returns, we humbly bow our heads in submission to the Mas- ter’s will; therefore be it Resolved, That we, as members of M. C. R. R. System Division No. 16, extend to the sorrowing wife, mother and sisters of our deceased brother our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this their dark hour of sorrow and bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved wife, a copy to the bereaved mother and sisters, a copy to The Teleg- rapher for publication, and a copy spread on the minutes of our division. O. H. Herran, W. H. Jamieson, G. E. Alexander, Committee. CARD OF THANKS. It is with a feeling of deepest gratitude that I wish to express my appreciation of the continu- ous kindnesses shown to Mr. Purkey and myself during the many months of his illness. The untir- ing interest manifested in his behalf was a beauti- ful tribute to him and a source of constant encour- agement to me. The floral offering, the last token of your fraternal feeling for my beloved husband, was most beautiful. I take this method of thanking one and all who did so much to lighten my burden. Very sincerely, Mrs. Lillian Purkey. Penna. R. R., Lines East, Div. No. 17. Lest we forget : I feel that it is well to speak of what the Order of Railroad Telegraphers has done for the telegraphers on this and other sys- tems in the last fifteen years. When I entered the service of this company, in 1900, it was a good salary to get $40 per month, and this road was Digitized by Google

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76 The Railroad Telegrapher. then paying the highest salaries for telegraphers of any in the East. We worked twelve hours per day, and as many more as the division operator ordered without extra compensation. There were no seniority rights and no pass privileges. It was not unusual for the oldest man to work nights and the youngest man days if the younger man was thought more of by the division official. But organization has changed things until today the minimum wage is $64.15 per month. Our men work only eight hours. They carry a pass in their pockets, have seniority rights, and the oldest man gets the preference. Sit down and thoughtfully consider how much you have gotten in return for the $9.00 a year you have paid into the O. R. T. You will see that it is the best investment you have ever made. Some argue that this increase came by a natural order of things, but organization brought it about, and organization .will get further concessions for you. The man who argues that it came without organization, refer him to the clerks, maintenance- of-way employes, shop employes and others not organized, and see what increases they have se- cured in the past fifteen years, and see if their hours of labor have been shortened. This is the best way to figure out just what your organization has done for you. We speak of this because many young men on our system seem to think that the company just gave the concessions to the men without any effort on their part to secure them. We would have them know that the credit for the progress we have made rightfully belongs to the O. R. T. men who have paid their dues. Others have made greater sacrifices than that, and so on, and the results are as shown above. ’Tis true that possibly on no system of road have men had to make the fight to maintain an organization as they have had to do on this system. But, through all the intimidation, coercion and discrimination against members of the Order, they have stood for their organization and its principles, and these are the men who have blazed the trail for better conditions and increased wages. It is gratifying to note the number of revisions and new schedules secured on the different roads throughout the country the past few months and the activity of other general committees to better the conditions of the men they represent. With the increased business of the carriers and their splen- did earnings it does seem that each member of the Order should be active in backing his committee, because it is impossible to better conditions and increase wages during depression of business; so it is up to the men on each system to perfect their organization, so as to be in a position to help themselves during the prosperous days of the railroads. No man can give a good excuse for not being a member of the O. R. T. if he is a telegrapher. Even the grouch must admit that everything in the way of increased compensation and better con- ditions has come directly or indirectly through the efforts of the O. R. T. All organizations of labor are now active in an endeavor to better the conditions of their respect- ive class. And the telegraphers on this system should wake up and perfect our organization. We can do it if each member will do his part. No use to carry a brass band with you and make a big noise, but each member certainly has a friend that he can talk with and show him the benefits to be secured at this time by getting into the organization. If each man would quietly get an- other one to join, how easy it would be to build up our organization to 90 per cent or more. Think it over, boys, and get busy. You all feel that we should have an increase and two days’ relief per month. Ask yourself the question: “What am I willing to do to get it,” and then answer it by saying and doing the right thing — “help to organize.” “The heights by great men reached and kept Were not attained by sudden flight. But they, while their companions slept. Were toiling upward in the night.” Give some thought to your organization; think of what it has done for you; don't be a kicker or a grouch, but rather be a booster. There is only one way to know how much your organiza- tion has done for you, and that is to look back from where you came. So this is written. Lest we forget. To me the O. R. T. means much and should to every telegrapher in the country. “Long, long, be my heart with such memories filled, Like the vase in which roses have once been distilled; You may break, you may shatter, the vase, if you will. But the scent of the roses will hang ’round it still.” Let us all do our best for a solid membership on “the Pennsy” during 1916. Ckkt. 1. CHAIN LETTERS. Several chain letters asking help for sick or disabled railroad men have been received by the operators on this division, and, as I understand, they are bringing the desired results. It is cus- tomary for the persons receiving these letters to donate ten cents and continue the chain without making an investigation to find out if it is a bona fide case. I think the proper way to handle these chain letters would be to let the local chairman make the investigation by taking the matter up with the local chairman on the road where the letter originates, and if he finds it a worthy case, he can so state when he sends the letters out on his division. Recently we received a letter asking for funds to assist W. D. Westbury, at or near Chicago. He has secured a position in the freight department of the C. M. & St. P. R. R., and all persons re- ceiving this letter should destroy it. C. A. Smith, Driftwood, Pa. Digitized by t^.oo Qle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 77 Allegheny Division — There has been no write-up from this division for several months, so we will start the new year right by continuing them again, and hope it will be an incentive for the boys to send in some items. Let’s try and have one every month hereafter. I wish to thank all who have assisted me in any way during the past year. Your help has been greatly appreciated and your future assist- ance is requested. The members over the entire system are to be congratulated for their loyalty the past year, in the face of the opposition we have had to contend with, and we hope they will continue their membership and help until the officials do as they have said in their bulletins recently issued, “treat their employes fairly ” (who are simply trying to secure better conditions), instead of trying to prevent them from doing so, as they did when they tried to have the full-crew bill repealed. If the men would only listen to reason and line up solidly all over the system we would soon have a schedule with a fair working wage the same as our members on other eastern roads are enjoying. They have been granted increases nearly every year, while we on the "Pennsy” have secured no advances during the past six years. Brothers, we must wake up and get those who are still hesitating into the organization that is trying to better their conditions. Then we will get what rightfully belongs to us. Let’s act like men, and not like children, and line up the telegraphers on the P. R. R. solidly in the O. R. T., which is always ready and willing to help those who are willing to try and help themselves. The organization is just what the men make it on any system. Let us resolve this year to move together in a solid phalanx with the one object in view of thorough organization on the Pennsyl- vania Lines, and we will have no trouble in get- ting what we are entitled to. Let us work to- gether on more friendly terms, instead of trying to get the other fellow in wrong. Be careful who you talk to and what you say. Don’t trust anyone unless you are absolutely sure of your man. The annual and semi-annual are now ready. A number have already paid up for the new term, a good many having secured them for the full year. Those who have not yet paid up should do so as soon as possible. Remember, after sixty days, if your dues and M. B. D. assessments are not paid your beneficiary is unprotected, so pay up early and keep in good standing. 1 extend to you all a bright and prosperous new year. Frank Hurd is at “RJ” third pending bids. E. E. Crouse, appointed to second “QA” clerical portion, spent his relief day in Bradford. Wm. Nednein was appointed to second “SA” clerical position. C. 0. Will, Hickory, with his wife, spent Christmas with his parents at Turkey City. Hemlock, Quaker Bridge and Eagle Rock re- opened on three tricks after being on twelve hours for several months. Montgomery “MN” and *’CW,” new offices, opened on the river, with Baker, McCoy and Connor at "MN,” and Collins, Blackburn and Wolff at “CW.” "WD” tower north end of Wood Hill tunnel closed, displacing three men, who bumped into other positions. H. M. Hepler is at Narrows — twelve hours. Daugherty, second Rose, spent his relief day at Glade Run renewing old acquaintances. Park tower moved from south end of Barker siding to north end Clarion River bridge, throwing double track that far north with a gauntlet over the bridge. G. M. and E. E. Sloughenhoupt on first and second, and H. B. Campbell on third pending bids. The three co-operative meetings in Pittsburg, December 5th, were well attended. The next one will be held in the Kenyon Theater, Pittsburg, Pa., north side, February 6th, morning, afternoon and evening. We hope that everyone who possibly can do so, will be there. Thanks to those who sent in items this time. Come again and let’s have a good write-up every month. Ck*t. 18. Conemaugh Division — A good many of the sisters and brothers at- tended the five brotherhood’s joint meeting on December 5, 1915, and I think all interested profited by what they heard and saw. Another meeting will be held at the Kenyon Theater, Pitts- burg, Pa., north side, February 6, 1916, at which every O. R. T. man and woman should be present, as it is to our interest to take part in these gatherings. Several of the boys have the grippe, but we hope for their speedy recovery. Bro. W. J. Ward bid in “NY” second. Bro. L. T. Heasley was visiting the jewelry stores in Pittsburg during the holidays, probably looking for a ring “to ring out the old year.” Bro. W. L. Bear was also a Christmas shopper there. Please send your notes to the local chairman, F. L. Snodgrass, 2111 Main st., Sharpsburg, Pa. Cert. 2575, Div. Cor. Williamsport Division — Hurrah I brothers! altogether, three cheers l as our good old standby, Bro. Joe Schlotman is again working, after being off sick just five days less than three years, being operated on three or four times. As he has a wife and little child depending on him, it was a hard struggle for an existence. Bro. Joe is one of the staunchest and truest members, always with his shoulder to the wheel; not overmuch to say, but what he says he means, and it comes from the heart. Let us all give him the “glad hand” and rejoice with him and his that he is able to be on the job and wish them all three a happy and prosperous new year. A few of the officers were granted two relief days a month, commencing with the first of the year. This is a start, brothers; let us keep the good work up until all the offices get it, and also more pay, so we can live a little nearer like human beings are supposed to live. Digitized by Google

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78 The Railroad Telegrapher. Pay your dues and urge all the others to do so and the nons to join and when we get completely organized things will come our way. Don’t blame the Order nor allow anyone else to do so, because we have not got what is justly ours; blame those on the outside. Impress on everyone that they must be either for us or against us. Some of the men here seem to think if they joined the Order it would only benefit others and not themselves. Let us hope the day is near that they will all get their eyes open and realize the importance of being men and not dupes and tools. There has been considerable moving around on account of reopening the four offices closed a year and a half ago. Bro. Zerbe bid in his old stand, first “BA.” Can not give all the changes on account of not receiving the news from the different points along the line. One man can not keep tab on the doings all over the road. Brothers, you know how bene- ficial, as well as interesting, it is to have a nice write up in The Telegrapher each month. If you want to know how it goes to try to do it without the assistance of other brothers at different points just try it for a few months. If any of you want to know how to raise large “porkers” ask Bro. Shaffer, “DR” first. He killed two recently that weighed 456 and 457. If any other brother can beat that we would like to hear from him. Wish you all and the entire fraternity a very happy and prosperous new year with two days relief for all and more pay. "Steve.” Maryland Division — We can look back with much satisfaction to the good work done by the Order during 1915 evi- denced by the large number of schedules with the various railroads throughout the country, securing a large amount of money and better working con- ditions, thereby affording a greater degree of com- fort and living to members and their families. The men on the Pennsylvania system should profit by the example of those on the other systems where schedules arc now in effect. We hope for greater success during 1916, ana that they will awaken to a sense of their duty; organize thoroughly and enjoy the same benefits as other scheduled roads. Boys, you can do it. The remedy lies in your hands. We are much pleased to see the two-day-rest Kill, which has laid dormant so long, at last put into effect. The entire division is now profiting 1 y this law. It should be an inducement for the ir.cn in other States to make further efforts and have the same law enacted by their legislatures. An O. R. T. Club was recently organized in Baltimore, to which all members in good standing from the three railroad systems entering that city, ;i';o unattached members, are eligible. These clubs have proven a success wherever they have been instituted. They bring together men of the different roads and an exchange of ideas can not fail to bring a benefit to each one of us. A cordial invitation is extended to all members of the O. R. T. in this vicinity to join. The dues are only $1.00 per year, and the benefit derived will pay you fourfold. Bro. E. E. Hurdle, secretary, 207 N. Monroe st., Baltimore, will gladly receive your application. Many changes have been made recently on the division, but the members fail to notify the local chairman when they change positions. He would be pleased if the brothers would keep him advised of these matters. “Novice.” IVest Jersey and Seashore Division — The most important thing now is to pay your dues promptly; quite a few have already paid up, and those who have not should do so at once. Those who drop out are worse than a non — they know better. Every man get a member before April 1st. It is membership we need, not wornout excuses. When every man realizes his duty he will get a card, and in a short time we will have better working con- ditions. On all organized roads it depends entirely on the membership as to what kind of a schedule they get. A roai organized to 98 per cent gets practically what they ask for, and a road organized 50 per cent gets what the company sees fit to give them, and the road under 50 per cent gets nothing but poor working conditions, low salaries and the opprobrium of the under bosses, for which the men who don’t hold a card are to blame. If the nons on the P. R. R. want more money, better working conditions and different rules to work under, then they must be willing to come in and do their share to get them. It is the fault of the non members that conditions on the P. R. R. are what they are; not those who are holding up-to- date cards at the risk of their jobs in order to keep conditions from getting worse. The men on the Long Island R. R., a part of the P. R. R. System, have just gotten a new schedule. How did they get it? They eliminated the nons and organized over 95 per cent. Two years ago the men got wise, and now they enjoy the com- forts of their move and the good will of their officials. The Long Island R. R. officials made no mistake when they entered into contractual rela- tions with the O. R. T. The Order is making a great showing all around us. All other roads are having their committees in and revising schedules. What a grand oppor- tunity for us if the nons would get up-to-date cards and help support a committee on the P. R. R. east. We are all glad to hear that N. A. Night- ingale has been reinstated in his old job, second Newfield, N. J. He was off ninety-three days. The superintendent restoring all his privileges, including seniority rights. He relieved V. W. Campbell, who bumped Buzly at Minotola, who bumped Launsburg at Bridgeton, returned to “W” Woodbury third. E. C. Heath is back on second West Haddonfield after a spell of sickness. J. L. Hand, first Woodbury tower, relieved by F. M. Evans eight days on account of sickness. C. E. Ellenbergcr, Sea Isle Jet., was off recently having lost one of his fingers in an accident. Digitized by C.ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 79 T. C. Hitchner, from Glauboro, relieved Chat. Quicktill at Atlantic City sixty days. Relieved on vacations: Agent Taft, Wenonah, N. J., by Jas. L. Corsiglia; T. K. Atkinson, agent Sewell, N. J., by R. W. Mattisher, and D. M. Marvel, agent Woodbury Heights, N. J. W. F. Thompson, second ‘‘UR** tower, spent two days at Boyertown, Pa. Ask D. R. Lee, at Berlin, what the hare did after he shot him. Dave must have had some sport down South. C. W. Maurer, agent Elwood, N. J., asked for sixty days’ vacation to visit the World’s Panama Exposition, but was told he could only have thirty, and finally the exposition closed before he was able to get relief. Several new positions were opened on account of the heavy freight traffic on the Penns Grove branch. Div. Cor. N. Y. C. & St. L. Ry., Div. No. 18. Cleveland District — Our committee has started schedule negotiations with the company to get us better working condi- tions, and we should give it our hearty support by getting after the nons along the line at present. Myers, Woods, Rooney, Gallagher, Golski, Jones and Levine, extra men, should be looked after. Don’t let them slip away from you, brothers. Some of them will be filling the next positions bulletined, so get after them. • We are glad to see Willoughby and Woodland third tricks reopened. Bro. Stover was off attending a funeral recently. Bro. Cap Carson is on vacation. Jimmy Carney assigned “PE” second; Old Man Rich, third “U;” Gallagher to “CD” second, and Rayner to “CF,” copying. A brother remarked recently that he was getting disgusted over the trainmen taking orders. There will be £ turning point one of these days soon. Yardmaster Summerell, at Woodland, is draw- erring out in the yard, relieved by Mr. Threlk- hdd, a fine old sport. Brothers, with the business this company is doing, we must be on the alert and attend to our duties faithfully. The officials will share it with us later, we have no doubt of it. Cert. 412. Second District — There has been no write-up from this district for several months. Wake up, brothers, and keep the local chairman advised of the changes. Let’s have some meetings and liven things up a bit dur- ing 1916. Recent assignments: Fourth Bellevue, Ohio, C. W. Meyers; second Ximball, Ohio, Bro. Chas. Walton; second Painesville, Carney; second copier Cleveland, Ohio, Bro. L. C. Rayner; third Wood- land, Ohio, J. C. Carney; third Euclid, Ohio, Bro. H. S. Dunlop; second Euclid, Richardson; Will- oughby Siding, Ohio, J. S. Ford, vice Ford, there pending bids; third Ashtabula, Ohio, siding, Bro. C. L. Hopkins, vice Myers, there pending bulletin. Bro. Leonard, third Painesville, was off several days recently. Some of the men just assigned appear to be pretty good fellows and promise to become mem- bers. Brothers, see that they do. Bro. Hammond, Ashtabula second, was off sev- eral days recently; also Richardson, second Euclid, on account of an automobile accident. General Manager Johnston, while alighting from a street car in Cleveland, Ohio, recently, was struck by an automobile and quite severely in- jured. We are glad to learn, that he is able to be Hack at his office again. Business is very heavy, and we should do every thing we can to help trains moving and thereby do credit to ourselves and the Order. Brothers, when you bid on a job, send your local chairman a copy of the bids you send to the chief dispatcher. This will enable the former to know who is entitled to a position in case the letter going to the chief dispatcher is lost. This is important and has been mentioned many times before. Now is the time to live up strictly to our motto, “No card, no favors.” Cert. 426, Asst. Cor. Third District — Bro. R. W. Collett relieved on Latty second while on vacation by W. L. Martin. H. F. Major is on third there pending bids. Both the latter are from the Clover Leaf. W. L. Martin checked in at Townwood, Ohio, agency. Bro. Frank Logue, “FO” Ft. Wayne, is sick. The brothers who can do so should call at his home to chat with him awhile. The “Nickel Plate” tracks arc being elevated over the L. E. & W. at West Fort Wayne. Cert. 436. Chicago District — , Account recent rush in business two copiers have been put on Ft. Wayne Division; Bro. H. E. Holmes, middle trick “FO,” relieved by H. P. Majors, assigned first trick copier. Bro. Frank Louge, first “FO,” is off account of a nervous breakdown. We all hope to soon hear his familiar “F” on No. 2 wire again. His relief, J. F. Linneman, relieved on second “FO” by W. J. Bird, and he on second West Fort Wayne by H. H. Denny. December 16th the chief dispatcher’s division was split, Geo. Robinette remaining chief on Chi- cago Division and J. T. Callahan appointed chief of Fort Wayne Division. Bro. Johnson, agent Rabcr, off several days on account of the illness of his father, was relieved by Bro. Boyer, who also relieved Bro. H. J. Thomas, agent Peabody, account sickness, and later relieved Bro. H. E. Ruhl, first Osborn, who with Mrs. Ruhl, spent Thanksgiving with his father at the old home; Bro. Robison, third Hobart, and Mrs. Robison, while visiting home folks at Burket, also relieved by Bro. Boyer. Digitized by Google

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80 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Bcamer, second Stony Island, on vacation, relieved by Bro. Morganthaler. Bro. Crisenberry, first Knox, was recently re- lieved by Roberts, a new man. Bro. Cushman, second Osborn, was also off a few days. If I have missed you, it's because I failed to get your item. Cert. 139. N. Y. C. R. R., Lines West, Dlv. No. 19. Franklin Division — Our general committee is trying to arrange a meeting with our general manager for the pur- pose of revising our schedule, and what it will accomplish depends entirely on the support of the membership. We must back up the committee and assist it in every way possible, especially by build- ing up the membership. Do not leave it all for our local chairman to do. He works for nothing and needs our encouragement. The motto, “No card, no favors,” should be literally applied to nons who refuse to join. Business is booming, and the company can well afford to pay us more for our services, but it will not do so simply for the asking. Such results can only be obtained by a united effort. We were shocked to learn of the sudden death of the wife of our esteemed Bro. Greene, of Amasa tower. Bro. F. H. Luttoh, night ticket clerk Ashtabula, assigned day ticket agency Franklin. Bro. Lynn, agent Raymilton, is off sick, relieved by Bro. L. V. Flick. Bro. Smith, first Stoneboro, was also off several days on account of sickness. Bro. McCleary, Stoneboro freight house, is still telling how “the biggest ones got away” while on his fishing trip up in Michigan. Day Chief Snow has been promoted to general yardmaster South Sharon, succeeded by H. E. Van Slyke, and he as night chief by W. J. Butler. Both “Van” and “Billy” are popular with all the boys, and we are glad to see them promoted, which will no doubt give our oil friend Paul a steady job as trick dispatcher. Bro. Phelps has resumed on first Polk Jet., after six weeks* lay-off on account of an injury received on a hand car. Bro. Vogan, third there, was a recent Sandy Lake caller. Bro. S. A. McClure has resumed at Sandy Lake agency after an absence of three months, Bro. Harding relieving. We are glad to hear Bro. Kelly’s voice back on the phone at Bclmar, after recovering from his recent operation. I would like to see a write-up each month from our division, and we can have one if the brothers will send me any news or changes that occur near them. It is hard for me to get the news on the north and south ends unless the boys help out. Better still, someone take it upon himself to be correspondent. He will have my hearty support and co-operation. E. E. Smith, Local Chairman. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, An all-wise and loving heavenly * Father has seen fit, in His own good will, to re- move from our midst the wife of Bro. R. Q. Greene; and Whereas, Bro. Greene and family have been deprived of the love and care of a tender-hearted and ever-faithful wife and mother; therefore be it Resolved, That the love and sympathy of the entire membership of the N. Y. C. Lines West, System Division 19 (especially Franklin Division), be extended to him and family in their sad and irreparable loss; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to Bro. Greene, and a copy to The Telegra- pher for publication. c. G. Snyder, H. L. McCleary, E. E. Smith, Committee. Alliance Division — Station Supervisor Aldrich visited the writer and “MA” at “MY,” November 18th. Signal repairers are along the line now. The four train organizations held a meeting at Alliance, December 21st — B. of L. E., B. of R. T., B. of L. F. & E. and O. R. C. Telegraphers are cordially invited to these meetings. Relief men are getting scarce — a sure sign of good times. There are a few delinquent brothers on this divi- sion. Pay your dues up. The local chairman has enough to do, considering business at “MI” at the present without writing you about it. We need all the support we can get behind the new schedule. Two conductors were arrested at Minerva on November 17th for blocking crossings. Bro. Vanmeter was off recently. Bro. Mclntire has moved nearer the depot. He will have a warm dinner now. There were two fires at Palmyra, November 29-30. Bro. Mclntire moved twice — in and out. Jud Case was elected mayor of Amsterdam. Bro. Rommes is home from vacation. Brothers, get after the new nons on the divi- sion. A list of the members can be had by writ- ing Bro. Kirkbride. The motion to increase our dues to $6.00, also the motion to combine with the signalmen, carried by better than two-thirds of the votes cast. The increase in dues means a traveling representative, more new members, better organization, better support and quicker settlement of new schedules. All the stronger divisions, and some smaller than the N. Y. C., have adopted this minimum of dues, and we can not afford to be behind these divisions in progress and solid membership. Our write-up sent in November 15th was pub- lished in the December issue. Send your notes to me at Davis in time so I can get them to St. Louis by the 28th of the month. “AN,” Cert. 726. Erie Division — Bro. Geo. Kipp while on committee work was relieved by Ed Whittman. Bro. H. A. Bonnell, Dock Jet., has returned from a visit with relatives in Indianapolis. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 81 Bro. T. J. Clancy, first P. & E. crossing, was in the superintendent's office extra during the holidays. Bro. F. E. Wright, ^ Wesley ville third trick, bii in third trick North East, vice Bro. Joe Schroeder, now with the American Locomotive Works at Dun- kirk, N. Y. We all wish Joe success. Bro. L. J. Emerling is now in “BO" Buffalo relay permanently. Bro. Sidney Shepard has returned to duty after four months* illness. We are all glad to hear him at “BV" again. Dispatcher Curtis, east end, is back after two months' absence, due to an injury received while riding over the division on the way freight. Extra Dispatcher and Report Operator Rawley, from the Erie dispatcher's office, is temporary night yardmaster at Wesleyville. The signal maintainers were given an unsolicited raise of about $2.50 per man a month by the com- pany, December 1st, while the committee was waiting on the officials for a hearing. The signal- men are still sticking to their committee, how- ever, and intend to do so until recognized by the management by granting them a good schedule with more pay. While our committee is before the management for a revision of our schedule, we must support it by paying our dues promptly, see that others do likewise, and get that non working with or near us, as a number of new men have been hired recently. Some of the boys were disappointed in not being able to secure Christmas vacation, due to a shortage of extra men. “No card, no favors." Div. Con. C., H. & D. Ry., Div. No. 21. Second District — Another year has passed into history, and while it has been a good one, generally speaking, we should all look forward to 1916 with a determina- tion to make it still better than any previous one. The past year, at its close, finds us in a better general condition than we have been for some time, with only two non-members in this terri- tory. By our persistent efforts we have reached a high percentage in membership, and it should be our aim to make it still higher by securing these two nons. The few additions to membership in this dis- trict is simply on account of lack of material to work on. Let us make it a perfect unit with a 100 per cent membership before the close of 1916. There are very few left on the various divisions who have never seen fit to come in and help the good cause along and make the burden lighter for those who are always ready to do a good turn for their fellow-men. Until the time comes when we can discriminate between the “worker" and the “shirker,” such conditions will continue, but we, as workers for a common good, should not cease in our efforts to better the conditions of all, and to bring these few scattered outsiders in with us and have a solid membership. I do not think it best to openly ignore and publicly denounce them, but rather show them that we have their welfare at heart and are trying, although handi- capped by their actions, to do them good instead of harm. Misfortune will sometimes overtake a brother and leave him financially embarrassed, making the payment of his dues such a burden that he feels compelled to drop out. These matters should be taken up with the local chairman, who will no doubt be able to devise some means to help the delinquent brother to retain his membership and the division its commercial strength. This course has been pursued in the past and probably will be in the future, if the division officials are properly advised of any such cases. The very few griev- ances brought to the attention of the committee have all been either settled satisfactorily or are under way of settlement. When a brother has a grievance he should make it known at once. Our agreement was made to cover all conditions that might arise, as nearly as possible, and to follow it and abide by the rules will secure the best re- sults. The general chairman and general secretary and treasurer recently sent out a letter showing the results of a vote taken in regard to raising our dues, and within the next few weeks a meeting will be called at one of the various places and time designated in that letter, to meet with the general officers, where arguments for or against the raise can be freely made. The brothers have always turned out well to all meetings, and we hope there will be a good attendance at this very important one. No difference how well posted one may be in matters pertaining to the work of the division, there is always something to be learned at every meeting, and it is a good thing to get together as often as possible, even at a little incon- venience, and become better acquainted with each other and with conditions which probably you did not know existed. Let us make 1916 a banner year for meetings, announcements of which will be made in ample time for all who can possibly get there to make the necessary arrangements. In a recent issue of the journal a brother wrote an article touching upon the $75 minimum, W. U. commissions and U. S. mail, and asked why we never hear of these three subjects any more. When we meet let us talk these matters over and perhaps we can revive these subjects through our journal. Try to obtain the journals of other organizations. By reading them carefully you can obtain a foundation for a good argument in favor of these betterments. Yearly and semi-yearly cards can now be ob- tained by the payment of our annual or semi- annual dues for 1916. Let us keep Division 21 in the lead by remitting the necessary amount to our general secretary and treasurer at once. Many of the boys have their cards already, and I hope all will soon have them. They are your only passport into the select society of your profession and your safeguard against possible discrimination. Remit your insurance assessments promptly to Bro. Quick and protect your beneficiaries. It gives one a feeling of pride to have an up-to-date in your card case to flash on the boys. Digitized by ^ooQle

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82 The Railroad Telegrapher. During 1916 I surely will appreciate any items of interest you can send me by the 16th of the month, so that I can get the mail to St. Louis not later than the 28th. I hope 1916 will he a year of prosperity and happiness to all of you, and that its close will find this division one of the strongest and best in the Order. Cert. 207. C. I. & W., Indianapolis Division — On December 1st that part of the C. H. & D. lying west of Hamilton, Ohio, was withdrawn from that management, and now becomes the C. I. & W. under its own management, with headquarters at Indianapolis, Ind. Our new time-table did not become effective until December 12th. Ever since the withdrawal we have been doing a great business in coal and other commodities. Extra trains are now an every-day occurrence, and new offices have been opened at Liberty third, State street third, New Palestine second, and phones have been taken from Gravel Pit Hill and Reverse Curve and placed in the Morristown waiting-room and on the Arlington depot. I have not been able to learn who are now holding the three new jobs. Boys, let's help to make our little road a big one — one that we will be proud of. It is to our interest to do our best at all times, as we our- selves reap tbe benefit later on. Boost; don't knock. It is our understanding that we will be affili- ated with the C. H. & D. boys for the present. General offices have been opened in the Majestic Building at Indianapolis, with Sister Dickey, from the west end, at the bat. We wish her luck. Bro. Arganbright, second Cottage Grove, has been assigned third Roachdale, leaving “CG" open for bids. H. Griffin is off with a crippled hand, and he being the only available operator, your correspond- ent was not able to go home for Christmas, but we need the money. I haven't received a note from any of you boys for over two months. Get busy an I help out. “DO." M., K. & T. Ry., Div. No. 22. All Members — Greetings: We have started a new year, and 1915 is now in history. In summing up your year’s work, can you say that you have done all possible to support your Order? You have paid your dues, to be sure, but have you given support to the division in upbuilding it? I know you know a non who, if “worked on" by you, would take a more favorable attitude toward us. Try it, and see that your brother next to you docs the same. The wage-earners of America need your help as much as you need theirs. They ask nothing from you in the way of finance without offering you more than they receive. It is up to every one of you to bear your own part of the load. Some people seem to think that because they do not owe any money they are free from all obligation to their organization, community, state and country. If you are in this fix. you have just about reached the limit of 'worthlessness. In all probability the very fellow who thinks that he owes no person a thing is the very fellow who owes humanity most. If you are in this fix, there is no better time to get out of it than right now. The year 1916 is before you. Try and sec if you can not be a more loved human than before. If you worked hard in 1915, do the same in 1916. Show the world that you are not a quitter. If you have done nothing but meet your financial obligations in the past, get busy with your moral support and show tbe world you are no “piker.” Our craft has stood still on the “Katy” long enough, and we will stand still as long as you stand for the “standing." R. C. Jackson, G. S. and T. Smithville District — Bro. A. H. Balko relieved Hotman at Fayette- ville a few days recently. Bro. B. H. Middleton, Bartlett, is back after being off a few days on account of a slight injury, relieved by Bro. Hollis. Bro. A. Davidson, Elgin, is still using his crutches, but able to hold down the jjb. Bro. Webb, of Hewitt, is back after an ex- tended visit in west Texas. We are sorry to learn that his trip was marred by the serious illness of his sister; Bro. A. Freeman relieving. Bro. E. R. Youell relieved our former Bro. Hastings at Granger a few days recently. Hast- ings says be is going to come in with us again. Bro. H. W. Davidson, of Weir, was a Temple visitor December 1st. It will probably be Bro. Rigdon at Sprinkle when this reaches you. Thanks to “KY." Several of the nons and nearly all of the de- linquents are talking favorably. Now is the time for team work, boys. Just see if you can not interest yourself enough to interest the other fel- low a little. No excuse for letting your business drag. Get a move on and make your organization a success. Do something, if nothing more than cuss me. Every little helps. I would like for some “worthy” on the south end to send in a few notes from that district each month. Lots of good men down that way; all you need do is stir around a little. R. C. Jackson, L. C. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, The Supreme Being has seen fit to take from our midst the beloved brother of our esteemed brother, A. H. Balko; and Whereas, Wc desire to express our sense of profound sympathy in his sad bereavement; there- fore be it Resolved, That the members of the M. K. A T., System Division No. 22, Smithville District, ex- tend to Bro. Balko the'r heartfelt sympathy; and be it further Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 83 Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be mailed to the bereaved brother, and a copy to Thb Telegrapher for publication. R. C. Jackson, J. E. Murphy, F. L. Morris, H. C. Webb, Committee. Relay Division — Let us start the new year with a different feel- ing. Let every man with an up-to-date get in behind these “are to be's” and line them up. We want the boys out on the “OS” jobs to know that we are with them. By February 1st we expect every relay office on the system to be 95 per cent strong. Let us all join hands and work from our heart out for better working conditions and hours. Bro. O'Rouke, "GO” Parsons, seriously injured by a runaway horse, is improving wonderfully, and we hope he will soon be back on the job. Now it's Bros. Parsons, Long and Baker at “WX” Denison. Greetings. F. O. Burbridge, “WX” Denison, relieving at “DO” San Antonio, Christmas week, promises to be one of “the boy s” soon. G. O. Hunt, “SM” Smithville, late wire chief, made a recent business trip to Denison. Bro. C. A. Ault, Smithville, was off a few days, taking in the sights at Houston. K. E. Crane transferred from Osage to “GO” Parsons. We hope he sees the right road to get on. We must get after these extra men just hiring out, and impress upon their minds “No card, no favors.” Congratulations and best wishes to Bro. R. C. Parsons and bride. Div. Cor. C., M. & St. P. Ry., Div. No. 23. Chicago, III., December 21, 1915. To All Concerned: Relative to the chain letters going the rounds over the United States and Canada, asking ten cents to aid W. D. West bury, a C. M. & St. P. employe, and for the donor to also write another letter of the chain, this is to advise that Mr. West- bury is not now, nor never was, a member of Division 23, and that we do not approve of “chain letters” for any purpose. Mr. Westbury’s case may be worthy, but we feel that ex-telegraph operators should retain their O. R. T. member- ship. Then when rainy days come they will be entitled to aid from their brothers. Ed R. Perrickson, Gen'l Sec'y and Treas., Div. 23. C. & M. Notes — Bro. H. Hoganson, third tower A-13, has re- turned from an enjoyable thirty days* visit at Key West, Fla. Bro. C. H. Bastain, his relief, is now on third Hebron tower. Franksville agency is on bulletin. Bro. T. P. Merriman, third tower A-68, re- lieved Bro. Miller, second there, for two months. Bros. J. R. Porter and L. M. Osldns, agent Rus- sell, off sick; latter relieved by Bro. H. C. Cone. Bro. R. Hilton spent Christmas day with friends in Milwaukee. Cert. 1984. Dubuque Division — Bro. H. C. Care, second Bellevue, recently spent several weeks with his parents at Iowa Falls. Bro. Dohlin, third there, relieved a few days by Bro. Hickey. Bro. Towle, agent Lansing, is back after a short vacation. Bro. L. J. Christ, second Dubuque shops yards, off recently; also Bro. Ott, Buena Vista. Har- rington is back at Pleasant Creek nights. Div. Cor., Cert. 579. H. and D. Division — Bro. J. S. Rimer relieved Bro. and Sister Mar- lett and Bro. Reynolds, at Bowdle, while they were taking their bi-monthly vacation. Bro. W.'J. Case, of Monango, relieved ninety days by Bro. W. J. Hall, of the D. & R. G., who later bid in Peever agency, vice Bro. Joe Stefflre. O. A. Reveal, who bid in Beebe, has been taken to a Chicago hospital for treatment. R. F. Wil- liams, who relieved him on second Aberdeen yard on bid, has disappeared. Bro. J. E. Iiigalsby, of the Frisco, is there pending bulletin. H. B. Nye, Aberdeen dispatcher's office, re- lieved sixty days by Abernathy, relieved at Nubia by W. H. Brown, from the Soo Line, who re- lieved Bro. Frazer recently. Local Chairman Walker made a complete can- vass of the division recently, lining up the delin- quents in good shape and greatly decreasing the non list. Bro F. W. Schaefer, of Glencoe, slipped while pulling a loaded truck recently and broke his knee-cap. Bro. F. G. Newell, of Mellette, S. D., is on sixty days' vacation to the coast. Bro. A. A. Jordan, relieved by Bro. J. S. Rimer on third Double Track switch, went to Junction Switch several weeks before leaving for Tennessee to spend the winter. He and Bro. Fuller, of Watson, were recent Minneapolis visitors. Bro. F. M. Martinson, first Glencoe, and bride spent their honeymoon in Chicago. I have Bros. Reynolds, of Bowdle, and Walker, of Ortonville, to thank for notes this month. They certainly were appreciated. Cert. 1366. S. C. & D. Division— Bro. G. V. Kohles is relieving Bro. T. C. Strobel, agent Elk Point, while he is touring the Pacific Coast and the Hawaiian Island. Bros. C. J. Perry and J. H. Carsons, first and second Elk Point, have resigned. A new telegraph desk has been installed there, with room for four operators. Bro. W. J. Schultz was on the sick list three weeks, relieved by Bro. Pippin, who drew Colton agency. Roy Goodell bid in second Hornick. Bro. E. W. Farnsworth, agent Chatsworth, took a week's vacation to Sheldon, Iowa, relieved by Bro. G. V. Kohles, who later relieved Local Chair- man McKinnon two weeks while going over the division and lining up the nons. Bro. McKinnon desires you to send him a carbon copy when you apply for positions. Digitized by Google

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84 The Railroad Telegrapher. I have Bros. Perry and Kohles to thank this month for items. If it were not for a few live brothers like these, I'm afraid the write-up would be pretty slim. Business is good. All the crews are making all the miles and hours that they want. Glad to see this; it means a lot to us. Now is the time to show the company that you are worth every cent you draw, and the chances for an increase in wages and better working conditions will be that much easier to get. C. B. Diehl, Div. Cor. River , C. V. and Wabasha Divisions — Miss Hattie Krugmire, sister of Bro. E. H. Krugmire, third Birdge Switch, died November 21st at Grey Bull, Wyo., while visiting her sister. The funeral took place November 26th at the home of her mother, at Minnesota City. . Bro. Krugmire has the sympathy of all in his bereave- ment. He spent several days in Minnesota City, with his wife and little son, attending the funeral. Bro. Ware, first St. Peter Jet., was relieved several weeks by Bro. Skiefs, and he on second by Bro. Lamp, a new man. Bro. Daskoski, who took a look at the St. Paul Union Depot shed during a busy morning recently, remarked: “You ought to see the mail and parcel post transfer business at Minnesota City.” Bro. M. Bescup, C. G. W. crossing, was off sev- eral nights owing to illness, and the office has been closed after 10 p. m. Young Tackaberry is on third Hastings yard. Swan failed to show up one day on second, and may not go back there. Bro. E. B. Wilcox, second South Minneapolis, figured in a street car accident recently, and will be away for about two weeks; Bro. Keys relieving. Cert. 943. Kansas City Division — A good many of the boys have been laid up with the grippe. Most of them stayed on the job, but some had to lose a day or two on account of it. Bro. Howard Richardson, of second Sigourney, has been appointed a deputy sheriff at Sigourney, Iowa, for Keokuk County. Bro. Richardson is big enough for that kind of a job, but we hope he will not decide to leave us permanently. Bro. C. A. Beistle is relieving him. Sister Williamson, third Sewal, relieved a few nights by McNabb; Bro. Griffing, at Gault, a few days by Bro. Rowe, of Sewal; he by Bro. Wil- liamson, of second there, relieved by Miss McCue, who was the victim of a hold-up while there. Bro. Hamaker, of Seymour, spent the holidays in Chillicothe, Kansas City, Gilman and Powersville, Mo., and Rowan, Iowa. It is now Bro. Fred Johnson, of Seymour tower. The hours have been rearranged at Seymour so the towermen are relieved for meals by the oper- ators from Seymour station. Received a nice bunch of news from Bro. Hamaker, Seymour, but if others take no more interest in the write-ups after they appear than they do in helping the correspondent, this effort is wasted. Wrote to five brothers asking for news items last month, and heard from just one. Div. Cor., Cert. 1045. Trans-Missouri Division — Christmas has come and gone, and, outside of a few presents, I got in addition a notice from Pro. Derrickson and a lot more to pay up. I did so, and hope all the brothers held out the said amount to put them in line for another six months or year. Grain, lumber and coal business is holding up good. I don't see many “Weary Willies” riding the bumpers, which they say is a sign of prosper- ity. “Let 'er come; we were here first.” The few nons broke into the new year with the same old story, and are asking “What is the next committee going to get?” If we had a working agreement like the brothers on the Boston Ele- vated, which takes care of brothers only, it would be unnecessary for them to ask that question. Brothers, if you have not returned the informa- tion blanks to your chairman, do so at once. He needs them. Bro. Albert Kirby relieved F. E. Frankenberger, second McLaughlin, called to St. Louis by the death of his father. K. B. Marshall, Mobridge relay, is now up- stairs as branch dispatcher, vice Winship, visiting home folks thirty days. Chief Rothman was relieved two weeks by First Trick Dispatcher Doud. Branch Dispatchers Mosher and Walters were dispatching during the holidays on the “Main Stem.” It is with sincere regret that we have to an- nounce the recent death of Mrs. T. J. Kelly, the wife of Bro. T. J. Kelly, third McLaughlin, from pneumonia. Bro. Mosher attended to getting the flowers, for which the brothers on the division contributed. Scattered as we are, we can not give adequate expression to our deep sympathy with Bro. Kelly in his great loss; but it is none the less sincere because silent. Bro. Milton, a new man, is relieving Bro. Kelly. On bulletin: Bucyrus agency and temporary vacancies at Gascoyne and third McLaughlin. Bro. F. D. Reynolds bid in third Lemmon. If the brothers want a write-up, they will have to help out with the changes. There were several this month that I could not get a line on. Send me your notes before the 20th, so we can have a good write-up each month. E. C. W., Div. Cor. Missoula Division — Recent assignments: Sister S. Ray, first, and Sister M. Ray, second Superior; Bro. Baker, first Deer Lodge; Bro. Bacon, third Huson; Bro. Sou- den, first, and Bro. Bratt, second Stetson; Bro. Everatts, second Avery; Bro. Sellars, third East Portal, to Saltese agency pending assignment. Bro. Genowa to third Kyle, Sister Boyles being on sick list. We still have a few nons, but hope they will all come into the fold in the near future. Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 85 Wc understand Bro. Bill Souden has been pre- sented with a very fine cook-book by the other two operators at Stetson, which makes it look rather discouraging for ambitious widows along the line. Sister Marguerite Maxwell is visiting her mother, Sister L. V. Maxwell, of Saltese, and expects to spend the winter there. Mas. L. V. Maxwell. Musselshell Division — Bro. Jesser, second Melstone, is visiting friends and relatives in the Dakotas; relieved by E. L. Hopkins. Frank O'Leatb, returned from vacation, assigned third Musselshell, later relieved Bro. McIntyre on second there, visiting relatives East. Bro. A. Frelick was relieved on second Ingomar a few days by H. O. Thomas, who later relieved Mrs. O’Connor at Carte rville. Bro. R. W. Ward, relieved on third Shawmut by Bro. J. M. Mahoney, bumped O. C. E. Rediske on third Ryegate. Bro. A. A. Asve, returned from vacation, checked in as agent at Ryegate, relieving Bro. Irvine, assigned to third there. Third Sumatra assigned to Bro. E. E. Close, third Plevna to Bro. W. L Hall, and Ingomar agency to Bro. M. L. Beach. Bro. J. H. Cawley, who relieved Manager Arn- old Continental office, Roundup, while on the homestead, assigned third Roundup, vice Bro. A. Frelick, assigned second Ingomar. Bro. R. A. Clevenger, third Sumatra, on home- stead one week, relieved by Mrs. Johns. Bro. J. P. Kennedy, agent Kinsey, and Rozum, second Miles City, on sick list; former relieved by Wells, latter by Bro. A. Frelick and Bro. G. E. Anderson, second Calabar. Bro. Leo Thiel, visiting relatives and friends a few days, relieved by Bro. W. L. Hall. Cert. 1140. Columbia and Idaho Divisions — Business is getting better, and the mills on the coast are running full blast. The company will probably soon have to double track the line in order to handle traffic. Our committee was called to meet in Chicago, January 6th. We should back it up by a solid membership from the various divisions. When the committee is supported by the entire member- ship and fortified with the full strength of the organization, it inspires confidence in dealing with the officials. Those who did not fill out the infor- mation blanks for the committee don’t deserve anything. We had too many delinquents last year who pail up just in time to get a new card. It is just as easy to pay up a month in advance as a month or two late. In most cases it is just a matter of negligence. We are glad to hear that Bro. Bob Snyder has I**n reinstated on second Tekoa and is on his way back from New York State. He is a good fellow and has been up to date since he first went to work on this division, over four years ago. An operator in good standing is sure to receive the support of the Order if the case merits it; other- wise, “No card, no favors.” Bro. Homer Stephens, third Kittikas, while visiting his wife in Ellensburg hospital, was re- lieved by Bro. Murman, now relieving Bro. Johns- rud, agent Kittikas. Bro. Tapley, second Beverly, spent several days in Butte recently, which no doubt was much more satisfactory than writing twenty pages every night. Bro. Coburn, relieved by Bro. Downs on first Othello several days. Bro. Kilbourne is back on second there after working a trick in Malden dis- patchers office a month. Sister Brittingross, from Lind, relieved Bro. King, agent Beverly, while he was hunting ducks. He didn’t get any, but he had a good “alibi.” Bro. C. E. Potter, agent Ewan, relieved by Bro. Rylander sixty days. Dispatcher L. V. Curren is back at Malden, also Dispatcher R. C. Peterson, who was off several weeks. The latter returned with a bride. Con- gratulations. Bro. J. Peter Taylor, second Rosalia, is think- ing of starting a bank there. I got it “tank” over the phone. If the latter, it’s a good thing if “Ty” can get away with it. Bro. Evans is back on third Plummer Jet. after spending several weeks in Milwaukee, relieved by R. R. Barry, a new man. The work train taking out rock in the cut east of Plummer station has finished filling bridge at Little Plummer, and office closed, leaving J. H. Scott, a new man, on extra list. La Vista nights opened by Bro. Downs pending bulletin. Sister Olmstead bid in third St. Joe, vice Bro. Morrison, pending assignment. Bro. Derrickson was over the division recently on a still hunt for nons. Pocono vacant and bulletined; a chance for all fishermen and would-be fishermen. Fish are so plentiful and vicious there that they have been known to bite at persons walking along the bank, and the natives carry clubs. If you don’t believe it, ask Bro. Thompson. I am indebted to Bros. Hayes and Sever for notes from the east end. Thanks, boys; keep ’em coming. Cert. 614. Coast Division — The list of nons and delinquents shows a satis- factory decrease, and several more will soon be lined up. Bro. J. W. Latto relieved at Monroe a few days, then called home by illness in his family. We are glad to hear of recovery. He later relieved Bro. E. H. Chadderdon, Garcia, several days, on a trip to Seattle. Bro. H. I. Derrickson, first Rockdale; Bro. Latto, Monroe, and Bro. John Hurley, Cle Elum third, were off several days, and Bro. L. D. Blume, first Cle Elum, off for the holidays; all relieved by McCarroll. Ex-Dispatcher C. V. Phillips, who now has a telegrapher’s dating, relieved Owens, second Digitized by C.ooole

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86 The Railroad Telegrapher. Auburn, a few days, who relieved Larson on Tacoma side flats several days. Bro. M. B. Wells, second Salsich Jet., is very ill from nervous trouble. We hope for his early recuperation and return to work. E. G. Merritt is filling in there. It's now Bros. O'Connor, Mason, Rader, Kin- near, Walker and McEntee. Certainly glad to see you, boys. Bro. Edward F. Clark, aged twenty-five, died in Seattle, December 23d, of heart trouble, which developed two years ago. He entered the service in 1909 at Kittikas, Wash., going to Cedar Falls in 1911-12, and later to the S. P. & S. and O.-W. R. & N. lines. An unusual snowfall in the Cascades is causing some delays to trains. Understand a temporary office is being. opened at Whittier. The extra boys are faring far better this year than last, most of them working with little loss of time. Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Wiierras, Our heavenly Father has summoned to his eternal home and removed from our midst Bro. Edward F. Clark; therefore be it Resolved, That we, the members of Division 23, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing mother, brother and sister our heart- felt sympathy in this their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved mother, one copy spread on the minutes of this division, and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. W. M. Kelso, W. P. Ohom, C. F. Wooten, Committee. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Great sorrow has visited the heme of our brother, J. R. Porter, of Wadsworth, 111., through the untimely death of his wife through an accident, December 24, 1915; and Whereas, This sad happening occurred while Mrs. Porter was on a Christmas shopping errand, to bring cheer to her household, thereby exhibiting the kindly spirit of a wife and mother, it is indeed doubly a heavy blow to the father and motherless children; and Whereas, The co-employes and members of Division 23, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, de- sire to show their sympathy to Bro. Porter and his bereaved family; therefore be it Resolved, That we do hereby extend our sincere sympathy to Bro. Porter and family in their sor- row and commend them to the all-wise Creator, to whose will we must all submit; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent Bro. Porter and family, a copy sent to Bro. L. W. Quick for publication in The Telegrapher, and a copy filed with the division records. E. J. Carroll, W. W. Appleyard, E. N. E. Thompson, Committee. Vandal ia R. R., Div. No. 27. West Subdivision — This is as good a road to work for as you will find in the country, and we have a fine set of officials. We have a few men who seem to be perfectly satisfied in every respect. One man on this end who has no card says he don't want anything more than he now has, but he won't give the rest of us his secret of supreme happiness. Organization is the first principle of business. Co-operation is the modern dynamo, and good serv- ice is the ultimate end. Now that we have co- operated with the other four brotherhoods, let each man put his shoulder to the wheel and push with an energy that will win. Someone will prob- ably see you and explain our co-operation in detail and what we are about to undertake. A bulletin recently issued by the Pennsylvania Company's publicity department, posted in all sta- tions, sets forth that “It is the policy of the P. R. R. that all its relations with its employes be characterized by fairness and friendliness." Every man should be able to read between these lines and do his duty. Life is not a privilege — it is an absolute right — and we desire to live like humans. While indus- trious, patient, courteous and tireless in the inter- ests of the railroad upon which we are employed, we long for the right to a wholesome and a more abundant life for ourselves and families. Our labor justifies this demand. Those who attempt to impede our progress toward a fairer and more equal distribution of the enormous profits which our toil make are doomed to failure and disap- pointment, for the telegrapher of today has grown too enlightened to remain a docile slave. It is impossible to obtain this full reward for our labor except by united action. If united, no reasonable demand we make can be denied us. All we have to do is to stick with the same tenacity to the organization that has been fighting our battles for thirty-odd years as the B. & O. and S. P. boys have, and we will enjoy a schedule second to none. It is a duty we owe our families. It is our inherent right as American citizens to belong to any organization conducted according to the laws of our country, and nobody has the right to deny us this right. We are told that corporations do not mind raising wages half so much as giving unions something to say; yet something to say is just what we want in this age and time. In dealing with trainmen and other employes, it is well to remember that the sentiment of the individual member is reflected in the general attitude of our organization toward his own, and we should treat them not only brotherly, but cultivate their friend- ship. We need their assistance and they need ours. Mr. Hill, second Reelsville, bid in first Poca- hontas, relieving Mr. Hall, who bid in first Mc- Keen. Mr. Thomas, first Brownstown, hid in second Effingham. C. M. Kilby, second St. Jacob, was relieved by Mr. Bone. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 87 Mr. Beal, agent St. Jacob, on vacation, relieved by Mr. Hartlieb, of first St. Jacob tower. H. D. Kilby relieving Mr. Hindmarch on second Formosa tower. Ceet. 225. Missouri Pacific Ry.y Div. No. 31. Central Kansas Division — We closed 1915 with the remarkable membership of seventy; only three delinquents, a few nons to speak of left, and promise of three more appli- cations. Let us be proud of what we have done, although we could have done much more. All abreast with a full sweep for 1916 and take the banner. Bro. Wells, Comisky, is the first reported in, taking out an annual card. “Bully** for Bro. Wells. Through Superintendent of Terminals Shepard, Mr. White was assigned Centropolis. Case pend- ing for Bro. Eakin*s rights. Bro. Jenkins bid in Dobson agency; Bro. Mar- tin, third, and Bro. Day, Herington second. Bro. Donahey, Leeds, off a few days exhibiting the fine baby girl; relieved by Bro. Cross, and he by McCauley, a new man. Bro. McLinn, Martin City, is some “mule skin- ner,** having shipped about fifty cars of “rubber- tails** to the European war zone. Bro. Sommers, Kenneth “13,** is taking on a better half. The north end boys having had their stations painted, aim to start with a clean year. Clean up that delinquent, sweep out those nons, and you have it. U. E. Landis, Herington, says he “will line up soon as he can get to it.** Awful, “25.** * Alford back to Allen after a few days off. Bro. Traylor spent the holidays with home folks, relieved by Bro. Briggs. Bro. Hetzler, has gone to sunny Tennessee for thirty days, relieved by Aikens. Local Chairman Goodman is about “all in** with la grippe. Bro. Pat Deal, pulled off thirty days for getting sick on the job, went up home to get some medi- cine, and got down. Bro. Hanson off a few days, sick; Bro. Polk relieving. Bro. Frazee also off a few days. Remittances are coming in fine at this early date — fine business. Give that “little old six bucks’* the first thought. It is the dynamo that furnishes the power. I always send in my $6 the first pay day and insurance the next, and find it a “purty** good way, too. Try it. Goodie. Wichita Division — Bro. Boothe, extra agent, appointed to first Lyons. Second Eureka on bulletin. Bro. F. O. Mott is back at Haven after a meet- ing with the general committee in St. Louis. Bro. W. B. Taylor, Neal agency, relieved thirty days by Bro. F. M. Kelly. Brothers, pay your dues promptly. We haven’t a non on the Wichita Division unless it is some extra man. Let us begin the new year with no delinquents. Our committee is to meet the man- agement on January 17th, and we want to be in good standing to back it up. Not a scratch from east or west; consequently, we haven’t much of a write-up this time. A. L. B., Div. Cor. Eastern Division — Bro. Becker, Kent days, is on vacation, relieved by Extra Miller, a new man. Bro. E. M. Willis, Eureka, worked several days at “D** Jeff City, relieved by Bro. Moad. Eureka later closed and Labadie third opened by Bro. Willis until bulletin closed; Bro. Moad relieving Bro. Gilpin, third Valley Park. Bro. Lakin, agent Versailles, relieved by Bro. Arch Davis two weeks on account of sickness. Little Blue nights bid in by Bro. Becker, and Lake City agency by Bro. Roy Sartain. Bro. LaFever, agent Pacific, is back after two weeks* vacation. Bro. Krattli, third New Haven, has purchased a ' new “Saxon Six’* auto. Cert. 415. Joplin Division — Bro. J. A. Broyles, who bid in Butler second, vice F. D. Schneidter, was relieved by J. R. Blake, who bid in Butler third. Bro. R. A. Bailey, agent Webb City, who has not been able to get a house there, visited his family at Rich Hill recently. Bro. R. S. Dimmitt's wife, who recently under- went a serious operation, we are glad to say is getting along fine. Bro. M. E. Smith, agent Horton, is back from thirty days* vacation, relieved by Bro. Manning, with Bro. S. K. Williams, extra, on Horton third. Bro. T. E. Wolf bid in second there. Bro. O/ S. Moss bid in Lamar second. General Committeeman Mott was over the division recently and lined up Patterson at Adrian, Plain at Harrisonville, and several of the boys on the branch lines. “Yours truly,” on ninety days* leave, is acting chief clerk to Bro. L. F. Anthony, agent Rich Hill. Dispatcher H. E. Ozee, from Nevada, and fam- ily took Thanksgiving dinner with Mrs. Ozee's mother and brother, the mayor. Bro. L. E. Cline, Division 126, relieved Blake on Butler third, who went to Carthage first, vice Waltz, on sick list. Bro. Hooper relieved Bro. L. E. Cline, Rich Hill third, who relieved G. R. Roberts, gone to South Carolina for the holidays. R. A. Johnson, Div. Cor. White River Division, St. L. I. M. & S. — The latter part of November a rock sliding off the mountainside between Branson and Reeds Springs struck the engine hauling No. 254, throw- ing it and twelve cars over the embankment, in- stantly killing Fireman Hodges, Brakeman Insley, Engineman Parsshel and an unknown tramp, and injuring Conductor Warnicke and four tramps. Brakeman Allen was the only one on the train who escaped injury. Digitized by C.ooQle

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88 The Railroad Telegrapher. The “hot shot” was placed back on between Cushman, Ark., and Newport, Ark., December 5th. Three telegraphers were installed at Bergman cut to handle the work trains there, also an extra man put on at Branson, Mo. Assignments: Bergman cut, Bro. W. B. Moore; Crane, Mo., third, Bro. West. We are glad to see Bro. Collins, Branson, back from St. Louis hospital. Bro. J. E. Coleman, who relieved him, later relieved Bro. Wilson, Bergman, Ark., on sick list. It is now Bro. L. L. Watson, O'Neal, Ark. Bro. L. F. Elliott, Sulphur Rock, on vacation, relieved by Bro. J. Kulley. Bro. C. V. Hardaway, clerk Branson, spent a few days at home, showing mother his new wife; also relieved Bro. Bivans, Sylamore, on a business trip. Bro. Allen, relieving Bro. Hoytt at Newark, on sick list, relieved at Mt. Olive by Fred Lee, a son of Bro. Lee at Cotter. Bro. Bivans has our heartfelt sympathy owing to the loss of his father, who died at Paragould, Ark., December 3d, of heart trouble. Brothers, back up our committee with a good membership. If you know where there is a non, go after him. It is to our interest as well as his that he carry a card. Let's not have a delinquent by February 28th. F. E. Forrest. CARD OF THANKS. To Officers and Brothers O. R. T. Division 31: We thank each and everyone of the Order for their kind thoughts, help and words of sympathy during the illness and death of our brother, M. Bernard Keller; especially Bro. Mohler, the oper- ators at “H” Wichita and “GO” Coffey ville offices. Bro. T. F. Scruby and all the brothers who con- triubted by flowers, etc. It will ever be remem- bered by us. Also wish to thank Mo. Pac. officials at Wichita and Coffeyville for their prompt service in regard to passes. Also wish to thank the employes of the Mo. Pac., at Independence for their help and flowers. John Keller, Sig. M. Keller, Emma Keller, Mrs. Walter Brooks, Belle Plains, Kan. “Frisco” R. R., Div. No. 32. Northern Division — Bro. Gray sick a few days, relieved on third Paola by Bro. Stanley, from South Greenfield. Bro. Dumont, agent Fontana, off on account of sickness, relieved by Bro. W. B. Cochran, and he on second La Cygne by Bro. Witcher. Bro. Zeiger, agent Boicourt, relieved several days by Bro. Witcher. Bro. Stanley relieved at “OX” Kansas City for Thanksgiving. Bro. Bavel bid in Scammon, and Bellman, sec- ond Hammond. The Northern Division has been consolidated with the Kansas Division, giving the boys a chance at the jobs on both divisions. The dispatchers are now located at Joplin instead of Neodesha. Bro. F. E. King, at Scammon days the past three years, died November 23d in Akron, Colo. The body was brought to Scammon, and the funeral was held at the home of his brother-in- law, Sunday, November 28th. I wish to thank the boys of the Northern Divi- sion for the prompt response to the subscriptions for wreaths. Cert. 742, Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, has deemed it best to call to the great beyond our beloved brother, Frank E. King; therefore be it Resolved, That the members of St. L. & S. F. Railway, System Division No. 32, Order of Rail- road Telegraphers, extend to the bereaved wife and brother their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this their sad hour of bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved wife, and a copy forwarded to The Telegrapher for publication. W. J. Barrell, D. C. Dumont, C. V. High, Committee. CARD OF THANKS. Members of the O. R. T., Division 32: Please accept my sincere thanks for the expres- sion of sympathy and thoughtfulness shown us at the loss of my dear husband. Sincerely, Mrs. F. E. King, Scammon, Kan. Central Division, A. & A. Subdivision — Bro. Piercy, Arden, Ark., is off on account of sickness. Bro. Clark, Ft. Townsen, Okla., spent Christmas in Colorado with his father, who is sick; relieved by Bro. Rambin. Bro. Stone and family, Hugo, Olda., spent Christmas with relatives in Illinois. Div. Cor. Baltimore A Ohio R. R., Div. No. 33. Cumberland Division, East End — The meeting at Martinsburg, December 14th, was a success in every way. Considering the poor train service and the inclement weather, the at- tendance was good. Local Chairman Bro. E. F. Bechtol, opened the meeting with some very appropriate remarks, after which he introduced Bro. E. A. Shaffer, local chairman from the west end, Cumberland Divi- sion, who, in an easy manner, spoke for over an hour in regard to the work being done by our general committee and the co-operative board. Bro. F. F. Sullivan, local chairman from the Philadelphia Division and member of the general committee, followed Bro. Shaffer in an interesting address, inviting the closest attention of his hearers as he touched on matters of importance, which is unnecessary to enumerate here, but Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 89 which would hare greatly Interested those who failed to attend this meeting. We regret that General Chairman Bro. Rawlins could not be with us at this meeting. However, he was very ably represented by Bro. Shaffer. Those present left feeling that the meeting had not only been successful, but was a great benefit to all who attended, and we hope to have the pleasure of listening to the visiting brothers again at some future date. Third Vice-President Thompson has given us a favorable decision in the Burke-Anderson case, which involved the rights of several brothers on this division, and in which the entire membership was interested. The settlement of this case in our favor proves that the true union spirit which keeps up the fight for justice will in the end pre- vail. Bro. F. F. Sullivan has just finished a trip over our division, and secured a number of new mem- bers. Some of the nons made great promises, while one or two still argue that the O. R. T. never did anything for them, in spite of the fact that they secured better wages and working condi- tions through the medium of the O. R. T. Owing to ill-health, Bro. J. W. Murphy, first Magnolia, has requested a leave of absence for several months, and will shortly leave for Cali- fornia, where he hopes to recuperate. We hope the trip will prove beneficial to him and that his health will be restored. Bro. W. A.. Ditto, second Orleans Road, has returned to duty after visiting friends and rela- tives in Baltimore. “CB.” Wheeling Division — Bro. J. B. Springer, third Colfax, called to New Martinsville a few days to attend court, relieved by Bro. H. O. Nichols. Bro. W. F. Hawkins caught the turn at Bar- racksville vacated by Bro. L. R. Linn, taking sec- ond at “CY” tower. Bro. J. D. Dowell, second Roseby Rock, bid in his vacation to commence December 23d, relieved by Bro. F. H. Jones, of Cameron, who splits up with Mr. Howard. The organization campaign is in full swing at this writing, and we are steadily climbing towards the 100 per cent mark. The bouquet goes to the C.L & W. end, with every regular man in good standing and four of the extra men, with four promised for January 1st to celebrate the new year. Bro. H. A. Schultz, L. B. of A., has been hustling and never lets up until he gets his man. From “FY” Wheeling to “CY” tower the boys turned out forty strong to Bro. Youst’s funeral at Glover Gap, December 8th, paying tribute to the worth of our departed brother and life-long friend, who had been in the service thirty-two years and with the organization since its founding on the B. & O., serving for twelve years as chair- man. Bro. J. A. Gallagher relieved the boys in “FY” to attend the funeral, and about worked his head off trying to do two men’s work. Bro. H. L. Clelland, L. B. of A., east end, has completed his fine new residence at Benton Ferry, and will be at home to his many friends after New Year’s. If you have not done so, don’t fail to mail your authorization blank to Local Chairman C. L. Allen- der, at Littleton, W. Va. It will be needed soon. Bro. J. L. Odea and wife took in the photoplay, “Birth of the Nation,” in Wheeling, relieved by Bro. H. E. Villers. Don’t fail to get your dues and insurance paid up before March 1st. Send $6.00 to Bro. W. Edgar Frasher, 814 West Ninth street, Wilmington, Del., and your insurance to Bro. L. W. Quick, Star Building, St. Louis, Mo. It is more important just now than usual, and your interests demand protection by prompt payment. Div. Com. Albert G. Youst is dead. In midocean, on the mysterious voyage of life, his frail bark struck an unchartered rock and sank swiftly but quietly beneath the dark waves. For many years he had struggled manfully, cheerfully, hopefully, against the insidious malady that finally stilled his noble heart in the early autumn of his useful life. His was a career devoted to humble toil and the wel- fare of his fellow-man. In church, lodge and labor union he was zealous in every movement whose purpose was the amelioration of human woe and the promotion of human happiness. He was a loving husband, a faithful friend, a genial com-' panion. While always striving for improved con ditions for the toilers of his craft, he enjoyed in unstinted measure the confidence of his employers, and faithfully discharged every trust confided to his hands. His tastes were simple, his disposition was modest, his speech was unaffected and force- ful, and he was frank and affectionate. “In the storms of life he was the oak and rock; in the sunshine he was the vine and flower.” The lives of such men as Bro. Youst enrich this world; their death impoverishes it. ’Mid the pic- turesque hills that he loved so well in life his sacred dust reposes, but his memory will long be kept green by the tears of those who loved him and whom he loved. J. H. B. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all- wise Ruler of the Universe to call to his reward Bro. Albert G. Youst; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of System Division No. 33, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to Mrs. Youst and members of the family their heart- felt sympathy and regret; and Whereas, We realize that in his death we have lost a true friend and brother, one who was con- stant and most conscientious in his duties to his fellow-men, serving twelve years of his life-mem- bership as chairman of the Wheeling Division, his splendid constructive work making possible the great organization of today; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the sorrowing widow, a copy entered upon the records of Division 33, and one mailed The Telegrapher for publication. T. A. Hagerty, J. A. Clelland, E. C. Shewb RIDGE, Committee. Digitized by Google

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90 The Railroad Telegrapher. Cleveland Division — Bro. S. B. Shafer, Lester third, spent a day in New Philadelphia recently. Bro. E. C. Mishler has been appointed car tracer for the division, with headquarters in Cleveland. Bro. E. D. Ott, Massillon, while helping to cele- brate at a little family reunion and partaking of a goose dinner at his father’s home, was relieved by J. G. Tope. Our very genial and popular lineman, “Red” Everett, covering the district between Medina and Stillwater, has been furnished with a new motor speeder by the W. U. Telegraph Co. Needless to say “Red” is proud of it. Bro. W. E. Shelton, “CS” Cleveland days, with his family, spent Christmas with relatives near Columbus, relieved by Bro. E. C. Mishler. Bro. G. H. McCoy, “CO” Columbus, was off sick several nights. Division Operator Heaton, confined to his bed for two months with inflammatory rheumatism, is convalescing slowly. All the boys will be glad to see him back in his office again. He was relieved by Dispatcher Tuttle, who is now confined to his home with an injury he received to his leg three years ago. We hope to see him back on the job again soon. Bro. W. J. Tincher has been appointed relief agent to succeed O. F. Murrey, resigned. Div. Cor. Monongahela Division, First District — It is with sorrow that we report the death of First Trick Dispatcher Martin F. Greene, of the Parkersburg branch. He was our division oper- ator until about a year ago, when that position was abolished and consolidated with that of chief dispatcher. “Doc” was a hard worker. By his death the railroad company loses a trusted em- ploye, and the operators of this division a dear friend. We sent a very beautiful floral emblem, representing a broken wheel. Many of the brothers and sisters attended the funeral, and many more were relieved to attend; but, owing to a freight wreck at Silver Run detaining our train, were unable to reach Grafton in time. December bulletin appointments: First Bridge- port, C. E. Hinerman; agent and operator Wolf Summit, J. E. Maxwell; agent and operator Allingdale, Bro. W. F. Compton; third Smithburg, Bro. H. G. Hammond. We are glad to report that Bro. L. W. Graham is back on first Kanawha after ten days* illness. Bro. T. A. Robinson, third Brydon, and Bro. Roush, first Central, were also off sfck several days. Sister R. B. Doyle, third Petroleum, resting a few days, relieved by Bro. P. O. Burgy. Bro. J. P. Lannon was off several days, relieved by Bro. Stanley, Fleming, and Bro. A. E. Shingleton was relieved seven days by Bro. H. A. Louden. Have you paid your dues? I surely would hate to imagine I was able to afford an auto and not able to pay my dues to the O. R. T. Bro. John Waters is doing the extra around Grafton relay and “D” tower. Bro. W. W. Powell, first Brydon, off sick, and Bros. Losey and Robinson moved op, putting Copp on third. Generally speaking, the man who neglects to pay his dues esteems himself the most competent critic when it comes to discussing the progressive affairs of the O. R. T. How can a non face his family or friends when questioned regarding the O. R. T.? Bro. Logsdon relieved Agent Peppers at Petro- leum a few days. We still have some “brass monuments.** Bro. G. C. Taylor, relief agent, is laid up with throat trouble. Bro. Dan Coyne, first Salem, is being relieved by Bro. Miller. A non is against his own interests, the O. R. T. members and the cause. Bro. L. T. Kinney, first leverman “MD** tower, was a recent Pittsburg visitor. Bro. Waldo, first Wilsonburg, relieved for Christmas by Bro. H. C. Davis. If you will inject a little brotherly love in your dealings, it will do wonders. V. D. Pringle, second Wilsonburg, and Peach Plum, enjoyed fifteen days* vacation at the ex- pense of the O. R. T. I am a union man because when I pay my dues into the union I realize that I am stirring some “thickening” into a bowl of soup for some poor hungry woman or child. Bro. C. P. Campbell, third “MD** tower, on a visit to the old homestead at Belington, was re- lieved by Bro. L. S. Switzer. I hope you all had an enjoyable and merry Christmas, and wish you all a happy and pros- perous year. Cert. 343. Chicago Division — Bro. J. K. Clemens relieved Bro. G. B. Connors while visiting in Chicago. Bro. Peg Weaver has resumed first Wawasee after three months* illness, relieved by Bro. Weaver. Bro. N. W. Benham, of Republic, relieved Bro. John Love, in Goshen on business. Bro. Adam Fleck was relieved a few days by Bro. W. C. Otto. Bro. M. S. Seeley, agent Republic, Ohio, re- lieved by Bro. Konn a few days recently on account of the death of his mother at Kennedy, N. Y. Bro. P. M. Geer was relieved a few days, while visiting his father in Minnesota, by Bro. Fowler. Bro. Geo. Dermer relieved Bro. W. A. Rine- hold, third Kimmell, a few days on account of the illness of his wife. Several men, set back to working tricks during dull business, have been reappointed division oper- ators again. N. E. Bailey, who is going over the division re-examining the operators on the book of rules, al: o examined the trainmen, same as two years ago, this being the State law. Bro. H. H. Joslin, manager “RX” Chicago Jet, has been off sick four months, relieved by Bros. Geer and Lane. Digitized by C.00 Qte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 91 Since November 17th operators in “G” office handle block wire, blocking with "VA” and “HK” tower, making “G” office considerable of a tele- graph job, and keeps the boys pretty busy answer- ing block wire and doing their other work. The office rooms upstairs in Garrett depot have been changed around and remodeled. The dis- patcher’s office and stairway are now on the south side. Bro. F. C. Laughlin, formerly of Rosedale, has resigned and purchased a farm in Virginia, where he formerly resided. Bro. G. E. Baker bid in second “HK,” and Bro. W. G. Wineland, second “MD” East Defiance, landed third “HK” tower. Bro. Krabill, of St. Joe, has been on second and third “HK” for six months. Bro. Ruckman, “HK” second, who bid in first Hamler, didn't like the “town,” and bid in third “DE” Napanee, relieved on first “HM” by Bro. Geo. Waddell, and he by Bro. C. C. Miller. Understand automatic block signals are to be installed between Standley and East Defiance be- fore March 1st. Looks like good-bye, “SY.” Some more bumping will be started soon. Bro. Wheaton, third Rosedale, off for a month on account of an injured eye, relieved by Bro. Demongo. Div. Con. C. & E. I. R. R., Div. No. 34. Main Line Chicago Division — Union wages for union men only. If the wages secured by this organization were paid to the members of this organization only, all railroad telegraphers would belong to the O. R. T. That goes without saying. This much-to-be-desired condition seems to be in a fair way of becoming the rule in Australia in Government employment, according to press and newspaper reports. The labor union occupies a much stronger position in Australia than it does in the United States, where the government would not presume to exercise any rule of discrimination in the payment of its employes; nor allow unions to openly attempt to increase wages through their organizations as they have in Australia. The press report to which reference has been made is as follows: “At the last general election in Australia the issue wa^ clearly defined as one of union versus non-union. The unionists won, and following that victory the government has adopted a policy of giving preference to unionists in government work. Recently the Minister of Public Affairs was taken to task for an order issued by him ordering that unionists should receive union wages while non-unionists should receive a rate of pay consistent with the vocation of a ‘scab.’ ” The minister did not seek to sidestep the results of his decision and action, as will be noted from tbe following statement: “ ‘It is a fact that some time ago I informed the officers of my department that it was the desire •f tbe ministry that all workmen employed by the government should be members of their trade union proper to their callings. I went further by adding that, while we gave preference to such unionists, no pressure was to be brought to bear upon men who had alleged that they had con- scientious objections to joining the unions; but if any workman chose to remain outside of the union, he was to be paid at the rate of wages ruling prior to the increase won by the union under the award.* “If a man has any objections to join the union, he can accept the wages ruling before the union went to the trouble and expense of obtaining an award securing increased rates of pay. Men out- side the unions will not be allowed to benefit by the results obtained through the expenditure of time and money on the part of members of the unions.” From a union-labor point of view, this is an ideal condition, which appeals to the thinking members of labor organizations, who have given their time, efforts and money towards bettering working rules and wages, only to be derided by the “tramps of the industry,” who, on one pretext or another, refuse to contribute their share or proportion of effort and cost toward their own advantage. For example: If telegraphers in the railroad service who stand aloof from the O. R. T. on the ground that “it was no good” could be paid the wages in vogue prior to its organization, there would be an increased membership all of a sudden. What if they had to go back to the $30 per month and twelve hours per day? It all rests with those who are willing to give their efforts, time and money for the general betterment of all telegraphers to look out for these fellows, who will “mooch” off those who will take care of them as long as they are willing to do so. J. Welles Begbie, Local Chairman. Villa Grove District , Chicago Division — Business is heavy and everybody is happy. Brothers, as it is now time to pay our dues, and the general committee is in session with the management, I most earnestly request that you all send in your dues promptly to help defray and keep up our 98 per cent. Note the success the “Big Four” brothers had in their last revision — the result of solid organization and standing firm behind their gen- eral committee. The recent heavy sleet storm played havoc with the telegraph and phone wires, but it showed that telegraphing is not yet a thing of the past in cases of emergency. The non at Goodwine is still “going to resign soon.” Brothers up that way, live up to our motto: “Moochers not allowed.” Bro. A. G. Mack is still unable to be around, and it probably will be some time before he will be back at Glover. Sister B. M. McCammon, second Royal, is on the sick list, relieved by Extra Hutson. Someone see that Mr. Freind, third Bryce, starts the new year right by getting a card. Bro. E. D. Adams, third Block, is back on extra board, preferring that to spending sixteen hours walking back and forth to work. Digitized by C.00 Qle

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92 The Railroad Telegrapher. Chicago Division closed the year 1915 with the largest membership ever known in its history. Let's start now and make a still greater showing in the year 1916. I wish to thank every member on this district for the untiring efforts put forth in making this district what it is today. Wish you all a happy New Year. C. D. Smith, Asst. Local Chairman. Rossville Sidell Branch — It is not yet “Bro.” Pemberton, but he has promised. Agent Bower, at Pence, has also prom- ised to line up. Some of you good brothers get their applications. We are glad to hear Bro. Spurgins on the wire again at Jamesburg after quite a siege of sickness. Ryan third bid in by H. L. Muilberger, of Kinmundy. Brothers, see that he is up to date. Bro. J. R. Towsley, third Bronson, is on vaca- tion, relieved by Bro. L. I. McConnell. Bro. O. M. Lee failed to show up at the Chicago Heights last meeting, and missed a treat. Brothers, pay your dues promptly. Just as easy to do it one time as another. Many thanks to Bro. Lee for the items he sent in; keep it up. Wish you all a happy New Year. Ckrt. 17. Chesapeake & Ohio Ry., Div. No. 40. It is with genuine gratification that we read from the press of the country the healthy financial conditions of our railroads. The conditions of railroads is the only true index of the real busi- ness conditions of the country, as they can not do business unless they have the raw material to haul and the finished articles also, and to make and handle this business creates work for the masses and profits for the investor. With C. & O. Ry. stock at 62 in October compared with 37 last July, it seems that even the pessimist is bound to admit that our railroads are not on the verge of bankruptcy, and the claim of our enemies that organized labor has ruined the railroads does not seem to be proving itself true if the reports from the Wall Street Journal of recent date are cor- rect, which says that the railroads of this country, while doing this great business and having their gross receipts larger than ever known before, have in the meantime materially decreased their oper- ating expenses, and, with stock soaring higher than for years, it is the logical conclusion that all the men who do the work should also share some of the “spoils." There is not a man on the C. & O. Lines who wants to see his company near the “rocks" caused by paying employes too much wages, but we do want to share in some of the prosperity, and while this boom of country-wide proportions is on, we think the company should be willing to pay us at least a fair wage, as the cost of living is caught up by the momentum of this tidal wave of heavy business, and unless we can persuade the com- pany to increase us at least slightly, we are liable not to be able to make the "tongue of outgo meet the buckle of income." When this European war is over we are going to need our organized efforts to enforce legisla- tion favorable to American labor or we are going to fare very common, I am afraid. Whilst no foreign telegraphers wilt interfere with us, still it behooves us to keep our organization growing stronger, that we may be a great help to our brothers in other lines of business who will need national legislation’ to protect them. Now, boys, resolve to secure a new member this year, and when it makes its exit for 1917 to enter, you will see what individual efforts can accomplish. C. A. Mitchell, Correspondent. Rivanna-Piedmont-Pensula Districts — Local Chairman Carr, Rivanna, while attending the Richmond meeting, was relieved by Bro. R. R. Ruffner, who later relieved Bro. H. E. Cook, agent Troy, on sick list. Bro. E. G. Rawlings, second Strathmore, was off some time on account of sickness. Relieved on vacation: Bro. D. Crosby by Bro. A. B. Cornell, agency Columbia; Bro. C. D. Clemmor, third Gladstone; Bro. F. C. Harris, agent Beaver Dam, by Bro. J. M. Amott; Bros. Belton, Wilkerson, Leake and Lacy, four of our dispatchers, by Dick Oliver; Bro. T. S. Tutwiler, agent Elko, by Bro. J. C. Terry; Bro. J. G. Thomas, agent Atlee, by Bro. E. M. Oliver; Bro. W. C. Taylor, agent Hardware, deer hunting, by Bro. C. F. Zitzer; Bro. B. W. Ancell, agent Bremo, was also off several days, hunting. A few of the boys haven't paid up. They know it all now, but won't know all about it when they need help. Keep in mind that little saying, “No card, no favors," and live up to it, brothers. Ceet. 1090. Hocking Vailey Ry., Div. No. 40. Toledo Dixnsion — The holiday season, with its many pleasures, has passed, and your correspondent hopes that it was a pleasant one to all, and that those fortunate enough to possess a sock had it filled to over- flowing with the good things that tend to make Christmas an enjoyable one. We hope, with the advent of the new year, that among the many good resolutions passed the pre- dominant one was to get a card and be up to date throughout the new year. The special meeting at Fostoria and regular meeting at Marion were well attended. Those who failed to attend these meetings surely missed something. It is the duty of every member to try to attend these meetings, thereby keeping them- selves posted as to the proceedings. After the meeting at Marion we were escorted to a nearby cafe by Bro. Simms, who had pre- viously arranged for a special dinner for us. We were seated at a table so heavily laden with good things to eat that it almost became bow-legged. To see us partake of the feast was to know that we appreciated Bro. Simms* efforts to satisfy the pangs of hunger. Choice cigars were passed, and Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 93 ve nude a wild dash to make connections with No. 36. Many, many thanks to Bro. Simms. Thanks to those who sent in items for this write-up. We hope to receive more each month. Bro. Green, first “NY,” relieved a few days by Jewett Bro. C. E. Westover reported sick one day, causing Bro. Green and Bro. G. D. Westover to double. Bro. Colgrove, first Cummings, recently relieved by an extra man. Walters, second Morral, was off several weeks. Some brother near Mr. Walters totich him up and show him how he is standing in his own light and doing his fellow-men an injustice by not be- coming a member, and report progress made at the next meeting. “Uhcle Bud." Erie R. R., Div. No. 42. Main and Side Line s — Monthly meeting the third Monday evening, corner Grove and Fourth streets, Jersey City. At our meeting, December 20th, we had the good fortune of having Bro. T. M. Pierson present — first time in a year — and a poor crowd from the Main Line, although we have a better membership than ever before. We also had Bros. Leonard, Thuma, Benson, Hudson, and several others from Division 44 with us, who all gave very able ad- dresses. We appreciate the interest these boys show towards us, and hope they will come again and bring more with them. We would be pleased to hare Bro. Hesser visit us at one of our meet- ings in Jersey City, or when most convenient, to get acquainted. It is strange that such a few take an active part in matters that are for their own welfare. Bro. Pierson is an interesting adviser, and those who missed this meeting have a great deal to regret. How do you expect results when you are not will- ing to assist by giving the meetings your presence and loyal support? If some of the men would show as much inter- est in the O. R. T. as they do in the “free eats” at the agents' meeting, it would prove beneficial to their interests. The “non” proposition is about settled, which is saying a great deal. The second leverman has been put back at “SF,” which is greatly appreciated by the brothers there. Business on the Erie is booming, as never be- fore, and we hope to share in the prosperity. While Bro. F. W. Coleman attended Hackensack court Bros. Kane and Dockery doubled up on account of shortage of men. The wife of Bro. M. S. Earl, who slipped on the ice and broke her leg in three places, is get- ting along nicely. We all hope for her speedy recovery. Bro. Earl has our sympathy. Bro. Stevens, Demarest, N. J., has accepted a position with the D. L. & W. at Cortland, N. Y. We all wish him success in his new home. On sick list: Bro. G. E. Remsen, a few days, Bro. Miller and Mr. Hilton doubling on account of shortage of mes; Bro. Whritner, first “SF;" Bro. B. B. Sanderson, with severe attack of rheu- matism, latter relieved by Bro. A. A. Donnelly; Bro. McNamara, two weeks, relieved by Bro. D. E. Noonan, who also relieved Bro. C. O. Prince a few days. Bro. Angelo on second “SJ," vice Bro. Mc- Grady, on second Suffern. Bro. Horton, while attending a banjo party, was relieved by O'Donnell, who later went with the C. P. R. R. Bro. Bucher failed to send me any items from the west end. Div. Co*. Susquehanna Division — Bro. Ira Brooks, of Waverly, was off several days, bagging big game in the wilds of Pennsyl- vania. Bro. Moseson, who bid in second “GJ," and was married at Corning, December 26th, purchased several boxes of fine union-label cigars for the boys. We all extend heartiest congratulations and best wishes. Bros. Monohan and Kelliher, of “VO" tower, swapped tricks for a few days, “Monny" taking third. He was looking over some very pretty diamond rings on Water street recently. Your chairman was called very suddenly to his home in Charleston, W. Va., on account of the illness of his mother, who was not expected to live. We are glad to say she is now improving anl on the road to recovery. Bro. R. R. Welch, who resigned some time ago and now has a fine grocery business on Sullivan street, was kind enough to come back and work two days in order to let your chairman off, for which we feel very grateful. He will soon be one of the leading busi- ness men of this city. We all wish him the suc- cess he so well deserves. Bro. N. E. Kinney, “BD" tower, is on thirty days' leave to try another position. We will be sorry to have Nate leave us, but if he can do better, we all wish him success. Extra men are somewhat scarce, and some of the boys were disappointed in not getting off Christmas. Dispatcher Joe Conroy, who has been ill for some time, we are glad to know is on the road to recovery and able to be around again. He expects to resume his duties soon. He has had a long siege of it. Here's wishing you all a happy New Year. Div. Co*. Canadian Northern Ry.f Div. No. 43. District Three , Western Division — Bro. Clark, agent South Battleford, on holidays to Chicago and eastern points, relieved by Bro. McArthur, our relief agent Bro. Irland, agent Manville, on holidays to Michigan, relieved by Mr. Collins, who was later called to Edmonton on account of the death of his mother; relieved by Bro. Harrington, from North Battleford third, Bro. Christmas and Bro. Bethune doubling there owing to shortage of men. Bro. Carter bid in Lytton agency, on the Pacific Division, relieved at Paynton by Bro. Akin, from Edmonton, “MO," pending bulletin. Clyde agency Digitized by taOOQte

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94 The Railroad Telegrapher. and Tollerton nights, salary $73.00 per month, also on bulletin. It is now Bro. Ashly at Lashburn nights, who relieved Bro. O’Farrell, agent Waseca, called to Lashburn as witness in a murder case, leaving Bro. Hart to do all the work at Lashburn. Bro. Thompson, from Port Arthur, appointed first trick dispatcher at Edmondson, vice Bro. McRae, appointed chief at Saskatoon. Glad to hear of Bro. McRae's promotion. Bro. Francisco appointed second, and Bro. Robinson third trick dispatcher at Kamloops, B. C., on the Pacific Division, leaving second trick dispatcher Edmonton and Dauphin on bulletin. Bro. T. Skerratt, from the Port Arthur Dis- trict, appointed agent at Estevan, a new position near Moose Jaw; and Bro. Wheaton, same district, to Onawa agency. Bro. Weaver, from the same district, gets Carrott agency, and Bro. J. E. Peebles, from Vanscoy, on Second District, gets Evansburg agency. These positions are on the Tollerton Subdivision, and we can not understand why they were bulletined over the entire system, after Tollerton, the last point on the division, was bulletined some time ago. Appofhtments on Pacific Division: Jarvis, from Marcelin, on Second District, Blue River agency; Bro. Baker, agent Duck Lake, Kamloops agency; Bro. Fallow, agent Maymont, Ashcroft agency; Bro. Hughes, from Craigmyle, Fourth District, Boston Bar agency; Bro. Willis, agent Rumsey, Hope agency; Bro. Morris, from the Brandon Dis- trict, Mastique agency. Bro. McConnel, agent Langham, got Langley agency, since canceled. Bro. Bryce, agent Speers, landed Chilliwack agency, but canceled it. Henderson to Paynton agency, leaving Meota agency open for bids. Bro. Mc- Arthur to Evansburg agency until regular man arrives. Carrott agency opened up by Bro. Weaver, from the east end. Have yet to hear from Lucerne, Spences Bridge, Rosedale and Chuchua agencies, also six oper- ators' positions. It is near time to hold a meeting at Edmonton or North Battleford, as there appears to be a lot of grievances. S. J. Harrington, Denver & Rio Grande R. R., Div. No. 49. Second Division , First District — Bro. Fulton was over the line a few weeks ago, lining up the boys and had pretty good luck. Let's get together and help him. We have only a few nons left Call their attention to the increased pay secured by the O. R. T., and show them that they should come in and stand their share in securing this increase. There are several good jobs on bulletin, and the extra men should be able to land something permanent Bro. Kinney, second Malta, bid in Pando agency, vice Lewis, gone South. Freeman, extra there, relieved Bro. House, first Deen, during holidays while visiting his sister in Ogden. Bro. Melvin, first Buena Vista, unable to obtain relief during the holidays, will take his vacation later. Bro. Wilson, third Minturn, our correspondent, has gone with the C. & S. at Denver. We all wish him success. Bro. Stevens, third Tennessee Pass, bid in third Malta, vice Bro. Jones, extra, who relieved Bro. Kinney. Our cartoonist, Bro. McCartney, second Gran- ite, is visiting his parents in Galion, Ohio, relieved by Bro. Woolsey. The ticket department did a rushing business during the holidays, the public taking advantage of the reduced holiday rates to visit relatives and friends. Bro. Patton, of the C. & S., bid in first River- side. Bro. Roberts, second Buena Vista, relieved by Bro. Foss, a new man, while visiting relatives in Denver. Bros. Hulse, McMeeldn and Smith now in the dispatcher's office, are all good fellows. Let us help them by answering our calls promptly. We hope Bro. Kilgore will give us a write-up from the Second District hereafter. Bro. Brown, first Nathrop — the Nathrop police force as well as mayor there — was a recent Buena Vista visitor. The boys at Minturn, gave a big dance Janu- ary 3d. Bro. McClellan, first Glenwood, relieved the agent there a few days. The Riverside depot is soon to be repaired. The new time card, December 12th, discontinued the "scenic limited." Brothers, pay your dues promptly. Don't oblige a few to stand all the burden. A delinquent is just as bad, if not worse, than a non. W. A. Wingrave, on the sick list several days, has gone to Helper as second trick dispatcher for ninety days. Boys, take a look over the line-up of the Second Division that Bro. Fulton issued November 14th, and every place you see a non marked on it, drop him a card, and don't let him get by. We want to be a banner division, so let's get them all. Bro. Sam Smith's wife has returned to Salida from a visit to her mother in Pueblo during the holidays. The seven saloons at Salida went out of business January 1st. Boys, if you hear of any changes being made' or any news, call me at “BV" and let me have them so I can send them to Bro. Quick in time to get them in the journal before the 28th. Remember our motto, “No card, no favors." “RO" at “BV," Cert. 815. Southern Pacific Ry., Div. No. 53. Western Division — I have appointed Bro. J. D. Hoell, Davis, Cal., division correspondent, as Bro. Dohner is an extra man, and has no permanent address. Please send any notes to Bro. Hoell before the 20th of each month for his write-up in the journal. E. C Pxnnington, Local Chairman. A circular letter was issued by Local Pennington recently, giving you the names of the Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 95 sons on the division. Now, brothers, get out your mill and write them a letter. A little personal solicitation goes a long way. We have promises from three or four, but we want their applications. There is no reason why we should not have them at once. Bro. Pennington writes: “We should be able to make the old Western one of the best divisions on the system.'* Are you going to help do this? Bro. McBay relieved Bro. Smith at Altamont pending assignment. Bro. C. S. Wood relieved Bro. “Kop" ten days while attending business in the Bay Cities. Superintendent Brennan's circular letter No. 238, of November 9th, fixed the hours of agents and telegraphers. Save the dispatchers all the useless calling you can. A union man delivers the goods. Bro. H. W. Filbert, ex-agent Davis, is now ferry ticket collector at San Francisco. Alvin Reed, warehouseman at Bay Point, Who caught a coal thief at 4 a. m., December 15th, who be was laying for, while marching him downtown with a gun was assaulted by him and is now in a serious condition at the S. P. Hospital, San Fran- cisco. Bro. Rice relieved Bro. Follansbee, second Liv- ermore, a few days. Bro. Geary, second Altamont, is visiting rela- tives in Los Angeles. Bro. Alspach, third Altamont, has been busy lately painting and repairing the company bunga- low and building new sidewalks. Get ready for the cigars, brothers. Bro. Eby, agent Calistoga pending assignment, to Livermore, relieved by Bro. Tice. Bro. Casselman relieved Bro. McDermott, at Alviso, ten days. Bro. Dohner, who relieved Bros. Townsend and Rhorer at Oakland Pier, and Bros. Purcell and Harper several days while taking in the fair, also relieved Bro. Wharton, Benicia, while on sick list, and Bro. Courtney while down on his ranch, anJ then relieved Bro. P. V. Wilson, Martinez, three months, on a trip East. Bro. Ahern relieved the brothers at West Oak- land a day each, so they could take in the fair. Bro. Loeser, at Davis, can tell you all about the zebra socks. The station there was robbed of a small amount during the noon hour recently. Bro. Rutherford, third Benicia, relieved by Bro. Ahern several days while off with an attack of rheumatism. Local Chairman Pennington made a trip to Pinole recently, investigating the situation there. Bro. Taylor recently relieved the non at Anti- och. You boys near him see that he gets a card. If not, advise the local chairman why not. Bro. Dyer, second Davis, is going on the extra list, probably to bid on the January bulletined agencies. He and Bro. Loeser visited the Bay Cities recently. Bro. W. M. Falls is at Pittsburg nights. Bro. H. L. Taylor relieved Bro. Wooley, South Vallejo, several days. Bro. E. G. Slater relieved Bro. O. A. Chad- dock, first Benicia, assigned Avon agency. Other assignments: Bro. E. S. Smith to Agnews; Bro. W. C. Fuller to Bethany. When you are in San Francisco, be sure to call at headquarters, Hotel St. Regis, on Fourth street Local Chairman Pennington has appointed Bro. H. B. Segur, of “BD" San Francisco, assistant local chairman. We need an assistant correspond- ent “over the hill" and a local secretary. Recent new members: H. A. Jardebuer, San Leandre; F. G. Montague, Alvarado; W. E. Rash, Bay Point; P. V. Wilson, Martinez; H. B. Whar- ton, Benicia; G. Roderick, Alvarado; C. J. Moran, “BD;" J. T. Mack, “BD;" A. M. Meacham, “BD." Bro. C. E. Schad transferred, relieving at Bethany pending assignments. The new passenger station at Richmond was opened November 1st. The Transportation Club will make its usual trip to Truckee during the winter carnival festivities about the middle of January or first of February. A special train leaves Oakland Pier on Saturday night, spending Sunday in Truckee, and leaves Truckee at 9:30 p. m. as a section of No. 23. Write G. H. Hagy, care Mr. B. A. Campbell, Oakland Pier, for further particulars. The cost, including round trip, berth, refreshments, cigars, etc., will be $3.50. Piano music and singing will be supplied by talented employes. J. D. Hoell, Cert. 2512, Div. Cor. Portland Division — It is now time to pay dues and M. B. D. assessments for the term ending June 30, 1916. Don't overlook this, brothers, as it means much to you and the Order which has done so much for us, as well as protection to your beneficiary. Let us form the habit of keeping our dues and assess- ments paid up promptly when due, and thus avoid the possibility of overlooking it. It is an expense to Division 53 when members fail to do this, as it necessitates the mailing of repeated notices to delinquents. Form the habit of paying promptly, and I'm sure you will be pleased with the result. Quite a number are taking advantage of the new clause in the constitution permitting payment of dues for one year in advance and securing an annual card. Watch the new men coming on the division. If members, ascertain what division they belong to, date of last card, and advise your local chairman. This is very important and should not be over- looked, as it means much to the organization, and particularly Division 53. Bro. Longabaugh, agent Buxton, on thirty days' leave, relieved by Bro. McLemore. Third operator put on at Beaverton and Oswego, making these stations continuous three-men offices. Bro. Hackett relieved Bro. Purkeypile at Rock- away several weeks. . Bro. Carle, Oakland nights, has returned from the San Francisco exposition, relieved by Bro. Hackett. Agent Carlton, who has pulled down about $425.00 extra increase in salary since the last revision, paid nothing for the support of the organization which secured it Boys, go after him— everybody, all at once. Digitized by Google

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96 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Fromm is now on his temporary assign- ment at Roseburg. Bro. Purkeypile, relieved at Rockaway by Bro. Duncanson, is relieving Bro. Ghcrmley, third Medford, on his honeymoon. Congratulations. Bro. A. S. Markee, extra agent, is laid up with la grippe at his home in Portland. We hope for a speedy recovery. The local chairman reports all the men on the old C. & E. and Falls City & Western lined up with the exception of one, who promises to come in soon. These men appreciate what the Order has done for them. There are now about 150 members on this division. Bro. Dillon bid in first "DW,” vice Bro. Ed- wards, relieving Newell, “KC,** who bid in second Jeff street. Cutts, Jeff street, took in the big California fairs, relieved by Lacey, who has prom- ised to soon get a card. A river boat was towing a big barge down the river; when opposite Elk Rock, it broke loose, ran into the trestle and broke several piles. Train- master Morris had trains moving after a few hours* delay. Meanwhile passengers were trans- ferred across the trestle. Bro. Leslie, agent Oswego, is on a trip to' North Dakota, relieved by Bro. Lembcke. Mr. Curts, third there pending bulletin, referred to as “Bro.** in last month’s write-up, will soon have a card. Bro. Hume and Robinette are on the new jobs second and third Beaverton. Bro. Markee, Ncwberg, is being relieved by Demoshosky. Someone land him. Bro. Nicholas is right on the job at Miami. The breakers have been knocking over Bro. Tyson*s little depot at Bar View and coming so high lately that they washed away some cottages and the big hotel, and damaged the S. P. tracks. Bro.’ S. T. Johnson, agent Woodburn, and fam- ily, made his annual visit to Jefferson on Christ- mas day and enjoyed some feast. Bro. Johnson, who heads our list, has been in the harness for forty-three years and always carries an up-to-date. Bro. R. J. Welton, our popular agent at Mt. Angel, says the W. V. Ry. has “got his number** and some express also since it struck that city. Bro. Duncanson on second Halsey, vice Hearn, to Oakridge extra. Some brother show Hearn how to fill out an application. He has been work- ing for this company thirty-five years. Bro. H. D. Olson, agent Oregon City, has re- turned from thirty days* leave, taking in both fairs and visiting his home in Minnesota. Bro. Applegate, second, and Bro. “Red** Gaines, third Oregon City, on a trip to Portland via jitney, gave the brothers at Oswego the glad hand as they passed through. Bro. Harry Tibballs, agent Gold Hill, has taken his father's body back to New York for burial; relieved by Extra KohL Bro. Tibballs has our deepest sympathy. Bro. P. S. Wold, agent Turner, and wife have returned from Montana. Larson, his relief, is now relieving Bro. Dillon, second Co. Grove. Bro. P. G. Vickers, first Woodburn, took Thanksgiving dinner with his parents at Cor- nelius. Bro. Livengood, first Eugene, was called to Lafayette on account of sickness in his family. It is now Bro. Allen, extra at Yaquina. Now, if Mr. Allen at Philomath, will get a card, the C. & E. will be almost solid. Bro. W. A. Pearson bid in third “DW** general office. We are all glad to hear of his promotion. Ex-Bro. Billie Scherr is now on third, and Bro. D. J. McLarcy, first “C** Portland, and ex-Bro. Jas. I. Love, asisstant chief dispatcher. Bro. Van Wanning, car distributor “KC,** has returned from a trip to the fairs and a visit with relatives in Winnemucca, Nev. He met several “box cars** in Nevada he had been playing with just before he laid oft Bro. Allen, agent Sherwood, was on the sick list ten days. Bro. Ford, agent Lebanon, is also on the sick list, relieved by R. E. Michaells, who has been out of the service about three years. Bro. Carl Nelson is now telegrapher with “Welch’s Rice Brokers*' at Frisco. Bro. C. G. Patterson, second Eugene, has taken a year's leave of absence. Bro. Mclllvaine, agent Beaverton, is on ten days* vacation, relieved by Bro. Hume, a new man. Div. Cor., Cert. 3377. •Sow Joaquin Division — Bro. L. E. Lehmer, agent Traver, Cal., with five years' seniority, salary $110.00 per month with express commission, wishes to transfer with some agent or operator on the Western Division. Write Bro. Lehmer direct. The greatest exposition the world has ever known closed its gates on December 4th at midnight. All the brothers were relieved in order to pay a visit to the Panama-Pacific International Exposi- tion at some time during its existence, and some of us enjoyed two visits. We are thankful to the division officials for ar- ranging to let everyone that wished see the fair. We appreciate, owing to the increased volume of business, how difficult it was to do so just at the time we had our plans made to go. Now that we have been justly treated, let us not forget our obligation to the Southern Pacific. On account of the high altitude, Bro. H. C. Winter, of Bealville, has been advised by the doctor that it will be necessary for him to get to some other climate, and he contemplates trans- ferring to a desert division. We are all sorry to hear this, as Bro. Winter has been long with us. Our best wishes and hopes of a speedy recovery go with him. While Bro. A. R. Manning, of Caliente third, was taking in the fair, Bro. C. G. Corzine relieved him; later relieving Bro. E. D. Myers, Bealville, who bid in Buttonwillow, but went to Selma in- stead. Brothers, don't bid on anything you don’t want. It keeps some younger man from getting a regular job and holds the job on the extra board for months. Our new Bro. Dolemere relieved Gidley, Mo- jave, while spending Christmas with his people in Texas. Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 97 Bro. O’Lovesky, a month at Mojave, went to Lindsay during the orange rush. Bro. E. P. Gibson has resigned. We are all sorry to lose him, but a good man never has to hunt for a job. Bro. J. H. Shay is as busy a worker as ever on the nons. He carries a pocket full of applica- tion blanks — a good idea for all of us to adopt. Bro. F. B. Lardner, of Ravanna, relieved for ten days by Bro. H. S. McMullen, from the Los Angeles Division. Bro. C. E. Castle, of the Grand, from Sivert, relieved Bro. C. A. Bright, second Ravenna, as- signed Tulare; Bro. F. X. Whitson bid from “K” Bakersfield to Marcel; Bro. H. L. Haage, from Edison, to Woodford, relieved by Bro. Stice; Bro. I. D. Slagle, Woodford extra, relieved L. C. McMillan, third Tehachapi, who bid in Farmers- ville; Bro. E. W. Collins, “back to nature” at Sivert; Bro. H. M. Hearn to first Tehachapi pending bulletin. Non lists will be furnished by the local chairman to all who apply to him. All will be able to tell then “who is who” and get them in. Bro. J. J. Dillon, Bakersfield, bid in first trick “OW** Portland, recently established. Bro. “OD” Day and family took in the fair for ten days. One brother writes requesting of our eastern brothers: “When you have a consignment of freight for the West, remember the motto, ‘No card, no favors/ and route your freight over scheduled railroads, where the service is superior, and thereby keep these roads busy, because they help to keep us busy. Some of the brothers are inclined to be pessimistic in their views of the future. Indications throughout the business world point to a long period of prosperity, and already some roads are taxed to the limit in handling their freight. The ‘slump* is a thing of the past, and it is safe to predict that none of the old permanent positions will again be pulled off. Be optimistic. It is an unpleasant fact that some of the boys do not live up to the standard of service expected from the dispatcher. It is true that clerical and outside work are often given first preference, malting it necessary for the dispatcher to call more than once. This should not be. The dispatcher does not expect anything unreasonable, and, if necessary to be out, ask him if he can spare you. At exclusive train-order positions the service should be perfect. Always be on the job. Give the dis- patcher first preference and any help you can, and thereby maintain our high standard of efficiency.** Cert. 970. Stocklon Division — Recent assignments: Bro. D. A. Irwin to second Merced; Bro. P. Harrison to Patterson agency; Bro. E. E. Leonard to third Madera. Bro. F. D. Butler, while entertaining his brother from the East, was relieved on third Merced by Harry Starr. Bro. Crowther, first Turlock, spent a day in Stockton recently, relieved by Bro. Costello, our new traveling agent. Bro. Moore is on third Tur- lock. Way freight business is hiding up well and he may be there for some time. Bro. L. B. Hickey and wife, agent Turlock, spent Thanks- giving with Mrs. Hickey's folks in Madera. Bro. Sowden, agent Ripon, spent a few days at the fair, relieved by Bro. R. C. Whittaker, who later relieved Bro. Leonard, agent at Manteca, spending a few days in Los Angeles. Bro. P. Harrison, third Kerman, relieved Agent Knightly while taking in the fair. Bro. Coddington, agent Lathrop, relieved by Bro. Hislop, third there, while visiting at Merced. Bro. R. A. Richards, first Lodi, taking in the fair, relieved by Bro. Cox, -of second there. Cert. 2449. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, has deemed it best to call from our midst to the great beyond the beloved son of Bro. H. L. Downing; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of S. P. System Division No. 53, Order of Railroad Telegra- phers, extend to the sorrowing mother and father and their relatives their sincerest and deepest heartfelt sympathy in this sad hour of their be- reavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved mother, father and family, a copy spread upon the minutes of the division, and a copy forwarded to The Railroad Telegrapher for publication. J. E. Hanlin, F. E. Cox, C. E. Wykks, Committee. Shasta Division — Business is holding out fine, and none of the brothers on the extra list have lost any time. We hope it will continue that way all winter. Bro. Hanna has returned to second Weed from a trip to the fairs at San Francisco and San Diego. A set of repeaters are to be at “DK” Weed in the near future. Bro. Bollman, agent Weed, and some of the officials from Dunsmuir had good luck on a duck hunt near Weed recently. Bro. Tom Custer, agent Hilt, relieved Bro. Foster, agent Montague, a short time. We are very sorry to hear of the serious illness of Bro. May*s little boy, who had to undergo two or three operations, and hope for his speedy re- covery. Brothers, we have had stealy work all summer, and prospects for the future are bright; so let us not forget our one obligation, and get after the nons with a strong determination to make this division solid. We can do it if we will all let them know that if they don*t come in it’s “No card, no favors.” Why should we favor these nons, who grab at every chance to take the benefits the rest of us have paid for? Let's have a write-up every month. Send all the notes you can to Bro. Walters, second “WC” Ashland, by the 20th of the month. He will be very glad to send them in. Cert. 2693. Digitized by Google

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98 The Railroad Telegrapher. Tucson District — Bro. C. M. Eagan to Lordsburg first thirty days, later bumped by Bro. Fred Ewing, relieved Bro. W. A. Troutman, Bowie, on vacation. Bro. R. H. Bachman writes from New Orleans that serious illness prevents his return. We hope he will recover speedily. Bro. P. C. Clavio is visiting in California) Bro. Frank Henderson, relieved on second Steins by Bro. Pine, went to Bowie as clerk a few days. Bro. W. E. McDaniel, returned from vacation, relieved Bro. A. J. Borie on third Willcox. Bro. Borie relieved Bro. M. C. Fulton, Estrella second, on vacation. Bro. E. A. Horton relieved Bro. L. D. Herrell, clerk at Amado, who went to “UN” Tucson new sixth. Bro. J. F. Hoover, ^turning from Phoenix, relieved Bro. A. F. £>ehart, second Mohawk, who bumped Sister Campbell, third Casa Grande, who bumped Bro. R. E. Loomis, third Maricopa, to extra list During heavy movement of troops from Douglas to Nogales via Fairbanks, during evacuation of Nogales by Villa troops, Bro. L. D. Herrell went to Fairbanks second, later relieved by Bro. Loomis. Bro. E. M. Brough, returning from leave of absence, relieved Bro. J. W. Brace, who relieved Bro. Dehart, Casa Grande third, resigned to ac- cept a position with the E. P. & S. W. in Tucson. Bro. L. H. Williams, returned from leave of absence, assigned third Red Rock, vice Bro. R. H. Barrett, relieving Bro. J. DelBuono on second Cambray, to Tucson for investigation. Bro. T. W. Healy, from Amado, was a Thanks- giving visitor in Tucson. Some of the extras are losing money when moving at the company's instance, per schedule, by not claiming the one cent a mile for “dead- heading.” Bro. T. A. Nichols to fourth “BY” Yuma until bulletined — added on account of heavy winter rush. Bro. G. E. Wilson, agent Yuma, who was in S. F. hospital several weeks, is back, much im- proved. Bro. W. B. Estes, formerly a telegrapher on this division, now day ticket clerk at Yuma passenger depot, still holds an up-to-date in Division No. 53. The local chairman is receiving requests from brothers on other divisions who wish to trade. If the brothers on this division desiring to trade will advise the local chairman, he will refer appli- cations received to them. Pay your 1916 dues in advance and get one of those beautiful annual cards. T. T. C. Local Chairman Cull, Assistant Chairman Mil- ster, Secretary Butler and myself join in wishing you all a happy and prosperous New Year. Let us all pull together to make this year a better one than the last. “XB.” Salt Lake District — Bro. Adams has resigned as correspondent and departed from Fenelon for the East to eat dinner with home folks for Christmas. Will some kind brother volunteer to handle the position? Bro. Moberg, third Imlay, on sick list, relieved by Bro. Jackson, from second Nenzel, and he by Bro. Twaddle, extra. Bro. Gray, Barran nights, took in the sights in Frisco, relieved by Extra Bachman. Bro. Hanna, first Hazen, off to the fair a few days, relieved by Extra Dunnaway, now at Fene- lon, who also relieved Bro. Owens, second Winne- mucca, on sick list a few days. Bro. Booth, third Winnemucca, on vacation, relieved by Bro. C. C. Larson, later by Porterfield. Chief Dispatcher McBean on vacation, relieved by Dispatcher Andrews, and he by our old friend Ed Miller. Several new men will line up shortly. Second No. 9, new D. R. G. passenger, and second No. 5, W. F. & Co. express trains were recently added to our westbound traffic. New seniority lists will be furnished by the superintendent's office early in January. Check them up and advise if any irregularities; also keep the local chairman advised of all changes at your stations, showing in particular disposition of man relieved. This will enable your local chairman to keep an intelligent check on the changes, and also what jobs should appear on the bulletins. The delay in the assignments on December bul- letin are due to the absence of T. F. R. in “SF” on business, also consideration of assigning an agent to Fallon. Mr. Stanton has been relieved there. We are glad to have Mrs. Stanton back on our seniority list. She will be with us shortly. Those now working non-agency positions re- quired to make daily and monthly reports, please advise me at once. We contend the salary for such positions should be the minimum for agents, which is $90.00 — article 22, section B. Read over circular No. 820 carefully and advise me what you think is the best action necessary. In my summing up to the G. C., I objected to all but rules 6, 7 and 8. The others are most incon- sistent. Don't delay writing me on this subject. After you have read your journal, take it home or put it away where those not entitled to it can not get it. I hope you all enjoyed the holiday season and that Santa remembered each of you generously. Local Chairman Watson received a new Under- wood for his Christmas present from Mrs. W. Bro. McCrodan on vacation East, was relieved by Local Chairman Watson, and he by Foudray, a new man, whose application was recently dis- approved. Bro. Wisner, third Imlay, has resigned. Bro. Norris, at Toy, is baching while his mother and sister are visiting in the east. This year will be one of many incidents in the industrial world. I just received a card of con- gratulations from Bro. Pennington on my elec- tion as local chairman. I thank those who sup- ported me with all by heart, and assure you I will make things as pleasant for you as possible. Keep me posted as to all irregularities. Election results: Hanna, 3; Watson, 46. Watson, “FD.” Digitized by CaOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 99 IN MEMORIAM. Wh rheas. Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has deemed it best to take from us and the be- loved family of Bro. A. M. Moberg, of Imlay, Nev., his father; in manifestation of our love and deepest sympathy to Bro. Moberg*s family and himself, be it Resolved, That the members of Division 53, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to* the brother and his family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this sad hour, and direct them to Almighty God, the ever-ready Comforter; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent Bro. Moberg and the members of the sor- rowing family, a copy to the publisher of the journal, and a copy placed upon the records of Division 53. Robrit Butler, Asst. L. C. F. W. Adams, Correspondent W. C. Watson, Local Chairman. Committee. El Paso District — Business is fine; lots of trains and plenty of work. Neither "VN” or "MY” first put back yet; Bro. Phelps and Gould still "doing the buck.” Bro. Bacon relieved by. Bro. Furrie a few days, who later relieved Bro. Boon, at Blanco, while he attended court at El Paso. Bro. Hoffman, off on account of illness, later, accompanied by Bro. Thomas, visited El Paso. Dispatcher Bee was on second a few nights while Dispatcher Ethridge was off. Acting Chief Roberts sick. Bro. Laisure, accompanied by Bro. Starns, Al- pine, visited El Paso and Marathon recently. Some of the men getting $30.00 a year more than they did before our last schedule revision still can not afford to pay half of it and get a card. Let’s all try and have an up-to-date when Febru- ary passes by. Bro. Williams relieving Bro. Thompson a few days. Bro. Hallsted, attending court at El Paso with Bro. Boon, later relieved Bro. Polk, Blanco first, while he attended the W. O. W. convention at Waco. The relay wires in “RK” El Paso were cut through, displacing three tricks. Bro. Campbell bumped Bro. Harris, Marfa third, who relieved Bro. Pitzer at Blanco for awhile. There are still five tricks left in "RK.” Bros. Stewart and Taylor are on first and second. Bro. Barber is off on account of illness. We wish all the boys a joyful and prosperous New Year. Send me all the notes you can. Petr, Marathon Second. H. 6r T. C., First Division — As so many of the regular men were laying off and extra men scarce, we thought it best to post- pone the meeting at Dallas. Seniority lists being sent out now will be promptly checked and a list of all nons sent you through bulletin. Let us make a strong pull, all together, and reduce it to the absolute minimum. Bro. Huff, Groesbeck nights, spent his holidays in New Orleans, relieved by Phillips, who has papers now; Bro. Ryan, Midlothian nights, spent his in Paris, and Bro. Finch, Millican, spent his in El Reno, Okla., and Amarillo, Tex. Dispatcher Chapman, Hearne, called to Mari- etta, Ohio, on account of the illness of his wife's mother, relieved by Extra Disatcher Fleetwood. Dispatcher Connors was relieved by Extra Dis- patcher Burke, at Ennis, a few days on account of the death of his mother. Bro. A. A. Porter, called to Texarkana on ac- count of serious illness of his father, relieved by Bro. Alford. Bro. L. E. Tatum, first Ft. Worth, laying off a few days, visited relatives in Amarillo and Wichita Falls. Bro. Laisure spent three days on the First Division, meeting the boys and working on the nons. Brothers, let me have the changes, etc., at your station. There is plenty of news. If you boys will only send it in by the 20th, we can have a nice write-up each month. Div. Cor. H. & T. C., Second Division — "Yours truly” took a little lay-off for the holi- days from the sale of tickets for six passenger trains, twenty-eight strong-arm levers and seven moderately warm wires. Let us start the new year in the right way and make 1916 a banner year for the O. R. T. and the Second Division by paying up our dues and M. B. D. assessments promptly. I believe 1916 has great things in store for us. If everyone will do his part, we will reap the benefits. Bro. J. S. Schemerhorn, agent Manor, was off a few days recently. H. G. Davis, first Elgin, relieved, on account of sickness, by a man from Division 22. It is Bro. E. D. Black, cashier and operator at Caldwell. Bro. B. Beaman, at Llano pending bulletin, attended court a few days, relieved by Extra Warren. Bro. Cherry, first Giddings, checked in as agent at Lampasas, vice Bro. Rummell, on ninety days' leave. Extra Mr. Warren is at Dime Box agency pending bulletin. Bro. John W. Cunningham spent a day at Bur- ton recently with home folks. Understand there is another attraction there also. As we have all had our holiday lay-offs, let's give the company the best that is in us. It may help out some when we go up for another con- tract. Thanks to the brothers who sent in notes for this write-up, and don’t overlook sending in some more by the 20th of January. Brownie, Cert. 3171. 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100 The Railroad Telegrapher. to attend to this matter promptly. Hie constitu- tion provides that unless dues and Mutual Benefit assessments are paid within two calendar months from the commencement of the term, members become delinquent and non-beneficiary in that de- partment. Delinquency in either department causes the member to become delinquent in both. Therefore, insurance assessments should be paid at the same time division dues are sent in. Send division dues to Bro. I. N. Holmes, Olym- pia, Wash., and insurance assessments to Bro. L. W. Quick, Grand Secretary and Treasurer, St. Louis. No member should permit his or her name to go on the delinquent list. It costs no more to remit dues at the proper time than it does to pay late in the term, and the member who pays early insures for himself protection in all departments of the Order. Delinquency has become so general among our members that the clearing up of the delinquent list for each term has become a burden upon the local chairman which he should not be called upon to assume. It is the duty of the membership to keep in good standing and assist the local chairman, instead of increasing his work by making it necessary for him to write a bunch of delinquents from one to half a dozen letters each term, in order to induce them to pay up. The Order is protecting us and safeguarding our scale of wages and the beneficial rules that govern our working conditions. Common sense teaches us that it is to our interest to support the organization, and if our finances are at a low ebb and someone has to wait, we should pay our dues and let the other fellow wait. I hope that every member on the Idaho Division will pay dues before March 1, 1916, and that they will be so well satisfied with that system that another de- linquent list will be unnecessary. Several telegraphers have recently been pulled out of service for investigation on account of mis- takes in handling train orders and clearances and errors in the receipt and transmission of mes- sages. Cases of this kind are hard to handle, because errors of this kind, especially those relat- ing to the handling of trains, constitute a grave menace to operation and are difficult to defend. I therefore ask each of our members to take espe- cial care in their telegraph and train-order work. Do not jeopardize your position in order to attain speed. Be sure that the work is done correctly, even though it may result in delay. Apply “safety first” to your train-order and telegraph work, and be sure that it is correct before you allow it to pass from your hands. Attention to this matter may mean the preservation of your position; so protect yourself by being careful. B. E. Nason, L. C. The Idaho Division local fund, January 1, 1916, is as follows: Cash on hand July 1, 1915 $37.75 Received from all sources, July 1, 1915, to January 1, 1916 5.50 Total $43.35 Disbursements. Postage for local secretary and treasurer ..$ .25 Flowers for members in hospital.. 5.05 $ 5.30 Total $37.95 Cash on hand January 1, 1916 $32.70 Due on loans to membership 5.25 $37.95 Local dues are 50 cents per semi-annual term, payable in advance, and all members are requested to immediately remit for the current term to the undersigned at Cocolalla, Idaho. Necessary ex- penditures in prospect for the near future will consume more than half of the amount now in the treasury, and it is hoped that the membership of this division will remit promptly, so we may keep a good working fund on hand. Do it now. E. S. Smith, Local S. and T. CARD OF THANKS. Members Idaho Division: I desire to thank the membership of the Idaho Division for the beautiful flowers sent me through Local Chairman Bro. Nason during my illness in the Missoula hospital. Words are inadequate to express my appreciation of this thoughtful act of kindness on your part, which served to brighten the long hours of illness and which I shall always gratefully remember. Fraternally, Mrs. G. U. Cunningham. Idaho Division Notes — Bro. Taylor, third Paradise, in Spokane for a day, relieved by Gordon, a new man. Bro. Williams, third Kildee, relieved a few days by Mrs. Stevens. Bro. Underhill, third Trout Creek, on fifteen days* vacation, relieved by Bro. Muldoon. Sister Morton, third Noxon, on vacation, re- lieved by Bro. Sims and later by Bro. Campbell; Bro. Sims relieving Hartman at Thompson Falls a few days. The night ticket clerks at Clarks Fork and Kootenai have been discontinued. Bro. P. A. Smith, Sand Point, relieved a few days by Bro. Sims, who also relieved Bro. Irwin, second Rath drum, several days, and Bro. Bunge, third Cheney, on vacation. Bro. E. S. Smith, agent Cocolalla, on fifteen days’ vacation in Middle West, relieved by Bro. Griffith. Local Chairman Nason, attending investigations in Spokane for three days, relieved by Bro. Mul- doon; later in Spokane for a day on same work, relieved by Bro. Griffith. Bro. Cunningham, first Ramsey, relieved by Bro. Andrews thirty days on account of illness. Sister Cunningham, second there, relieved, on account of illness, by Sister Cahill, and Bro. Bailey, of third, on sixty days' vacation in Middle West, relieved by Bro. Andrews. Bro. Hartlerode, agent Hauser, on a few days* hunting trip, relieved by Bro. Anderson. Bro. McLaughlin, agent Kamish, on vaGAtiQQi relieved by Bro. Partridge, Digitized by <^.oo Qte

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101 The Railroad Telegrapher. Only one brother contributed news notes this month. “So card, no favors.” Div. Cor. Montana Division — On account of our local secretary and division correspondent being laid up at the Missoula hos- pital, I am obliged to write up the notes this month. I am pleased with the success I am having so far in getting this division in the banner class once more, and I hope by January to have it one of the best on the N. P. I have worked hard the past five months, and Bro. Claude Unger and several others have helped me in the success I have been having. Boys, let's all try and see that the other fellow carries an up-to-date or know the reason why. Everyone make it a point to get your 1916 card not later than January pay day, and save me so much extra work. 1 wish to thank those who have so kindly remem- bered the flower fund and remitted in December to get this fund in working shape. Each one should pay 10 cents a month and pay at least six months in advance in January for the new year, and your names will be mentioned in the journal, so you will know the money was received. Remit to Local Secretary H. B. Arnold, P. O. Box 13, Toston, Mont. Assignments: First Big Timber, J. R. Heebner, vice Amery, resigned; second Bozeman, Clarence Bosh; third Townsend, O. E. Dennison; third Homestake,* L. L. Riddle; second Big Timber, H. A. Atwell; second Whitehall, W. L. Strachan; second Welch, F. D. Donnelly; third Whitehall, S. Peterson, and third Belgrade, J. B. Macey. We all sympathize with Bro. J. B. Macey and his wife through the death of their little one, and hope Mrs. Macey will soon entirely recover from her illness. Bros. Cliff U. Brown and “Shorty” Arnold are both in Missoula hosiptal, but reported doing nicely. Bro. H. V. Arndt is relieving Bro. Brown at Greycliff agency, and I. J. Johnson “Shorty” at Toston. Bro. John E. Darham, third Columbus, was relieved by Bro. Macey while on the sick list Bro. James M. Atwood is still at Stark, Mont., living in a tent with his family, and has gained quite a little in weight, but Dr. Jennings, of Mis- soula hospital, states he don’t think Bro. Atwood will go to work much before February or March. We are glad to know the brother is improving. Bro. Blackard was relieved while sick several days by Bro. Arndt Peterson, Akeson and Donahue are in “VS” Livingston, extra. Bro. Hazlett, “S” Billings, was not satisfied in getting married some time ago, but has joined the “motocycle fiends” and bought an “Indian.” Bremigan, “VS,” bid in “BG” Billings split trick. Zaner, on second “S” Billings awhile, bid in second G. N. Jet. Harry Wilson is now extra dispatcher on the “Q” at Sheridan, Wyo. Bro. D. E. Weiss is re- lieving him at “S” Billings. Night Chief Ransburg and Dispatcher Mercer relieved, on a hunting trip, by Dispatchers Masters and Bowers, brought back three elks and a deer from the vicinity of Yellowstone Park. Ed Orman, relief dispatcher, relieved as clerk to Chief Dis- patcher Lynch, from “VS.” Bro. H. F. McDowell, of Townsend, on vaca- tion hunting. Bro. Joe Curry, who relieved Bro. G. E. Lamb at Reed Point, is now relieving Agent Murphy at Twin Bridges, on vacation. Bro. Joseph McLaughlin resigned, relieved at Mission by Bro. C. Huyck. Business is very good; extra men are working steady and a number are sick, so some of the boys were disappointed in not getting their holiday vacations. Livingstone “VS” has been made a relay office for the Montana Division, with no extra help added to the force. I wish to especially thank Bros. Hazlett, of Billings, and J. P. Donahue, of Livingston, for the notes this month, and congratulate the latter on his marriage. Bro. Fred M. King, second Welch, who had been in poor health for five years, died suddenly at Murray Hospital, Butte, on November 24th. Bros. Harry L. Hoover, at Welch, and Otto Lemm, of Butte, rendered every assistance possible until Bro. Carleton was relieved, who took the remains back to his mother at Sheboygan, Wis. In con- nection with this matter, I wish to convey, through the journal, to Bros. Tom H. Welland, day oper- ator; R. C. Vose, W. J. Zernicke, of Sheboygan, and Local Chairman F. W. Tiedka, of Denmark, Wis., and through their local chairman to the members of Division 76, the fraternal appreciation of Montana Division for the kindness shown to the family of our late brother, Fred M. King, and for the beautiful floral offering they brought to the funeral. I especially feel grateful to Bros. Welland, Vose and Zernicke, of Sheboygan and the day operator at Fond du Lac (I forget, the brother's name now), who showed me every cour- tesy they could while I was at Sheboygan. L. C. Carleton, Local Chairman. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased the all-wise Ruler of the Universe to take away our dear brother, Fred M. King; therefore, in our fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of Montana Divi- sion, Northern Pacific System Division No. 54, extend to the sorrowing mother, sister and the brothers our deepest sympathy in their bereave- ment; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to his mother, a copy sent to The Telegrapher, and a copy spread on the minutes of this division. Otto F. Lemm, Harry L. Hoover, L. C. Carleton, Committee, Digitized by t^ooQle

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102 The Railroad Telegrapher. Members ’Tacoma Division: Revise your seniority lists as follows: Re- move the name of J. H. Snow. Add Bro. F. H. Royce and Bro. Harvey Null. Remove from the delinquent list: Bro. W. E. Yordy, Bro. L. F. Peck and Sister N. W. Tompkins. If you wish to be excused from duty on Sun- days, call the W. U. relay office to see if they have anything for you, and then ask the dis- patcher to be excused when practicable. The recent bulletin in regard to this is not intended to conflict with the schedule. There are a few men on this division who will not come in until the methods and personnel of the officers of the organization are changed to suit them. We are working twenty-four hours a day on it, and will undoubtedly soon have it all fixed to suit each of their individual ideas. E. L. Cars, Acting L. C. Bro. Jacobson, second Kalama, off ten days last month. Bro. Sherwood, third Centralia, baching while his wife sojourns in Wisconsin, was relieved by Bro. Matousek several days recently, and went to Seattle to make some purchases. Couldn't get the goods with the union label at Centralia, and won't wear the sweatshop product. Bro. Dickinson, Kelso, while on vacation an- nexed a helpmeet. Congratulations. Bro. Calvert, agent Kelso, recently attended his brother's funeral in Oregon. • He has the sympathy of the entire membership in his bereavement. Brothers, be prompt in paying your dues for the first half of 1916, saving our local chairman considerable trouble and leaving his time to look after the “delinks" and nons. The following is in the November Telegrapher: “Recently an operator was relieved from service for causing a wreck, but the train crew, equally responsible, were not relieved, because they were up to date and were represented at the investiga- tion, while the operator was delinquent and not entitled to be represented. Nons and delinquents take notice." We are not expecting anything ’to happen, but should be prepared in case we should need a little help in time of trouble. It is to our own personal interests to be protected by belonging to the organ- ization of our craft, but we can not be protected if delinquent or a non. This is one of the features of our schedule which the non can not take advantage of until he gets a card. Our social fund is very low. Some of our mem- bers don't seem to know that there is such a thing. The first of the year has passed, and conditions are somewhat changed in this State. We should have plenty of "cigar" money to donate to this worthy cause. Let each one do his part, and we can put our social fund in good standing imme- diately. The new Point Defiance cut-off has been holding up well under the recent and continuous heavy rains, requiring but few trains to be detoured via the old prairie line, and very little repair work. The Newaukum Valley Ry. out of Napavine for Onalaska is now operating on a tri-weekly sched- ule, arriving at Napavine at 10:15 a. m. and de- parting at 12 noon on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, charging a passenger fare of 35 cents to Onalaska. Our brothers on the Wabash and "Big Four" are rejoicing, due to the new schedule they have re- cently obtained. We are glad to hear that Sister Graybeal has recovered from her recent illness. When you feel strong and talkative, hunt up a non and do a little organizing. I will furnish you with a list of "delinks" and nons, some of whom you may meet and be able to “convince" of the error of their ways. Bro. Jacobsen, from Kalama, is a frequent vis- itor at Napavine, where the station force merely get to say hello and good-bye. Maybe we are to smoke in the near future. Ducks are flying pretty high at Nisqually, but Bro. Grover succeeds in bringing them down with his scatter gun. Bro. Royce, who was relieving Bro. Wyse, agent Adna, is now relieving Bro. Goodwin, at Lebam, on his honeymoon trip to old Kentucky, Ohio, Salt Lake and Frisco. Boys, do not wait until it is time to send in the write-up before fixing up your items. As fast as you get the news start it along to me, and I will file and have something to work on when I start to prepare them to forward to St. Louis. All items should reach me about the 15th of the month, so that I may arrange and get them to the editor before the 28th, to be in time for the next month's issue of The Telegrapher. Cert. 2637. Pasco Dixrision — Cut off No. 80, Mabel B. Phelps, from seniority list. Will give you names of all new operators and correct number in next Telegrapher. Among the many new extra men put on during the fruit rush, Bros. R. L. Hanson, R. W. Bush and Bro. Smith, at Ritzville, joined first appeaL A certain non who has been relieving on this division, out of sympathy for his hard-luck stories, has not been satisfied after being given the use of their household goods, but has repaid their hospitality by helping himself to their groceries, even breaking into their rooms. Anyone on the east end will tell you who he is. We are improving in our eligible members list, and very few nons are left. I hope you will all give me a lift, as Sister Duggan and Bros. Withers and Pickard are doing. E. E. LaMarciie, Local Chairman. Pasco Division Notes — Bro. B. E. Edwards and T. C. Hampson, first and second Sprague*, relieved while taking visual examination at Spokane by McLarty, a new man. Bro. E. E. Leach relieved, on account of sick- ness, by Bro. R. L. Hanson, who sent in his appli- cation first pay day. Bro. C. S. Chadwick, third Lind, bid in third Connell, relieved by Bro. E. G. Schupell, from ‘‘PA’* Pasco extra. Digitized by C.00 Qte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 103 Bro. J. W. Hoffman, third Cunningham, taken suddenly ill, relieved by R. L. Kirkland, a new man, now dispatching on the O.-W. R. & N. at Walla Walla, relieved by Sister Chadwick. Bro. R. F. Hickey, first Connell, resumed after three weeks at the fair, Bro. Cole going to Sunny- side first Bro. Mason, agent Eltopia, on a short trip to Wisconsin on account of the illness of his mother, relieved by C Q. Adams, later by Sister Johnson, relieved on request by Mr. Bush owing to not being familiar with station accounts. Sister L. E. Young visited in Spokane ten days, relieved by Bro. R. B. Campbell. Sister Ella J. Collins has returned to « Glade from California. Bro. F. N. Sigmond, returning from the fair, bid in second “PA” Pasco, relieved by Bro. Flesher pending bulletin of “RN.” Sister Duggan and Bro. Withers are doing good work lining up new men. Sister Duggan secured two new members the past month. Bro. and Sister F. J. Ellsworth, of North Yakima, were in Denver for a week, and Bro. J. J. Long, agent Naches; Bros. D. C. Brown and V. E. Wilson, of Grandview, were also in North Yakima recently. Bro. Hawthorne, first Wapato, has resumed duty, Bro. Jerry Brown going to Tokio. A case just came up where an agent at a one- man station has • been working twelve hours a day, contrary to rule 7 of the schedule effective September, 1913. All telegraphers should be care- ful to not violate State or Federal laws, or the schedule, and when violated by others should call the attention of the superintendent to the matter. Czkt. 1444. Seattle Division — Bro. Powell, first Auburn, is down with la grippe, relieved by a new man. Bro. Parke, first Auburn transfer, called East suddenly on account of illness of his mother, re- lieved by Bro. Carr. We all wish for her early recovery. Bro. D. L Cooper on leave, devoting his time to his practice as a chiropractor in Auburn, con- templates going East to locate permanently. Bro. and Sister Boyer, third and first Kennedy, visited in Portland, Tacoma, Seattle and vicinities during the holidays. Extra Dispatcher Mathews and extra Baker relieved. The latter, recently from the P. R. R., was the only one who sent me any notes for this write-up, apparently taking more interest in that matter than any of the brothers. There was quite a shortage of extra operators during the holidays, and some who hoped to get relief Christmas were disappointed. Bro. Gould, third “UD” King street station, Seattle, on second temporarily. Bro. S. A. Baker, who has been visiting in the East, accompanied by his family, has returned to second Stampede, relieving Bro. Russell, who then relieved Bro. Curran on second Ravensdale. Bro. Davis, first Martin, relieved by Extra Wright, spent the holidays in Seattle. As long as the nons claim the O. R. T. never did anything for them, let’s suggest to our gen- eral committee to try and have a clause in our next schedule reading: “Any trick bid in or held by a non for a period longer than sixty days, the salary shall be reduced $5.00 less than shown in the schedule. Cbbt. 2337. Yellowstone Division — Bro. Stillwell, second Pompeys Pillar, on leave of absence, relieved by Mr. Dove, a new man. Bro. Hollinshead, handled agency, vice Cooper, from Hysham, until return of regular agent. Bro. Witham, Custer, suddenly taken sick while on duty, relieved by Mrs. Johnson, later by Kern and Grote. Bro. Shaffner, assigned second there, relieved the latter. Bro. T. U. Cooper, third Hysham, recently held up by a masked bandit and some money taken, shortly after was taken down with the mumps, relieved by Mrs. Johnson, who later relieved Bro. J. C. Cole, second Forsyth, while off with la grippe. Bro. L. C. Pope, manager Mandan, passed through on No. 4 recently and stepped in and greeted the bunch. Bro. Pombert assigned third Beach, relieved on Hathaway second by R. U. E. Sheffer. Earl Neal, third Hathaway, will soon be a brother, also Mr. Whitledge, of Taylor. Bro. Spencer, formerly our local chaiman, is now in the superintendent’s office of the “Q” at Casper, Wyo. Bro. Earl Victor, second Glendive, promoted to trick dispatcher, is the same old “Vic.” Bro. H. L. Hitchcock, who relieved him on second, was relieved on third by Bro. Rhodes. Night Chief Nelis, confined to his home sick, relieved by Assistant Chief Donahue, and he by Dispatcher Vetter, relieved by “Tom” Maguire. Bro. Metzger has returned to Hebron from a trip East and relieved Bro. Pope on first. Bro. Cunningham is on third and Bro. Meehan on second Mandan. Sweet Briar is now an agency, and the force has moved to the new and more commodious depot. Bro. Jimmie Golden checked in as agent Sister Haeger, second Sims, is on leave, re- lieved by I. Gruman, a new man. Bro. E. A. Brand was appointed local chairman for the unexpired term, there being no opposing candidate. Brothers, let us all get to work and help Bro. Brand make this the best division of the N. P. With proper help he can put us all ahead. Div. Cox. + Fargo Division — Fargo Division Members: The initial assess- ment for the flower and contingent fund was made January 1st — 50 cents for the first term and 50 cents for the last term of 1916. Those wishing may remit the whole amount at once and receive a receipt for the year. All remittances should be made to Treasurer H. O. Lokke, 534 Oak street. Fargo, N. D. I hope many of you will take advan- tage of the new system and remit your dues for Digitized by t^oooLe

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104 The Railroad Telegrapher. the whole year, doing away with the June remit- tance and saving considerable work. Wish you all a happy and prosperous New Year. Yours in S. O. & D.f M. L. Hbtzlbk, L. C. Bro. Hetzler, while on a business trip in the East, was relieved by Bro. Massena, a new man. Bulletin No. 23 to O. M. Opsahl. Mr. Rogers and wife, first and third Bloom* have gone into the moving-picture business in Jamestown, relieved by O. D. Lenn and wife, who later relieved Opsahl at Eckelson. A. M. Midgley, third Brackett, on sick list a few days, relieved by Mrs. C. S. Finello. Continual grinding will eventually wear the knife away. Boys, let's try the same system with the nons. It is now Bro. Hughes on first Moorhead pend- ing bulletin, vice Bro. Tofte, who bid in second Spiritwood; Hanson moving up to second Moor- head. Bro. Skelly relieved Mrs. Taylor on second Alta, who, while throwing a switch, fell and hurt her- self. Boys, remember the old slogan, "No card, no favors.” Cest. 2550. Wheeling & Lake Erie Ry.» Div. No. 65. Cleveland Division — Another trick put on at Mogadore, making two tricks at depot and one' at the A. C. & Y. trans- fer, first awarded to Bro. C. E. Cell; second, Bro. V. A. Suntheirmer; third, Bro. H. K. Taylor. Bro. J. N. Sproll, "GX” Canton, relieved sev- eral days by Bro. "Handsome Harry” Peoples. "Yours truly” relieved several days by D. B. Mitchel, who later relieved Bro. J. H. Hasse, seven days at Zanesville. Bro. W. B. Parker bid in second East 93d street, relieved by Bro. Dayton on third Coal Docks, and he by Bro. Farley of third East 93d street, on second there pending bulletin, relieved by Bro. Blue, a new man. Bro. Parker, second 93d street, relieved several days by Bro. Cros- grove, a new man. Ex-Bro. E. A. Caton, former agent at Twins- burg, called on "yours truly” during his Christ- mas vacation. He is progressing nicely with his work at the Warren Musical Institute. We all wish him success. “DI” Brewster, Ohio — Our general superintendent and a party of friends hired a team, November 26th, and went out in the country on a hunting trip. Coming out of the woods at a roundhouse in the evening, they • boarded "the Bug” and came home, when one of the party remembered that they had started out with a team, and they had to hire a man to walk five miles out into the country to a farmer's house and bring it back. The joke was on our genial superintendent. Sounds good to hear our old friends, former Night Chief Dick Palmer back on the job after a year's illness, He displaced Slpsser, who rolled Tommy Ray, third Cleveland Division, who bumped Baughman, second Toledo, who bumped Goodrich back to “D.” Bro. B. H. Betton bid in third Mingo yard, suc- ceeded by McCa fiery at "D” nights. We shall all miss old Benny. Dispatcher Gourley, first Toledo Division, and Whitmore, first east end, spent Christmas with home folks, relieved by Extra Dispatchers Palmer and Goodrich. Wire Chief Whisler, off with la grippe several days, was relieved by Bro. Goodrich. Love, fourth trick, also off several days with it, and no available men to relieve. Toledo Division — Bro. Bartholemue relieved Agent McCort at Spencer, on twelve days' vacation. South Huron yard closed and three tricks put on at Limestone, with S. M. Herget on third, D. B. Mitchel on second and Bro. Parks on first pending bulletin. Bro. V. C. Fair, second Brewster yard, was off for a few days’ hunting recently. Bro. L. D. Friend, second "HO” Toledo, on vacation, was relieved by Bro. F. C. Ames. E. E. Miser, sick several days, relieved by R. L. Flowers, a new man. Assignments: Bro. J. W. Spring to Limestone, and Bro. Fergerson, former agent Clarksfield, to Bowerston agency; latter relieved on Clarksfield agency on bid by Bro. Welch, agent Brilliant, and Bro. R. B. Calhamer, Miner nights. Boys don’t forget to pay your dues and bid on your vacations during this month. You have no doubt received the committee’s circular letter re- garding the increase in dues. Wheeling Division — Bro. Buchanan, first Mingo yard, while off sick was relieved by Mr. Ingram, a new man. Bro. F. C. Ames, Aiema, on a hunting trip, relieved by Hughes, a new man. Bro. Pitt, first there, relieved several days, account of sickness, by W. H. Copeland. Bro. Peoples relieved Bro. Howell, at Carrollton, a few days on account of sickness. Bro. Buchanan and Mr. Ingram doubled on ac- count of Bro. Healy, regular second Mingo yard, being sick, and no available men until Mr. Hunter, from the Penna. Co., arrived. In the last issue we failed to put "Bro.” to J. F. Teuscher’s name; therefore we owe him an apology. Bro. J. B. Parks bid in Dewey nights, and S. K. Sima, a W. S. B. man, from Longview, Brilliant agency. Not many items received; everyone busy doing Christmas shopping, etc. However, I wish to thank our old reliable B. E. N. for items; also the chief, from Miner, for his ’ assistance. -Come again, boys. "RF.” Southern Ry., Div. No. 59. Members Relay Department: We have just closed a year of great business depression and retrenchment of all kinds, but as your local chairman I am glad to state that the Digitized by C>oo Qte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 105 relay department is in better shape than it has ever been, and more thoroughly organized, as we bare a 94 per cent membership, which, as a whole, is very good; but I trust that we may make it 100 per cent for 1916. Therefore, I urge every man to be prompt in remitting his dues for the ensuing period, and if there is a non in the office with you, keep right after him until you lani him, for we will need our solid strength as never before. I thank each of my assistants for their support and help, and wish you all a happy and prosperous New Year. I would be glad to see a write-up from each office every month; it would do us all good; so some of you take time and give us a few dots and dashes. Cert. 3127. Relay— I am very glad to be back again, after an absence of 18 months in the West. It's good to mingle with the “old boys*' again. My relief, Bro. Ken- dall, who went to first Fetner, N. C., also relieved Bro. Dudley a week while trying out a job with the A. T. & T. in Denmark, S. C. Bro. Bruce Mastin is still living in Salisbury, but says riding the cushions 100 miles every day is getting monotonous. He expects to build in "the gate city” soon. Bro. Smith is not only an A-l wire chief, but a progressive farmer besides, having purchased a large tract of land some time ago just east of the city. '‘Farmer Bill” says he will raise a large crop of tobacco the coming season, and what he and Manager Cook can't chew will be sent to the Allies in the trenches. Happy New Year. “CS,” Cert. 1242. Atlanta Division — A meeting was held at Cochran, December 26th, in the morning and afternoon. Those attending were: Bros. W. A. Burks, of Eastman; G. O. DeYoung, of Gresston; W. C. Mallette, of Hazlc- hurst ; W. L. Bridges, of Empire; W. W. Davis, of Empire; J. E. Wall, of McGriff; J. F. Nipper, of McRae; T. B. Smith, of Chauncey; W. A. Redmond, J. R. Garner, J. H. Massingail, H. W. S. Blitch and T. C. Barker, of Cochran, and D. H. Williams, of West Lake. While the crowd was not quite up to expecta- tions, it was very enthusiastic, and a fine meeting resulted. The boys left declaring they wanted meetings every month, and were going to sec that every available member that could get off would come to the next one. Addresses were made by Messrs. Redmond, Barker, Nipper and Burks, and all present took part in the discussions. Bro. J. P. McDonald, third Varnell, was sick a few days, relieved by Bro. C. S. Thomas. Bro. W. F. Hyatt, second Waring, who is in a very bad condition, was relieved by T. O. Pease, who promises to be with us soon. Bro. W. F. Thomas, third Phelps, relieved by Bro. M. L. Brock, then relieved Bro. J. K. Greer on second, who took first while Bro. W. N. Thomas is off on account of his health. Bro. J. T. Parsons, agent Hill City, on an ex- tended leave, relieved by Bro. W. H. Davis, re- lief agent. Bro. W. N. Boyles on Oostanaula third and Bro. N. A. Johnson on Forrestville second pending bul- letin. Bro. O. W. Myers, second Shannon, sick a few days, relieved by Bray. Bro. J. S. Garmon, second, and Bro. I. R. Blood- worth, third Rockmart, relieved a few days by Bro. C. S. Thomas, who later relieved Bro. W. E. Dellinger, on sick list. Bro. J. L. Walker, agent Braswell, on vacation, relieved by Bro. N. H. Bulloch, and he by Bro. O. W. Durham on second. It is now Bro. Bulloch at Braswell, and Bro. W. T. Watkins at Brice. Glad to see them in. Assigned on bids: Second Dalton to Bro. R. H. House; Cohutta third to Bro. R. W. Robertson; third Dallas to Bro. Davis; third Oostanaula to Bro. L. C. Mullins; Bro. G. C. Merritt to second Powder Springs, temporary; Bro. W. L. Bridges, Empire second; Bro. J. H. Massingail, of Cochran, to second North Rome, relieved by H. W. S. Blitch, who promises to come in soon. Bro. T. C. Barker relieved, while visiting home folks at Atlanta and Augusta, by H. W. S. Blitch. “No card, no favors.” Boys, you will have to help with these write-ups. We are doing all we can. T. C. Barker, Cor. L. C. Mullins, Asst. Cor. Columbia Division — Local Chairman Denny has asked me to act as correspondent on this end. While on vacation recently he went over the division and secured about thirty new members, with the promises of a good many more before the high rate should take effect. Understand our committee is in Washington to confer with the management. Every man should get in line and support it while trying to secure us a substantial increase and changes in working con- ditions which are badly needed, especially on this division. Keep after the nons and let us get this division up around the 100 per cent mark. Bro. Denny, agent Lexington, relieved on vaca- tion by Mr. McBee, who will be with us soon. Bro. Hartley, agent Bath, relieved by Mr. Wil- liams, a new man. Bro. J. C. McKay, Clearwater (still advertised), Lid in Chester first, vice Mr. Collins, there pend- ing bulletin, who also promises to be with us soon. Ex-Bro. A. A. Boone, Chester first (recently de- ceased), had dropped his insurance and was un- able to get in again. "A word to the wise,” etc. Brothers, don't let this happen to you. The wife and babies will need all we can leave them. It’s nothing but good business to keep in good stand- ing all the time, especially “ye benedicts.” Understand there was a large crowd (mostly agents and operators) at Columbia on Sunday, December 12th, to organize an “efficiency” club (open to all classes). Let's call a joint O. R. T. meeting there some Sunday of all roada into Digitized by Google

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106 The Railroad Telegrapher. Columbia. A meeting of this character would accomplish much good for all concerned. I would be glad to hear from others regarding it. A. E. Stewart, Cert. 4105. Charlotte Division, Norwood Branch — We are solid from Salisbury to Norwood. Busi- ness is good, and Bro. Morris, at Whitney, has his hands full on account of Baden opening up again. Bro. J. L. Bolin relieved Bro. Sink, at Rock- well, fifteen days while he was sowing his wheat crop. We boys on the branch farm a little in order to keep in society. Bro. Whitworth reports business good at Albe- marle. Three roads at Norwood, but I am getting my part of the business. Bro. Helderman, Gold- hill; Bro. Trott, New London; Bro. Williams, Granite Quarry, and Bro. Fisher, at Richfield, all report business good. Don’t overlook paying your dues, boys. Stick to the O. R. T. Do your work right and the com- pany will see that we are paid for our service. Have not noticed a write-up in The Telegra- pher for several months from Charlotte Division, so thought I would send in something from the business end of the division — Norwood branch. J. V. Barringer. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and love, has deemed it best to call from our midst to his eternal home, where parting and sorrow are unknown, our beloved brother, A. B. Stuckey; therefore be it Resolved, That the members of Southern Rail- way, System Division No. 59, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the bereaved wife and family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this their sad hour of bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved wife, and a copy to The Telegrapher for publication. O. R. Zachary, L. A. Chapman, S. W. Jesse, Committee. Queen & Crescent Route (North), Div. No. 62. First District, Cincinnati to Danville — All available extra men were kept busy through the holidays, as all the regulars who could lay off called for relief. Bro. Martin McGuirk, “QA,” Cincinnati, was off until new year. Bro. M. B. Dungan, first “MO” tower, Ludlow, was off the first week of December on account of sickness. We are pleased to see him on the job again. Bro. C. C. Rawlins, Rogers Gap, must he lone- some these days, since his side-partner, Bro. Johnson, has joined the navy. Bro. Mathews was relieved thirty days by Ray Gardner, who later relieved Bro. John Sheehan, Green dale, while he attended court in Cincinnati and Covington, and took in the holidays. Bro. A. H. Vanhook is relieving Bro. Shadoan, first Georgetown, on vacation. Bros. M. B. Dungan, H. L. Dumas and W. R. Whisenhunt, at Ludlow, Williamstown and Nicho- lasville, respectively, have been appointed assist- ant local chairmen for the First District. They are all capable of doing good work and we are sure they will do it. Anybody that don’t like this write-up should not fail to write and say so, and be sure and include some notes for next month, so it will be better. Happy New Year. May it be unanimous. Cert. 58. Second and Third Districts — Bros. W. C. Caddell, Tateville third, and A. M. Caddell, Lansing second, were off a few days recently, attending the double funeral of their father and sister. Mr. Caddell was fatally in- jured by a train at Flat Rock, Ky., and the sister. Miss Mossie Caddell, succumbed to- the shock. The brothers and other bereaved relatives have our heartfelt sympathy. Bro. G. W. Sharp, Rockwood first, recently spent a week hunting at Winfield. J. H. Vailes and wife have returned from a visit with home folks in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Bro. Ed. Dunaway, extra dispatcher, relieved Third Trick Dispatcher Pates on Mountain Dis- trict, who relieved Sullivan on First District. Local Chairman Shadoan, Georgetown first, while visiting at Tateville, was relieved by Bro. A. H. Vanhook. Bro. Joe Price, agent Oneida, sick for a few days, was relieved by Bro. G. M. Owens. Bro. C. E. Ritch, “HF” tower first, is on a thirty-day vacation. Others relieved during past month are: Bros. J. C. Madden, first, F. McIntyre, second, and J. B. Hamblin, third “RO” tower; Chas. Johnson, “HF” tower third; A. B. Willison, second Science Hill; G. C. Keller, dispatcher's office Danville; S. B. Smith, “KD” tower third, and Bro. Spark- man, agent Sunbright. Messrs. Dan Strunk, agent Pine Knot; C. Hovins, “FR” tower second, and Johnson, Moreland third. Nemo agency to Bro. F. Mason; Oneida nights to J. W. Wyatt, and “HF” tower first, for thirty days, to Dumas. It is now Bro. Johnson, “HJ” tower third; Assistant Local Chairman Hamblin having secured his application. I received some interesting notes from Bro. Sharp, Rockwood first, too late to be included in last month’s write-up. I have asked Bro. Anderson to appoint a new correspondent, as I have no typewriter and the printers can not very well decipher my hiero- glyphics. Cert. 113. Queen & Crescent Route (8outh). Div. No. 69. N. O. & N. E. R, /?.— Bro. W. E. Mullen, of Laurel, and bride left, December 18th, on a thirty-day honeymoon trip to Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 107 Allentown, Pa., via St Louis and Buffalo, N. Y. Division 69 extends heartiest congratulations and best wishes for a long, happy and prosperous life. Bro. Bilbo, on a recent visit to Poplarville, wrote the application of H. D. Evans, and has the promise of Mr. Boyett and also Mr. Singleton, at Vossburg, to come in shortly. L. D. Austin, of Hattiesburg, and Mr. Stewart were recently replaced by two good men, and that point is now solid, which must be a great relief to Bros. Weems and Carpenter, for they are true blue unionists. Bro. Martinez bid in third Hattiesburg, and Bro. H. H. Hundley, extra, relieved him on third Picayune, on bulletin. We are glad to see “HN” land this place. He deserves it. Bro. E. E. Read, agent Moselle, on vacation, relieved by Bro. Will Home, who also relieved J. A. Singleton, agent Vossburg, on vacation dur- ing the holidays. Bro. Horne has been relieving the different agents almost the entire year. Split trick “JC," Shops, abolished; Bro. W. D. Apperson returned to Moselle; Wilson, a new man, relieved Bro. Noonan at Moselle a few days; J. C. Burt is back on first Lumberton, relieved by A. N. Adams at “WS,” New Orleans. We expect “AN” to do the necessary, as he carried a card while telegraphing on the A. & V. P. W. Green is at “SU,” pending its assign- ment. The dispatcher was very kind on Christmas day in bulletining a good many offices closed, so the agents and telegraphers could eat dinner at home. Thanks to Bros. Bilbo and Weems for' news items. M. V. H. Vicksburg, Shreveport & Pacific Ry. — I am not the correspondent and don't believe we have any, judging from the absence of write-ups in the journal — but I have sent in my dues and I want you other fellows to send in yours and get busy on that non near or with you. We need him. Nos. 5 and 6 reinstalled December 19th puts a little more work on us boys, but the more the merrier, we don't mind it, so let's all give the company good service and make a New Year's resolution to all try and do better. Now, some good Christian help, and let's send some notes to the journal every month. Cm. 215, Div. 69. Minneapolis & 8L Louis R. R., Div. No. 71. Brothers, remember that your dues for the new term are now due. If possible pay for the full term in advance and save yourself the trouble of paying twice during the year, which will also save Bro. Sandmier time in making out his reports, besides keeping our finances in a better shape. I hope that all the brothers will try and earn a few dollars by getting new members at $1.00 per. Our general secretary and treasurer will be more than glad to pay for all new members secured after January 1st. Let us have for our motto, the coming year, “Be a Booster," cut out the knockers and let all boost for old 71. A. meeting will be called in the near future. We want all the members and all those that wish to join to come out- and bring their joys and sorrows with them. We will have an interesting time and discuss our plans for the coming year. Wish you all the compliments of the season. A. .L. Gardner, General Chairman. NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS OF DIVISION No. 71. Beginning January 1, 1916, the dues will be $5.00 per term to all, except members who are unemployed, engaged in other lines of business or who are working in territory covered by* some other system or local division. J. C. Sandmier, General Secretary and Treasurer. Eastern Division, First District — Bro. Vannoy is relieving Bro. Nelson, agent Ackley, on a sixty days’ leave. Bro. Boyenga, Faulkner, one of the live ones, attended the explosive meeting at Mason City, and got lost in the Elks’ building. We are glad to see Bro. Field back at Geneva. Bro. Blake, from New Sharon, relieved him. “Ops’* at “ON" are branch line dispatchers. Bro. Rankin, at Rockwell, is sick, being relieved by his brother. Old war-horse Bro. Carl Ramsey has been made cashier at Mason City. Bro. Carmichel bid in Latimer agency, vice Yenny, gone to Morning Sun as helper. Bro. V. T. Johnson, second Mason City, re- signed, relieved by Mangan, from Ackley. Bro. Stormborf relieved Bro. Carmichel at Mason City. Bro. J. F. Pettitt, who bid in Albion agency after Bro. Brush resigned, bid back Albia again, and was relieved while on sick list by “Shorty” Wall from North wood. The depot at Ackley was robbed of $26.00 a few nights ago, while the night man was out of the office. Kime, second Abbott, went to Albion agency temporarily. Bro. Blake, from New Sharon, is relieving Bro. Field, at Geneva, on account of sickness. Bro. Kyle, agent Brighton, visited his mother at Eden, Sunday recently. We are glad to sec our old friend Bro. Sweet, of Albia, appointed joint ticket agent there. Brothers, when you know of any changes or any- thing else of interest, drop me a line, it will assist me greatly in the writeup. Let's all start the New Year right by getting one of those new cards early, and pay up for a year if you can. A happy and prosperous New Year to all. W. C. McLin, Richland, Iowa. Central and Western Division — Bro. J. C. Sandmier, agent Waukee, Iowa, who has been off the past month sick, relieved by F. A. Bales, will leave shortly for the South. We hope he will soon be O. K. again. Digitized by ^ooQle

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108 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Don. E. Stevens, third Perry, while visit- ing relatives in southern Indiana and Ohio, was relieved by C. E. Lund, a new man from the C. M. & St. P. Bro. C. A. Spitler, second Perry, spent a few days at Langdon, relieved by H. J. Purcell. Mr. Green, first Albert Lea, ill with the grippe a few days, relieved by Mr. Walsh. Waterville third closed a few days while O'Rourke was on the sick list. Bro. G. Krahl assigned Montgomery third. I. J. Rovang, Chaska second, joined lately. We all welcome him. The line between Ft. Dodge and Minneapolis has been cut in two, so Cedar Lake dispatchers only control it as far as Albert Lea, and Ft. Dodge - dispatchers has the district from Albert Lea to Ft Dodge. Happy New Year to all, and thanks to F. A. Bales for the news he sent me.- Hoping some of the boys will do the same. Ed., Div. Cor. Chicago & Northwestern Ry.y Div. No. 76. Northern Wisconsin Division — The revision of the schedule went into effect November 1st. The wage scale covers almost every position on the division with an increase of not less than $30.00 per year. This, with the rules, will mean at least $50.00 per year for the men. The eliminating of the uniform is something we have been looking for for a long time. We hope the men will carry out the wishes of the com- pany and stand • back of what your chairman promised, that is to be neat and clean in your civilian clothes and always on the job, when out- side of your office with your cap on. The abolishing of the uniforms has brought out a number of humorous sayings. One man expressed himself in saying, “I will now be able to buy a new suit and look like other people." We figure this means at least $35.00 in the hands of the men. All three-men positions on this division are working eight hours with one exception. In due time there will be three telegraphers employed at that point in addition to the agent. That means about seven hours work, as each man is entitled to a reasonable length of time for meals. Still we hear some of them say: The Order has done very little for them. With the new rules and increased salaries there should be no non-members on this division. Let every man do his part and get after every man not holding an up-to-date. Do not leave this to your chairman. When you learn of a man working who is not in the Order, get after him, try to line him up and drop the local chairman a note also. L. C. Hackbert was at North Fond du Lac, recently, and lined up the assignment of hours to be worked by the men on this division. The nine-hour men are assigned eight-hours and forty- five minutes. You can be worked the full nine hours, but there should be a lap of fifteen minutes to cover a spread of transfer and cleaning up your work, so as not to take any chances whatever of a violation of the law. Watch this carefully, boys. Four new men will be put on, due to the ' rearranging of the hours. Continuous service will be installed at Burnett and Oakfield. Another trick and night man at DePere and North Fond du Lac dispatcher's office. Bro. Neitzel, at Burnett, will have from 3 p. m. every day now to devote to band practice. The side agreement provides that all men are to be given a reasonable length of time to get meals at regular meal time. This applies to the eight and nine-hour men. The overtime should be watched carefully. Although it may only mean 5 cents, put it in. You are entitled to this. Bro. and former Local Chairman Zuehlke re- lieved by Bro. Heiple a few days while attend- ing the funeral of a relative at Iron Mountain. Regular meetings will be held after the holidays. We are planning on a joint meting at Green Bay with the Ash., Penn, and Lake Shore Divisions. When you receive notice of meetings make it a point to attend. You will be surprised at the information you can get at these meetings. Of all things, do not to start to knock. Your chairman and committee have done the very best under the circumstances. It was an exceptional year. Business conditions were still very un- settled when we met the company, and it played fair. Let us show our appreciation by giving the best we have, and when the opportunity again presents itself the officials will stand ready to compensate us for good service. If you see any violations or irregularities of the new agreement, call your chairman's attention to it. The com- pany holds us equally as responsible as the division officials, that the same be lived up to. Pay your dues promptly. It takes a great deal of money to handle the business of our system division. We have two men who are giving every minute of their time looking after your interests. Your chairman gives a great deal of his time, and all he asks is that you show your apprecia- tion and support for his looking after the work on the division. Send what news items you may have to the division correspondent at Chester. In this way we will have a write-up each month. Let us hope that every man has had a merry Christmas and happy New Year. Second Oakfield bid in by Mr. Hart wig, who later resigned; relieved by Operator Klix. Bro. Kuenzie and wife spent Sunday recently with relatives at Chester. Div. Cos. Wisconsin Division — Bro. Frank Chour, ticket agent and operator Lake Forest, on leave of absence, will be found (permanently, if he likes it) back of the teller's window of the First National Bank there. Bro. H. L. Hammond, third Waukegan, re- signed to go into the grocery business at Twin Lakes, Mich. Bro. R. Thunberg, agent County Line, on sick leave, relieved by Bro. Ray Daniels. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 109 Bro. A. S. Moorehouse bid in second Valley tower. Bro. Bastian is on third there. Bro. H. S. Bixby, agent Capron, on vacation, relieved by Bro. L. A. Livingstone, second Ca- pron, relieved by Bro. M. C. Lawtenslager, Poplar Grove. Local Chairman Coburn, second Harvard, on grievance work, relieved by Bro. L. R. Barton, Cary days. Bro. G. N. Harbort, first tower “EA," and Bro. F. W. Richardson, third Caledonia, were “Windy City” visitors recently. Bro. Wm. Soles, third Harvard, relieved a few days by Bro. R. K. Canary. Bro. Dal Jones, of the Cort Club “perpctuals,” is reported sick, but hope to see him at our next meeting. At the Cort Club meeting on December 4th, Room 912, Masonic Temple, nearly every seat was occupied. Brothers from the C. B. & Q., C. M. & SL P., C. R. I. & P. and E. J. & E. were present. Our distinguished and honored guest of the even- ing was Bro. Dan G. Ramsay, past president of the O. R. T., who gave a very interesting talk. Bro. Brown, vice-president, and Bro. E. J. Thomas, general chairman, also gave very interesting ad- dresses. The club meets the first Saturday night of each month. It's a good place to spend a profitable evening. Come in and help us, and we will try and help you. Look over your new schedule carefully, and if any of the rules are not dear to you, write to Local Chairman Coburn or General Chairman Thomas. They will be glad to set you right on it. Keep after the non; don’t let up on him; his help is needed. Perseverance is the price of achievement. Don’t neglect your dues. Remember you’re one spoke in the wheel, so don’t work yourself loose. Be a “booster." If you think there is any- thing wrong, don’t quit; then is the time for you to start doing something in the right direction. No assignments made up to writing this. Want to thank you boys for sending me what you did. Please mail any news you have to me before the 20th of each month. Div. Cor. Madison Division — The new schedule certainly is the best we ever worked under, and very few have not been helped by it. Those who it didn’t, their time will come next, and we hope they get enough then to make up for not getting in on this. Nons have not helped in any way to better our conditions. Let everyone show them how they stand in their own light and are counted against us every time we go in for a revision. If you do not know who these men are, drop me a line and I will send you a list. How anyone can stay out now, after getting the benefits they have beats us. We have more stations on schedule list and no more bond premiums to pay, and the scrubbing settled as it should be; the uniform question, which will save almost everyone at least $30.00 a year, is also settled, and the schedule is signed up by the C. 4 N. W. and Order of Railroad Telegraphers, which was never done before. We can thank the committee for what we secured, so let each one do their part and send in the first month’s increase when we pay our dues, and get all the nons to join and show the committee that it has our sup- port. Bro. F. J. Wagner resumed at Randolph after a week’s vacation, relieved by Bro. A. R. Soren- son, who was home on furlough at the time. Alex Wilson and S. C. Southern, extra men, have resigned and gone to Glen Falls, Mont., to secure jobs. Bro. C. M. Cronk resumed as agent at Norwalk, after the burial of his mother, who died the latter part of November. The sympathy of the boys is with Charley in his bereavement. I. Childs re- lieved him. Adolph Duve, cashier at Baraboo, had the mis- fortune to lose his mother, December 6th.. We extend him our sympathy. Bro. John Roberts, agent Lodi, attended court at Madison one day recently. Bro. F. M. Richardson, Caledonia, off several days on account of illness, relieved by Bro. F. S. Cain, called away by death in his family. Bro. A. E. Patterson, agent Platteville, relieved two days by Bro. W. C. Hesselberg, went to Bara- boo to see his brother George get his third degree in Masonry. The deopt at Benton burned December 9th, and most of the records were lost. Bro. Lippolt is busy enough all the time without this happening. Former C. T. D. Pelnar, on this division, and who has been conducting a school of telegraphy at Madison, is again in the employ of the com- pany as an inspector. Bro. Colton relieved by Glen V. Bassett, a new man, at Evansville agency, on account of serious trouble with his eyes. We hope he will soon be able to resume duty. Bro. Frank Main relieved W. F. Copeland, agent Jefferson Jet., several days owing to the death of Mrs. Copeland’s mother. Bro. Hobart did the extra work, later going to Galena pending bulletin. Bro. Carl Hummel, tower “BJ,” is on the cash- ier’s job at Reedsburg, relieving Bro. Walter Langenhan, now on his own job, relieving Wilson, who went to Chicago to spend Thanksgiving with his folks. Bro. Joe Crogan, of Reedsburg first, spent “turkey day” with the folks at home. Burstein relieved Joe a few days and then relieved Bro. Langenhan, who went to Milwaukee to attend Consistory meeting. R. B. Carroll is at tower “BJ" while Bro. Hummel is at Reedsburg. Art Sayles, on side wire in Adams dispatcher's office nights, bid in Wyeville yard. Assignments on bulletin No. 78: Tower “CS," E. L. Gross; tower “BJ," M. W. Wood; Clyman Jet., E. J. Main; Galena, H. M. Hobart; tower “BR," R. D. Wood; Tunnel City, O. E. Mewis; Brand Marsh, C. J. Calhoun. Bulletin No. 79 (now pending): Stitzler, six months, pending re- turn of agent; Afton third, Benton operator, North Lowell agency, Clyman Jet. third, Cutler second. Bro. J. E. Holden, who bid in Galena, bid back Mt. Horeb, and is again Holding forth as Bro. “Bab’s" right bower. Digitized by Google

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110 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. E. L. Gross, Merrimac, and Bro. John Schleck. Evansville, both on a month's layoff, relieved by Bro. R. D. Wood and T. F. Anderson. W. B. McKillip bid in Mendota. The depot is being moved down to the track level and under- going consi ierable repairs. Mr. Betts wants everyone to keep the cars mov- ing. “It can be done.” Forward passes, bucking the line, open play6, skirting the ends, place kicks; anything to keep them moving. That means rev- rnu •, and more revenue means more wages for everybody. Get busy. We have a nice schedule now. One-man sta- tions have pa*-* of Sunday to enjoy themselves, and the rest of us are better off than we ever wire; so let's show that we appreciate what has lien done for us by doing everything for the interest of the company we are working for that we possibly can. Wish you all a happy and prosperous New Year. Cert. 18. Minnesota Division — Assignments: Second Springfield, G. Chapman; third — Waseca, F. W. Mosher; Eagle Lake, Bro. R Gresham; Burdette, L. E. Wold; Walnut Grove, J. E. Brown; fourth — Winona, Bro. G. W. Ware; Tiacy, A. C. Cooper; Seaforth agent and teleg- rapher, W. E. Neitzel. On bulletin: Winona shops tower first, Haver- hill, Burdette and Nicollet second, St. Charles, New Ulm and Marshall third, and Gary agent for three months. Our new schedule is now in full swing and is being more and more appreciated by all the boys, as they find out how advantageously the new rules are working out in their favor. They certainly appreciate the abolishment of the uniform, the overtime for Sunday work at twelve-hour stations, penalty for assigned men doing relief work, and penalty for men not being assigned to their posi- tions after thirty days of assignment, and we ex- tend our heartiest congratulations to General Chairman Thomas and General Secretary and Treasurer Boyington, and feel assured that ere another year passes we will have cause to feel still more grateful to these two brothers for their intelligent work, which no doubt will result in higher salaries and better working conditions, as they have merely broken the ice, and have a mul- titude of deeds yet to perform before they will be satisfied. Bro. J. B. Carpenter, Owatonna, is confined to his home with smallpox, relieved by S. A. Fahey, a new man. Bro. E. J. Zeches, third Owatonna, is confined to his home at St. Charles on account of sickness, relieved by ex-Bro. J. P. Banks. Bro. G. P. Hinton, second Claremont, has re- turned from a month's visit to his home in Wis- consin. Bro. C. L. Cody, agent Havana, has returned after a few days’ vacation. Bro. A. R. Sjobakken, second Sanborn, spent the holidays at his home in Adams, Minn. Bro. H. J. Sullivan is now at Plainview. Bro. Leatherman, third Mankato, was off a few days with la grippe. Bro. O. G. Groh, second Mankato, is on an ex- tended vacation, looking over a store proposition in Rochester. Bro. A. F. Siegler, third Sleepy Eye, relieved by Bro. A. F. Frank, third Burdette, a few days on account of sickness. Mrs. A. P. Murphy, of Mankato, who had to undergo an operation for appendicitis on November 23d, we are glad to learn is now at home con- valescing nicely. Bro. G. W. Ware bid in fourth in dispatcher's office, relieved on first “CK” by W. E. Skeels, relieved on second there by Bro. E. J. Lampe. Dispatcher Jordan relieved on second east end, on account of illness, by Dispatcher Carroll, re- lieved on first side wire by Harry Sorenson. E. E. Johnson, third Waseca, goes to Winona pending Dispatcher Jordan’s return. Bro. J. J. Pressnall, second Rochester, relieved Bro. N. O. Tuberg on first a few days while N. O. T. was helping the ticket force there to get out their monthly reports. This force has now been increased, in addition to the agent, to three clerks, each receiving $75.00 per month, on ac- count of heavy increases in ticket sales due to the very proficient work of Ticket Agent Riley. P. H. Pendergast, one of the oldest passenger conductors on this division, died Sunday morning, December 11th, of double pneumonia, after a week’s illness. He was very popular with the traveling public as well as with every employe on the division, and we extend our heartfelt sym- pathy to the bereaved family. I wish you all a most prosperous New Year, and heartily thank the brothers for their kindly sup- port in contributing news items, soliciting mem- bers, etc. Let the good work go on, in order that we may at all times have a solid membership. Even though we close the year as one of the banner divisions of the entire system, let us be still more determined to keep it so for the ensu- ing year, so when 1916 closes we can boast of a 100 per cent membership, and we may rest as- sured we will also be able to boast of another nice increase. Cert. 120. East Iowa Diinsion — Dispatcher Duryea was off and Night Chief Cummer was confined to his bed a few days with the grippe. Bro. A. W. Dickinson, first Tama yard, laid up with the grippe, relieved by Bro. H. E. Dempsey. Bro. C. A. Loomis on sick list a week, relieved at Fifth street, Clinton, by Bro. McGuire. Bro. Anderson, second Otis, has also been sick for a week, but has managed to stay on the job. Bro. H. H. Carleton, agent Tipton, off sick for two weeks, relieved by Bro. L. H. Green. DeWitt third opened up temporarily by Pat- rick, who has again promised to be with us soon. Bro. Crelly, third Stanwood, spent Christmas at Luzerne with his parents and lady friend, and Toenings, third “BN,” spent the holidays with his parents at Peoria. Bro. C. H. Northup and bride spent their honey- moon in Chicago. Congratulations and best wishes. . Digitized by ^ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. Ill Bro. Conover, of Low Moor, had the misfortune of losing his infant daughter. We all extend our heartfelt sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Conover. Bro. S. M. Stouffer resumed on second Tama passenger station after three months' leave, work- ing at the carpenter trade trying to gain a few pounds of avoirdupois which he has lost by con- tinous inside work. Wish all the boys would re- member that Bro. Stouffer will appreciate it if they will send him all the news they can in time to get it to St Louis by the 28th of the month. I want to thank Bro. Schertz for the nice list of news sent me this month. Wish you all a happy New Year. Cert. 2158. Sioux City Division — Bro. Sheldon, relieved by Bro. Elrod at Gow- rie, Iowa, bid in Battle Creek, Iowa, vice Bro. Noe, who bid in Correctionville, Iowa, agency, vice M. G. Feltus, resigned on account of sickness. Bro. H. F. Bruner is relieving at Battle Creek pending bulletin. Bro. I. B. Haymond, agent Ida Grove, Iowa, to the sunny South for six months, relieved by Bro. E. E. Baskin. Cashier recently put on at Sac City. Monthly salaries raised: Helper Battle Creek, $30.00 to $40.00; cashier Onawa, $12.50; cashier Odebolt and depot ticket agent Sioux City, each $10.00 — and then the nons say "The O. R. T. does not benefit anyone." Bro. Hayes bid in operator Sac City, relieved on bid as telegrapher Sacton by Bro. Meehan, and he by Bro. Ratch, who bid in Ute agency. The latter wishes to extend his thanks to all the brothers of the division for making it possible for him to bid in Ute. Bro. Roach has had very bad luck and all brothers stand ready to help him and any other brother at any time. The general and division superintendents made an inspection trip over the division recently, and were very much gratified to find all the freight houses and stations cleaned up in first-class shape. I wish all the brothers a happy New Year, and also that they would send me some notes. T. M. Nob, Local Sec'y and Treas. Peninsula Division — Bro. F. W. Phillips, agent Wilson, Mich., called to Chicago on committee work, relieved by Bro. E. T. Johnson, days Norway, relieved by A. Perkett Bro. J. F. McGurk, agent Vulcan, off a few days during Thanksgiving to take part in eating turkey at his father-in-law's, relieved by Bro. C. Laure, second Vulcan, relieved by Bro. L. Ran- quette. Bro. R. E. Nelson has resigned and accepted a position with the Standard Oil Co. at Marquette, Mich. We all wish him good luck. Relieved at Republic agency on bid by Bro. J. E. Honey- well, and he on second Powers on bid by Bro. R. Scholtx, relieved on second Hermansville on bid by Bro. Bardwell, second Saunders. Ore season closed November 26th, leaving about seventeen men without jobs. Bro. F. A. Derocher, we are glad to hear, has landed a job on the Sioux City Division. Bro. J. Nasberg, agent Stager, relieved a week and ten days by Wm. J. Hooper, who later re- lieved Bro. P. E. Rasmussen, agent Waucedah, on vacation. The new schedule was effective November 1st, and a circular from the superintendent gives the Sunday hours. Let's get after the nons again and see if we can’t get them to take out a 1916 card. Don't forget to get an up-to-date card for 1916 yourself, and start the year right. Bro. J. A. PefSrs to Peshtigo second; L. Ran- quette on third. On bulletin: Stambaugh and Iron Mountain second; Antoine and Wilcox nights, and South “Y” days. • ' ! Brothers, give me a line on all the happenings, it will certainly be appreciated. Bros. Y. F. Johnson, C. Anderson and R. A. Thompson went to Ralph, Mich., on a hunting trip. i Bro. E. Trepanier has gone to the Lake Shore Division for the winter; second and third Stager taken off. Bro. R. Moras, Quinnesec days, was called home on account of the death of his father. We all extend to the sorrowing brother and members of the afflicted family our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement. Cert. 938. Eastern Division- Haying been appointed local chairman of the Eastern Division by General Chairman Thomas, until election can be held, it is my desire to do the right thing by you all, and owing to the fact that I am finable to see each of you personally will therefore be glad to have you write me of any grievance you may have, or let me know how I may be of service to you in any way. We have had a large boost in our membership recently, and we are now over 80 per cent strong and steadily growing, for which a great deal of credit is due to Bro. D. C. Smart, deputy general chairman from Chicago, who has been over the entire division lining up the boys. Pay your dues promptly and appoint yourself a committee of one to see that the other fellow does likewise. Remember the heavy expenses incurred by the lengthy schedule negotiations just completed. I asked several of the brothers to give me the news on the division, but I presume as Christmas business has been pretty heavy they have over- looked sending in their items. If each member would send in one item we could have a good write-up. Let’s get busy. W. J. Thomas, L. C. Bro. L. Kocum, relief agent, assigned second Colome. Bro. Kreiling, second Gregory, on holiday vaca- tion. The sights in Lincoln seems to be the main attraction. Bro. Hagerman, agent Niobrara, recently called away on account of the serious illness of a rela- Digitized by

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112 The Railroad Telegrapher. tive, was relieved by Bro. Edens, second Plain- view. Bro. Willard, assigned Nickerson agency re-, lieved by Bro. Noring on second Inman, from third there, on bid. Bro. Bartlett, agent Burke, off a few days on account of the illness of his wife, was relieved by Mr. Speece, formerly third Inman, who has been farming the past year. Bro. DeWitt bid in second Oakdale, vice Bro. Flick, to Fremont dispatcher’s office. Cbrt. 1926. N. O. M. 6 C. R. R., Div. No. 80. Bro. Hughes, Mahned, on his vacation, relieved by Extra Tapp, from Falkner, later relieved by Bro. Murray, resuming as relief agent; Tapp relieving Bro. Hamil, at McLain, to get married. Congratulations. Bro. Gross, Montrose, is back from Hot Springs, very much benefited. Bro. Mansfield, Louisville, resigned, relieved by Extra Kirwen. Bro. Gorden to Ovett, vice Bro. Rayburn to Union, vice Bro. Norris, resigned. Pro. Vestal, general office, while undergoing an operation for appendicitis, relieved by Bro. Spikes, from Frascati, relieved by Bro. Overstreet. Bro. Ilamil, O. & C., Philadelphia, goes to Montrose as agent, vice Bro. Gross, who goes to Philadelphia in Hamil’s place. Bro. Smith returns to Shipman, vice Buckley, relief to New Augusta to relieve Bro. Roberts, on sick list. Bro. Murray relieved Bro. Swenson, at Beau- mont, on fifteen days* vacation with pay. Bro. Windham, Mossville, relieved several days by Barr, from G. & S., owing to the illness of his wife. Bro. Foster, at Neshoda, goes to Noxapater, relieved on bid by Bro. Windham, Mossville, vice Bro. Currie, resigned. Sorry to part with him, but he has our best wishes wherever he goes. Pro. Swenson, Beaumont, resumed duty with his vacation unfinished in order that Bro. Murray could relieve Bro. Windham, Mossville, who has a very sick wife. We hope for her speedy re- covery. Bro. Bennett, of Laurel, and wife are both sick, former relieved by Extra Kirwen, who later resigned, relieved on Louisville second by Extra Tapp. Bro. Davis has gone with the Southern Express Co., at Richton, and Ovett is bulletined. Bro. Holder, Merrill, made a trip to Lucedale, recently, returning by auto. The correspondent wishes all a prosperous New Year. Get next to the nons and let’s line them up and make everything solid for 1916. Cert. 101. Colorado Midland Ry., Div. No. 81. Bro. F. B. Maxwell, agent Florissant, relieved by Bro. Woodworth, on account of Mrs. Max- well's illness in Oklahoma City. Bro. and Mrs. J. E. McCall, second Wild Horse, were holiday shoppers in Leadville. Bro. J. E. Webb, Woodland Park, relieved three weeks by W. F. Lively, from Georgetown. Bro. Rose, Granite, did the culinary act while Mrs. Rose visited her folks during the holidays. Bro. S. F. O’Brien, agent Hartsel, has re- turned from holiday vacation. Bro. C. S. Lively and family spent Christmas with Bro. N. R. Lively and wife at Florissant; Bro. Potts relieving the former. Bro. Smith, second Leadville, on sick list sev- eral days, relieved by Bro. A. O. Summerfield, and Bro. Clark, Bugbee, first there, off a few days, relieved by Bro. Ellas, from the Rock Island. A. M. Shaffer, formerly agent at New Castle, was a recent visitor there. Boys, let’s not forget to remit our dues promptly; $4.50 to Bro. J. F. Jones, secretary and treasurer, Carbondale, Colo., and the Mutual Benefit assessments to Bro. L. W. Quick, St. Louis, Mo. You may now get an annual card instead of semi-annual. Remit for the year and see how many annuals this division can boast of. Wish all a prosperous and happy New Year. Cbrt. 45. Bangor & Aroostook R. R., Div. No. 83. Brothers, let’s all stick together closer than we have been doing and make 1916 a banner year. Give the few nons left no rest until they come in and get our membership up right around the 100 per cent mark, and every one send in their dues promptly, as soon as they read this. Now is the appointed timel Bro. McKeen, who recently relieved at Grind- stone, Rand Cove and third West Seboois, is now at Patten. Bro. Linnell, third trick Seboois, to "CD,” Bangor. Bro. Robertson, first, and Bro. McNair, third “MK,” recently changed tricks for awhile. Bro. Crockett gave up Derby agency after a year’s trial, and Bro. Justin Bates, assistant at Milo, bid it in. Bro. O. R. Brown, of Stacyville, on vacation, relieved by Bro. Frost, of Division 140, who has been doing relief work on Southern Division about a year, and is now with the New Haven. We all wish him success. Bro. Murphy, first “D,” also enjoyed a vacation during the holidays. Bro. Mitton, of Sherman, and Bro. Crocker, of Norcross, bagged two deer each this past fall. Bro. Barnett, second Northern Maine Jet., re- cently advocated that this division give a banquet at Bangor some night, but only one brother answered his inquiry as to the feasability of it. The Maine Central boys of Division 140 do this stunt occasionally with great success. We should be able to get a fair turn out; of course everyone can not go, but we should be able to scrape up twenty, and that many could have a good time and get acquainted with each other; and possibly another could be held some where else later, so that twenty more could get together and repeat and so on. Digitized by kjOOQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 113 I am unable to send in a better write-up be- cause no one sends me any items. It is impossible for me to know what is going on south of South LaGrange, on the Greenville branch, north of Oakfield, on main line and all branches and cut offs. Send me the news, brothers, and don't forget to remit your dues to Bro. Robbins during this month. Cert. 52. Texas & Pacific Ry., Div. No. 88. Fort Worth Division , East of Whitesboro — The general committee has closed our new con- tract with the company, effective December 1, 1915, and while we did not get everything we should have gotten, taking conditions into con- sideration, we got a good schedule and a nice increase in salaries, aggregating something like $16,000 annually and several important changes in our working rules. Our seniority rule has been changed almost entirely; now when a position is abolished the man relieved will be permitted to take any position he is capable of handling; provided he does not bump a man who has been in the serv- ice on his respective division three years or more; and the man relieved has the privilege to exer- cise bis seniority in the same manner, thereby permitting the parties relieved to get good positions where their seniority is sufficient. But the em- ploye relieved will be required to select the position be wants within thirty days or go on the extra list. In all cases the senior extra men will be given the extra work in preference to the juniors. Our noon hour has been rearranged so that at one-man stations noon hour will commence be- tween 11:30 a. m. and 12:30 p. m., instead of between 11:30 a. m. and 1 p. m. Employes on the division will be given the preference in vacancies at the star stations where they are competent to handle the work. Operators and agents will be permitted to trans- fer from one division to ‘ another, retaining half their seniority in case of ill-health of themselves or a member of their family. At stations where traveling auditors can not make transfers without delay, agents will be permitted to transfer themselves to be approved by traveling auditor at such a time as he may be able to get around, which will keep the agent from losing unnecessary time by reason of the traveling auditor not being able to reach him promptly. Leave of absence has been arranged for sixty days and may be extended to ninety days by mak- ing application to the superintendent, in case of sickness it may be extended to one year. I feel sure the new contract will be appre- ciated by all the boys, as we have as good a schedule as any road in this part of the country and a good deal better than some roads that have had contracts long before we got one. I hope each man will study his contract carefully and live up to it in every respect; we have the assur- ance of our general officials that the company will live up to its part of- it. It is a pleasure for me to say that during our negotiations our officials were at all times pleasant, and treated the committee courteously and fairly and considered carefully everything brought to their attention. Now, boys, comes the test, if you all appre- ciate the improved conditions and better pay. I want to ask each one of you to give the com- pany better service than you ever did. Let’s show that what has been given us is a good investment, and that we will make a great deal more for the company than we got, and when we go back for another revision the officials will be glad to make things easier for us. We must all become boosters for the “Old Reliable T. & P.,“ and make the company’s business, our busi- ness and handle it just like we would our own business. Be ever ready and watching for an opportunity to do the company a good turn and save money for it. We can help Mr. Andrews save a considerable sum annually in the claims department by helping him to prevent them. We must watch everything. In using company ma- terial and coal, we can save a considerable amount by practicing economy, and in all matters give our company our best co-operation. Boys, if you will try as hard as 1 am going to try, you will be pleased with the results, and the officials will be glad they gave us a contract, and that 95 per cent of the boys on the T. & P., who carry an up-to-date card in their pockets all the time, are live wires and always on the job. Boys, pay up your dues promptly, and also the special assessment. If you know of a non, give him no rest until you line him up. Nons are getting mighty scarce over here, but we want to get what few are left. I was relieved by Extra Agent Bro. L. N. Sayc, while serving on the committee at Dallas, who later relieved Bro. J. R. Rodgers a few days cn account of sickness in his family. Bro. F. E. Whittemore, Annona, relieved fifteen days for the holidays by Bro. J. B. Pope. Bro. II. C. Babney bid in Denison first, and Bro. C. W. Cooper, Clarksville first. Bros. Miles and Morahans, from Texarkana, have been assigned to positions west of Whitesboro. Bro. F. A. Wemple, Sr., first Bonham, relieved by Bro. Z. Chambers a few days on account of sickness. Our extra board has decreased somewhat, aifl I hope the older extra men will soon be placed in regular positions. The consolidation of the o!d T. C. and Joint Track Divisions into the Fort Worth Division gives us a much better division. We were glad to sec the change, as it gives us more territory. Would be glad if you brothers would give me any news you may know of in the future, so I can have a good write-up every month from now on. I wish all of you and each official of the Texas & Pacific Ry. a happy and prosperous New Year. P. O. Ruthven, L. C. Eastern Dhision — On September 15, 1915, the committee repre senting the telegraphers on the Boston Elevated Digitized by C.ooQle

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114 The Railroad Telegrapher. Railway secured a revision of their contract, which provided for a flat rate increase of about $4.00 per month per man, two Sundays off per month, several other concessions and a new rule which provides that this contract is between the com- pany and the Order of Railroad Telegraphers only, applying only to members of the organization, and further agrees that if any member working on their lines was expelled from membership or dropped for non-payment of dues, the company would immediately discharge him. They have the dosed shop. They get what they go after in schedule revision, because they all want it and demand it. When we wake up to this one fact we will get the same results. “In union there is strength/* It is the duty of every telegrapher in service to join the Order. A duty to yourself and your family and to every telegrapher in the service and his family. It is the one best twentieth century method of making progress, and the one best friend you will need in time of trouble. The great employers of labor sitting on the Industrial Relations Commission stated: “We say frankly that if we were wage-earners we would be unionists, and as unionists we would feel the keen responsibility of giving the same attention to our trade union duties as to our civic duties/* — Page 1222, August Telegbaphe*. Bro. Montague, second Willspoint, off several months sick, was relieved by Bro. H. Blades, pulled off third Jefferson in the summer on account of reduction of force, later relieved by Bro. Fisk Ray; Bro. Jim Pierce, first Willspoint, was off five days recently, and Bro. C. V. Rhodes, third, was off one night. Bro. Findlay, “FC** office, Ft. Worth, is taking fifteen days* vacation. Bro. Diehl, third Terrell, was off several nights recently. Bro. Jim Allen, working extra several weeks in Louisiana, relieved Bro. McDuffy, first Forney, several days. He has been on the move consider- ably the past few weeks. Bro. Vandemark was also off several days. Bro. G. A. Mcjimsey is relieving Hendricks, third Hallsville, ninety ' days, while off buying cotton. We hope he makes enough to take out a card and start the New Year right. Telephones distributed over this end December 1st, are being installed very rapidly. Bro. B. B. Campbell, third Grand Saline, off several days with chills, relieved by Bros. Allen and Ray. Farmer Dunlap, second Boyce, off several weeks sick, relieved by Bro. Allen, who also relieved Price, Waskom, several days, while he took his little child to St. Louis for treatment; later he relieved Bro. W. C. Turner, second Grand Saline, ten days, while visiting in El Paso, Houston, etc. Bro. W. McDuffy, first Forney, is back from vacation. Bro. Hunt, second Mineola, off several days, hunting his auto which he sold on credit; found it deserted and badly demolished. We all sym- pathize with him; but if it was a Ford, he will still have a car that will run if he got the wheels back. Some of you boys on the flat end, please send me some news, so we can have a good write-up each month. This is the month to pay your dues and assess- ments; let’s all get in line and have no delin- quents. H. Penal, a beginner, is at Lucas, La., nights. We sympathize with Superintendent Lynch in the loss of his father, Col. J. P. Lynch, at Hallsville, December 9th. Col. Lynch was a true friend to the operators there. Let us unite in helping our local chairman, whose duties have now increased 25 per cent on account of added territory. He is now on com- mittee work at Dallas, relieved by Bro. Hunt. I have voluntarily offered my services to Bro. Hoeft as correspondent, because he has had his attention on other matters. We should have a cor- respondent down at the “flat end** also, as it is too much for one man to cover since the additional mileage has been added to the Eastern Division. I will appreciate all the items you will send me, and do my very best towards a write-up. Let us all unite in an earnest effort to make us worthy to both the O. R. T. and T. & P. B. B. Campbell, Cert. 358. B. R. & P. Ry., Dlv. No. 92. Pittsburgh Division — Bro. R. H. Law and wife were called to Ken- tucky on account of the death of a nephew. Bro. Keys relieved him. Bro. F. M. Anderson, agent Sykes, on vacation, relieved by Relief Agent Burrell. Bro. J. M. Campbell, second Dayton, on vaca- tion, and Bro. J. M. Thompson, first “DO** tower, while attending a funeral, were both relieved by Bro. Lawless, who also relieved Bro. Carrol, agent Juneau, while in DuBois a few days. Bro. Lindenmuth, agent Cowan, suddenly stricken with brain fever, was relieved by Me- Afoose. Bro. Postelwaite, first Dayton, on sick list recently, relieved by Blask, from the Middle Division. Bro. Williams, agent East Mosgrove, while off getting married, relieved by Bro. Dawson, third West Mosgrove. , We all extend our congratula- tions to Bro. Williams and his wife. Quite a few positions have been opened re- cently, including Home, three tricks; one trick offices at Cowan, Fenelton, Millikens and Barton have also been made three tricks. Operators seem to be at a premium, and business was never before as good as now. A third trick dispatcher has been put on the C. & M. Jet. branch, which gives W. A. Smith a regular trick; puts R. H. Bauer on the night message job permanently, with extra dispatching work and the day message job up for bids. Local Chairman Miller is back on his regular job, the dispatchers having had their vacations, and Bro. Pooler goes back to Echo /irst. Bro. McCardel goes to Locust first, Bro. Eastman to third and Bro. Daugherty to Echo third. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 115 Bro. Flanagan was relieved on vacation by Bro. Eastman, relieved by Bro. Daugherty, and Bro. Bauer by Bro. McLeod, relieved on second “XO” tower by Extra Angelo, from the New Haven. Will try and give a list of the assignments next month. Bro. Simmons has just returned from a meeting of telegraphers in Toronto, Canada, and has some good “dope,” so all try and turn out to the next meeting, which will be called before long, and hear something new. One of the brothers sent me a little news this month, for which I thank him, and hope more of you will follow his good example hereafter, so we can have a more interesting write-up each month. I can not possibly get all the news with- out your help. Bill. Illinois Central R. R., Dlv. No. 93. St. Louis Division — During the heavy sleet and snow storm the middle of December we had so much wire trouble on through lines, both phone and telegraph, that there was little or nothing doing north of Cen- tralia, and Bros. J. R. Esler, J. M. Wazeka and G. G. Castle, from “X” general office, Chicago, established a general relay office at “CE” Cen- tralis pro tern. Later on Bro. Esler was moved to Champaign, and Bro. Ed McNamara went to “CE” from “X.” During their stay at Centralia busi- ness moved by electricity between New Orleans and intermediate points as far north as Centralia, and by steam north of that city. Bro. Harry Stout, right on the job as wire chief, now has a nice, shiny, new set of repeaters in “CE” to help out occasionally in future troubles. All the boys got away before contracting the habit of visiting Wamac too regularly, although it is rumored that they did stay out till a quarter past nine one night before returning to the peace- ful village on Lake Michigan. Bro. Burge, of Centralia, is taking a course in grand opera (via the phonograph system), and says he can reach any of the high notes. We, however, are from Missouri. Bro. Bill Reynolds, agent Round Knob, stole a march on us by slipping* quietly away several months ago and annexing a young lady to accept the position of general manager of his future and finances. Bro. V. B. Turner, who relieved him, has been appointed agent at West Frankfort, where he will have nothing to do (but work). Bro. Hacker, also of Round Knob and vicinity, was another recent addition to the ranks of the married men we overlooked last month. Someone said to him the other day: “I understand you are now a benedict;” but he replied: “No, I wanted to join some lodge, but my wife won’t let me.” Bro. Ed Huntington, ticket agent at Carbondale, who has been with the I. C. over forty years, is in the hospital there with a severe attack of pneu- monia. We all wish him a speedy recovery. Bro. Walter Morris, of Jonesboro, and bride left on No. 1, December 26th, for Murphysboro, where they were to start housekeeping at once* Bro. Morris haring bid in Texas Jet. days. Bro. N. C. Chrisman relinquished Lenzburg agency to take third trick Pinckney vi lie, relieved by G. W. Casey. Bro. Walter Hobbs relieved Bro. Gurley at “NY” Centralia a few days during the holidays. Bro. G. C. Davis, of Anna, in “CD” extra, of late is developing into “some lightning slinger.” Bro. Bill Grissom, of North yard, is at Car- bondale depot ticket office nights, vice Bro. Ray Humes, at the same ticket window days during Bro. Huntington’s illness. Extra Dispatcher Robertson, “CD” Carbondale, and Bro. Wedding, of Illinois Jet., bid fair to become polished salesmen if business keeps up. Bro. Hugh Ragsdale, of Branch Jet., was called home several times around Christmas week on account of the serious illness of his mother at Tamaroa, making it necessary for Bros. Fitzpat- rick and Hill to double on account of there being no extra men available posted on the interlocker. Send your notes to Bro. Hill, at Branch Jet., so as to reach him not later than the 26th of each month, to be consolidated and sent in, so they reach St. Louis not later than the 28th. Long Fellow. Louisiana Division — Notice 1 Do not neglect your dues. They are now due. Let us adhere more strictly to the good old motto, “No card, no favors.” At our regular monthly meeting, held at Jack- son, Miss., December 5th, Bro. “Dutch” Rehfeldt was appointed acting correspondent, while Bro. John Youngblood is laid up with rheumatism. Mail him a few items for the write-up before the 20th of each month. He will appreciate your co- operation very much in making this the leading division of the system. Every little bit helps. There was a fairly good attendance at the meet- ing, but not as good as it should have been con- sidering the matters of importance discussed. Bro. “Joe” Sasser, who was with us as a visitor, prom- ised to give us a talk next time. Visitors are always welcome. These meetings are held at Jackson for the special benefit of the brothers on the Yazoo District, but not one of them was pres- ent. Even if it is a little inconvenient to attend the meeting, we should be willing to inconvenience ourselves a little at least once every two months for the aid of a good cause. We hope next time the Yazoo District will be represented. Having a card is not all that is required in doing your duty. Boys, a chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Don’t allow yourselves to become delin- quent. Your dues should be paid first, in prefer- ence to any other liability. Bro. Didlake, of Montello, Nev., Division 53, spending several months with relatives at Crystal Springs, is one of the I. C.’s old-timers. Recent changes in officials: L. W. Baldwin to general manager C. of Ga., succeeded by L. A. Downs as general superintendent Southern Lines, succeeded by T. E. Hill as superintendent Ken- tucky Division, succeeded by G. E. 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116 The Railroad Telegrapher. roadmaster being removed to McComb, keeps Bros. Wilson and Gouldman on the “jump” all the time. Relieved on vacations: Bro. Jessie McGowan, Asylum first, thirty days by Bro. Odom, of second there, relieved by Bro. Thomas, from Canton sec- ond: Bro. Holliday, second Jackson, ten Jays by Bro. Fugate, recently assigned second Nogan, who later enjoyed two weeks in Kentucky and Mississippi himself. Bro. Akers, agent fire chief and town marshall at Manchac, a few days by Bro. Bouland; Bro. Wall, of Hammond, accompanied by Mrs. Wall, in New Orleans recently; Bro. Granberry, second Kenner Jet., several days by Bro. Hall; Bro. Sanders, of Pocahontas, fifteen days, killing big game around “big black swamps,” by Bro. Meyers; Dispatcher Crawley, of McComb, ten days with relatives in Kentucky; Bro. Babbington, sec- ond Gwin, a few days, relieved by Bro. Harvey, from the U. P.; Sister Jessie Tatom, “BD” New Orleans, a few days by Bro. Cooper. Assigned on bids: Bro. W. D. Stanley to "FD” New Orleans, 8 a. m. to 4 p. m., temporary, relieved on second “MO” McComb by Bro. Cooper; Bro. E. H. Jordan to third Gwin; Bro. Babbington, relieved by Akers at Eden, to Gwin second, vice Bro. White, back on third “JD” Jackson; Eden nights to Bro. Whitworth, attend- ing school, and Bro. Meyers to third Nogan. On sick list: Bro. White, third “JD” Jackson, a few days, relieved by Bennett; Sister Maggie Rivers, five days, relieved by Bro. White; Bro. Whitworth, Oxford, a few days on account of bad eyes; in meantime he is picking up some extra work. Thanks to Bros. Foard, Mashburn and Hayes for notes. Cert. 1239, Acting Cor. Chicago Great Western Ry.f Div. No. 96. Northern Division — This division goes on record as not having a single delinquent for the last term of 1915. For the fifth consecutive term Bro. J. Strasser, Cert. No. 14, agent Nerstrand, has been first remitter of dues. Bro. L. A. Bronnell, second Hayfield, resigned to return to the Soo Line, relieved by Bro. E. V. Soules, and he by E. H. Everett on third. Bro. P. J. Webber, second Coates, has returned from a vacation trip West. H. J. Stewart, who relieved him, went to second Mclntire. Morrison, Dodge Center, relieved by Mulhern, a new man. Bro. Ed Stack has been promoted from “X” nights to W. M. & P. dispatcher. Congratulations and success, Ed. Dispatcher Page Brown was promoted from W. M. & P. to third Main Line, vice Farreter, resigned to accept the position of chief dispatcher on the Wabash. Bro. Dab Lynch, second Elma, on thirty days* leave, visiting relatives around Kansas City, is being relieved by Bro. W. H. Perkins, who has been working for the N. P. at Wheatland, N. D., for the past sixty days. We are glad to have "Perk” with us again. Mr. McAdams, “X” St. Paul, with the company since June 6, 1890, on my fifth attempt to try and induce him to join the Order, finally informed me he wanted nothing to do with labor organizations. His salary was increased, since 1903, $22.50 per month, hours reduced to eight. Bro. Roy Reynolds, agent LeRoy secured Pine Island agency. It is now Bros. Thos. Ray, late night chief Oelwein, and J. A. Lillagraven, third Taopi. Remit for your card, either annually or semi- annually. C. E. Norris. Eastern Division — Assignments: Elmhurst second to Bro. Hesner; St. Charles second to Bro. Carlaw; third South Freeport to Bro. Beattie. Mr. Mulhullen, formerly superintendent of the C. H. T. Ry. in Chicago, relieved on second Hol- comb pending assignment. Bro. Wiltse, agent Richardson, was off recently, relieved by Bro. W. M. Richardson, second Lily Lake, who was also off several days recently. Bro. Geo. Thomson is back on second Chicago transfer. Dispatcher Gehring attended lodge meeting at Galena recently. Bro. J. J. Gannon is relieving N. McNary on Farley second. Bro. Hudson, third Elmhurst, was off several days attending the funeral of his father in Ohio. Bro. Hudson has our sympathy in his bereave- ment. Boy9, get after the nons along the line who have promised to join, and until they do so remember "No card, no favors.** Mr. Noss, on second Elmhurst pending bul- letin, is now yard clerk at Bellewood. Sycamore second bid in by Bro. W. J. McGirk. Dispatcher Fisher, while doing his Christmas shopping in the “Windy City,** was relieved by Extra Dispatcher Eaves. Bro. A. T. Wheeless relieving on third Pearl City. • Bro. “Percy** Meister has rented a nice home in Elmhurst. The brother must have “intentions.” The depot has just been put in at Petersburg, and that new agency is now up for bids. We have only one delinquent on the list. Local Chairman Bro. Hesner says the general chairman informed him that we made the biggest progress in 1915 of any year in our history. Now every- body boost. Let our slogan for 1916 be “bigger business; better conditions and a larger member- ship on the C. G. W. than at any time heretofore.** Cert. 616. Western Division — We have launched upon another new year, and trust that the brothers will all have formed a resolution to support the Order in whatever way needed. Boost for a better and larger member- ship by keeping the nons reminded that they are receiving benefits through the efforts of the Order, and should in return support it by carrying an up-to-date card. Remember, when you boost for a professor or a non in preference to an up-to-date member of the Order that you have lost sight of the first Digitized by C.00 Qte

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The Railroad principle of organization, the very existence of which depends on your pulling together and help- ing each other. When a brother shows you his card, do not fail to impart the impression to him that you are his friend and willing to help him whatever is in your power to do. Bro. H. M. Mullins is back at Vincent after a week pleasantly spent with home folks on the Eastern Division. Bro. L. J. Dukate, back on second Harlan after visiting home folks and friends in the East, re- lieved the agent at Harlan a few days. L. B. Anderson, agent Botna, returned from vacation, promised to soon affix “Bro.” to his name. Bro. R. E. Monday, who relieved Powers, as- signed third Carroll, a few days, later bid in sec- ond Clear Lake Jet., vice R. P. Clark, resigned. Bro. C. M. Morse, Clear Lake Jet., assigned third Harlan, vice Bro. George Eggleston, who bid in Mason City third. J. W. Davis, temporary agent at Halbur, has resigned, relieved by Charles Lynch, of Botna, pending Bro. Ditmer’s return. Bro. G. A. Barnes, car distributor Clarion dis- patcher’s office, and - wife spent Christmas with relatives in Chicago. Bro. T. L. Walsh, agent Clear Lake Jet., visit- ing relatives and friends in the Twin Cities Christ- mas, relieved by Bro. Monday, of second. Bro. G. P. Casey has accepted a position as chief clerk with Coldweirs Transfer Co. at Mason City, with which former General Agent Eslick is also cocrected. Bro. B. E. Sanders bid in Council Bluffs third, relieved at Somers by Mr. Beaman pending bul- letin. It is now Bros. L. S. Lei ne man and Sutton at Council Bluffs. Bro. Morse, third Harlan, spent a few hours at Eagle Grove Christmas day, visiting his parents. The undersigned, on a trip December 21st, signed up L. J. Dukate at Harlan, got promises from Woolworth and Powers at Carroll, and had a very nice visit with Bro. Morse at Harlan and Bro. Davies at Carroll. Bro. H. P. Fagan, local chairman Sioux City Division, of Division 76, passed through Ft. Dodge and gave us the glad hand Christmas day. He was formerly with us at Clarion. L. P. Brons, Local Chairman. Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Ry., Div. No. 116. Bros. Curtiss and Anderson, of Thomaston, who spent a week hunting deer, both had good luck. Relief Agent Campbell and Peterson, a new man. relieved them. Some one meanwhile broke into Bro. Curtiss* ben house and stole fifteen of his prize chickens. It will soon be Bro. Glenney. Agent Bradley, at Kenton, relieved at Trout Creek nights by Beld- ing, an old relief agent, and a few others wander- ing along in the rear should be able to see that we will never succeed unless all stand together. Bro. Dygard, Nestoria, resigned, relieved by Bro. Poppe, formerly agent at Kenton. Eagle Mills first and St. Marys and Nestoria second on bul- letin. Telegrapher. 117 Bro. Shaffer, of Bibon, spent Thanksgiving with his parents at Houghton. Bro. J. Anderson, Ewen, is asking for a vacation, and it sounds like wedding bells. “N.” M8oo Line” Ry., Div. No. 119. Chicago Division , Northern District — Bro. Wildasin, agent North St. Paul, on a few days* trip to the Dakotas, relieved by Thompson, a new man. Assignments: Mr. Lemke to Withee agency; Mr. Curtis, agent Lublin, to North St. Paul. No bids on Lublin, and several helpers are asking for it. Bro. F. H. Olson, relieved on first New Richmond by Bro. Nelson, from second, bid in the agency there, vice Rave, resigned. Peters, a new man, on third. Crawford, agent Wheeler, was relieved a few days by Mr. Welch. L. H. Ludowise relieving Bro. Daniels at Cylon, on vacation. Cary, from Hoyt, to third and Conrad to second Park Falls, relieving Bro. St. Amand a few days. Bro. D. H. Carter, third Abbotsford, has gone to the F. & N. E. at Fairchild. Bro. Boetcher, agent Auburndale, is on vacation to get married. Bro. W. J. Martin was also mar- ried. Congratulations and best wishes. W. E. ^Wolleben bid in third Marshfield, relieved by Mr. Kork on third Spencer pending bulletin. Bro. Moore, agent Boyd, relieved by L. H. Ludo- wise on account of the death of his mother. We extend to him our heartfelt sympathy in his be- reavement. Bro. Soderberg bid in first Stanley, and Bro. Jenkins, of third Marshfield, second Stanley. Bro. F. C. Ludowise on a few weeks* hunting trip, relieved by Bro. Teschener. The new depot at Auburndale is now completed. We hope business will pick up to such an extent that the company will soon be able to put up more of them. Bro. Lundin returned from the W. & P. Divi- sion and went to Wayne street yard. Mr. Mills, second Ashland, drew first Mellen. Bro. Orrick, at the ore yard all summer, is again at the ticket office. Bro. Lundin drew second Auburndale, and Bro. Hansen, first New Richmond, leaving third Irvine on bulletin. I am indebted to Bros. Mais, Martin and Bishop for these items, and hope others will send me some each month. It takes but a minute to jot down the items as you think of them and mail them to me before the 20th for the next issue. "Buck,” Cert. 550. Chicago Division, First and Second Districts — Bro. D. L. McCoy, third Kolze, on short vaca- tion, relieved by Christopher, who also relieved Bro. Utpadel, second Wheeling, a few days. Bro. Kreger, first Kolze, on holiday vacation, relieved by Coleman. Bro. A. T. Meyer, agent Wheeling, attending court in Milwaukee, relieved several days by Bro. P. D. Steeves, Digitized by Google

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118 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. A. K. Satterfield, third Lake Villa, visited home folks at Waupun, Wis., a few days. The “beanery” at Lake Villa being closed makes it very lonesome for him there nights. Bro. C. L. Larsen is back on “F,” Milwaukee, after being off several weeks, undergoing an opera- tion for appendicitis. Bro. Olson, second Theresa, relieved during the holidays by Bro. Kurtzweil. Bro. H. S. Day, third South Oshkosh, was off a few days recently. Bro. P. D. Steeves, who relieved Weber, third Fond du Lac, several nights, bid in third Medina Jet. He and Mrs. Steeves have moved into the “Hotcl-De-Box-Car” there for the winter. Pan- kratz bid in Collins agency. Bro. Kurtzweil relieved Larson, third Waupaca, on vacation. Brothers, we are in good shape on this end now, let’s try and keep it so, by paying our dues promptly and keeping after the few desirable remaining nons. Thanks to Bro. Lund for items this month. Come again. “Jack.” Winnipeg Division — Recent assignments on bid: Bro. E. A. Bakke, Baker to Ogema agency; J. A. Lukenitsch, third Plummer; E. G. Ellingboe, third Adams; C. A. Aittiama, third Overly, later discontinued; W. G. Bress, second Devils Lake; T. F. Michelson, re- lieved by Relief Agent Nelson at Silva agency, to Nekoma agency, vice Bro. A. H. Fiearabend, resigned to go into jewelry and watch repairing business there; W. B. Davis, recently from Mo. Pac., to Fordville second, later to relief agent at Alvarado; J. R. Michaels and T. W. Gallagher, new men, to operator tricks Fordville; Bro. Gire, cashier Alexandria, to Winger agency, relieved by L. E. Whitney on bid; Bro. Holman, Conway, to Baker agency, Mr. Stroder relieving; L. B. Cur- ran, a new man, to Mahnomen, vice Bro. Better, resigned; A. G. Ellingboe, second, and Sam War- man, third Adams; Mr. Huset to Fonda, vice Bro. Keifer, resigned; H. Carlson, second Overly, to Conway agency, bid in previously by Bro. Crowser, who decided to remain at Whitman. On vacations: Bro. J. J. Hoglin and Agent Smith, Overly; Whitman and Norman agencies up for bids. Bro. Krueger, at Plummer, now the only wet town on the Soo Line between Minneapolis and Noyes, will very likely have good express com- missions in the future. Oslo goes dry the latter part of this month. Thanks to Bros. Paine and Herrick for assist- ance in this write up. Are you getting that non next to you? Did you all read the items headed “With the Correspondents?” Cert. 918. C. R. I. & P. Ry., Div. No. 126. General Offices — Goodland — Manager Manion took a three days’ trip to Kansas City recently, returning by auto, Bro. George Manion acting as manager during his absence and Bro. Snyder as second trick wire chief. Bro. Harding spent the 15th and 16th in Den- ver, buying Christmas presents. Bro. Hudson, cut off December 12th on account of reduction in force, is now at El Reno. Herington — Bro. Allen on vacation during holi- days. E. J. Campbell and F. W. Shipman are still on the outside. The latter has had considerable sick- ness, but think he will be with us soon. Bro. Shortridge, cut off at Fairbury on account of reduction in force, bumped Bro. Walde here, to extra list. Chicago — Third Trick Wire Chief Farr has re- signed. No one has expressed any regrets. We hope his successor, P. J. Coyne, will line up with the rest of the real men. Bro. Simond succeeds Mr. Coyne as assistant wire chief. Bro. Supple, cut off at Cedar Rapids on account of reduction in force, is working here pending bulletin of a vacancy in this office. Bro. Austin's wedding presents are still coming in. He is eating home-made lunch and getting fat. Sister Essley’s return from vacation will let out Bro. Carroll, unless someone else lays off. Bro. Craig lost a day and a half December 1st with the grippe, and most all the others are suf- fering from the epidemic. Bro. O'Connor is all smiles these days, as his job lets him off evenings for his many serial duties. Bro. Hanson is strictly “off” the overtime since the wedding. Bro. McCann leaves for Tampa, Fla., for the winter sometime this month. Fairbury — Bro. Shortridge went to Harington, December 20th. See Herington notes. Bro. Hatpin spent Christmas with a brother in Omaha. If O. R. T. cards could be bought on credit at the grocery stores, would some of these ginks get one? It would take a small poultry farm to supply LaSalle St. station with eggs, butter and turkeys. They don’t seem to be long on chickens, however. El Reno — In future we will endeavor to have a write-up each month. Business is exceedingly brisk for this time of the year, notwithstanding the fact that rigid in- structions are out to reduce the telegraphing to the very lowest possible minimum. The mail- gram department is doing a war-time business, and our force has been reduced to such an ex- tent that we are compelled to work considerable overtime to handle the congestion of business the “official censor” is unable to stop. Bro. J. J. (Chubby) Hayes, on two weeks* vacation, was relieved by Bro. Teeters. Bro. Gladnor Barnard and family spent Christ- mas at Francis, Okla., with home folks. Bro. W. H. Dunnam, for the past year chief clerk to our general chairman, is back with us again, doing relief work on the Oklahoma Division. Bro. Kelly, “the speed demon,” has bid in his first love, Little Rock. Bro. Teeters has suddenly taken a great interest in the Morkum department. We are undecided Digitized by <^.oo Qte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 119 whether it’s the machine or a certain charming young Morkum operator, but incline to the latter. We expect to soon have a solid line up in “NO,” with the exception of a wire chief or two. Let us all strive to make 1916 a record breaker. I am sure we can if we put forth our best efforts in this direction, and we will reap a harvest beyond our fondest dreams, for "United we stand, divided we fall." Manager Hafford was off a few days on account of the illness of his father at Columbus, Ohio. The recent heavy sleet storm caused a great deal of wire trouble on the division. Bro. Powers, getting tired of the "beanery," has started a bachelor establishment all his own. It will not be necessary for him to diet to keep down to weight now. Bro. Peyton, who is at San Angelo, Tex., on account of poor health, is slowly improving. Business is holding up in good shape, and we hope to get by the winter without a reduction in the force. Bro. Cazel has been suffering with a very bad cold for several weeks, but has kept up the grind on Chicago. Bro. Siler wears a more contented expression since the wife arrived, and he can enjoy home cooking again. Bro. Brewer, resigned at Little Rock, has been m town several days, undecided where to locate. Each attack of the moving fever is harder to overcome than the previous one, until finally we give up and then think how foolish we were, after it is too late to bold our seniority. Bro. Lowe has an attack every now and then, which is liable to get the best of him. Bro. Schreiber visited home folks down on the farm during the holidays. Bro. Davenport is still on the late night shift. Don't get to see him but twice a month when we work the early Sunday morning shift. Topeka — Bro. Warren Swartourt, of Phillips- burg, brought his wife to Christs hospital, Decern* ber 1st, for an operation, where she is reported as getting along nicely. Bros. Guy and Leslie Johnson passed through Topeka recently, accompanying the body of their father, Bro. A. C. Johnson, to Holden, Mo., for burial. Bro. Badsky’s little daughter was sick with diphtheria in December, and Bob was quarantined out in the cold cruel world for a few days. “The night was dark and stormy," and Bro. Carver having annexed three 45-cent pieces to his bank roll by working until 10:45 p. m., was swiftly wending his homeward way, never dream- ing that the sewer builder who made the excava- tion had failed to leave a red lantern. Result, bole six feet deep, two thirds full of mud and water. Bro. Carver got a new hat and the other parts of his raiment nicely cleaned and pressed. Last month I overlooked the fact that The Telegrapher, for which they were intended, would be out about Christmas time, and that then was the proper time to put out the usual greetings, so I will have to come in a little late with mine. I thank you, each and every one, for your sup- port during the year 1915, and bespeak the same for the coming year. Since being chosen as your local chairman I have worked hard and conscien- tiously in an endeavor to get the general offices lined up as they should be. We had some good results, and the promise is good for a clean sweep in the coming year. Last year at this time I sug- gested as a good resolution for us: "Resolved, that I will do my best for my Order during this New Year.” I believe that would be a good one for 1916. If we all do that, we simply can not lose. Hope that every one of you had a merry Christ- mas and that the year 1916 will be filled with prosperity, health, happiness and contentment. R. D. Stover, Local Chairman. Missouri Division — Bro. Berry, third Washington, was off several days recently. Bro. P. E. Rouch, agent Seymour, is back to work again. Bro. Carr, a new man from the C. G. W., who relieved him, also relieved Bro. Kur- sor while spending Christmas with home folks. Relieved on sick list: Bro. Abernathy, first Cols. Jet., by Bro. King; Bro. Moore, first Nahant, by H. C. Bundyke, now dispatcher on the M. N. & S. Third Nahant closed one night recently owing to shortage of men. Thanks to Bro. Fox for notes. Nothing from west end again. Cert. 2813. Louisiana Division — Bro. Lightfoot has returned from Nashville, Tenn., where he underwent an operation for chronic glaucoma, and reports a wonderful im- provement in his eyesight. Bro. Lovette, who relieved him, later relieved Bro. Jones, Alexan- dria, a few days. Bro. Nelson is relieving Bro. Harris, on vaca- tion. Bro. I. M. Gibbons, of Whitlow Jet., our latest recruit, was only on the line two days when he became a member. This casts a reflection on those who have been with us several years and still can not see their way clear to get an up-to-date card. Prospects are good for no delinquents first half of 1916 and several inquiries for annual cards. Bro. D. M. Brett relieved a few days by Bro. Nelson. Your attention is called to Article XVI "b” of our schedule. It is a regrettable fact that several on this division that do not see the necessity for sending in overtime slips promptly and turn them in all the way from three to four days late, ani recently we received one six days late. There is very little excuse for this, and it causes a good deal of unnecessary work on the part of the time- keeper; so those of you who have overtime slips to send in, do so as soon as possible and avoid un- pleasant claims that may arise after the forty-eight hour period has elapsed. The items for this month are necessarily short owing to the absence of the correspondent from this division. Div. Coe. Digitized by ^ooQle

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120 The Railroad Telegrapher. Des Moines Valley Division — Bro. Houston relieving at Keota, vice Bassett. Bro. Thomas Evans was off several days on account of the sickness of his sister at What Cheer. Dispatcher Welsh relieved three weeks by Kelly, relieved by Bro. Hulin, vice Bro. Bodart, vice Bro. Borsis. Bro. E. S. Warren, Kirkville, in Des Moines a few days passing physical examination, relieved by Helper Harding, from Eddyville. Bro. White was on the sick list recently. Applications received in December: Bros. Hous- ton, Montgomery, Thomas, Norriss, Robbins, Bor- sis, Kosta, Freel and Shof stall. Bro. Thompson, visiting in Des Moines recently, took in the show at Berchel. Bros. Houston and Moore were also recently Des Moines visitors. Bro. Brown, Given, resigned, relieved by Bro. Shofstall. Bro. Youngblood has also resigned. Bro. J. A. Auld, Atwood, was a Christmas shopper at Oskaloosa. I thank Bro. Chord, Hartford, and Bro. Thomp- son for their assistance with this write-up. Ckrt. 3014. Nebraska Division — Bro. L. Hornbeck, who recently re-entered the service, is at Murdock. We are glad to have him with us again. We extend congratulations to Bro. Cash, re- cently married, who bid in Rockford. Bro. Cook is at Alvo pending bulletin. Bro. Brown, assigned Thompson second, re- lieved Bro. Pennington at Phillipsburg on account of sickness a few days. Mr. Boomer, Scandia, off several weeks on ac- count of breaking his arm, relieved by Extra Seymour. Bro. Blakeley, Formoso, was off a few days, familiarizing himself on block rules and attend- ing a Shriners meeting in Salina. Bro. Monroe is now at Lebanon regular. Mrs. Davis, second Rokeby, relieved a few days by Extra Flegle, who will soon be with us. Bro. Miller, who has been our faithful assistant on the Horton Line, bid in Martell agency. We sympathize with him for being surrounded by nons, but believe he will soon straighten out the difficulty. Bro. Randall, Kensington third, has returned from vacation, the first for three years; Bro. Hess relieving. We hope Bro. Henry, of Jansen, will soon be reinstated again. Bro. Carlisle, third Lincoln, assigned Esbon agency, vice Bro. Wagner, resigned. Bro. Corbett is on extra there. Bros. Johnson, “VI;** Pierrard, “KO;” Green, “MK,” and Gill, “DU,” were off several days with la grippe. Bro. Matties, our district representative, spent a few days on the division, getting acquainted and assisting us with our line-up. We were glad to have him with us. Come again. Sister Eaton, while off meeting her sister in Fairbury, was relieved by Bro. Singleton. Recent assignments: Bro. Gramm, “MK” sec- ond (temporary); Mr. Seymour, “GT” third; Bro. Hess, “MD” second; Bro. Deberry, “GT” second; Bro. Beach, “NS” third. I was very glad to be able to meet so many of the boys while over the division recently, and sorry that I could not have met all of them. During my trip I secured the applications of Bros. Yocum, Hess, Beach and Snodgrass, also practically cleaned the slate of delinquents. It was a great pleasure to find all the boys interested in the work, and proves that we should be in posi- tion to meet oftener, both by division meetings and by passing over the division. We have many little misunderstandings that are readily cleared up when once we get together and talk them over. Since we can not always get together, let us talk it over on the wire when in doubt, and in cases where things are not quite as we should like, don't drop out, but stick the closer to our organization. A more solid union is the one way out of these violations and disputes. We have a good line-up to start the new year with. Let us keep it up. Wherever you find a non, try and get his application. When a new man shows up, ascertain if he is a member and notify your local chairman about him. Let us hear of all violations of our contract; though, if the line is solid, as it should be, few cases of violation will be reported, as a high membership leaves little temptation for violations. In our labors for organization, do not overlook our duties to our employer. By strict attention to our various duties and prompt service it will be easy to convince the company that union labor is by far the cheapest and best. Wish you all a prosperous and happy New Year. C. H. Eaton, L. C. Dakota Division — Have you paid your dues? If not, why ? Bro. Jett resigned Clarion operator, reHeved by Bro. A. A. Paterson, from Garner, took relief work, going to Reading a few days, then to Rowen for ninety days. Bro. Landmark spent Thanksgiving with his Irother at Lake Park. Bro. Tholke assigned Brandt- on last bulletin. Bro. Armstrong, Bushnell, relieved a few day's by Helper Kreger from Clear Lake. Our brother at White now has a helper. Hours at Clarion made a split trick, December 1st, on new time card, only lasted a few days, as this was a violation of the schedule. Now the night operator has been made a ticket agent with no wire work to do, and the agent put on twelve hours. Our membership is increasing on the Dakota Division; five new members in December and several promises for this month. Bro. Plum was here for a few days before Christmas, lining the nons up and collecting dues. We should be able to get the most of the nons left, if we all go after them. Take the time and write them a letter or talk to them on the wire. They should help pay for the good things . they are getting through the O. R. T. If you have Digitized by CjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. no list of them, let me know and I will give you a line on them. How many of you have a card* good for the year 1916? This is the best way to handle it, then you don’t have to worry about not being up-to- date for a whole year. C. C. Ensley, L. C. 121 minutes of the division, and a copy sent The Telegrapher for publication. T. E. Blythe, J. W. Galyen, J. R. DeBerry, W. R. Wilday, Committee. Pan Handle Division — Bro. S. Miller assigned Yukon agency. Bro. H. G. Burgess, second Yukon, relieved by Bro. C. H. Lawrence, while visiting at Amarillo, Tex. Bro. J. L. McGrath, first Sayer, spent Christmas with home folks at Calumet. Bro. Hugh Quinn, second Geary, did his Christ- mas shopping in Oklahoma City, while having his wife’s eyes treated. Bro. A. L. Martin is back on third East yard, after six weeks in the detention hospital with a serere case of scarlet fever. Bro. W. R. Reed, agent Calumet, was relieved, while attending court, by C R. Frye, who late* relieved Bro. R. C. Douglas, agent Bridgeport, Okla. The close of 1915 finds us in fairly good shape as far as non-members are concerned, and we hope every member has paid dues before being put in this class. Although we are not solid, we can point with pride to the progress we have made, as a result of the hearty co-operation of the entire membership, and with a continuance of this same good spirit we can not but win. You have received notice of dues for the term ending June 30th, 1916, and I desire to make an urgent request that you remit early, thereby secur- ing full benefit of the card and avoid unneces- sary tracing you for it, which is expensive. Extending to one and all my very best wishes for a happy New Year, may it be one of pros- perity and contentment throughout I am, Yours in S. O. and D., W. R. Wilday, L. C. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased God, in His infinite wisdom, to remove from our midst the beloved and devoted wife of our esteemed brother, M. E. Glotfelter, and while we bow in humble sub- mission to the will of our heavenly Father who doeth all things well; and Whereas, We feel that Bro. Glotfelter has lost a kind and loving wife, in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy for our brother; therefore, be it Resolved, That we, a committee, in behalf of the members of the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific. Ry., System Division No. 126, of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, deeply regret the untimely demise of the wife of our brother, and extend to the bereaved family our heartfelt sym- pathy in this their sad hour of bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be •ent the bereaved family, a copy spread on the CARD OF THANKS. To the Members of the Pan Handle Division: I wish to express my appreciation of the flowers and resolutions tendered me on the occasion of my bereavement, and to assure you all that these acts are most highly esteemed, coming as they do from my brother craftsmen. M. E. Glotfelter. Amarillo Division — Bro. J. F. Nelson bid in Alanreed agency, and Bro. H. B. Dawson bid in operator-cashier, W. U. manager, ticket revising, billing clerk position at Shamrock. Some title. We hope to soon hear that our general com- mittee has secured some substantial improvements in our working conditions and increases where needed. Nearly all our delinquents have paid up and others have promised to pay up soon, so we hope to be able to maintain our usual strong showing. I note with pleasure that the brothers on the T. & P. have succeeded in getting a $70.00 mini- mum with better working conditions, which will, no doubt, be announced in this month’s journal. Show it to the few remaining nons, as an additional reason why they should join the Order and help us to better their conditions. Those who have not yet remitted, kindly do so this month, and if possible make it for the whole year. Some of the helpers on this division are fall- ing over themselves to report all night trains to the night dispatchers, thereby violating our schedule and knocking some of the agents and operators out of overtime, as these reports enable the dispatcher to figure on meeting points without the help that would otherwise be needed, as well as upsetting the plans of the train crews who have to figure on squeezing their running time between some stations to make up for time lost between others, and the first thing some one knows they will be up against a proposition. Agents that have night helpers should see that they stay off the wires at night. Hereafter we will receive our pay semi-monthly, the result of a law passed at the last State Legis- lature, which is a good one, as it enables us to put ourselves on a cash basis, thereby eliminating the thirty-day charge system, which so many of us have had to follow. But for the efforts of the representatives of the Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers sent to Austin to lobby for us, we would not have secured the passage of this bill, and wc are expecting to make a fight for more legisla- tion at the next regular session, in order to get a bill passed to require the railroads to allow us four days off each month with pay, which was Digitized by Google

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122 The Railroad Telegrapher. introduced last session and came very near being passed. Hon. W. A. Johnson, Memphis, Tex., is our State Senator from this district I know him personally as a friend to the working class, and intend to do all I can to have him support such a bill. Every member in Texas on this division should write him a personal letter, solicit- ing his aid, which, no doubt, would accomplish much good. Experience has taught us that the only way to secure legislation is by asking for it Your experience as Western Union managers should convince you that this means is prac- ticed by other citizens. When the bankers, merchants or farmers want laws passed to benefit their particular class, they don’t hesitate to use not only the wires, but printer’s ink as well as the goose quill. It’s a business proposition and as fair for us as it is for them, so let us get into the game and “boost” for our profession. Cbst. 1626. C. B. & Q. R. R., DIv. No. 130. Relay Division — Recent assignments: Bulletin 123, C. A. Smith; 124, M. C. Ehrman; 125, H. C. Williams. The members paying 1916 dues promptly, a large number having remitted for annual cards, is a good indication that they want to be on the job with an up-to-date when the committee com- mences schedule negotiations. Those who have not already done so, should pay up at once in order to help the good work along. By paying your dues promptly you save the secretary a lot of unnecessary work and give your committee the confidence it needs to go before the officials for a revision. Notwithstanding the high initiation fee, quite a number of applications were received last term, and we lost but one member for non-payment of dues. If that work continues we will have over a 95 per cent membership on the Relay Division by June 30th. As yet the committee has received no definite date for a hearing on the new schedule, but we expect there will be something forthcoming shortly. Since all relay offices are working short of help, our Sunday work being increased 50 per cent during the past two years and every man giving the best in him, we believe the officials will feel that we are entitled to the concessions we ask for. If wages and conditions secured by the O. R. T. were given to members only, all telegraphers would be members, ' that goes without saying. If the telegraphers who stand aloft from the organiza- tion, on the ground “that we are no good,” could be paid the wages that were paid before the organization began to better our conditions, there would be no nons. If the train dispatchers and wire chiefs re- ceived from $75 to a $100 per month, and O. R. T. telegraphers $85 to $95, we wouldn’t have to waste much printer's ink or stationery, trying to show them the benefits of organisation. J. J. Roan. Relay Division Notes — Bro. Mosier, who went to Denver to take third and was turned down by the examiner on rules, has returned to Beardstown and anticipates resigning to go on the farm. Bro. Coats is back at Galesburg after a leave of absence. Manager Thornton, of Lincoln, was a recent “GO” visitor. Bro. Farrar is back at “GO,” after three months’ vacation in California. Bro. Haines, “GO,” who was off a few days during the latter part of December on account of the death of his sister, is relieving Bro. Nugent, “GO,” on account of sickness. Bro. Stone transferred from Chicago to Omaha extra. Mr. Smith, Beardstown, who received Sheridan on bulletin, would make another good move if he would join the O. R. T. Div. Cot. McCook Relay — Business is good and promises to keep up all winter, owing to heavy freight traffic and scarcity of cars, with the country full of wheat. Stayner and Gasch are still in the dispatcher’s office. Wells, King and Campbell in “MC” promise to line up shortly. They are all good fellows, and we would be glad to have them with us. Owing to the illness of Third Trick Wire Chief Andersen recently, Bro. Reed had to double over on third for one night. Western Union business is extra heavy now, and most of the boys out on the road don't seem to understand that it has preference over every- thing but “95” and train orders. Instructions are to give Western Union first-class service, and no excuses are accepted for delays. This makes it necessary to stand the boys off on lots of other stuff in order to handle it promptly. Bros. Denton and Hunt were in McCook re- cently, and as both went away smiling, we take it for granted that things were settled to suit them. We should all be showing our new 1916 cards shortly. C*st. 1422. Galesburg Division, Quincy Branch — Bro. S. C. Dennis, called to Newton, Kan., owing to the sudden death of his daughter, was relieved by Bro. Kynion, .relieved by J. Rogers, who later relieved Bro. Austin, at La Prairie, a few days, and then went to Golden. Bro. T. P. Ogle, Fall Creek, has returned from the San Francisco Exposition, relieved by ex- Bro. Hazzard, from Fulton first. Mr. Sage resigned second Plymouth, position bid in by Mr. Mullen. North End — Bro. Kelly bid in Joslin agency, relieved on hid by J. W. Chapman, from Elliaville, at De Long agency. Bro. Sweatt, of Lyndon, who relieved the agent there for Thanksgiving also relieved Bro. L. C. Digitized by Goo • 2

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 123 Cirroll, agent Hillsdale, while he and his wife took in the big show at Rock Island, December 16th. Bro. M. R. Miller, second Erie, relieved two days by Bro. G. G. Goodin. Bro. G. G. Goodin relieved Parnell, first Erie, on the sick list a few days. Bro. Fulton, second Denrock, bid in second Lewistown. Peoria , Buda, RuskvUle Branches — Bro. R. C. Hoskins relieved Fahnestock, second Farmington, a few days on account of sickness. Bro. Kynion spent Sunday, December 12th, with home folks in Edwards. Bro. A. Sapp, third Prospect St., relieved a few days by Bro. Erickson, from “GT” relay. Bra L. C. Duncan, third Knoxville, was off one day recently. Bro. H. L. Lombard to third Canton, relieving Bro. Cowperth waite, to Ewbanks extra. Bro. F. L. Duncan, third Maquon, taken sick December 20th was unable to work, office closed, relieved by Bro. Bowman, the 21st, who later relieved Rogers at Nagel. Bro. Duncan was again taken sick after working two nights, and the office was closed two nights on account of no relief. Bro. Tribler bid in operator Rushville. Wish to thank Bros. Miller and Kynion for help with the notes. Cert. 3049. Hannibal Division — / As we have entered another new year we are anxious to know what it has in store for us, as individuals, as *a family, and as an organization. Whether we are to receive living wages and be able to make a home for ourselves and be pro* vided with the absolute necessities of life, and per- haps enjoy a vacation, provided we can save enough to defray our expenses while doing so. We frequent] y read in our journal of operators and agents having been granted vacations without the loss of pay, but you must remember that this is the result of thorough organization on the roads where such concessions are granted and is not a free will offering by the corporations affected. Therefore our watchword should be “thorough organization'* on every division of the system in order that we, too, may be able to enjoy such privileges. One very pleasing feature about this division is that practically every extra man, too young in the service even to bid in a regular job, has an up-to-date. The older members of the division certainly commend them for displaying such good judgment, and welcome them with outstretched hands for taking the step many have taken before, and which they will never regret. It might be well to remind you all at thia time, that instead of receiving $60 and more for the same service rendered several years ago and much longer hours on duty, we still have some brothers on this division who received $40 per month, work- ing as agent and operator. No W. U. commission. Prid their own bond premiums and cleaned and carried switch and semaphore lights every day; which meant, bring them in of a morning and take them out in the evening, before the long time burner was born. The switch light propo- sition was a hard fought battle, heroically won by our present Secretary and Treasurer Rogers, by being relieved from such work or paid for it, in addition to our regular station salary. Twelve hours a day (no overtime), subject to call at all hours during the night and innumer- able other unpleasant things connected with a sta- tion and other work in a division was only changed after almost superhuman efforts by the different committees we sent up from time to time. These things are something to remember when we are trying to convert some fellow who has never carried a card, or induce a man who has dropped out to re-unite with us again. We, who have played this game ten and fifteen years, know mighty well how all these concessions were gained. Up-to-date spells safety first for an operator and agent, and any one else whose position is covered by an agreement. We are about to open negotiations with the officials, and the committee will be able to accomplish results only in accord- ance with the strength rendered it by the mem- bers of Division 130. Therefore be prepared to back it up. Do your work with a will and do it well. Be as well posted on the book of operating rules as you are on our agreement with the company. The best fitted man for a business of any kind is the one who feels that he owns an interest in it, and performs bis duties accordingly. Take care of your station and supplies in the same manner as if you were required to meet all the running expenses; cultivate the habit of being pleasant and meet the patrons of the company with the same smile that you do the pay car. It is time to pay dues again for the ensuing year or six months, as you choose. Remit promptly, considering their payment in the same light as your house rent or grocery bill. Keep after that non near you until you secure his application, reminding him that it has only been through our efforts that he has been able to “keep the wolf from the door." Rates for join- ing, as follows: January, $16; February, $15; March, $14; April, $13; May, $12, and June $11. After becoming a member the old rate of $5 semi- annually still applies. Remember that the insur- ance assessments are in addition to these rates, and must be sent direct to Bro. L. W. Quick, St. Louis, Mo.; while your membership dues are sent to Bro. J. H. Rogers, G. S. & T., 1505 Market St., La Crosse, Wis. Business was never better on this division. Bro. Wm. Gilmore, first Hannibal yard office, was off two weeks, visiting at Eureka Springs, Ark. Bro. L. L. Trihey relieved Bro. Ira Survant, first Old Monroe, a few days. Bros. Dan Davis, second Ft. Madison; Ed. Crooks, agent, and Ed. Hancock, first Montrose, were called as witnesses on a trial at Keokuk; relieved, respectively, by Bros. Geo. Davis, Bowen and Thompson. Digitized by Google

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124 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Anderson, relieving the agent at Gregory, was relieved - later by Bro. W. G. English, and relieved the agent at Louisiana. Bro. Cheadle relieved Boyer, second Canton, on a month’s vacation, relieved on third there by Bro. Trihey. Bro. Campbell, La Grange nights, has returned from ten days’ vacation. Div. Cor. Brookfield Division — Bro. E. E. Emerson, third Turney, was relieved a few days by Extra Vest, from Randolph. Bro. Line, third Saxton, is relieving Bro. Free- man, Chillicothe, on account of sickness. Bro. Line, at Saxton, is being relieved by Extra Davis. W. R. Holf, second Nettleton, was off several days, being slightly injured by coal falling off a passenger train. Bro. Wood, Stewartsville, was off several days recently. Bro. Shepherd, second Meadville, is on the relief agent's job. Bro. P. M. Holt, second Saxton, was off several days recently. The boys on the east end enjoyed a trip to Hannibal attending a court hearing. Local Chairman Ritter, agent Hunnewell, was off a few days on account of sickness. It is now time to pay our dues and assessments, and we should make a special effort to pay up before our Grand Secretary and Treasurer has to send out a second notice, as the cost to do this depletes our reserve fund, and we should save all we possibly can and keep this fund intact. Bro. Barron, third Lathrop, is on the sick list. We hope to see him out in a few days. The interlocking plant at Birmingham has been out of service thirty days. This makes much time for trains as before they were to come to a full stop and all switches were handled by brakemen. Cert. 3044. LaCrosse Division — Bro. Rommelmeyer is relieving the agent at Hager. Bro. Hotchkiss is relieving Bro. Hitch- cock at Pullman avenue. Bro. Nelson returned to Dubuque and bid in third Bay City, relieved by Groff. Bro. Fitz to Savanna yard, vice Bro. Gilliland, who bid in second Savanna depot. As I was off for a month, we had no write-up in the two last journals, and have not had time to gather many for this one. I wish to thank the one brother who sent me some notes, and wish more would remember that a little write-up in the journal every month shows that we are organized up in this country, as some of the southern brothers may think this is a wild country and don’t know what organization is. Now that Christmas is over, let us make the next pay day another Christmas for the flower fund. I will have Bro. F. H. Owen, secretary, hang up the stocking, and you can all show your spirit by dropping a two-bit piece in it. It will not break anyone, and it may do a lot of good and cheer some brothers4 family before the winter is over. We can not tell who will be next. Of course, we hope none of us have this misfortune, but death is very uncertain. Do what good you can now. Business is good, notwithstanding that quite a number of positions on this division, especially night tricks, have been discontinued; and in sev- eral cases this cut has thrown the agent on twelve hours. Don’t lose heart, brothers, it all takes time to remedy this; but some time, and we trust that it is not very far away, we hope to have a straight eight-hour day for alL We can not get it by one after another dropping their membership. The only way to do is to keep paid up and keep on “hollering.” Pretty soon someone will hear you and help you out. Dues for the coming term are going in nicely, from the weekly reports that I receive from our general secretary, and I hope that all of you will pay yours up before the limit and cut down the expense and time of getting out one, and some- times more, reminders that you are in arrears. It costs no more to pay at one time than another, so pay up promptly and keep your insurance good at least for the benefit of your beneficiaries. I want to thank all of you for your sincerity in the payment of your dues the past term, and I hope we can still continue without the loss of any brother. I wish you all a happy New Year, with an in- crease in salary. I will do what I can to see that none is slighted if the chance arises, and I think it will before many weeks. W. B. Schrunk, L. C. St. Joe, Mo., Division — Bro. R. C. Stewart and wife, of Nodaway, spent Thanksgiving at Westboro, relieved by Bro. Gor- man Allen, who later relieved Bro. I. F. Hill- house, agent Redding. Bro. J. H. Campbell, Jr., second Nodaway, was off several days on account of sickness. Bro. B. F. Whiting bid in Clearmont agency, and Bro. C. C. Lee, second Amazonia. Brothers, don’t forget that it is time to pay up your dues. Please pay promptly, as you can not afford to drop out now in the face of a hearing to revise the schedule. Now is the time that we need a solid membership. There are still a few nons on this division. Brothers, keep after them. Write Bro. Arnold or myself, and we will furnish you with the list They h^ve no right to accept the many benefits of organization and not pay anything for the up-keep. Let everyone pledge himself to keep after some certain non until he comes in. Bro. Arnold and myself extend our thanks to you for favors during 1915, and extend to all of you wishes for a more prosperous and happy year in 1916, and that our organization may become more firmly anchored than ever in its history* L. J. Millxn, Loc. Cor., Coin, Iowa. Digitized by CaOOQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 125 Ottumwa Division — Ex-Local Chairman Bro. ET. A. Brand writes us from Sidney, Mont., where he is at present located with the Northern Pacific, extending his best wishes to all brothers on the Ottumwa Division; also advises that Mrs. Brand is enjoying excellent health. They have a nine-month-old solid O. R. T. boy. Bro. Brand is now acting local chairman, filling a vacancy on his division. It has been observed that the matter of giving prompt attention justly due communications writ- ten to members by the chairman or his assistants has not been given enough consideration by some of the brothers. Many are alert in handling cor- respondence and are always ready and willing to lend a helping hand when called upon to do so, and arc to be commended for their prompt action in such matters. Such as this is an encourage- ment and has a tendency to lessen the many duties of your local chairman by giving him a proper understanding of the many problems that must necessarily be solved. We do not offer this as a criticism, but simply as a suggestion that brothers make it a point to reply to all correspondence requiring such. Whether favorable or unfavorable, a reply is much better than silence, and often produces results. It is not only because of business courtesy, but for the good of the Order that we try to give an appropriate reply to all letters written. The time in which to pay our dues is again at hand, and we are glad to see the brothers move off promptly in the payment of the same. Quite a number already have their new cards, and Bros. Ostrich and Foltz have the distinction of being the first two on the division. Let us resolve that we will not be the last. Now is a good time to plan to meet this requirement and be an up-to-date before February 29th, after which date we become delinquent. No doubt each and every member received a copy of the circular letter sent out by Bros. Denton and Rogers, explaining the circumstances connected with the negotiations for a revision of our schedule. It seems a very nice piece of work, covering the case quite thoroughly, and appears to have met the approval of the membership. Per- haps a number who were just a little in the dark regarding the delay now have a better knowledge of the direct cause and feel encouraged. Good things come to him who waits. C. F. Mason, L. C. Ottumwa Division Notss — Bro. C. H. Lunders has resumed at Thayer after three weeks’ layoff getting treatment for his eyes in Kansas City. Gla& to hear him again. Bro. Hull, Cameron second, is on the sick list, relieved by L. E. Johnson, who relieved Pokey, second Gladstone, while moving his family there. Cameron second was closed a few days on ac- count of shortage of men, reopened by Witiker, from second Dudley. Bro. W. V. Hazen, second Monmouth, on sixty «y** vacation, visiting relatives in California, relieved by Bro. Chauncey, “WM” Small, relieved on third "CG” by Bro. T. L. Coughlin, the old reliable. W. S. Parker is now with the M. & St. L. at Mason City, Iowa. Bro. A. W. Gustafson went to Tyrone one night and a new man two nights to help Bro. Myers when train 74 piled up several cars close to there, blocking both tracks for about twenty hours. Chief Dispatcher Messenger visited some of the boys on the west end recently. Glad to have him out among us. Come again. Bro. O. F. Swanson, third Troy, who has been on the sick list some time, has resumed work again. Bro. J. W. Greeley relieved several days by Bro. Mangle on account of the death of his mother. Bro. W. R. Clampit, second Mt. Pleasant, has returned from vacation. Bro. T. L. Coughlin sent in the most of these items. Many thanks, Cy. Brothers, send me all the news you can, even if it pertains only to your- self. Every little bit helps, and all will be appre- ciated. E. W. Putz, Div. Cor. Crsston Division — Bro. D. O. Gwinn, second Nodaway, who spent a few days recently in Omaha with his brother, Ralph, of Division 170, visited with his folks in Missouri during the holidays. Bro. R. E. Poindexter, second Hastings, and Bro. Moreotto, third Red Oak, spent a day in Omaha recently. Bro. Thompson, third Villisca, has returned from two weeks’ vacation. Bro. W. J. Phelan, agent Lenox, on two weeks* vacation, visiting in Shawnee, Okla., relieved by Bro. W. W. Walker. Bro. L. V. Frederickson is now working on third Prescott, and H. L. Gleason on second. Bro. F. R. Keys, operator Bedford, visited a week in Chicago recently. Bros. H. P. Nixon, agent Malvern; E. C. Adkins, agent Cromwell, and J. E. Berard, agent Emerson, attended the O. S. & D. meeting in Creston, December 18th. Bro. E. B. Wallah an, agent Hastings, spent Christmas with his father at Corning. The mother of F. J. McMillan, former agent Hastings, died December 22d, and was buried at Hastings the following day. Recent assignments: H. M. Gleason, second Prescott; Bro. J. H. Buell, agency Coburg, Iowa; W. B. Estes, third Prescott, and R. W. Hurtt, third Stanton. January 1st the limits of the Creston Division were extended to include that part of the St. Joe Division between the south yard switch at Pacific Jet., Iowa, and connection with the Union Pacific Railroad at U. P. transfer. This gives us five new positions in our next schedule. Brothers, it is now time to pay dues for the first half of 1916 or for the year if you prefer. Let’s all pay up promptly and get to work on the nons and sec if we can not make the Creston Division one of the best on the system. Several of the boys have promised to come in after the holidays, and if each of you will help to work on them, we Digitized by Google

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126 The Railroad Telegrapher. should soon be able to land several. Write either Bro. Hale or myself, when you see a prospect, and we will send blanks and do all we possibly can to get them in. Thanks to Bros. Keys, Walker, Nixon, Hickman and Hale for items this month. O. C. Wallace, Asst. L. C. Omaha Division — Bro. Steinback was off three days last month to attend the wedding as best man for a friend. Bro. Snethen relieved at Lyons, during the holi- days, by Extra Gleason. Bro. Crader is back on third at Waverly, after six weeks' vacation in the East. Bro. F. J. Wachel drew third Gibson. The phone has been taken out of Louisville tower. The night leverman won't have to risk his life now, running around the yards looking for the conductors. Bro. Starkey billed out over 1,300 car loads during the month of October at Louisville. This is the heaviest for years. There is some L. C. L. business there, too. Some job for one man. Bro. Holt, Greenwood, attended the Stecker- Hussane match at Lincoln, Thanksgiving. He has the agency for several good life insurance companies. Chief Dispatcher McManus spent his vacation in Iowa, visiting relatives, relieved by Night Chief Harris. F. E. Sinkey, second trick main line, who fell and broke his knee, is in Clarkson hospital; relieved by Ex-Dispatcher Saul. J. H. Welsh, first trick branch dispatcher, is spending his vacation in New York, relieved by Bro. McPherson, extra dispatcher. Bro. Ward makes weekly trips to the Holy City to look after his property. John Dority, conductor, and J. Tibbetts, engi- neer, both old-timers on the Burlington, who passed away the fore part of December, will be missed by all the boys on the line. Bro. Baker, of Belden, called on a few of the boys recently, covering the ground in his Ford. Bro. Howiter was in O’Neill on business re- cently. Bro. Lacey is some blue rock shooter. Bro. Benn, Breslau, had a warm time recently, when his box car caught fire. The O. S. & D. meeting in Soo City, Decem- ber 3d, was attended by Bros. Frey, Steinbock, Benn, Lowritson, Burkett, Howiter, Downey, Lussier, Coffield, Lacey, Baker and Marsh. After the meeting they all had a big feed at the West Hotel. Bro. Baker, of McLean, spent Sunday with his folks at Breslau recently. Bro. Sanderson found that Allen was some job, but has the work up-to-date now and is taking things a little easier. Bro. Burkett, of Vaterbury, contemplates tak- ing a course in some Colorado school in the near future. Bro. J. T. Karn, of Nickerson, was called to Illinois recently account death of a relative. Bro. and Mrs. Downey spent Christmas at Page. Bro. Denton went over the line recently as far as Plainview. I wish to thank the brothers who helped out with the items this month. Come again, boys. Let's all start the New Year right by getting that new card. If you know of a non, mail him a blank and ask him to get right also. If you have no blanks, I have plenty and will be glad to furnish them. Wish you all a happy New Year. H. L. Gilbert, Wann, Neb. Lincoln Division — The O. S. & D. meeting, held by Assistant Freight Agent McCulloch, on December 9th, was very well represented by all classes of employes, numbering forty-five; the visitors being Super- intendent Bignell, Train Master McBride, Claim Adjuster Boehmer, and Agent Murphy, from Aurora. It is sure worth your time to attend these meetings for the information you receive of dif- ferent kinds, and it brings about a real co-opera- tion of the different classes of all the employes, which is the real working unit of the railroad. I wish that all who have a chance to attend an O. S. & D. meeting would do so. These meetings were started a little over a year ago, and good results have been made in the O. S. & D. claim line, as everything is thoroughly discussed and errors explained, and it's a lesson worth learning. Claims paid by the C. B. & Q. in 1914, of over $1,000,000, were cut down about 10 per cent in 1915, and these meetings are given credit for most of this saving. These meetings bring to our atten- tion all lines of the O. S. & D. work. Mr. Bignell's talk of different commodities on figures of claims, was very interesting. Mr. McBride and Mr. Boehner also gave inter- esting talks, making all doubtful interpretation of different rules very clear. When convenient, Mr. Bignell will arrange to let as many of you attend meetings of this kind as possible, and provide a way to get you back home. When this opportunity comes to you, do not pass it up. Bro. C. G. Irwin, as agent and operator, opened Murphy siding, December 15th; hours noon until midnight. December 17th train order work was taken out of Exeter station, a third trick put on at Exeter tower half a mile east and positions bulletined; $60 first trick, 3:30 a. m. until 12:30 p. m.; second, 10 a. m. until 7 p. m., and third, 7 p. m. until 4 a. m.; Crete second also on bulletin. Bro. O. D. Kratzer, agent Ericson, handled over 2,000,000 pounds L. C. L. merchandise in Novem- ber, besides thirty-two C. L. out and thirty-one C. L. in. Bro. E. E. Thrapp, third Sutton, and bride are spending their honeymoon in Denver. Bro. R. R. Hargitt was also married while laying off on his Pdale job; latter relieved by Bro. C. A. Anderson, who relieved Johnson, Ravenna, on sick list, re- lieved by Bro. Peachman; Bro. C. A. Anderson at Utica, who later bid in second Fairmont, vice Digitized by C.00 Qle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 127 H. L Stayaer, to agent Norman; Bro. Underwood (otog to Sterling Division. Bro. J. M. Holder, nights "HN," Hastings, re- sumed after vacation. His relief, Bro. C. R. Baker, after relieving Ticket Clerk Knowlton sev- eral weeks, went back to his home in Ohio. Bro. J. P. Fahey to second “GS,” Hastings; Extra Phillips relieving Bro. L. H. Olson on third there, on vacation to Denver and Boulder. Bro. C. Biggerstaff attended court at Grand Island, relieved by Bro. G. E. Harriman; on his return he relieved Bro. G. E. Harriman, acting agent at Ashton, later returned to Ravenna. Bro. C. A. Smith, agent Pauline, resumed after thirty days' vacation trip to Los Angeles and San Francisco; his relief, L. K. James, bid in Archer agency, vice Bro. R. R. Burns, who bid in Mar- quette agency, vice Bro. E. C. Haupt, to second York. Bro. Peachman relieved Carl Temple, “NI," Lincoln, on vacation. Bro. C. E. Rogers, Hampton, bid in third *‘GS,*’ Hastings, vice Phillips, who relieved Bro. E. E. Brehm, Cushman nights. Bro. W. A. Downey to cashier's position Basin, Wyo., relieved by Bro. Biggerstaff on first Ravenna. Bro. Clegg to Ravenna as cashier; Cushman days closed until his return. Bro. B. F. Kaney, extra agent, on his return from vacation relieved Agent Weingart, Dorches- ter, on vacation. Bro. R. B. Starks, agent Fairmont, was a recent Gretna Sunday visitor; Bro. F. D. Chadwick, Inland, and A. A. Canfield, Inland, recent Hastings callers, and Bro. Canfield a Harvard caller. Bro. W. S. Harris, first Cobb, and Bro. R. J. King, agent Lowell, were Lincoln visitors this mopth. Thanks to Bros. E. E. Brehm and C. A. Ander- •on for their help on the write-ups. Bros. W. F. Fitzpatrick, Ulysses; E. H. Yerkes, Phillips; A H. Teale, Friend; A. S. Kellog, Palmer; W. R. Ball, Roseland; R. H. Monroe, Sargent, and G. H. Vant, Bradshaw, were the fi«t to receive their 1916 cards, the former and the local chairman having annuals, J. M. Combs, Trumbull; W. F. Nicholas, David City; R. F. Blacketer, Crete; M. J. Doll, St. Paul, and C. E. Anderson, second Fairmont, remitted for their 1916 semi-annuals before Christmas. Recent assignments not heretofore mentioned: W. J. Dobrusk, Ashton agency; Bro. H. V. Miller, second Milford; Bro. O. D. Kratzer, Garrison agency; Bro. L. E. Mann, Crete to Lush ton agency. Boys, let's keep up-to-date in 1916, like we did in 1915. Remember your 1915 card is only good until February 29, 1916, so remit for your card and insurance before this time, or you will be delinquent and not entitled to any benefits; your $3 does to J. H. Rogers, Jr., 1505 Market St., La Crosse, W»., and your insurance to L. W. Quick, Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. The agents and operators on the Lincoln Division to be complimented on their good service dur* j9! 1915, and also for the active part they took ® the 0. R. T. work. I hope the same can be said for yo« after the close of 1916; that before that time you will be rewarded for both with an increase in salary and better working conditions. So let's remain true to the cause, hit the ball in the service line and be prompt aa possible in pay ing our dues. With regards and best wishes to all. P. H. Mill**, L. C. Wymort Division — Bro. VanDuesen relieved Wrench, Nelson, on vacation. "Lots of money for vacation but none for the Order." Bro. E. L. Butcher, cashier and operator Edgar, spent Thanksgiving with folks in Burchard and visited Kansas City; relieved by Bro. Allgeier. Bro. A. W. Denton, agent Edgar, ate Thanks- giving dinner at home, Hubbell, Neb. L. O. Murdock is going over the line again, giving the boys operator's examination and pre- senting the little cards. A change has been made in Wymore telegraph and dispatcher's office, giving the dispatchers a room ill to themselves in the southeast comer, and the relay office in the northeast corner, with the chief's office just west. Bro. W. B. Ockerman, agent Firth, was off awhile on account of the death of his little girl. Himself and family have the sympathy of all the brothers. J. W. Ockerman, agent Hildreth, while attending the funeral, was relieved by Bro. Flana- gan, who later relieved Bro. J. T. Dark, agent Kesterson, on two weeks* vacation. Bro. W. T. Hall bid in Nemaha agency. Bro. F. E. Hargis is relieving Jones, third Rulo, on vacation. Bro. Allgeier relieved at Atchison as cashier a few days. Bro. C. M. Daily, agent Thompson, on two weeks’ vacation, relieved by Bro. Van Duesen. Cert. 168. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the Universe to call to her reward the little daughter of Bro. W. B. Ocker- man; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved , That the members of C. B. & Q. R. R., System Division 130, Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers, extend to the sorrowing brother and members of the afflicted family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, and a copy forwarded to Thb Telegrapher for publication. W. F. Denton, J. R. Heilman, C. A. Sheeley, Committee. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the Universe to call to his home the beloved father of our brother, Will F. Digitized by ^ooQte

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128 The Railroad Telegrapher. Hitchcock, Sterling, Neb.; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of C. B. ft Q. R. R., System Division 130, Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers, extend to the bereaved brother our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in his bereave- ment; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be given to the bereaved brother, a copy spread upon the minutes of the division, and a copy for- warded to The Telegrapher for publication. W. F. Denton, ** Hy. Fran as, J. H. Rogers, Jr., Committee. Sheridan Division — I have been elected division correspondent and assistant local chairman of the Sheridan Division, and earnestly ask every operator on the division to assist me in every way they can. When any changes occur at your station, take a moment to write me about it. If you are working with a non, do your best tb have him fill out an applica- tion blank, and don’t give up until you land him. Write me about him and I will assist you all I can. Every non knows that he owes it to himself and family to belong to the Order. We haven’t an operator on the division who is not worthy and will come in if we keep after him. Let us all work together and make and keep our division solid. There are always several men on the divi- sion at the end of the year on account of heavy business on the road, and it is the duty of every member to help get their applications. At the close of 1915 we had only one delinquent. Very few divisions can show as good a record. Assignments: First tricks — Clifton, H. O. Holo- well; second tricks — Gillette, Bro. Meadows; Ulm, Bro. W. H. Garwood; Clifton, W. R. Cummings; agencies — Gillette, Bro. George Pollard, vice J. B. McKinney, resigned; Dewey, Bro. Dick Hey wood; Ulm, Bro. H. C. Thomas, vice Bro. C. Huyck, act- ing agent resigned; cashier Newcastle, Bro. F. E. Snow; third tricks — Hardin, B. R. Wineland; Upton, K. C. Fortner, who later relieved Bro. Meadows on second Gillette. Bro. W. H. Essex, agent Upton, and wife took in the Frisco fair and various points of interest en route, relieved by Bro. Ray Thompson, and he on second by Bro. Rhyan, of third. Bro. C. C. Rose, third Newcastle, acted as cash- ier there several weeks until position was bid in by Bro. F. E. Snow when Bro. Rose took his vacation and visited home folks in Illinois; re- lieved by H. L. Hollowell, who later returned to his assignment on first Clifton. Bro. W. H. Garwood, second Ulm, has certainly been having his share of hard luck. His daughter, Neta, was operated on for appendicitis about the same time he received the sad news of the death of his father at Hastings, Neb., and a little later his wife’s father died at Palisade, Neb. Bro. Ed Weshinskey, second Newcastle, was relieved by E. A. Brown, a new man. Bro. Wesh- ingskey was married to Miss Laura Zook, of New- castle, on November 21st, and spent their honey- moon at various points in the Black Hills. Noth- ing alow about Ed, and we certainly wish them both happiness. Bro. Dick Heywood, second Moorecroft, was off several days for his vacation, which proved to be a honeymoon, spent at various points in the Black Hills. Congratulations. Bro. F. Rhyan, third Upton, has resigned on account of the serious illness of his grandfather at Anita, Iowa. Bro. G. A. Willis, third Clearmont, was off a few days recently. H. A. Rector, Clearmont, re- lieved Snyder on second Hardin. Bro. McCully, second Arvada, was off a few days recently. H. C. Thomas, Div. Cor. McCook Division — Assignments: Agency Herndon to Bro. J. H. Howard; agency McDonald to Bro. C. B. Morgan. Bro. Fredrickson canceled his bid on Indianola. and it was given to Mr. Walkington, the next old- est man. Mr. Baggott concluded to stay at Hold- rege, and bid it back. Bro. Morgan, quarantined, with his family, at Akron, on account of scarlet fever, is out, and glad to report all are in good shape again. Bro. Crane, agent Pinneo, was a Ft. Morgan visitor recently. Bro. J. S. Perkins, on vacation, visited Florida and Cuba. He was relieved by a floater, and the rooms of his depot were forced open and some of his provisions and other personal property stolen while he was away. Bro. Denton and myself visited the boys on the Oberlin line recently; also Bro. Howard, at Ober- lin, several hours, who drove us across to Mc- Cook the night of December 11th, over a jack rabbit trail in his Maxwell in fine shape. We also called on Bro. J. H. Howard, agent Traer, as we went. Brothers, a new term is here, and we hope you will all pay up at once and save the postage of having to write you individually, as that takes lots of time, and I have a station to run the same as you. By waiting you might get out entirely, and it costs too much to rejoin. You can not afford to do this at all. The dues are the lowest on No. 130 of any division in this territory, and you should each one be glad to belong and pay up without a word. It is a pleasure to me to get the new card at least a month or two before the old one is out, and I have an annual this time, and am glad to show the boys how they look. We must have a 100 per cent membership to get a 100 per cent schedule. C. R. Hunt, L. C. Maine Central R. R.f Div. No. 140. Mountain Division — W. J. Brunei, agent Veazie, bid in Lime Ridge agency, Wark going back to Dudswell Jet. Bro. Faraday, second Beecher Falls, bid off Northern Maine Jet. third. Bro. and Sister Whitaker, of Glen, attended the State Grange convention at Keene, N. H., a few days, relieved by C. N. Pickard. Bro. Joe Crepeau, agent Whitefield is reported sick. Digitized by C.00 Qte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 129 Bro. Spencer, agent Beecher Falls, is building a new house. Arthur James resigned from Lancaster freight. Div. Cor. Portland Division — Bro. Bailey, third. Pittsfield, spent Thanksgiving Day with Mr. Speer, third Hermon Pond. "Great Feast.” Bro. Hennessey, second Pittsfield, called on relatives in Bangor that day. Bro. Provencher, first Pittsfield, was another recent Bangor visitor. Bro. J. T. Dailey, agent Richmond, spent his Thanksgiving with relatives in South Gardiner. A fine new telegraph table has been installed in PittsfielJ office, Replacing the one in use sixty years. This much-needed improvement is appre- ciated by all. Bro. S. A. Laval lee, second Richmond, was off five days recently. Any of the boys of this division wishing to have their station (if solid) inserted in The Telegra- P2ier may send me their pictures at any time. They must not be smaller than a post card, pref- erably larger, which are reduced to fit the book accordingly. Agent Harris, South Gardiner, recently fell and broke his nose. Bro. Earl, third Royal Jet., was married while on vacation recently. Congratulations, Tom. Bro. Brown, third Brunswick, was relieved, while in Boston two days, by Bro. Griffeth, who later relieved Bro. Reed, Harwards, who bid in Veazic agency. Bro. Gray, first Richmond, on a gunning trip, relieved by Bro. O’Connell. Bro. Mtrrifield, second Cumberland Mills, was on four days' vacation recently. Bro. Canders, second Waterville yard, has been very ill. We arc pleased to hear him on the job .again. Bro. Smith, first Cumberland Mills, the “cham- pion rabbit shooter" of the Mountain Division, spent his vacation at Readfield recently. Bro. Beverly Robinson, third Leeds Jet., and bride spent a very pleasant honeymoon in Boston. 'Bro. Johnnie McGee, third New Gloucester, has returned from a successful hunting trip up Kenne- bago way. He brought back a nice deer and was very generous with it. Bro. Bob Curran, third Lewiston “US," spent a few days at his camp at Bald Mountain, and returned with a 200-pound buck. General Chairman Hayes and Vice-Chairman McGeoch, spent a few days in Ontario. Bro. Robinson, second "PA" Portland, relieved Vice- Chairman McGeoch on first there. It is now Bro. Griffeth, agent Harwards, and Bro. V. R. Bell, agent Carmel. The former, acting agent Harwards, bid in Mattawamkeag. Harwards now pending bull e tip. Bro. Faraday, from the Mountain Division, bid in Northern Maine Jet. S. A. Lavalleb, Pleasant Street, Brunswick, Me. Eastern Division— It is time to pay our dues for the first half of 1916. Annual cards will be issued to all members who pay their dues for the entire year. I hope that a great many members of our division will take advantage of this privilege. The winter rush has started. Kingman opened, three tricks, White on third; Forest, two tricks, Philbrook on second. Boys, give the very best attention to the wire and help the dispatchers out, especially during these busy days. Bro. Comins, of Winn, relieved a few days by Bro. Shannon, of the C. P. Sister Miles relieved on vacation by Edwards. We hope the committee will soon be in position to advise us that “something is doing." In the meantime, let us extend our full confidence and co-operation, knowing that our interests are being properly cared for and that results will develop in proper order and at the proper time. Our write-ups would be much better and more up-to-date if the members would send me a few items or call and tejl me what’s going on. None of the members have ever contributed anything. Now, boys, if you want to see a good write-up every month, you will have to lend a hand. A number of the boys promised me items, but they failed to materialize. Don't wait for the other fellow. Send in all the notes you can. When through with your Telegrapher, pass it along to some non, so he may see what the O. R. T. is doing for the telegraphers throughout the country, and don't forget to ask him for his appli- cation. Thanks to Local Chairman Desmond for notes. He is the only one sent any in this time. McTaguk, Cert. 477. Calais Branch, Eastern Division — Bro. C. E. Campbell gave up East Machias agency, and it is again up for bid. A helper is needed there. Bro. Bradford, clerk Wiscasset, spent Christmas vacation at his home in Machias. We were sorry he could not get up to Eastport and see us. E. A. Day, agent Cherryfield, was off a few days recently. Bro. Stuart, agent Perry, now has to carry the mails from the depot to the post office, the latter being moved closer to the station since January 1st. Bro. A. L. Dennis, agent Danforth, has a new Buick. Hope he will drive down and see us next summer. A meeting was held in Calais, Wednesday even- ing, January 5th. Please send in your notes before the 20th and let us have a good write-up each month. Wish all a very prosperous New Year. Cert. 584. Fort Worth A D. C. Ry., Div. No. 145. First and Second Divisions — Bro. R. G. Rummel, third Chillicothe, visited in Quanah on Sunday, December 19th, and sang in the Methodist Church choir. Bro. R. Grubbs, third Henrietta, spent Christ- mas in Portales, N. M.; relieved two weeks by Brg. Vaught, from the H. & T. C. Digitized by U.00 Qle

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130 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Ludwige, Acme, on a quail hunt recently, went to Kansas City for the holidays. Dispatcher Compton, second Wichita Falls, re- lieved on a month's vacation by Pyle, first “WF,M relieved by Bro. Durrett, and he on second “WF" by Bro. Wales, late of Amarillo night ticket job. The latter recently bought a new L. C. Smith No. 8. Those who have not paid their dues and those who have no eards should make a special effort to pay up and be one of us, after such a suc- cessful year in railroad circles. Let us get to- gether. The faithful few need your support. Make a New Year's resolution to come in. Bro. Webb, first, and Bro. Fox, second Quanah, were recently down with the grippe. Cert. 135. Third and Fourth Divisions — Both passenger and freight business is holding up exceptionally well, making plenty of telegraph- ing in “X," where insufficient wires make it almost impossible to handle it. We hope to soon have additional wire facilities. We anticipate that quite a number on the line wrote Santa at St. Louis to bring them a new up-to-date card for the entire year of 1916. Your local chairman is not meeting with the encouragement he should. Brothers, keep after the nons and delinquents. If you don't know where they are located, I will send you a list. Adams, second at “CN," recently employed as operator, taken from helper's position, should join now. at once. Dispatchers Carling and McDowell and Bros. Mize and Rummell, at "X," have all been on the sick list recently. Bro. Webster has accepted the managership of the W. U. at Dalhart. Sorry to see Ed leave. He was loyal both to the Order and the company, and could be depended upon at all times. He was relieved at Tascosa agency by K. L. Canning. Agent Moores, Memphis, relieved, on account of sickness, by Cashier McMicken. Bro. Adams, Lelia Lake, was off during the holidays. Bro. Kersey, who has taken his wife to El Paso for her health, is considering the superintendency of the National Lines in Mexico. We hope for Mrs. Kersey's complete recovery. Childress shops on a nine-hour day again, due mostly to shortage of grain cars. The local chairman would be glad to have notes from the boys on the line at any time — something he has never received. O. E. P., Local Chairman. Western Pacific Ry., Diy. No. 153. Western DixHsion — Bro. McDannald has resigned as local chairman and left the service. Bro. McNeff bidding the vacancy on Stockston first, leaving “SN" third open for bids. We owe Bro. A. B. Cantwell an apology for not mentioning him in his proper status in our November write-up. • Bro. E. C. McGinnis assigned third trick Sac- ramento, and Bro. P. M. Harlowe, second Quincy Jet., later discontinued, also second Niles and Belden pulled off, leaving twelve-hour tricks at each place and third Marysville, leaving two split tricks at that point. One-day job in 'SR" office also. General cut down all over the line when Nos. 19 and 20 came off December 5th. Bro. E. E. Chapin assigned third Keddie, and Bro. E. E. Bell, second Oreville yard, relieved on bid on second Portola by Roberts, from the East- ern Division. Bro. Hartwell is spending the winter down on his brother-in-law's estate at Sagta Cruz, Cal. Bro. F. J. Carney, Blairsden, was off recently. E. C. Zeigler assigned Doyle nights, vice H. G Ohl to extra list. W. Richards, Hackstaff nights, relieved two weeks by T. J. Smith. Brothers, it is now time to pay our dues for 1916. Let us do so promptly and save our gen- eral secretary unnecessary correspondence; also get in the few remaining nons and not leave it to some one else. With the progress we have made in membership in the year past, shown by the annual report of our secretary, a copy of which was sent to each mem- ber, we will, with a special effort on each mem- ber's part, be able to back our general committee up with a solid organization when it faces the re-organized company for an increase in pay. Now is the time to do something, and remember that a delinquent member is more to be censured than a non. Div. Cor. Eastern Division — Bro. G. W. Hatcher, first Gerlach, in hospital at Portola with pneumonia, is improving rapidly. For some time his condition was critical; relieved by Bro. R. D. Collins, a new man. Bro. J. F. Clark, third Gerlach, has returned from a trip East, relieved by Mr. Johnston, latter relieving Agent Low. Resigned: Leary at Knowles, relieved by Bro. Z. F. Stovall, second Sulphur, on bulletin; Jack- son, third Winnemucca, relieved by Davis; J. W. Walker, agent Red House, relieved by G W. Jones, and position bid in by Bro. Dauterman, re- lieved on Gerlach agency by Bartle; leaving Pali- sade agency on bulletin; Bro. Northington, third Elko, relieved by Extra Dispatcher Guy McNabney, pending bulletin. Bro. D. H. Roberts, second Carlin, transferred to Western Division, relieved by Bro. F. K. Roberts. Mr. Stackhouse bid in Halleck agency. Bro. F. M. Bailey, agent Deeth, on sick list several days, relieved by Bro. Maddock, from third Wells, closed temporarily. Garfield also dosed. Agent Marshall, Wells, on leave, relieved by F. J. Curley. Bro. Phegley, agent Low, is also on leave of absence. Agent Brown, Tobar, has returned from hia leave of absence. Bro. Williamson is on third Weu lover. Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 131 The new time table, effective December 5th, changed the time of all trains, and Trains 19 and 20 taken off. J. S. Spellman was appointed trainmaster, vice O’Connor, resigned. Freight business continues to be heavy, and prospects for closing any offices seem slight at present. Don’t forget to remit promptly for your dues for the term ending June 30, 1916. Make our division solid and get the non's appli- cation working next to you. Let this be one oi your New Year’s resolutions. I hope it will be more prosperous than the one gone by, and that there are many more to come. Cbrt. 77. Rutland R. R., Dlv. No. 157. Bro. Marshall, formerly agent at Moores Jet., died recently at Ogdensburg, N. Y. Our sym- pathy is extended to Mrs. Marshall in her hour of sorrow. Bro. Piper spent a few days in Rutland, while on a thirty-day vacation; relieved by Bro. Good- speed, who later relieved Bro. Stewart, second Alburgh, fifteen days, and also relieved Bro. Stacks, while visiting friends and relatives in New York, and Bro. Lanigan on a trip to Chicago and Washington, D. C. Bro. Bryant enjoyed a hunting trip in the Adi- rondacks recently, relieved by Bro. Hoepin, of second there. Bro. Quinn relieved dispatcher for ten days. Bro. O’Neil, North Hero, who is interested in the bean crop there, has shipped about 150 bushels a day of his own. Bro. Jones, agent Grand Isle, has a fine speci- men, and is agent for the safety electric lantern. Write him for circulars and information. Bro. Brennan, while shipping some of his thorough bred poultry to market, visited his new baby boy in Rutland for a few hours. He also visited in Burlington during the Christmas holidays. Bros. Motony and Parker enjoyed a trip to Shelburne and Burlington recently. Bro. Collette visited “BN” recently for a few hours. Bro. Murray spent Sunday at his home in Lei- cester Jet. recently. Home goers for the holidays made good busi- ness for the road. All of Vermont was visited by a heavy snow storm on December 13th, causing a delay to all trains from the Chatham and B. & R. Bro. Perry visited friends recently in Boston, and also took a look at New York City. Will the good brother who is inclined to give the smash up highball kindly look at his book of rules and see how it is done, and let some of the other fellows onto it? Bro. Hayden, third “MD,” sure knows how to litfit the red lights when a hot box or a brake beam is dragging. He has never failed to stop any train that was passing with these disabilities. Cbrt. 106. Rutland Division Notes — Conductor Adams recently received a letter from General Superintendent French, inclosing a very complimentary one from a passenger who used our line and rode on Conductor Adams’ train. He stated that he had been all over the country, but for accommodation and courtesy the Rutland had them all beat. This should be an incentive to us to try to excel in these amenities and never for- get that it costs nothing to be courteous and may not only bring business to the road but promotion to us. We should all endeavor to send Bro. Durirage, at Middlebury, Vt., all the items we can each month. If every agent, on the division will do this it will be a great help to us all. There are very few along the line who could not send in an item or two. Let’s turn over a new leaf in this matter and have a good monthly write-up. One can not do this all himself, so each brother give a hand. Don’t think because you pay your dues that your responsibility ceases then. It has only begun and only ends when we are all mus- tered out. The helper at Winthrop station has been taken off for the winter. The freight house being about 500 feet from the station makes it very hard for the agent. Three operators at this station are up to date, having remitted dues for one year in advance, so as to be up to date at all times. Why do not all the boys on the line pay up for one year? This will help out our secretary and treas- urer, and if you should lay off you will always be in good standing. It furthermore shows that you appreciate what is being done for you. Bro. Mc- Cracken, of Winthrop, N. Y., was relieved by Bro. Bowles while attending the Supreme Court at Malone, N. Y., as a witness. Business on the O. & L. C. Division is brisk. It is the banner division of the Rutland for freight business. In addition to our own trains, the N. Y. C. have trackage rights over the O. & L. C. Division, Malone Jet. to Norwood. This makes business quite brisk between these two points. Bro. Baldwin, of Brushton, was off ten days and went to Syracuse to hear Billy Sunday. Cbrt. 112. O.-W. R. & N. Ry„ Div. No. 161. The tie plant at .Wyeth has started up with about nine months’ run. A switch engine has been put on to do the switching at Hood River, Wyeth and way points, to relieve the heavy “drags” of that work, which will make it much easier for the crews. Melson, relieved at “DK” The Dalles by a new man, pending bids, has gone to Bridal Veil. W. O. Higman relieved for sixty days by Guy Sailing on first Hood River, while visiting his brother in Illinois. Bro. E. W. Bailey is back at Wyeth after work- ing two months at “WH.” A new man is at Biggs third pending bids. Cbrt. 157. Digitized by <^.oo Qte

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132 The Railroad Telegrapher. Fourth Division — Bros. F. R. Jones, LaCrosse; W. L. Lyons, agent Washtucna; J. A. Fairfax, agent Kahlotus; and Agents Vincent, of Hooper, and N. J. Walters, of Connell, from the Connell branch, all report a pleasant time visiting the great Frisco fair, and are very grateful to the company for the trans- portation so courteously furnished them. Each member should use his utmost care in placing car orders, and keep the proper officials advised of the situation at his station, thereby showing the strength and usefulness of our great Order. I would like to have more notes from others along the line. Each one try and send in some- thing not later than the 20th, so they can be arranged and sent to St. Louis before the 28th. Div. Cor. Ann Arbor R. R., Div. No. 164. Brothers, now that we have been granted a little increase, do not get the notion that all has been done that can be done. We must keep our mem- bership up to the highest percentage, and remem- ber, “No card, no favors” to the nons. We are in the best condition this division has ever been in — a good membership and a bunch of boys who are willing to see that it don't- lag. Pay your dues promptly, also your insurance, and remember that you can pay for the whole year now,' and not be bothered again. Please do riot forget to send your first month's increase to Bro. E. C. West, 2238 Erie street, Toledo, Ohio, who will mail you a receipt. We hope to be able in a few months to arrange for our working conditions to be changed for better ones. We have a letter from the superintendent saying that they had them under consideration now, and the management will probably be ready to meet us pretty soon. Be a little patient, and we will soon have what we started after. Cbrt. 1. Notes — The car ferries across the lake are handling full cargoes each way, and arrangements have been made with the Pere Marquette to handle 100 loads from Manitowoc to be delivered to us at Clare at the rate of $14.00 a car. There were over 400 cars in Ottawa yard fox the north one day, also a P. Co. engine working the Manhattan yard rented by the A. A. and an engine kept at Milan to help trains over the hill. The rate case the Ann Arbor had against the State of Michigan was lost at Lansing a few weeks ago. Agencies at Vernon, Bannister and second Selma are open for bids. Bro. Chamberlain, formerly at Vernon, bid in Mesick, and Bro. Taylor, third Selma, bid in first there. Bro. Clark has worked first at that point since Bro. Wood resigned. Bro. Powell resigned at Mesick after twenty-five years' faithful service. We wish him success in whatever field he seeks. Bro. Addison and Bro. Doyle are doing their best to secure all the business they can for the company. That is the kind of men the company wants at competitive points. We hope Bro. Under- wood, at Beulah, will soon be given a helper. Bro. Welker is contemplating entering the Coast Guard service for Uncle Sam. He occasionally patrols the beach looking for lost souls in need of help. Look out. Bill, the sand is deep and the burrs are thick. Too much of this might cause you to be homesick. Bro. Potter still rows across from the north to the south side at “VO," as he has been doing for eight years, twice in twenty-four hours. He could do it in his sleep. Bros. Werkmon and Ulberg keep the wires hot with their bugs. Bro. West, our genial secretary, frequently cuts loose with his new bug also. Let us keep after the men at "BO" and "HU;" they should not remain in the rear and expect the others to do all the work and not turn over a hand to help. Remember our motto: "No card, no favors.” Cert. 42. G. & F. Ry., Div. No. 167. I have been asked to handle the write-up on this division, and a few items would be thankfully re ceived from the south end. This is as good a little road to work for as you will find in the South, and we have a fine set of officials to deal with. Bro. C. W. Herring bid in Normantown agency, vice Bro. Griffin, who has gone to farming there. We all wish him success. Bro. Y. S. Hogge transferred to Madison, Fla., as freight agent, relieved by Bro. W. F. Ferrell at Uvalda. Hogge has finally reached the peanut country. Maybe he will fatten up a little. Bro. T. C. Lancaster, Oak Park agency, on leave, relieved by V. M. Beecher. Bro. Gibson succeeded by G. N. Jackson as agent at Sharps Spur. Bro. H. A. Floyd, agent Wesley, relieved by Mr. Bowers. R. L. Dasher has resigned as clerk-operator at Midville. We regret to lose such a good man. Brothers, we must get after all who are not lined up and give them no rest until they get a new 1916 card, and in this way help us to get that new schedule we are figuring on. We are only a few short of having percentage enough to do this. You all know what to do to get the nons to line up and help us to get better working conditions and a little more pay. The committee is only waiting until we get the proper percentage and know that we are back of it; so send in your dues at once. V. B. Hay, Cert. 2248. C. & A. R. R., Div. No. 168. The first month of the new term of 1916 is almost gone. If you have not paid your dues, do so at once; as Bro. Riley, our general secretary and treasurer is on the committee, negotiating with our officials for a revision of our schedule. His time is taken up with this work, and we should all pay up promptly and save him the Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 133 necessity of having to send us the second notice. Let us line up the few remaining nons before the close of this term. Each member write the non working with him or next to him and we can have a 100 per cent membership by the first of July. Let’s all get busy and not expect three or four men to do it all. Owing to several misunderstandings over senior- ity a new list will be furnished shortly, vand printed along with other information, each paid-up member to be furnished a copy for his own in- formation, which can be corrected from the changes published in The Telegrapher monthly, if each brother on receipt of this list will ascertain if his seniority is correct, and if not take it up with hifl chairman for correction. We can avoid this mis- understanding and work in harmony, as we should for the good of all concerned. In regard to the new revision, do not criticise your committee in the hearing of outsiders. If you think you have a kick, attend the next meet- ing and register it in the lodge room, where it can be thrashed out. If you knock the Order to out- siders you can not expect them to boost it. The meetings being held in Springfield are a great success, the attendance never being below seventy from the Alton, and a good bunch of brothers from other lines entering Springfield. If you have not been attending, try and get out to the next one. Relay Division — Bro. Peters has resumed at Roodhouse after three months* sick leave. We are certainly glad to have him back with us. He was relieved by Bro. Swanson, assigned “UK” tower. Wilkerson, a new man, is on second “RO,” pending its assign- ment Bro. Caples, relieving Bro. Stice in “GO,** Chicago, two weeks, relieved Bro. Moats, Spring- field second, on vacation, and later relieved Bro. White on third on account sickness. Bro. Moon has resigned at “GO,** Chicago, and accepted a position with Wra. Morris; Imbrie, Bankers, 111 W. Monroe St., Chicago. We wish bim success in his new line of work. Southern Division — Bro. Alter, Ashland days, assigned second Athol, former up for bid. Bro. Banks, agent Shirley, was assigned Atlanta freight agency, relieving Bro. Morrell, promoted to traveling freight inspector. We all wish Bro. Morrell success in his new position. We have the pleasure of having an up-to-date card man as agent at Alton, and hope Burk can soon show his two co-workers the right road. Bro. Guttery, third Sherman, while visiting points of interest through the West, was relieved thirty days by Bro. Block, who also relieved Endi- cott, third Athol, and Bro. Baker Lincoln nights, who relieved Bro. Phillips on account of sickness. Bro. Hines assigned first Athol, vice Mr. Scut chell, deceased, was relieved on second there by Extra King. Northern Division — Bro. Steele, assigned Virden days, relieved by Smith on second there. Bro. Zeiler assigned Wenona agency, relieved at “UK” tower by Bro. Swanson, on bid. Bro. Quinby, third Mazonia, relieved several nights, on account of sickness, by Rhoades, a new man. Bro. J. J. Houder has resigned. We hate to lose him. J. S. Whitson, Div. Cor., Cert. 134. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to acknowledge the receipt and thank all for the kindness expressed in the resolutions of sympathy at the time of the sickness and tak- ing of our beloved wife and mother. We hope all may be spared as long as possible from the pangs of sickness and passing of their dear ones. J. H. Stice, A. P. Stice, Winnie A. McKay. Wabash R. R., Div. No. 170. Peru Division — On bulletin: Second at Blakesley and Toledo yard; third at New Waverly and Maumee. E. .W. Scherer bid in second Maumee. F. E. Betz is relieving H. L. Parkman on third Attica. J. A. Kavanaugh, first West Lebanon, has re- sumed after being off a week. R. Novin is on third “HO** a few days, reliev- ing L. R. Cochrane; later relieved H. Brooks, sec- ond “GS” tower. M. H. Mohr is on third New Waverly pending bulletin. K. L. Mannen is relieving J. S. Rizor on sec- ond “HO,” while he is organizing. W. S. Roll is on third “HO,” relieving L. R. Cochrane. A. H. Barklow, manager “Z,” on vacation. Abe and friend and wife are taking in the sights down in Cuba, at points in Georgia, Florida and many other places of interest. We have just two nons on this division. This is a showing to be proud of. Don't give these men any rest until they line up and make us solid. If you do not know who they are, drop me a card and 1*11 put you wise. It is now time to pay your dues. Pay them promptly and don’t make your local chairman run after you for them. It is about as easy one time as another. I know of some who never pay their dues until some one comes along and invites them to. This should be unnecessary. You all know when to pay dues and should do so without being told. Give me some help, boys, or no write up. Cert. 265. Detroit Division — Bro. D. R. Wanty, agent Whittaker, on his annual hunting trip in November, returning with two fine deer. Local Chairman Fohey called on the boys at Westville recently. He liked the town so well that he stayed overnight with them. Digitized by C.00 Qle

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134 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. E. L. Brown, second Britton, off for Christ- mas, relieved by G. A. Gallagher. It is now Bro. Lahners on first Milan, vice Bro. N. A. Wood. Bro. A. L. Kushing, third Westville, and Bro. A. L. Schultz, third Magee, were called to Mont- pelier for investigation of the wreck of November 26 between first and second 95, in which Bro. H. Little, of the O. R. C., and Bro. B. Carr, of the B. of R. T., lost their lives. They were relieved respectively by Bros. E. W. Schillo and Lahners. Bro. Gish, of Topeka, handled the work at the wreck. General Chairman Clark was at Montpelier; Salvordton on O. R. T. December 19th. Bro. E. W. Schillo relieving Bro. Phillips at Wakarusa, and Osburn, at Romulus, relieved Bro. Stage at Montpelier for the holidays. Business is very heavy. Everyone “play ball,” so at the next schedule meeting more money and other benefits can be secured. Bro. W. Krahling, agent Westville, doing the bachelor stunt a few days while Mrs. K. is visiting her relatives at Wolcottville. On the morning of December 9th No. 86 found a bridge three miles east of Crocker burning, making it necessary to detour trains all day. Bro. R. A. Mills, agent Crocker, did the relief work. Mrs. G. E. Sheperd, third Ashey, and husband were Westville visitors recently; relieved by B. W. Davis. Local Chairmen Rizor, of the Peru, and Nash, of the Decatur Division, were callers on General Secretary and Treasurer Fohey, of Montpelier, December 16th. Bro. Rizor banded in ten new applications, while Bro. Nash brought along fif- teen. This boosted the membership of Division 170 up to 588. There are only three nons now on the Detroit Division, and it is a mystery how they have the nerve to work alongside of an up-to-date man and share all the benefits the O. R. T. has gotten for them. They can not give an excuse any more. One of them works on the Third District and two on the Fourth District. Wish one brother from each station would send me the news from his office each month, so we will be sure of a good write-up. Just send it by railway mail to Milan. Thanks to Bro. West for items. Div. Cor., Cert. 314. 8pringfield, III., O. R. T. Club. At a meeting held in Springfield, December 18th, the Springfield O. R. T. Club was organ- ized and the following officers elected: Bro. W. Stone, 111. Cent., president; Bro. Ray Endicott, C. ft A., secretary; Bro. W. S. Hilligos, C. ft A., vice- president; Bro. L. W. Abbott, Wabash, vice-presi- dent; Bro. C. McClain, C. I. & W., vice-president; Bro. W. L. Baker, C. & A., correspondent Regu- lar meeting second Saturday night each month, at St Nick Hotel, Springfield, 111. All telegra- phers with up-to-date O. R. T. cards are eligible to membership, and are cordially invited to become members. Membership fee is 50 cents semi-annu- ally, payable June 30th and December 31st We expect our membership to pass the 100 mark next meeting night With six lines of railroad entering Springfield, we hope to have the largest club in point of membership of any in the United States. Bro. Brown, first vice-president of the O. R. T., was present, and gave us an excellent talk, as did Bro. George Soyster, board member O. R. T. Bro. Mulhall, general chairman IU. Cent; Bro. Clark, general chairman Wabash; Bro. Gentz, general chairman C. ft A., all favored us with talks of conditions along their line of railroad. Let every brother boost for the Springfield 0. R. T. Club. No matter whether you belong to the club or not, you are cordially welcome to attend same and enjoy the good oratory. Thos. Rilkt. Peoria O. R. T. Club. The officers of this club are willing to do all in their power to make our meetings successful, but they must have the members* co-operation. For the last six months it has been hard to get even a quorum. In order to improve the conditions of the tekg raphers on the roads in this vicinity, we must get together and talk things over. Let's try and make our future meetings more successful. Resolve, with the new year, to do our utmost to increase the membership of the O. R. T. One of our, brothers has been coming to our meetings for the last six months, who lives over ninety miles from Peoria; so there is no excuse for the brothers who live right in the town not to show up. Bro. A. G. Weppler, C. ft N. W., has resigned and is now on the farm near Marengo. Bro. Wallington, C. B. ft Q., Peoria, has re- turned from his trip to the exposition. Bro. McNeff attended the Railway Claim Asso- ciation's convention in Chicago. Cbrt. 813, Div. 76. Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 135 Index to Division Directory Nam e of Division. No. Addison, N. Y 108 Annapolis Royal, N. S 114 Ann Arbor Ky. 164 Atchison, Topeka ft Santa Fe Ry 128 Atlanta, Birmingham ft Atlantic Ry 146 Atlantic Coast Line R. R 15 Ayer, Mass 104 Baltimore ft Ohio Ry 33 Bangor & Aroostook Ry 83 Bessemer & Lake Erie Ry 51 Boston, Mass. 41 Boston, Mass 89 Boston, Mass. 156 Buffalo. Rochester ft Pittsburg Ry 92 Campbellton, N. B.. 61 Canadian Northern Ry 43 Canadian Pacific Ry 7 Central of Georgia Ry 46 Charlottetown, P. E. 1 47 Chesapeake Sc Ohio Ry 40 Chicago Sc Alton Ry 168 Chicago Sc Eastern Illinois Ry 34 Chicago Sc Northwestern Ry 76 Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Ry 130 Chicago Great Western Ry 96 Chicago, 111 91 Chicago, Indianapolis ft Louisville Ry 9 Chicago, Milwaukee ft St Paul Ry 23 Chicago, Rock Island ft Pacific Ry 126 Chicago, St Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Ry. . 4 Cincinnati, Hamilton ft Dayton Ry 21 Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago ft St. Louis Ry. 3 C*alt, Ont 99 Colorado Midland Ry 81 Concord, N. H 105 Delaware ft Hudson Ry 12 Denver ft Rio Grande Ry 49 Denver, Colo 77 Detroit, Toledo ft Ironton Ry 48 Dnhith, South Shore ft Atlantic Ry 116 El Paso ft Southwestern Ry 137 Erie Ry 42 Florida East Coast Ry 160 Fort Worth ft Denver City Ry 145 Georgia Ry 50 Georgia ft Florida Ry 167 Georgia Southern ft Florida Ry 56 Grand Rapids ft Indiana Ry 143 Grand Irunk Ry 1 Grand Trunk Pacific Ry 1 Great Northern Ry 70 Green Bay ft Western Ry 142 Hamilton, Ont 155 Hodring Valley Ry 40 IlBnois Central Ry 93 International ft Great Northern Ry 25 Kanawha ft Michigan Ry 118 Kansas City, Mexico ft Orient Ry 163 K ansas City Southern Ry 5 lake Erie ft Western Ry 120 Lehigh Valley Ry 124 leva. One 64 Maine Central Rv 140 Michigan Central Ry 16 Minneapolis ft St. Louis Ry 71 Minneapolis, St. Pan! ft Sanlt Ste. Marie Ry.. 119 Missouri, Kansas ft Texas Ry 22 Missouri Pacific Ry 31 Name of Division. No. Mobile ft Ohio Ry 24 Moncton, N. B 63 Nashua, N. H 152 New Haven, Conn. , 29 New Orleans, Mobile & Chicago Ry 80 New Rochelle, N. Y 37 New York Central Ry 8 New York Central Ry. West 19 New York, Chicago ft St. Louis Ry 18 New York City, N. Y 26 New York, N. Y 44 New York, Ontario ft Western Ry 20 Norfolk ft Southern Ry 147 Norfolk ft Western Ry 14 North Adams. Mass 139 Northern Alabama Ry 59 Northern Pacific Ry 54 Northwestern Pacific Ry 165 Oregon-Washington Ry. ft Navigation Co.... 161 Panama Ry; 158 Pennsylvania Ry. (Lines east of Pittsburg and Erie) 17 Pennsylvania Ry. (Lines west of Pittsburg).. 36 Pere Marquette Ry 39 Philadelphia & Reading Ry 10 Pittsburg, Pa. 52 Portland, Me 95 Providence, R. 1 35 Quebec, Que 115 Queen ft Crescent Route (North) 62 Queen ft Crescent Route (South) 69 Richmond, Fredericksburg ft Potomac Ry 125 Rochester, N. H 65 Rutland Ry 157 St. Louis ft San Francisco Ry 32 St. Louis, Brownsville ft Mexico Ry 166 St. Louis, Iron Mountain ft Southern Ry.... 31 St. Louis, Mo 2 San Antonio ft Aransas Pass Ry 141 San Pedro, Los Angeles ft Salt Lake Ry Ill Seaboard Air Line Ry 97 Southern Ry 59 Southern Pacific Ry 53 Springfield, Mass 38 Stellarton, N. S 103 . Sydney. N. S 133 Texas ft Pacific Ry 88 Toledo ft Ohio Central Ry 118 Tring Junction, Que 131 Trinity ft Brazos Valley Ry 144 Truro, N. S 66 Ulster ft Delaware Ry 113 Union Pacific Ry 6 Vandalia Ry 27 Virginia ft Southwestern Ry 59 Virginia, Minn 127 , Virginian Ry 13 Wabash Ry 170 Wabash, Pittsburg ft Terminal Ry 55 Washington, D. C 60 Western Maryland Ry 82 Western Pacific Ry 153 West Side Belt Ry 55 Wheeling ft Lake Erie Ry 55 Woodsville, N. H 45 Yazoo ft Mississippi Valley Ry 93 Zanesville ft Western Ry 118 Digitized by ^.ooQle

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CRAND DIVISION NOTICE P. E. Simmons, Certificate 457, Division No. 16, has been expelled from the Order for con- duct unbecoming a member. Mutual Benefit Department Assessment No. 137 is due January 1, 1916 Time for payment expires February 29, 1916 AMOUNT OF ASSESSMENTS. On $ 300 00 (Series A) $2 40 per year On 500 00 (Series B) 3 60 per year On 1,000_00 (Series C) 7 20 per year BENEFITS PAID DURING DECEMBER, 1915. Claim Cbrt. No. Name. Cause. Div. No. Series. Amt, 1853. Frank D. McDonald Bright’s Disease 8. .41786 A S 300 00 1854. .Mrs. Maggie E. Cherry. . Neurasthenia 93. .41217. . C. . 1,000 00 1855. .John E. Wood Empyema 37. . 12314. C . 1,000 00 1856. .Frank E. King Tuberculosis 32. .32189. . C. . 1,000 00 1857. .Frank Johnson Pneumonia 42. .21295. A. . 300 00 1858. .Benjamin H. Rpbinette. . .Gun Shot Wounds 40. .37350. . C. . 1,000 00 1859. . J. Edward Farlow Pulmonary Tuberculosis 166. . 16505. . A. . 300 00 1860. .Fred M. King Acute Toxine 54. . 18653. . B. . 500 00 1861 . . Jos. E. Watson Acute Dilatation of the Heart . . 14. . 10081 . . B . . 500 00 1863 . . Albert C. Hendricks Lobar Pneumonia 126 . . 41770 . . B . . 500 00 1865. .Abe Faircloth Tuberculosis 15. .41508. C. . 1,000 00 1867. .Marshall B. Keller Apoplexy 31. . 3375. B. . 500 00 1868. .Edward F. Clark Valvular Heart Trouble 23. .28531. C. . 1,000 00 1869 . . Robert L. Hampton Typhoid Fever 93. .31433. . B. . 500 00 1870. ,R. L. Moseley Pneumonia. 53. . 3893. .A. . 300 00 FINANCIAL STATEMENT— MORTUARY FUND. Receipts. Received on Assessment to November 30, 1915 $1,657,272 89 Received on Assessment Account December, 1915 14,973 32 Disbursements. Death Claims paid to November 30, 1915 $1,141,131 47 Death Claims paid in December 9,700 00 Assessments Refunded, account rejected applications 2,012 66 Assessments Transferred to Dues 293 58 Cash on hand to credit Mortuary Fund, December 31, 1915 519,108 50 $1,672,246 21 L. W. QUICK, Grand Secretary and Treasurer . Digitized by tjOOQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 137 Official Directory General Offices, St. Louis, Mo. GRAND OFFICERS. H. B. PERHAM President L. W. QUICK. .. .Grand Secretary and Treasurer St. Louis, Mo. St Louis, Mo. W. T. BROWN First Vice-President T. M. PIERSON Second Vice-President 6039 Rhodes ave., Chicago, 111. , Central Square, N. Y. G. D. ROBERTSON Third Vice-President J. J. DERMODY Fourth Vice-President R. R. 3, Welland, Ont, Can. 970 Kirbert ave., Price Hill, Cincinnati, Ohio. E. J. MANION Fifth Vice-President Room 814, Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. George 0. Forbes, Chairman, Sydney, N. S. C. E. Layman, Troutville, Va. A. 0. Sinks, Secretary, 363 E. 12th st, Portland, G. E. Soyster, Room 309, Drexel Bank Bldg., 765 Ore. Oakwood blvd., Chicago, 111. J. F. Miller, 2916 Huntingdon ave., Baltimore, Md. ADVERTISING. A1 correspondence pertaining to advertising should be addressed to The W. N. Gates Co., Managers Advertising, Garfield Building, Cleveland, Ohio. Division Directory GRAND DIVISION— Attached membership not confined to any particular railroad or territory. H. B. Perham, President, St. Louis, Mo.; L. W. Quick, Grand Secretary and Treasurer, St. Louis, Mo. No. 1 — Division covers the Grand Trunk and Grand Trunk Pacific Rys. Meets subject to call of Chairman. L. M. Eddy, Gen’l Chair- man Grand Trunk Ry., Marcellus, Mich.; R. L. Harrop, Gen’l Chairman Grand Trunk Pacific Ry., care G. T. P. Ry., Battleford, Sask.; D. L. Shaw, Gen’l S. & T., 867 f Waterloo st, London, Ont No. 2, ST. LOUIS. MO.— Meets 3d Monday of each month at 8 p. m., Small Hall, south side, third floor. Masonic Temple (Odeon- Bldg.), Grand and Finney aves., St. Louis, Mo.; L. W. Quick, Chief Telegrapher, 7th floor. Star Bldg., St Louis, Mo.; R. J. McElhinney, S. & T., 4110a Arsenal st, St Louis, Mo. No. 3 — Division covers C. C. C. & St. L. Rail- way System. Edw. Whalen, Gen’l Chairman, 1601 Third ave., Terre Haute, Ind.; Geo. Laven- good, Gen'l S. & T., 404 East Monroe st, Alex- andria, Ind. System meetings held at Spencer Hotel, Indianapolis, Ind., subject to call of the Gen’l Chairman. No. 4 — Division covers the C. St P. M. & O. Ry. W. J. Liddane, Gen’l Chairman, 1687 Berkley are., St Paul, Minn.; D. O. Tenney, Gen’l S. & T., 328 Fulton st, Mankato, Minn. No. 5 — Division covers the Kansas City Southern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. R. C. Ocheltree, Gen’l Chairman, Still- well, Okla. ; L. L. Wood, Gen’l S. & T., Good- man, Mo. No. 6 — Division covers the Union Pacific Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chair- man. E. L. Stump, Gen’l Chairman, Box S3, Denver, Colo.; John H. Hughey, Jr., Gen’l S. & T., Box 294, Junction City, Kan. No. 7 — Division covers the Canadian Pacific Rail- road System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. J. C. JRooney, Gen’l Chairman Eastern Lines, 244 Bronson ave., Ottawa, Ont.; J. M. Mein, Gen’l Chairman Western Lines, 41 Noble ave., Elmwood, Winnipeg, Man.; R. C. Wilton, Gen’l S. & T., Kenora, Ont. No. 8 — Division covers New York Central Ry. H. B. Morey, Gen’l Chairman, 904 Jefferson ave., Utica, N. Y.; A. E. Blim, Gen’l S. & T., Chili Station, N. Y. No. 9 — Division covers the C. I. & L. Ry. J. E. Hollon, Gen’l Chairman, 2815 Cornell ave., Indianapolis, Ind.; M. T. Parks, Gen’l S. & T., Box 2, Bainbridge, Ind. No. 10 — Division covers the Philadelphia & Read- ing Ry. L. W. Quick, Acting Gen’l S. & T., St. Louis, Mo. ' * ■ •. No. 12 — Division covers the Delaware & Hudson Ry. System. Meets 4th Saturday of each Digitized by ^.ooQle

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138 The Railroad Telegrapher. month at 7:30 p. m., in A. F. of L. Hall, 57 Congress st., Troy, N. Y. G. A. Johnson, Gen'l Chairman, Room 480, New Kenmore Hotel, Albany, N. Y.; O. C. Benjamin, Gen'l S. & T., Dresden Station, N. Y. No. 13 — Division covers Virginian Ry. H. W. Hix, Gcn’l Chairman, Box 19, Salem, Va.; J. E. Goodwin, Gen*l S. & T., Box 24, Eggleston, Va. No. 14 — Division covers the Norfolk & Western Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. C. E. Layman, Gen’l Chairman, Trout- ville, Va.; J. L. George, Gen’l S. & T., Box 402, Roanoke, Va. No. 15 — Division covers the Atlantic Coast Line R. R. B. F. Wheeler, Gen’l Chairman, Oviedo, Fla.; J. H. Williams, Gen’l S. ft T., Wilson, N. C. No. 16 — Division covers the Michigan Central Rail- road. Meets 3d Monday of each month at 7:30 p. m., Prismatic Hall, 130 First st., Detroit, Mich. J. C. Culkins, Gen’l Chairman, Albion, Mich.; J. H. Staley, Gen’l S. & T., Box 903, Wdlland, Ont. No. 17 — Division covers Pennsylvania Railroad Lines east of Pittsburg and Erie. J. F. Miller, Gen’l Chairman, 2916 Huntingdon ave., Balti- more, Md.; G. E. Nightingale, Gen’l S. & T., Newfield, N. J. No. 18 — Division covers the New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad System. F. F. Cowley, Gen’l Chairman, 519 W. Lincoln st., Findlay, Ohio; C. O. Crisenberry, Gen’l S. & T., Knox, Ind. No. 19 — Division covers New York Central Rail- road West. G. E. Kipp, Gen’l Chairman, Bias- dell, N. Y.; G. R. Smith, Assistant Gen’l Chair- man, Rockwood, Mich.; E. D. Graham, Gen’l S. & T., Mishawaka, Ind. No. 20 — Division covers the New York, Ontario ft Western Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. L. R. Conner, Gen’l Chairman, Cottekill, N. Y.; H. D. Pfoor, Gen’l S. & T., P. O. Box 28, Jermyn, Pa. No. 21 — Division covers the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. E. F. Stenger, Gen’l Chair- man, R. F. D. No. 3, Miamisburg, Ohio; Harry F. Fritsch, Gen’l S. & T., Station A, Cincinnati, Ohio. No. 22 — Division covers Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway System. M. M. Moseley, Gen’l Chair- man, Lock Box 716, Waco, Tex.; R. C. Jackson, Gen’l S. & T., 117 S. 16th st.. Temple, Tex. No. 23 — Division covers the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway, Bellingham & Northern Railway, Big Blackfoot Railway, Gallatin Val- ley Railway, Idaho & Washington Northern Railroad, Puget Sound & Willapa Harbor Rail- way, Seattle, Port Angeles ft Western Railway and Tacoma- Eastern Railroad. G. E. Soyster, Gen’l Chairman, Room 309, Drexel Bank Bldg., 765 Gakwood blvd., Chicago, 111.; Ed. R. Der- rickson, Gen’l S. ft T., Room 309, Drexel Bank Bldg., 765 Oakwood blvd., Chicago, 111. No. 24 — Division covers the M. ft O. Ry. L. T. Murdaugh, Gen’l Chairman, 462 E. College st., Jackson, Tenn.; C. E. Hendley, Gen’l S. ft T., Artesia, Miss. No. 25 — Division covers the International ft Great Northern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. T. C. Berry, Gen’l Chairman, Encinal Tex.; R. B. Adams, Gen'l S. ft T., Oakwood, Tex. No. 26, NEW YORK CITY, N. Y.— Meets 2d Wednesday of each month at 8 p. m., in Von Glahn's Hotel, Columbus ave. and 59th st., New York City. A, R. Linn., Chief Telegrapher, 116 Willett st, Jamaica, N. Y.; H. S. Baker, S. ft T., 88a Second place, Brooklyn, N. Y. No. 27 — Division covers the Vandalia Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. F. L. Davidson, Gen’l Chairman, Romona, Ind.; C. R. Shortridge, Gen’l S. ft T., Coatesville, Ind. No. 29, NEW HAVEN, CONN.— Meets 1st Fri- day of each month at 8 p. m. and 3d Tuesday of each month at 10 a. m., in Red Men’s Hall, 48 Church st., cor. Crown, New Haven, Conn. F. A. Brown, Chief Tel., Whitneyville, Conn.; G. F. McCormack, S. ft T., 95 Main st., West Haven, Conn. No. 31 — Division covers the Missouri Pacific Rail- way System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. H. J. Mohler, Gen’l Chairman, Room 812, Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo.; N. S. Morgan, Gen’l S. ft T., Room 812, Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. No. 32 — Division covers the St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. C. G. Kelso, Gen’l Chairman, 519 Woodruff Bldg., Springfield, Mo.; M. T. Fullington, Gen'l S. ft T., 519 Woodruff Bldg-, Springfield, Mo. No. 33 — Division covers the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. C. B. Rawlins, Gen’l Chairman, Moores Hill, Ind.; J. Yeager, Ass’t Gen'l Chair- man, 2227 West Liberty ave., Pittsburg, Pa.; W. Edgar Frasher, Gen’l S. ft T., 814 W. 9th st., Wilmington, Del. No. 34— Division covers the Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railway System. Meets subject to the call of Chairman. H. H. Skiles, Gen’l Chair- man, Inglefield, Ind.; W. H. Davenport, Gen'l S. ft T., 4344 N. Winchester ave., Ravenwood sta., Chicago, 111. No. 35, PROVIDENCE, R. I.— Meets 3d Saturday of each month in Swart’s Lodge, Odd Fellows’ Hall, 96 Westminster st., Providence, R. I. J. D. Vanderbeek, Chief Tel., 284 Montgomery ave., Providence, R. I.; D. M. Callis, S. ft T., Touisset, Mass. No. 36 — Division covers the Pennsylvania Lines west of Pittsburg. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. L. W. Quick, Acting Gen’l S. ft T., Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 139 No. 37, NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y.— Meet* 2d Friday evening each month, 7:30 p. m., Lamb- den Bldg., 252 Main at. New Rochelle, N. Y. P. F. McMahon. Chief Tel., 92 Leicester st. Port Chester, N. Y.; B. E. S. Seaman, S. ft T., 1143 Longfellow ave., New York, N. Y. No. 38, SPRINGFIELD, MASS. — Meets 3d Sat- urday each month, 7 p. m., in Harmony Hall, Myrick Bldg., Worthington st., Springfield, Mass. Frank P. Sargent, Chief Tel., 24 Colton st, Merrick, Mass.; M. J. Walsh, S. ft T., 19 Chapin st, Merrick, Mass. No 39 — Division covers the Pere Marquette Rail- road System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. R. M. Burr, Gen'l Chairman, Central Lake, Mich.; W. R. Adair, Gen’l S. & T., 528 Vinewood ave., Detroit, Mich. No. 40 — Division covers the Chesapeake & Ohio, Chesapeake & Ohio of Indiana and the Hocking Valley Rys. L E. Hicks, Gen’l Chairman, CraigsviUe, Va.; J. W. Kiser, Gen’l S. ft T., Guyandotte, W. Va. No. 41, BOSTON, MASS.— Meets 2d Saturday night of each month. Engineers’ Hall, 164 Canal st, Boston, Mass. D. J. MacDonald, Chief Tel., 15 Church ave., Woburn, Mass.; F. C. McGrath, S. & T., 16 Water st, Winchester, Mass. No. 42 — Division covers the Erie Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. E. J. Hes- wr, Gen’l Chairman, 364 Wallace place, Elmira, N. Y.; C. L. Bridge, Gen’l S. & T., 507 Erie ave., Susquehanna, Pa. No. 43 — Division covers Canadian Northern Rail- way System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. Frank Muncey, Gen’l Chairman, Beaudette, Minn.; A. Chard, Ass’t Gen’l Chairman, Fort Saskatchewan, Alta.; G. H. Palmer, Gen'l S. & T. , Dauphin, Man. No. 44, NEW YORK, N. Y.— Meets 2d Saturday each month at 8 p. m., in Fraternity Hall, 22 Harriman ave., Jamaica. N. Y. A. D. Light, Chief Tel., Woodside, N. Y.; A. A. Leonard, Gen’l Chairman, 46 Canal st., Jamaica, N. Y.; E. H. Decker, Ass’t Gen’l Chairman, 122 Weldon st, Brooklyn, N. Y. ; L. Meringer, S. & T., 690 McDonough st, Brooklyn, N. Y. No. 45, WOODSVILLE, N. H.— Meets 3d Satur- day of each month at 8 p. m., K. of P. Hall, Woodsville, N„ H. Geo. A. Hamilton, Chief Tel., Wells River, Vt; D. W. Gochey, S. & T., Wells River, Vt No. 46— Division covers the Central of Georgia Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. C. H. Livsey, Gep'l Chairman, East Point, Ga.; O. S. Travis, Gen'l S. & T., 490 Lee st., Route 127, Atlanta, Ga. No. 47, CHARLOTTETOWN, P. E. I.— Meets 3d Thursday of each month at 8 p. m., at B. I. S. Hall, Charlottetown, P. E. I. Neil Campbell, Chief TeL, Charlottetown, P. E. I.; J. E. R. McEwen, S. ft T., Charlottetown, P. E. I. No. 48 — Division covers the Detroit, Toledo ft I ronton Railway. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. H. Y. Benner, Gen’l Chairman, Hamler, Ohio; D. R. Murray, Gen’l S. ft T., Good Hope, Ohio. \ No. 49 — Division covers the Denver & Rio Grande Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. H. J. Fulton, Gen’l Chairman, 112 E. 11th st., Leadville, Colo.; A. E. Roberts, Gen'l S. & T., Augusta, Colo. No. 50 — Division covers the Georgia Ry. T. W. Duffy, Gen'l Chairman, James, Ga. ; J. P. Luckey, Gen’l S. ft T., Dearing, Ga. No. 51 — Division covers Bessemer & Lake Erie Railway System. Meets the 4th Thursday of each month in Eagle’s Hall, Greenville, Pa. J. F. Emery, Gen'l Chairman, Mercer, Pa.; W. B. Risley, Gen’l S. ft T., 96 Marshall st., Conneaut, Ohio. No. 52, PITTSBURG, PA.— Meets Saturday, September 26th, and each alternating Saturday thereafter at 7*45 p. m., 231-233 Fifth ave., 3d floor, Roberts Bldg., Pittsburg, Pa. L. G. Murren, Chief Tel., Smithton, Pa.; R. W. Bees, S. & T., Box 484, Wampum, Pa. No. 53 — Division covers Southern Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. John E. Cowgill, Gen’l Chairman, Hotel St. Regis, 85 Fourth st., San Francisco, Cal.; A. E. Laisure, Ass’t Gen’l Chairman, 622 Euclid ave., Houston, Tex.; E. C. Pennington, Gen’l S. ft T., Hotel St. Regis, 85 Fourth st., San Francisco, Cal. No. 54 — Division covers the Northern Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. Sam Johnson, Gen’l Chairman, North Branch, Minn.; I. N. Holmes, Gen’l S. ft T., 1009 East 3d st., Olympia, Wash. No. 55 — Division covers the Wheeling & Lake Erie and Wabash, Pittsburg Terminal and West Side Belt Railways. Meets third Saturday even- ing of each month at Harmon, Ohio. J. O. Peoples, Gen’l Chairman, Bolivar, Ohio; C. E. Baltzer, Gen’l S. ft T., Box 246, Navarre, Ohio. No. 56 — Division covers Georgia Southern & Florida Railway System. G. L. Siebert, Gen’l Chairman, Valdosta, Ga.; F. H. Cason, Gen'l S. & T., Lake City, Fla. No. 59 — Division covers the Southern, Northern Alabama & Virginia & Southwestern Rail- roads. Meets subject to call of Chairman. H. G. Alexander, Gen'l Chairman, 122 Tate st., Greensboro, N. C.; J. W. Burgess, G. S. & T., 223 Ninth st., S. W., Charlottesville, Va. No. 60, WASHINGTON, D. C.— Meets 2d Thurs- day of each month at 8 p. m., in Building Trades Hall, 610 G st., N. W., Washington, D. C. A. R. Morton, Chief Tel., 745 13th st., S. E., Washington, D. C.; P. H. Delaplaine, S. ft T., 647 Keefer place, N. W., Washington, D. G Digitized by <^.oo Qle

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140 The Railroad Telegrapher. No. 61, CAMPBELLTON, N. B.— Meets 4th Tuesday evening each month in Engineers* Hall, Campbellton, N. B. E. T. Swift, Chief TeL, Campbellton, N. B.; G. F. Ward, S. & T., Har- court, N. B. No. 62 — Division covers the Queen & Crescent Route (North). S. H. McCartt, Gen’l Chairman, Walton, Ky.; J. W. Anderson, Gen’l S. & T., Oakdale, Tenn. No. 63, MONCTON, N. B.— Meets 3d Saturday of each month, alternating at Moncton, N. B., St. Johns, N. B., and Sussex, N. B. D. R. Mitchell, Chief TeL, Sunny Brae, N. B.; R. M. Scribner, S. & T., Shediac Road, N. B. No. 64, LEVIS, QUE.— Angus Baker, Chief Tel., Chaudierre Sta., Co. Levis, Que.; J. Remillard, S. & T., Levis, Que. No. 65, ROCHESTER, N. H.— Meets at 7:30 p. m.. 2d Saturday each month in K. of C. Hall, Main st., Dover, N. H. Jas. McDonough, Chief TeL, 279 Locust st., Dover, N. H.; C. P. Lord, S. & T. , 7 Lincoln st., Somersworth, H. No. 66, TRURO, N. S.— Meets 3d Thursday each month, McKay’s Hall (B. R. T. room), Inglis st., Truro, N. S. J. D. McNutt, Chief TeL, Truro, N. S.; H. Patton, S. & T., Westchester Station, N. S. No. 69 — Division covers the Queen & Crescent Route (South). Meets subject to call of Chair- man. M. V. Hickman, Gen’l Chairman, Heidel- berg, Miss.; E. M. Bilbo, Gen’l S. & T., Box 663, Meridian, Miss. No. 70 — Division covers Great Northern Railway System. L. W. Quick, Acting Gen’l S. & T., St. Louis, Mo. No. 71 — Division covers the Minneapolis & St. Louis Ry. A. L. Gardner, Gen’l Chairman, Steamboat Rock, Iowa; J. C. Sandmier, Gen’l S. & T., Waukee, Iowa. No. 76 — Division covers the Chicago & North- western Railroad System. Meets subject to call of General or Local Chairman. E. J. Thomas, Gen’l Chairman, Room 618, Webster Bldg., 327 S. LaSalle st., Chicago, 111.; R. B. Boyington, Gen’l S. & T., Room 618, Webster Bldg., 327 S. LaSalle st., Chicago, 111. No. 77, DENVER, COLO.— Meets 1st Monday evening in each month at Markham Hotel, Denver. Colo. B. J. Wilson, Chief TeL, 2339 Lowell blvd., Denve Colo.; F. Eppelsheimer, S. & T., 2341 King «., Denver, Colo. No. 80 — Division covers the N. O. M. & C. Ry. System. C. H. Weathersby, Gen’l Chairman, Deemer, Miss.; H. C. Hughes, Gen’l S. & T., Mahned, Miss. No. 81 — Division covers the Colorado Midland Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. J. W. La Fever, Gen’l Chairman, New Castle, Colo.; J. F. Jones, Gen’l S. & T., Car- bondale, Colo. No. 82 — Division covers Western Maryland Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chair- man. K. H. Stover, Gen’l Chairman, Henry, W. Va.; E. C. Kohlbaugh, Gen’l S. & T., 24 Eichelberger st., Hanover, Pa. No. 83 — Division covers the Bangor & Aroostook Railroad System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. F. J. Crozier, Gen’l Chairman, Bridgewater, Me.; J. L. Robbins, Gen’l S. & T., Grindstone, Me. No. 88 — Division covers the Texas & Pacific Rail- way System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. W. K. Gremillion, Gen’l Chairman, Donaldsonville, La.; B. T. Hambright, Gen’l S. & T., Roanoke, Tex. No. 89, BOSTON, MASS.— Meets 1st Saturday each month at 8 p. m., in Pilgrim Hall, also 3d Saturday each month' at 10 a. m. (daylight meeting), in Pilgrim Hall, 694 Washington st, Boston, Mass. W. L. Enos, Chief TeL, Box 382, Cohasset, Mass.; J. H. McDermott, S. & T. , 46 Crocker st., Mansfield, Mass. No. 91, CHICAGO, ILL. — Meets 1st Saturday of each month at 8:15 p. m., in Hall 912, Masonic Temple, cor. Randolph and State sts., Chicago, 111. G. Dal Jones, Chief TeL, 2530 North Kedzie blvd., Chicago, 111.; W. E. Carter, S. & T., 5532 Broadway, Chicago, 111. No. 92 — Division covers the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railway System. Meets subject to the call of Chairman. F. J. McGraw, Gen’l Chairman, Backus, McKean Co., Pa.; J. T. Simmons, Gen’l S. & T., 901 W. Long ave., Du Bois, Pa. No. 93 — Division covers the Illinois Central Rail- road and the Yazoo & Mississippi Valley Rail- road. Meets subject to call of Chairman. C. A Mulhall, Gen’l Chairman, Clarkson, Ky.; G. E. Chance, Ass’t Gen’l Chairman, Mounds, 111.; W. W. Stumph, Gen’l Chairman, Y. & M. V. Lines, Tunica, Miss.; R. L. Shannon, Gen’l S. & T., Anna, 111. No. 95, PORTLAND, ME. — Meets 3d Thursday of each month at 546J4 Congress st., Portland, Me. C. E. Adams, Chief TeL, Springvale, Me.; F. S. Twombley, S. & T., Buxton, Me. No. 96 — Division covers Chicago Great Western Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. A. L. Coleman, Gen'l Chairman, 402 Troup ave., Kansas City, Kan.; C. E. Norris, Gen’l S. & T., Inver Grove, Minn. No. 97 — Division covers the Seaboard Air Line Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. D. May, Gen’l Chairman, Carlton, Ga.; F. O. Cumming, Gen'l S. & T., 15 Dinwiddie st, Portsmouth, Va. No. 99, COBALT, ONT. — Covers Timiskaming & Northern Ontario Ry. Meets on call of Gen’l Chairman. R. Richardson, Chief TeL, Latdiford, Ont.; R. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 141 No. 103. STELLARTON, N. S.— C. R. Him;, Chief Tel., New Glasgow, N. S.; J. R. Row, S. & T., Box 187, Stellarton, N. S. No. 104, AYER, MASS. — Meets each month sub* ject to call of Chief Telegrapher and Secretary and Treasurer. J. E. Monahan, Chief Tel., Sterling Jet., Mass.; James P. Rutledge, S. & T. , Box 174, Clinton, Mass. No. 105, CONCORD, N. H.— Meets 3d Saturday each month at 7:30 p. m., in Concord Hall, Concord, N. H. F. A. Martin, Chief Tel., So. Danbury, N. H.; H. M. Clay, S. & T., Gerrish, N. H. No. 108, ADDIJ30N, N. Y.— Meets subject to call of Chief Telegrapher. E. C. Cole, Chief Tel., Cowanesque, Pa.; C. E. Belcher, S. & T., Osceola, Pa. No. Ill — Division covers San Pedro, Los Angeles ft Salt Lake Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. W. D. McGee, Gen'l S. & T., 320 Concord st., Los Angeles, Cal. No. 113 — Division covers the Ulster & Delaware System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. J. E. Mould, Gen'l Chairman, Oneonta, N. Y.; H. J. Halstead, Gen'l S. & T., Oneonta, N. Y. No. 114, ANNAPOLIS ROYAL, N. S.— H. A. Jacques, Chief Tel., Middletown, N. S.; Stanley Tavener, S. ft T., Tupperville, Anna Co., N. S. No. 115, QUEBEC, QUE. — Meets 1st Monday of each month in I. O. O. F. Hall, Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Que. J. J. White, Chief TeL, No. 4 St. Angele st, Quebec, Que.; J. E. Pptvin, S. & T., Gifford, Que., Can. No. 116— Division covers the Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Railway System. Meets 2d Sunday of February, April, June, August, October and December, in place designated by Gen'l Chair- man. P. M. Stillman, Gen'l Chairman, Seney, Mich.; C. W. Danielson, Gen'l S. & T., Chassell, Mich. No. 118 — Division covers Toledo & Ohio Central, Kanawha & Michigan and Zanesville & Western Railway Systems. A. P. Hines, Gen'l Chairman, Burr Oak, Ohio; R. M. Henderson, Gen'l S. & T., 839 South st, Toledo, Ohio. No. 119 — Division covers the Minneapolis, St Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway System. G. W. Lewis, Gen'l Chairman, 2921 Chicago ave., Minneapolis, Minn.; F. C. Paine, Gen'l S. & T., Erslrine, Minn. No. 120 — Division covers Lake Erie & Western Railway System. C. I. Turner, Gen'l Chairman, Ambia, Ind.; M. A. Steckel, Gen'l S. ft T., Atlanta, Ind. No. 124 — Division covers Lehigh Valley Ry. Sys- tem. L. W. Quick, Acting Gen'l S. ft T., 711 Star Bldg., St Louis, Mo. No. 125— Division covers Richmond, Fredericks- burg ft Potomac Railway System. Meets at 8 p. m., the 2d Friday of each month, at Freder- icksburg. Z. Tolbert, Gen'l Chairman, R. F. D. 4, Alexandria, Va.; J. C. Farmer, Gen'l S. ft T„ 712 Main st., Fredericksburg, Va. No. 126 — Division covers Chicago, Rock Island ft Pacific Railway System. C. H. Meador, Gen'l Chairman, Drexel State Bank Bldg., Cottage Grove and Oakwood blvd., Chicago, 111.; W. F. Kay, Gen'l S. ft T., Drexel State Bank Bldg., Cottage Grove and Oakwood blvd., Chicago, I1L No. 127, VIRGINIA, MINN.— W. W. Woodward, Chief Tel., Hibbing, Minn.; C. J. Keenan, S. ft T. Calumet, Minn. No. 128— Division covers the Atchison, Topeka ft Santa Fe Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. L. A. Tanquary, Gen'l Chariman, Board of Trade Bldg., Pueblo, Colo.; L. W. Quick, Acting Gen'l S. ft T., St. Louis, Mo. No. 130— Division covers Chicago, Burlington ft Quincy Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. W. F. Denton, Gen'l Chairman, Sterling, Neb.; J. F. Carder, Ass't Gen'l Chair- man, Clearfield, Iowa; J. H. Rogers, Jr., Gen'l 5. & T., 1505 Market st., La Crosse, Wis. No. 131, TRING JUNCTION, QUE.— E. Lafon- taine, Chief Tel., Tring Jet, Que.; R. The- berge, Acting S. & T., Coleraine, Que. No. 133, SYDNEY, N. S.— Geo. O. Forbes, Chief Tel., Sydney, N. S.; A. F. Macdougall. S. ft T. West Bay Road. N. S. # No. 137— Division covers El Paso ft Southwestern Railway System. F. A. Thomas, Acting Gen'l S. & T., 4112 Arsenal st, St Louis, Mo. No. 139, NORTH ADAMS, MASS.— Meets on the 2d Saturday of each month in Odd Fellows’ Hall, North Adams, Mass. C. L. Downing, Chief Tel., Box 1048, Williamstown, Mass.; J. W. Banker, S. & T., Schaghticoke, N. Y. < No. 140 — Division covers Maine Central Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. E. J. Hayes, Gen'l Chairman, Leeds Junction, Me.; H. N. Bates, Gen'l S. & T., Gardiner, Me. No. 141 — Division covers San Antonio & Aransas Pass Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. S. S. Sooy, Gen'l Chairman, Flato- nia, Tex.; E. B. Hill, Gen’l S. ft T., 1027 Yale st., Houston, Tex. No. 142 — Division covers the Green Bay ft West- ern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. D. Benrud, Gen'l Chairman, Blair, Wis.; L. P. Curran, Gen'l S. & T., Winona, Minn. No. 143 — Division covers the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railway System. L. W. Quick, Acting Gen'l S. & T., St. Louis, Mo. No. 144 — Division covers the Trinity ft Brazos Valley Railway System. 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142 The Railroad Telegrapher.. No. 145— Division covers the Ft. W. ft D. C. Ry. System. J. L. Webb, Gen’l Chairman, Quanah, Tex.; Bruce Dickinson, Gen'l S. & T., Byers, Tex. No. 146 — Division covers the Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Gen'l Chairman. Owen D. Gorman, Gen'l Chairman, Mauk, Ga.; C. A. Pye, Gen'l S. ft T., Oglethorpe, Ga. No. 147 — Division covers the Norfolk & Southern Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Gen'l Chairman. Miss S. D. Taylor, Gen'l S. & T., care J. H. Williams, Wilson, N. C. No. 152, NASHUA, N. H.— Meets every 3d Sun- day of each month at 10:30 a. m., in Elks' Hall, Beasom Block, corner Main and Factory sts., Nashua, N. H.; H. E. Heath, Chief Tel., Pone- mah, N. H.; J. Wilfrid Vaillancourt, S. & T., 1 i 1 Allds st., Nashua, N. H. No. 153 — Division covers the Western Pacific Ry. W. T. Dauterman, Gen'l Chairman, Red House, Nev.; H. B. Marshall, Gen’l S. & T., Calneva, Cal. * No. 155, HAMILTON, ONT.— Covers Toronto, Hamilton & Buffalo Ry. Meets 2d Sunday of each month at 3:30 p. m., in I. O. O. F. Hall, Temple Bldg., Gore st., Hamilton, Ont. J. N. Smith, Chief Tel., Jerseyville, Ont.; E. D. Arm- strong, S. & T., Box 98, Smithville, Ont. No. 156, BOSTON, MASS. — Meets in Rathbone Hall, 694 Washington st., Boston, Mass., 3d Thursday each month, day and night alternately, commencing with the day meeting in July. Day- light meetings 11 a. m., night meetings 7 p. m. Robert H. Buxton, Chief Tel., 8 Dresden st., Jamaica Plain, Boston, Mass.; James Melville, S. & T., 1939 Dorchester ave., Dorchester, Mass. No. 157 — Division covers the Rutland Ry. E. J. La Pointe, Gen’l Chairman, Chatham, N. Y.; John F. Haher, Gen’l S. & T., Brandon, Vt. No. 158 — Division covers the Panama Ry. A. V. Losea, Gen’l Chairman, Box 17, Pe.lro Miguel, Canal Zone; John F. Stahl, Gen’l S. & T., Box 325, Cristobal, Canal Zone. No. 160 — Division covers the Florida East Coast Ry. E. C. Wheeler, Acting 'Gen’l Chairman, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; J. H. Meyers, Gen’l S. & T. , Hallandale, Fla. No. 161 — Division covers the O.-W. R. & N. Ry. J. V. Mitchell, Gen’l Chairman, Wallula, Wash.; Wm. H. L. Davis, Gen'l S. & T., Pendleton, Ore. No. 163 — Division covers the K. C. M. & O. Ry. L. R. Cotney, Gen’l Chairman, Ft. Stockton, Tex.; I). O. Kennedy, Gen’l S. & T., Clinton, Okla. No. 164 — Division covers the Ann Arbor R. R. O. A. McCollum, Gen’l Chairman, 526 Wood- land ave., Toledo, Ohio; E. C. West, Gen’l S. & T., 2238 Erie st., Toledo, Ohio. No. 165 — Division covers the Northwestern Pacific Ry. R. D. Shugrue, Gen'l S. ft T., care N. W. Pac. Ry., Fulton, Cal. No. 166— Division covers the St. Louis, Browns- ville ft Mexico Ry. W. J. Thomas, Gen'l Chairman, Sea Drift, Tex.; C. L. Jackson, Genl S. & T., Bloomington, Tex. No. 167 — Division covers the Georgia ft Florida Ry. Y. S. Hogge, Gen’l S. ft T., Uvalda, Ga. No. 168 — Division covers the C. ft A. Ry. E. E. Gentz, Gen’l Chairman, Braidwood, 111.; Thos. Riley, Gen'l S. ft T., Nilwood, 111. No. 170 — Division covers* the Wabash Ry. M. G. Clark, Gen'l Chairman, Imogene, Iowa; M. E. Fohey, Gen’l S. ft T., Montpelier, Ohio. TWIN CITY TELEGRAPHERS' CLUB— Regular meeting 2d Wednesday night of each month, Columbia Hall, Prior and University aves. G. W. Lewis, Pres., 2921 Chicago ave., Minneapolis, Minn.; S. H. Lester, S. & T., Flat 7, 912 South Sixth ave., Minneapolis, Minn. CREAM CITY TELEGRAPHERS' CLUB— Meets the 2d Wednesday of each month at Fraternal Order of Eagles' Club Rooms, 137-139 Second st., Milwaukee, Wis. C. E. Flaherty, Pres., 882 Mineral st., Milwaukee, Wis.; B. A. Gothompson, S. ft T., 959 Thirty-seventh st., Milwaukee, Wis. * CORT CLUB (Chicago O. R. T. Club)— Meets 1st Saturday of each month in Room 912, Masonic Temple. Francis J. Corcoran, Pres., 6320 Glenwood ave., Chicago, I1L; J. J. Rose, S. & T., 2153 Ridge ave., Evanston, I1L THE QUEEN CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB OF CINCINNATI— Meets subject to call of President. E. F. Stenger, Pres., Miamisburg, Ohio; O. O. Marsh, S. ft T., 423 N. Washington st., Greenfield, Ohio. DES MOINES O. R. T. CLUB— Meets in Assem- bly Room, Kirkwood Hotel, Des Moines, Iowa, subject to call of President. M. R. Davis, Pres., care C. R. I. & P. Ry., Des Moines, Iowa; S. S. Price, S. & T., Grimes, Iowa. CEDAR RAPIDS O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 8 p. m. the 3d Friday of each month, second floor, Dows Building, cor. Second ave. and Second st., Cedar Rapids, Iowa; F. E. Conover, Pres., Low Moor, Iowa; J. L. Halpin, S. & T., 512 South Four- teenth st., Cedar Rapids, Iowa. LITTLE ROCK O. R. T. CLUB— Meets subject to call of S. & T. C. C. Jacklin, Pres., Room 224, Union Station, Little Rock, Ark.; H. W. Gibbs, S. & T., 516 E. Eighth st., Little Rock, Ark. THE TOPEKA O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 8 p. m., 2d Sunday of each month at Throop Hotel, Fourth and Kansas ave., Topeka, Kan. R. D. Stover, Pres., 305 Western ave., Topeka, Kan.; A. S. Carver, S. & T., 329 Lake st., Topeka, Kan. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 143 THE PANHOMA TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB— Meets Saturday evening following the 21st of each month in Southern Hotel, El Reno, Okla. G. A. Barnard, Pres., El Reno, Okla.; P. L. Peacher, Sec*y, El Reno, Okla.; H. T. Snod- grass, Treas., 1008 W. London st., El Reno, Okla. CHEMUNG TELEGRAPHERS* CLUB OF EL- MIRA, N. Y. — Meets subject to call of Presi- dent. M. G. Beach, Pres., 203 Norwood st., Norwood, N. Y.; W. U. Phillips, S. & T., Horse Heads, N. Y. EVANSVILLE O. R. T. CLUB — Meets 3d Sun- day each month. L. E. Crandall, Pres, Chris- ney, Ind.; C. McCleary, S. & T., 712 Mulberry st., Evansville, Ind. THE HOOSIER O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 4th Thursday each month at 8 p. m., Hotel English, Indianapolis, Ind. J. W. White, Pres., 2166 Avondale place, Indianapolis, Ind.; W. H. Gipe, S. & T., 824 Oakland ave., Indianapolis, Ind. THE KANSAS CITY RAILROAD TELEGRA- PHERS* CLUB — Meets 2d Friday each month at 8 p. m., at the Coates House. M. Williams, Pres., 2414 N. Fifth st., Kansas City, Kan. A. J. Jones, S. ft T., 1117 Newton ave., Kansas City, Mo. THE FORT-PITT TELEGRAPHERS* CLUB OF PITTSBURG — Meets subject to call of Secre- tary. H. K. Klingensmith, Pres., 124 Suburban ave., Beechview, Pittsburg, Pa.; P. H. Schefler, S. ft T., 4810 Monongahela st., Pittsburg, Pa. THE HOUSTON O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 2d Thursday night of each month. Hotel Cotton, corner Fannin st. and Capitol ave., Houston, Tex. Chas. C. Webner, Pres., 425 Mason Bldg., Houston, Tex.; E. B. Hill, Sec*y, 1027 Yale st., Houston, Tex. THE DU-O. R. T. CLUB OF DURAND, MICH. — Meets 1st Thursday each month in I. O. O. F. Hall, Durand, Mich. A. E. McNamara, Pres., Drayton Plain, Mich.; H. F. Link, S. ft T., Lansing, Mich. THE C. O. O. R. T. CLUB (Co-Operative O. R. T. Club) — Meets 8 p. m., 1st Friday of each month in Red Men's Hall, South Bend, Ind. O. O. Rep logic, Pres., 631 East Bronson st., South Bend, Ind.; D. A. Crum, S. & T., 817 Lindsey st.. South Bend, Ind. THE CHICAGO HEIGHTS TELEGRAPHERS* CLUB — Meets 10 a. m., 2d Sunday of each month, at Chicago Heights, 111., in Trades ft Labor Council Hall. J. W. Begbie, Pres., Box 232, St. Anne, 111.; C. R. Montgomery, S. & T., C. & E. I. Passenger .Station, Watselca, 111. THE GATE CITY TELEGRAPHERS' CLUB— Meets 2d Sunday at 8 p. m. and 4th Sunday at 2 p. m., each month, in W. O. W. Hall. J. D. McAviney, Pres., 511 N. Houston st., Denison, Tex.; E. Rivers, S. & T., 104 W. Herron st., Denison, Tex. General Committee Directory on Railroads Covered by Local Divisions Boston ft Albany Railway — M. J. Walsh, Gen’l Chairman, 19 Chapin st., Merrick, Mass.; Ray L. Hyde, Gen*l S. ft T., 242 Union st., West Springfield, Mass. Boston Terminal Co. — J. Andrews, Gen’l Chair- man, Tower 1, South Station, Boston, Mass.; S. E. Haseltine, Secretary General Committee, South Braintree, Mass. Boston ft Maine Railroad — J. B. Bode, GenT Chairman, Chelsea Station, care of B. & M. Ry., Boston, Mass.; H. L. Jones, Secretary Gen- eral Committee, R. F. D. No. 37, Fremont, N. H. Chicago, Peoria ft St. Louis Ry. — C. A. Patterson, GenT Chairman, Forest City, 111., R. E. Johnson, Secretary General Committee, Jerseyville, 111. Intercolonial Ry. — S. C. Charters, GenT Chair- man, Point du Chene, N. B.; R. A. McMillan, Secretary General Committee, Charlo Station, N. B. Long Island Railroad — A. A. Leonard, GenT Chair- man, 46 Canal st., Jamaica, N. Y.; D. H. Powers, Secretary General Committee, 176 Union Hall st., Jamaica, N. Y. New York, New Haven ft Hartford Railroad — Leonard J. Ross, GenT Chairman, 457 Welling- ton ave., Auburn, R. I.; M. W. Handy, Secre- tary General Committee, Box 885, New Haven, Conn. Digitized by C.00 Qte

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144 The Railroad Telegrapher. Ladies’ Auxiliary Directory OFFICERS. MISS DITA MAY WEST President 319 Georgia ave., Atlanta, Ga. MRS. FLORENCE P. PIERCE. .Grand Sec.-Treas. Box 33, Halethorpe, Baltimore Co., Md. MRS. L. E. CRANDALL.... First Vice-President Chrisney, Ind. MRS. D. H. PARKER. .. .Second Vice-President Speed, N. C. MRS. G. D. ROBERTSON. .Third Vice-President Welland, Ont., Canada! MRS. ETHEL P. JOSLIN. .Fourth Vice-President 52 Stanford ave.. Providence, R. I. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Mrs. Ewa L. Quick, Chairman, 2807 E. 9th st., Kansas City, Mo. Miss Erna L. Schneider, Secretary, Dousman, Wis. Mrs. D. W. Koppikus, Mrs. H. O. Irwin, 416 E. Carter ave., Ashland, Ky. Mrs. Helena B. Austin, 12 Broad st., Burlington, N. J. Oakville, Cal. All correspondence for The Telegrapher should be addressed to L. W. Quick, Editor, St. Louis. Mo., so that it will reach him not later than the 5th of the month. Grand Division— Attached membership not confined to any particular railroad or territory. Miss Dita May West, Pres., 319 Georgia ave.. Atlanta, Ga.; Mrs. Florence P. Pierce, Grand S. & T., Box 33, Halethorpe, Md. Division 23 — Covers the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul and the Puget Sound Railway Systems. Meetings subject to call. Mrs. S. Olive Lester, Gen’l S. & T.. Flat 7, 912 South Sixth ave., Minneapolis, Minn. Division 3— Covers the C., C. C. & St L. Ry. System. Meetings subject to call of the Gen 1 Chairman. Mrs. H. T. Sloan, Gen’l Cha.rman, 528 Grove ave., Galion, Ohio; Mrs. Betty Powers, Gen'l S. & T., 528 Grove ave., Galion, Ohio. Division 7— Covers the Canadian Pacific Railway System. Meetings subject to call of Chairman. Mrs Rebecca Sullivan, Gen’l Chairman, Chap- leau, Ont., Can.; Mrs. S. S. Campbell, Gen’l S. & T., Verona, Ont. Division 8-Covers New York Central Railway System. Meets upon call. Mrs. M. B. Lynch, Gen’l Chairman, 963 State st., Schenectady, N. Y.; Mrs. M. J. Wood, Gen’l S. & T.. South Schenectady, N. Y. Division 14— Covers the Norfolk & Western Rail- way. Meets upon call. Mrs. N. A. Schwinger, Gen’l Chairman, 21 Tenth ave., S. W., Roanoke, Va.; Mrs. C. P. Winborne, Gen’l S. a T., Omaha, Va. Division 31 — Covers the Missouri Pacific System. Meetings subject to call. Mrs. Pearl Mott, Gen’l Chairman, Haven, Kan.; Mrs. Maude Lawrence, Gen’l S. & T.f Eads, Colo. Division 33 — Covers Baltimore & Ohio Railway System. Meetings subject to call of Chairman. Mrs. Mary A. Bell, Gen’l Chairman, New Con- cord, Ohio; Mrs. Anna S. Gillum, Gen’l S. & T., Shinnston, W. Va. Division 35 — Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chair- man. Mrs. Bessie Mehring, Gen’l Chairman, 75 Peck st., Attleboro, Mass.; Mrs. Addie Conaut, Gen'l S. & T., 55 Francis st.. Auburn, R. I. Division 39 — Covers the Pere Marquette System. Meetings held time and place of the O. R. T. brothers. Mrs. Florence E. Watson, Gen’l Chairman, 404 Columbus ave., Holland, Mich.; ' Mrs. Ellen Jacob, Gen’l S. & T., 977 Cherry st.. Grand Rapids, Mich. Division 15— Covers the Atlantic Coast Line E. R. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. B F Wheeler, Gen'l Chairman, Oviedo, bla., Miss Ruth Williams, Gen’l S. & T„ Wilson. N. C. Division 17— Covers the Pennsylvania R. R. (Lin es east of Pittsburg and Erie). Meetings subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. Elinor A. Maurer, Gen’l Chairman, Elwood, N. Jg Mrs. Helena D. Hitchner, Gen’l S. & T., Pitman, N. J. Division 44 — Meets 2d Saturday of each month at 8 p. m., in Hall No. 2, Fraternity Hall, 22 Harriman ave., Jamaica, N. Y. Mrs. O. A. Hudson, Gen’l Chairman, 37 Longfellow ave., Jamaica, L. I., N. Y.; Mrs. J. E. Shields, Gen’l S. & T., 1034 Bergen st., Brooklyn, N. Y. Division 46 — Covers the Central of Georgia Rail- way System. Meetings subject to call of Chair- man. Mrs. J. H. Randall, Jr., Gen’l S. & T., Smithville, Ga. Digitized by C.oooLe

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 145 Division 53 — Covers the Southern Pacific System, H. G. & S. A. Ry. Meetings subject to call of GenM Chairman. Mrs. W. E. Blume, GenM Chairman, Cameron, Cal.; Mrs. F. E. Walters, GenM S. & T., Ashland, Ore. Division 54 — Covers the Northern Pacific Railway System. Meetings subject to call of the GenM Chairman. Mrs. W. W. Jaynes, Pettibone, N. D.; Mrs. Annene P. Wilcoxen, GenM S. & T., Almira, Wash. Division 59 — Covers the Southern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Mrs. C. L. Watson, GenM Chairman, Veechdale, Ky.; Mrs. Logan Watson, GenM S. & T., 534 First st., Shelby* ville, Ky. Division 76 — Covers the Chicago & Northwestern Railway System. Meets upon call of GenM Chairman. Mrs. L. Roy Ness, GenM Chairman, Wood Lake, Neb.; Miss Irene O'Connell, GenM S. & T., 207 W. Sixth st., Marshfield, Wis. Division 81 — Covers the Colorado Midland Rail- way System. Meetings subject to call of GenM Chairman. Mrs. Mae L. Potts, GenM Chairman, Ivanhoe, Colo.; Mrs. Emma L. Rose, GenM S. & T., Granite, Colo. Division 93 — Covers the Illinois Central Railway System. Meets subject to call. Mrs. E. L. Mathis, Acting GenM Chairman and GenM S. & T., 500 Arch st., Fulton, Ky. Division 113 — Covers the Ulster & Delaware Sys- tem. Meetings subject to call of GenM Chair- man. Mrs. Harry Halstead, GenM Chairman, R. F. D. No. 3, Oneonta, N. Y. ; Mrs. Sinclair Snyder, GenM S. & T., South Kortright, N. Y. Division 126 — Covers the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific System. Meetings subject to call of GenM Chairman. Mrs. J. A. Tracy, GenM Chair- man, Vona, Colo.; Mrs. W. T. Brown, GenM S. & T., 6039 Rhodes ave., Chicago, 111. Division 130 — Covers the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad. Meetings subject to call of Mrs. J. E. Kerr, GenM S. & T., Central City, Neb. Division 140 — Covers the Maine Central Railway System. Meets subject to call of GenM Chair- man. Mrs. Edna P. McKenzie, GenM Chairman, Lincoln, Me.; Mrs. Florence L. Graham, GenM S. & T., 470 Main st., Bangor, Me. Division 146 — Covers the Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic Railway System. Meets upon call of GenM Chairman. Miss Dita May West, GenM Chairman, 319 Georgia ave., Atlanta, Ga.; Mrs. J. W. Awbrey, GenM S. & T., Craigford, Ala. Digitized by Google

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rji^M sssssnu b.miHHiiaiisN; I K.: .«■■■■ ■■■■■■■■»<!.. «■■■■■■■■■» %£., '■■■■llli; sgatsa Ute; g® ilp g**®’ Pick your flannel shirt for style, warmth, service. There’s a big difference in flannel shirts, and you won’t be fully satis- fied, or get your money’s worth, unless you buy Signal Flannel Shirts Union Made Coat or Closed Style They’re stylish, have many comfort features not found in other shirts; the flannel used is the very best, and wears well. Every seam, every button, every buttonhole is doubly strong. Made in all styles of collars, plain or military, both with plain pockets, flap pockets and nap scout pockets. And besides, you get your choice of many new, different, original styles. If you’re outdoors often, you need the Signal thoroughly warm shirt. Coat style. Many com- Sweaterette Flannel Shirt. It protectsyour neck, fort features. Choice of three grades of blue flan- and the collar cau be adjusted to three different nel. Prices, $2. $2.50, $3. omiUous FUs under coat smoothly. Prices. \Ve are originators „nd sole manufacturers of the and Sweaterette and Duo-front Shirts, and they can The man outdoors constantly, should safeguard be found only in the Signal line. Nothing more his health by wearing the Signal Duo-front Flan- serviceable, more comfortable than Signal Flan- nel Shirt. Protects the chest and stomach— a nel Shirts, and there's one to suit your fancy and purse. Keep warm this ‘winter-’ in a Signal Flannel shirt Always look for this trade-mark — it’s the "Safety First” sign in buying shirts Order from this advertisement— you take no chances The best dealers handle Signal Shirts. If yours does not, we will send you sample swatches of our 82 Signal Coat Shirt, Sweaterette or Duo- front. Shirts sent on approval— you to pay only if satisfactory. HILKER-WIECHERS MFG. CO. Dept. Ell, 1246 Mound Ave., Racine, Wit. Makers of Pongeplay, Signal $1 Dress Shirts and the Signal Brand of Railroad Clothing Digitized by Google

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l*’ FEB 28 1316 ' ) W THE RAILROAD! TELEGRAPHER* Published Monthly by the Order op Railroad Telegraphers R W. QUICK - Editor and Manager. Subscription Price Entered as Second-Class Matter December 20, 1912, at the Post Office at St. Louis, Mo., Under the Act of August 24, 1912. - - $1.00 Per Year. Vol. XXXIII FEBRUARY, 1916 No. 2 OUR BIRTHDAY. THE Order of Railroad Telegra- phers will celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of its founding on June 9, 1916, having been organized on June 9, 1886. It seems fitting that every division of the Order shou’d arrange some form of celebration to commemo- rate this most important event. THE YEAR 1915. THE history of another year has been written and its pages have been closed. The year 1915 was not what could be termed a prosperous one for organized labor, but, neverthe- less, it can be designated as a successful one for the Order of Railroad Telegra- phers. It has often been pointed out ifi these columns that organization is not only beneficial in securing increases in wages and shorter hours, but also in re- taining in times of financial depression the advantage previously gained. The year 1915 furnished a good illus- tration of the soundness of this conten- tion. At the beginning of that year sev- eral thousand railroad telegraphers were out of employment with no positions to be had; yet, on account of the thorough state of organization existing among the railroad telegraphers, not a single cut in wages was made* and, on the other hand, considerable progress was made toward better working conditions during that period by the securing of many new and revised schedules, and the beginning of the new year finds the Order of Railroad Telegraphers in a most satisfactory con- dition both financially and numerically and in an excellent position to strenu- ously continue the battle for better con- ditions for the classes it represents. Digitized by Google

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150 The Railroad Telegrapher. During the year 6,749 new members were added to the membership roll, as follows: January 311 February 432 March 523 April 426 May 390 June 394 July 662 August 512 September 544 October 636 November 885 December 1,034 6,749 During the year the following new and revised schedules were made: Northwestern Pacific (new). Georgia & Florida (new). Minneapolis & St. Louis. St. Louis, Brownsville & Mexico (new). New Orleans, Texas & Mexico (new). Wells-Fargo Express on C. M. & St. P. Kansas City, Mexico & Orient (new). Chicago Great Western. Wabash. Boston Elevated. Long Island. Bessemer & Lake Erie. Dominion Express, Dominion Atlantic (new). Chicago & North Western. International & Great Northern. Ann Arbor. Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha. Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis. Texas & Pacific. With the membership at the high-water mark and the membership well trained for the work before them, and with ex- perienced committees to handle negotia- tions, the year 1916 gives promise of being a banner one in the history of the Order. If the best results are to be attained, however, every member must do his or her share, as unity of action is the one great essential factor necessary for com- plete success. Doing one’s duty in or- ganization work does not simply mean to pay dues, but should be construed in a broader sense, which will give it its proper meaning, namely, that of being active at all times in advancing the inter- ests of the Order in every way possible, especially in assisting in bringing into the fold every co-worker who is eligible to membership, which adds that much additional strength to the organization, and makes it that much more capable of bringing about the improved conditions desired, also in lending loyal and active support to the general committee, which bears the responsibility of representing the membership on any particular line. The slogan enunciated many years ago, “A long pull, a strong pull, and a pull all together,” will accomplish the desired result. KEEP BUSY. IMPORTANT DECISIONS. SEVERAL decisions of more or less importance have recently been ren- dered in interpretation of certain features of the hours-of-service law. Among these decisions is one by the District Court of the United States for the Western District of Pennsylvania in the case of the United States vs. the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, where- in it was held that releasing of one of the engine crew for an hour or so in order to break the continuity of his hours of service does not have that effect when such employe is required to be subject to call. This decision, if sustained by the higher courts, should prove very important to the telegraphers, because the same line of reasoning would appear to make “split” tricks impossible. It is a well- known fact that the telegrapher is “sub- ject to call” during the hours he is re- leased on a “split” trick. If being “sub- ject to call” makes it impossible to break the continuity of the hours, then it would seem that all “split” tricks for telegra- phers are a violation of the law. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 151 The decision in full is as follows: No. 1328. United States of America vs. Pennsyl- vania Railroad Company. In the District Court of the United States for the Western District of Pennsyl- vania. Decided December 24, 1915. A member of an engine crew in “pusher service,” whose periods of work are comparatively short and therefore quite often repeated and who has during the day periods during which he is re- lieved from the performance of work and from supervision over engines, cars, or other instrumentalities, but is not relieved from the duty of attend- ance subject to call, is on duty during the time covered by such release periods, within the meaning of the Hours-of-Service Act (34 Stat. L., 1415), because he is under duty of re- maining within call when needed for further service. E. Lowry Humes, United States at- torney; B. M. Price, assistant United States attorney, and Walter N. Brown, special assistant United States attorney, for plaintiff. Patterson, Crawford & Miller, for de- fendant. ^ Statement of the Case. This case was submitted upon the fol- lowing stipulation of facts: 1. Defendant is a corporation organ- ized and doing business under the laws of the State of Pennsylvania, and having an office and place of business at St. Marys, in said State. Defendant is, and was during all the times mentioned in plaintiff’s complaint, a .common carrier engaged in interstate commerce by rail- road in said State. 2. As to the first and second causes of action, defendant’s employes, John Fehley and Francis J. McMackin, were engineman and fireman, respectively, of a crew which had been assigned to pusher service, i. e., the assisting of other trains of defendant which, by reason of the loads being hauled or the condition of the engines, needed additional assist- ance in the shape of motive power. 3. Fehley and McMackin reported for duty October 4, 1914, at St. Marys, at 1:45 a. m„ and were ordered to go to Emporium Junction to assist a train from that point to St. Marys, which movement was made. On the return to St. Marys, Fehley and McMackin were relieved at 6:20 a. m. They were not relieved for a definite period, but were required to go and did remain in the resthouse or bunk room at St. Marys, where beds and other conveniences are provided, with the understanding that they would be called again when needed for service. As soon as they were relieved at 6:20 a. m. the engine was turned into the engine house and taken charge of by the engine-house force, Fehley and Mc- Mackin having no responsibility there- for from the time they were so relieved. 4. Fehley and McMackin again re- ported for duty at 7:15 a. m., after having been called for service (having been re- lieved as aforesaid 55 minutes). They were then on duty until 1:35 p. m., mak- ing two trips from St. Marys to Scahonda and return and one trip from St. Marys to Ridgeway and return, being again relieved at 1:35 p. m., upon completion of the latter trip. Upon being relieved at 1 :35 p. m., they went to the resthouse or bunk room, as before, and the engine was turned into the engine house, as before. 5. Fehley and McMackin again re- ported for duty at 2:30 p. m., after having been called for service (having been re- lieved, as aforesaid, 55 minutes), and were then on duty until 6:45 p. m., mak- ing two trips from St. Marys to Scahonda and return, being finally released from all service upon completion of the second trip at 6:45 p. m. 6. As to the third and fourth causes of action, defendant’s employes, Archie I. McFarland and Martin O’Donnell were engineman and fireman, respect- ively, of a crew which had been assigned to pusher service, i. e., the assisting of other trains of defendant, which, by rea- son of the loads being hauled or the condition of the engines, needed addi- Digitized by Google

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152 The Railroad Telegrapher. tional assistance in the shape of motive power. 7. McFarland reported for duty Octo- ber 10, 1914, at Kane at 10:15 a. m., and O’Donnell reported for duty at the same point at 10:30 a. m., and both were ordered to proceed to Otts (Warren, Pa.) to assist a train from that point to Kane. After this movement was made they were relieved at Kane at 4:25 p. m. McFarland and O’Donnell were not re- lieved for any definite period, but were required to and did remain in the rest- house or bunk room at Kane, where beds and other conveniences are provided, with the understanding that they would be called again when needed for service. As soon as they were relieved at 4:25 p. m., the engine was turned into the engine house and taken charge of by the engine-house force, McFarland and O’Donnell having no responsibility there- for from the time they were so relieved. 8. McFarland and O’Donnell again reported for duty at 5:15 p. m., after having been called for service (having been relieved, as aforesaid, 50 minutes), and made a trip from Kane to Wilcox and return and were then relieved at 8:30 p. m., upon completion of that trip. Upon being so relieved at 8:30 p. m., they went to the resthouse or bunk room, as before, and the engine was turned into the engine house, as before. 9. McFarland and O’Donnell again reported for duty at 10:15 p. m., after having been again called for service (having been relieved, as aforesaid, 1 hour and 45 minutes), and were then on duty until 4:00 a. m., October 11, 1914, making two trips from Kane to Wilcox and return, and were finally released from service upon completion of the second trip, at 4:00 a. m. on said date. 10. * As to the fifth and sixth causes of action, defendant’s employes, Archie I. McFarland and William A. Staley, were engineman and fireman, respect- ively, of a crew which had been assigned to pusher service, i. e., the assisting of other trains of defendant, which, by rea- son of the loads being hauled or the condition of the engines, needed addi- tional assistance in the shape of motive power. 11. McFarland reported for duty at Kane, October 23, 1914, at 12:45 a. m., and Staley reported for duty at the same point at 12:55 a. m., and they were then ordered to assist a train from Otts to Kane. Upon the completion of this movement they were relieved at Kane at 7:55 a. m. McFarland and Staley were not relieved for any definite period, but were required to and did remain in the resthouse, or bunk room, at Kane, where beds and other conveniences are pro- vided, with the understanding that they would be called again when needed for service. As soon as they were relieved at 7:55 a. m. the engine was turned into the engine house and taken charge of by the engine-house force, McFarland and Staley having no responsibility therefor from the time they were so relieved. 12. McFarland and Staley again re- ported for duty at 8:30 a. m., after hav- ing been called for service (having been relieved, as aforesaid, 35 minutes), and made a trip to Otts, where they were relieved at 11:55 a. m. When so relieved at Otts, the engine was placed in charge of the fireman of another engine, Mc- Farland and Staley being altogether re- lieved of any responsibility therefor. They were not relieved for a definite period, but with the understanding that they would be called again when needed for . service. There was no resthouse or bunk at Otts, nor any other conven- ience for taking rest, and when McFar- land and Staley were relieved they were simply required to state where they could be found when again needed for service. The engineer went to Warren, 1.3 miles from Otts, and the fireman remained on the engine, but performed absolutely no service during the relief period. 13. McFarland and Staley again re- ported for duty at Otts at 1:15 p. m., October 23, 1914, after having been called for service (having been relieved, as aforesaid, 1 hour and 20 minutes), and assisted a train from that point to Kane, being finally released from service Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 153 at Kane upon completion of this trip at 6:35 p. m. 14. As to the seventh and eighth causes of action, defendant’s employes, John Fehley and Francis J. McMackin, were engineman and fireman, respectively, of a crew which had been assigned to pusher service, i. e., the assisting of other trains of defendant, which, by reason of the loads being hauled or the condition of the engines, needed additional assist- ance in the shape of motive power. 15. Fehley and McMackin reported for duty on October 25, 1914, at St. Marys, at 3:00 p. m., and were on duty until 11:10 p. m., making trips from St. Marys to Scahonda and return and from St. Marys to Emporium and return, being relieved at St. Marys upon completion of the latter trip at 11:10 p. m. Fehley and McMackin were not relieved for any definite period, but were required to and did remain in the resthouse or bunk room at St. Marys, where beds and other conveniences are provided, with the understanding that they would be called again when needed for service. As soon as they were relieved at 11:10 p. m. the engine was turned into the engine house and taken charge of by the engine-house force, Fehley and McMackin having no responsibility therefor from the time they were so relieved. 16. Fehley and McMackin again re- ported for duty at 11:45 p. m., at St. Marys, after having been called for service (having been relieved as afore- said 35 minutes), and made a trip to Emporium, where they were relieved at 1:30 a. m., October 26, 1915. There is no rest room or bunk house at Em- porium, but there are rooming houses convenient to the engine house where beds can be secured, and when Fehley and McMackin were relieved they were simply required to state where they could be found when again needed for service. At Emporium the engine was turned into the engine house and taken care of by the engine-house force, Fehley and McMackin being relieved entirely of any responsibility therefor. 17. Fehley and McMackin again re- ported for duty at Emporium at 3:30 a. m., on October 26, 1914, after having been called for service (having been relieved, as aforesaid, two hours), and assisted a train from that point to St. Marys, being finally released from service at St. Marys upon the completion of this trip at 8:30 a. m. on said date. 18. As to the ninth and ten causes of action, defendant’s employes Harry E. Weaver and Charles H. Paul were en- gineman and fireman, respectively, of a crew which had been assigned to pusher service, i. e., the assisting of other trains of defendant which, by reason of the loads being hauled or the condition of the engines, needed additional assistance in the shape of motive power. 19. Weaver reported for duty on No- vember 25, 1914, at Kane, at‘3:03 a. m., and Paul on the same day and place at 3:00 a. m., and both were on duty until 2:30 p. m., making trips from Kane to Otts and return and from Kane to War- ren, being relieved at Warren at 2:30 p. m. They were not relieved for a defi- nite period, but with the understanding that they would be called when again needed for service. There is no rest- house or bunk room at Warren, but there are rooming houses convenient to the engine house, where beds can be secured, and when Weaver and Paul were relieved they were simply required to state where they could be found when again needed for service. When they were so relieved the engine was turned into the engine house at Warren and taken care of by the engine-house force, the engineer and fireman being entirely relieved of any re- sponsibility therefor. 20. Weaver and, Paul again reported for duty at Warren at 4:30 p. m., after having been called for service (having been relieved, as aforesaid, two hours), and assisted a train from that point to Kane, being finally released from service at Kane at 8:55 p. m., upon the comple- tion of this trip. 21. All of the towns mentioned in plaintiff’s complaint, and also those here- in mentioned, are located in the State of Pennsylvania, within the jurisdiction of this court; arid all that part of defend- Digitized by Google

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154 The Railroad Telegrapher. ant's line of railroad between said towns over which all of the trains herein men- tioned were operated, forms a part of a through highway of interstate cotn- merce. All of the trains herein men- tioned, being the same referred to in the various causes of action of plaintiff’s complaint, were engaged in the move- ment of interstate traffic. 22. Attached hereto and marked “Ex- hibit A” and made a part of this stipula- tion or case stated is defendant’s General Notice No. 491, which was in effect dur- ing all the times herein mentioned; and all of defendant’s employes herein men- tioned were governed by such circular. Exhibit A. The Pennsylvania Railroad Co., Renovo Division, Renovo, June 18, 1914. General Notice No. 491. Pusher englnemen and firemen at St. Marys and Kane will in future be called for their initial trip of each separate day’s service one hour before required to re- port for duty, which means approxi- mately one hour and thirty minutes be- fore leaving starting terminal, and will, after the completion of their initial trip, remain at bunk room, relieved, but not released, subject to call for each suc- ceeding trip until released after final trip of each separate day’s service. Pusher men desiring to go to meals after completion of initial trip must obtain permission from yardmaster at Kane, or engine-house foreman at St. Marys to do so. The amount of time that men may take for meals in such cases will be stipulated by the person granting the permission. Jos. H. Gumbes, Superintendent. Posted at 8:50 p. m., June 18, 1914. Opinion of the Court. Orr, District Judge: This is a proceeding on the part of the United States to recover from the Penn- sylvania Railroad Co. fines for violating the Hours-of-Service Act (34 Stat. at L., 1415). There is no dispute about the facts of the case, and it is unnecessary to dwell upon them at any great length. There are ten separate causes of action, in each of which the defendant is charged with permitting an employe to remain on duty longer than the period fixed by the act. In each cause of action during the period of employment therein stated there appears to have been granted to the em- ploye a period of relief from the per- formance of work. If the period of re- lief in each case had been from the per- formance of duty, as well as a period of relief from the performance of work, there might have been no violation of the act, because the excess service charged in each case did not equal the period of relief. The period of relief, however, was a period in which the employe was re- quired by rule to be subject to call. In other words, during such period of re- lief the employe was not free to go where he pleased or do what he pleased, because he was under the duty of remain- ing within call when needed for further service. Such periods of relief varied, in the cases now under consideration, from thirty-five minutes to two hours and more. At certain places where periods of relief were granted the employes were required to remain in the resthouse or bunk room, and at another place where there was no resthouse or bunk room they were required to state where they could be found when needed. During these periods of rest none of the em- ployes were required to have supervision over engines, cars or other instrumen- talities of travel. The system by which these periods of relief were granted and the men controlled during the same was apparently adopted by the company in good faith and without any attempt fo evade the provisions of the statute. The services required of the men upon duty may be included in the term “pusher” services — that is, the assisting of other trains which by reason of the loads being hauled or the condition of the engines needed additional assistance in the shape of motive power. When such pusher services would be required could not rea- sonably be definitely anticipated. The Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. • 155 trips required were comparatively short and therefore quite often repeated. The difficulties in properly arranging such services is no excuse for the violation of the law, and yet should be taken into consideration in fixing the penalties for such violation. The railroad company seems to have acted in good faith and without harshness to its employes, be- cause the periods of relief appear to have been longer than the excess service. However, such periods of relief, to be credited upon total service, should have been periods of freedom instead of pe- riods of restraint. In view of the foregoing, the court, fixes the penalty in each of the ten causes of action at $25, and will enter judg- ment against the defendant for the gross sum of $250. The United States Circuit Court of Ap- peals, Seventh Circuit, in the case of the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Company, Plaintiff in Error, vs. the United States of America, Defendant in Error, has rendered a decision to the effect that a switch tender whose principal duty is to handle switches in a freight yard, but who also transmits information by telephone to levermen at an interlocking tower, regard- ing train movements, comes within the pro- visions of the Hours-of-Service Act. This case came to the United States Cir- cuit Court of Appeals on appeal from the United States District Court for the North- ern District of Illinois. The same court, in the case of the Chi- cago & Northwestern Railway Company, Plaintiff in Error, vs. United States of America, Defendant in Error, held that towermen, operating levers and switches and who also use the telephone for trans- mitting and receiving orders pertaining to the movement of trains, though not neces- sarily train orders, come under the pro- visions of the Hours-of-Service Act. These cases are summarized as follows : By this writ of error it is sought to re- verse a judgment rendered on a directed verdict and based on six several violations of the Hours-of-Service Act (34 Stat., 1415). Section 2 of the act, after making it un- lawful for a common carrier subject to the act to permit employes to remain on duty longer than sixteen hours, continues as follows : Provided, That no operator, train dis- patcher, or other employe who by use of the telegraph or telephone dispatches, re- ports, transmits, receives or delivers orders pertaining to or affecting train movements shall be required or permitted to be or re- main on duty for a longer p^riqd than nine hours in any twenty-four-hour period in all towers, offices, places and stations continuously operated night and day. Except in certain contingencies not now in question. Section 1 defines employes as follows : The term “employes" as used in this act shall- be held to mean persons actually en- gaged in or connected with the movement of any train. Violation of the statute is conceded if the employes in question come within the class designated in the proviso and if the telephone communications made by them are included within the word “orders" as used in the statute. Defendant’s freight yards were located on the west side of its main line at about One Hundred and Twenty-fourth Street. Trains entered from the south by a switch connected with the eastbound main line and left by means of a switch connected with the westbound main line. The employes in question were stationed at the location of the two switches ; they were the switch tenders; their switch shanty was just east of the eastbound main line ; in this there was a telephone, one of an eight-party line. Some four miles north of. this point, at Gresham, the B. & O. Railroad crossed de- fendant’s main line. At the crossing there was an interlocking plant. When the tower leverman threw his lever, in order that de- fendant’s train might cross, he thereby operated the B. & O. derail and vice versa, so that it was physically impossible for the trains to come in contact at the cross- ing. Defendant’s passenger trains coming Digitized by vjjOCK^IC

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156 The Railroad Telegrapher. north into the city were, however, fre- quently held up at the crossing if it was blocked to let a B. & O. freight train pass. To obviate these delays, it was part of the duty of the switchmen in question to tele- phone the towerman at the crossing that defendants* passenger train was coming. Then, until the passenger train passed the crossing, the B. & O. freight train would not be allowed to cross. Decision of Court. The court’s decision, which was delivered by Circuit Judge Mack, is as follows: 1. Defendant contends that what the switch tenders did in relation to the tower- man 'was to impart information, not to transmit orders. It concedes, in accordance with the decisions in U. S. vs. Houston, B. & T. Ry. Co., 205 Fed., 344 (C. C. A., Fifth Circuit), arid M. P. Ry. Co. vs. U. S., 211 Fed., 893 (C. C. A., Eighth Circuit), that orders are not confined to technical written train orders; that any specific direction or instruction which a subordinate is bound to obey would be an order; but it urges that only such orders “the violation of which might result in some accident” fall within the purpose and therefore within the scope of the statute. Unquestionably the important object of the statute was to conserve the safety of the traveling public and of railroad em- ployes ; the relation between industrial fatigue and inefficiency was recognized ; the statute aims to obviate the latter by check- ing the former. Not merely safety, but general efficiency, promptness of service is thereby promoted. Concededly greater regularity in the passenger service is se- cured if the defendant's trains are no longer slowed down and held up at the crossing. Orders designed to accomplish even this re- sult would, therefore, be within the pur- view of the act. But who can say that the violation of any order pertaining to or affecting train move- ments might not result in some accident? That other measures obviated the possi- bility of a collision at the Gresham crossing is immaterial, for surely regularity of service at that point might well prevent an accident at some other point. The information telephoned by the switchman was equivalent to a direction to the leverman to let the oncoming passen- ger train pass; an order originated, it is true, by some superior officer, not by the switchman, but none the less an order trans- mitted by him. 2. The principal contest is whether the words “other employe who by the use of the telegraph or telephone dispatches, re- ports, transmits, receives or delivers orders pertaining to or affecting train movements” are to be limited by the application of the ejusdem generis rule of construction to a class of which operators and train dis- patchers are representatives. In a case practically identical with the instant case this construction has been adopted. M. P. Ry. Co. vs. U. S., supra; contra, U. S. vs. C., C., C. & St. L. Ry. Co. (oral decision December 12, 1911, United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio; writ of error dismissed by stipula- tion October 15, 1912). The contrary view was also assumed to be correct in the Hous- ton case, supra, in reference to tower- men. The class is held in the M. P. Ry. case to be those employes whose duties pri- marily involve the use of the telegraph and telephone in connection with such orders. This decision was followed in U. S. vs. Florida East Coast Ry. Co., 222 Fed., 33 (C. C. A., Fifth Circuit, Judge Walker dissenting), in the case of a train conduc- tor, partly on the ground that his “primary and principal duty” did not require him to operate telegraphic instruments and tele- phones for transmitting such orders, but also on the further ground that stopping at a station to transmit or receive an order affecting his immediate train is a mere in- cidental service, not done in the fixed place, held to be implied in the phrase “to remain on duty for a longer period, etc., in all towers, offices, places and stations.” It is unnecessary to consider this last point, because these employes were regu- larly stationed at the shanty in which the telephone was located ; their duty to trans- mit the information by telephone to the Gresham leverman was not incidental, but regular and habitual. It was not, however, in any sense their principal and primary Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 157 duty ; that was to attend to the Blue Island freight yard switches. We can not, however, agree that the words “other employe who by the use,” etc., transmits such orders are to be qualified by an implied limitation to those whose primary and principal duty is thus de- scribed. The remedial purpose of this act, to protect human life and to promote rail- road efficiency, demands that despite its penal character its provisions shall be con- strued and the intent of Congress found from the language actually used, inter- preted according to its fair and obvious meaning. Congress may well have deemed it unsafe to permit employes whose duty it is, not primarily or principally but or- dinarily and habitually, to transmit such important orders, and in doing so to exer- cise whatever measure of skill, care, alertness and attention the use of either telegraph or telephone requires, to work sixteen hours, however simple or non fa- tiguing their ordinary tasks may be. Furthermore, the class that includes only those whose principal duty is to transmit such orders by telegraph or telephone does not include all who concededly are within the proviso ; an operator or train dispatcher may also be a station agent — and his pri- mary and principal duties may be in the latter capacity. If, unlike U. S. vs. Mescall, 215 U. S., 26, the particular words “operators and train dispatchers,” do not exhaust the class and thus make the rule of ejusdetn generis in- applicable, the only all-embracing designa- tion covering those concededly within the proviso is an employe who ordinarily and habitually used the telegraph or telephone for the purposes stated. Defendant’s em- ployes here in question come within this class. The judgment will, therefore, be affirmed. By another decision, in the case of the Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company, Plaintiff in Error, vs. The United States of America, Defendant in Error, it was de- cided that “the hours of service of tower- men, whose duty it is to operate levers and switches, and who also transmit and receive over the telephone orders pertaining to train movements, though not technically train or- ders, are established by the proviso in Sec- tion 2 of the “Hours-of-Service Act” (quoted in the preceding decision). The opinion of the court in this case, says : “The facts in this case differ but little from those in C., R. I & P. Ry. Co. vs. United States, No. 2228, just decided, and are practically identical with those in U. S. vs. Houston, B. & T. Ry. Co., 205 Fed., 344 (C. C. A., Fifth Circuit). The employes in question are towermen, whose principal duty is to operate* the levers. The commu- nications by telephone were concededly or- ders pertaining to train movements, though not technically train orders. “For the reasons stated in C., R. I. & P. Ry. Co. vs. U. S., the judgment is affirmed.” THE EIGHT-HOUR DAY. ^S has been previously noted in these r\ columns, the Brotherhood of Loco- motive Engineers, the Order of Railway Conductors, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen, and the Brotherhood of Railroad Train- men, have united in a concerted move- ment for the eight-hour day for those four classes, which is expected to cul- minate in some definite action in the near future. Naturally, on account of the magnitude of the movement and its far-reaching effects, it has been discussed pro and con by newspapers of the country and has been made the basis of a num- ber of “inspired” articles on the part of the employers, in an effort to con- vince the public that an eight-hour day in the train service is impossible. The heads of these four brotherhoods in answer to the contention of the em- ployer, have issued a signed statement under the caption, “Why the Eight-Hour Law,” in which they not only set forth the basis of their contention for the shorter hours, but also answer in a clear and concise manner the many misstate- ments which have been made concerning this movement. Their statement, which is addressed to editors of the various publications of the country, is as follows: The demand is fair; all of the leading industries and trades, railroads excepted, have recognized the economic justice of Digitized by Google

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158 The Railroad Telegrapher. the eight-hour day. We believe it can be adopted with no greater inconvenience by the railroads than accompanied its introduction in other employments. The eight-hour day movement is based wholly upon the justice of a workday of reasonable hours that will permit the men further to separate the dead line between work and wages. The rail- roads say in effect that men who have put in a few years of railroad service have worked themselves out and will not be accepted if they lose their positions. If men are worked out in a few years under present service conditions, as the railroads in effect declare, the demand to extend their wage-earning years is fully justified. Overtime in road service is due almost wholly to the practice of railroads over- loading trains so that they can not make their mileage within their time limits. The railroads are doing this for profit; they do not deny it, and if they propose to demand extra service at the sacrifice of the health and future earning ability of the men they should pay extra for it. The payment of overtime applies with particular force to yards where the com- panies can regulate their work so that no overtime need be made. If they exact extra service, it is to their own interest and the men have a perfect right to demand time and one-half time for that service. The railroads contend that the men are not sincere in their demand for the shorter workday; they declare they want a wage increase rather than a time de- crease, and refer to a small number of the men who prefer the extra hour jobs to prove it. If the companies desire to test the sincerity of the men, let them prove their belief in what they say and establish the eight-hour day so that the men do not have to make a minute of overtime. The shorter workday is the only proposition on which the men are voting. The statement has been made that the payment of overtime is an incentive to delay work during the regular working time. It does not apply to railroad ser- vice. Both the employers and the men know that if delays are made without reason, the men are called to account for it; if at fault they are disciplined, and the companies have it within their power to determine whether or not de- lays are unnecessary. The railways have introduced state- ments that serve no purpose other than to divert attention from the main ques- tion; for instance, the money paid to a “green” brakeman is quoted at $800 a year. A ‘‘ripe” brakeman does not get any more for the year than the green brakeman, except that the ripe brakeman has a regular job and stands a chance to make regular time, while the green brakeman is on the extra board and must take his chances for employment when the regular man lays off. Instead of getting $800 a year, there are times when he will be fortunate if he has a chance to make a trip once a month. If he works on certain roads, that one day will be applied to his payments due the voluntary relief association and he will not even receive that money. The pay of train service employes, other than passenger, is based on 100 miles or less, ten hours or less. In the eastern territory, for instance, the brake-, man will receive the munificent sum of $2.67 for regular freight train service, out of which he must maintain his family at home and take care of himself at the other end of the road. The 100-mile trip is what represents one day’s work and means that at its expiration the man must lay away from home until he is dead-headed back or returned with a train. The conductors in all classes of road service receive approximately one- third more pay than the brakemen. The difference between the wages of the two is easily estimated. To be specific, the wages paid in freight service in the eastern territory are as follows: Through freight: Engineers, $4.75; firemen, $2.45 to $3.40, according to class of engine. Way freight: Engineers, 25c additional and firemen 15c additional per day. Switching service: Engineers, $4.10: firemen, $2.50 and $2.60. One hundred miles or less, ten hours or less, consti- tute a day. A few roads pay engineers $4.85 and $5.15 per 100 miles or less for Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 159 certain classes of heavy power, while other roads in the same territory, with heavier engines which handle approxi- mately 35 per cent more tonnage, pay the same rate of $4.75 to the engineer, al- though the fireman gets the benefit of a graduated scale running from $2.45 to $3.40. Through and irregular freight work, construction, snow-plow, circus or wreck- train service: Conductors, $0.04; flag- men, $0.0267; brakemen, $0.0267 per mile; runs of 100 miles or less to be paid for as 100 miles, on a speed basis of ten miles per hour. Local freight service, way freight, pick-up or drop, mine and roustabout service are paid as follows: Conductors, $0,045; flagmen, $0.03; brakemen, $0.03 per mile; 100 miles or less, ten hours or less, constitute a day. Eight hundred dollars mean that the brakeman who receives that amount must work 100 miles or less for every calendar day in the year. The railroad men are piece-workers; they do not get paid by the year, but by the days worked. Whatever wages brakemen receive above $800 are earned because they have worked overtime. It is no trouble to estimate these wages, for they are based on 100 miles or less, ten hours or less for the day’s work. Wages are a trifle higher in the southern and western ter- ritories. The statement has been made that this present demand for the shorter workday is based on “peak” earnings of the railways, due to the present boom in business. This is not so. The shorter workday movement was started before the present earnings of the railways were thought of. The demand is based wholly on the absolute belief of the men that the eight-hour day is the proper work- day, and that when they have worked that number of hours they have fully complied with every reasonable require- ment that pertains to a fair day’s work. The statement has been made that roads in the hands of receivers have not cut wages. The fact that wages have not been reduced on such roads is not to be placed to the credit of the companies themselves, but rather to the courts that have denied the right of the railway com- panies to reduce wages of employes on railroads in the hands of receivers. Forty-five per cent of the earnings of the railway companies are paid in wages, affords the opportunity to show the sum total of wages paid. What interests the railroad employe is not the bulk sum paid to all of the railway employes, but the individual amount that goes to each man, and it is only on this basis that the fig- ures of the railway companies interest him. That there is not so much justification for the contention of the railroads that the eight-hour day is impossible is proven by the fact that at the present time there are seven roads in the South- eastern and one in the Western territory that pay overtime on an eleven-miles-per- hour basis. Six roads in the South- eastern and two in the Western territory pay overtime on a twelve-miles-per-hour basis. Eight in the Southeastern and five in the Western territory pay over- time on a twelve-and-one-half-miles-per- hour speed basis. There is only one road in the United States of which we have knowledge that works more than the ten- hour workday, namely, the Monongahela. * The question has been raised whether there should be a national regulation of wages on the railroads, to be adminis- tered by a special national board. This is a question that at this time should not enter into a discussion of the main propo- sition. It contemplates, however, so great a departure from the present methods of fixing wages that certain in- quiries as to its effect are pertinent. The most important are these: Does the proposition by implication mean that wages so fixed would have to be accepted by the employes without question? Is it the idea that wages and conditions once decided by a board of the character sug- gested would mean that the employes would have to accept them and remain in service? If neither of the suggestions applies to the proposition, and railroad employes are to be left perfectly free to accept or reject wages and conditions fixed by such a board, and would not Digitized by Google

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160 The Railroad Telegrapher. consent to work under them, it would leave the situation exactly as it is. There does not appear much to be gained by the creation of such a board unless in- voluntary servitude is expected to be a part of its application. Understanding the question as it has in this way been answered, the railroad organizations are opposed to it. The following question has been asked: “Whether there should be government ownership of railroad reducing the em- ployes to classifications under the civil service?” The question of government ownership has nothing whatever to do with the present shorter workday move- ment, and therefore is not a matter for discussion relating to it. The question has been asked: Whether the railroads in responding to the present demand of the four brotherhoods should reduce the wages of other classes? Cer- tainly not. The effect of wage increases to the four brotherhoods in the past has been to encourage increase in wages to all other employes whether or not they were organized. It is true that in the past two years the railroad companies have attempted to show that the in- creased pay secured by the employes who were organized prevented them from increasing the pay of employes who were not organized. The purpose of this contention has been merely to becloud the main issue. The fact stands in evi- dence that no wage increases were given to the organized employes until they ex- erted every pressure at their command. Another question has been asked: Whether they should reduce interest and dividend payments? So far as railway employes are concerned, that is a matter with which they have nothing to do. The next question asked is: Whether they should cut down expenditures for so-called non-productive improvements? That is a matter entirely within the judg- ment of the railroad companies them- selves, governed largely, however, by the demand of communities for buildings and terminals that will meet the requirements established by civic pride and business demand. If a railway company in com- plying with public demand expends twenty million dollars for a passenger station that will not increase its rev- enues, it can hardly be expected that the employes alone should assume the cost of the unproductive investment. It bears the same relation to their wages as so much watered stock. We are asked: Whether they, the rail- roads, should seek another increase in rates? This is asked on the assumption that wages are to be increased. The men are not asking for more money. They are asking for a shorter workday. If the railways insist on a longer day, then it will mean increased pay. If the railways need revenues to meet their increased costs of operation, yes. There is no other business in the United States that is not at perfect liberty to adjust its revenues to meet its cost of operation. The fact that the railway companies must first secure authority from the Interstate Commerce Commission to raise rates places them in a different position en- tirely from the remainder of the business in the country. This, however, is not the fault of the employes, and it is wholly unfair to expect that approximately eight million railway employes, and their de- pendents, must sacrifice their interests to the general betterment and welfare of the remainder of the population. Why should not the railroad companies be permitted to increase rates to meet legit- imate costs, the like of which had to be met in the same way by every other industry? We arc asked: Whether they, the rail- ways, should refuse the present demand and risk a strike, should arbitration be refused by the employes? This is a ques- tion that at this time is not a part of the discussion. Whether arbitration will even be suggested or whether it will be agree- able to either ' side is a subject that at this time can not even be guessed. The position of the railroad organiza- tions in regard to arbitration is about the same, and might be expressed in gen- eral terms as follows: They are not op- posed to arbitration, neither are they pledged to accept it. They are prac- Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 161 tically pledged to peace, but that does not mean peace at any price. It means peace with honor, and not peace at any sacrifice of justice. The organizations do not desire to take issue with the pub- lic; they have no disposition to take undue advantage of it in any sense; they accept every public responsibility. They challenge even the inference that they have not always been fair to the public and they ask only from the public that which the public holds fast as its abso- lute right, namely, the liberty to make its own terms of service so far as it has the power. Now, to say what will be done would be based wholly upon per- sonal opinion and without organization authorization. It is true that in past arbitrations the men were disappointed and to some extejit lost faith in that method of adjustment of differences, but there is neither warrant nor authority for saying that arbitration will or will not be accepted. Circumstances will deter- mine the position of the men when the need arises, and they will then decide what shall be done. W. S. Stone, Grand Chief Engineer, B. of L. E. W. S. Carter, President, B. of L. F. & E. L. E. Sheppard, Acting President, O. R. C. W. G. Lee, President, B. of R. T. WESTERN UNION EARNINGS. THE statement of earnings of the Western Union Telegraph Company for the year 1915 (the month of December being estimated) will be read with great interest by both railroad and commercial telegraphers. By the former on account of the Western Union’s contention that it can not afford to increase the amount of commission paid on commercial busi- ness handled in railroad offices by allow- ing a commission on business sent “col- lect,” and by the latter on account of the very meager wages paid them. The statement shows a large gain in earn- ings. The total revenues arc shown to be $52,356,286 against $47,463,952 in 1914, and the net income of $10,218,381 represents an increase of $4,846,986. Thus earnings were equal to 10.34 per cent on the $99,000,000 common stock. It would be interesting to know how much “water” is represented in the $99,000,000 common stock, and would be still more interesting to know what per cent was earned on the actual amount in- vested. The report further shows that the oper- ating expenses were slightly less in 1915 than in 1914; this in the face of the fact that the total revenues for 1915 as com- pared with 1914 increased $4,892,334, and the net earnings for the year 1915 as com- pared with 1914 increased $4,846,986. The report further shows that the company’s balance for 1915 was $11,553,S^69, which shows a gain of $4,485,332. INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE. THE report of the United States Commission on Industrial Rela- tions has received a final vindica- tion in the form of rebuke and condemna- tion by The Survey , a semi-official organ of professional philanthropists, published at the United Charities Building in New York. After delaying comment for months, The Survey devotes practically an entire issue to an elaborate attempt to discredit the Manly report just when that report, repre- senting the findings and conclusions of the Commission’s staff, is before Congress for action. The job of rebuking Walsh, Manly and the labor members of the commission is done by John A. Fitch, an associate editor. He devotes the first installment to the Manly report, and without denying a single fact or conclusion contained in that epoch- making document he manages to discredit it to his own satisfaction as doubtless to the satisfaction of those more enlightened exploiters of labor for whom The Survey is a sort of hired conscience. Because he has been much in the field and is conscientious in small things, Mr. Digitized by Google

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162 The Railroad Telegrapher. Fitch knows that the Manly findings are true. He says : “It will be readily inferred by many that the Manly report is one of great value, and they will be right. Never before has any agency of the Federal Government issued a pronouncement that so breathed the spirit and the bitter resentment of organ- ized labor. Not only has it been officially endorsed by the two million members of the American Federation of Labor, but the great railroad brotherhoods have accepted it. The fact in itself that it has been hailed with unanimity of feeling by the leaders of different labor groups that in method and philosophy are opposed, gives it vast importance.” No wonder The Survey condemns it! The Committee on Industrial Relations will not look for any better statement of the reason why the Manly report should be printed in a large edition and made avail- able for every man or woman in the United States who wants a copy. If it voices labor’s protest, if it serves notice on the country that industrial tyranny and exploitation must cease, if it breathes the wrath of the workers against a system that blights and kills thousands to enrich a few, then it accomplishes the one thing that most needed accomplish- ment. CHILDREN’S BUREAU. THERE has just been made avail- able to any one who is interested enough to ask for it, a compila- tion of the exact terms of all the laws enacted up to January 1, 1916. relating to any form of child labor in the United States, Alaska, Hawaii, the Phillipines, and Porto Rico. This new publication has been issued by the Children’s Bureau of the U. S. Department of Labor under the title, “Child Labor Legislation in the United States.” Even the more important develop- ments in the relation of workmen’s com- pensation laws to the employment of children are summarized with the fol- lowing comment: “A decided tendency is to be noted in workmen’s compensa- tion legislation to penalize the employer of an illegally employed child * * *. An employer, whenever he employs a child illegally, runs a risk far greater than that of a fine under the child labor law.” Decisions of Federal courts and of the higher State courts are included in con- nection with the laws to which they refer. “The constitutionality of child labor laws appear to have been finally and definitely established by the recent decision of the United States Supreme Court upholding the Illinois law prohib- iting employment under sixteen years of age in trades and occupations classified by the legislature as dangerous and in- jurious. The book contains a series of analyti- cal tables which not only set forth con- cisely the terms of the law and pro- visions for enforcement in each State, but show at a glance the variations of the laws in the different States. These tables show, for instance, that there are only nine political divisions which have no provision of any kind for a fourteen- year or higher age limit in factories, but that on the other hand there are at least eighteen political divisions which allow the age limit to be lowered legally in special cases or for special occupations. For work in mines the age limit is six- teen years in seventeen States and Alaska. And the hours of work for children under sixteen in factories arc subject to some regulation in every State except New Mexico and West Virginia; nineteen States, the District of Columbia and Porto Rico have limited their work- ing day to eight hours or less, and thirty- seven States have prohibited their em- ployment at night. The subjects of the tables indicate, however, that the regulation of work in factories and mines is only one phase of the modern child labor law. Existing age limits and regulation of hours in stores, messenger service, tenement homes, offices, street trades, theaters, and even in agriculture, are set forth, and special tables are devoted to the pro- visions for compulsory school attend- ance; to the educational requirements, physical tests, and proof of age required Digitized by Google

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Tiie Railroad Telegrapher. 163 in certain States before a child may receive a work permit; to the special regulation of street trades which exists in twenty States, the District of Columbia and Porto Rico; and to the employment of children on the stage which is pro- hibited in a few States. These analytical tables with the gen- eral introduction can be had apart from the full text of the laws, and for further convenience the full text of each State law may also be secured separately. CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION. THE United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for Chief of Editorial Division, for men only. From the register of eligibles resulting from this examination certification will be made to fill a vacancy in this position in the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce, Department of Commerce, Washington, D. C., at a salary of $2,500 a year, and vacancies as they may occur in positions requiring similar qualifica-. tions, unless it is found to be in the interest of the service to fill any vacancy by reinstatement, transfer or promotion. The appointee to this position will have charge of the Editorial Division of the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce, Department of Commerce. The publications of that Bureau com- prise chiefly: (1) Commerce Reports (a daily bulletin containing reports from American consuls and other representa- tives abroad) and special articles pre- pared in the Editorial Division; (2) monographs dealing comprehensively with special subjects of commercial im- portance, prepared by American consuls and field agents of the Bureau; and (3) monographs prepared in the Bureau and frequently compiled in the Editorial Division. The appointee must not only be qualified to see that every step in the editorial work is properly performed, but he must also have executive ability to enable him to administer successfully the work of the division. Competitors will not be assembled for examination, but will be rated on the following subjects, which will have the relative weights indicated: Subjects. Weights. 1. Practical test of ability to edit material 15 2. Constructive criticism of edi- torial methods 20 3. Thesis on a commercial sub- ject 15 4. Education, experience and fit- ness 50 Total 100 Experience in responsible editorial work having to do with foreign trade; or graduation with a bachelor’s degree from a college or university of recog- nized standing, and at least two years’ actual experience in any responsible edi- torial work; or two years’ college train- ing and four years of such experience; or, for persons lacking collegiate train- ing, six years of such experience are pre- requisites for consideration for this posi- tion. Special consideration will be given for experience of an executive character, for specialized studies in the field of commerce and economics, for ability to read foreign languages (preferably French, German and Spanish), and for actual editorial work in the way of cor- recting and revising manuscripts. For the purpose of this examination, editorial experience must be distinguished from experience as newspaper reporter or cor- respondent. In connection with the first subject the applicant will be provided with a manu- script, which is to be edited for publica- tion in accordance with instructions furnished. In connection with the second subject, copies of several publications will be forwarded to the applicant, who will be expected to write not more than fifteen hundred (1,500) words in criticism of the reports, pointing out methods of making them more useful to manufacturers and exporters. In connection with the third subject, the applicant will be required to submit a thesis of approximately two thousand (2,000) words, either typewritten or in Digitized by Google

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164 The Railroad Telegrapher. handwriting, on one of a number of sub- jects given. Statements as to education, experience and fitness are accepted subject to veri- fication. The appointment of the person selected from the certification may be subject to his appearance before a board in Wash- ington to test orally his personal char- acteristics and personal fitness for this position. Applicants must not have reached their fiftieth birthday on the date of the ex- amination. Under an act of Congress applicants for this position must have been actually domiciled in the State or territory in which they reside for at least one year previous to the date of the examination. This examination is open to all men who are citizens of the United States and who meet the requirements. Persons who meet the requirements and desire this examination should at once apply for Form 1312, stating the title of the examination for which the form is desired, to the United States Civil Service Commission, Washington, D. C.; the secretary of the United States Civil Service Board, post office, Boston, Mass., Philadelphia, Pa., Atlanta, Ga., Cincinnati, Ohio, Chicago, 111., St. Paul, Minn., Seattle, Wash., San Francisco, Cal., custom house, New York, N. Y., New Orleans, La., Honolulu, Hawaii; old custom house, St. Louis, Mo.; Balboa Heights, Canal Zone; or to the chair- man of the Porto Rican Civil Service Commission, San Juan, P. R. Applica- tions should be properly executed, ex- cluding the medical certificate, but in- cluding the county officer’s certificate, to which a 10-cent internal revenue stamp must be attached, and must be filed with the Commission at Washington prior to the hour of closing business on March 7, 1916. Those meeting the preliminary requirements, as shown in connection with their applications, will be furnished with a special form and material for Subjects 1, 2 and 3, which must be sub- mitted to the Commission prior to the hour of closing business on March 29, 1916. A VALUABLE BOOK. JONES’ Pocket Edition of Diagrams and Complete Information for Tele- graph Engineers and Students, by Willis H. Jones, 480 pages, 236 illustrations. Bound in flexible leather. A newly revised and greatly enlarged edition of this standard work is now ready for delivery. It is brought up to date and includes a great quantity of new matter, covering every recent development in American telegraphy. It is safe to state that so complete a work on practical telegraphy was never previously produced. It is the standard work of reference in America. It is authoritative, the assistance of the officials and engineers of the telegraph, wireless and other companies having been secured in the preparation of the descriptive mat- ter and the illustrations. Telegraph engineers, railroad operators and students will find that a copy of this book will be indispensable. The vast fund of information that has been provided is surprising, and the book will be a rich possession to every progressive railroad man who wishes to know how to manage switchboards and test for wire trouble. Price, $2.00 a copy. Address and make remittances to L. W. Quick, Grand Secretary & Treasurer, St. Louis, Mo. THE TARIFF. By Luke Grant. WITH the administration at Wash- ington on record in favor of a permanent Tariff Commission, there no longer seems any doubt that the fight made by organized labor has been won. There still is work to do, however, to make the victory complete. The admin- istration bill, introduced by Congressman Rainey, of Illinois, must be amended in some important particulars, if the wishes of the wage-workers are to be met. Labor’s demand has been that the tariff be taken out of partisan politics, on the ground that it is purely an economic ques- tion. The creation of an evenly balanced Digitized by LiOOQle

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Tiie Railroad Telegrapher. 165 Tariff Commission offered the best way through which political influence might be neutralized and scientific accuracy sub- stituted for political expediency in the preparation of tariff schedules. The bill introduced by Congressman Rainey, known as H. R. 10,585, is not cal- culated to take the tariff out of politics. It provides for a commission of five per- sons, not more than three of whom shall belong to the same political party. Such a commission would be partisan and its per- sonnel subject to -change with each change in the political complexion of Congress. In this way the tariff would be kept alive as a political issue. If political influence is to be neutralized, the Tariff Commission should be com- posed of six persons, no more than three of whom shall belong to the same political party. Such a commission would be bi- partisan, but as it would be evenly bal- anced there would he no need for changing its personnel as one party or the other might gain the ascendency. It would be permanent and tend to give that stability to tariff enactments so much needed by the business and industrial interests of the country. It is important that the Rainey Bill be amended in this important particu- lar. In another respect the Rainey Bill does not meet the wishes of organized labor. It makes no provision for the recognition of labor or -agriculture on the Tariff Commission, and those interests must be considered. In administration circles it has been hinted that such recognition would constitute class legislation. Such an argument carries little weight; We have a Department of Agriculture, a Depart- ment of Labor, a Department of Com- merce, the heads of which are members of the President's cabinet. That does not give us a class government. There is no good reason why labor, agriculture, manu- factures and commerce should not all be represented directly on a Tariff Commis- sion, for the subject is one in which all have a direct interest. Organized labor has interested itself in the campaign for a Tariff Commission, largely for two reasons; first, that the tariff might, so far as possible be removed from the field of partisan politics; and secondly, that the interests of labor might be safe-guarded by having a direct repre- sentative on the Tariff Commission. In neither of these respects does the Rainey Bill fill the requirements. The Rainey Bill is, of course, subject to amendments. This is the time for labor to make known its wishes in the matter. The labor unions should adopt resolutions urg- ing the amendments suggested and for- ward copies to Congressman Rainey and to Senator Kern. The leaders in Congress are looking for light on the subject. Make your wishes in the matter known and do it at once. eanbRiAL n oto A St. Louis man has patented a rail joint which is said to eliminate the clicks as the car wheels pass over. Five hundred and twenty-one new members were initiated into the Order during the month of January. The House of Representatives of Con- gress passed a resolution creating a “special flood" commission, the duties of which will be to look after flood pre- vention legislation. The mailing list of The Telegrapher will be revised after this issue, and only members with dues paid to June 30, 1916, will receive future issues from the regu- lar list. A wireless message flashed 1,000 miles to a ship at sea was the means of finding Digitized by Google

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166 The Railroad Telegrapher. a man wanted ill Chicago on charge of a $100,000 swindle. The House Immigration Committee has recommended for passage the Burnett bill, prescribing the literacy test for immigrants. It is said that Warren H. Titus, who scabbed on the M. K. & T. Ry. during the strike of 1904, is now handling coal and hay at Sentinel, Okla. The Alaska Engineering Commission has announced that the commission would soon have one thousand men at work on the branch of the Government's Railroad, extending from Anchorage to the Mantanuska coal fields. The House Post Office Committee heard railroad presidents in opposition to changing method of computing rail- way mail pay. It is hoped that such a thing as the postmaster-general and the railway officials agreeing on what is equitable and just is possible. The laws governing the Pension Fund of the Order will be found on pages 114 to 116, inclusive, of the Constitution. Any eligible member desiring to join this fund should apply to the Grand Secretary and Treasurer for an application blank. Census experts estimate that the popu- lation of the United States on January 1st last was 101,208,315, and that by July 1st it would be 102,017,802. Western States have led in growth, Washington heading the list, with Oklahoma, Nevada, North Dakota and New Mexico follow- ing in the order named. “The Treasury Conscience Fund,” Treasury Department, Washington, D. C., has been enriched by two contribu- tions, one of $4,876.50 from a New York lawyer on behalf of a client and the other was two cent pieces from an unidentified person in Michigan, who suggested they be used to support a minister of the Gos- pel. Secretary Wilson appeared before the Labor Committee of the House in sup- port of a bill before the committee to prohibit the interstate shipment of goods manufactured by convict labor. Organ- ized labor throughout the country is supporting the bill. Wardens of several penitentiaries appeared, most of them op- posing the bill. President Moore, of the Pan-American Exposition management, announces that a special employment bureau has been established to find employment for former employes. It is said that the ex- position has had on its payroll over 4,000 employes at one time, and practically every profession, calling and trade is rep- resented. J. H. Terhune, local chairman of the C. R. I. & P. Ry. System Division, located at Fort Worth, Tex., makes a most unique as well as highly gratifying report for the year 1915. His report reads: “The year has passed without a grievance and with- out a violation of our schedule. Every- body doing fairly and in return are treated fairly.” Special pensions of $10.00 a month each and places on a roll of honor for former soldiers, holders of medals of honor and over sixty-five years of age, are author- ized by a bill introduced by Representa- tive Sherwood, of Ohio, and passed by the House. It is estimated that about 1,000 veterans come under the provisions of this measure. Only 24 per cent of the children em- ployed today are in factories. Statistics show that 60 per cent are employed on farms and 16 per cent in domestic service. The number of children employed today is 1,000,000 out of a total of 40,000,000 laborers. The percentage of child labor is largest in South Carolina, where it is 13 per cent of the total, and in North Carolina where it is 11 per cent. Provisions for the institution of a non- compulsory system of military training at the University of Michigan have been Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 167 made. A chair to be known as the de- partment of military science will be created, with an officer of the United States Army in charge of instructions. It is not contemplated that the training and instructions so provided shall in- clude the formation of an uniformed corps. “HeVding people into street cars and shaking them down for fares’* is the way an Albany legislator describes the street railway method in New York City and State. “And it is about time this was stopped,” adds the legislator, by way of introducing a no-seat-no-fare measure in the assembly. If a seat is not provided for each fare charged, the measure contemplates punishment of the railroad for misdemeanor. the train was due, ran at top speed, ar- riving barely in time to stop it and prevent disaster. The House continued general debate on the bill appropriating $25,000,000 for federal aid in road construction. Rep- resentative Shackelford, of Missouri, pre- cipitated a row in the House during a speech favoring good roads appropria- tion, by declaring that too many legis- lators were giving too much aid to filling the coffers of the munitions trust and not enough to improving the nation in other ways. Many members took exception to the remarks, and the disorder occa- sioned through this discussion was finally quelled by Speaker Clark. During the week of February 21st to 26th, inclusive, a “safety first” exhibit will be held in Washington in which all of the Government departments are taking an active part. The exhibit will assume a national aspect, as manufac- turers and operators from all parts of the country are invited to be present, in order that they may learn what the Gov- ernment of the United States is doing in “safety first” work. The Pennsylvania women’s division for national preparedness is working diligently and instructing members of the society, who are to be “information heads,” as to the sort of work that will be expected of them. There will be a department for the care of soldiers’ and sailors* families, a nursing department, a department to look after convalescent homes, messenger and communication service, distribution of food to troops, and so on. An heroic young school miss by the name of Lottie Smallwood, probably saved hundreds of lives on the eastbound Continent Express train of the B. & 0., when she flagged the train and pre- vented it from crashing into a land- slide from a mountain just west of Long Run, W. Va. The girl was near home when she heard the slide, and knowing A conference for the purpose of co- ordinating the activities of the different federal departments in solving the prob- lem of “seasonable” labor will begin in Kansas City, Mo. The announcement was made by Louis F. Post, Assistant Sec- retary of Labor. Details of the handling of harvest hands for the 1916 harvest are expected to be worked out by the confer- ence. Anthony Caminetti, Inspector- General of Immigration, and C. L. Green, head of the federal bureau of labor dis- tribution, are expected to attend as well as representative wheat growers of the Central West. The Massachusetts State Supreme Court has placed a new interpretation on the State workmen’s compensation act by ruling that the previous condition of health of a person injured while at work does not affect the amount of relief to be afforded under the law. Damages were awarded a woman employe of a carpet factory who was taken ill while pulling a carpet. The court noted the argument that the harm to the employe was due in large part to her previously weakened heart condition, but held that this did not lessen the employer’s re- sponsibility. The State Supreme Court of Wisconsin rules that the word “accident,” as used in the workmen’s compensation law, must Digitized by Google

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168 Tiie Railroad Telegrapher. be given a broad and inclusive meaning. The case arose when a mason in lifting a block strained the muscles of the right side of his body. The company con- tended that this was not an accident within the meaning of the statute. The justice, in delivering the opinion of the court, stated that the English and Amer- ican authorities quite generally agree on the broad interpretations of terms in workmen’s compensation laws, and that this court considers the legislature in- tended a broad meaning of the word. Surgeon-General Gorgas, of the United States Army, an authority on sanitation, in his public utterances delivered in many large and influential gatherings, has al- ways insisted that fair wages and reason- able hours of labor will be more success- ful in combating disease than any other agencies which can be adopted. One of the first measures he undertook while the Panama Canal Zone was under con- struction. was to see that the workmen were comfortably housed, well fed, not overworked, and were paid an equitable rate of wages, claiming that these were the first requisites in making living con- ditions healthful and tolerable. The Intercollegiate Bureau of Occu- pations reports that more than five hun- dred jobless women, more than half of them with college training, found work in New York through that agency in the year ending April 30, 1915. Many of that number became secretaries, com- panions, suffrage workers, librarians, set- tlement workers, workers in war relief and nurses. Three became saleswomen and demonstrators for an automobile company. Two were employed by a bond and security company to sell stocks among women. One became a rent col- lector and four took jobs as police agents and detectives. Several had unusual places. The statement issued by the Bureau of Immigration for the month of December, 1915, shows that there were 32,939 aliens landed at the various ports of entry dur- ing that month; that there were 1,308 debarred from entrance, classified as fol- lows: Idiots, 14; insane and epileptic, 15; loathsome or dangerous contagious diseases, 61; professional beggars, 2; paupers, 3; likely to become public charges, 711; mentally or physically de- fective, 99; contract laborers, 166; accom- panying aliens, 29; criminals, 19; prosti- tutes and procurers; 53; without passport, 6; under provisions of Chinese-exclusion act, 58. The report also shows that there were 284 aliens deported after landing. “New York and every other city must learn that things are not necessarily good because they are big before it can claim to be a human success,” is a statement made by Professor Scott Nearing, in- structor of economics of the Toledo University. Professor Nearing scored the striving for “bigness” by American cities. He is claimed to have said that New York’s wealth eats her up. Her people stand in packed trolley cars and subway trains on their way to and from work. So great is the crush and so devitalizing its effect that many people use up more nervous energy in riding to and from their places of employment than is used for the work itself. A. L. Pixley, local chairman of the Atlantic Coast Line Railway System Divi- sion, has inaugurated a novel campaign to obtain a motorcycle, which he states can be used to good advantage in keeping his district in good shape. The Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company has offered a motorcycle as a prize to the citizen of Waycross, Ga., who turns in the greatest number of box fronts or package fronts of cigarettes manufactured by that firm. Pixley has entered the contest and has appealed to all the members of the Order he has been able to reach to assist him by sending him these box fronts or package fronts to enable him to win the motor- cycle. His address is A. L. Pixley, Way- cross, Ga. Digitized by tjOOQte

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PERSONAL MENTION The following births have been reported since the last issue of The Telegrapher : To Bro. and Mrs. J. A. Cox, of Div. 33, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. R. Webb, of Div. 31, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. A. H. Folmsbee, of Div. 8, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. E. H. Suhre, of Div. 31, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. E. G. Forshee, of Div. 31, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. W. A. Dooling, of Div. 37, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. Carl Young, of Gabon, Ohio, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. M. M. Kerr, of Elmore, Minn., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. J. H. Conner, of Knox- ville, 111., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. J. J. Burns, of Rock- dale, Tex., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. A. C. Hardy, of Okonoko, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. G. A. Ford, of Offer- man, Ga., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. D. L. Dixon, of North Bay, N. Y., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. W. H. Thompson, of Edmonton, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. Lee Randall, of Greg- ory, Minn., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. H. J. Hendricks, of Haywards, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. L. J. Lentsch, at St. Paul, Minn., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. Jack Kennedy, of Ells- worth, Neb., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. C. J. Ayrest, of Bitter Creek, Wyo., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. Ora A. McCollum, of Toledo, Ohio, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. R. P. Corson, of Val- paraiso, Ind., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. J. W. Langley, of Omaha, Neb., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. C. S. McAdam, of Deer River, N. Y., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. Gene Wright, of Savannah, Ga., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. J. T. Scroggins, of Valliant, Okla., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. W. E. Simpson, of Lambert, Miss., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. H. M. Cloud, of Beau- mont Jet., Kan., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. J. F. Ross, of Comanche, Tex., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. Frank Hughes, of Luceland, Sask., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. G. F. Davidson, of Trout Creek, Mont., a boy. The following marriages have been re- ported since the last issue of The Telegra- pher : Bro. Tom Lucas, of Div. 55, to Miss Lewis. Bro. N. L. Parmley, of Div. 31, to Miss Grace Pratt. Bro. C. F. Pierson, of Div. 42, to Miss Mary Watkins. Bro. S. C. Moseson, of Div. 42, to Miss Lillian E. Barth. Bro. Philip H. Owen, of Grand Div., to Miss Lillie Hahn. Bro. L. W. Cartwright, of Div. 55, to Miss Della Vosburgh. At Byron, 111., Bro. O. E. Hawkins, of Div. 96, to Miss Green. At Knierim, Iowa, Bro. E. P. Wigg, of Div. 93, to Miss Wartchow. At Dwight, 111., Bro. C. L. Nevin, of Div. 168, to Miss Louise Hanson. At New Orleans, La., Sister Jessie Tatom, of Div. 93, to Mr. Schriber. Digitized by Google

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170 The Railroad Telegrapher. At Bolivar, Tenn., Bro. R. M. Brown, of Div. 93, to Miss Noess Smith. At Greenwood, S. C., Bro. D. P. Nunn, of Div. 15, to Miss Ruth Higgins. At Ottumwa, Iowa, Bro. Chas. E. Cross, of Div. 23, to Miss Della Clancy. At Erskine, Alta., Bro. F. W. Laing, of Div. 7, to Miss Margaret Owen. At Ingomar, Ont., Bro. Morton L. Beach, of Div. 23, to Miss Lulu Burch. At Vancouver, Wash., Bro. Ralph Dean, of Div. 53, to Miss Frances Cook. At Davenport, Iowa, Bro. Win. M. Kelly, of Div. 23, to Miss Rose Proksch. At Marathon, Tex., Bro. W. H. Peters, of Div. 53, to Miss Pauline Miller. At Proctorsville, Vt., Bro. W. W. Plumb, of Div. 157, to Miss G. H. Glenton. At Hinesville, Ga., Bro. J. Randolph Tyler, of Div. 15, to Miss Lucile Brewton. At Spencerville, Ind., Bro. Fred J. Osborn, of Div. 170, to Miss Gladys A. Gloyd. The Telegrapher extends congratula- tions to the happy couples. The following deaths have been reported since the last issue of The Telegrapher: Bro. F. Taylor, of Div. 97. Bro. T. C. Long, of Div. 53. Bro. W. Nason, of Div. 24. Bro. A. L. Ross, of Div. 42. Bro. D. C. Turner, of Div. 8. Bro. Fred A. Fogg, of Div. 65. Bro. Joseph F. Euin, of Div. 20. Bro. A. C. Johnson, of Div. 126. Wife of Bro. J. P. Smith, of Div. 3. Bro. E. M. Fitzgibbon, of Div. 33. Wife of Bro. T. J. Kelly, of Div. 23. Brother of Austin Kail, of Div. 53. At McAllen, Tex., Bro. Ethan Nicholls. Father of Bro. F. Travis, of Div. 3. Father of Bro. J. L. Ahern, of Div. 23. Father of Bro. C. C. Miller, of Div. 33. Mother of Bro. C. C. Otto, of Div. 33. Sister of Bro. I. I. Ward, of Div. 118. Wife of Bro. G. R. Marks, of Div. 130. Wife of Bro. J. R. Chambers, of Div. 7. Father of Bro. W. S. Stiers, of Div. 130. Mother of Bro. T. D. White, of Div. 24. Mother of Bro. F. E. Streeter, of Div. 8. Daughter of Bro. Guy Lavelle, of Div. 3. Daughter of Bro. E. Leeson, of Div. 18. Brother of Bro. J. P. Swart , of Div. 23. Daughter of Bro. B. A. Towle, of Div. 23. Brother of Bro. H. P. Weitzel, of Div. 76. Sister of Bro. G. W\ Faucett, of Div. 93. Mother of Bro. E. A. Jacobs, of Div. 31. At Sherry, Wis., Bro. J. A. Roy, of Div. 119. Father of Bro. Wm. H. Bates, of Div. 119. Father of Bro. J. L. Chandler, of Div. 118. Mother of Bro. A. E. Campbell, of Div. 145. ALTON L. CONANT, Deceased Member Div. No. 35. Mother of Bro. A. A. McDonald, of Div. 130. Mother of Bro. J. W. Greeley, of Div. 130. Mother of Bro. J. H. Cramer, of Div. 126. Daughter of Bro. I. E. Crane, of Div. 126. At Perry, Mich., Bro. F. M. Herbert, of Div. 1. At Marion, Ohio, Bro. W. H. Bender, of Div. 42. Wife of Bro. J. F. McLaughlin, of Div. 33. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 171 Mother of Bro. Hugh L. Ragsdale, of Div. 93. Sister of Bro. D. A. McCarthy, of Div. 35. Father of Sister E. F. McNerney, of Div. 54. Father of Bro. J. H. Hardenbrook, of Div. 54. At New Haven, Mo., Bro. J. P. Callicott, of Div. 31. Father of Bro. F. L. and D. L. Stover, of Div. 130. Daughter of Bro. Harvey S. Hartman, of Div. 33. At Duck Hill, Miss., father of Bro. J. W. Tyler, of Div. 93. At Millville, N. J., Sister Mrs. Sarah F. Stratton, of Div. 17. At Green Spring, W. Va., Bro. E. W. Crabtree, of Div. 33. At El Dorado, Ark., father of Bro. H. P. Kinard, of Div. 126. At Trinity, N. C, the mother of Bro. C. G. Pepper, of Div. 97. At Green River, Wyo., son of Bro. Gar- rett M. Forbes, of Div. 6. At Excelsior Springs, Mo., brother of Bro. G. W. Gough, of Div. 96. At Taylor, Miss., father of Bros. A. S. and C. W. Williams, of Div. 93. The bereaved relatives have the sym- pathy of all. WANTED. Any one knowing present address of H. F. Noe, kindly communicate with J. E. Lewis, • Smithton, Mo. Whereabouts of R. J. Bailey, last heard of working at Mortimer, N. Y., for L. V. R. R. about September, 1915. J. B. Zing g. Pearl, Ohio. Address of H. F. King, last heard of working for C. G. W. R. R., Cummings, Iowa. Harely, if you see this, write your former pal. F. D. Chism, Jackson, Ohio. Whereabouts of Miss Fannie Leach, operator at Table Rock, Wyo., on Union Pacific Ry. in 1908. Miss Leach, if you see this, kindly write Hal. Henry, 119 West Scar st., Denison, Tex. Present address of A. E. Siedenbergs, former agent W. & L. E. at Mingo Junc- tion, Ohio. Last heard of moved to some point in Florida. Any one knowing, his address, please write P. A. Burens, Clairton, Pa. Present address of Operator Thomas A. Breslin. Last heard of leaving S. A. & A. P. in January, 1916, and went to Houston. Have U. S. mail for him. J. C. Cherry, Rockport, Tex. Address of E. S. Slater, an old-time operator; his mother, living at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, would like to locate him. Ed. R. Derrick son. Room 309, Drexel Bank Bldg., Station M, Chicago, 111. Address of Earl D. Spicer, last heard of working for C. G. W. at Conception Jet., Mo. “If you see this, Earl, write me; would like to hear from you.” F. D. Chism, Jackson, Ohio. LOST OR STOLEN. Card No. 70, Cert. 3149, Div. 2, for term ending June 30th, 1916. Card No. 38011, Cert. 1435, Div. 23, for term ending December 31st, 1915. Card No. 9097, Cert. 57, Div. 15, for term ending June 30th, 1916. Card No. 4027, Cert. 913, Div. 40, for term ending June 30th, 1916. Card No. 37506, Cert. 1836, Div. 3, for term ending December 31st, 1915. Card No. 1667, Cert. 925, Div. 93, for term ending June 30th, 1916. Card No. 5124, Cert. 639, Div. 91, for term ending June 30th, 1916. Card No. 112, Cert. 554, Div. 43, for year ending December 31st, 1916. Digitized by CaOOQte

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THE CHILD LABOR BILL. By Dita May West, President. >4 S I am writing this, the latter part of January, a very important ^ labor measure is being urged in Congress. This bill, known as the Keat- ing-Owens child labor bill, prohibits in- terstate commerce in goods in whose manufacture children under fourteen have been employed or on which any child under fifteen has worked more than eight hours a day, or on which any child under fifteen has been employed at night. It also prohibits the employment of chil- dren under sixteen in mines. The census of 1910 shows at that time 1,990,225 children between the ages of ten and sixteen at work in this country, and we have no reason to think this number has decreased in the past six years. We can not deny the fact that a large percentage of these children grow up deficient physic- ally, mentally and morally, as a result of being forced into the industrial world be- fore they are prepared for it. The inhu- manity of such <a system, the wastefulness of it from an economic standpoint, are so apparent that only the eyes of greed and the unthinking fail to see it. These boys and girls of today are the men and women of tomorrow and the par- ents of the next generation. Is it right to thus jeopardize our future? Your son may not be one of these workers, but when he comes to manhood his vote will count no more than the vote of one of these wrecks of industrialism ; your daughter may not have to work for wages, but she must live in a country where man, and in some sec- tions women, of this mental and moral caliber hold the balance of power. No matter how remote from such condi- tions you may live, this vital issue affects you and yours. If our nation is to be a strong nation, we must have strong men and strong women — mentally, physically and morally — and it is to our children and our children’s children that we must look for this strength. If we are truly patri- otic, we will support this bill, and if it fails to pass this time, we will keep on support- ing it until it does pass and this menace is removed. I have no patience with the patriotism that shouts itself hoarse when the national anthem is played, but sits with folded hands and a silent voice when an issue like this is at stake. Let’s all be patriots in deed as well as in voice. Notes from the Grand Secretary and Treasurer. On account of being ill with la grippe, I could not send notes for January num- ber of the Ladies’ Auxiliary department. It is with great regret that I report more sorrow and trouble among our members in the month of January than at any other time in the past. Sister Annene P. Wilcoxon lost her beloved father, and Sister Addie Conant her be- loved husband. Both of these sisters are most loyal and efficient general sec- retaries. We extend to them our heart- felt sympathy, not only from the mem- bers of their respective locals, but from the membership at large. I am in receipt of a letter from Sister Wenrick, of Local 17, that she has lost, through death, her baby girl two years of age, and that all her other children were sick. We extend to this sister and Digitized by CjOOQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 173 her husband our sympathy. Only those who have passed through the same trou- ble can fully realize what sorrow these friends have suffered. All over the country the members re- port sickness, and as these conditions are general, our members have not escaped the epidemic that has settled down upon us, but am glad to report that the worst seems to be over. Sister H. T. Sloane, of Local 3, re- ports they expect to hav^ a big time on February 15th, when the members and friends will attend a banquet to be given by the O. R. T. brothers at Gabon, Ohio. A very kind and cordial invitation was extended to the Grand Secretary and Treasurer to be present upon that pleasurable occasion. The circular letter sent out to delin- quent members has resulted in many pay- ing up to date and receiving all of their back cards. This is very gratifying, and we hope that all will do likewise who have not paid, through forgetfulness, and not lack of interest in the Auxiliary. Sister Logan Watson won the prize for last term, and many more could have done so if they had worked hard enough to get the required number of new members. Our first vice-president, Sister Crandall, reports attending a meeting of the Evans- ville O. R. T. Club at their January meet- ing. This is the first official meeting that has been attended by one of the Grand officers. - Our Grand President reports attending a meeting at Cardale, Ga., which was largely atended and a fine dinner served to all present. It gives me great pleasure to announce that our two youngest members, namely, Sister Ruth Williams, of Division 15, and Sister Pearl Gorman, of Division 146, have accepted the positions of general secretaries of their respective locals, and this is very gratifying that our young members are not only interested in the Auxiliary, but are ready and willing to assume offices. I wish to take this means of thanking my many friends for their kind wishes for the new year, together with all suc- cess for the Ladies’ Auxiliary. The same good wishes are extended in retutn. Yours fraternally, Mrs. Florence P. Pierce, Grand Secretary and Treasurer, Halethorpe, Baltimore Co., Md. Providence, Local No. 35. Notwithstanding the rival attractions of “dollar” day of the same date, wc had a good attendance at our meeting January 20th. The application of Mrs. Beatrice John- son was favorably received and her ini- tiation followed. This marks an auspi- cious beginning of the new year, and we hope many more who are now outside our ranks will be induced to join us and make this year a most successful one for the Auxiliary. Letters from Grand Secretary and Treasurer Sister Pierce were read by President Mrs. Mehring, relating to Ladies’ Auxiliary work. To our great regret our secretary and treasurer, Sister Addie C. Conant, an- nounced that she could not be a candidate for re-election, owing to her state of health she wishes to be free from the responsibilities of office. Sister Conant deserves great praise for her conscien- tious and efficient work, which has al- ways given entire satisfaction. There will always be a place for her when she is able to take it. The usual bountiful collation was served by a committee consisting of Mrs. Toadvine, chairman; Mrs. Welch, Mrs. Vanderbeek, Mrs. Spencer and Mrs. Wood. News items from the members would be thankfully received by your corre- spondent. “C. A.,” Correspondent. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, The all-wise and ever-blessed heavenly Father has seen fit, in His infinite . Digitized by Google

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174 The Railroad Telegrapher. wisdom, to remove from our midst Bro. A. L. Conant, the beloved husband and father of our Sisters Mrs. Addie C. Conant and Miss Edna Conant; and Whereas, We deeply sympathize with these sisters in the loss of their loved one; and in token of sympathy be it Resolved , That a copy of these resolu- tions be sent to the sorrowing sisters, a copy spread upon the minutes of this Aux- iliary, No. 35, and a copy mailed to The Railroad Telegrapher for publication. Lillian A. Ross, Mary E. Graham, Clara A. Wood, Committee. New York, Local No. 44. On account of several of the sisters having colds and la grippe, our first meeting for 1916 was not as well attended as we might desire, but nevertheless was very interesting. The nomination of officers for the year was very lively. One new member, Sister Madden, was ini- \ tiated, and two new applications balloted on. We still have a few delinquents. Sisters, kindly send you dues to our secretary. We have the honor of being the banner local, and it is our desire to hold this honor as long as we can. . Our third annual theater party, which was held at the Hippodrome on January 19th, was very much enjoyed by all mem- bers. The scenery and costumes in this play were wonderful. To describe any of this show would be impossible. I am sure all who attended felt like shouting “hip-hip-hooray” for the hippodrome. Our brother members on the general committee surely did give their wives a treat on Sunday, January 30th, when they invited them to a duck dinner to be served at the Eastport Inn, Eastport, L. I. Eastport is noted for its duck dinners, and we ladies can now vouch for their excellency. Although the day was stormy, we all had a royal good time, for you know “It’s always fair weather when good fellows get together.” CfcRT. 4. E. W. O’Connor. R. B. Gillette. S. O. Newman. W. F. Swanson. SOLID O. R. T.—C. & N. W. Ry.— LEWISTON, MINN. Digitized by LaOOQte

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THE LANDSLIDE. WHEN John Branch took the chairmanship of the committee on entertainment for Old Home Week in Darlington, he was determined to do his work in a notable manner. He knew that the general committee would not have appointed so young a man if it hadn’t believed him capable. It was a compliment to John, and one that he highly appreciated. It meant a lot of hard work, and it meant, too, that the hard work would fall on the chairman alone. John had planned a baseball game be- tween the Eagles, the home team, and the Arctics, from Henryville. Then there was a firemen’s tournament; and the champion tub, the Powhatan, from Tanglewood, would come over and race for a silver trumpet. There was to be a basket picnic, too, in the grove on the fair grounds, and, after dark, there would be illuminations along the main street. The reunion exercises were to last just three days, and John felt that he had done all he could with the talent im- mediately at his command. If he wanted more, he must go outside — and outside he meant to go for at least one attraction. He wanted a speaker, an orator of repute, a man whose name would be recognized as soon as pronounced. He had fixed upon the president of Oriel College for this honor. ' The college town was ninety miles away, and the president wpuld come on the early morn- ing train that reached Latta’s Crossing at 9:00 o’clock, and John would be there to meet him and escort him over the single track trolley line that connected Darlington with the crossing and the outside world. It was only five miles from one place to the other, and John usually walked the distance, because he was a good walker and enjoyed the exercise. He had planned to have the last day of the gathering the biggest day of all. The ball game would take place in the morning; there would be a dinner for the more distinguished guests and the entertainers at noon, and in the afternoon a public meeting would be held on the Triangle, as the public square was called, with its gaily decorated speakers* stand, and here the president of old Oriel would talk to them on some stirring theme. John hoped to make the last day the one that would be the best remembered. Of course, a homecoming in so small a place as Darlington didn’t mean a vast concourse of visitors. But the sons and daughters of the village came back in goodly numbers, and almost every home in the place sheltered one or more guests. Besides this, the two hotels were crowded, and Thursday night it was found neces- sary to put cots in Grand Army Hall. It was a merry crowd, as a home-week crowd should be, and the weather was delightful — following as it did on a week of rainy days. The first day, which was Wednesday, was set aside as a day for renewing old acquaintances, and for laying the corner stone for the new court house — for Darlington was the county seat — and for a concert by the school children on the Triangle. In the evening the stores were illuminated, and there was a moving pic- ture show in Marvin’s Hall, and a dance in the armory. On Thursday the basket picnic of the old settlers, and the younger ones, too, took place in the fair grounds, and in the Digitized by ^.ooQle

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176 The Railroad Telegrapher. afternoon the firemen's tournament was held on Main street. In the evening there was a union meeting in the town hall, at which the prominent men of the place made addresses. It was the great week of the town's history. All went well with the arrange- ments, and particularly so with the enter- tainment details, for which full credit was given to that hustling and extremely prominent young lawyer, John Branch. And now it was Friday morning, and John was early in the field, prepared to take the first trolley car for the crossing. He was the committee of one on recep- tion, and by arrangement would meet the president of old Oriel at the crossing. He caught the 7:20 car, and reached his destination at a little before 8:00. And there the first disappointment of the week confronted him. It came in the shape of a dispatch from the college president, and was handed him by the stationmaster. It was addressed to chair- man Branch, and read as follows: “Sudden and serious illness in family prevents me from coming. Deep regrets.” It was a severe setback for the young chairman. He had counted strongly on the president’s coming, and there was no one at hand to take his place. His arrangements were badly upset. John crumpled the telegram in his hand and drew a long breath. His enthusiasm was suffering from a severe chill. Then he straightened up. It was unfortunate, but, of course, he wasn't to blame. He would go back to Darlington at once and consult with General Chairman Van Twiller. He wouldn't wait for the 9:00 o'clock trolley. He would take the rail- way line as far as the mill road, and then strike off past the Shotter farm. It was a six-mile walk, but John was a trained walker, and he felt that the exercise would do him good. He started off at a lively pace along the roadbed, and in a few minutes the little station at the crossing was hidden by a curve. The road wound along the side of Bald Hill, and in places the tracks overhung the valley a hundred feet be- low. John was hustling along with his head down, when his attention was aroused by a trickle of pebbles across the track. As he raised his head, he heard a locomotive whistle. The whistle came from the engine drawing the New York Express that whizzed by Latta’s Crossing at 8:10. John looked up at the face of the hill that sloped away before him. What he saw there whirled him about, and sent him running down the track as he never ran before. As he darted around the curve, the engine of the express was crossing the bridge over the shallow river, and coming very fast. John, still running at top speed, waved his arms like a madman. Would the engineer heed him? Yes, yes! Two sharp whistles cut the air. The train was slacking speed, but it ran a little way past him before the engineer could bring it to a standstill. John looked up at the cab, weak and trembling. “What is it?” the engineer cried. Before John could answer there was a rush of air, a sudden rumble, that deepened into a mighty roar. The earth trembled, and a cloud of yellow dust arose from the valley. John staggered and fell. The white faced engineer jumped from the cab and repeated the question. “Landslide 1” he gasped. “Good boy,” and he reached for John's hand. Then the conductor and passengers came swarming forward, eager to learn what had happened. “Landslide on the track just ahead,” the engineer told them. “There's the lad that saved the train.” Then they crowded around John, who had been helped to arise, and shook him by the hand and patted his back; and one man, a keen-eyed, nervous young fellow, suddenly took John's hat from his hand and was about to pass it around when the young chairman vigorously objected. “No, no!” he cried. “None of that. You don't owe me anything.” A tall man with thick gray hair laid his hand on John's shoulder. “We must beg leave to differ with you as to the indebtedness, young man,” he Digitized by Google

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Tiie Railroad Telegrapher. 177 said. “There is no question about it on our side. Come, now, tell us what we can do for you. It must take some form, you understand.” John flushed, and then smiled. “There’s just one thing I want at the present moment,” he said, “and that’s an orator.” The gray-haired man stared at him. “An orator?” he repeated. A smooth-faced man with white hair touched the tall man on the arm. “Here’s the very man for you, my lad,” he laughed. “Come,” said the tall man, “let’s all go into the smoking car and organize. Our young benefactor here will, no doubt, explain his somewhat curious remark.” And he ran his arm through John’s, and led him back, the others trooping behind. It was a remarkable meeting in the smoking car. John laughingly told his story, the new adventure having quite effaced the first sting of disappointment, and the tall man had something to say, and a committee was appointed, and a manager chosen, and it was all done with a celerity that quite turned John’s head. The meeting temporarily adjourned to the platform at Latta’s, and then the conductor was called in. He had tele- graphed for instructions. - The train would have to remain there all day. There was an expert engineer aboard who had looked at the damaged section of track, and had said that the wreckage couldn’t be cleared away before evening. There was a dining-car attached to the train, and the passengers would not suf- fer from hunger. This being made clear, the nervous young man with a tablet in his hand went to work. He was the nervous young man who had been appointed man- ager in the smoking car conference. “How many of us can you handle?” he said to John. “All we want is luncheon, you know.” “Just as many as will come,” John replied. “Good,” said the manager, and his pencil was busy. “We have the orator, and the prayer, and the band, and the ball team, and — here comes the madam.” He quickly drew off his hat at a lady, exquisitely dressed and a little inclined to stoutness, came toward them. “Madam,” he said, “this is the young man who saved the train.” The lady smiled as she put out her gloved hand. “I have heard of the young gentleman’s quickness and courage,” she said, with a queer little accent and a bright smile. “We all have reason to be thankful. What is it I can do for you, sir? Sing for you a song — two songs? With much pleasure.” “You are very kind,” stammered John. “Two songs from madam — let me see,” cried the manager. “Cheap at $700.” “For shame!” cried the lady. “This is no time to drag in the dollar. What I do, I do because I am grateful. It is true my voice is for sale, but I will give this brave young man something that money can not buy.” And she bent forward and lightly kissed his cheek. “Bravo!” cried the irrepressible man- ager, as the lady laughed and turned away. Then he beckoned to a stout man. “Connor,” he said, “our friend here tells me the game isn’t to be called until 10:30. What do you boys say?” “They’re glad to play,” replied the stout man. “And they’re only sorry it isn’t a benefit for our friend here.” And he shook hands with John. “I’ll answer for our band,” said the manager. “It's Rubini’s, you know — the best concert band on earth, forty strong — on their way back to New York after twelve weeks of big business in the West. I’m handling them, you understand.” He looked at his watch. “Time to line up,” he cried. “Where do we take the trolley train?” There were too roomy excursion cars in the little electric train, and they were filled with a merry party. In the first car rode John and his gray-haired friend, and the fine old man with the white locks, and madam and her lively French maid, and Manager Connor and his ball players. In the second car was the famous Italian band. And the irre- Digitized by Google

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178 The Railroad Telegrapher. pressible manager divided his time be- tween the two parties. The ride seemed altogether too short, the half hour passed so rapidly and pleasantly. But here was the station platform at Darlington, and the end of the journey. When they marched out on the plat- form, the stationmaster and his assist- ant stared with wonderment. At a sharp word from the leader, the band fell into position, and at another word the pa- thetic strains of “Old Folks at Home” filled the quivering air. They played the song with exquisite softness, and madam, at John’s elbow, hummed it through with them. “That’s Rubini’s own idea,” said the manager to John, in a hoarse whisper. Then he turned to the others. “All ready to fall in,” he called. “Will you march with us, madam?” “Yes, yes,” cried the vivacious lady. “I will march with the brave young man. Is it far, my friend?” “A little more than half a mile,” John answered. “It is easy,” was the lady’s comment. So the procession was formed, and a singular procession it was. At the head marched John Branch with madam on his arm; at his left was the gray-haired man, at the lady’s right was the older man with the white hair. Behind this illustrious quartet marched the baseball manager and the band manager, while the sprightly French maid walked be- tween them. Then followed the baseball players and the band — and the band played the merriest of marches. It was an ovation for the visitors every foot of the way. Everybody in Darling- ton seemed on Main street, and almost everybody on Main street fell in behind the band and marched in the procession to the Triangle, where the parade was dismissed. John escorted madam and her maid to the hotel that faced the little park, and then hurried back. The band was quar- tered at the armory, and John took Manager Connor and his champion ball players to the grounds, where arrange- ments were quickly effected by which the pennant-bearing professionals would play a picked nine for the entertainment of the great crowd. And it proved a remarkable entertain- ment, few of the spectators having seen a professional team, and the brilliant plays were received with wild demon- strations of approval. John did not see the game because he was busy else- where. He had to report to General Chairman Van Twiller and arrange many details, and did not know that Manager Connor made a neat little speech before the game, in which he told the crowd that the champions were there to testify to their friendship for that worthy young Darlingtonian, John Branch, a statement that was received with boisterous ap- proval. After the game came the luncheon, and a fine luncheon it was, all the visitors being seated at one long table, with Chairman Van Twiller at the head. Everybody was hungry, and the pretty girls of Darlington who served the guests with toothsome viands were kept busy. Everybody was in a good humor, and no one seemed to enjoy the uncon- ventional character of the affair more than madam. At 2 o’clock the meeting in the Tri- angle took place. The band was seated in front of the platform, and it opened the proceedings with the “William Tell” overture splendidly rendered. Then Chairman Van Twiller raised his hand, and introduced the white-haired man, who proved to be a bishop, and the bishop delivered a beautiful and fervent prayer. Then madam came forward and sang a brilliant waltz song in her native tongue, the band playing her accompani- ment. This aroused tumultuous applause. Whereat madam again came forward and whispered to Rubini, and Rubini nodded, and then madam sang “Home, Sweet Home,” as only madam could sing it. As the last exquisite cadence died away the great audience remained silent for several seconds, madam retaining her place at the front of the platform — and then a great wave of applause ran over the enthusiastic throng, while madam Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 179 bowed delightedly and kissed her hands again and again. Then came the address, the speaker being the gray-haired man, who was introduced by Chairman Van Twiller as one of the leading senators from the Middle West. The senator talked about civic pride and its benefits. It was a fine address — concise, clear, eloquent — and when he neared its close he told in a skillful way the story of the quickness and intelligence that had enabled John Branch to meet the emergency that con- fronted him that morning, an emergency that tested the true stuff of which he was made. Then the applause was quite terrific, and madam suddenly arose, and brought John Branch to the front of the platform, and held him there, flushed and confused. After this pleasant episode the band played a merry quickstep, and then madam came forward and held up her hand. Instantly every man, woman and child in the audience arose and rever- ently stood while madam’s glorious voice rang forth in the “Star Spangled Banner.” It was a fitting close to an eventful afternoon. “John,” whispered the general chair- man, and there were tears in his eyes as he spoke, “Darlington will never know another day like this.” — By W. R. Rose, Cleveland Plain Dealer. ALL RIGHT, WILBUR. MANY powerful sermons are found in commonplace incidents that idle, trivial minds are prone to dismiss without a second thought. We should all of us be constantly on the watch for the great truths to be found in the seemingly unimportant. These reflections are inspired from a story re- lated by a friend who was touring the State of Illinois on a private car with a distinguished number of gentlemen high in the business interests of our city. It seems that the private car was en route through that section of our com- monwealth known as Egypt. The car was proceeding from one city in Egypt to another city in said Egypt, distant about fifty miles. To perform this miracle the car pro- ceeded by way of Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Texas and California, the railroads in Egypt being fearfully and wonderfully made. At the uncanny hour of 11 o’clock at night the private car was being switched around Vincennes, Ind., famous in song and story as the former residence of Sweet Alice of Old Vincennes. Did you, gentle reader, ever travel in a private car? No; then let me explain. People sometimes think that the life of the railroad engineer and fireman and brakeman is a hard, strenuous life, de- void of moments of pleasure and delight. This is largely true, but there is nothing in life without its compensations. The moments of pleasure and delight for a hard-working switching crew come when they are called upon to move a private car from one railroad line to another or to put the private car on a nice track, where it will not be in the way of the limited or the cannon ball, but where it can roost in safety while the members of the private car party are riding around the city in automobiles furnished by the citizens’ committee. The switching crew have a game they like to play called hide the private car. It consists in leaping down upon the private car while its occupants are joy- riding and snaking it away to the upper ends of the yards. If you are a member of a private car party you are perfectly safe in betting ten thousand dollars that when you re- turn to where you left the car and do not find it that the first railroad man you meet and ask will reply, “That car is at the upper end of the yards.” Why they do not ever put it in the lower end of the yards nobody knows, but they never do. It is invariably at the upper end of the yards. To get to the upper end of the yards you have to walk over a fill that is just being filled and through a cut that is just being cut and over a trestle bridge nine thousand feet high and where the cruel night wind sings a hoarse, wild Digitized by Google

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180 The Railroad Telegrapher. requiem, and the fast express is just due. After you have finally located the private car and your cries for assistance have awakened George, the faithful porter, who is a very heavy sleeper, and strong arms have lifted you aboard the private car, the switching crew, which all this time have been watching you, disguised as hay harvesters, leap for their engine, which they have secreted in a nearby barn, and, bringing it gayly out, they hitch it to the private car and haul it back to the depot. This makes the switching crew believe that, after all, life is not a vacant dream. But the point of our story is this: That on this particular private car the members of the party were resting from a strenuous day’s toil. Some were read- ing, some asleep in their little berths, and others studying how to beat a jack- full with fives up on treys. Of course, this is hard to do, but it is a most absorb- ing study. Such was the peaceful scene within this private car, which was sitting quietly at the upper end of the yards, as all of the party had not yet returned from the city. Suddenly the private car rose from the earth and leaped straight into the air. Books and bottles of pure spring water went flyfng in every direction, and two or three important persons tumbled from their berths. A silence followed, a tense, painful silence of half a minute dura- tion, and then a still, sad voice outside the car said, “All right, Wilbur.” It was the voice of the brakeman who was making the coupling. Wilbur was the engineer. And now comes the sermon of this — what would be to many — trivial incident. A member of the private car party, who had been wounded in the toe by a pure spring water bottle and another who was angrily disentangling a cup of mustard from his new spring overcoat, were hastily hunting for their safety razors with the intention of rushing out and dissecting the switching crew, when the sweet, mellow voice was heard pro- nouncing the words, “All right, Wilbur!” Immediately their wrath fell from them. Who could be angry at a switch engineer named Wilbur? Who could be angry at a brakeman who, when the air was full of hideous cries from the throat of the man who was about to reach over and rake in the fattest jackpot of the evening and suddenly saw it sailing all around the room and mixing up with everybody else’s chips, remains gen- tle and sweet and softly calls out, “All right, Wilbur?” So the fine-mannered switchman taught the private car tourists a great lesson. Ever after that, in moments of anger or great distress, when tempted to fly into violent passion and take the law into their own hands they would think of the soft-voiced brakeman and calm them- selves by repeating his soothing words, “All right, Wilbur!” — Chicago Herald. OLD WASHINGTON. IN the early days the senators at Washington were noted for their rich attire and their great gravity of manner, whereas most of the repre- sentatives persisted, while sitting in the House during debates, in wearing their big cocked hats set “fore and aft” on their heads. The custom of wearing their hats while transacting business was continued by the representatives for fifty years or more. Even the speaker, as long as he sat in his chair, would keep his hat on, though he was accustomed to remove it when he stood to address the House. The senators, whatever may have been their practice during the years of their seclusion, distinguished themselves im- mediately thereafter by sitting with bared heads. They also avoided the habit — common in the House — of putting their feet upon the nearest elevated object — usually, a desk lid — and lolling on their spines. English visitors, though accustomed to the wearing of hats in their own House of Commons, nevertheless found a text for criticism in the way the American representatives did it and they all had something severe to say of the preva- lence of tobacco chewing in the House with its accompaniment of spitting, 3s Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 181 Mrs. Trollope puts it, “to an excess that decency forbids me to describe.” Less offensive to the taste of our vis- itors from abroad was the indulgence in snuff-taking, which was so general that boxes or jars were set up in convenient places inside of both halls, and it was made the duty of certain employes to keep these always filled with a fine brand of snuff. Any of the most eloquent orators in Congress was liable to stop at regular intervals in a speech to help himself to a large pinch, bury his face in a ban- dana handkerchief and have it out with nature. A few of the lawmakers, indeed, cultivated snuff-taking as a fine art, and were proud of their reputations for dex- terity in it. Henry Clay was one of the most skillful. While we are the subject of indul- gences, we must not overlook a drink called switchel, which was very popular, being compounded of rum, molasses and water. Every member was allowed then, as now, in addition to his salary and traveling expenses, a fixed supply of “stationery;” and this term, which was elastic enough to include everything from pens and paper to jackknives and razors, was stretched to cover the delectable switchel under the thin guise of “sirup.” In later years, when a wave of teeto- talism had swept over Washington and the open sale of alcoholic drinks in the restaurants of the Capitol was under a temporary ban, any member who wished a drink of whiskey ordered it as “cold tea,” and it was served to him in a china cup. This stratagem fell into marked dis- credit when one of the most respectable and abstemious members of the House, who had never tasted intoxicating liquor of any sort, ordered cold tea in entirely good faith to clear his throat in the midst of a speech and became maudlin before he was aware that anything was amiss. Besides sprawling with their feet higher than their heads, and otherwise airing their contempt for conventional etiquette, many of the old-time repre- sentatives felt free to read newspapers while debates were going on around them, indifferent to their disturbance of both orators and audience. The first pointed rebuke of this prac- tice was administered by James K. Polk when speaker of the House. He noticed one morning that substantially every representative had a newspaper in hand when the gavel fell for the beginning of the day’s session. The journal was read, but nobody paid any attention to it, and then the speaker made his usual announcement that the House was ready for business. Still everybody remained buried in the morning’s news. After another vain attempt to set the machinery in motion, Mr. Polk quietfy drew a newspaper from his own pocket, seated himself with his back toward the House, spread the sheet open before him and ostentatiously im- mersed himself in its printed contents. One by one the representatives fin- ished their reading, and perhaps a quar- ter of an hour passed before there came from all sides an irregular volley of calls: “Mr. Speaker! Mr. Speaker!” Mr. Polk ignored them until one of the baffled members moved that the House proceed to the election of a presiding officer to take the place of the speaker, who ap- peared to be absent. This brought Mr. Polk to his feet with the remark that he not only was present, but had notified the House that it was ready for business and had received no response. The House took the joke in good part and showed by its conduct thereafter that it was not above profiting by the speaker’s reproof. Although women were admitted as spectators to the sessions of both cham- bers on the same terms as men, there was for many years an undercurrent of feeling against their encroachments. From the time they began coming to Congress in any multitude the fair visit- ors have made their presence felt. In the House one day John Randolph drew attention to them by halting a debate to point a long, skinny finger in their direction and snarl out: “Mr. Speaker, what, pray, are all these women doing here, so out of place in this arena? Digitized by Google

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182 The Railroad Telegrapher. Sir, they would much better be at home attending to their knitting!” In spite of all that they continued to come, and to attract too much attention, until the number of members who habitu- ally quitted their seats to repair to the gallery and pay their devoirs to their lady friends threatened to play havoc with the roll calls. This abuse did not last long, and nowadays the visit of a member of either House to the gallery is an incident. — By Francis E. Leupp, in “Walks About Washington.” GHOSTS THAT WALK IN THE NIGHT. THAT it requires all kinds of people to make up a worl’d goes without saying. If this be true, it may reasonably be presumed to apply, also, to the spirit world, inasmuch as a preva- lent belief is to the effect that in the hereafter we will but further the pursuits which attracted us most while on earth. This theory looks rather unpromising to those gentle souls who find themselves in close proximity to some of history’s more turbulent spirits, such as Captain Kidd or Belle Guinness, but for that very reason it may account for alleged visitors from the other side. What more natural than an aforesaid peace-loving spirit, wearied by the unequal struggle, drop- ping in on us for a quiet week-end? Yet, granting this as possible, in the cold light of reason, one would expect such ghostly visitors to either confine their calls to the summer months or to come properly clothed. So much for human reasoning. The tale I am about to unfold concerns a ghost who came in midwinter and forgot not only his overcoat, but also his under- wear. Furthermore, and as the worst blunder of all, he chose Kansas as his place of appearance — a State where poor stimu- lants are dear and good ones non est. The tale was related to me several years ago by Frank C. Schiffer, at that time agent for the Missouri Pacific at Bushong, Kan. That it is authentic there can be no doubt, for Frank Schiffer is nothing if not a truthful man, and, as an added proof, his hair, until then jet black, has since that night been the gray of extreme old age. The incident took place at Le Roy, Kan., where Schiffer was at that time, night operator and ticket clerk. The station at Le Roy was like a thou- sand and one other western depots of that period — a three-roomed affair, with the office in the middle, flanked on the one hand by the waiting room and on the other by the freight room. Doors leading to each of these were located at the rear of the office. A large kerosene street lamp suspended in the freight room facilitated the han- dling of mail and lighted the coal bin. Regulation sliding doors opened on both front and rear platforms. Le Roy being a heavy mail transfer point, the night operator was allowed a helper, who remained until midnight to assist with the last train. On the night in question a traveling show had come to town, and the helper secured Schiffer’s permission to attend, leaving Frank alone. A light snow had fallen, and at 8:00 o’clock the thermometer was hovering around zero. The helper built up roar- ing fires and departed for town whistling a once-popular tune three bars to lee- ward. Schiffer ascertained from the dis- patcher at Fort Scott that all trains were on time, which meant anything from three to thirty minutes late. He then settled himself by the stove for a quiet hour, and was soon engrossed in “From Overalls to President.” In the second chapter the hero had been chained to the track in front of an onrushing express train and abandoned to his mussy fate by unfeeling train robbers. He had gnawed the chain in two and was flagging the train when Frank’s attention was attracted by a patron at the ticket window. The patron, a prosperous looking young farmer, said that he and his wife were accompanying his father to Kansas City on the midnight train. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 183 He explained his father's need of es- cort by remarking that the old gentle- man had become involved in an argument with a bull and that they were taking him (not the bull) north to bury him. Frank was not in the least supersti- tious, but it looked foolish to him for people to travel around at night with dead men when there were just as many or more trains in the daytime. He knew, however, that to protest would be useless. The Missouri Pacific had entered into an agreement with the State of Kansas to transport passengers, alive or dead, at so much per mile for the former, and, in addition, so much extra for the latter. His duty was clear. He therefore held a lantern while the sorrowing son and a companion slid the casket from their wagon into the freight room. The wagon then drove away, leaving the young people. They entered the waiting room and, wearied by their try- ing ordeal, were soon asleep in their seats. Schiffer filled in the necessary blanks, including one to the effect that the spirits contained in the coffin were not of the alcoholic variety. He then resumed his chair and his book. Our hero, who had been appointed division superintendent, was waging a desperate war against members of the Black Hand, wished onto him by a dis- charged Italian section foreman. Thrilling as was the narrative, Schif- fer’s mind persistently wandered from the theme. There were few trains on the road, and, except for an occasional “O. S.,” the wires were still. And right here, as an ex-telegrapher and knowing whereof I speak, I wish to say that when the wires are dumb and there is a corpse just the other side of a thin partition, a railway station is a lone- some place. True, in this instance there were two persons in the waiting room, but they were asleep. Their value as company was zero minus. In fact, solitude is much preferable to a sleeping companion. Alone one may whistle, rattle the stove or do any one of a dozen things calculated to put crimps in spooks. In circumstances such as Schiffer's, however, one is wholly at the mercy of any ghostly marauder who happens along. Some such thought crept into Frank's mind and settled down for keeps. That for a ghost to take advantage of such a situation would be ungentlemanly, to say the least, did not occur to him. The fire had died down and the room was growing very cold. Schiffer glanced longingly at the door leading to the freight room and coal bin. Physical discomfort at last overcom- ing mental trepidation, he laid down his book. Just then it happened. As he started to arise a distinctly audible tapping on the wall behind him froze the marrow in his bones, chilled the blood in his veins and performed other cold-storage stunts peculiar to such times and places. The tapping continued. One becomes accustomed to anything in time, how- ever, and Frank’s pulse crept down the scale until it was on the safe side of the two-hundred mark. He was also suc- cessful in prying his tongue loose from the roof of his mouth. From the whirlpool of his thoughts a stray memory came floating to the sur- face. Some time, somewhere, he had heard that when spirits of the dear departed wished to communicate with those of the flesh they made known their more or less unwelcome wants by tapping on con- venient walls. Hearing such tapping, the living half of the combination was popularly sup- posed to ascertain his ghostship’s wishes by word of mouth. Swallowing enough of his heart to make utterances possible, Schiffer said: “What do you want?” Came the answer in sepulchral tones: “I want to see Frank.” Digitized by Google

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184 The Railroad Telegrapher.. Frank’s heart came back and pushed out two of his front teeth. ’Twas too much! A long-distance conversation, as it were, with a ghost one could not see was bad enough, let alone a ghost one could see and which called one by one’s front name. Personal interviews with spirits are well enough when others have deemed it worth the price of admission to be present. A tete-a-tete with a ghost in a lonely railway station at night is an equine of an entirely different shade. Especially is this true when said ghost departed life in such an undignified man- ner and is likely to be peevish in conse- quence. The ghostly request was treated with the silent contempt it deserved. Five minutes passed. The silence re- mained intact. In a well-ordered ghost story the silence should have been broken by the loud ticking of the office clock. This, however, was before the Seth Thomas had been recognized as a necessary ad- junct to office furnishings. At last came a tapping at the outside waiting-room door. This, at least, was more business-like, and, after a mo- ment’s hesitation, Frank stepped into the waiting room. The sight of the husky farmer partially restored his courage, and he opened the outside door a few inches, only to close it with a crash that broke a hinge. Standing on the doorstep was the nude figure of a man! Startled by the sudden noise the farmer leaped to his feet. “What is it?” he exclaimed. “The old fool is out of his box,” shouted Frank, in his excitement forget- ting the relationship between the man before him and the alleged corpse. “I reckon not,” was the incredulous reply. “Let’s go see.” “Not on your life,” said Frank. “I’m out of it. If you want to see, go your- self. There’s the door.” Nevertheless, Frank was but a few feet in the rear when the farmer threw open the freight-room door, revealing a man’s nude figure seated on the casket. The farmer recoiled in hprror, and Frank had started for the outside door when it was thrown violently open to admit an excited section foreman. “Have you seen him, have you seen him?” he shouted. “You’re damn right we’ve seen him,” came from Frank. “He’s in there on his box now.” In the second of silence which fol- lowed, a muffled scream behind Frank added the finishing touch to his already overwrought nerves. He collapsed weakly into a seat. The little woman, forgotten until now in the excitement, had fainted dead away. Her husband reached her as she was slipping to the floor. To Frank’s surprise, the section fore- man advanced to the freight room and boldly entered. He emerged a moment later, half car- rying, half dragging, the “ghost,” about whose form he had thrown his overcoat. An explanation was soon forthcoming. One of the section men, during a mild attack of the “d. t.’s,” had escaped from his room at the section house and wan- dered through the snow to the station. The extreme cold had partially re- stored his senses, and he wished to enter the depot, but was prevented from doing so by the presence of the woman in the waiting room. After tapping on the wall and later on the door in an effort to attract Frank’s attention, he had found one of the big freight-room doors unlocked. He en- tered and unwittingly seated himself on the coffin. He was almost dead from exposure, and it was some hours before he could be removed to his room. Needless to say, the old man was not “out of his box,” and the funeral party proceeded on its way at midnight, if not rejoicing, at least thankful that its mem- bers were all present. Such a practical explanation should have overcome Frank’s aversion to Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 185 ghosts; but, if anything, it had the oppo- site effect To this day he can not fill in a corpse manifest without looking behind him. — By R. D. Lukens. THE DOG AND THE ORDER. IN the early days of the telegraph, “reading by sound” was unknown. The Morse characters were auto- matically printed upon slips of paper, the process being similar to that of the mod- ern “ticker.” From the slips the mes- sages were translated by the operator. A new operator was employed in a little office on a certain western road, and he, as many new operators of the present day, found it most difficult to intelli- gently explain any situation over the wire. One day the train dispatcher was send- ing a long order to a freight train at this particular office. The slip of paper was slowly unwinding from the register, and the conductor of the train was absent- mindedly amusing himself by wrapping the coils of paper around a dog’s neck, the said canine being a stray which had come into the office and found it a comfortable place in which to take his afternoon nap. As the last words of the order were being sent, the dog suddenly awoke, and, seeing a stray cat passing the door, made a sudden lunge for it. The cat ran under the station building, being followed by the dog, with the untranslated train or- der dangling from his neck. The operator and entire train crew spent a quarter of an hour or more trying to dislodge the temporary custodian of the order, but the dog had more impor- tant matters on hand trying to reach the cat, which had taken refuge upon a cross- beam of the station supports. Threats and entreaties were unavailing, and had only the effect of urging the dog to re- newed efforts to reach his hereditary enemy. When they returned to- the office, the operator found that the dispatcher was all but burning the insulation off the wires calling him. “What’s the matter with you?” asked the dispatcher. “Go ahead and repeat that order.” “Can’t do it,” replied the operator. “The dog ran away with it.” All efforts upon the part of the dis- patcher to secure a satisfactory explana- tion of the peculiar situation were met with the same reply: “The dog ran away with it.” At the next stop of the train the con- ductor received a message instructing him to report to the dispatcher’s office upon his arrival and explain “what that fool operator meant by saying that the dog had run away with their order, for it was beyond him to even guess.” This probably is the only instance on record where a train was delayed through the crew trying to induce a dog to give up their running orders. — By J. F. Riley. WITTY LAWYERS. IN specimens of wit the bar is most pro- lific, as lawyers, by virtue of their profession, must be quick of tongue. A client reproached his counsel for being in a semi-intoxicated condition when he conducted his case in court. The lawyer replied: “It was absolutely necessary that I should fuddle myself down to the capacity of the jury.” A certain Georgia lawyer was himself on the witness stand, and was being examined by the attorney- general of the State. He proved rather stubborn, and the attorney-general said, very sharply: “Now, Mr. H , you cer- tainly understand that question, for you are a very intelligent man.” “Thank you, Mr. Attorney-General,” replied Mr. H , with a smile and a bow. “I would return the compliment with great pleas- ure if I were not at present under oath.” John Van Buren, son of President Van Buren, once undertook a case before the courts very much to the disgust of one of his friends, who finally lost his temper and exclaimed: “Van Buren, is there a case so low that you would decline to represent it?” “I do not know,” replied the lawyer, and, quickly approaching his lips close to the ear of the inquirer, he whispered, “What have you been doing?” Digitized by Google

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186 The Railroad Telegrapher. (Written for The Railroad Telegrapher.) THE ELEVENTH COMMANDMENT. THE group at the lunch counter, comprising two engineers, two firemen and a brakeman, who didn’t count anyway, had settled the mechanical end of transportation to their own satisfaction and conversation had flagged. “I hear the Burlington has issued a ruling that sixty miles per hour is to be the absolute maximum of speed for that road,” said a fireman, merely by way of opening a new channel for conversation. “And a good idea it is,” remarked Scotty Simmons, his engineer on a mani- fest run, and, incidentally, one of the oldest and best eagle eyes on the divi- sion. “I’ve seen some fast running in my time,” he continued, “and done my share of it, but it’s no good. Sooner or later something goes wrong, and the cost of clearing it up and paying damages more than balances the credit side of the ledger.” The old man paused, produced his pipe and abstractedly searched for a match. Four hands extended vestas at the same instant, and a waiter hovering near re- filled the coffee cups and registered at- tention. “I well remember,” continued the old engineer, “my first experience in that line. It was shortly before I was set up and I was firing for Pap Ryan. We were running out of here on No. 15, on practically the same schedule she car- ries now. “On our arrival on No. 16 one day we received instructions to report to head- quarters for a new run. Cleaning up a little, we went up on the carpet, and the old man explained that the road had secured the southwestern mail contract, and that they were putting on a new train. The contract had been secured by a very narrow margin, he said, and the new run would call for faster time than anything yet shown on the divi- sion. “We didn’t have the Pacifies then, nor did we have the heavy steel and rock ballast of today, but we did have some good power, and the roadbed was better than the average. “The new time-card was already out, to become effective at 12:01 a. m. the following Sunday, and we had noted the new run, No. 11, and speculated as to its desirability. “The old man gave us quite a talk, in- cluding some flattering remarks about past service and the opportunity pre- sented to further add to our records. “Well, anyway, we reported bright and early for No. 11 the following Sunday, scheduled to leave at 9:22. “The old man was down to see us off and give us some parting advice. He asked Pap, rather anxiously, I thought, if the new schedule could be maintained. “Pap replied in his characteristic way that if the mail were delivered to us on time, barring serious accidents, it would be handed over to the next division in the same condition. “The old man seemed pleased, and turned to go, calling over his shoulder: ‘You know you are not expected to break any world’s records, and you know what our rules governing speed are, but re- member the eleventh commandment.’ “I could see Pap was puzzled over the last injunction, and presently he turned to me and said: ‘Scotty, did you ever hear of an eleventh commandment?’ ‘Why, yes,’ I replied, ‘Not a real com- mandment, you know; just a sort of joke. It means ‘Don’t get caught.* “Pap chuckled over this for a moment, and then looked grave. ‘Yes, that’s what the old man meant, all right,’ he said. ‘And it sure puts it up to us. ‘Don’t exceed the speed limit, but don’t come in late.’ “ ‘If you exceed the speed limit and bring your train in on time, you’re all right; if you don’t get in at all, you’re blamed for violating rules; if you stick to rules and come in late, you soon lose out. Where is a man to get off at?’ “His reasoning was exactly in accord- ance with facts, and we all knew it. It does put a man in a ticklish position, but the only thing he can do is to use his judgment and trust to luck. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 187 “For ten days everything went along smoothly. The mail was delivered to us on the dot, and we got it over the road to the second. “Then on the eleventh day — which, by the way, completes the circle, train 11, eleventh commandment and eleventh day — due to a washout on the east end, we were forty-eight minutes late out of here. “Pap got a note from the old man, which he read and passed over to me. There wasn't much to it. It said: ‘Re- member the eleventh commandment.’ “We backed on to the train, tested the air, got a highball from the tissue flipper, and were on our way. “Pap started in from the very outset to make up time, and I knew we were in for a series of thrills. He broke speed limits before we were out of the yard, but there was little danger on that score. Everybody knew that No. 11 was late, and we were the center of interest. “We passed the yard office at nearly a mile a minute, and Pap had her wide open. He was certainly bent on making up time, and, much as I knew of his ability and steadiness, I got nervous. He might have been a man carved of stone for all the signs of life he showed ex- cept when he reached for the whistle lever. He had the old girl hooked up for all she would do, and she was doing it with vengeance. “It was with difficulty that I kept my footing on the gangway, and, believe me, I spent most of my time on the gangway. “We were knocking chunks out of that forty-eight minutes for further orders until we reached Delva, where the S. O. & D. crosses. There both distant and home signals were against us. Pap reached for the signal lever and viciously called for a clear track. There was not a thing in sight on the S. O. & D., and yet the signals remained dead against us. “With an oath, Pap shut off the steam and did some fancy work with the air, bringing us to a stop within ten feet of the home signal. “It developed that the S. O. & D. way freight had run a car through a derail half an hour before, putting detector bars, locks and all, out of business. The towerman had worked like a Trojan, but was unable to get them disconnected before our arrival. “We were there just two minutes, but that meant at least ten minutes' delay, counting the time lost in stopping and getting under way again. “From Delva to Smithers the track was as level as a ballroom floor and as good a roadbed as any on the division, except just beyond Avon, where they had recently put in a half-mile cut-off to eliminate a curve. This necessitated a seventy-five-foot embankment nearly a quarter of a mile long, and, while there was no slow order out for it, the dirt fill was by no means as solid a founda- tion as it would be in time. “When we took the curve about a mile this side of Avon I could have sworn that we rode only on the outside rail. It gave me cold feet the way that mogul squatted when she hit that curve. I held my breath and waited for her to turn over, but she righted herself and made it all right. “I looked at Pap and wondered if he remembered the new fill and if he in- tended taking it at that speed. As we roared by the station at Avon discretion got the better part of valor, and I climbed up to his side and reminded him of it. “‘Yes, I know, Scotty,' he shouted. ‘It’s a long chance, but we've got to take it. Better stay on the gangway and trust to luck.' “I stepped down, scattered a few scoops of coal over my fire, and stood watching Pap. Just before reaching the fill he closed the throttle and gave her a little air to steady her. “I breathed a sigh of relief, but the next instant I felt her lurch under me and experienced a sickening sensation of falling. “As she left the track and lunged to the right, I sprang clear of the gangway and landed half way down the fill, going to the bottom in a slide of soft earth. This doubtless saved me from serious injury, for, beyond a serious shaking-up, I suffered no ill-effects from my fall. Digitized by ^ooQte

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188 The Railroad Telegrapher. “I clambered back to the track as quickly as possible, and the sight that met my gaze will never be forgotten. “The engine had gone to the bottom of the ravine, turning completely upside down and half burying herself. The first and second cars were telescoped, and the other three were piled high on top of them in a hopeless confusion of splin- tered wood and twisted iron. “I collapsed on the end of a tie and stared at the wreck as helplessly as a baby until the sight of a mail clerk trying to extricate himself from a mass of wreckage brought back my senses and I went to his assistance. “He had a broken arm, but was other- wise uninjured, and together we insti- tuted a search for the others. “A moment later an excited section crew appeared on the scene, having heard the crash from where they were working a short distance beyond. “Setting them to work, the foreman and I took the injured mail clerk to Avon and ordered a wrecker and relief train. “I didn’t go back to the wreck. I knew there wasn’t a ghost of a chance that poor Pap was alive, and I didn’t want to see him. “In fact, there was no one alive. They sent out doctors with the relief train, but the nine remaining mail clerks, con- ductor, brakeman and Pap were beyond earthly assistance.” The old engineer paused and shook his head sorrowfully. Silence fell upon the group, broken at last by the fireman. “And the blame?” he said. The old man roused himself from his reverie. “Oh, the blame,” he said slowly. “The coroner’s jury brought in a verdict to the effect that ‘We find these men came to their death by an accident, due to Engi- neer Ryan running his train at excessive speed, in violation of the company’s rules.’ ” — By R. D. Lukens. If it wasn’t for a streak of cynicism in his makeup a man would never realize how happy he isn’t. THE VISITOR. OME in,” said Jack, in answer to a light tap upon the door. Accepting the invitation, the visitor entered the office door, greeted Jack with a telegraphic hand-shake and a pleasant smile, and at the same time saying, “Good morning, sir.” He intro- duced himself as O. R. Telegrapher, say- ing, as he did so, that he had a proposi- tion to make to Jack, the non. “Operator,” said he, “what is the salary that you receive now for work in this tower?” “The towers of this district pay only $68.00 per month,” answered Jack. “Do you live luxuriantly on that small sum?” interrogated Mr. O. R. T. “No, I can’t say that I live amid lux- uries, for I can hardly ‘get by.* Living is very costly, and rent is almost out of reach in this ‘burg.* ” “What I intended to ask you about was, Would you give $14.00 to me for three $20.00 bills?” “What do you mean?” asked Jack, straightening himself. “Just what I say,” said he. “Why, of course, I’d do that, if your money is not counterfeit,” said Jack, elevating his eyebrows to an unusually high mark. The visitor said, “Only under these conditions shall I do that; you are to work twelve months of the year at your present salary — $68.00 per month — and at the end of the year I’ll see that you will have realized $60.00 more than twelve times $68.00. Is that a fair proposition?” said Mr. O. R. Telegrapher. “Yes, I’ll take you up on that deal,” said Jack, beginning to see present bene- fits, which he had not seen before. The deal was made, Jack secured an up-to-date card, which costs him only $14.00 per year to maintain. Shortly afterwards his pay-checks were increased by $5.00. This was Mr. Telegrapher’s scheme to give his new friend a bargain. “What? Did I hear some non say that he would have received the increase ‘anyway?’ ” Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 189 It would be through the efforts of Mr. Telegrapher and friends that you receive it. If Mr. Telegrapher should offer to bargain again with the operators, should we hear the cry, “We are paid enough 1” No! No one would object to a more valuable check on pay day. Then, what non is there who would partake of the “pie” and not toss in a “tip” ? What non, blinded to his own interest, would refuse to pay $14.00 per year for an increase of just $2.00 per month? What non is there now who can receive a $73.00 check in lieu of a $50.00 or $60.00 one and not feel indebted to the gentleman Mr. O. R. T.? This reasoning was good in 1913 when an increase from $68.00 to $73.00 was made; it was good in 1910, when an in- crease from $65.00 to $68.00 was realized; it was good in 1907, when the first ef- fective contract was drawn; it was logical long before these dates, and is profitable now. Every operator should get an up-to-date card, refuse to be a parasite, and stand firm for Mr. Telegrapher; for it is he to whom we give the credit for the salary at present, instead of the salary of a few years since. — By John G. Van Hook. WHEN WARS 8HALL CEASE. WAR is barbarism; peace is civili- zation. War means force; civ- ilization, freedom. War makes man a machine to kill his brother; peace makes man a power to lift up his fellow man. War means kingly authority, social aristocracy, feudal lordship over the mul- titude; peace means equality of rights. War looks backward to savagery; peace looks forward to brotherhood. War compels innocent men to become murderers, making them devilish, fasci- nated by criminal atrocities, drunk with the pleasure of blood. The butcheries of war turn civilization into a slaughter- house. But the end is not yet. Powder, guns, swords, battleships, bombs, armies, lyd- dite and dynamite must give way before the presence of the Prince of Peace. War, the monstrous Moloch demon of the devil, that violates and crushes out all rights of life, liberty and happiness, must be abolished by the nations who fear God. Victor Hugo said: “Cannons will one day be exhibited in museums, just as instruments of torture are in prisons and prison ships today.” Landseer's celebrated painting was a rusty cannon, with a lamb, in its inno- cence, looking into the cannon's mouth, as if wondering what the cannon was made for. — The Christian Herald. GOOD TASTE AS AN ASSET. GOOD taste is intellectual conscien- tiousness. It means both discernment and discretion. It stands for those refinements of mind, heart and conscience which we usually call cultural. It is founded upon seeing clearly, rea- soning soundly, judging accurately, feeling purely and sympathetically, speaking fit- tingly, choosing wisely, and doing rightly. It means putting things where they be- long. It embodies the Greek principle of neither too much nor too little. It means the absence of discord in sound or in color. Symphony and harmony are among its chief words. In manners it spells courtesy, in scholar- ship refinement, in architecture proportion, in music melody or harmony, in worship decorum, in literature a sense of form, in achievement modesty, in character humility. Is, however, good taste an asset or a liability ? In a world in which examples of bad taste are altogether too common and too impressive, does not good taste give occa- sion of pain to the one possessing it, and cause him also to be useful to, or, at least, respected by, his fellowmen? Such may indeed be the sad fact. But, despite the abundance of examples of bad taste, illustrations of good taste are always to be found ; and in the enjoyment of them is the heart to be satisfied. It is also evi- dent that if good taste possesses the soul, Digitized by Google

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190 The Railroad Telegrapher. one could not have the bad taste to become offensive to his fellows. Good taste belongs, not only to individ- uals, but to institutions, agencies, move- ments. Certain cities, like Florence, em- body it; and others, like Glasgow, lack it. Certain churches illustrate^ it, and certain other ecclesiastical foundations do not. Certain universities contain many examples of it, and other universities, likewise out- standing, represent the opposite qualities. But wherever found, in public or semi- public buildings, good taste gives quicken- ing to the intellect, inspiration to the heart and a sense of contentment to one’s spirit. The possession Of good taste seems, in certain instances, almost instinctive, so natural is it, so personal, so individual. Yet it is a quality to be gained. In secur- ing good taste it is first to be borne in mind that it is worth acquiring. Real appreciation of it is the first condi- tion for getting, for holding and for using it. It belongs to the deep and lasting ele- ments of the mind. He who gains it, there- fore, gains also in intellect, conscience and heart. History furnishes illustrations ; biography offers examples. But to live with persons of good taste, to associate with them, to know and to feel the force of their judgments and the value of their personal discernments offer the most effect- ive method of securing this asset. — By Charles Franklin Thwing, LL. D. HIS HAPPY THOUGHT. AN operator for a western railroad, who had served his country long k and well, was called into the office one day and asked if he thought he could hold down the job of night dis- patcher. He promptly replied that he could, and was told to report for duty that night, and his chief instructed him in what he was to do. Just after the chief left the office it began to blow and snow, and the trains commenced to run late. The new night dispatcher soon had developed a bad case of “rattles,” and almost cried. He did not want an acci- dent, and he could not handle the trains. So a happy thought struck him. As fast as a report came in he replied, directing the conductor to take a siding and wait for orders, and it was not a great while until he had every train on the division sidetracked. Then he took a book, lighted his pipe and sat down to wait for daylight. In the morning the chief appeared, with anxiety written all over his face. “Any accidents, Johnny?” asked the chief. “Not an accident. I’ve got ’em all on the sidetrack, and snowed in and waiting for orders, and you will have to get ’em out. I am going to blow this job.” It took the chief and his force nearly all day to get the trains straightened out and traffic resumed on the road. Digitized by ^ooQte

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H3EHE5E February. If song is born within your heart — Then, like the lark on soaring wing, Untouched by rules and schools of art. In sooth you can not help but sing. Behold the bird, untrained, untaught, What music from his throat is flung — E’en so, the song by you unsought Will fall in sweetness from your tongue. If song within your breast is born, Not all the strife of street or mart, Nor cold neglect nor smile of scorn Can drive its magic from your heart. Though years that come and years that go Their burdens to your soul may bring, Through all the work, through all the woe, The singer can not help but singl — Denis A. McCarthy. To the Man That Grinds. Always at your post — you’ve never failed To change a signal or throw a switch. But your train will some time he derailed And land old Thomas in the ditch. Don’t work so hard and sweat and rave. Don’t buck so hard against the tide, Or you’ll end up in an early grave And your friends will call it suicide. Think of those on you depending For their comforts day by day, Your obligations are never ending. So don’t throw your life away. Now take it easy as you should. Give up a part of your strenuous life. You’d live longer if you would. And happier — also the babe and wife. Funny, Isn't It? The world is very funny, For no matter how much money Man is earning he will spend it and be hard up all the time. To his utmost he is straining To catch up without attaining Till he makes his life a burden when it should be bliss sublime. Don’t think you are the only man That can pull a lever or push a button. They’ll And someone else who can When you are gone and long forgotten. Why not let them find him now While health and strength with you abide? Put up a job, I think you know how; Tell them your grandmother has just died He who earns a thousand merely Thinks two thousand dollars yearly Would be just about the figures to make happi- ness complete; But his income when it doubles Only multiplies his troubles. For his outgo then increasing makes the both ends worse to meet. It is run in debt and borrow. “Flush” today and “broke” tomorrow, Financiering every which way to postpone the day of doom; Spending money ere he makes it And then wondering who takes it, Till he, giving up the riddle, looks for rest within the tomb. Oh, this world is very funny To the average man whose money Doesn’t quite pay for the dancing that he does before he should; And he kills himself by trying Just a little higher flying Than is suited to his pocket and bis own eternal good. Tell them you sure have to go To settle the estate — and see to things. Ask them for sympathy in your sad blow, And mop the tear your affliction brings. Now I hope you have fully decided, And I know I’ve done my best I’m sure some way can be provided For you to get a good, long rest Go view the land that gave you birth. Go to any place you like best. Don’t wait for a blanket — six feet of earth — Before you find the time to rest. Self-preservation is nature's first law, And corporations have no souls. Don’t wait for an occasion with no flaw, Or they’ll surely kick you full of holes. A change of scene is what you need. And it may come to pass That we may have to change your feed Or turn you out “to grass.' Tom, the Signalman. Digitized by {jOOQLe

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192 The Railroad Telegrapher. Life la What We Make It, After All. We may choose the best that's in it as we’re jour- neying along. We may smile upon the sorrows that we meet; We may be a listless plodder or may head the eager throng. We may draw from life the bitter or the sweet We may pluck the blooms about us or may choose the thorns instead, We may heed or may neglect the leader’s call; We may choose the narrow pathway or the broader road ahead — Life is simply what we make it, after all. We may see the beauties lying ’round about on every hand, If we look about where only beauty smiles; On the rugged heights of glory we triumphantly may stand, Walking only in Love’s rose-embowered isles, If we will it we may journey where the road is long and rough. Heeding not the voice of Duty when ’twill call; It is ours to choose the plaudits or only to meet rebuff — Life is simply what we make it, after all. We may help a weakened brother who is struggling with his load. We may cheer him on his long and wearied way; We may spurn him and neglect him as we pass him on the road. Or relieve his deep distresses every day. We may see our name emblazoned on the honor roll of fame. And courageously may rise from every fall; We're winner or a loser as we daily play the game — Life is just what we make it, after all. Hope On. There was never a day so misty and gray That the blue was not somewhere above it; There is never a mountain top ever so bleak, That some little flower does not love it. There was never a night so dreary and dark That the stars were not somewhere shining; There is never a cloud so heavy and black That it has not a silvery lining. There is never a waiting time, weary and long, That will not some time have an ending; The most beautiful part of the landscape is where The sunshine and shadows are blending. Into every life some shadows will fall, But heaven sends the sunshine of love; Through the rifts in the clouds we may, if we will, See the beautiful blue above. Then let us hope on, though the way be long And the darkness be gathering fast; For the turn in the road is a little way on, Where the home lights will greet us at last. Grandmother. Grandmother's days are happy days. As by the window she sits; Thinking of scenes that have long gone by. With neither pain or regret. She has been faithful to us all. And to the world as well; Why shouldn’t we who love her so, Some good things of her tell. Through all hard times She never said, fT can’t do any more;*’ Instead she bent her tired back More closely to the oar. She builded high, she builded well. As any king afar. And ever taught us from the Book Of Bethlehem’s Blessed Star. She has seen pain and sorrow. And troubles by the score; But she still thinks of tomorrow. When time shall be no more. Now, grandmother dear, keep smiling, For the day is not so far; When you will meet your loved ones, And dwell where the mansions are. It will be lonely without you. We will miss you, oh, so much; But we know your work was finished. And ye must return to dust. But on that glorious morning Will the trumpet sound on high; And you with all your loved ones Shall gather in the sky. There judgment will be given, To you and I as well; And all the saints of heaven Shall ever peaceful dwell. God, Himself, will be our Father, And the Son our Brother, too; What a happy, happy meeting, It will be for me, for you. — H. A. Maddocks. A Pessimistic Carol. A prudent life is hard to lead; You think before you speak. Determined that you will take heed. With lowly mood and meek. And when at last you’ve told your mind With wisdom sadly small, You wish, as critics harsh you find. You hadn’t thought at all. Though you select your path to climb, As through the world you stray, You’re sure to wish full many a time You’d gone some other way. In thrift you stoutly persevere, And find, whate’er you try, The substitute’s about as dear As what you wished to buy. Digitized by Google

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The Advantage. “Money will not take a man to the top, Henderson.” “I know; but it will give him a lot more room at the bottom.” — Puck. Just a Hint. Jack: Then your refusal is final? Belle: I hope not. Jack. I hope you will continue proposing for weeks; I like to hear you! An Appropriate Name. In a school in a Jewish district of the city they were discussing a change of name for the school, and the tendency of the board of education to use names of illustrious men as an inspiration had been commented on. A bright little fellow in the front seat raised his hand for recognition. “I think, Mr. C.,” he said, “that we ought to call this the Lincoln School. There are so many Abrahams in it.” Place for Spoons. A young man and his best girl entered a well-known cafe and asked for tea for two. The waitress brought the tea, but omitted to provide them with teaspoons. A short time after she passed along for the purpose of clearing other tables, and the young man said to her: “Can we have a spoon, miss?” “Oh, certainly. I am just going, and you will have the room to yourselves.” — Answers. He's a Turner. Tim: Are you working, Tom? Tom: I should say; I have a reel job now. Tim: Glad to hear it; where? Tom: I’m an operator in a movie the- ater. Leap-Year Maid. “Uncle John,” queried the pretty girl who was seeking information, “would I be justified in writing to a young man who has never written to me?” “Only on very important business, my dear,” answered the old man. “Well, this is important business,” she exclaimed. “I want him to marry me.” — Chicago News. Welcome Company. The new minister was invited out to supper. He was a bachelor, and when he helped himself to the biscuits for the third time he looked across the table at the hostess* little girl. “I don’t often have such a good supper as this, my dear,” he said in his most propitiatory tone. “We don’t, either,” said the little girl, smiling. “I’m awful glad you came.” A Tip. “Poetry should be written on one side of the paper, shouldn’t it?” asked the budding bard. “That depends on the poetry,” replied the editor, wearily. “Lots of it shouldn’t be written on either side.” The Time to Marry. Hepsey, the maid of color, had told the mistress she was to be married. “Well, Hepsey,” said the mistress, “I’m sorry to lose you, but I suppose it is all for the best. How long have you known the man?” “About two weeks, ma’am.” “My! No longer than that? Don’t you think you ought to wait and get to know him better?” “No, ma’am,” exclaimed Hepsey. “Ef I knowed him any better, I sho’ never would marry him.” — Judge. Digitized by Google

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194 The Railroad Telegrapher. Help Wanted. Pat was out of work and despondent, but, passing a newsagent’s shop the other day, there caught his eye a placard con- taining the words “Situation in France.” “Oi’ve come about that situation you’re advertising,” he told the newsagent. “What situation are you referring to, sir?” Pat pointed to the placard. “It’s the one in France I'm after.” “But that’s the state of affairs,” the newsagent explained. “Sorra a ha’porth I care what state it’s. Bedad, I’ll take it,” said Pat, des- perately. The Man’s Part. “William,” said Mrs. Sterne, as she looked up from the paper. “It says here that a man is trying to get a separation from his wife just because she went through his pockets while he was asleep.” “Uh-huh!” replied William, indis- tinctly. “William,” said the lady, firmly, “don’t you dare to sit there and ‘uh-huh* me! What would you do if you woke up and found me going through your pockets?” “Who, me?” answered William, wearily, remembering that only an hour or so ago he had handed over all his wages to the “master” of the house. “I’d just get up and help you search, my dear.” No Occasion for Hunger. An English town council, after a pro- tracted sitting, was desirous of adjourn- ing for lunch. The proposition was opposed by the mayor, who thought that if his fellow office holders felt the stimulus of hunger the dispatch of business would be much facilitated. At last a rather illiterate member got up and exclaimed: “I ham astonished, I ham surprised, I ham amazed, Mr. Mayor, that you will not let us go to lunch!” “And I am surprised,” replied the mayor, “that a man who has so much ‘ham* in his mouth should want any lunch at all.” Washington’s Difficulty. Senator Elkins, deploring the dishon- est methods of one type of business man, said, with a smile: “It all brings back to me a dialogue I once heard in a southern school. “ ‘Children,’ said the teacher, ‘be dili- gent and steadfast, and you will succeed. Take the case of George Washington, whose birthday we are soon to celebrate. Do you remember my telling you of the great difficulty George Washington had to contend with?” “‘Yes, ma’am,’ said a little boy. ‘He couldn’t tell a lie.’ ” Future Occupation. The Hennessy twins were the trial of the kindergarten. One day when their teacher was asking the other children what they wanted to be when they grew up, his eye caught the twin up to mis- chief, as usual, and paying no attention to the subject under discussion. She turned quickly and said: “Mikey Hennessy, what are you boys going to be when you grow up?” “Irishmen,” was the prompt reply. — Harper's Magazine. Poor Old Pop. There is a very stern woman who de- mands instant and unquestioning obe- dience from her children. One after- noon a storm came up and she sent her little son John to close the trap leading to the flat roof of the house. “But, mother” — began John. “John, I told you to shut the trap. “Yes, but mother” — “John, shut that trap!” “All right, mother, if you say so — but” “John!” Whereupon John slowly climbed the stairs and shut the trap. The afternoon went by and the storm howled and raged. Two hours later when the family gath- ered for dinner, father was not to be found. The mother started an investiga- tion, but she did not have to ask many questions. John answered the first one. “Mother, dad is on the roof.” Digitized by ^ooQte

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REVIVED SUBJECTS. I HAVE read with interest the article “Side Tracked Subjects” in the No- vember Telegrapher, by Cert. 83, Div. 8, and I feel glad that some one else than myself misses the old discussions that used to make our official organ replete with interesting opinions from various members of the Order. These same opinions were one of the greatest factors in keeping alive the interest of various individual members in the doings of the Order, and took the place, to a great extent, of the fraternal meetings, which it is so hard for us to hold with any adequate percentage of representa- tive attendance, or as often as the require- ments of the case demand. Let us hear from others about matters that affect the betterment of our working conditions. If it results in no other apparent good, it. will at least keep us in touch more with each other, and stave off the lethargy that comes from non-activity, and which is the most dan- gerous symptom in the ranks of the mem- bership. The $75.00 minimum has, of course, been realized in a great many places, especially in the West, and I for one have been paid that much for some time, but there are many yet who do not receive so much, and as our brother remarks, “it is still a good mark to aim at.” Anything below that amount is not a commensurate salary for one who is holding a position so responsible, and so necessary and profitable to a railway com- pany, as that of the telegrapher or station agent. As to the hours of service, we are cer- tainly in need of readjustment of this hard- ship on the majority, for it is indeed the minority by far that are given the benefit of the Federal nine-hour law. As far as I can see we are all holding positions that are practically the same in so far as duties are concerned, and why one should be worked only eight or nine hours and his neighbor eleven or twelve, is an arrange- ment that I have never been able to fathom. In fact, if one looks at the conditions gen- erally prevailing, it will be noted that those who are in the most congenial surround- ings and doing the least onerous work are the ones who are enjoying the short hours and in nearly every instance drawing the highest pay. But — and now we come to the issue that gets my goat — when I dwell on the subject of handling the U. S. mail, I feel that we are simply laying down under oppression so unjust that one is almost ashamed to discuss it. I have been asked many times by outsiders “Why do you fellows pack the Government mail back and forth?” and the question comes with such an intonation of sympathetic surprise, that one is backed off the right-of-way for any suitable reply. If this condition is just and right, why in the name of common sense are not we also forced to handle express business without pay? It would be a proceeding equally in accord with all the rulings of common usage. Why in Sam Heck are not these postmasters who throw a cart-load of par- cel post at us and grin, four or five times a day, forced to come over and truck freight for us? It would of course be out of the bounds of all reason to expect such, and it is equally idiotic that we as railway em- ployes are forced to pack U. S. mail, par- ticularly since it has assumed the propor- tions of L. C. L. freight shipments. I suppose some of tlie watchful waiting kind will say “Oh, let us stick around, things will come our way by and by.” Congress will legislate in our favor some of these times, and then we will get these Digitized by Google

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196 The Railroad Telegrapher. things, but, believe me, I am with the wise guy who said: 44 All things come to those who wait; But there’s a way that’s slicker; The man who goes after what he wants, Get’s it a d — d sight quicker.” And that is just the only way to get what we want the way we want it The Federal law, that is supposed to assure to the telegrapher a nine-hour day, does noth- ing of the sort, except in the case of a very few who are working at “continuous offices,” and in quite a number of cases even in these same three-trick offices I know of men being worked ten hours each, giving the agent only a four-hour trick at the wire in order that he may hav . more time to attend to his station accounts. This is not the implied meaning of the law, but its text is such that it can be construed to suit the convenience of the railroads, and it was intended so to read by the corpora- tion lobbyists who were on hand and aided in its drafting. It was only a sop to keep us quiet. For this reason I decline to accept Federal intervention as effective, until they come through with a brand of stuff that will give us a castiron backing, and can not be read contrary to its meaning through the company’s goggles. Let us hear from others on these mat- ters. That is what our journal is for. Write up, brothers. That is the only way to put spice and vigor into our fraternal- ism. In fact, that is what fraternalism means, getting together and airing our views and exchanging opinions, discussing our grievances, our joys and our aims, and if we can not do it through our official organ, we can not accomplish it at all, as our work is such that we can not get together in the lodge circle. Come on, brother, say something. “Free Speech.” COMPOUND UNIONISM. On Sunday, January 30, 1916, there was held in a hall in the city of Providence, R. I., a joint meeting of the Big 4 Brother- hoods : Engineers, Conductors, Firemen and Trainmen — upon matters which are uppermost in their minds and of vital im- portance to them at the present moment. By invitation they had as guests a large and representative delegation from the O. R. T. The session, presided over by Bro. Hor- ton, of the B. L. E., lasted four hours, and was both interesting and edifying. After the set addresses by general chair- men of the various organizations, includ- ing our own worthy and able General Chairman Ross, the chairman called upon several for remarks, including some of our active and prominent O. R. T. members. It was at this time that one of the keen thinkers of the O. R. T. (and we can boast of quite a number) produced this new phrase, “Compound Unionism.” These are two words of extensive mean- ing, and it was at once evident that the brother using them could have given a lengthy and able address in defense of the use of this new title or term, as ap- plied to unionism, had time permitted. However, what was said was forcefully put and met hearty endorsement. For an illustration he used the following: “I presume all the brothers have bank accounts or, if not, wish they had. Now, people put their money in banks for safety and accumulation. Safety first, and after a time to make good use of the accumu- lated or compounded funds to a good ad- vantage. This you observe could not have been accomplished without, first, the safety movement, and then allowing the fund to multiply by the compound interest plan until it became formidable and a power.” This process the speaker likened to unionism, which began first by the safety act of organization. Gradually its member- ship multiplied until it is a vast army, whose sole object is to better the condition of its membership in every honorable and legiti- mate manner. For years different depart- ments have organized by themselves, and hence the five big organizations we have today. All this time these various organi- zations have been trying to improve con- ditions by separate action, and with no small degree of success. But the time of small things has gone by, and we are realizing, as did our broth- ers on the D. & H., that united action only Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 197 will produce the desired results and do it quickly and effectively. For years we have been depositors at the Safety First Bank of Organization, until the accumulation is most formidable; nay, we have done more : recently we have formed a co-operative plan by means of which we are working together as never before. This should have transpired be- fore, but now that it has been brought about, we have what I prefer to call the first fruits of “Compounded Unionism.” This, to my mind, is the only effectual unionism of the future. When we go to the front and into the trenches, if needed, it should be as one man and not as so many thousands or in* small groups. When we do this and make the best use of “Com- pounded Unionism” we shall then be able to accomplish something worth while and do it in less time and expense. At least two reasons suggest themselves as to why this should be done. First, of necessity. This is the kind of weapon used against us and has been used for years; still we have been slow to meet it Just why, is not clear, except that we may have been wait- ing for our means of power to accumu- late by this compounding process until now. A second reason is that it is today the only effective way. Those who would re- tard our progress are delighted when we come up to the firing line single handed and possibly short of ammunition, but when we approach that line with a solid front the prospects at once brighten for us and our “Compounded Unionism” will appeal to the other side more effectively than any- thing else can or has done. This represents tremendous power and effort, which must not be abused nor mis- used. We must be sure our requests are just and proper before the order to march forward is given, and then apply the power for all it is worth. This is what is meant by “Compound Unionism” and is the only implement today that will accomplish what we deserve and bring back to us something worth while and prove our judgment good in adopting the compounding of our forces and strength. Member. Digitized by Google

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FRATERNAL NOTICE. All matter for this department must be in the hands of the Grand Secretary and Treasurer on or before the 28th day of the month in order to insure its use in the following issue. New Haven, Conn., Div. No. 29. New York , New Haven & Hartford — Western Division — We want to get more news in The Telegra- rHEi from this division. I have not noticed a single item for the last four or five months. JobB up for bid: Third at Winsted and Steven- son, clerk and operator Oxford, agent and operator Botsford, and leverman Bank Street Jet., “GY” tower. Bro. Flagerty, first “DY,” bid in "WD.” Bro. T. Osterhoudt displaced Silverstine at Stevenson, who is now on the sick list. Bro. “Bill” Hydrick, “BK” Jet., was off a few days visiting a sick relative. Bro. Brown, third “BK” Jet., was relieved for his honeymoon by Bro. Noschka. Congratulations. Boys, look out! This is leap year! Brothers, drop us a few lines each month, so we can keep track of the nons. We have quite a number of new men on this division on account of the opening up of new jobs, and one man can not keep track of all the nons; so keep after them, brothers; every little helps. Cert! 776. Providence, R. I., Div. No. 35. Efforts recently made by the local and general chairmen, with the co-operation of the division officers to get the members out for discussion of important subjects along schedule revision lines, have been fairly successful. The task before the general committee is a difficult one, and it should have the help, liberal co-operation and support of every member — that means you; it means- all. To upbraid a committee for what it is unable to accomplish is in bad taste. To assist it and encourage it is more to the point. Try it. Saturday evening, January 8th, President Bren- ner called together the board of managers of the Beneficial Association to act upon a number of new applications, etc. The “finance committee,” which heretofore acted upon claims and routine matters, besides auditing the secretary-treasurer’s books, has had its name changed to “auditing committee.” It will audit the books quarterly, also the week prior to our annual meeting in December, and perform no other duties. AH other matters will come before the board of managers for disposition. The number of new applications is encouraging, but not yet what it should be. Those who were wise enough heretofore to join this association received a splendid “come-back” at the December meeting, and our work in this important department is now well under way for the new year. New officers will be elected, appointed and in- stalled at the February and March meetings. We should choose carefully and wisely, and then stand by them and help them all we can. This is no less important now than in former years. Our work has gone along splendidly during the past year, and our secretary will be able to render a gratifying report. In fact, the past four yea.-o have been both progressive and profitable; but we should aim to make 1916 as much better as possible. Bros. Joslin, Haddock and Toadvine were ap- pointed to audit the books of Secretary-Treasurer Callis for the year. Your chief telegrapher is most grateful for your support and co-operation during the past, and hopes you will accord the incoming chief, and those elected with him, the same or better support, it possible. Our methods of doing business in the lodge- room have very much improved, and this spirit should continue. Let us acquit ourselves like men. This prom- ises to be an important year for our interests, and we should study carefully all questions coming before us, and be prepared for intelligent action. Assigned on bid: Bro. Bailey, third W. Mans- field tower, relieved by Bro. Bardon on first there, and he on first Slocums by Bro. Frank Gardiner, relieved on second Wickford Jet. by Mr. Young, leaving third Worcester up for bid; O. L. Roy to third Jackson street, Worcester, leaving second Southbridge street cabin, Worcester, $17.60, up for bid; Bro. H. E. Johnson, third Elmwood tower, relieved by Bro. Fanning on third East Foxboro, leaving C. & O. Centerville, $16.50, up for bid; Bro. J. C. Brooks, from C. & O. Sterling, Conn., to third Bradford; Bro. Heroux to third Blackstone, Mass., relieved on second C. & O. there by Bro. Berth, spare; John Farland, spare, to Valley Falls tower split. Other positions up for bids posted at Providence, January 20th: Sharon Pit tower third, $17.35, Bro. Charles Smith having resigned to enter business for him- self; Plainville A. & O. (12 hours), $17.00; Davisville agent (12 hours), $16.00, and third trick tower there, $17.00. Bro. G. E. Joslin, first Auburn, relieved for committee work by Bro. Hatton, who also relieved Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 199 Bro. J. E. Smith, second there, several days, and later relieved Bro. McCarthy on Groton second, on account of his sister's death. Bro. Hedges, relief train dispatcher during the summer, has resumed as operator in the train dispatcher’s office at Providence. Absentees relieved: Bro. Hebert, ‘.second Elm- wood, by Bro. Brenner, who also relieved Bro. Carter, third Water street, on sick list; Bro. Chas. Luffe a few days by Bro. Phillips, who also re- lieved Bro. Ross several days — understand cigars are in order; Bro. Collomer a few days by Spare Beauchaine. Relieved on account of sickness: Bro. Cox, Fort yard, New London, a few days by Bro. LeDoge; Bro. Hopkins, Auburn, R. I., three weeks by Mr. Black, and Bro. S. H. Boardman by Spare Vashon. Your correspondent is most grateful to all who have supplied notes and helped to make our write- up worth while. It is important that you be care- ful about the prefixes given to names, as it only gets me into trouble when prefixed as “Bro.” and not entitled to it. Please bear this in mind and send in all the news items you can get. Notwithstanding the epidemic of grippe and a great amount of other sickness, we have been quite fortunate, but I regret to say that Bro. Sid. Boardman is at Jackson Street Hospital, Provi- dence, threatened with pneumonia. We hope he will recover speedily. Last report he was con- siderably improved, but no one was allowed to see him. Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, The Divine Ruler of the Universe has called to his heavenly home our esteemed first vice- chief telegrapher, Bro. Alton L. Conant; and Whereas, We realize that in his death Provi- dence Division No. 35 has lost a loyal officer and member, and his family a loving husband and father ; and Whereas, It is but just that a fitting recognition of his many virtues should be given; therefore be it Resolved, By Providence Division No. 35, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, that while we bow in humble submission to the will of the Most High, we do not less mourn for our brother who has been taken from us; and be it further Resolved, That in the death of Bro. Alton L. Conant this division laments the loss of a brother who was ever ready to proffer the hand of aid and the voice of sympathy to the needy and dis- tressed of the fraternity, an active member of the Order, whose utmost endeavors were exerted for its welfare and prosperity, and a friend and com- panion who was dear to us all; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family, a copy to The Teleg- rapher for publication, and a copy spread upon the minutes of this division. Geo. E. Joslin, J. J. McCabe, M. J. Welch, Committee . CARD OF THANKS. To Members of Division 35: We wish to express our appreciation and grati- tude for the kindness shown during the sickness and death of our husband and father; also for the beautiful floral offering. Addie C. Conant. Edna C. Conant. Nevw Rochelle, N. Y-, Div. No. 37. Our regular meeting, Friday evening, January 14th, was fairly well attended, considering the cold weather. Chief Telegrapher McMahon called the meeting to order, and after the regular routine of business was disposed of, the following were unanimously nominated to succeed themselves for another term: Bro. McMahon, chief telegrapher; Bro. B. E. S. Seaman, secretary and treasurer; Bro. L. R. Tif- fany, first vice-chief, and Bro. John French, sec- ond vice-chief. Bro. D. Kinney was nominated as trustee for three years, vice Bro. W. A. O’Brien, whose term has expired. Two appoint- ments will be made by the chief telegrapher at our next meeting. These unanimous nominations of our old officers speaks well for the efficient manner in which they have successfully admin- istered the affairs of the division. Bro. McMahon is a capable presiding officer, and Bro. Seaman, by his zeal and ingenuity, has kept the brothers reminded of their duties, resulting in our present splendid membership. The re-election of these brothers means another successful year for our division. General Chairman Ross was present to hear the few complaints the brothers had to .make, impart- ing good advice and explaining conditions as they were advanced by the members. Bro. Ross is a talented speaker and orator, and always leaves a good impression on his hearers. Local Chairman Tiger also spoke on division matters and showed that our interests were being well protected by these proficient officers. Our general committee is now in session on a revised schedule for an increase in wages and bet- ter working conditions, and we should see that the nons get in line and help to pay for the concessions secured. .V. Y., N. II. & H. R. R.— Business is good and so predicted for some time to come. The roads are congested with freights, loaded cars being stored all. along the line, which shows a flourishing condition. Bro. D. Kinney, first tower 27, East Port Ches- ter, relieved a week, on account of the grippe, by Bros. YVooley and Neal. The former also re- lieved Bro. Tiffany, first S. S. 3, and the latter relieved Bros. Africa and Place at S. S. 27 several days. Bro. Maroney, leverman S. S. 27, was also off a week on account of sickness. * Bro. Pethick, third S. S. 25, Harrison, who bid in third S. S. 30, Riverside, relieved Bro. Nieman on S. S. 24 for a day. Digitized by Google

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200 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. J. Burgess, third S. S. 3, Bungay street, to second S. S. 23, New Rochelle yard, vice Bro. Mason, resigned. Bro. Flanner, who resigned at Larchmont and reverted to extra list, is now on third S. S. 30 pending its assignment. Bro. Haniquet, who went to third S. S. 23, vice Bro. O’Brien, relieved on third S. S. 12 several nights and also relieved Bro. Putnam on first S. S. 4, two days. Bro. McDonald went to S. S. 23 second several days. Bro. McDonald, third S. S. 26, Rye, relieved several nights by Bro. Flanner. Two new men from the Lackawanna R. R. have recently entered the service. Advise our local chairman if they have cards. These matters should not be neglected. Pay up your dues, brother, and get the new card, so you will be in on the ground floor on our revised schedule that will soon be in effect. N. C. New York, N. Y., Div. No. 44. Long Island Railroad — Our regular monthly meeting was held January 8th, with the usual good attendance. Bro. Light was in the chair. Bro. Leonard rendered a report of the proceedings of the meeting of the Eastern Association of General Chairmen, at Toronto, in December, which he and Bro. Powers attended. Nominations for officers for the ensuing year were made, and the elections were held at the meeting on February 12th. Chief Light appointed Bros. . Brooker, McCook, Haas, Hudson, Adams and Bennett as the enter- tainment committee, which met at the home of Bro. Brooker, January 11th, and decided to hold our ball on Wednesday evening, March 1, 1915, at Columbia Hall, Richmond Hill, N. Y. Price of tickets, 25 cents. A good, big crowd is ex- pected, also delegations from other divisions. Come out now, brothers, and work for the success of this affair. Owing to my station burning, I have been un- able to get much news this month. Many of my standbys on the east end seem to have forgotten me, and I would be delighted to hear from them next month. I am stuck away in a little “hole in the wall,” and can not hear very much that is going on until it is no longer news. Good Ground, $72.00 and rent, up for bid. Recent assignments on bid in station department: Sag Harbor to Bro. C. A. Collyer, from Good Ground; New Hyde Park to Bro. H. Ellebrecht; Seaford to Bro. H. J. Dunn, Jr.; Southampton to Bro. W: M. Brown ; Queens to Bro. W. E. Jarvis; relief agent to Bro. H. L. McGraw; relief agent to Bro. J. S. Newell, from the C. & O., Corona; relief agent to Bro. R. J. Rust; Port Jefferson to W. B. Overton, from Queens; when he tries to give you the impression that he is a brother, ask him to show you an up-to-date. Bro. H. M. Fowler, agent Flushing (Bridge street), on Christmas eve, with Mrs. Fowler, was crossing Main street at Flushing when an electric automobile knocked him down. Fortunately, he was only slightly hurt, and did not lose any time. The new Winfield station was damaged $250.00 on the morning of January 9th, owing to fire from an overheated stovepipe. Bro. Abe Rojensky, who took a month’s leave to try out as a post office clerk, has returned to his position at Whitesboro Landing. Bro. “Bob” Miller, third “G” cabin, Great Neck, visited his parents in Utica, N. Y., for three weeks, relieved by Bro. G. Kennedy. Bro. S. F. Adams and Sister Adams, of the L. A., celebrated their sixteenth wedding anniversary early in January. Bros. Light, at Woodside, and Hawkins, at Elm- hurst, will soon be relieved of the extra work of handling freight for Winfield, as that station is to be resumed for freight business. Cert. 474. Rochester, N. H., Div. No. 65. Boston & Maine R . R. — Bro. Chas. Downing, acting agent at Eliot, Me., during the sickness of Bro. F. A. Fogg, now de- ceased, has returned to Spinney's Switch; Bro. Butler, agent Danversport, Mass., having bid in Eliot agency. Wells Depot, Me., in the absence of bids, as- signed to Mr. Fay. Bro. McDonough has returned to first Dover from “BA” dispatcher's office, Boston. Mr. Marston, agent Greenland depot, has gone West for the winter, relieved by Mr. Barton, from Allston, Mass. Bro. Appleby, Rochester second, on vacation, relieved by Bro. Rider, from Brockton, Mass. Rockingham first and Danversport agency on bul- letin. Bro. C. L. Beaton is back on Portsmouth, N. H., second, after substituting in the railway mail serv- ice for four months, and has already landed four new members, with several more scalps in sight. The committee will Boon write up a new sched- ule, so, boys, don't fail to pay up and get that new card. The committee needs the support of us all, and the very least we can do is to pay our dues promptly. The committeemen all have to pay and then put in a lot of hard work and get no better conditions or any more raise than the rest of us. Things are running very smoothly on this divi- sion with very few jobs on bulletin, because of the good management we are now working under. We have one of the best superintendents on this division to be found on any railroad in this coun- try, and Chief Dispatcher Mocklar is doing all he can for us. Such conditions make men satisfied and they don't care to be making changes all the time. We must show that we appreciate this kind of treatment by doing everything we can to help these officials make a success of their manage- ment of the road. Cert. 18. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased God, in His infinite wisdom, to remove from our midst our beloved friend and brother, Fred A. Fogg, and, while we e

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 201 bow in humble submission to Him who doeth all things well; and Whereas, We realize human sympathy is insuf- ficient, and we can but point the bereaved relatives to Him who has always been an ever-ready Com- forter in time of trouble; therefore be it Resolved , That the members of Division No. 65, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing family our heartfelt sympathy and consolation in this their hour of grief; and be it further Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved family, a copy sent to Thb Telegraph ex for publication, and a copy spread on the records of this division. C. P. Lord, H. A. Bbacham, D. J. Donovan, Committee. Boston, Mass., Div. No. 89. The attendance at both day and night meetings is just a little above the average, but by no means what it should be, considering the important mat- ter of schedule revision as the main feature of discussion. Members of the general committee have been in attendance, expecting to be in- structed and to gather some idea of what is ex- pected of them in revising the rules, but to no purpose. They are now at New Haven and will resort to the old-time question papers for each of you to fill out. To be sure, there are a few who demand 10 cents per hour increase pro rata overtime, and a greater number who believe in what is termed a “horizontal rate” of 25 cents per day for everyone and shorter hours for those working more than ten hours, while not a few advocate a $3.00 a day minimum, believing that the time is right, money plenty, and our old class of labor in demand. All are hopeful, wishing the committee Godspeed and good luck in their en- deavors. Now for a proper installation of officers, which means, of course, something besides smokes. Don’t forget to make out that application for the B. A. Association; the longer you wait the more it will cost in a lump sum. Several brothers have already been benefited. How would a system division strike you on the New Haven. It would curtail a deal of unnec- essary expense. Ouf efficiency committee has demonstrated this much. This is the end of the second term of office for Chief W. L. Enos, and, unlike former President Roosevelt, he believes in a third term. Why not? Everything has run smoothly the past two years with Chief Enos at the helm. Terminal Notes — The new year brings the following changes in “S” dispatcher’s office at Boston, on account of the increase of business. R. O. Hanley promoted to Night Trainmaster, succeeded by Bro. Dan Aheam as thief dispatcher, succeeded by First Trick Dispatcher Bro. Vincelette as assistant chief dispatcher and Bro. Eddie Donnell to third trick dispatcher. Bro. Flint is covering third trick copier's job pending bids. Bro. Hickey was put on as additional operator to handle the increased business from 10 a. m. to 6 p. m. until the snow storm put the wires out of commission. Bro. Tom Dark was brought in from “FB” Readville to help out while Bro. St. Laurent covered first trick dispatcher's job on the South Shore branch. Bro. J. B. Kindler relieved several days by Bro. Col. Regan, relieved on second copier’s job by Bro. J. B. Lyons. The old Federal express running between Boston and Washington since 1876, was discontinued January 9th. It was known as “the Wash,’’ and for the past three years was run via Poughkeepsie Bridge route. Bro. Sears, now first trick dispatcher, will keep the pin boys busy on Summer street until the close of the bowling season. Hank is one of the high rollers. Bro. Andrews, general chairman of the Ter- minal, was present at the daylight meeting. Bro. McCue wonders why they call it “the Sweat street tower’’ when all the sweating is done at South Bay tower, especially on third trick. Bro. R. B. Taylor covered new job in “S” office after the wires were restored to service. Bro. George Peterson, Yarmouth street tower, is back from a two weeks’ vacation, relieved by Bro. Deegas, who later went to Atlantic tower during the absence of Bro. Jack Smith. Boston Division Notes — Bro. A. Mitchell, first Swctt street tower, is being relieved three weeks by Larson. Bro. N. H. Drummond is now working as oper- ator at Needham station. Increased business made it necessary to put a helper on third “FB’’ Readville; Bro. Griffin cover- ing pending bids. Bro. Bart Curren is at Clarendon Hills tower for the winter. Bro. Geoble will return, health permitting, in the spring. Bro. D. J. Leahey has returned after four months’ vacation, spent at Olean and Pottsville, N. Y., also Milwaukee and Frisco. He looks fine. Bro. Jack Riley, local chairman, is at New Haven on committee work. Bro. Wiegert is on second South Braintree crossover tower, vice Bro. Denbroeder, who is doing fine after his motocycle accident. The boys attending the wedding of Bro. Ben Gordon report having had a good time. Among those present were: Past Chief J. Edw. Kerns and wife, Bro. W. Jerome McLaughlin and lady. The newly weds are spending their honeymoon in New York and vicinity. Bro. Kinsley had something interesting to offer at the last night meeting. You should have heard him. Bro. Gordon is relieving at second West Rox- bury. Congratulations. He recently became a benedict. Digitized by Google

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202 The Railroad Telegrapher. What has become of all those spare agents? We are short one or two. Bros. W. L. Enos and D. A. McGrath have been appointed sub-collectors for the B. A. Asso- ciation in and around Boston. By turning over your weekly dues to them you save the postage. Bro. Oakman can now boast of the Nantasket Beach branch being solid O. R. T. Hanover branch is also coming to the front Bro. Slatcher had much to offer respecting this branch at our daylight meeting, while Bro. Tisdale, of Cohasset, with Bros. Doyle and Langhorst, well represented the South Shore. Chief Bro. Enos will be only too pleased to relay any news items you may have. Keep him posted. We all missed Bro. Jamison and his T. D. pipe at the daylight meeting. Bro. George Pierce did the honors as inside sentinel. Bro. Atkinson, too, has also been noted as tardy. Bro. Harry Curren assisted as secretary. The news that two fellows who are trying to form a towermen’s union were pooh-poohed by all who they approached was received with much merriment. There are a few who would like to see the pay of towers equalized; that is, all three tricks alike. Midland Division Notes — The new time-table which took effect December 26th, and the supplement January 23d, placed four new trains on this division — two fast mail trains and two Adams Express trains — which made neces- sary the opening of several offices along the route, including second and third at Columbia, North Windham and Pomfret, and third at “PO” Put- nam, East Douglas and Blackstone, which the chief train dispatcher is finding hard to fill on account of a shortage of men and the large number of regular men sick with the grippe. Bro. Ben Johnson, first Club House, while out coasting January 5th, ran into a tree and was laid up several days, but not seriously injured; relieved by F. L. White, who also relieved Bro. Emery at Willie, absent on account of sickness. The Western Union office is again established at “MI,” with a W. U. operator in charge. Bro. Snow, spare, to East Douglas third, and Rivers, spare, to Pomfret third. While we regret to lose Bro. Eddie Balcome from our ranks, we wish him success in his new field, “the auto business,” in Hartford. Sister Alice Johnson, who bid in “AD” Hart- ford, was presented with a large box of beautiful flowers by the post office employe, and a silk umbrella and a manicure set by Agent Miller and the boys at Jewett City on the eve of her departure. Bro. W. F. Williams, of Bishops, who bid in second Jewett City, later bid in second P. O. Putnam block station. Bro. Holmes, second Tafts, on a sick leave, has gone to Brockton, relieved by Bro. O’Connor, formerly at Hartford. Bro. F. Looby has returned from his Christmas holidays, relieved by Mr. Williams, of the Provi- dence Division. Bro. E. C. Hurlock, - second Reads, relieved on vacation by W. C. Cooney. Bro. G. H. Preece, of Central Village, bid in first Bishops. Bro. McLellen, from Maywood siding, who bid in new job at Pomfret, later bid in Central Village, Bro. Murphey taking Pomfret on account of third East Douglas being closed. Bro. J. E. Fulton, of West Thompson, has entered the happy bonds of wedlock. We should like to have seen him on his wedding day, since he is so debonair on unimportant occasions. Bro. Gomes is doing the spare work on the N. &. W. branch, relieving the anxiety of T. Jefferson Condon. Bro. Appleby from second to third “PO” block station, later closed on account of short-handed. Bro. L. J. Otis, second Oxford, taking a brief rest, relieved by Bro. F. L. White, later relieving Bro. Hanna, Norwich, several days. Bro. J. B. Snow bid in Maywood siding. East Douglas closed owing to shortage of men. Bro. Watson, relieved of the gate job at Web- ster, now has only to block trains, sell tickets and choke the furnace. Bro. Murphey, local chairman at New Haven, in session with the general committee, relieved by Agent Andre. The closing of several third tricks, owing to shortage of men, prevented Bro. Bardol, assistant local chairman, from attending these committee meetings. Bro. Darrow, agent Dayville, away sick, re- lieved by Bro. F. L. White. DeRosier, second Club House, to third Columbia. Bro. Baker, first Putnam, enjoys a unique posi- tion, working with two sets of dispatchers, with an extra dispatcher on each side of him. He should not find it difficult to keep things on the move. We are glad to hear Bro. Gilbert back at Pom- fret again after a very serious illness. Bro. Glazier, of Slaterville, bid in Midland agency, and Bro. James Heroux, second Black- stone, bid in new third there. The new trains are keeping things on the hum both on wire and rails. No more room in the cabin, so Bro. Gulnac, first P. O. station, is tacking his post cards on the telegraph poles. Have you received a copy of the universal prayer? If not, one is due you soon, and must be fulfilled in nine days to receive the benefits or else reverses are your due. We can stand a few more trains and not feel overcrowded on the Midland. You’re not up to date if you haven’t got the grippe — I mean the O. R. T. grip. Bardol, Div. Cor. Addison, N. Y., Div. No. 108. Buffalo & Susquehanna R. R. — This Ye Scribe’s first appearance in these col- umns makes him feel the sensation every indi- vidual experiences in attempting something out of the ordinary for the first time. Negotiations are under way, and we should brace up. Much better things are in store, and Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 203 time will bring about satisfactory results. Remem- ber, however, that the members of the commit- tee are human like yourselves, and need your hearty support. Committee work is hard enough at its best, and the writer has failed to get a communication from anyone asking for different conditions. Neither has he received any request from any member for assistance in landing the nons or getting the delinquents back in the fold. We need them all, and I believe with a little more “No card, no favors” we could work wonders; but it is all left to the members of the committee, and they haven't the time to persistently pursue every letter sent out. This state of lethargy should never be allowed to exist. Meetings in three years have not been attended by anyone except the officers of the Order, with very few exceptions. When the officials of the corporation are more than anxious to let you off to attend and you do not come or ask to go, how do you think they view the situation? Is this backing up the committee? I would be glad, indeed, to receive a letter from someone saying that they had written so and so or called on him and ask me to take up with the prospective member. The other brotherhoods do not manifest the right spirit toward us, and this in a good many cases is our own fault. Let’s all try and treat them as brothers, and they will eventually extend tts the gland hand of fellowship. Co-operation is the only thing being talked these days; but, as far as it affects us, we might as well be in the moon. There was a time when we saw on the bulletin second and third tricks. Today it is day tricks with twelve hours* service. Accordingly, the schedule gets you the calendar month, and it nets you just 15.45 cents per hour. There is no class of workmen anywhere who are supposed to know and do what you do, who don’t get a far more handsome remuneration for their services. Bro. Agent, the majority of you come next with 16.8 cents every hour you work, regardless ot overtime getting up reports. If you applied your talent in other directions, it would raise that sum. The ones to blame for this are those who “can’t afford it this month on account of sickness.” Next month it will be something else, and so it goes year in and year out. Then there is the chronic delinquent, who got miffed at something and says: “Why, I never got anything l” If I had my way about it, such characters would be relegated to the past as far as it would be possible to reckon in figures conceivable to the human mind. Come, boys, let’s brace up. If you are a delin- quent and there is man enough in you yet to save funeral expenses, get on the firing line and take your share of the load that is becoming heavy indeed for the scattered few, and see to it that the man working next to you and who has not assumed that he has any interest in his fellow- being, is awakened to his responsibility and shown that he is in more than one sense of the word “his brother’s keeper.” “Isolation.” Do you all know what it means to us all? It is responsible to a large extent for our present condition. Last concession made, there was set aside for each one of you $1,000.00 on which you have been getting three per cent ever since, and no income tax attached, either. “That’s not much,” some havq said; but I wish you would get out your pencil and figure the way the corporations do before they tackle anything, and it will show up something handsome. “There is thrift among the rich.” Assigned on bids: Bro. Tyler, Burrows, and Bro. L. S. Yale, Westfield days — we hope that he and Bro. Cole will keep the place solid; Riley to Addison days, relieved at Du Bois by Bro. Essington, of Crossfork Jet.; Mihalish, of Keating Summit, to Lyman Run, Pa., agency. This leaves Keating Summit and Crossfork Jet. on bulletin. Boys, we have to a large extent helped to increase the net income to 123 per cent over 1914, and should all feel proud of the showing that has been made by the present very efficient set of officials. Let us all try to make this a ban- ner year for all of us. Cbet. 89. Grand Trunk Ry., Div. No. 1. Side Lines, West of River — It has been a long time since we had a write-up in The Telegraphs* from our end of the line. Let’s all get busy and have one every month. A few of the boys are making ready to take their annual vacations. This leaves a little more for the extra men to do. Business is booming and everybody is kept on the jump. Boys, keep after the few nons and give them no rest until they come in. Understand all employes except dispatchers and operators in the relay offices who have annual passes are only to receive one pass a year from now on unless used on company’s business. This matter will probably be taken up when our conu mittee goes up to Montreal again. The trainmen expect to look into the matter also. Most roads give their men monthly, quarterly or annual passes. We who live in small places have to go to the larger cities to purchase clothing, etc., and the wages of an operator is small enough without having to pay railroad fare. Be sure and block all trains. One brother very nearly lost out by forgetting to do this recently. If you have not paid your dues and got your card for 1916, do not neglect this duty any longer. Some conductors want to use the phone more than the operator does. This should not be allowed. One job is enough for one man to handle properly at one time. Answer calls promptly and attend strictly to business. That will show that the men who repre- sent the O. R. T. are just the men the railroad wants. We have represented ourselves to be a better class of men than the average non, and we know we are, but let’s make the standard still higher. Drv. Coe. Digitized by Google

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204 The Railroad Telegrapher. Belleville Division t Fifth District — The grippe is the most interesting subject on this district at present. Bro. Keeley bid in Lansdowne agency, Seventh District, leaving “CV” on bid. Brothers, seeing it is so hard to get up a meet- ing, we should not fail to attend those Bro. Talbot has been so kind to invite us to, held in St. James Hotel, Montreal, the third Wednesday in every month. Try and get to these meetings, and take an interest in things. It will be to our own benefit to let the officials see that we are not letting things go. Now, since we have a good schedule, only one pass a year is to be issued, including the holiday pass. This order hits a few of our brothers very hard, especially Bro. Brownell, as he will have to pay his fare every Saturday to “AU” now. Bro. Lalonde and the other spare men are all being kept busy relieving. Someone should get in the non we have on here and then we will have a solid district. Someone send in a few notes next month. We should have a good write-up every month on a prosperous district like this. Cert. 1951. Fifth District Notes — Commencing with January, it was arranged to hold a meeting at St. James Hotel, Montreal, on the third Saturday of every second month, by the Second and Fourth Districts. We are all cordially invited to attend these meetings. The west end of the Belleville Division find it inconvenient to meet at Brockville. Bro. N. Wood is touring Ontario, accompanied by Mrs. and Miss Wood; relieved by Bro. Lalonde. We are glad to congratulate Bro. J. D. Leroux, Pointe Claire, Que., on stepping into matrimony. He made his honeymoon trip to Niagara Falls and Ottawa, and toured important eastern cities, leav- ing the brothers in ignorance of his action until his return to resume duty. Bro. Heath tried to interest the boys on slippery ideas, but evidently the ice was not hard enough. Bro. Sheets is enjoying apartments at Cornwall, Ont. It is not necessary now to make excuses to any boarding mistress as to what time he comes in at night. Bros. Hunter and Cassen, on sick list for some time, were both relieved by nons. Brothers, live up to the motto: “No card, no favors/* Bro. Wheeler Wood, of Bainsville, has been visiting Ottawa quite often recently. We won’t be surprised to soon hear wedding bells ringing. Bro. Fred Meyers was in Montreal recently with a few friends, investing in real estate. Business is heavy and was especially so during the Christmas holidays, but all hands turned in with a will. President Chamberlin sent all the employes a New Year’s greeting in a “23” mes- sage, thanking them for the efforts made to secure patrons during the past year and asking us to continue our good services, and by our courtesy and attention to business to make the Grand Trunk the most popular road in Canada, as well as in the United States. Cert. 2179. G. T. W. Division — Bro. F. M. Herbert, agent Perry, died January 7th, following an attack of appendicitis. He was taken sick in October and underwent an operation and planned to resume work the first of the year, but suffered a relapse, and, after a few weeks of suffering, passed away. Bro. W. T. Lemmon is acting as agent at Perry. Bro. Thornton, Battle Creek, has gone to Flor- ida for a month. Many of the brothers have remitted for the cur- rent term and several for the entire year. Bro. Hogue, Scotts, who relieved Freight Agent McKnight, South Bend, a few days, was relieved by his son, Bro. D. Hogue, during his absence. Ice-making at Vicksburg has been shut down on account of rain and warm weather. General Chairman Eddy recently visited Bro. Case at Otterburn and Bro. McNamara at Drayton Plains, going over the affairs of the division. An unusual amount of sickness has given the relief men steady work, and in a few instances regular men have doubled. Look up Article 18 of the schedule and attend to filing applications for leave of absence. January applicants have preference. Recently a brother got into serious trouble by connecting dispatcher’s phone with city phone. A word to the wise should be sufficient. Bro. Jim Lusk, now with the Southern Pacific in Nevada, was a recent caller at South Bend and Battle Creek. Bro. Snyder, Climax, suffering for some time with tuberculosis, has taken to his bed. His recov- ery is doubtful. Bro. Vine, correspondent for some time past, is unable to handle the work on account of other duties. Bro. O. O. Replogle, South Bend, will handle the work for the present. Send him items and let us have a good write-up each month. That is what the boys look for as soon as they get the journal, and a good write-up helps to keep up the interest. Boys, don’t be afraid to ask for transportation to attend the meetings. See Article 5 of schedule. The Co. O. R. T. Club meeting at South Bend was canceled for January on account of so much sickness. “Rep/* Cotton Belt Ry., Div. No. 2. Waco Division — Brothers, now that the holidays are over, let’s get down to business, give the best service to the company we possibly can, and get our new cards for January 1st to July 1st. We do not want a single delinquent, as we want all of the officers to spend their time on the nons. We should be willing at all times to help them. A little help from every member will not take up much of your time, but it will mean a lot in the end for the advancement of the Order. Bro. B. F. Hill, agent Gustine, was off a few days on account of the illness of his mother. Bro. C. B. Miller, cashier Hamilton, has re- turned from a visit with friends and relatives in Kentucky and Tennessee, relieved by Bro. W. F. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 205 Gamer, who returned to Wolf City via Paris after a few days* visit with home folks. Bro. E. H. Waldo, of Alexander, was relieved by Bro. E. L. Hart a few days when called to Indiana on account of the serious illness of his wife*s mother. Bro. J. F. Ross, cashier Comanche, who relieved the agent there on vacation, was relieved by Bro. E. L. Hart, from Saltillo. We were all glad to hear of the election of E. E. Haddix as chairman of the conductors* ad- justment committee. He is one of the most popu- lar men on the Cotton Belt and a good friend to the operators. Local Chairman Nettles, agent Kerns, is being relieved by Bro. J. S. Brown, owing to the illness of his baby boy, who was with his mother visiting relatives in Maude, Tex. When Naples agency was assigned to H. C. Thompson, of Oglesby, a junior telegrapher. Local Chairman Nettles took the matter up with the superintendent, and C. G. McCollum, a senior teleg- rapher, was assigned the position, Thompson reliev- ing him at Maude, Tex., on bid. Oglesby agency on bulletin. Bro. D. G. Coley, of Murchison, Tex., was off a few days attending court. The committee is preparing to go before the management for a revision of the schedule. Co- operate in every way you can and answer all ques- tions as correctly as possible, so the committee will have all the necessary data to represent us in the conference. Superintendent Earl is very nice to us and we should show him by strict attention to duty that we appreciate good treatment. Bro. Warren, from Tyler, relieved on third I. & G. N. tower a few days. Bro. Mathews has moved from Waco to Belle Mead, saving a long walk each day. I wish to thank Bros. Ross, Hill, Garrett, Net- tles and Scarff for items, and hope all will con- tinue in the good work. Ceet. 2589, Cor. Ft. Worth Division — Bro. J. S. Gassaway, located at Commerce, Tex., has been elected local chairman of the Ft. Worth Division, vice Bro. D. L. Palmer, resigned. R. J. McElhinney, S. & T. “Big Four” Ry.f Div. No. 3. Cleveland Division — Safety first, viz., “No card, no favors.*’ We are growing — 885 new members initiated in the Order during the month of November. With the spirit of the season, our holiday meet- ing on December 21st, at Galion, was the best of the year. Bro. Wm. Dutton, first Longville, and Bro. and Mrs. E. A. Reimar, from Marion, were the new faces seen among the thirty-three and one- half present. The Ladies* Auxiliary did justice to the occasion by bringing well-filled baskets, which were enjoyed by all. Bro. Sloane gave a review on our recent schedule negotiations. The recent change of officials gave us Mr. E. F. Hayes as trainmaster. Bro. “Dick” Rutledge, first Nelson, on sick list a few days, was relieved by Extra Procter, from Galion. Bro. J. F. Linden, second Knob, who recently took ninety days* leave, is now employed in the shops at Elyria, Ohio. Bro. A. H. Scott, Edison, Ohio, is now able to get about on crutches, which news the boys are glad to hear. Bro. E. P. Golden, second Rush, enjoyed a few days* vacation at Christmas time, relieved by Extra Morgan, from the Indianapolis Division. Bro. J. P. Long, who while on duty at Huff had the misfortune to sprain his side and bruise a few ribs, later relieved Bro. Sloane at Christmas, and also relieved Bro. Wm. Falve, second “UD,** while off with a severe case of pneumonia. The engineers’ chairman, C. Rath, secured Bro. Sloane’s typewriter. We regret to learn of the accidental death of the four-year-old daughter of Bro. G. F. Lavelle, of St. James. Farmer (?) Tobias rebid in Agosta agency, causing first Marsh to be assigned to Bro. R. T. Willauer, of Mt. Victory, second to Bro. J. F. McCartney, now on first while Bro. Willauer is on sick list, and third to Bro. J. W. Harvey. Other assign- ments: Bro. W. P. Dick, third Columbia; D. R. Hiatt, leverman, and Bro. C. G. Shriner third Boyd; Bro. E. A. Rollins to third Nelson, relieved* at Lewis Center agency by Mr. Case. Second Knob advertised. Local Chairman Sloane’s recent trip over the division resulted in adding to our membership L. S. Dickerson, agent Mt. Victory; J. W. Slagle, agent LaRue; A. Conner, leverman “DK;** W. O. Triplett, third Galion, and former Clerk Culminery, of Mt. Gilead. Bro. C. L. Henry, first Vernon, off on account of la grippe, and Bro. T. C. Powers, second, gone South on account of ill-health. Bro. W. B. Elliott and wife, of Ashley, spent the holidays with relatives at Covington, Ky., Chicago, 111., and Cleveland, Ohio. Bro. J. W. Reely, first Hiles, and Bro. T. J. Coltman, were off recently. T. O. Travis, father of Bro. Fred Travis, third Shelby, Ohio, died at the family home, January 19th. He served this company for forty years in our ranks at Cleveland, Mechanicsburg, Columbia station, Linndale and Shiloh. Owing to sickness in his family, Bro. N. N. Ruckman, agent Shiloh, was relieved several days by Bro. C. H. Rose. Those not thoroughly understanding any articles appearing in the new “Little Green Book” should be present every third Tuesday night at Galion. If impossible to do this, drop your local chairman a note, which will be given prompt attention. Get all you can for your money; that's economy. Z. R. Reams, Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the Universe to call to her reward the beloved daughter of our brother, G. F. Digitized by Google

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206 The Railroad Telegrapher. Lavelle, of St. James, Ohio; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of C. C. C. & St. L. Ry. Co., Division No. 3, Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers, extend to the sorrowing brother and wife their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their be- reavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be for- warded to the bereaved brother, a copy spread on the minutes of the division, and a copy forwarded to The Railroad Telegrapher for publication. H. T. Sloanb, F. J. Gosser, Z. R. Reams, Committee. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, The Supreme Being has seen fit to take from our midst the beloved father of our esteemed brother, F. Travis; and Whereas, We desire to express our sense of profound sympathy in their sad bereavement; there- fore be it Resolved, That the members of C. C. C. & St. L. Ry., System Division No. 3, Cleveland Division, extend to Bro. Travis and members of the family their heartfelt sympathy; and be it further Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be mailed to the bereaved, a copy spread on the minutes of the division and one sent to The Railroad Telegrapher for publication. H. T. Sloane, F. J. Gosser, Z. R. Reams, Committee. Sandusky and Cincinnati Div., West of Spring- Held— Bros. Harrison, Argenbright, Sheppard, E. Gal- lagher and Romoser were relieved, respectively, while sick with la grippe, by the following brothers doubling, owing to the shortage of men : Deihle and Byron at Old Springs, Shippe and Long at Osborn, Dyer and Kahlefroth at Knisley, Keyes and Pete Gallagher at Dayton yard, and Voohees and Kinney at Sand Cut; Williams and Hilde- brandt at Carlisle Jet. during Bro. Glenn’s ill- ness, and Bro. J. Deihle and Pettie at West Car- rollton while Bro. Grutch’s wife was sick. Bro. Keyes and Bro. C. D. Delp also off sick; former relieved by Bro. Tecersen. Bro. Dyer was also off with la grippe, relie /ed by Bro. Johnson, and Third Trick Dispatcher Fawcet was relieved by Bro. McMahon. Bro. Sprague relieved Wheeler, resigned, re- turned to Australia. Bro. “Shorty” Long bid in second Sims again, and Bro. Dyer, third Knisley, bid in third Osborn. Bro. Deihle is on third “WD” until Bro. Smith reports. Gaborn, a new man, relieved Romoser, third “CW.” Bro. Hadley has moved his family from Colum- bus to Springfield. Bro. Jones bid in third “CS,” vice Bro. Deihle, to third “WD." Several interlocking plants were put out of service on account of the heavy sleet, and several telegraph poles were down between Springfield and Cold Springs. “KX,” Cert. 1525. Indianapolis Division — Bro. Dick, third Morgan, was relieved a few days by Bro. De Brosse. Bro. Barbee, second there, relieved over Christmas by L. E. Binegar. It is now Bros. Faidley and Jackson at Gretna. Bro. Debaben, third Winchester, was called home recently on account of sickness in the family. Second and third Harrisville opened, making it a three-trick office. These positions are now up for bids. Recent assignments: Bro. De Brosse to third Versailles; N. S. Kindell to third Lamb; F. Thatcher to second Fortville, relieved by Bro. Clegg on second Gretna; Bro. Hatcher to first, Bro. Anspach to second and Bro. Rowe to third Connor; Bro. Black to third Spafford; Bro. Sparks to third Mix; Bro. Meldrum to second Taft; Bro. Myers to second Chesterfield. Brothers, let’s keep after the nons now until they get the new leap year card. Their salaries were benefited the same as ours by the new schedule. If some morning about 7 o’clock you should happen to meet what you may think at first glimpse is a Russian soldier, with full accouter- ments— wooden water keg, clarinet case, music rack, overcoat, dinner pail and a smile — don’t get alarmed, for a nearer approach will prove it to be Harry Hess, first trick operator at Quincy, Ohio, going to work. Cert. 1736. St. Louis Division — Bro. H. B. Pierson has resumed on second Hiem after a long sieg$ of sickness, relieved by Bro. Oliver. Bro. G. Johnson relieved Bro. J. A. Stadler, third Lenox, and Bro. Hart relieved Nixon, third Lake View, fifteen days. No news items received from anyone except Bro. Foncannon, third Waver. Everyone of you is invited to send me items or send them direct to Bro. Quick. G. C. Wiber, Cert. 981. Chicago Division — Bro. Barney Harris has left us and the general chairman has appointed me to act as chairman until the election is held. We are all sorry to lose Bro. Harris as chairman, and should feel proud of the splendid condition he has left the Chicago Division in. It is the star division of the “Big Four” so far as membership is concerned. Now that the new year has dawned on us, we should strive to keep our division on the highest possible plane. The best way to show our appre- ciation for the good increase we have had is to keep lined up and work on every non-membe» in your vicinity until he secures a card. Any time that I can be of service to you, do not hesitate to write me. I want to, in the near Digitized by v.ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 207 future, make a personal call and get better ac- quainted. Wish you all a happy and prosperous New Year and ask the co-operation of each member. W. M. Williams, Acting L. C., 1166 Reid Place, Indianapolis, Ind. Chicago Division, East End — Bro. R. E. McMahon is back at St. Brant after five weeks* illness. We are glad to hear Mack’s voice once more. Assigned on bids: Bro. Taylor to third Leba- non, leaving first “KKK” on bulletin; Bro. O. N. Sweeney to third Lebanon, leaving third Colfax on bulletin; N. C. Britian to second Beverville, new trick. Fowler third on bulletin. Bro. C. C. Hamilton, agent Swanington, has been allowed a helper. Bro. Peck, Shelby street days, has been ap- pointed local chairman, vice Bro. Harris, now with the railroad clerks. We were sorry to lose Bro. “Barney,” and wish him success in his new work. Bro. C. L. Miller, Earl Park, .visited his parents at Lebanon between trains recently. We regret that the “N. C.s” (no cards) can enjoy our increase effective December 1, 1915. Relieved on vacation; Sister Maude Miller, second Whitestown, and Sister Frank, second Zionsville, ten days during Christmas; Bro. Frank, second Augusta, ten days during December; Bro. H. M. Bradrick, agent and first Beaverville, on a trip to North Carolina, by Bro. J. H. Headlee, agent Atkinson, relieved by Mrs. Headlee, and Bro. R. L. Coyer, third Altamont, thirty days. I would appreciate a few items from someone each month. A. B., Div. Cor., Cert. 429. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, “whose love passeth all understanding,” has removed from an earthly to a heavenly home the beloved wife of our brother J. P. Smith; therefore be it Resolved, That we, the members of Big Four System Division No. 3, O. R. T., extend to Bro. Smith and family our sincere sympathy in their great loss; and be it further Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the brother, a copy sent to Thb Telegra- pher for publication, and a copy spread upon the minutes of this division. F. E. Knight, J. T. Meador, R. F. Pinkgar, Committee. C., 8t. P.f M. A O. Ry., Div. No. 4. Western Division — As noted in the January issue, the old “Minn, and Iowa Division” has passed into history, and this will hereafter be known as the “Western Division,” which is more appropriate, this being the western territory of the Omaha road. 'J. J. Prentice was appointed on December 22d to succeed Peter Copeland as assistant superin- tendent at St James. The better we became acquainted with Mr. Copeland the more we thought of him. However, we welcome Mr. Prentice to our division. He is no stranger, at least to the boys on the Eastern Division, where he has been chief train dispatcher for many years. Considerable speculation was caused over the bulletining of the agent-telegrapher position at Rock Rapids. Bro. W. W. Nicholas is an old standby, and the position appearing on the list was perhaps as much of a surprise to him as any- one else. It's a good position and several of our old heads have investigated it, but if arrange- ments now on foot carry the position may be withdrawn from the list. Bro. O. H. Warner, of Jeffers, visited his brother-in-law, Bro. Tenney, at Mankato, several days recently; relieved by Bro. T. J. Huss. Bro. W. I. Story, assigned Nicols nights, re- lieved by Bro. Witzany until Bro. Lewis arrives. Bro. J. N. Alvord, relieving at St. James several months, was relieved there by Bro. S. D. Fahey, of Belle Plaine, and returned to third Mankato, relieving Bro. O. A. Tronstad, assigned to third Merriam; Bro. A. K. Holmburg, who relieved on third Mankato during the transfers, relieved Bro. H. J. Clark, third LeSueur, resigned to accept a better position with the Western Union at Min- neapolis; Bro. Holmburg was later relieved on third LeSueur by Bro. Huss. A. J. Lang goes to third Blakely (just put back) temporarily. Bro. G. E. Price, Belle Plaine, visited with his family at LeSueur recently. The people of Minnesota were greatly shocked at the sudden and unexpected death of their governor, W. S. Hammond, and the whole State feels the loss keenly. Bro. B. J. Funk, as representative, attended the “safety first” meeting at St. James the 18th ult., relieved by Bro. A. K. Holmburg. We caught a glimpse of the smiling countenance of Bro. J. H. Gove, of Sibley, on his way west- ward recently in the dining car on train No. 3 with a splendid dinner before him. Bro. Gove in his railroad career has earned all that he can now enjoy. We are glad to report a new member in the person of our old friend J. P. Sisterman, of Belle Plaine. We expect to soon be able to report several more exclusive agents as members, as well as some of the boys in St. James side wire office in appreciation of increases secured. We are glad to know that Bro. “Dad” Beyer, of Dundee, has so far improved as to be able to be out again after several weeks' illness. Bros. J. S. Enders and A. W. Beek are among the members on this division who are now carrying annual cards. Bro. Lehman is again doing his own wire work, the telegrapher’s position at Hartford having been abolished. H. C. Vermilyea has been assigned to second Merriam. We should see now that he gets an up-to-date card. We wish some of the boys on the Sioux Falls line would gently whisper to friend Jansma, at Digitized by Google

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208 The Railroad Telegrapher. Beaver Creek, that the O. P. T. would be pleased to handle some of his money. The last increase should make it an object to him to join now. I have several O. R. T. styluses made by Bro. Ezell — a great improvement over the ones he used to make — selling at 50 cents each. If you should care for one will be glad to send them to you. — D. O. Tenney. The new schedule, which went into effect Janu- ary 1st, started off with hardly a hitch, and we earnestly urge that you will do what you can to make it a success and pave the way for a revision at some future date. Semi-annual dues are now payable and annual cards are awaiting your pleasure in Bro. Quick's office. Start the new year right by taking out a semi-annual or an annual card. Cert. 2. Nebraska Division — Assignments: Mr. Berridge, second North yard; Bro. Crouch, nights South Cut; Mr. Morrell, third Emerson, and Bro. Logan, second Wakefield. Several of the boys are not satisfied with what they drew on bulletin and are trying to get out of them. Boys, you'd better look before you leap. It makes lots of work for our genial chief to have to bulletin these jobs every month. Bro. Crouch, relieved at Pender by P. M. Shearer, second Hubbard. Bro. Potts relieved several days by Bro. Wood, relieved by Bro. Bubb, who later relieved Shearer at Hubbard and also worked one night at Coburn on account of a wreck. Later he relieved Bro. Frank Whitaker, at Florence, off a few days with an injured shoulder. Bro. Willhoite, second Ferry, relieved a few days by Mr. Bristol. Jack Shearer, who planned on a trip to England, got as far as Omaha and worked extra at North yard, is now back on first First st. Bro. Hansen, Hoskins, was relieved a few days by Mr. Lindberg, who also relieved Bro. Plum- leigh, at Hartington, on the sick list. It is now Bro. Davidson, agent at Hubbard, with Bro. Bubb on second, which makes Hubbard solid. Scribe. Northern Division — Offices recently put on eight-hour basis: Sarona, Shell Lake, Barronett, Cumberland, New Rich- mond, Wascott, Solon Springs, Hawthorne and Itasca. Chippewa Falls will be put on same basis soon as new passenger depot at that place is com- pleted. This leaves Bloomer, Cameron, Rice Lake, Spooner, Turtle Lake and Cable on nine-hour basis. On account of heavy log business night offices have been opened up at Couderay, Winter and Kennedy. Relieved a few days for Christmas: Bro. Peter- son, first Cameron, by Mr. King, a new man; Bro. Ruid, first Rice Lake, by Bro. Block, relieved on third by Bro. Murphy, who later relieved Bro. Nelson on second there; Phillipson, first Tuscobia, by Mr. Gold, and Bro. Cook, Park Falls, visiting his folks at Valley Jet Local Chairman Jacobs, agent Shell Lake, will spend several months in Southern California among the orange groves; relieved by Bro. Stouffer. Bro. Bartosic has been promoted to third trick train dispatcher on Eau Claire, Ashland line. Bro. Oldham, Bayfield, laying off sick, relieved by Bro. Perry. Bro. Purvis is back at Cumberland again. Com- stock was too slow. Div. Com. Eastern Division — Bro. Johnson, second Levis, took a few days off on account of family sickness. Bro. Gray, second Sheppard, is now baching, his wife taking a trip to her old home in Missouri to escape the cold weather, which has been 36 degrees below. Bro. Roy Bigger, first Merrillan, was off a few days recently. Bro. Mullhollam, agent Elmwood, is in St Paul hospital with a broken leg. We hope for his speedy recovery. Bro. Hudahl, relieved by Bro. Nelson on third Altoona, is trying out a trick on "MS" side wire, vice Tracy, back to Altoona second. Menomonie Jet second taken off again, vice Halverson to St Paul, relieving General Chairman Liddane for a day. Boys, pay up your dues promptly. There is a lot more in store for us if we all get in the game. Every man who got a $2.50 raise with the new schedule has his dues paid up for a year and has $18.00 to the good. Some class to an investment like that. That six hours on Sundays looks good to the one-man station men — more like living now. The company also pays the bond premium now, which makes it very nice. Brothers, there has been a big drain on our treasury, and it behooves every one of us to get our new cards and get the non near us to do the same. We are not called upon to give our first month's raise this time as in former years, and should be willing to get your cards at once. We need money for grievance work. Securing the schedule is not all there is to it — we’ve got to hold what we did get. Cekt. 7. Kansas City Southern Ry., Div. Mo. 5. The agents should spend all the spare time pos- sible soliciting business for the road among the merchants in his town, and while the agent is out we operators should show the public by our courteous demeanor that we are all working for the best interests of our employers. This will be money in our pockets in the end. Bro. R. E. Curtis has returned to Gillham nights. Ye scribe was off seven days visiting folks in Kansas City and Rich Hill. Bro. Crampton, second Stilwell, has gone with the K. C. M. & O. at Siloam Springs as agent. We all wish him success. He was relieved by Bro. Parks until vacancy bid in by Agent Wentz, from Bauch. Bro. Bixler, third Stilwell, was off several days taking in the sights in Colorado Springs and Kansas City; relieved by Scott, a new man. Digitized by LaOOQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 209 Please note seniority list: Bro. Kirtly, third VVestville, who's correct seniority is June 30, 1911, instead of November 1, 1915. Bro. Coppage, second Watts, on vacation, visit- ing home folks in Oklahoma, relieved by a new man. The force now occupying the new depot at Stilwell is General Chairman Ocheltree, and Bros. Finch, Parks and Bixler. R. E. Dalyet is back at Hatfield. Boys on the Southern Division, drop me a line and let me have the news. DcQueen third bid in by Dispatcher Clary. B. C. Rullmann, Div. Cor. Union Pacific R. R.f Div. No. 6. Wyoming Division — Uintah has been changed from a three-trick to a twelve-hour agency, and a telegraph office has been opened at end of double track at Gateway with Bros. Patterson, Flaharty and Metcalf on first, second and third, respectively. Nineteen new and revised schedules were secured during 1915 fourteen other general committees postponed their negotiations on account of the Christmas holidays. Bro. Geo. Campbell, who relieved at Red Desert in January, also relieved Bro. G. R. McGaw while off ten days getting married. “Me" re- turned alone and tried to keep it a secret, but “just had to tell." Bro. R. R. Brown, of Bitter Creek, visiting in Iowa thirty days in December, is figuring on going “back to the farm.” Bro. E. E. Aber relieved Bro. Ay rest on Bitter Creek agency three weeks in December while the latter went to Evanston to welcome the arrival of a baby boy. Congratulations. We have an occasional call from Bro. Bossen- berger for application blanks. A good example for others. Keep after the nons. “Chief” Ballinger, of Cheyenne, spent Christ- mas with his mother in Boone, Iowa; Bro. Jack Mahan visited relatives in Kansas, and Bro. Hill and wife, of Granite Canon, spent the holidays visiting relatives in New York. Bro. Geo. Shotliff has been reinstated and re- sumed relief duty at Cheyenne. Bro. Dwight Shotliff, of Cheyenne, visits Laramie frequently. “There's a reason.” Sister Wood, of Rawlins, is on vacation for the benefit of her health. We hope she will return entirely recovered. The wife of Bro. Grove Moyer, of Laramie, is on the sick list. We hope for her speedy recovery. After a serious illness of several weeks, the six-year-old son of Bro. Forbes, of Green River, died from the effects of scarlet fever. A floral offering was contributed by the telegraphers and other friends. Div. Cor, IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our Almighty Father has called the beloved son of Bro. and Mrs. Garrett M. Forbes from their home to his home of eternal love, and we, the associated employes of Green River, Wyo., telegraph office, and other friends of Bro. Forbes, desire to extend our most sincere sympathy to the bereaved parents, to comfort them in this hour of sadness; therefore, be it Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be sent to Bro, and Mrs. Forbes in conjunction with the floral offering contributed by the operators and others of the Union Pacific Ry. Co., as a token of our heartfelt sympathy and condolence to the bereaved parents; and be it also Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be sent to The Railroad Telegrapher for publica- tion. Grant Hix, E. C. Morefield, H. L. Davis, C. F. Farrah, R. H. Collier, T. B. Sawyer, Committee. Leavenworth and Western Branch — Assignments: Bro. VanWestenberg to second Russell, relieved by Bro. F. E. Newcom at Green agency, and he by Bro. Hockensmith, east end relief on first Clay Center pending bids; Bro. Hannah, Plainville third, bid in Wakefield (new). Cert. 550. Nebraska Division, Third and Fourth Districts — Assignments: Bro. Osborne, “NO” North Platte extra, to O'Fallons regular, vice H. Morris, 'to Hillsdale third regular, vice R. J. Best, to Egbert temporarily; Bro. J. H. McKale, “NO” North Platte, has returned from a three months' trip to the Pacific Coast. Bro. Mathers, agent Kimball, looking after his interests in Idaho relieved by Bro. McGrath, from first there. Several have not yet paid their dues for the first part of 1916, and several have failed to pay the last special assessment. Boys, how do you expect the committee to do business unless we stand behind it and pay up. After ten years of service in Nebraska, Bro. W. A. Hostetter has resigned as agent at Lew- ellen to become assistant cashier of the State Bank there. It is a distinct loss to have a man like that leave the service. For years he managed a station alone with credit to himself and the company, where he should have had help, and was always to be relied upon to help make the telegraphers' working condition what they should be. We wish him success and hope if any of the boys have a bank account they want to carry on interest they will consult him. Cert. 285. Colorado Division , D. P. — Assignments: Bro. Kane, Evans agency, to Lupton agency, vice Bro. Moyers, to LaSalle agency; Bro. Hiatt to LaSalle first; Extra Dis- patcher Smith to Pierce second; Bro. Noon to Eaton second, relieved at Deer Trail by Bro. Venneri who later relieved Bro. Miller at Byers; Bro. Admire to third Union; Bro. Coffin, from Digitized by Google

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210 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bennett, to Erie agency, relieved by Bro. Shanafelt, LaSalle first, relieved by Bro. Hiatt, LaSalle third, relieved by Bro. Sale, putting Brighton second on bulletin. Later Bro. Coffin bid in Evans agency, relieved temporarily at Erie by Bro. Patterson. Bro. J. C. Hunter, extra Sharon Springs and Pullman, relieved Bro. Forward. Agent lone later to Plattsville nights. Eaton nights closed; Bro. Noon back on Deer Trail second. Merino second and third tricks, which were taken off January 16th — Bro. Covey going to Greeley a few days and Bro. Townsend to Merino as helper — were put back again. Bro. Roberts resumes on second Sterling, Bro. C. A. Vick Roy taking ticket clerk’s job there. It is now Bro. Campbell, a new man, on Dent third. This trick has not been bulletined since Bro. Dollarhide went to St. Vrains. A letter has been received from Bro. Thompson formerly on Brighton third, who joined the Allies from "somewhere in France,” postmarked "The British Expeditionary Force, Field Postoffice.” We hope Charley will return to his old position when his present one is abolished. Bro. Lockman and family, of Eaton, spent Christmas with relatives at Erie. Bro. Dunlap, off a few days seeing Denver auto dealers, was relieved by Bro. Venneri, who went to Brighton extra when Bro. Sale went to La- Salle. There must be a streak of "something wrong” with our regulars when they fail to keep paid up and help us finance our committee, and there are a few who have not paid their $5.00 special assess- ment. Brothers, remember that only by getting behind our committee with a solid membership, with all special assessments paid up, can we ever forge ahead. Hasten the day when we can have benefits secured by our committee apply only to members in good standing, with all dues, etc., paid up. We believe this would do much to solve the tightwad, knocker proposition. There is just one non now on the D. P. A former dispatcher has shown the operators with whom he has to work that he is with them by joining the Order which he knows is so beneficial to them. Bro. Easter, Brighton third, has consented to handle the D. P. notes. Brothers on the K. P., send me your notes, so we can have a good write- up each month. It is simply impossible for me to do this all alone, as I have other work to do. I am indebted to Bros. Noon and Mead for assistance in this month’s items. Div. Cor. Canadian Pacific Ry., Div. No. 7. NOTICE. The vote in reference to retaining Bro. D. Campbell as counsel was strongly in favor of the arrangement, and the necessary agreement has been duly signed up. A large percentage of the membership, in remit- ting dues, etc., are making the money orders paya- ble to me personally instead of the Royal Bank of Canada, according to our by-laws. Kindly ad- here to the laws in this respect. All the brotherhoods got the necessary two- thirds vote of their membership in connection with co operation on the Canadian Pacific Railway ex- cepting the engineers. Owing to their general committee being in session during December, when the ballots were sent out, they did not have an opportunity to get the votes returned the same as the others. We have extended the time for the ballots to be returned, and have no doubt that they will easily get the necessary votes; when co-operation will become effective on this road. R. C. Wilton, G. S. & T. Ontario Division, District One — Our meeting in West Toronto, January 8th, was well attended in spite of the busy times. Let’s have these meetings as often as possible, as they are interesting. Remember, the second Saturday evening each month. We miss Bro. H. R. Butterie from the dis- patching table. He has gone to Brownsville to help out there. We are glad to welcome Bros. C. Stinson and Wm. Blaney back with us after a considerable leave of absence. Bro. Buchanan has resumed at Oshawa nights after several 'weeks’ holidays; also Bro. Oboyle has resumed at Perth and Bro. McGinty at Have- lock nights. Bro. Martin Elsmley is on holidays. Bro. Badley, first Trenton, has taken a wife since our last .write-up. Congratulations. Bro. Mawson has taken the agency at Wilkin- son. It’s not so lonely now since he has a night operator and moved his family there. Bro. Card, Tichbarne nights, has a new title, namely “tower man,” this being added to his job as operator. Bro. J. Moore, Havelock days, has taken a new job entertaining the school teacher since he can not run his motor boat now. Bro. Barham, Lansdale days, has an awful time to keep warm in the wet weather. The water puts the fire out. Bro. Cameron, Crow Lake days, has had his rest broken several times of late by trains being tied up there. Several new positions have been opened lately, namely: Newtonville days, Cherry wood days and nights, Bowmansville days, Lansdale, Wilkinson and Christie Lake nights, also Grass Hill days and Orielia nights, on the Port McNicoll, S. D. These jobs are mostly filled by spare men and gives most of them a job. Let’s get the nons lined up now. boys. There is no excuse now, as all are busy. Let’s make the popular Lake Shore line 100 per cent strong, so we will be in shape to have the wage schedule raised in the near future. Some of the boys are not sure who our dis- patchers are. The Lake Shore line is handled by F. J. White, C. McHugh and O. A. Braken, first, second and third tricks. The old line by G. R. Backus, T. M. Pizer and W. J. McCutcheon, first, second and third tricks respectively, with J. A. Roach on the swing. Cert. 1401. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 211 CARD OF THANKS. I desire through the Telegrapher, from the bottom of my deeply lacerated heart, to thank my good, sympathetic, loyal brothers one and all for their extreme kindness and benevolent, genuine sympathy extended to my orphaned family and myself at one of the periods of my life I needed it most. Always true is my heart feelings and expressions to them all. Their beautiful floral offering was much appreciated, and, brothers, I have been asked since my prominency: “Odey, who are the O. R. T.?” My explanation put our organization away up in their estimation. On the road or off it, will always find room for an O. R. T. card upon me. Thanking you, dear brothers, and asking pardon for this laziness of expression, with special thanks to your kind representative, Mr. Lon Bomes, of Petersboro, I am, Fraternally and most gratefully yours, Odey H. Dunn, Kaladar, Ont. Alberta Division f First District — Changes: Prelate days taken off, Bro. Mutch to Lake Superior Division, after bumping Bro. Arnsburger, Shepard nights, to Farnham, Que., and relieving Bro. G. Chudleigh, on sick leave; Prussia days off, Bro. Swanson back to the Koo- tenay Division; Tompkins days off; Bro. Wright, bumped by Bro. G. W. Whitney, relieved Bro. Millican, agent Shepard, on sick leave, who died January 20th. The sympathy of all the boys is extended to the bereaved relatives. Bowell days closed, Bro. J. W. Brown relieving Bro. Harry Patterson at Sceptre, owing to the sudden death of his father. All the brothers ex- tend their sincerest sympathy. Bowell nights closed, vice Bro. Carke; also Em- press nights and Hatton days, Bros. H. E. Wilson and Johnston to Lake Superior Division; Side- wood days closed, Bro. B. F. Dixon relieving Bro. T. Cain, Gull Lake nights, who bid in Maple Creek nights and later relieved Bro. J. F. Johnson on holidays, relieved by Bro. J. E. Taylor; Cabri days closed, Bro. Nutter to Hatton nights (new) ; Sidewood nights closed, Bro. Razelle relieving Bro. Christie, Piapot nights, who relieved Bro. T. M. Hamblin while transferring from first to third "NS” and later relieved Bro. Koen, Irvine nights, who bumped Bro. Mutch from Shepard nights; Bro. C. E. Lister then bumped Bro. Hamblin from first back to third "NS;” later Bro. M. K. Shine- barger, side wire man there, went south for the winter, and that trick was taken off, Bros. Lister and Conn each working two hours overtime. Kincorth nights closed, vice Duffy, also Cardell days, G. N. Nagele going to the Lake Superior Division; Webb days closed, Bro. Weismiller bumping Bro. W. E. Courtney, nights there, who humped J. E. Taylor from Java nights. Bro. S. J. Halpin relieved Bro. J. S. Haaladay, agent Travers, who relieved Bro. W. H. McEwan at Rcdcliff, who went to Brownsville Jet. as train dispatcher. Bro. A. J. Hayford, from the C. N. R., relieved Bro. Razelle at Piapot nights, owing to the sick- ness and death of his wife. Bro. Razelle receives the sincere sympathy of all the boys in his sad bereavement. Assigned on bids: Beverley agency to Bro. Wright; Abbey agency to Bro. B. Wick, leaving Jenner agency on bulletin. Bro. W. A. LeGault to Red Cliff agency, leaving Prussia agency on bulletin. Maple Creek days on bulletin tempo- rarily during the absence of Bro. R. V. Cushing, at the front. Tudor agency closed, Bro. A. R. Ballantyne relieving Bro. O. W. Goodwin, Strathmore agency, resigned. Cert. 1290. Alberta Division , District Three — We should have some regular meetings again. They are a great help to all the members and should not be discontinued on any account. Bro. Lucas is now in Alyth yard, vice Bro. Erickson, who has donned the King’s uniform and been assigned to signal service in the Eighty- second Battalion. Bro. Trickey, Alyth yard, was relieved by Bro. Taylor, a new man, a few days owing to a bad cold. Bro. Dowler, of Airdrie, and Bro. Mathews, ot Calgary yard, have gone to the front with the Fiftieth Battalion. We hear frequently from Bro. Fizzle, who has been in the thick of the fighting since a month after the war began. "Bob” is a veteran, and we are proud of him and wish for his safe return to us after this cruel war is over. We had a pleasant visit Sunday recently from Bros. Abel and Pribenow. Bro. Wheeler trans- ferred to dispatcher Medicine Hat, vice Bro. Abel, to Calgary — two deservedly popular brothers. Chief Dispatcher Mansfield was on the sick list several days. Let us get in the few nons and not lose our record as the banner district of the C. P. Brothers, read the remarks in the December Telegrapher of General Chairman Sister Sulli- van, of Chapleau, on page 1888, and get your wives and sisters to join the Ladies’ Auxiliary. Some of you married brothers write and get the par- ticulars, and we can organize a large Ladies’ Aux- iliary out here. Do not forget that your dues are now payable and you can get a yearly card. Don’t delay; pay up now. I hope the new year will be a prosperous and happy one for us all. Let us all do our little part* to make it so. Bro. McCue is now on Lomond agency per- manently. Bro. Dowdell is at Point Reeve, and Bros. Magill and Williams are also on the east end. Our old friend, Bro. Gunn, of Edmonton, has secured Red Deer agency. He will make good anywhere. Bro. Dunn, Duke of Banff, is agent, operator, janitor and numerous other things this winter, with a limited force. Bro. Norman Black, for a long time on this district, is located at Kindersley, an important terminal office on the Canadian Northern. Bro. Donlevy, for the past ten or fifteen years on this district, now has a good job on the C. N. Digitized by vjjOOQIC

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212 The Railroad Telegrapher. Brothers, don’t wait for “Trick” to get another spasm, but write up the news of this district every month. There are many of you who can do much better than the writer of these rambling items. F. S. T. Alberta Divisiont District Four — Bro. Laing and bride have the hearty congratu- lations of the boys on this district and best wishes for a long and prosperous married life. Bro. Bickle, of Give, has resigned, relieved on bid by Bro. Colin Johnson. Bro. Dunn, of Ed- monton depot ticket office, bid in Red Deer agency, vice Bro. MacFarlane, relieving there, who bid in Blackflads. It was not decided whether the depot ticket job it a scheduled O. R. T. position or not when the office was opened a few years ago, and the matter is still in abeyance. Bro. H. B. Williams has resigned and enlisted presumably with the Ninety-seventh American Battalion, relieved by Bro. Buckingham on bid at Consort. Lochearn and Red Deer second are on bulletin. Bro. Barr, of District 1, is now agent at Com- peer, a new position, instead of Bro. Wick, of District 3, as erroneously stated heretofore. Bro. Barr relieved Bro. Taylor a few days on sick list. Bro. Garvin, who was relieving at Com- peer, is now relieving Bro. Elliott Ohaton, re- signed, pending bulletin. Bro. Jack Mackay has been appointed relieving train detainer for this district, and has been re- lieving Bro. “G. F.” on holidays at “Cow-town.” The cold snap surely played “dog” with the phone and telegraph wires. Bro. Tonstad is relieving on Scona days, and Ferguson, a new man, nights. Bro. Fleming has returned after an extended visit East. The only notes I have ever received have been from Bro. “J” at “SA.” Some of you boys drop me a note, giving the changes, etc., in your locality. At the next meeting I shall suggest that two brothers be appointed to send in a write-up one month, two the next month, and so on. This will give them an idea what a fellow has to do alone for twelve months. Div. Coa. Saskatchewan Division , Third District — Despite the fact that the mercury drops occa- sionally to the low notches, this is a truly won- derful climate. It is regrettable that there is not sufficient frost in the dry air that domes the prairie to freeze out the few who are always on hand to sign increased wage checks and par- take of the advantages in working conditions procured by the labors of our schedule commit- tees— but are mighty tardy in getting a union card and keeping it up to date. On the Australian government railroads you must have a union c$rd before you can draw the union scale of wages. We must have the 100 per cent. This 97 per cent and 98 per cent won’t go with honest John McOrraond. While en route to Edmonton the other day, Bro. Hughes passed around the cigars, owing to the arrival at his home of a little daughter. Bro. M. H. Dickson, of Biggar, was recently relieved by Assistant Agent Walker, of Hardisty. If Bro. Dickson made this vacation as memorable as we surmise, a hearty welcome is extended Mrs. Dickson, and we congratulate the happy couple in a right fraternal spirit. The Saskatoon dispatching staff has been re- duced to normal, with G. F. Thompson, Bro. G. M. Cordingly, Bro. V. J. Kosner and Bro. Dannie Martin in charge, the latter working the relief. The ax has also made a bad gash in the telegraph jobs here, considering the fact that this office is a scheduled position for three operators, with eight hours each. Bros. C. W. Cumbers and H. H. Deighan are the only surviving members of last fall’s quartet. It does not look as if Pastor Russell’s “Millennial Dawn” is very strong on the present tense. Bro. J. T. McOrraond, of Sutherland, with Mrs. McOrmond and family, are visiting New York and some of those other eastern cities Uncle Sam takes so much pride in. Bro. C. A. Beisel, first, is acting as agent, relieved by Bro. A. E. Jones, and he on second by Bro. W. Scott, recently from Nova Scotia. Bro. G. E. Symington, on third Sutherland for three years, is now with the High- land Regiment. Bro. P. P. Foster, from Saska- toon, gets third Sutherland. Blucher has been reduced to a flag station and Bro. Kunmeyer resumes in Saskatoon ticket office. Bro. I. H. Wilson bid in Colonsay station, which will be held until spring by W. J. Walker owing to the illness of Bro. Clark. Mrs. Verna Gertrude Chambers, the young and beloved wife of our esteemed brother, J. R. Cham- bers, died on Monday, January 3d, at Guernsey. The remains were taken to Athens, Ontario, and interred amid the surroundings of her girlhood. The hearts of the brothers go out in deep fra- ternal sympathy to Bro. Chambers in his irre- parable loss and sad bereavement. During his absence Assistant Agent Hughes was in charge at Guernsey. Bro. Dave Ross, at Lanigan days during the wheat rush, is back on nights again. The new seniority lists will likely be put up in booklet form and contain an extra column show- ing where each one is employed. The organized farmers and city bodies have drafted a platform embodying direct legislation, eight-hour day, government operation and control of all public utilities, natural resources, elevators, banking and the issuing of all currency and credit, etc. Several candidates will be in the field in the coming federal campaign throughout the three prairie provinces. “Bob” Edwards, of Calgary eye-opener fame, has joined the Theologians, and another Billy Sunday and John L. Sullivan is on the map. We hope Bob won’t embody in his articles of faith the “straight life insurance clause,” wherein it is necessary to die to win. D. T. F. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 213 Saskatchewan Division, Subdivision Bredenbury to Wynyard — Bro. Davis bid in Macklin agency on bulletin, relieved on Rokely agency on bid by Bro. C. W. Murray, Nokomis. Bro. Matthews, agent Springtide, on vacation East, relieved by Bro. McLeis, relieved by J. E. Swallow, from Yorkton, when called West on business. Later Bro. McLeis relieved Bro. Spice, who, with his family, is touring in Florida and the Cuban Islands. Bro. Dewar bid in Yorkton nights, and Bro. I. H. Wilson, of Elfros, Colonsay agency. December 31st closed a very successful year, but business is rather quiet now, owing to the embargoes placed on grain at the lake and sea- ports. The weather recently for a few days was fifty below zero — quite different from the St. Louis convention weather last spring. Cert. 122. B. C. Division^ District One — Our local chairman has appointed me corre- spondent for this district. If you have any notes or know of any changes, kindly send them to Sturdee, via Bear Creek, and Bro. McBean will put them on a “pusher” or a “toboggan.” According to the Vancouver Sun, Golden may be a divisional center when the Rogers Pass tunnel is completed. Field probably won’t be a very big place without the roundhouse, which will cause considerable shifting around among the employes, particularly the operators. Glenogle, Pallister, LeanchoQ and Ottertail will be “swallowed up” by the Alberta Division, and I expect all appoint- ments will be made from Calgary. Get your card for 1916. It*s a beauty. Cert. 198. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It seemeth that in the eternal fitness of all things the beloved young wife of our es- teemed co-worker, Bro. J. R. Chambers, has been called to the great sphere beyond; in manifestation of our fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of District 3, Sas- katchewan Division, System Division No. 7 , Order of Railroad Telegraphers, tender the sorrowing brother our heartfelt sympathy in this sad bereave- ment; and be it further Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded the bereaved brother, a copy made part of the record of this district, and a copy sent The Telegrapher for publication. G. M. CORDINGLBY, C. W. Cumbers, W. T. Francis, Committee. New York Central R. R., Div. No. 8. Hudson Division — We are very sorry to report that Bro. A. Van Benschoten, who had a stroke of paralysis about two months ago, is not expected to live. He has been one of our most faithful members, always attending meetings and ready and willing to do his part. Bro. Frank Smith is in St. Francis Hospital, slowly improving, but it will be some time before he can return to work. Bro. D. C. Allerdice, on fifty-nine days* leave, is trying out a job in another department We wish him success. It is now Bro. D. P. Shea at S. S. 90, to whom we all extend a hearty welcome; also C. T. U. Bro. Lyons, whom we expect to transfer to the O. R. T. next month. Bros. Donnelly and Clowe, of S. S. 96, had a hard time getting to that signal station through the big blizzard. Bro. Colwell is off on account of sickness. Glad to report Bro. Groupe, S. S. 89, back in line again. We missed him at the meetings. Bro. Hodson is at S. S. 84 pending bids, and Bro. A. Hallenbeck on second S. S. 54, vice Bro. L. B. Gaedeke, in the dispatcher's office during the rush. Bro. Skinnel, the only bidder, was awarded second S. S. 46, and Bro. Tucker, Peelcskill nights, assistant agent at Tivoli. No bids on temporary vacancy at Peekskill ticket office. The Western Union officials have signified their willingness to pay the railroad telegraphers a com- mission of ten per cent on this line's business, which means a restoration of what was taken away from them a few years ago. Recently a non was dismissed for making a statement he could not prove, because he stood alone. When will they learn the lesson? Brothers, be sure you know who you are doing business with over the telephone; confirm your information ; if necessary, repeat it back. Recently several brothers got into trouble by not knowing who was giving the information or where it came from. If it is the dispatcher, make him sign the same as on the Morse wires. If you think it is one of a train crew, make him tell you his name and title. This is only to work safe. Bro. Moran took a trip to New York recently to explain to the chief bow bad the storm was around S. S. 88. The meeting held on January 17th was very well attended and very enjoyable. The local chair- man went over the proposed new schedule and explained the meaning and also the reason for changing some of the rules. The sub-committee, in conference with the management, expected a decision by February 1st. Business is booming, and we do not see how the management can refuse us the little raise we ask, after the nice New Year’s greeting from President A. H. Smith con- gratulating us on our part in making the lines, we are all so proud of, so successful during the past year. Each brother has been mailed a ballot with his notice of dues to vote as to the advisability of the five railroad organizations co-operating. This is very important and should be given immediate attention. Mail your vote with the dues to Bro. Blim. The engineers voted favorably, and it now Digitized by Google

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214 The Railroad Telegrapher. takes a two-thirds favorable vote to put us in line with this great movement. Brothers, the place to air your grievances is in the meeting room or in private with the local chairman. Please be a little careful how you talk on passenger trains. You are not the only rail- roadmen who ride these trains; and if you were, it is not the kind of conversation for the passen- gers to hear. The same applies around stations. You know where the local chairman’s office is, and if you can not meet him there, drop him a letter by U. S. mail, and he will come and see you. President Perham has petitioned Congress to do something in regard to the stationmen being obliged to carry the U. S. mail to and from the post office. We received a copy of his very able petition, and hope he will be successful. If there ever was an imposition, it is that of making the station agent handle the same matter he used to be paid 10 per cent on just because Uncle Sam now puts it (the parcel post) in mail bags. During the year 1915 your local chairman got nineteen new members. How many did you get? Try for one of Bro. Quick’s prizes he is offering this year for new members. Temporary assignments: Bro. S. L. Rugman, night yardmaster, Poughkeepsie passenger yard during the winter rush; Bro. Haug, S. S. 59, third, and Bro. Manion, first S. S. 45. Bro. Hal- lock has accepted a position at Storm King on the gates. * The three old guards — Bros. Austin, Lockard and Patterson, at new S. S. 50, have one of the largest plants on this division, and should have a leverman as assistant. The local chairman lias been very busy with grievances the past month, but settled all of them satisfactorily with the division superintendent. Don’t overlook the overtime rule, brothers. If you are late, it is taken from your pay. The rule works both ways; put in your overtime. Pay your dues, get a new card and have a vote on co-operation. A. A. S., Cor. St. Lawrence Dixnsion — Bro. M. Lewis, Clayton, on six months’ leave, is trying out a position in the N. Y. C. ticket office, at 1216 Broadway, New York City. He has been an active member, and we join in wish- ing him success. Bro. H. J. McKenna is laying off on account of illness of his father. We hope for a speedy re- covery. Assigned on bids: Bro. J. Kaufman to third Massena Springs; Bro. E. C. McCarthy, first Watertown Jet.; Bro. L. W. Peckham, second Deer River (temporary), and F. Macomber to third Remsen. Norwood first and Deer River second advertised January 4th. F. J. Doughton has recovered from his injuries and is back to work. Bro. D. F. White relieved Bro. McKenna a few days on first Woods. Bro. W. M. Andrews measured his length on the ice while throwing a switch at Woods on Janu- ary 10th. Brothers, we made a record on Division No. 8 for December, 125 new members having been added to our rolls. I hope each of you will pay up promptly for the current six months, thus pro- tecting your beneficiary on that “gold bond” insur- ance you are carrying. Let us hold the large percentage we have. It is something to be proud of. The non who refuses to join because he “does not know whether or not he will stay in the serv- ice,” is merely trying to evade joining. None of us have a guarantee on our positions. If they are working they are enjoying the benefits paid for by us, and can only cancel that indebtedness by carrying an up-to-date card. According to Rule 14 of our schedule, Bro. L. A. Penoyer, agent Black River, has been granted a monthly increase of $5.00, his position having been changed from nine to twelve hours. General Chairman Morey advises that he never saw the outlook more favorable than at present for the successful termination of our conference with the management for increased wages and better working conditions. Quite a few of the brothers are taking the rest cure, which means considerable to the extra men. Several years ago J. A. Crandall bid in Water- town Jet. first, later relieving Hickey at **Q” when the vacancy was advertised temporarily. Recently it was permanently advertised because Mr. Hickey did not return, allowing Judd a per- manent position in “Q.” Bro. Fairland, Water- town Jet. third, bid in first there on temporary bid, and later Mr. Williamson agreed to adver- tise Watertown Jet. first because Bro. McCarthy had more seniority than Bro. Fairland, who was returned to his former position on third, which had but a short time before been bid in by Bro. Smith. While this may have worked a hardship on the latter, it was the only way to straighten the case out, and we requested it done that way. We owe much to our superintendent for the friendly and agreeable manner in which he has adjusted every grievance, without exception, to date. It does not look right for the younger men in the service to bid on such positions as Water- town Jet. first, Remsen third, etc., when they know their short experience has not qualified them to fill them. A man should know that he is fully capable of handling a position before he bids for it. Recently two of the youngest men in the service bid on an agency. We appreciate the desire to have a permanent position, but don’t bid on positions that you know you can not fill. This matter of bidding is dear to everyone of us, and should not be abused. Ask some of the older ones what the consequences were prior to the time we were given this right. The boys of the St. Lawrence Division are busy brushing up on the book of rules. Chief Woll- aver, assisted by Judd Crandall, is holding school at various points. They say this will be a yearly occurrence hereafter. Crandall was relieved in “Q” by Bro. C. D. Reed. In the December issue it was stated that all delinquents for last half of 1915 had been cleaned up except one lister, but neglected to state in the Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 215 January number that she made the necessary re- mittance; thus the slate is clean. Recent new members: J. Kaufman, third Mas- sena Springs; D. F. White, extra; L. D. Pickert, Hammond days. Bro. P. G. Nichols, third Potsdam, relieved by Bro. Barnum a few days on account of sickness, and Bro. E. C. McCarthy, first Norwood, relieved by Bro. II. A. Lee several days recently. Bro. F. E. Streeter, second Norwood, was called to Gouvemeur recently on account of the illness and death of his mother. Bro. L. A. Smith, third Watertown Jet., was relieved by Bro. R. Escudero a few days on ac- count of sickness. Night Chief Walrath was relieved a few nights by Extra Dispatcher Hartney. Bro. B. Dawson, agent Three Mile Bay, is enjoying a two months’ leave to the Pacific Coast, relieved by Bro. E. C. Bowdish. Bro. Hathaway relieved Sister Whalen, third Barneveld, who had the misfortune to fall on the ice and injure her wrist We will soon be wishing Bro. Brown, third Stittville, much joy. Watch the “married” items in the Utica papers. Wish to thank Bros. Reed, Bates and Poppino for the items furnished. Wish a few more would give this a little attention about the 20th of each month. Cert. 453. Brothers, please correct the following typo- graphical errors in seniority list of January 1, 1916: H. W. Rainear — reads Oct. 1, 1898; should read Oct. 1, 1896. J. H. Fogarty — reads Feb. 19, 1899; should read Feb. 10, 1898. S. M. Bishop — reads July 8, 1899; should read July 8, 1898. H. Mun- son— reads June 6, 1901; should read E. Munson, June 6, 1901. S. B. Finnegan — reads Oct. 8, 1905; should read Oct. 8, 1904; B. E. Jones — reads March 22, 1907; should read E. P. Jones, March 22, 1907. E. C. McCarthy— reads Oct. 1, 1607; should read Oct. 1, 1907. C. F. Fairland — reads Dec. 12, 1607; should read Dec. 12, 1907. M. Meny — reads March 2, 1708; should read March 2, 1908. C. E. Wicks— reads May 10, 1909; should read May 14, 1909. L, Laroney should read L. Maroney. E. G. Eddy — reads June 8, 1912; should read June 7, 1912. H. J. Hatha- way— reads May 15, 1913; should read May 12, 1913. H. McRorie — reads July 27, 1915; should read June 27, 1915. W. E. McMullen, Local Chairman. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, The Supreme Being, in His infinite wisdom, has seen fit to take from our midst the devoted mother of our esteemed brother, F. E. Streeter; and Whereas, We bow in humble submission to Him that doeth all things best; and Whereas, We realize that our sympathy can best be expressed in words of condolence; now, therefore, be it Resolved , That the officers and members of N. Y. C. Division No. 8, Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers, extend to the bereaved brother their heartfelt sympathy in this his sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be handed the brother, a copy mailed to The Teleg- rapher, and - a copy entered on the minutes of the division. W. E. McMullin, H. W. Wiegel, C. E. Wicks, Committee . Rochester Division — Owing to the increased business on the Roches- ter Division, many changes have been made in the dispatcher’s office at Rochester and Canandaigua. At Rochester the position of night chief dis- patcher was opened January 1st, Dispatcher John Delaney being promoted to the position; W. Emer- ling first assistant chief, is acting chief dispatcher, vice W. A. Sarnborger, ill at his home several weeks; other dispatchers moving up a trick. C. J. Flaherty, first trick dispatcher Canandaigua, pro- moted to third trick dispatcher on “Falls Road” at Rochester, succeeded by Geo. Harp, succeeded as second district dispatcher Canandaigua by Bro. F. J. Graviller, succeeded as third trick dispatcher there by Bro. R. W. Broeckelbank, succeeded on Cayuga first by Bro. J. E. Townsend, and he on second there by Extra Fullmer. These changes will last, it is expected, until April 1st. Bro. H. L. Hickey, our genial senior relief agent, has just returned from two weeks’ vaca- tion; also Relief Agent R. G. Gardiner, who is now relieving Bro. G. B. Harmon, agent Mcr- tensia, on- vacation. Knowlesville third reopened January 1st by Bro. J. J. Crowley on bid. E. S. Stevens, chief clerk Le Roy freight office, bid in the agency there, vice Bro. F. D. McDonald, deceased. Sister M. J. Breen is back at Le Roy ticket agency after being off several weeks on account of sickness and death in her family. W. R. M., Cert. 109. Electric Division — The boys on the Electric have been running the trains up and down on the same track, diving on through the recent storm as well as on the Har- lem, and they seemed to pass each other somehow or other without the aid of the old man, who the weather man robbed of all his wires and left him helpless until they were sighted off the west shore of Mt. Vernon by the brothers at “MY,” who gave the boats clear sailing. The New Haven was completely tied up on account of their over- head wires being blown down. The line is pretty strong now with the exception of "WP,” “HA,” “RK“ and “KO.” Ex-Bro. Leonard says he is soon going to ask to be pensioned off, which will leave an opening for a brother to get down and try to enlist Mr. McQuade. It is now time for our new schedule to be put into effect. Let’s line up like our brother organi- zations, which stay 90 or 100 per cent strong all Digitized by Google

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216 The Railroad Telegrapher. the time, denoting strength, power and a good return for the money invested. Line up strong, and then go to it. The prospects look good for a fair increase, and we hope to see the boys coming out of the pay wagon this month with a satisfied smile. Bro. Loring is off, relieved by Bro. R. J. O’Brien. Bro. Hitchcock buried his grandfather recently. The Electric Division extends sincere sympathy to the family, and hope for a speedy recovery of his wife. Bro. Fennessey to “BV” from “SG” nights, vice Bro. Finalli to extra list, now at “YX,” and Bro. McGuire now at “SG” pending bids. Bro. Rogliano to second “BV,” vice Bro. King, resigned; later Bro. Schwartz, from “GCT,” re- lieved the former, now home with the grippe. Bro. Rogliano has had an automatic phone installed at “YX,” which the man who bids it in will thank him for. Bro. Jaggers relieved Bro. Birchard at “NW” for seven days on account of the grippe. The turkey tickets were a great success. If the members would only turn out to the meetings as they did to see the result of the former, we would never ask for anything better. Please send whatever news you have to me at Mt. Vernon. Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Wh irkas, It has pleased our heavenly Father, our Supreme Ruler, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, to call the beloved father of our dear brother, H. D. Stringham; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved , That the members of Electric Division No. 8, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing brother and members of the family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the sorrowing family, a copy spread on the minutes of the division, and a copy sent to Thb Telegraph k* for publication. J. M. Moss, H. F. Birchikd, , J. H. Holloran, Committee. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father, our Supreme Ruler, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, to call the beloved father of our dear brother, R. J. O’Brien; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of Electric Division No. 8, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing brother and members of the family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, a copy spread on the minutes of the division, and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. J. M. Moss, J. H. Baker, S. L. Shultz, Committee. Fall Brook District — We have plenty of business, which is being very successfully handled, with most of the twelve-hour offices back to eight hours; a good, healthy organi- zation, crowding 100 per cent, so that he who has no card is questionable. It’s not always a matter of dollars and cents. Our organization has made very favorable prog- ress with the new pension system, which provides $20.00 for old or incapacitated members who have met the requirements; and the issuing of annual cards where a member pays dues for the full year at the beginning. This, with our life insur- ance plan, makes a very desirable combination at a most nominal figure. If you have not already remitted your dues and insurance, the sixty days of grace for pay- ment of same are mighty close to an end, and while it does not suspend, it leaves your insur- ance exposed until paid up, and you’re not in good standing. It’s best not to delay longer. The new plan adopted by this system division for the increased joining fee, cuts out the delin- quent dropping out and joining over again to save the difference, which should very materially reduce the suspensions. With the resumption of normal business condi- tions and the reopening of offices, things have settled down so there are very few changes being made. The last bulletin only contained one posi- tion, “WK,” temporary. No notes furnished your correspondent for this write-up; consequently, this will have to be brief. If you would each contribute a little that may come to your attention on your district, we might have an interesting write-up each, month. It has now been quite a long time since this part of the road has been heard from through The Telegra- pher. We hope it may continue and more of it, with more “pep” and real life. “Dick,” Cert 225. C. I. & L. Ry., Div. No. 9. Bro. Dooley has resigned as general chairman, and Bro. Hollan is filling the position until a new general chairman is elected. Cashier Cave, Frankfort, resigned, is now on grain desk with the G. N. Ry. at Minneapolis, Minn. Bro. “Red” Dunkin, second Wallace Jet, off ten days recently. A new passenger track is under construction at Frankfort, which, when completed, will add greatly to the movement of trains on that division. Bro. L. D. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 217 A third operator was put on at Greencastle dur- ing the holiday rush; Bro. Shorr on first and Tharpe on second. It was exceedingly sad to hear of the death of Brakeman Cochran at Wallace Jet. He was work- ing on a brake rigging when the engine coupled into the train, crushing his life out. He leaves a wife and several children at Lafayette. He had been in the service about ten years and worked for the T. & O. C. before coming to the Monon. The coal business on the I. & L. is very heavy. Bro. Caviness, first Wallace Jet, was off a few days. Considerable wire trouble in the past month, all I. & L. business being relayed at Wallace Jet. Bro. Packwood, second Salem, off on account of sickness, relieved by Adams, a new man. There seems to be a great deal of sickness, la grippe being prevalent among the operators along this pike. Bro. Cravens, second French Lick, is laying off. Bro. Leitehey, third Gosport, off on account of a death, relieved by Bro. Terry, from the B. & O. Bro. Endwright, agent Ellettsville, is being relieved by N. W. Cornwell, son of Bro. Corn- well, whom, I understand, will be our next gen- eral chairman, when all the old grievances will be threshed out Relief agent’s position, vacant nearly a year, was given to J. A. Abel, I under- stand, without being bulletined. Brothers, this is all our own fault If these cases were taken up properly, there would be very little trouble in getting them adjusted. Business is getting better, and we hope 1916 will be a much brighter year than 1915. The boys are in favor of getting in line for a revision in our schedule, but first we must be well organized. Line up the nons in your office and send your next-door neighbor a set of papers. There are several just waiting for them. Several agents along the line are still tele- graphing six hours and putting in from four to six hours additional to keep up their station work, which is a violation of the nine-hour law, but it seems the Monon gets by with it some way or another. Bro. Marlott, third Crawfordsville, was off three nights sick, and the other two men worked twelve hours each on account of no available operator. Bro. Price, second Shops, was off several days. New electric block signals will be installed be- tween McDoel yards and Orleans as soon as the weather breaks in the spring. “PZ." Delaware & Hudson Ry.f Div. No. 12. Saratoga and Champlain Divisions — As the newspapers state it, “at the time of going to press," there are over 2,800 cars on sidings of the Delaware & Hudson between Bing- hamton and Mechanicsville for delivery to the B. & M.t besides what is in transit, and, in one instance, three miles of main line (or from Cres- cent to Glenville) was used for storage purposes, necessitating the operating of single track between these two points. As the capacity of the Mechan- icsville gateway is 1,000 cars per day, various expedients have been employed to stretch this number to 1,100. The B. & M. are now employ- ing about 2,500 hump-riders and as many other men as can be advantageously used to expedite the movement of this avalanche of business. All the “outlaws" and “boomers" who for the past year have earned a precarious living by swinging picks are once more gathered within the fold, and are now bravely swinging lanterns. If anyone should see a man with a dishevelled appearance and a wild look in his eyes, tearing madly through the yard, don’t suspect him of being an escaped lunatic and call the police; he is just a yardmaster looking for track room to store a hand-car. Verily, prosperity is here with a vengeance. The third annual ball of Division 12 will be given in New Improvement Hall, Mechanicsville, February 11th. It is the aim of the committee in charge to make this a little better, if possible, than the ones that have been given before. To those who had the pleasure of being present on former occasions no further comment is necessary; to those who will attend one of these affairs for the first time on February 11th we wish to say that at no other ball given in this city is as good music furnished and as good a time assured as at the annual ball given by Division 12 of the O. R. T. In the December Telegrapher I called atten- tion to the announcement that Canada Jet. had been abolished and that under the existing rule the telegrapher so displaced is permitted to bump only the youngest man in the service holding a regular position. As it happens, the man who held this position has something over thirty years’ rights, and rather than take some third trick job on the outskirts of civilization and begin to climb all over again, has taken a job flagging a crossing at Saranac Lake. Will some telegrapher who voted for proposition No. 1 and who still imagines he has the love of his fellow-workers in his heart, sit down and write me a brotherly letter explain- ing how just and equitable this is? Is all that these old men can look forward to, who are “abol- ished" out of their positions, a job flagging a crossing? Bro. Bombard has resumed at Saranac Lake after an absence of six months, Bro. Walsh going back on extra list. Bro. Kellerman bid in temporary position at Dresden. Bro. Lyman has been assigned to the temporary position at Saranac Lake on account of the illness of Miss Groves, who has left for Florida for her health. Bro. Bush relieved Agent Chazy, Lake, during the holidays. Bro. Hale, second Montcalm Landing, relieved a few days by Jones, from the Whitehall school. Bro. C. Clark, at Montcalm Landing, relieved during the holidays by Bro. Otis. Bro. P. Boyle bid in Westport agency, tempo- rary; Bro. J. Hopkins, temporary position at .oogle Digitized by

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218 The Railroad Telegrapher. Rutland, and Bro. Morris, Rupert agency, vice Bro. Perrin, who goes to *'SJ” office. Best wishes. Bro. T. J. Cassidy is working in “SJ” office during the rush. Hope Bro. Denis has fully recovered and will soon report for work. Some of the brothers are asking why Lake Placid first has not been put up for bid. This is supposed to be a clerical position, yet a man from the school has been assigned to it, who is on the wire from 6 a. m. to 2 p. ra. Respectfully referred to Bro. Johnson. L. B. Burhitt. Virginian Ry.r Div. No. 13. First and Second Divisions — Bfro. Peck, agent Abilene, relieved a few days by Mr. Wooten, who also relieved Bro. Herring, on vacation. Some of you brothers near the lat- ter line him up. Bro. Matthews, who relieved Mr. Williams, on account of the death of his little daughter, also relieved Bro. Collier, agent Stone Mountain, on vacation. Bro. Almond, agent Dundas, was relieved by Bro. S. C. Daniel, a few days on account of illness. Bro. Woods resumed third Seneca, after lining up the agency at Huddleston for Mr. Maxson. Bro. Cross, agent Seneca, was relieved by Bro. Vaughan, second there, on account of the illness of his wife. Bro. Patterson, agent Jarratt, was relieved a few days by Bro. Faulkner, relieved by Bro. Griggs. Bro. Clark, of Phenix, relieved a few days by Bro. S. C. Daniel, who also relieved Bro. Inge, of Brookneal, several days. F. E. Lakes, Div. Cor. Atlantic Coast Line R. R.f Div. No. 15. Montgomery District — We have settled down to another year’s record making, and are all expecting better pay for our services; therefore, we should show the officials that we deserve more pay. The more revenue we bring in for the company the more able it will be to increase our salaries. Don’t be contented with doing just what you are compelled to do to hold your job. The men who make a success in the business world do every day more than they are required to do by their employers. I hope the boys on this district will all be paid up on February 15th. You will be in good standing until February 29th, but don’t wait until the eleventh hour. It is our duty to look after each other. If you have your new card and know of any brothers that have not, remind them of the fact and urge upon them the necessity of remitting at once and not becoming delinquent. Webster’s definition for delinquent, “Failing in duty; offending by neglect; a transgressor; an offender; a culprit.” Surely no brother will let this apply to him. Brothers, obey the rules of the company im- plicitly. The officials are more severe in punish- ing violators of some rules than others. We all know what these rules are, and if we violate them and get in trouble we need not expect much as- sistance from the O. R. T. for the principles of the Order don’t uphold such violations. “Your sins will find you out” eventually. On January 15th our pay car, after paying off this district, was leaving for Florida, when fire was discovered in the oil car between Ramer and Grady, which was uncoupled from the balance of the train and placed on the siding at Grady, where it was completely destroyed. After several hours delay the pay car proceeded with the remainder of the train. In the January write-up I stated that Pansey was bid in by Bro. Smith, who was cut off at Ansley when that place was closed some time ago. It should have read Bro. McLendon. Second Bainbridge bid in by Bro. McLoy, from River Jet. Bro. Stokes, Ashford, relieved a few days by Bro. Knowles, who also relieved Bro. Bramlett, Brinson, while attending court, and Bro. Hale, first Cairo, a few days, and then relieved Bro. Wynne, of Banks, while undergoing an operation. Bro. Phillips, Jakin, relieved ten days by Bro. Adams. First River Jet., bid in by Bro. Sammons, re- lieved on second on bid by Mr. Baggett, Day street yard. Bro. Williams, ticket agent Dothan, is on leave of absence. Lewis, third Day street yard, sick several months, worked a few days when Gunn, extra, had to relieve him. Bro. Barfield, of Sprague, relieved a few days by Strickland, clerk from Abbeville. See that he keeps his promise to come in. Bro. Mixon, of Ramer, was relieved a few days by Extra Connally. Cert. 120. Jacksonville District — Umatilla agency transferred from Bro. J. C. Trowell to Bro. I. E. Diefendorf; later bid in by Bro. Ray Dempsey. Bro. L. R. Briley bid in thq relief agency and Bro. R. E. Collins Bostwick agency, vice Bro. R. E. Brown to Tavares. Bro. Jesse Stuart, of Seville, bid in DeLand Jet. nights, relieved by Geo. Armstrong, Bro. R. E. Bleck bidding in Seville night. Bro. W. S. Evans resigned to go into the fishing business, leaving Cove Springs agency on bid. F. B. Langley, of Prairie Jet., is now dispatch ing at Sanford. Bro. D. P. Nunn, Orlando, is off on his honey- moon. Congratulations. We are glad to see Bro. J. W. McCarley back again at Green Cove Springs after being off sick some time. Bro. W. W. Tedder is back at Seville after being relieved thirty days by Bro. R. E. Stivcnder. Five dispatchers on now. Business better than it has been for any one time within the past 'five years; $75,000.00 increase shown for the month of November. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 219 Bro. G. W. Crim, ticket agent Sanford, relieved fifteen days by Bro. R. E. Stivender, while attend- ing his daughter’s marriage in Indiana. Second Orange Park and third at Green Cove Springs and Seville opened. Bro. O. C. Knight, of St. Cloud, spent a few days at Mascotte. Bro. D. R. Fisher, of Pierson, was on the sick list a few days. Div. Co*. Fayetteville District , North End — There was no write-up last month, as I did not receive a single line from any one and nothing so far this month. Bros. Perry and Doggett, of South Rocky Mount, have returned from their honeymoon. Bro. Simpson is on vacation and Bro. Todd is back there after undergoing an operation. Bro. Minges, Rocky Mount relay office, is off tick. Bro. Barber doing the extra work in “X.” Bro. Pearson, agent Sharpsburg, and First Trick Dispatcher Jarman, Rocky Mount, are attending court in Wilson. Boys, remit for your new cards for 1916 at once, as the committee is getting ready to go to Wilming- ton, and it can not represent any nons. Brothers, please let me have your notes by the 15th, and let’s have a good write-up every month. “OW,” Cert. 287, Div. Cor. Columbia District — We still have several delinquents, one of whom recently got a change in location with better salary. We hope they will keep their promises to pay up and pay their dues at the proper time hereafter. One thousand dollars insurance cost you only $7.20 per year, but when you let your card run out of date sixty days your insurance is absolutely no good. Should you happen to drop off all you had paid would be lost. Please try and guard against this. You can not remit at the expiration of sixty or ninety days for any other insurance and make it O. K. again, and such insurance would cost you nearly four times as much as the O. R. T. Do not wait over the limit this time. Let’s not have any delinquents this terra. Our general committee will likely be in Wilming- ton when this reaches you in February. If you have not then remitted for the term ending June 30, 1916, please do so right away, and if you failed to remit for term ending December 31, 1915, call for application blanks and become one of the men again who are trying to do something for the welfare of the entire division. You know it is not just, nor right that a certain number should bear all the expense and you get just as much benefit as they. In 1914 I secured thirty-nine members on the Columbia District, in 1915 eighteen more, and in 1916 I hope to clean up the division. Help me do this. If four or five members drop out every term we will never have a solid division. There are only two nons now on the district; one has been a non ever since he came to the road, the other dropped out June 30, 1914. Help me get these men in. I am going to issue a bul- letin each month during 1916, giving names and locations of each non and delinquent on this dis- trict, and hope every man with a card will help me close 1916 without any nons or delinquents. Twenty-nine cases were handled during 1915. The men are demanding all the agreement calls for, and there was no rule covering the four cases lost. The better we are organized the better rules we can secure. We have a very good superintend- ent and he has been very fair. So if you will do your part we will get all that is due us. Chas. Bolicjc, Local Chairman. Columbia District Notes — Bro. Mooneyhan, Elliotts, and Wall, relief agent, on a trip to Florida and Cuba; former relieved by Bro. F. Ham. Bro. W. S. Carter is back at Timmonsville agency with his bride. There seems to be quite a “matrimonial epidemic” on this district. Bro. A. T. Carter (Uncle Tom), third Orange- burg, who was murderously assaulted about the first of January, beaten insensible by an unknown assailant and the depot robbed, is doing as well as could be expected. One of his ear drums was bursted which will cause him to be deaf on that side for life. Bro. Davis, second Sumter, relieved a few days for Christmas by Bro. Bradley. Bro. Johnson, second “FN” Florence, on dis- patcher’s trick a few nights around Christmas, was relieved by Bro. Glover, from Florence Yard, re- lieved by Mr. Schipman, at “FY” tower, a few years ago. Bro. Mabry is relieving Thompson, Wadesboro Jet. first, on vacation. No money for an O. R. T. card, but flush enough when it comes to “vacation- ing.” Laneys, S. C., agency assigned to H. C. Carter, from Timmonsville agency force. Bro. Johnson, from “FN,” worked several nights at “WG,” Florence yard, on account of sickness in Bro. Bell’s family, remaining men doubling up in “FN,” some of the dispatchers also being called on to finish trick. Idle extra men are scare on this “pike.” News on this district is very slim this month, nearly everybody sticking close to their jobs. Robbins second on bulletin, vice Bro. McLean. Keep busy, brothers, on the delinquents and nons. This is no time to be idle. Don’t let those outside of the “fold” rest until their applications or renewals are forthcoming. O. L. J., J*., Dist. Cor. Charleston District — Brothers, rush Bro. Williams in your money orders. He says he hasn’t had anything to do from our district yet and needs the coin. We had a hard time getting the information cards back, and I certainly hope “dues” will be much easier to get. Our district is still without a delinquent and the way to keep it that way is for everybody to pay up promptly. Digitized by t^oooLe

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220 The Railroad Telegrapher. Remember that the initiation fee has been raised $2.00, and anyone who gets so far behind that it becomes necessary to join over, it will cost him $2.00 more than ever before. As long as we are in good standing the raise will not affect us, so don’t get behind. Ask every man you work with if he has his new card; if not, get right after him. H. E. Bolick. Charleston District Notes — Now that the busy season is on, let’s move the company’s business along as it has never gone before. Keep our accounts “jamb up” and every thing around our stations in first-class condition. Not as many telegraph offices opened this sea- son, but we have a good bunch of men on all the new positions; not a single “tourist” in the bunch, and I believe the majority want to stay with us. They are all good prospects and appreciate the value of a card on a line as well organized as ours, so don’t let a single opportunity pass to get in a good word to them. The opening of Santee Bluff made places for three of our former extra men, so we should be able to carry three more through the summer. We all congratulate Bro. Peal, of Yemassee, on landing the Hardeeville agency and wish him suc- cess. Also Bro. Padgett with the relief agent’s position. While Bro. Bedenbaugh is at “a kinder” out of the way place temporarily, he is not forgotten, and we all know he will not let a chance slip to help a fellow out, and a non need not offer any re- sistance. Bro. Elliotte thought he would like the “City by the River,” Jacksonboro, but when he arrived he saw all he wanted from union station and find- ing he had another “think coming” immediately headed back for Hardeeville. Think he caught the habit from Bros. Klintworth and Wall. Bros. Brooker and Elliotte spent the day in town just before the dispensaries closed. Bro. Mills on sick list, relieved by Bro. Carn. Bro. Conklin, extra dispatcher, relieving third trick dispatcher on C. & S. Recent assignments: Bros. Weatherford, Wyse and Tucker to Santee Bluff ; Bro. Reynolds to second Effingham; Bro. Peal to Hardeeville agency and Bro. Elliotte to third Jacksonboro. The new men are R. A. Smith, third Effingham; J. R. West and H. J. Brown, second and third Monteith; S. F. Greer, P. B. Thompson and R. A. McDonald, extra. All “men of the world.” Work on them from every angle. The notes for a write-up are certainly few and far between. Boys, don’t continue to unload the responsibility of everything on one or two. We are all working for the same cause, so why not each do his part. You have been asked repeatedly for a note once in awhile, but they have all been mighty short. L. A. Gardner, Div. Cor. Savannah District — New positions opened for the tourist season: Second “DE” Savannah, Bro. Dements; second Screven, Bro. Cason; second Racepond, Mr. Tison, out of service several months; second Winokur, Bro. Woods; first Broadhurst, Bro. Fellers; second Daniel, Bro. Fuller. Bro. Skinner, first North tower temporarily. Ivan Dubberly, Burroughs extra, out of the service some time. Bro. A. R. Jones is with the Jax Terminal Co. in “US.” Bro. Clements, extra dispatcher, has been reliev- ing Dispatchers Patterson and Barefoot during their illness. New members: G. L. Killam, H. E. Pearce, of “YN,” Jax; A. F. Bond and R. C. Wheeler, of Offerman, and Wiley Long, agent Callahan. We are glad to welcome these brothers to our ranks. The committee expects to soon meet the manage- ment. Send in your information blanks at once, as the information asked for on these blanks is very important to the committee during negotia- tions. Our esteemed Bro. J. Randolph Tyler, agent McIntosh, and bride, daughter of Judge Brewton, of Hinesville, Ga., are on their honeymoon North. We all wish them a long, happy and prosperous wedded life. Casey. Waycross District — Bro. D. B. Palmer, while attending a Masonic meeting at Jacksonville, Fla., was relieved at Mon- ticello by Bro. R. C. Mansfield, who later relieved Bro. R. F. Ashmore a few days. Trainmaster Calhoun has resumed duties Bruns- wick to Monticello via Albany, relieved as chief dispatcher by the “Old Reliable” D. S. McClellan. The promotion of the latter and resignation of Mr. Curry put Lary, third Waycross yards, and Ben- nett, of messenger job Waycross dispatcher’s office, in the two vacant dispatchers positions on bulletin, Bro. D. B. McQuaig bidding in third Waycross yards, leaving first Valdosta on bulletin; second Waycross yards also on bulletin. Bro. W. M. Woodward assigned first Sylvester and Bro. C. R. Robinson third Valdosta, leaving Waynesville agency on bulletin. Bro. H. E. Harrell, Meigs agency, made a trip to Albany recently. Hope the three delinquent brothers took advan- tage of the extension to January 31st and re- mitted their dues. Brothers, please let me have what notes you can prior to the 25th of each month, so we can be represented every month in The Tblbgrafhek. F. A. Crittenden, Cor. Michigan Central R. R., Div. No. 16. Northern Division — Bro. M. J. Murray, first North Lansing, was laid up ten days, relieved by Bro. Doc Gilbert, relieved on second by Bro. J. A. Miller. Bro. F. S. Smith relieved Bro. Hasely, at Bath, a few weeks for bis health. Bro. H. A. Foster, third Utica, sick with the grippe, relieved by Coolbaugh, from third Otter Lake. Bro. A. W. Bissell is relieving on second Utica. Digitized by Caooole

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 221 Bro. Ray, first Denmark Jet., in Detroit for a month, having an operation performed, relieved by Bro. H. A. Kauhl. Bros. Foster and Kauhl doubling at Denmark Jet. while O'Hara, third, off two nights with grippe. Bro. Flood, relieved in “DI,” Bay City, a few nights by DeBolt, who later relieved Bro. Jack Rice at Owosso, on account of illness. Bro. C. Bowden, third West Branch, bid in third Owosso. Bro. Beadle, third Rives Jet., relieved on bid on second there by DeBolt, second St. Charles. Bro. M. C. Salter bid in third Newport in order to get back to Middle and Toledo Divi- sion. Sorry to lose motorcycle Mike. Bro. Barr, second Oxford freight house, off five days with grippe, relieved by Bro. J. A. Miller. Bro. Allen, third there, on a week's vacation, re- lieved by Extra White. We lost three good brothers January 1st when Bros. Woodruff, Jones and Stiles were moved to Detroit. They are now under Mr. Donahue, our former assistant superintendent and trainmaster. It was intended to have a meeting at Bay City in December before the boys left, but it was impos- sible for Bro. Gordon to get away and several of the brothers were sick, so it had to be called off. Expect to hold one during February and hope to have a good bunch out. Bro. Gordon has made a good showing in getting new members in the last month or two, but we still have several nons on our three divisions and each member working with them should present them with a set of papers and induce them to get aboard if they expect a slice of the next schedule, which our committee expects to go after in the near future. Bro. Harry Adams relieved at Owosso, Grayling and in “DI," Bay City, after his two weeks' vaca- tion. It is impossible to get items from Mackinaw and Bay City Divisions without some help, Bro. Bit- sell being the only one to contribute this month. Bro. Vargeson, third Bay City W. S., off a week with grippe, relieved by Bros. June and Parish. Extra men all working and several men who were sick were unable to get relief on account of short- age caused by sickness. Ckbt. 63. Middle Division and Branches — Bro. M. FitzGibbon, first nights Pearl street tower, Jackson, off with grippe, relieved by Bro. E. H. Seydell, days Vanhorn, and he by Bro. J. F. McGuffey, a new man from the Ann Arbor Ry. Bro. J. French, second nights Pearl street tower, Jackson, off sick, relieved by Bro. W. H. Hildebrand, first nights Block Station A, and he by Bro. Guffin. Bro. C. M. Brown, days Haires, called back to work on account shortage of operators. A new division has been created at Detroit, with D. W. Donahue, division superintendent, Bro. J. Cavagnaugh, chief dispatcher, and Bros. Del Smith, W. Kilkine and D. Wholihan, trick dis- patchers, taken from Jackson and sent to Detroit. Bay City Division dispatchers moved from there to Detroit All extra men working and some offices closed up on account of the grippe that is prevalent in this section. Assignments: Bro. Shaver, first, and an extra man second nights at South Rockwood; Bro. M. C. Salter, second nights Newport; Bro. G. W. Wilson, first nights Dowagiac, vice Bro. J. Rouke, resigned to accept a position in the bank at that place. Here’s luck to “Jimmie." Bro. Vandusen, first nights Hill office, Niles; Barron Lake not up for bid yet. Bro. W. H. Shoemaker is not so well and is to have another operation soon. Hope it is a success. Div. Co*. Penna. R. R. (Lines East), Div. No. 17. Baltimore Division — We are forging ahead on this division and will show a good increase in membership this term. Business was never better, several new towers have been opened, giving steady employment to a number of extra men and the work generally is in good shape. Much interest is being mani- fested by a number of our members in lining up the remaining nons and we hope they will be suc- cessful. The railroads in this part of the country are carrying on an extensive campaign of publicity against the train service organizations in their endeavor to establish the eight-hour day on all systems in the country. It will be remembered that the publicity end was worked in the State of Pennsylvania, when the carriers tried to repeal the full crew law. We should appreciate our nine- hour law so much that every telegrapher in the country should carry an up-to-date card in the O. R. T. On January 17th, Hon. William Cullop intro- duced at the request of President Perham, a bill in Congress, limiting the hours of all telegraphers in railroad service to eight hours per day. You see that our President is always trying to improve the conditions of the men and each man should write his Congressman at once in care of the House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., urging him to support this very important measure. Another bill is now pending in Congress to re- lieve station agents and telegraphers from carry- ing the mail from the station to the post office and we should each do our best and use our influence in helping to secure the passage of this measure also. There was a fine turn out at the open meeting and smoker held at Huntingdon Hall, January 21st, and a general good time was enjoyed. We were favored with addresses by General Chairman Raw- lins, B. & O.; General Chairman Miller, P. R. R. and Local Chairman McGrath and Scheffer, B. & O., and Fidler, P. R. R. It was gratifying to all to hear these brothers tell of the progress being made by our organization. Only a few offices on this division were given the two days relief per month, but we are pound- ing away and expect before 1916 closes to have every man on the division getting them. You can Digitized by Google

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222 The Railroad Telegrapher. hasten this by helping to perfect your organization, seeing that each man has an up-to-date card. Brothers, this is the last call to pay your dues so as to be in good standing. After February 29th you are in arrears, so bear in mind and remit at once. Jimmy. West Jersey & Seashore Division — Please bear in mind that on February 29th if you are not paid up you are not beneficial. You have had warnings all around you as to how unexpected the call comes and it is your duty to see that you do not become delinquent, because one day might be too late. Pay up promptly and protect your beneficiary. It is with regret that we record the death of Sister Mrs. Sarah F. Stratton, January 14th, at Millville, N. J. Sister Stratton joined old Div. 84 and remained with us up to her death. We were proud of her, as she was our only sister on the W., J. & S. and we extend to Bro. Harry L. Stratton, our profound sympathy in this hour of trouble. Mrs. Stratton had been in poor health for a long time and Bro. Stratton is not well him- self, but through all the many vicissitudes of their married life both have always carried an up-to-date card. Let the spirit of this couple be an incentive to some of our men and women on the P.- R. R. -Mrs. Stratton was buried January 18th. The T. A. sent a floral wreath properly inscribed and the O. R. T. also sent the usual design. Bro. E. C. Heath is in the American Stomach Hospital, 18th and Wallace streets, Philadelphia, slowly recovering from an operation. The boys who can should go and see him while he is there. We hope for his speedy recovery and the enjoy- ment of good health, as he has suffered for several years. Quite a few of our men have had the grippe and all the extra men have been busy relieving them. Quite a few of our extra men have filed appli- cations for passenger brakemen in response to let- ters sent out by Trainmaster Garrison to all agents on the division asking for young men of certain size and good appearance desiring such positions to report at his office. If the eight-hour law passes they will need a good many. Vacation season is about over and several agents who requested them in June and July were obliged to take them in December and some in January, 1916. Dispatcher Young has gone to Florida on a three months* leave for his health. One trainload of freight from Pennsgrove, N. J., to Vancouver early in January brought a revenue of $34,000 to the W. J. & S. R. R. and the report is that the Pennsgrove branch is bringing in more revenue than all the rest of the W. J. & S. R. R., yet we have not received any increase in pay. We got greetings from the general manager on January 1st, but he did not mention a word about giving us more money after the company having been so prosperous last year. The statement that no pas- sengers were killed and asking to continue to keep the P. R. R. in that shape is all right, but we are entitled to share some of this prosperity. If there ever was a propitious time for the boys to organize and get what is coming to them that time is now. We have plenty of application blanks for the asking. You will never get a cent until you do this, so why wait any longer? That letter sent out proved, as we claimed, a boomerang as usual. Don’t be gullible. How can a few men get anything when all the rest can’t even get a hearing? Get a card in the organization that works for all our interests and stick until you get results. We regret to learn that Bro. McGrail, from Altoona, Pa., is sick. He is stopping with his sister in Philadelphia, Pa., for treatment. We all hope he may soon recover and be back on duty. G. E. Nightingale, Newfield first, was off several days on account of the illness of his wife, who has had quinsy since January 1st. We hope that she will soon get well. We are glad to note that Woodbury gets two levermen instead of one, both jobs up for bids. First trick 5:00 a. m. until 2.00 p. m.; second 2:00 until 11:00 p. m. The third trick man there has had to do his own lever work, which was hard to do and keep things moving. Trains going south are now using the new elevated tracks from “HN” to the city line and the northward track is being put up to grade slowly. This will be a big improvement when finished. Quite a few applications came in from the dif- ferent divisions the past month and we expect many more by the last of February. Everybody get busy, make the slogan everybody get a card, and every man get the man next to him and we will soon make a nice showing. Negotiations on Lines West are progressing nicely and we may get good news soon from that quarter. We hope that the men there will get a nice schedule, as they deserve it. The O. R. T. is doing great work all over the country, new schedules being made and revised almost weekly. Div. Cor. “Nickel Plate” R. R., Div. No. 18. Ft. Wayne District — Bro. Cowley, first Mortimer, is still on committee work. Bro. Russell, first Payne, was off several days recently, also Bro. Wolfe, third Mortimer. Bro. Kelley, second Green Springs Jet., is . laid up with la grippe. The company has issued a bulletin that the trainmen must discontinue the use of phones, except in case of emergency, and has also done away with the “right of track order,” which must go to the credit of our committee. Everyone should contribute some news to the journal each month, so we will be well represented in its columns. We have a fine bunch of men on this district, but the majority seem to think that getting a card is all that is necessary. We should not stop at this. We must keep busy to succeed. There is always something we can do. Don’t let that non next to you rest until he gets a card. If no chance to land him, then practice “No card, no favors” stronger than ever. We Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 223 have a few of this kind right here with us. One of them wouldn't send in the blanks the local chairman sent him on request, because he didn’t know how long he would be here, and if he joined and did not stay, he would lose that much money. None of us hold a guarantee on our jobs. Others spend enough every year foolishly to pay their dues and insurance fees. Others are delinquent, leaving their loved ones unprotected. Brothers, we must look after these men and convince them that they are wrong. Let us all try and have this division solid. In compliance with our wishes, the committee presented to the management of the company a revision of our present schedule. They met the superintendent of transportation, and, after various conferences, they appealed to the general manager. Being unable to reach an agreement, they turned the negotiations over to President Perham, in accordance with the laws of the organization. At a conference with General Manager Johnston, on January 7th, all matters were gone over care- fully, but no agreement was reached. The company claims it is now paying the going wage in the territory traversed by its lines, and declines to make any advance in wages at present. Our committee can go no farther until it hears from us in answer to the two questions propounded in the ballot sent us. We should all fill out and sign this promptly and forward it immediately to Bro. F. F. Cowley, Gillsy Hotel, Cleveland, Ohio. Cbkt. 301. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the Universe, who knoweth and doeth all things well, has seen fit to call to the great beyond the beloved baby daughter of Bro. E. E. Leeson; therefore, in manifestation of our fra- ternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of Division 18 extend to the sorrowing brother and members of the afflicted family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement; ai.d be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, a copy spread upon the minutes of this division, and a copy forwarded to The Telegrapher for publication. D. E. Wolfe, F. F. Cowley, C. J. Erickson, Committee. Cleveland Division — Bro. Burnett, agent Perry, off with grippe, re- lieved by Bro. W. A. Hatch, first Madison, and Bro. Carney, third Woodland, relieved “Shorty” Miller, first Painesville, while off sick a few days. Bro. W. F. Engle, second Woodland, is also off sick. Ford, at Willoughby, and Shaver, agent Wick- liffe, resigned, latter relieved by Bro. Keinzle pending bids, who also relieved Bro. Chas. Whelp- ley, agent Kingsville, on vacation during the holi- days. Bro. H. E. Hammond, second Ashtabula siding, was off several days recently. Owing to the scarcity of telegraphers former Sister Ruby Steele, now married, helped out one day on first Painesville. Sounded natural to hear Ruby’s voice on the fone again. C. W. Meyers bid in fifth “BE” Bellevue yard. Bro. E. V. Steinman, an “old Nickel Plater,” now on the Visalia electric line at Lemon Cove, Cal., delighted the boys at “BE” on Christmas by sending a box of large, fine oranges to Bro. W. A. Stover to be handed around. Bro. Steinman used to work at “BE,” “FO ,” “NE” and elsewhere on this pike. It’s a long way to California, but we imagine we can see “EV” smile when he bills a car of oranges, lemons or grape fruit east via the “old Nickel Plate.” There are a good many changes on account of so many being sick with la grippe. Brothers, talk up the Order to the new men and keep alive to the safe and rapid movement of trains. By setting a good example the nons will see that we are a business organization and want to join. It is all right to belong to other orders, but don’t forget that the O. R. T. is a “bread and butter” proposition; if you lose sight of that you are not true to yourself. I am thankful to the brothers who furnished the biggest part of this write-up. Assistant Cor. N. Y. C. R. R. (Lines West), Div. No. 19. Alliance Division — The coal business has been in full swing this month. C. A. Porter, Piney Fork third, resigned; re- lieved by J. G. Pettit, clerk and operator “DR,” abolished. The new third man sent to “RK” did not appear to like the climate. He left the day he arrived. Agent Witherspoon, Deerfield, injured in an explosion, was relieved three days by the writer. Bro. Cummings, second Freeburg, on sick list. No extra men, so the superintendent extended first and third trick men’s tricks to twelve hours. Don’t forget this is the last month to pay your dues for this semi-annual period, and be up-to- date. Get after the new men on the division, and if they are in, have their cards transferred; if not, get them in. Last year was a prosperous year for us, so the official reports show, and we hope next year will be just as good. I received no notes this month. I would very much appreciate it if you would send me what changes you know of, as it is impossible for me to keep track of the south end. Bro. Mclntire is being inconvenienced with a sore hand. McAlister, bill clerk Alliance freight, on leave thirty days, going into the purchasing department; relieved by Former Agent Crawford, Mechanics- town. We have been having ideal spring weather recently, thermometer registering 50 to 70 degrees. “AN,” Cert. 769. Digitized by Google

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224 The Railroad Telegrapher. N. Y., O. & W. Ry., Dlv. No. 20. Members Southern Division — Having been requested by General Chairman L. R. Conner to look after the work as acting local chairman during the absence of Bro. C. L. Cook, at Phoenix, Ariz., account of sickness, I have asked Bro. W. Davis, of Cooks Falls, to look after the correspondence for Thb Telegrapher in addi- tion to his duties as assistant local chairman. Keep him informed of any news of interest in order that the monthly news letter in The Teleg- rapher may be more interesting. Your general committee met at Sidney, N. Y., January 10th, and prepared a revised schedule, which was presented to the management for ap- proval January 14th, and pronounced by Bro. T. M. Pierson, second vice-president, who met with us, as one of the most fair schedules both to employer and employe of any yet secured. In order to get the full benefit of the new schedule it is necessary that every eligible man in our de- partment be in line. If you know of anyone not yet lined up get after him at once, and also see that your own dues are paid for the current term. Yours in S. O. & D., H. J. DeGraw, Acting Local Chairman, Hancock, N. Y. Southern Division Notes — Bro. DeGraw, acting local chairman during ab- sence of Bro. Cook, has asked me to act as cor- respondent for this division. This is new to me; kindly give me all the assistance you can. We have presented our proposed new schedule to the management and are anxiously awaiting a hearing. Our general committee is working for our benefit and betterment. Get the non working with you, and also talk O. R. T. to your brother members. We can all give one another pointers on what is going on. Bro. Wood was called home recently on account of the illness of his mother. Bro. DeGraw and General Chairman Connor while on committee work were relieved by Sayre and Stapleton; the latter a new man. It is now Bro. Lyons at Fish’s Eddy. Bro. Couch, agent Horton, is back from a month’s vacation and hunting. Bro. Stevens relieved Bro. Hoffman nine days while off on account of serious illness in family. Bro. Silkworth, third Burnside tower, is now with the C. N. E. Brothers, answer your dispatcher promptly; it only takes a few seconds to answer when he calls and no longer to report trains when they go through after you wait awhile. Send in some news so we can have a good write-up every month, especially you boys on the branches whom we have no means of hearing from otherwise. “DT.M Northern Division^- Our general committee, consisting of General Chairman Connor and Local Chairmen De Graw, Boland and Kimball, assisted by Vice-President Pierson, met at the Sidney House, Sidney, N. Y., January 10th to revise the schedule. A number of changes were made, which will no doubt please all. One of the boys on the committee while at Sid- ney couldn’t see for a long time how he could leave there with the engine headed the same way it came to town and still be headed the right way to return home, but found it was because his bed was headed east and west while at Sidney, and at home it heads north and south. Bro. Melvin, second Sidney, called on the folks at home during the holidays. Bro. E. J. Dixon, relief operator, was confined to the house during the holidays with rheumatism. Relieved on vacations: Bro. Bonneau, second Oneida, by Bro. Edw. Leader, of the soap box orchestra, and Bro. Richards', second Summit, by Bro. Spencer. The five organizations held a social gathering Thursday evening, Jan. 20th, in the Odd Fellows’ hall at Sidney. A very nice supper was served, a few speeches were made and they also had a dance. The boys turned out from Middletown, Norwich and other points, and a very pleasant evening was enjoyed by all. About fifty couples were present. I wish to thank the boys who have joined the O. R. T. recently and hope to see more of your names on my list in the near future. Bros. Kimball, Bonneau and myself have plenty of ap- plication blanks and are doing our best to have them made use of. Help the good cause along, boys, by carrying up-to-date cards. Cert. 288. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly father, in His infinite wisdom, has deemed it best to call to the great beyond our esteemed Bro. Joseph F. Euin; there- fore, be it Resolved , That we members of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers of the N. Y. O. & W. R. R. Co. System, Division No. 20, extend to the bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy in this sad hour of their bereavement; and be it further Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family and a copy to The Telegrapher for publication. L. R. Connor, P. J. Boland, H. J. DeGraw, H. P. Kimball, The General Committee. CARD OF THANKS. We beg to express our sincere thanks to the O. R. T. for the flowers and kindly sympathy extended at the burial of Joseph F. Euin on January 3, 1916. Mrs. Flora M. Euin and Family. C. I. & W. Ry., Div. No. 21. The meeting at Hamilton, Ohio, was well at- tended at the daylight session, Bros. Wright, Anness and Trent being the Indianapolis Division members present. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 225 Bro. J. H. Taylor, who relieved Bro. Anness at Liberty several days assigned third there, and Johnson assigned State st. second. All tricks at Moorefield now open for bids. Thornberry worked third Liberty; C. H. Hassig, second New Palestine, and Napier, second Cottage Grove, while these jobs were open on bids. Bro. Wright relieved Bro. McCoy, at “XD,” during the school rush, and a man named Robison relieved “Boone.” Second Trick Dispatcher Thomas relieved a few days by Shotwell. Davy Houck at “DI” days and on the car job several days. Miss Dickey relieved a few days by Sipps, now relieving the brothers at Cottage . Grove several days each. Am grateful to Bro. Anness, at Liberty, for his help in getting these notes. If some of the rest of you would do likewise it would make a better showing. There are some new men on the jobs now, and some of the older ones, too, who are not lined up. You that work opposite them every day, get after them and let’s get them all in the fold as quick as possible. We need all we can get. “DO.” C., H. & D. Ry.p DIv. No. 21. Second District — We held a rousing meeting at Hotel Norval, Lima, Ohio, January 23d, with an attendance of seventeen brothers, including General Chairman Stenger. Many subjects of interest were discussed, on which everyone present expressed their views, with the result that the meeting was a huge suc- cess. Our meetings at Lima are growing in inter- est and attendance, showing that it is a good city in which to hold them for the second and third sub-divisions, as it is accessible to more of the brothers than any other point. General Chairman Stenger having just returned from the organization at Toledo of a telegraphers* club, gave a very interesting talk on the objects and possibilities of such clubs to the membership, and we hope in the near future that Lima can boast of such a club. It would be quite a thing for the north fend boys. The cordial invitation sent the boys from a brother at Hamilton to attend a banquet there on January 19th, was highly appreciated, but on ac- count of so much sickness and poor facilities for getting there and back in time for duty, very few were able to attend. Bro. G. C. Carl, who relieved H. E. Cyphers, third “SW” cabin, owing to a severe attack of la grippe, also came home sick, and Bros. Small and Heunnert had to double several nights until Bro. Arbogast came to their relief, when Bro. Hemmert was taken down and Relief Agent Kroeger was sent there only to succumb to the disease later. S. W. Cabin has now been branded as an office with an awful grip. Bro. Small, R. F. D. No. 9, Sidney, Ohio, after days and nights of inability to more than make a noise over the phone, seems to have discovered a cure for la grippe. Write him for it. Bro. C. H. Gamboil, third North Dayton, has returned from his holiday vacation. The promise of two more new members between North Dayton and Lima makes our district nearly 100 per cent. Let's make it that by June 30, 1916. Everybody help. Bro. F. L. German, local chairman third dis- trict, while visiting his home at South Haven, Mich., ten days during the Christmas holidays, was relieved by Bro. G. A. Seithman, local chair- man Second District, as there was no available extra man to relieve him. The latter was relieved by Bro. Carl on Erie Jet. second. During the severe snow storm on December 29th, Trainmaster Kopp and Division Operator Brant dispatched trains north and south from Lima office; later relieved by Dispatcher Reel and Lanker. Many poles were blown down on the Second District, but the examination car was in Lima on that day with men to do the extra work. Among the improvements planned on the Second District for early spring to handle the heavy sum- mer business is a double track from Lima to Cridersville and a new office for Erie Jet. The Western Union has a large force of line- men on the Second and Third Districts, cutting out dead wires and replacing others with new copper. There will probably be less wire trouble when this work is completed. Get your new membership cards for 1916 — they are beauties. Your correspondent had quite a heavy mail during first fifteen days of January, but not one item enclosed for the journal. Boys, help all you can to make the write-up interesting. It will be appreciated. Cert. 207. M., K. & T. Ry. (“Katy”) DIv. No. 22. All Members — Greeting: I am well pleased with the way the boys are paying up their dues. It shows that they really want to maintain the contract and better it, but there is still a lack of interest in regard to securing the few remaining nons. Some of the boys are doing fine, which demonstrates what we could accomplish if all would get in the game and start the ball rolling. Try writing three letters each week. This would would prove the most valuable spare time you have made use of. Help the local chairman to get your district more thoroughly organized. You are getting just as much for doing this as he is. Settle down to business and see how many you can bring into the fold within the next sixty days. If you only get one each the nons would not last sixty days. It is not a heavy job if all start working together. You must hurry your dues in if you wish to stay on the mailing list of The Telegrapher, as only those with their dues paid to June 30, 1916, will receive the next issue. The rate for joining this division will be $15.00 any month in the year after April 23, 1916. The regular rate now in effect will apply up to that date. Tell the nons on your district of the change, so they can take advantage of the low rate while it lasts. Make a new and vigorous crusade against the nons and bring them into the Order. A solid Digitized by Google

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226 The Railroad Telegrapher. division is worth while; it pays big dividends on the investment. With your help we can have it. With best wishes, I am. Yours fraternally, R. C. Jackson, G. S. & T. Smithville District — Bro. A. H. Balko, who relieved at Austin, and also relieved Bro. Bailey, at Houston, later bid in third Granger, but will probably go back to his former position as cashier Sealy. Bro. D. E. Logan will get Granger. Bro. H. W. Davidson, of Weir, was a Temple visitor the first of the month; relieved by Bro. J. T. Hollis; later Bro. Hollis to the south end. We are glad to say that it is now Bros. Rigdon and Mathews at Sprinkle and Georgetown, re- spectively. Bro. E. B. Metts, from the Katy in Oklahoma, who relieved yours truly a few days, is relieving in Smithville relay. That “SM” bunch are all good fellows. Could be more brothers. Bros. Parsons and Long have bid in jobs in "WX” Denison, and like the change fine. Bro. A. G. Hastings, second Granger, relieved a few days by former Bro. Eckles, a new man who later relieved Bro. Schranberg when he relieved Bro. W. D. Thompson, Bastrop, on vacation. Bro. R. A. Koy, second La Grange, relieved a few days by Bro. Balko lately. Bro. J. C. King is cashier at Sealy until it is settled who is to have it permanently. Bro. J. E. Drummond is back on third San Marcos after several days* illness. Thanks to Bro. Kelly for the items he fur- nished. It made a write-up possible. Bro. “Pete” is always in the game, and we can depend on him for something any old time we want or need it. The few who have not paid their dues yet should rush them in. All are working pretty regularly and can do this without embarrassing themselves. Do not delay this and miss Thb Telegrapher and become delinquent; anybody can be slow. Remember, every day you are without an up-to- date in your pocket you are putting a stumbling block in your own road to success. We come through the worst of the depression with a very few delinquents now, and must go through this semi-annual period without any loss of member- ship. R. C. Jackson, Local Chairman. C„ M. & St. P. Ry.f Div. No. 23. Columbia and Idaho Divisions — The elements recently seem to have been con- spiring to tie up the railroads in the Northwest. Passenger trains have been from two to twenty- four hours late from the East, owing to low tem- peratures prevailing through Montana and the Dakotas, while the heavy snowfall in the Cas- cades delayed east-bound traffic, it being neces- sary to detour trains via the N. P., and scarcely any freight is being moved at all. This severe weather is responsible for dull business since the holidays. Chief Dispatchers Jordan, Spokane, and Wil- trout, Malden, have exchanged positions, owing to the poor health of the former, but as Malden is not nearly so strenuous a position as Spokane, he will no doubt rapidly regain his strength. Extra Dispatcher Moore gets third at Malden, Dispatcher Curren being promoted to second there, vice Dispatcher Beal, to second dispatcher Spokane. Our committee which went in the first of the year is still in Chicago. Those who have not paid up yet should do so at once. Bro. Johnsrud, agent Kittitas, relieved during the holidays by Bro. Murnam, who later relieved Local Chairman Woods at White Bluffs, gone to Chicago on committee work. Bro. Homer Ste- phens was relieved on third Kittitas by Sister Johnsrud a few days on account of the sickness of his wife and death of his infant son. The members extend their sympathy to Bro. Stephens and his wife. Sister F. L. Olmstead, who bid in La Vista, was operated on recently in Ellensburg hospital. Bro. Downs is at La Vista pending her recovery, which we hope will be speedy. Bro. Rollin Tapley, second Beverly, has returned from a visit to Deer Lodge. It was forty below zero several days while he was there, but he didn*t notice that it was cold. Bro. Swartz, third Lind, was off several days on account of the death of a brother. The divi- sion extends its sympathies to Bro. Swartz. Bro. Claude Potter is back at Ewan agency after a thirty days* visit in Chicago, Detroit and other points east. Bro. Potter says it was nice to tread “Old State** once again, but the Palouse looked better than anything in the domain of Hinkey Dink of Bath House John. Bro. Chris Olsen, Spokane side-table, did the extra dispatching while changes were being made at Spokane and Malden. Bro. H. W. Smith bid in third St. Joe, leaving second there on bulletin. Cbrt. 614. Coast Division — Bro. L. D. Blume returned to first Cle Elum, Bro. W. P. O’Hern taking second, vice Bro. Cipra, who bid in temporary second Salsich Jet. Bro. R. A. Kinnear, Black River tower, bid in third Cle Elum, vice Bro. John Hurley. Two tricks at Whittier, during snow season, opened by Bro. J. W. Latto on first and R. Mc- Carroll on second office being closed from 9 a. m. to 3 p. m.; later relieved by A. T. Henery and Bro. Morris respectively. Bro. Latto then re- lieved Bro. H. A. McKinnon, second Hyak, and M. C. Carroll relieved Sister Terry, third Auburn, a few days. Bro. M. Mclntee is filling in emergency trick at Whittier, and Bro. Hurley at Easton. Bro. D. W. Switzer, third Hyak, relieved by Bro. Henery a few days for a run into Seattle, and E. G. Merritt relieved E. J. Larson, Tacoma yard, several days. Heavy snow and rain is causing delay to traffic, from slides, in spite of three rotaries and a flanger, but wires are holding up pretty well. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 227 Business from the lumber sections is tied up on account of heavy snow and freezing recently, which prevents hauling logs into mills and camps. Prospects seem good, however, everyone on the extra list working. Div. Cor. Musselshell Division — Bros. O. J. Walley and E. E. Close, second and third Sumatra, sick with smallpox, relieved by Bro. R. W. Ward and J. M. Merrick. Bros. E. C. Skinner assigned third Ryegate; C. C. Johnson, third Musselshell, and E. R. Bun* tin, second Dodge. • Bro. G. P. Herod, second Vananda, on vaca- tion, relieved by Bro. R. Andrews. Bro. E. L. Hopkins to first Roundup, vice Ceder- stein, on thirty days’ enforced vacation. Bro. M. L. Beach, agent Ingomar, on wedding trip to Butte, relieved by Bro. A. Frelick. Bro. J. E. Sharp, second Saugus, on vacation, relieved by Bro. E. L. Hopkins. Recent new members: R. W. Carey, Heritage; C. C. Johnson, Musselshell, and E. L. Hopkins, Roundup. Some few members have been dropped from the new seniority list on account of having been out of the service more than six months in the past year. This is something all should watch closely. Very few roads allow a six months’ vaca- tion, and we should not abuse this privilege and have it taken from us. The company is tightening down closer each year on bonds, and it will only be a short time until there will be very few unbonded positions on this division. When bond applications are sent you, fill out promptly and return, especially extra men, as they arc being used at different points on short notice, and the company can not pick out unbonded positions for this class of men. One of our brothers recently lost three days’ time on account of refusing to fill out and return bond applications promptly. If your overtime slips are returned from the chief dispatcher’s office marked “can not allow,” don't throw them in the waste basket and imagine you are being discriminated against or mistreated. Send them to your local chairman and he will see that you are given a square deal and will receive what is coming to you. Get after the non or “delink” in the same office or next to you. Take an interest in the Order. You are drawing as large a salary from the Order as the local chairman, and should do fully as much “boosting.” Cert. 1140. Trans-Missouri Division — IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father, our Supreme Ruler, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, to call the beloved wife of our dear brother, T. J. Kelly; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved , That the members of C. M. & St. P. Division No. 23, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing brother and members of the afflicted family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, a copy spread upon the minutes of the division, and a copy forwarded to The Telegrapher for publication. F. R. Hoes ley, E. C. Weathbeley, H. A. Mosher, Committee. River, C. V. and W abas ha Divisions — Kindly take notice that the address of Bro. C. R. Latourelle, local chairman, has been changed to 2433 Sixteenth avenue, South Minneapolis, Minn. Bro. Enke, second Wabasha, now successfully engaged in the flour-selling business, was a pleas- ant caller recently at the Minneapolis relay office. Everyone wished him success when he started in his new vocation, and it seems their wishes are coming true. Jlro. C. R. Lemen, first Hastings yard, is on sick leave. It is now Bro. W. B. Nease, thanks to Bro. Latourelle. The former, relieved by Bro. Mul- hern at Signal tower, is relieving on second Hoff man avenue. Bro. J. F. Sainsbury in “C” office. The latter relieved Bro. C. R. Latourelle two days in January while trundling his second shirt to his new address. Bro. R. M. McCullough, Red Wing, on a thirty- day trip East, is being relieved by Bro. E. B. Fishbeck, a new man, from Wyoming. Bro. Lager, Red Wing, was off for three days to attend the funeral of his brother’s wife. Bro. M. Bescup, third C. G. W. tower, was laid up two weeks with rheumatism. Bro. Winters bid in third Hastings, relieved on third Wabasha by Bro. Mulhern, from Signal tower. On the coldest night of the year, when the tem- perature was 33 degrees below zero and a heavy wind blowing, a swinging side door struck the relay box located in the middle of Short Line Bridge, putting main line signals at Signal tower out of order. Maintainer McGonahy and Battery- man Harry Nelson had to work above the river in the wind to make repairs. Harry says it was nothing but the heat of Mack's cuss words that kept them from freezing to death. Cert. 943. Kansas City Division — Bro. Frank Roberts, second Linby, relieved a few days by Bro. Schendel, from Cone. Bro. George A. Shaw, at one time agent at Rut- ledge and Richland, of late years agent for the M. & St. L. at Hedrick, has resigned there and is again with us, working extra at Rutledge. J. E. Wells, the new agent at Hedrick, is an old Mil- waukee man. Bro. Lloyd H. Wilson, second Ottumwa Jet. sidetable, made his “date” dispatching January 7th on account of sickness in Dispatcher Clapp’s family. Digitized by Google

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228 The Railroad Telegrapher. I. P. Wright, an ex-passenger conductor of this road, working for -the Terminal Railway in Kansas City, was killed there by a train last month. He will be remembered by many of the boys on this division. Bro. Hamaker is on second Seymour while regu- lar man b relieving the agent there. Bro. Kelsey, third Laredo, was called to -Hanni- bal, Mo., on account of the serious sickness of his sister. Relief Agent McKinley checked into Braymer, January 19th, Agent Reisch going to Chicago for some sort of an inspector's job. Bramer agency, temporary, and Sturges agency on bulletin. Bro. Bert Bernard, second “VN” Ottumwa, off three weeks at Christmas time visiting at his home in Lamar, Mo., and at Kansas City and Powersville. Bro. Bernard always has the cor- rect time now, and anyone wishing to set their watches should go to him and see the swell “Howard” someone gave him for Christmas. Bro. Bernard is now relieving Bro. Cross on first “VN,” off thirty days spending his honeymoon in the South. Bro. Carey, third Chula, was off sick a few days. Bro. Walter “Wiggle” Morrison was shaking hands with old friends on the K. C. Division en route from Montana to Missouri. Bro. John Chase, second Rutledge, now at Washington agency pending appointment of a suc- cessor to Mr. Broadgate. Sister Martha Butler, of Suburban Jet., spent a month visiting relatives at Sturges. Bro. William Kelly, Amana days, on a wedding trip to Minneapolis, lost a week later on account of hurting his working arm, and was relieved by Martin, from Blakesburg. Bro. Frank McCarthy, third Coburg, lost sev- eral days on account of the grippe. Bro. Kelsey, third Laredo, deserves mention for relieving the situation on the west end by dispatching trains when the wires were down for six or seven hours during the January storm. Cut. 1048. /. & M. Division — It looks as though the brother holding Certificate 83, on Division 8, would get his wish. In the correspondent's column of the November, 1915, journal, under the heading “Side Tracked Sub- jects,” we find one clause in this article dealing with the U. S. mail, wherein he complains of making pack mules of ourselves by carrying Uncle Sam's mail, consisting of butter, cheese, eggs, fruit and machinery, which is now being shipped by parcel post. We have all received blanks from President Perham’s office calling for a list of questions to be answered relative to the handling of U. S. mail, which is the very point our brother on Division 8 is trying to bring before us, and which we hope will be carried to a satisfactory conclusion. Fill out the blanks and get them back to the president as quickly as possible, as this subject is coming up in Congress in the near future and if we can get Congress to take some action, it will mean much to the boys who are compelled to tote a lot of mail sacks around on their backs, getting nothing for it. We hope the men in Washington will see this as we do. Bro. Roosen relieved Bro. Craig at Rosemount, afterwards going to Zumbrota agency for three weeks. Bro. O'Connor relieved Paine, third Faribault, a few days. Bro. Cook, first there, then took a week's vacation, went East and accompanied his family back home, who were visiting relatives in Ohio and Indiana. Bro. Lutz, operator and sleeping-car man in city ticket office St. Paul, made us a pleasant call recently. The Western Union Co. will give its operators a two weeks' vacation with pay commencing this year. This should be an incentive for more of them to join their Order. First Dispatcher Renshaw, on three weeks’ vacation, relieved by Dispatcher Rudulph, and he by Extra Dispatcher Gilligan. Cert. 2501. CARD OF THANKS. I wish to thank the brother operators on the I. & M. Division for the beautiful floral offering, also their kind words of sympathy, and also wish to thank Bro. Derrickson for his kind letter of sympathy in my late bereavement, the death of my father. D. L. Ahern. Dubuque Division — Off sick: Bros. Yeager and Care, Bellevue; Agent Lund, Mabel; Bro. L. J. Christ, Dubuque shops, and Ed. Christ, agent Turkey River; latter relieved by his brother, Bro. L. J. Christ. E. H. Rantzow, formerly of this division, died at Bellevue of pneumonia. His brother-in-law, O. A. Beerman, of the dispatcher's office was off a few days to attend his funeral. Daughter of Bro. Towle, agent Lansing, died while undergoing an operation. We all extend sympathy in their sad bereavement. Div. Cor.; Cert. 579. CARD OF THANKS. Dear Brothers and Fellow Members of O. R. T. — We wish to acknowledge receipt of the beautiful floral offering and to express our thanks for it and the many kind words of sympathy during the recent loss of our dear daughter. May you never know a similar heartache is our fervent wish. B. A. Towle and Family. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our worthy brother, Andrew John- son, has been called from this world to the Great Beyond; Resolved, That the Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers extend to the family our deepest sympathy, that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of the deceased and that a copy be sent to The Railroad Telegrapher for publication. C. A. Peters, D. A. Hunter, E. L. Johnson, Committee. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 229 Mobile & Ohio Ry., Dlv. No. 24. St. Louis Division — A splendid meeting was held at Waterloo on Sunday ercning, December 19th, with the follow* ing brothers present: O. Underwood, G. A. Mc- Nally, G. A. and W. M. Williamson, A. McDer- mott, R. T. Chapman, M. S. McCord, L. Creech, W. W. Rinehart, J. E. Sefried, C. R. McNeiUy, R. A. Haynes, P. Voelker, W. R. McMurtrie, H. E. Parker, T. K. Knauer, L. T. Murdaugh, E. E. Eckert, Gus Grob, H. J. Frenzel, W. F. Carter, D. C. Corgan, and others. Bro. Eugene Smith, third “BH," bid in third “NA.” Relieved on vacations: Bro. T. L. Caver, agent Wheelers, by Bro. Briggs; Bro. Clarke, agent Oakton, by R. H. Bruce, who later relieved Bro. Jones, third “YD;” Bro. Dowling, second “YD,” by R. V. Young, who later relieved Bro. Fowler several days; Bro. Patrick, agent “RN,” by Bro. McCullar; Bro. Sanders, second “FN,” has re- sumed after being away several days, and Bro. Lameson, third “AO,” has also resumed work, relieving Bro. Corgan, who returned to “MG.” Bro. Teague relieved Bro. Henderson, agent Rienzi, several days, and Bro. Alvis, third "FY,” was relieved by Bro. McCarter. Div. Co*. IN MEMORIAM. Whkksas, It has pleased God, in His infinite wisdom, to remove from our midst the beloved and devoted mother of our esteemed Bro. T. D. White, and while we bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, who doeth all things well; and Whbrbas, We feel that Bro. White has lost a kind and loving mother; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy for our brother and family; therefore, be it Resolved , That we, a committee in behalf of the members of Mobile & Ohio Railway System, Divi- sion No. 24, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, deeply regret the untimely demise of the mother of our brother and extend to the bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy and consolation in this their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved , That * copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family and a copy sent Thb Telegrapher for publication. L. T. Murdaugh, A. Dowling, C. E. Jones, \ ■ Committee. i IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, God, the Father, who doeth all things well, has seen fit to call to his reward our Bro. W. Nason; and Whereas, In the death of Bro. Nason, the Order of Railroad Telegraphers has lost a true and worthy member, and his family a true and devoted son and brother; therefore, be it Resolved, That the Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers, System Division No. 24, of which Bro. Nason was a member, extends sincere condolence to the bereaved family; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family, a copy to Thb Tblbgrafhbb for publication, and a copy spread on the minutes of the division. J. M. Harvey, T. C. Turner, S. O. Neyman, Committee. I. & G. N. Ry., Dlv. No. 25. We were all grieved to hear of the serious acci- dent just before Christmas to our efficient general chairman, Bro. Berry. He was riding in the front seat of a “jitney” when it was run into from the rear by a large touring car, throwing him through the wind shield. He struck the pavement with such force as to render him unconscious and break four ribs, one of which, we understand, pierced the lung. The “jitney” was demolished and thrown on top of Bro. Berry, saturating him with gasoline. He was pulled out of the wreckage and the car im- mediately caught fire and was destroyed, Bro. Berry barely escaping with his life. He was taken to the Physicians* and Surgeons* Hospital, where he spent Christmas and several days following, and was later removed to St. Anthony Hotel. He is now at his home, confined to his bed most of the time, but it is expected will be able to be about before long. He has the heartfelt sympathy of the entire membership in his suffering, but we are all thankful that it was not even more serious. Bro. L. W. Sledge, agent Rockdale, has been checked in as agent at Houston freight station, vice S. B. Mobley, transferred to Palestine, dis- placing G. B. Attersall, who went to Jacksonville, a star station under the terms of the revised agree- ment. Mr. Attersall owned his home there and the traffic department was very anxious that he return to that point as agent, so an agreement was entered into between the management and the general committee whereby he was assigned to that agency without any seniority rights in return, for which the salary of Rockdale agency was increased to $125 per month, the same as Jacksonville, the position to be placed on bulletin, same as a star agency, the committee to make the assignment of the agent. In event the man assigned to the position should prove unsatisfactory or incompe- tent the committee to have the privilege of assign- ing a second man to the place. Whoever is as- signed to the Rockdale agency will not, under the terms of this agreement, forfeit his seniority rights. This information is given in order that the mem- bership may be familiar with the terms of the agreement and understand why the bulletin of Jacksonville agency was withdrawn. Rockdale agency is now pending assignment, Bro. R. D. Barnes acting as relief agent. Bro. C. M. McNutt acted as relief agent at Jacksonville for over a month while the changes were being made. Bro. R. O. Nunnery, Conroe third, has been assigned to second Sellers, and Bro. G. C. Mitchell to second “BA” Mart. Hearne and third Italy are now on bulletin. Sister Irene M. Reeves is in “CB” Houston extra. Digitized by t^oooLe

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230 The Railroad Telegrapher. i i i \ ,1 i i i Ji Bro. J. R. Madenfort, first Sellers, spent Christ- mas on his farm. The new train between San Antonio, Galveston, Houston and St. Louis and Memphis, known as the “Sunshine Special," is fast becoming popular. Div. Com. Gulf Division — It has been some time since a write-up from this division has appeared in Thk Telegrapher. I have been doing my best each month to get the members to send me the news, and I am still striving for a little “efficiency” instead of *’suf- ficiency.” Some of you who think your time is valuable should remember that I could put the time to other uses that I expend trying to get you to assist me. A few items from every member of the division each month would require but a moment and make it possible for us to have a good write-up. Our new contract is one that any organization would be proud of, and the general chairman has received letters of commendation from 99 per cent of the membership on this road in regard to it. The committee composed of T. C. Berry, D. D. Hungate and Charles C. Webner made a brave fight to secure it in the face of heavy odds and perverse conditions. We were lucky to have three such men to represent us. Recent assignments: W. Murchison, clerk- operator Hearne; D. F. Billings, third Troup, thirty days; R. B. Martin promoted to trainmaster, succeeded by C. C. Kilway, from the T. & P., as chief train dispatcher. Please try and assist me each month in getting a good write-up in The Telegrapher. Address all letters to the correspondent, 1912 Walker avenue, Houston, Tex. Gulf Division Notes — Assigned on bids: Bro. Murchison, first Hearne; Bro. Williams, relieved on third Sellers by Bro. Kyle, from the Texas Co., to Conroe third, vice Bro. Nunnery, who relieved Bro. Maddox, agent Thorndale, a few days, on sick list, before going to second Sellers; Bro. Yarbrough to chief clerk Palestine dispatcher’s office. Bro. Jones, first Valley Jet., lays off four days each month to look after his farm and give our extra brothers a chance for work. Bro. Davis, agent Neches, is off on account of sickness. We all hope for his quick recovery. Sister Devers, Troup, is enjoying the good roads in that part of the country in her “benzine wagon.” Bro. Vermillion, second “GN” Houston, off twenty days visiting friends and relatives. Sister Reeves is doing the extra work in “CB” Houston. “No card, no favors,” and the few nons left will soon be sending their applications and remit- tances to Bro. R. B. Adams, our general secretary and treasurer, at Oakwood, Tex. “HY.” Ft. Worth Division — No doubt by this time all have received a copy of our new schedule, effective December 1, 1915. Practically all positions were raised some. While we would have liked to had more money, every- thing considered, our committee did the very best it could, and I believe everyone is as nearly satis- fied as is possible to make them. We should show our appreciation of our committee’s work by pull- ing together and keeping this division clear of nons. On account of the work trains on the north end, two new positions were opened up at Maypearl, first and second trick, later transferred to Venus and then back to Maypearl. Mr. Martinez, from the National Railways of Mexico, on first and Bro. Lauderdale on second. Bro. Don Jones on third Italy pending bulletin. Bro. Mitchell assigned third Mart, and Bro. Um- land, third Bryan. I will do my best to get in a write-up each month, and will appreciate it very much if you will drop me a line or call me at “B.” It is impos- sible for me to get the news from the north end unless someone calls me. Div. Cor. Missouri Pacific Ry., Div. No. 31. East End— The saddest news that has come to us for a long time was the death of our beloved friend and brother, J. P. Callicott, on January 3d, of heart trouble. Bro. Callicott was agent at New Haven for twenty-three years. He was recognized by the officials of this company as one of the best and most trustworthy employes, and by all his asso- ciates as a true friend, always ready to help the worthy with a kind word for everyone. Funeral services and burial took place at Chamois, his old home, attended by many of his old friends and associates. Bro. Burlingame, Pacific, transferred to Bagnell agency on bid. Bro. Mood relieved Bro. Miller at Pacific a few days. We learn of the death of J. C. Farrell, for many years agent at Marshall, Mo., who will be remem- bered by many of the old-timers. Cert. 470. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, The divine sentence has taken from our midst our beloved friend and brother, J. P- Callicott, New Haven, Mo.; in manifestation of our fraternal sympathy in this hour of grief, be it Resolved, That the members of Mo. Pac. Ry.. Division 31, O. R. T., extend to the sorrowing relatives our heartfelt sympathy in their great bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved wife, a copy placed upon tfcc records of this division, and a copy sent to Tw* Telegrapher for publication. C. C. Brown, C. S. Phillips, J. S. Ford, Committee. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. CARD OF THANKS. Members Division 31, Mo. Pac. : We thank you for sympathy extended in our sad bereavement and also for the beautiful floral offering. Mrs. J. P. Callicott and Children. Eastern Division, West End — We should have a few notes from the west end in our journal each issue, and can easily do it if the men at each station will send in every month the changes at his station and anything else of interest he may know. No matter if two different parties send the same item of news, all's well. We bad an ideal Christmas, with a big, white snow, which made us hover around the fire early in the morning and stick our eager fists into our sox — just like “when we were kids” — to see what Santa had left us. Dispatcher Carter took advantage of the holiday season to visit friends and relatives at Garden City, Mo. Clyde Williams is trying out a position in the claim department. Strasburg closed nights, and Farris opened third Lamonte, also three men at Warrensburg. Bro. Fahe had the misfortune to lose his oldest daughter recently at Warrensburg. The remains were taken to Otterville for interment. We all sympathize with Bro. Fahe in his great sadness. Bro. Paul Aylsworth, Cole Jet., was relieved a few days by Bro. S. F. Biker. Bro. F. C. Aylsworth and wife have returned from a pleasant visit through Illinois, Michigan and New York, taking in Niagara Falls en route. They visited their three sons in Detroit, and were escorted through the Ford works there, where a new Henry comes out, cranked and running, about every minute. Cert. 3656. Southern Kansas Division — Business a little slack. There are about six extra men on the division. Assigned on bids: Bro. Mabe, agent Sycamore, to Vernon nights; Bro. Brown to second Altoona, relieved on bid at Westphalia nights by Bro. Nigh, of Altoona; N. Certain to Conway Springs second, vice Bro. Keller, deceased. Relieved on vacations: Sister Nelson, second Decrmg, several days, visiting out West, by Bro. Wade; Bro. Case, second Independence, a few days to get married, by Extra Lamerth; Bro. Buchanan, third Leroy, by Bro. McCleskey; Bro. Bushman, third Independence, visiting, by Bro. Nevins; Bro. Martin, Dcering, several nights by Extra Yount. Bro. Lucy in “GO” office two weeks, relieved by Bro. Evans on first, and he on second Leroy by Bro. Hudson, who later sprained his left leg while running a truck out of freight room loaded with cream, and was taken to Coffeyville emergency hospital for treatment We hope the members will all get their new cards promptly, thus saving our local chairman 231 much extra work which will be very much appre- ciated by Bro. Newcomer. Let us keep after the nons until we have them all lined up with new cards. Cert. 2855. Central Kansas Division — Being under the weather with la grippe, was able to prepare but few notes for the last issue. We have tried to say much about the O# R. T., using it as our text. Let’s view a blizzard. What’s the good of driving storms and blizzards, any- how? Everything. Good to look at, good to get mixed up with, good to make pictures in the fence corners and drapery around the trees, good to let a fellow know there’s music in the winter and health in everything, good to get out and face and to wrestle with. Everything about a blizzard is good, or would be if everybody were prepared for the winter’s wrath, as they should be in this stage of civilization Of course, if there are any who are living in uncomfortable homes or any who are underfed; if there are with us the poor, as we read of, or those who have not been equipped during the summer with the necessaries of life, whose blankets are thin from much wearing, whose clothes are flimsy, and who are compelled to toil out of doors for the pittance of a crust — well, then, a blizzard is not a good thing, not to them. But to those who have enough to spare, to those who are comfortably housed and reasonably fed and properly appareled— why, the blizzard’s the best old fellow that ever whistled down the pike or crossed the meadow. Show him you arc not afraid of him, defy him, taunt him and let him whip himself into submission as he seeks to lash your face. He’ll leave a lot of years of life with you. Did you notice where the railroads made a gain of gross earnings of over one hundred and one million; decrease in operating expenses of sixty- nine million? How was it handled? By good, strong system, organized and trained men. I sincerely trust that each of you will pay your dues promptly and avoid unnecessary corre- spondence and delay. We have a pretty solid system at present, and the only way we can ever hope to keep it that way is to keep lined up and co-operate with our representatives, who are striv- ing to the best of their ability to better our condi- tions and put more money in our pay check. Goodie. Central Kansas Notes — Bro. Martin Dodson was off a few days, having cut his hand while dressing a rabbit. Business is a little slack on account of car shortage. We are sorry to learn of the accident at Belt Jet., caused by the man at the throttle not know- ing “where he was at.’’ Boys, if you do not know where you stand you will make a run which will call you “out.” Martin City station was robbed recently of a few pennies and war stamps. Trouble at Kenneth recently caused the agent to resign “13.” The Leaky Roof has sent a couple of men to Osa, to brush up on the manual block. Digitized by vJiOO^LC

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232 The Railroad Telegrapher. If the Leaky was organized, our brother agent could soon adjust his case. Nothing like co-opera- tion and unionism. Bro. Hetzler, Marquette, has returned from an extended visit with home folks. Bro. Hanson, Oafling, relieved by Bro. Briggs to close in his ticket on the matrimonial platform. Fine policy, boy. Bro. Frank Case is relieving Weeks on vacation. Bro. Blosser, Ottawa third, is relieving Bro. J. E. Case, extra at “JN.** Bro. Milano, Osage City, relieved a few days by Mr. Landis. News is scarce. Pass in a few notes for the next issue. Div. Cor. 7. AT. & S., Central Division — J. W. Daniels, formerly dispatcher at Van Buren, later superintendent White River Division, out of railroad work for some time, has been appointed chief dispatcher at Van Buren, vice F. W. Kidd, who takes a trick on account of failing health. The boys are all sorry to have Mr. Kidd leave as chief, but glad to know that their old friend Mr. Daniels has accepted the place. Bro. D. W. Glover, Spadra, lost his house and all its contents when it was struck by lightning January 26th. Bro. Glover and wife, fortunately, were not in the house at the time. The new depot at Morrilton is now a reality, and the brothers there are very proud of their new quarters. This is one of the finest depots on the Central Division. Bro. C. A. Perryman, formerly agent Morrilton, has been promoted to assistant to the commercial agent at Ft. Smith and resumed duties there. Bro. F. E. Wall, third Nowata, promoted to depot ticket agent at Ft. Smith. Bro. F. N. Hays, Greenwood Jet agency, bid in Morrilton third. Bro. J. W. Lindsay has been reinstated and is working at Morrilton; Bro. I. L. Gibbons on first, and Bro. A. M. Hensley, second. Bro. E. A. Jacobs, second Russellville, has the sympathy of all on account of the death of his mother January 26th at her home in Russellville. Bro. Haskins, Atkins, and Conductor Mann en- joyed a big hunt with the boys recently. Bro. C. F. Gowdy, of Nowata, has been admitted to the bar and is now authorized to practice in the courts of Oklahoma. We wish him success. Cbrt. 73. Illinois Division, St. L. I. M. & S. — Bro. Valleroy is relieving Bro. Brands, third Roots, and Bro. Bradley relieved Sister Sackett, Gorham third, while on sick list. Bro. Williams, Rockwood nights, was a recent St. Louis visitor. This division is almost solid. Keep after that one lone non until he gets a card. Remember, “No card, no favors.” Bro. Parmley was married the first of the year. Congratulations. Bro. Momas has moved to East St. Louis. Bro. Balance bid in manager Bush days. One of our most important jobs now in the hands of a competent brother. Bro. P. A. Hoganmiller, first Gorham, is off on account of sickness in family. Bro. Bradley handled the rush recently oc- casioned by the derailment, Halsey and Howarton, in a very masterful manner. Bro. Couble was relieved several weeks by Bro. Bradley on account of the death of his father. Bros. Hoganmiller and Nicks are sporting new agents* caps. Brothers, let us treat each other as brothers, like we agreed to in our obligation. Some of us seem to have forgotten it when on the wire. Don't say anything there you would be ashamed to sign for. “A long pull, a strong pull and a pull all together,” and we will achieve something. “Back-biting” and "knocking** will only cause trouble. Be good. Mickey McGlinn. Missouri Division, I. M. & S. — Bro. J. F. Evans, second Mineral Point, sick, relieved by Bro. M. T. Jones. Bro. C. L. Kistner, Corning days, relieved by Ira Hocking. Bro. J. I. Kness bid in Riverside agency, relieved at De Soto by Bro. R. G. Bush, who also relieved Bro. I. W. McGuire, agent Mineral Point, a few days. Bro. P. R. Bailey, Vineland nights, relieved a few days by Bro. H. T. Welch, who also relieved Bro. W. H. Groves, agent Allenville, and Bro. H. L. Strader, agent Gads Hill, a few days each. Bro. E. H. Seitz, third Piedmont, relieved by Bro. C. L. Snider, who is now visiting in Eureka. Bro. J. S. Chase and wife, visiting relatives in Ohio, relieved by Bro. C. F. Zundel, who bid in Leeper nights, and was later relieved by Bro. F. M. Johnston. Bro. R. J. Finley bid in De Soto first, and was relieved at Bismarck by Bro. J. F. Bailey. Bro. C. A. Nickels, who relieved R. L. Drury, agent Mill Springs, also relieved Agent C. M. Lane, Hendrickson, while regular agent, Bro. W. E. Daniel was in hospital. Bro. C. C. Kniffen, Hoxie yard second, after spending the holidays in Illinois, relieved Local Chairman Joe O’Shea a few days. Bro. E. M. Ashbrook is on second and Bro. C. D. Porter on third there. The latter spent a few days recently with relatives in Silex and St Louis, Mo. Bro. W. L. Edmonds bid in Bismarck second, relieved at Middlebrook agency by Bro. R. G. Bush. Bro. B. W. Clawson, second O'Kean, relieved by Bro. H. V. Wayland, who also relieved Bro. H. W. Bohnstedt during the holidays (Delta). Bro. Clawson was recently reinstated with all seniority, including his former regular position. Another sample of what the O. R. T. means to all of us. How on earth can the few nous afford to stand back while the other boys carry the burden? Thanks to Bro. Shell and Bro. Delcour for news. Cert. 669. St. L. 7. M. & S., White River Division — Bro. L. H. Ellison, Reeds Spring, Mo., on vaca- tion, relieved by Bro. J. E. Coleman. Google Digitized by

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 233 Bro. L. F. Elliott, Sulphur Rock, Ark., on vacation spent in Texas and other points, relieved by Bro. J. Kulley, who later went to Bergmann cut Bro. J. H. Bivans, on a business trip, was re- lieved by Bro. L. F. Elliott. Bro. D. Moore assigned by bid to Walls, Ark. Bro. W. W. Hoytt, Newark, Ark., is back after a month's lay-off on account of sickness; relieved by Bro. Allen, who later relieved Bro. Jernagan, clerk Newark, resigned to accept position in bank at that place. Bro. C. E. Maxwell, of St. Louis, is back on his old job at Batesville, Ark. We are all glad to have him with us again. Bro. C. V. Hardaway is back at Branson, Mo. Brothers, if you have not paid up for the cur- rent term, send in remittance soon as possible; we need the money. F. F. Fokkest, Cert. 2943, Ruddells, Ark. “Frisco” R. R., Div. No. 32. Northern Division — Bro. E. E. Young was relieved a few days by Bro. Sappington; Bro. Allen, Springhill, two weeks by Bro. H. C. Cochran, and Bro. Zeiger several days by Bro. Witcher, from Hammond. Bro. High is back at Pittsburg from a two weeks' visit to Texas. He reports a fine time and good fishing. “No card, no favors." Keep after the nons. Div. Co*. Southern Division — Bro. R. F. Reeves, agent Norwood, is running the skating rink there. Relieved on sick list: Agent Tyronza by Bro. Bruce Evans; Bro. L. S. Brophy, agent Bono, dur- ing holidays by Bro. Ben McWilliams. Both these agencies now on bulletin. Bro. T. J. Pursley, third Thayer, is being re- lieved by Bro. Fred McMillian, and Bro. E. E. Yocum, on second Jonesboro, by Bro. Anderson, taking his regular trick. Bro. Helm is also back on his regular job at Jonesboro. Bro. L. S. Brophy bid in Hardy agency, vice Bro. S. G. Horsman, who bid in second there. Bro. W. H. Lohnus, second West Plains, was relieved past two weeks by Bro. S. W. Whitaker, while with his mother at Thayer, who has been very ill. We are much pleased to hear of her improvement. Bro. W. D. Blansett, agent Cedar Gap, has a new Fox typewriter, latest model. Bro. B. F. Piper, who lost $105 last August, is all swelled up now that he has recovered it. Brothers, I wish each one of you would notify your local .chairman of any item of interest, so we can have this division represented in each issue of the journal. Don't leave it for someone else to find it out, but send in any news as soon as you learn it. Cbkt. 2076. Southern Division Notes — Bro. W. H. Adams resigned, relieved by Bro. Thornton, on first "NS," Bro. Meshod taking sec- ond, relieved on third by Bro. F. M. Scott. Bro. J. L. Webster, while off sick, was relieved by Bro. Williams. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to Dispatcher McDaniels, who was off a few days to bury his mother. Bro. Buckelew, first "CH," resigned, relieved by Bro. Roebuck, of third. Bro. Coyle was off sick a few days, relieved by Bro. Hatley. Palos third abandoned, Bro. Cox bumping Bro. Scott from nights "DR," back to examining board. Recent assignments: Bro. J. F. Hatley to Coal Creek nights, relieved by Bro. W. M. Roebuck on third "CH,” relieved on third "JR" by our new Bro. Huggins; first "NS," on bulletin. J. F. H., Div. Cor. Southwestern Division — Opened Seneca nights, 7 p. m. to 4 a. m., by Bro. W. G. Mullens, Seneca days, pending bulletin. Catale, opened nights 9:30 p. m. to 6:30 a. m., by Bro. J. G. Page, pending bulletin. Bro. W. H. White, Cement agency, resigned that agency, and Kellyville, Okla., also on bulletin. The wife of Bro. F. W. Carden, Wyandotte, who has been very sick several weeks, we are glad to learn is improving. Bro. J. E. Propst, third Mozha, is in the hospital, and Bro. F. H. Pennington, third Claremore, is on the sick list. Assigned on bids: Agent telegrapher Cyril, vice Bro. Wells resigned, to Bro. A. C. Bentz, from first Claremore, to Bro. J. H. Hampton, from second Claremore; Afton first, to Bro. W. B. Mullens, from second there; third Afton assigned to Bro. L. W. Grant, recently bumped by Bro. S. A. Craig, at West Tulsa. Bro. A. E. McCanns, second Chandler, on sev- eral weeks’ business trip to Missouri, relieved by Bro. C. B. Simmons. The Red River and Southwestern Divisions have been under the consolidated later name, with C. F. Hopkins as superintendent. Some of the brothers on Red River end south of Sapulpa and on Oklahoma and Chickasha subs, west of Sapulpa, mail me your news to Box 123, Seneca, Mo., not later than the 15th of each month. Cert. 245. Central Division — Bros. Piercy, Arden, and Scroggins, Valliant, attending court, former relieved by Bro, Rambin. Bro. Rone, Idabel, bid in second Seligman, and agent Ashdown, Ark., bid in Seligman agency, leaving former on bulletin. Boys, send me all the news you can for our write-up. Local Chairman. River and Cape Division — Recent assignments: Agents — L. E. Boyette, Pocahontas, Ark.; agent-telegraphers — J. W. Pog- gemier, Wilson, Ark.; H. Stephens, Walnut Ridge, Ark.; G. S. 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234 The Railroad Telegrapher. E. J. Zimmerman; first Blytheville, Ark., and Benton, Ark., agent-telegrapher, pending bulletin. Bro. Payton, Wittenberg, off thirty days on account of sickness. Bro. W. M. Helm, first Hayti, off a few days on account of sickness in family. Wish each brother making application for position on this division would make and send me a dupli- cate copy so I may know who is bidding on the positions as they come open and can tell who is entitled to them. J. H. Grabibl, L. C. Baltimore & Ohio R. R., 'Div. No. 33. Wheeling Division — Wanted a division correspondent with a “nose for news” to write up the “doin’s” of the brethren on the Wheeling without information or assistance from anyone but his own little self; all bids must be in on or before the 20th of next month and the job will pay $000, and be sure and send your bids in duplicate, and while I think of it, about half the “bids” received by the chief are short the duplicate, and then the bidder wonders why he don't receive his acknowledgment. Last bulletin bore the cheering legend, “No Discipline Cases.” That’s fine business and must be continued. No use in being the finest bunch of operators on the entire system unless you get the credit. Our organization campaign resulted in seven new applications by the various members of the local board during December, besides collecting dues from delinquents, closing the year with thir- teen more members than we have jobs and sev- eral more applications promised for the coming year. This result is due to all the members tak- ing an active interest and we must each dig in to complete the work now. Don’t forget this is your organization and it is your business to see that the boys in your office pay up and that non in the next office takes out a card. A few have not sent in their authorization blanks properly signed up; if you are one of them, get it now and send to your local chairman at once before you forget it again. Freight is very slow at this writing and extra men are splitting up work to tide over the winter months. Bro. J. D. Dowell has extended his vaca- tion by taking a six months’ leave of absence, which with four vacancies helps out quite a bit, but the extra board should be watched and time given to the boys when needed to tide over a blank pay day. Div. Cor. Ohio River Division — Meeting held at Y. M. C. A., Parkersburg, W. Va., Jan. 22 j, with better than usual attendance. Local Chairman Lewis gave an interesting talk on present situation. All are up to date on this division through his good work; as soon as a non lights he sends him the papers to fill out and send in first pay day. Relieved on vacation: Bro. Frickcr, St. Marys, by Bro. White; Bro. Stewart, Millwood, by Bro. Morehouse. Bro. Ruble, Belleville, tried in Justice of the Peace office, Parkersburg, for buying or handling a diseased pig for some one was found “not guilty.” B. F. Hall, Parkersburg, is relieving Third Trick Dispatcher Craig, bothered with his old “rumatics,” and gone to some hot springs in Indiana. All hope for his speedy recovery. Former Trainmaster Keegan, recently superin- tendent Chicago Division, has returned to our dis- trict as general superintendent at Wheeling. O. L. Baker assigned agent Hartford; Bro. Swain on second Sisterville, pending assignment. Div. Cor. Cleveland Division — Bro. E. D. Ott appointed agent Massillon Janu- ary 1st. We wish him success in his new position. Bro. G. H. McCoy received Massillon and Bro. F. R. Landis, Columbia. Bro. S. M. Harper on fifteen days' vacation, was obliged to extend it owing to a boil that developed on the first finger of his right hand. Telegraph line being moved between “GI” tower and west siding Uhrichsville, preparatory to build- ing a second track. Supt. Lechlider has resigned, succeeded by Supt. Green, from Wheeling Division. Sign up your authorization blanks and pay your dues for the current term, boys. If you have mis- laid your blank, request your local chairman to furnish you another. It is very important that each agent and telegrapher signs one of these blanks, so the general committee has the authority to work for your interest. Bro. F. R. Landis and Local Chairman Weaver held an investigation with Acting Supt. J. E. Fahy recently, Bro. Landis being charged with using improper language over the telephone while in conversation with Mr. Fahy. After a full dis- cussion and explanation of the case Bro. Landis was placed as regular man at Columbia. Cert. 345. CARD OF THANKS. Members of Wheeling Division: I wish to use The Telegrapher as a medium to convey my sincere thanks to each and every member who took part in the beautiful floral offering and many kind words at the funeral of my dear best loved one on earth, Albert G. Youst; as it expressed your deep sympathy for me, and sorrow for the loss of a brother and fellow-worker, who trusted in a loving God. I will never forget your kindness to us. Mrs. Albert G. Youst. Monongahela Division, First District — The back pay received by some of the brothers amounted to nearly $200 for time lost and differ- ence in pay on account of an illegal bump. Bro. J. B. Hammond relieved on first Pennsboro, by Bro. Logsdon, while attending to movie busi- ness at Parkersburg. Sister Annie Riley is at Pennsboro extra. Bro. L. C. Scott, first Cornwallis, was off a few days. Bro. Stanley Fleming, who relieved Bro. Grots on Flemington first, on a trip to Parkersburg, later Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 235 relieved Bro. Lannon, first “DK” tower, a few days. Bro. Miller to second Central several days. Bro. Ferrell relieved Bro. Robinson on second Brydon, and Bro. C. P. Campbell relieved Bro. Riddle, first “J” tower, a few days, later relieving Bro. L. S. Switzer on first “MD” tower, while sick. Bro. Thrasher, first “MO” tower, while looking after the farm relieved by Bro. Louden a few days; also went to “D” tower several days and later relieved Bro. Wm. Cockrell, first “GN” tower, a few days. Bro. H. G. Hammond, third Smithburg, was off a few days. Sister Graham, second Kanawha, also took a short rest. Bro. J. M. Waters went to “D” tower third a few days. Bro. Losey, second Brydon, on ten days’ vaca- tion, relieved by Bro. Robinson, and Bro. T. B. Reed, second trick leverman “MD” tower, a few days by Dan Morrison. Brothers, be as prompt as possible with your dues. We are expecting some activeness of our committee very soon, so let’s all be lined up and ready, for we are the power that they must have back of them. Cbxt. 343. Chicago Division — Bro. M. C. Hildred relieved a few days on account of sickness by Bro. T. J. Eiler, relieved by Bro. J. F. Spencer. Bro C. C. Otto, first Attica, was off a few tlays on account of the death of his mother at Suman. Bro. Renz to Auburn Jet. leverman days, vice Donahue, who bid in second East Defiance, vice Bro. Wineland, assigned “HK” third. Bro. Geo. Waddell bid in first “HM,” Auburn Jet. leverman days, was raised from $50.00 to $70.00 per month through the efforts of the Order. Bro. C. C. Miller, was off several days on ac- count of the death of his father. Several of the boys were unable to get relieved over Christmas and New Year, all the extra men being busy. Bro. J. K. Clements relieved on third Rosedale a few nights. Bro. Wheaton, who was off six weeks on account of injured eye, has resumed on third there. J. H. Jackson has been appointed superintendent of Chicago Division, vice J. F. Keegan, to Wheel- ing District as general superintendent. Business is the heaviest on record. Automatic block is to be installed from Defiance to Chicago Jet. and stone ballast put in from Rosedale to Auburn Jet., beginning April 1st. Boys, pay up your dues, get your new card, start the new year right and make this division solid. Our general committee will soon meet the management again. That there is a bunch of good-hearted boys on the B. & O. was demonstrated again when through the efforts of Bro. P. M. Geer, of Chicago Jet., a Christmas fund amounting to $87.75 was raised for Bro. H. H. Joslin, who had been off duty owing to sickness for four months, three of which were spent in the hospital. The operators on the Chicago Division especially responded promptly to the request and gave in the true spirit of the Yule- tide season. We should look after each other more than we do, even once a month or oftener when a brother is in need. Through The Txlegraphxi Bro. Geer desires to express again his gratitude to those who were in sympathy with the worthy appeal. Div. Cox. Philadelphia Division — IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, has deemed it best to call from our midst to His heavenly charge the little daughter of our Bro. Harvey S. Hartman; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of Baltimore & Ohio System Div. No. 33, Philadelphia Division, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sor- rowing brother, his wife and other members of the afflicted family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother and sister, a copy spread upon the minutes of the division, and a copy forwarded to The Telegrapher for pub- lication. E. L. Miller, H. E. Edmondson, W. E. F RASHER, Committee. Cumberland Division. East End — Business on this division is good, and the pros- pects are that it will continue so for many months to come. We are over 90 per cent strong; still there are a few eligibles, and the members are urged to make an effort to land them. The few who allow themselves to become delinquent from time to time cause a great deal of corresponding both by the general secretary and treasurer and the local chairman. Dues are a just debt we owe the organization and should be paid promptly, like any other obligation. Some members are entirely too unconcerned about the Order, and consequently the welfare of themselves and families. The agents and operators are not receiving the compensation they should for the duties they per- form, and the only way to remedy this is to keep organized, back your committee in its undertakings to a man, do less kicking, give the company good service, and good results will be obtained. Bro. E. W. Crabtree, for many years a faithful worker on this division, died January 23d at Green Spring, W. Va., after suffering some time with a tumor on the brain. A large delegation from this Order attended the funeral, held from the M. E. Church South, at Green Spring, and Division 33 sent a beautiful floral piece. Owing to an epidemic of la grippe on the Pitts- burg Division, extra men from this division have been transferred there temporarily to help out. Bro. J. C. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 236 IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the Universe to call to his reward our beloved brother, E. W. Crabtree; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sym- pathy, be it Resolved, That the members of the cast end, Cumberland Division, System Division No. 33, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing relatives their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved friends, a copy spread on the minutes of the division, and a copy for- warded to The Telegrapher for publication. A. D. McDonald, W. H. Ziler, W. C. Fisher, Committee. C. & E. I. R. R„ Dlv. No. 34. Chicago Dixnsion — On January 4th, after the general committee had been in session for sixty days with the man- agement, we at last reached an agreement which carried $21,000 cash increase, or 7 per cent, and working conditions equal to $6,000 per year. The boys were not as prompt as they should have been in remitting their dues; nevertheless, we are starting out another semi-annual term with a fine paid-up membership. We added twelve additional exclusive agencies, all exclusive levermen, chief operators, and several exclusive clerks in our new agreement, a copy of which should now be in your possession. Confer with me at once relative to any article that you do not fully understand, and I will explain just how it should apply. Do not take it for granted that you know the meaning of it, as you may understand it different than it is meant, and thereby cause you financial loss. Our new agreement will be lived up to to the letter by the management, and I want each of you to do likewise; render the best service possi- ble in appreciation of the consideration shown your representatives; do not try to see how little work you can do, but do all you possibly can during your hours of service. Show the company that organized men make the best employes. When you do this, you are also helping to further your owf interest. When your services are unsatis- factory your representatives hear about it, and we also hear about it when they are good. When you render the best possible service it makes it all the more easy for your representatives to settle grievances in your favor, and there are also less grievances. The committee, assisted by Bro. Brown, first vice-president, was successful in having our agree- ment made effective December 1, 1915, which gave you back pay for December. Instead of issuing a special assessment, we decided to raise the dues to $12.00 per year, effective January 1, 1916, and anticipate keeping our chairman on the road as much as possible to look after our interest, like our sister organizations. Effective July 1, 1916, the initiation fee for new members will be increased to $10.00. (Our motto: ‘‘Make the nons pay for organizing the nons.”) This givss the non-member six months in which to right himself in the eyes of his fel- low employes before the raise. When you hear of a non-member, go after him, and if you fail, notify me and I will try my hand. We must co-operate with each other to the fullest extent in order to keep the system up to the 100 per cent mark. United we stand, divided we lose out. You can all see the results of solid organiza- tion and the necessity of supporting your general committee, as there is no use to send up a com- mittee unless you stand behind it. The following initiation rates will prevail for new members joining after July 1st: Jan. or July $17.00; 6 months* dues included. Feb. or Aug 16.00; 5 months* dues included. March or Sept... 15.00; 4 months’ dues included. April or Oct 14.00; 3 months* dues included. May or Nov 13.00; 2 months* dues included. June or Dec 12.00; 1 month’s dues included. Our dues will be $6.00 per semi-annual term, payable July 1st and January 1st each year; no change in M. B. D. assessments. Remember this is the last month in which to pay your dues before you become delinquent. If you are sick or an accident happens to you, take it up with me, and I will assist you in every possible manner, as I have done heretofore, to keep you off the delinquent list. When I assumed charge of this division, March 1, 1915, we had ninety-seven non-members. Dur- ing the nine months (March 1st to December 31st) I personally secured ninety-four new members by application, four new members by transfer, a total of ninety-eight new members added to the division in nine months. We lost two on account of leav- ing service and three delinquents, which left us a total net gain of ninety-three new members for 1915. We closed the year on the Chicago Division with 203 positions, 220 paid-up members, four delinquents and seven non-members. I held a series of meetings at Chicago Heights, Danville and Watseka, on an average of one a month, which proved very beneficial to the mem- bership. A strong, hard pull by each of you will bring surprising results. Co-operate with me and help to keep the percentage as near the 100 per cent mark as possible. Remember, “Every little added to what we have means a little bit more.*' With best personal wishes and cordial greetings, I am, Fraternally yours, J. Welles Begbie, Local Chairman. All Members: Don’t fail to attend the meeting of the Chicago Heights Telegraphers' Club on Sun- day, March 12, 1916, 9:30 a m. and 3 p. m.. Trades and Labor Council, Chicago Heights, 111. C. R. Montgomery, S. & T. Chicago Heights Tel. Club. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 23? Evansville Division — Bro. L. C. McMahon was relieved, on sick list, by Bro. E. V. Welborn, who also relieved Bro. R. R. Miller, first Ingle, who is seriously ill. B. F. Pemberton to Little agency pending bul- letin, vice A. T. Ingram. Bro. J. M. Endicott was off recently trying his new flivver. Bro. Joe Webb, clerk to Chief Dispatcher Cline, has gone to the Northern Pacific at Livingston, Mont. We wish him success. Bro. R. J. Adams was a recent Evansville visitor. Bro. E. D. Wright bid in second “FB,” re- lieved on bid by W. F. Schneider on third there. We hope Bro. Redman can do something to wake up the boys around Vincennes. We desire to thank Bro. H. H. Skiles, general chairman, for the able manner in which he and the other members of the general committee handled the schedule negotiations in Chicago, and assure them of our loyal support and co-operation in any of their undertakings. We have one of the best schedules of any road in the Middle West, and we owe it to the efforts of our general committee. “Mac." Penna. R. R. (Lines West), Div. No. 36. Eastern and E . & A. Divisions — We are going to hold onto our cards and do our share to perpetuate the organization that made it possible for us to enjoy an eight-hour day and is indirectly responsible for the many increases and improved working conditions given us from time to time. Business is good, and we have very few idle telegraphers on this division this winter. We had to dose more offices on New Year’s day on account of the scarcity of men. Some of the men didn’t get their vacations until very late in the season and have not yet returned. Those who have not yet paid their current dues should remit at once direct to Bro. L. W. Quick, acting general secretary and treasurer of Division 36, Star Build- ing, St. Louis. Mo. The joint meetings being held in Pittsburg, Pa., and surrounding territory from time to time, par- ticipated in by six or seven brotherhoods, are doing a world of good. The B. & O. R. R. com- mittee, now co-operating with the other four big brotherhoods on the system, have adjusted many cases through these methods. We must build tip the O. R. T. here as well as on the entire system, until we have the necessary power to go before the other brotherhoods in the proper manner through our committees. The joint brotherhood meeting held in Kenyon Theater, Pittsburg, Pa., Sunday, February 6th, was participated in by members of the B. L. E., 0. R. C., B. of R. T., B. of L. F. & E., O. R. T. and B. R. S. of A., within a radius of 250 miles of Pittsburg, was well attended. Able speakers represented the various organizations. John Henry, of Pittsburg, spoke on the report of the Federal Industrial Relations Commission, and those who have heard him speak on that and kindred subjects will be glad to hear him again. There were three meetings— one in the morning at 10 o’clock, one in the afternoon at 2 o’clock, and one in the evening at 8 o’clock. Be sure to attend these meetings whenever you can possibly do so. Cert. 37, Div. 10. Chesapeake & Ohio Ry., Div. No. 40. Rivanna District — Our general committee is now in Richmond after some more changes for us. We are depending on Bros. Hicks, Carr and Scott to fix our part of it, and feel sure they will do all that is necessary and all that can be done for us, and it is our duty to stand by them in whatever they see fit to do. Only a few of the boys got in their applications in time to get off Christmas. Bro. F. F. Flem- ming, second Pemberton; Bro. J. H. K. Carpenter, second Greenway; Bro. S. B. Binford, and Bro. D. E. Nelson, second Norwood, were among the lucky ones, as relief men are scarce. Bro. B. W. Ancell, agent Bremo, on hunting trip, was relieved by Bro. C. F. Zitzer. Boys, get after the nons among the new men over here and make ’em pay up. Remember our motto, “No card, no favors.** Cert. 1090. Hinton Division — Bro. Shanklin, third Quinnimont, was off a few days during the holidays; also Bros. Meador and Breau, first and second Prince; relieved by Bros. Smith and Anderson. A new office opened at Dorsey was bid in by Bro. Greene, extra. Bro. Rushford, first “HX** Hinton, was relieved by Bro. Ware. Bro. Fitzgerald, Harvey, was relieved a few days by Bro. Hanson, and Bro. Gwinn, on account of sickness by Mr. Clark, a new man. Bros. Miller, Lilly and Thomas, first, second and third “CS** cabin, were relieved by Bros. Morgan and Sampson and Mr. Withrow. Bro. Miller is dispatching at Thurmond. Local Chairman Wheatley was relieved by Bro. Fisher, and Bro. Cosby, third Brooks, by Mr. Adwell, a new man. Sister Meadows, days Mabscott, is spending her vacation in Florida, relieved by Bro. Abbott. Bro. League, agent Mabscott, has moved into his new office where there are better waiting-room facilities, which will be greatly appreciated by the public. Brothers, our committee is now meeting with the management; let us one and all give it our support by paying our dues promptly and giving the very best possible service to the company. Answer calls promptly and let the dispatcher know you are on the job. Cert. 496. Clifton Forge Division — We hope to soon be working under a new schedule, as our committee is now in Richmond, Va., conferring with the officials. Organization is our only salvation. Let us resolve to perfect it this year by each member starting on his division a campaign to round up all the nons. We did this Digitized by Google

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238 The Railroad Telegrapher. on Clifton Forge Division last year with marked success. Bro. Vest goes to Swoope, Bro. Bennett succeed- ing him as agent at Glen Wilton; Bro. E. B. Loving to Greenwood agency, leaving Reusens up for bids. Boys, give good service and look after the company's business and you can then with a clear conscience ask for a living wage. C. A. Mitchell, Div. Cor. Hocking Valley Ry.f Div. No. 40. Toledo Division — Remit your dues promptly, brothers, to Bro. Kiser at Guyandotte, W. Va. Before many moons we will all be proud that we have an up-to-date in our pockets. The information imparted to us by our local chairman in his letter to the brothers on this division, under date of January 12th, was to me like a beam of sunshine pouring its bright rays through a cloud of darkness. We should all be encouraged by his letter and renew our energy in behalf of our membership. Let's all make a hard, steady and determined pull up the hill, boys. It may seem like a tough propo- sition; the wheels may slip a little on the track from the heavy pull, but we will not stall. We must use our sand, boys; we all have it and in plenty, and our sand mixed with de- termination will turn the trick, and when we have once reached the summit, the beads of perspiration that stood on our brow while making the ascent, will only prove to be the jewels in our crown of victory. Ever remember, boys, that, “He who wins the spurs shall wear them." And those that stand by our colors when the test comes and prove ourselves equal to the occasion, will have the satisfaction of knowing that we fought a hard fight, won our own battle and will live in the glory thereof. Let's not “be weighed in the balance and found wanting." Bro. Krautter, third Marion, has so far re- covered that he is again on the job, and we all hope his health will continue to improve. Bro. Green is on the sick list again, but we hope for his speedy recovery. Bro. Hack, second at Hyatts, was looking at the big buildings in the capitol one day recently. Bro. Bayles, second Powell, who was off two days recently on special business attending the meeting at Marion, which on account of bad weather was not very largely attended, but the old stand-patters who always attend regardless of the weather, were there and reported a good meeting. Don't forget the meeting date, brothers; the third Thursday in each month at Marion, and come out and see what's doing. There is serious talk of co-operating with the trainmen's organizations on this road, and by the way the operators signed up they are all in favor of it. Let’s have it, brothers; it all helps. Now, brothers, “for the love of Mike,” have a heart and send me some news for next month. Your Uncle Fuller. Erie R. R.v Div. No. 42. Cincinnati Division — Bro. J. G. Lee, Galion, Ohio, has been appointed local chairman of this division, vice Bro. W. H. Husted, elected auditor of Union County, Ohio. Bro. Husted also was general chairman, and Bro. E. J. Hesser, of Elmira, N. Y., was elected to succeed him in that position. Bro. Hesser has served on the committee for the past seven or eight years, and has been found to be the right man in the proper place. There is no doubt but what the business of the organization will be handled in a straightforward and fearless manner. The work of reorganizing the Erie System has already begun, and in a few months you will find it up to the standard. Our local chairman was over the division recently and signed up thirty-five nons, and applications are being received every day. It is easy enough to secure better conditions if each individual will do what he can to bring them about. What we want on the Erie is results, not sympathy, and we can get it if you will give us your individual service, and not leave it to the other fellow an I fail to get lined up ourselves. Other roads are making progress and getting results. There is no better time for action than now, but that action is impossible without your assistance. The big things of life are easy if enough people help. It’s up to us to help one another, and the new committee will do the rest. We regret to lose Bro. Husted. He has been a hard worker for us. We appreciate the good work he has done and wish him success and congratulate him in landing the auditorship of Union County. The “Big Four" boys have just received an in- crease, which amounts to about $4.00 per month. The minimum now is $68.00 per month and most all interlockers paying $78.00. Looks good, don’t it, boys? Ask yourself how this comes, then send in your application and quit being a fool. It’s costing you lots of money and you don't know it. The Erie is doing the best business in its history. The big new engines are arriving, sidings are all blocked with cars and everybody doing all they can to move them and relieve the congestion. Do all you can, boys, to assist the dispatchers, giving them all the information possible, using the wire whenever you can, and don’t ask questions on the dispatcher’s fone that you can ask on the wire, which is not very busy. The dispatchers have all they can do and are always willing to give information, but can not talk to more than one at a time. Listen before you “butt in" on the fone and make your business short as possible. If we all do this we can improve the service. We were all grieved to learn of the death of Bro. W. H. Bender, “Q" tower Marion, Ohio. Although he had been sick for over three months, it was thought he was getting better when a change for the worse came and he was called to that undiscovered country from whose bourne no traveler returns. Bro. Bender has been a loyal member for over fifteen years, was always on hand at the meetings and glad and willing to do what he could to better the conditions for us all. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 239 who assisted him financially while he was sick. He appreciated this very much. His kind mother worked hard that she might win in the battle of life. May heaven bless those that assisted this bereaved family in their hour of need. We wish to thank the dispatchers and operators at “GN” office Marion, Ohio, for their liberal support, as well as the boys along the line. Cert. 46. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, has deemed it best to re- move from our midst our beloved Bro. W. H. Bender, and while we bow in humble submission to the will of Him who doeth all things well; and Whereas, We realize that in his death we have lost a true and loyal brother; therefore, in fra- ternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of Erie System, Division No. 42, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing family our heartfelt sympathy in this hour of bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family, a copy spread upon the minutes of this division and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. J. G. Lee, J. R. Smith, J. C. Ryan, Committee. Mahoning Division — This is a new job for me, and I intend to make a distinction between the deserving and less deserving. Those who are up to date will be styled “Bro/' and those who are not will not be named, except when assigned to positions on bulletin. The nons on this division must be shown what the Order has done for the telegraphers of the country. One of the greatest things it has accomplished is the nine-hour law. The few dollars paid in as members are not missed, considering the three hours a day more to spend with your family. Before this you had to leave for work before your youngsters awoke, and not get home again until they were asleep. Lay $10.00 aside for the Order, and you can still bank some of what’s left. Where can you get any better protection for your family in case of your death than through the Mutual Benefit Department— $1,000 at $7.20 a year? Where is there an insurance company that you can do as good? Your wife and young- sters would find this sum very convenient. Sec that the men in your own office or on either side of you have these facts brought to their attention and help to make your division solid. The section foremen on this division get $65.00 a month. They ask you to write their messages out for them, explain the meaning of letters they receive. You are better educated than they are, but you don’t get as much as they do because we are not thoroughly organized. The remedy is plain -—get in the nons and see that the delinquents pay up and keep an up to date, then your committee won’t go to New York and coihe back empty- handed. Instead of talking about going to another road, line up and help better conditions where you are at, and where you hold a good seniority. Pay up and keep in line so the next committee can show a better front than ever before. Your Canadian brothers receive $72.50 and only “OS” compared to your $55.00 and station work. But they got it because they are 100 per cent strong. You can do likewise. During hard times the Erie didn’t cut your wages because we had a schedule and were lined up, but the Lehigh Valley cut their operators be- cause they weren’t lined up. The W. & L. E. have a better schedule than we have because they are solid. A word to the wise should be sufficient. If you don’t know where the nons are located I will be glad to furnish you their names and addresses so you can get after them, mail them a journal and try to see them personally, and remember “No card, no favors.” Bro. White, who relieved Kissel on sick list a few days, later went to “SP” second, Bro. “XA” going to “G” tower second, vice Kennedy to “GI” third, Bro. Koutnit going to second “SP,” to be nearer home. Bro. Poole, to third “JU,” vice Jackson, to Coles first; Bro. Kirby to copying in “DY.” There has been a great deal of sickness on this division, eight men on the list at one time, includ- ing Bro. Myers, “HD,” Lewis, “SP,” Bro. White, second “JU,” Bro. Arnold, “YO,” latter relieved by Snyder, relieved at “OB” on account of sick- ness by Kirby, Bro. Kelly relieved by Bro. Lacey, A. W. Fenstenmaker and Bro. Jack Aylward, “CS,” who caught a few stray grippe germs in Cleveland. Bro. Gillette relieved a few days at “P.” I)elly, third “SP,” reinstated, Lewis to “SB” side wires to assist Bro. Lowrie, who had no end of wire trouble to deal with. Larbig to West Middlesex. Bro. Laughlin says your division correspondent is the first O. R. T. enthusiast he has seen in three years, and Mr. Burdette hasn’t seen anyone who talked to him about it in six years. It’s about time to get busy, boys. We hope Bro. Hesser will call a meeting soon. If you boys have any news items send them to “XA,” Box 42, Solon, Ohio. “No cardj no favors” will always work wonders. Keep your dues up to date. "XA.” Susquehanna Division — I have been so busy handling your affairs the past three or four months that I do not get much time to hunt up material for a write-up, and no one sent an item. Bro. S. C. Moseson, of “GJ” tower, and bride spent their honeymoon in New York. We all wish them a happy and prosperous life. Business is uncommonly good, greatly increas- ing our duties, as well as the dispatcher’s. Let us report trains promptly and keep them posted on their movements and everything pertaining to the work. Digitized by C.ooQle

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240 The Railroad Telegrapher. It is now Bro. N. M. Habe, the new agent at Seely Creek, vice Bro. Mosher, going to State Line. He joined just as soon as he landed a regular job, and we are glad to welcome him into the Order. Bro. Lutz has taken the position lately created as operator and clerk at L^nion. We hope to have it put in the schedule next revision. Please fill out the information blanks and send them in at once. Bro. Kinney, of “BD” tower, is off thirty days to try a new job. Div. Cor. Main and Side Lines — Meetings are held the third Monday evening o: each month, corner Grove and Fourth streets, Jersey City. Our last meeting there was well attended. Bro. Coleman was absent a few days on account of sickness. Changes: Bro. Webster to third “R;” Bro. Roche to second “SJ ;** Bro. A. A. Donnelly to first “HX” pending bids; Bro. Noonan to second “XW” a few days; Bro. Stansfield to clerk and operator at “MR;” Perkins to Thompson Ridge. Bro, Whitner and Henion have resumed after a severe attack of la grippe. The special sent out to learn who were mem- bers of the O. R. T. proved a great boom for our cause, and applications are coming in from all directions, some from men who have been asked for two years to join. A $5.00 increase, which is $60.00 a year, for $17.20 dues a year, with $1,000 life insurance thrown in, leaving $42.80 to the good, is a taking investment, when we can get the nons to listen to us, as they are doing now. This, with overtime, passes, advertising of posi- tions and straight eight-hour day, after a nine- hour Federal law became effective, makes a telling argument. Brothers on the side lines and west, send in some notes. Div. Cor. Canadian Northern Ry., Div. No. 43. Western Diznsion, Third District Bro. Akin, “MO” Edmonton, is at Paynton agency pending arrival of Agent Henderson, suc- ceeded at Meota agency by Morgan; relieved at Lloydminster by Miller, a commercial man from Edmonton. Bro. Savage, appointed agent Clyde, relieved at Cardiff agency on bid by Bro. Mc- Millan; Bro. Rutherford filling in during transfer, relieved at Vegrevillc days by Bro. Kinney from the C. I*. R. Later Bro. Rutherford was on holi- days East. Bro. Sturgis bid in Red Willow agency, on Fourth District, relieved at lnnisfree agency by Bro. Sheppard, relieved at Onaway by regular man from the east end. Bro. McArthur at Evans- burg until regular man from East shows up. Lineman Bro. A. Nelson’s little daughter, Edith, died on January 14th, after being operated on for appendicitis. Bro. Nelson was out in B. C., and we were unable to locate him. The brothers sent a nice wreath. Bro. Nelson has the sympathy of all members of Division 43. Bro. Jim Anderson, dispatcher, back at Edmon- ton from Toronto, and Bro. P. J. Morgan, back there from Pennsylvania, gave us a call on their way West. It is now Bro. Ashby, Lashburn nights. It has been registering 60 and 65 degrees below zero recently, and all regular trains are late, No. 1 from five to ten hours daily. Now that the C. N. R. is running from Toronto to Vancouver, you brothers on other lines be sure and give us a share of the ticket and freight business. Our line through the Rockies can not he beat, as we make better time than the C. P. R. or G. T. P., and the scenery is something wonder- ful. Now don’t forget us, as we are solid O. R. T. up this way. Bro. Hamilton, Vermillion days, is taking in the sights at Chicago, Bro. Weisse relieving. Bro. Kliske, Dauphin, spent an enjoyable New Year’s day with yours truly. A meeting was called for Edmonton, Sunday, January 23d; details later. Hope some brother on the Pacific Division will send in a write-up, as I am unable to get in touch with them, but if they will send me the changes, etc., will gladly send them in. S. J. Harrington. Lake Superior District — This line was opened in the early part of November last, and as the operators and agents are mostly from other roads, it is impossible to ascertain as yet who carry up-to-date cards and who do not. The following appointments were recently made: Agents — Bro. W. A. Cowdy, Deer Lake; W. Bell, Hornspayne; L. B. Leroux, Foleyet; M. R. Der- rick, Jellicoe; agent and operator — A. J. Dickin- son, Longuelac; R. A. Campbell, Fire River; A. S. Home, Caramat; operators — W. H. Twohy, Hillsport; days — J. McKnight, Agate; nights — F. Abrams, Jellicoe; T. A. Neanet, Hornspayne; G. N. Foley, agent Foleyet, and A. R. Magee, Nipigon, The writer was unable to obtain, at time of writing this, the names of men at Stackpool, Ruel Milnet, Sellwoo.1, Hainner, Coniston and Key Jet.; also men on Brent-to-Capreol Subdivision. No schedule has been arranged, but we are no worse off as regards this than the trainmen. This will be adjusted in the near future. Our duty is to see that each man has an up-to- date card. Solid, we will be in a position to meet the officials. We are making a pretty good show- ing in moving the traffic east. The dispatchers at Hornspayne and Capreol are a good bunch of men. Train crews are doing their best, even when the thermometer stands at 45 degrees below zero. This district is a most important link in the new Transcontinental. Let each man obtain his new card for the first term of the year; then notify the local chairman that he is up to date. We will prove to the man- agement that it pays to employ union labor. They will do their part when the time comes. Correspondent, Cert. “UK.” Digitized by C.ooole

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 241 Central of Georgia Ry., Div. No. 46. Saiannah Division- - Sister B. Holland, first Dover, lias returned from several weeks’ vacation, visiting friends and relatives in North Carolina. We are glad to welcome Bro. C. N. Rountree with us. He bid in Pulaski agency. Bro. G. E. Bean, Dover agency, took his vaca- tion during the holidays. One of our members who bid in a certain agency recently failed to get it, as the superintendent did not receive his bid, and an outsider was given the position. This should be a warning to all members to furnish the local chairman with a copy of every bid; then in case of dispute he can protect you in your rights. Don’t deliver freight without collection of charges. Such practices will sooner or later get you in trouble, as it did a brother recently. Don’t take any such risks and then expect the local chair- man to help you and the Order to sustain you. We were indeed sorry to learn of the death of Bro. J. F. Carey, at Savannah, Ga., a loyal mem- ber of our division for years, and among the first to get a new card every term. Through an over- sight, when Bro. Carey married he failed to have his policy changed from his mother to his wife. The money always has to be paid the beneficiary as shown on policy. Brothers, be careful about such matters. Watch your insurance, as well as always keeping an up-to-date card to protect your policy." Get your new cards before the time expires, when you will be in arrears. I appeal to every member of this division to take just a little time and drop me a postal card of any changes during the month at either your station or any other news you hear of. I will gladly consolidate them so we can have a nice little write-up each month. D. M. Rogers, Local Chairman. D., T. & I. R. R., Div. No. 48. Bro. Murray has been selected as our secretary and treasurer, vice Bro. Kneisley, resigned. If you haven’t paid your dues yet, do so at once, so we will all be in line and in good shape, and let’s have a clean sheet right at the start this year. Let us all do our very best to help him and not give him so much unnecessary correspondence. Let us keep after the few nons left and help our committee out as much as possible while it is trying to get us a new schedule. Bro. Diemer is switching in Napoleon yards. Superintendent Dowling, Delray Terminals, re- signing owing to ill-health, was succeeded by Train- amster Humphries, he by M. M. Sisson, and J. J. Graham appointed chief dispatcher. Let us all give the best possible service, help the dispatchers to keep trains moving and make reports promptly. Such co-operation will be very much appreciated. The depot at Superior was burned to the ground otic night in January and nothing saved. Bro. Walburn now has a box car for his office. Keep after the two operators in “GO.” They were given a $5.00 a month increase through the efforts of the O. R. T. Greenfield second should also wake up. Some of these forgetful ones might be forgotten in the new schedule. “Fuqny things do happen.”* We are glad to hear of Jack Mecklenburg’s pro- motion to a trick on the sheet. Cert. 48. Denver & Rio Grande R. R., Div. No. 49. We are grieve! to learn of the illness of Mrs. H. D. Shiles, and hope for a speedy recovery. Bro. Shiles has our sympathy. Bro. McCully, of Farmington, on thirty days’ vacation visiting in Pennsylvania, relieved by Bro. Williams. Osier station has been opened for the snowy season with Mr. Nicholls in charge. Bro. Martinez, first Chama, was off several days recently. Extra Dispatcher Jarrett, on second Alamosa for past two months, has returned to his regular trick at Chama. We all regret to see Dispatcher Best leaving the service and wish him success wherever he goes. Dispatcher Stokes, on third Alamosa dispatcher’s office from Third Division. Bro. Vin- ing bid in Silverton. Bro. Mehringer, who relieved Bro. Arnold at LaVeta thirty days, later relieved Mr. Ogle at Taos Jet. Bro. Neal, who relieved Bro. Rogers recently while bear hunting, later relieved Bro. Pirtle, Romeo, resigned. Heavy snows recently have put Cumbres and Silverton out of the race, but expect Bros. Lively and Graves to come out on top by spring. Brothers, get after the non next to you. He is getting as much benefit from the Order as you are without paying his share. A list of the nons on this division will be sent you on request to the undersigned. These men are holding bulletin positions. Don’t let a desirable man have one moment's rest until you have secured his application. Treat the nons as they should be treated. They take the harvest you have labored hard to produce. When a non asks a favor, ask him for his card. Remember “No card, no favors,” and help a brother when you can. After you have read your journal slip it to a non and direct him to these notes. Brothers, when you pick up the journal and fail to find any notes from your division, remem- ber that your division correspondent is not a mind reader and ask yourself how long has it been since you sent him any news? He can not furnish the news unless you keep him posted. We hope that those who have not paid up for the current term will do so at once. Every man on this division should pay up promptly and see that those working with him do the same. Div. Cor., Cert. 108. Southern Pacific Ry., Div. No. 53. Sati Joaquin District — More as an experiment than for any other rea- son, the regular quarterly meeting was held on Digitized by Google

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242 Tiie Railroad Telegrapher. Saturday instead of Sunday, and the turnout was equally as great if not better than at the Sunday meetings which have always been held in the past. At the Tehachapi meeting Saturday, January 8th, the following brothers were present: General Chairman Cowgill, San Francisco: Local Chairman Blume, Cameron; Assistant Local Chairman Mai- lachowitz, Caliente; H. L. Haage, Woodford; N. P. Gidley, H. C. Stokes. P. F. De Lemire, O. D. Day and G. H. Frederick, Mojave; W. L. Ander- son, Bealville; H. M. Hearn, Bakersfield; A. J. Paddock, Hanford: T. L. Underhill and F. S. Whitson, of Marcel; J. H. Shay, Armona; H. J. Hendry and H. A. Ludolph, of Tehachapi, and Messrs. L. E. Bennet and C. L. Robeson, extra. Both the latter are new men who will come in as soon as they can get a grub-stake ahead, which looks favorable the way business is keeping up. The meeting was called to order by the chief telegrapher at 3:00 p. in.; union-made cigars were passed and the chair taken by General Chairman Cowgill, who conducted a most interesting meeting until 7 :30 p. m., when recess was taken for dinner, served at the Clark Hotel. The menu was young fried chicken. At 9:30 p. m. all went back to the hall, where the business of the meeting was resumed and held continuously until 1 :00 a. m. Bro. Manion sent regrets from Pocatello, Idaho, as he was unable to attend on account of conven- ing the O. S. L. committee for schedule revision. Bro. Gidley says he will never pass up another (). R. T. meeting where fried chicken is on the menu. Bro. G. A. Sears likes the I. C. S. business so well that he has taken a year’s leave. He will have to look the new time table over when lie reports for duty again. Bro. F. B. Lardner, agent at Ravenna, who first entered the service in 1875 and .Tgain in 1881 and has since that time been continuously in the service and a member of the (). R. T. all the time, will be given a pension effective January 31, 1916. Brothers, there is an example for you. Try and see the point as Bro. Lardner saw it and still sees it. The coldest weather in years and the most rain visited this division in January, and great damage was done to the track in several places. The storm was general, and we are not the only ones that suffered. Bro. Easterwood, of Lancaster, and Mr. Bonner, of Rosamond, were looking over the Tehachapi jobs a few days ago. Several goods jobs on the bulletin this time and the young men are wondering if the old men are going to stay where they are or not. Bro. W. B. Schaeffer, who resigned at Palmdale a month ago, writes he is studying commercial art and that there will be no more owl jobs for him. Success to you, brother. There was not one single item sent the cor- respondent for this write-up. Get busy, brothers; a big write-up depends upon you. Cert. 970. Sacramento Division — Bro. E. E. Shook relieved Bro. Ed Scott, man- ager “H” office, and Bro. Railroad Duncan re- lieved Bro. L. Fingland, third wire chief there a few days; Bro. Duncan also relieved Fingland, Roseville, several tricks. Bro. H. M. Stomp, second Willows, has returned from a pleasant visit East and took first there pending bulletin. Bro. C. D. Stovall, who relieved Bro. I. S. Wilson, third Marysville, several weeks, later went to third Willows pending bulletin. Bro. J. B. Waters, Orland, spent the holidays with relatives in Kansas City. Bros. Hancock, Gray and Operator Ludwig are at Stirling City, Paradise and Magalia, the new stations recently acquired by this division, pending bulletin. Bro. C. C. Williams on Verdi nights temporarily on account inclement weather. Bro. W. C. Johnson, Floriston nights, on vaca- tion sixty days, relieved by Extra King, from “H.” Bro. V. S. Patta, on third Andover, and Bros. E. R. Allen and O. B. Merrick on second and third Summit pending bulletin. Sister C. J. Rietenour and Bro. C. J. Rietenour, first and third Spruce, relieved by Mrs. F. J. Dusher and Bro. R. E. Clayton several days on account of the death of Mrs. Rietenour’s mother. Bro. G. A. Rhubesky, first Troy, relieved by Bro. R. A. Murray a month on account of illness of wife. Bro. J. M. Cleary, third Cisco, relieved by Bro. C. J. Grimes a few days. Sister G. A. Duffy, on third Towle a few nights on account of recent storms making it necessary use single track. Blue Canon to Gold Run. We have elected as local chairman one who is well liked by the entire division and who has the knowledge of the work on both the hill and valley. It is the duty of everyone of us to work with him in every way we can to make the division solid by July 1st, if not before. I think it a good policy to send the non next to you a journal occasionally and ask him to assist us when it is for his own good by taking out a card. Don’t forget to mention the good the Order has done for us in the past ten years. There is no excuse for not being represented monthly in the journal. I have never acted as division correspondent before, but Bro. Purcifull has entrusted me with the job, and I will do my very best if you will all send me all the news you can, even if it’s only a line each month. Thanks to Bros. Stoval and Duncan for notes. The new seniority list is out showing quite a number of new’ men; also several old ones taken off. Cert. 3515. Portland Division — Bro. Bob Jenning, T. F. A. out of Portland, visited Bro. Carl Bragg and wife, agent West Scio, over new year. Bro. Knott and wife, from Junction, also visited friends there during the holidays. On the sick list: Bro. Ford, agent Lebanon; Bro. Henning, agent Geryais; Bro. S. T. Johnson, agent Woodburn, several days with la grippe. Bro. Lembeck, who relieved Bro. Geo. Af- Leslie, agent Oswego, a few days, also relieved Hearn, Oakridge agency, assigned Beaverton third. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 243 Bro. Mclllvaine, the agent, will see that Mr. Hearn lines up. Bro. Connor went to Central Point pending bulletin, relieved by Bro. Spurgeon on bid on third Eugene, relieved at Oswego by Bro. Mont- gomery, extra from Junction City. Bro. Cornelius assigned agent there, vice Bro. Knott to second and Bro. Givey to third. Bro. Pete Nelson and wife visited with relatives in Seattle recently. Bro. Myers, agent Willmina, has returned from a business trip to Montana. Bro. Jacobsen, who handles the repeaters at Timber, gives the brothers over on the P. R. & N. the flash light reports occasionally. Bro. Billie Scherr, “C” Portland, has the sympa- thy of the brothers on this division, owing to the death of his father, Conductor Scherr, on Christ- mas morning. Bro. Edwards, “KC” Portland, was off a few days recently. Bro. Thompson relieved on first Albany by Bro. McNutt, is now on the side wire at “KC.M Bros. Wilson, second, and Simmons, third Al- bany, on fifteen days’ vacation, former visiting in Spokane. Bro. Scholes, second Woodburn, was visited by his wife and daughter from Eugene during the holidays. Bro. Lemmner has returned to second Riddles from the Frisco hospital much improved. Bro. H. D. Olsen, agent Oregon City, visited friends at Lafayette over Christmas. Bro. Larsen relieved Bro. Hickman at Marion, who relieved Extra Bro. Zook at Molalla, who went to Enright. Bro. Verno C. Proudfit, extra, relieved C. E. Duncanson, second Halsey, who went to Glendale third. Bro. Dale Kimes, second there, has re- turned from vacation. Bro. D. P. Gibson, from the Shasta Division, who bid in second Leland, has given it up for extra work, and relieved Bro. Brunken, third Grants Pass, on two weeks’ vacation. Bro. Ham- ilton, former agent at Leland, is now located at Hornbrook and doing good business. II. F. Rice, extra Leland, was called “Bro.” in the Decem- ber journal. We hope Bro. Benner there will soon be able to show him what it means to be entitled to that honor. Bro. Powers, agent Falls City, has returned from fifteen days’ vacation. Agents have been installed by superintendent’s office at Marshfield, Coquille, Myrtle Point and Powers on January 3d is to be used for train dispatching instead of telephone, as previously used under construction on the Willamette Pacific. Lineman Pearl Roberts, from Roseburg, has moved to Eugene, having been assigned the dis- trict between Jun. City and Drain. Bro. John F. Allen, formerly manager W. U., to his office in California, being assigned the district between Drain and Grants Pass. Some of the members don’t seem to realize what a strong, silent argument the “little wreath and sounder,” the emblem of our strong organization is towards bringing in the delinquent and non. After you have put up to the non your convinc- ing argument, the little button in the lapel of your coat becomes a standing invitation to him to join, become a fraternal brother of his craft, and reap the harvest of organized effort. We would like to see more brothers wearing the little “wreath and sounder” in their coat lapels. Cert. 1201. Western Division — Bro. Coons, Napa, relieved two weeks by Bro. Ahern, of the Grand, transferred to Division 53. Bros. McBay, Dohner and Pennington were the contributors of notes last write-up. The brothers on the extra list should get next to agency work. This will keep them busy. Dispatcher Michelson is the author of the word “geek.” Bro. Coons dropped in at Davis and told the brothers why he left Pittsburg. He has our sym- pathy. Bro. Stuart Grady. Dixon, says the brother who relieved him recently could have shown a little more appreciation for the use of his house while on his vacation. If you chance to sec a slim man rambling down Market street about 6 a. m., that’s Bro. Allen, third wire chief “BD.” He catches the boat some- times. , Ask Conductor Ike Robinson to tell you that keg and barrel story he has on Bro. Dwyer, Benicia. Bro. J. T. Iloell, of “BD,” is authority on base- ball and prize fights. The force has been cut one man owing to decrease in business. Assistant Local Chairman Segur is an expert wireless operator. Bro. Dyer has decided not to hold a “clearance sale,” but will go into business soon. Understand Cupid missed his mark, and Bro. McCormack returned to Suisun minus a "better half.” When you are in Frisco for a day or so, patron- ize the St. Regis Hotel — the O. R. T. head- quarters. December 22d Steamer “Contra Costa” ran into the rocks on account of heavy fog and tide, damaging the propeller. The “Solono,” put into service, damaged the ships at Porta Costa about $10,000, and trains were detoured via “AC” and “II” during high tide. Three tricks established at Brentwood “\VD” while the transfer boats w'ere running irregularly. A large number of trains were detoured via that route during high tide. The boys on the “Cal P” and west of “C” ex- perienced a regular New Year snowfall of about five inches. The company is looking for the “bird” that broke the window pane. Bro. Johnson, Elmira, does not look so bad from his recent illness all smiles and sunshine. I visited the boys on the Clear Lake branch — Bros. Cole, Vacaville; Brison. Winters, and Gilli- land, (iuinda. Bro. Caruthcrs, Esparto, was some “25” juggling milk cans, baggage, express and parcel post. He is a bear for hard work. Bro. Slater was at Oleum a few days recently. Digitized by Google

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244 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. “Kop” has returned to Oakville. Bro. Loeser, Davis, lias secured a $10.00 raise for his clerk and been given relief for the amount stolen from his station safe recently. Bro. Eby, Livermore, it is up to you to secure that non. Every extra man on this division is a member, unless perhaps Gross, the last man put on. Someone get a line on him. Clear Lake and San Ramon branches are solid; Newark, Napa and Santa Rosa branch nearly so. Let us try and equal last year’s record — not a delinquent. Get the names and addresses of the nons from your local chairman or the undersigned. Read up on Articles 5 and 21 and claim over- time due you. Call the dispatcher’s attention to it, so he can turn it in on his overtime report. Wrote the non at Antioch several times and only secured an answer when I sent him a stamped, self-addressed envelope; says lie is going to quit in a month or so. If you can beat that foir cheap- ness, I want to hear from you. Jobs lined up for addition and incorporation in our next revision of schedule: Irvington, St. Helena, Rumsey, Stock Yards, Rodeo, Oleum. Giant, Selby, Berkeley, Berkeley (University ave- nue), Fruitvale, Oakland (First and Broadway), Alameda, Centreville. It is now Bros. J. R. Timmers, Mt. Eden, and M. D. Harrington, Rutherford. Understand W. G. Rogers, Suisun-Fairfield, has sent in his papers; also E. O. Haines, Napa, Cal. Bro. Nicholson, Suisun, is in San Francisco hos- pital for treatment to injured leg, Bro. W. L. Heaney relieving. Bro. G. L. Searle and wife of Altamont, spent a few weeks in Los Angeles, relieved by Bro. Wm. Casselman. Bro. H. L. Taylor bumped Bro. McBay. at Alta- mont, who went to El Faso. Bro. Courtenay, Niles, taken sick and relieved by Bro. Slater. Ask some of the brothers at Livermore who is wearing out the roads of the brick yard, also how he cooks ham and eggs. They say he is there with the goods. Assignments: Bro. W. L. Johnson, Elmira, to Calistoga agency; Bro. E. L. Dyer, Davis, to Altamont agency; Bro. Casselman, first telegra- pher-clerk at Benecia. A grievance is being supported by a number of members for the removal of the present agent at Pinole. For particulars, write the local chairman. Here is the local committee line-up: E. C. Pen- nington, local chairman; H. B. Segur, assistant local chairman, San Francisco, Cal.; E. L. Bryan, local secretary, Suisun-Fairfield, Cal.; J. D. lloell, division correspondent, Davis, Cal.; C. R. Sillers, acting assistant divisit n correspondent, Niles, Cal. This division is in better sli3pe now than for a mighty long time and only lacking the applica- tions of four or five nons to make it solid. We should all keep after them until they come in. Cert. 749. Coast Division — A two weeks’ rain the first part of January caused a few slides on the south end, and all trains were more or less delayed. Business is very good considering the big rush the past year; freight better than usual and pas- senger holding up to normal. San Jose telegrapher discontinued. Bro. Top- ham back to Del Monte Jet. second, relieving Bro. Spears, who goes back to Serrano nights. Sudden nights pulled off. Would be glad to have new men coming on the division drop me a line, so that I might know who they are and where they are working. Salinas third also pulled off, Bro. Blake bumping Bro. Coslen from San Ardo third. Bro. Royal Jones, Lompoc, resigned owing to failing health, relieved by Bro. Sisson pending bulletin, relieved at King City by Bro. Shackle- ford, and he on third there by Bro. R. H. Red- mond. Bro. Condon, agent San Ardo, in San Francisco hospital, relieved by Bro. Feldt. Bro. Emil Schimick, second Gilroy, relieving Evans, San Luis Obispo, went to “A” office during Concepcion slide. Bro. A. S. Young, agent Gonzales, relieved by Bro. Locey, from third Guadalupe, assigned Templeton agency. Bro. Rhodes’ case at Santa Cruz, who lost his position through trying to protect an agent who tyad left without permission from the dispatcher or superintendent, by delaying a train order by long- distance phone to his baggageman, who “bulled” it, delaying the train, should confirm us in our motto, “No card, no favors.” This agent is a non who could never see where the O. R. T would do him any good. Bro. R. R. Miles, wfno relieved Bro. Green at San Mateo a few days on account of sickness, then went to Colma a few days, later relieved Bro. Green at San Mateo again, who bid in Edna agency. My baby, who has been sick since Christmas, is getting better fast now. and if nothing happens she will be O. K. again in a few days. Mrs. M. J. Hoon. wife of Bro. Hoon, agent San Lucas, lost her father, Mr. Storm, at Watson- ville, Sunday night recently. Coming from church during a storm, a tree blew down on him, crush- ing him to death. She has the sincerest sympathy of all. Assignments: Agencies — Templeton, Bro. A. S. Young; Edna, Bro. E. B. Green; assistant agent - Monterey, Bro. L. H. Wilson; telegrapher and clerk — Santa Cruz, Bro. L. L. Locey; third teleg, rapher and clerk — San Luis Obispo, Bro. J. L. Emery; second telegrapher and clerk — Guadalupe, Bro. A. O. May; Santa Margarita, Bro. Derr, and Gilroy, Bro. Stender. I would appreciate a few notes from south of San Luis Obispo; between San Jose and San Francisco and < n the Santa Cruz and Boulder ('reek branch, as I have no wires between San Jose and San Francisco or between Santa Clara. Boulder Creek and Santa Cruz. I did not receive Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 245 any notes from anyone this month, and was unable to get all the changes. Regards and best wishes to all. Cert. 533. Tucson District — Bro. T. A. Nichols to Yunia fourth, new posi- tion opened December 15th, later relieved by Bro. Ewing, from Lordsburg, and relieved Bro. J. C. Long, first Benson, on a year’s leave to California. Bro. L. C. Pixley, on ten days* visit to Pasadena, relieved by Bro. Henderson, Dome second. Bro. P. C. Clavic, from vacation to Dome third, relieving Bro. J. H. Cloonan, who went to Red Rock to visit his family. Sister C. E. Langhorne assigned second Wellton, vice Bro. Caldwell to Tucson a few days then relieved Sister Langhorne on five months’ vacation. Bro. J. W. Brace, extra, to Mohawk, relieving Bro. J. T. Carter, who went to Phoenix a few days. Bro. A. W. Lawrence, agent Artec, assigned Lanark agency. Bro. D. V. Cronin, relieved on Deming first by Bro. J. T. Stevens, relieved Bro. W. H. Graham on second Sentinel. Bro. M. C. Fulton, from a month’s trip to the exposition, displaced Bro. A. J. Borie, from second Estrella to extra board. Bro. L. J. Foster, Maricopa third, relieved by Paul Bancroft on account of sickness. Bro. J. T. Carter relieved Bro. D. D. Mahoney, second Picacho, who took a trip to Florence in his Overland. Bro. L. H. Williams, relieved by Bro. J. T. Fields on third Red Rock, assigned second Benson, relieved Bro. R. II. Steward, third “UN” Tucson, during the holidays, who returned to “BD” Frisco. Bro. W. A. Troutman returning from a month’s vacation in California relieved Bro. Henderson, third Janes, who relieved Pannell, San Simon second. On account of the ballasting between Tucson and Maricopa, Janes first opened by Sister Kathryn Morrison. Bro. E. D. Spence, fifth “UN,” assigned new sixth, relieving Bro. L. D. Herrald, who relieved Bro. L. H. Williams, third “UN.” Bro. F. M. Henderson, returning from Mescal, was in Tucson a few days at the Heidel. Bro. R. J. Bachman is still on the sick list, but showing some improvement. Bro. Fred Ewing, first Lordsburg, to fourth Yuma extra, relieved by Kerly, a new man. At an O. S. & D. meeting in Tucson the follow- ing agents and warehousemen were present: J. T. Clayton and Loeffler, Deming; J. H. McClure, Lordsburg; W. H. Lawrence, Bowie; J. T. Ma- honey, Benson; R. Lowrey, Tucson; Kelber, Gila, and G. W. Wilson and Hunter, Yuma. It was conducted by Assistant Superinten lent of Trans- portation Ruby and General Freight Claim Agent McKirahan. Washouts in California recently delayed east- bound trains,. and the Santa Fe has had to divert some of its west-bound trains near Gallup, N. M. A heavy snow storm put down all wires and a large number of poles between Lordsburg and Dragoon, and communication with Tucson was temporarily interrupted. When all this is straight- ened out business is going to be pretty strenuous for awhile. Sister Amanda Morrison sent in a nice bunch of notes this month. J. F. Bechtel. Salt Lake District — We learned with regret of the death of our good and faithful Bro. T. C. Long, of Elko, at the general hospital San Francisco, December 29, 1915. Local Chairman Watson accompanied the remains to its last resting place at his old home, Bloom- field, Mo., where he attended the funeral on Jan- uary 4th, as a representative of this division and delivered an address, the substance of which is embodied in the resolutions following this write-up. Bro. Long was held in the highest esteem by his craftsmen and friends. The floral piece was beau- tiful, and his family and friends appreciate our efforts. The December bulletin gives you the assign- ments. A new agency will soon be opened at Saline, Utah, the new mining camp. Bro. Rick, at Prom. Point, has returned to work after fully recovering from his broken limb. The general manager of the Frisco Lines stopped his Florida special at Turrell, Ark., which is not a flag for this train to allow Local Chairman Watson off. Don’t forget the kind acts. Bro. Watson spent a few hours in St. Louis on his return home from Bloomfield. Everyone there is busy and happy. Bro. C. C. Morse has been re-employed on this division. The benefit subscription for Mrs. Morse is very gratifying. Acknowledgment of amounts and con- tributors will be published later. The Susanville, Moundhouse and N. & C. branches of this division have had considerable trouble with snow blockades this winter. Get after the delinquents and hons. Another re- vision will take place as soon as possible to arrange matters, and we must be solid in order to get what we expect to ask for. Get busy all of you. N. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and love, has deemed it best to call from our midst to his eternal home, where parting and rorrow are unknown, our Bro. Thomas Cleveland Long, of Elko, Nevada; Resolved, That the members of Southern Pacific System Division 53, Order of Railroad Telegra- phers, extend to t lie bereaved sister, brother, half- brother and families our heartfelt sympathy in their sad hour of bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be :cnt the bereaved family, a copy to the journal for 1 ublication and a copy spread on the records of this division. Robert Butler, Assistant Local Chairman, F. W. Adams, Local Correspondent, W. C. Watson, Local Chairman, Committee. Digitized by Google

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246 The Railroad Telegrapher. El Paso District — A meeting was held in El Paso on January 29th. Bro. Thompson has returned to Ysleta from a few weeks' vacation; relieved by Bro. Williams. Bro. Smith, from “RK,” bumped Bro. Pitzer off Sierra Blanca third on account his job being abolished; latter to third Alpine. Bro. Swort at Marfa won the $350 diamond ring. He may now try to win hearts. Bro. Thomas, assigned third Fabens, relieved at Sanderson by Bro. Harris, who also relieved Bro. Pitzer a few days. Bro. Boone, second Fabens, putting Sierra Blanca agency on bulletin. Bro. Phelps bid in Alpine third, leaving Valentine agency on bulletin. Bro. Hall has returned to Marfa second from a two months* pleasant vacation. Bro. Luthie bid in “RK" El Paso second. Sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth abolished, leaving only five tricks there. Quads have been cut through, using machinery instead of men. Bro. Peters, Marathon, relieved by Bro. Hamil- ton, from the E. P. & S. W., while he took in the new year dance at Sanderson. Boys, don't delay getting your new cards. We can not keep the ball rolling unless we keep in force. Mrs. Peters and myself appreciate the congratula- tions extended us by our friends and brother operators on the division on account of our recent marriage. W. H. Peters. Northern Pacific Ry., Div. No. 54. Seattle Division — Brothers and Sisters — In the December journal I mentioned the idea of giving a prize to the brother or sister on this division getting the larg- est number of new members for the first six months of this year, with the request that you let me hear what you thought of the matter. Up to January 18th I had not heard from any of you, so I am taking the matter upon myself. Effective at once the brother or sister securing the largest number of new members between February 1st and June 30th will receive a prize of $6.00 or their dues paid for the last half of this year. This contest is gotten up to arouse a little more interest among the members on this division and increase our membership, and I sincerely hope you will all try and win the prize. At any time you arc in need of application blanks drop me a line and I will send you a supply. Our new union directory and year book will no doubt be distributed before you read this, which will be some improvement over the books of 1915, quite a number of new names appearing in the new book that were blank lines in 1915. A list of the names that belong where you will find the blank lines will be furnished upon application from any of the local officers of this division, and I hope that each member will try to at least fill up one blank line. All corrections on this list will appear in the journal from time to time. Correct your lists as the notices appear. Fraternally yours, C. H. Bell, Local Chairman. Seattle Division Notes — Thanks to Bro. Bell for the notes sent me this month. Someone on the north end send some notes so we may all know what is doing on the “hook and eye." Absent on leave: Bro. Swanson, third Auburn transfer, relieved by Bro. Baker, later bumped by a non to second there with Bro. Carr on first; Sister Rivett, first Kanaskat, relieved by a non. and Bro. Cross, second Easton, relieved by a new man. Bro. Curran, second Ravensdale, resigned, re- lieved on bid by Bro. Russell, who has been on the extra list about two years. The holiday rush is not over yet. Quite a few regular men are still off and more wanting to go. We hope it keeps up, so our brothers on the extra list will have work all winter. Let us work so we can be in first place in the new union directory next year with a better per- centage than any of the other brotherhood orders. Drop Bro. Bell a note if you have a good sug- gestion to offer or tell him about it; also give him the name and address of any new members sent to Bro. Holmes, so he can keep a check on them. Co-operate with Bro. Bell, and don't leave all the work for him to do. He is doing it “gratis'* and is entitled to all the assistance we can render him. Cert. 2337. Members Tacoma Division: Having been chosen by your ballot to serve as local chairman for the unexpired term caused by the resignation of Bro. Graham, I desire to thank you for the trust and confidence placed in me. I shall do my part, so far as I am able, hut I must insist also that you do yours. In order to represent you, I must know your wishes and views upon all matters. When a meeting is called make arrangements to attend if possible. Come and discuss with your fellow members the ideas you have regarding the management of the divi- sion's affairs. I am perfectly willing to do all I can, but no local chairman can keep a division organized with- out the co-operation of the members. The division will be just what the membership makes it. If you are working with a non point out to him the fact that you are doing your part in maintain- ing the schedule under which you both work; that he is receiving the same benefits that you are, and that you insist on his coming in and doing his part. We expect to hold meetings once a month here- after, and will give notice in time so you can provide yourself with transportation. All mem- bers whose hours of service will permit are ex- pected to be present to help decide such questions as may arise. Bro. Brodie has been appointed to fill the vacancy on the local board of adjustment made by the resignation of Bro. Sherwood, who was elected local secretary-treasurer at the meeting Jan. 8th. Dues in the social fund are ten cents a month, payable semi-annually same as regular dues. Send your dues to Bro. Sherwood, Centralia. This fund has proven a great benefit, not only to individuals but to the division as a whole, in as much as it Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 247 has prevented several members from becoming de- linquent. This fund was instituted by a vote of twenty-five to six. It is reasonable to suppose that twenty-five wanted it. Are you supporting it? Let us get together and start the new near right. E. L. Carr, Local Chairman. Tacoma Division Notes — Four days of unusually heavy rains caused creeks to rise, washing out bridges and damaging roadbeds throughout this section of the State. The most serious delay to trains was caused by the loss of Olequa bridge. However, the heavy Christmas traffic was gotten through in good shape. All the extra men were busy and the boys from the Point line were transferred to the old Prairie line, where they railroaded on the single track, between Tenino Jet. and South Tacoma, as in days of yore. Sister Mullen went to Roy; Bro. Peck to West Tenino, and Sister Tompkins to South Tacoma, during the closing of the Point line. We had a fine meeting in Centralia early in January. Boys, you should attend these meetings when they are arranged so you can do so. Points on which some of us are not clear are brought up, argued and talked over, each expressing his views and everything explained in detail, giving us all a perfect understanding. These meetings are not formal affairs, but man to man talks, very instructive and well worth the time spent in attending. Brothers, pay your dues promptly in the social fund. It is for a worthy cause, and only costs 10 cents a month. You can remit any amount you desire in advance. Five of the boys paid up at the last meeting for six months. Remit to Bro. Sherwood, Centralia, who was elected secretary and treasurer at the last meeting, vice Bro. Carr, elected local chairman, who has been acting in that capacity and is well acquainted with the duties of the office. Get busy and help him put us in the 100 per cent class. Get a set of application blanks, go after that non with whom you are working and keep after him until you get him. The delinquent list is reducing itself regularly. Our local chairman will be glad to furnish you a list of them, also the nons upon request, and your correspondent would be glad to receive a few items of the doings in your neighborhood. Bro. Sherwood, who has been baching six weeks while his wife was visiting in Wisconsin, has re- signed as assistant local chairman, and Bro. Brodie has been appointed to succeed him. Chambers Prairie opened up, Bro. Swille bid in agent-operator; Bro. Robey, second, and Mr. Leahy, third. Bro. Stanley, on ninety days* vacation, bid in first Elma, vice Bro. Swille; second Tenino on bid. Bro. Emerick, Nisqually, has procured a gun, and the writer a brace of ducks all dressed and ready for the oven. Some banquet at our house while you poor duhs were eating plainers and coffee-and. The old P. T. & S. line, Plumb to Olympia, has been abandoned, and the rails will soon be taken up. We hear Bro. Dickinson, Kelso, was recently married, and all wish him a long and happy union. Bro. Wyse is agent for Lewis County for the Maxwell auto, and will be glad to demonstrate it, if you are in the market for a car. The burning of the Stillwater mill caused Vader to lose a heavy payroll and stopping the shipment of several cars of lumber from there daily. Bro. Robey, who relieved Bro. Prechel at Win- lock a few days, later relieved Bro. Brodie sev- eral days at Elma. Bro. Robey, after obtaining leave of absence to make a trip back home to Bowling Green, Mo., arrived in Kalama just in time to see a notice pasted on the bank there that it was closed, causing him to lose about $500. Bro. Snead, Reservation, and Bro. Harper were off a few days recently, and Bro. Goodwin is back at Leban after several months’ vacation. Don’t overlook the fact that if you are delin- quent in the Order, your insurance in the Mutual Benefit Department is not in force, no matter if you have paid the last assessment. Our new local chairman made a hit with the sisters by mailing them a copy of the proceedings of the last meeting. A good idea. All that can possibly arrange to do so, be on hand with your friends for the big hop that has been prepared for your enjoyment. Seems most of you overlooked sending yours truly any items this month. Cert. 2637. Pasco Division — Brothers and sisters, I am much pleased with the results of the past few months on this division; many of the members have done a good deal of hustling and missionary work. Bro. E. J. Stevens has secured the application of James A. Vawters, whom we are glad to welcome; also our new Bro. Smith, extra Ritzville, and Bro. Bush, also on the extra list. Grandview, where the operator was put on in error at $72.50, has on our request been made a $75.00 minimum position by Mr. Tyler. I arranged to have the hours of service at Eltopia corrected, and Brd. Mason is now work- ing a regular ten-hour shift. This division is now in fairly good shape. With your help wc can make it still better. Let’s all work with that end in view, and we will gain great results. Lend me your support and good will; let us make the year 1916 a glorious one, and have every eligible operator on this division a member. Wish you all a prosperous New Year. E. E. La Marche, Local Chairman. Pasco Division Notes — Bro. A. S. Johnson, first Ritzville, relieving Agent Burdick, relieved by Bro. Brown. Bro. Pierce, agent Hatton, has resumed work; Bro. Mills relieving Bro. Chadwick, Connell third, while he spent Christmas with his wife. Sister Chadwick. Bro. Withers’ wife spent Christmas with him at Connell. Digitized by C.ooQle

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248 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. E. G. Schupell bid in second “RN,” Pasco yard; Bro. Garwood relieved Bro. Johnson, first l'asco yard, while he visited the fair. Bro. and Mrs. Flesher have the sympathy of all the brothers on the division, in the loss of their baby. Bro. Flesher, who took his wife to California for a few weeks, owing to the broken down condition of her health on account of the death of their child, is now working extra at “PA,” Pasco relay. Bro. Eyres, from the U. P., is relieving Bro. Decker, third Kiona. Sister Chadwick relieving Mother Lou Burfield at Badger. Sister M. R. Moore, Roza nights, has returned from the fair. Bro. R., L. Trimble, third Toppenish, was off a few nights. Bro. and Sister Ellsworth, first and second North Yakima, have returned from Denver. Bro. J. J. Long and wife, of Naches, were Yakima visitors recently. Bro. McCormack, agent Helix, was relieved by Bro. Walters a few weeks. Bro. R. R. Cole relieved H. L. Bell, clerk to Chief Dispatcher Johnson, while spending the holidays at his old home in Texas. Bro. Henton, of Fishtrap, was called to Quincy, 111., owing to the death of his uncle, an engineer on a C. B. & Q. passenger train, whose engine ran into an open draw bridge on the Mississippi River. Cert. 1444. Membership, Yellowstone Division: I desire to thank you for the confidence placed in me by selecting me as your local chairman. I shall endeavor to do the very best for you pos- sible, and ask the hearty co-operation of you all, to the end that we build up the Yellowstone to 100 per cent strong. Undertaking the office of local chairman at this time is a rather hard one, as we have no record of what has been done for several years; our two former local chairmen leaving the place without turning over any records, so it will take some time to get things running smoothly, and I trust you will be patient and all do all you can to help me. Look out for violations of our schedule and rules, and do not hesitate to bring it to my atten- tion. I will leave nothing undone to make things as they should be. In bidding on positions, as a matter of protection, send me a copy of your bid, so we may be in a position to prove our rights in cases where mail may miscarry, etc.; also when bidding be sure that you want what you are bidding for in advance and not abuse the privi- lege. Anything you do not understand about the schedule or working conditions, do not hesitate to write for information, and I will gladly supply it. Bro. Murray, at Hebron, will continue to write the notes from this division. Having proved a good correspondent in the past, I wish to keep him on the job, and I am sure he will appreciate any news that any of you may have for him each month. Trusting that 1916 will prove a prosperous year. With best wishes to all, I am, Fraternally yours, E. A. Brand, L. C. Yellowstone Division Notes — There will be a meeting of the general com- mittee this spring in St. Paul, to take up with the management the question of a raise in wages, etc., and a determined effort should be made by each member to secure the application of all the nons on the Yellowstone Division, so we can present a solid front when our committee lines up. Write Bro. E. A. Brand, local chair- man, at Sidney, giving him your ideas as to the line the committee should adopt. Bro. Pombert assigned Allard first, vice Bro. Gene Stockman, resigned and gone East. Third Allard assigned Bro. P. L. Flanagan. Sully Springs again on three tricks with Bro. Gruman on first, Bro. Gibbons on third, and a new man on second. Fallon has also been put on three tricks, and Tusler and Waco will be opened as soon as men can be secured. Bro. Jesse Hollcnshed relieved B. D. McMas- ters, agent Wibaux, gone to Florida for the winter. Bro. C. A. Sharpe, on Pasco Division when Mr. Lantry was chief, recently transferred to this division on account of his health, is on third Medora. We are glad to have him with us. It is now Bro. E. C. Orsborn, third Zero. Bro. W. S. Dolezal relieved G. S. Cooper on second Hysham, who relieved the agent at Pom- peys Pillar, while in Glendale hospital. Mrs. Edith Dyer, visiting at Flint, Mich., re- lieved by Mrs. Lee, at Howard, a new operator from Pompeys Pillar. Bro. Maguire relieved by Mrs. L. M. D. John- son, at Forsyth, while relieving on Miles City first. Bro. J. C. Cole is visiting in Illinois and Iowa. A. E. Croy installed as agent at Hathaway, vice L. E. Bordwell, assigned first Glen Ullen. Bro. H. A. Hiers, first Miles City, resigned; assigned to Wm. Klinefelt, relieved on third there by Kern, a new man from Allard. Bro. and Sister Wilkinson, spending their va- cation East, relieved by Bro. A. G. Dow and Orsborn, a new man. Bro. Broms returning from vacation, put Bro. Sentman back on second and Bro. Vasbinder back on third Hoyt; Mrs. Daisy Hitchcock going to Allard. Bro. Earle Victor back in Glendive, on 6 a. m., after dispatching several weeks; Bro. Hitchcock on second, and Bro. Rhodes on third. Night Chief Nelis, off sick, relieved by Assistant Chief Donahue; Bro. Jack Vetter back on third, third subdivision, after relieving on east end; “Tom” McGuire on third, fourth subdivision, after re- lieving Bro. Vetter on third subdivision. Bro. Pope, first Mandan, back from vacation, worked one day, taken down five days with Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 249 la grippe, relieved by Bro. Meehan, now on vaca- tion. Hebron first pulled off, Bro. E. H. Murray to third, vice Josephson to Glendive extra. First Richardton pulled off, Bro. Ball to second, vice Quire to Miles City. Bros. Maguire and Wilcox contributed hand- somely. Thanks. Div. Cor. Rocky Mountain Division — Bro. Curtice’s resignation makes the assistant chairman’s and correspondent’s positions open. I will receive applications up to and including March 2Stb. It is very necessary that we have good live wires for these places. We are mailing seniority lists for 1916 to each member. I am glad to note there are few changes since a year ago. Superintendent Birdsall has accepted the position of general superintendent of a road in Minnesota, succeeded by Mr. Lowry, from the Minnesota Division, a very able man, who is ready to carry out our contract with St. Paul, so it is up to us to do our part. Have clean stations, be prompt in answering dispatcher, and always be on the job. The agents should see that the section men keep the station grounds in good shape. The St Paul officials found fault in this respect on this division while passing through some time ago. When these things are done your committee can go before the management and claim the most efficient set of men on any road. Let us try to be the banner division of the whole system in this respect. It is to the advantage of the oper- ators to learn how to take care of station ac- counts as well as the company’s, so when a posi- tion of this branch of the service comes up, you will be able to handle it. The constitution now provides that a member may pay for his card and insurance a year in ad- vance if he wishes. This will eliminate the mail- ing of your dues twice a year. You are entitled to get out on Sunday as far as it is practicable. But always ask the dispatcher, and if refused, where no plausible reason can be given for your staying on the job, take it up with the chief, and show him that it was possible to go, and he will arrange it. A case of a brother is now pending where a brother was charged with leaving his office without permission and other violations of the rules. Be careful to give no cause for such complaints. In soliciting the nons for membership, call their attention to the fact that we have secured an eight-hour day, overtime and other concessions for them, as well as an in- crease of $20.00 over their former salaries, and that it is only fair that they should join the Order and help us to secure additional benefits. We must be strong In order to keep what we have, and never show a weak spot. Paying dues is just as neces- sary as to pay your grocery bill. We are all under obligations to the O. R. T. for what we have, and certainly that debt should be paid be- fore all others. We have no right to expect a fel- low-worker to pay for our necessities of life. Yet that is just what the nons are doing as long as they remain out of the Order. They are obliging the brother worker to pay for them as well as carry hir own burden. Get the nons to thinking about this, and it will not be long until you will secure their applications. Brothers, do not get delinquent. You are taking chances on leaving your insurance get out of date. It is easier to pay up your dues promptly than to allow them to drag along until they become bur- densome to you. Bro. Harvey Avery, of Helena yard, in Mis- soula hospital with abscess of the ear, we are glad to report is better. Bro. Lorson is relieving A. L. Avery, who is in Missoula hospital. We hope for his early recovery. Bro. Nutter, of Birdseye, is visiting at his old home in Ohio. Assigned on bids: Bro. Hart, of Avon, to Saltese, relieved by Bro. Magee; Bro. O’Dell to Silver Bow second; Bro. J. J. Parks to Stevens-' ville; Bro. Seifert to Dixon agency, and Bro. Guthro to Gold Creek; Frenchtown agency and DeSmet second on bulletin.. Bro. Bonn is relieving at Saltese; Bro. Houck on “HY” third; Bro. W. A. Dorval, who relieved Bro. Thorsen, agent Darby, also relieved on Mis- soula yard second several weeks, and Bro. Ward relieved at Missoula yard, Lothrop and Skyline; Bro. J. W. Scott is relieving Showalter, *‘MD” Missoula second, who is relieving Third Trick Dispatcher Fox. If you will mail items to me, I will furnish write-up until correspondent is appointed. I will cover the division some time this spring to gather up the few no-bills. Save your money for this trip. I assure you large returns on the dues you pay. E. R. Rowan, Local Chairman. Montana Division — The writer relieved Relief Agent Sandberg. Foster, off four days with a severe attack of the grippe. Bro. Smith, Pasco Division, on second extra, later to Livingston. Bro. Macey, who re- lieved Rightmire on first while off sick for a month, later relieved Bro. Pidgeon, relieving Agent Thompson, “JN.” Bro. Atwood, who is camping in the hills at Stark, Mont., will be glad to get any magazines the boys have to spare. We are glad to say that he is improving nicely, has gained sixteen pounds and is feeling much stronger. Mrs. Atwood, re- cently in the hospital with the grippe, has joined the family in the hills. Bro. Carleton relieved for the holidays by Petersop. Bros. Weiss, Smith and Akeson are at “CH” extra, vice Perkins and Strachan. Bro. Frank Gabriel is on first, and Norton, a new man, from the P. & M.. is on third “BZ,” vice Herrick, resigned. Bro. Jacoby is on sixty days’ vacation, relieved by C. T. Van Ness, some years ago agent at Springdale. Assistant Local Chairman Unger is visiting with his folks East, Bro. H. E. Smith relieving. Gardiner closed for the winter, vice Nixon. Digitized by Google

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250 The Railroad Telegrapher. Sister Cassidy on the coast for a month, re- lieved by Bro. Arndt. Agent Ilolker, Toston, also on the coast sixty days with his wife and daughter; W. H. Sandberg relieving. Bro. Cooke, bumped from Roberts agency by Nixon, bumped Bro. Crane, agent “CJ,” he bump- ing Bro. Blacard, third “CJ/ Bro. Brown is back after a month sickness, part of which I enjoyed (?) with him in the hospital, where also were Bro. Hyuck, of the Montana, and Bros. Corwin and Avery, of the Rocky Moun- tain Division. Sorry to learn Bro. Hyuck is again in the hospital. Bro. Brown and myself appre- ciated the flowers sent us by the division, and hope all will take more interest in that fund, as it’s mighty nice to know you are not forgotten by the boys when you are “on the shelf.” So let’s give the deserving ones flowers while they can see and smell them, and not wait until they have made friends with the undertaker. Bro. Wilson, extra, has gone to the “Q” at Sheridan as extra dispatcher, and we wish him well. I. J. Johnson. H. E. Shumway and Mrs. M. E. Perkins resigned recently. Superintendent Bradford, B. & B. depot, re- cently operated on in Missoula hospital, we are pleased to report is among us again, and no doubt Livingston is glad to have their efficient mayor home again. Recent assignments: Second tricks — “II,” F. D. Donnelly, later E. II. Snyder; “KD,” O. E. Den- nison; “WH,” J. E. Darham; third tricks — “MS,” II. Shumway; “CM,” J. S. Olin; “BA,” J. B. Macey; “WH,” S. Peterson; “MN,” J. P. Dono- hue; “ WN,” E. G. Seese; first “CH,” J. A. Mon- tague. On bulletin: Third “TN,” “CO” and first “BZ.” Flower fund statement next month; let’s see your name on it. “Shorty.” Members Idaho Division: The two calendar months allowed for payment of dues for this term have about expired, and I trust every member on this division is in possession of a semi-annual or annual card, preferably the latter. There is a steady improvement in the pay- ment of dues and the delinquent list is growing shorter each succeeding term. I hope the time is not so far distant when there will be no material with which to make a delinquent list for this division. From a business standpoint, if from no other, this condition should prevail. There is just as much good judgment in buying a ticket to a circus after the performance is over and the tent is being taken down as there is in paying dues when the term has practically expired. It costs no more to pay dues at the commencement of the term, or before, than it does to wait until the last month or day of the term, and by fol- lowing the former course the member is always fully beneficial in all departments and getting the full benefit of the investment. I want to make this a personal plea to every member on the Idaho Division that you pay your dues before Bro. Holmes has a chance to issue a delinquent list for this term. If you will do this, I am sure you will be so pleased with yourself that we wfill have no more dues-paying at the “eleventh hour/' If every member will only pay dues within the limit provided by the constitution — two calendar months from the commencement of the term — fifty per cent of the work now being done will be dis- pensed with, from the office of the grand secretary and treasurer dow-n to the local chairman. Let us all make an effort to do away with the de- linquent list on this division for this term and forever hereafter. B. E. Nason, L. C. Idaho Division Notes — Bro. Taylor on second Paradise pending bul- letin, relieved on third there by Mr. Gordon, relay department, later called home owing to the illness of his mother. Bro. Taylor resumed third and Bro. Anderson second. Bro. Culler, temporary agent Orchards (closed), the happy possessor of a new annual, relieved at Thompson Falls wffiile Agent Gibson was on a trip to St. Paul. Relieved on vacations: Bro. Williams, third Kildee, ten days by Mrs. Stevens; Bro. Underhill, third trick Trout Creek, by Bro. Muldoon; Sister Morton, third Noxon, by Bro. Sims, later by Bro. Campbell; Sister Percy, second Heron, by Bro. Campbell, who also relieved Bro. Bump, Denton, three days; Bro. Bunge, third Cheney, by Bro. Sims; Pat Joy, agent Kooskia, ninety days by Bro. King; Bro. McLaughlin, visiting in Califor- nia, by Bro. Partridge. Bro. Smith, of Sand Point, had the misfortune to injure his hand while handing up orders, but it is healing nicely. Bro. LaMoreaux, third Kootenai yard, relieved by Bro. Anderson six days on account of illness. On account of snow troubles, temporary second was put on at Athol a few days, with Bro. Camp- bell in charge, who later relieved Bro. Anderson, who opened Hangman (temporary), on December 1st, on account of steam shovel and work trains filling for grade separation in Spokane. On ac- count of cold weather and heavy snowfall, office closed January 12th, but will be reopened again soon as weather permits, when temporary offices will also be opened at Seventh avenue and Ash street, Spokane. Bro. L. A. Griffith is on second Marshall tower pending bulletin. Bro. Barton has resumed at Plaza agency, after an extended vacation, relieved by Bro. Stephens, who later ‘ went to temporary second Coulee City, opened on account of snow troubles on the C. W. branch. Business conditions are good, and all extra operators arc working — quite different from a year ago. The Northwest was recently visited by unprece- dented snow storms, the west end of the Central Washington branch being blocked for a week. The worst trouble on the main line was between Rathdrum and Athol, but traffic was kept moving. Bro. Nason has mailed out seniority lists, of January 1, 1916, to all telegraphers on the divi- Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 251 sion. On account of extra operators changing positions so frequently, it is not always possible to get mail to them promptly. Any failing to receive a list, drop a card to Bro. Xason, and he will be sent one. Corrections will be pub- lished quarterly in these columns, which please mark on your lists, so that it will not be necessary for you to ask the local chairman for a corrected list. Div. Cor. IX MEMORIAM. Whereas, God, who knoweth and doeth all things well, has seen fit to call from his earthly home to a better world the beloved father of our esteemed sister, Mrs. E. F. McXerncy; therefore be it Resolved, That we, the members of Northern Pacific System Division Xo. 54, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the bereaved sister our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this her great loss, and pray that the richest blessings of God may ever be with her in this hour of sadness; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved sister, and a copy furnished The Telegrapher for publication. B. E. Xason, R. B. Irwin. E. S. Smith, Committee. Members Fargo Division: Bro. H. O. Lokke informs me that the Wilk flower and contingent fund has been paid up, with an early remittance from most members. Those who have not done so will please remit at their earliest convenience, as this was placed to a vote of the division, and the majority were in favor of it, so it is now a compulsory measure. Following is a statement of the above fund for the year ending December 31, 1915: Received by donation to the old flower fund, $6.00; cash in bank at Fargo, $6.00. M. L. IIetzi.ek, L. C. See seniority list for January 1, 1916. Keep this list the entire year, and changes will be shown in this column each month. Add star before Xo. 15 on list, J. Birlingmair. Erase star before Xo. 78 on list, Bro. J. R. Ludwick. Bros. Seaburg and Meldahl bached at the Sea- burg home during holiday festivities, Bro. Mel- dahl acting as chef and Bro. Seaburg as patient; that is, as patient as he could, as he narrowly escaped becoming Dr. Sorkness’ patient. Sea burg says there is a lot of dormant talent in Meldahl, but it refuses to come forth. Bro. Finello, returning from Colorado, where he was called on account of his father’s illness, bumped Bro. Seaburg, on second Milwaukee Cross- ing, to third Oriska. Bro. Meldahl is at Milwaukee Crossing third; Bro. Hansen, Alta third; Mr. Martin, Berea third, vice Mr. Matejeck, Bloom third. Bro. Amick, Edgeley, bid in Davenport, joint with G. X., but after reaching there canceled his bid. as the otner half didn’t appeal to him. Opsahl later bid in Davenport, relieved on bid by O. I). Lenn at Eckelson, Mrs. O. D. Lenn getting third there. Bro. Massena, after relieving at Edgeley, relieved F. E. Carlson at La Moure, who bid in Moorhead. Bro. Ryan is assistant local chairman for the Casselton branch, and brothers on that line should arrange to send him the notes at Casselton. Bro. Larson, Casselton third, resigned, relieved by our new' Bro. Lessard, to whom we extend fraternal courtesies. Bro. Farnham, from Jud, spent Sunday recently in Dilworth. It’s the man who comes forward on his own account that we want, for he has the right stuff and will stick and be a credit to the Order, his employer and his country, but we must keep after the stubborn ones until we open their eyes. Div. Cor. Dakota Division — “Get a non” will be the subject of our sermon this issue, after which we will sing a hymn from the red book enittled “Pay your dues,” and close w’ith a solo by Bro. David Chas. Poindexter, able assistant, under the heading of “Solid O. R. T. by June 30th.” The way the delinquents paid up for last term was most satisfying, and now to make a real showing and keep the year 1916 in a class by itself, why not all make an extraordinary effort to pay up promptly for this term. ’Tis fore-ordained that the year before us is going to bring several good things to the members of the Order, and the only way for each individual to help this prophecy prove to be a reality is to pay up promptly, then go out an i “get a non.” Several of the bothers were generous with their pencils and typewriters this trip, so we can happily hand you the following notes: Bro. Frank Ward, agent Montpelier, enjoyed a few- weeks’ vacation recently, and Bro. J. D. Rohrer returned to Carrington after an extended vacation. Bro. Harry Marsh was relieved of his assistant traveling freight agent’s duties just before Xmas in time to join his wife in Los Angeles, Cal., for the holidays and bask in the sunshine and flowers for a month or two before returning to Brinsmadc. Bro. F. A. Miller, who relieved him, was later relieved by Bro. W. E. Allen, formerly of the Dakota Division at Tappen, and who, like the rest, couldn’t remain away from the X. P. or good old Xorth Dakota. W. J. Payne, agent Xew Rockford, was suc- cessfully operated on recently at Brainerd hos- pital for appendicitis; relieved by Cashier W. E. Biggs. C. A. McCoy, agent Heil, is now' in Glen- dive hospital; relieved by F'rank Carlie. A special train was run from Leeds to New Rockford in January with “Birth of a Nation” equipment, and did an enormous passenger busi- ness. Bro. Peterson, of Minnewaukan, was among thpse attending. Bro. F. H. 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252 The Railroad Telegrapher. All the helpers were laid off on the south branch with the exception of Flasher, after first of year. We are glad Bro. Kelly can hold his own with the heavy business done at that station. Assistant Local Chairman Underwood’s helper was put back after being off four days. It is now Bro. Chas. Geil, agent Timmer. The building of standard depots at Heil, Solen and Burt this fall improved the looks of the Mott Line greatly. The boys down there are doing the business to merit the improvements. Bro. T. E. Amick, agent Tappen, wrote for a seniority list, but failed to enclose the required note or two for The Telegrapher as a fee. He got the list nevertheless, but others take notice. Bro. R. E. Banger, third Bismarck, recently married, bid in second there, vice Bro. J. H. Case, who gets first. Bro. C. W. Lee, agent Melville, visiting three weeks east, relieved by F. L. Colgrove, who later relieved Bro. C. E. Boyden, Jr., agent Oberon. Bro. O. H. Underwood and friend autoed over to Burt in that Ford as guests of Sister and Bro. Jaynes. Bro. J. J. Ryan returned from an extended visit south to assume Sykeston agency, vice Bro. O. J. Rosendahl, resigned to go East. Bro. R. O. Hooker relieved Bro. Martin Beal on third Sterling while he was incapacitated with the la grippe. Bro. B. E. Donlct, agent Temvick, resigned; relieved by August Parent, who will soon be up to date. Sister Bertha Janes, our Ladies’ Auxiliary gen- eral chairman, was pleasantly surprised upon her return home after a visit, Bro. Jaynes having installed an elegant player piano. Bro. Wm. S. Bell is back at Fort Clarke after a month’s absence and his old fist sounds familiar as of yore. Bro. Pliny Moen, former helper at Beulah and Heaton, relieved N. H. Collins, operator-clerk Killdeer, who relieved Bro. W. H. Millard at Hazen on sick leave. Bro. J. V. Coin, agent Sanger, resigned to go back on his farm; relieved by A. G. Spiering, who promises to soon line up. We are in receipt of a card from Bro. E. C. Knoop, formerly agent Grand Rapids and now with the Soo Line, expressing that same desire they all get to return to the N. P. and sending his “73” to the boys. Bro. B. C. Brockhoff, agent Halliday run down to Mandan several days; relieved by Bro. Pliny Moen. Bro. Thos. A. Sanford, Killdeer, was called to his home in LaFarge, Wis., owing to illness of his father. Bro. C. M. Shaw, on third Burleigh, transferring to No. 54 from the C. & N. W. Bro. II. H. Houg relieved E. J. Huschka as agent Dawson. Don’t neglect to pass this Telegrapher on to the non or delinquent, as they are always glad to receive them and may gain an inspiration there- from. Warm up to the O. R. T. these next few months and get results. H. H. Ellsworth. St. Paul Division — I have received no items from any of the brothers this month, therefore our write-up is not very lengthy. Business is pretty good this winter and the writer alone does not have a chance to get all the items. If each one would kindly advise me of any news and changes it would help me wonderfully. The few delinquents should pay up at once. It is a duty you owe yourself, your family and fellow workers to do so and keep after the nons until they get a card. You can get an annual card now good for a year by paying your dues for the entire year, in- stead of six months. You can just as well pay up now as to wait until we have to come after you personally. Bro. McNeil, Anoka, is on three months’ leave, relieved by Bro. Streich, who relieved Bro. Hard- enbrook, second Little Falls, when called home to Maxwell, Iowa, by the death of his father. Bro. J. D. Harris now operating a store in Little Falls, kindly relieved one day until Bro. Streich ar- rived. The latter also relieved Bro. Blackhurst, third Philbrook, and Bro. Anderson, third Lincoln, now quarantined at his home with smallpox. We hope he will soon come out alright. Bro. McGill, agent Lincoln, was a recent Little Falls visitor, and Mrs. Buck, first Darling, visited at her home in Iowa recently. Cert. 180. Wheeling A Lake Erie Ry., Div. No. 56. Toledo Division — Bro. L. W. Cartwright, third Homestead, who was recently married, resigned to accept a position with the Norfolk & Southern at Norfolk, Va. The members extend Bro. Cartwright their congratu- lations. We were indeed sorry to lose him from Division 55, as he has always been a good worker for the organization. Mr. Myers, from third Hopedale on W. P. T., bid in third Homestead, and Bro. Calahamer, Miner, drew second Coal Docks. Bro. Friend, second Homesteai, spent his seven days’ vacation visiting home folks at Valley Jet., Mineral City and New Philadelphia; relieved by Bro. Ames. "D7” Brewster — Dispatcher Bro. C. H. Goodrich is spending his sixty-day leave at his father’s home in Los Angeles, Cal.; relieved by Bro. McGurke, who previously relieved Bro. V. C. Fair, second Brew- ster yard, on sick list, relieved by Bro. La Mare. Business booming; all the dispatchers sticking to the fort. Wheeling Division — Bro. G. D. McKean, third Pine Valley, relieved a few days by Bro. B. H. Betton, who later went to Mingo yard regular. Provident agent and telegrapher reopened by Bro. VanAtta, second Warrenton, on bid; relieved by Hughs, a new man, until bid in by Bro. D. J. Healy, second Mingo yard, relieved by Copeland, Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 253 later relieveJ by Bro. J. T. Rcuscher pending bulletin. Bro. Tom Lucas, third Jewett, was relieved while off getting married by Bro. “Handsome Harry” Peoples. The members of Division 55 extend Bro. Lucas and wife their congratulations. Bro. F. T. Peregory assigned operator and clerk in J. H. Duncan's office at Dillonvale nights; re- lieved by Copeland on third Pugh Jet. pending bulletin. Bro. F. C. Ames, second Adena, bid in third Limestone. AU three operators at Mingo yard off sick with colds and la grippe. Safety first. A good car- penter wanted at Mingo yard (?). Bro. B. H. Betton, third there, relieved by LaMare; Bro. Buchannan, first, by Bro. Dan Healy, relieved on second there by LaMare; later Bro. Healy came down with the la grippe. Bro. Welch, former agent at Brilliant, who bid in Clarksfield agency, drew second Pittsburg Jet. Bro. C. K. Sima, agent Brilliant, assisted in capturing a negro who broke into the C. & P. station at that point. Bro. Austin Kail, relieved by ex-Bro. J. D. Brandla, from the C. A. & C., a few days owing to the death of his brother. Thanks, “Ben," for the items; come again. W'. P. T. and W. S. B. Divisions — Longview, second and third, taken off, and Mifflin branch now operated by block system; Bro. Roberts, second, bumped Bro. H. K. Bell, second Rook. Bro. “Jimmey" Bell, West Liberty, spent twelve days’ vacation visiting in Ohio, relieved by Bro. Sturgis, who later relieved Bro. Wilson, Bruseton, a few days, on a trip to Youngstown; Bro. Stur- gis is now doing the extra work on the W. S. B. Bro. Rickets, Rook, is off sick. A. B. Myers, third Hopedale, bid in second Homestead, relieved by E. I. Thomas. Our genial friend Bro. Pete Burcns, agent Clair- ton, Pa., finds the work very heavy there these prosperous times, on account of not having sufficient help. I desire to thank the* W. S. B. brothers for securing the above items. Come again. Cleveland Division — Bro. J. P. West, agent Hartville, on several days' vacation, after the heavy celery season there, paid yours truly a call. Bro. Balder, agent Falls Jet., was off a few day* on account of the death of his niece. Bros. “Handsome Harry" Peoples and A. J. Mack were recent attendants of the “Star” at Cleveland. The former relieved Bro. C. L. Far- quahar, Justus, seven days, while visiting home folks. Bro. Taylor, third Mogadore, relieved a few day* by Mr. Ingram, who will soon be with us. Congress Lake and Twinsburg nights reopened, Bro. Peoples to former until bid in by Bro. Sell, first Mogadore, when Bro. Peoples bid in the latter, but was later taken sick and relieved by Ex-Bro. J. D. Brandal, who went to Twinsburg nights, until bid in by E. I. Thomas, who will soon be in line. Hamilton, first, and Shillings, second Kent, will also line up soon on the right side, making this division nearly solid. Keep up the good work, boys. Everyone put his shoulder to the wheel and all push together. I desire to thank the brothers who helped me to secure these items. O. K., R. F. Southern Ry., Div. No. 59. Danville Division — Our regular monthly meeting was held at Greensboro, N. C., in the Junior Hall, Saturday, January 22d, 8:00 p. m. The attendance, while not large (on account of bad weather and some missing their trains), was manifested by those who were there that there was still lots of things going on and that they were eager to be there and hear the many things of interest and vital importance to all of us. Bro. Duncan made a very interesting address and joined in the debate of many questions. Boys, I am sorry that I can not write you in the journal the things which were discussed at our meeting, especially for those who were kept away on account of their duty and could not hear them, but you know too well why I can not. If you want to know, find out from some brother who attended; but best of all is to go and see for yourself. I do not think it a good plan to talk about your grievances over the phone or wire, come to the meeting with them and there thrash the ques- tion out; you will find more satisfaction in doing that, than you will by trying to work it out with some brother member who hears only your side of the question, and it’s only at these meetings we should undertake to settle them. Of course it’s well enough to talk to some brother about it, but my advise is not to use the line which is public to all employes, but in a private way talk the thing over if you want to get the views of some one else on the subject. One question which it seems has been up in the minds of some, as to Article I, Paragraph E, is how long a man can wait after his office is abolished to avail himself of a regular position. The paragraph clearly states thirty days, and all who come under this rule, should within the thirty days advise the chief dispatcher where they wish to go. To wait longer, some time might impose a hardship on the telegrapher you are going to succeed, as he might not be in a position to take the same position he wanted and could get thirty days later. Any one not wishing to use this paragraph should go on the extra list and bid something in. I hope this is clear to all and that none may violate this rule. Boys, try and live up to our agreement. These rules are made to apply to the majority and have been tried out in other places as well as on this road, and to get them there was much debating. If an article does not suit you, come to the meet- ing and tell us about it. If you have one which is better, we will tell you if we think so. G. B. Witt, Cert. 295. Digitized by Google

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254 The Railroad Telegrapher. Knoxville Division — We have a few examples on thi9 division that ought to be a lesson to the O. R. T. boys. On one or two occasions they waived their rights for some non who was in unfortunate circum- stances, only to have him forget about it over night. I don’t like to be personal, but if the editor will permit it to pass by him with his O. K., I would like to make mention of two cases: One of them, that of W. W. Madgett, now regular man at Vance, while working at Cleveland, Tenn., he was taken out of the service on account of ill health. (The circumstances of which many of you know.) He was thrown out in the cold, so to speak, with a wife and children, and the officials wrote him, as well as our local chairman, that it was up to the O. R. T. to take care of him. Madgett was not an O. R. T. man, but for humanity’s sake the local chairman took it up with several of the brothers who were bidding on Vance, and they very readily agreed to waive their rights, and Mr. Madgett has been permanently located there ever since, due to the goodness of the O. R. T. boys; how- ever, the gentleman has never even as much as extended his thanks to either the brothers or the chairman, not to say anything of his paying dues. He has not paid any dues since then, although he has been asked about it. We are sorry for any one in such condition and we are glad we showed the big heart in this case, but it does look like Mr. Madgett ought to appreciate it enough to pay dues, not to say anything about the other things the O. R. T. has done for him. The other case is that of R. C. Craig, now located at Sweetwater, Tenn., due to the fact that one of our good O. R. T. men withdrew from that position in order to give it to Mr. Craig, on account of unfortunate circumstances in his family. Mr. Craig, as everybody knows, was very young in the service and was having to hit the extra board. He moved to Sweetwater and was rolled by one of the brothers, but after put- ting up a hard luck story to the brother, to- gether with the officials and others working for Mr. Craig, the brother gave way and let Mr. Craig remain at Sweetwater, one of the most desirable positions on the division. Mr. Craig was not a member at the time this was done, but was given to “13” that nothing would be doing unless he fixed it up. He paid dues for one term, but since that time has not paid any more dues. Now to the point, brothers. Shall we extend help to other cases similar, from time to time, when they show such a spirit as this. The writer, while in sympathy with any one in trouble, believes the time is here to cut this out, and in future the man who gets down and out, as these men were, will have to have the goods on them if the O. R. T. and its members give them any help. It is no more than right to do it, and from now on we will live strictly up to the “No card, no favors.” We might call attention to other cases, but think these two sufficient and believe it will be the best thing the division ever did to give the nons of this division to understand just what to expect. Is it not time you were doing it ? How much longer do you expect to put up with this? Remember it is up to you members, all of you. If you will continue to give to the nons the same consideration you do the brothers, then the responsibility is upon you. Think it over. Div. Cor. Knoxville Division, between Morristown and Ashe- xn lie — • Did you resolve on New Year’s day to do more for your organization this year than you have done any previous year since being a member? If not, make that resolution now and stick to it. I am very much impressed with Bro. Quick’s motto, “A long pull, a strong pull and a pull altogether.” The editorial in our December jour- nal, in which Bro. Quick so thoroughly illustrates the results of unity of action, is enough to con- vince any member of the necessity of exercising some special effort for our organization. Brothers, have you thought seriously about the nons on this end of the division, with whom you are working side by side every day. They are receiving the same salary as you are, and in some instances more, all at the expense of our organization, and yet you treat them with the same fraternal courtesies as you do a member. Now I think it’s high time to make our motto on this division “No card, no favors,” because we know there is not a non on this end but what is eligible and has been solicited, yet there are several of them out, and we should show them how we appreciate it by practicing “No card, no favors” with them. Bro. R. C. May, first Alexander, N. C., visited friends at Jonesboro a few days recently. Bro. J. A. Swaim, second Volga, N. C., relieved recently by Bro. J. A. Wise. Bro. H. Line, second Nocona, N. C., relieved a few days by his brother, Bro. J. F. Line. Bro. D. T. Haynie, first Barnard, N. C., re- turned from his vacation. We are all glad to hear of the promotion of Bro. A. W. Whitehurst, agent Runion, N. C., to claim agent, Coster Division. We all wish him great success in his new position. A. B. Porter, second Wolf Creek, Tenn., re- lieved a few days by D. D. Robinson. This sounds awful “nonny” around Bro. Spratts’ place. Bro. H. G. Barkley relieved on first White Pine, Tenn., by A. A. Price, bid in a job on the west end. We are very sorry to lose Bro. Barkley from this end. Brothers, let me have the news if you want l write-up each month. J. J. Bailey. Atlanta Division — Mr. Harwell assigned third Cochran, relieved on third Baxley by Extra H. W. S. Blitch. Mr. Harwell promises to get an up-to-date next pay day. Bro. Love, first McGriff, while off relieved by Bro. Edwards. Bro. M. L. Bridges, second Scotland, assigned second Empire, vice Bro. R. E. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 255 Understand a certain notorious non has worked his wife into the third trick recently created temporarily at his station as his sister. This should be investigated. Certain nons are kicking about the initiation dues being raised, and one in particular stated that the Order was not worth that amount to him, although he was given a chance to come in before it was raised, and is drawing about $175 a year more on his present position that the Order obtained for him on the last schedule and since that time. It is a noticeable fact that these nons are among the first to suggest what our committee ought to do. They are no more willing for us to all drop out and discontinue the Order than we are; they simply want to ride on the band wagon free; but, regardless of what they think of the matter, they are paying dear for the privilege and are going to continue to do so, as we do not intend to pay the expense of getting them into the Order any longer. If they get in they are going to pay for it, and if they stay out they are going to pay much higher for it in the long run. A meeting will be held at Cochran, March 5th, and we hope to have Bro. Allen with us. All the brothers who have attended previous meetings have expressed themselves as greatly enjoying them and having been benefited by them, so it is hoped that every member will make an effort to attend every meeting this year, and be sure to order your pass in plenty of time. At the next meeting we will elect lodge officers for the year and make preparations for a banquet and a special meeting the following month, at which time we expect to have Bro. Alexander with us. Several of the brothers promised to send me the news in and around their stations, but not one of these promises materialized for this write-up, except a card from Bro. Massengill. We can not expect to have a complete list of the local changes in our write-up unless you help your correspond- ents. Div. Cor. Atlanta Division Notes — Bro. Dellinger, agent Varnell, relieved a few days by Bro. Johnson, who later relieved Bro. Cole, third Dalton, relieving Bro. House there a few days on account of his mother being badly hurt. Bro. Love, Waring, sick a few days, relieved by Bro. Boyles, who then went to Sugar Valley pending bulletin. We are glad to hear that Bro. Hyatt, of Waring, who was recently carried to the hospital in Chattanooga, is on the road to recovery, and hope he will soon be able to work again. Bro. Robertson, Cohutta, was off a few days sick recently. Bro. Garmon to Rockmart first a few days, relieved by Bro. Thomas. Bro. Bandy assigned to second Phelps; Bro. Brock to third Longs, and Bro. Massingal to second Forrestville. Bro. Parker, Blast Rome tower, fell down the steps when he was going home just after getting off duty and was hurt very badly. We are sorry to hear such sad news and hope he will be up in a few days again. Bro. Meyers, Shannon, was relieved a few days by Bro. Fisher, who has been reinstated and is back on the extra board. Boys, stand up to your colors “No card, no favors.” Please send us some news every month for the write-up. T. C. Barker, A. L. C. and Div. Cor., L. C. Mullins, Asst. Div. Cor. Charlotte Division, South End — For several months past we have not been repre- sented in the journal. We should send the cor- respondent all the news we can hear of and have a write-up every issue. We must not allow our inter- est to lag in the affairs of our organization. As I travel around over the road I find all the old reliables with up-to-dates trying to answer the excuses of the nons for not coming in, and living in hopes that they will soon run out of excuses and act like men. Double track work is still in progress and it won’t be long before another stretch between Gainesville and Cornelia, Ga., will be put in operation. Some men are being cut out, but are soon placed elsewhere, and no one seems to want for work. I hope to have some news notes for next month. Cert. 1728. Spartanburg Diznsion — Brothers, with your zealous help we have suc- ceeded well in cleaning up this division, closing the year with only four men who are not mem- bers. We have all done our best to get them to line up with us. We are giving our time and money to get benefits for them to enjoy. When- ever one of them calls on you for any favors let him know that we stand for “No card, no favors.” I wish to thank each one of you for the kind assistance you have given me in the past, and I assure you that all you have done for me is very much appreciated. I am going to try during the coming year to do my very best, and trust, with your assistance, we may do still greater things. Let not a man on the division fail to keep up his card, and let’s all work for the four who are out. The holidays are past and we are again settled down to the regular routine. Let each and every one do his very best, supporting the officials by looking after the interests of the company, but don’t forget our own interests. J. F. Phillips, Local Chairman, Greenwood, S. C. Spartanburg Division Notes — It is gratifying to note that we have so few nons on our division that we are almost solid. This shows the right spirit, but in order to hold our own we must keep after the few left until we secure their applications. Bro. G. W. Thomas bid in Jonesville, and Bro. J. E. Mathias is getting steady work. We are all glad to see this. Digitized by U.ooQle

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256 The Railroad Telegrapher. Watch your work, boys; answer your calls promptly, and be on time, and let’s give the company the best in us. I don’t hear much on the C. & G., and will appreciate any news you will senl me. Let us have a good write-up every month. You are the ones to make it. Get together. Bolen, “SA,” Cert. 3035. CARD OF THANKS. We desire through the journal to express our thanks and appreciation to the members of Divi- sion 59 for the kind letters of sympathy I'eceived during the sickness and death of our dear husband and father; also for the beautiful floral offerings. Mas. R. B. Gibson and Son. Murphy, N. C. Washington Division — Bro. J. L. Sullivan, second Calverton, while in the performance of his duties had the misfortune to fall and badly break his left arm. We wish him a speedy recovery. Relieved by Bro. A. J. Redmiles. Bro. R. O. Whitesell, first Covesville, on a trip to see his home folks in the “valley of Virginia,” relieved by Bro. G. W. Norvell, second, and he by Bro. Redmiles, extra. Bro. O. P. Loving, first Hickory Hill, relieved on vacation by Bro. S. D. Bloxton. Bro. B. C. Dickerson, second Hickory Hill, and Bro. DeWill joined the benedicts about the same time. We extend our heartiest congratulations to the happy couples. Particulars in personal column. Bro. N. S. Desler, third Arrowhead, relieved on account of sickness in family by Bro. C. Bright. Sister C. B. Fields, second Arrowhead, is being relieved by Bro. R. L. Fields, Jr. Bro. Clougherty to second Harrisonburg pend- ing vacancy at that point and Broadway. Bro. J. R. Rogers, second Orange, relieved on vacation by Bro. “Sampson” J. B. Watts, who % also relieved Bro. E. P. Kite, second Barbours- ville several days. Bro. J. L, Herrell, third Gilbert, on sick list, relieved by Bro. Barksdale. Bro. Cassady is running trains in Dispatcher Veache’s place several days. Bro. C. H. Adams, second Manassas, relieved on extended vacation by Extra Bane, a new man. Men were doubling at seven offices one night recently. Bro. H. W. Weatherall, second Montpelier, re- lieved several days for a visit to friends. Recent assignments: Weyburn third, Bro. F. G. Falconer; “SA” third, Bro. C. H. Page; Monroe second, Bro. E. M. Weeks; Arrington third, Bro. E. E. Widdiefield; Barrett third, Bro. O. N. Hud- son; “HY” third, Bro. S. D. Bloxton. Monroe agency goes begging. Temporary offices “J” and “D” filled by extra men. I wish to thank Bros. Bloxton, Dickerson, Fields and Hyde for their timely assistance this month. Come again; that is the kind of help that counts. Remember me in the same manner every month. It is as much to your interest as mine. Remember our slogan for 1916: “Get one non,” and don’t rest until you have gotten him. If you can not get him, he is no friend of yours, and you should treat him accordingly. W. E. B., Div. Cor. Queen & Crescent (North), Div. No. 62. First District — Following relieved since last month: Bro. Mar- tin McGuirk, “QA” Cincinnati, by Bro. G. Owens; Bro. M. B. Dungan, first Ludlow, by C. E. Ram- sey; Bro. H. L. Dumas, first “WS” tower, by Aldredge, who also relieved Bro. W. S. Lawson, first High Bridge; Bro. S. E. Marshall, Blanchet agency, by Bro. Ray Gardner; Bro. Ed Isbell, Sadieville agency, by Bro. W. H. Hines. Bro. J. A. Baird, Somerset days, assigned “SG” Cincinnati nights, vice G. E. Austin, resigned. Good business continues. Telegraph service has been re-established at Bracht nights and Blanchet third, now on bulletin, filled by W. R. Padgett and F. S. Aldredge. Following brothers admitted since last month: V. B. Reed, agent Bracht; S. E. Marshall, agent Blanchet; Ray Gardner, extra- also another appli- cation, to be announced next month. Nons are getting to be a scarce article in this territory. Speak up, Second and Third Districts. What’s the matter with you? Probably no nons left in the mountains, either. I want to thank each of the three new brothers mentioned above for lining up with us. Although this is what we call “de- layed justice,” nevertheless, we will give them the glad hand and hope they stay up to date now and for all time. The committee hopes to have something to an- nounce which is of more interest to the member- ship than this little write-up, before it is seen in print. Cert. 58. Queen & Crescent (South), Div. No. 69. N. O. & N. E. R. R.— We had a very good meeting at Laurel, Satur- day night, January 15th, but the attendance was small. Bro. Bilbo was the only man north of Heidelberg, but Bro. Ramsey voted it a nice crowd, and we made it unanimous at the sugges- tion of Bro. Batson. Would like to see everyone come to these meetings who could, as it gets us closer organized and helps us to better understand the conditions of each member. Bro. Bowden, of the N. O. M. & C., was with us and furnished cigars. Thanks to the good brother for attending. Bro. Mullen has just returned from an enjoy- able thirty days’ honeymoon trip and visiting his parents and New York City. A. N. Adams, who relieved him, bid in “WS” New Orleans, but, on account of the coupon ticket business, it was not possible to get another man to do this work, and P. W. Green, extra, relieved Adams at “WS.” Bro. W. G. Morriss, agent Pearl River, has returned from Coopers Wells much improved. A good many of the agents and telegraphers made Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 257 liberal contributions to a list we sent over the line, but have not learned of the full amount received. Bro. H. H. Kamper, agent Barnett, on vacation was relieved by Bro. W. F. Horne until he opened Hillsdale agency, when Shannon, an old- timer, relieved him. Understand there is a nice depot at Hillsdale. Assigned on bids: Bro. H. A. Marionneaux, third Picayune; Bro. W. D. Apperson, third Pachuta, and Bro. H. H. Hundley, third Moselle. The annual vacation period for agents has already been assigned to those who made applica- tion. Everyone did not get the exact period asked for, but was given the nearest his seniority would allow. Seven asked for one certain period, and the only non among them was assigned it. As he knows how we worked to secure this fifteen- day vacation with pay, simple justice should induce him to get an up-to-date card at once. I hope every member of this division will inter- est himself in helping to secure the passage of a law that will cut out having to handle the U. S. mail; also in getting a straight eight-hour day for all telegraphers. Write your respective senators and congressmen to work and vote for these measures. A good many bills have been introduced in the Mississippi Legislature that directly interest our craft, and we should look into all of them. No one furnished me any items this month, and I have been unable to keep up with all the changes on the line. M. V. Hickmax. Minneapolis & St. Louis R. R., Div. No. 71. Eastern Division — Operators Grief and Booking, cars — mail and baggage — “YD" and “MC.” Please note. Albion agency assigned Mr. Chrisman, from Hedrick, a good man, who is going to line up. Bro. Brush, former agent, is taking care of his 260 acres of Iowa soil. May good success follow him. Bro. Wells bid in Hedrick, relieved at Shef- field by Bro. Hills, relief agent. Bro. John Nelson is back at Ackley, with Bro. Vannoy and Pettit as assistants. Bro. Boyenga, at Faulkner, it is rumored, has sold his Ford and is going to get married, as he has painted the depot and put linoleum on the floor. Looks like it was true. Bro. Field, Geneva, is on the sick list again. We hope for his speedy recovery. Bro. J. Rankin is back at Rockwell after a sick spell. Bro. Nelson is on first Mason City, and Storm- door on third. Mangan, relieved on second by Mallery, goes to Oska. . Chrisman, of Hedrick, relieved Keim at Albion, who later went to Clemons and was relieved there, on account of sickness, by Botts, from Liscomb. Watch for the meeting dates, which will be given out in the near future, and everyone turn out who possibly can. Bro. E. E. Carmichle, second Mason City, bid in Latimer agency, relieved by Walls, from the C. R. I. & P. Ycnney, of Latimer, to the C. R. I. & P. at Morning Sun. M. B. Quire, agent Mason City, bid in Kana- wha agency, vice Bro. W. A. Heritage, to Alexan- der agency. Bro. S. L. Zea, of Hampton, has been given more help in the office, relieving the operators of a great deal of extra work. Bro. Sandmier was relieved at Waukee by F. A. Bales, who goes to Abbott nights, relieving Non Walls. Bro. Flatley bid in Sheffield agency, leaving Farmington agency on bulletin. Agent Kime, Clemonds Grove, is off on account of sickness. The boys are all paying up fine this term. Quite a few nons are coming in, and prospects for the future look good. General Secretary and Treasurer Bro. Sand- mier, who has been sick for the past three months, has kept up the O. R. T. “bis" at his home, and reports everything in good condition. That is Sandy’s “long suit" We are glad to hear that he is improving and will soon be able to resume his railroad duties. We hope to see a good attendance at the meet- ings when called. Each brother will get notice of the time and place, and should begin at once to plan to attend and work on those nearest you. In that way we can greatly increase the attend- ance and get in closer touch with each other and the work. Bros. Nelson, Cahill and Gardner sent us a nice bunch of items for the write-up this time. Thanks, brothers. Come again. Brothers on the north end can give their news items to Bro. Nelson, Mason City, and he will see that they are properly cared for. W. C. McLin, L. C. Central and Western Divisions — Recent assignments: Bro. Nelson, third Hop- kins, who later bid in third New Prague, vice Crielman, to Spencer days; Bro. L. C. Lyans to third Chaska (been at Waseca two years) ; Bro. Brandt, Hartland, to Rolfe agency; Bro. J. Dwyer to Hartland agency; L. J. Johnson to Otesco, vice Bro. Bierange, resigned — Johnson was former agent there. Dispatcher Grogers, Cedar Lake, resigned; Extra Dispatcher Perkins from sidetable Watertown to second trick; Colisee to Watertown first; Brummer to sidetable Cedar Lake nights; Cook to sidetable days. On bulletin: Livermore agency, second New Prague and third Hopkins and Waseca. V. L. Rehman, relief at Hopkins, and Chaska is on third Waseca pending bulletin. Bro. C. F. Beard, Dallas Center, on vacation, relieved by Weston, a new man. Bro. J. P. Martinson is now agent at Perry; Gibney on first, Bro. C. A. Spitler on Second and Bro. D. E. Stevens on third. Bro. A. Berklund is back at Angus. It is now Bro. Ardent at Rippey, Bro. F. L. Hanson at Grand Jet.. Bro. Geo. Johnson at Dana, and Bro. McMahon, who bid in Paton. Digitized by C.ooole

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258 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. L. G. Carr is on third Gowrie, and Mr. Boyle and his son are handling the agency. Bro. Allen is at Callender, Bro. Carlesdn at Moorland, and Bro. Rector at Tara. The latter has a new depot. Bro. Oster is now at Clare. Bro. M. A. Sandmier, now with the K. & D. M. R. R. (C. R. I. & P.), recently visited with his brother, General Secretary and Treasurer Sand- mier, at Waukee, Iowa, and took a run up to Moorland to see the bunch. Bro. Sandmier, general secretary and treasurer, reports semi-annual dues coming in fine and sev- eral of the members carrying a yearly card. Those who have not yet forwarded their dues to the general secretary and treasurer, please do so at once and try to get that non next tb you or in your office. If you know' of a brother wrho belongs to some other division, see that he is transferred to our division inside the constitutional sixty-day limit. If you can’t get in touch with him, give his name and address to Bro. Sand- mier, at Waukee, Iowa. ) Remember that until June 30, 1916, you will get $1.00 commission for each new member you get by application. But surely that should not make the pull. Every brother who has a no*^ working beside him should let him draw the profits you are paying and working for, even if he may be considered a good man and “hitting the ball” all right. There are lots of brothers out of work; get the nons out and get them* in. Thanks to Bro. Sandmier for the news. When will I get some from the rest of the boys? • Div. Cor. Chicago & Northwestern Ry.f Div. No. 76. Madison Division — A very interesting meeting was held at Labor Hall, Madison, January 15th, with fifteen of the old faithfuls on hand. Local Chairman Schnei- der, our. old stand-by, called the meeting to order, gave us a short talk, and introduced our general officers to us. General Chairman Thomas gave us a very nice talk on the revision of our new schedule, and drew < our attention to certain things in it that we all should* know, which we appreciated very much, hearing it explained in such an able man- ner. We have a general chairman who will work for our interest, and as he is well posted and qualified in every way, if we do our part, our advancement will be rapid from now on. General Secretary , and Treasurer Boyington also gave us a very instructive talk on how things are handled from his office, and how the changes in schedules are planned. No. 503 came altogether too soon for us north enders. It was a very cold night and that is probably the reason more of the boys were not present, as they could not be sure trains would get them back to their work in time. Bro. C. E. L. Hanson, our smiling ex-secretary and treasurer, was present at our meeting, and although he is now running a store, he still be- longs to the O. R. T. and takes more ’ interest than some seem to, who intend to work at it for- ever. Come often Con, we are always glad to see you. Arnold Hanson, Con’s brother, worked extra on this division a few days. Bro. E. P. Colton has resumed at Evansville agency, after a serious affliction with his eyes, caused by an accident to one of them some time ago. We are glad Bro. Colton is again able to take up his duties, and trust he will not suffer another such accident. Bro. Harry White re- sumed his trick at Evansville when Bro. Col- ton returned, relieving Anderson, now relieving Bro. T. J. Tracy, agent North Freedom. Chief Dispatcher Wright has resumed work, feeling much better, after several months’ absence, due to illness and an operation at Rochester. R. A. Cowan, division superintendent here for years, passed away at his home at Baraboo, Janu- ary 22d. He had been ailing some time and contracted pneumonia, and was not able to with- stand the disease in his weakened condition. All the older employes remember Mr. Cowan as a very just man, and we sympathize with the relatives in this hour of sorrow. Stitzer opened as a telegraph office on new schedule, and bulletined for six months and bid in by Harry Burstein, until Agent H. B. Schup- pener fits himself as an operator. Bro. A. A. Babcock, agent Mt. Horeb, was called to Centuria, Wis., by the serious illness of his son, Bro. Jack Holden relieving. Telegraph Foreman J. W. Herrington was elected Commander of Joe Hooker Post, No. 9, of Baraboo, and is some classy with that new uniform. Bro. H. M. Hobart, w'ho spent Christmas with home folks and was on the sick list a few days, relieved Agent H. L. Hammill at Galena, appointed traveling agent for the C. & N. W., with head- quarters at St. Louis. Glad to see him promoted, although it’s too far away to call on him often. Galena, formerly an exclusive agency, was put in the schedule by the last committee, and bid in by Bro. M. H. Schleck. We were glad to sec “Mat” get this. Bro. F. S. Cain relieved by A. Hanson at Caledonia a few days on account of sickness. E. M. Richards, who bid in Benton, later went back on extra list, relieving Hanson at Afton; Ramsdell to Benton temporarily. Bro. Harry Ralph, agent Montfort, is quite ill with the grippe. John Gannon, third Beloit, and Bro. F. M. Richardson, Caledonia, also on the sick list; Gannon relieved by B. M. Smith, a new man. South End Dispatcher Stekl was also sick several days. S. C. Southern is now with the G. N. at Col- lins, Mont., and G. V. Bassett with the Postal at Milwaukee. Benton depot burned down in December, and H. A. Ramsdell worked there as clerk for a few weeks until they got straightened out again. Calhoun lost his mill, his bug and other articles. Bro. John Schleck has resumed at Evansville after a month’s vacation. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 259 Bulletin assignments: Telegraphers — Tower “CS,” Bro. E. L. Gross; Galena, H. M. Hobart. Second telegraphers — Clyman Jet., R. J. Main; Tunnel City, O. A. Mewis. Third telegraphers — Tower “BR,” R. D. Wood; Tower “BJ,” M. VV. Wood; Grand Marsh, C. J. Calhoun. Walter Platz relieved Agent Krongberg at Homesville for a few days, and Bro. F. C. Wolfe, agent Buffalo, while home to see mother a few days, was relieved by Walter Platz. E. M. Richards, tower “CS,” to Benton, later to Afton extra. A statement has been sent every member of the division of the financial condition of Schneider Lodge, with a request for payment of $1.00 dues for 1916; as some are behind, the report will show- how you stand, and I ask you to kindly give this matter your earliest attention, as our treasury is not in a very flourishing condition, and your local chairman and secretary have not drawn a cent of salary for the past year. I would like enough to at least pay postage and such like expenses that are bound to occur. Div. Cor. Wisconsin Division — Bro. John Stark, first Racine, on vacation in the Sunny South, bathing in the surf in and around Jacksonville, Florida; relieved by Bro. L. R. Barton. Bro. C. W. Bretzlaff, relieving Bro. Demsey, third Allis, on sick list a few days; later C. W. followed suit. Bro. Fred Terwilliger, until lately agent Beach, now on the pension list, is in the State Institu- tion at South Elgin, 111., broken in health and spirit. Very few old-timers but what know Fred, and he would be glad to see some of the boys. Bro. Jack Koski, third “BS” tower, relieved by A. W. Stears. Bro. Soules relieved Mawman, second Skokie tower, who went to second Lake Forest. Bro. Geo. Deitrick relieved Bro. Canary, third Crystal Lake, who relieved Bro. W. E. Soules, third Harvard, while at Woodstock a week as cashier. Bro. Kangas, third “SO,” Janesville, stay- ing with Bro. Soules and working at Woodstock for the Oliver people until his case is settled. Bro. Wm. White, second Janesville, was in Chicago recently on account of his father’s ill- ness. Bro. W, J, Chapman, third Crystal Lake, to south end Janesville, relieved by Bro. W. A. Louis. Bro. C. A. Hartshorn, second “SO,” Janesville, whose wife is ill with pneumonia, was called to Beloit when his father and mother were struck by an automobile while attempting to board a street car. Bro. C. A. has our sym- pathies, and hope that the silver lining to the dark cloud will soon appear. Bro. Glasscock, third “GO” Dispatcher’s office, was laid up a few days with the grippe. Dispatcher Rudy Koepp, second Wisconsin-Mil- waukee Divisions, was relieved a few days by Bro. E. C. Horning, extra dispatcher, on account of his stepmother's death. Bro. Frank Choir, first Lake Forest, on sixty- day leave, is enjoying the banking business fine. Bro. Harry Sharer, first “GO” dispatcher’s office, reports that the ball on January 14th was a supreme success. Fine crowd and excellent music. His description of the sparkling-eyed blondes and brunettes is enough to make Bro. Tom Newnham sit up and take notice. Boys, you don’t know what you are missing by not attend- ing those Cort Club affairs; come and see for yourself. Assignments: Agencies — E. F. Gore, Jefferson Park; Theo. Trimble, Central Street, Evanston; Bro. R. K. Canary, agent-operator Hartland; Bro. J. I. Mockler, operator, Winnetka; Bro. J. J. Koski, third Waukegan; Bro. M. C. Lawtenslayer, second Upton tower; F. Sloe, third Skokie tower; Bro. H. H. Repke, third “BS” tower, and Bro. W. J. Chapman, third Crystal Lake. “Nothing worth while was ever accomplished without great labor.” Gentlemen, let us rise to the occasion, “work.” There’s work all around us, let us do, it. Have you spoken to that non working right there with you or at the next station- Keep after them; if you need assistance, call on your local chairman of some live wire. If you put it up to them in the right way you will get their application. We knowr our new schedule is not perfect, but it’s a good piece of work, comprising many good advanced rules, just a start 'to ultimate suc- cess. Our general chairman. Bro. E. J. TKomas, did not go to sleep after he had signed it, but is working like a beaver for you and doing good work. Let’s stand behind him like one man, and he will be able to exceed himself. Div. Cor. Northern Wisconsin Division — * Chairman Hackbert was in conference recently with Superintendent Pendell and Chief Train Dis- patcher Nielsen, and lined up the working hours for the men. The new rules were discussed so as to have a uniform understanding with the officials. There should be no misunderstanding on the part of their application. The division officers have been very fair in the assignment of hours, and we hope the men will show their appreciation and give the very best of service In return for the concessions granted us. Every man is exempt from w-earing a uniform. However, we have agreed to provide ourselves with a cap at such stations where we have to be out on the platform dealing with the public. It is not necessary to wear it while selling tickets, but we should have it on when we are odfsiefe of the office, so the traveling public will know who to go to for information. Mrs. Pendell, mother of Superintendent Pen- dell, died Saturday, January 15th, at her home in Fond du Lac, Wis. We extend our sympathy to the family. She had reached the age of eighty- four and was in apparent good health up to a very short time before her death. The Order sent a beautiful wreath for the funeral on Janu- ary 19th. Digitized by U.ooole

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260 The Railroad Telegrapher. Following is the letter from Mr. Pendell: P. L. Hackbert, Chairman, • O. R. T., Nor. Wis. Division: I take this way of acknowledging to you and your associates my appreciation of your sympathy and honor done to my mother, in the beautiful wreath given at the time of our bereavement. Thanking you for the same, I remain, • Sincerely yours, P. F. Pendell. A meeting was held on the south end January 17th. This In the form of a visit with every man on the south end south of Watertown. Three applications were received as the result of this work. Bros. Heiple, Stewart and Klix being the ones to join at that time. We have several more non-members who have been given the benefits of the organization, and we feel that they should now show their apprecia- tion of what has been done for them by becom- ing members. A little individual work on the part of each member, located at or near the stations where these men are employed, would land them. They have all received an increase of $30.00 per year. It certainly is not asking a great deal for them to spend but a small part of it to help carry on the work and receive still more benefits and also not retard the chances of future concessions. The new forms of bulletins on vacancies takes the place of a long felt want. In this way every man knows who received the positions and what is going to be open. The recent assignments are Barnhart at Jefferson; Yule at Appleton Jet. pending the return of Bro. Clemons, who has been appointed ticket agent at Fond du Lac, a very nice promotion. Several of the boys have been forced to take vacations on account of the grippe. Bro. John Sund, one of the staunch members of the south end, has been appointed cashier at Watertown. We do not like to see John leave the ranks of the telegraphers; however, we will gamble he will retain his “card” at all times. The assignment of hours on the division meets with the approval of the men. The Sunday hours are being given the men as outlined by the division officers with the chairman. It is very gratifying to the men to know there is one day they can spend with their families and not be held all day Sunday as was in the past. All three-men positions, with exception of two, have been made straight eight hours. We are satisfied this will be reduced to none within the near future. This, with the allowance we have at regular meal times to procure our meals, makes working conditions that are very good. Still we hear some say the organization has done very little for us. Now that the weather conditions have mo ierated we will resume monthly meetings at Fond du Lac and Appleton. Make it a point to attend when possible. That is the place to air your grievances and call the attention of your chairman to viola- tions and irregularities. We are held equally responsible for them as the company. We believe there will be very few of them. Our division officers are glad to see the working conditions im- proved and that we are receiving better salaries. In consideration of this they feel the men will give better service and make an extra effort to see that the business affairs of the division are prop- erly conducted. Let every member see that this is done. Let us show the organization stands for more than a selfish motive, and that we appreciate what is being done for us. Bro. Bundy, formerly employed on the Ashland Division, now with the Northern Pacific in Wash- ington, called on several of the boys while visiting relatives in Wisconsin. He states there is a colony of Wisconsin and especially C. N. W. boys located out on that line. Do not forget that any news items will be gladly received by the division correspondent at Chester. An item or two from each man will give us something each month in the journal. Do your part to make the division solid. D. C. Northern Wisconsin Division Notes — Bro. Hierlihy, Clyman, was off several days with la grippe, his helper taking charge of the station on account of the shortage of men. Miss Connors, Juneau, was relieved a few days by Mr. Case from Minnesota Jet. agency. Bro. Neitzel, agent Burnett, relieved thirty days by Bro. Hamberger, of second there. Mr. Panzer went to the new third at Oakfield until bulletined. Agent Bro. Marshal is now working eight hours, from 7:00 a. m. to 3:00 p. m. Burnett will also be made a three-trick job as soon as an operator can be had. On bulletin: First Watertown, second “CF,” thirl Oshkosh and agency Minnesota Jet. C. P. Herrman, Cert. 1031. Lake Shore Division — I have begged and pleaded, written letters and called offices on the wire, but only received two items. How about that Sunday you were excused from duty? Did you go hunting or sleigh rid- ing? When you laid off who relieved you? Did you take a trip or simply wanted a rest? That's news. Why don’t you send it in? Your ideas on certain questions should have a place between the covers of this, your official publication. Be sure and send them in next month without me calling you for them. The meeting at Green Bay, Wis., December 21st, had a large attendance, including General Chair- man Thomas and General Secretary and Treasurer Boyington. It was called to order by Bro. Thomas, who, after regular business was disposed of, read and explained the new schedule, with the increases obtained after months of hard labor. Other interesting talks were given by Bros. Boyington and Local Chairman Tiedka. It was gratifying to know that the positions not receiving increases in pay were held by nons and the larg- est increases were at stations where brothers were employed. The strong showing of members on the Lake Shore Division, which is now the banner one received most of the increases, shows that it Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 261 pays to carry an up-to-date card, and I hope this will have a tendency to bring all the strayed members and nons into the fold. This is the first time the schedule has been revised since 1903, an! no increase in the salaries have been granted in the last three years, so we must “take off our lids'* to Bro. Thomas for his splendid efforts. With the support of the members this year, he will endeavor to get another increase. The schedule as it now stands compares favorably with that of any other lines in the country. Brothers, remember our motto is “Land at least one non,*’ so when our committee convenes again we will present a good showing of member- ship, which will encourage our officials to work so much harder for the right and just cause. Do not take “no” or “a stand-off*' for an answer from the nons, but keep after them until their applica- tions is secured. Advise the committee what you want and what the conditions are at your station, so there will be something to work on when it convenes again in the near future. Above all, we must give the committee our support by being in good standing and reducing the nons to a minimum. The committee at Chicago, 111., is always ready to act upon any grievances, etc. Every member of Division 76 should ginger up, attend the meet- ings, and there bring up your grievances and any violations of our new schedule. Be frank in ex- plaining conditions like the trainmen. Mequon is now a three-trick station with Bro. A. B. Lemense on third. Three operators at Manitowoc passenger station during the winter months. Assignments: Agencies — Bro. Manske, Pulaski; Bro. Yaeger, Lyndhurst; Bro. Storzer, Belgium, Provitz, Whitefish Bay, and Bro. Shebelske, White- fish Bay second. Bro. Schroeder, third Whitefish Bay, relieved by Bro. Brunhardt a few days while visiting relatives at Escanaba, Mich. Bro. Storzer was off several day 8 about Christmas. Grimms agency and Oostburg second pending on bulletin. Bro. Ritzlaff secured second and Mr. Reuther, third Cleveland by bulletin. Bro. H. W. Frank, on sick list a week, relieved by Mr. Werth, a new man. Two new sections added on Linquist Branch and considerable business derived from this new piece of track. Good prospects for new stations being opened up there in the near future. Knapp to Leona second on account of the log and lumber business just started, and prospects are we will enjoy a couple of months busy times on the north end. The boys are in the harness and ready for the business. Two new men at Lakewood on account of the log business — E. H. Werth on second and Bro. A. E. Sunberg on third; also Mountain now con- tinuous service — Mosier and Jenguins, second and third, respectively. Bro. Dutch Drengler attending wedding of sister at Marathon City, relieved by Bro. A. R. Larson, later to new third Pulaski, after relieving Bro. Bossier, agent Lake Wood, who took his wife to Ckntonville hospital. Bro. Rienke, from Mountain, attended the recent dance at Suring and had a big time. Brothers, get after the nons on the north end especially. Don't neglect our motto, “No card, no favors.” Cert. 1324. Eastern Division — Our new schedule and new working hours are now in effect, and everybody well pleased with their increases and working conditions. We don't have to buy a uniform every six months and pay bond premiums any more. So, brothers, give good service, as that is what the O. R. T. stands for. General Chairman Thomas went over the divi- sion recently adjusting some things and getting the boys lined up. Bro. Smart left us with division about 84 per cent strong after working hard, going without his regular meals and sleep to get the boys lined up. Now let every brother help to keep our membership up by paying dues promptly and keeping after the nons along the line as well as in your offices. If you don't know where they are ask your local chairman. Let us make this division 90 per cent by March 1st. Recent assignments: Bro. Anderson, Atkinson, to third Bennington; O. C. Babcock to second O’Neill; S. Noring to second Inman, vice F. M. Willard, to Nickerson agency; Bro. Taylor to first Blair pending bids; Brown to David City, vice Ren, off six months; Bro. Rasmissel, Newport, to third west end; Morse, from Bluffs, to Linwood, making latter a three-man office; J. Kocum to second Fremont; A. D. Anderson to third Wisner; A. Neuenschwander to second Bassett; O. C. Babcock to third Inman, and E. M. Hays to second Oakdale. Bro. A. E. French, first Blair, was retired on a pension the first of the year, and that job on bulletin. Bro. Brentlinger, Irvington, called home owing to the illness of his father; Bro. Weitzel, called home on account of the death of his brother, re- lieved by Bro. Lucas; Bro. French, first Blair, on sick list; Bro. Draper, South Omaha, off ten days recently sick. Bro. Rigney, Blair, resigned; relieved by Cart- land; Bro. G. O. Pope resigned to enter the real estate business, relieved on car job at Fremont by A. B. Carpenter. Sorry to lose Bro. Pope. Div. Cor. East Ioua Division — Bro. C. T. Breedlove assigned Belle Plaine pas- senger station days; Bro. Neiswander, first Mt. Vernon; Bro. Dempsey to the new position at Dewitt; Bro. L. H. Carmichael to first and Bro. S. M. Stauffer to second Tama passenger station. Bro. McGuire is relieving ait Des Moines while Bro. Jeffries is working the ticket job. Bro. O’Meara, of Lisbon, is on vacation; re- lieved by Bro. L. H. Green. Bro. Sanderson, second Beverly, served on the jury at Marion. Bro. Carlton, of Tipton, was off three weeks with pneumonia; relieved by Bro. Green. We are glad to see him back again. Digiti * iyCjOO^IC

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262 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Clatt, of Lowden, visiting relatives in Missouri. We all hope he will return in improved health.' Boys, I am depending on your assistance to have a good write-up each month. Bro. Schcrtz has been doing more than his share. 1 know you like to see your division represented monthly; it shows life as well as ambition. If each one of you will just mail or wire me one news item we can have a good write-up. Let’s make this one of the best divisions on the system. Service holds your position and business pays your salary. Let’s produce both; it will pay. Cert. 2158. Minnesota Dh-ision — As the bulletins now include assignment of former positions bulletined, it will not be neces- sary to publish assignments in the journal, as every telegrapher now receives notice of who se- cured the position. Bro. W. E. Skeels, first St. Peter Jet., who fell and sprained his ankle on January 9th, w-as re- lieved by Bro. G. W. Ware, from the dispatcher’s office. We hope Bro. Skeels will soon be back in harness. Bro. M. H. Jones bid in second St. Peter Jet. temporarily, pending Bro. Skeels’ return, and is learning the plant. J. G. Brown, third Marshall, assigned third Walnut Grove, relieved by F. Wright, from the Soo Line. On account of heavy business and late trains, third tricks have been established at Marshall and Canby, on the Watertown line, until March 30th. We experienced an unusually cold wave the mid- dle of January — 34 degrees below zero, with brisk northwest winds — all passenger trains late or stuck in the snow at various points on the Watertown line. During such conditions we should watch our instruments carefully for adjustment, and in case of wire trouble use our own initiative if unable to confer with the dispatchers, remembering the watchword, “Safety first.” Bro. V. A. Frantz has returned from California, where work is scarce. He is now at Stockton. Bro. A. F. Siegler, third Sleepy Eye, relieved by Bro. I. G. Roberts, from Judson third, a few days on account of sickness. Bro. J. E. Taylor, now with the C. P. at Swift Current, Sask., wishes to be remembered to the boys on this division. We all wish him good luck. Bro. L. L. Herrick, several years ago at Walnut Grove nights and agent Havana, is now extra dis- patcher at Staples, Minn., on the N. P. He is married and the proud father of two solid O. R. T. boys. Good luck to you, Larry. Bro. C. L. Cady is back at Havana after three weeks’ vacation. Bro. Sojobakken and his bull terrier, “Pat Mur- phy,*’ is back on second Sanborn after three weeks’ vacation. We all extend a warm welcome to Bro. D. J. Mahoney, who is back on first Waseca, after doing sidetable work at Enderlin, N. D., for the Soo Line. He speaks very highly of the boys over there. The matter of allowing eight-hour tricks at certain points on this division is still up for ad- justment, no definite arrangements having been made as yet. The boys on the C., St. P. M. & O. Ry. are now working under a new schedule, which carries with it several good working rules, shorter hours and increases in salary practically at every point. We see “Safety F’irst" on every order, and have it before us constantly from the time of com- mencing duty untjl we are relieved. The North- western, the premier of this great movement for saving human lives and preventing accidents, asks the co-operation of every employe from the man on the bottom of the pay roll to the man at the top. In this great movement we should all strive to preserve human life and to eliminate the untold number of accidents that have caused so much misery in the past to our fellow employes. A little caution or a mere warning may prevent accidents from occurring, and we telegraphers should at all times be on the lookout to further this great movement and have the credit of saving human lives by preventing accidents. Should you see a fellow employe about to take an unusual chance or perform an act whereby he might en- danger himself or others, call his attention to the fact and report the matter to the chairman of the safety committee on your division. Let us remit our dues promptly to Bro. R. B. Boyington, at Chicago, and keep up the great work we have started; secure that “Sunday off” we are all looking forward to and those “two weeks of vacation” every year. This is “leap year,” which means 366 days to us telegraphers to pound brass, adding an extra day of work. Let us get in the nons and work for a Sunday at home with our families and two entire weeks off with pay. Cert. 180. Peninsula Division — The meeting held at Powers, Mich., January 22d was attended by the following members: Sutherland, Peets; E. G. and E. T. Johnson, La- rue, Moras, Haberman, Roland, Merrick, Hooper, Huss, W. R. Brukardt, J. E. Ranger. Moran, Little, Erickson, Hartho, Honeywell, Bardwell, J. Mooney, Nasburg, Rasmussen, Schuette and Larsen. Pending the arrival of No. 102 from the north, which was behind schedule lime, the opening of the meeting was deferred until 10 p. m. Shortly thereafter our attention was directed to a noise in the vicinity of the entrance, the response to which revealed an officer with two suspicious char- acters in custody, who, after a close scrutiny, proved to be General Chairman Thomas and Gen- eral Secretary and Treasurer Boyington. After an indulgence of hearty handshakes, they addressed the gathering in turn upon data of interest, after which the meeting was open for further discussion to members who wished to participate. The sentiment expressed at this meeting was that our progress must be gradual, that we can not hope to achieve the height of our ambition at one sitting, and that the present personnel, re- cently delegated to. represent us, have built a foundation (which is the prime essential) from which we can hope to reach the aspired goal. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 263 Our division is in a most healthy state, very few non-members remaining on the division. Should our efforts in the near future not entirely eliminate them, they will be branded as “para- sites.” The names of the brothers designated as being present were drafted from memory. If I have overlooked any, will correct it in the next issue. I hope we will soon be able to effect a joint meeting at Green Bay with the Lake Shore and Northern Wisconsin Divisions, principally for the benefit of members located on the south end, who find it too inconvenient to come to Powers, in which case all members will be asked to attend, and I assure you every courtesy will be extended them and the best of everything in evidence will be used to entertain you. F. W. Phillips. P. R. C. & N. Division — Bro. Hoc, agent Wall, is contemplating a trip to Missouri shortly. Bro. Wulf, agent Underwood, resigned, relieved by Mr. Kachenderfer. The boys on this division are all very well pleased with the raise they got in the new schedule. It’s now Bro. Rogge, agent Wendt. Business is very good and the boys are all earn- •ag their increase. Cert. 609. Colorado Midland Ry., Div. No. 81. Bro. F. B. Maxwell, called to Oklahoma City on account of the illness of Mrs. Maxwell during December, has returned and resumed as agent at Florissant, vice Bro. A. E. Woodworth, back to second, vice N. R. Lively to third; later Bro. L. A. Taylor relieved Bro. Lively, who went to **CY” days, vice Bro. E. E. Crutchfield, to second trick dispatcher, vice E. C. Hock, who passed away January 6th. Mr. Hock had been in poor health for over a year and was compelled to lay off at times, being unable to work his trick. He was well liked and will be greatly missed on the wire by all who worked with him. Later Bro. Taylor relieved Bro. Woodworth on second Florissant. S. N. Proudfoot on an extended vacation to southern Florida relieved on first “DS” by R. T. Crespell, and he on third there by Extra Hender- son, from D. & R. G. Slips have been sent out to all members to vote on a raise of dues from $9.00 to $10.00 a year. You are requested to get your vote in by March 1st. The State has gone dry, but the snow continues to fall in large flakes. The rotary plow has been kept quite busy of late. Several freight trains have been stalled on Busk Hill and the section men had to dig one out of the snow just below Busk recently. Passenger traffic has been delayed but very little. No notes received from out on the line this month, and I am in favor of selecting another correspondent who can gather more news and get out a better write-up than yours truly. Come on, boys; whatchasay? Cert. 41. Bangor & Aroostook R. R., Div. No. 83. Bro. E. F. McAlister, of Division 15, formerly of th^s division, has resigned Fairmount agency and is now with the C. P. on second Onawa. Bro. Buchanan called on Bro. Nelder at Littleton recently. Bro. Crozier at Bridgewater has a big rush of spuds at present. Bro. Embelton will no longer be able to dodge the tax collector, as he has taken up a permanent abode at Ludlow. Bro. Riordan, of Houlton, called away on account of the death of an uncle at Woodstock, N. B., was relieved by Mr. Purinton. Business is pretty brisk now on the Northern Division with the price of spuds around the $3.00 mark and pulpwood starting in good. Nine new brakemen were hired last week, and more coming. Everything is moving along about the same on the Southern Division. “Economy” is a popular slogan of the manage- ment of late. Let our showing in this respect be as good or better than that of the other depart- ments; it will help us out in the near future. Bro. Mitton, assistant agent at Sherman for over a year, has gone West with the C. P. ; re- lieved by Bro. Barnett, from second North Maine Jet. Bro. Frost, of Division 140, Is now on second Millinocket, and Mr. Curran, from W. U., on third West Seboois, vice Bro. Linnell, trying out a new job in “CD.” Bro. Connelley, first Northern Maine Jet., was laid up a few days recently with la grippe. Bros. Barnett and Hitch- ings, of second and third, respectively, Northern Maine Jet., enjoyed the holidays at their homes. Bro. Crockett is on second at present. We are sorry to hear of Bro. Lawrence’s infant son being on the sick list and hope for his early recovery. Everybody who has not yet paid their dues for first half of 1916 should do so at once before February 29th sure, so as to keep in good stand- ing and protect your beneficiary* Have you got that non next door to you? Keep after him, if he is desirable. Brothers, send in your notes. All little items gratefully received, larger ones in proportion. Cert. 52. Texas & Pacific Ry., Div. No. 88. After three months’ continued hard work the general committee made a settlement with the man- agement of the Texas & Pacific for one of the best revisions of contract that has been made by any road in the southwest for years. We secured a $70.00 minimum for operators and $11,000 in an appropriation to be divided among those not receiv- ing a portion of the minimum granted. The committee figures that the men covered by the revision will receive upward of $20,000 annu- ally, including the rules that we secured. Now since the management has been very liberal with us we should make especial efforts to reciprocate by giving tbe very best service possible. When the settlement was concluded at New Orleans, General Superintendent Elliott asked the Digitized by Google

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264 The Railroad Telegrapher. co-operation of the employes that the committee represented in building up the business of the company by each one becoming a commercial agent for their employer; give the public all possible consideration in business transactions and make a special effort to reduce the claims at each station to the minimum. It is very gratifying to the writer to hear the men express themselves as being so well satisfied with the work of the committee in bringing about such an amicable adjustment with the management. The committee’s relations with the management was of the most cordial nature at all times, and we wish to thank General Superintendent Elliott and Superintendent of Telegraph Frank Tremble for their kind consideration of every article of our revision, as well as Second Vice-President E. J. Pierson, who at all times gave the committee a prompt hearing and due consideration. Now, brothers, let’s all go to work and continue to organize; you all no doubt see that it takes organization to bring about better conditions. Let us make the Texas & Pacific the best road on the North American continent for rules and wages. The stronger we are the better our conditions will become; therefore, if a non should light at your office approach him upon his entrance with an application blank; tell him “the old reliable is solid O. R. T.,” and if he wishes to participate in the good things that belong to an O. R. T. man to fill out an application and get on the firing line. This also refers to the few, mostly in the general office and around headquarters, who refrain from associating theirtselves with the organization. They should remember that the organization raised their salary in the recent revision, and it is their only protection. Therefore it behooves them to get right and stay right, and they will always get what is coming to them. The general committee remained on the job at Dallas and New Orleans from October 1st untii December 22 d, and it became necessary to borrow funds to conclude our negotiations; therefore, we are indebted in a nominal amount, and we urge every employe covered by our agreement to remit the undersigned $5.00, as per our circular mailed out from Dallas at the conclusion of our agree- ment. This, considering the concessions we ob- tained, is very small, and every man should remit this amount promptly, so our indebtedness can be wiped out and our treasury become in shape to handle the affairs of the division with dispatch. Our agreement has been mailed out by the man- agement, and the seniority list will be mailed to the local chairmen, who will mail it to the em- ployes promptly. Let us all go to work and show the management of the Texas & Pacific Ry. that we appreciate the increase in pay and the improved working conditions that we have secured, and keep our organization up to the highest standard, and when we go up for another revision, we will be in a position to show them how the men appre- ciate concessions from the company. B. T. Hambright, Gen’l S. & T. Forth Worth Dttdsion, Southmayde to Nash, In- clusive— The operators and agents on the Texas & Pacific Ry. should be proud of the progress made during the past year. Considering conditions generally, we have accomplished much, which plainly shows us that by standing together and keeping lined up with the O. R. T. we can make progress notwith- standing the financial unrest of the country. In order to make conditions better we must keep our dues paid up, live up to our obligations and the provisions of our contract. We must convince the nons that they are stand- ing in their own light by staying out of the O. R. T., and spare no effort to line them up for better working conditions and more pay. We must be honest and upright with the company and attend to its business as though it was our own. We owe it to the company to give the very best we have in us, and any time we can not do this we should resign, so better men can take our jobs. Let’s make 1916 a banner year both for the O. R. T. and Texas & Pacific Ry. Let’s do something, have a purpose in life, and con- tribute our mite towards progress and advance- ment. Remember: Together we stand, divided we fall. Remember that should you enter the service of another company, you will lose your seniority and rights on this road. We do not want any misunderstanding about this. It is not right to let any man go to work for another company and allow him to hold his rights on this road at the same time. It is not treating the men right who stay here and fight the extra board, and in future if any operator does this he will have to take the consequences and need not call on me for help. Don’t bid on open positions unless you are qualified to handle them. You are doing yourself an injustice and are liable to lose your regular pcsition in case you bid in one you could not handle. A man who has never held a station should not bid on an open station. You may think you can handle it, but when you go up against it you will be sadly disappointed. The laws of the state, rules and regulations of the company are a great deal more stringent than they used to be, and a man has to be well up on station work before he is competent to handle a station in a satisfactory manner. I have learned this by experience and observation. Even though a man may have the seniority, we could not expect the company to give a man a position that he can not handle in a satisfactory manner. Bro. S. McGlasson, second Bonham, relieved by Bro. E. C. Robinson a few days during the holidays. Bro. F. A. Wemple, third Bonham, on a week’s hunting trip during the holidays, relieved by Bro G. W. Haling, from the C. M. & St. P. Bro. C. C. Robertson resigned Hooks agency on account of ill-health, relieved on bid by Bro. C. E. Miles, leaving Roanoke third on bulletin. Bro. A. L. Fitzgerald relieved a few days, on account of sickness, by Bro. L. N. Saye, who also relieved Bro. W. M. Freeman, agent Nash, several days while attending court. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 265 Bro. J. R. Rodgers, agent Southraayde, relieved a few days by Bro. Saye on account of sickness in his family at Hooks. Bro. G. S. Bostick, agent Brookston, while at- tending court several days was relieved by Bro. Z. Chambers. Bro. W. R. Roberts, agent New Boston, visited sick relatives in Oklahoma a few days during the holidays. Boys, please pay your special assessment and your division dues for the first half of this year promptly and stay up to date all the time. Our new contract has just been received. With one of two more revisions, w-e will have the best contract in the country. The new seniority list will be sent out in a few days. If you do not get yours, drop me a line and I will send you one. I wish to thank the boys on this division for their loyal support and co-operation during the past year, and ask that you give me the same support and encouragement during this year, as I feel certain what little good I have been able to accomplish in the past has been due to your help and co-operation. We have only had a con- tract for a little more than two years, but we have accomplished a great many things. Don’t you think so? # P. O. Ruthven, L. C. Rw Grande Division — - Boys, we now have a new schedule, with more money and better working conditions. Now let’s pay up our dues promptly and stay paid up. Bro. Leighty, agent Merkel, who was injured by an overturning truck, is improving slowly; Bro. J- E. Pitzer, Jr., relieving. New night tricked opened at Esketa, bid in by Bro. Allyn, relieved on Merkel third by Bro. Turner pending bids, who also relieved Bro. Allyn, Merkel third, a few days during holidays, and later relieved Bro. Lasater, Merkel first, on ac- count of sickness. Bro. Hester bid in San Martine nights, relieved by Bro. Corcoran on Abilene second pending bids. Bro. Cary, relieved on third Abilene by Sharmon Cary, now acting as ticket agent there, vice II. A. Heading, deceased. Third trick put on at Brazos. Bro. Doraman, there a week pending bulletin, was relieved by Thornton, who relieved Bro. Stuard, Baird first, going to Big Springs as dispatcher. Thornton later relieved a few days by Bro. Corcoran on account of sickness. The latter, after one week, went on extra, relieved by Bro. W. A. Canafax pending bulletin again; Thornton relieving Bro. Baxter a few days while on sick list. Robert l-indsay, Jr., son of Bro. Lindsay, agent Brazos, also reported sick. Third Aledo opened up again by Laster, later bid in by Bro. McIntosh. Bros. Tremble and T. F. Canafax, second and *h:rd Ranger, relieved during holidays by two ,H* men from cast end. After an absence of two months, recuperating, B'«. Elliott is back at Eastland again, and we are glad to note that his health is much improved. Bro. W. J. Lewis, Cisco first, relieved a few 'h>s over Christmas by a new man. Bro. Langston, agent Gordon, is off on account of ill-health. We hope for his speedy improve- ment. Night “ham” at Santo still "OSing” trains. Bro. Glass promised to have this stopped, and is probably not aware that it is being kept up. Some brother in that vicinity should call his attention to it. Also a new “ham” is- “OSing” nights at "RN.” Some brother notify Bro. Hatchett, so the wires there will be cut out at night. Thanks to the brothers who sent in items this month. Come again, and let’s make 1916 a “hum- mer.” Cert. 89. Louisiana Division— We now have a contract equal to any in the Southwest, one that every member on the road can be proud of, with just a little better aver- age wage scale, as much money for overtime and calls, just as short a work day and just as favor- able meal hour as could be desired. Every man covered by it should keep his own dues paid up in full, and see that his neighbor or the man in the same office does likewise. We owe our general committee a debt of grati- tude for the untiring efforts made in our behalf, and extend to each of them our sincere thanks and appreciation. Bro. M. C. Torbert, agent Deer Park, and Bro. E. J. Bumgarner have been reinstated. W. M. Chambers, third Donaldsonville, has re- turned to work after being bed- fast several months with a cancer, and Bro. E. A. Davis, agent Wag- gaman, after several months’ in Marshall hospital. Bro. G. B. Walther relieved Bro. Bergeron on third Plaquemine. Bro. C. B. Palmer bid in second Edgard. Kill- ona agency up for bid. Bro. Geo. Bumgarner rolled Bro. Caire, second Lulitig. Bro. R. C. Brupbacher, second St. James, on a duck hunt recently, relieved by Bro. Hare, a new man. Bro. L. J. Labro was relieved several weeks by Bro. Firmin. Brothers, send me the changes at your stations, not later than the 20th of the month, and we wjll try and have a write-up every month. R. E. Cecil, Div. Cor. Eastern Division — Bro. W. C. Turner, second Grand Saline, trans- ferred to R. G. Division, was at Merkel when last heard from. Bro. J. C. Allen relieved Bro. Turner, pending bulletin. Bro. C. F. Cole, third Atlanta, visited friends in Grand Saline recently, relieved by Bro. Hollis Blades, who recently re- turned from an extended pleasure trip to Alabama and Georgia. He also relieved Bro. B. B. Camp- bell a few days the latter part of January. Bro. A, L, Barbier. third Arlington, spent the holidays with home folks in White Castle, La., relieved by Bro. Pennell. Bro. Fuller, first Arlington, was off several days with la grippe. Digitized by Google

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266 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. H. C. Adams, third Jefferson, we are sorry to learn has been ill for several weeks and is still confined to his bed. Bro. Geo. Montague, second Wills Point, was also ill several days, relieved by Mr. Berry, a new man. Mr. C. V. Rhodes, third Wills Point, spent the holidays with home folks in Grand Saline, relieved by Fred Patterson, a new man. Bro. Chas. Woods, Glade water nights, is now with the K. C. M. & O. Bro. Fisk Ray has a clerical job in Marshall. Bro. G. A. Mcjimsey, who relieved Bro. B. F. Vandermark, third Big Sandy, several days, went to Jefferson several nights, and also relieved Manager Moore, Mineola, Sunday recently. Bro. Hunt, second Mineola, was relieved several days by Bro. Parsons. Bro. J. II. Parker, agent Hallsville, and Dis- patcher Draper, of Marshall, went bird hunting last of January. They killed one bird between themselves. Hendricks, third Ilallsville, has re- turned from ninety days’ vacation. B. B. C., Div Cor. Joint Track Division — Bro. Walthall, second Aubrey, on fifteen days’ vacation, relieved by Bro. Caldwell. Bro. Bryant, agent Aubrey, relieved a few days by Bro. Wal- thall, light case of la grippe. Bro. Jenkins bumped from Collinsville days, after relieving at Whitesboro, displacing Bro. Bates, Cotton Belt crossing tower. Chief Dispatcher Cooke, in Kansas City for court call, relieved by Harry Pierce. Bro. Jenkins relieved Bro. Keating on second trick 17th street. Bro. Miles to Hooks agency, vice Robinson, leaving Roanoke third on bulletin, temporarily filled by Bro. Caldwell. Bro. Dolan, first Belt Jet., on thirty days’ vaca- tion. Helper at Pilot Point pulled off. The telephones on the Eastern Division arc now installed in all offices, but the block signals are no farther than Mineola. I understand the joint track will he covered with block signals also later on. A meeting was held in Dallas recently, and resolutions drafted to he presented to our chief executive in regard to the bonding system as applied to telegraphers. Bro. Malone, from Ft. Worth, is handling the legal side of the question. It will be a great thing for all concerned if that everlasting yoke could be removed from out necks. This subject needs the attention of all the men engaged in our profession. Brothers, pay up your special assessment and dues. II. Harris. Illinois Central R. R., Div. No. 93. St. Louis Division — On Monday, January 17th. the general com- mittee convened at Anna, 111., for the purpose of drafting a new wage schedule and making general improvements in the working conditions. A meeting was held that night by the members on the St. Louis Division, when forty-two of the boys journeyed to Anna, although it was an all- night job for those from the north to get home. No. 10 does not stop at Anna, so they had to wait for Nos. 4 and 204. General Chairman Mulhall and Bro. Chance called attention to the errors made by some of the members, in being influenced by certain parties to give the impression that they would not support the committee in the stand it was making at Chicago two years ago this spring, and it is to be hoped there will be nothing of this kind to contend with this year. When the speakers had finished, the crowd ad- journed to the banquet room, to minister to the wants of the inner man, and all present gave a very creditable performance. Some excitement prevailed for a few moments, however, when Bro. Wedding, of the Cairo delegation, got a little too enthusiastic with his ice cream, and called out, “for heaven’s sake, squirt dow-n a chaser, before I freeze!” First aid was applied in the form of ,a cup of hot coffee, and order restored in the house. Talk about loyalty in coming out to meetings; Bros. Starkweather, of Grand tower, and Daisy, of Wolf Lake, both on the famous “Mud Line,” were on hand, notwithstanding the fact that they had to drive twelve long, cold miles to get home at about 3 a. m. Think it over, some of you boys who hate to get out and ride in a warm passenger train both ways on these occasions. There was plenty of local talent on hand; the Bros. Virgin, from Marissa and New Athens, be- ing the artists on piano and guitar, and while they furnished the music, Bro. Scott, of Murphys- boro, and Bro. Blanchard, of Benton, did the bunny-hug and a few other steps, which for charity’s sake shall be nameless here, as the writer was of the opinion that it was a wrestling match, until otherwise informed and assured that Bro. Scott was not abusing PeeWee Bro. Blan- chard. Bro. Tony Erhart, who is somewhat frail, ab- solutely declined to do a skirt dance, pleading lack of “skirts” in the hall. We’ll try to have something more than a stag party some time in the near future. The Cairo Terminal bunch loomed up well, showing about two-thirds of the entire force on hand. Bro. Shannon, our genial secretary, complained a little of the injury to his dignity as a citizen of Anna, as some of the boys on the general committee were unkind enough to ask him whether the street cars there ran Wednesdays or Satur- days. Bob claims this to be a vile slander, as he says they make at least one trip a day, whether there arc passengers or not. By the time these items greet your eyes, you will probably hear more about the proposed ne- gotiations with the management; but above all things, stand pat and give your committee the support to which it is entitled, if you expect any- thing to result from its efforts. A word to the wise is sufficient. Digitized by C.ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 267 Bro. D. I. Childers, second Cairo depot, while attending court at Wickllffe, was relieved by Bro. Sanders, from Illinois Jet. Bro. Wedding relieved O. B. Ross, first Ballard Jet., off on account of la grippe. Dame rumor has it that Bro. “Happy” Jack Cameron, of Illinois Jet., has fallen a victim to cupid’s dart, the young lady hailing from Kansas City. We wish to remind him that In such cases it is customary on the Terminal to open a keg of nails. Bro. Gurley, of Centralia, celebrated the holi- days with his wife’s people at Mounds. His father-in-law, not knowing he was coming, had only ordered a thirty-eight pound turkey, conse- quently they were compelled to cook bacon for supper. Bro, Findley, of Mounds, has been presented with a new six-cylinder touring car by admiring friends. Bro. Sam House has started farming on a small scale at “UN,” growing cotton, corn and tobacco in tomato cans. If Bro. Bill Elsey keeps the windows cleaned he will probably har- vest a big crop. Dispatcher Hawthorne, at Cairo Jet., has pur- chased a new Harris typewriter, so speak loud, boys, and send fast. Bro. Berry, Illinois Jet., tells a wierd tale of an attack by a wild goose, in which he defended himself with his trusty blunderbuss, but it got away just the same. Long-distance Weston, the pedestrian, has noth- ing in stride on the operators who travel the Cairo bridge to and from Ballard Jet. and take five ties at a step, while peeping down at the beautiful (?) Ohio River these zero mornings. Bro. Wedding, the whirlwind typewriter agent, reports the sale of eight Woodstocks on the Cairo Terminal and vicinity. Two nons on the Cairo Terminal is two too many; although one of them is about due for retirement on pension. Bro. Huntington, ticket agent Carbondale, is again able to be around after eleven days In the hospital with a severe attack of pneumonia. Bros. G. C. Davis and II. A. Wedding did the relaying stunt at “CD,” Carbondale, during the wire trouble occasioned by the big sleet storm on this division, and when all the wires were down the pinks flew thick and fast. The brothers on the Terminal extend their heartfelt sympathy to Chief Dispatcher J. I\ Haden, whose father passed away, after a linger- ing illness of several weeks, at Cairo. Bros. Fitzpatrick and Hill, of Branch Jet., were again compelled to double when Bro. Hugh Rags- dale’s mother died after having a paralytic stroke shortly before Christmas. Bro. Ragsdale has the sympathy of all the boys in his bereavement. Business has Deen unusually good so far this winter, apparently equaling that of the summer months. All the extra men seem to be doing well, and a fellow has to apply early if lie wants off for a few days. Bro. Ballangee has promised to send me a few items from his district. Some of the brothers do likewise on other districts, and we’ll be on the map anyway from month to month. Longfeller. Wisconsin Division — Bro. Lisle, of Rockford, was off a few days on account of the death of his grandmother at Bloom- ington; relieved by Bro. Frank, assigned third Mendota, and later to third Rockford, vice Bro. Jones to Seward agency, leaving Mendota third on bulletin again. Bro. Archer relieved Bro. Frank when he went to Mendota and while Seward agency was under bulletin. The death of Bro. Layton caused a vacancy on first Minonk, which was awarded to Local Chair- man Kelly, Bro. Beerbauer getting third on bid. Bro. Helbig bid in second Broadview thirty days, vice Bro. Hoffman; Bro. Bertsch. from Minnesota Division, relieving Helbig on third Broadway. Bro. Crawford, of Genoa, on vacation, relieved by Bro. Taylor, who was taken sick before he was checked in. We hope for his speedy recovery. Our good old staunch Bro. Hayes, of Coleman, is on vacation; relieved by Bro. Peckham, who also relieved Bro. Shipper at Seward a few days. Bro. Hiller relieved Cox, of Yard office, who has been relieving the various dispatchers. Have no news notes at all from the branches and but a few from the south end. Bro. O’Toole was recently off a few days. Bro. Plummer, from the Minnesota Division, is relieving Bro. Holloway at Eldena on account of ill health. The brothers on the south end off recently were: Foskule and Devany, of Bloomington; Olson, La Salle; Schlaff, Minonk; Whitney, Wenona, and Lyons, of Dimmick. Bros. Peckham, Bertsch, Cabell and Hiller relieving; Bro. Cabell also re- lieving Local Chairman Kelly while he attended a meeting of the general committee, and we are told that things will “be poppin' ” soon. A proposi- tion was drawn up, and as soon as possible will be taken before the management. Remember, brothers, the general committee is merely your mouthpiece, your hired servant, your attorney, and will get for you just what you want, providing you insist upon it being given by standing firm behind your committee for your own demands. Don’t let misstatements and false information mis- lead you. You’ve given your case to your at- torney, now stand by him. That’s the keynote to the whole situation. Bro. Ross has returned to Belleville to work after an extended visit to the balmy climes of Florida, where he has a tract of land which he some day hopes to call home. We sincerely hope the brother will be enabled to spend many happy days “down on the farm.” The few nons left are holding good salaried positions through the efforts of the O. R. T. They plead poverty or a fancied grievance against some member, still reaching out for more pay and bet- ter conditions, but won’t let loose of their share of the expenses. Right down in their hearts they feel guilty. Some of them even have the nerve to wear the O. R. T. emblem on their coats as a bluff to others. Shame. "Old Hickory.” Digitized by Google

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268 Thf. Railroad Telegrapher. Iowa Division — Am very much indebted to Bro. Spinharney, Barnum, for a nice bunch of notes for this issue. He was relieved by Bro. Warner while taking his wife to Rochester, Minn., for medical treatment. Bro. E. P. Wigg, now dispatching for the N. P. at Duluth, was recently married. Bro. Curry, Tara, bid in Wren second, succeed- ing Bro. Daniels, who bid in first there. The thief that broke into Manson depot recently stealing fourteen pay checks, was caught at Fort Doige next day, and is now in jail at Rockwell City. Bro. R. T. Stivers is back at Washta after a long illness; relieved by Bro. Warner, who went to Wilkie for sixty days. Bro. Snider, third Tara, is on leave of absence. Bro. Mills, of Smithland, who has been Very ill for some months, is now improving; relieved by Bro. Bosma. Bro. Love has returned to Hills after a two months' vacation; relieved by Bro. Hopkins. Everyone is thankful for the nice open winter weather on this division. Cert. 955. Louisiana Division — “No card, no favors.” Stick to that. Our regular monthly meeting was held at Mc- Comb, January 9th, with a fine crowd, which looks good for the beginning of a new year. Those who failed to attend missed a treat, as important busi- ness was discussed and disposed of. Let’s all try to be present next time. Be a booster, and not a dead one. Brothers, before allowing yourselves to become delinquent give the matter a serious thought. Of course, you can “fix” yourself up by paying back dues, but suppose you get in trouble while de- linquent? Remember that being delinquent de- prives you of all benefits. To fight a battle alone is a slim chance. Suppose you die, what of your beneficiary? Brother, this is a serious proposi- tion. It is a duty we owe to our families and the O. R. T. to be always up to date. Remember, one- day delinquent applies to this. Have you thought about it? The old motto, “Better late than never,” will work all right in some cases, but it will get you left in others. Never put off till tomorrow what you should or can do today. Some of our members are taking very little interest in our meetings. Brothers, being marrieJ and holding a card does not exempt you from attending meetings no more than being a “good fellow” passes you to heaven. When we come to your town to hold these meetings it is as near as we can get to you unless we come to your home. Wake up. Some of the small offices along the line are depending too much on the phone to be run in on certain wires. This causes a great deal of delay to both operators and dispatchers. Don’t choke your instruments. We hope Homer Wall, Hammond third, and (). M. Barbee, Harahan Jet., won’t become in- fected with that dreaded disease “Cant-Poley class.” All should have the authorization papers by this time. Let’s do the right thing by the committee; sign and send them in promptly. According to reports Bro. Henry Holt, Crystal Springs, has caught all the fish out of the lake • and shot all the birds in his vicinity. Members wishing to take lessons in these arts can apply to him direct. Nons need not apply. Bro. Thomas relieved Bro. Hayes, Madison, while “courting” several days. B. M. Seale, who relieved Agent Barrett at Flora for fifteen days, went to Tangipahoa agency pending bulletin, vice Bro. Chambers. Bro. “Jack” Mashburn, Hammond, was a recent Manchac visitor. Bro. Tucker was relieved there several nights by Bro. Schilling, who also relieved Bro. Allen, Independence, several days. Bro. “Red” Cooper claims to have the “mill” that Noah wrote the Ten Commandments on. There are lots of fish at “Red’s” headquarters. Ex-Bro. A. Y. Steger has been appointed station- master at Jackson, Miss. We all regret to hear of the sickness that has come to Bro. Milligan and family, agent Byram. Our sympathy goes to them. It is gratifying to hear that Bro. Youngblood is improving. We hope to see him with us soon. Bro. Bouland to Thornton fifteen days, relieving the agent. Bro. “Skeet’ Chambers assigned Kentwood agency, vice J. R. Baine, to Brookhaven agency, vice S. B. Freeman, resigned. Frenier abolished January 20th when Manchac was made a day and night telegraph office. Dan Cupid again invaded our ranks; this time capturing our accomplished Sister Tatom, “BD” New Orleans, the lucky man being Mr. Schriber, employed in the Poydras st. freight office. They have our best wishes for a long, prosperous and happy life. “City life” being so enticing to Bro. Whitworth, he relinquished Eden nights, going on extra board, relieved by Bro. Schmidt. The former relieved Bro. Wilson, McComb, touring Texas two weeks, taking a look at the Mexicans. Bro. Whitworth also relieved Bro. Hunt at Kentwood several days. Bro. Jimmie Phipps, Cynthia, enjoying the holi- days with home folks in Jackson, was relieved by Bro. Bouland, and Bro. Cole, Asylum third, with home folks in Osyka, relieved by Bro. Schilling. Bro. Kemp, Forlorn, called to the bedside of his father. Bro. Bennett is doing the baching stunt. We wish Mr. Kemp a speedy recovery. Mr. Akers relieved Bro. Bennett at Forlorn when reinstated on “MO” second. We are glad to see him hack there again. Bro. Cooper is on vacation. Sister Florence Furlow has resumed on Canton first after several months off, displacing Sister Miller, who displaced Bro. Bennett on secon 1 there. We are glad to hear "F” back again. Thanks to Bros. Foard and Mashburn for notes. Brothers, it is a very easy matter to drop me a note when you know of anything interesting. I know you say “He knows that, etc.” Perhaps 1 do, hut I rather know it again than not at all. Cert. 1239. Digitized by C.ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 269 Mississippi Division — Bro. Griffin has returned to Pickens nights after a prolonged absence on account of illness. Bro. Jones, Tillatoba, relieved a few days by Bro. Edwards, who also relieved Bro. Kirkwood, Oxford, on vacation. Bro. Turner, ticket agent Holly Springs, is being relieved by Bro. Si Dobbs, and Bro. Craw- ford, agent Way, a few days, by Bro. Black. Bro. Rowe relieved by Bro. Carroll a few days, and Bro. Pullen, Vaiden nights, relieved by Bro. Stafford, who went on extra list by request, re- lieved on Brilliant agency by C. C. Smith, extra. Bro. Brown, Bolivar nights, was recently mar- ried. Congratulations. Bros. A. S. Williams, Bolivar, and C. W. Williams, Water Valley, were off several days recently on account of the illness and death of their father at Taylor, Miss. Bro. Rhew, Pope, relieved by Bro. Black, and Bros. Bowen, Elliott, and Duke, of Scobey, re- lieved by Bro. Steele a few daytf each. Bro. Bull attended general committee meeting at Anna, 111.; relieved by Bro. Carroll. Bro. Rossen, Grand Jet., off sick, relieved by Bro. Grant, and he on third there by Thompson from the Southern. Bro. Geo. Smith, agent Taylor, is building him- self a nice home there. George knows a good town all right. (Taylor is the writer’s old home.) Bro. Trim Winborn, nights Duck Hill, visited in Water Valley recently. “W,” Cert. 2260. Chicago Great Western Ry., Div. No. 96. Northern Division — Get your new card. Bro. Frank Markham, second Riceville, had a bad fall January 8th and injured his back so that he is unable to work. We hope he will soon recover and be back on the job again. Wanted — A megaphone for Bro. B. C. Stoddard, agent Kenyon. He has been nursing a severe cold the past couple of weeks and is hardly able to use the telephone. Bro. V. V. Sessions, who was on this division several years ago, but now on the Panama at Belboa Heights, C. Z., sends his best wishes for a prosperous and happy 1916 to all the boys. He is still a member of Division 96. Have you noticed that the agents at the non- train-order stations are not taking orders any more ? Mr. Contell, agent Randolph, and Jno. Cook, agent Eden, should do the necessary and make this main line solid O. R. T. agents. Sixty-four new members were taken into this division during last term — June to December 31st. This does not include those transferred in, A fine showing for a small system. No changes during January. Get your new card. C. E. Norris. Southern Division — The brothers are paying up their dues nicely, and we hope there will not be a delinquent this term. We now have the largest membership wc ever had, and should all do our best to make the system solid. It was your strong backing that got the last schedule, so each member should endeavor to line up the few nons left. A number of good brothers are working with nons, who should keep after them and give them no rest until they join. Tell them we are now preparing to go after another schedule and by joining now they will help us to better their condition. The only man on the divi- sion who did not pay last term's dues received a $5.00 increase. He probably thinks the committee will never go in again. Disabuse his mind of this fallacy and get him to pay up. Bro. C. E. Close is now on third Diagonal. When we get the agent, that station will be solid. Bro. Hughes received a big turkey as a Christ- mas present, and no name accompanied it. He would be pleased to know who sent it. Bro. C. C. Boyd was off two weeks on account of sickness, and we are all glad to see him back again. Bro. O’Neil went to Conception while King was sick a week. It is now Bro. S. J. Walker, “FD” St. Joe. Bro. Bert Shumway was the first one on the division to take out an annual card. The three members at Reinbeck should get after Mr. White, on third there. We hear that Bro. C. S. Ligget’s wife has been quite i)l and hope for a speedy recovery. Some of the nons are getting about as many favors by some of the brothers as a member re- ceives. This should be discontinued. Stick by our motto: “No card, no* favors.” These fellows will never line up as long as they can get it cheap. Bro. A. L. Harkness was off one night on ac- count of sickness, and the boys at ”RO” had to do some hustling to get relief for him. Cert. 43. Eastern Division — Bro. Hesner, second Elmhurst, relieved for the holidays by Mr. Runnels, who later relieved Bro. W. M. Richardson, second Lily Lake, while he relieved Bro. Carpenter, agent Virgil, on account of sickness. Bro. Richardson also relieved Bro. Nuss, agent Lily Lake, a few days while he attended a wedding in Iowa. Should I ever make the mistake of calling any of you “Mr.” when it should be “Bro.,” please call my attention to it; I will be glad to correct it. Bro. Hawkins relieved during the holidays by- Mr. Steward. Local Chairman Hesner bid in second Aurora. Mr. Mulhullen, on second Holcomb a few weeks, has been appointed superintendent of the Chicago Heights Terminal, at Chicago Heights, which he held for a number of years in the past. Bro. Bowman, third Egan, bid in second Pearl City, placing third Egan and second Elmhurst on bulletin. You may imagine the writer’s surprise when, getting on No. 4 at Sycamore the evening of December 23d, to meet Bro. Hawkins, who invited me to the rear of the car to meet his wife, they having just been married at Byron that afternoon. Digitized by C.ooQle

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270 Tiie Railroad Telegrapher. The bride was one of Byron’s popular school teachers, while the groom, one of our most popular relief agents, needs no introduction to the boys on this division. They spent a few days with the groom’s parents in Indiana and are now at home at Egan. We all extend congratulations to Bro. and Mrs. Hawkins. A change was made at Thorp agency for a few days, but I was unable to learn the particulars. It has been hard to get any news from the west end, but I am in hopes, now that Bro. Hesner is on that end. as he was previously correspondent for that division, that he will help me out as well as he did on this end. It helps wonderfully if the brothers will just send in the transfers for his particular place. Try it once and watch our items grow. Did you notice, in the December issue, that Bro. Xorris, of Northern Division, says one man left the division because he could not locate just where he pleased? That is on account of the schedule saying: “Seniority shall govern, and all places shall be bulletined,” Cert. 616. W e stern Diznsion — Bro. J. M. Poole, agent Bristow', on ninety days’ leave, relieved by J. H. Hull. Bro. G. W. Gough, agent Clarksville, off the week of January 9th on account of the death of his brother at Excelsior Springs, Mo.; relieved by Mell Harris. Bro. C. A. Potter, agent Hansell, has purchased a residence there; rent’^ too high for him. Thanks to Bro. L. O. Folkers for items from the east end this month. Says he will remember us each month, so if you hear or know of any- thing of interest, please give it to Bro. Folkers, so he can include it with his report. Bro. R. E. Monday is the new man at Somers, vice Beaman, to Clear Lake Jet. second. Bro. T. L. Walsh, agent Clear Lake Jet., visited St. Paul for a week, relieved by Alfree, now in yard office at Mason City. Bro. J. J. Brown, third there, went to Muskogee, Okla., as witness on February 8th. J. J. Kiel, leverman Clear Lake Jet., visited Freeport, 111., his home town, re- lieved by Morgan. A number of the brothers attended the agents’ meeting at Des Moines, January 25th. Much good is accomplished by these “get-together” meetings. We are enjoying a very good through business this winter, the weather man having favored us with fine conditions for handling the extra volume of business. We all trust that it will continue, as the company’s business is our business. It is now Bro. P. J. Powers, Carroll; A. M. Bruner, Manning; J. B. McCartney, first Clarion, and A. R. Pendarvis, agent Mescrvey. L. P. Brons, Local Chairman. Seaboard Air Line Ry., Div. No. 97. North Carolina Division — Mrs. R. E. Pepper, mother of Bro. C. G. Pep- per, of Division 97, died at her home in Trinity, X. C., January 11th, aged seventy-six years. She was a great church worker for fifty years, espe- cially interested in young people, and never grew old. She was buried at High Point, N. C., Janu- ary 13th. Truly she was a great woman, and Bro. Pepper has the sympathy of the entire division in this his great loss. The sudden death of Bro. Taylor, local chair- man of the Georgia Division, recently, was the cause of great grief over the entire system, as Bro. Taylor was one of our strongest men. a known champion of our cause, fair in his dealings with men and demanded the same from others. A nice wreath w-as sent by the O. R. T., members from other divisions also contributing, showing the esteem in which he was held by all who knew of him. His untimely death is mourned by the mem- bership of all the divisions, and our hearts go out in sympathy for his family and loved ones. At a recent meeting in Hamlet, Bros. Tally, of Cameron, and Brown, of Patrick, S. C., and my- self were appointed to assist Bro. Carter, local chairman, in whatever way he might see we could be of any help to him in lining up the division solidly. I hope every member will work with us in a way that will bring about quick results. The Georgia Division has only two nons. We should be able to do as well, if not better. Our local chairman can represent us to much better advan- tage when we have them all in. Let’s get together as a unit on this work, remembering that “In union there is strength.” Don’t drop your cards, boys, because you don’t get a raise in salary every year. Remember, all things come to those who wait. The work is the heaviest in the history of this line. Everybody is working, and we are still short of men, especially in the operating depart- ment. While a year ago or so our extra board was running over with operators, today the de- mand can hardly be supplied. With the putting on of Nos. 9 and 10, ‘'The Florida Limited,” and Nos. 15 and 16 between Hamlet and Portsmouth, it is necessary to have three men at almost every station. Boys, remember we only work eight hours per day, so don’t make a bad showing by stopping any of these limited trains on account of sleeping on duty. Let’s co-operate with the management and show at all times that O. R. T. men are those to be relied upon. Boys, if you will aid me, we will have a write-up each month. If you hear of an item of news, don’t imagine everybody else knows it, but send it to me. I want a good staff of correspondents to help me get up something interesting every month. We have a large division and good men, and should let the world know who and what we are. R. H. Cunningham, Div. Cor. North Carolina Dizision Notes — Bro. G. W. Rowe, Laurinsburg, spent his four- teen days’ vacation at home. He and the brother agent at Middendorf have swapped places. New tricks opened on the R. & A.: New Hill second by Bro. R. T. Glass, third by Bro. Gar- diner; Merry Oaks second by Bro. H. L. Gunter, third by J. R. Jenks; Colon (12 midnight to 9 Digitized by C.ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 271 a. m.). by T. E. Seagroves; Lemom Springs (12:30 a. m. to 9:30 a. m.), Mr. Wiggs; Kugser (12 midnight to 9 a. m.), J. F. Hildreth; Nars (12:30 a. m. to 9:30 a. m.), J. C. Muse. Bro. Wilson, Johnson street, is on second Ham- let yards while on bid. New jobs on C. & K. : Third Cheraw, Eddings; Blaney (12:30 a. m. to 9:30 a. m.), Waddell. Xavassa first on bulletin. McBe^, another new job, opened. Local Chairman Carter, who relieved Dispatcher Rice a few days Christmas, on sick list, was re- lieved by Bro. Staun on second “HV” Polkton. All the members who can collect any items of interest should send them in to our correspondent, Bro. R. H. Cunningham, at Monroe. Cert. 579. AN APPEAL. For iifteen years I have been a continuous member of the S. A. L. System Div. No. 97, of pur grand old organization, the O. R. T., and have always stood and contributed of my means for anything to better our working conditions and to promote the welfare of our members. Two years ago I broke down with tuberculosis and have not been able to work any since. As soon as I found what the trouble was, I went to our State Sanitarium and took a five months’ treatment. But on account of having a wife and two small children at home depending upon me for support, I had to return home and try to provide for my family as best I could. Previous to going to our State Sanitarium. I spent quite a lot of money with different phy- sicians,'who could not tell me what my trouble was, treating me for liver, kidney and back. Consequently, by the time I found out what my trouble was, I had spent all my funds. So, to take the treatment at the sanitarium, I had to bor- row. The doctors at the sanitarium told me when I left not to go back to work for two or three years. • So, in order to try and make support for my loved ones, and if possible replace the money I borrowed, I am Selling a business guide, the title of which is “Safe Methods of Business.” The book contains 518 pages, and sells for $1.25 in cloth binding, $1.65 in American morocco, $1.95 in red Russia. The book is well worth the money. Many who have bought it say that they would not be without the book for $5.00. Through the kindness of the publishers, know- ing my condition, I have arranged to have books sent direct to subscribers, I appeal to the brothers to send me their order with remittance for a copy. You will get your money’s worth, and at the same time will be helping me support my loved ones and fight the great white plague. Yours in S. O. and D., Sexton Ennis, Div. 97, Cert. 9. New Hill, N. C., R. F. D. 2. January 15, 1916. We, the undersigned members of Div. 97, have known Bro. Ennis for a number of years, and desire to state that the above is a truthful state- ment of the matter. The book he is handling is well worth the price asked for it, being especially helpful in railroad and agency work, besides giv- ing points of law and legal forms, over 500 lessons in business. All who will help Bro. Ennis by ordering a copy will be doing a charitable act. M. F. Helms, Div. 97, Cert. 63. T. L. Gardner, Div. 97, Cert. 45. R. T. Glass, Div. 97, Cert. 222. F. O. Cum ming, Div. 97, Cert. 20. Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Ry., Div. No. 116. I am not very well acquainted with the boys here, having only been with the D. S. S. & A. a little over two years, but it seems to me there are a number who think they have done their duty when they take out a card, and do not seem to care whether the men working wdth them belong to the Order or' not, when a little talk with them or a letter to the men on both sides of them would wake them up to their duty. The nons will not come in alone, we must show them why they should join. I have a list of nons I will send you upon request, or you can get it from Bro. Danielson Or Bro. Wubbena. Let’s get busy, rouse up the nons and strengthen our Order so when our committee convenes we will have enough members to back our men on it to the limit. We will never get any farther than we are now, unless we get them in. The train- men and engineers got all they have, simply be- cause they have a strong organization; the rail- roads did not hand it to them with their com- pliments. Come on and do your part and show that Division 116 is a live one. It is hard for our correspondent to do it all alone. Send him some items in time, so he can get them to St. Louis by the 28th and have a write-up every month. Bro. L. B. Dygart resigned Xcstoria agency, later assigned to Bro. W. E. Poppe, relieved at Kenton agency on bid by Mr. Bradley. Krcp after him until he gets a card. Bro. L. V. Phelps, agent Paynesville, is on vacation. Bro. A. L. Adams, first Nestoria, took in the skating at the amphidromc at Houghton recently. Bro. Poppe and wife, Nestoria, spent Sunday recently with Conductor Karpinsky. “Karp” sure docs entertain. Bro. H. B. Willman is taking treatment for his eyes from a doctor at Houghton. Bro. Kroncke is relieving the agent at Gurney, on vacation. Thanks to Bro. Poppe for items this month. If more of the brothers would send in a few each month we could have a good write-up. Let us all get after the nons, and make 1916 the boomer year. “N.” Digitized by Google

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272 The Railroad Telegrapher. Toledo & Ohio Central Ry., Div. No. 118. Eastern and Western Divisions — I am glad to see some one start the ball rolling, as the brother states in the December write up. We certainly need something to wake some of us up to a realization of our duty to each other. Each brother should try and interest his neighbor to join us in trying to better our condition, which you all realize can be done if we but stand shoulder to shoulder and give our committee a good backing of from 90 per cent to 95 per cent. You can not expect it to do much if you do not get behind it with practically a solid membership. A man who will not join the O. R. T. should not expect more money or better conditions. The officials are not going to give us something we are not interested enough in to ask for. The “Big 4” boys have just began to realize the benefit of their last schedule, which amounts to $900.00 a month. They now have a $67.00 minimum, and got it only through a solid line up, even to operators in dispatchers’ offices. This is the second schedule for them since ours was revised. Considerable interest has been manifest recently on the Eastern, Corning ahd F. & W. Divisions, which means quite a number more brothers in the near future. The boys on the Western Division will have to wake up, or they will be left behind in this campaign for better things. Business is heavy on the Eastern Division. No crews being able to make continuous trips, leaving Whitemore or Bucyrus, due to too many trains to meet. “Big 4“ business is also heavy, making lots of work for Toledo yards; sixteen yard engines working days and fourteen nights. Seneca office changed to Landgraf, and twenty- four-hour service established January 12th, with Bro. Shafer on first and Snyder and Ewing on second and third, who promise to come in shortly. The change was made on account of two new “Big 4“ passenger trains being put on, making three trains each way daily. • Dispatchers on Eastern Division have their hands full trying to keep up block records and play car distributor in addition to dispatching trains. It is too much for any one man to handle, and safety first should apply there if at any place. The stork recently brought First Trick Dis- patcher J. D. Harrod, of Columbus, a new girl. Bro. Galbraith, first Berwick, visited at Toledo with Bro. Cox recently, going over the situation on Eastern Division. Bro. Shetrowe, second Pembeville resigned. Cavanaugh and Williams now on first and second, and Bro. Detwiler on third. Bros. Dudley, Henry and Lockhart are now at Fostoria. Bro. C. R. Morris, agent Stoney Ridge, trans- ferred to our division from Division 40. Bro. L. D. Sink on second, and third trick man promised. Bros. Galbraith, Huber and Billett are now at Berwick. Bro. Arnold, off sick a few days, relieved at I.uckey by L. G. Reams, goes to first Landgraf. Bishop at Moline pending bulletin, relieved by Bailey, third Bennington, relieved by Buxton; Bishop to extra list. Bro. Darove, first Thurston, was off a few days sick. The manual was just recently installed on Corning Division. Bro. I. I. Ward, first Hickox, off December 25th on account of the death of his sister; mak- ing a very sad Christmas, as she left her husband with five small children. We all extend our heart- felt sympathy to Bro. Ward in his bereavemeut. Jack Chambers, second Whitmore, visited his parents in Michigan during January. Bro. Fisher, Lime City, was relieved a few days by Bro. U. S. Goodwin. Bro. T. E. Doherty to third Hickox, vice W. M. Ray to second Stanley, relieving J. F. Moon, resigned and gone to Columbus with his brother, State manager International News Company. Bro. J. L. Chandler transferred from first Fostoria to Dunkirk agency. His little girl, who had scarlet fever at Fostoria, suffered a relapse owing to the move, but we are glad to learn that she is better and hope for her early recovery. Bro. Chandler’s father recently died suddenly from poisoning. He has our sympathy in his bereavement. Hoping to see another write-up in March, I will close. Cert. 13. “Soo Line” Ry., Div. No. 119. W. & P. Division — Lots of good business; all extras busy. Understand a big dam is to be built north of Tory on the Flambeau River, which will be a lot of new business there. It fs rumored that the C. M. & St. P. has secured control of the C. V. & N. logging road running about thirty miles north out from Bruce and will extend it north to Duluth and south to connect with some of its branches. This will open some good territory. The Soo Line ice house is being filled to its full capacity at Weyerhauser. The boys east of WeyerViauser on the Soo had the pleasure of meeting all three trick dispatchers and Chief M. J. M. lately, who were going over the line with a view of getting better acquainted with the roadbed, spurs and the hours. Hope the O. R. T. members made a good impression, and that we all endeavor to do cur best, as they have their hands full all the time. R. E. Tomkins checked in as agent Rhine- lander, relieving E. J. Slossen, who is soon to enter the claim department. Bro. Hunt, Dafter, bid in Rudyard agency, vice Bro. Davis, to second Ladysmith. Bro. Leo Kircher, third Weyerhauser, trans- ferred to side wire at Enierlin, N. D., Minnesota Division, relieved by Bro. L. Broenel, and he on second Amery by Bro. Hallstead, Copas agency. Demarse, from second, to first Amery. Bro. L. M. Roderick on third Weyerhauser pending bulletin, relieved on third Hermansvill« three weeks by Bro. J. Cronick. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 273 Bro. L. O. Tracey on three weeks’ vacation, relieved by Bro. W. W. Winchester. Bro. F. A. Greentz is on vacation. Cashier Carson, who resigned at Rheinlander recently, relieved by Bill Clerk Elmer Sims, of Ladysmith, is now cashier at the latter point. Wm. Maiers, relieved by Baggage Agent Smith as night ticket clerk Lalysmith, is now helper at Brantwood. Ye scribe was relieved recently a few days by Bro. Seiber, from Fredric, called home by the death of my beloved father, who passed away January 13th near Bruce. This is the second time within five months that the grim reaper has entered my immediate family, as my beloved mother passed away on September 8th. It’s a way we must all go, brothers. Well, brothers, it’s a new year; let’s all make it a banner one for the O. R. T. Cert. 492. Chicago Division, Northern District — Bro. J. A. Roy, who was buried at Rudolph, Wis., the former home of his wife, was agent at Sherry, Wis., for the “Soo Line” for twenty-three years. Among the many friends who attended his funeral was Bro. Jos. J. Kotas, of Auburn dale, Wis., a life-long friend. Mr. Gauzel, of Boyd, Wis., a new man, is at Sherry agency pending bulletin. Bro. Buckmiller, of Westboro, has been doing some good work lining up the nons recently, but there are still several left on this district. Get after them, brothers; don’t leave it all for “Buck” to do. Bro. R. D. Boetcher, agent Auburndale, and Bro. Paul Crammil, agent Hewitt, Wis., were married recently. Congratulations and best wishes. Bro. Edwards, agent Marengo, visited at his farm home at Auburndale several days recently. Cert. 233. Northern District Notes — Bro. Hanson, pending bulletin, on first New Richmond, leaving third Irvine on bulletin; Wohle- ben bid in third Marshfield, leaving third Spencer on bulletin. Bro. L. H. Ludwise is relieving Bro. Daniels at Cylon agency. H. Mills relieved on first Mellen by Bro. Gonica, leaving second there for Sullivan, the new man. Boys, send me your notes and let us have a write-up every month. “Buck,” Cert. 1149. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the Universe to call to his reward Bro. J. A. Roy, agent Sherry, Wis.; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of Division 119, Soo Line, Chicago Division, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the members of the af- flicted family their heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family and a copy forwarded to the journal for publication, also one to be put on file for our record. J. E. Minsiiall, J. G. Mais, G. A. Buchmiller, Committee. Chicago Division, First and Second Districts — Bro. D. L. McCoy, third Kolze, visited at his home in North Carolina. Bro. V. L. Peterson, who bid in “JD” Chicago “owl” job, decided not to take it and returned to Nelsons. C. N. Peterson on second Nelsons temporarily relieved at Stockton a few days. Ken- nedy bid in Vernon second temporarily. Bro. F. Olson to second Rugby Jet. a few days vice Bagley off on account sickness. It is now Bro. A. A. Haag, third Theresa, off a few days recently.. Bro. H. L. Kurtzwell to third Fond du Lac ten days, vice Wtber. Bro. A. E. Rupple, second Medina Jet., was off a few days on account of sickness. Bro. P. D. Steeves, third Medina Jet., proprietor of the “Hotel de Box Car,” recently got a show troupe good for ten bucks. The “op.” who resigne 1 recently by request for “shooting up the depot,” was one of those wise little fellows so ish cabibble. Understand the professor (?) of the ham factory at “FN” had the nerve recently to ask a brother out on the line to take one of his students and let him hang around the office to “finish up.” Nothing doing. “Jack.” C., R. I. & P. Ry.t Dlv. No. 126. Chicago Terminal and Illinois Division — On account of a rush of business out of Peoria, “BY” is now a three-man job. Bros. Sumner and Staley off with la grippe, relieved by Bro. Archer. Account heavy rains and washouts Wyanet is a day and night office temporarily. Recent assignments; Bro. Campbell, New Lenox agency; Mr. Hedstrom, Spring Valley agency, vice Bro. M. J. Klemick, who bid it in and then bid back his job as operator there. Bro. King, thiri Morris, account ill health has gone to his home in Ohio for ninety days. Hope he improves rapidly and will soon be back again. It is now Bro. Williams, second Bureau. We have no delinquents on the Illinois Division, and only a few’ nons who have been promising to do the right thing so long that most of them really believe they have done it. Let’s all keep after them until we convince them that there is no time like the present to take out that card. Thanks to Bro. Jack Sumner for these items. He is the only man on the division that sent in any news this month. There must be more hap- penings than this on the division, but no one sends them in. Did you notice the raise the boys on the C. & E. 1. got recently, and that their membership was around per cent strong? It doesn’t take long Digitized by Google

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274 The Railroad Telegrapher. to get results when a committee goes up with a solid line-up back of it. That is all we need on Division 126. We have a good strong committee giving all its time to the work and trying to get the percentage of membership higher all the time, and if we will only help line up the remaining nons we may be assured of success in our present schedule negotiations. “N” at *‘BI.” . General Offices — Trenton, Mo. — Bro. Siler returned to the Okla- homa Division, bumped by Bro. Walden from Herington. Manager Hafford absent a few days on account of the death of his father at Columbus, Ohio. We are glad to hear that Bro. Peyton, now at San Angelo on account of poor health, is gradu- ally improving. The cold weather of the past month kept us hustling to keep warm around this shack. Bro. Schreiber spent a few days at Stockbridge during the holidays; Bro. Powers doubling. Work remodeling the office and installing the machine current will start soon. We are all dread- ing the work, but of course it will be a great improvement. Topeka, Kans. — Just back at home for a little visit, and the write-up is small owing to the fact that I have been chasing around over the country too much to get the items' in. We will do better next time. The office here was abolished January 1st, owing to the reorganizing of the system into two dis- tricts and taking the general offices away from Topeka. All the brothers in “KI” were placed in other relay offices wherever their seniority called for. Bro. Collins went to Chicago; Bro. Carver to Fairbury; Bro. Badsky to Elreno, who later bid in Herington; Bro. Stover to Elreno, later bid in Herington; Bro. Ehrhart to Hering- ton, bid in “JR,” Kansas City, and Bro. McKnigbt went to Kansas City. Bro. Prescott was assigned Herington, but took sixty days’ leave, later bid in Des Moines and is still on vacation. To you boys who have been rather skeptical as to the benefits of that little schedule of ours, I should like to call your particular attention to the way every man in “KI” was taken care of in other offices, and there waS'but one of us with less than six years’ seniority. In my estimation we received more at this one time than we have paid into the O. R. T. and will pay in for years to come. Bear this in mind boys, and get in the game stronger than ever. Whitney, Harper and Weld are still working in “KI” office, and there is a strong rumor that the office will be opened in a short time and the company move some departments here from Chi- cago. We are all hoping. R. D. Stover. M is so uri D hist on — Bro. Barnett, agent Letts, second oldest man on seniority list, has resigned. Cole Jet. second closed for one night on account of Bro. Lyne being sick and shortage of operators. Bro. King, cashier there, worked second recently. Bro. Plum on general committee work at Chi- cago, spent the holidays at home. Bro. McKinney is back on third Princeton again; Bro. Brewshart, his relief, going to Troy. Bro. Crow is relieving Bro. Stone, third Nahant yard. Bro. Robertson, second Clarksdale, on sick list recently. No. notes from west end. J. R. Krusor, Jr., Cert. 889. Kansas Division — Our committee has been with the management for some time for a revision of schedule, and it won’t be long until we will be able to learn what good increases it has secured for us. We are all deserving of it, especially the agents at the smaller places, who toil away twelve hours a day, and we hope our hours will be shortened this time. At nearly all the stations a much larger business is being done than for the past several years, but still we are not receiving any more money for the extra work. The express com- missions have been cut almost In two, owing to the parcel post, which has also made more work for the men, in the handling of the U. S. mail. We hope this will be taken off of us this time. Recent awards: Horton Shop to Bro. L. L. McComber; Horton third, Bro. G. Richardson; Bro. M. L. Logan to Keats; Bro. Dillingham to Mayetta; Bro. Harper to Maple Hill, and Bro. Albright to Valencia agencies; Bro. Schoonhoven to second Paxico; Bro. K. B. Clawson to third Alma, and Bro. Kellar to Marion third. Up for bids: Clyde nights and Holton and Topeka yard third. Understand “KI,” Topeka will be made “OS” jobs under the division super- intendent. This will create three more new po- sitions on the Kansas Division. We regret to learn of Bro. A. C. Johnson’s death. He was a constant member and one of our best members; always paid up to time, and a very valuable maa for the company. Bro. Munzer relieved Bro. Shaw during De- cember, while collecting dues, securing new appli- cations, etc. Bros. Pringle, at Dwight, and Bums, at Mc- Farland, off on account of sickness several days. It is now Bros. Hawes, J. M. Fraser, R. E. Sneider and Burns. We welcome the brothers to our fold. Bro. Bonecutter assigned other duties, relieved as agent Herington by F. S. Greene, one of our old dispatchers. Bro. Phares, of Valencia, has resigned and will move to his farm near Parsons. Bro. E. L. Blan- ton, at Maple Hill, has also resigned to engage in business for himself. We wish the brothers success. Brothers, now is the time to pay your dues, don’t overlook them. Our membership is in good shape, but we want a solid line up, and in order to get it we must all pay our dues and get after the delinquents next to you, and see that they pay up also. Let us make 1916 the banner year for the O. R. T. on this division. Div. Com. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 275 IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the universe, who knoweth and doeth all things well, has seen fit to call to the great beyond our beloved Bro. A. C. Johnson; there- fore be it Resolved, That we, the members of the Kansas Division, Rock Island Railway, System Division No. 126, extend to the bereaved family our sin- cere and heartfelt sympathy in their great loss; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family, and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication and a copy spread upon the minutes of this division. A. S. Carver, H. B. Hogbwoning, M. W. Shaw, Committee. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to express our sincere thanks to the officers and members of Division 126 for the floral offering and sympathy tendered us' during our late bereavement of our father, A. C. Johnson, who was a member of 126. Mrs. A. C. Johnson, Mr. L. L. Johnson, Mr. G. L. Johnson. Louisiana Division — Bro. C. J. Moore, our January recruit, was taken quite ill while acting as cashier-operator Alex- andria, but notwithstanding the fact that he was a new man on the division and was only able to work three weeks since coming here, he came into our organization at one of the high priced periods. This is food for thought. Bro. Grafton bid in cashier-telegrapher Alex- andria; Bro. Ogden, LeCompte agency, and Bro. G. S. Wyatt, “LA,” his home town. Randolph agency and Tinsman third are up for bids, with Bro. Lovette on the former. Bro. H. C. Brothers bid in second Ruston; Bro. Harris has gone with the Western Union, and Bro. Brown is back there after a month’s illness, relieved by Bro. Brothers; Bro. Nelson filling in on second. We still have a few non-members with us, and we are doing what we can to jar them out of their old ruts and put them on the smooth road. Our success in this respect is not wholly successful. If we could cash the good promises to be with us and mortgage a few of their arguments we might realize enough ready money to present them with an up-to-date card on their birthdays. We have only a few days left to keep ourselves from the delinquent list, and while we have the best bunch of boys in the world, that same little “tomorrow” will creep in amongst us; so as a last reminder, those of you that are playing on the outer edge, let’s get close to shore and come in with that remittance; you need your cards, and we need the money — if we didn’t we wouldn’t hand you this invitation to save yourselves. The entire membership of the division extends their sSncerest sympathy to Bro. Kinard, of El Dorado, whose father died in that city, January 26th, of pneumonia. Div. Cor. Des Moines Valley Division — Bro. Sandmier off two weeks, relieved by a new man. Bro. R. E. Thomas to Keota, relieved by Bro. Mason, from “Q.” Bro. Houston resigned to accept dispatcher’s job on the M. & St. L. Bro. Forche was a recent business visitor at Des Moines. Recent assignments: Bro. Shofstall, Givin; Bro. Thomas, Keota; Bro. Mason, second, and Lacey, third Evans; Bro. - Smith to Bonaparte, vice Seigle, to Keosauqua, relieving Bro. Work- man. Harvey agency on bulletin on account of Bro. Staley going with the Western Weighing and In- spection Bureau. Bro. Harper, from “MS,” to Chariton first, relieving Bro. Brooks, relieving Bro. Robbins on second, visiting his home in Indiana. Kosta relieving agent at Bevington, relieved at Carlisle by Mrs. Kosta. Bro. Price, Beacon, relieved several days by Hardin, from Eddyville. Dispatcher Welch back to work, Kelly back to sidetable, and Bro. Hulin to Melcher first. I thank Bro. McVey for his assistance in this write-up. Cert. 3014. Dakota Division — Bro. Mitchell, agent Klemme, relieved by Mr. Kreger, who was later taken sick with smallpox and relieved by Bro. Payne, from Dows. Bro. Sheldon, Elkton, is on vacation. Only one delinquent left, and we hope to have him pay up before it is too late. This will leave the division in the best shape it has ever been, but we must keep working on the non-members until we get all of them. They should help us pay for the benefits we have secured for them. Any who haven’t a list of non-members, let me know and I will give you one. It is with regret that we write of the death of the daughter of Bro. Crane, agent Moneta, and also of the death of the mother of Bro. Cramer. They have the sympathy of all the members of the division. The meeting at Estherville, January 28th, was well attended. We were given a talk by Mr. Ros- ser, on the new claim department, which was appre- ciated by all. Be sure and make astray bills for all freight over at your station, as probably the other agent has made a short report, and will have to adjust it; so he should have way-bill in order to do this. Let us do our part in the way of re- ducing claims. 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276 The Railroad Telegrapher. sheet on account of corrections made on abstracts which you were not advised of in time to include them on balance sheet, or account of mistakes of extra agents, or anything which comes up after balance sheet goes in, to take it up with Mr. Burns’ office, and if your figures are correct you will be shown on the list which is sent to the superintendent’s office as having correct balance sheet. When your sheet is scratched through no mistakes of yours, take it up with Mr. Burns. We should take pride in having correct balance sheets every month, and it shows up for you in the superintendent’s office. You will probably be asked before long to write your senators and representatives asking them to support a bill to relieve us of carrying the mail, and wdien you get notice to do this don’t let any grass grow under you before you write them. We must get together on this and get relieved of the U. S. mail. C. C. Ensley, L. C. Colorado Dhision — Bro. A. C. Hogue, second Flagler, Colo., who lost his wife December 25th, has our heartfelt sympathy. Bro. J. II. Farris assigned to second Kanorado, Kan. Bro. W. H. Pringle drew “KN.” A. D. Williams and Bros. W. J. Stone and J. G. Olesen are the regular men at Limon. Bro. Stone has rented a house and is getting what furniture he can. Figuring on taking a leave of absence this spring. We know the rest. Quite a number of new men on the division, and we want to get them lined up, brothers. We all know what a solid division means, so let each one of us do our best toward this. “XV,” Cert. 838. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank each one who contributed toward the beautiful floral wreath sent for our loved one by the O. R. T.s of the Colorado Divi- sion. They were a great comfort to us in our deep sorrow.. A. C. Hogue, Mr. and Mrs. E. R. DeBray and Family. Oklahoma Division — As our correspondent has not been very active of late, I will offer a few words as a write-up. You all know that our committee is in session now, and we expect a new and revised schedule soon and the results will depend largely on how we stand by our committee. Most of you have received a circular asking for information regarding the handling of United State mail, which information is to be used by the committee, also to be used in the fight in Con- gress for relief of this hard and disagreeable work. I sincerely believe in making a hard fight at every opportunity for legislation as a relief from many of the hardships of the working class, and every member should keep posted and never fail to “boost” along that line as much as possible by voting right in the elections and by writing our representatives and senators requesting them tr support any proposition for our relief. Bro. C. E. Cotner assigned Medford first, re- lieved on Duncan second by Bro. w. E. Bingham, from the I. G. N., relieved by L. H. Guidrey on Rush Springs third. Bro. W. II. Dunnam, from division headquar- ters, extra at Waurika, Chickasha, El Reno yard and Weatherford, assigned Waurika second, but later bid in Enid second, leaving the former and Faxon agency up for bids. Now that the committee is up for revision, we should all get up to date and make a special effort to get those few with us who are not yet members. Let us be prompt and careful in our work and give the best service possible. We are working with good men in the dispatcher’s office, who appreciate prompt attention and must have it in order to do good work themselves. Cert. 1254. 7. T. Dix isior. ~ Brothers assigned recently: A. T. Evans to Wapanucka; F. H. Spurgeon. Olney; Z. W. Davis, “GO;” W. E. Jones, Earlsboro, extra agent; C. R. Maxwell, Olney, extra; J. L. McGill, Pittsburg, extra; A. T. Rogers to Mansfield to relieve Bro. N. F. Dalton, on vacation. Bro. H. N. Roberts, who was taken down with pneumonia, when last heard from was in Bay- less, Tex., improving nicely, and expected to be back at work soon. Bro. C. T. Hardin, of Wewoka, taken to his home in Iowa, very ill with typhoid fever, at last report was improving slowly. Bro. Z. W. Davis, in “HY” several years, who bid in a trick in “GO,” moved to Chicago, where he worked before coming to this division. He has been our division correspondent for the past year. We regret very much to have him leave us, and hope he will never regret the change. We were very successful this year in keeping up our membership, and the writer wishes to thank each member for his co-operation. We have only three nons on the division. While the general committee is finishing up schedule negotiations, let us try our best to land them. Chas. Kirk, Local Chairman. Panhandle Division — Bro. Galyen, McLoud, laid up with muscular rheumatism several days, stuck to his post, and his condition is much improved now. Bro. J. C. Douglas, second Elk City, on vaca- tion, relieved by Bro. B. F. Hall. Bro. M. E. (ilotfelter, former agent Yukon, has' been appointed assistant chief clerk to Pat Portel, D. F. A., Oklahoma City. Bro. J. F. Schennewerk assigned cashier Yukon, vice Nichols. Bro. W. N. Mounger reopened Ilarrah nights. Bro. J. 1L Carson writes he is holding down a hot one at Elk Point, S. D. He hopes to be assigned regular soon. Bro. N. P. Truss assigned agency Greenfield. Digitized by C.ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 277 A flower fund has* been started on this division for the benefit of any deceased member or brother confined to his bed. It is very worthy of all you brothers' consideration. It helps alleviate the sor- row of bereaved brothers and contributes ma- terially to their welfare in case of sickness. Bro. A. L. Martin, 8 East Third st., Oklahoma City, has been named secretary and treasurer of the division, and all brothers are requested to con- tribute 10 cents per month to this fund. Under- stand, this is a voluntary matter and not an assessment in any sense. The committee is now in session and should have both our moral and financial support. The best way to show this is by landing the few nons on the division and make it 100 per cent strong. Let us all concentrate on them and all work to one purpose. Those who have not paid up yet for the current term should remit at once and save time, labor and postage. Remember, the clerk is cut out in Bro. Meador’s office, and he and Bro. Kay are doing all the clerical work them- wlves. If we do our part on the Panhandle the Mothers on the other divisions will do theirs. Div. Cor., Cert. 1085. Nebraska Division — Bro. Blatzell, from' Pawnee second, to Lincoln second on bid, relieved by Bro. Hayward, from the **Q Sorry to hear of him bumping the reduction later on. Bro. Bryan to Jansen third on bid, relieving Bro. Beach, who drew Jansen second. * Bro. Boyd, from Sabetha, to Lincoln third, re- lieved by Bro. Pierrard, from Courtland, and he by Mr. Currence, from the “Q,” pending bulletin. See that he keeps his promise to join. Bro. Teeters has been called back to the relay service after a short stay on the division. Bro. Short isf back on the division after a short vacation, which he secured by resigning and try- ing for a milder climate, but with poor success. Glad to welcome the brother back. Bro. Monroe, Lebanon third, on vacation, re- lieved by Bro. Corbett; Bro. Corbett later to Gilead. Changes on Gretna third too numerous to men- tion. Brtx Snodgrass is there until Bro. Ewing takes his assignment. Bro. Hess at Sabetha pending bulletin assigned Murdock second. We finished up the year 1915 with only one delinquent, whom we hope to soon convince of his* error. Bro. Davis, South Bend, on a few days’ vaca- tion, relieved by Bra Cook. We were certainly glad to see Bro. Kay going over the division recently collecting dues and doing good in general. There are many things coming op that we are glad to talk over with our officers, sod their passing along the line gives us all a chance to ask questions. Come again, Bro. Kay. There seems to be many confusing ideas con- cerning the block system on this division, and 1 would suggest that any of the brothers who are in doubt as to the meaning of any of the rules write Mr. Allen and then act according to the written instructions , given, regardless of what others tell them. Some of our nons are already figuring on what they will do with the money should our committee secure an increase for them. Let us see that they use some of it to get a card. Bro. Eubanks relieved Bro. Brown at Thomp- son, who, on a trip, will be transferred to Divi- sion 126. Mr. Cone is relieving at South Bend pending bulletin. Let’s see that his name is listed as brother in the near future. Bro. Deberry, Otego second, resigned, relieved by Bro. Short pending bulletin. We are all especially pleased to note the move being taken to relieve us of the mail situation, and do all in our power for its success. It will be one of the greatest benefits to the telegraphers since the nine-hour law went into effect. We are sorry to learn that Bro. F. R. Davis is seriously ill at his home in Ohio, and trust for his speedy recovery. Mr. Finch is at Rokeby during his absence. I wish to thank Bro. Stevens and others who assisted with news items the past month. Mighty hard to get out and rustle news this cold weather. C. H. Eaton, Local Chairman. C., B. & Q. R. R., Div. No. 130. Relay Division — Recent assignments: Bulletin 126, E. G. Ander- son, Chicago; Bulletin 127, A. S. Raymond, Astoria. The committee went into conference with the officials cn January 31st to revise the schedule. Negotiations are being carried on from day to day, but there is nothing we can say at this time which would be of interest, only that we hope a satisfactory settlement will be reached within a short time. We hope that those wrho have not paid their dues will give the matter their immediate attention. J. J. Rose. McCook Relay — Business is still humming here, and by the looks of things will continue so all winter. Seems to be just a little more than we can handle all the time. Wells, bumped out by Stay nor, went to Wymore to fill vacancy male there by putting on another dispatcher. McKeever and Coulton worked here two days, former going to Sterling, latter to Postal at Denver. Gasch is back again, bumping Campbell, a road man. Bro. Williams bumped King, extra. Cert. 1422. Aurora Division — Bro. W. C. Weaver has been appointed assistant local chairman of this division between Galesburg and Mendota, vice Bro. C. M. Salander, who bid in Bristol. Bro. Salander did fine * while at Mendota. All three officers are solid O. R. T. Bro. Radcliffe on first Buia pending bulletin is back on second; Bro. Kunkle, of Steward, bid in first, vice Bro. Swanstro/o, who bid in first Wataga tower. Bro. Butler, third Wyanet, was ctfif a few days on account of sickness. Digitized by Google

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278 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Halliburton, Princeton, visited friends in Quincy recently. Bro. Horton, third Princeton, visiting friends at Bradford first part of January. Bro. Tom Vernon attended inquest at Aurora latter part of December. Bro. Salander, third Bristol, is again in “IC” tower Mendota extra, vice Strout, unable to handle it. Bro. E. F. Todd is one of the general com- mittee now meeting the general managers at Chicago on the new schedule. Cert. 14. Galesburg Division, Quincy Branch — Bro. G. S. Herron, first Augusta, is laying off on account of his wife’s sickness. We wish Mrs. Herron a speedy recovery. Bro. Graham, third Avon, relieved a few nights by Bro. Bowman. Third Bardolph and St. Augustine put on to handle increased traffic. Bro. R. C. Cowpcr- thwaite on third Bardolph. Bro. C. F. Gibbs, agent Coatsburg, visited in Arkansas ten days recently. . 4 Bro. Austin, agent La Prairie, is visiting rela- tives in Camp Point and Chicago. Bro. L. E. Gray bid in second Ewbanks. Bra German, on his Buda car, is* attending the parties around Fowler. North End — Third at Orion, Rio, Briar Bluff and Erie put on to handle the increased business. Bro. B. L. Morrison is back with us again relieving on second Denrock and first Fulton. Bro. Millard, first Plum River tower, sick a few days, relieved by Bro. Goodin. Bro. Nelson, agent Denrock, relieved by Bro. Coyer, from third; Bro. Fulton, second there, bid in second Lewistown, relieved by Antrim. Bro. Goodin, who relieved Agent Lynn a few days on account of sickness, went to De Long agency. The Quincy and Louisiana Branch is now solid. Peoria branch solid with exception of one man. Let’s get him. Bro. Sweatt, extra foner, relieving on second Lynn a few days. Sister Bennett, second Briar Bluff, relieved a few days by Foner Cox. Peoria, Buda, Rushville Branches — Second Edwards put on with Antrim and third Farmington with J. Rogers in charge to handle increased business. Bro. Duncan, third Maquon, off a few nights* account sickness. Bro. Mullen, St. David, was off several days with the grippe. Bro. J. H. Conner, Knoxville, was off a few days owing to the arrival of a fine baby girl. Was off a few days with the grippe myself and missed out on some of the changes, but will try to make up for it next time. Was relieved by Mr. Oliver, who promised to be with us Febru- ary 1st. I wish to thank Bros. Cowperthwaite and Miller for help with th« notes. Cert. 3049. La Crosse Division — Lynxville is now a twelve-hour agency, Bros. Bright and McCarthy being transferred to Charme; Bro. Heitman bumped Bro. Plihal on third, and Bro. Miller worked there several weeks. Bro. Hotchkiss bumped Bro. Bratton, third Fer- ryville, and Bro. Sands, of Desoto, bumped off second Victory on account of both night posi- tions being closed. Bro. Dyer, Prairie du Chien third, relieved by Bro. Heitman, and Bro. Thiessa by Bro. Tate, both on account of sickness. Bro. Linder, Prairie du Chien, relieved a few days by Bro. Cullon. Bro. Fitz bid in Savanna yards days, and Bro. Doran and Nicholson are on short vacations. Agent Johnson, McCartney, Bro. Tart and Bro. Gilliland, Savanna depot, also on sick list; latter relieved by Bro. Hotchkiss, who also relieved Bro. Unangst, on vacation. Do not allow anyone in your office to sit around. No one should be allowed to enter your office, even to transact business, unless it is impossible to do so through the ticket window. There are serious complaints now on account of these in- structions not being observed. Someone is going to be made an example of soon if the practice is not stopped. I hope no O. R. T. man will be disciplined for this offense. Keep your door locked at all time and allow no one to enter unless they have business in your office, and as soon as the business is done have them leave your office. Your time is worth money to the company, and a man loafing in your office prevents you from con- tinuing your work. The flower fund is not receiving the support it should on this division. Please open up, boys, and help a worthy cause with your dime a month. Our committee working on the new schedule had a date with the management for January 31st. All of you see that your dues £re paid before the last of February. W. B. Schrunk, L. C. Creston Division — Bro. J. E. Berard, agent Emerson, attending the funeral of his father-in-law in Oklahoma, was relieved by Bro. C. W. Hatfield, relieved on sec- ond by H. E. Snodgrass, a new man; M. E. Ed- wards on third pending bulletin. Bro. VV. N. Robbins, second Red Oak, was on twenty-five days’ vacation. Bro. P. B. Thompson, third Villisca, also on short vacation visiting relatives at Barnard, Mo.; both relieved by M. M. Gant, now on third Hastings. Bro. H. H. Hefling, third Balfour, was off sev- eral days on account of sickness. Bro. R. M. Walkley, second Malvern, and fam- ily, on vacation visiting his old home and rela- tives in New Jersey, relieved by Bro. D. O. Gwinn, from second Nodaway. Bro. M. J. Hull, third McPherson, on vacation, relieved by L. W. Cockrel, a new man. Bro. C. K. Stoakes, third Corning, was off a few days, visiting in Chicago. It if now Bro. E. J. Shehan, agent McPherson. The offices in Baker Cut now closed. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 279 Thanks to Bros. Hale and Hickman for items this month. Brothers, let's all remit our dues promptly and save mailing out so many notices, as this takes both time and expense and requires a lot of unnecessary work. Each one of you who have not already done so, send in your dues right away and get an up-to-date. Let’s keep after the nons on this division and line them up. They must be shown where they are wrong by not taking out a card and helping to pay for the better working conditions and more pay we get for them. Show them the Order is for their good as well as for ours. We must keep well organized if we expect to get what we rightfully deserve. Remember, “No card, no favors.” O. C. Wallaci, Asst. L. C. Ottumwa Division — Bro. E. W. Putz has tendered his resignation as correspondent on account of his attention and spare time being taken up by other duties and not being able to devote the required amount of time to the work. We are sorry to lose Bro. Putz’s services as correspondent, but appreciate the ef- forts he has put forth for the good of the Order. At present writing no appointment has been made to fill the vacancy. Our committee met with the managers for schedule revision, January 31st. This news was gladly received by everyone on the division. It is with regret that we report the death of the mothers of Bros. J. W. Greeley and A. A. McDonald, of tower 307 and Melrose; also the death of the father of Bros. F. L. and D. L. Stover, of Woodburn and Lucas. The sorrowing brothers and friends have our heartfelt spmpathy. I wish to thank the brothers and friends for their generous contribution toward the flower fund. Your attitude in this respect signifies the warm spirit of fraternity that exists on the division. Every cent will be properly used and accounted for, and any balance will be held in reserve for this particular fund. Bro. T. R. Crandall, ex-local chairman, has re- signed and has gone into business for himself at Albia. We are glad to hear that he is enjoying success in his new line. At present there is much sickness among the operators on this division, and many changes are being temporarily made; but, due to the fact that we have not received many items from the brothers, we are unable to mention all. Bros. M. J. Kenton, second Russell, and A. A. McDonald, second Melrose, off on account of sick- ness, relieved by H. C. Hackmeister. Bro. C. C. Carson, “UK” third, is at the desk in Mr. Messenger’s office temporarily, relieved by A. L. Jacobson, who was recently in the Ottumwa hospital with blood poison. Jacobson also relieved E. O. Park, second Batavia, on the sick list a few days. L. E. Johnson is on second Melrose. The reduction of the delinquent list over the entire system to a remarkably low number is sig- nificant of the benefits derived from the increase in the cost of admission, and if the promptness with which the members are paying up for the present term continues, this record will probably be broken. C. F. Mason. CARD OF THANKS. I desire to express my sincere thanks and appre- ciation to the friends and members of Division 130, also the same in behalf of my sisters and brothers, for the beautiful floral offering as a token of sympathy at the funeral of our beloved mother. A. A. McDonald, Cert. 2181. St. Joe , Mo., Division — Our committee is in Chicago meeting the man- agement to secure a revised schedule. Everybody pay up their dues and get after the nons, so the committee will have strong backing. Bro. W. E. Hale, agent Phelps, is on vacation. Dispatcher Blaney, Chicago and Alton tower, Kansas City, off on account of the death of his mother, relieved by Bro. Gregory, from first Mur- ray tower, and he by Bro. McAllison. Bro. W. L. Burgess, Murray tower third, off on account sickness. Bro. Dick Falkner, working in “C” office, had the misfortune to lose his home and contents by fire. Creston Division took over our north end from Pacific Jet. to Council Bluffs, January 1st; the three operators Council Bluffs, operator Island Park and agent Folsom transferring to that divi- sion. Bro. E. M. Watson, third Tower 58 few nights, relieving Bro. W. S. Stiers on account of the death of his father. Bro. E. C. Peters off sick, relieved by E. M. Watson. News is very scarce, most all of the boys stick- ing close, not much changing around. Brothers, keep lined up and get in the nons. The committee needs the support of a strong membership. I have written every non on this division, explaining that we were about to revise the schedule and asked them to get in line. It is no more than right that they should help to pay for the new schedule. Keep after them. L. J. Millbn, Loc. Cor., Coin, Iowa. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and love, has deemed it best to call from our midst to his eternal home, where partings and sorrow are unknown, the father of our Bro. W. S. Stiers; therefore, be it Resolved, That the members of the C. B. & Q. System Division 130, Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers, extend to the bereaved brother and family our heartfelt sympathy in this sad hour of* bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family, and a copy to The Telegrapher for publication. L. J. Millen, E. J. Glaze, J. F. Jefferies, Committee. Digitized by Google

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280 The Railroad Telegrapher. Brookfield Division — Bro. Woodward enjoyed a happy honeymoon, attending the fair at Frisco; going via A. T. & S. F., returning Western Pacific and D. R. & G., through Salt Lake and the most beautiful country in the West along the latter road, and is now home on the dear old C. B. & Q. We are very glad to hear him again on the wire, and his many friends extend their congratulations, and that is every one that has fftrmed his acquaintance. Bro. Jones, New Cambria, relieved a few days by Bro. Nichols, enjoyed the climate and beautiful sunshine in Florida. Bro. Shay, Ely, spent a few days of his vaca- tion in the Middle East States. Bro. Clifford relieved the agent at Chillicothe a few days; Bro. Line, from Saxton, on second. •Bro. Martin, ^fooresville, who fell and injured his shoulder blade while delivering a “19” to a train one night, was relieved several days by Bro. Barron, who went to third Lathrop, and was obliged to lay off on account of sickness. Later Bro. Barron relieved Filley at Turney. Glad to hear him on the west branch again. Bro. Squires, Kearney, was also on the sick list several days, and several of the brothers along the line are suffering with la grippe. We hope to hear them out soon. There are still a few nons on this division whom we should try to get in for their own benefit before the revision of the schedule. Some time they will wake up and see that they are left alone to fight their battles, and remember that we offered to help them. Then they will wish they had come in with us and got a card. Cert. 3044. Hannibal Division — Bro. L. L. Trihey went to first Canton a few days, on account of sickness of Mr. Chinn. W. P. Boyer, second Canton, is now in M. O. & G. auditor’s office in Oklahoma. Bro. R. A. Lonergan attended court in Bowling Green recently. Bro. M. G. English relieved Bro. Campbell at LaGrange, and nro. Hackmack at New Tru'xton a few days. There were fifty-seven of the boys from this division who contributed to the floral offering of Mrs. Marks. We hope our new schedule will soon be in effect. The boys on the C. & A., where most of the divisions are solid, secured a good schedule recently. The extra men on this division are all in line, but we still have a few old heads plead- ing poverty, when we ask them to line up, which is just as much of an obligation as paying gro- cery bills and house rent. Brothers, let us im- press this so thoroughly on their minds that before the close of 1916 we can boast of this division being solid. Callie Mays, L. C. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, has deemed it best to call from our midst to the great beyond the wife of ouf brother, G. R. Marks; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it , Resolved, That the members of Hannibal Divi- sion No. 130, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing brother and other mem- bers of the afflicted family their sincere and heart- felt sympathy in their bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, a copy spread upon the minutes of the division, and a copy for- warded to The Telegrapher for publication. Callie Mays, L. E. Williams, 11. L. Fisher, Committee. CARD OF THANKS. We desire to thank the members of Hannibal Division No. 130, O. R. T., for their sympathy expressed by the beautiful floral offering pre- sented us at the time of the death of our beloved wife and daughter. Sincerely, G. R. Marks. Mrs. and Mrs. J. T. Burns, and Family. Omaha Division — We can now say the west end of the Omaha division is solid with the exception of the agents at Havelock and Waverly. They do no wire work, but should be in line, as those jobs arc covered by schedule secured by our committee. Gretna turns out a “phoncr” every little while now. The boys on the main line call it the “ham factory” and “dray line combine.” Bro. Andy Moore, first Plattsinouth, has been appointed assistant local chairman for this division. Bro. Henesh, first Waverly, was off a few days attending the funeral of his grandmother at Wahoo. Wc extend our sympathy. Understand Bro. Henesh is to spend his vacation the coming summer on a tour of Sweden. Better be careful of the submarines, Jack. Bros. Holt and Crader were recent Lincoln visitors taking in “The Birth of a Nation” at the Oliver Theater. Bro. F. J. Wachel, third Gibson, sick with scarlet fever; first and second tricks doubling until relief man can be had. Bro. Baum, at “SY” South Omaha, thinks life is worth living now that they have quit handling meat on Nos. 5 and 7. Used to handle about 8,000 pounds daily. Bro. Starkey, Louisville, spent the holidays with home folks at Diller. Bro. Smcthen relieved by Mr. Knapp, a new man, at Lyons. Bro. Stevens bid in O’Neill days, vice Baker, gone West. Bro. Benn, at Breslau, will move into the new depot next month. Bro. Sanderson, at Allen, was laid up with grippe for two weeks. Bro. Burkett, of Waterbury, on sixty days’ leave, attending school in Denver, relieved by Extra Agent Gleason, who went to Laketon during Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 281 the ice rush; relieved by Turner. Brittian from Oakland to Walthill pending bulletin. The committee is in Chicago working on a new schedule, and every member should pay up his dues and show the committee that it has a solid backing. If you know of a non-member call him up and get him to come in and help support those who are working for his interest and spending their money to get better pay for him as well as shorter hours. A long pull, a strong pull and a pull together is what is needed. I've got the blanks, boys; say the word and I’ll send them to you. I wish to thank those who have helped me with the items this month. Come again, boys, any time during the month, just so you get them here by the 25th, and I will try and get them in. VV. H. G., why don’t you write? H. L. Gilbert, Wann, Neb. Alliance Division — Brothers, while our committee is in for a revision of the schedule we must stand solidly behind it and give it our undivided support. Get after the nons and insist upon them getting in and doing their share. We have a few on this division who continually cry hard times. “I will come in as soon as I can spare the mcaiey from my home- stead,” etc. This story is becoming a little old. How would they put these improvements on this homestead if our Order did not help them? How much money would they have left out of that $55.00 check if the Order had not helped them? Go after these nons, boys. Make them see the error of their ways and have them understand if they expect to profit by the work of our com- mittee they must help stand the expense. Remember, upon your solid support depends the Success of our negotiations. L. M. Davis, L. C. Alliance Division Notes — Bro. Koch has resumed on second Hyannis after a week’s sickness. Bro. Hall relieved Bro. Toohey cci third Heckla, who relieved Bro. Peacham on third Hyannis, visiting around Lincoln. Bro. Toohey alsta relieved Bro. J. G. Davis, third Whit- man, several days. Bro. Ernstmyer on vacation, relieve i by Bro. Sheets. Bro. Rudisill is now on the Sheridan Division. Bro. Kennedy, Ellsworth, relieved a few days by Bro. Harkelroad, extra agent. Bro. Davis and Mr. Nutten, Halsey, on ten days’ Xmas vacations, enjoyed themselves in the Black Hills; relieved by Bros. Cochran and Hall. Bro. Davis relieved Bro. Wolf on vacation. Bro. Harkelroad, who relieved Bro. T. J. Cum- mings, Seneca a few days while attending court in Scottsbluff, also relieved Bro. R. H. Stevens, agent Dunning, on an extended trip to Colorado. Bro. McKnight has returned from his visit in Missouri. Bro. J. W. Williams, extra, resigned. Bro. Cochran, from third Broken Bow, after re- lieving Bro. Roy Williams, went to Crawford, relieved by Bro. Hall. Bro. Cochran also relieved Bro. McKinnie, agent Heckla, on Xmas vacation. Bro. Peachman returned from Omaha, Bro. Toohey to Ardmore. S. W, King, Cert, 3729. fVymore Division — Hurrah for the Wymore Division. We did not lo:e a single member through non-payment of dues for term ending December 31st. Our commitee was to meet the management January 31st for the purpose of adjusting our schedule and wage scale. We must back it to the last ditch. Bro. B. H. Hardin, Daykin, on account himself and family being sick, was relieved by Bro. Heil- man, who also relieved Bro. Back at Liberty ten days, and Agent C. B. Scott, Wymore, while tak- ing his wife to Rochester fee an operation. Bro. M. D. Allen’s fclks are down with scarlet fever, but he has gotten a nurse, which made it unnecessary for relief. Bro. E. M. Hovey, Doniphan, relieved on sick list by Mr. Butler, who will soon be among us. Bro. L. E. Wilson, Stoddard, recently called to Edgar on account of the death of near relatives, was relieved by Night Clerk Harris, from Chester. Bro. B. L. Allsman, third Falls City, enjoying thirty days’ vacation, relieved by Bro. Allgeier. Bro. F. C. Bamer, Tobias, on vacation, relieved by Bro. Van Duesen. Bro. Daggett closed his office at Dawson recently at 5:30 p. m. (regular time), leaving a note saying he was' going to Salem to see his brother, and has not been seen since. Some seem to think on account of a fall he got recently, that his mind is failing him. Mr. Bittner is there pending bulletin with J. H. Stewart, who resigned some time ago, on nights. Assignments: Bro. W. T. Hall to Nemaha; Bro. A. E. Parker, second Nebraska City; W. O. Leeper, helper De Witt, to Washington days; F. J. Travis to Helvey, Neb., fone job, made a telegraph station; Smyrna agency to son of Bro. Borland, at Belvidere, pending bulletin, vice S. W. Wilson, gone with the U. P. at Hastings. Bro. Hanlen, agent Lawrence, suffering from a couple of smashed fingers, his wife is assisting him; short of extra men. Curtis and Ayr Lakes are producing some fine ice this ^ear. A few days of cold weather with s'ome snow caused the annulment of most of the local trains. None annulled Christmas, however, and most of the boys enjoyed juggling merchandise. Then the officials wonder why bright young men don’t fall over themselves to enter the station service. The non now uses for his principal excuse for not joining, the fact that the rates have raised, when he has had all these years to get in. Wait till we get our new schedule and he may wish he had tumbled into the band wagon so he would be included in the representation. • “No card, no favors.” Cert. 168. McCook Division — Assignment of brothers since last issue: Agency Traer, C. E. Hertz; Telegraphers — Second Keens burg, B. S. Mallory; Akron, C. C. Tillman; nights Parks, C. M. Hariesty; third Haigler, G. H. Logan; Trenton, U. S. Jessup; Akron, J. R. Finney. Digitized by Google

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282 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Hertz has bought a new Ford and Bro. Shillington a new Overland. Bro. Miner is relieving Bro. C. C. Roberts, agent Ludell on vacation. Bro. Marley is being relieved by Walkington. Bro. Kelly, agent Bird City, is back after vacation. Bro. Perkins, agent Parks, returned recently and found things badly mixed up; the relief man a non, of course. Bro. Hoflfnagle, agent Burns Jet., relieved re- cently by Bro. Cheney, visited home folks and friends at Ft. Morgan, Otis and Haigler. Brothers, you have all been notified in regard to dues, and now that we are working with the com- pany on a revision it is up to you to dig up and keep the committee encouraged all you can finan- cially and morally, for we will need both. Line up the non next to you. This list will be fur- nished gladly and the necessary blanks if you will only ask for them. C. R. Hunt, Local Chairman. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased the Almighty God, our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom, to call to her reward the beloved daughter of Bro. Taylor and wife; in manifestation of our grief and fra- ternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of the McCook Divis4on of the C. B. & Q. System, Division 130, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing brother and family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their time of bereavement; and be it further Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of this division and a copy sent to the journal for publication. C. R. Hunt, L. C., F. A. Bullock, A. E. Boyer, Committee. Sheridan Division — C. O. VanNess relieved S. R. Cordura, agent Felix, ten days recently, and W. K. Sheridan re- lieved Cashier E. A. Sadler, Clearmont, while he and his wife were on a thirty-day pleasure trip visiting in Omaha and other points. These men will all soon be carrying cards; also our genial agent, C. R. Bauer, at Clearmont. Bro. F. E. Snow’s wife died of pneumonia at Newcastle, December 21st, after being ill only two days. A beautiful wreath of flowers was the offering from the Sheridan Division. Bro. Snow was relieved by H. L. Hollowell, first Clifton. Bro. M. L. Snow went to Newcastle to bring home his wife, who was taken sick while caring for Bro. F. E. Snow’s wife. Echeta second was closed three nights while W. F. Tracey relieved Bro. Snc«w. It was certainly gratifying how the boys subscribed to the flower fund. The list is not quite complete, and as soon as completed will advise you all through the journal. Bro. W. T. Igoe, of Osage, accompanied by his wife, visited home folks in St. Joe and other points for ten days the first of the year; relieved by L. A. Rudisill, a new man on this division. J. J. Videtto, at Oriva nights, recently sold his last winter’s catch of coyote pelts for 50 cents. Mrs. E. A. Galliher bid in second Crow agency. She was laid off last year on account of reducing the force, taking a withdrawal card and will no doubt soon be in line again. H. C. Thomas, Asst. Local Chairman. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the Universe to call to her reward the beloved wife of our esteemed brother, Frank E. Snow, cashier at Newcastle, Wyo.; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of Division 130, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing brother and members of his family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their sad be- reavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, and a copy forwarded to The Railroad Telegrapher for pub- ,ication- C. C. Rose, E. J. Weshinskky, H. C. Thomas, Committee. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to extend our sincere thanks to the agents and operators of the Sheridan Division, who showed us so much kindness and sympathy in our sad bereavement and loss of our beloved wife and mother. F. E. Snow and Boys, Fred and James. Maine Central R. R.f Div. No. 140. Eastern Division — The time has aliriost passed within which to pay our dues and be up-to-date in the Order, and I wish to call your attention to the annual cards that will be issued to each member paying their dues for the full year instead of the six months’ period. I hope a large number of the members will take advantage of this opportunity. Bro. Comins, of Winn, was relieved a few days by Bro. Shannbn, formerly on the C. P. Sister Miles, of Oldtown, lately enjoyed a short vacation. Bro. Crocker, third Danforth, was sick several days. Bro. Dennis, agent Danforth, was relieved by Bro. Trafton, of second, a few days on account of his father’s illness. . Bro. C. Crandlemire, third Vanceboro, was on the sick list a few days; Bro. McTague and F. Crand- lemire doubling. Forest has been opened as a three-trick office. We hope the committee will soon be in a position to advise the boys that “something is doing.” In the meantime, let us extend our full confidence and co-operation, knowing that our interests are Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher, 283 being properly cared for and that results will develop in the proper order and at the proper time. I did not receive a note from any one, except Bro. Desmond, local chairman, this month. In order to have a good write-up each month, you will have to send in a few items. McTagub, Cert. 477. Portland Division — Bro. Blodgett, third Newport Jet., off sick four days, relieved by Spare Northgrave; Bro. Curran, third Lewiston Upper, off on account of his brother, J. J. Curran, engineer, being sick. Bro. Farady, Beacher Falls, bid in third North Maine Jet.; Bro. Watson bid in Readfield agency, and Bro. Campbell, former agent there, bid in Lewiston Upper; second vacated by Bro. Watson; Spare Douglass filled the latter pending bids; Operator Buckley bid in Burnham Jet. third, vice Spare Thing to Harwards. Bro. Lutes, Waterville, made a trip to Bangor recently. Cert. 248. Trinity & Brazos Valley Ry., Div. No. 144. Some of the scheduled positions on this road are filled by men who do not think enough of the Order to keep their dues paid, but will turn to the contract to see what they are allowed in case of overtime, attending court or transferring. They are willing to accept of the benefits which the Order has provided, but unwilling to contribute to its support. Our genial secretary acted as operator at the serious passenger wreck which recently occurred on the Waxahachie Division, in which fifteen people were injured. The baggage car went through a bridge twenty-five feet high, the front end on the ground with the rear end twenty-five feet in the air resting on the bridge bents. The smoker re- mained upright until the train stopped, when it turned over, falling twenty-five feet exactly bottom side up, clear of the bridge. It required seven days to repair the bridge and pick up the coach and baggage car. Hillsboro operator pulled off on account of de- crease in business; Bro. M. M. Cotton bumped J. P. Kelley at Reagpr Springs, who bumped M. A. Martin at Iola, who relieved our south end Local Chairman Reevans, who spent the holidays with his family elsewhere. Mr. Hurt, a new man, relieved P. Conner at Cleburne, on account of the death of his mother, who passed away at Ennis. They buried her ic- mains in Missouri. Later Mr. Hurt relieved Bro. J. H. Henderson, at Dobbin, while he and his wife and children visited relatives in North Texas. It is now Bro. Langford again, our popular agent at Normangee. Bro. M. M. Cotton, agent at Reagor Springs, is sick, and M. A. Martin is relieving him. Bro. C. O. Pressley, our third trick dispatcher, is now wearing a smile. His wife and baby just returned from several weeks* absence, visiting her mother. We rejoice with Bro. Pressley that his baby boy has returned fully recovered, as he went away very sick. We are glad to note the revival of interest among the members. This is indicated by the fact that some are writing to those who have been dropped for non-payment of dues, trying to per- suade them to renew their membership. We hope they will be successful. No one should be with- out a card. If you have a grievance advise the committee what it is, as any member of it would go from one end of this road to the other to accommodate any of you. Remember, my fellow- worker, if any one has done you wrong, it is an error of the head and not the heart. Let’s get together. Div. Cor. Ft. Worth 6. D. C. Ry., Div. No. 145. First and Second Divisions — Through an amendment at the Grand Division session last May, in St. Louis, membership cards can now be issued for one year to those who care to pay in advance for that length of time. We have too many delinquents on these divi- sions. With most of them it is simply a case of carelessness, who when called upon are glad to square up again, but this entails a lot of extra work and leaves their loved ones unprotected. It is just as easy to pay up the first of the term as to wait until reminded of it, and costs no more. We need all of these men, and none of them can afford to quit. There are always ideal conditions to be obtained if we continue to strive for them. We have made material advancement during the past two years, and with the com- bined efforts of us all we will make more during this year. I am sure that none of us want to go back to the conditions of two years ago. Brothers, you . will be doing these men, as well as yourself, a great favor by convincing them that they are wrong. Let’9- all pull together and have Division 145 solid before another six months passes. Dues notices for the ensuing term, Janu- ary 1st to June 30th, have been mailed to every member. Don’t pigeon-hole them, but go right now and mail your remittance to Bro. Bruce Dick- inson, general secretary and treasurer, Byers, Tex. There are still two or three “twenty-four help- ers” on the Second Division, who continue to “OS” trains and giving the dispatcher various other information freely. Boys, see if you can’t get it through these “solid ivory domes” that they are not doing themselves nor others any good by such practices. Bro. Phelps has returned to Childress first, from his vacation spent at McKinney and other Texas points. Bro. E. H. Wages, now in the grain business at Quanah, comes in on the wire occasionally with his “PX.” We all wish him success. Bro. H. M. Fox and family, second Quanah, spent Christmas with his parents at Iowa Park, relieved by Bro. Montgomery, formerly agent for the Q. A. & P. at Swearingen. We are glad to have “Monty” with us again. Digitized by Google

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284 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. “Red Ball” Rummell, third Chillicothe, disappointed us very much, when he informed us that the rumor regarding his marriage to a pretty Hillsboro 'school teacher was unfounded. He seemed disappointed himself. Bro. Wales relieving in “WF” during the holi- days, later relieved Wilson at Rhome, who relieved Bro. O. R. Dorsey, agent Bellevue, on account of sickness. Later Bro. Wales bumped Hollaman at Acme. Bro. Randle Grubbs, third Henrietta, spent the holidays in Albuquerque, N. Mex., relieved by Vaughan, frpm the H. & T. C. We are wonder- ing why he didn’t bring her back with him. Bro. F. A. Porter, third Decatur, was a recent Ft. Worth visitor. Bro. Atkins, second “FR,” Ft. Worth, was re- lieved on a hunting trip by Bro. Payne, who later relieved Bro. Howell at “SY” a few days on account of sickness. We haven’t had any notes from the Wichita Valley for some time. Brothers, let’s see if we can’t have a write-up next month; mail your notes early to Bro. J. L. Webb, general chairman, Quanah, Tex. Co-operation is what we need. We want every member to get after the nons and help us make the F. W. & D. C. and W. V. solid. Butler, at Chillicothe, has application papers. Remind him to send them in at once. Bro. Montgomery, of the Grand, late of the Q. A. & P., is now car clerk at Quanah. Cert. 180. Third and Fourth s Divisions — Brothers, there are too many nons on these divisions. Write your local chairman for the list and then get busy. Bro. Erwin is “coining the dough” in the com- mission business. Sorry to hear of the death of Bro. A. E. Camp- bell’s mother, January 5th. It’s Bro. Webster at Dalhart third again. We welcome this old veteran. The grain movement is holding up well. It is very dry in the Plains country, and winter grain is not large enough to afford any pasture for cattle, which will delay their being ready for market as early as usual. “O.” Western Pacific Ry., Div. No. 153. Eastern Division — Bro. E. Mayer, agent Grants, is on vacation in California, G. Z. Johnson relieving. Bro. E. I. Gorham, prospective millionaire of Delle, while looking after his mining properties was relieved by Auxer, a new man, who later relieved Jones at Wendover a few days. Bro. J. J. Albeit, third Delle, has returned from a month’s vacation, relieved by Smith, from the Western Division. Bro. W. T. Dauterman assigned Red House agency, relieved at Gerlach by A. L. Bartle, re- lieved at Palisade on bid by Bro. C. W. Jones. S. C. McDavid assigned third Gerlach, and Edna Scott second Wells. Bro. W. F. Brown, agent Tobar, has joined the “hubby” brigade, snaring his better half from the wilds of Butte, Mont. Congratulations. J. S. Spellman promoted from trainmaster to superintendent January 1st, succeeding R. M. Ogilvie, resigned. Garfield and Arinosa closed. J. Houlehan, from latter, to extra list. Third Wells and Elko discontinued, compelling dispatchers to do mes- sage work at the latter point. As business is holding up well, these reductions caused some surprise. Snowfall has been exceptionally heavy this winter, and a wedge plow has been in use on the First and Second Districts. Brothers, we need a schedule revision, and to get a satisfactory one we must lack up the com- mittee by a more thorough organization. The nons realize the need of a better schedule as keenly as we do, and are willing to give us moral aid, but what we want is active, dues-paying members. Let us Lee that we get them, and then we will get results. Div. Cor. IVestern Division — * Bro. J. R. Wilhelm assigned Portola third, and W. R. Funk, Stockton third. Two dispatchers, one on first and one on third trick, pulled off during December, put back on recently owing to snow blockade and slides on Third and Fourth Districts. Second trick dis- patcher works through alone, Oakland to Gerlash. Two men at Oroville yard pulled off December 22d leaving one twelve-hour trick, and one oper- ator put on at Oroville depot, making continuous service at that point. Bro. Reed, agent Sloat, is cn vacation, also Agent Anderson, at Chilcoot, relieved by Bro. O. M. Anderson, relieved by Bro. J. F. Baxter. Richards, llackstaff, was off several nights. Bro. Logan is in “SR” days. Funk, first Stock- ton, to dispatcher’s office, Sacramento, relieved by Robinson. Sand Pass office, closed December 24th, reop- ened January 12th. Sixty miles without a tele- graph office proved to be too long a stretch. The address of Bro. W. T. Dauterman, general chairman, is changed from .Gerlash, Nevada, to Red House, Xcv. Div. Cor. Rutland R. R.r Div. No. 157. Dispatchers Bros. Fagan and Quinn have gone into raising live stock, and built a fine place for tluir start, but were obliged to move it to a quieter place. Our committee will soon meet the officials for schedule revision. Encourage ycur committee by paying your dues promptly, and get in that non in your office or near you. Give him a limited time to get a card, and after that, “No card, no favors.” Thanks to Bro. McCracken for his write-up last month. The write-ups are very important factors in our organization work. Let’s l.ave a good one every month. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 285 Bro. Stewart is on vacation. Bro. Goodspeed relieved Bro. Shields, who spent the holidays at his home; Bro. S. H. Burt spent New Year’s day at his home in Rutland; Bro. Murray spent both holidays at his home; Bro. Durivage was off New Year’s day, and Bro. Welch took in the “sun- light hop” at “RD.” Don’t forget that write-up. Send it to Bro. Durivage, at Middlebury, before the 18th, and give the names of places instead of office calls. Bro. Welch purchased a larger car on a recent trip to Rutland, to convey the brothers to the meeting who are unable to attend otherwise. This great convenience is appreciated by all. Bro. Nole, first Summit, was off a few days recently. Bro. Stewart visited Albany, his home town, during his vacation. Bro. Lanigan visited Rutland and Healdville recently and showed the Rutland billiard sports how to play the game. Bro. Welch visited Bro. Brennan and Bro. Duri- vage recently. Bro. Lanigan, second Shelburne, was a recent Burlington visitor, and Bro. Collette, agent Leices- ter Jet., visited “BU.” Bro. Preston took a trip to Rutland recently, also Bro. Brennan. The latter called on the “RX” brothers. Considerable wood pulp is being shipped from Cuttingsville, East Wallingford, Mt. Holly and N. H. Jet. The Bristol R. R. transfers consider- able to the Rutland at the latter point. Bro. Stapleton, on the sick list a few days, was relieved by Bro. A. J. Plankey, who also relieved Bro. Cook at Charlotte a few days and then relieved Bro. Train at East Wallingford. Bro. Cunningham, second Mooers Jet., spent Sunday in Plattsburg . recently, and Bro. Stapleton spent the day in Manchester, and returning vis- ited Bro. Tierney. Cert. 106. K. C., M. & O. Ry., Div. No. 163. Texas Division— Longworth agency pending, bulletined, vice Bro. J. E. Martin resigned. We regret losing Bro. Martin and all wish him success wherever be tr.ay locate. Assigned on bids: Bro. H. L. Puskett, Truscott agency, vice J. E. Marshall, resigned; third Chilli- cothe to Bro. T. G. Karnegay; Crowell nights tc M. E. Ryan, and Crowell days to E. L. Rcnowetz, both new men; third Hamilton to T. H. Jameson, vice W. C. Curry, resigned. Congratulations on W. C. Curry’s and Marshall’s’ resignations. Bro. G. R. Dowdy, Knox City agency, vice Bro. Martin, transferred to O’Brien agency; Bro. A. L. Seals to Sagerton agency, relieved at Ft. Chad- bourne by Bro. G. C. Cooper, putting cashier- operator Ft. Stockton on bulletin. Bro. H. Sonnanburg, our new agent, relieved at Ft. Chadbournc pending bulletin. Relieved on vacations: Bro. W. If. Wright, agent Sylvester, a few days by A. H. James, promoted from Crowell; Bro. W. T. Perry, agent Margaret, by C. D. Wood; Bro. I. L. Fuller, agent McCauIley, by Mr. Hancock. All three reliefs are new men. Let’s get their applications and have the members from other divisions trans-* ferred to Division 163. There is yet a non or two left at our important stations. The brothers there should give them no rest until they come in. Recently the dispatcher had to call a station forty-five minutes with the “9” signal before he could get an answer to get trains moving. Boys, look out for your calls and give good service. We will want to get a revision of our schedule some time and the better service we tender the com- pany the more pleasure they will take in grant- ing it. Under the new law in Texas, effective January 1, 1916, the railroads in this State will have two j ay days. The Orient will pay off on the fifteenth and last day of each moeith. Cert. 80. Ann Arbor Ry., Div. No. 164. Our General Chairman Ora A. McCollum has resigned from the service, and we are losing a good brother, who has dorie much for us. We must now see that the good work is kept up and get the nons next to us to join, as they are enjoying the increase secured by our committee, Bros. McCallum, Holmes and Workman. Brothers, securing our new schedule required hard work and considerable expense, so do not overlook that first month’s increase. Remit to Bro. E. C. West, general secretary and treasurer, Toledo, Ohio; also remit him for your 1916 card. Bro. Weed, second Ann Arbor, relieved Elliott there on sixty days’ vacation. Mords c^ff to Ann Arbor third on account of Slear’s sickness. Dispatcher Bro. McDaniel was also off the first of January on account of sickness. • Bro. Cox, Toledo, lost 417.00 while in Dundee recently. Bro. Srodes, third llallett, on second there, pending bids, relieved on account of sickness by C. A. Wilkins. Durand third and operator Lake- land also up for bids. Business is much better than this time last year, and we hope it will continue so. Bro. Fink has’ returned to Bannister agency, vice Wilkins, who will soon be with us. The party who worked a few days at Lakeland and left was located at Peoria and brought back to Ann Arbor. The company officials claiming a loss of $100 and some express money orders. The A. A. roundhouse at Toledo was partly destroyed by fire recently, burning up two P. M. engines; no A. A. engines damaged. The sleet storm of January 12th put all of the wires out of commission for awhile. Cert. 5. St. L.y B. & M. Ry., Div. No. 166. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and love, has deemed it best to call from our midst to his' eternal home where parting and Digitized by Google

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286 The Railroad Telegrapher, sorrow are unknown, our beloved Bro. Ethan Nicholls, of McAllen, Tex.; therefore, be it Resolved, That the members of Division 166, St. Louis, Brownsville & Mexico Railway, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, humbly submit to the power over which we have no control and extend to the family our heartfelt sympathy in this sad hour of bereavement; and be it further Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family and a copy to The Telegrapher for publication. J. S. Irvin, J. S. Montgomery, C. L. Jerkson, Committee. Chicago & Alton R. R., Div. No. 168. Our committee, after eight days’ negotiations with the officials, signed up a new working agree- ment to take effect January 1st, carrying with it an increase of 6 per cent with working conditions, making it figure about 8 per cent increase. Now, boys, let’s all buckle down to business and show our officials, by giving them the best service in us, that it pays to hire organized labor. In a con- versation with one of the old-time brothers on the Alton who has seen fifteen years’ service, I learned that in ten years prior to 1910 the company gave the telegraphers one voluntary raise of $2.50 per man. Since organizing the Alton we have received three raises, amounting to about $49,000 in cold cash, which, with working conditions added, makes a grand total of about $67,000 put in the pockets of 375 men. Now, Mr. Non, has the O. R. T. done anything for you since it has taken hold of the Alton? Our new agreement is one of the best in this territory, not only in working conditions, but also in wage scale. We should appreciate the nice manner our committee has handled our negotia- tions for the last four years and give them our support in .every way. If any brother feels like criticizing the committee’s work, he should just ponder a minute and bear in mind that the sched- ule was not drawn just for one position, but for 400, and I think he will admit that the committee has worked faithfully. There has been considerable talk during the past six months of increasing the dues a little so as to be able to put a paid chairman on the year round to look out for our interests and keep the organ- ization up to the 100 per cent mark. A meeting will be called in the near future to discuss the new' agreement, and this matter will be taken up also. Wish each brother would try and get out to this meeting and state his views on the matter. Relay Division * Bro. Brascom, “DV\” Kansas City, was relieved a few days by Mr. Bean, wlio promises to be with us shortly. Bro. Lewis, from the Western Division, has been assigned second “RO,” Roodhouse, and we are glad to have him on our end. Bro. Deaton, relieving at Roodhouse, goes to Glenn yards. Bro. Peters has resumed at Roodhouse, relieving Bro. ^ wan son. Things seem very quiet around Bloomington. No changes. Don’t forget to remit to Bro. Riley, as we need the money. Southern Division — Bro. Riley is back at Nil wood, from committee work, relieving Bro. Schleight. Bro. Caples relieved Bros. Taylor, Moats and Blackwell, of Green Valley, Springfield and Glenn, on account of sickness; Bro. Ruppert relieved Bro. Baker a few nights at Lincoln, and Bro. Lewis, third Auburn, was also off a week on account sickness. Bro. Pruett, agent New Holland, recently in closing a car door caught his finger, almost sever- ing it from his hand. Starting to the depot for attention he became faint and fell up against the local engine, cutting a very nasty gash in his head, making it necessary for him to be relieved for several days by Mr. Yarke. You brothers who promised to help me get these write-ups in the journal each month had better get busy. Not a word this month from any of you. Northern Division — Bro. Ruppert relieved Bro. Banes, who relieved Bro. VV. A. Linder, first “JO,” Joliet, and he First Trick Dispatcher Wells at Bloomington, on account of sickness. Bro. Bancs was later called to Indiana by the sickness of his mother, and re- lieved by Mr. King. Bro. Nevin, third Dwight, and bride are now at home there, to their brother and sister operators. Congratulations and best wishes to the newly weds. Bro. Hempfing, second Dwight, made a business call to Chicago, January 25th, and Bro. Missal, third Chenoa, off several nights, was also a visitor there. Bro. Gentz is back at Braidwood, after being on committee work. Bro. Jiskra was off a few days on account of sickness; Bro. Deaton relieved Bro. Lamb, second Glenn, several days, and Bro. Premersdorfer, third Pontiac, was also off ten days on account of sick- ness. Don’t forget that a bunch of you good brothers promised to help me have a good write-up in the journal each month. Not a word from any of them, but my old stand-by Bro. Dean at Normal. Get busy and let me have some notes. J. S. Whitson, Div. Cor. H’estcrn Division — We have signed up a very nice agreement with the company, and should now give our very best service to show our appreciation and that the money was well spent. Bro. Bill Lewis bid in “RO” second, making a vacancy, Higbee third. The boys at “KI” hated to see Bill go, but arc glad to see him do better. Bro. Virgil Craig, Pleasant Hill second, on sixty-day leave to the coast to avoid some of the winter here. Wish I could afford to go. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 287 New members: Bro. J. L. Beasley, T. L. Marshall, O. E. Hawthorne, E. R. Ashworth, H. S. Ligon, C. M. Ashworth, W. A. Yowell, F. \V. Tobias and H. T. Alexander. All of these are old-timers, and we are glad to welcome them. Some of the boys had a chance to show their mettle during the heavy sleet and none of them were found lacking. There isn't a better bunch of agents and operators or a better bunch of O. R. T. men on any road, than we have on the Western Division. Brother Yowell agent Shackelford, has electric lights in the depot, makes it look fine when they are all burning. Some of you other boys, who are living in the dark, better promote something like it. Another man has been put on at Marshall, making the burden a little lighter for the boys there. The new man is W. H. Fox, whom most of us remember. Sister Hockinsmith, Mt. Leonard, on thirty days* vacation, relieved by R. Wolleman, a brother of Leo. He will line up, if some of you brothers over there will ask him. Bro. Breitenstein says a man who will not line up now, should be shot through a hedge fence into a sea of molten lead, and I think he is right. Boys, let’s get the two men at “DV.” They got $5.00 per month and have no excuse for not lining up. Also the three at “FI.” A number of the boys have non lists, and any one can have them by writing the local chair- man. Let’s find out who the nons are, and each one do his part toward organizing them. If we would do this it would soon be 100 per cent. We had an excellent meeting at Slater, Satur- day the 15th, about twenty-five of the boys being out. We should hold these meetings at least once every two months. Let the watch word for 1916 be, “Organize the Nons.” Div. Cor. Wabash R. R., Div. No. 170. Peru Division — On bulletin: Blakesley agency and third Roan- oke. Assignments: P. R. Cook to second Blakesley, and W. Bush to second Toledo yard. M. H. Mohr on third New Waverly a week pending bulletin, later on first Clymers, relieving F. A. Weckerly. R. E. Navin on third New Waverly pending bulletin. J. S. Rizor went over the road several times, lining up the nons, later to St. Louis for com- mittee meeting; relieved by K. L. Mannen, who later relieved F. H. Krieg at Peru Jet. F. E. Betz on second Toledo yard pending bulletin, later relieved F. W. Wheatley on sec- ond Tilton, and I. O. Bowers on third Hunt- ington. A. L. Hurd on second Maumee pending bul- letin. I. J. Thompson, agent Buck Creek, off a week on account of the death of his father-in-law; re- lieved by G. C. Miller, from second, and he by W. S. Roll. The boys out at “JU” had quite a time re- cently on account of high water, which nearly ran them off their jobs. The water was over the tracks in several places, and a work train was kept busy filling in holes that the swift current washed out. I strongly advise jacking up the tower and building a boat under it, so the next time the water comes up they can anchor to rails and stay on the job. Bro. Fred J. Osborne, second Hugo, and bride, .after their honeymoon trip to Buffalo, N. Y., will make their home in Ft. Wayne, Ind. Cert. 265. Detroit Division — Bro. Heath, second North Morenci, resumed work January 10th, after being off some time on account of sickness. We are all glad to see him back. An extra set of dispatchers put on at Mont- pelier recently to handle the heavy business on the west end. Bro. R. B. Carroll, formerly on the Wabash, was a recent Montpelier caller, enroute to Texas to work for the M. O. & G. Ry., and handed Bro. Fohey the necessary for an up-to-date before leaving. Good luck to him. » The extra men who are being sent from one end of the road to the other should appreciate the dead head time they are receiving. A few such trips would pay for an up-to-date. Bro. John Nelson, off sick several months, re- cently resumed work, Bro. Crizer going back to Aetna, but was recalled to Ennis, as Bro. Nelson was unable to remain on duty. Bro. E. M. King relieved J. M. Seibert, 5:00 a. m. man at Montpelier, several years, who has gone to work for the Ford Motor Co., at Detroit. It is now Bros. E. E. Kellenbarger, third Oak- wood; S. R. Farrar, at Magee, leaving only three regular men on the Detroit Division not up to date. With the schedules increase handed them they should be ashamed of themselves. Bro. F. B. Ilitchingham, second Milan, on a trip to Grand Rapids first of year, relieved by £xtra Lahners. Our annual passes have now arrived. Let us show the company we appreciate them and not abuse in any way the privileges they carry. Cert. 314. Moberly Division — Bro. Oney, who relieved Bro. P. M. Williams while off getting married, is on new job, pending bulletin, put on at Centralia. Bro. Cauthorn assigned Thompson agency, and Bro. Romajue second. Bro. C. D. Williams was off two weeks in December attending his son’s wedding in Colo- rado. Bro. Piliolc off several days, relieved by Sister Sadler, who also relieved Bro. Owens for Christ- mas. Bro. Angel was also off during Christmas. Sister Stephens was off several days. Digitized by Google

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288 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. C. J. Maddux spent the Christmas holidays in Orrick, relieved by Bro. P. M. Williams. Bro. Powell is on second “CK” pending bulletin. Bro. Bcgole assigned first La Plata. Bro. Calvert is relieving Bro. Dornan, relieving Bro. Trimble. Bro. C. A. Brossart, local chairman, was up the line as far as Truesdale, January 5th, and made stops at Foristcll, Gilmore and O’ Fallon. He also .passed through, with his wife and daughter, on January 7th, for Columbia, Mo., calling on the boys at “CB” and “CK.” Expect to have several new brothers soon. Boys, let us all get our new cards without being called on two or three times. It costs our division extra postage, etc., every time we write you, and you could avoid this if you just thought so and felt like you were doing yourself justice as well as the Order. Brothers, if you have not sent in that half of your first month’s increase, do so now before you forget it again. Bro. Trimble, visiting home folks at Albia, Iowa, a few days, returned January 16th. We wish to thank Bro. “XA.” at “MX,” for the items he sent. A prosperous year is my wish to all. C. A. B., Local Chairman. Springfield O. R. T. Club. This club, just organized in December, held a very enthusiastic meeting at the St. Nicholas Hotel, Springfield, 111., on the night of Janu- ary 8th. The meeting was called to order at 8:30 p. m., with Bro. Stone in the chair, and many important matters were discussed. The attendance was very good, many new faces being present, but we expect its membership to reach 250 or 300 members in the very near future. The “get-together plan” is one of the objects of the club, so that the brothers of different roads may get acquainted, also learn what is being done and get instructions on many things that should not be discussed any other place. Instructive official communications were read, also the new club card was decided upon at this meeting, and the members will receive their new up-to-date cards in a few days. Boys, don’t forget the meeting dates — second Saturday night of each month. Bring your cob pipes. W. L. Baker, Club Cor., Div. 168, Cert. 158. Evansville O. R. T. Club. A very interesting meeting was held January 16th at the club room, 307*4 Sycamore street. A good crowd was present and a splendid time en- joyed. We wish more of the brothers would come out and enjoy these meetings, as it would be for their benefit to do so. One brother in attendance stated that lie had learned things at this meeting that would make him enough money in overtime to pay his dues in the club for years to come. He was not getting all the overtime due him, and was not wise to the fact until he attended this meeting and talked the matter over with Bro. Skiles. There are others on the C. '& E. I. who can learn something to better their conditions by coming out and having things explained to them, and they are the only losers if they stay away. We hope our brothers on the Southern will secure the desired increase and betterment of working conditions for which they are asking in their proposed schedule. The old stand-bys — Bros. Johnson, of Chandler, and Upton, of Mt. Vernon — were absent at the last meeting. We hope they will be able to be present next time. Several new cards were taken out at this meet- ing, and we still have a good supply left. Any brother wishing membership in the club can get a card by sending 50 cents to the secretary and treasurer. Interesting talks were made by Bros. Crandall and Skiles. The meetings are held every third Sunday in each month. Try and come out. C. C. McCleary, S. & T. Hoosier O. R. T. Chib. The club has voted to hold a euchre party at the Hotel English, Indianapolis, Ind., c«i the last Thursday in March (the 23d). All members of the Order are invited an I all members' of the club will make special effort to be present. • W. H. Gipe, S. & T. Houston O. R. T. Club. The regular monthly meeting of the club was held Thursday night, February 13th at the Cotton Hotel, with President Webner in the chair. On account of it being such a disagreeable night' only the faithful few were present. There were a good many topics vital to all the members were discussed and appreciated by those who braved the inclement weather. The club has the best membership of any in the South, and we expect you all to attend or give a good reason for being absent. Watch the papers for announcement of our next meeting, as we are figuring on something big and will notify you by circular and also by advertise- ment so you can’t say you forgot about it. Let’s have an overflow meeting the next time. These meetings are very essential to the welfare of the telegraphers in the whole State. Don’t forget the date — the second Thursday in each month. J. J. Burns, 1912 Walker ave., Houston, Tex. Digitized by U.ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 289 Index to Division Directory Name of Division. No. Addison, N. Y 108 Annapolis Royal, N. S 114 Ann Arbor Ry 164 Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Ry 128 Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic Ry 146 Atlantic Coast Line R. R 15 Ayer, Mass 104 Baltimore & Ohio Ry 33 Bangor & Aroostook Ry 83 Bessemer & Lake Erie Ry 51 Boston, Mass 41 Boston, Mass 89 Boston, Mass 156 Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Ry 92 Campbellton, N. B 61 Canadian Northern Ry 43 Canadian Pacific Ry 7 Central of Georgia Ry 46 Charlottetown, P. E. 1 47 Chesapeake & Ohio Ry 40 Chicago & Alton Ry 168 Chicago & Eastern Illinois Ry 34 Chicago & Northwestern Ry 76 Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Ry...... 130 Chicago Great Western Ry 96 Chicago, 111 91 Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Ry 9 Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry 23 Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Ry 126 Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Ry.. 4 Chicago, Hamilton & Dayton Ry 21 Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Ry. 3 Cobalt, Ont 99 Colorado Midland Ry 81 Concord, N. H 105 Delaware & Hudson Ry 12 Denver & Rio Grande Ry 49 Denver, Colo 77 Detroit, Toledo & I ronton Ry 48 Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Ry 116 El Paso & Southwestern Ry 137 Erie Ry 42 Florida East Coast Ry. 160 Fort Worth & Denver City Ry 145 Georgia Ry 50 Georgia & Florida Ry 167 Georgia Southern & Florida Ry 56 Grand Rapids 8c Indiana Ry . 143 Grand Trunk Ry 1 Grand Trunk Pacific Ry 1 Great Northern Ry 70 Green Bay & Western Ry 142 Hamilton, Ont 155 Hocking Valley Ry 40 Illinois Central Ry 93 International & Great Northern Ry 25 Kanawha & Michigan Ry 118 Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Ry 163 Kansas City Southern Ry 5 Lake Erie & Western Ry 120 Lehigh Valley Ry 124 Levis, Que 64 Maine Central Ry 140 Michigan Central Ry. . . 16 Minneapolis & St. Louis Ry 71 Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Ry.. 119 Missouri, Kansas & Texas Ry 22 Missouri Pacific Ry 31 Name of Division. No. Mobile & Ohio Ry 24 Moncton, N. B 63 Nashua, N. H 152 New Haven, Conn 29 New Orleans, Mobile & Chicago Ry 80 New Rochelle, N. Y 37 New York Central Ry 8 New York Central Ry. West 19 New York, Chicago & St. Louis Ry 18 New York City, N. Y 26 New York, N. Y 44 New York, Ontario & Western Ry 20 Norfolk & Southern Ry 147 Norfolk & Western Ry 14 North Adams, Mass 139 Northern Alabama Ry 59 Northern Pacific Ry 54 Northwestern Pacific Ry 165 Oregon-Washington Ry. & Navigation Co. . . . 161 Panama Ry 158 Pennsylvania Ry. (Lines east of Pittsburg and _ Erie) 17 Pennsylvania Ry. (Lines west of Pittsburg) . . 36 Pere Marquette Ry 39 Philadelphia & Reading Ry 10 Pittsburg, Pa 52 Portland, Me 95 Providence, R. 1 35 Quebec, Que 115 Queen & Crescent Route (North) 62 Queen & Crescent Route (South) 69 Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Ry 125 Rochester, N. H 65 Rutland Ry 157 St. Louis & San Francisco Ry 32 St. Louis, Brownsville & Mexico Ry 166 St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Ry 31 St. Louis, Mo 2 San Antonio & AranSas Pass Ry 141 San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Ry Ill Seaboard Air Line Ry 97 Southern Ry 59 Southern Pacific Ry 53 Springfield, Mass 38 . Stellarton, N. S 103 Sydney, N. S 133 Texas & Pacific Ry 88 Toledo & Ohio Central Ry 118 Tring Junction, Que 131 Trinity & Brazos Valley Ry 144 Truro, N. S 66 Ulster & Delaware Ry 113 Union Pacific Ry 6 Vandalia Ry 27 Virginia & Southwestern Ry 59 Virginia, Minn 127 Virginian Ry 13 Wabash Ry 170 Wabash, Pittsburg & Terminal Ry 55 Washington, D. C 60 Western Maryland Ry 82 Western Pacific Ry 153 West Side Belt Ry 55 Wheeling & Lake Erie Ry 55 Woodsville, N. H 45 Yazoo & Mississippi Valley Ry 93 Zanesville & Western Ry 118 Digitized by UiOOQle

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CRAND DIVISION Mutual Benefit Department Assessment No. 137 is due January 1, 1916 Time for payment expires February 29, 1916 AMOUNT OF ASSESSMENTS On $ 300 00 (Series A) On 500 00 (Series B) On 1,000 00 (Series C) BENEFITS PAID DURING JANUARY, 1916. Claim Cert. No. Namb. Cause. f Dnr. No. Series. Amt. 1871.. Wm. H. Johns... Interstitial Nephritis 59. .21106. .A. . $ 300 00 1872. .Dan P. Doyle Malaria 31. .28229. .A. . 300 00 $2 40 per year 3 60 per year 7 20 per year FINANCIAL STATEMENT— MORTUARY FUND. Receipts. Received on Assessment to December^31, 1915 < Received on Assessment Account January, 1916 Disbursements. $1,672,246 21 25,653 66 $1,697,899 87 Death Claims paid to December 31, 1915 $1,150,831 47 Death Claims paid in January 600 00 Assessments Refunded, account rejected applications 2,013 46 Assessments Transferred to Dues 293 58 Cash on hand to credit Mortuary Fund, January 31, 1916 544,161 36 $1,697,899 87 L. W. QUICK, Grand Secretary and Treasurer. Digitized by CaOOQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 291 Official Directory General Offices, St. Louis, Mo. GRAND OFFICERS. H. B PERHAM President St. Louis, Mo. W. T. BROWN First Vice-President 6039 Rhodes ave.f Chicago, 111. G. D. ROBERTSON Third Vice-President R. R. 3, Welland, Ont., Can. L. W. QUICK Grand Secretary and Treasurer St. Louis, Mo. T. M. PIERSON Second Vice-President Central Square, N. Y. J. J. DERMODY Fourth Vice-President 970 Kirbert ave., Price Hill, Cincinnati, Ohio. E. J. MANION Fifth Vice-President Room 814, Star Bldg., St. Louis Mo. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. George O. Forbes, Chairman, Sydney, N. S. C. E. Layman, Troutville, Va. A. O. Sinks, Secretary, 363 E. 12th st., Portland, G. E. Soyster, Room 309, Drexel Bank Bldg., 765 Ore. Oakwood blvd., Chicago, 111. J. F. Miller, 2916 Huntingdon ave., Baltimore, Md. ADVERTISING. All correspondence pertaining to advertising should be addressed to The W. N. Gates Co., Managers Advertising, Garfield Building, Cleveland, Ohio. Division Directory GRAND DIVISION — Attached membership not confined to any particular railroad or territory. H. B. Perham, President, St. Louis, Mo.; L. W. Quick, Grand Secretary and Treasurer, St. Louis, Mo. No. 1 — Division covers the Grand Trunk and Grand Trunk Pacific Rys. Meets subject to call of Chairman. L. M. Eddy, Gen’l Chair- man Grand Trunk Ry., Marccllus, Mich.; R. L. Harrop, Gen’l Chairman Grand Trunk Pacific Ry., care G. T. P. Ry., Battleford, Sask.; D. L. Shaw, Gen’l S. & T., 867 Waterloo st., London, Ont. No. 2, ST. LOUIS, MO. — Meets 3d Monday of each month at 8 p. in., Small Hall, south side, third floor, Masonic Temple (Odeon Bldg.). Grand and Finney aves., St. Louis, Mo.; L. W. Quick, Chief Telegrapher, 7th floor, Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo.; R. J. McElhinney, S. & T., 4110a Arsenal st., St. Louis, Mo. No. 3 — Division covers C. C. C. & St. L. Rail- way System. Edw. Whalen, Gen’l Chairman, 1601 Third ave., Terre Haute, Ind.; Geo. Laven- good, Gen’l S. & T., 404 East Monroe st., Alex- andria, Ind. System meetings held at Spencer Hotel, Indianapolis, Ind., subject to call of the Gen’l Chairman. No. 4 — Division covers the C. St. P. M. & O. Ry. W. J. Liddane, Gen’l Chairman, 1687 Berkley ave., St. Paul, Minn.; D. O. Tenney, Gen’l S. & T., 328 Fulton st., Mankato, Minn. No. 5 — Division covers the Kansas City Southern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. R. C. Ocheltree, Gen’l Chairman, Still- well, Okla. ; L. L. Wood, Gen’l S. & T., Good- man, Mo. No. 6 — Division covers the Union Pacific Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chair- man. E. L. Stump, Gen’l Chairman, Box 53, Denver, Colo.; John H. Hughey, Jr., Gen'l S. & T., Box 294, Junction City, Kan. No. 7 — Division covers the Canadian Pacific Rail- road System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. J. C. Rooney, Gen’l Chairman Eastern Lines, 244 Bronson ave., Ottawa, Ont.; J. M. Mein, Gen’l Chairman, Western Lines, 41 Noble ave., Elmwood, Winnipeg, Man.; R. C. Wilton, Gen’l S. & T., Kenora, Ont. No. 8 — Division covers New York Central Ry. H. B. Morey, Gen’l Chairman, 904 Jefferson ave., Utica, N. Y.; A. E. Blim, Gen’l S. & T., Chili Station, N. Y. No. 9 — Division covers the C. I. & L. Ry. J. E. Hollon, Gen’l Chairman, 2815 Cornell ave., Indianapolis, Ind.; M. T. Parks, Gen’l S. & T., Box 2, Bainbridge, Ind. No. 10 — Division covers the Philadelphia & Read- ing Ry. L. W. Quick, Acting Gen’l S. & T., St. Louis, Mo. No. 12 — Division covers the Delaware & Hudson Ry. System. Meets 4th Saturday of each Digitized by Google

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292 The Railroad Telegrapher, month at 7:30 p. m., in A. F. of L. Hall, 57 Congress st., Troy, N. Y. G. A. Johnson, Gen'l Chairman, Room 480, New Kenmore Hotel, Albany, N. Y.; O. C. Benjamin, Gen’l S. & T., Dresden Station, N. Y. No. 13 — Division covers Virginian Ry. H. W. Hix, Gen’l Chairman, Box 19, Salem, Va. ; J. E. Goodwin, Gen’l S. & TM Box 24, Eggleston, Va. No. 14 — Division covers the Norfolk & Western Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. C. E. Layman, Gen’l Chairman, Trout- ville, Va.; J. L. George, Gen’l S. & T., Box 402, Roanoke, Va. No. 15 — Division covers the Atlantic Coast Line R. R. B. F. Wheeler, Gen’l Chairman, Oviedo, Fla.; J. H. Williams, Gen’l S. & T., Wilson, N. C. No. 16 — Division covers the Michigan Central Rail- road. Meets 3d Monday of each month at 7 :30 p. m., Prismatic Hall, 130 First st., Detroit, Mich. J. C. Culkins, Gen’l Chairman, Albion, Mich.; J. H. Staley, Gen’l S. & T., Box 903, Welland, Ont. No. 17 — Division covers Pennsylvania Railroad Lines east of Pittsburg and Erie. J. F. Miller, Gen’l Chairman, 2916 Huntingdon ave., Balti- more, Md.; G. E. Nightingale, Gen’l S. & T., Ncwfield, N. J. No. 18 — Division covers the New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad System. F. F. Cowley, Gen’l Chairman, 519 W. Lincoln st., Findlay, Ohio; C. O. Crisenberry, Gen’l S. & T., Knox, Ind. No. 19 — Division covers New Y’ork Central Rail- road West. G. E. Kipp, Gen’l Chairman, Blas- dell, N. Y.; G. R. Smith, Assistant Gen’l Chair- man, Rockwood, Mich.; E. D. Graham, Gen’l S. & T., Mishawaka, Ind. No. 20 — Division covers the New York, Ontario & Western Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. L. R. Conner, Gen’l Chairman, Cottekill, N. Y.; H. D. Pfoor, Gen’l S. & T., P. O. Box 28, Jerinyn, Pa. No. 21 — Division covers the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. E. F. Stenger, Gen’l Chair- man, R. F. D. No. 3, Miaraisburg, Ohio; Harry F. Fritsch, Gen’l S. & T., Station A, Cincinnati, Ohio. No. 22 — Division covers Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway System. M. M. Moseley, Gen’l Chair- man, Lock Box 716, Waco, Tex.; R. C. Jackson, Gen’l S. & T., 117 S. 16th st., Temple, Tex. No. 23— Division covers the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway, Bellingham & Northern Railway, Big Blackfoot Railway, Gallatin Val- ley Railway, Idaho & Washington Northern Railroad, Puget Sound & Willapa Harbor Rail- way, Seattle, Port Angeles & Western Railway and Tacoma- Eastern Railroad. G. E. Soystcr, Gen’l Chairman, Room 309, Drexel Bank Bldg., 765 Oakwood blvd., Chicago, III.; Ed. R. Drr- rickson, Gen’l S. & T., Room 309, Drexel Bank Bldg., 765 Oakwood blvd., Chicago, 111. No. 24 — Division covers the M. & O. Ry. L. T. Murdaugh, Gen’l Chairman, 462 E. College ft.. Jackson, Tenn.; C. E. Hendley, Gen’l S. & T., Artesia, Miss. No. 25 — Division covers the International & Great Northern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. T. C. Berry, Gen’l Chairman. Encinal, Tex.; R. B. Adams, Gen’l S. & T.. Oakwood, Tex. No. 26, NEW YORK CITYr, N. Y— Meets 2d Wednesday of each month at 8 p. m.f in Von Glahn’s Hotel, Columbus ave. and 59th st.. New York City. A. R. Linn, Chief Telegrapher, 116 Willett st., Jamaica, N. Y.; H. S. Baker, S. & T., 88a Second place, Brooklyn, N. Y. No. 27 — Division covers the Vandalia Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. F. L. Davidson, Gen’l Chairman, Romona, Ind.; C. R. Shortridgc, Gen’l S. & T., Coatesville, Ind. No. 29, NEW HAVEN, CONN.— Meets 1st Fri- day of each month at 8 p. m. and 3d Tuesday of each month at 10 a. m., in Red Men’s Hall, 48 Church st., cor. Crown, New Haven, Conn. F. A. Brown, Chief Tel., Whitneyville, Conn.; G. F. McCormack, S. & T., 95 Main st., West Haven, Conn. No. 31 — Division covers the Missouri Pacific Rail- way System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. II. J. Mohler, Gen’l Chairman, Room 812, Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo.; N. S. Morgan, Gen’l S. & T., Room 812, Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. No. 32 — Division covers the St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. C. G. Kelso, Gen’l Chairman, 519 Woodruff Bldg., Springfield, Mo.; M. T. Fullington, Gen’l S. & T., 519 Woodruff Bldg.. Springfield, Mo. No. 33 — Division covers the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. C. B. Rawlins, Gen’l Chairman, Moores Hill, Ind.; J. Yeager, Ass’t Gen’l Chair- man, 2227 West Liberty ave., Pittsburg. Pa.; W. Edgar Frasher, Gen’l S. & T., 814 W. 9th st., Wilmington, Del. No. 34 — Division covers the Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railway System. Meets subject to the call of Chairman. H. H. Skiles, Gen’l Chair- man, Ingleficld, Ind.; W. H. Davenport, Gen’l S. & T., 4344 N. Winchester ave., Ravenwood sta., Chicago, 111. No. 35, PROVIDENCE, R. I. — Meets 3d Saturday of each month in Swart’s Lodge, Odd Fellows’ Hall. 96 Westminster st., Providence, R. I. J. D. Vanderb^ek, Chief Tel., 284 Montgomery ave., Providence, R. I.; D. M. Callis, S. & T., Touisset, Mass. No. 36 — Division covers the Pennsylvania Line* west of Pittsburg. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. L. W. Quick, Acting Gen’l S. & T., Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 293 No. 37, NEW ROCHELLE, X. Y. -Meets 2d Friday evening each month, 7:30 p. m., Lamb- den Bldg., 252 Main st., New Rochelle, N. Y. P. F. McMahon, Chief Tel., 92 Leicester st., Port Chester, N. Y.; B. E. S. Seaman, S. & T., 1143 Longfellow ave., New York,* N. Y. No. 38, SPINGFIELD, MASS.— Meets 3d Sat- urday each month, 7 p. m., in Harmony Hall, Myrick Bldg., Worthington st., Springfield, Mass. Frank P. Sargent, Chief Tel., 24 Colton st., Merrick, Mass.; M. J. Walsh, S. & T., 19 Chapin st., Merrick, Mass, No. 39 — Division covers the Pere Marquette Rail- road System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. R. M. Burr, Gen’l Chairman, Central Lake, Mich.; W. R. Adair, Gen’l S. & T., 528 Vinewood ave., Detroit, Mich. No. 40 — Division covers the Chesapeake & Ohio, Chesapeake & Ohio of Indiana and the Hocking Valley Rys. L. E. Hicks, Gen’l Chairman, Craigsville, Va.; J. W. Kiser, Gen’l S. & T., Guyandotte, W. Va. No. 41, BOSTON, MASS. — Meets 2d Saturday night of each month, Engineers’ Hall, 164 Canal st., Boston, Mass. D. J. MacDonalJ, Chief Tel., 15 Church ave., Woburn, Mass.; F. C. McGrath, S. & T., 16 Water st., Winchester, Mass. No. 42 — Division covers the Erie Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. E. J. Hes- ser, Gfen’l Chairman, 364 Wallace place, Elmira, N. Y.; C. , L. Bridge, Gcn’l S. & T., 507 Erie ave., Susquehanna, Pa. No. 43 — Division covers Canadian Northern Rail- way System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. Frank Muncey, GenH Chairman, Beaudette, Minn.; A. Chard, Ass't Gen’l Chairman, Fort Saskatchewan, Alta.; G. H. Palmer, Gen’l S. & T. , Dauphin, Man. No. 44, NEW YORK, N. Y.— Meets 2d Saturday each month at 8 p. m., in Fraternity Hall, 22 Harriman ave., Jamaica, N. Y. A. D. Light, Chief Tel., Woodside, N. Y.; A. A. Leonard, Gen’l Chairman, 46 Canal st., Jamaica, N. Y.; E. H. Decker, Ass’t Gen’l Chairman, 122 Weldon st., Brooklyn, N. Y.; L. Meringer, S. & T., 690 McDonough st., Brooklyn, N. Y. No! 45, WOODS VILLE, N. H.— Meets 3d Satur- day of each month at 8 p. m., K. of P. Hall, Woodsville, N. H. Geo. A. Hamilton, Chief TeL, Wells River, Vt.; D. W. Gochcy, S. & T., Wells River, Vt. No. 46 — Division covers the Central of Georgia Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. C. H. Livsey, Gen’l Chairman, East Point, Ga.; O. S. Travis, Gen'l S. & T., 490 Lee st.. Route 127, Atlanta, Ga. No. 47, CHARLOTTETOWN, P. E. I.— Meets 3d Thursday of each month at 8 p. m., at B. I. S. Hall, Charlottetown, P. E. I. Neil Campoell, Chief Tel., Charlottetown, P. E. I.; J. E. R. McEwen, S. & T., Charlottetown, P. E. I. No. 48 — Division covers the Detroit, Toledo & I ronton Railway. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. H. Y. Benner, Gen’l Chairman, Hamler, Ohio; D. R. Murray, Gen’l S. & T., Good Hope, Ohio. No. 49 — Division covers the Denver & Rio Grande Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. H. J. Fulton, Gen’l Chairman, 112 E. 11th st., Leadville, Colo.; A. E. Roberts, Gen’l S. & T., Augusta, Colo. No. 50— Division covers the Georgia Ry. T. W. Duffy, Gcn’l Chairman, James, Ga.; J. P. Luckey, Gen’l S. & T., Dearing, Ga. No. 51 — Division covers Bessemer & Lake Erie Railway System. Meets the 4th Thursday of each month in Eagle’s Hall, Greenville, Pa. J. F. Emery, Gen’l Chairman, Mercer, Pa.; W. B. Risley, Gen’l S. & T., 96 Marshall st., Conneaut, Ohio. No. 52, PITTSBURG, PA— Meets Saturday, September 26th, and each alternating Saturday thereafter at 7:45 p. m., 231-233 Fifth ave., 3d floor, Roberts Bldg., Pittsburg, Pa. L. G. Murren,4 Chief Tel., Smithlon, Pa.; R. W. Bees, S. & T., Box 484, Wampum, Pa. No. 53 — Division covers Southern Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. John E. Cowgill, Gen’l Chairman, Hotel St. Regis, 85 Fourth st., San Francisco, Cal.; A. E. Laisure, Asst’ Gen’l Chairman, 622 Euclid ave., Houston, Tex.; E. C. Pennington, Gen’l S. & T., Hotel St. Regis, 85 Fourth st., San Francisco, Cal. No. 54 — Division covers the Northern Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. Sam Johnson, Gen’l Chairman, North Branch, Minn.; I. N. Holmes, Gen’l S. & T., 1009 East 3d st., Olympia, Wash. No. 55 — Division covers the Wheeling & Lake Erie and Wabash, Pittsburg Terminal and West Side Belt Railways. Meets third Saturday even- ing of each month at Harmon, Ohio. J. O. Peoples, Gen’l Chairman, Bolivar, Ohio; C. E. Baltzcr, Gen’l S. & T., Box 246, Navarre, Ohio. No. 56 — Division covers Georgia Southern & Florida Railway System. G. L. Siebert, Gen’l Chairman, Valdosta, Ga.; F. H. Cason, Gen’l S. & T., Lake City, Fla. No. 59 — Division covers the Southern, Northern Alabama & Virginia & Southwestern Rail- roads. Meets subject to call of Chairman. H. G. Alexander, Gen’l Chairman, 122 Tate st., Greensboro, N. C. ; J. W. Burgess, G. S. & T., 223 Ninth st., S. W., Charlottesville, Va. No. 60, WASHINGTON, D. C.— Meets 2d Thurs- day of each month at 8 p. m., in Building Trades Hall, 610 G st., N. W., Washington, D. C. A. R. Morton, Chief Tel., 745 13th st., S. E., Washington, I). C\; P. H. Delaplainc, S. & T., 647 Keefer place, N. W., Washington, D. C. Digitized by C.ooQle

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294 The Railroad Telegrapher. No. 61, CAMPBELLTON, N. B.— Meets 4th Tuesday evening each month in Engineers* Hall, Campbellton, N. B. E. T. Swift, Chief Tel., Campbellton, N. B. ; G. F. Ward,' S. & T., Har- court, N. B. No. 62 — Division covers the Queen & Crescent Route (North). S. H. McCartt, Gen*l Chairman, Walton, Ky.; J. W. Anderson, Gen’l S. & T.t Oakdale, Tenn. No. 63, MONCTON, N. B.— Meets 3d Saturday of each month, alternating at Moncton, N. B., St. Johns, N. B., and Sussex, N. B. D. R. Mitchell, Chief Tel., Sunny Brae, N. B.; R. M. Scribner, S. & T., Shediac Road, N. B. No. 64, LEVIS, QUE.— Angus Baker, Chief Tel., Chaudierre Sta., Co. Levis, Que.; J. Remillard, S. & T., Levis, Que. No. 65, ROCHESTER, N. H.— Meets at 7:30 p. m., 2d Saturday each month in K. of C. Hall, Main st., Dover, N. H. Jas. McDonough, Chief Tel., 279 Locust st., Dover, N. H.; C. P. Lord, S. & T. , 7 Lincoln st., Somersworth, N. II. No. 66, TRURO, N. S.— Meets 3d Thursday each month, McKay’s Hall (B. R. T. room), Inglis st., Truro, N. S. J. D. McNutt, Chief Tel., Truro, N. S.; H. Patton, S. & T., Westchester Station, N. S. No. 69 — Division covers the Queen & Crescent Route (South). Meets subject to call of Chair- man. M. V. Hickman, Gen’l Chairman, Heidel- berg, Miss.; E. M. Bilbo, Gen’l S. & T., Box 663, Meridian, Miss. 70 — Division covers Great Northern Railway System. L. W. Quick, Acting Gen’l S. & T., St. Louis, Mo. No. 71 — Division covers the Minneapolis & St. Louis Ry. A. L. Gardner, Gen’l Chairman, Steamboat Rock, Iowa; J. C. Sandmier, Gen’l S. & T., Waukee, Iowa. No. 76 — Division covers the Chicago & North- western Railroad System. Meets subject to call of General or Local Chairman. E. J. Thomas, Gen’l Chairman, Room 618, Webster Bldg., 327 S. LaSalle st., Chicago, 111.; R. B. Boyington, Gen’l S. & T., Room 618, Webster Bldg., 327 S. LaSalle st., Chicago, 111. No. 77, DENVER, COLO. — Meets 1st Monday evening in each month at Markham Hotel, Denver, Colo. B. J. Wilson, Chief Tel., 2339 Lowell blvd., Denver, Colo.; F. Eppelsheimer, S. & T., 2341 King st., Denver, Colo. No. 80 — Division covers the N. O. M. & C. Ry. System. R. G. Anderson, Gen’l Chairman, Stallo, Miss.; H. C. Hughes, Gen’l S. & T., Mahned, Miss. No. 82 — Division covers Western Maryland Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chair- man. K. H. Stover, Gen’l Chairman, Henry, W. Va.; E. C. Kohlbaugh, Gen’l S. & T., 24 Eichelberger st., Hanover, Pa. No. 83 — Division covers the Bangor & Aroostook Railroad System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. F. J. Crozier, Gen’l Chairman, Bridgewater, Me.; J. L. Robbins, Gen’l S. & T., Grindstone, Me. No. 88 — Division covers the Texas & Pacific Rail- way System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. W. K. Gremillion, Gen’l Chairman, Donaldsonville, La.; B. T. Hambright, Gen’l S. & T., Roanoke, Tex. No. 89, BOSTON, MASS.— Meets 1st Saturday each month at 8 p. m., in Pilgrim Hall, also 3d Saturday each month at 10 a. m. (daylight meeting), in Pilgrim Hall, 694 Washington st., Boston, Mass. W. L. Enos, Chief Tel., Box 382, Cohasset, Mass.; J. H. McDermott, S. & T. , 46 Crocker st., Mansfield, Mass. No. 91, CHICAGO, ILL. — Meets 1st Saturday of each month at 8:15 p, m., in Hall 912, Masonic Temple, cor. Randolph and State sts., Chicago, 111. G. Dal Jones, Chief Tfcl., 2530 North Kedzie blvd., Chicago, 111.; W. E. Carter, S. & T., 5532 Broadway, Chicago, 111. No. 92 — Division covers the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railway System. Meets subject to the call of Chairman. F. J. McGraw, GenT Chairman, Backus, McKean Co., Pa.; J. T. Simmons, Gen’l S. & T., 901 W. Long ave., Du Bois, Pa. No. 93 — Division covers the Illinois Central Rail- road and the Yazoo & Mississippi Valley Rail- road. Meets subject to call of Chairman. C. A. Mulhall, Gen’l Chairman, Clarkson, Ky.; G. E. Chance, Ass’t Gen’l Chairman, Mounds, 111.; W. W. Stumph, Gen’l Chairman, Y. & M. V. Lines, Tunica, Miss.; R. L. Shannon, Gen’l S. & T., Anna, 111. No. 95, PORTLAND,- ME. — Meets 3d Thursday of each month at 546J/2 Congress st., Portland, Me. C. E. Adams, Chief Tel., Springvale, Me.; F. S. Twombley, S. & T., Buxton, Me. No. 96 — Division covers Chicago Great Western Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. A. L. Coleman, Gen’l Chairman, 402 Troup ave., Kansas City, Kan.; C. E. Norris, Gcn’l S. & T., Inver Grove, Minn. No. 97 — Division covers the Seaboard Air Line Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. D. May, Gen’l Chairman, Carlton, Ga.; F. O. Cumming, Gen’l S. & T., 15 Dinwiddie st., Portsmouth, Va. No. 81 — Division covers the Colorado Midland Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. J. W. LaFever, Gen’l Chairman, New Castle, Colo.; J. F. Jones, Gen’l S. & T., Car- bondale, Colo. No. 99, COBALT, ONT. — Covers Timiskaming & Northern Ontario Ry. Meets on call of Gen’l Chairman. R. Richardson, Chief Tel., Latchford, Ont.; R. Workman, Gen’l Chairman. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 295 I f I i t I i No. 103, STELLARTON, N. S.— C. R. Murray, Chief Tel., New Glasgow, N. S.; J. R. Ross, S. & T.. Box 187, Stellarton, N. S. No. 104, AYER, MASS. — Meets each month sub- ject to call of Chief Telegrapher and Secretary and Treasurer. J. E. Monahan, Chief Tel., Sterling Jet., Mass.; James P. Rutledge, S. & T. , Box 174, Clinton, Mass. No. 105, 'CONCORD. N. H. — Meets 3d Saturday each month at 7 :30 p. m., in Concord Hall, Concord, N. H. F. A. Martin, Chief Tel., So. Danbury, N. H.; H. M. Clay, S. & T., Gerrish, N. H. No. 108, ADDISON, N. Y. — Meets subject to call of Chief Telegrapher. E. C. Cole, Chief Tel., Cowanesque, Pa.; C. E. Belcher, S. & T., Osceola, Pa. No. Ill — Division covers San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. W. D. McGee, Gen’l S. & T., 320 Concord st., Los Angeles, Cal. No. 113 — Division covers the Ulster & Delaware System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. J. E. Mould, Gen’l Chairman, Oneonta, N. Y.; H. J. Halstead, Gen’l S. & T., Oneonta, N. Y. No. 114, ANNAPOLIS ROYAL, N. S.— H. A. Jacques, Chief Tel., Middletown, N. S. ; Stanley Tavener, S. & T., Tupperville, Anna Co., N. S. No. 115, QUEBEC, QUE. — Meets 1st Monday of each month in I. O. O. F. Hall, Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Que. J. J. White, Chief Tel., No. 4 St. Angele st., Quebec, Que.; J. E. Potvin, S. & T., Gifford, Que., Can. No. 116 — Division covers the Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Railway System. Meets 2d Sunday of February, April, June, August, October and December, in place designated by Gen’l Chair- man. P. M. Stillman, Gen’l Chairman, Seney, Mich.; C. W. Danielson, Gen’l S. & T., Chassell, Mich. No. 118 — Division covers Toledo & Ohio Central, Kanawha & Michigan and Zanesville & Western Railway Systems. A. P. Hines, Gen’l Chairman, Burr Oak, Ohio; R. M. Henderson, Gen’l S. & T., 839 South st., Toledo, Ohio. No. 119 — Division covers the Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway System. G. W. Lewis, Gen’l Chairman, 2921 Chicago ave., Minneapolis, Minn.; F. C. Paine, Gcn’l S. & T., Erskine, Minn. No. 120 — Division covers Lake Erie & Western Railway System. C. I. Turner, Gen’l Chairman, Ambia, Ind. ; M. A. Steckel, Gen’l S. & T., Atlanta, Ind. No. 124 — Division covers Lehigh Valley Railway System. L. W. Quick, Acting Gen’l S. & T., 711 Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. No. 125 — Division covers Richmond, Fredericks- burg & Potomac Railway System. Meets at 8 p. m., the 2d Friday of each month, at Freder- icksburg. Z. Tolbert, Gen’l Chairman, R. F. D. 4, Alexandria, Va.; J. C. Farmer, Gen’l S. & T., 712 Main st., Fredericksburg, Va. No. 126 — Division covers Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway System. C. H. Meador, Gen’l Chairman, Drexel State Bank Bldg., Cottage Grove and Oakwood blvd., Chicago, 111.; W. F. Kay, Gen’l S. & T., Drexel State Bank Bldg., Cottage Grove and Oakwood blvd., Chicago, 111. No. 127, VIRGINIA, MINN.— W. W. Woodward, Chief Tel., Hibbing, Minn.; C. J. Keenan, S. & T., Calumet, Minn. No. 128 — Division covers the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. L. A. Tanquary, Gen’l Chairman, Board of Trade Bldg., Pueblo, Colo.; L. W. Quick, Acting Gen’l S. & T., St. Louis, Mo. No. 130 — Division covers Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. W. F. Denton, Gen’l Chairman, Sterling, Neb.; J. F. Carder, Ass’t Gen’l Chair- man, Clearfield, Iowa; J. H. Rogers, Jr., Gen’l 5. & T., 1505 Market st., La Crosse, Wis. No. 131, TRING JUNCTION, QUE.— P. Doyle, Chief Tel., Box 183, Levis, Que.; E. Lafon- taine, S. & T., Tring Junction, Que. No. 133, SYDNEY, N. S.— Geo. O. Forbes, Chief Tel., Sydney, N. S.; A. F. Macdougall, S. & T., West Bay Road, N. S. No. 137 — Division covers El Paso & Southwestern Railway System. F. A. Thomas, Acting Gen’l S. & T., 4112 Arsenal st., St. Louis, Mo. No. 139, NORTH ADAMS, MASS.— Meets on the 2d Saturday of each month in Odd Fellows’ Hall, North Adams, Mass. C. L. Downing, Chief Tel., Box 1048, Williamstown, Mass.; J. W. Banker, S. & T., Schaghticoke, N. Y. No. 140 — Division covers Maine Central Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. E. J. Hayes, Gen’l Chairman, Leeds Junction, Me.; H. N. Bates, Gen’l S. & T., Gardiner, Me. No. 141 — Division covers San Antonio & Aransas Pass Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. S. S. Sooy, Gen’l Chairman, Flato- nia, Tex.; E. B. Hill, Gen’l S. & T., 1027 Yale st., Houston, Tex. No. 142 — Division covers the Green Bay & West- ern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. D. Benrud, Gen’l Chairman, Blair, Wis. ; L. P. Curran, Gen’l S. & T., Winona, Minn. No. 143 — Division covers the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railway System. L. W. Quick, Acting Gen’l S. & T., St. Louis, Mo. No. 144 — Division covers the Trinity & Brazos Valley Railway System. 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296 The Railroad Telegrapher. No. 145 — Division covers the Ft. W. & D. C. Ry. System. J. L. Webb, Gen’l Chairman, Quanah, Tex.; Bruce Dickinson, Gen’l S. & Byers, Tex. • No. 146 — Division covers the Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Owen D. Gorman, Gen’l Chairman, Mauk, Ga.; C. A. Pye, Gen'l S. & T., Oglethorpe, Ga. No. 147 — Division covers the Norfolk & Southern Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Miss S. D. Taylor, Gen’l S. & T., care J. H. Williams, Wilson, N. C. No. 152, NASHUA, N. H.— Meets every 3d Sun- day of each month at 10:30 a. m., in Elks’ Hall, Beason Block, corner Main and Factory sts., Nashua, N. H.; H. E. Heath, Chief Tel., Pone- raah, N. H.; J. Wilfrid Vaillancourt, S. & T., Ill Allds st., Nashua, N. H. No. 153 — Division covers the Western Pacific Ry. W. T. Dauterman, Gen’l Chairman, Red House, Nev.; H. B. Marshall, Gen’l S. & T., Calneva, Cal. No. 155, HAMILTON, ONT. — Covers Toronto, Hamilton & Buffalo Ry. Meets 2d Sunday of each month at 3:30 p. m., in I. O. O. F. Hall, Temple Bldg., Gore st., Hamilton, Ont. J. N. Smith, Chief Tel., Jerseyville, Ont.; E. D. Arm- strong, S. & T., Box 98, Smithville, Ont. No. 156, BOSTON, MASS.— Meets in Rathbone Hall, 694 Washington st., Boston, Mass., 3d Thursday each month, day and night alternately, commencing with the day meeting in July. Day- light meetings 11 a. m., night meetings 7 p. m. Robert H. Buxton, Chief Tel., 8 Dresden st., Jamaica Plain, Boston, Mass.; James Melville, S. & T., 1939 Dorchester ave., Dorchester, Mass. No. 157 — Division covers the Rutland Ry. E. J. La Pointe, Gen’l Chairman, Chatham, N. Y.; John F. Haher, Gen’l S. & T., Brandon, Vt. No. 158 — Division covers the Panama Ry. A. Y\ Losea, Gen’l Chairman, Box 17, Pedro Miguel, Canal Zone; John F. Stahl, Gen’l S. & T., Box 32j5, Cristobal, Canal Zone. No. 160 — Division covers the Florida East Coast Ry. E. C. Wheeler, Acting Gen’l Chairman, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; J. H. Meyers, Gen’l S. & T. , Hallandale, Fla. No. 161 — Division covers the O.-W. R. & N. Ry. J. V. Mitchell, Gen’l Chairman, Wallula, Wash.; Wm. H. L. Davis, Gen’l S. & T., Pendleton, Ore. No. 163 — Division covers the K. C. M. & O. Ry. L. R. Cotney, Gen’l Chairman, Ft. Stockton, Tex.; D. O. Kennedy, Gen’l S. & T., Clinton, Okla. No. 1 64 --Division covers the Ann Arbor R. R. (). A. McCollum, Gen’l Chairman, 526 Wood- land ave., Toledo, Ohio; E. C. West, Gen’l S. & T., 2238 Erie st., Toledo, Ohio. No. 165 — Division covers the Northwestern Pacific Ry. R. D. Shugrue, Gen’l S. & T., care N. W. Pac. Ry., Fulton, Cal. No. 166 — Division covers the St. Louis, Browns- N ville & Mexico Ry. W. J. Thomas, Gen’l Chairman, Sea Drift, Tex.; C. L. Jackson, Gen’i S. & T., Bloomington, Tex. No. 167 — Division covers the Georgia & Florida Ry. Y. S. Hogge, Gen’l S. & T., Uvalda, Ga. No. 168 — Division covers the C. & A. Ry. E. E. Gentz, Gen’l Chairman, Braidwood, 111.; Thos. Riley, Gen’l S. & T., Nilwood, 111. No. 170 — Division covers the Wabash Ry. J. S. Rizor, Gen’l Chairman, Box 135, Peru, Ind.; M. E. Fohey, Gen’l S. & T., Montpelier, Ohio. TWIN CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB— Regular . meeting 2d Wednesday night of each month, Columbia Hall, Prior and University aves. G. W. Lewis, Pres., 2921 Chicago ave., Minneapolis, Minn.; S. H. Lester, S. & T., Flat 7, 912 South Sixth ave., Minneapolis, Minn. CREAM CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB— Meets the 2d Wednesday of each month at Fraternal Order of Eagles’ Club Rooms, 137-139 Second st., Milwaukee, Wis. W. T. Houlehen, Pres., 363 Madison st., Milwaukee, Wis.; B. A. Gothompson, S. & T., 959 Thirty-seventh st., Milwaukee, Wis. PRETZEL CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB OF FREEPORT, ILL.— Meets 3d Wednesday of each month at Ladies & Knights of Security Hall, 107 Stephenson st., Freeport, 111. P. H. Mur- phy, Pres., 145 Delaware st., Freeport, 111.; H. E. Kiester, S. & T., 60 Second st., Freeport, 111. CORT CLUB (Chicago O. R. T. Club)— Meets 1st Saturday of each month in Room 912, Masonic Temple. J. J. Rose, Pres., 2153 Ridge ave., Evanston, 111.; W. J. Earley, S. & T., 2718 S. Harding ave., Chicago, 111. THE QUEEN CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB OF CINCINNATI— Meets subject to call of President. E. F. Stenger, Pres., Miamisburg, Ohio; O. O. Marsh, S. & T., 423 N. Washington st., Greenfield, Ohio. DES MOINES O. R. T. CLUB— Meets in Assent bly Room, Kirkwood Hotel, Des Moines, Iowa, subject to call of President. M. R. Davis, Pres., care C. R. I. & P. Ry., Des Moines, Iowa; S. S. Price, S. & T., Grimes, Iowa. CEDAR RAPIDS O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 8 p. m. the 3d Friday of each month, second floor, Dows Building, cor. Second ave. and Second st., Cedar Rapids, Iowa; F. E. Conover, Pres., Low Moor, Iowa; J. L. Halpin, S. & T., 512 South Four- teenth st., Cedar Rapids, Iowa. LITTLE ROCK O. R. T. CLUB— Meets subject to call of S. & T. C. C. 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Tiie Railroad Telegrapher. 297 THE TOPEKA O. R. T. CLUR Meets 8 p. «i.t 2d Sunday of each month at Throop Hotel, Fourth and Kansas ave., Topeka, Kan. R. D. Stover, Pres., 305 Western ave., Topeka, Kan.; A. S. Carver, S. & T., 329 Lake st., Topeka, Kan. THE PANHOMA TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB— Meets Saturday evening following the 21st of each month in Southern Hotel, El Reno, Okla. G. A. Barnard, Pres., El Reno, Okla.; P. L. Peacher, Sec’y, El Reno. Okla.; H. T. Snod- grass, Treas., 1008 W. London st., El Reno. Okla. CHEMUNG TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB OF EL- MIRA, N. Y. — Meets subject to call of Presi- dent. M. G. Beach, Pres., 203 Norwood st., Norwood, N. Y.; W. U. Phillips, S. & T., Horse Heads, N. Y. EVANSVILLE O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 3d Sun- day each month. L. E. Crandall, Pres., Chris- ney, Ind.; C. McCleary, S. & T., 712 Mulberry st., Evansville, Ind. TIIE HOOSIER O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 4th Thursday each month at 8 p. m., Hotel English, Indianapolis, Ind. J. W. White, Pres., 2166 Avondale place, Indianapolis, Ind.; W. H. Gipe, S. & T., 824 Oakland ave., Indianapolis, Ind. THE KANSAS CITY RAILROAD TELEGRA- PHERS’ CLUB — Meets 2d Friday each month at 8 p. m., at the Coates House. M. Williams, PreS., 2414 N Fifth st., Kansas City, Kan. A. J. Jones, S. & T., 1117 Newton ave., Kansas City, Mo. THE FORT-PITT TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB OF PITTSBURG — Meets subject to call of Secre- tary. H. K. Klingensmith, Pres., 124 Suburban ave., Beechview, Pittsburg, Pa.; P. H. Scheffler, S. & T., 4810 Monongahela st., Pittsburg Pa. THE HOUSTON O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 2d Thursday night of each month, Hotel Cotton, cor. Fannin st., and Capitol ave., Houston, Tex. C'has. C. Wcbner, Pres., 425 Mason Bldg., Houston, Tex.; E. B. Hill, Sec’y, 1027 Yale st., Houston, Tex. THE DU-O. R. T. CLUB OF DURAND, MICH. — Meets 1st Thursday each month in I. O. O. F. llall, Durand, Mich. A. E. McNamara, Pres., Drayton Plain, Mich.; H. F. Link, S. & T., Lansing, Mich. THE C. O. O. R. T. CLUB (Co-Operative O. R. T. Club) — Meets 8 p. m., 1st Friday of each month in Red Men’s Hall, South Bend, Ind. O. O. Replogle, Pres., .631 East Bronson st., South Bend, Ind.; D. A. Crum, S. & T., 817 Lindsey st., South Bend, Ind. THE CHICAGO HEIGHTS TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB — Meets 10 a. m., 2d Sunday of each month, at Chicago Heights, 111., in Trades & Labor Council Hall. J. W. Begbic, Pres., Box 232, St. Anne, 111.; C. R. Montgomery, S. & T., C. & E. I. Passenger Station, Watseka, 111. THE GATE CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB— Meets 2d Sunday at 8 p. m. and 4th Sunday at 2 p. m., each month, in W. O. W. Hall. J. D. McAviney, Pres., 511 N. Houston st., Denison, Tex.; E. Rivers, S. & T., 104 W. Herron st., Denison, Tex. THE SPRINGFIELD O. R. T. CLUB.— Meets 2d Saturday night of each month at St. Nicholas Hotel, Springfield, 111. W. Stone, Pres., Marine, 111.; W. R. Endicott, S. & T., 521 E. Mason st., Springfield, 111. General Committee Directory on Railroads Covered by Local Divisions Boston & Albany Railway — M. J. Walsh, Gen’l Chairman, 19 Chapin st., Merrick, Mass.; Ray L. Hyde, Gen’l S. & T., 242 Union st., West Springfield, Mass. Boston Terminal Co. — J. Andrews, Gen’l Chair- man, Tower 1, South Station, Boston, Mass.; S. E. Haseltine, Secretary General Committee, South Braintree, Mass. Boston & Maine Railroad — J. B. Bode, Gen’l Chairman, Chelsea Station, care of B. & M. Ry., Boston, Mass.; H. L. Jones, Secretary Gen- eral Committee, R. F. D. No. 37, Fremont, N. II. Chicago, Peoria & St. Louis Ry.--C. A. Patterson, Gen’l Chairman, Forest City, 111.; R. E. Johnson, Secretary General Committee, Jersey ville, 111. Intercolonial Ry. — S. C. Charters, Gen’l Chair- man, Point du Chene, N. B.; R. A. McMillan, Secretary General Committee, Charlo Station, N. B. Long Island Railroad — A. A. Leonard, Gen’l Chair- man, 46 Canal st., Jamaica, N. Y. ; D. H. Powers, Secretary General Committee, 176 Union Hall st., Jamaica, N. Y. New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad — Leonard J. Ross, Gen’l Chairman, 457 Welling- ton ave., Auburn, R. I.; M. W. Handy, Secre- tary General Committee, Box 885, New Haven. Conn. Digitized by C.ooQle

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298 The Railroad Telegrapher. Ladies’ Auxiliary Directory OFFICERS. MRS. D. H. PARKER Second Vice-President Speed, N. C. MISS DITA MAY WEST President 319 East Georgia ave., Atlanta, Ga. MRS. FLORENCE P. PIERCE. .Grand Sec.-Treas. Box 33, Halethorpe, Baltimore Co., Md. MRS. L. E. CRANDALL.... First Vice-President Chrisney, Ind. MRS. G. D. ROBERTSON.. Third Vice-President Welland, Ont., Canada. MRS. ETHEL P. JOSLIN. .Fourth Vice-President 52 Stanford ave., Providence, R. I. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Mrs. Evva L. Quick, Chairman, 2807 E. 9th at., Mrs. H. O. Irwin, 416 E. Carter ave., Ashland, Ky. Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Helena B. Austin, 12 Broad st., Burlington, Miss Erna L. Schneider, Secretary, Dousman, Wis. N. J. Mrs. D. W. Koppikus, Oakville, Cal. All correspondence for The Telegrapher should be addressed to L. W. Quick, Editor, St. Louis, Mo., so that it will reach him not later than the 5th of the month. Grand Division — Attached membership not confined to any particular railroad or territory. Miss Dita May West, Pres., 319 East Georgia ave., Atlanta, Ga.; Mrs. Florence P. Pierce, Grand S. & T.f Box 33, Halethorpe, Md. Division 3 — Covers the C., C. C. & St. L. Ry. System. Meetings subject to call of the Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. H. T. Sloan, Gen’l Chairman, 528 Grove ave., Galion, Ohio; Mrs. Betty Powers, Gen’l S. & T., 528 Grove ave., Galion, Ohio. Division 7 — Covers the Canadian Pacific Railway System. Meetings subject to call of Chairman. Mrs. Rebecca Sullivan, Gen’l Chairman, Chap- leau, Ont., Can.; Mrs. S. S. Campbell, Gen’l S. & T., Verona, Ont. Division 8 — Covers New York Central Railway System. Meets upon call. Mrs. M. B. Lynch, Gen’l Chairman, 963 State st., Schenectady, N. Y.; Mrs. M. J. Wood, Gen’l S. & T., South Schenectady, N. Y. Division 14 — Covers the Norfolk & Western Rail- way. Meets upon call, Mrs. N. A. Schwinger, Gcn’l Chairman, 21 Tenth ave., S. W., Roanoke, Va.; Mrs. C. P. Winborne, Gen’l S. & T., Omaha, Va. Division 15 — Covers the Atlantic Coast Line R. R. Meets subject to call of Gen'l Chairman. Mrs. B. F. Wheeler, Gen’l Chairman, Oviedo, Fla.; Miss Ruth Williams, Gen’l S. & T., Wilson, N. C. . Division 17 — Covers the Pennsylvania R. R. (Lines east of Pittsburg and Erie). Meetings subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. Elinor A. Maurer, Gen’l Chairman, Elwood, N. J.; Mrs. Helena D. Hitchner, Gen’l S. & T., Pitman, N. J. Division 23 — Covers the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul and the Puget Sound Railway Systems. Meetings subject to call. Mrs. S. Olive Lester, Gen’l S. & T., Flat 7, 912 South Sixth ave., Minneapolis, Minn. Division 31 — Covers the Missouri Pacific System. Meetings subject to call. Mrs. Pearl Mott, Gen’l Chairman, Haven, Kan.; Mrs. Maude Lawrence, Gen’l S. & T., Eads, Colo. Division 33 — Covers Baltimore & Ohio Railway System. Meetings subject to call of Chairman. Mrs. Mary A. Bell, Gen’l Chairman, New Con- cord, Ohio; Mrs. Anna S. Gillum, Gen’l S. & T., Shinnston, W. Va. Division 35 — Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chair- man. Mrs. Bessie Mehring, Gen’l Chairman, 75 Peck st., Attleboro, Mass.; Mrs. Addie Conant, Gen’l S. & T., 55 Francis st., Auburn, R. I. * Division 39 — Covers the Pere Marquette System. Meetings held time and place of the O. R. T. brothers. Mrs. Florence E. Watson, Gen’l Chairman, 404 Columbus ave., Holland, Mich.; Mrs. Ellen Jacob, Gen’l S. & T., 977 Cherry st., Grand Rapids, Mich. Division 44 — Meets 2d Saturday of each month at 8 p. m., in Hall No. 2, Fraternity Hall, 22 Harriman ave., Jamaica, N. Y. Mrs. O. A. Hudson, Gen’l Chairman, 37 Longfellow ave., Jamaica, L. I., N. Y.; Mrs. J. E. Shields, Gen’l S. & T., 1034 Bergen st., Brooklyn, N. Y. Division 46 — Covers the Central of Georgia Rail- way System. Meetings subject to call of Chair- man. Mrs. J. H. Randall, Jr., Gen'l S. & T., Smithville, Ga. Digitized by C.ooole

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The Railroad Telegrapher, 299 Division 53 — Covers the Southern Pacific System, H. G. & S. A. Ry. Meetings subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. W. E. Blume, Gcn’l Chairman, Cameron, Cal.; Mrs. F. K. Walters, Gen’l S. & T., Ashland, Ore. Division 54 — Covers the Northern Pacific Railway System. Meetings subject to the call of the Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. W. W. Jaynes, Pettibone, N. D. ; Mrs. Annene P. Wilcoxen, Gen’l S. & T., Almira, Wash. Division 59— Covers the Southern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Mrs. C. L. Watson, Gen’l Chairman, Veechdale, Ky.; Mrs. Logan Watson, Ge'n’l S. & T., 534 First st., Shelby- ville, Ky. Division 76 — Covers the Chicago & Northwestern Railway System. Meets upon call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. L. Roy Ness, GenM Chairman, Wood Lake, Neb.; Miss Irene O'Connell, Gen’l S. & T., 207 W. Sixth st., Marshfield, Wis. Division 81 — Covers the Colorado Midland Rail- way System. Meetings subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. Mae L. Potts, Gen’l Chairman, Ivanhoe, Colo.; Mrs. Emma L. Rose, Gen’l S. & T'., Granite, Colo. Division 93 — Covers the Illinois Central Railway System. Meets .subject to call. Mrs. E. L. Mathis, Acting Gen’l Chairman and Gen’l S. & T., 500 Arch st., Fulton, Ky. Division 113 — Covers the Ulster & Delaware Sys- tem. Meetings subject to call of Gen’l Chair- man. Mrs. Harry Halstead, Gen’l Chairman, R. F. D. No. 3, Oneonta, N. Y.; Mrs. Sinclair Snyder, Gen’l S. & T., South Kortright, N. Y. Division 126 — Covers the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific System. Meetings subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. J. A. Tracy, Gen’l Chair- man, Vona, Colo.; Mrs. W. T. Brown, Gen’l S. & T., 6039 Rhodes ave., Chicago, 111. Division 130 — Covers the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad. Meetings subject to call of Mrs. J. E. Kerr, Gen'l S. & T., Central City, Neb. Division 140 — Covers the Maine Central Railway System. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chair- man. Mrs, Edna P. McKenzie, Gen’l Chairman, Lincoln, Me.; Mrs. Florence L. Graham, Gen’l S. & T., 470 Main st., Bangor, Me. Division 146 — Covers the Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic Railway System. Meets upon call of Gen’l Chairman. Miss Dita May West, Gen’l Chairman, 319 East Georgia ave., Atlanta, Ga.; Mrs. J. W. Awbrey, Gen’l S. & T., Craigford, Ala. Digitized by C.ooQle

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46 When addressing our advertisers, please mention The Railroad Telegrapher. SURPRISE INSPECTIONS work to the advantage of telegraphers who wear Signal Shirts Telegraphers who wear Signal Shirts always look neat and, what’s more, they’re free from the usual shirt annoyance. This is why all railroad men, partic- ularly telegraphers, do better work in Signal sK Skirts SliS Union Made ($1.25 West of Missouri River) Comfort and style are built right into every Signal Shirt— starting with the exact size collar band; big, wide armholes; double needle stitching to stop rips, and an extra button at bottom to prevent that bothersome gaping. Then there’s an attached collar, or two detached collars, in latest style. For convenience nothing equals the triple combination for handkerchief, pencil and watch, and the other deep pocket. The material used is the very best percales, tub-tested to prevent shrinking, and the colors will not fade. Sold by dealers — and direct from this advertisement Ask your dealer for Signal Shirts. If he hasn’t them, write for sample swatches. Make your selection, and the shirts will be sent C. O. D. On receipt examine shirts, if not satisfactory in every way, return them at our expense. You tike no chances— we guarantee satisfaction. Hilker-Wiechers Mfg. Co. i Dept. E-12; 1246 Mound Ave., Racine, Wis. M Makers of the famous Pongeplay , Signal Shirts and Signal Railroad Clothing B Wear a Pongeplay, $1.00 The comfort shirt for telegraphers. Great for summer wear. Low col- lar, long or short sleeves, with soft cuffs. All Signal improvements. Send $1 for a Pongeplay, giving size, i Return if not satisfactory. Write A for particulars. M . W' i K V i New Dress Shirt, $1.00 Classy — beats any $2 shirt you’ve ever had. We 'put in all the Signal improvements, making this shirt in distinctive patterns. Send for sample swatches. Shirts sent C. O D. Pay if examination proves h value— return at our expense, if not.

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48 When addressing our advertisers, please mention The Railroad Telegrapher. Why Aren’t Telegraphers Better Paid? By W. B. RUTHRAUFF DID you ever stop to think how impor- tant a part the telegrapher plays in modern business? Imagine, if you can, what this country would do without them ! Business would be para- lyzed ! Everywhere there would be hopeless confusion, delay and tremendous losses. The truth is, that in t}ie conduct of modern business and industry, the telegrapher is absolutely essential. Why is it, then, that the majority of them are so poorly paid? Why is.it that the average telegrapher who is so vital a factor in busi- ness makes only $50 to $70 a month? In ninety-nine cases out of a hundred, the answer is because they can’t turn their dots and dashes into typewritten form quickly enough. They are too slow on the typewriter. Talk to any operator who is earning $100 or more a month and he will tell you that in no small measure the secret of his success has been speed — real speed — and accuracy ON THE TYPEWRITING MACHINE. This is the day of intensified efficiency. Corporations and even individual business men know to a penny how much they get back for every dollar they invest in employes. If you earn more money for your employer by the very pressure of facts, he is compelled on his part to give you a share of your increased earnings . The average telegrapher typewrites from 30 to 50 words a minute and draws anywhere from $40 to $70 a month salary. The telegrapher who is also a trained expert typist writes 80 to / 100 words a minute and draws $75, $100 and even $150 monthly. Both in railroading and' press work advancement quickly follows the attainment of speed in Typewriting. The trouble in the past, from the telegra- pher’s standpoint, has been that there was no successful method of securing high speed and accuracy in typewriting. It remained for R. E. Tulloss, who was one of the pioneers in developing the “touch system” and who is known the country over as among the greatest typewriting authorities of the present day, to invent a New Wdy in Typewriting — a method which enables any telegrapher to write 80 to 100 words a minute. Already thousands have adopted the new method, with results border- ing almost on the miraculous. Many of them were so-called “touch writers” — others after years of fruitless effort had practically giv«n up hope of ever attaining more than merely average ability — many had taken other courses with no marked increase in speed — yet practi- cally without exception they all have developed the remarkable speed of 80 to 100 accurate words a minute — and have joined the higH- salaried experts. They have been able to do this because this New Way is based upon a radically different idea — an idea which in musical training goes back to the great old masters of Europe, but which is entirely new in its application to type- writing. # Mr. Tulloss says that the reason that teleg- raphers can’t typewrite faster is simply because their fingers have never been trained to be dextrous and nimble — as of course they must be in order to write easily at high speed. He says that if it is important to train the fingers gymnastically for piano playing, it is doubly essential to train them in this new way for the typewriter. So he has developed a system of gymnastic finger exercises to be practiced away from the machine, which authorities say is the greatest step since the invention of the type- writer itself. In actual use it is producing results in days which ordinary methods have never been able to produce even in months of steady practice. The resultant salary increases have been exactly in accordance with facts stated above — the high speed has . quickly brought salaries of $75, $100 and even $150 a month. Mr. Tulloss has hundreds of letters written by students, which prove every state- ment he makes. The gymnastic finger training methods are marvellously simple. You really begin to get their benefit the very first day. Mr. Tulloss has written a very interesting 48-page book called “The New Way in Type- writing,” which explains his wonderful system in detail and tells how he is teaching it direct bv mail to students in every part of the country. A copy of this book will be mailed free to any reader of The Railroad Telegrapher, if the request is made promptly to the New Way Typewriting School, 202 College Hill, Spring- field, Ohio. If you arc in any way interested in this latest development of the typewriting situation which is bringing big pay and new opportunities to thousands of formerly underpaid telegraphers and other operators, I can only urge you to send for this book today. Digitized by Google

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304 The Railroad Telegrapher. commissioners for unemployed citizens of the United States who have been for six months residents of the State. Em- ployment is to be on the highways at rates to be fixed by the county boards, not more than sixty days* work of this kind to be furnished any person within one year. One-half of the expense is to be borne by the State, and refusal to per- form the work assigned debars one from this form of relief for the period of one year. Public employment offices were pro- vided for in California, Idaho, Iowa, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and provision was made for the extension of the system of public employment offices in Illinois, Michigan and Oklahoma. The licensing and supervision of private employment offices were provided for in seven States, Colorado, Nebraska, Oregon, Pennsyl- vania, Rhode Island, Texas and Wis- consin, while Idaho prohibited the maintenance of private employment agencies operated for profit. Laws relating to the employment of women and children were quite as numer- ous as in preceding years. Notable among these were the minimum wage laws enacted by Arkansas and Kansas, making eleven States which now have such legislation. California, Massachu- setts and Washington passed amend- ments to their minimum wage laws, not, however, involving any important modi- fications. In Idaho a commission to in- vestigate the subject of minimum wage legislation was provided for. Considerable progress was made in the field of child labor legislation, notably in the States of Arkansas and Pennsyl- vania. In the latter State the law re- quires eight hours per week of school attendance for children under the age of sixteen, such attendance to be between the hours of 8 a. m. and 5 p. m. In the field of safety provision, the most detailed enactments were those formulated by the Industrial Commis- sion of Wisconsin and the Industrial Boards of New York and Pennsylvania. The rules and orders of these bodies in- dicate an intimate knowledge of the con- ditions to be met which it is impossible for an ordinary legislative committee to procure. The worker's welfare is looked after in less usual ways by new enact- ments in some States regulating the sani- tary conditions in labor camps, railway labor camps and the like. Laws to regulate the giving' of clear- ance cards or statements of cause of dis- charge were enacted in three States, California, Indiana and Oregon, while in two States, California and Nevada, the right is given the employe by law to hear and answer charges brought by “spot- ters” before being discharged on their evidence. Other important laws enacted during 1915 were the Seamen's Act, which made numerous provisions for safety and abolished arrest and imprison- ment for desertion; the Alaska and Ari- zona old-age pension laws, and the Cali- fornia act providing for the appointment of a commission to report on the subject of social insurance. CALLED TO ACCOUNT. FRANK P. WALSH, chairman of the Committee on Industrial Relations, has made public a letter to Commis- sioner of Education P. P. Claxton demand- ing a repudiation by him of a pamphlet on industrial education prepared by the Na- tional Association of Manufacturers and distributed under government authority by the Bureau of Education, which in char- acter is a gem and thoroughly character- istic of its author. The letter follows: Hon. P. P. Claxton, Commissioner Bureau of Education. Department of Interior, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: I have at hand a copy of a pamphlet entitled “Report of the Commit- tee on Industrial Education, H. E. Miles, Chairman of the National Association of Manufacturers." At the bottom of the cover are printed the words: “Reprinted for distribution by the Bureau of Educa- tion, Washington, D. C." I am reliably informed that the National Association of Manufacturers furnished you with thousands of these pamphlets Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 305 under an agreement, on your part, to send them broadcast throughout the country under the authority of the United States Government. I can not too strongly protest against the action of a Government official, ap- pointed and paid to. promote the education of the nation’s yQuth, in thus giving rec- ognition, sanction and approval to an organization which has been discredited in the minds of all decent citizens who are familiar with its record as a corrupting agency in public life and a champion of the grossest and most shameful forms of exploitation. At the very time when you were engaged in spreading the propaganda of this organi- zation, its official legislative representative, the notorious J. A. Emery, was appearing before committees of Congress in opposi- tion to the Keating child-labor bill, and he there stated that, in attempting to block legislation to keep children under fourteen out of southern cotton mills, he was acting for the board of directors of the associa- tion whose literature you are distributing. A report on the industrial education of our children, published by such an organi- zation, would, to those familiar with its records, carry as much weight, and no more, than a report on the moral welfare of American girls if issued by a notorious band of procurers. Yet, by lending the Government stamp and approval to this document, you have placed it in the hands of thousands of men and women who may be deceived by this misuse of Government authority, and whose views on the greatest educational issue of the time may thus be unconsciously perverted. Without giving the pamphlet an in- stant’s consideration, it should have been enough for you that it was published by the National Association of Manufacturers, an organization that has earned the contempt of the American people. But, on reading your pamphlet, I find, in comparing it with Emery’s statement before the Congressional committees, that the advantage is all with Emery. This representative of the National Association of Manufacturers brazenly de- fended the exploitation of the little chil- dren on financial grounds, whereas the pamphlet circulated by you undertakes to disguise this purpose by hypocritical ex- pressions of solicitude and sentiment, couched in the familiar cant phrases with which the Pecksniffian uplifter vainly en- deavors to gloss over the hideous facts found in the economic and industrial field. The purpose is apparent, throughout, to still further stimulate child labor, and, at the same time, to throw about it a mantle of respectability. More children are to be diverted into industry at a tender age, *if the hopes of the National Association of Manufacturers, as here set forth, are real- ized, and they are to be made more skillful, in order that the wages of their fathers can be still further depressed, and boy and girl set against father and mother in the killing struggle for bread. Thus, the pamphlet reports an employer as saying, on a visit to an industrial school conducted under the dual system of con- trol : “Why I pay ten dollars a day for the kind of work that a fifteen-year-old boy is doing.” Supplementing its defense of the dual system of control, by which industrial edu- cation is to be administered by a separate board and class divisions thus emphasized, the pamphlet says: “Business men must largely determine the character of these schools, if they are to be worth while.” But, above all, I direct your particular attention to the author’s falsification of the facts regarding child labor, making it ap- pear that children enter factories for other reasons than the true one — that they are driven there by the payment to their fathers of wages too low to keep their families alive. Says this report circulated by you, under the stamp of the United States Govern- ment : “Children do not leave school at fourteen simply because they are fourteen, nor be- cause the law allows, but because they are adolescent. At adolescence the will and the creative faculties assert themselves. Says Carlyle, ‘AH true work is sacred. In all Digitized by tjOOQte

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306 The Railroad Telegrapher. true work, be it but true hand labor, there's something divine.' In the impulse of the adolescent child to go to work at fourteen there is, after all, a reaching for the divine. In the child's hunger for the world of work and of real things is a tiny reflection of that Infinite Spirit which in seven days made the world.” I submit to you that this constitutes the high-water mark of dishonest and con- temptible hypocrisy. Written by a wealthy manufacturer ^nd published by an association of men whose sons and daughters remain in school and college for eight years after they reach the age of fourteen, and, even then, seldom engage in productive toil, it is a plain falsification of the facts, regarding a sys- tem that uses hunger to force the children of the poor into mines and factories just at the time when they should be best able to receive instruction that would fit them for the appreciation and enjoyment of the finer things of life, with the sacrilegious suggestion that God had abandoned the little ones, and is on the side of the men who are crushing out their lives in mine and factory. Continuing his argument, the author -of this pamphlet, which you have so widely circulated, says: “Let us remember, too, that substan- tially all the working people of the world have quit school at this early age, and are likely to as far ahead as we can see.” If your government bureau made a practice of sending broadcast all publica- tions on the subject of industrial educa- tion, some palliation might be found for your conduct. But I found that you have not distributed the report of the govern- ment commission which investigated this subject. Nor have you circulated the declaration of the American Federation of Labor, representing two million or- ganized workers of this country, adopted at the annual convention in San Fran- cisco, in November last, and which said: “In approving industrial education, equal attention should be given to the general educational studies and require- ments of the school children. The con- vention believes the latter of greater importance to the future welfare of the workers than the former instruction. In- dustrial education shall include the teach- ing of the science underlaying the various industries and industrial disputes, being taught their historic, economic and social bearings.” The Committee on Industrial Rela- tions demands of you a quick repudiation of the pamphlet which you have dis- tributed, and an assurance that any ad- ditional literature on this subject, or any other, connected with the education of* the American youth, which the National Association of Manufacturers may issue, shall not be given the stamp of the United States Bureau of Education, by yourself or any other public official, nor distributed under government frank. Unless this request is complied with, the opponents of child labor everywhere will be asked to petition the President to remove you from office, and formal request will be made of Congress lo institute an investigation of the means by which this prostitution of the Bureau of Education was accomplished. Yours truly, (Signed) Frank P. Walsh, Chairman. THE EIGHT-HOUR DAY. THE organized labor movement of America is persistently pursuing its demand for an eight-hour working day. Never before has this de- mand been so insistent and so compel- ling. Never before has labor had such magnificent opportunity to enforce by its own efforts the application of a working day that gives the citizen who works the time and opportunity to become, in the vvords of President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor, “a human being with intellectual desires and crav- ings.” The Labor Center Association of New York City has just recently given fine assistance to labor to express and get before the American public its righteous demands for the eight-hour day. All groups and organizations and agencies of publicity that recognize the rights of Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 307 labor are giving voice to the same com- pelling demand. The splendid work of Samuel Gompers, voicing the organized labor movement, have placed the -eight-hour day on an impregnable rock of justice and right- eousness. President Gompers said: “The individual who works eight hours or less does not each day exhaust his energy. He has time for recuperation and something more. His mind is more alert and active. He is capable of more vigorous and more effective work. He goes to and from work at a time when well-dressed people are on the streets. He really has time and opportunity for making comparisons and forming de- sires. He has longer time to stay at home, sees other homes better furnished, and, consequently, wants a better home for himself. He wants books, pictures, friends, entertainment. In short, he be- comes a human being with intellectual desires and cravings. This change makes him a more valuable worker. Because his standard of living has changed he demands higher wages. Men and women will not continue indefinitely to work for wages that force them to live below their concepts of what constitutes standards of living.” After thorough investigation, the main or Manly report of the United States Commission on Industrial Relations, signed by Frank P. Walsh, John B. Len- non, James O'Connell and Austin B. Garretson, declared: “The physical well-being, mental de- velopment and recreational needs of every class of population demand that under normal circumstances the working day should not exceed eight hours.” In a recent telegram to Carl Beck of the Labor Center Association, James O’Connell, president of the Metal Trades Department of the A. F. of L. and mem- ber of the Committee on Industrial Rela- tions, said: “There is neither ’energy, inclination nor opportunity for the man or woman who works ten or twelve hours per day. The worker only becomes a work ma- chine. The darkness under which he creeps to and from his work hides his misery and. poverty from the world, and often from himself; daylight and a chance to see stir up discontent necessary to arouse action.” “The demand for an eight-hour day,” declared Austin B. Garretson, president of the Brotherhood of Railroad Conduc- tors, and member of the Committee on Industrial Relations, “is not only ethic- ally, but biologically and socially well- founded, and, in connection with the movement of trains, is the basic element of the widely heralded motto, ‘safety first.' ” Out of the long work day and out of low wages and unemployment and the degrading conditions of life that follow long hours of exacting and exhausting work spring such undisciplined riots of misery as the recent one of Youngstown, Ohio. In its demand for the eight-hour work day, the organized American labor move- ment is laying the essential foundation to enduring economic justice and to the best citizenship for the republic. A SUNDAY LAW. THE following bill has been intro- duced in the Legislature of Mis- sissippi, and from all accounts has good prospects of becoming a law: Senate Bill No. 146. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend Sec. 1366 of the Mississippi Code of 1906 so as to provide in all cases, except cases of emergency or at the request of the employe, it shall not be lawful for any person, partnership, association, or corporation to require an employe engaged in any work of transportation or communication to do, on Sunday, the usual work of his occupation, unless such employe is allowed during the six days next ensuing twenty-four hours con- secutive without labor, and changing the penalties for a violation thereof: Section 1. Be it enacted by the Legis- lature of the State of Mississippi, that Sec. 1366 of the Code of 1906 be, and Digitized by ^ooQte

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308 The Railroad Telegrapher. the same is hereby amended so as to read as follows, to-wit: If any person on the first* day of the week, commonly called Sunday, shall himself labor at his own or any other trade, calling or business, or shall em- ploy his apprentice or servant in labor or other business, except it be ordinary household offices of* daily necessity, or other work of necessity or charity, he shall himself, on conviction be fined not less than $25.00 nor more than $100.00 for every offense, deeming every appren- tice or servant so employed, as consti- tuting a distinct offense, but nothing in this section shall apply to labor on rail- roads or steamboats, telegraph or tele- phone lines, street railways, or in the business of a livery stable, meat market, or ice house, provided such employes shall be allowed twenty-four hours con- secutive without labor during the six days next ensuing, except in cases of emergency, or at the request of the em- ploye. Sec. 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed. Sec. 3. That this Act take effect and be enforced sixty days from and after its passage. WALSH ON LAND. ENDORSING the principle of the Crosser Bill, now pending in Con- gress, for “fostering, promoting and developing the welfare of the wage-earners of the United States, by creating new opportunities for permanent and profitable employment,” Frank P. Walsh, chairman of the Committee on Industrial Relations, has issued the following statement: “The bill invokes and applies to the lands of the public domain the absolutely right doctrine that the title to land shall depend on its productive use. The Crosser Bill is not only right in itself; it points the way that legislation should go to prevent speculation and pri- vate monopoly in natural resources. It recognizes, as far as it goes, the inalien- able right of the community to take for the welfare of all the values that the com- munity creates ; and it recognizes the equally divine right of the producer and toiler to get and keep that wealth which his own labor has produced. “The most searching and widespread investigations of the United States Com- mission on Industrial Relations into the frightful and preventable evils of unem- ployment and tenant farming and the bad distribution of wealth make the following recommendations of the main or Manly report of the commission unanswerable to all fair-minded men: “ T. The revision of the taxation system so as to exempt from taxation all improve- ments and tax unused land at its full rental value. - “ ‘2. Vigorous and unrelenting prosecu- tion to regain all land, water power and mineral rights secured from the Govern- ment by fraud. “ ‘3. A general revision of our land laws, so as to apply to all future land grants the doctrine of ‘superior use,’ as in the case of water rights in California, and pro- vision for forfeiture in case of actual non- use.’ “We would go far toward the solution of our industrial problems if there were printed in letters of gold and hung in the halls of Congress and in every legislative hall of our American republic these words of Joseph Fels : “ ‘I believe that all are violating the divine law who live in idleness on wealth produced by others, since they eat bread in the sweat of their brothers’ brows. “ ‘I believe that involuntary poverty and involuntary idleness are unnatural and are due to the denial by some of the right of others to use freely the gifts of God to all. “ ‘Since labor products are needed to sustain life and since labor must be applied to land in order to produce, I believe that every child comes into life with divine per- mission to use land without the consent of any other child of God.’ “The enormous incomes and inheritances that imperil our republic and the enormous power over others that go with these for- tunes are based on the unnatural possession by a comparatively few of our mines and our highways of commerce, and of most Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 309 of our city land and much of our richest farming lands. “The iniquitous mother of Poverty is Privilege. To abolish Poverty, Privilege must be killed. Power in the hands of the producers and toilers, through organi- zation and collective bargaining, is one necessary weapon with which to kill Privi- lege. Power in the hands of the people, through laying such burdens on Privilege that Privilege shall be abolished and be taken off the back of labor, is the other necessary weapon for destroying it.” CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS. THE United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for junior telegraph and telephone engineer, Grades I and II, for men only, on April 19, 1916, at the places mentioned in the list printed hereon. From the register of eligibles resulting from this examination certifi- cation will be made to fill vacancies as they may occur in these positions in the Interstate Commerce Commission under the act providing for the valuation of the property of common carriers, unless it is found to be in the interest of the service to fill any vacancy by reinstatement, transfer or promotion. The following positions established un- der the above act will be filled from the register resulting from this examination: Junior telegraph and telephone engi- neer, Grade I, $1,200 to $1,680 a year. Junior telegraph and telephone engi- neer, Grade II, $720 to $1,080 a year. In addition to the above salaries neces- sary expenses will be allowed when absent from headquarters in the dis- charge of official duties. Applicants for examination and ap- pointment to either of the above po- sitions are not debarred from taking any other examination to which they may be eligible. A junior engineer in a Grade II position may be promoted to Grade I upon showing the requisite experience for Grade I positions. A junior engineer in Grade I may be promoted to positions in the senior grade upon passing appro- priate noncompetitive examination to meet the requirements of such higher grade. Appointments to these positions will be principally for field service. Competitors will be examined in the following subjects, which will have the weights indicated: Subjects. Weights. 1. Theory and practice of telegraph and telephone engineering, in- cluding overhead and under- ground construction, office equip- ment, and systems of operation, and the mathematics used in this branch of engineering, including algebra, geometry and trigonom- etry, but not including calculus. . 50 2. Education, training and experi- ence 50 Total .’ 100 In order to qualify for appointment competitors must attain a rating of at least 70 per cent in each subject. The questions under Subject 1 are to be based on the work usually covered in the first two years of a course in elec- trical engineering at a recognized school and on experience in telegraph or tele- phone engineering, as described in the following paragraphs. Applicants will not be required to show that they have actu- ally attended an engineering school. Under the subject of education, train- ing and experience, applicants for Grade I will be required to show that they have had five years* experience in actual tele- graph or telephone engineering. This experience may have been in the engi- neering department of a telegraph or telephone company, or in engineering work in connection with the telegraph or telephone system of a railway, pro- vided that the experience of an applicant shall have included practical acquaintance with the overhead and underground con- struction and the switchboard and office equipment of telegraph or telephone sys- tems. Graduation in electrical engineer- ing from a recognized school will be accepted as equivalent to two years of Digitized by Google

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310 The Railroad Telegrapher. experience. Applicants must have had engineering experience within two years prior to the date of the examination. Applicants for Grade II will be re- quired to show that they have had three years’ experience in actual telegraph or telephone engineering. This experience may have been in the engineering de- partment of a telegraph or telephone company, or in engineering work in con- nection with telegraph or telephone system of a railway, provided that the experience of an applicant shall have included practical acquaintance with the overhead and underground construction and the switchboard and office equip- ment of telegraph or telephone systems. Graduation in electrical engineering from a recognized school will be accepted as equivalent to two years of experience. Applicants must have had engineering experience within one year prior to the date of the examination. Statements as to education, training and experience are accepted subject to verification. Applicants should state fully all experience having any bearing on their qualification for the position, even though part of it may be of a char- acter not herein mentioned. Special weight will be given to experience in valuation and unit-cost work. No sample questions of this examina- tion will be furnished. Each competitor should provide him- self with a slide rule, for use in the examination. It must be shown in connection with his application that the applicant is a person of good moral character apd temperate habits, and that he is free from color blindness and physically qualified for performing the duties required in the position. For the purpose of certification the United States is divided into districts corresponding to those established by the Interstate Commerce Commission for the prosecution of its engineering work. Certification for appointment in any district will be made of the highest eligibles examined in that district, ex- cept that upon request of the Interstate Commerce Commission certification may be made of the highest eligibles on the register for the entire country who have expressed willingness to accept apppint- ment where the vacancy exists. When there is a shortage of eligibles in any district eligibles from adjoining districts who are willing to accept appointment in the district in which such shortage exists may be certified upon request of the Interstate Commerce Commission. The districts are as follows: Eastern District — Maine, New Hamp- shire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Dela- ware, District of Columbia, West Vir- ginia, Virginia and North Carolina. Headquarters, Washington, D. C. Southern District — Ohio, Indiana, Ken- tucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, South Carolina, Florida, Pan- ama and Porto Rico. Headquarters, Chattanooga, Tenn. Central District — Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Louisiana and Arkansas. Headquarters, Chicago, 111. Western District — North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Colorado, Kan- sas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas. Headquarters, Kansas City, Mo. Pacific District — Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Washington, Ore- gon, California, Arizona, New Mexico and Alaska. Headquarters, San Fran- cisco, Cal. Applicants must have reached their twenty-first but not their thirty-sixth birthday on the date of the examination. Applicants may be examined at any place at which this examination is held, regardless of their place of residence, but under an act of Congress only those who are examined in the State or Territory in which they reside and who have been actually domiciled in such State or Ter- ritory for at least one year previous to the date of the examination will be eli- gible for appointment to a position in the apportioned service in Washington, D. C. Persons desiring to become eli- gible for appointment to the apportioned service must have the county officer’s Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 311 certificate in the application form exe- cuted, to which a 10-cent internal-revenue stamp must be attached. Applicants must submit to the exam- iner on the day of the examination their photographs, taken within two years, securely pasted in the space provided on the admission cards sent them after their applications are filed. Tintypes or proofs will not be accepted. This examination is open to all men who are citizens of the United States and who meet the requirements. Persons who meet the requirements and desire this examination should at once apply for Form 2039, stating the title of the examination for which the form is desired, to the United States Civil Serv- ice Commission, Washington, D. C.; the secretary of the United States Civil Serv- ice Board, post office, Boston, Mass., Philadelphia, Pa., Atlanta, Ga., Cincin- nati, Ohio, Chicago, 111., St. Paul, Minn., Seattle, Wash., San Francisco, Cal.; customhouse, New York, N. Y., New Orleans, La., Honolulu, Hawaii; old cus- tomhouse, St. Louis, Mo.; chairman of the Porto Rican Civil Service Commis- sion, San Juan, P. R., or to the secretary of the Civil Service Board, Balboa Heights, Canal Zone. Applications should be properly executed and filed with the Civil Service Commission at Washington in time to arrange for the examination at the place selected by the applicant. The exact title of the ex- amination as given at the head of this announcement should be stated in the application form. Issued March 18, 1916. United States Civil Service Commission, Washington, D. C. The examination referred to in the ac- companying announcement will be given on the date mentioned therein at the places* named below. A request for ex- amination on another date or at a place not included in the list will not be granted. Alabama — Birmingham, Dothan, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery, Ope- lika. Arizona— Clifton, Douglas, Flagstaff, Globe, Phoenix, Prescott, Tucson, Yuma. Arkansas — Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Helena, Jonesboro, Little Rock, Texar- kana. California — Eureka, Fresno, Los Ange- les, Marysville, Red Bluff, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Fran- cisco, San Jose, San Luis Obispo. Colorado — Colorado Springs, Denver, Durango, Fort Collins, Fort Morgan, Grand Junction, La Junta, Leadville, Monte Vista, Montrose, Pueblo, Trini- dad. Connecticut — * Hartford, Middletown, New Haven. Delaware — Wilmington. District of- Columbia — Washington. Florida — Gainesville, Jacksonville, Key West, Miami, Pensacola, Tampa. Georgia — Athens, Atlanta, Augusta, Macon, Savannah, Thomasville. Hawaii — Honolulu. Idaho — Boise, Coeur D’Alene, Grange- ville, Moscow, Pocatello, Sandpoint, St. Anthony, Twin Falls, Weiser. Illinois — Cairo, Champaign, Chicago, East St. Louis, Freeport, Peoria, Quincy, Springfield. Indiana — Bloomington, Brazil, Evans- ville, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Jeffer- sonville, La Fayette, Marion, Richmond, South Bend, Terre Haute, Valparaiso. Iowa — Ames, Burlington, Cedar Rap- ids, Council Bluffs, Creston, Davenport, Denison, Des Moines, Dubuque, Fort Dodge, Iowa City, Mason City, Ottumwa, Sioux City, Spencer, Waterloo. Kansas — Concordia, Dodge City, Em- poria, Fort Scott, Kansas City, Lawrence, Leavenworth, Manhattan, Pittsburg, Sa- lina, Topeka, Wichita. Kentucky — Ashland, Bowling Green, Covington, Lexington, Louisville, Owens- boro, Paducah. Louisiana — Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, Monroe, New Orleans, Shreveport. Maine — Bangor, Bath, Calais, Houlton, Lewiston, Portland. Digitized by ^ooQte

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312 The Railroad Telegrapher. Maryland — Baltimore, Cumberland, Salisbury. Massachusetts — Boston, Brockton, Fall River, Fitchburg, Lawrence, Lowell, Pittsfield, Salem, Springfield, Worcester. Michigan — Ann Arbor, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Manistee, Marquette, Saginaw, Sault Ste. Marie, Traverse City. Minnesota — Austin, Bemidji, Brainerd, Crookston, Duluth, Fergus Falls, Inter- national Falls, Mankato, Minneapolis, Pipestone, St. Cloud, St. Paul, Virginia, Wilmar, Winona. Mississippi — Greenville, Grenada, Hat- tiesburg, Holly Springs, Jackson, Meri- dian, Vicksburg, West Point. Missouri — Cape Girardeau, Columbia, * Jefferson City, Kansas City, Kirksville, Moberly, Poplar Bluff, .St Joseph, St. Louis, Springfield, Warrensburg. Montana — Billings, Bozeman, Butte, Glasgow, Great Falls, Helena, Kalispell, Miles City, Missoula. Nebraska — Alliance, Beatrice, Broken Bow, Chadron, Columbus, Grand Island, Holdrege, Lincoln, McCook, Nebraska City, Norfolk, North Platte, Omaha, O’Neill. Nevada — Carson City, Elko, Ely, Gold- field, Reno. New Hampshire — Concord, Hanover, Keene, Manchester, Portsmouth. New Jersey — Newark, Trenton. New Mexico — Albuquerque, East Las Vegas, Las Cruces, Raton, Roswell, Santa Fe, Tucumcari. New York — Binghamton, Buffalo, El- mira, Ithaca, Jamestown, New York, Ogdensburg, Plattsburg, Poughkeepsie, Rochester, Syracuse, Troy, Utica. North Carolina — Asheville, Charlotte, Durham, Goldsboro, Greensboro, Ral- eigh, Salisbury, Washington, Wilming- ton. North Dakota— Bismarck, Devils Lake, Dickinson, Fargo, Grand Forks, Minot, Valley City, Williston. Ohio — Canton, Chillicothe, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Ironton, Lima, Mansfield, Marietta, Portsmouth, Steubenville, Toledo, Youngstown, Zanes- ville. Oklahoma — Altus, Ardmore, Enid, Gpthrie, Lawton, McAlester, Muskogee, Oklahoma, Vinita, Woodward. Oregon — Astoria, Baker City, Corval- lis, Eugene, Grants Pass, Klamath Falls, Marshfield, Pendleton, Portland, The Dalles. Pennsylvania — Altoona, Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Pittsburg, South Bethle- hem, State College, Warren, Wilkes- Barre, Williamsport. Porto Rico — San Juan. Rhode Island — Providence. South Carolina — Charleston, Chester, Columbia, Florence, Greenville, Green- wood, Orangeburg, Sumter. South Dakota — Aberdeen, Brookings, Deadwood, Huron, Lemmon, Mitchell, Pierre, Rapid City, Sioux Falls, Water- town. Tennessee — Bristol, Chattanooga, Jack- son, Knoxville, Memphis, Nashville. Texas — Amarillo, Austin, Brownsville, Dallas, El Paso, Houston, Lubbock, Pecos, San Angelo, San Antonio, Tex- arkana, Waco, Wichita Falls. Utah — Logan, Provo, Salt Lake City. Vermont — Burlington, Montpelier, Rut- land, St. Johnsbury. Virginia — Abingdon, Alexandria, Char- lottesville, Clifton Forge, Lynchburg, Norfolk, Richmond, Roanoke, Staunton, Winchester. Washington — Aberdeen, Bellingham, Ce.ntralia, North Yakima, Pasco, Port Townsend, Pullman, Raymond, Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Vancouver, Walla Walla, Wenatchee. West Virginia — Bluefield, Charleston, Elkins, Fairmont, Hinton, Huntington, Martinsburg, Parkersburg, Wheeling. Wisconsin — Appleton, Ashland, Chip- pewa Falls, La Crosse, Madison, Mari- nette, Milwaukee, Superior, Wausau. Wyoming — Casper, Cheyenne, Cody, Evanston, Laramie, Rawlings, Rock Springs, Sheridan. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 313 PRIZE CONTEST, 1916. (Reproduced from the December, 1915, Telegraph rr.) AS THE prize contests have proven so beneficial in the past, and in order that the efforts of the members in securing new members may be rewarded, another 'series of prizes will be given to members securing new members during the year 1916. To the member securing five or more new mefhbers during the year 1916 and who fails to secure any of the other prizes offered herein, will be given one of the official emblem rings. To the member securing ten or more new members during the period named herein, will be given free dues in the Order for one year, their dues being paid by the Grand Division. To the member securing fifteen or more new members during the year will be given a specially made emblem watch charm. To the member securing twenty or more new members during the period named, will be given a fine solid gold watch chain. To the member securing twenty-five or more new members during the period named, will be given a solid gold watch to cost not less than $50.00. To the member securing forty or more new members during the year 1916, will be given a solid gold watch to cost not less than $75.00. To the member securing fifty or more new members during the period named, will be given a solid gold watch to cost not less than $100.00. Members who have won prizes in pre- vious contests of the same character to which they may be entitled during the year 1916, will be given its equivalent in other jewelry of their selection, but in no case will cash be given, for the very good reason that money is easily spent and forgotten, while a valuable piece of jewelry is always retained, and serves as a constant visible token of appreciation on the part of the Order, for services rendered. In the foregoing contest secretaries and officers of divisions, and all other members receiving salary or expenses, or both, for their services, are barred from participa- tion. THE FOLLOWING RULES WILL BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO IN THIS CONTEST. In order to secure credit in this contest, it will be necessary for the member claim-" ing the credit to have secured the petition personally, and not through anyone else. It will further be necessary for the mem- ber securing the new members to immedi- ately forward the Grand Secretary and Treasurer a notice to the effect that the new member has been secured, and unless this is done credit will not be allowed. The form of notification should be some- thing like the following: 1916. L. W. Quick, Grand Secretary and Treasurer, St. Louis, Mo. I have today secured the petition for * membership of and collected $ and have forwarded the petition and money to Bro Secretary and Treasurer Div. No Please credit me with this petition on prize contest. (Signature) Cert. No Div. No ONE CENT POSTAGE. NATION-WIDE in its extent is a campaign which is being waged for the securing of one-cent letter postage, a reform which would save let- ter users of the United States over $75,000,000 a year. Fifty-three separate bills calling for a one-cent rate on letters delivered in the city in which they originate Tiave been introduced in Congress during the pres- ent session, forty-four of these being introduced in the House of Representa- tives, twenty-two by Democrats and twenty-two by Republicans. In the Sen- ate two Democrats have presented similar bills, and seven Republicans have fath- ered measures for the lower letter post- age rate. It may thus be seen that the campaign has no political significance, but that it is being waged on behalf of Digitized by Google

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314 The Railroad Telegrapher. the letter users of the country in an effort to lower the present rate charged for carrying letters. The immediate plan of the campaign is to secure one-cent letter postage on locally delivered letters in all cities and towns where deliveries are made. Later it is the purpose to secure a general one- cent rate. At the present time, according to ex- perts who are familiar with the postal conditions at Washington, the United States government is deriving a surplus of over $75,000,000 a year on its letter postage. While a two-cent rate is charged for carrying letters, it has been shown that they can be handled for one cent. The experts say that with the inauguration of a one-cent letter postage rate, the increase in the volume of mail matter would recompense the govern- ment for any reduction there might be due to the inauguration of the lower rate. Several score of the leading members of Congress are backing the movement and working in its behalf. A series of meetings, under the aus- pices of the House Committee in charge of postal matters is being held, and many strong arguments are being presented in behalf of the one-cent rate. That the business of the department is rapidly increasing is indicated by the reports in the volume of mail matter carried. Further stimulus, it is claimed, will be given this increase where letter users of the country permitted to mail sealed letters under a one-cent rate, par- ticularly those letters which are subject to local delivery. It is pointed out that if a letter can be carried from New York to San Francisco for two cents, locally delivered letters could be handled for a far less sum. That the government is now making a handsome profit is not denied. Friends of the lower rate claim that the depart- ment was never organized for the pur- pose of making a profit, but rather for doing business on a cost basis. “We are in this fight to the finish,” declares George T. McIntosh, secretary- treasurer and general manager of the campaign. “We have received assur- ances from every part of the country which leads us to believe that we will secure the undivided support of hundreds of organizations representing many thou- sands of users of letter postage. Congress must and will listen to our demands, and we feel confident that at no distant date a one-cent letter rate will be obtained.” THE PENDLETON-LAYMAN WEDDING. THE announcement of the marriage of Mary M. Layman, the accom- plished daughter of C. E Layman, a member of the Board of Directors of the Order, and Mrg. Layman, to Lieu- tent Andrew L. Pendleton, of the Coast Artillery Corps of the United States Army, located at Key West Barracks, Fla., came as a complete surprise to her many friends in the Order. Miss Lay- man has accompanied her parents to all of the recent sessions of the Grand Divi- sion, and has a wide acquaintance among the delegates and their families to whom she has endeared herself on account of her charming and at the same time mod- est personality. The Key West Citizen in giving an account of the wedding, says: “One of the most pleasant surprises to the people of Key W'est was afforded by Lieutenant Andrew Lewis Pendleton, when he took unto himself Mary Minnis Layman as his wife Saturday evening, February 26th at the home of Lieutenant Glenn P. Anderson, at Key West Bar- racks, in the presence of a few close personal friends, Rev. Winshire Win- field Williams, of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, officiating. Lieutenant Pendleton was born in Key West, Fla., where he spent his early boy- hood days. He entered the United States Naval Academy with the class of 1909, but did not graduate until 1910 on account of sickness. After serving for eighteen months in the navy, he resigned and accepted a commission as second lieutenant in the Coast Artillery Corps of the United States Army and Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 315 has spent more than three years of his service at Key West Barracks, where he has endeared himself to all the enlisted men, and is looked upon by his fellow officers as a man of the highest type and an officer that is a credit to the service. Mrs. Pendleton is a native of Virginia, a graduate of Hollins College, Hollins, Va., of the class of 1915. She also graduated in music and took the A. B. degree. The Telegrapher extends its congratulations to the happy couple. €MTORIAL NOT €5 Six hundred and sixty-two new mem- bers w£re initiated into the Order during the month of February. The Senate went on record in favor of an inquiry to determine the feasibility of government ownership and operation of railways and other public service utilities. The number of women employed on the railways of France has reached a total of over 25,000. In practically every depart- ment where they have been tried, their work has been characterized by govern- ment officials as entirely satisfactory. The joint resolution adopted by the House to bring the mobile army up to its full strength, which would add about 20,000 men to the present establishment, was unanimously approved by the Senate and the resolution is now up to the President for approval. The attention of members is again di- rected to the prize contest now in prog- ress, rules and conditions of which are published in this number of the journal, and which must be accurately Adhered to by those participating therein. In 'order to encourage the building of merchant steamers in foreign trade under the American flag, and for other purposes, a bill has been prepared by the Chamber of Commerce of the State of New York and introduced into Congress, providing for additional ocean mail service by Amer- ican vessels and their operation. The Georgia Manufacturers’ Association has presented a protest against the Keating- Owen child-labor bill to the United States Senate on the ground that it is “revolu- tionary in character,” and will eventually result in “the obliteration of State juris- diction over local enterprises.” Because of threatened reduction of salaries and uncertainty of positions fol- lowing the efforts of local politicians to control the public schools by securing the passage of a “home rule” law, public school teachers in New York City are discussing organization and affiliation with the 'American Federation of Labor. Manufacturers of munitions in the United States are using large quantities of old rags and are paying such high prices for them that the paper industry of the country is threatened, and retail prices for paper have advanced 50 per cent in the last year. It is officially stated by the grand chiefs and executive committee of the four train service brotherhoods of the United States that more than 90 per cent of the men have voted in favor of the demand for a shorter workday and time and one-half for overtime from all the railroads in the country. Several thousand waist makers, affil- iated with the International Ladies’ Gar- ment Workers’ Union, have secured union recognition, wage increases of from 5 to 20 per cent and a reduction of working hours from fifty-four to Digitized by Google

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316 The Railroad Telegrapher. forty-nine per week. The union has in- creased its membership by about one thousand. The postal saving bank law to permit acceptance of deposits up to $1,000 with interest and $1,000 without interest, has been amended by the Senate. The pres- ent limit is $500 with interest. The House has already passed the amend- ment, which will now go to the Presi- dent. The question of child labor has reached to Japan, and a new law is to be put in operation by which child labor will be pro- hibited in any heavy work. Women will not be allowed to work longer than twelve hours in *a single day. The owners of factories will be required to givd help when any employes are injured through fault of the owner. Trade unionists in Massachusetts are opposing the proposed merger of the industrial accidents board minimum wage commission, board of conciliation and arbitration and board of labor and in- dustries as advocated by the governor of that State in his inaugural address. The workers contend that the work of these boards is not identical and each lias a wide scope to develop efficiency. A call for volunteer telegraph opera- tors for service with the troops that are to pursue Francisco Villa in Mexico, was issued in Chicago by the traffic manager of the Central Division of the Western Union Telegraph Co. A heavy increase in telegraph traffic is expected from the small army of newspaper men that is to accompany the troops, officials of the company said. Scarcity of labor is apt to raise wages in Europe to such an extent that laborers will not be able to better their condition much by coming to the United States after the war is over, said Frederick C. Howe, commissioner of immigration at Ellis Island, at a Business Men’s League luncheon in St. Louis recently. Information comes to the Editor that many general managers of railroads are instructing their subordinate officials to ascertain how many, if any, cases of sleeping on duty exist on eight and nine- hour tricks, the purpose apparently being to endeavor to gather information to be used as argument in an attack on the telegraphers’ nine-hour law. A word to the wise should be sufficient. According to a decision by the United States Circuit Court of Appeals, of New York, in upholding the ruling of the lower court in a suit brought by the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Co., in which it was alleged that a Government contractor had infringed on its patents, the Federal Government has a right to apply any patent to its own use. The contractor was engaged to install wire- less apparatus on submarines and tor- pedo boats. Representative Borland’s amendment to the executive, legislative and judicial appropriation bill, which would require the thousands of clerks in the executive department of the Government in Wash- ington to work eight hours a day instead of seven, was stricken from the measure in the House on a point of order. Repre- sentative Borland then introduced another to reduce the number of clerks by 10 per cent on June 1st. The bill is to come up again. Canadian railroads are planning to se- cure 10,000 men in the United States for spring and summer farm work in the provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. The scarcity is supposed to be due to enlistment and the marvelous results of last year’s crop, which has brought about the cultivation of a large increased area of wheat land. The Grand Trunk Pacific is planning to run settlers’ excursions in the hope that through this method at least 10,000 can be secured from the Mississippi Valley. Nation-wide tobacco frauds, by which the government has been swindled out Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 317 of millions of dollars in revenues, have been uncovered by agents of the Treas- ury Department. These violations seem to have been going on for yesfrs. Charges of collusion have come princi- pally from accused manufacturers, some of whom are said to have delared they had been paying from $1.00 to $10.00 a week to revenue agents for “protection” against prosecution. The General Federation of Women’s Clubs, who are to hold their biennial convention in New York City next May have been granted a reduction of 2 cents a mile in each direction by the railroads with a minimum of $1.00 for the round trip on the certificate plan, for the dele- gates and others attending the conven- tion. The club women of that city are making extensive preparations which will include a number of social affairs in the way of dinners and luncheons. Statistics compiled by the Interstate Commerce Commission for the last fiscal year, show the total number of cases of railway employes on duty more than the number of hours prescribed in the hours-of-service law as 61,247. For the year preceding June 30, 1914, the number was 137,439, and for the year before that 270,827. The hours-of-service law .has been in operation more than eight years, and with the large reduction in the number of cases reported, the com- mission concludes that the keeping of men on duty for long periods of con- tinuous service has practically disap- peared, except in cases of delays wliich are unavoidable. The special Colorado Coal Strike Com- mission’s report, recommending that the Federal Trade Commission study the economic side of coal mining, with a view to steps toward preventing waste and putting the industry on a basis giv- ing maximum safety and maximum steady employment, was sent to Con- gress by President Wilson. The com- mission is composed of Seth Low, of New York; Chas. W. Mills, of Philadel- phia, and Patrick Gilday, of Clearfield, Pa. “Some of the citizens of Colorado,” the report comments, “believe that many illegal acts were committed on the part of the operators, and the justice which finds all the indictments on one side does not seem to them even-handed.” The United States Supreme Court has dealt a hard blow to the United Cigar Stores Company and other non-union and sweat-shop concerns that offer prizes to dispose of their wares, by hold- ing that States have the power to tax trade coupons redeemable in premiums. It is estimated that $125,000,000 worth of merchandise is sold every year in this manner. The constitutionality of laws in Florida and Washington, imposing taxes on coupons, was upheld by the court, and the petition of a manager of the United Cigar Stores Company, who was convicted of violating the Washing- ton trading-stamp act was dismissed. The Editor is in receipt of two very beautiful styluses made by J. W. Ezell, Cert. 234, in Division 93, who, it will be remembered is serving a life term in the penitentiary on account of having been compelled to kill a yardmaster in order, as he believes, to save his own life, and in whose behalf the Order is exerting itself. The styluses are of the highest class of workmanship and show a high degree of proficiency in this line on the part of the maker. Ezell devotes all of his spare time to this work and sells them postpaid for 50 cents each, any one desiring one should address J. W. Ezell, Box A-4874, Kilbuck Station, N. S., Pittsburg, Pa. The Editor has no hesitation in stating that a stylus of this character could not be purchased anywhere else for 50 cents. The report of the California State In- dustrial Accident Commission is some- what gruesome. It is shown that during the year 1914, the number of accidents in industries in that State was 62,211, of which 678 were fatal and 1,292 were injuries of a permanent nature. “With the exception of Sundays and holidays, Digitized by Google

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318 The Railroad Telegrapher. two of California’s workmen may pre- pare every morning to have someone return them to their homes for burial,” the report says. “About twice this num- ber must make application each day to the surgeon for the elimination of parts of their bodies that can no longer serve them. Not a few die of poisonous gas and many suffer shocks which destroy their nervous systems.” The statement issued by the Bureau of Immigration for the month of January, 1916, shows that there were 30,370 aliens landed at the various ports of entry dur- ing that month; that there were 805 de- barred from entrance, classified as fol- lows: Idiots, 9; insane and epileptic, 3; loathsome or dangerous contagious dis- eases, 39; professional beggars, 1 ; likely to become public charges, 365; mentally or physically defective, 85; contract laborers, 103; accompanying aliens, 4; under sixteen years of age and unac- companied by parent, 17; assisted aliens, 15; criminals, 18; prostitutes and procur- ers, 39; without passport, 4; under, pro- visions of Chinese exclusion act, 103. The report also shows that there were 166 aliens deported after landing. The poverty plea of railroads in their opposition, to an eight-hour day for transportation service employes does not appear to be sustained by the Interstate Commerce Commission, which issues this report: “In December, 1915, the net revenue from railway operations on railroads in the United States was $43,650,024 more than in December, 19l4, the net revenue in December, 1915, being $103,484,047, as against $59,834,023 in December, 1914. “For the six months ended December 31, 1915, the net revenue was $158,258,745 more than for the six months ended December 31, 1914, the net revenue for the six months ended December 31, 1915, being $628,691,220, as against $470,432,475 for the six months ended December 31, 1914. “The railway operating revenue of the railroads in December, 1915, was $61,- 048,604 more than in December, 1914, in December, 1915, the figures being $287,- 367,343, and for December, 1914, $226,- 318,739.” The construction of wooden passenger cars for the railways of the United States practically has ceased, according to the report of the Committee on Rails and Equipment made to the National Asso- ciation of Railway Commissioners. The committee found that 60 per cent of the 65,291 derailments in the ten years from 1904 to 1913, inclusive, were due to de- fective roadway and equipment. These derailments were the cause of 3,727 deaths. Not only* defects in steel, but heavy wheel loads and high speeds are blamed for some of the breaking of rails or failure of rails in other respects. A statement from the Pullman Company shows that in four years seventy-three persons were killed in wooden Pullman cars, while only six were killed in all-steel cars. The Post Office Department is con- templating aerial mail service to isolated points in Alaska and Massachusetts. Bids were asked for service on eight routes, seven of them in Alaska, October 1st being named as the dates for their start- ing. A report from Washington is to the effect that the Massachusetts route is from New Bedford to Nantucket, fifty- six miles, and return, partly by land and partly by water. Trips would be made thirteen times a week during the summer months and six during the win- ter ones. An aeroplane would be able to carry a weight limit of 300 pounds. The present cost of the service is $23,000 annually. The Alaskan routes form a connecting link from Seward to Nome, thence to Fairbanks and back to Valdez. A report from Washington states that the investigation of the protests against the confirmation of Louis D. Brandeis, nominated for the Supreme Court to suc- ceed the late Justice Lamar, closed, and the subcommittee of the Senate ap- pointed to make the inquiry will report to the Senate Judiciary Committee within Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 319 the next week. The report further states there is little doubt in the minds of Senators now that Brandeis will be con- firmed. The public hearings have con- vinced a number of doubting Senators. Brandeis is now opposed by Boston cor- poration lawyers and “highbrows.” Four of the five members of the subcommittee are said to favor confirmation, and the Judiciary Committee will adopt the re- port of the subcommittee. Prof. William Zebina Ripley, of Har- vard University, has been making inquiries as to how much a woman re- quires “to maintain herself decently and in health,” and he informed the students at Vassar that this could be done on $8.50 per week. The inference is that all that she earns and spends above that amount goes for luxuries. Among other things, he said that since the beginning of the middle ages there have been fixed wages for men, and urged the Vassar girls to make every effort for the stand- ardization of wages of women; that the time has passed when women will be will- ing' to work for just what they can get. Prof. Ripley has ben connected with the Massachusetts Minimum Wage Commis- sion. Secretary of Labor Wilson announces that 1400 strikes took place in the United States during 1915, 300 in excess of the preceding year. Most of the disputes between employer and employe were re- ported from the northeastern part of the country with New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, ^Massachusetts and Connecticut principally affected. New facts as to the character of the disturbances re- ported in December, show that the metal trades provided the largest num- ber of labor troubles with thirty-five strikes and lockouts. Ten were among machinists, twenty-two arose in the clothing industries, eleven in the textile organizations, nine disputes each in the building trades and among the miners. In twenty-one of the strikes, demands for wage increases were made, while other causes were demands for reduced hours, presence of non-union workmen and discharge of employes. The Keating bill, barring from inter- state commerce the products of child labor, passed the House by a vote of 337 to 46, and now goes to the Senate. In its favorable report of the present bill, the committee states that, “the only op- position from manufacturers, personally appearing before the committee, has been from the cotton-manufacturing States of North and South Carolina, Virginia and Alabama, and the manufacturing asso- ciations from those States have in the past been opponents before their own legislatures of the raising of the age limit or shortening of the hours of the working children.” If passed, it will be unlawful to ship in interstate commerce goods produced by children under six- teen in mines or quarries and by children under fourteen in factories. Digitized by i^ooQle

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PERSONAL MENTION The following births have been reported since the last issue of THfe Telegrapher: To Bro. and Mrs. G. T. Shane, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. F. H. McCully, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. I. L. Edwards, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. H. M. Waldon, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. W. If. Davis, of Dallas, Ga., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. E. B. Owens, of Brice, Ga., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. T. L. Barker, of Bisco, Ont., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. D. A. Berry, of Lynch- burg, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. H. C. Lenz, of Penning- ton, Wis., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. J. E. Boggs, of Ohl- man, 111., a boy. To Bro. apd Mrs. E. B. Sauve, of Twin- ing, Mich, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. W. G. Davis, of Bul- lards, Ga., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. T. J. Lanigan, of Shel- burne, Vt., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. E. A. Bourne, of Sut- ton, Neb., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. C. H. Friend, of Cush- ing, Okla., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. H. C. Savage, of New Salem, 111., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. H. G. McDonald, of Bells, Tex., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. J. I. Potter, of Cam- bria, N. Y., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. K. C. Parkhurst, of Orienta, Tex., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. J. M. Elliott, of Artesia, Miss., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. F. A. Maca, of Emmett, Kan., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. J. M. Bryant, of Grenada, Miss., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. H. L. Kuhn, of Under- wood, W. Va., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. B. H. Balderson, of Hastings, Neb., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. F. H. Carnahan, of Wadsworth, 111., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. R. H. Stout, of Bir- mingham, Iowa, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. W. M. Cockrell, of Grafton, W. Va., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. F. L. Snodgrass, of Sharpsburg, Pa., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. L. L. Peacock, of McPherson, Ga., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. J. F. Jefferies, of Northboro, Iowa, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. George Thomas, of Little Rock, Ark., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. Wm. D. Mullett* of Moundsville, W. Va., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. A. W. Brandt, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, a boy. To Bro. and Mr?. S. C. Stewart, of Hundred, W. Va., twin boys. The following marriages have been re- ported since the last issue of The Teleg- rapher: Bro. J. G. Tarvin, of Div. 59, to Miss Hobgood. Bro. W. W. Harris, of Div. 2, to Miss Nona E. Conner. Bro. F. J. Preston, of Div. 105, to Miss Ivla P. Meserve. Bro. O. A. Williams, of Div. 170, to Miss Dovie Loulinons. Bro. P. M. Williams, of Div. 170, to Miss Lucille Wooldridge. At Erlanger, Ky., Bro. G. C. Kellar, of Div. 62, to Miss Lelah Holton. At Terre Haute, Ind., Bro. O. E. Nash, of Div. 1, to Miss J. E. Walker. At Oberlin, Ohio, Bro. R. Holcomb, of Div. 3, to Miss Geneva Boudro. Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 321 At Ellsworth, Kan., Bro. C. E. Caswell, of Div. 6, to Miss Vera Georgia Beyler. At Ottumwa, Iowa, Bro. Frank A. Roberts, of Div. 23, to Miss Wanda Mor- gan. At Winnipeg, Man., Bro. D. L. Ross, of Div. 7, to Miss E. Burnette Fenton, of Chatham, N. B. The Telegrapher extends congratula- tions to the happy couples. The following deaths have been reported since the last issue of The Telegrapher: Bro. M. S. Oliver, of Div. 8. Bro. J.- A. Scott, of Div. 1. Bro. J. F. Ezzell, of Div. 15. Bro. F. E. Sands, of Div. 42. Bro. J. E. Watson, of Div. 14. Bro. Amil J. Eide, of Div. 23. Bro. David C. Turner, of Div. 8.* Bro. Abraham Ross, of Div. 42. Bro. E. J. Le Blanc, of Div. 88. Bro. A. Van Benschoten, of Div. 8. Bro. John R. Martin, of Div. 14. Bro. H. H. Williams, of Div. 13. Wife of Bro. T. A. Ross, of Div. 4. Son of Bro. H. P. Smilie, of Div. 22. * Wife of Bro. J. P. Smith, of Div. 3. Father of Bro. T. O. Tiger, of Div. 37. Father of Bro. T. E. Fitch, of Div. 33. Mother of Bro. G. Getsinger, of Div. 8. Mother of Bro. G. R. Bixler, of Div. 5. Mother of Bro. J. S. Cox, of Div. 164. Mother of Bro. C. L. Henry, of Div. 3. Mother of Bro. 0. P. Loving, of Div. 59. Mother of Bro. M. J. Griffin, of Div. 59. Mother of Bro. W. J. Parks, of Div. 54. Wife of Bro. M. C. J. Miller, of Div. 17. Daughter of Bro. P. A. Delude, of Div. 7. Wife of Bro. J. B. Tuttle, of Div. 130. Father of Bro. T. M. Brown, of Div. 59. Mother of Bro. F. A. Crittenden, of Div. 15. Father of Bro. Hugh Ragsdale, of Div. 93. Father-in-law of Bro. L. L. Williams, of Div. 8. Mother of Bro. Richard M. Meany, of Div. 44. At Paducah, Ky., Bro. G. L. Grugett, of Div. 93. At Elkhart, 111., Bro. C. P. Bridge, of Div. 168. At Wakefield, Neb., Bro. H. C. Davis, of Div. 130. Father-in-law of Bro. J. A. Hannan, pf Div. 37. At Gardner, 111., Bro. C. H. Craver, of Div. 168. At Caledonia, Ont., Bro. W. C. Clark, of Div. 155. At Cleveland, Ohio, Bro. Chas. H. Bates, of Div. 3. Infant daughter of Bro. Frank R. Reeves, of Div. 7. Grandmother of Bro. A. E. Haberman, of Div. 76. Infant daughter of Bro. D. R. Mahaney, of Div. 8. Sister of Bros. J. C. and Wm. D. Fardy, of Div. 140. Mother of Bros. W. C. and A. M. Cad- dell, of Div. 62. Wife of Bro. M. F. Bishop, of Div. 40, burned to death. At Eagle Harbor, N. Y., Bro. C. J. Biggar, of Div. 8. At Clarion, Iowa, father of Bro. H. P. Fagan, of Div. 76. At Spokane, Wash, wife of Bro. W. R. Foster, of Div. 93. At Riverdale, Neb., mother of Bro. A. H. Greene, of Div. 6. At Juliaetta, Idaho, son of Bro* Leo Lentsch, of Div. 54. Father of Bros. W. N., W. F. and C. H. Thomas, of Div. 59. At Capron, 111., father of Bro. L. A. Livingston, of Div. 76. At Toledo, Ohio, brother of Bro. G. Z. Fisher, of Div. 118. Father-in-law of Bro. H. W. Hix, gen- eral chairman of Div. 13. At Forest River, N. D., wife of Bro. Floyd Ford, of Div. 119. At Twining, Mich., infant son of Bro. E. B. Sauve, of Grand Div. At Princeton, 111., father of Bros. C. B. and R. T. Hooten, of Div. 130. At St. Louis, Mo., son of Bro. H. J. Mohler, general chairman, Div. 31. At Lansdowne, Pa., grandnephew of Bros. W. C. and L. H. Long, of Div. 2. The bereaved relatives have the sym- pathy of all. Digitized by ^ooQte

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322 The Railroad Telegrapher. WANTED. Present address of Operator F. L. Cook, worked at Ontario, Ore., on the O. S. L., November and December, 1912. Very im- portant. M. L. House, Pando, Colo. Present address of Harford M. Eggle- ton, operator ; last heard of at Walla Walla, Wash. His sister is very anxious about him. F. S. Pollard, Keene, Ont., Can. Present addresses of Frank Fisher and H. V. Slayback, who worked with me at “GS” tower, Butler, Ind. Boys, if you see this, drop me a line. J. W. Kieff, 1001 Fifth St., Laporte, Ind. Present address of Frank Sims, or W. F. Sims; last heard of was on a claim in North Dakota, formerly agent C. G. W. Ry., at Renova, Minn. Frank, if you see this, write me at Sallisaw, Okla. W. W. Neel. Present address of B. F. Leach, dis- patcher and operator, about fifty years old; last heard from in Boston. His brother wishes his address. Any information should be sent to A. H. Hammond, Indio, Cal. Present addresses of the following par- ties: J. H. Harding, G. A. Miller, J. W. Cowan, M. S. Bennett and J. G. Leverette. Anyone knowing their present whereabouts will confer a favor by informing J. H. Williams, Wilson, N. C. Present address of my brother, David Joseph Hagerty. Have not seen him or heard from him in almost twenty-two years, but when last heard from he was a train dispatcher, I believe, working in Missoula, Mont., and was married. If he lives, we are the only ones left in our family. Any information regarding him will be highly appreciated by his brother, James E. Hag- erty, 470 Milwaukee St., Apt. 3, Milwaukee, Wis. Present address of J. C. Anderson, with whom I worked on W. P. Ry. and in W. U. office in San Francisco; last heard of with W. U. at Atlanta. Anyone knowing his address, will confer a favor by informing me. “Andy,” if you see this, please write. J. C. Statzell, Goodland, Ind. LOST OR STOLEN. Card No. 309, Cert. 1011, Div. 53, for year 1916. Card No. 384, Cert. 1387, Div. 53, for year 1916. Card No. 372, Cert. 284, Div. 53, for year 1916. Card No. 4015, Cert. 585, Div. 40, for term ending June 30, 1916. Card No. 9465, Cert. 2866, Div. 59, for term ending June 30, 1916. Card No. 14156, Cert. 5420, Grand Div., for term ending June 30, 1916. Card No. 6824, Cert. 1974,- Div. 17, for term ending June 30, 1916. Card No. 16158, Cert. 2282, Div. 23, for term ending June 30, 1916. Card No. 9759, Cert. 3183, Div. 93, for term ending June 30, 1916. Card No. 14788, Cert. 4105, Div. 59, for term ending June 30, 1916. Card No. 34729, Cert. 633, Div. 4, for term ending December 31, 1915. Card No. 11300, Cert. 46, Div. 161, for term ending June 30, 1916. Digitized by ejOOQte

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PREPAREDNESS. By Dita May West, President. THE most talked-about question now before the public is that of “Pre- paredness,” and there are more dif- ferent kinds and shades of opinion on that subject than there are varieties of a cer- tain much-advertised brand of pickles. Since it is the purpose of our organization to make our department as up-to-date as possible, and so far this popular subject having been overlooked, it seems to me that this is a most opportune time for its discussion. Seriously, I do believe in “Preparedness,” and most thorough preparedness at that. I believe, too, that we are at present most unprepared, and that we should hasten to remedy this condition. However, I am not thinking in terms of battleships and guns, armies and forts, but of efficient and suffi- cient educational facilities for the children. Our public school system has made great strides in the past twenty years. All sec- tions of the country have free schools, and in many sections attendance is compulsory, and in some few places books also are fur- nished free to the children. All this is as it should be, except that it does not go far enough. We should go a step further and give them vocational training in these schools. Many of our larger public schools have a business course for the more advanced pupils. However, that is not enough. Ali our boys and girls can not be stenographers and bookkeepers ; besides, very many of them have no inclination to be, and very many more can not afford to stay in school long enough for that. • It is estimated that there are at least two million boys and girls in this country between the ages of fourteen and sixteen who are working for wages, and that one million are required to work each year to maintain the ranks of the workers. This great army of working boys and girls are the children of wage-earners and others of small means, where it is necessary for them to begin to earn their own way at as early an age as possible. In the majority of cases they are going out to work without any previous training or skill. As a con- sequence, the employer has to train them, and he takes his pay. If we had vocational training in the schools, their skill would enable them to demand at once a living wage, fair treat- ment and the opportunity for quicker ad- vancement. This, I believe, would make a happier, healthier and more intelligent citizenry, and is one of the kinds of “Pre- paredness” that will be well worth the money we put into it. Notes from the Grand Secretary and Treasurer. There is so much to write about of inter- est to the members upon subjects that concern us as an organization, that it is impossible to decide which is of the most importance for your consideration. That we are recognized as worthy of notice is most forcibly brought to your attention in a letter, with enclosed bill, sent to my office from Mr. J. Chas. Linthicum, mem- ber of Congress, asking the support of the Ladies* Auxiliary to a resolution to have Federal inspection of dairy and dairy prod- ucts, to prevent the spread of tuberculosis, Digitized by Google

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324 The Railroad Telegrapher. typhoid fever and other infectious diseases. I notified the honorable gentleman that the Ladies' Auxiliary would gladly support such a bill, and that you would be given this information through the monthly news notes. Also that we in turn would appre- ciate his support of the Suffrage Amend- ment now pending before Congress. To mention individual names of new members would be impossible, but I think to tell you we have with us Sister Ida L. White, living in Balboa, Panama, Canal Zone, will interest you, as this seems so very far away to many of us, and for her to be interested in the L. A. and join. I am sur£ she will receive many welcome thoughts from the Auxiliary, and we all welcome her among us. We note with pleasure that our president, Sister West, had charge of the ushers at the lecture of the big suffrage rally held in the Baptist Tabernacle, Atlanta, Ga., when Mrs. Helen Ring Robinson was the speaker on that occasion. Mrs. Robinson is the only woman State senator in the United States, having been elected to this office by the male and female voters of her district in Colorado, which embraces the city of Denver. This will be of especial interest to our members living in Colorado who helped to elect this lady to the United States Senate. Ladies making application and becoming members on their divisions as the first new member, can be appointed general chair- man pro tem, which will give them author- ity to organize, and, incidentally, earn one of the silver spoon prizes which are becom- ing so very popular. Sister Sloane, of Division 3, reports that they had a glorious time at the banquet held on February 15th, and, ffom present prospects, this local has entered the prize contest for the oil painting to be given at the next convention for the best all-around showing. They will have to get to work, as others are in this contest to win. The great women’s movement all over the country, which includes the members of the Ladies' Auxiliary, is surely receiving much consideration that it had not had a short time ago, as the many conventions being held, in which much affiliation to better conserve their forces is being taken, and it is shown in the following tabu- lated list that these organizations want the vote : International Council of Women, representing over 7,000,000 women ; Na- tional Federation of Women’s Clubs, rep- resenting over 1,600,000 women; National Women’s Union League, National Order of Maccabees, International Council of Nurses, World’s Women’s Christian Tem- perance Union. And with the 4,000,000 now having the franchise, this is surely a great showing, and one that is giving to woman her rights. We still have our delinquent members on the list, and while many have paid up, we will be glad to receive the rest, and hope that with such progress they will de- sire to hold their union card and be proud of the same. Initiation and dues for the month of April is only 80 cents. Our dues and initi- ation are the cheapest of any organization that I know anything about — only 10 cents per month. Surely our union card is worth the price of two cigars a day which many husbands use. Yours fraternally, Mrs. Florence P. Pierce, * Grand Secretary and Treasurer, Halethorpe, Baltimore Co., Md. Big Four, Local No. 3. The most important event during the month was the first joint annual ban- quet of the O. R. T. and Ladies' Aux- iliary on February 15th. A large number of the members were there, also some of the officials of the road. The evening was spent with a fine program, a big chicken dinner and good toasts for the occasion. Sister Joe Gosser, Crestline, was again with us the first since her illness, and we are always glad to have them all with us. Digitized by CaOOQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 325 It is with regret we received the resig- nation of Sister Powers as our first sec- retary and treasurer, and wish to extend to her our appreciation for her work while serving us. We can not prevail too much on the wives and sisters of the O. R. T. mem- bers to join us in making this division the strongest in the U. S. We who have joined know the good that is derived from this auxiliary and want everyone to come to these meetings and learn a few inside facts about the real work of our organization, and the relations be- tween the employes and the railroad. We are planning a campaign for new members soon, and it is our earnest de- sire to enlarge our membership, so don’t hesitate in making any inquiries, as we will only be glad to explain anything you wish to know. Talk about loyalty, Sister Meeks recently dislocated her arm, still she attended the meeting with her arm in a sling. Such members are the foundation of this cause. Sister Solomon had planned to be with us, but disappointed us all by contracting a heavy cold just a few days before, confining her to her home. Sister Triplett is visiting friends in Cincinnati at this time. A brand new member is Sister Triplett, and a live wire, too. Can’t we get more just like her? Sister Artz is planning a trip to Sunny Florida during the month of March. We all envy her the trip, but what would the Big Four do if all the boys and their wives would go South. It will be necessary for all to keep me posted as to what is going on along the road, and if you will do it we will surely be represented in the journal every month, Mrs. W. B. Elliott, Ashley, Ohio. W. J. & S., Local No. 17. Our February meeting was held at the home of Sister Nightingale at Newfield, N. J., the usual crowd being on hand, and they enjoyed a very nice afternoon. Mrs. Nightingale is a splendid hostess and the afternoon was entirely too short. The March meeting was held at Sister Thompson’s home in Camden on March 15th. Sister Nightingale and. Sister Thomp- son have been on the sick list a great deal since the first of the year, but both are better at this time. Sister Pheasant’s little girl has been ill quite a lot, and we hope she will get well soon. Sister Pheasant also buried a sister, and she has the sympathy of all the sistefs of this division. Sister Coles and hubby spent the even- ing of February 15th with Sister and Mr. Thompson; also Elmer, Jr. After a pleasant evening they returned to Pit- man. Let us get ready for a lawn party at some sister’s house in the spring and invite all the O. R. T. ladies to this gathering, and perhaps we can get some new members. This would not cost much. We could have ice cream and cake, and perhaps we could get Jimmie Hand to wait on the table. Correspondent. Providence, Local No. 35. Our meeting on February 17th drew an unusually, good attendance. The principal business transacted was the election of officers. The following officers were unan- imously elected : General chairman and president, Mrs. Clara A. Wood; general secretary and treasurer, Miss Clara J. Brady ; first vice-president, Mrs. Frances Callis ; second vice-president, Mrs. Blanche McKenna ; chaperone, Mrs. Bertha M. Haddock; guard, Mrs. Beatrice Johnson. Installation of officers will take place at the March meeting. After the business meeting the members commenced on the needlework which has been planned. Members will please con- tinue to bring scissors, thimbles and needles for future use. Refreshments were served by Sisters Mrs. Mehring, Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Graham. We have heard that the homes of Bro. and Sister Naughton and Bro. and Sister Digitized by Google

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326 The Railroad Telegrapher. Gallant have recently been gladdened by the arrival of little future members. Con- gratulations are extended to the happy parents. Come to the meetings and bring the babies as soon as the weather is warm enough. We have plenty of room, and they will be gladly welcomed. “CA.” New York, Local No. 44. Sister, do you know that 1 am located where news is as scarce as the dodo. If you will send me the news, I will start it on a trip to St. Louis for publication in The Telegrapher. Bro. and Sister G. W. Hilley entertained Bro. and Sister A. W. Brooker on Wednes- day, February 23. After dinner these champions played five hundred. Bro. and Sister O. A. Hudson were very much surprised on their seventeenth wed- ding anniversary by members of the local on February 28th. All present had a very enjoyable time. The entertainment and dance given by our brothers of Division 44 on March 1, 1916, in Columbia Hall, Richmond Hill, was largely attended. The committee de- serves great praise and credit for the entertainment, and the music was par ex- cellence. You all know our March meeting is one of great importance, as we will have instal- lation of officers for the coming year. Will you all make a special effort to be present? Our meetings are growing more interesting as the months go by. Let us all put our shoulders to the wheel and see if we can have a new member at each meeting. Let each member resolve to bring in at least one new member during the year, and in this way help our untiring president to feel that 1916 was a record-breaking year for Local No. 44. Cert. 4. W. J. Shkbblske, VV. S. Trinwitii, J. J. Villrrs. O. R. T. GROUP— C. & N. \V. RY. Digitized by tjOOQte

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■ UNION LABEL «>*?§• < 0*1 NOTICE. There will be published in this department the names of firms in the United States and Canada who handle union label goods. MECHANICS’ CLOTHING— Continued. Ferguson & Hene, Pittsburg, Pa. Bennett, Hollender & Lewis, Pitts- burg, Pa. The Patent Garment Mfg. Co., Pitts- burg, Pa. Handelman, Segall & Howard, Pittsburg, Pa. Larned, Carter & Co., Port Huron, Mich. Orr, Jr., Mfg. Co., Port Jervis, N. Y. Standard Shirt Factory, Portland, Ore. Neustadter Bros., Portland, Ore. H. Wolf & Sons, Portland, Ore. Hilker-Wiechers Mfg. Co., Racine, Wis. Alshuler Mfg. Co., Racine, Wis. Richford Garment Co., Richford, Vt. Blue Ridge Overall Co., Roanoke, Va. Roanoke Overall Co., Roanoke, Va. W. Shanhouse & Sons, Rockford, 111. Forest City Overall Mfg. Co., Rockford, III. American Overall Co., San Antonio, Tex. Neustadter Bros., San Francisco, Cal. Sibbett Mfg. Co., San Francisco, Cal. White Duck Clothing Mfg. Co., San Fran- cisco, Cal. Eloesser-Heynemann & Co. (shirts and overalls), San Francisco, Cal. Eagleson, Hawkins Co., San Francisco, Cal. David Trugman, San Francisco, Cal. J. Friedlander, San Francisco, Cal. Alexander Bros. Co. (overalls), Savan- nah, Ga. Mohawk Clothing Co., Schenectady, N. Y. Lackawanna Shirt Mfg. Co., Scranton, Pa. G. G. Black Mfg. Co., Seattle, Wash. Shawnee Garment Mfg. Co., Shawnee, Okla. Dagg, Derneden Co., Seattle, Wash. Sherman Overall Mfg. Co., Sherman, Tex. L. C. Gross & Co. (shirts and overalls), South Bend, Ind. Lamb Shirt Co., South Bend, Ind. Gross Bros. Mfg. Co., Spring Valley, 111. Fitwell Mfg. Co., Superior, Wis. W. C. Powell Mfg. Co., St Joseph, Mo. R. L. McDonald & Co., St. Joseph, Mo. Red Diamond Clothing Co., St Louis, Mo. Marglous Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. Abbott Jacket Mfg. Co. (hotel and res- taurant linen supplies, chauffeurs’, physi- cians’, surgeons’, dentists’, barbers’, butch- ers’, bartenders’, waiters* and cooks’ service apparel), St. Louis, Mo. Arbetter & Richman (overalls), St. Louis, Mo. M. Marks & Son (white goods), St. Louis, Mo. Larned Carter Co., St. Louis, Mo. Simon & Mogliner, St. Paul, Minn. Shull-Day Overall Co., Tacoma, Wash. Longley Clothing Mfg. Co., Waco, Tex. Sweet, Orr & Co., Wappingers Falls, N. Y. Warsaw Overall Co., Warsaw, Ind. Dixie Overall Co., West Nashville, Tenn. Snow & Baker, Whitefield, N. H. Johnson & Larimer Mfg. Co., Wichita, Kan. Hauser-Garrison Mfg. Co., Wichita, Kan. Shaw & Welty Shirt Co., Zanesville, Ohio. CANADA. Royal Tailoring Co. (special order), Ber- lin, Ont. Kitchen Overall & Shirt Co., Ltd., Brant- ford, Ont. Walker Pants & Shirt Co., Chatham, Ont. The Great Western Garment Co., Ltd., Edmonton, Ont. Digitized by tjOOQte

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328 The Railroad Telegrapher. R. R. McGaw. L. VV. Colville. G. H. Geyer. ILLINOIS DIVISION— C. M. & ST. P. RY— EAST MOLINE, ILL. F. A. Wydmykr. O. E. Nash. W. A. Gow. SOLID O. R. T. GROUP— G. T. P. RY.— HAZELTON, B. C. Digitized by C.00 Qte

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GETTING A PASSPORT. “ A RE you a natural-born or natural- /A ize$ citizen? Have you a birth cer- **■ ^ tificate to show that you were born here? Have you a witness who will state on oath that what you say here is true? Have you any other purposes besides the one you stated?” These are some of the pertinent questions put daily to American citizens who apply for passports at the new Passport Bureau established by the State Department at 2 Rector street. Formerly applications were received by clerks in the federal courts, but after the ruling which made it necessary for every person leaving the United States to carry a passport was put into effect the govern-* ment deemed it advisable to open this office, in as much as most of the passengers for foreign countries sail from the port of New York. Again, the United States Government found it necessary to take some means by which it could mobilize the experts to pre- vent the issuing of passports under false pretenses. Early in the European war there was a regular traffic in American, passports, many being used by spies and other per- sons who adopted American names and posed as individuals to whom the papers had been issued. These spurious passports were often not discovered until their owners had to pass muster before the critical and suspicious eyes of a foreign official; hence a number of protests reached the State Department from nations which had been deceived. The passport serves only as a paper of admission. The protection it gives only goes so far as to the granting of rights and privileges that a foreign government wishes to give to In American citizen traveling within its boundaries. While the passport is not absolutely essential in time of peace, except when traveling to Russia, Roumania or Turkey, it becomes an absolute necessity in time of war. Under the new ruling anyone outside of the United States, except in Cuba, Canada and Bermuda, must obtain passports. Various explosions on ships and the de- tention as suspicious of persons bearing American passports have made the officials wary, and the road toward getting the precious bit of paper is a hard one and must be proved a straight one. In the case of a native citizen the birth certificate, or, where this is impossible, some affidavit proving birth on American soil must be submitted. A naturalized citi- zen must present his naturalization papers. The applicant must then state his reasons for wanting to leave the country. Letters or notes corroborating these must be sub- mitted. For instance, if a man is sent by his business firm to a country in Europe, he must present a letter from the firm stating his mission and the exact country or countries in which he is to travel. Again, if a woman desires to visit her husband or brother in the army she must show letters from him or his officers giving the exact purpose of her trip. Every applicant must bring a witness, a citizen, who is obliged to prove his citizen- ship and good faith. If the applicant can fill these demands to the complete satisfac- tion of the clerk in charge, he presents three signed photographs of himself, two of which go with the application and its duplicate, the third, going with the pass- ports. The applicant is now ready for what he considers the easiest part of the pro- Digitized by Google

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330 The Railroad Telegrapher. cedure, the paying of the fee, which is $1. When all the papers covering the case are grouped the applicant must swear an oath of allegiance to the United States while the penetrating eye of the clerk is holding him. The oath, which the clerk declaims in a dignified and serious manner, is as fol- lows: “Further, you do solemnly swear that you will support and defend the con- stitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that you will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that you take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion. So help you God.” This part of the procedure is' impres- sive, and the most cynical of applicants is charged with a spark of patriotism as he solemnly answers: “I do.” After this the witness takes his oath, in which he swears .that all he has said or written in regard to the applicant is true to the best of his knowledge and belief. The papers are now ready to be sent to Washington, where they are read and carefully examined. If all is favorable the passport is returned to the New York office. This usually takes five days. The applicant is then notified of the arrival of his passport and must call for it in person. After he autographs it, the passport — a large legal paper bearing the applicant’s picture, the names of countries through which he is going to travel, the date of sailing, the government seal and Secretary Lansing’s signature — is ready to be vised or countersigned. This is neces- sary in every case, except where a person is traveling in England. The visa, or vise, is the signature of the consul or other diplomatic representative of the country to which the owner of the passport is going. For instance, if a man desires to go to France, he must take his passport to the French consul and have him sign it. In the case of the German consul the signature is much more difficult to get. The applicant must present two more au- tographed photographs similar to the one on the passport. These go into the files of the consular office. Letters, certificates of naturalization, birth certificates and other papers pertinent to the question in hand must be submitted. Unless the applicant can show that the journey is absolutely necessary the visa is not granted. In the case of a person going to England no visa is demanded, but the traveler must register with the local authorities within twenty-eight days after his arrival in England. Even after the passport is viseed the prospective traveler is not yet sure of sailing. A neutrality squad, employed by the government, is stationed at the gang- plank to inspect and sign every passport. The ship’s officers, who, by the way, must themselves present passports, will not allow any person on board without the necessary papers and signatures. In the case of a family, every member more than nine years of age must present a passport. It is interesting to learn how this age limit was fixed. European countries at the present time demanded identification papers for minors, each na- tion fixing its own age limit. Ten is the lowest age that any nation thinks a citizen can be dangerous. This led the United States Government to fix the age limit for passports at nine, in order to be safe on all sides. Another point of interest is the fact that the United States will not issue a pass- port allowing an individual to go from one fighting country to its belligerent. A pass- port may be issued for England, France and Italy, but none can be had for England, France and Germany. This stipulation was made by the powers at war. A firm can not send the same representative to two belligerent countries, Germany and France, for instance: two men must be sent. — New York Times. THE OPERATOR UNKNOWN. THERE had been a concert down on the third-class deck, and Miss Lew- sone had divided her attention be- tween the music and the dark water gliding past. It was one of those nights sometimes encountered two or three days either side of the liije — sultry and oppres- sive, without a sign of air even from the way of the ship — and the saloon passen- Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 331 gers were uneasily contemplating a hot so- journ in their state rooms in spite of electric fans and open portholes. The ship’s doctor came strolling round the afterdeck, and he hurried his steps • when he saw Miss Lewsone. She was a universal favorite on the Waitapu, and the cause of much speculation among the pas- sengers. For where is gossip more rife than aboard ship? “Still the old fascination of the water?” said the doctor genially as he leaned by her side. “Yes,” she replied, with a pleasant smile, “it always fascinates me. Tonight now it looks not so much like oil as black glass or ice we’re cutting through. And those gleams of phosphorus, aren’t they beauti- ful?” They passed to other subjects and were discussing an absurdly trivial incident which had loomed up large in the narrow environment of the Waitapu, when a steward approached to summon the doctor to a case, and with a reluctant “Good night,” he left her. The Captain was trotting up an unusually stiff score at piquet with his partner, an irascible Cavalry Major, when the wireless operator stepped into the smoking room and removed his cap, as he sought his superior. The Major retired to bed. Captain Lawson read the message with a puckered brow and glanced quickly at the young man standing by his side. “What’s the use of bringing me a mes- sage like this?” said the Captain, sharply. “It’s gibberish. You must have taken it down in your sleep. Send out another call and bring me the answer — to my room. What’s the matter?” for the youth seemed to sway. “Nothing, sir,” he answered, passing his hand, which shook, over his wet forehead. “There's a lot of . electricity about, and it always interferes. I have not been asleep, sir, and I’ve been trying to get a message for a long time. I can't make it out, ex- cept the words ‘danger’ and ‘right ahead.’ ” » “Couldn't you get the name of the ship?” said the Captain, eyeing him closely. “No, sir, except the ‘Barry something.’ " “Now, look here, my lad ; you go up and get that message properly. ‘Danger’ and ‘right ahead’ is a serious communication, and I must know what it means. There is no boat with ‘Barry’ to her name knocking around these latitudes, except the old ‘Barrymore,’ which was lost in a ‘pampero’ years ago. Up you go, and keep awake this time.” Inwardly a little perturbed, the Captain mounted to his room, sending for the chief officer as he did so, and together the two men discussed the possibilities of the flimsy piece of paper. “He's a long time,” exclaimed Lawson, at last. “Ring him up, Norris — or no, bet- ter run up and see what result he’s got.” “Right, sir,” and the officer stepped out into the night. In less than a minute the telephone rang sharply. “Can you come, sir?” said Norris’ voice. Something’s wrong here.” The Captain entered the wireless room briskly, to find Norris with a puzzled face, contemplating the young operator, whose head lay on the desk in front of him, his hands hanging limp and inert at his sides. “I’ve sent for ‘Pills,’ ” Norris whispered. The doctor came in hastily as the Cap- tain lifted the heavy head to extract the paper upon which it rested. “What’s up,” asked Tansett, as he ap- proached the quiet figure. He bent and listened to the young man’s heart, then raised one of the still hands. Lawson, in the meantime, had read the message quickly and handed it to Norris with a few terse words, at which that officer hurried away muttering “Extraordinary-^it beats me alto- gether.” “Is it a shock or drink?” asked the Cap- tain briefly of Tansett. “Neither,” answered the doctor quietly, as he busied himself with the young man’s collar; then, raising him in his arms, he placed him easily in the bunk. “It is a bad kind of faint or else a sort of trance. Perhaps he is susceptible to atmospheric conditions. I’ve known that, but it is queer all the same.” “It is queer,” answered the Captain, who rather liked Tansett, and therefore unbent when with him. “And queerer still, because of the wireless he has just taken down. It was a bit coherent, but with sense enough this time to put us on our guard. He got Digitized by LiOOQle

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332 The Railroad Telegrapher. something of it before — about an hour ago —but it was quite unintelligible to 'me, and I told him to try again. Anyhow, it ap- pears a ship called the ‘Barry something’ warns us of a derelict right in our course, I can’t read the whereabouts, that’s not decipherable, but we can keep a sharp look- out.” So saying, he strode out on the deck, a vivid flash dighting up his heavy form for a moment as he passed beyond the door- way. Still thoughtful, Dr. Tansett forebore to call a steward and stoop by the little desk, his mind busy with all sorts of solutions to the problem. He was ever afterward glad he did not leave the room, for, to his amazement, the young man rose feebly from the bunk, seated himself with an effort upon the swing chair, fixed the re- ceiver on his ears and, with his hand on the apparatus, waited. In a flash the doctor knew that the opera- tor was quite unconscious of his presence; his eyes were curiously fixed and cast up- ward in an agony of suspense, as it were in expectation. Then the instrument began its curious ticking whir, and the small, dark fingers of the operator tapped out its pregnant message. Fascinated, the doctor watched him, scarcely venturing to breathe, until the lad pulled the big crank at his side and prepared to write on paper before him* Strangely enough he now displayed every appearance of stealth, covering the move- ment of the pencil with his left palm, and tearing his work*in two with a quick ges- ture when he had finished. But it was not before the doctor, leaning forward, had seen the one word. It was “Barrymore.” Almost immediately the youth climbed back into the bunk and, giving a deep sigh, as though freed from a load of care, sank on the pillow in a profound sleep, and Tansett, after one glance at his face, knew the trance was over. It was a night of watchfulness and anxiety to the waiting few who knew the contents of the mysterious wireless. Tan- sett, unable to rest, paced, with the second officer, on the officer’s deck; the Captain loomed big on the bridge above, and Norris had long since taken up his position at the bows. The lightning, which was dying away, gave an occasional fierce flicker, showing savage but far-distant clouds, and the air was gratefully chill, presaging the dawn. There was a stillness, and they spoke in whispers, as if fearing to disturb a danger- ous thing. Then as light warred the darkness they saw it — that ghost and menace of the sea, the derelict. But a short half-mile away, she swayed and wallowed to every wave, forlorn and lonely, hated of all sailormen, doomed to wander until a storm engulfed her or the guns of a passing man-of-war sent her to the bottom. The Waitapu passed her swiftly in the grayness, but there was more than ordinary solemnity in the sight of her because of the warning, which had come so providen- tially and strangely out of the void. “Confounded thing 1” said the second officer, relieving his feeling in profanity. “Poor thing,” murmured the doctor, gaz- ing through his glasses at the mastless broken ruin fast receding in their wake. “How is Marconi?” It was the Cap- tain’s voice, he had come noiselessly down the bridge. “Sleeping like an infant,” said Tansett. “Nothing further to report, then?” “Nothing, except this,” answered the doctor, quietly, handing Lawson two scraps of paper — unofficial paper, as it happened ; not the usual wireless form. The Captain took them to his room, and in a moment’s lapse emerged again. Tan- sett was still on the little isolated deck, ex- clusive to the commander and officers, familiarly termed the “monkey house,” but he was preparing to descend to the waist of the ship. The second officer had hur- ried to his berth to catch an hour’s sleep before his watch, and the two men were alone. “How did you get this?” demanded Law- son. “Why, oddly enough, ‘Sparks* got up from his bunk while I was watching. -He was quite unconscious — it was a trance, as I said — and tapped off this word, wrote it down and afterward tore up the paper. ^ Does it help at all to unravel things?” Digitized by tjOOQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 333 “Help me! My God, man, it is a mes- sage from the dead! The Barrymore was lost off this coast years ago in a ‘pam- pero/ long before the wireless was used. She has either been hidden in an unknown creek, by some convulsion blown out of it, or, but that is impossible, the sea has belched her up/’ “And we have been warned,” said the doctor, in low tones, passing over the other’s hesitancy. “By an operator unknown,” returned the Captain, equally low. “Say, rather, by the Greatest of all Operators,” answered the doctor. And both men lifted their caps, standing bareheaded in the first pink flush of day. THE AWAKENING OF COMSTOCK. George peabody comstock, bachelor, looked curiously down at the small boy who had just sold him an afternoon paper. Some impulse made him add an extra coin. “Say, mister, thanks,” stumbled out Micky, gratefully. “I can git the ice with it” “The ice?” Mr. Comstock stopped, sur- prised, halting his steps.. He did not re- member ever having seen a boy just like this one. His shirt was too large, his trousers too short and his freckles out of all proportion to his face area, but his most surprising feature was his serious expression. “The ice fur my sister, she’s sick. The settlement lady, she told me to go fur some, but I didn’t have a cent. Oh, she’s just, goin* in now 1 Say, mister, couldn’t you step down there and tell her I’ve gone fur it? I’ll be back!” Micky waved toward a rickety building down the street and like a streak he was gone. George Peabody Comstock looked won- deringly around. Disappearing into a door- way was a flash of blue percale. This was a most singular street. He would not have believed that there was such a district so near the business quarter. The road was narrow and crooked and the house dilapi- dated. Washing seemed to have broken out all oyer like an eruption, and the shops were horrid little holes with all kinds of queer signs over them. He hesitated, then some words that he had read that morning on his desk cal- endar came unexpectedly into his mind. “I shall pass this way but once, let me do what good I can,” he repeated, and turned in after the blue percale. Inside the doorway rose a perilous-look- ing flight of stairs. Mr. Comstock mounted them carefully, gasping in the close air. At the top an open door showed a box of a room, a bed and a slender figure in blue bending over it. “I — I beg your pardon,” hesitated George Peabody Comstock. The blue figure wheeled about. “Yes?” inquired the settlement lady, with a lift of brown eyebrows. “I came to tell you that a youth whom I met below has, ahem, has gone for some ice.” “Oh, splendid ! I'm so glad. Addy needs it dreadfully.” She stood aside to show a tiny figure lying lifelessly in the bed. “I was just wishing for a little help. Addy would feel so much better if I could only brush her hair, but she can’t sit up by her- self. I wonder if you couldn’t brace her for me Mr. — ” “My name is Comstock, George Peabody Comstock.” “Yes?” she queried, but vaguely. It was plain that the name, “G. P. Comstock, Woolens,” had never entered her active life. A surprising fact, but evident. A faint color crept up in Mr. Comstock’s face. “And my name is Mary Curtis,” said the settlement lady, simply. “You are good to want to help.” George Peabody Comstock looked wild. He felt wilder, but Miss Curtis apparently was too busy with her little leather bag to notice his agitation. “If you will lift her, so, and let her lean against your shoulder, so — ” She raised the small invalid tenderly. /’ Comstock rallied. Something was ex- pected of him. Bravely he held out his arms and gathered in little Addy Magoon. “There, that's splendid, isn’t it, dearie? Now I’ll begin.” With steady even strokes she began her task. George Peabody Comstock watched Digitized by Google

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334 The Railroad Telegrapher. with fascinated eyes her strong young hands ply back and forth. Their white- ness held him. His experience with women was limited to the memory of his mother, charming but vague, and the actuality of his middle-aged housekeeper, almost as vague, but not at all charming. After awhile, Comstock timidly raised his glance higher and discovered the thick brown braids which were coiled neatly on a well-poised head. When she turned, he could follow a girlish7 curve in her cheek up to her honest eyes. The settlement lady was surprisingly young, though npw when she bent to lift the little wasted frame there was a soft maternal yearning in her face that caused George Peabody Com- stock’s heart to give a most unexpected start. “Do you live at the settlement down the street V* he demanded, abruptly. “Yes, mother and I have a room there.” “Are you happy doing this sort of thing?” “Yes,” she answered, simply. “After you see how much you can help, it’s hard to be happy at anything else. Don’t you find it so?” “Er — perhaps you are right,” answered George Peabody Comstock. “There, she is ready for a beautiful nap! Thank you, Mr. Comstock.” She rose as he did and followed him out into the hall. When she had closed the door carefully behind her, all the bravery faded from her face. “Oh, the heat in this wretched place ! She’s simply slipping away from me!” There was a sob in her voice. Comstock gasped. “Don’t cry,” he begged. “I’ll help, I’ll do something. We’ll pull her through. Would it do any good to take her away?” “Oh, yes ! But where could we take her ?” Comstock’s mind had regained its bal- ance and was working. *5Jve a little six-room cottage down at the shore. It’s furnished and ready for anything. If I send my car how soon could you be ready to take her?” “In half an hour!” Mary’s eyes began to sparkle. “Who else could you find? I can’t let you take the responsibility alone.” “Mother will go. It will be splendid to get her out of the city, too.” “Good ! At 5 o’clock the car will be here, and I’ll send 'my cook along, there isn’t time to find another.” “You’ll send your cook? Oh, you’re cer- tainly the best man in the world !” “I’m not ! I never did a thing for any- body until you He stopped. There was not time to tell her now. Then an idea flashed alluringly. “If I came out for Sunday would it be very inconvenient? I thought I’d rather like to see — ” “Inconvenient! If you dare stay away!” Her frowning eyes threatened him, then she hurried away to begin preparations. It was fortunate thatf “G. P. Comstock, Woolens,” was a well-established concern, for little it saw, the next few days, of the head of the firm. George Peabody Com- stock was here, there and everywhere, do- ing the most unusual things to the mental accompaniment of “Sunday! Sunday! Sun- day!” By Saturday evening he had accom- plished most of the business that he had planned, and was hurrying up the path toward the cottage at the shore. Among the shadows on the porch he glimpsed a slender figure in white. “So you’ve really come! Oh, it’s been all we hoped for Addy. How does it feci to have saved a child’s life?” asked Mary Curtis, softly. Comstock caught the two hands of his dreams. “How does it feel to have saved a man’s soul?” he whispered, huskily. “Oh, Mary, I’ve just begun to live. I’ve been so blind, so selfish and stupid, but I'm a new man!” “There was nothing amiss with fhc old man,” avowed Miss Curtis, stoutly. Comstock laughed. “Down at the office they think me all business.” “How can they, when you’re all heart?” “My friends think me a dusty old bachelor.” “What stupid friends you must have!” “Mary, I’ve bought the Beehive. Every- body is moved and workmen are tearing it down. There’s an architect working on plans for a new building.” Digitized by CjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 335 “The Beehive going ? I can’t believe it !” “After you’ve seen how much you can help, it's hard to be happy at anything else,” he quoted, gently. “Mary, you’ve taught me so many things, do you suppose I could ever in the world teach you — to love me?” Mary slipped her hands back into his pleading ones. “I’ve been called quick at learning things,” she whispered, softly. — By Leslie Davis, in St. Louis Globe-Democrat. (Written for The Railroad Telegrapher.) THE HERO. HARRY HUNTER turned quickly when he heard the door of the % record-room close with a dull grating. “Wonder what in the dickens that means?” he asked himself aloud. “Looks as if some one is trying to play a joke on me. I’ll go ahead and put the package of jewelry away and sit down and take it easy until they get ready to open it. It’s a good thing I locked those diamonds in the safe before I came down here.” He placed the package on a shelf over a large box, which held a number of old telegraph instruments and wires, and was just looking for a place to sit and amuse himself until the practical joker had fin- ished having his fun, when the light was switched off. “O, go ahead and do it up right. You had better go to yelling down the speaking tube from the office and make me think I hear spirits talking,” he laughed, as he felt his way into a corner and sat down. He was unable to tell just how long he had sat there, when he heard some one talking in the telegraph office above. The voice was coming down the old speaking tube above him in a way that interested him. He raised himself and placed his ear to the tube. “Do you know whether or not Mr. Hunter received the package of diamonds and jewelry on the evening train?” a girl's voice asked, and Hunter knew it at once as that of Nellie Morrison, on whom he and Loren, his assistant, were trying to make an impression. “Yes, he brought them in here just after the train left; but I do not know where he is now, because while I was busy taking care of the baggage he left,” the voice of his assistant replied. “I must have missed him. He is prob- ably taking the jewels to the store. . I’ll run back and see. We have a customer waiting for them,” she said, and Harry heard one or two steps as the girl appar- ently left the station. Then he dropped back into a sitting posture to await further developments. He could not imagine what kind of a prank Loren was trying to play on him. Why had he told the girl Hunter had dis- appeared with the jewels, when he had been in the office instead of attending to the express, as he had informed the girl? Harry was pretty sure that the assistant had seen him start for the basement with the jewels. There was no question about it. The assistant knew that he had started to put them iYi the old record-room, because that was where all large-sized packages of valuables were kept. A new thought struck him. Could it be possible that Loren had become jealous and intended to stir up some kind of a mess for him? He had suspected once J>efore, when Nellie had said she wanted a real hero for a husband before she would con- sider marriage, that Loren had appeared to be unable to control his passion. He heard the girl’s voice through the tube again, and groped his way up the wall until he was able to place his ear to it. “I haven’t the slightest idea where he is. I know that he was a little short in his accounts, and — O, surely not — but still — it — O, he surely would not attempt to steal the jewels and expect to get away with them,’’ Loren replied in such an insinuat- ing tone that Harry’s blood fairly boiled with rage. That was it. The villain was making a bold play. He could see it now. He evi- dently expected to make people believe that Hunter, as agent for the company, had been short in his accounts and attempted to steal the jewels. In good time, he would re- lease the supposed absconding agent from the vault, where, with his suaveness, he Digitized by ^ooQte

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336 The Railroad Telegrapher. would explain he had locked him when the thief had returned for his plunder. It was all very plain. In this, there would prob- ably be three vital things gained. The assistant, without a doubt, would be ap- pointed agent, become the enviable hero, and win the girl, because Hunter’s charac- ter would be forever blackened. He put his mouth to the end of the old tube and cried at the top of his voice for the girl to bring assistance. “I’m locked in the old record-room. Bring some one to help me,” he shouted, and when he placed his ear to the pipe again everything was quiet. While he stood there listening for some recurrent sound, the thought struck him that no one else knew the combination to the door of his prison. He had changed it himself, and it would be impossible for him to unlock it from the inside. At this, he began to wonder how he could communi- cate with any one if he could not make them hear through the speaking tube, when he heard his name ticked in Morse char- acters on the vault dtpor. Still listening, he heard a message that puzzled him still more as he gathered the import of the communication. “This is Loren. I’m here with Nellie. Sortie robbers have locked you in, and, if you will tap the combination on the door, I will release you,” it said. The blood raced through Harry’s brain. So this was the way the rascal intended to make a hero out of himself. At first, Harry decided not to please him by letting him open the door; but after the message had been tapped off again he reasoned that this opportunity for his release might not present itself again. The air in the room was getting bad. Slowly, he moved to the door, and, after fully deciding that there was no other way out, he took his pocket-knife and tapped off the letters and figures, and stepped back near the center of the room. A few minutes later when he heard the bolts shot back, he made a dash for the door, intending to leap on him and give him the punishment he deserved. As he reached the door, it opened, and the form of Nellie Morrison was pushed hurriedly through the opening, which was imme- diately closed. The mystified man gathered up the inert form, of his sweetheart and gently laid her on the floor in the middle of the room. What did it mean? He was locked in again with the girl, and helpless. He would have to wait for her return to conscious- ness before he could find out what had happened. What was the rascal up to? If he had just left some light in the room, there might have been some way to break the door down; but, in the dark, it was impossible to move without feeling his way with his hands. , Plainly, there was only one thing to do, and that was to get in communication with the outside world, but how this was to be accomplished was a mystery. While he stood up puzzling this, the girl stirred, and, with his assistance, raised up. “Where am I?” she asked in a fright- ened tone. “You are in the old record-vault with me, under the station, where we have been locked for some reason. What is going on up-stairs, and why are you here?” he asked in his eagerness, not stopping in his excite- ment to think that she might not just yet feel like answering. “I — I — hardly know. Loren dragged me down the steps, and I was so frightened at his looks, I guess 1 fainted. How are we going to get out?” “I would hate to have to say just yet, but there must be some way, and about the first thing I can think of is the old speak- ing tube. There is one running from the office down here and I’ll put you over by it. If you hear any one you can call to them, while I search the place for some- thing to knock some kind of a way out,” Harry replied as he assisted her to her feet. Gropingly, he guided her over to the cor- ner where the speaking tube was and began a search of the room. He had gone about half way around the room when he came to a full stop against the old box of tele- graph instruments, and, thinking that pos- sibly there might be an old sledge-hammer or some other tool among the rubbish, he began throwing out wires and other trash until he ran across a small bar used for pulling nails. Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 337 He started to set it down by the side of the box, but the crooked end of the claws caught on some object and it hung suspended. Putting out his hand to feel what it had caught on, his fingers came in contact with a wooden box-like affair that ran horizontally through the room, and he at once realized that it was the telegraph cables. “Is this to be the means of our escape?” he asked himself ; and, with the air around them growing more fetid each minute, he wildly ripped the top board off with the bar and began sawing at one of the lead coverings with his pocket knife. He soon had one of the wires disclosed, and, peel- ing back the insulation, or covering, for about a foot, whacked the wire in two and cleaned the metal by scraping it with his knife blade. He worked with the swiftness of a dying man fighting for his last breath. The girl did not utter a sound, and he did not take time to ask her any foolish questions. Digging down into the clutter of dis- carded instruments, he brought out a tele- graph key and relay. These, he connected with short pieces of wire, and in a few minutes had a temporary set of instruments in working order. “Have you heard anything?” he asked the girl hurriedly. “Only some one walking when you first brought me over here. What are you do- ing?” “I have tapped a cable and am going to try to send a message for help; but if I have got hold of a wire that goes through the office and Loren is there, he will prob- ably stop it. We’ve got to get out of here some way, and it won’t do any good to sit down and smother without making some kind of an effort to do it.” He returned and sat down to his improvised desk at the side of the box, on the lid of which he had placed his outfit. It began to click intermittently, and he recognized it as the dispatchers' wire on another division that was not cut through — working on the table — in the office above, and opening the key he asked the dis- patcher to take a message, explaining his situation. “Take this combination and telephone it to Frank Hamilton, the n^arshal here, and tell him to come into the basement and unlock the vault door at once. We are suffocating,” he said, and concluded by send- ing the combination. How long they sat on the floor of the room, Harry could not tell; but his arm was aching with the pain caused by over- exertion as a result of his effort to keep the girl from such intense suffering by fan- ning, when the door rattled several times and was finally opened, letting in a rush of fresh air and the bustling form of the # officer. Nellie was apparently unconscious; but the fresh air restored her, and she imme- diately sat up. “Who is that you have there with you?” she asked Mr. Hamilton, and for the first time Harry noticed that some one was sit- ting huddled just outside of the door. “That is your friend, Loren, who just blew up the office safe as. I came in, and I thought I had just as well take care of him. As it is dark outside, I thought pos- sibly he might be hard to find if he got out, so I put a pair of my nickeled brace- lets on him and brought him along. I guess I rather surprised him ; for he wasn’t looking for any visitors at midnight. I’ll take him over to the calaboose and lock him up, if you think you can get up-stairs alone.” “We can get along all right now,” she replied, and turning to Harry, continued with: “Can’t we, Harry?” with a look that meant worlds to him, as she slipped her arm through his. “Certainly,” he replied, and continued with another and far different thought from that which was uppermost in his mind; “but I guess I’d better lock this door on those jewels.” “Why worry about those old jewels? I’m thinking only of my new-found here,” she querulously remarked, and Harry, be- lieving her sincere, bent his aching arm around her slender one and led her from the room with a different view of life per- meating his soul. — By Gerald W. Mills. Digitized by ^ooQte

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338 The Railroad Telegrapher. THE ROAD TO BLUE ANTE. y* CCORDING to a dream that reached /A me, there was milk and honey to be ** ^ had in Blue Ante, without money and without price; but Blue Ante was in the throat-latch of a bunch of mountains on the far side of Arizona, 400 dusty, devil- ish miles away. Circumstances, however, militated against staying in Coronation — a place upon which the sun concentrates her rays and burns as with a mighty lens — a spot without humor or piety, where the pick wages puny war against flinty rock, and where hard labor is king. Already Duggie had wasted too much of his young life in hard labor, I reasoned; and altogether too soon Duggie would be taking up a permanent abode in Coronation (for the town had all the ear- marks of a herding place for those on the left hand of the throne) ; so I followed the dream, and under cover of darkness wriggled out of Coronation. It was after midnight. I reached the water tank two miles west of the town and hung about in the moonlight, waiting for the Continental due between 3 and 4 o’clock. The Continental wasn’t thirsty. It only slackened up at the tank. * * * The gray light must have fooled me. I saw a little chap sitting on the “blind,” smoking a cigarette. He yelled encourag- ingly, and I made a dive for the platform beside him, but missed. For a minute I thought the little man had hit me with a mountain range. I paraboled through the new day and landed in a mess of cacti, ten feet from the track. Then my lights blew out. When I came too the sun was up, and my little cigarette friend was nearby scrap- ing together a few spindly roots for a fire. “What did you hit me with?” I asked, grouchily. “I didn’t hit you — it was the Continental,” the one-by-four stranger replied. “Guess you ain’t bunked on the bumpers many years?” “Oh, I don’t know,” said I, still ugly. “I ain’t right from the farm — not yesterday. I’ve just broke training in Coronation.” “You’re devil-proof, then,” said the other, shivering. “I don’t believe a man has to do his hell-service more’n once. Once long ago I watered in Coronation.” Ideas were coming back. “How did you happen to leave the ‘blind?* Did the brakie find you?” I ques- tioned. “I resigned my stateroom when I saw you floatin’ off through the mornin’ mist,” he said. “I didn’t know but you might be bad off.” “Oh,” said I, thinking hard. I wondered if I would do as much for a stranger — drop off a fast train in the midst of a red-hot desert. This ’ seemed to be turning a pretty square trick. Still, I wasn’t sure but that he had some other mo- tive. “Give me a cigarette,” I muttered to gain time. It struck me that he turned a little white, but he didn’t hesitate. Very delicately he picked a paper from his pocket; then upon it shook the dust from a little cambric bag. There was only half enough tobacco for one cigarette, but he sifted out every atom, and handed me the makins.” “I’m a little shy,” he said, grinning, “but I’ve been smokin’ all night and you’re wel- come to this.” I rolled the cigarette, lit it and smoked in silence, studying the remarkable char- acter. It occurred to me that he would make up swell in good clothes. He had a bright, clean-cut face ; quick, accurate movements; small hands and feet. He had spoiled a flying trip West to stick to a stranger in trouble. He had given that stranger his last precious grains of tobacco. More than all, he had done these things instinctively, the harshness of the sacrifice not appearing to him. “What’s your name?” I whispered, husk- ily, for I was hard-hit by the cleanness of the little man. “Brownie Barrett.” “I’m Dougal — known as Duggie — and I’m mighty glad to know you.” I swung my hand toward him and he gripped it. “By the way,” I resumed, “I’ve got all kinds of tobacco, and it’s yours as long as it lasts.” I tossed him a big leather pouch, and be almost fainted. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 339 Like two friends who had been through wars together, we cooked tea and ate crack- ers and salmon, for which luxuries I had toiled and suffered in Coronation. Then we set out for Smith's Creek, an unmapped pueblo, twelve miles to the good on the road to Blue Ante. That was a flaming forenoon. Brownie remarked that there was sweat on the steel rails. Pitch oozed from the seasoned ties, and the sand would have broiled bacon if it had the chance. But Brownie didn't seem to mind. He strode onward as if through a merry world with a trail of cigarette smoke and limping Duggie behind. Late in the afternoon we made a west- bound freight, and would have ridden all night had it not been for Brownie’s in- ability to keep from smoking. About mid- night the brakie saw the fire of his cigarette and promptly threw us into the air. The moon showed all about the baddest kind of bad lands. “That brakie didn't pick a very desirable camp for us," Brownie remarked, lifting from the ground a wrenched ankle. “I don't see any bubbling springs.” “Shut up about water,” I growled. “My throat is as rough as a dried shark’s skin now.” “There’s one good thing about it,” he observed. “I can't see it.” “We’re a hundred miles from Corona- tion.” Brownie was right. The thought brought a thrill of real pleasure. We were too thirsty to eat and so lay down together. There was a long silence. “Duggie,” he said thoughtfully, grousing for a grayback. “I wasn’t goin’ as far on as Blue Ante, but I’ve changed my mind. If you’re willin' I’ll see you there. I like you.” It was a queer moment. The sand was hard upon bruised muscles like ours. Far off a coyote wailed mournfully, hungrily. I told Brownie I was glad. Then we dozed, to dream of lakes and rivers and springs of water. * * * Less than an hour passed before Brownie shook my shoulder. “Don’t talk loud,” he warned in a whisper. “I went out on a scout for water a few minutes' ago and ran across a little fire in a gulch down yonder. We’ll go and hail the camp and get a drink, maybe.” One guard and three men were sleeping by a waning root fire. Altogether the out- fit didn’t have a virtuous look. From some- where beyond the camp came the snorting of a horse, so we knew the strangers had mounts. They were without tools, there- fore not prospectors. They could not be hunters, because they were in a section of Arizona which is barren of game. “Some sheriff’s party,” I suggested in a whisper. “More likely the party that the sheriff’s out after,” Brownie returned. Then so sud- denly that I was startled, he yelled, “Hullo, there, camp!” The sentry leaped as if shot. The others scrambled for their rifles like rats in a trunk. I felt the truth of Brownie’s words. Only guilty consciences could be so rattled by a friendly hail. My companion shouted : “Don’t get giddy with them guns, fel- lows. We’re only a couple of actorincs whose transportation ran out at the' last siding east. And we’re dry — dry as dog days.” Like a couple of horse thieves, we were ordered to advance toward the fire, holding our hands in the air. Among my friends, the train beaters, I know many tough-look- ing and tough-doing characters, but the presence of Yellow McConachy, the black- est tramp that lead ever punctured, was a benediction compared to the three who went through our clothes by the light of the dying fire. They belonged to that category of shallow scamps who endeavor to impress their badness upon a stranger. Only a dull mind and a dirty heart does this. We were told how bad they were, how very, very bad they were. A newsboy’s conception of Wild Bill couldn’t approach them for law- lessness. I became sullen. Brownie, ad- mirably ingenious, listened to their words with childlike innocence and appeared mar- velously impressed. They were train robbers — the poor dodo birds couldn't keep still about it. They were figuring on holding up the Continen- tal. which was due at the siding in about an hour and a half. The fourth stranger, Digitized by Google

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340 The Railroad Telegrapher. who has not been mentioned, was a differ- ent type. He was a quiet, smooth-faced lad. Occasionally I could see a look of dis- gust in his cold, steady black eyes. The other three drank deep and often from pint flasks which they carried; the quiet lad drank not at all. He was herded wrong and he knew it. “There are two kinds of train robbers,” Brownie was saying merrily — “the kind that takes tickets inside and the kind that takes the whole business outside.” “You ain’t so bad for a fresh little wart, pard,” replied one, “but we don’t like your friend, an’ we’ve got to put him out of the way before the doin’s. It’s self-defense. We’ve got a big job on, and we can’t take no chances with a bladder.” Brownie laughed riotously — a laugh that grated upon my ragged nerves. “Him — a bladder ?” Brownie repeated, convulsed with laughter. “Why, there’s a price on him back in Kansas!” (His voice dropped to a terrible whisper.) “Less’n a month ago he killed two guards and broke out of Leavenworth and made a monkey of the sheriffs of three counties! * * * Him — a bladder!” Brownie was laughing again. Poor, harmless Duggie! The most des- perate delivery I ever made was breaking out of Coronation; but I looked ugly enough to frighten children and hoped for the best. The terrible three regarded me with fresh interest and considered. My eyes met the eyes of the quiet lad, and a chill crept in from my extremities. He knew that Brownie was lying. A moment passed and he held his place. I praised heaven. He arose suddenly from the fire, moved out among the horses and returned with a two-quart canteen filled with water. “I heard you say you were dry,” he re- marked quietly, handing Brownie the can- teen. It was the first time he had spoken, and he made a hit. Between us we finished the water. ****** Miles and miles away whistled the west- bound passenger. The terrible three breathed loud and fast. A minute later, faint and far off, whistled the eastbound passenger. The two would meet at the siding near which we were lying concealed in a hollow. The westbound would reach the siding first and wait until the other had sped by. Then naturally she would regain the main track and pursue her way. But this night there was to be a change in the routine, according to the Terribles. They had carefully stimulated themselves to the pitch of deviltry. I was very grate- ful that they had allowed me to live, and I did not lose track of the fact that it was the wit of Brownie who spoiled their first intentions. Addressing the quiet lad, one of the others ordered: “Take the prisoners back by the horses, and shoot if they get frisky. And have the horses ready when we make a run for tt em. So we were prisoners. I, for one, didn’t like the feel of it. Brownie took it all good naturedly, however. I wondered if he had anything up his sleeve, and tried to catch his eye, but failed. The quiet lad took his orders with ill grace, though he obeyed. The westbound shrieked less than a half- mile away. 'We could hear the thunder of her drivers. Farther off, the eastbound re- plied. The quiet lad was between us. He had two revolvers and a Winchester. We didn’t even have a penknife. * * * The westbound crawled into the siding. Two minutes later the eastbound crashed by on the main track. The cab of the former was straight ahead one hundred yards. We saw the engineer place his hand upon the throttle to back out of the siding. A Winchester cracked. The engineer dropped upon the floor of the cab. “Good God 1” cried the quiet lad between us, “They didn’t need to do that!” “Box with a man that ain’t got no science,” Brownie whispered strangely, “and he’s liable to kick you in the face!” He was pinching my arm. Ahead in the engine one of the beasts had clubbed the fireman to sleep. The other two were lighting a fuse at the door of the express car. A film was in my eyes. * * * Brownie tackled the quiet lad about the waist, covering the holsters containing his two-six-shooters. I added my weight, steer- Digitized by <^.ooQLe

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 341 ing the muzzle of his Winchester out into the open. The head of the man struck a stone and he became dead weight. There was an explosion ahead, followed by firing. The door of the express car was blown to atoms and the messenger was powerless. Two of the robbers were in the car. The third stayed outside to guard. A rare streak of luck was following the beasts. We possessed ourselves of the quiet lad’s guns. Then Brownie did a strange thing — led up a tough buckskin pony and made me help lift the unconscious body of our former captor into the saddle. Then he slapped once — twice — the face of the robber — slapped cruelly. The lad’s eyes opened, and I heard Brownie say : “They’ve captured the others and they’ll hang 'em for murdering the engineer. You’re too good a man to be training with such beasts — besides, you done us a good turn. Now you ride — ride like blazes. The quiet lad wiggled into position on the saddle, without turning his eyes toward the train. With the butt-end of a six-shooter Brownie clubbed the flanks of the buckskin pony, and the mount shot off in the dark- ness. We saw the form of the man who had brought us water sway in the saddle — then regain his seatl Then we mounted, I taking the led pony, and spurred toward the express car. The robbers had blown open the safe and were running towards us. with the loot. A couple of the train crew were firing at them, and their bullets flew nastily near us. Brownie and I slipped from the ponies to the ground, and the little fellow’s Winchester cracked twice. He winged two of the Terribles, and the third took to his knees as naturally as a scrub lady. A minute after we had the guns and the loot, and the train crew and passengers were grab- bing our hands and calling us “sheriff.” The Terribles were locked up in the bag- gage car. Two of them had clean, harm- less shoulder wounds. Just about this mo- ment the passengers came to and started a collection for us ; and Brownie was dis- tinguishing himself by answering a lot of fool questions. The conductor took pains to inform us that the company would get busy with our cases and donate something substantial. The express messenger and firemen were not dangerously hurt, but the engineer never finished his run. An hour later we were alone in the smoker of a Pullman sleeper. The pas- sengers had all gone back to their bunks, although it was almost daylight, The porter stuck his head in the door and announced : “Your berths are ready any time, gentle- men.” Brownie stared at him confusedly. “He means us,” I said, reassuringly. “Oh, he does, does he?” he muttered. “I’m pretty comfortable. I'd get out of trainin’ in there. I’ll bunk here. This certainly is a queer world.” I couldn’t leave him and bunk alone, so I curled up near the great little man on a smoker’s seat. And we made Blue Ante flush and in style. — By Will L. Comfort, in Express Gazette. BIG SNOWS. THAT the region of greatest snowfall in the United States is in California, is a fact established in a paper re- cently published by Andrew H. Palmer, assistant observer of the San Francisco office of the United States Weather Bureau. To those familiar with the mild, equable climate of San Francisco and other cities where conditions are favorable, this state- ment will come as a surprise, for the fact is sometimes overlooked that California is a State of remarkable contrasts. California contains the highest point in the United States, Mount Whitney, 14,502 feet, and the lowest point, in Death Val- ley, about 350 feet below sea level. Along the 1,200 miles of coast line the influence of the ocean is strongly felt, while back of the mountain ranges strictly inland con- ditions prevail. On account of its enormous size, the State can offer variety in climate equal to its great variety in natural conditions. Understanding this, the statements of the weather observer are more easily grasped. From San Francisco, where snow would be the curiosity of a lifetime, to Reno is not a great distance; yet in taking this trip one would pass through the point in Digitized by ^ooQte

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342 The Railroad Telegrapher. the Sierra Nevadas where the heaviest snowfall recorded by the United States Weather Bureau is to be found. It is ad- mitted in the report that there may be some uninhabited spot in the United States where the snpwfall is equally great, but there is no record to prove it. Throughout many square miles crossed by railways in the Sierras, more than 100 inches of unmelted snow falls every winter, a record that has no equal in any other State. And this figure is often greatly exceeded at some points. , For example, at Blue Canyon, in Placer County, the average seasonal snowfall is 207.2 inches. At Cisco, in Placer County, it is 370 inches ; at Fordyce Dam, in Nevada County, it is 402.4 inches; at Sum- mit, in Placer County, it is 419.6 inches, and at Tamarack, in Placer County, it is 521.3 inches. The extreme record at Summit was 783 inches during the winter of 1879-80. Travelers passing through the Sierra Nevadas during the winter are familiar with the peculiar sights that follow a heavy snowfall not accompanied with wind, for they have seen buildings completely buried from view, the only indication of their presence being a mound of snow shaped like the roof. They have seen small build- ings with snow perhaps 10 feet deep on the roof, and posts with such a big white cap that they looked like giant mushrooms. At numerous points snow 25 feet deep on the level is not uncommon, and a one- story building, buried to the eaves, is a frequent sight. This peculiar condition in the Sierras was the cause for building the snowsheds, which extend thirty-two miles along the railway tracks between Blue Canyon and Truckee. Without these sheds the railroad could not be operated, but their cost is enormous. Over the single track the sheds cost $42,000 a mile, and over the double tracks $65,000 a mile. On an average, the cost of upkeep is $150,000 a year. The average life of the shed is twenty-two years. These sheds are constructed to hold up snow to the depth of 16 feet. When it becomes deeper they must be shoveled off by hand. Small boys in the East, who are in the habit of making a little spending money by clearing off the neighbors’ side- walks whenever there is a snowstorm, would regard such a place as an El Dorado, and that is what it is — for the snow shoveler. At some points along steep slopes thou- sands of tons of snow slide over the sheds every winter, and at these points “aprons” of extremely heavy material are put up. At Blue Canyon one of these aprons, built of timber 12x14 inches in size, was crushed under the snow last February. For fire fighting in' the snow-sheds four trains in summer and two in winter are constantly under steam. All local engines carry pumps and are followed by tank cars for fire-fighting purposes. One will look in vain for flat roofs in this region, for they are all steep, so that the snow can slide or be pushed off. The measuring of this snow is attended with difficulties. A snow gauge on a standard 20 feet tall is likely to be completely buried from view. And when it is located and dug out the chances are that it will be found to be ruined, even though con- structed of strong material. The reason for the destruction of the apparatus is found in a peculiar property of snow. To one who has not given the matter study, it would be taken for granted that the weight of snow on an object would be equal to that of a pile of snow, say, 20 feet high, above it. But the pressure of snow on submerged objects has been found to be much greater. This increase in pressure is explained by the observers as being due to successive thawings during the day and freezings at night. In this way layers of ice and com- pacted snow are formed which are ex- tremely heavy, and it is the object that stands up above the surrounding level that carries most of the load as the snow packs down. Last March the weather observer dug around until he found the Marvin shielded rain and snow gauge at Summit. He said the apparatus looked as if a cyclone had hit it. The gauge was built of steel and sheet iron, but it was a total wreck. The wind- shields had been completely stripped off by the weight of the snow, the guy wires Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 343 were broken and the collector had been forced off its pedestal and was lying on the ground. At Blue Canyon a fence had been re- cently built around the railroad station. For the horizontal bars of the fence some discarded locomotive flues had been used. The pipes were 2 inches in diameter, were of strong steel and were about 8 feet long. There was a heavy snowfall and when the thaw came it was found that the steel flues had been bent under the weight of the snow so that they dropped out of the posts. The steady pressure exerted on these bars must have been tre- mendous. It was lack of information regarding this peculiar condition in the Sierras that led to the loss of the Donner party, the historic tragedy that took place during the early history of California. During the summer of 1846 there was a great deal of travel from the East over the Sierras, which were impassable during about six months of the year for those who had to depend upon horses and oxen. The Donner party was made up of eighty- three persons, with a caravan of “prairie schooners,” cattle, etc. They had been delayed by mishaps along the road and by dissensions among the members of the party. It was October 31, 1846, when they started up the steep slope on the eastern side of the Sierra. Their progress was slow, and several days later they reached what is now known as Donner Lake, in the area of heavy snowfall. This fact they did not know, and due to their being unpre- pared for such storms most of them were lost. Those who visit this beautiful lake dur- ing the summer can still see stumps of the trees cut by members of the party. These trees were cut at the level where a man stood, but during the summer they are 20 feet in the air. A number of them are cut at about the same distance from the ground, and they furnish conclusive evi- dence of the great depth of the snow. — San Francisco Chronicle. The only way you can take the measure of many a man is by pints and quarts. MODERN ART. THE modern spirit has much to boast of in its mechanical arts, and in its fine arts almost nothing, because the mechanical arts are studying what men are needing today, and the fine arts are study- ing what the Greeks needed 3,000 years ago. To be a real classic is, first, to be a contemporary of one’s own time ; second, to be a contemporary of one’s own time so deeply and widely as to be a contem- porary of all time. The true Greek is a man who is doing with his own age what the Greeks did with theirs, bringing all ages to bear upon it, and interpreting it. As long as the fine arts miss the fundamental principle of the present age — the crowd principle, and the mechanical arts do not, the mechanical arts are bound to have their \yay with us. And it were vastly better that they should. Sincere and straight- forward mechanical arts are not only more beautiful than affected fine ones, but they are more to the point; they are the one sure sign we have of where we are going to be beautiful next It is impossible to love the fine arts in the year 1916 without studying the mechanical ones ; without find- ing one's self looking for artistic material in the things that people are using, and that they are obliged to use. The determining law of a thing of beauty being, in the nature of things, what it is for, the very essence of the classic attitude in a utili- tarian age is to make the beautiful fellow the useful and inspire the useful with its spirit. The fine arts of the next thousand years shall be the transfiguring of the mechanical arts. The modern hotel, having been made necessary by great natural forces in modern life, and having been made possible by new mechanical arts, now puts itself forward as the next great op- portunity of the fine arts. One of the characteristic achievements of the imme- diate future shall be the twentieth-century Parthenon — a Parthenon not of the great and of the few and of the gods, but of the great many, where through mighty corri- dors, day and night, democracy wanders and sleeps and chatters and is sad and lives and dies, streets rumbling below. The hotel — the crowd fireside — being more than Digitized by Google

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344 The Railroad Telegrapher. any other one thing, perhaps, the thing that this civilization is about, the token of what it loves and how it lives, is bound to be a masterpiece sooner or later that shall express democracy. The hotel ro- tunda, the parlor for multitudes, is bound to be made beautiful in ways we do not guess. Why should we guess? Multitudes have never wanted parlors before. The idea of a parlor has been to get out of a multitude. All the inevitable problems that come of having a whole city of families live in one house have yet to be solved by the fine arts as well as by the mechanical ones. We have barely begun. The time is bound to come when the radiator, the crowd’s fireplace-in-a-pipe, shall be made beautiful ; and when the electric light shall be taught the secret of the candle, and when the especial problem of modern life — of how to make two rooms as good as twelve — shall be mastered esthetically as well as mathematically; and when even the piano- folding, bed-bookcase-toilet-stand- writing- desk — a crowd invention for living in a crowd — shall either take beauty to itself or lead to beauty that serves the same end. * * * We may * wish that Parthenons and cathedrals were within our souls; but what the cathedral said of an age that had a cathedral mood, that had the cathedral civilization and thrones and popes in it, we are bound to say in some stupendous fash- ion of our own — something which, when it is built at last, will be left worshiping upon the ground beneath the sky when we are dead, as a memorial that we too have lived. — By Gerald Stanley Lee, in The Con- servator. (Written for The Railroad Telegrapher.) THE TELEGRAPH STUDENT. THERE is nothing in the life of the average station agent that gives him as much pleasure as to be allowed a “helper,” especially the man at the “one-man” stations where the work, as a rule, is very hard. And I might add that there is nothing that will give a station agent more trouble than a “helper” when he gets to the stage of learning his first lessons in the telegraph profession. If the agent is able to keep his student under control and “bring him up” as he would have a man brought up in the work, all would be well and good, but nine times out of ten you find the student a victim of all kinds of practical jokes played on him by the trainmen as well as the public, and in time he is going to “run wild” for a spell until he can be tamed down and fit to hold an “OS” job somewhere down the line. It is during this “spell” that I tell you of the various escapades that a student of mine experienced, and it started in this way: Dick Slightam hung around the depot altogether too much, and unless I could in- duce him to do a little work, I intended to oust him from his daily haunt, when I re- ceived a letter from the division superin- tendent saying I had been allowed a helper at $20 per; so Dick was slated for the job and began work at once. His first assignment was the custody of the U. S. mail sacks to and from the post office, and naturally he made a blunder of it the first train, for instead of throwing the sack in the mail car door, he let it fly through the first door that was open, and hit the express messenger in the stomach. Mr. Messenger went to the floor in a heap, and as soon as he was in any shape mentally to deliver the sack to the lad, he climbed down from the car and boxed the lads ears rather roughly. This was some- what of a surprise to the student and he retaliated by heaving a handful of mud at the fleeing messenger. From his actions in this matter, I was of the opinion that Dick was not going to stand for much of the “rough stuff,” as he called it, and I was doubly assured when I was called that night about 9 o’clock to release the trainmaster from the top of the semaphore. It happened in this manner: The trainmaster had been conducting a series of tests to see if the trainmen were paying strict attention to the condition of signals, and in completing his investiga- tions, he had been taking down semaphore lights at night and bringing all trainmen on the “carpet” if they did not make a report of the signal being dark. At about Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 345 this time there had been a few train hold- ups in the State, and everyone was expect- ing a call from these outlaws at any time, and when Dick, from his chair at the tele- graph table, saw a man rise above the hori- zon on the semaphore pole, he imagined he was going to stop a hold-up of No. 7, and reached for the telephone in the dark and called for help. When I arrived at the depot, I found Mr. Trainmaster at the top of the pole, the marshal of the village pointing a shot gun at him and telling him if he made a move he would shoot. Mr. Trainmaster was begging for his life. His excuse for tampering with the semaphore light was, that he was conduct- ing a series of tests, but that had no effect on the marshal, and it was not until I was in possession of* the trainmaster's passbook that I was sure who the man at the top of the pole was, and I called off the marshal and allowed him to descend. His face was wreathed in a silly grin when he reached the ground, but he shook hands with us, and said he was glad that we were “on the job” at that station any- way. He guessed that he would not finish his tests there that night, and when No. 1 pulled out he bid us a hearty good-night. No. 7 and No. 1 were both due at this station after my regular hours, and it was Dick's duty to keep fires and lights in the waiting-rooms, but he was not required to sell tickets or check baggage. He would fix his fires and ‘lights, then go into the office and lock the door, and sit in the dark and listen to the telegraph instruments for an hour or so, then lock up and go home for the night. After he had been around the office for a few weeks, he was at his usual place at the telegraph desk (one evening), when a man drove up behind the depot with a rig, unloaded a lady who was holding a baby, deposited a couple of suit cases on the back platform, then drove away. The lady brought the baby into the wait- ing-room, laid it on a seat and returned for her suit cases. We had an old Yale lock on the waiting room door that was not in very good working condition, and while the lady was away the door blew shut with a slam and locked. The lady in question returned, that is, she got as far as the door and found it locked. No. 1 whistled. The lady was getting frantic. No. 1 hove in sight. The lady was trying all the win- dows. No. 1 pulled up at the station, and when the conductor alighted he found a woman crying, “My child, my child.” “Help me rescue my child.” Between sobs she told the conductor that she must go on his train, but could not go until she had her darling baby. Would he hold the train? As it happened, Conductor Leahy was on No. 1 that night. He looked at the lady a moment, then assisted her in trying to un- lock the door with some of his keys. This failed, however, and the train baggageman was about to break the door down, when it was quietly opened, and there stood Dick with the babe in his arms. “Here's your kid,” but that is as far as he got, for the mother took the child from him, handed it to the conductor, then pro- ceeded to give Dick a good old-fashioned spanking, and if Conductor Leahy had not yelled all-aboard to the mass of passengers that had flocked to the platform, Dick would have probably received a worse shakeup than he did. The next day I got a letter from her husband, in which he accused the lad of trying to kidnap the baby. After a few of such happenings my stu- dent began to drift from bad to worse, and I was slowly losing control over him. I tried to keep some tab on him, but it was useless. Occasionally I would closet myself with him to give him a good talk, only to find some of his mischievous work in or around the depot bobbing up at the same time, and I came to the conclusion that^Dick Slightam was an utter failure, and unfit for timber for the president's job. At times I would try to check-mate him in some of his plans, only to find him 'exe- cuting something entirely foreign to my expectations, and, when I found a package of rice concealed behind the office door one morning, I stopped what I thought was a plan to rice a newly-wed couple that was to leave town on the morning train. Digitized by Google

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346 The Railroad Telegrapher. “His” name was Frank Bellman, a farmer boy, six-feet-four, and his new wifie was none other than Miss Rutter, the popular clerk from Bostwicks, of small stature, hardly five feet from the floor, and weighing ninety odd pounds. The contrast caused all kinds of jokes to be played on them, from old shoes to a hack covered with all manner of decorations and when ' the party arrived at the depot, it looked more like the removal sale of a junk dealer than a wedding party. Up to this time Dick had not put in his appearance at the office, for which I was duly thankful, as I knew that under the cir- cumstances his time would not have been spent in the company's employ, and if he did not show up until after the train had gone, it would be better for all concerned. But I could not expect that he would be absent when the big show came off, and sure enough he turned up just as No. 22 hove in sight, in company with a couple boy pals of his, while between them they carried something that looked to me like a small chicken coop. No. 22 pulled up at the station and stopped. Down the platform came tall Mr. Bellman supporting short Mrs. Bell- man on his armf and immediately follow- ing came Dick and his pals with the crate. As they passed the telegraph window I saw what was making the crowd go wild, for in that crate was a monsterous Brahma rooster and a small Bantam hen, while a large sign fastened to the side of the crate read: I Had a Long Run, But I Got Her. They followed the party into the coach, deposited their crate in a near-by seat, but as they left the car the conductor con- nected each lad’s anatomy with the toe of his polished shoe, and they went to the plat- form in a heap. The rest of the day Dick was inclined to be quiet. He labored lazily over a few freight bills. For a few days things went along as smoothly as desired, then something turned up to mar the quietness, and I was minus a student for hours at a time. He hatched out things to do that a normal man would not be able to think of, and up to the time he was able to command an “OS” job, I never remember him answering a patron in a sane and sensible way. Did you ever see a mother strutting down the platform of a station with an over- grown “baby-boy,” one of those sissy lads, curls, white dress or waist and no socks, white pantalettes all starched until he sounded like a mad turkey dragging his wings through a pile of straw? I say, did you ever see one of those hot-house pro- ductions that you would like to make a “drop-kick” from the forty-yard line? Well, Dick did, and I knew something was going to happen before the company loaded that lad for transportation to the next city. Immediately following -the above was a large dog, fastened to the lad with a stout chain, and as soon as tickets had been bought, the lady presented the dog to Dick to be checked to Kramersville. When Dick started to lead Mr. Dog to the baggage-room to tie him up until train time, our baby in white raised his voice in protest, and mother says the “dear one” should have the doggy until the train came, as they were inseparable ; so Dick let “little love” keep his “toodles” until it was time to load him on the flyer. I noticed Dick eyed this “babe in white” as if someone was going to bid him a fond farewell soon, and I knew he had not quite decided on his line of offense, and was hatching some scheme that was going to put us all “in bad.” I kept one eye on him as best I could, and was relieved when I heard the train whistle. I had just picked up the train mail and stepped out on the platform when I heard a woman scream, and this was what happened : Just as that train hove in sight, a “Sir Thomas Cat” had started to cross the track down by one of the elevators, and Dick noticed that “doggie” had both eyes glued on Sir Thomas, and, of course, he simply said “sic’ em,” and that was enough at that time. Down the track went the dog, dragging mamma's baby boy through the mud, with his ma a close second, screaming as loud as possible and yelling, “My boy, my boy; Digitized by Google

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347 The Railroad Telegrapher. save, oh save my boy,” but Mr. Dog punc- tured all speed regulations and stopped when Sir Thomas went up a telegraph pole. When the mother of the muddy baby ar- rived, she was unable to call off the dog, so unfastened the baby and made a run for the flyer, and we sent her dog on the local. I am not going to say what this little prank cost the student, but I know one thing, he was very quiet for one full day, and I was unable to find one bad thing that transpired on that date. I made a ring around the date on the calendar so I could refer to it in future, but that was the only date I was ever able to keep such a record of. Nothing of any serious nature happened for several days, although a number of mysterious happenings cropped out now and then, but they were considered tame beside the general run of stuff in which Dick was the party of the first part. But I knew something was going to happen sooner or later that would put a crimp in his actions, and I thought the sooner it happened the better it would be for all concerned. When I came down to work one morn- ing and found my helper on the job earlier than usual, I suspected something had gone wrong, and when he did not even speak or look up when I said “Good morning,” I was positive that I had inferred correctly. From my seat at my desk I noticed the following “first aid” to the injured was something like this: Court plaster on both ears. Right eye black and blue. Left eye entirely covered up with band- age. Small cut near corner of eye, and when he walked across the room for something I noticed that he limped badly. I did not question him as to what hap- pened, as I was of the opinion that what- ever happened, it had taken the “pep” out of him for the time, and as he was work- ing hard over a few freight bills, I remained quiet. Not until late in the afternoon did he volunteer to tell me how he had acquired the make-up of a Harvard full-back, and this is his story as he told it to me : It seems that No. 7, the night before, dispatched a passenger at our station in the shape of an old lady, bent with years of hard labor, who now was bumming her way on trains and living by begging from door to door in the smaller villages. She had the usual amount of personal luggage, consisting of a few old clothes tied in a shawl and a rather dilapidated valise of unknown age, and after depositing her belongings on a seat, she made herself com- fortable and settled down to sleep. After No. 1 passed, it was Dick’s duty to put out the lights, lock the waiting-room door, then go home. But when he tapped the old lady on the shoulder to awaken her, she did awake, and at the same time flew into a rage that scared Dick out of a year’s growth, and no amount of coaxing on his part would induce her to leave the waiting- room. Dick went out on the platform, sat on a truck and pondered on what to do next. He didn’t want that old woman to get the best of him, and it was up to him to see that she was moved. Presently he got up, scratched his head and a smile crept over his face. Yes, he knew just what to do, and he took action in the matter at once. Dan Higgins was the manager of the Hotel Myers, and Dan was a big, good- natured sort of a man, rather proficient in playing jokes on others, but seldom being “asleep-at-the-switch” when someone tried to get something on him, but Dick thought it was worth trying, and hiked over to the hotel with this story: “Say, Dan Higgins, there is a nice old lady over at the depot that wants you to help her over to the hotel. She has a lot of bundles and is asking for help to get them over here. Better get a hustle on yotb or the Grand will get the business.” “Haven’t time to go myself,” he said, “but I will send Moses,” and he rang a bell for the colored porter. Then Dick told me “I knew there was something going to happen, for that nigger never did like me, and if he got into trouble and found out that I was to blame, I would have to keep out of that lad’s way.” And it did happen. The colored boy went over to the depot with intentions of carry- ing that old lady’s bundles, but he just picked up an arm load and said “follow me, Digitized by ^ooQte

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348 The Railroad Telegrapher. lady,” when the old lady grabbed him by his kinky hair and literally wiped up the floor with him, in the meantime accusing him of trying to steal her belongings. After the tumult was over, Manager Higgins drafted a written apology to the lady as well as his servant, but that did not end the affair. Dick says Moses met him coming from the post office a few minutes later, with the above-mentioned results. Sooner or later I knew something was going to happen to end the career of my student, and after several escapades of dif- ferent kinds, I was not at all surprised to get orders to ‘‘discontinue services” of my helper, and it all came about in the follow- ing manner: Isaac Reese was a grocer in our village. Mr. Roberts was the proprietor of a corner grocery in the city a few miles distant, and Mr. Reese, of the country store, shipped eggs to Mr. Roberts, of the city, and Mr. Roberts, of the city, was very particular as to what condition these eggs arrived in, and it seems that he candled all eggs re- ceived until he had a full case of bad ones, then for spite shipped them to Mr. Reese by express prepaid. Of course, Isaac Reese refused the ship- ment, and I gave Dick instructions to dis- pose of them, but did not specify in what manner, and as naturally would be ex- pected he botched the disposition awfully. It seems that Mr. Riley, the division car- penter, and Mr. Blatz, the civil engineer, had instructed the section men to load a few timbers in a coal car, and had given the way-freight instructions to pick the car up and stop at Bridge 573 to unload the material, so repairs could be made to it, and Mr. Riley and Mr. Blatz had boarded the coal flat to ride out to said bridge, which was about a mile west of the station. Now at the same time as this was hap- pening, Dick had hatched a plan for the disposing of those eggs, and when the way- freight started to pull out of the station, it found him standing on a truck with a boy pal with him, holding the case of spoiled eggs, and as the train passed them, they gave the case a mighty heave over the side of the coal car, and it lit on the tim- bers, just missing Mr. Riley and Mr. Blatz. As naturally would be expected, Mr. Riley and Mr. Blatz alighted from that car at once, slowed the train down and caught the caboose, but in the meantime they ascertained “why the eggs,” and the fol- lowing day I received this letter from the superintendent : Belzibub, August 22, 19... K. G. Draitus, Agent, Peckville. For some time past I have been receiv- ing complaints from patrons of the road, in which they advise me that you have in your employ as helper, a young man of rather flighty and mischievous nature, and this* is to advise you that you must make a change at once, advising when done. C. L. Ward, Supt. Thus ended the career of a man that might have been president of the road at some future time. — By O. A. Millard. Digitized by LiOOQle

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The Dear Little Shamrock. There’s a dear little plant that grows in our isle, ’Twas Saint tPatrick himself sure that set it; And the sun on his labor with pleasure did smile, And with dew from his eye often wet it. It shines through the bog, through the brake and the mireland, And he called it the dear little shamrock of Ire- land, The dear little shamrock, the sweet little shamrock, The dear little, sweet little shamrock of Ireland. That dear little plant still grows in our land, Fresh and fair as the daughter of Erin, Whose smile can bewitch and whose eyes can com- mand, In each climate they ever appear in. For they shine through the bog, through the brake and the mireland. Just like their own dear little shamrock of Ireland, The dear little shamrock, the sweet little shamrock, The dear little, sweet little shamrock of Ireland. That dear little plant that springs from our soil. When its three little leaves are extended. Denotes from the stalk we together should toil, And ourselves by ourselves be befriended, And still through the bog, through the brake and the mireland, From one root should branch like the shamrock of Ireland, The dear little shamrock, the sweet little shamrock, The dear little, sweet little shamrock of Ireland. — Unidentified. I Have Ships at Sea. I have ships that went to sea More than fifty years ago; None have yet come home to me, But keep sailing to and fro. I have seen them in my sleep, Plunging through the shoreless deep, With tattered sails and battered hulls, While around them screamed the gulls. Flying low, flying low. I have wondered where they strayed From me sailing ’round the world: And I’ve said, “I’m half afraid That their sails will ne’er be furled.” Great the treasures that they hold, Silks, and plumes and bars of gold, While the spices which they bear Fill with fragrance all the air, As they sail, as they sail. Every sailor at the port. Knows that I have ships at sea; Of the waves and winds the sport, And the sailors pity me. Oft they come and with me walk Cheering me with hopeful talk Till I put my fears aside, And contented watch the tide Rise and fall, rise and fall. I have waited on the piers. Gazing for them down the bay, Days and nights for many years. Till I turned heartsick away. But the pilots when they land, Stop and take me by the hand, Saying, “You will live to see Your proud vessels come from sea, One and all, one and all.” So, I never quite despair, Nor let hopes or courage fail; And some day when skies are fair, Up the bay my ships wilj sail. I can buy them all I need, Prints to look at, books to read, Horses, wines, and works of art. Everything except a heart That is lost, that is lost. Once, when I was pure and young, Poorer, too, than I am now. Not a cloud was o’er me flung, Or a wrinkle creased my brow, There was one whose heart was mine. But she's something now divine, And, though come my ships from sea, They can bring no heart to me, Evermore, evermore. — Unidentified. The Conductor Always Helps. The brakeman heard the music of the car wheels humming low. With his head out of the window up in the cupola. And he heard the merry warble of the birds up in the trees, Smelled the fragrance of the flowers borne upon the breeze. All the world seemed lovely while his heart with rapture swelled, Till he heard a hot box squealing and the burning dope he smelled. Digitized by CaOOQle

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350 The Railroad Telegrapher. H< forgot the fragrant flowers and forgot the birdie’s song. When he dug down the locker to get a brass ten inches long. All the world turned dark and dreary and his heart felt like lead, As he gathered up the outfit and put the brass upon his head. Around his neck he hang the bucket that was filled with greasy dope, In each hand a pail of water, in his mouth a cake of soap. Then he lifted up and balanced the jack block on his nose, Deftly gathered up the jack bar, carried that be- tween his toes. Put the jack down in his pocket, on his ear he hung the hook. The conductor carried what was left — the pencil and the book. ' • Author Unknown (Q. S. 4660). Things to Forget Forget the slander you have heard, Forget the hasty, unkind word. Forget the quarrel and the cause, Forget the whole affair, because Forgetting is the only way. Forget the storm of yesterday, Forget the chap whose sour face Forgets to smile in any place. Forget the trials you have had, Forget the weather if it’s bad. Forget the knocker, he's a freak. Forget him seven days a week. Forget you’re not a millionaire, Forget the gray streaks in your hair. Forget the home team lost the game, Forget the pitcher was to blame. Forget the coffee when it’s cold, Forget the kick, forget to scold. Forget the plumber’s awful charge, Forget the iceman’s bill is large. Forget the coal man and his ways (weighs). Forget the heat in summer days. Forget wherever you may roam, Forget the duck who wro^e this poem. Forget that he, in social bliss, Forgot himself when he wrote this. Forget to ever get the blues, But don’t forget to pay your dues. Roundellade to March. We’ve had enough of wintry weather, Of frosts that bite and flaws that blow; The flake that floats as fluffy as a feather, « The slush below! We’re weary of the wind’s wild woe, The rains so rude, the roads so rough! We like a little blustering breeze — but oh! We’ve had enough! We’ve had enough of wondering whether The rose and lily e’er shall grow; If crimson rambler or the purple heather Again shall glow! It seems so long, so long ago, Since last the bluebells banked the bluff, Since last the stream unchained by ice could flow — We’ve had enough 1 We’ve had enough — yea, altogether Too much of these things, don’t you know — Warm, scratchy woolens, wet and slippery leather. The fur chapeau. We loathe the sight of ladies so, In stole and skin and mink and muff — A little goes a long, long way — and lo! W’e've had enough l March! Comes? thou as friend or foe? Now nix upon this lion stuff! Lamb it a little for us, Bo — We’ve had enough! — Ted Robinson. Man and His Shoes. How much a man is like his shoes! For instance, both a sole may lose; Both have been tanned; both are made tight — By cobblers; both get left and right. Both need a mate to be complete; And both are made to go on feet. They both need" heeling; oft are sold, And both in time will turn to mold. With shoes the last is first; with men The first shall be the last; and when The shoes wear out they’re mended new; When men wear out they’re men dead, too! They both are tread upon, and both Will tread on others, nothing loth. Both have their ties, both incline, When polished, in the world to shine! And both peg out. Now would you choose To be a man or be his shoes? Digitized by L.ooole

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For the Chickens. “I know where you can get a big chicken dinner for 10 cents.” “You don’t say so, where?” “Down at the feed store on the corner.” Something Just as Good. “Did Edith get her M. A. at college?” “No ; but she got her M. A. N. there. She married one of the college professors.” — Boston Evening Transcript. Believes That. “Do you believe everything you hear?” “No, but when I come to a railroad cross- ing and hear a whistle I never doubt that a train is coming.” — Detroit Free Press. Good Enough Guess. A youngster in school had an examina- tion in geography one day that was ex- tremely difficult. One of the hardest ques- tions was: “Name four animals that in- habit the polar regions?” The lad thought of polar bears and seals and that was all. For the life of him he couldn’t recall another one — not even a walrus. After racking his brain until he was half-distracted, he finally answered the question as follows: “A polar bear and three seals.” Always Before Them. “1 don’t think that women have always been vain ; you know that women were made before mirrors.” “Yes, and they have been before them ever since.” • ; Well Off. The Slum Worker — You look like a very worthy person. The Flattered One — Oh, I’m all right, ma’am. I manage to get along first rate. I ain’t got nobody to support. I’m a single woman. — Cleveland Plain Dealer. Expensive Talk. Black — Could you give me just one min- ute of your time? I want to borrow $10. White — That would be giving you two full days. I get only $30 per week. Painful Politeness. Tommy’s Aunt — Won’t you have another piece of cake, Tommy? Tommy (on a visit) — No, I thank you. Tommy’s Aunt — You seem to be suffering from loss of appetite. Tommy — That isn’t loss of appetite. What I’m suffering from is politeness. A Logical Lunatic. One day a keeper was out walking with a number of harmless inmates, and the party met a pedestrian not far from the railway tracks. With a nod toward the tracks the traveler asked one of the luna- tics : “Where does this railway go to?” The lunatic surveyed him scornfully for a moment and then replied: “Nowhere. We keep it here to run trains on.” — Youth's Companion. Blurting Tom. “Look here,” said Mr. Fatthedde, angrily, “I’m not going to stand this sort of thing any longer. That brother of yours called me a fool today, and in public, too.” “That's just like Tom,” replied his wife. “He’s always blurting out family secrets.” An Untimely Joke. “Here’s the clockmaker come to repair our sitting-room clock,” said a humorist’s wife. “Won’t you go up and get it for him?” “Why, it isn’t upstairs, is it?” “Of course, it is. Where did you think it was?” “Oh, I thought it had run down.” Digitized by ^ooQte

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352 The Railroad Telegrapher. Canny Courage. Even when the fighting was hottest, the Colonel of an Irish regiment noticed that one of the privates was following him everywhere, with apparently much devotion. At length he called the man to him and said : “You’ve stuck to me well this day, Pri- vate Rooney.” “Yis, sor !” replied Rooney, saluting smartly. “Me ould mother, she sez to me, sez she: ‘Patrick, me bhoy, stick to the Colonel and ye’ll be all right ; them Colonels nivir get hurt.’ ” Infringing. One morning little Mary hung about the kitchen, continually bothering the busy cook to death. The cook lost patience finally. “Clear out o’ here, ye sassy little brat!” she shouted, thumping the table with a rolling pin. The little girl gave the cook a haughty look. “I never allow anyone but my mother to speak to me like that,” she said. — Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph. The Substitute. The grocer had just put a new boy to work, and among the other instructions was this: “If you do not happen to have what a customer asks for, suggest something else as nearly like it as possible.” Soon a woman came into the store and asked the boy: “Have you any fresh green stuff to- day?” “No, ma’am,” answered the boy, “but we have some nice bluing.” Reason for Shame. Said the waiter to a noisy card party in a hotel bedroom : ‘Tve been sent to ask you to make less noise, gentlemen. The gentleman in the next room says he can’t read.” “Tell him,” was the reply of the host, “that he ought to be ashamed of himself. Why, I could read when I was five years old.” Lands You in Jail. Visitor (sampling English stout with evi- dent appreciation) — Really this is splendid stuff! They say that it is both meat and drink. Workman (interrupting) — Sure, an* it’s roight ye are, sor; an’ if ye take plenty av it it’ll foind ye lodgings, too. Stumping a Scientist. Old Mr. Brompton is a very clever man; he has enough degrees after his name to supply a platoon of scientists. Yet the other day his little granddaughter utterly confounded him. “Grandpa,” said she, “I saw something funny running across the kitchen floor without any legs. What do you think it was ?” Grandpa thought and thought, but at last had to give up. “What was it?” he asked. “Water!” replied the little lady trium- phantly. The Massachusetts View. “You may spell ‘heathen,’ Phyllis,” said the teacher to the youngest member of the class in spelling. “H-e-a-t-h-e-n,” slowly spelled little Phyllis. . “Correct,” replied the teacher. “And now, Phyllis, can you tell me what a heathen is?” “A heathen is anyone not born in Massachusetts,” was the prompt reply. — Womans Home Companion. His Job. There was once a rich but very mean old lady, who paid her servants as little as possible, and kept very few. One of her staff was a thin, miserable- looking lad of twelve, who answered the door, did the knives and the windows, waited at table, weeded the garde*, washed the poodle and had the rest of the time to himself. One visitor asked him: “Well, my boy, and what do you do here?” “I do a butler and a gardener out of a job,” snapped the lad, sourly. Digitized by CjOOQte

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DEFINITION OF A SCAB. AT a conspiracy trial, held in England, the prosecuting counsel gave the k following definition of a scab: A scab is to his trade what a traitor is to his country, and though both may be useful in troublesome times, they are de- tested by all when peace returns, so when help is needed the scab is the last to con- tribute assistance and the first to grasp the benefit he never labored to secure. He cares only for himself ; he sees not beyond the extent of a day, and for a momentary approbation he would betray his friends, family and country. In short, he is a traitor on a small scale, who first sells the journeyman and is afterward sold in turn by his employer, until at last he is despised by both and deserted by all. He is an enemy to himself, to the present age and to all posterity. Esau sold his birthright for a mess of pottage. Judas Iscariot sold his Savior for thirty pieces of silver. Benedict Arnold sold his country for the promise of an officer’s commission in the English army. The modern strike-breaker sells his birth- right, his country, his wife, his children and his fellow workmen for an unfulfilled promise from a trust or corporation. Esau was a traitor to himself; Judas Iscariot was a traitor to his God; Benedict Arnold was a traitor to his country. A strike-breaker is a traitor to his God, to his country, to his family and to hs class. A real man is never a strike-breaker. Be a man, and join the organization of your class! — Mixer and Server, UNIONISM. By Walter H. Candler. There is no word in the English language, or any language, that bears the same significance with reference to the general welfare of the common people — and all people are common — as the word union. Juncta in uno (joined in one) is the har- monious whole, the cosmos of the uni- verse, the consummation of the Divine Plan of the Ages. It is this that distinguishes man from the other animals: his ability to join his feeble powers with that of his fellowman to such a degree that the most mediocre, individual becomes part of a great and splendid system that is universally recognized as a great power. Unity im- plies plurality and plurality implies unity. Our Arboreal Ancestors united in the hunt. Alone, they were no match for the wild animals of the forest, but, combined, they were a force. In meeting and overcoming the ordinary perplexities and irregularities incident to modern civilization, man is just as help- less, alone, as was his primordial ancestors —and it is only through his ability to unite with his fellow man, especially the ones occupied in a similar vocation to his, that he succeeds. A man can well deter- mine the extent of his ultimate success by or through his ability to unite with his fellows, and as unity means co-operation, so does co-operation strike the key-note of progress ; hence, the phenomenal progress of our nation may be attributed directly to a co-operative unity of her common people. In union there is strength because there is a concurrence of ideas, a singleness of purpose, a concentration of effort and uni- Digitized by Google

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354 The Railroad Telegrapher. versal unisonance. In union there is har- mony because of the synchronization of all these elements. In union there is system, in fact, the two are almost synonymous because of their close relation. It might be correctly stated that system is an ele- ment of union, because system implies method, regularity and knowledge, and union is the synthesis, or harmonious com- bination of all the elements. Whatever may be a man’s vocation, if he is not in harmony with his surround- ings, he is not only unsuccessful, but un- happy. Therefore, unity implies happiness. The harmony of things appeals to the sen- timent, while melody appeals to the intel- lect. In the absence of harmony there is discord; in the absence of melody there is dissonance. Hence, it very logically fol- lows that unionism is not only essential to, but is necessary to happiness, prosperity and success, and in the same ratio is it necessary to a bigger, better, broader civili- zation — a nobler manhood, a sweeter womanhood and a better childhood. He who is opposed to unionism is in like measure opposed to progress, and is not a good American citizen. Americanism is founded on unionism, because the basis of unionism is the superstructure whereon was formed the first principles of American independence. Digitized by ^ooQte

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FRATERNAL NOTICE. All matter for this department must be in the hands of the Grand Secretary and Treasurer on or before the 28th day of the month in order to insure its use in the foUowing issue. Providence, R. I., Div. No. 35. Notwithstanding the intense cold, our regular meeting February 19th was fairly well attended, though at least twice the number should have come out. It was election night, and this fact alone should have induced a larger attendance, but there were other important features, including a discussion of the new schedule. General Chairman Ross presided during the elec- tion of officers. For the office of chief telegrapher the present incumbent and Bro. A. H. Haddock were nominated. Prior to the election the chief telegrapher brought to the attention of the members the fact that his long working hours, which made it im- possible to devote as much time to the office as he felt should be given to it, aftd suggested that a change might prove beneficial. The result of the vote, however, showed that they were of a differ- ent mind, as he was re-elected again and enters on the fifth year in this capacity. Bro. J. M. Gaynor was advanced to first-vice assistant, and Bro. Harold Webster to second vice. Bro. D. M. Callis, secretary-treasurer, was re- tained in his present position. His work during the past year reflects great credit upon his ability to handle this department, and his annual report gives evidence of careful attention to the detail work. This, coupled with his amiable disposition and readiness to please, merited the splendid com- mendation given him for good work by the audit- ing committee. Bro. W. J. Brenner was elected trustee for three years, and Bro. Vanderbeek retained as division correspondent. A new legislative committee for 1916 was elected, and consists of Bros. J. J. McCabe, W. J. Brenner and P. T. Farley. A committee consisting of Bros. A. H. Haddock, W. J. Smith, M. J. Welch, J. J. Flaherty and W. E. Moore have been appointed to arrange for a dance and social, which will probably be held immediately after Easter. Everybody enjoys a good time and with so competent a committee in charge it only needs the support of the membership to make it a huge success both socially and financially. Let everybody get busy. The annual reports show that the past year was a very good nne for the division, but that is now a matter of history. The question confronting us as the new year opens is, what shall the harvest be when the next annual reports arc rendered? There is no hesitation in saying it should be the best yet. Let the active ones do a little more and the inactive ones brace up and do something and splendid results will follow. Many of our officers are in new positions, and will, no doubt, give a good account of themselves. The new schedule was freely discussed by the general chairman, many members participating. With more time at our next meeting, these mat- ters will receive more attention. On January 23d Bro. G. W. Burt had the misfortune to lose his mother in a fire which also destroyed the home in Tewkesbury, Mass. The lamentable fact was brought to the attention of our division at our February session and a motion unanimously passed requesting the chief teleg- rapher to write our afflicted brother, extending the sympathies of the division. Bro. Burt is one of our active and zealous members. A copy of letter follows: “Providence^R. I., February 21, 1916. Mr. G. W. Burt. 28 Greene st., Providence, R. I. Dear Sir and Brother — Complying with a motion unanimously adopted at our last session, February 19th, I beg to convey to you the sincere expression of sympathy of Division 35 with you in your irreparable loss of recent date. It is generally known, I think, of how devoted you were to your mother and of your regular visitations to her. A mother is one who, when removed, can never be replaced, and one, too, whose memory can never be effaced, but endears itself the more as long as time shall last. We are told, and know from experience, that if we injure a finger or foot that our entire system responds sympathetically, and at once, and what is true in this respect is equally true with respect to other bodies. Hence it follows that if one of the members of our division — representing, as we do, one body — is afflicted or a sufferer in any manner, such affliction or injury at once draws out our sincere sympathy for the one suffering. It is this sincere expression of sympathy for a loyal and worthy member of our body that I am directed to convey to you, and which I ask that you accept in the spirit in which it is tendered. Trusting that the future will reward you richly for this devotion to your mother and loyalty to the great organization of which both you and we are a part, beg to remain, on behalf of the division, Sincerely and fraternally yours, J. D. Vanderbeek, Chief Telegrapher.” Digitized by ‘

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356 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. H. D. Wood, Thames River drawbridge, sick five days, relieved by Towermen Bros. Brenner and Hatton. Bro. Sid Boardman is convalescing .encourag- ingly at Homeopathic Hospital, Jackson st., Provi- dence. Bro. Knowlton, first Olive st., Attleboro, relieved by Bro. LeSage. Bro. Miller on relay clerk nights in train dis- patcher’s office. Mr. Hebert, spare, bid in South Gate st., Worcester, twelve-hour trick, $16.00. Bro. Wilbur, Kingston, R. I. second, relieved by Bro. Hatton on account of mother’s sickness. Bro. Boardman, third Westminster st. tower, off sick. Bro. G. Herbert Spencer, relieved by Bro. Chas. Phillips on split trick at Northrup avenue tower, died of pneumonia suddenly on the morning of February 22d. His family have the sincere sym- pathy of our entire division. Bro. Black, who relieved Woods, first Thames River drawbridge, also relieved Bro. Coddere four days on second Brayton avenue; Bro. Joslin, one day; Bro. J. E. Smith, second Auburn tower, while off with a bad cold, and Brackett at Prome- nade tower, two nights; then bid in second Wick- ford Jet. tower, $17.00, vice Bro. Young, to first Jackson street (electric) Worcester tower, $20.7p. Bro. Collamar, third Apponaug, was off a few nights recently. Bro. Hebert, second Elmwood tower, is on the sick list. Bro. E. C. Davis (the old-timer), first Boston switch tower, relieved one day by Bro. Brenner. Bro. Boardman still on hospital list, but, hap- pily, is convalescing. Bro. Lynch, towerman Somerset Jet., taken sick on February 19th, was relieved by Bro. W. A. Coyle, later relieved by representative to the Mas- sachusetts Legislature Bro. Freeling, over Satur- day and Sunday, and then by Bro. Callaghan. Understand these are all Old Colony Division men. On bulletin: Blackstone, Mass., second C. & O., $16.75; Warren, R. I., nights C. $ O. (nine hours), $17.00, and Northrup avenue, Providence, lever- man (split trick), $19.25. Bro. Greenwood, from second C. & O. Black- stone, to Warren, R. I., as station operator, vice Bro. McMahon, to Natick, R. I., as C. & O. (twelve hours), $16.00; Mr. McManus, from spare, to third Bradford tower, $17.00. Div. Co*. New Rochelle, N. Y., Div. No. 37. The regular night meeting on Friday, February 11th, was very interesting, Chief Telegrapher Mc- Mahon and other officers all present, except Bro. Haniquet and Bro. Reif, who came in late. Bro. McMahon was re-elected as chief telegra- pher; Bro. Tiffany, first vice-chief; Bro. John French, second vice-chief; Bro. Reif remains past chief; Bro. D. Kinney, trustee; Bro. B. E. S. Seaman re-elected secretary and treasurer, all by unanimous vote. General Chairman Ross informed us that the general committee had finished the revised schedule and was ready to present it to the company. He read the new parts of it and spoke on the differ- ence between it and the old one. His remarks were well received and enjoyed, and we decided that the demands to be presented were just and should be granted. Business is good, and the road is getting more freight than it can handle. The yards are blocked with cars, the main line congested with stored trains and embargo on many kinds of freight that can not be received for shipment. Bro. C. P. Blecker, formerly on third S. S. 3, now with Hammond & Co., New York City, as general salesman, wishes to be remembered to all the brothers. He still carries an up-to-date card in this division. Bro. Gaffney bid in third “HY;” Bro. Merry- field, first S. S. 37, relieved him as car distributor. Bro. F. R. Neal, second Harlem River extra, bid in seeftnd Branchville. Bro. Quinn, relieved on second °GC” by Bro. Nieman, is now looking after the passenger equip- ment under Trainmaster Reynolds at the Grand Central Terminal. Bro. Canfield relieved Bro. Nieman a few days on account of death in family. Bro. Whitehead, second S. S. 12, relieved a few days by Bro. D. A. McDonald, who later relieved Ballard on third S. S. 3, transferred to Mt. Vernon nights ticket job. Bro. N. E. Flanner, posting McConnell, a new man at S. S. 3, prior to trick going up for bid, relieved Bro. Buckbee, third S. S. 27, four weeks. Local Chairman Tiger was relieved, while on committee work, by Bro. L. D. Wooley, who also relieved Bro. John French, first S. S. 28, a few days, and later went to third S. S. 22 several nights as leverman. Bro. Foster to second S. S. 44, South Norwalk, several days. Bro. Mason, formerly on second S. S. 23, has opened a fine cafe in New Rochelle, and will be pleased to open a bottle of ink any time a brother advances and gives the countersign. Several jobs are up for bid, and the few extra men have plenty of work. Bro. Haniquet, relieving Bro. Cotton on second S. S. 22, posted Mr. Ballard, at Mt. Vernon sta- tion, several nights. Bro. McDonald relieved Bro. Cunningham on third S. S. 4, Oak Point, while on the sick list. Mr. White, a new man, bid in Redding agency, and Bro. Allen went to Bethel station as operator. Your correspondent and wife attended the twelfth annual ball of the B. L. E. and B. L. F. at Ebling’s Casino, February 17th, and had an enjoyable time. Pay your dues, boys, antf keep in line. This is a very important matter. N. C. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the Universe to call to his reward the father of our beloved brother, T. O. Tiger; in manifestation of our grief and sym- pathy, be it Digitized by CaOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 357 Resolved, That the members of Division 37, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the members of the afflicted family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved family, a copy spread on the minutes of this division, and a copy for- warded to The Railroad Telegrapher for pub- lication- C. J. Sullivan, L. R. Tiffany, D. Kinney, Committee. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the Universe to call to his reward the father-in-law of our brother, J. A. Hannon; in manifestation of our grief and fra- ternal sympathy, be it Resolved , That the members of Division 37, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the members of the afflicted family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of . these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved family, a copy spread on the minutes of this division, and a copy for- warded to The Railroad Telegrapher for pub- lication. W. Corrigan, J. Kennedy, W. Gould, Committee. Springfield, Mass., Div. No. 38. Boston & Albany Ry. — Business is booming on the B. & A., lots of double-head extra freights running east. Four big new Mallets are expected on the west end this month, and the extra operators and towermen are kept busy. The dance was a decided success, same as usual, and enjoyed by all who attended. Bro. Henry Best is on second tower No. 41, and Bro. John Powers on first “SD” while Roy Austin is relieving First Trick Dispatcher Powers on west end, relieving Chief Dispatcher Marshall. Bro. M. H. Lynch, agent Middlefield, bid in operator Becket; Bro. B. A. Silliman, third Wash- ington; W. H. Sweet, third “BC” Cady’s, vice Barnes, who bid in second there, vice Bro. J. A. Bell, resigned. Emmet B. Coon is the new oper- ator and clerk at Hudson Upper. Bro. H. D. Whitney covered second and third tower 65, “HK,** while Bro. G. J. Traver and F. H. Bristol were sick with the grippe. Harry Segelken is back on second Niverville, after ten weeks* illness. Bro. E. F. Whitney and family, while in Mich- igan, visited Station Agent Charles E. Wager and wife, of the G. T. Ry., Fraser, Mich. Bro. Wm. Cunningham, first tower 66, was off a day recently on account of sickness. Bro. Thompson, third there, has to wear his snow shoes this kind of weather to get down to work from his farm and back again. “Doc.** Boston, Mass., Div. No. 41. Fitchburg Division — We started the year right by sending in a write- up in January, but had nothing in February. Are we going to keep up the good work? You can all help by advising Bro. Gray whenever a vacancy occurs, when bid off and by whom. This is of great interest, and it would be an easy matter for one near where these things happen to let him know about it. Duncan, who bid off third “BU,” was supposed to have been dismissed, his job being posted and bid off, but somehow he got- “BU” and later bid on third “N,** but was outbid by Johnnie Hunt, who has over a year less rating than Duncan and had been working at the engine house at East Deerfield. Bro. Bard well, second East Deerfield, granted a leave of absence, bid off the split trick put on there recently owing to the h.eavy boom in busi- ness, his trick being put up “temporary,” so when the split trick is pulled off he will revert back to second. This makes a nice job for him, and he deserves it, as he has been on the road for nearly thirty years, and has had to walk home to Mon- tague (three miles) between 11 and 12 midnight every night for many years. Bro. Streeter, an old-timer, covering Bro. Bardwell’s trick, has had his ups and downs in the last few years in the moving-picture business. He had houses at Green- field, Turner Falls and Lake Pleasant, and was very successful at first, but competition nearly broke him. He certainly put up a plucky fight, finally coming back to “pounding brass” again. Harry Short is on first side wire in “N” pending bids, vice Manning, promoted to dispatcher after the sad death of Dispatcher Culver. The Western Union is gradually opening up independent offices. Union Square had two mes- senger boys to do all the rough work around the station, and the second trick operator helped with the reports, but since the W. U. was taken out, February 1st, the agent has to sweep the floor, wash the windows, carry two sacks of mail to the post office and works longer hours. In one day it was transferred from the best job to the worst one on the road. Several other offices around or near Boston have been changed, including West Somerville and Cambridge. The first accident for some time that resulted in death recently occurred during the big storm, when the well-known section foreman at Erving was hit by No. 22 while walking on the westbound track near the depot. Single track was being used for No. 22, and probably when he heard it coming thought it was on the eastbound track. In the January write-up I referred to “Operator” Mosseau relieving at Charlemont. I should have said “Bro.” Mosseau. I certainly apologize, Joe. Digitized by ^ooQle

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358 The Railroad Telegrapher. Operator Rogers bid off assistant agent’s job at Troy, N. H., with Arthur Watson as agent, Billy Brightman going to Charlemont. Bro. Dan McCue, Union Square, helped out a few days in “N,” then bid off Charlemont second, but only stayed a week. He said had he remained a day longer he would have climbed one of those tall mountain peaks and jumped off. Everybody went to bed at 7 p. m. He was mighty glad to bid in Hudson; says it’s nearer civilization. Most of us were surprised to receive bids on “GM” office last month, owing to all the engine house offices going back to their respective divisions. “GM” is the only office in terminal division, so it was decided to let the three Boston divisions — Southern, Portland and Fitchburg — have bidding rights for that office; anyone bidding in the job would hold his rating on the division he came from. The system used in that office is good, the third being the only trick to be posted at any time; if a vacancy occurs on first or second, the third man moves down, etc. Shannahan, Portland Division, with about fifteen years’ rating, bid off the job. He was a dispatcher up to a few years ago, dismissed for some unknown reason; later reinstated with full rating, but not as dispatcher. I had an idea that when a dispatcher was de- moted his rating began from that time, and also that a dispatcher could not bid over an operator. However, I am advised that the dispatchers are on our roster and have bidding 'rights, but I fail to see the Greenfield dispatchers on the roster sent out a few days ago. Everybody better get in line, as we expect some- thing good this spring, and the nons are apt to feel sorry for not having gotten wise. I’m paid up, so I have a right to say this, and “I should worry.” Ckrt. 622. New York, N. Y., Div. No. 44. The Beneficial Association .membership has in- creased about fourteen per cent since our annual meeting in December. Those who assisted and were instrumental in producing these results have our hearty thanks. It is a most beneficial auxil- iary to our division work. Its aim and object are all that could be desired, and it should be more generally supported. The first annual statement, showing its splendid financial condition and the good work it is doing for our sick or disabled members, proves that it is a success and all which we represent it to be. We would be glad to have still more join us, as it should have a hundred more members than it has. Owing to the inclement weather, we did not have a very large attendance at our February meeting. Several (natters of interest were dis- cussed, and the following officers were elected: Chief telegrapher, Bro. A. D. Light; first vice- chief, Bro. J. Thuma; second vice-chief, Bro. J. B. McCook; secretary and treasurer, L. Meringer; trustee for three years, E. F. Webb. Two applica- tions for membership were accepted. The meeting adjourned about 11 p. m. In our next month’s write-up will appear an account of our concert and ball held March 1st, at Columbia Iiall, Richmond, L. I. It was a big success. Long Island Railroad — It is amusing to see the nons grab off the week’s vacation with pay that the Order secui^d for ‘them. Yet you hear them say: “It never did any- thing for me.” They are all in a mad scramble to see who gets his first, but you never see them so lively trying to take out a card. Remember, brothers, “No card, no favors.” Bro. Harris, first sheet “J” tower, who was off three days owing to the death of his wife’s mother at South Norwalk, Conn., later went to “J” tower, vice Bro. J. E. Webb» to vacation relief job. Bro. W. F. Thomas, third Cabin 10, enjoyed his. week’s vacation with relatives in Maryland, re- lieved by Bro E. F. Webb. Bro. Besemer spent his vacation moving, etc., relieved by Bro. O’Rourke. Bro. Carlough, first Floral Park, relieved several days by Bro. Hopkins, on account of rheumatism. Bro. J. W. Tucker, first “JC” Whitestone Jet., laid up for a few days with malaria, relieved by Bro. H. R. Beaird. Bro J. F O’Rourke, relief signalman, was ill with la grippe for about two weeks the early part of February. Bro. J. J. Breen, who has handled Mineola tower for a number of years, has been appointed post- master at that place. Congratulations. Bro. Donovan, who has been ill since September, is reported recovering. Recent assignments: Bro. O’Rourke, first Ham- mels Jet., to vacation relief. The closing of “DB” Dutchkills drawbridge, “NO” tower East New York and “BJ” Bushwick Jet., caused a moving around of the older men who held these places many years and a lot of consternation among the younger men, but it has now settled down, and everyone has a position. Bro. Meaney, third “DB,” took third director’s job at “JE” tower, displacing Bro. Curl- ale, who displaced Bro. Gregory, third “J” tower, he displacing Bro. Mann, third “RJ’' tower. Hill- side, who displaced Bro. Miles at “OY” tower, Locust Valley. Unable to recall where Bro. Miles landed. Bro. Croope, second “DB,” displaced Mr. Thompson, third “WT” tower, Woodhaven, he displacing Bro. Nicholson on second there, who displaced Bro. Vehlow on second “WJ” tower, Winfield, displacing Bro. Hunt on third there, who took a relief job. Bro. Slifer, first “DB” tower, displaced Mr. Mur- ray, first sheet “WJ” tower, he displacing first sheet man at “H” tower, Harold avenue. Bro. Heller, first “NO” tower, East New York, took first lever “J” tower, Jamaica, displacing Bro. Eastwood, displacing Bro. Yallowley, first “H” tower, Harold avenue, who displaced Bro. Sullivan on first “FT” tower, Flatbush avenue, Brooklyn, he displacing Bro. Hanlon on second there, who displaced Bro. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 359 placing Bro. Greenfield on second, who went to seednd “JC” tower, Whitestone Jet. Bros. Colligan and Simonson, second and third “NO’* tower, took the twelve-hour tricks at Farm- ingdale and Central Park. During the summer these are eight-hour positions. Bro. Tanhauser, . second “BJ” tower, displaced Bro. Blauvelt, second Hempstead Crossing. I am unable to say where he and several others displaced who found jobs went to. Bro. W. Sanger, at one time agent Winfield, who left the service some years ago, has just returned from Portland, Ore., reports prosperity and extends his “73” to all his old friends in the East. He called on. some of the L. I. boys and visited Bro. Scully at College Point. Bro. . Hess, third Whitestone Landing, on a month's vacation, sent cards from Jacksonville, Fla. He expects to go as far as Cuba. Bro. Rojen- sky, second Whitestone Landing, relieved by Bro. Bill Leahy, has accepted a position with the gov- ernment as postal clerk. We all wish him success. Bro. Corrigan, first there, is kept busy shoveling snow off the platforms. Bro. S. J. Newall relieved two weeks at Little Neck agency. Bro. Maher bid in Water Mill agency, leaving Winfield agency up for bids. Bro. Fowler, first, and Bro. Smith, second, are the two pleasant faces around Flushing Bridge street. Bro. Truitt, agent Whitestone, was off a few days recently, owing to the death of his uncle. Bro. Jordan has been transferred to" Corona, relieved by a new man at Woodside. Cert. 474. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly. Father and all-wise Ruler of the Universe to take unto Himself the beloved mother of our dear brother, Richard M. Meany; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of New York Divi- sion No. 44, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, ex- tend to the sorrowing brother and members of the afflicted family their sincere and heartfelt sym- pathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, a copy spread upon the minutes of the division, and a copy for- warded to The Telegrapher for publication. J. L. Martin, A. F. Heller, O. A. Hudson, Committee. Woodsville, N. H., Div. No. 45. B. & M. R. R., White Mountain Division — Bro. Bailey, second Wentworth, off sick with grippe, relieved by Bro. Liggett. Bro. Nalette, who bid in Ashland second, leav- ing third Tilton on bulletin, relieved on a month’s vacation by Bro. Ordway, who later relieved Bro. Bechard, relieving Sister Sargent, first Tilton, on account of sickness. Bro. Cushing relieved Bech- ard while lie covered first Tilton. Bro. Bangs relieved Bro. Secry, first Woods- ville tower, who went to Boston for an operation for ear trouble, and is getting along nicely. Bro. Fallon, first Woodsville yard, was recently mar- ried. Congratulations. Bro. Blake, first Plymouth, recently enjoyed a month’s vacation, relieved by Bro. Ycaton. Local Chairman Bunnell, who was in Boston last month working in the boys' behalf has bid in sec- ond “XO” and moved to Woodsville. Sister Moore is relieving Bro. Fulford, at Lis- bon, on sick list. Bro. Upton relieved Bro. Fred Mullavey at Whitefield, who has accepted a position as book- keeper for the Whitefield Tannery Co. ' Bro. “Peb” has changed off with Bro. Little- geld for awhile in the dispatcher's office. Business was never known to be better than for the past two months, and new jobs were opened up to help handle the extra business at second Eastside, by Bro. Little; second Canterbury*, by Bro. Cushing, and second Oliverian, by Bro. Lehnert. Some of the six-day jobs remain seven days. There were only four of the White Mountain boys at the last meeting. Heard one of our freight conductors say that he went without his sleep the last meeting the O. R. C. held in Concord, so he could attend, as he had a few things he wanted to discuss there with the boys. If the same spirit existed among all the O. R. T. boys, more would be done. I know this, as a grievance of my own, presented at our last meeting, has been thrashed out already. Try and get up to the meetings, boys. Chet is always there with the glad hand. Cert. 236. Pittsburg, Pa., Div. No. 52. NOTICE. You are cordially invited to attend either or both morning and evening meetings of the Fort- Pitt Telegraphers' Club, of Pittsburg, to be held in their rooms, 231-233 Fifth avenue, Pittsburg, Pa. (third floor), Thursday, April 27, 1916, at 10 a. m. and 8 p. m. Matters of general interest will be discussed, and committee on arrangements of proposed celebration of the thirtieth anniver- sary of the O. R. T. will make report on the affair. All members of the O. R. T. in good standing are requested to attend. W. C. Safford, Sec’y-Treas., Fort-Pitt Telegraphers' Club. Levis, Que., Div. No. 64. A meeting was held at Levis on February 15th for the election of officers, but as the system divi- sion is to be in force over our lines in a month or so, all the same officers were re-elected until the change is made. We are all sorry to hear of Bro. J. O. Guimont’s illness, and hope he will soon recover and be with us again. We were sorry to lose him as our cor- respondent, for which we arc to blame in not Digitized by Google

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360 The Railroad Telegrapher. sending him a few news items once in awhile. If you want to hear about Division 64 ’in Thb Railroad Telegrapher, you should assist your correspondent by sending him each month all you can that may be of interest to the division. Your correspondent’s headquarters will be at “Cl” for the present. Dispatcher J. B. has given Bro. L. P. St. Onge a few days for rest. He says “Philippe” needs them badly. Bro. Blouin is relieving him. Bro. Ad Fortin, relieved a few days by Operator Blondeau, attended our last meeting. We don’t see Adelard very often. Bro. Bernier was also present at that meeting. Come more often, brother. We all like to see you with us. Bro. Dumas has arranged to have a “new sani- tary couch” installed in a “cosy corner” of the station waiting room; Dispatcher J. B. having set fire to the old one some time ago. Bro. L. O. Raymond, second “JN,” has been appointed first trick dispatcher on the N. T. Ry., at Edmundston. We all wish Ludger success. On account of a wreck at Nash’s Creek on Feb- ruary 17th, No. 199, “Ocean Limited,” was run via the N T. Ry. from Moncton to Chaudiere Jet. Bro. Raymond had the job to look after the safe run over the new road. Bros. Angus Baker, Arby, and J. G. Francoeur took a trip to Edmundston over the N. T. Ry., two weeks ago, Bro. J. G. F. as “M. P. P.,” with Bro. Arby acting as his private secretary. I am told this trip was a success. But Mr. M. P. P., can you fill up what you promised over there? Bro. P. W. Gufcy, third St. Charles Jet., is acting, in his spare hours, as “special representa- tive” for one of the United States largest type- writer dealers. Bro. Guay says he has to do some extra work to have both ends meet; overtime at “Cl” having been cut to the bottom. Brothers wishing to become the owner of a “mill” should see or write Willie. Very few members were present at our last meeting. A larger number should attend, as these meetings are getting very interesting on account of the very useful information given regarding the O. R. T. pension fund, employes’ provident fund and new amendments proposed; also in regard to the co-operation of all the railway associations to act together for the revision of new schedule. The salaries of the officers on the Canadian government railways have been raised lately. The amount of increases vary from $250 .to $5,000 a year for each of them. Maybe there was some money left for us, if we ask for it. Let us see, by attending meetings in large numbers, what there is in it for us. O. R. T. meetings on the Levis Division No. 64 will have to be called “night operators’ meet- ings.” Station agents seem to be satisfied with what they have now, because we see very little of them at meetings. I think some station agents could easily attend more often. Now, brothers, when you receive The Teleg- rapher and fail to see any notes from your divi- sion, ask yourself when you sent notes to your correspondent. It is an easy matter to kick and howl about there being no news from your division in the journal, but it is a different matter if you yourself had to furnish them. None of us are mind-readers, therefore unable to furnish news unless you keep your correspondent posted. You have not been doing it. Do it now. Cert. 92. Truro, N. S., Div. No. 66. Responding to an invitation, Moncton Division No. 63 met with Truro Division No. 66, at Am- herst, N. S., on Tuesday evening, February 15th, at 8 o’clock p. m., in Orange Hall, where a very enjoyable evening was spent. We were called to order by Bro. S. C. Charters, general chairman of the Canadian Government Railway, and a member of Moncton Division No. 63, and Bro. H. Patton, Truro Division No. 66, secretary. The meeting was intended for a social event, but was largely used for discussing grievances of the Moncton Division, after which a short time was left to discuss the system division. Bro. Charters outlined the working of system division to the best of his ability, and all left trusting the change would prove a benefit. At 11:30 p. m. the meeting was closed, and all present were invited to a supper at the Amherst Hotel, the dining hall of which was nicely deco- rated for the occasion, and when the table, which took up the whole length of the room, was filled with thirty-seven hungry “brass pounders,” I felt that each one of the members present was a credit to any labor organization, judging from the quiet and manly way each one conducted himself. The following was the menu: Compliments Truro Division No. 66. Iced celery. Iced radishes. Soup — Cream of chicken. Fish — Boiled fresh salmon; Hollandaise sauce; Ducbesse potatoes. Entrees — Asparagus tips on toast; roast young turkey and cranberry sauce. Salad — Stuffed egg salad. Vegetables — Mashed potatoes a la cream; green peas; creamed parsnip. Entrements — Lemon meringue pie, fruit char- truse, whipped cream, ginger ice cream, silver cake, tea, coffee, milk. Toast list — “The King,” Truro Division No. 66; J. D. McNutt, chief telegrapher. Moncton Divi* sion No. 63; D. R. Mitchell, chief telegrapher. After the repast was through with, the toast list was called off in order, after which the boys were entertained with a song by Bro. W. A. Simpson, station agent Amherst, which was nicely rendered. Our gathering was then brought to a close by the singing of the national anthem, just as the northbound train was pulling in and our Moncton brothers took their departure. Neither time nor money was spared by the members of No. 66 to give the members of No. 63 a good time. We trust we may be able to have many more such social gatherings, as we consider they are beneficial to the Order. Cert. 4. Digitized by tjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 361 Boston, Mass., Div. No. 89. It was not entirely due to the election of officers that we witnessed the large gathering at the Feb- ruary night meeting; although, contrary to prac- tice of previous years to hold an all-day session for that purpose, it brought out many third trick men. The general committee had been in session and their report was anticipated and looked for- ward to with much interest. There was also a good sprinkling of visitors, who braved the ex- tremely cold weather to listen to General Chairman Ross, who held the close attention of all while explaining the revised rules and wage scale which the committee had just submitted to the company for its consideration, but all agreed that the demands are none too radical nor yet too modest to meet the general requirements. Superintendent Ewing, of the Wells Memorial, addressed the meeting relative to the pioposed labor temple about to be erected in Boston. Bro. Vanderbeek, chief telegrapher of Provi- dence Division No. 35 was also an interesting speaker. He brought the greetings and well wishes from his division, and spoke at length upon the benefits of sick relief now in force in both Divi- sions 35 and 29 and recently adopted by Divi- sion 89. It was a busy meeting, and much good was accomplished.. Chief Telegrapher W. L. Enos, First Vice-Chief D. F. Drummond, Second Vice-Chief D. D. Mc- Leod and Secretary-Treasurer J. H. McDermott were all re-elected. Trustee, three years, D. A. McGrath; auditor, three years, F. L. Rielley; legislative committee — Wilbur F. Cashen, Walter Enos and D. F. Drummond; efficiency commit- tee— General Chairman George Clark, Old Colony Division; D. D. McLeod, Boston Division; E. A. Fletcher, Middle Division, and J. B. McEvoy, Providence Division. Worthy Chief Bro. Enos made the following appointees: Correspondent and marshal for night and day meetings, H. J. Bardol; inside sentinel, J. P. Kingsley; outside sentinel, D. A. McGrath for nights, and Wm. Jamison, inside, and George Pierce, outside sen- tinels for the daylight meetings. Our Chief Bro. Enos, now entering upon his third term of office, took occasion to thank the members for the con- fidence again placed and which is proof that you are satisfied with the way the division affairs are conducted. I also wish to thank the officers and committees for their parts in the success which we enjoyed the past two years. He said that with your assistance we will even try to do better. Remember that “Fighting 89“ is not to lay down its arms in these progressive times. We have each of us a small individual part to perform, and if everyone lives up to his duty, the future will loom up bright and welcome. Let us strive to make ours the largest division in the East, by giving a small portion of your time and energy. If unable, then assist the efficiency committee by keeping it posted on affairs in your neighborhood. This committee has done wonderful work since its appointment. Boston Division Notes — New Haven R. R. — Bro. Dick Thomas, of Harrison Square tower, off several days attending funeral of a near relative, relieved by Bro. Gordon, who is covering the season job at South Braintree. Bro. Hickey is covering spare copier’s job in dispatcher’s office pending bids. Assigned on bids: Agencies — Bro. J. J. Donlan, Crescent ave.; Need- ham to Bro. Hurley; South Hanson to Bro. Stevens, from East Weymouth; Fields Corners to Bro. J. M. Tier, agent Kingston, and Bro. McLaughlin to third copier in “S,” Vice Bro. Donnell, promoted. We extend our sympathy to Bro. and Mrs. Stevens, of Tower 27, in the loss of their little son. Bro. Jerry Rielley, the popular South Boston towerman, we are sorry to announce, is laid up with the la grippe. Bro. Pat Hodge, second First st., has the honor of not losing a day in ten years. Bro. Cashen, second Harrison square, reports some dandy catches through the ice at Lake Pearl, while his ice boat is the finest in the colony of campers there. Bro. Bill O’Brien has returned to Boston Divi- sion, we are pleased to note, and bid in East Weymouth agency. Bill also put in a bid to “Dan Cupid’’ and was successful. Bro. Jack Riley, local chairman, returned from his labors at New Haven. His coming back caused Francis Rielley to take a long breath on account of the increased work at “FB.” Bro. Frank Waden was seriously injured while at work at Forest Hills tower second trick. News received too late for further details. Bro. Tom Clark is relieving Bro. Bart Curran, one of the old veterans of the N. H., who is at Clarendon Hills during Bro. Goebel’s absence. The heavy snow storms made business good for all concerned, although traffic was held up. Have you figured the new bidding territory you will or will not enjoy with the change of the Divisions? Bros. Harry Curren, Dick Thomas, Bill Cashen, and others, kept General Chairman Ross busy answering technical points in the proposed sched- ule as read at the daylight meeting, while Bros. Tool, Bart Curran and others held a lengthy after- conference until the janitor raised the dust, when adjournment was taken. The Boston Division will come in for a few changes, too, when the other divisions are changed. Midland Division, New Haven R. R. — Two new members added to the roll are Mc- Laughlin, of South Windsor, and S. J. Riggles, of North Windham second. Bro. Murphey, local chairman, is back from committee work at New Haven and is kept busy answering questions regarding the new proposed schedule. Account of the wreck at Milford, Conn., all trains were detoured via the Midland, which Dis- patcher Bill Murphey and the men along the route handled most commendably without a hitch. Digitized by LaOOQle

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362 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Massey, first Steels, is off sick. We hope nothing serious. Relieved by Bro. Andre. Bro. Rielley, third Tower 215, who was taken to the hospital and operated upon for abscess of the stomach, we are pleased to say, was successful in every respect and will pull through alright. Third North Windham opened February 15th by C. R. Beach, from the N. Y. C., pending bids. Operator Thorne, from the C. V. Ry., on second Club House pending bids; later filled in at “AD” Hartford platform. Very recent assignments of spare men: Bro. S. J. Riggles, to second Club House; H. N. Russell to second Reades, vice Bro. Hurlock, to second Jewett City; Bro. Murphey to second East Douglas; Bro. Cooney to second Pomfret. Bro. Frank White, who just missed that nice hold-down at Andover while Local Chairman Murphey was off, was dispatched to West Medway •via the electrics. , Bro. McLellen, second Central Village, off with the la grippe, relieved by Bro. Tom Condon. Bro. Sheehan, second Bishops, away sick, re- lieved by Gome2, of Jewett City, closed 11:00 p. m. to 7:00 a. m. on account of short-handed. Bro. Pendergast, first Reades, resumed February 1st after a short vacation; relieved by Bros. F. L. White and Russell. Bro. Gulnac, first “PO” block station, wonders if that “ancient prayer” going the rounds in endless chain letter fashion predicting some great joy on the tenth day if the chain was unbroken, was responsible for cutting down our bidding territory by changing over the divisions on the Eastern District During Bro. McDonald’s illness C. R. Beach is relieving on Tafts first. The engagement is announced of Miss Hazel Barstow to Bro. Julius Strong, both of Danielson. Congratulations. Webster station is sporting a new bay window, which adds to Freddie Watson’s dignity and enables E. D. to give the once over. Our sympathy is extended to Bros. Looby, of Plainfield, and Kcmpf, of Putnam, who have each lost members of their families recently. Tiro. Appleby, third “PO” block station, off ten days with la grippe, relieved Spare Russell, later to Reades. Bro. Jack Kempf, third “PM” Putnam, relieved by Bro. Rivers, of Pomfret, several days owing to the death of his brother in New York. Bro. Snow was the successful bidder for May* wood siding. “Hermitage,” we expect to see a pretty slick office when things are arranged to suit his artistic soul. Night Chief Dispatcher Tom Rawley relieved Trainmaster Considine at Putnam for two weeks. J. B. C. had a bout with the la grippe and came out second best. The east end will soon be divorced from the west end at Willie by changing the division territories. It is only with the profoundest grief that we mention this here. So far I haven’t found anyone pleased with the divisional changes. Bro. Heroux, third Blackstone, and Bro. Green- wood, second; Bro. Brenner relieved the latter several days account of sickness. The snow Hangers made their first trip over the division February 2d and 3d after a heavy fall of snow. It became necessary to close five jobs recently on account of illness of so many operators with the la grippe. Several new men have been em- ployed and yacancies filled. The Johnston family is well represented on this division. Pop and Miss Alice on second and third at “AD” Hartford; Bob at Manchester; Bill, Jr., at Vernon, and Ben at Club House; all good operators and solid O. R. T., but Pop is the noblest Roman of them all, when any of the kids can show him he will be first to admit it, but none have done so as yet. A group photo of the family would make an interesting page for .The Teleg- rapher. Eddie Kenyon, who has long been a landmark in the W. U. office at Hartford station, has retired, and Sister Foley, formerly at the freight office, bid in the job. The waiting-room will not look natural without Eddie’s smiling face at ths W. U. window. Good luck to him. Dispatcher Palmer, off sick ten days, relieved by Dispatcher Markham, relieved by Spare Dis- patcher Bro. Ambrose Brooks; Third Trick Dis- patcher Freddie Atkins was off several nights, relieved by Dispatcher Bill Murphey, and later covered second while Dispatcher Haynor lined ’em up on first. Spare Dispatcher Frank Savage on first copier’s job during these changes. Bro. Williams is enjoying the simple life at “PO” station Putnam after his strenuous experi- ence at Bishops and Jewett City in the electric zone. Bro. J. V. Murphey secured third East Douglas on bid and Bro. Riggles second North Windham. Adios, you good old Midland, we shall live in the recollection of having once been a part of you. Bardol, Div. Cor. Annapolis Royal, N. 8., Div. No. 114. Dominion Atlantic Railway — It appears that our new general manager, Mr. Graham, has, in the course of two or three months’ supervision over us, come to the conclu- sion that there is enough stability in the present agents to let everyone remain at their posts. It is therefore gratifying to learn we are measuring up to his expectations to a certain degree. Our last meeting was held at Annapolis Royal, December 15th, and it is a pleasure to know that our O. R. T. affairs for the coming year are in the hands of tried and trusted officers who have done great things for this division, and we kaow they will continue to fight for us and with us if the opportunity arises. We are gradually gaining in strength, and it is most gratifying to note at most every meeting there are one or more new members added to our list. Keep it up, boys; some day we will be able to dictate. Digitized by t^oooLe

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 363 Remember, there are about seventy members in this little division now, and that is over three- quarters of the eligible O. R. T. positions. Our good brother at Kingsport is the happy father of twins. I believe he holds the record in our division in this respect. Get busy each one and try and have Division 114 represented in The Railroad Telegrapher every month. Cert. 49. Hamilton, Ont., Dlv. No. 155. Toronto , Hamilton and Buffalo Railway — - The war is still affecting us, but this country has adopted the slogan “business as usual/* so has No. 155 when it comes to getting after the non “heirs’* who happen to hit this little ike once in awhile. We have the application of M. Potticary, who was at Walnut st. freight sheds Hamilton so long and has bid in relieving agent. Our new schedule presented to the company after some modifications was adopted effective January 1, 1916, giving increases to all except two or three. For the first time since we have been organized we succeeded in having the tele- phones incorporated in our schedule. I regret to have to announce the death of Bro. W. C. Clark, at Caledonia, his old home, February 8th. Although he had been suffering for some time, his death was unexpected. He was one of the faithful few who attended our meetings each month, and as towerman at Dundurn tower (Garth st.), did not live* long enough to see the fruits of his faithfulness, as we only succeeded in getting the towermen included in our schedule shortly before he died. A wreath was sent to the funeral and appropriate resolutions adopted by the lodge. Bro. Smith has been busy relieving the sick at Smithville once and Coyle twice. Bro. McDonald, Smitbville nights, and Bro. Burdick, Vinemount days, were relieved by Mr. Potticary while on the sick list, and he also relieved Bro. Richards, Dunn- ville, ten days. The election of officers at our February meeting resulted as follows: Chief telegrapher, Bro. Camp- bell, Stoney Creek; secretary-treasurer, Bro. Arm- strong, Smithville; first vice chief, Bro. O’Connor, Hamilton; second vice-chief, Bro. Nevills, Hamil- ton. Bros. Campbell and Armstrong were elected without opposition, and the other two after a spirited contest. We can now extend the glad hand to Bro. J. T. Allen, he having become a full-fledged up-to-date the first of the year. Business on this pike is becoming brisker all the time and it will soon be like old times. How many of the members, who, by sacrificing an hour, or, at the most, three hours of their time, come out on meeting day. Remember that some who come out regularly spend thirteen hours away from home and others from five to seven hours. Think it over, brothers. Let’s make 1916 a banner year for attendance each month. Applications for vacations are now in order and will soon be too late. Eda. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased an all-wise Providence, in His infinite wisdom, to remove from our midst our beloved Bro. W. C. Clark; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved , By the members of Hamilton, Ont., Local No. 155 of the Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers, that we extend to the grief -stricken wife and family our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved wife and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. J. N. Smith, Chief Tel., A. Campbell, First Vice Chief, J. J. O’Connor, Second Vice Chief, E. D. Armstrong, Sec'y-Treas., Committee. Boston, Mass., Dlv. No. 156. Boston Elevated R. R. — Our February meeting was called to order with a good number present, and it seemed like old times to have so many there all at once. I don’t see any reason why we can not do the same every month. We can always find something to say if enough of us are present. If a body of men is well satisfied with what they have you can not get them to say anything, and I suppose for that reason our session is not very large. Wake up, boys; there is plenty more for us if we go after it with bull-dog courage and full support of our committee. Bro. Barringer’s resignation as general chair- man was read with much regret at our January meeting, for we lose a very good man for that position. His successor, our worthy chief, Bro. Buxton, will take the helm from now on, and if any of the brothers have any grievances I am sure he will find a remedy for them. Officers for ensuing year: Bro. Buxton, re- elected chief; yours truly for secretary-treasurer; Bro. Melville, first vice-chief; Bro. Hunt, second vice-chief. I wish to thank the members for putting me in charge of the division affairs, and I assure you one and all that I will give the best in me and try to please you all. Bro. Smiley is filling in at the dispatcher’s office about one day per week, looks like time off for the dispatcher. Brothers in tower A. F. & H.. are kept quite busy since seven and eight-car trains are running during the rush hours. F. J. Dansbreau, Div. Cor. Grand Trunk Ry., Div. No. 1. Southern Division — Brothers, please send me all the news items you may know of, so we can have a good, healthy write-up each month instead of one like a skeleton. All that is necessary is for each brother to send one item a month, and the result will be many times worth the trouble. Digitized by ^ooQte

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364 The Railroad Telegrapher. With great sorrow we report the death of Bro. J. A. Scott, Simcoe nights. Our worthy brother had been in bad health for a considerable time, and off duty the past month or more. The brothers of the Southern Division showed their respect by sending a beautiful flower offering. Bro. I. Miller, agent Simcoe, has enlisted with the 133d Batt., Simcoe. Bro. F. B. Gardiner, relieving E. W. Bancroft, relieved by Bro. Louch at Corinth agency, receiving the appointment to this position. Bro. J. P. Laing, Nixon nights, has enlisted in the 133d Batt.; Bro. R. O. Walter, of Niagara Falls, relieving. Corinth agency and Nixon and Simcoe nights are now open for applications. Bro. Fishlack, Aylmer, was off duty several nights. The Wabash, doing a very heavy business since last fall, has been greatly handicapped on account of embargoes being placed by connections at Nia- gara Falls and* Fort Erie. These two terminals have been in a state of congestion all winter, and will be for some time, as a good number of pass- ing tracks on the east end of the Buffalo Division are blocked with embargo cars. The sidings are being cleared, but still great trouble exists at the terminals. The result has been much expense in overtime to the company, and telegraphers at train-order points have more than had their hands full along with the dispatchers. Brothers, don’t forget to help the dispatchers in every way, espe- cially when business is congested, as it has been during the past few months. L. C. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and love, has deemed it best to call from our midst to his eternal home, where parting and sorrow are unknown, our beloved brother, J. A. Scott; therefore be it Resolved, That the members of the Southern Division of the Grand Trunk Railway, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the bereaved wife and relatives their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their sad hour of bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be sent to the bereaved wife, and a copy to The Telegrapher for publication. Jas. Boughner, R. O. Walters, C. F. Swartz, Committee. Section Eight — We are sorry to hear that Bro. Millar, agent Denfield, has resigned on account of illness. Bro. Millar is one of the old-timers, having entered the service when the Ontario Lines were known as the Great Western Ry. Bro. Bond, agent Sarnia, has accepted Brantford agency, vice R. Wright, promoted to division agent, vice G. A. Stokes, promoted to superin- tendent of Terminals at Port Huron tunnel. Bro. R. Knox bid in Dundas nights, vice Bro. Woods, enlisting. Dumfries nights has been reopened by Mr. Appleby, from the N. Y., H. & H., after being closed nearly a year. Bro. Snyder, Wyoming nights, relieved a few nights at Sarnia tunnel. We are glad to see Bro. Atkinson back at Paris Jet. nights after a few days* sick leave. Bro. Little, London East days, relieved by Bro. Aikman, nights there, is in “W” temporarily, vice Bro. J. Oliver, promoted to third trick dispatcher on west end. It is now Bro. Barnes, “W” office. Bro. Young, agent Dorchester, has completed his new house and we are expecting an invitation to the opening. The company is making much needed repairs to some of the stations on the Twenty-Fourth District. Dist. Cor. Grand Trunk Western Ry., Div. No. 1. Perry and Cassopolis first and Grangers third on bulletin. Several of the boys and some of the outsiders donated nicely for Bro. Snyder. His dues have been paid up for the current term and the balance of the subscription was applied on his doctor bills. Bro. W. T. Lemon bid in Perry agency. Boys, if you don’t send in some news items we can not have a write-up. Certainly some of you can send me an item each month. Nobody sent me a word this month. Kubicka, while trying to board a moving freight train at Climax, slipped and fell, causing a very bad scalp wound and several painful bruises. This should be a lesson to the boys to practice “safety first.” McLaughrin is relieving. Block office at Vicksburg has been opened up again for a few days during the ice harvest. “Rep.” Grand Trunk Pacific Ry.f Div. No. 1. Lines West of Prince George — Bro. Dale is back from his trip in California, and brought back a wife. He is now relieving Bro. Pake, agent Endako. Bro. Nash, Kitwanga days, is also back, bringing with him a wife. Congratulations. Brs. Bonus is working a trick in “GS.” First Trick Dispatcher Flaherty is back after spending a month on Puget Sound. Bro. Arm- strong bid in third trick dispatcher at Jasper. We all miss Jack very much and hope he makes as many friends on that end as he did while working on this end the past two years. We are having the coldest winter for several years and several feet of snow. Several of the water tanks froze up recently. A new time table went into effect, adding a mixed train and cutting off a passenger train. We are now 95 per cent solid with several promises. Keep after the few nons and we will soon be 100 per cent. J. Greer, train agent oh the locals for the past two years, is now agent at Smithers. Cut. 2149. Digitized by CaOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 365 Canadian Government Railway s, District Three (Formerly Grand Trunk Pacific) — Bro. Art Runions did not turn up last meeting along with a lot more in Graham. The west local was late on account of an accident up the line, and so dhe from west came in. The fellows should come in if at all possible. Meetings the second Friday of each month. We have the hall rented and must make use of it. Some of the boys at one-man stations can not get in very well, but at double-crew stations there’s no excuse. Quite a few more applications came rolling in; received a few from the Second District. Appar- ently they are going at it right over there. Would like to hear from the south end, and one or two others who promised me “next pay day/’ etc. It’s now Bros. Morgan, Des Loges (lineman at Armstrong), Robertson (at Graham), Plunkett, C. E. Duncan, J. A. Duncan and Stanley Johnson. The conductors and trainmen got their rights extended to Armstrong as a result of their inter- view with the management. Surely we can get the same or better. Our committee will be in shape the end of this month. The delay has been in getting the new system division formed so prop- erly elected representatives from all the districts could participate. Dispatcher Howard Sparling is East on vaca- tion. Hope he has a good time. Bro. Sid Lawless, dispatcher, had another trip to “WN.” Did my deductions come out right? Bro. Feren, agent Minaki, has been transferred to the G. T. P. at Prince George. We are sorry to see him go and hope he likes it there. His station up for bid. Bro. Byam, from Smith (Second District), was seen in Graham. Wonder he wouldn’t say “au re voir” going back. Understand Bro. Morgan is now postmaster at Alcona along with his other duties. Bro. Lalonde is getting along fine and getting fat at Superior Jet. We all know the fame of the boarding house there. Bro. Bartlett, on a trip to Fort William, put the night in with us on his way back. Sorry he did not stay longer. Bro. Charles E. Duncan has signed up the Signal Corps, 184th Battalion at Winnipeg to go in February 24th. Bravo, Charles. Spencer, ex-Dott, put one over on all of us. All were under the impression he was cutting through London’s fog, or maybe skimming over sunny France, as per our write-up last month, while in reality he is pounding brass for the Postal at Chicago. Charlton is back at Minaki till bids up on that agency. Brougham is at “GR’* nights, and likes the “music box” fine. Good exercise, he says. Bros. Morin and Bennett at Graham with a couple of clerks are keeping “bachelor’s hall.” Of course, the restaurant is handy if they get hungry. Quite a few of the fellows have met our new chief, and report that he has a smile that won’t wear off if you do your work right. A. Actcil, “C” nights, account reduction, went to District No. 1. Brinka, Oscar, Millidge, McIntosh and Flett nights, Tannin days and Valora and Farlane days and nights closed at one crack. Made it rather confusing for those who had bid on these positions until the following were assigned: Days — Baird, Hewett; Flett, Cannon; Larson, C. L. Bennett; Hunt, Bill Morgan; “GR,” G. S. Bennett, vice T. D. Hatton; Webster, Rogers; Dott, Sawyer. Nights — Bradbury to Mission term- inal; Mitchell, “DL” Raith; Barker, Oscar; Routhier, Tannin; Roberge, Hunt; Frank Gale, Superior Jet.; Brougham, Graham “GR;” McAdam, Webster; Freddy Brochu, Hunter; Hogarth, Jones; Charles E. Duncan, Hedditt; Ryan, Minaki; Charlton, Malachi; Middlemiss, Dott; Romeo Poulin, Elma; Percy Coombs, Vivian. Bro. G. S. Bennett is relieving the chief’s stenograher and clerk. Bro. Billy Vandome has returned from vacation. Bro. Champagne, agent Elma, off several weeks with la grippe, relieved by Bro. Romeo Poulin, nights, who later returned to Quebec, relieved by Bro. Ryan. Bro. Joe Poulin, the old reliable, Vivian days, is a great deer hunter. Relieving Agent Charlton, who relieved Bro. Feren at Minaki, is visiting his family at Fort William. Bro. S. A. Lawless, dispatcher, spent a few days in the “Peg” recently. Not many out to the January meeting, as locals were badly delayed. Bros. Runions, Champagne, Morin, Rogers, Dugas and Roberts were present. The local chairman has the rituals. Come out, boys; it will be interesting and you won’t forget the “works.” We are all sorry to hear of the fatal accident to Conductor Fred Belyea. He always had a smile for the boys. Mrs. Belyea and children have our sympathy. Quibell days closed and McIntosh nights re- opened by Bro. Ryan, later relieved by Bro. Tolmie. Bro. Ainsley, from the G. T. P., is in “C* nights on situation report, Form 220, etc. Bro. J. B. Lalonde is at Superior Jet. agency, vice Jones, who goes back on the C. N. The company decided to keep Alcona days open and Bill Morgan bid it in, relieved ht Hunt days on bid by Jim Duncan. Bro. Brousseau was at Superior Jet. nights several weeks, while Bro. Frank Gale took a holiday at home at Webster. Bro. Graham, agent at Redditt, was down to Graham for a visit. They boys were all glad to see “Len.” Ye scribe was indisposed a few days with la grippe and this write-up was delayed somewhat. Remember*, boys, that excuses never built the O. R. T. There’s now many out. If you have a non working with you, rest assured he has had a set of papers forwarded to him by yours truly, as I missed none of them. Get him to come across. Send his application to me. I will issue a receipt to be shown while waiting for a card. Digitized by ^ooQle

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366 The Railroad Telegrapher. The general committee ’of the Intercolonial met with the third vice-president (who is looking after us boys) in Montreal on January 17th, and an application for a charter for a system division on the Canadian Government Railways was forwarded to the Grand Secretary and Treasurer. Expect to have the division established in several weeks and ballots for the election of a representative on the general committee distributed in a few days. Hurry them in, boys. Something must be done for our brothers on the First and Second Districts, and also ourselves. Bro. Robertson, agent Graham, is “Jake** with the lever up and always on the job. Does anybody lenow Bro. Olive Buckley? Some mail came to Sioux Lookout for him and has been forwarded to the Grand Secretary-Treasurer. Bro. Maynard, formerly at Graham and Superior Jet., is at Windsor, N. Y., with the N. Y. O. & W. “GO** has his address if you want to write him. We still have two sets of dispatchers, and they will all likely be kept on steady as business seems booming. One set, with J. P. Johnson as chief, at Grant are working the entire Second District. We hear G. C. B. on second. Some of the boys knew him while at White River on the C. P. R. Glad to hear him up this way. The coldest weather for years struck us this year with an extraordinary fall of snow, trains moving slow, and snow plows continually. We are hauling export grain back from Fort William to Superior Jet., thus making work for a few more. Times seem to brighter even with this terribly war going on in Europe. Bro. J. E. Douglas, ex-Dott, and various places, is at Jacobs on the Second District. We would like to hear from Bro. Atkinson. Understand he went back to N. B. Boys, I*m after the gold watch this year, but guess 1*11 earn it. Bro. McCallum sent me some valuable notes from the Winnipeg sub. Somebody slide some along from the Fort William sub- division, and we will try to look after the others, Bra Hamlin is acting agent at Armstrong. Hope to have some interesting news next month, so keep close, boys, and if you want any informa- tion, write to Box 168, Sioux Lookout, Ont. Kindly do not use the company's mail. The officials do not like it. It is against the law of Canada; it looks cheap; letters are liable to ^et in the waste basket, and the Order get in wrong, etc. Will be glad to answer you. “GO,” Cert. 2355. “Cotton Belt” R y., Div. No. 2. Waco Division — Everything is moving along fine pertaining to the revision of our schedule; most every delinquent lias paid up and all have sent in the data mailed out January 15th wanted by the committee to the general chairman. Local Chairman “N” has secured about a dozen nons lately and the few left have agreed to come in right away, which will make our division 100 per cent strong. With such support, the revision of our schedule is bound to be a success. Brothers, if you have not done your paxt to help make this 100 per cent, make an extra effort now to get a member, whether he is working on the “Cotton Belt” or not; secure his application and send it in. By thus helping others you help yourself. The 1916 seniority list will be mailed out in a few days. It is a little late this year on account of other important affairs the local chairman had to look after which took preference. Very few are on leave, preferring to stay at home and work like bees trying to make a good showing in earnings for the company and also for themselves. The statement of earnings issued lately showed quite a nice increase. Wc arc all glad to hear that the company is making money, and we hope to see such a good report come out each month. Assigned on bids: Seqond Athens to Bro. S. G. Fry, relieved on third there by Bro. J. C. Warren pending bulletin; Bro. Tipton, from Hubbard, to second “WA,” vice Hazel to clerkship 'in city freight office. We are glad to have Bro. Tipton with us, also to hear Bro. E. H. Waldo back at Alexander, who, with his wife, was recently called to Indiana on account of the serious illness of Mrs. Waldo's mother, whom we are pleased to learn is much better. Bro. C. B. Miller to first Texarkana, relieved by Meadows, third Athens, on Hamilton cashiership. Bro. J. N. Griffin is being relieved at Trinidad by Bro. J. S. Brown. Still the nons bid in the jobs (and get them) and seem to get as much out of the Order as the ones who help shoulder the burdens. We hope they will be able to read the hand writing on the wall before it is too late. I wish to thank Bros. Nettles, Scarff, Garrett and Waldo for notes in this write-up, which was greatly appreciated, and am going to ask each one to kindly keep the good work up. Bro. Ratliff, at Carlton, is snowed under with cotton and Sudan grass seed shipments, having billed out over 400 freight shipments in February besides his express, which is about as large, with the telegraphing and other duties. This is going some for a one-man station, but he is a hustler ani gets away with it all. There is probably not a station in the State that ships out as much line field and garden seed as Carlton, according to the * size. P. D. N., Div. Cor. Ft. Worth Division — We were sorry to learn that Bro. Palmer had to give up the local chairmanship, but everyone on the division is well pleased with our new local chairman, Bro. J. R. Gassaway. He is near the center of the division and works with all the boys, so I think he can keep things going. Now, boys, we must all help him out. If we will all do our best for him, I am sure he will do the same for us in return. Some of you send in a few words for the write-up each month. It won’t take up much of your time. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 367 one or two men, but all help a little, and we will soon get this division up with the others. C. F. Snodgrass relieved Triplett, first “DB” Dallas, now working for John D. Bro. C. B. Miller, Hamilton, bid back his old job, first “X,** vice Bro. Turpin, who bid in Ulmo relay. Bro. J. H. Morris, third “X," was off a few days recently; also Bro. Sparkman. Bro. L. F. Garland is now cashier at “CD** freight office; relieved by Bro. L. Askew on second there. While Bro. Gassaway was at the wreck south of Xeyland recently, Bros. Askew and McDonald doubled. Now that the “Cotton Belt** is one of the best routes running through the South, with its elabor- ate equipment, gqod road-bed and well ballasted track, every brother should make it a special duty to secure as much business via the “Cotton Belt’* system as possible and show the officials that their best employes and very best hustlers for business are those who hold up-to-date cards. Let’s not forget the old motto, “No card, no favors/* I know that sounds a little hard to some of you sometimes when “financially embarrassed,** but it seems to be the only way to make some men act fair. Now that spring is near and “southern roses** will 6oon be in bloom, let's all get busy and make this one of the best years we have ever spent in railroad business. Don’t forget to help the “Cotton Belt,** and I am sure its officials will help you. Will thank any of you if you will- please send in a few words. L. A., Cert. 3561. Jonesboro to Pine Bluff — Bro. Hughts, third Fair Oaks, assigned third Lewisville, Ark., vice Bro. Gresham, back on extra board. We are rather lonesome since Bro. Shangle left Fair Oaks. Bro. E. Murray, first Clarendon, gone to Horners- ville. Mo., as cashier-operator; relieved by Bro. Head, from Ancell. Boys, keep after Mr. Dunham and bring him back in the ranks again. Launch riding has become quite a fad in and about Clarendon. The boys even go to their homes in boats. On account of wash-outs on “Cotton Belt** and Rock Island rails, both roads detoured trains via Fair Oaks and I. M. S. Recently there was a first-trick man was put on temporarily. Passenger and freight business were both handled in this manner. Operator at Altheinler has been cut off. Boys, get your notes in next month and let us have all news of any interest to the members. 6on*t depend on the other brother to keep up your part, as he has his part to do also. We have had no word from the A. & M. Division for some time. Agents are not taking the interest they should. If you do not do your part you can not expect heavy returns. Some of the boys are working beyond the limit. Keep up the high standard, but observe your schedule. Whenever a new man comes . on the road get after him and find out if he has a card. If not, keep after him. Not many of the boys know the wire test. Read up and use it. Find out what is going on on your division and keep posted all the time. We can be 100 per cent strong in thirty days if proper interest is taken and every member does his duty. We are approaching a time when we should be 100 per cent strong and all should be well versed to get the proper returns. Get busy. Cert. 2928. Pine Bluff Division — The write-up from this division has been missing for the past two or three months on account of the scribe having to double up and do the effi- ciency stunt like the rest of the boys. It will come more regularly from now on. Bro. II. C. Frizielle, general chairman, is being relieved by Bro. Culp. Bro. Loventhal, again cut off at Altheimer, to extra board. Assignments on bids: H. J. Rudy, Ancell, Mo.; W. Carter, Fisher, Ark.; G. D. Lee, Ardeola, Mo.; C. W. Head, first Clarendon, Ark.; W. L. Jones, operator Hornersville, Mo.; T. R. Grady, third Ancell, Mo.; J. E. Patrick, operator Marmaduke; C. E. Turpin, Illmo relay; E. Murray, operator Hornersville; Bro. R. L. Strode, Benton, La., vice Mr. Bowers, resigned, who had relieved Bro. J. W. Callaway, resigned, whom we were sorry to lose. Brothers, the satisfaction of having these bul- letins sent out to us and having the privilege given by our schedule -is enough to make the hardest- hearted come into the fold. There are only two or three on this division enjoying the privileges of our schedule without contributing to the cause. Brothers, we must give them no rest until they get an up-to-date card. Agent Key, at Lewisville, could use some of the protection our Order affords. We hope he will not delay doing so by coming in with us until it is too late. Bro. D. B. Gaines, second Lewisville, has been discharged for refusing to check the yards and take seal records at 2 a. m. This is an unfair position to put an operator in at an important tele- graph office where a man must be in office at all hours. We hope to have him back at work in the near future. Bro. G. S. Earlywine, agent Kingsland, is being relieved by II . C. Stone, extra. Bro. W. L. Gresham, third Lewisville, resigned, to extra board, on account of very unfavorable conditions there. Boys, the “Cotton Belt” is in the best financial condition in years, and the time is ripe for an immediate revision of our schedule. The bumping question comes up again. Send your suggestions to Bro. Frizielle, at Bearden, Ark., who will handle them. No one has mentioned this to him yet. His efficient work in the reorganization of the road is appreciated by everyone. What we need is straight eight-hour tricks and a $75 minimum, and Order men and more of them. Let us keep up the average we have been main- taining— 95 per cent strong. We need every man. Digitized by Google

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368 The Railroad Telegrapher. If you have not signed the slips furnished by the general chairman, do so at once and mail them in. Boys, please send any news to me that you may see fit and I will try and have a write-up every month. Cert. 2981. lllmo Division — * . Having been appointed division correspondent of the lllmo Division by Local Chairman Camp, I desire to have a good write-up each month, and will appreciate any help from any brother. I may not hear of all the changes on the division, so please send me your items not later than the 20th. Our division has not had a write-up for some time, so let’s all work together and be heard from every month. Go after the nons you are working with or near you, and don’t give up until you get their applica- tions. Our aim is to make this division 100 per cent strong. Each one appoint himself a com- mittee of one to bring the division up to that mark. Business is good, and all the brothers on the extra list are making good time. We hope it will continue. Bro. G. A. Simmons, of Malden second, is a candidate for police justice. We hope he will be elected. On bid: Bro. T. R. Grady, from south end, to third Ancell; Bro. C. B. Welch to second St. Fran- cis; Bro. H. J. Rudy to Ancell agency; Bro. J. E. Patrick to Marmaduke days, and Bro. G. D. Lee to Ardeola agency. / Bro. H. E. Phelps, Paragould second, was off several days recently. Extra Morrison is on second Rector, and Extra Smuck on third Malden pending bulletin. C. C. Stoker is relieving at England, Ark. C. B. Welch, Div. Cor. “Clover Leaf” R. R., Div. No. 2. Members: Hon. William A. Cullop, congress- man from the Second Indiana District, has been chosen to present the “Telegraphers New Eight- hour Bill” to Congress. This bill, if placed upon the federal statutes, will give all operators and agents handling train orders an eight-hour day. Congressman Cullop is very optimistic in regard to the passage of this bill, and gives you his assur- ance that he will do his utmost to have it enacted into law. Mr. Cullop is at present canvassing his district in anticipation of being re-elected. I want to ask the membership to have their friends in that district support Mr. Cullop in appreciation for what he is doing for the teleg- raphers. It is very important that you do this immediately. The schedule which has been in abeyance so long has finally been signed up. Details will fol- low later on. L. A. K. “Big Four” R. R., Div. No. 3. Clezreland Division — Our second annual banquet and smoker was given at Galion, February 15th, about fifty being in attendance. Among the guests of honor was our genial assistant trainmaster, Chas. E. Burrows, and family; Lineman R. W. Foulk, wife and niece; H. Diamond and members of the Phalanx Club, and Bro. J. G. Lee, general chairman of the Erie. At 8 o'clock the following program was given: Welcome address — H. T. Sloane, local chairman. Music — Phalanx Club. Talk — Mr. Diamond. Whistling solo — Bro. W. B. Elliott. Music — Phalanx Club. Chalk talk — Bro. J. F. McCartney. Vocal solo — Mr. Diamond. Whistling solo — Bro. W. B. Elliott. Music — Phalanx Club. The address of welcome was all the words imply and well handled by our local chairman. The music by the Phalanx Club, composed of Miss Daisy Baker, pianist; Walter Helfrich and H. T. Sloane, first mandolin; C. D. Wise, violinist, and G. W. Sanderlin, cornetist, was greatly appreciated by all. Mr. Hugh Diamond, one .of Galion’s leading citizens, and member of the Diamond Hardware Co., gave us one of his famous talks, for which he is widely known, due to his wit and perhaps his Scottish . ancestry, also his original solo, entitled, “The Style in Which It Was Done,” which was thoroughly enjoyed. Both whistling solos by Bro. Elliott were given their share of applause. The six numbers in Bro. J. F. McCartney’s chalk talk included two evolu- tions, one from our well-known friend “Ford” and “1916,” ond our genial friend “Rube,” Presi- dent Wilson and the Statue of Liberty at night. Bro. J. F. surely did justice to the occasion, after which the following banquet was served by Mr. Long and his assistant: Chicken, dumplings, mashed potatoes, celery, pickles, olives; coffee, bread, ice cream, cake; cigars. Toastmaster, Bro. W. B. Elliott; responses from Bros. Willauer and Martin and Mr. Foulk and Mr. Burrows. Don’t envy a good ring, as worn by Bro. Sloane; enter the prize contest, as outlined on page 12, January issue, get busy and earn one. Without losing a day for over five years was the record of Bro. F. J. Gosser, until the middle of February, when he attended the ordination serv- ices of a cousin into the priesthood at Toledo, Ohio. The grippe kept Bro. J. W. Reeley at home three days, relieved by Bro. J. P. Long, from Galion, who also relieved Bro. W. P. Dick, third Columbia, also on the sick list. Bro. Long was relieved by Bro. Arts, second Columbia, while attending the banquet. Bro. Pinkerton dispatched at “DK” two days, relieved by Richardson on second Linndale. Bro. G. I. Martin bid in first Knob, after many years at Linndale. “Goff” attended the smoker Digitized by V.ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 369 and expected to return on No. 16, but suddenly changed his mind when he gave the menu the once over. Other assignments: Robert Holcomb, second Knob; Bro. G. A. Rodgers, third to second Grafton. Bro. T. C. Powers is back on second Vernon after a trip through the South. After a month’s illness, Bro. C. H. Bates, first Knob, died at his Cleveland home January 31st, being one of the older members and one who helped to make the organization what it is today on our road. The entire brotherhood mourn his loss. A heart-shaped wreath, bearing the words “Brother O. R. T. Division No. 63,” was sent to the funeral by Bro. Sloane, and over $43 to Mrs. Bates, whose card of thanks was read at the last meeting and is published in this issue. Bro. A. H. Scott, of Edison, is improving slowly but surely, and hopes to be back by June. We believe the most welcomed brother attending the banquet and smoker was Bro. Willauer, of Mt. Victory. Although compelled to use .crutches, he made the two flights of stairs and ate the most chicken. Come again, “Tod.” To show the value of organization, one of our prominent non -agents has requested and fairly demanded a raise in wages beginning when our new schedule was effective. But there’s “nobody home” with that raise in wage spirit; so, as one brother said, if we let him go long and give him enough rope he will hang himself eventually. Bro. R. Holcomb and bride spent their honey- moon at Chattanooga, Tenn. Congratulations. Bro. Fred Holcomb, second Berea, witnessed the cere- monies at Oberlin. Your turn next, Fred. W. B. Anderson, Cairo Division, on second Grafton pending bids. Bro. J. L. Bazzle, second Cardington, is agent for Bro. Elliott’s clothing house. Bros. Elliott and Keiffer propose to have the best-looking station grounds on the line this summer, the company furnishing tools. Beauty first. Bro. C. A. Triplett, third Galion, is in the insur- ance business. In a resent non-hunt our .local chairman added M. J. Pepper, leverman Front street; V. M. Case, agent Lewis Center; I. S. Triplett, second Hiles; F. Greetham, third Huff; T. P. O’Connor, agent North Eaton; C. C. Howard, extra, and J. L. Larkin, third Linndale, to the list of members. I’m thinking if “Pete” takes one more such trip there won’t be any left. Understand a certain agent who recently tried to work the “blamed old O. R. T.” but failed, is to leave the service, leav- ing us a chance to put a member in his place; getting nearer to 100 per cent every day. We are growing — 1,034 initiated into the Order during the month of December. The local chairman adds the following: “I want to call the attentipn of every brother to the fact that truthfulness is the best policy to follow when you are called on the carpet for any offense, no matter how small or serious. I was called upon recently to appeal the case of a brother who was discharged for a. serious offense. There was no grounds for demanding an investigation or trial, as the facts were too well known; but the brother had a large number of good qualities, and I took the matter to the superintendent and had reason to think the discharge would be lifted, until the assistant chief was called in, and then it developed that the brother had made a statement to the chief which was so impossible that the case was lost then and there. The superintendent took the stand that he would overlook some offenses, but would not have a man lie to him. Another thing you should do, in case you are called in for investigation : Remember you do not have to go alone, and the local chairman is supposed to accompany you on such occasions if you desire, and should let him know in all cases what is doing, for unless you do he may not find out until after you are suspended. “Last, but not least, try and tyelp Bro. Reams out on the write-ups. He has a hard time getting all the moves on the division, so you must give him a tip now and then. We have a live division, brothers, and want a live write-up each month, but this is impossible unless you help the correspondent get the news. Don’t wait for the other fellow, but appoint yourself a committee of one and help each time.” Z. R. Reams, Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, The beloved mother of our esteemed brother, C. L. Henry, has been called to her heavenly home to receive her eternal reward; therefore be it Resolved, That the members of Cleveland Divi- sion, C. C. C. & St. L. Ry;, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, Division No. 3, extend to the be- reaved brother and members of the family their fraternal love and deep heartfelt sympathy; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved brother and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. H. T. Sloane, F. J. Gosser, Z. R. Reams, Committee. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom, has deemed it best to call to the great beyond our esteemed brother, Charles H. Bates; and Whereas, We fully realize that in the death of Bro. Bates we have lost a true friend and brother, his family a loving husband and father; therefore be it Resolved, That we, the members of Cleveland Division of the C. C. C. & St. L. System, Division No. 3, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing relatives our heartfelt sympathy in this sad hour of their bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved relatives and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. H. T. Sloane, F. J. Gosser, Z. R. Reams, Committee. Digitized by CaOOQle

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370 The Railroad Telegrapher. CARD OF THANKS. Mr. H. T. Sloane, Local Chairman, Galion, Ohio. Dear Sir — I desire, through the columns of Thb Telegrapher, to thank the members of the O. R. T., Division 3, for the beautiful floral tribute and kind aid and sympathy extended during the recent death of our husband and father. . Yours sincerely, Mrs. Chas. H. Bates ANn Children, Cleveland, Ohio. Cincinnati-Sondusky Division — Since the new schedule was secured, effective December 1st, several men have been worked off their regular assignments. Brothers, be sure in every case that you do not violate your contract. Collect the $1.00 per day and regular or highest salary. We have also cases where members have been ordered to appear before the local board of aijustment to answer to charges of violating our contract. Do not have this happen on this divi- sion, for we want you all to be in good standing. Since some new men have been put on, we have a few non-members in our ranks. Let every office get busy, clean them up and make the division 100 per cent solid before the end of this term. Now that the new rate is on watch things care- fully. You may be called upon to answer some questions. Our old Bro. Harmon is back on second Mauds. Thanks to his seniority. Let us see a good attendance at the next meet- ing, as there will probably be some things of more than passing interest brought to light; also all be sure to send a copy of your bids to your local chairman. Cert. 56. Chicago Division , West End — Bro. G. L. Guthridge, second Swanington, made a trip to Indianapolis recently. Bro. H. M. Bradriclc, agent Beaverville, has returned from his visit in Carolina, relieving Bro. J. H. Headlee, wha relieved Bro. R. C. Colvin, two tricks at Donovan, and Bro. G. S. Rainey, first, one day. N. C. Settle on second Fowler, opened for a few days. Bro. R. fi. Fullerton, first St. Anne, is running on one cylinder on account of falling and sprain- ing an ankle. Bro. R. C. Cuming, first Fowler, is baching while his wife is in the country. Sister Miller, second Whitestown, was off four days on account of the death of her uncle. Bro. H. J. Gearin opened second Hazelrigg for a few weeks. N. C. Hootman, night ticket clerk Sheldon, while fixing the furnace in the depot basement, was slugged and robbed of $28.00 personal money. Bros. C. C. Hamilton and Leo Gunnells, agents Swanington and Fowler, attended meeting held at Indianapolis, February 19th, relieved by Bro. R. C. Cuming and N. C. Gregory. Not an item received for this write-up from anyone. Brothers, please take an interest in our write-up and make it a point to send one item a month, as I am unable to get all the news. A. B., Cert. 429, Div. Cor. Indianapolis Division — There doesn’t seem to be any reason why we should not have a write-up in The Telegrapher every month. Bro. Jenkins advises that if we will give him a little help he will do his part. Let each of us mail him a news card — 610 Broadway — about the 18th of each month, and show that we are not so dead as we seem to be. Mail the card whether we have any news or not just to get the habit. We are not pestered with very many nons on this division. One of them is hiding behind some kind of religion; he claims his “church discipline” forbids him joining the O. R. T., but gives him permission to grab everything it hands out. What next? Another fellow heard that “Jenks” was out on the road organizing, and he went home, went to bed and placed a guard at the door. After skirmishing around about ten minutes, “Jenks” slipped past the guard, got into the lad’s bedroom, woke him up, got his money and application and went on his way rejoicing, but the fellow got so mad he refused to pay up again. There is another non in the same burg that says the O. R. T. never done him any good. Then when someone was talking of bumping him, says “Can’t bump me; been in the service more than five years.” Boneheadsl They put up any old kind of excuse to get by without helping pay the piper. You have to hand it to “Jenks” for the diplomatic manner in which he handles a non. There is a second-trick operator who was outside, but had promised to come in soon, but was a little slower than “Jenks” thought was necessary, s(\ he' cut a cartoon out of The Telegrapher, had it framed and nailed it to the wall in the tower and placed a mirror beside it, both right under the clock so that every time the fellow looked at the clock he could see the non in the frame and himself in the mirror. He’s a brother now and swears he always will be. The combination goes to Gridley now and more applications are expected. Lattin, second Winchester, relieved a few days by Sbaffner. Anderson, new man from Clarks Hill, on second; B. Wood, vice Binegar, relieving at “DI.” McAlheny, second South Anderson, on vacation, relieved by Terry. Connor will soon be solid. Recent assignments: Dick, second “BI;” Ferree, second “KI;” Binegar, second “C;” DeBoden, third “QC;” Shepherd, third “US.” I have omitted the “Bro.” for the reason that I do not know just who are entitled to it. Do not feel offended, this is my first attempt. If I recover may come again. Bill, Cert. 3001, Digitized by C.00 Qle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 371 IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and love, has deemed it best to call from our midst to his eternal home, where parting and sorrow are unknown, our beloved Bro. R. W. Holmes; therefore, be it Resolved, That the members of C. C. C. & St. L. Railway, System Division No. 3, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the bereaved mother and family theiV sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this their sad hour of bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved mother and a copy to The Telegrapher for publication. H. C. Sullivan, A. B. Chapman, B. L. Paramore, Committee. Cairo Division — Business continues to be good on this division, but so far no new offices have been opened up, mostly on account of the willingness of the train crews, who seem to think it their duty to “hot- foot** it to the telephone at blind sidings an \ copy their own orders. Duncanville agency closed March 1st will start more bumping. Bro. Highsmith has not decided yet where he will land. Bro. C. L. Ammon bid in Birds agency, vice Bro. Byers, resigned, going on a farm down in the “blue grass State.'* Pinkstaf? agency on bulletin, Cochran also going to farming. The Vandalia has come across as usual and gave the agents and operators an increase. This has ever been the case as soon as the “Big Four’’ grants an increase to its employes. Bro. M. V. Atkins, third Marshall, relieved by Bro. Bickncll, off several nights on account of sickness. The morning of February 7th No. 43’s engine went through the approach to Wabash River bridge, Engineer Lancaster and Fireman Hazelton being drowned. Engineer Lancaster’s body was re- covered on February 9th, but Ilazelton’s was not recovered until February 15th. Cert. 82. CARD OF THANKS. The Grim Reaper has cast his shadow over our home, taking our loved wife and mother, leaving our hearth cold and desolate, but our sorrows would have been much heavier and more hard to bear but for the kindness of our brothers, neigh- bors, friends and relatives; and we wish to thank them for their kindly words and assistance in our hour of distress and bereavement. We also want to thank the brothers of Division No. 3 for the beautiful floral ofloring. Fraternally yours, J. P. Smith, Cert. 50, Division 3. C., St. P., M. & O. R. R., Div. No. 4. Western Division — Splendid weather for the ice man this. From 14 to 32 degrees below zero gives one an inspira- tion all right. Bro. S. D. Fahey, of Belle Plaine, is trying out second side wire St. James. H. C. Wilkes reliev- ing several months at Minneapolis has returned to St. James: Bro. A. K. Holmberg relieved H. C. Vermilyea on second Merriam. Bro. W. I. Story, assigned Nicols nights, is experiencing the result of O. R. T.-ism to the tune of $25.00. Ask him about it. Bro. W. J. Ross, of Adrian, assigned Rock Rapids agency. Bro. E. A. Tyler has returned to Bingham Lake nights. E. M. Hickey, Bluff nights, resigned, relieved by Nicola, a new man. Our old friend ex-Bro. A. P. Jamieson, of St. James, has been working on the west end a few days. Bro. A. G. Sherve is nicely located now at Garden City. Bro. Russell Holmes writes from Villa Ridge, Mo., where he is working for the C. R. I. & P., and has a note of longing for “the old Omaha.” The new branch line rule seemed to be a corker for some of us to interpret, but as it has now become more thoroughly understood, we anticipate there will be no further cause for complaint. Bro. W. N. Scbumaker is back at Brewster nights after several months in other positions. Brothers, watch closely and send your report promptly to “GY” each morning. Bro. Goss has only a short time to get this report in, and will highly appreciate it, as it is very important that our general superintendent and general manager get it early. A. G. Jansma, Beaver Creek, secured a $2.50 increase and other good things whc;n the com- mittee was in. We must give him no rest until he reciprocates by getting an up-to-date. Bro. E. T. Brady takes to his new job at St. Peter like a duck to water. That new “spring jack” helps some, eh? We are pained to hear that Bro. Walker, of Cliff, has been under the weather again. He seems to be having more than his share of ill-luck. We are indeed pleased to welcome our new brothers — J. P. Sisterman, of Belle Plaine, and S. B. Swiningson, of Le Sueur. G. R. Bradley and W. R. Spornitz, of Mankato, will be with us next month. Several other exclusive agents, whom the committee were able to place in the schedule, should respond likewise. Bros. J. F. Jansen, G. E. Price and J. N. Alvord, of the auditing committee appointed by the general chairman, have audited the books of Brd. Tenney. You should carefully read this report of the general secretary and also the report of the general chair- man, which will reach you some time this month. The brothers on the C. & N. W. Ry. running through Mankato held a meeting there on Febru- ary 5th. There was a goodly attendance, and Digitized by Google

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372 The Railroad Telegrapher. much business beneficial to the individual mem- bers and the organization was transacted. General Chairman E. J. Thomas was present. The boys on this division should hold a meeting somewhere in the near future. It’s been many moons since we had one. Let us have one of those old rousing meetings like we used to hold at Win- dom back in the days when “Ted” Hale, Chas. Knapp, H. L. Glick and John 6. Hodge were prominent factors and who did so much to make them a success. Bro. J. L. Kelly, of Stone, has taken up his winter quarters at a splendid farm house near by, where he is living on the “fat of the farm.” I desire to thank you for the ready, noble and worthy response to my “23” message in behalf of Bro. Ross. Exactly $20 was realized, and a beau- tiful wreath emblematic of the O. R. T. was sent, the acknowledgment of which accompanies this write-up. Those who have not remitted their dues should remember that the limit expired February 29th. Should death overtake you, your insurance will be null and void. Attend to this now. Cm. 2. IN MEMORIAM. Whkixai, It has pleased God, in His infinite wisdom, to remove from our midst the beloved and devoted wife of our esteemed brother, T. A. Ross, and while we bow in humble submission to the will 6f our heavenly Father, who doeth all things well; and Whereas, We feel that Bro. Ross has lost a kind and loving wife; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy for our brother, therefore be it Resolved, That we, a committee, in behalf of the members of the C. St P.' M. & O. System Division No. 4, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, deeply regret the untimely demise of the wife of our brother, and extend to the bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy in this their sad hour of be- reavement; and be it further N Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be sent the bereaved family, a copy spread on the minutes of the division, and a copy sent The Tklkgkaphbr for publication. D. O. Tenney, J. B. Funk, J. N. Alvord, Committee. CARD OF THANKS. To Brothers of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers: We wish to acknowledge with sincere thanks the kind expression of your sympathy. T. A. Ross and Family. Mrs. C. M. Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Ross and Family. Nebraska Division — Recent assignments: Telegraphers — Bro. Logan, second First street; P. M. Shearer, second Pender; P. H. Sherlock, Bloomfield days; Bro. Bubb to Hubbard. Mentioning Ira Davidson in January journal as “Davidson” was an oversight, as noted in Febru- ary issue. Bro. Davidson is up to date, and Hub- bard is now solid. Bro. Bubb, Hubbard, has a new vibroplex. Hope Bro. Stava, Pender days will line up Shearer on second. Bro. Kelley, Coburn, relieved two days by Fer- ber, a new man, who also relieved Fenske, at Wynot, thirty days. Most of the nona can lay off while the boys who pay for the increases and working conditions have to keep their noses to the grindstone. Rhodes, third Ferry, to South Sioux days, vice Hobson, to the C. & N. W. in Iowa. Shearer, second Pender, off getting married. Another case of no card and a wife to look after. It’s now Bros. Lindberg, Nacora; Hallisey, first Ferry, and Brooks, at Carroll pending bulletin. Mr. Dennis, second Tekemah, and Mr. Morrell, third Emerson, have the papers and promise to come in soon. I am glad to see the boys beginning to wake up. We got a nice little raise all around in the new schedule, and everyone should show their apprecia- tion by lining up and keeping up their dues. Get after the non next to you and give him no rest until you secure his application. While riding from Wakefield to Wayne, Sunday, February 20th, H. C. Davis fell off a gas car, •was run over, and died that afternoon at 1:15. Bro. Pranger lost a good operator. He was only with us a short time until he could be relieved and go back home. Clerk Stokes, Crofton, off several weeks with measles, relieved by Helper “Pat” Laharty, from Coleridge. While getting into an auto a few days ago, Bro. Mayfield, Crofton, fell on a slippery crossing, spraining his wrist, and will probably be nursing it for some time. Scribe. Kansas City Southern Ry.f Dlv. No. 5. Second District — Bro. L. L. Wood, having too much railroad work to do, resigned the office of general secretary and treasurer, and Bro. J. D. Townsend, local chair- man, of Heavener, Okla., has been elected to succeed him. We regret Bro. Wood’s resignation, but he will always be a brother to us. In Bro. Townsend as his successor we feel that we have the right man in the right place, and hope that every member of Division 5 will do all they can to help him get in the few remaining nons and make our road solid O. R. T. The books of the system division were audited at Goodman, in the presence of Bro. Townsend and General Chairman Ocheltree, of Stillwell, by Bro. J. W. Burch, assistant chief clerk to Grand Secretary and Treasurer Bro. L. W. Quick. Bro. Bixler, third Stilwell, called to Iola, Kan., on account of the death of his mother; relieved by Bro. Parks, who also relieved* Bro. Ocheltree, relieving Bro. J. Finch, agent Stilwell, while he attended court in Kansas City, and later relieved Digitized by Tooele

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 373 Bro. H. C. Kirtley at Westville third, who went to the hospital for examination. Bro. Henry, third Spiro, on vacation, relieved by Bro. Ward. It’s now Bro. E. F. Cochran, who recently relieved Fretwell, son of the telegraph school professor, a few day9, and Ft. Smith will soon be solid again, as Operator Gaffney has promised. Bro. C. F. Clark, “Q” DeQueen days, to first DeQueen yard, and Cashier Bro. Armstrong, at “Q,” is handling the VV. U. business in addition to his other numerous duties. Bro. S. D. Collyer was called home to Henryetta on account of the illness of his son. We wish him a speedy recovery. Vandervoort agency is now up for bids, but Joe Wilson, while agent there, proved himself a hero by shooting a thief who robbed the bank, all the money being recovered. Joe should be able to get a card now with some of the surplus cash he received as a reward from the bank. Mr. Rabun, whom Joe relieved at Oskaloosa, bid in Bunch agency. Bro. J. H. Jerome has returned to second Ft. Smith after a pleasant visit with home folks. We congratulate Chief Dispatcher Deramus on the birth of a bouncing boy. Dispatcher Farrel recently attended court. He was relieved by Bro. F. H. Minor. A meeting will soon be called and all members notified through Thb Telegrapher of the date. Let us have a good attendance. Div. Cot. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has deemed it best to call to her heavenly reward the beloved mother of Bro. G. R. Bixler, of Stil- well; therefore, be it Resolved, That the members of the Kansas City Southern Railway, Division 5, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to Bro. Bixler and family our heartfelt sympathy; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded the bereaved brother and family, a copy spread ujjon the minutes of the division and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. R. C. OcHELTREB, L. L. Wood, J. D. Townsend, Sr., Committee. Union Pacific R. R., Div. No. 6. First and Second Districts — Bro. Cook, a* Cozad, has been spending a month at his “winter home” in California, relieved by Bro. Knuth, who bid in Lexington second and will be relieved on relief job by Bro. Laughlin. Jerry Cerney, extra, on second Lexington. Bro. Cole is extra dispatcher in Grand Island, vice Joe Wesner to dispatcher Cheyenne. Bro. R. H. Fountaine is taking two weeks* rest at Hot Springs, Ark. Bro. Smith, on committee work in Omaha, re- lieved by Bro. Dodendorf at Grand Island. Bro. Thelin, North Loup, recently attended the State convention of Volunteer Firemen and they knew he was there, too. Bro. Wiig, relief first district, relieved Bro. Ritter at Chapman until Bro. S. W. Calhoun was permanently installed there. Bro. Whitton, second at Central City, had the misfortune to run a baggage truck too close to a moving train recently, but is about able to resume work. Bro. W. A. Overhage has resigned second Schuyler to enter as partner in a job printing concern there. If he don’t make more than he did in railroad work business will sure be poor. Bro. Adolph Vybiral bid in the vacancy, relieved on third there by Bro. W. B. Evans, and he on Gilmore third by Bro. Arthur Gentleman, leaving third Valley on bulletin. Bro. W. G. Fields, Osceola days, to second Lane, vice H. R. Sinclair, resigned. Axel E. Johnson, extra operator Genoa, recently created with a permanent job. Now he will be right with us. Bro. Meierotto recently relieved the agents at Millard and Papillion for a few days. Is your station equipped with the necessary help? If not, take the matter up with your com- mittee in Omaha now. We want to take care of every deserving case while here. Several have been taken care of and others are pending. If yours is not handled it will be because you did not make it known. Recent callers on the committee in Omaha were: Bros. Thelin, North Loup; Stevenson, Oshkosh; Gardner, Cortland; Stone, Fremont; Wolford, Lane; Watson, Gilmore; Byrne, Lexington; Stam- baugh. Grand Island. These men went away thoroughly understanding the position of this com- mittee. Other brothers have been in town, but did not call and when approached said “You are handling it to our satisfaction as stated in the circular letter, we didn’t think about calling.” If not for your enlightenment, then for ours, you are not only invited but urged to call upon your committee in person at least once while they are in Omaha. The men have evinced more interest in this revision than any before to my knowledge, but you can not be too interested. Take a day or two and come see us. Cert. 121. Nebraska Division, Third and Fourth Districts and N. P. Branch — Bro. Duxbury, agent Ogallala, relieved thirty days by Bro. Mann, and he on second by Bro. Best, extra. Bro. Schinkel, “NO” North Platte, has returned from a vacation, bumping Bro. Osborne back to O’Fallons. Bro. Pyle, third Julesburg, relieved three days on account of sickness by R. E. Holbrook, from the “Q,” who also relieved Bro. Osborne at O’Fallons and at Archer recently. Mrs. Holbrook is confined to the house with an attack of measles at Ogallala. Digitized by <^.oo Qte

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374 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. G. D. Adams motored to Ogallala recently and called on the boys there. Bro. Ritter, Chapman agency, bid in Lewellen agency, vice Bro. Keogh, who bid in Albion days. Cert. 225. Kansas Division — New positions recently created are: Agent, Muncie; telegraphers, Wakefield, Sylvan Grove, Lindsboro and Russell second. A number of help- ers have also been put on to take care of the business, and second Emmett and third Solomon recently opened. The non-member is becoming more and more rare in Kansas. The latest bunch to get in the bapd wagon are: E. K. Floyd, Schroyer; G. W. Haynes, Glasco; John Pommier, extra Russell, and G.- W. Cobb, Plainville; it is also Bro. F. W. Williams at Solomon. Bro. Marker, manager Ellis, is in the West on account of his health, and we understand is endeavoring to locate in Colorado. Bro. G. W. Wright is again back at Bunker Hill; Bro. Landreth assigned Lillis, vice Bro. Edwards, to Emmett second. Bro. F. W. Long is also back in the service at Black Wolf. Bro. C. S. Farrah, from the Wyoming Division, is at Ellis during the absence of Bro. Marker. Bro. Brenner at Tescott has a solid O. R. T. helper in Bro. C. L. McCullough, and Bro. Allan and Bro. Lenader at Minneapolis have Bro. Swine- heart. Bro. Pumphrey is relieving Bro. Edgar at Perry on six months* leave to have his eyes treated, relieved by Bro. Ryder at Silver Lake, and he by Bro. Bailey at Wamego. Bro. Campbell is being relieved by H. G. Hayes at Glasco. Recent assignments: Bro. Corley, extra, to Fostoria, vice Bro. Moore, to Lincoln Center first, vice Bro. Piland, to Waldo, vice Bro. Gross, resigned; Bro. C. R. Hannah, Plainville second, to Wakefield, later bid in Clay Center first, vice Bro. Newcom, to Green, vice Bro. VanWestenberg, to Russell; Bro. Walker to Sylvan Grove, relieved on Linwood third by W. B. Wood, relieved at Ogdensburg second by C. V. Pardon, extra; Bro. Gallahue, Lawrence third, to Bonner Springs third, vice F. T. Walker, to Muncie agency. Cert. 586. D Bro. Larson drew Erie agency, relieved as operator at Ault by Bro. Kimberley, putting Kit Carson second on bulletin; Bro. Patterson, relief at Erie, now on extra list; Bro. Covey on Merion second; Bro. Katz relieved in “UD** by Bro. Sage, from Pullman third, relieved by Bro. Ven- neri, from Brighton second. It takes a case like that of Bro. Summerfield and Bro. Katz happening in their midst to wake up the nons and delin- quents to the importance of the Order. Bro. W. E. Evans has returned to Kansas City; relieved by Bro. Griffin, from “CG.” Bro. Vauginaux, LaSalle second, called to Coun- cil Bluffs for several days account of his father’s sickness, was relieved by Bro. Summerfield, who later bumped Bro. Smith from Platteville third, who bumped Bro. Venneri from Brighton second when Platteville third closed. Bro. Shoults, our local chairman, has been quite sick in a hospital at Denver, but is back on the job again. Union and Sterling third trick men failed to send the D. P. correspondent the notes they promised from the “JB.” Unless some of the boys mail the correspondents some notes we can*t have a write-up each month. One man has plenty of work at his station without having to rustle news all the time. The D. P. and K. P. cor- respondents are prompt to answer on the wire, and it won*t take but a minute to call us up and tell us what’s doing. The officials have inquired of the agents of several places where extra help is put on during the rush months if they can not now reduce the force. The three men at Brighton and several other jobs are working under full steam all the time. With the Government bulletin of last year showing an increase of 15 per cent of all liv- ing conditions, the company is very reluctant to grant us an increase of 10 per cent in salary, and a few paltry rules to make the work agreeable to white men. Div. Cor. Wyoming Division — Bro. C. J. Ayrest, agent Bitter Creek, has resigned to accept a position with the O. S. L. Bro. R. R. Brown, second Bitter Creek, visiting in the East, relieved by Bro. G. E. Campbell. Bro. H. Thompson assigned second Red Desert, relieved at Table Rock by Bro. W. R. S ted man, who worked on the Seventh District in 1913. Bro. J. W. Wildes, second Tipton, while spend- ing a few days in Denver, was relieved by Bro. Campbell. Div. Com. Canadian Pacific Ry., Div. No. 7. Saskatchewan Division , District One — A meeting was held in Regina, March 12th, General Chairman and our legal adviser, Bro. D. Campbell, in attendance. It was a social gather- ing with the talent we have on the district. A social committee was appointed at the meeting on January 16th with Bros. G. Chalmers, J. A. Merkeley, A. McMurphy, Regina; Smith, Summer- berry and A. H. Gordon to represent the main line, and Bro. Davidson, Silton, the branch lines. Now, as your scribe has been appointed to solicit talent from over 700 miles of branch line, while five heavyweights have been appointed to cover 133 miles of main line, in order that I may be able to cover all the former, I appeal to all the branch line brethren through the journal for assistance. If any of you can play musical in- struments, sing, recite or give a reading, please get busy practicing, so we will be able to compete with the main line boys. Sandwiches, coffee and perhaps oysters will be served as refreshments. Do your best to get in to the next meeting. A good time is assured. Digitized by U.ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 375 No news items received from the assistant cor- respondents during the month. Try and get some in for next write-up. Cert. 208, Div. Cor. Saskatchewan Division, District Three — Bro. P. C. Tidmarsh is on the job again at Wynyard. Praise the Lord! “Tid” is glad, and we all rejoice. Bro. G. A. Cameron was released from duty at Kandahar long enough to prove to the Saskatoon bonspielers that it takes an operator and a Scotch- man to curl. Bro. D. L. Ross, of Lanigan, and bride, from his home town of Chatham, N. B., after their marriage on January 22d at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. James Young, 686 Warsaw ave., Winni- peg, on reaching Lanigan, were received at the home of Bro. and Mrs. W. B. Robinson, where a hearty welcome was accorded them by their many Lanigan friends. Congratulations and best wishes to the happy couple. Bro. T. Eagan, of Elstow, is on a little trip to Toronto, and Bro. P. P. Foster is visiting his “Uncle Sam" in Seattle. Bro. A. E. Baldwin, late of Tray nor, who en- listed with the Winnipeg 61st Battalion as signaler, passed through Saskatoon recently to settle up his affairs before his expected departure for England on February 16th. Those who have seen his snap- shot say the film is that of a real veteran. Here's hoping that Bro. Baldwin will return to District Three unscarred. Bro. Symington, third Sutherland, has trans- ferred to the Strathcona Horse at Winnipeg. If Ernie has as good luck in this conflict as he had in the Boer war, well, the mutual benefit depart- ment won't worry. E. W. DuVal, superintendent Third District, is relieving General Superintendent Taylor, Moose Jaw, and rumor has it that he will be a perma- nent fixture there. J. H. Scott, chief dispatcher, is relieving Mr. DuVal, and Bro. G. M. Cordingley is acting chief. Bro. J. Boyle has bid in Dysart. Snow on the Lanigan sub. during the first of February drifted from eight to ten feet deep, according to the crews running down there. Bro. G. L. Spice, of Saltcoats, is* back from a very enjoyable month's visit in Florida playing with the crocodiles, etc. He brought home a hatching of mosquito eggs with a view of intro- ducing a more businessfied stain in Saskatchewan. Bros. C. L. Boruff and S. J. Dewar, of Yorkton, left on February 18th for Key West, Fla., and other sub-tropical points. These east end boys seems to enjoy a monopoly of these tropical trips. Langford is relieving there days and Bro. L. D. Kunneyer nights. Assistant George King, of Yorkton, who has been relieving at Kandahar and Dysart, is going to try for honors in the O. R. T. army. This is sure a patriotic move and could be copied to advantage by others longer in the service. Our old congenial friend Bro. M. H. McGeough, who has been grain agent down in the boundary country for the past six months, is back on second trick dispatching staff at Saskatoon. We are all glad to see the old war horse back. Bro. J. T. McOrmond, Mrs. Ormond and family reached home February 13 th from an extended tour of the East, which included a three weeks' visit in New York. Now Bro. McOrmond is hopping around some to make up for the lost time. A meeting for the west end and south end boys was arranged for February 28th at Amisk between the time of No. 51 and No. 52. Following this the east end brothers will be given their long ex- pected turn. The daughter of Bro. H. I. Willson, of Elf res, who has been seriously ill is rapidly recovering. Bro. W. P. Rudkin, of Foam Lake, instead of going south, took Horace Greeley's advice and went west on his vacation. He had a nice look around Vancouver Island and on his return trip had the unique experience of being snow-bound several times in the Rocky Mountain sections. W. J. Walker, Dafoe; P. Dunlop, Markinch, and P. C. Heuer, Lockwood, are new members, and to whom we gladly extend the hand of welcome. Last month’s Telegrapher reported activity in labor circles for a six-hour day. Gee, an eight- hour day would keep the telegraphers* mouths closed for a long time yet. On February 12th the weather officials put a crimp in the Foster forecasts and balmy spring has been going it ever since; 25 to 35 above is some record for February. Div. Cor. Alberta Division, First District — Bro. B. F. Dixon and Bro. W. E. Courtney changed positions; Bro. Dixon to Java nights, and Bro. Courtney to Gull Lake nights. Bro. Goodwin Bassano doubled on account of Bro. Taylor, night man, being sick, until Bro. Christie could get there. Walsh nights closed when Bro. Pratt relieved him at Irvine nights. Later Bto. H. A. Christie relieved Bro. J. W. Brown, Gull Lake days, who relieved McKeegan at Piapot, and later resigned. C. T. U. Bro. Guest, from Calgary commercial, reopened Walsh station nights. Bro. Moore, relieved by J. D. Razelle at Brooks nights, bid in Maple Creek days, vice Bro. Mc- Donald, relieving Bro. W. J. Weismiller, Webb nights, who relieved Bro. R. S. Wright at Shepard agency, who relieved Bro. W. L. Brown at Beverly agency, who went to Port Reeve. Bro. LeGault, who bid in Redcliff agency, de- clined it and Bro. S. S. Clarke, from Carsela’nd, bid it in. Sbackleton agency to Bro. N. T. Owens, Piapot to Bro. R. A. Dowdell, Strath- more to Bro. H. E. Tompkins, Shepard to Bro. N. Morrill, putting Carseland, Standard, Irvine and Jenner agencies on bulletin again. Bro. G. Jardine, on days dispatcher's office, joined the 175th Battalion at Medicine Hat. Understand he gets a sergeant's commission. George is there with bells on. He was relieved a few days by Bro. C. E. Lister, from first “NS," until Mr. McKay was secured from Mr. J. M. Cameron's office at Calgary. Bros. Conn and Digitized by C.00 Qte

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3?6 The Railroad Telegraphed. Hamblin doubling in “NS" until Bro. Lister is relieved in dispatcher's office. Bro. Reeves had the misfortune to lose his youngest baby girl, who died of pneumonia after a few days' illness. He has the sincere sympathy of all the brothers. Bro. Ballantyne, agent Strathmore, off on ac- count of illness, relieved by Bro. C. L. Nutter, from Hatton nights, closed on account shortage of operators. The few nons and delinquent brothers are lining up, and hope to soon have the district solid. No rest for the wicked boys, so don't give them any rest. “Q,” “NS." CARD OF THANKS. We desire to express in these columns our appreciation and thanks for the many expressions of sympathy and the beautiful wreath given during the recent bereavement of our darling babe. Bro. and Mrs. Frank R. Reeves. Eureka Lodge, Chapleau and White River District — The regular January meeting was well attended and was much appreciated by those present. Bro. Hogg was in the chair and conducted affairs in his usual up-to-date manner. While we appreciate having members from the further lengths of the district present, there are many who can attend who do not unless they have a grievance to submit. We hope in future all who can possibly attend will do so. We are paying a good sum for hall rent and might as well have the enjoyment of this splendid meeting place. Among the many new telegraphers employed recently are Bro. and Sister McQuown, off the P. R. R., who are at Dalton. Bro. Mack holds over a year's rights here and his estimable wife is working the opposite trick. Mr. and Mrs. Visser are Missanabie days and nights. Their excellent reputations, both socially and in service, are a sure recommend for membership if they have not already joined. Bro. and Sister Habicht hold the two tricks at Grassett; the latter is an old and tried member of the Ladies' Auxiliary and is entitled to be addressed as sister; also Sister McQuown, who was intrumental in boosting the Ladies* Auxiliary. Bro. James Stitt, of Bolkow, recently won the bowling cup given by President J. T. Doolan for the best amateur bowler on District No. 2, beat- ing former Champion Bro. Geo. Johnson by a close margin. Bro. Earle, of Woman River, took us all by surprise on his return from Kingston, Ont., by bringing with him a beautiful bride. The entire district extends congratulations and best wishes for long life, happiness and prosperity. Mrs. M. U. Bates, wife of Bro. Bates, of Metagama, in New York taking treatment for a complication of diseases, is reported to be rapidly regaining health and hopes to soon be able to return to her family. William F. Hefflin, of Sudbury, has been ap- pointed third trick dispatcher on the east end. He is a good fellow. Bro. Walter Scott, Chadwick, has been appointed assistant chief dispatcher, hav- ing charge of the 412 teports and is making good; relieved on third Chapleau Terminals by Bro. Me Isaacs, of Pardee. Bro. Chatfield, a first-class man from the British Columbia District, is with us. Bro. George Patrick Johnson, of Chapleau, and Bro. J. Francis Sullivan, of Esher, have joined the Hiawatha Club, and, under the able tutelage of Dancing Master Bro. D. W. Moran, are rapidly becoming graceful and masterful performers on the waxed floor of the dancing arena. Bro. Rippon, of Nemegos, holds the record of honor in Eureka Lodge of being present at every meeting during the past year. Rain or shine, hot or cold, no matter what the weather is we find Bro. Rippon always present. His excellent ex- ample should be followed by all members. Bro. T. L. Barker, of Bisco, has been appointed reporter by the Weather Bureau to report weather conditions and the rise and fall of water in the lakes. Another instance of O. R. T. men coming to the front by using their talents in other directions. Lots of good men in the O. R. T. ranks. The stork visited Bro. Barker's home recently. See personals. It is with deepest feelings of sorrow we an- nounce the death of the little daughter of Bro. P. A. Delude, agent at Nicholsons. Bro. and Mrs. Delude have the sympathy of the division in their bereavement. Bro. V. A. Soules, of Pardee, is on the sick list. We have a card from Bro. E. J. Freeborn in the regular Canadian Army now stationed at Shorn- cliff, England. He is feeling well and anxious to be at the front. I would like to mention all of the brothers and sisters, but as no one assists me in the write-ups I have to do the best I can. There are a good many new men without cards. Get after them and get our district 100 per cent solid again. J. F. S. New York Central R. R., Div. No. 8. St. Lawrence Division — The morning and evening meetings held at the New Woodruff, Watertown, on February 23d, were the best patronized of any such gatherings held on this part of the road, and it is needless to say that the interest shown is highly appreciated by your local representative. The action take at both meetings was similar with respect to what we are rightfully entitled to and what we would back the sub-committee in doing. General Chair- man H. B. Morey gave us very interesting in- formation and instruction, and he was highly pleased with the sentiment of our division. To my recollection, this was the first morning meeting held on this end and the attendance was so large it would seem that we should have more of them. About a dozen were present from the Ontario Division. Time did not permit much visiting, so we did not get as well acquainted with them as Digitized by C.ooole

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The Railroad we wish that we might, however, we welcome them. On February 18th occurred the death of our beloved Bro. M. S. Oliver, who had been in actual service since 1873 until pensioned May IS, 1915. An elaborate floral tribute was pre- sented by the membership of our division. I trust that we may all pass away with as many friends as he. Some of you may have wondered what has be- come of the money which was realized from parties held at Gouverneur in former years, but wish to assure you that it is safe in the Jefferson County Savings Bank in Watertown. Would give the exact standing at this time only have not been to the city to have the interest entered for last year. Will give figures next month. Recent assignments: First tricks — Clayton (temporary), E. G. Eddy; Matoon, Bro. R. S. Bates; Watertown Jet., Bro. C. F. Fairand; sec- ond— Stittville, H. E. Benedict; Morristown (tem- porary), Bro. H. J. Hathaway. Bro. F. H. Crewe relieved Bro. Mosseau at Herring a few days. Bro. L. Maroney, second Eben, relieved to attend Watertown night meeting by C. Rapp. Brothers, you will note that news from various parts of the division is scarce. Why not send in a line or two at least each month. If you desire to talk about someone else and fail to dig up anything, say a few words about yourself. It will be just as interesting to the other fellow, as if someone else furnished it. Sister Hathaway was granted a four months* leave of absence, effective March 1st. Crrt. 457. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, The Almighty Ruler of the Universe has seen fit to call to the great beyond our beloved Bro. M. S. Oliver; in manifestation of our fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved , That New York Central, Division 8, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the bereaved sisters and relatives our heartfelt sympa- thy in this sad hour of bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a floral tribute be furnished in token of brotherly love and the fond esteem in which our deceased brother was held in the minds of his fellow men; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family, a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication and a copy spread on the minutes of our division. W. E. McMullin, J. G. Munson, S. C. Phillips, Committee. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank the members of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, St. Lawrence Division Telegrapher. 3?? No. 8 for their kind expression of sympathy and beautiful flowers. Mrs. George Littlefield, Mrs. Harry Van Allen, Mrs. Spencer Burdick. Adirondack Division — Our first south end meeting was held at the St. Regis Hotel, “SC,” February 16th, afternoon and evening, and at the Smith House, “MO,” on the 17th. All meetings were well attended, and all had a fine time. Bro. MacPherson was at the latter, and will soon have them solid on the north end. Meetings next month will be held at “JC,” afternoon and evening, on the 16th; at “FD,” evening only, on the 15th, place announced later. All brothers who can attend without breaking the law should be on hand and help make these our banner meetings. General Chairman Morey was unable to be with us, as he was busy on committee work at Albany. Bros. Grandy and Brittingham were also unable to attend. Assistant Local Chair- man VanDyke attended all three of the meetings. Bro. C. F. Day took the boys to the movies and gave them a midnight supper on their way home from the meeting at “SC.” We enjoyed it, and thank him. Members must get familiar with the grip, wire test and password, as they will be challenged by the outside sentinel at all meetings. Sister G. M. Condon has gone to Shi for her daughter. Bro. “Happy” Hollenbeck canceled his bid on “SD.” Bro. Dumais, third “SD,” bid in third “JC.” Bro. Oliver bid in first “SC,” leaving second “SD” up for bids. Relief Agent Amo now carries an up-to-date, and it’s Bro. John Perry again. Remember and live up to our slogan: “No card, no favors.” Travel continues heavy to Lake Placid. Brothers, be careful about breaking the law, and continue to give good service. Bro. Bill Day, second “CN,” looks happy again. The Mrs. is home and no more pancakes. Bro. McKnight, off with a hard cold, was re- lieved by Bro. Laramay, now in Mooney's office, “WJ.” Assistant Local Chairman VanDyke took a hur- ried trip to Buffalo recently on account of sick- ness in his family. Brothers, now that we have woke up, let’s make quick work of the nons. Every brother do his part. Hope Bro. Fred Clark can land that non; he has papers. Bro. Hathaway stopped hunting rabbits long enough to give good service during the fire at “AU.” Bro. Andrews is breaking in a new helper. Bro. Jack Mason says it storms so much on top. of the hill that he is going back to British Colum- bia again. Bro. Joe Perry don’t need a standard clock; he sets his watch by the Grasse River trains. Brothers, the non situation is clearing up fine. Let us all work together and clean up the few Digitized by ^ooQle

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378 The. Railroad Telegrapher. remaining. If they could see themselves as others see them, they would have a very poor opinion of themselves. “The Two Johns,” Certs. 1781 and 1911. Rochester Division — A class meeting was held at Geneva recently to freshen up on the book of rules. The session was under the efficient direction of Mr. Will Emerling, and was very instructive. Quite a number of the brothers and one sister were in attendance. The nons are becoming very scarce on this divi- sion. The few left who think that it looks mean to take all they can get and give nothing in return may be shamed into joining yet. Let’s keep after them until they come in. Bro. “SI” Fennell, of Geneva, is on the honor roll of “safety first.” We are glad to welcome Bro. C. M. Mack into our Order again. It is also Bro. C. R. Johnson now. Recently a new man was blocking trains, and a freight passed his station which he reported like this: “4:32 and 4:33.” The dispatcher asked: “What did they stop there for?” The operator answered: “They didn’t stop; the engine went by at 4:32 and the caboose at 4:33.” Let us all send what news we know of to our local chairman for publication in The Telegra- pher, so we may know what’s going on amongst our brothers and sisters. Bro. G. B. Harmon, agent Mertensia, appointed relief agent on the Western Division, relieved by J. W. Bradley, extra. Martisco second reopened temporarily by an extra pending bids. Bro. P. E. Trick, who recently bid in “BO” Buffalo, has bid back his old position at “N” Rochester. Our general committee is now in negotiation with the N. Y. C. management for a new wage scale and revision of rules. Bro. C. J. Biggar, recently operated on for ap- pendicitis, soon after was taken with grippe, de- veloped pneumonia, lasting only a few days. Bro. Biggar was a fine musician and will be missed by a large circle of friends. We attended his funeral on February 7th. It is earnestly requested that all members who have not sent in theif ballot for the proposed co- operative agreement will do so at once. It is a matter of great importance, being the first time we have ever had a chance to co-operate with the other four organizations. Let us be live wires and every member vote for the agreement Class meetings are being held at Rochester and other points to “brighten up” on the book of rules. The sessions are under the direction of Chief W. A. Sornborger and Assistant Wm. Emerling, and are very instructive. Cert. 109. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has deemed it best to call to his heavenly reward our beloved brother, C. J. Biggar; and Whereas, We, the members of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers of New York Central Sys- tem Division No. 8, bow in humble submission to the will of him who doeth all things well; there- fore be it Resolved , That we extend to Mrs. Biggar and family our heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereave- ment; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the sorrowing family, a copy spread on the minutes of the division, and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. W. R. Miller, E. L. Ryan, Bert Callard, Committee. CARD OF THANKS. I wish to thank the O. R. T. and N. Y. C. employers for the beautiful floral pieces and for the kind expressions of their sympathy in our bereavement. Mrs. Clifton J. Biggar. Hudson Division — We are very sorry to have to report the death of Bro. A. Van Benschoten, first S. S. 50, one of our most loyal members. He was a patient suf- ferer for the past six months, and up to the very last had not given up hope that he would recover and be able to mingle with the members at the meetings again; but it was not to be. He leaves a devoted wife and son to mourn his loss. On January 26th, when Bro. D. C. Turner was preparing to go to work on third S. S. S5, he was taken sick and died within a couple of hours. We shall miss Bro. Turner, as he was a very loyal member, and, although he was not able to attend our meetings, we always knew that his heart was with us and that he was ever ready to give his O. K. to anything that was for the good of the Order. This division extends fraternal sympathy to Bro. L. L. Williams and family on the death of his father-in-law. Bro. F. M. Smith is slowly improving, and we hope soon to hear him back on first S. S. 58. Bro. Fraleigh, relieving, is being relieved by Bro. L. B. Gaedeke on first S. S. 54. Bro. L. R. T. Romaine is in the dispatcher’s office for a tryout. We wish him success. On relief pending bids: Bro. A. A. Smith on third S. S. 58. Awarded on bids: Bro. A. J. Condon, third S. S. 61; Bro. W. A. Smith, third S. S. 58. Bro. Joe Austin displaced third S. S. 54. Bro. D. A. Hustis displaced second S. S. 54. Bro. Gaedeke then displaced second S. S. 46. We are glad to welcome Bro. D. C. Skinnell, from the Southern, with us. A very profitable, well-attended meeting was held, on February 15th. What are you doing with that non next to you? Are you going to have him enjoy our looked- for raise and pay nothing? A. A. S., Div. Cor. Digitized by CaOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 379 IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father to remove from our midst our beloved brother and co-worker, Bro. A. Van Benschoten; and Whereas, We, the members of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, bow in humble submission to the will of him who doeth all things for the best; therefore be it Resolved, That we extend to the sorrowing wife and members of the bereaved family our sincere and fraternal sympathy in this the sad hour of their bereavement and commending them to the One who doeth all things well; be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved family, a copy spread upon the minutes and a copy forwarded to The Telegrapher for publication. F. P. Fraleigh, L. P. Gaedrke, W. F. Morey, Committee. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father to remove suddenly from our midst our beloved brother and co-worker, Bro. David C. Turner; and Whereas, We the members of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers bow in humble submission to the will of him who doeth all things for the best; therefore be it Resolved, That we extend to the sorrowing wife and members of the bereaved family our sincere and fraternal sympathy in this sad hour of their very sad bereayement, commending them to the One who doeth all things well; be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved family, a copy spread upon the minutes, and a copy forwarded to The Telegrapher for publication. F. P. Fraleigh, A. Hyde, L. P. Garde ke. Committee. Buffalo Division — It is some time since we have had a write-up, due mainly to the men on the line not sending the correspondent any items. It takes only a few moments* time to jot down the little happenings in and around your stations and forward them to Bro. Kirtland, days at S. S. G. We arc not show- ing enough interest in our own affairs in this regard nor in attending the meetings on the third Wednesday of each month. Surely you can give that much time to the Order which has supported us for the past two years. Let us have a good attendance at our next night meeting on March 15th. We have had a very unusual amount of sickness on this division this winter; at one time fourteen were off; but all have returned except Bros. Siehl and Fromm, whom we all wish a speedy recovery. We were all sorry to hear of the death of Bro. Dan Mabaney*s baby girl, and Bro. Geteinger’s mother. Our committee is in conference with the offi- cials in schedule negotiations, and every one of us must give it our undivided support, both moral and financial, by paying our dues promptly and seeing that the man next to you does the same. Let us all remember that the hammer was made for “driving nails,*’ not for knocking one another, and you will find the road that we have to travel every day will be a great deal smoother. Cert. 34. Buffalo Division Notes — Business is booming — twelve to fourteen en- gines in Black Rock yards alone, and everyone is on the hustl*e, which would be fine if we could get paid accordingly. All the extra men are work- ing, and a few repair men are also doing duty in the towers, George Kramer assisting Kirtland at “G.** There has been so much sickness among the regular men that it’s almost impossible to get even a day off. Among those off recently owing to illness were: Bros. Kramer, two days; Bro. Sandford, one day, his mother being sick; Bro. Reithenberg several days and Bro. Jack Donoher with la grippe several days. It pays to be careful of your health this winter. We are hoping that Local Chairman Farrell will soon be called to New York to help with the re- vised schedule, as we understand our demands are now before the officials. Considering our work and responsibility, the towermen and stationmen are the poorest paid on the road. Extra switch- man at Black Rock make nearly as much in two weeks as we get for a month’s work. The night meeting at North Tonawanda on the third Wednesday in January was quite well at- tended. “Baldy” Sanford was there in all his glory. Bro. Farrell gave us a very thorough under- standing of the proposed revision of schedule, for which we wish to thank him. If it goes through as revised, it will be a great improvement over the present one. This division has had very little trouble from snow this winter so far, the switches having only been bothered one day from that cause. John Nowak, section foreman of No. 6, died very suddenly New Year’s night, leaving a wife and nine children. He worked the day before and was only sick three or four hours. Cert. 949. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Death has entered the home of Bro. and Mrs. D. R. Mahaney and removed therefrom their darling little daughter, Mary Jane; and Whereas, We bow in humble submission to Him who doeth all things for the best; therefore be it Resolved, That the members of New York Cen- tral Division No. 8, Order of Railroad Telegra- phers, extend to the sorrowing brother and mem- bers of the afflicted family their heartfelt sym- pathy in this sad hour of bereavement; and be it further Resolved; That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved brother, a copy spread on the Digitized by t^ooQle

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380 The Railroad Telegrapher. minutes of the division, and a copy forwarded to Thb Telegrapher for publication. P. Barrenthaler, T. J. Carey, J. T. Farrell, Committee. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, God, who knoweth and doeth all things well, has seen fit to call from her earthly home the mother of our esteemed brother, G. Get- singer; therefore be it Resolved , That the members of New York Cen- tral Division No. 8, Order of Railroad Telegra- phers, extend to the sorrowing brother and mem- bers of the afflicted family their heartfelt sym- pathy in this sad hour of bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved brother, a copy spread on the minutes of the division, and a copy forwarded to The Telegrapher for publication. J. J. Masterson, J. Leuthe, J. T. Farrell, Committee. “Monon Route ” Div. No. 9. General Chairman Hollon has appointed Bro. Wren, of Monon, local chairman of the First Division. Washouts on the I. & L. had the coal business tied up for ten days, and it was necessary to open Clay City nights for a week until the blockade at Midland yards was cleared up, with Bro. Huber on third and Long on second Clay City. Bro. Marlott, third Crawfordsville, relieved by Bro. Huber three nights on account of sickness. Bro. Price, second Shops, also off several nights. Bro. Huber relieved Schmalz, third Greencastlc, two weeks on account of deaths in family. Ralph promises to be back with us in the near future. Bro. Huber also relieved Bro. Price, third Wallace Jet., a week. Bro. Henson, second Orleans, relieved by Ray, a new man, a week. Bro. Terry relieved Bros. Collins and Miller at North “Y,” New Albany. Harrodsburg and Bainbridge opened as continu- ous offices, with Bro. Cornwell on second and Bro. Huber on third Harrodsburg, and new men on second and third Bainbridge. Business conditions have never been better on the Monon since the 1913 flood. Every available extra conductor has been set up to “running,” and there seems to be a shortage of brakemen, many “lights” running south to keep the northbound freight moving. Another trick dispatcher has been added to the south end between McDoel and North “Y,” from 8 p. m. to 4 a. m., on account of the increase in business. Detrich “AD” days is doing the dis- patching, relieved by Dunlap, from Monon. Bro. Shorr, second Greencastle, relieved by Bro.. Terry several days, on a trip to Chicago. Bro. “Red” Dunkin, second Wallace Jet., was off several days on account of sickness. The Monon has experienced several costly freight wrecks in the past few weeks, including those at Wilson's, West Baden, Stinesville and Farrabee. I failed to receive any items from anyone this month, and I tried to cover what I have been able to hear on the wires. You probably have all heard the encouraging news that the Vandalia and Pennsylvania Lines have increased their operators and clerks $5 to $10 a month; the “Big Four” secured a nice in- crease, and the “Clover Leaf” 20 per cent. You had better line up the non there with you. There are very few jobs on this section paying less than $70, the majority being higher and no clerical work. We can fare just as well if we will stand together with a, solid front and carry an up-to-date. I hope in the next write-up I can place “Bro.” before every operator’s name on this line. It is high time that some action was taken here, and you all understand what is necessary before such action is started. Let’s get everyone in line and back up the committee, which needs your assistance and you need the committee’s. When you brothers have finished reading your journal, hand it to some of the nons around you, or send it to them. Cert. 14. Delaware A Hudson Ry., Div. No. 12. Saratoga and Champlain Divisions — Sometime ago your general chairman mailed telegraphers on this system a blank, requesting each member to vote on the proposition whether Article 16 should be retained in the schedule or if the majority were in favor of a straight bump- ing clause, authorizing him to use his best efforts to secure it. In a number of instances it was necessarry for him to mail three more copies before an expression of their preference could be secured, and there are a few wha have not been heard from yet.. It is an injustice to the €ther members for these delinquents to hold up the announcement of the result of this vote for two months and an added burden of labor and expense to your committee for which there does not seem to be any excuse. If the standard of our profession is ever raised it will not be by those who expect others to assume all the burdens or by those whose only motive in becoming a member of the O. R. T. is to secure cheap life insurance, but in spite of them. We still have a few sheltered souls on the D. & H., most of them living with “pa" and “ma," who have anchored their ship in the placid waters of the peaceful harbor and are content with their present semi-monthly stipend which is sufficient to buy them a box of cigarettes a week and now and then a box of candy for their best girl. Whenever it is suggested to them that a greater measure of prosperity might possibly be obtained if they were not afraid to sail out on the high sea, these timid Timothies immediately see a mirage wherein breakers loom ahead and tempestuous Digitized by t^oooLe

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 381 waves threaten to swamp their frail bark. How the Order has ever advanced with the handicap of these progressive (?) members, who admit that they are perfectly satisfied with their present remuneration, will remain one of the unsolved mysteries. When it comes to criticism, however, of what has been done and what is being done, they come out in full vigor with a 90-horsepower lung. If some men got into heaven on a forged passport they would demand of St. Peter to know why the angels were not singing. If this spirit had always prevailed this continent would still be a wilderness; instead of crossing the ocean in magnificent floating palaces, we would still be like some of our brothers hugging the shore in a dug-out, and we would be still tilling the soil with a crooked stick drawn by a lone ox. Brothers, this is said in all kindness, and with no desire on the part of your scribe to unneces- sarily offend anyone’s feelings, but facts lose their force if surrounded by pleasant sounding adjectives that are soothing to the ear. It is enough to take the heart out of a chairman to have to try to find some common ground upon which to represent these men and still retain his self respect The least we can do is to give him our loyal support if we have to subordinate our individual wishes to the will of the majority. The motto, ‘.‘The greatest good to the greatest number/* is a good thing for us all to keep in mind. One hundred and sixty-five couples tripped the light fantastic at the third annual ball of Division 12 at Improvement Hall, Mechanicsville, February 11th. Everyone is agreed that it was the best dance ever given in this city by any organization and that Oneill’s banjo orchestra, of Albany, is the best dance orchestra that ever played here. To Bro. J. E. Walsh, in a large measure, is due the credit for its social and financial success. Will those who received tickets to sell kindly return money and unsold tickets to treasurer as soon as possible. Bro. Norman MacMaster, of Plattsburg, but now employed on the A. C. L. at Dunedin, Fla., writes he would like to hear from the boys on the D. & H. Will some of the brothers who are enjoying life up here in the polar regions kindly write Bro. “Mac” a letter of sympathy for having to spend so much of his time swinging a palm leaf fan and wiping bis brow with a red bandanna handkerchief. Bro. E. Dupee relieved Bro. Bill Hovey, second Lake Placid, while taking a trip back to civilization. Bro. Morris bid in agency at Rupert; Bro. J. Hopkins bid in temporary position at Rutland; Bro. R, A. Hickey bid in first • Whitehall ticket office, succeeded by Bro. Connor on Whitehall yard first; Bro. Hopkins later bid in Hyde- ville agency, relieved by Bro. C. C. Johnson; Mr. Whitherell bid in second Fort Edward. Most any telegrapher can furnish you with an applica- tion blank, son. Understand agent at Ticonderago has a teleg- rapher from the school. Why isn't this job put up for bids? One of our brothers has been dismissed from the service for forging the name of a conductor to a “31” order. It can not be too strongly impressed upon the brothers that the rules regard- ing the handling of train orders must be lived up to to the letter; the safety of life and property depends upon their intelligent observance. Turn the deaf ear to conductors or others who try to hurry you up or tell you it will be “all right” and they want to get out quick, etc. A good Order man will obey the rules and see that others do likewise. I wish to thank those who have sent me notes. May your tribe increase. . L. B. Burritt. Champlain Division Notes — We still have a few nons on this division whom we should try to line up, among them is an agent who can afford to go to Florida every winter, but can’t spare $15.00 for an up-to-date. We should enforce the “No card, no favors” jule a little stronger. Bro. Abure, who bid in Wellston agency, re- lieved on second there on bid by Extra Walah. Boys, if you are behind on your dues you had better square up, as your beneficiaries would lose the insurance if you should drop off suddenly. The boys on the Chateaugay should get after Mr. Keenan, agent Bloomingdale, and remember our motto, “No card, no favors.” Cut. 636. Q. M. Sr S . and Nap. Jet . Ry. — The first schedule for these lines was presented to the management on January 17, 1916, and signed by Mr. A. L. Currie, superintendent for the companies, and by Bro. Jos. Perrault for the organization, on February 18, 1916. It carries good rules and increases in pay of about 12 per cent. Bro. Perrault, chairman, and Bros. J. A. Breux and C. E. Dauphin were the committee directed by Bro. G. A. Johnson, general chairman for the Delaware & Hudson System, and by Bro. T. M. Pierson, vice-president Now that we have a schedule and our organiza- - tion is doing business, it is squarely up to every member to see to it that the company finds out that members of the O. R. T. are much more competent, and therefore desirable, than any other kind of men. There are very few nons on the road now, and all members of Division 12 should get after them to join and not let a single one remain. Bro. Perrault, “JC” Bellevue Jet., is on the sick list; relieved by Bro. Auclair, formerly with the Boston & Maine. Bro. Petit agreed to join when he got a job; he has the job and the increase, too, and we expect to have his application without delay. Div. Cor. Digitized by t^oooLe

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382 The Railroad Telegrapher. Virginian Ry., Div. No. 13. First and Second Divisions — Members First and Second Divisions — Through the efforts of the O. R. T. we have all realized many benefits in different ways. Not one in the telegraph service has failed to receive a fairly good raise, at least enough for each one to become a member of the Order and keep up his dues. Of course, we have the majority of the boys, but we must not be satisfied until we get them all. We would like to make Division 13 100 per cent solid, Deepwater to Sewalls Point, and it can be done if each member will' do his part. Let's see before 1916 has passed that everyone has an up-to-date card who would make a desirable member. I feel that there is no better fcay of reaching you boys than through The Telegrapher, there- fore I am writing this that each one may get the benefit of my sentiments. Brothers, speak to the man next to you if he is not a member and bring him into the Order; if you do not fjfct him the first time, try again. One thing we need on our division is more life. We should all be more enthusiastic. Our present schedule was secured nearly three years ago, and now is a good time to have it revised, while business continues good. Through the zealous efforts of our committee, and especially Bro. Hix, we are looking forward to this. No system division has a better general chairman than Division 13. Let us all work together with an untiring zeal and give our commitee every support in its earnest efforts to benefit us. J. P. Strickland, Assistant Local Chairman. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, has deemed it best to call from our midst to the great beyond our beloved brother, H. H. Williams; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved , That the members of Virginian Sys- tem Division No. 13, Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers, extend to the sorrowing mother and father our sincerest and deepest heartfelt sympathy in this sad hour of their bereavement; and be it further Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved mother and father, and a copy be spread upon the minutes of this division and a copy be forwarded to The Railroad Teleg- rapher for publication. S. H. Davis, J. Earl Goodwin, J. I. Rawlings, Committee. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, as Ruler of the Universe, to call to the great beyond Captain T. G. Elam, the beloved father-in-law of General Chair- man H. W. Hix, and we humbly submit to the will of Him who doeth all things well; therefore be it Resolved , By the members of the Order of Rail- road Telegraphers, Virginian Railway, Div. No. 13, that we extend to the sorrowing family of Bro. Hix, Salem, Va., our deepest sympathy in this sad hour of bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to Bro. Hix, a copy forwarded to The Telegrapher for publication, and a copy spread upon the records of Division 13. S. H. Davis, J. Earl Goodwin, C. W. Comp her, Committee. Norfolk & Western Ry., Div. No. 14. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and love, has deemed it best to call from our midst to his eternal home, where parting and "sorrow are unknown, our brother, John R. Martin, of Farmville, Va.; therefore be it Resolved, That the members of Norfolk & West- ern Railway System, Division 14, Order of Rail- road Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing wife and family our sincere sympathy in this sad hour of bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved wife, a copy to The Teleg- rapher for publication, and a copy spread on the minutes of our division. T. C. Woodson, E. Frank Crowe, W. W. Carson, Committee. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to extend our grateful thanks to the members of the O. R.-T., Division 14, for the beautiful floral offering which means so much to us in our great sorrow occasioned by the death of our husband and father. Mrs. J. E. Watson and Family. Atlantic Coast Line Ry., Div. No. 15. Columbia District — It seems to be a very hard matter for you men to understand how important it really is to pay dues promptly. The M. B. D. is a great protec- tion to your family, and still you allow your dues, to get over sixty days behind, and some even a longer period. Should you die, your beneficiary would not get one penny. This insurance costs you just a little less than one-third what your policy, in any old-line insurance company costs you, and if you do not remit inside of thirty days your policy is canceled. You do not allow this to happen and should handle your policy in the M. B. D. on a business basis rIso. Do not allow yourself to become a delinquent this term, because should you get into any kind of trouble the divi- Digitized by C.ooole

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 383 lion could not handle your case Until you got up to date. I have had several such cases, so stay up to date and be in a position to get the necessary assistance from the division at any time. It is just as easy to remit one time as another. Save each month's dues each month; then when due you will have them without interfering with any other obligations. Try it one term. Judging from the vote on the $ight-hour law, it will likely pass the House, a canvass showing that it stood about four to one for it. The bill should have included all agents, operators and levermen, but there is still a way to obtain the same results, and if the men. will only stick like they ought to, it will not be far distant before this will be a reality. Organization is a good thing; even the nons will say that much, though they continue to accept the benefits of the various organizations and do nothing to support them. I am a strong believer in our motto, but I also believe in giving the party a full and impartial trial first. My February list of nons shows who were dropped for non-payment of dues. One has re- joined and another has promised to join before this reaches you. Give me your assistance in reducing the list to the minimum. Our general committee will soon be in Wilming- ton, and it is very necessary to stand right behind it. A committee of another brotherhood that has been in Wilmington some forty days, assisted by Mr. Clark, one of its grand officers, will likely have its case settled before our committee goes in. When these men canvassed the system something like 99 J i per cent of the men voted with their general committee. They do not become delin- quent in their dues. Wish some of the boys would take notice and read up on that matter. It is interesting. We are certainly glad to note that Bro. Carter, of Orangeburg, is up again. The entire division will be glad to hear his old familiar "HO” on the wire once again, and we all hope no more robbers shall ever come his way. Brothers, please work with me this year and let's reduce the nons to the minimum. The benefits they have already gotten in previous agreements will pay their dues for a long time. I will gladly furnish you all the information you wish at any time. Bear in mind, also, that you promised to work for the A. C. L. for the salary you are getting, and even though you do not consider it enough, do your work faithfully, so there can be no kicks about bad service. That is a long point in getting better working conditions. I have secured three applications so far this year and three others promised for February. I expect to win another prize this year. Some of you get busy and win one, too. I know several who are right on the job. Thanks for their help; it does good. Let us try to wind up the first half of 1916 without dropping any members. C. Bolick, L. C. Columbia District Notes — Bro. C. C. Ellis, off a few days with tonsilitis, is back at Lucknow, relieving Bro. King. Bro. Ham, who bid in clerk-operator Pinewood, goes to Cheraw as bill clerk, but will still carry a card. It is now Bro. H. L. Powe at Cheraw. Bro. Eaven and Bro. Tatum, Hartsville, were both off a few days on account of sickness. Bro. Hart, Darlington, relieved, on account of sickness, by Bro. Bolick and Blackwell doubling. We extend a welcome to Bro. A. L. Plexico, extra, relieving Bro. Carter at Orangeburg. We are glad to see men with up-to-date cards come to our district, and he is the first since I was made local chairman in 1914. Bro. McKenny, Sumter, relieved a few days by Bro. Bradley. Bro. Heard and Bellinger doubled, all extra men being busy, when Bro. Johnson, “FN,” relieved McNeil at “KI” Florence, sick with la grippe. Bro. Blackwell, Darlington, was a recent Dillon visitor. Bro. Mooneyhan and Hall are back from Cuba. Get them to tell you about the lively time they had on the island. O. L. J., J*. Fayetteville District, North End — Bro. Boyett, second Four Oaks, was on hand February 17th to see Capt. Lynch pass through. We were very much disappointed because Bro. Hood did not show up. Bro. Biggs, third Fayetteville, relieved a few days recently by Bro. Alsbrook. Bro. Farmer, first Benson, and Bro. Teford, Contentnea, on sick list recently; former relieved by Bro. Hall. Bro. Ellis, agent Lucama, was in Wilson recently in his new “buz wagon.” Bro. Creech bid in Benson agency. Four Oaks agency is now on bulletin. Boys, be sure and rush me all the items you can by the 17th or 18th of each month, so we can always have a good write-up. The committee will go up before the manage- ment within the next thirty days, and I hope everyone will have an up-to-date card, so the com- mittee can represent us without being embarrassed. “OW,” Cert. 287. Richmond District — Business on this district is on the boom. More and longer trains are being run now, and with heavier engines, than for several years past, for which we are thankful, as increased business means more earnings for the company and more pay for the men, which is what we all want. It is the duty of every operator to do his utmost to see that the business is moved with as little delay as possible. Show the company that we have its interest at heart. It will be appreciated and be to our advan- tage when we go up for more pay. Bro. R. B. Jarratt, the oldest operator in age and seniority, was retired on a pension in January. He entered the service in 1870 and has served the company continuously and faithfully ever since. Digitized by C ooQle

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384 The Railroad Telegrapher. He has carried a card from the first, and is now a faithful member of the Order. We will miss him as no other man would be missed. Bro. Coffer, who bid in his. position, second Jarratt, changed his mind at the last minute and refused the job, causing it to be placed on bulletin again. Boys, when you bid on a job, consider the matter first; then if you bid and get it, stick to it awhile anyway. Bro. Arrington, first Emporia, on thirty days* leave, relieved by Bro. Watkins, relieved on second there by a new man. Bro. Lucas, “BM,” on sixty days* leave, re- lieved by Bro. Best. Bro. Roebuck, second Shops, and wife, spent ten days’ vacation with his parents at Robertsville, N. C.; relieved by Bro. Graves. Mr. Arnett, chief clerk to Superintendent Laird, who was operated on in a Richmond hospital re- cently, we are glad to learn is improving. We hope for his early recovery. Bro. Miles, extra, bid in Gary agency, no regular man bidding on it. Bro. Brown, the agent there for twenty-five years, has resigned to accept the cashiership of the Gary bank. C. H. Lanier, extra, is on first Jarratt pending bulletin. The Falling Creek tower will soon be opened, which may close “CY“ tower. Our five extra operators are kept busy, all mak- ing full time, and some of them stand a good chance to land regular jobs in the near future. Wake up, boys; pay your dues if you have not done so, and let us hear from you through the journal occasionally. Cert. 413. Second Division, Montgomery District — Brothers, remember that unless you have re- mitted for your new cards you are not in good standing after March 1st, and will not have the protection of the Order. “Safety first,*’ boys; while in good standing remain so. We have brothers as well as nons on the extra board. When necessary to be off, if possible arrange so one of our brothers will get the time. We have a non on the east end, holding a regular position for almost a year, who promised to join if he got it regular. He has been asked a number of times, sent requests and application blanks, which have landed in the waste basket. “No card, no favors’* apply to him. Two more promised February pay day. See that they keep their word. Bro. Adams, Daleville, attended court a few days recently and later was off several days; re- lieved by Mr. Strickland, who also relieved Bro. Black, at Brockton, for one day. Bro. Munn, Grimes, was relieved one day while attending court, and Bro. Adams relieved at Waterford until bid in by Bro. Barfield, leaving Sprague on bulletin. Bro. Johnson, Waterford, was off several days looking over Ariton before he bid on it. Mr. Adams, a new man, took the clerk’s posi tion at Abbeville. Dothan ticket agency bid in by Mr. Hundly, relieved as night ticket agent and clerk by Mr. Dean, a new man. Second River Jet. (no bids) assigned to a new man. Bro. Posey, Newton, relieved several days by Bro. Knowles, who also relieved Bro. Stokes at Ashford a few days. We are glad to hear Bro. Wynne back at Banks, after being off some time with severe throat trouble. Cert. 120. Gainesville District — We have not had a district correspondent since Bro. Merchant left the service, and I am taking it upon myself to give a few dots. Bro. J. A. Merchant, agent Dunedin, has re- signed to go into the hotel and restaurant and moving-picture business at Clearwater. We all wish him success. He was succeeded on bid by Bro. J. M. Rhea, leaving Sutherland agency on bulletin, also Clearwater first, vice Bro. R. W. Vanmeter, going to “YN“ Jacksonville. Bro. H. Q. Boggs is relieving Bro. J. H. Wade, agent Leesburg, on vacation to Tampa, where he took in the Gasparilla and had a joyous time, seeing lots of pretty chickens, but no feathers. If any of you brothers ever go to Leesburg, be sure and call on Bros. Crisp and Wade. They certainly will treat you royal while there. Trainmaster Rietzel has been transferred to San- ford. We all regret to see him leave, but wish him success. He was succeeded by Mr. Han sell, succeeded by Mr. Marlowe. Keep after the nons, boys. Let's make this dis- trict 100 per cent. There are only about three of them to line up. Cert. 1443. Lakeland District — Bro. J. W. Corbett bid in second Dunnellon; relieved on third there by Bro. G. P. Webb, Jr., the only applicant. Brothers, it is important to post your tariffs promptly on receipt of such issues as the present law requires. Bro. W. S. Graham, assigned Montebrook agency, later relieved by Bro. A. B. Clark on bid, who has been at Wade since the agency closed last summer. Bro. W. R. Lett, second Trilby, has gone to Willacoochee, Ga. We regret losing him from this district, as he has been with us a long time. Brothers, pay your dues promptly, and also see that the one next to you has an up-to-date. Cert. 1469. Jacksonville District — Boys, let's pay up long before July 1st and not one drop out. Assigned on bids; Relief agency to Bro. J. R. Wadsworth, vice Bro. L. R. Briley, back to clerk- operator Deland; DeLeon Springs to Bro. I. E. Diefendorf, who relieved Bro. A. L. Orrell while off; Bro. H. H. Huff to Green Cove Springs; Winter Park agency to Bro. A. L. Orrell, vice Bro. Vick, going into business for himself. No Digitized by CaOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 385 one has yet been assigned to DeLeon agency. Mr. Powe,' k non, has been appointed postmaster at that place. It is now Bro. R. L. McLindon at Clarcona. Temporary agency at Fullers closed for the season. D. C. CARD OF THANKS. To the Members of the O. R. T., Division 15: I wish to thank each and every member of the O. R. T. for their kind assistance during the many months of illness of my beloved husband, also for the beautiful ffowers tendered me in my recent bereavement. Very sincerely, Mas. J. F. Ezzbll. Michigan Central R. R., Div. No. 16. West Division , Joliet and St. Joseph Branches — P. E. Simmons has been expelled from member* ship in this organization on account of voluntarily giving up an honorable scheduled position as agent at Matteson to act as strike-breaker during the recent clerks’ strike. He is now employed as a clerk in the freight house at Chicago Heights. What a display of effort towards the advancement of the cause for the common good. Let us be known by the fruits we bear. Mr. Simmons no doubt had an idea that personal gain was much more desired than be a mutual friend in the O. R. T. All the officials of the West Division and branches are operators or have been. This cer- tainly speaks well for the telegraph department. Bro. R. K. Booth has been appointed local chair- man in place of O. H. Herran, resigned. A new job, second trick dispatcher, has been put on the Joliet Branch, 4 :00 p. m. to 7 :00 p. m., and 7:00 p. m. to 12:00 midnight, as operator, Bro. F. H. Ault getting the trick; Bro. Murphy is on the examiner’s job. Later Bro. Ault was relieved by Bro. McLean on account of death in family; relieved on third ”CG” by Bro. Tone. Bro. T. L. Green relieved Chief Dispatcher Pfeifer a week on account quinsy. Night Chief Dispatcher Herran has not been home for some time on account of his three children having scarlet fever and he being quarantined. Bro. C. G. Clark, serving on the grand jury a week, was relieved by Bros. Paplca and Borsos. Buchanan still bulletined, vice C. O. Williams. Understand Bro. H. A. Thomas, of St. Joe, was taken sick recently. Bro. W. H. Jamieson was relieved by Bro. Tone four days on account of sickness. It will soon be Bro. E. J. Stoeckle, day dis- patcher. Bro. Nickerson is relieving on second Michigan City. Many thanks to our night chief for the items. Come again, "HN;” you are always welcome; don't know what I would do without your help. Wish the rest of the boys would try and do as well. "Uncut Dudliy,” Cert. 747. Northern Division — Bro. J. O. Lindsey, agent Indian River, resigned to take a position with some private corporation. Sorry to lose him. Bro. Q. J. Bridge, from Swan Creek, succeeded him. Bro. Jack Rice bid in Rives Jet. Bro. H. D. Glanton to West Branch third,- leav- ing second Linwood up for bids; also second Standish, vice Bro. E. L. Hill. Bro. A. W. Bissell is now on third Kalamazoo, Bro. Kauhl returning to Middle Division. There is a non not over ‘ 100 miles from Bay City making over $80 per month too poor to get a card. Several on the Saginaw and Mackinaw Divisions still hanging out. When these fellows ask a favor of you, . remember our slogan, "No card, no favors,” and show them that unless they show the right spirit they will not get any "warm mitt” on this string. I. Debolt is now manager of the Western Union at Adrian, Mich. He won’t need any card there. It is now Bro. C. A. Bullock at Oakley; also Bro. D. C. Honey at Standish. A good meeting was held at Bay City the evening of February 10th with nearly thirty members attending. The following brothers were there and discussed the wants of each to be included in the schedule negotiations to be asked for about March 1st: Lillotte, G. H. Stokes, Berry, Flood, Kaiser, Rafferty, Meyer, Castonguay, Robertson, Needham, Rhorer, Dunning, Denning, Shaw, Gordon, Kellogg, Lauber, McQuaid, Tobin, Frost, Laing, Shepard, Schram, Bowden and Van Scoter. Bro. Harry Adams is relieving Bro. Gus Nowak, first Chesaning, on a visit to Florida. Cbrt. 63. Penna. R. R. (Lines East), Div. No. 17. NOTICE. You are cordially invited to attend either or both morning or evening meetings of the Fort-Pitt Telegraphers' Club, of Pittsburg, to be held in their rooms, 231-233 Fifth ave., Pittsburg, Pa. (third floor), Thursday, April 27, 1916, at 10:00 a. m. and 8:00 p. m. Matters of general interest will be discussed, and committee on arrangements of proposed celebration of the thirtieth anniversary of the O. R. T. will make report on the affair. All members of the O. R. T. in good standing are requested to attend. W. C. Safford, Secretary-T reasurer, Fort-Pitt Telegraphers' Club. Conemaugh Division — Our regular monthly meeting at Freeport, Pa., on February 9th, both morning and evening, was well attended, and by the discussion of topics showed that the sisters and brothers were very much dissatisfied with the conditions under which they worked and the compensation received for services rendered the company. There is one thing, brothers and sisters, I would suggest, and that is this, always keep within parliamentary rule. Digitized by t^ooQle

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386 The Railroad Telegrapher. We members can stand these conditions as well as the “hard shells,” and until they come across they may expect such conditions and treatment. Our general chairman, Bro. J. F. Miller, and Assistant General Chairman J. Yeager, Jr., of the B. & O., told us how to better our conditions, so why tarry longer? He who hesitates is lost. As soon as we get in the nons the officers will be ready to make a move that will win our cause, as wc have the moral and financial support of the whole Grand Division of the Order in this strug- gle. Brothers and sisters, we must show those nons that a card in the O. R. T. is one of the best investments they could make and give them no rest until they get one. Bro. Dobson was off on February 3d visiting his parents. Bro. R. J. McCombs relieved on first “RO” by Bro. Snodgrass, relieved W. S. Henderson on ninety days* leave to Denver, Colo. “Bill” will need an up-to-date in that neck of the woods. Bro. G. E. Gahagan is on second “RO.” Bro. E. W. Robinson, third “RO,” off with la grippe, was relieved by Bro. L. S. Heasley. Bro. W. J. Ward bid in “NY” second, vice J. E. Groves, and Mr. W. M. Fullerton bid in second “HI.” Sister M. E. McCurdy is off on account of her mother falling and breaking her limb. We are sorry to hear of the misfortune. Bro'. J. Markwell is undergoing an operation in the hospital. We all hope for his speedy recovery. W. B. Stanley spent his relief day visiting rela- tives on the Low Grade. E. McGinniss has resigned. J. A. Cathers is on “BR” second pending bids, and C. E. Huett, extra, is on “FN” first C. J. McTague was off recently on account of sickness. Bro. J. H. Serbin is contemplating a trip to New York shortly. C. E. Gahagan, extra, recently relieved Bro. Markwell, who was off one night recently. Bro. Arcndt was with us for a few days re- cently. We arc always glad to sec him, and hope he will call again soon. No. 911, “Buffalo night express,” recently ran into a large rock which had fallen on the tracks and derailed the engine and four coaches. The engineer and fireman, the worst injured, are recov- ering. Several passengers slightly injured con- tinued their journey next morning. Brothers and sisters, pay your dues promptly and give the chairman and organizers a chance to work on the nons. Bro. A. A. Eykes has returned to work after a severe attack of la grippe. We are glad to see “Bert” back. Brothers and sisters, send your notes to your local chairman, F. L. Snodgrass, 2111 Main street, Sharpsburg, who will see that the division corrc- spondent git>> them. Div. Cor., Cert. 2575. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the Universe to call to the great beyond the wife of our esteemed brother, M. C. J. Miller, and we bow in humble submission to the will of Him who doeth all things well; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of the Conemaugh Division, System Division No. 17, Order of Rail- road Telegraphers, extend to our sorrowing brother and members of the afflicted family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, one copy be spread on the minutes of this division, and a copy sent to The Railroad Telegrapher for publica- tion- F. L. Snodgrass, J. H. Serbin, A. J. Moore, Committee. Baltimore Division — We note with a great deal of pleasure that most all our members were paid up to date on February 29th. This is indeed encouraging to any local chairman, and indicates that the membership is willing to do its part in helping to maintain an organization to secure better wages and working conditions. However, there were three or four on the division who had not paid up, and it is up to the brothers to ask each man if he has a paid- up card in his pocket, and, if not, urge him to get one soon as possible. It is gratifying to note that at least one brother is working hard to secure the application of several nons, and we wish him success. It looks like he will be one of the prize winners on the P. R. R. this year, and, from what we hear, there will be quite a number of winners of prizes offered by the Grand Division. Good work, boys; all get busy. At our regular monthly meeting Bro. J. F. Mil- ler, general chairman, was present and gave the boys a fine address and had much to say that was interesting to them. We are always glad to have him present, as he always has a message of good cheer, and all the brothers should attend the meetings regularly and find out what is doing on the system. We were especially interested to hear of the number of scheduled roads that had secured in- creases for the telegraphers this year and the many general committees that are now in after revisions. It certainly should make the boys on the “Pennsy” wake up and get in the game, as there can be nothing accomplished on the outside. Business is the best ever on the system, and if the men do not take advantage of the opportunity offered them to make good at this time, they will have missed the chance of a lifetime. Several new offices have been opened on the divi- sion and many changes made, but we refrain from mentioning brothers’ names in our write-ups. Our worthy president, H. B. Perham, was a re- cent visitor to our city, and it was regretted that Digitized by o.ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 387 he could not remain long enough for us to hold a meeting, but we will catch him probably the next time he comes. Our membership is taking quite an interest in the Baltimore O. R. T. Club, recently organized, and, from present indications, will have many socials arranged for the summer months to bring together the telegraphers and their families from the different systems entering the city of Balti- more. Boysr keep after the nons and do your best to make your organization solid this year, and then you will have something to be proud of. “Jimmy.” West Jersey Sr Seashore Division — We hope that if there arc any who have not yet paid up their dues for this term that they will do so at once. Protect your beneficiaries by keeping up to date. February 29th was the last date on which you could pay and be beneficial. We are sorry to note the death of Bro. W. T. Yetter, at Vineland, N. J., on February 22d, buried on February 25th. Bro. Yetter was No. 5 on our roster, having entered the service as an operator in 1887, and was fifty-two years of age. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn his loss, to whom vre extend our heartfelt sympathy in this hour of trouble. He was an amiable man to work with and will be missed in many ways by those who knew him best. Also regret to note the death of the father of C. A. Jones, first leverman at Woodbury. He has the sympathy of the boys on the W. J. & S. E. C. Heath, who has been on the sick list for some time, is slowly improving. Wc were glad that the boys so generously contributed. It was greatly appreciated by him. If the merr on this division will now wake up to their opportunity, it will be 90 per cent mem- bership in two months. Now is the time for every man to take out a card. It will pay you good interest in a very short time. Come, boys, let’s get every man into the Order. To think that the operators on the Penna., the* standard road of the country, are not organized. Why the “Clover Leaf,” that has only about 250* positions, just got a satisfactory increase and a new schedule. How? lly being organized, sticking to the Order of Rail- road Telegraphers and backing up their commit- tees to the limit. A resolution in regard to co-operation was passed at Pittsburgh on February 6th, which will appear in all the railroad journals. Read it and act accordingly. A matter of this kind can not be consummated in a day; it requires much work and it will take a little time. The most important thing to do is to join the craft that represents you, that the other organizations whom you wish to co-operate with may know that you have an organi- zation to back up your committee. You can not expect well-organized crafts to do your work while you sit idly by and do nothing. You need us as much as we need you; your interest is our interest. See what the O. R. T. is doing all over the United States. Every road is increasing the pay of the telegraph operators where the O. R. T. is organized. The P. R. R., C. R. R. of N. J., L. V. R. R„ D. L. & W. and P. & R. are the only roads in the East which have no schedule, and only one in the West. Why not make a clean- up here in the East. Div. Cor. CARD OF THANKS. I desire to thank the brothers of Division 17 and the Telegraphers' Association for the beautiful flowers sent and the many kindnesses shown me in my recent bereavement, and to assure them of my deepest appreciation. H. L. Stratton. “Nickel Plate” R. R., Div. No. 18. Ft. Wayne Division — Bro. F. W. Coates is relieving Bro. H. W. Benas, third West Fort Wayne yard, relieving Bro. Holmes on first there, relieving Dispatcher J. S. Carney, in “DI,” on sick list. Bro. Frank Logue, first east end “FO” Ft. Wayne, is still off on account of a nervous break iown. We hope he will soon be with us again. Bro. E. F. Kelly, second Green Springs Jet., relieved by Bro. F. W. Johnson recently on account of illness. Bro. V. R. Bender, third Lcipsic Jet., off with the la grippe, relieved by Bro. A. H. Barto, from the Wabash. Bro. C. O. Draper, second there, also on sick list, relieved by Bro. F. W. Johnson. Assigned on bids: Bro. F. W. Johnson, Latty second, making it solid; H. F. Major, copy operator “DI” Ft. Wayne, promises to line up. Bro. Russell, first Payne, was a recent Cleveland and Latty visitor. The last meeting at Bellevue was fairly well attended, a few coming who had not been there very often. Boys, please attend these meetings more regularly; they will do you good and keep the O. R. T. spirit alive. All who can should attend. We were glad to see our new Bro. J. W. Walker, relief agent, now relieving the agent at Worstville on two weeks* vacation, at the meeting. Fireman and Extra Engineman Leroy Weigel, who fell un ler the wheels of his engine at Green Springs the night of February 3d and lost both legs, died at 7:30 the following morning. He was a dear friend to all the operators, who extend their sympathy to the bereaved relatives and friends. Cert. 436. Cleveland District — Bro. Frank Kelly, first Conneaut yard, sick a few days. Goldsky bid in third at Ashtabula siding, and Levine, Woodland third; Mr. Bond to Willoughby siding, vice Ford; Smith to Wickliffe agency. Train Dispatcher Connors relieved by Second Trick Dispatcher Giddings ten days- on account of sickness, Burnapp relieving Giddings. Bro. D. P. Kenworthy, third east end Cleveland double track, relieved a few days by Tilton, who afterwards copied two weeks in Cleveland dU Digitized by Google

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388 The Railroad Telegrapher. patcher’s office, and then relieved Bro. G. R. Wilson while visiting his folks in Detroit. Some of the operators are repeating orders on the fone so fast no one can distinguish what is being repeated. The dispatchers seem to be taking a chance in order to save them. Somebody is going to get in bad on this kind of work. Brothers will save themselves and probably property for the company by being very careful and watching others repeat orders on the telephone. Asst. Co*. Third District — Bro. Cowley was relieved on first Mortimer by Mr. Lowe, who was called to Ft. Wayne to take the physical examination. Dr. Dinnen advised him it would be necessary for him. to undergo an operation befbre he could approve the examina- tion. He had it performed by company physician, Dr. Firmin, of Findlay, and is getting along nicely. Bro. Silvey, second McComb, called to Terre Haute, Ind., on account of his mother being very ill, relieved by Brubaker, of third. Bro. Barron, sick a few days, relieved by Bro. Benas. No. 44’s engine sideswiped and turned No. 4*s engine over at Ft. Wayne, killing Engineer Bot- tiger instantly, Engineer Hasselbaugh dying at the hospital. They were both fine fellows and liked by all. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved families. Understand conductors have instructions not to use phones only in case of emergency. The committee is working night and day trying to reach an agreement with the company. We should all pay our dues promptly to avoid a special assessment, as it is going to take consider- able money to carry this through. It is much easier to pay our dues when they come due than it is to pay them later on, with a special assess- ment included I haven’t heard from Bro. Collett lately with notes from his end, and he is the only one that has ever given me any since I have been giving the write-ups, with a few exceptions. If there is any happenings at your station please let me have it; you can call and give it to me on the wire. It is impossible for me to get all that is going on. Cert. 301. Chicago District — Bro. Benas, third West Ft. Wayne, went to third “FO” a few days, relieved by A. H. Barto, who is back on the Nickel Plate after an absence of ten years spent on the Wabash and C. & E. I. Bro. Johnson, agent Raber, on vacation, was relieved by Extra Agent Morris, who it is rumored has bought a card. Keep the good work going, boys; there are still a few left who have been milking the old cow too long without giving her any fodder. Bro. Crisenberry, first Knox, relieved a few days by Bro. Dimmit, Knox second. Bro. Paisley, Hibbard second, relieved on account of sickness by Bro. Morganthaler. It is now Bro. Coates, extra, who has only been on the road a couple of months and has an up-to- date in his pocket. Come on, you extra boys; get in line. It is also Bro. Beigh, first Argos. Bro. Brennen bid in first Stony Island; Bro. Cushman, Second Hammond, -and Bro. Morgan- thaler, second Osborn. Bro. McClarin, second Hobart, off sick, relieved by Bro. Boyer. We are informed the Pennsylvania operators were given an increase effective February 20th of $5.00 per month, making them a minimum of $70.00. No write-up last month. Why? Ask yourself that question then send me an item or two. Cert. 139. N. Y. C. R. R. (Lines West), Div. No. 19. Alliance Division — The trainmen are preparing to revise their schedule this month. Coal is still being stored at Minerva. Coal billing is now being done at “DR,” instead of Newton Falls and Alliance, as formerly. Bro. Allmon is on the sick list. Bro. Cummings is back. Bergholz second bid in by Mr. Pettit, vice Bond; Palmyra agency bid in by Mr. Orwick, who will soon be with us again. He was relieved on second “HD” by McQuilkin, and he on third by Bro. Duggleman, leaving third Freeburg on bid. Brothers, don’t forget the appeal of the Dan- bury Hatters in our January issue. These men are in needy circumstances and considering the benefits derived from their ten-year legal battle by union men in general it seems a very small matter to contribute one hour of our wages for their relief. Bro. Mclntire, agent Palmyra, has resigned and gone to Akron. We are sorry to see “MA” leave. This division is ably represented in the new schedule negotiations by Local Chairman Kirk- bride. Give the committee all the support you possibly can. One way you can materially assist is to pay up your delinquent dues and get in the nons at “B” and “S.” They have no excuse for remaining out. No notes received from anyone this month. “AN,” Cert. 769. Grand Rapids Branch — We should have a good write-up for each issue of The Telegrapher. Each one send in some news and take more interest in the Order, now that our committee is adjusting our schedule. Help the good cause along by getting in the few nons left, which will help them and strengthen our Order. Get after those around you still holding out. Kalamazoo is solid now, both downtown and at the South yard. The North yard was moved to Cooper, taking with it the chronic non of thirty- five years’ standing. Bro. Smith called at Kalamazoo a few daya ago. Digitized by t^ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 389 Bro. Van Selous, second Allegan, is selling dairy products as a side line. We all wish him success. Business during January and February is the best since 1913. We are all glad to see it. Keep plugging; when the New York Central is making money, so are we. Green rags look good on the front end. We would like to see more of them. On February 16th the depot at Schoolcraft caught fire, slightly damaging the roof; cause un- known. Sister Ostrander has moved nearer to the depot there. She will have more time this summer to raise pigs and chickens. She won a duck at the medicine show. Bros. Kastner and Hudson, of Kalamazoo, and Uro. Van Selous, of Allegan, took in the sights at Grand Rapids, February 16th. Bro. Nugent relieved at Grand Rapids ticket office recently. Thanks to Bros. Freyer and Croddy for items. Come again. H. W. S., Cert. 1012. N. Y. O. A W. Ry., Div. No. 20. Southern Dixnsion Notes — Our committee was called to Middletown, Feb- ruary 23d, for a conference with the railroad officials in regard to our new schedule. Let us help the committee all we can by get- ting that non working with and next to you. Although they are scarce, we want them scarcer still. Bro. Tuthill was relieved one day by Bro. I. T. Neale. Bfro. Bob Sherwood, second "RX” tower, on sick list, relieved by Bro. Frank Sayre. Assigned on bids: Bro. M. Krom, operator and clerk Kerhonkson, vice Cartman, resigned; Bro. M. G. Davidson, second "RF” tower, vice Bro. Baxter, to second Fallsburgh; Mr. Long, third Burnside tower, vice Bro. Silkworth, now with the C. N. E. We are all glad to hear Bro. Newton Francisco hack on second "AV” after a severe sickness. On February 14th, as train No. 10 was leaving Fallsburgh, Bro. Clyde Baxter noticed that one of the draw-heads was loose and that two of the draw-head springs were out of place. Middle- town was notified and the train stopped at Center- ville. Bro. Baxter's promptness in calling atten- tion to this no doubt prevented an accident, for. which he is entitled to great credit. Thanks to you brothers who sent notes. Come again. "DI.” C. I. A W. Ry., Div. No. 21. Indianapolis Division — Business is going full blast, all the big engines have arrived and been put in service. They are the Mikado type; all air and steam reverse and all superheaters. They are numbered beginning 401, and sure can drag a mile of cars. Some of the smaller type are beginning to arrive, too, and are being put in service as fast as possible, thereby releasing a corresponding number of smaller engines to the C. H. & D., where they belong. The bridges at Brownsville, Connersville and Morristown are being raised and strength- ened so as to accommodate the new engines. The recent high watoi done very little damage, as there were but few small washouts. Fire in union station, Indianapolis, over the dispatcher’s office did considerable damage to the records and caused the office to be moved to State street for that day. All three boys at Cottage Grove off for a few days each, relieved by Lipps, who also relieved Haskett at Rushville, Bro. Anness at Liberty and Bro. Ball, "CV,” one day on account of the illness of his mother at Arlington. Napier bid in Cottage Grove second. Here’s a chance to get "Herb” back in the fold. Bro. Kay to College Comer one day. Osborn, ticket agent Connersville, has moved his family there from Hamilton. "DO.” M., K. A T. Ry., Div. No. 22. All Members — Greeting: I have succeeded in getting considerable assistance from many of the men in a real organized effort at getting the re- maining nons into the ranks, and their efforts have brought results, which bears out my contention that in such efforts lies our salvation. It is not necessary to name the districts on which we have secured this co-operation as it is known to all of you. The question for us to decide is, Have you done your partf If each member would devote fifteen minutes every day toward securing a new member we would run out of nons before this office could notify you through * The Telegrapher to discon- tinue your efforts. You may think this is not the fact, but all you need to do to convince your- selves is to try it A short time still remains before our rate will be raised to $15.00 any month in the year. While it remains at the present rate you can do much toward closing up the gaps. Please do not sit and cross your hands and say you did not have time to help out in the work. You can do something, at least give us fifteen minutes each day and I will assure you that the fifteen minutes will bring results which will improve the condi- tions of us all. We have one brother on this system who has eight members to his credit since February 1, 1916; another has six, and still others are making a good showing, and will probably be up with the leaders before this reaches you. Are you going to deny us your support in the face of this evidence which proves the value of co-operation? If you will stop and consider this matter I have no fear of your decision. With best wishes, I am Yours fraternally, R. C. Jackson, G. S. & T. SmithviHe District — Bro. D. E. Logan bid in Granger second, vice Mr. Pyle to dispatcher’s office SmithviHe, and Bro. F. W. Scharnberg, Bastrop days, bid in Red Digitized by t^ooole

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390 The Railroad Telegrapher. Rock agency, Bro. J. F. Hollis filling in during transfer. We all wish the boys well in their new positions. Bro. H. C. Webb was relieved a few days re- cently by Bro. H. L. Hanby, who went to extra board after New Ulm was abolished. Bro. H. W. Davidson, of Weir, was a Temple visitor a short while ago. He reports another successful auto trade. "HW” is some trader. Bro. A. G. Hastings, Granger second, is on vacation; relieved by Mr. Mason, a new man. Bro. H. N. Alston, “GR” LaGrange, also on vaca- tion, relieved by Mr. Harralson, and Bro. Balko back at Sealy as cashier. Bro. M. M. Moseley, our general chairman, made a trip to Smithville and the south end recently looking after our interests. He reports fine business. Yours truly was relieved a few days by Bro. H. L. Hanby, who is waiting on the outcome of the changes by recent bulletins. Am glad to say that there has been several additions to the brother column lately. We have about all we need down this way, running short on nons. Seems as though Little River and Belton have gone to seed. Think they would be lone- some, don’t you? I am glad to say that I do not have to wear my fingers off when it comes neces- sary to make a list of nons. I want to thank you boys for the co-operation you have rendered and the manner in which you have done it. Our district is in good shape and the men are all “hitting the ball.” Your work proves the value of organization beyond a doubt to the employer as well as the employe. Uniform methods are the best in any line; keep up the good work. See that your gun is loaded for nons, and if one happens to come your way take a shot at him. R. C. Jackson, Local Chairman. St. Louis Division — It is with regret that we announce the death of Bro. Smilie’s little son LeRoy, and extend to Bro. Smilie and wife our heartfelt sympathy in their sad hour. Members of this division pre- sented Bro. Smilie with a beautiful floral tribute, which was greatly appreciated by himself and wife. Bro. Smilie was relieved a few days by Mr. Norman, who promises should he decide to remain to soon be up-to-date. Assignments: Third tricks — “NS” to Bro. Montgomery, relieved by Bro. Edmonds at Clifton agency pending bulletin; Bro. Beaman, “NS,” to “JB;” agencies — Paola to Bro. Giveden, relieved by Bro. Beumer at “MV” pending bulletin; Bro. Shaffer, Faola, to Fayette, vice Watts, assigned other duties; second and third “PG” abolished, placing Bro. Curtis and Mr. Woods on extra list. Bro. Beck returning from a very enthusiastic meeting at Dallas reports everything in good shape and that with a part of each member we will soonbWI^J^Woast of a solid organization. We can look back with much satis- faction on the good work done the past year. Our schedule, the first on this line for several years, compares very favorably with those on lines that have been organized some time. This should encourage us to a greater effort to make our next schedule as good as any to be found any- where. There is no reason why our working con- ditions and wages should not be the same as those on other lines in this section of the country, our duties being practically the same. There is but one way in which they can be obtained, and that is by backing up our next committee with a solid organization. “Boost” is our slogan.* Let each one of us resolve to get at least one new member the next month. When this has been accomplished we will have it. Encourage any who seem weak by showing them the benefits derived from the organization, and see that they pay their dues promptly, which costs no more than to wait a month or longer to pay them, and keep the financial backing so essential to its success from the organization. Organization is the first principle of business, and in order to make business a success we must have co-operation. Let each member put his shoulder to the wheel and push with an energy that will win. Life is not a privilege, but an absolute right, and we desire to live like human beings. We long for the right to a wholesome and more abundant life for ourselves and those depending upon us. Our labor justifies this demand. Those who try to discourage this idea are doomed to failure, as telegraphers of the present day are too enlightened to remain docile slaves. It is a duty which we owe our families and it is our right as American citizens to belong to any organization which is conducted according to the laws of our country. With these facts in view, boys, let’s take a firmer grip on the situation and make our line solid O. R. T. When this is done results will be assured. Let’s not have a delinquent February 28, 1916. Cert. 2227. CARD OF THANKS. We wish, through the columns of The Teleg- rapher, to extend our sincere thanks to Dispatcher Mr. H. J. Otten and also to the members of Division 22 for the beautiful floral tributes sent at the time of the death of our dear little son LeRoy. H. P. Smilie, Mrs. Rosie Smilie, McKitrick, Mo. C.y M. & St. P. Ry., Div. No. 23. C. & M. Notes— Bro. J. R. Porter relieved on first Wadsworth a few days by H. V. Robinson, and Bro. H. C. Cone relieved Bro. F. H. Carnahan, third Wads- worth, thirty days. Bro. Carnahan reports arrival of a big girl baby at his home. Following appointments made by bulletin: Bro. J. W. Anderson, Franksville agency; E. L. Slocum, Glen View agency; Z. A. T. Shunterman, tower- man second “A3;” Jno. Quest, Indiana st., and J. E. Mulvaney, Division st., night leverman. Cert. 1984. Digitized by C.ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 391 Prairie fn Chien and Mineral Paint Divisions — Bro. Mitben is back on first Edgerton after several days* absence with a dislocated shoulder owing to a fall, and Bro. B. P. O'Neill is back at Eagle Lake agency after an operation at St. Marys hospital, Madison, feeling better than ever. Recent changes: Bro. Thatcher to McFarland second, relieved by E. W. Tucker, from Wauke- sha, on third Eagle; A. S. Myers to Milton third; G. V. Utberg to third Lone Rock; E. R. Doyle to temporary first and G. Schuler to temporary second Darlington; Bro. Leonard granted leave of absence; agencies — C. L. Davey to Milton; J. H. Hennessey to Milton Jet.; B. Regan to Brodhead; C. J. Fay, Juda; F. W. Spranter to agent and telegrapher Darlington; A. F. Spillard to acting agent and telegrapher at Palmyra. On bulletin: Agencies — La Farge, Viola and New Glarus, third Waukesha and Janesville; day telegrapher and clerk Mineral Point. Bro. P. S. Thurber, agent Muscoda, was a recent Minneapolis visitor. A write-up from this division has been' a rare thing of late. There is no reason why we should not have one every month, if each of the boys will send any items he may know. Bro. Geo. Reisel and wife, agent Lone Rock, took in the “Birth of a Nation*' at Madison recently. Local Chairman D. Mowe is attending the com- mittee meeting in Chicago and we should support him in every way possible. Any member having anything of interest relative to better working conditions, etc., should write Bro. Mowe at once and keep him posted on such matters. It will be a great aid to him with the committee work and bring good results in the end. P. Tomkins, agent Milton, eighty-eight years of age, one of the oldest employes on the system, died January 13th. He entered the service of the company in 1852. All wires and telephones have been taken out of “MX” tower Madison, leaving Bro. Crowley and Johnson without communication of any kind. Rea- sons for so doing not yet known. Div. Cor. CARD OF THANKS. We desire in. this way to thank all whose who so kindly united in sending the beautiful floral tribute in memory of our beloved father. Anna Tomkins and Brothers and Sisters. Dubuque Division — Bro. Hickey, Pleasant Creek nights, was off recently on account of sickness. Second and third opened at Gordons Ferry by Bros. Knapp and Harrington; Spechts Ferry by G. B. Fredrick and O. G. Andresen; Clayton second Jii|^hird to be opened soon as men can be had.^^^^ A; Bro. J. Degnan, third Guttenberg, is with the I. & D., Blake doing relief there. Bro. Yohe, agent Gordons Ferry, on two weeks* vacation, was relieved by Bro. Knapp, who also relieved Bro. Lund, agent Marble, off sick ten days. Bro. Beerman, Spring Grove, has a helper now. Several other offices on this division also need them. Third Trick Dispatcher Anderson on two weeks* vacation, relieved by Bro. Wright, and he by Bro. McCurdy, and Keas on night side table. Helper Kurt, of Bellevue, has been assigned to agent at Bernard. Bro. Manning back on third LaCrescent, and Bro. Kundtson to Heytmans nights. Div. Cor., Cert. 579. S. C. & D. Division — Agent-telegrapher Corsica and Chatsworth are vacant. Bro. H. F. Wood, Ravenna, was relieved several weeks by Bro. G. V. Kohls, who later relieved Bro. W. L. Williams, Buck Grove, resigned. It is now Bro. Roy Goodell at Hornick. Brc. Hartson relieved at Vermillion several nights by Bro. Carson. Bro. W. J. Schultz, agent Hodson, has to lay off every little while on account of ill health. Bro. J. A. Stark has his express bond all fixed up and reinstated again. He is relieving Bro. E. W. Farnsworth at Chatsworth, who is looking after his Florida land. Bro. J. C. (Kit) Carson, third Elk Point, re- signed during one of the warm spells, but a cold spell overtook him and he withdrew his resigna- tion. Bro. T. C. Strobel, agent there, has had about nine different “boomer operators'* in three weeks. That's going some. Bro. C. J. Perry, who went to first Yankton several days, also relieved Lovejoy, agent Utica, on account of sickness in his family, and then relieved Bro. W. E. Beck, agent Geddes, when he went to Chicago to consult a specialist about his arm going back on him. Many students are being installed in the various “ham factories** on this division. Better let your work go undone until you are provided with necessary help to keep it up than teach someone how to get your job. There was no write-up in the journal last month, as I was slightly under the weather and laid off a few days to visit my old pals at Elk Point. Had a very agreeable time. C. B. Diehl, Div. Cor. H. and D. Division — Bro. Lorimer to agency Chanhassen pending arrival of Bro. Krazinsky, vice H. A. Parsons, who bid in Summit second temporary. Bro. O. Fosnes, of third Summit, visited Watson recently. Bro. “Dad*' Spaulding is back on second Ren- ville from his sixty-day lay-off, relieved bf Mr. Nye relieved at Aberdeen dispatcher’s office by Mr. Aberthany, and he by a new man at Nubia. This getting news all alone is an up-hill game and I ask all you brothers to send me any items Digitized by ^ooQle

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392 The Railroad Telegrapher. you may know of. Whenever there is a change at your station or one near you drop me a line, and don't wait for the other fellow to do it. I assure you it will be greatly appreciated. B. F. Fuller, Div. Cor. I. and M. Notes — Bro. Lyons, third Castle Rock, relieved the agent there a few days. Bro. E. L. Seal, after several weeks' siege with typhoid fever, is relieving Bro. Kennedy, agent Montgomery, on account of sickness, relieved on Northfield third by Bro. Tackaberry. Bro. M. J. White, agent Cresco, relieved for several months by Bro. Gleason, with Bro. Ray Murphy on first and Bro. C. Duncan on second. Bro. O'Connor is on third Comas, vice Henry, in moving-picture business. Understand the committee has gone in for a revision of our schedule. Not much news this month. I wish the brothers who hear of any changes or anything of interest would drop me a fine. Cert. 2501. Kansas City Division — Sturges and Braymer agencies withdrawn from bulletin; Washington, an exclusive agency, assigned to Bro. W. E. Lindsay; Moravia to Bro. W. N. Carnes; Dawn to Bro. R. D. Adkins; first Laredo to Bro. A. C. English, and second Washington to M. F. Pollard. Pending assignment: Bro. Hat- field is on first Laredo and Bro. Geo. Shaw on second. Rutledge agency, Powersville nights and first Mystic now open. Bro. L. Boughtin, Chillicothe, was off several days accompanying the remains of his father-in- law to New Florence, Mo., for burial. Bro. Endicott, of Polo third, journeyed to Kansas City, February 2d to hear President Wilson speak in Convention Hall. Agent Reisch did not like his traveling job and returned to Braymer. Dispatcher Niman, on a trip to St. Paul, relieved by Tom Nolan, relieved at Ottumwa by Bro. Pohlson. Bro. Sandusky, Powersville, resigned, relieved by Extra Kendrick. Bro. H. F. Owen, Excelsior Springs, of the safety first general committee, attended the safety meeting at Sheffield, February 22d. No itens from east of Ottumwa this month. The seniority list dated February 1st contains 147 names. About a dozen of this number are extra men. Bro. Frank McCarthy visited relatives at Sturges recently. Div. Com. Trans-Missouri Division — There are quite a number of new men on the division. Brothers, if you are working at a station where there is a new man, see if he is in line. If not,' don’t let up on him until you get his application. Bro. B. A. Clark, Mobridge relay, relieved two weeks by Twitchell, a new man. L. B. Hale, agent Morristown, relieved a few days by Mr. Corbett, who will be one of us soon. Ed Knudson, on third, has filled out -the blanks. Bro. T. H. Wagner to second and Bro. L. M. Strong third Hettinger; Bro. C. N. Vincent, first, and Bro. T. J. Kelly, third Marmarth; Bro. A. H. Oliver, third McLaughlin temporary; Bros. Paul and Clark, Mobridge relay. Temporary vacancy in latter office now on bulletin. It is with sorrow that I have to announce the death , of' Bro. A. J. Eide, second Hettinger, one of the early men on this division. He leaves a wife, little son and daughter, other relatives, and a host of friends to mourn his loss. Bro. Walters, Mobridge, looked after the flowers and the boys on the division contributed. Brothers, we are the lowest paid of any railroad employes. Most anyone can make $2.58 a day for twelve hours’ work, and nearly all others outside of railroad work get that much for eight hours. Four-fifths of us on this division are working twelve hours a day, and we have about a half dozen nine-hour jobs. I am for an eight-hour day and a $100 minimum. We should have it. Get in line and stand pat for this. Write your general chairman and tell him what you would like. He don't know unless you say something. E. C. W., Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, has deemed it best to call to the great beyond our beloved Bro. Amil J. Eide; therefore, be it Resolved, That the members of the C. M. & St. P. Railway, Division 23, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the bereaved wife and relatives their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this their sad hour of bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved wife, a copy entered upon the records of Division 23, and a copy forwarded to The Telegrapher for publication. F. R. Horsley, A. Walters, E. C. Weatherly, Committee. CARD OF THANKS. To the Kind Friends of the O. R. T.: I wish to convey my heartfelt thanks for the beautiful floral offering sent in memory of my beloved husband, Amil J. Eide. All such kind- nesses were greatly appreciated by me. Mrs. A. J. Eioe, Bristol, S. D. Missoula Division — Bro. Bernett has appointed me division corre- spondent. I'll try it until June; after that I’ll turn it over to the highest bidder. I have worked all the positions from Deer Lodge to Avery, so I will not ask for your assistance. I would like to ask Bros. Bacon, Baker and Currie Digitized by U.00 Qle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 393 for a few items in and around Deer Lodge; if nQthing more, send me a list of the prisoners located on the hill. If you have a grievance, forward it to me. Bro. Fricke bid in second Saltese. Sister Lena Huebregtsc has returned to Drum- mond from a month’s vacation in Iowa, relieving Sister Germain, who returned to Adair. Bro. Munder, of Stetson, was in Spokane re- cently, having his teeth treated. Sister Clark, who visited Harbona recently, is being relieved by ex-Bro. Mapes, who will soon be one of us again. The Boston Elevated boys have secured a sched- ule which provides for an increase of $4.00 a month, two Sundays off, and several other con- cessions, including a rule providing that the in- crease will apply only to organized telegraphers, and any member who becomes a delinquent or is barred from the Order is discharged. We can have a schedule similar to that, in part at least, when we become as solidly organized as they are. While there are roads with better schedules than ours — and lots of them with worse — if you will go back to 1909 you will appreciate what the O. R. T. is doing for you. When you get tired working for the Milwaukee you can quit; it won’t tie up the system. Sell your hammer and buy a horn. Luke Pjy, a Montenegrin, stepped from one of the bunk houses directly in front of Engineer Mackedon’s engine recently, killing him instantly. Life is so uncertain that you may be next. While the majority of us will probably receive flowers when we make this journey, don’t you think it’s a good idea to scatter a few while in the flesh. I have suggested to Bro. Bernett that we have a meeting — coupled with a little dancing and a cup of coffee. We do not get together often enough. This will be held in Avery or Superior. I will furnisli a solid O. R. T. orchestra of four pieces, make the coffee and handle your wraps if you will attend. Watch for the date in my next write-up. It is rumored we will have a dispatcher’s office in Alberton in addition to Missoula, on account of the many work trains this summer, electrifying that road. Bro. Bernett has sent me a list of the nons. Let’s make this division 98 per cent before an- other month. There are only a few of them left. I will give you a list of them, or you can get it from our local chairman. Our committee is now in session. Let us back it up with a good paid-up membership and we will win out. Last, but not least, always remember the old slogan, “No card, no favors.” Wm. E. Pearl, Cert. 2267, , Harbona, Idaho. Columbia and Idaho Divisions — The worst winter the railroads in the Northwest have experienced for many years is about to pass into history. During December and January it was a constant fight with rotaries in the Cascades, and Rye Cut, on the Columbia Division, was filled with snow to such a depth that it required the services of a plow to clear it No. 15 was held at Beverly about forty hours, while other passenger trains were stalled at various places along the line. The railroads were very fortunate, how- ever, in the manner the snow went off. If there had been a chinook they would have suffered more from washouts than from snow and slides pre- viously. Crab Creek bridge was partially washed out, but the Cle Elum and Malden pile drivers were rushed to the scene and traffic soon resumed. Sister Olmstead bid in Rye nights. This is the first time for about five years that Rye has been open. The city dads took the census while a passenger train or two tied up around Beverly, so now it will be- one of the most populous towns on the division. Recent assignments: O. F. Peterson, third Othello; F. M. Morrow, third Lind, vice Bro. Walter Morrison, there pending bids. Sister Johnsrud also worked a few nights at Lind. La- vista, second St. Joe and operator Mozart up for bids. Bro. Mumam, relieving at Othello two weeks, will get a permanent position now after bucking the extra board for nearly two years. We were sorry to see Bros. Stahl and Swartz get into trouble, and we hope to soon see them reinstated. Bro. F. R. Smith, agent Marcellus, made a trip to Ellensburg between trains recently. A bridge on the Warden-Marcellus line, which was washed out recently, tied up a part of the line a few days. Bro. F. M. Sever, second Plummer, relieved Bro. Olsen, side table Spokane, while he relieved Dis- patcher Roosback; side table job pulled off, Bro. Olsen going back to second St. Maries, vice Bro. Morrow, now on second St. Joe pending bulletin, vice Bro. Heinrich Smith, to third there. Bro. Vassey has returned from his vacation at Palm Beach and resumed on first St. Maries, vice Bro. Peterson, who, after relieving Bro. Horn several nights, returned to Othello. Bro. Rylander has been relieving at Manito re- cently. % Local Chairman Woods, who returned home from Chicago during a lull in the proceedings there, returned March 1st to renew the interview. Spring will be here shortly, and with it will come more business. About all the old extra men have landed, so we will be sure to have a bunch of new ones. Now we have a pretty healthy percentage and want to keep it. In order to do so, we jwill have to see that each new arrival has an up-to-date or keep reminding him of it until he does get one. About the oldest and best method is, ‘‘No card, no favors,” and if everyone applies this system it will not be hard to keep these two divisions lined up. Cert. 614. Coast Division — Bra. C. F. Wooten, third Cedar Falls, off two weeks to his ranch near Grandview, Wash., re- lieved by Bro. H. P. Owens, a new man. Bro. Kelso, fi»6t Cedar Falls, relieved two days by Bro. H. A. 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394 The Railroad Telegrapher. mother-in-law, who lived near Auburn. We extend sincerest sympathy to the family. Bro. E. H. Chadderon, Garcia, worked nine hours recently, a temporary second being worked by Mrs. Chadderdon during recent heavy snow, who also went to second Easton and other tem- porary, snow jobs. Mr. Wright on third Easton a few days. Bros. Henery and Morris on second and third Whittier, temporary. Bro. F. E. Stewart was elected councilman of the town' of Sumner recently, and we extend con- gratulations on the honor extended him. His father and mother are spending the winter with him. Mr. Stewart, Sr., is an “old line” veteran, having served forty years in Minnesota on the S. M. Division. Bro. Morris, North Bend agency, relieved two days by Bro. Owens, to have his eyes treated. H. J. Manney is acting agent at Cle Elum, vice C. M. Hardy. E. J. Larson, Tacoma Tide Flats, is on a billing job at the Oriental wharf, relieved by E. G. Merritt. C. V. Phillips relieved A G. Owens, second Auburn, a few days. Look out for the student at “S’* who signs “BI.” If there is a surplus of work, why not let some of the brothers benefit. Div. Cor. Mobile & Ohio Ry., Div. No. 24. The meeting held at West Point on Saturday night, February 5th, was a complete success, there being present the following brethren: L. T. Murdaugh, general chairman; J. M. Elliott, local chairman; C. E. Hendley, general secretary and treasurer; S. O. Neyman, general chairman. Southern Ry. in Miss.; Turner, Harvey, Wall, M. S. McLemore, Davis, Peeples, Woods, Gunter, Bennett, Strong, Adams, Wilkins, Sweatman, Case- beer, Coleman, Plowman, Vandeventer, Hussey, Calloway, Barnes and O'Hara; about twenty-five in all; the biggest and best meeting ever held by this division. The report of the auditing committee showed our treasury to be in a remarkable con- dition; several lively discussions of interest being made by brilliant men capable of delivering the goods. In making a report of this meeting, we want to state for the benefit of those brothers who were unable to attend, that it was our pleasure to have one of the oldest, in point of service, and possibly years, too, men on the Southern in Missis- sippi with us, or to make it clearer, as Bro. Wilkins describes him, a pillar in the service, this man being none other than Bro. McLemore, of Maben, Miss., Bro. McLemore having served this company in the capacity of agent-operator for a period of possibly twenty-five or thirty years. In this period of service Bro. McLemore has won for himself the confidence and esteem of not only the officials of the company, but of all of the members of his craft. It was a profound pleasure to have such a man with us on this occasion. Our meeting being on Saturday night, the fol- lowing day Sunday, and the writer of this article having attended cuurch on that day, hearing such a good sermon, the principles of which being applicable in our organization affairs, renders it impossible for me to evade the temptation of relating a few of these principles herewith. This good brother referred to the barren fig tree, comparing it with the tree that brought forth good fruit, saying that the gardener wanted to cut down this birren tree, as it was not bearing any good fruit, but the master took issue with the gardener, and suggested that he dig around and fertilize this barren tree in an effort to make it bring forth good fruit; if, after this had been done, and the tree persisted in not bringing forth good fruit, he could then cut it down and cast it in the fire. In another part of his sermon he claimed that those who were not working on the part of God, had no right to live and enjoy the blessings bestowed upon us by Him, classifying the backward brother as a thief and a robber, using as an illustration the thief breaking into the kitchen, stealing your provisions, apd then grum- bling because you had your silver chest under lock and key. This sermon fitted my thoughts to such an exact nicety, and explained what was so applicable to any man who is working at our profession, and taking the blessings (increase in salary) of which he has no right, without becoming a member of our organization, and then have the nerve to sit up and grumble because we had the silver chest (more money and better conditions) under lock and key, forces me to the conclusion that this good pastor classified him right when he said that he was nothing but a thief and a robber. I believe in the principles used by the master of the gardener, in not allowing him to cut the barren tree down until after digging around it and fertilizing it to see if it would bring forth good fruit; or, using our commercial language, writing our non-members, calling on them if neces- sary, and explaining the principles of our organ- ization, which in our religious explanation above is digging around the tree. And right here I want to add from an experienced standpoint that it is some digging, and fertilize their brains to the necessity of organization. Then after they prove barren we should cut them down and cast them into the fire. How is this to be done? There should be a remedy. Our gardener used an axe. What shall we use? I might also add that this good man in his sermon impressed upon his hearers the importance and necessity of organizing, which is a fact, stating that we should, in organizing, lay our plans on the right principles, and, with God and justice on our side, we would win. This wa9 not for religious purposes alone, but was applicable in our social and commercial life as well. We have a very fine membership now, but, boys, there’s room for improvement. We should be 100 per cent. Unless you work on the part of the Order you are no more entitled to the benefits derived therefrom than the lesson our pastbr gave us in this sermon from the scriptures, and in our own conscience can not be anything else but a thief and a robber in the movement. Make 100 per cent your mark and don’t stop until you reach it. Don’t depend on your officers to do it all. If you Digitized by U.00 Qle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 395 were a member of a base ball team, although you had a good pitcher, if you didn’t support him he couldn’t win the game. Don’t be just a card carrier; do something. Cert. 213. Mobile Division — We had a grand meeting on February 5th at West Point when we met with our brothers from the Southern in Mississippi. Our business session was one of great benefit, and many helpful sug- gestions were presented. Wish you all could have been there. The main line boys will have to get very busy or the Southern in Mississippi boys will lay us in the shade. They will not let a non stay over there. It’s either “Join the Order or move out.” That’s the way to make our division 100 per cent. Assigned on bids: Agencies — Buckatunna to Bro. F. R. Parker, relieved on Mayhew agency on bid by Bro. W. O. Fuller; Coker, Ala., to Bro. J. H. Newton, Jr.; Shuqulak to J. W. Hubbard; Muldon to Biro. R. J. Garner; McShan to J. P. Steele; second trick — Scoba to Bro. J. S. Barnes. Second Macon, and Ghent and Elrod agencies are now on bulletin. The writer. General Chairman Murdaugh, Local Cfiairman Elliott, Bro. C. D. Strong, of West Point, and Bro. Peterman, of' Artesia, were in Artesia, February 5th, to audit the books of Gen- eral Secretary and Treasurer Hendley. Note our report, which you will receive later. Remember your promise, boys, and send me all the local news you can. I am off down here and don’t see much, but if you will help me a little each month we can have a nice write-up in the journal. Don’t let our Southern-in-Mississippi brothers furnish all the news. W. W. Wilkins, Div. Cor. St. Louis Division — ' A very important and interesting meeting was held at Jackson, Tenn., in the Moose Hall, Satur- day night, February 19th, from 7:00 until 10:45 p. m. The members living at Jackson met the train and had all the visitors to take supper at the hotel in a body. Quite a lot of fun and enjoyment was had while we were at supper, and* on our way to the hall. The meeting was called to order by General Chairman ^furdaugh, who appointed Bro. Jones as sentinel, and he certainly watched the door. We had our general secretary, Bro. C. E. Hendley, of Artesia, Miss., with us, who made several instructive talks, which were greatly enjoyed by all. We balloted on several questions, and a great deal of good was done. I have been to many meetings, but this was the best one I ever attended. Several applications for membership were received, and everyone who was a few days tardy with their dues paid up. This example I hope will be followed out by the few others who are behind. For your own sake don’t wait to be called on for your dues. Among those present were: Bros. Overall, senior and junior. Brooks, Hendley, White, Creech, Lee, Verhines, Smith, McCord, Bradley, Greer, Sanders, Murdaugh, Ramer, Dowling, Jones, Alvis, Clark, Caver, Cummings, Blackwell and Willis, and prob- ably some others whom I am unable to recall at present. Bros. Blackwell and Willis are Illinois Central men; each made a short talk and complimented us on our M. & O. schedule, saying that in some respects it is better than the I. C. Everybody had a fine time and those of you who were unable to be present should try and get to the next meeting. Brothers, when you ask the dispatcher to be out of the office for a certain length of time come back when this time is up, as he figures on you being back at the time promised. The few nons on this division, excepting two, have promised to line/ up, and hope to have them all in shortly, as they are reaping the benefits of our efforts to help them as well as ourselves. So, brothers, keep after them and give them no rest until they get an up-to-date. Cert. 45. I. & G. N. Ry., Div. No. 25. Gulf Dhnsion — We are pleased to note that General Chairman Berry has recovered sufficiently to be back on the job. Bro. C. W. Sledge assigned Rockdale agency, relieving his brother, L. W. Sledge, who went to Houston as agent, leaving cashier-telegrapher posi- tion at Thorndale on bulletin. Bro. R. D. Barnes, acting relief agent, has returned to Hearne. Sister Irene M. Reeves relieved Miss C. See- feldt, clerk to Superintendent Telegraph Mickley, who went to Houston hospital and underwent an operation, from which she is reported as being convalescent. P. Melear is on third “H” Palestine, temporary, pending bulletin. Bro. L. C. Coates has been reinstated as agent Buffalo. Bro. Jack Madenfort has returned to Sellers after a vacation spent on his farm. Through business to St. Louis has been rather light, owing to the Iron Mountain embargo caused by the Arkansas floods, but is again moving as usual. R. G. Leo is now on the San Antonio Division. Div. Cor. Fort Worth Division — Third “BA” Mart abolished, throwing Bro. G. C. Mitchell on extra list, who bumps Bro. A. J. Umland, third Bryan. Bro. A. J. Butler bid in third Italy; Bro. Don Jones to third Marlin. Local Chairman Webner, Houston, has returned to work after an absence of several days, recuper- ating from an attack of la grippe. Now that we have one of the best working agreements in the Southwest, and a committee that is always on the job, looking after the inter- ests of the membership, there is no reason for having a non or delinquent on the line. Digitized by C.oooLe

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396 The Railroad Telegrapher. We are all enjoying benefits which have been secured at the cost of considerable time, 'work and money, and every employe in the telegraph and station service should be willing to share in the expense. Agents at “star” stations are now under the protection and enjoying the benefits of the agreement and are eligible to membership. The advantages of membership should be called to their attention and their applications solicited. Get after the few nons and delinquents. Let’s keep the membership up to the standard. A little assistance on the part of the individual members along this line will work wonders, relieve the committee of considerable work and give it more time to devote to other matters to our interest. Let every man do his part. Div. Cot. Missouri Pacific Ry.f Div. No. 31. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father, the all-wise Ruler of the Universe, to call to his heavenly home the beloved son of our brother, H. J. Mohler; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved , That the members of the Missouri Pacific System, Division No. 31, extend to the sorrowing brother and family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved brother, and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. N. S. Morgan, F. O. Mott, • J. E. Lewis, Committee. Missouri Division — Bro. White, Dewey, off on account of sickness, resumed February 19th. Bro. Thurmon, who relieved Bro. O’Meara, first Kirkwood, a few days later relieved Bro. Wilson, Myrick, on vacation. Bro. Becker, Kent days, had his finger nearly severed from his hand by getting it caught in his speeder, and was off two weeks. Third at Bonnot’s Mill, Morrison and Eureka and several offices on River Division opened re- cently, owing to increase in business. All extra men are working. Bro. Murphy, first Valley Park, is being relieved by Singleton, who left this road about a year ago. Bro. Cash to New Haven agency, relieved at Russellville by. Bro. Weitzell, from Pleasant Hill, both on bids. Pacific third, Lamonte second and Pleasant Hill first on bulletin. Cert. 415. Central Kansas Division — It seems like ever since the fall, cramped down so sudden like, and all the nons still working on the log, I’ve had to hustle like a dog a-fightin’ nons, by the way, a-choppin’ wood every day; and fussed my luck and almost swore like sin, a-gittin* the blame nons in. If hopes could only fetch a thing a local chair- man sure could fetch them in. In winter time and stingin’ cold, a non can take on more than I can hold endurin’ all eternity. The days ends sorta promisun’, the wood’s all in and the chorin’ done. I git a chair and sit down; a non comes stampin’ in; throws in an extra chunk and draws a chair up to the stove, because the forecast is, he says, tonight another dern cold wave in sight! That purt’ nigh alius makes me wish that I’d been born a toad or fish, or ’possum, say, and hibernate, like bears do, as the school books state. Fer what’s the use to live, I say, a-choppin’ wood every day? I’d most as lief give up my breath and just freeze comftably to death! Men worthy of the name will fight even for a scrap of paper when that paper represents ideals of human justice and freedom. There is little progress made in the affairs of the world in which resistance of others is not involved. Though we may realize the brutality of war, though we may know the value of life, yet we know equally well what would be the effects upon the lives and the minds of men who would lose their rights, who would accept denial of justice rather than hazard their physical safety. The progress of all ages has come as the result of a protest against wrongs and existing conditions and through assertions of rights and effective demands for justice. Our own freedom and repub- lican form of government have been achieved by resistance to tyranny and insistance upon rights. Freedom dare not be synonymous with weakness. The organized labor movement, which is the only means for expressing the will and desires of the great piasses of our citizenship, asserts its right to representation in all committees, commissions or bodies that decide upon defense. Co-operation is the only method, for a striking example of what farmers can accomplish through co-operation in their business affairs is afforded in the summary of the business of a stock and grain company for the past year, located on the Union Pacific in a town consisting of two or three stores, bank, , lumber yard, blacksmith shop and a couple of other minor businesses. This shows that not only have the farmers interested in that company realized 10 per cent interest on their investment, but their profits were sufficiently large to declare a dividend of one cent a bushel on all the grain handled in the last year. Each of us is sailing over the ocean that is called life. All around are rocks and shoals — some visible, others hidden — and upon our heads must break storms and tempests; around our course on every side lie countless wrecks; some, having sailed to safety and reached the harbor of peace, have left charts and sailing directions. These will not sail your ship; but they will tell you how. However long the way, there is a turning. Some- where beyond the storm there lies a land where peace abides, where love shall live again. I love to tell the story; but I don’t like the hymn “Sal- Digitized by LaOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 397 ▼ation is Free.** It takes money to progress; am glad it takes sacrifice, brings out the impression of the O. R. T. in full type. Goodie. Central Kansas Division Notes — Bro. Lofv, Osawatomie, relieved by Bro. Goodale, from the Rock Island, a few days while his wife was being operated on. She is reported to be getting along fine. Bucyrus, Osage City and Bushong, having an operator put on temporarily, filled by Bros. Mills, Wilbrout and Mr. Aikens while on bulletin. Bro. Blosser relieved Hale at Wilsey sixty days. Bro. Martin, Dodson* has recovered from an attack of lumbago. Work train started on the north end unloading ninety-pound rails. Going to have some “Pennsy” Lines east track. Bro. Sommers assigned Kenneth agency by the K. C. C. & S., with C. E. Stone on third. The stork brought Bro. and Mrs. Brown, Wag- staff, a fine ten-pound daughter. Mr. Schaeffer, Ottawa, was off a few days on account of the death of his mother. He has our heartfelt sympathy in the sad loss. Bro. J. E. Case, extra at “JN” a few days, is back at Ottawa third. Centropolis taken over by K. C. Terminal; D. C. Reel, agent; J. A. White appointed cashier. Bro. Hanson has returned from his wedding tour. Was very much disappointed that he did not call while passing through. There are a few yet who do not know how to spell “push.** It takes four letters, and every telegrapher to make us solid. Thanks to the brothers who sent in their items. Div. Coi. Southern Kansas Division — We are having fine weather for this time of the year. Hope it will continue. Business is get- ting better right along. Only two extra men working at present. Boys, get busy and line up all those who have not already taken out a card. Assigned on bids: Bro. E. F. Harmon to third Leroy; Bro. P. B. Nigh to Westphalia nights; N. Certain, of Garnett Produce Co., returned from a trip East and bid in Conway Springs second. Norwich agency (new) on bulletin. Bro. McClaskey, extra, is on the Central Kansas Division at Council Grove. Bro. Callerman, second Buffalo, visiting at Springfield. 111., ten days, relieved by Bro. E. F. Harmon; Bro. Martin, third Deering, relieved a few days by Bro. McDonald, from the New York Central, and Bro. Cushman, Independence, was relieved ten days by Bro. Wade. Bros. Lucy, Evans and Harmon, of Leroy, have all purchased new Underwood typewriters. Bro. Case, of Independence, was recently mar- ried. Congratulations. Bro. J. S. Elgin, third Altoona, on thirty days* leave visiting in Southern Kansas, will probably visit the “little church around the corner,** and return with a bride. Bro. A. T. Strouder was a recent Kansas City visitor. W. E. Evans, Div. Cor. IVichita Division — Sister Maud Wade was relieved on second Ft. Scott a short time by Earnest Anderson, who later went to 25th st. yard third. Bro. E. J. Ray, second Eureka, was off two weeks recently getting married. Congratulations. It is now Bro. J. L. Byfngton, third Reece, who later bid in third Eureka. Bro. E. M. Kaltenbach is on first there. ' Bro. W. B. Taylor is back to the hills at Sallyards. Bro. F. M. Kelley to agency Pontiac, and Bro. W. C. Price to agency Neal. Bro. Boothe, of Lyons first, bid in agency Andale. Lyons first and agency there on bulletin. Bros. Burchell, Kaltenbach and. Taylor helped me out this time. Thanks, boys; come again. Hope I will hear from more of you along about the 20th of the month. A. L. B., Div. Cor. Illinois Division , I. M. & S. — The brothers have probably all received the new calendars for 1916 gotten up by our general officers. They are certainly beauties and each brother should live up to the suggestions on them. Send Bro. Morgan the required $6.00 at once for your new card and keep off the delinquent list. The recent hign water put this division out of service between Howardton and Halsey, and Mc- Clure and Gale temporarily, and we had no trains south of Gorham for a week or more. The water from the Big Muddy done more damage than was ever known before. The brothers at “HN,** “HY,** “UM** and “WF*' claim it is trying on the nerves to work a week and pever see or hear a train. Valmeyer was made three tricks during the high water and rush caused by detouring main-line trains; Bro. Wright and Bradley on second and third. Bro. Williams, off on account of sickness, re- lieved by Bro. Valleroy; Bro. Miller, second Raddle Jet., few days with the la grippe, by Bro. Childress, who also relieved Bro. Webb, second Roots, and Bro. Stone, third Howardton, a few days, relieved by Bro. Bradley. While the work trains are on the job answer calls promptly, and especially we should be ready * to give the dispatcher any information he desires. Brothers, notice in the editorial of the January Telegrapher “The Hatters* Appeal.*’ Let’s each send in one hour’s pay and help the cause along. “Handsome Harry’* and “Gentleman Jim.’’ Missouri Division, Iron Mountain — Assigned on bids: Bro. H. T. Welch, Fisk agency, vice Bro. Harrington, resigned; Bro. H. E. Caby, agent O’Kean, to Middlebrook agency, relieved by Bro. C. L. Snider; Bro. C. M. Robert son, Siskeston days, vice Young; Bro. B. W. Clawson, Knobel third, and Bro. S. N. Gray, reinstated second O’Kean with all seniority rights. Bro. E. K. Hunt, DeSoto third, relieved by Bro. J. F. Bailey, now at Delaplaine nights. Bro. W. J. Commer, DeSoto second, relieved by Bro. Digitized by Google

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398 The Railroad Telegrapher. M. T. Jones, who also relieved on third Knobel pending bulletin. Bro. W. L. Austin, Hogan second, relieved by Bro. L. J. Ross, who also relieved Bro. S. B. Allison, agent Potosi, and is now at Ives nights. Bro. C. F. Zundel, Leeper nights, doing emer- gency work on General Murphy's private car during high water, relieved by Bro. H. I. Ruth, who later went to first Moark, and is now in “BU” Poplar Bluff, extra. Bro. Zundel was relieved by Bro. H. V. Wayland, who also relieved Bro. B. H. Selvidge, second Williamsville, a few days. Cekt. 661. “Frisco” R. R., Div. No. 32. River and Cape Division — Bro. E. J. Zimmerman, who relieved Bro. E. R. Smith, agent Osceola, a few days on account of sickness, was assigned Brooks Jpt., Mo., vice Inscore, who bid in Benton, Mo., agency, vice Bro. Stephens, assigned Walnut Ridge, Ark., re- lieved by Bro. W. Z. Massengill. Bro. Richter, second Osceola, Ark., who relieved Bro. A. P. Smith on first there a few days while attending court, was later relieved by Bro. T. C. Clayton, Jr., on ten days’ vacation. Bro. Short, first Blythcville, Ark., assigned Neclys, Mo., agency, vice Bro. Job, relieved by Bro. H. Wynn until bid in by Cambron, former agent at Wilson. L. E. Boyette assigned Poca- hontas, Ark., agency. Bro. Fullington passed over the division re- cently. We are always glad to see “FN.” Bro. Hall, second Hayti, has resigned and is now manager for the Western Union at some point in Texas. We regret very much to lose “Shorty,” but wish him success. On account of the high water and washouts, temporary offices were opened by Bros. Hampton and C. F. Smith, and Mr. Corkran at Bainbridge, Mo.; A. Stein at Neelys, later relieved by Bro. Fred Carlock, and Bro. H. Wynn at Horine and I. M. & S. and St. L. S. W passenger trains were detoured via our lines. Bro. C. G.- Harris, agent Holcomb, Mo., has resigned to enter other business. We regret very much to lose Grover, but wish him success. Get after the non you are working with and see that he gets an up-to-date card. J. H. Grabiei., L. C. Baltimore & Ohio R. R., Div. No. 33. NOTICE. You are cordially invited to attend either or both morning or evening meetings of the Fort- 1’itt Telegraphers’ Club, of Pittsburg, to be held in the rooms, 2.11-233 Fifth avenue, Pittsburg, Pa. (third floor). Thursday. April 27, 1916, at 10 a. m. and 8 p. m. Matters of general interest will be discussed, and committee on arrangements of pro- posed celebration of the thirtieth anniversary of ♦ lie O. R. T. will make report on the affair. All members of the O. R. T. in good standing are requested to attend. W. C. Saffobd, Sec’y-Treas., Fort-Pitt Telegraphers* Club. Pittsburg Division — During my absence from the Smoky City for a few months, while I was on the discharged list no one kept these 'columns supplied with news items from our part of the road. It certainly went good to get back among those with whom I have been doing business all these years, and while my case is not entirely settled to the committee’s satisfaction, I feel that it will be shortly, and I will again be able to salute you all in the usual manner from “DS” office. On Saturday, February 19th, two meetings were called — 10 a. m. and 8 p. m. — at the Colonial Annex Hotel, Pittsburg. The morning meeting brought out only eight members, and the evening meeting was attended by only twelve members. Brothers and sisters, this is not the spirit to show, especially when our organization is making the stride of its career. You should put forth every effort to attend these meetings when called, as there are many things happening daily that you should learn of, and there are also things happen- ing daily that you do learn of which never reaches your chairman. You should make a note of these things, attend your meetings and bring them up for discussion, so that action, if necessary, can be taken. Every member located on this division was sent a post card notice of the meetings, and there is no valid reason why we should not have at least thirty to thirty-five members at each of them. Bro. Capehart’s seniority was taken up, and only one member was present who had a written complaint in this connection. When it was ex- plained and understood, this member favored the local beard’s previous judgment. It has been stated that the board violated the constitution in handling this case; that the entire membership should have voted on the proposition. The con- stitution does not call for a referendum, but, in- stead, gives these powers to .ue local board of adjustment. I would suggest that each member keep well versed in the laws of our Order; then when they attend meetings, unnecessary time will not be taken up explaining these points. The board handling Bro. Capehart’s seniority case did what any committee, under a like circumstance, would have done. We must assist our members in every way possible, at least wherever there is a reason- able doubt; but as this case was so unlike any ever before brought up, the local board did not favor the brother any more than it would have favored anyone else; nor did it stretch a point in this case. Therefore, its action has mv support. After serving you all tluse years, 1 will not allow anyone to hand me the stuff that has been charged. I have at all times since first appointed local chair- man, afterwards elected back in 1908, tried to do everything that would make this the banner divi- sion of Division 33. I have not only fought for Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 399 you locally, but on the general committee, of which body I have been a member since 1909, and in many other ways and places I have represented you of which you may not directly feel the results, and I feel that while everybody was getting grievances settled that brought them dollars and cents, or of similar nature all was well; but now that my judgment was questioned in a case where- in some brotherly love and the humane side of the question bobbed up, and a few younger mem- bers were threatened with a bump, I am then open for a few hot shots. Being broad-minded, however, I shall still dig in as of yesterday, and trust that those of you who thought things were not handled as you would have done will some day see the other side of this matter. I will again ask each of you to make a special effort to attend the next meeting and tell us there if you like the work or not. Don’t sit out in the little tower or station and say to yourself: “It’s fine business,” or “It’s rotten stuff;” bring that to the lodge room. New members during January were: Bros. T. J. Korn, Liberty avenue; H. C. Rison, Laughlin Jet.; H. E. Dixon, Washington; R. C. Gochnour and E. B. Curtis, extra; R. R. Wagenman, Petro- lia; R A. Boggs, Harmony. A list of nons holding regular scheduled posi- tions and extra telegraphers who are nons can be had on' application. Get one, and let every indi- vidual member resolve to assist in making a mem- ber of at least one of the nons nearest him and write letters to the others showing that you want them in line. Do not let this solely to your local chairman. He has other work to do. Recently the boys at Laughlin and Wheeling Jet. enjoyed a bit of back pay. These jobs pay $83.50 when working them without levermen, w hich is not enough. The case of copy operator and extra dispatcher humping back into ”DS” office, Pittsburg, when the copy operators were taken off at Willow Grove, is on appeal to A. W. Thompson, through the co- operative board. This is a gross violation of the agreement. Your local chairman is in receipt of a large num- ber of overtime claims for loss of personal time having the company’s notice to their employes read them to the effect that the B. & O. R. R. would not live up to certain provisions of the workmen’s compensation law. These claims will be tabulated and presented for payment in a short time. The agents and others handling the U. S. mail, as between post offices and their station, will cer- tainly say more power to the O. R. T. if this term of Congress carries out what Bro. H. B. Perham has outlined in favor of our membership. Representative Cullop, of Indiana, has presented a bill in Congress, known as II. R. Bill No. 9216, which provides for a straight eight-hour day by saying, “That no employe who, by the use of tele- graph or telephone, or other electrical device, dis- patches, reports, transmits, receives, or delivers orders, or who, from towers, offices and places, and stations operates, signals or switches, or sim- ilar mechanical devices controlling, pertaining to or affecting the movements of trains of more than two cars, shall be required or permitted to be or remain on duty in any twenty-four hour period for a longer period than eight hours, which period of eight hours shall be wholly within the limits of a continuous shift, and upon the completion of which period such employe shall not be required or permitted to again go on duty until the expi- ration of sixteen hours.” There are provisions of ten-hour days for branch lines of less than two passenger trains, and also covering emergencies, although the word “emergency” is not used, but is fully set forth in plainer language. Ask your representative for a copy and request him to push the bill. Sisters and brothers, I want to call your atten- tion to what may happen to those who bid on a job and let their bids stand after the date when bids close: When you bid on a job you must really want it; therefore, if you have allowed your bid to stand, and when the division operator says you got the job and for any reason you do not want it or can’t hold it, that will make it neces- sary for you to go on the extra list; it makes no difference whether you had been working the job or not. * You will recall on a recent bulletin where Bro. Bowman bid in Willow Grove and on the next bulletin it was re-advertised and a notation ap- peared that Bro. Bowman refused Willow Grove first trick after being appointed. Had it not been for the fact that Bro. Bowman in the meantime bid on Bakerstown third trick he would have been compelled to go on the extra list. On February 6th there were three get-together meetings held at the Kenyon Theatqr, Pittsburg, which were quite well attended, but am sorry to say that there were not very many O. R. T. members there from the B. & O. There has been much good accomplished by these meetings, and if the members would only turn out and hear what is being done more good could be accom- plished. There will be three more meetings of this kind held Sunday, March 26th, at sa/ne theater, and I trust that the B. & O. will have at least twenty-five or thirty members at each meet- ing. Try it this time and make your chairman feel good. A report has been sent you explaining the good things accomplished through the co-operative board, which consists of a vice-president, general chair- man and the secretary of each general committee of each order, viz.: B. L. E., B. L. F. & E., O. R. C., B. R. T. and the O. R. T., on the B. & O. R. R., in way of settlement of the numer- ous grievances pooled and taken up with Third Vice-President Thompson. It is noticeable that a better feeling exists today as among the members of the various organizations. 'I'll is is the right thing, boys; let’s keep it up; help the other fellow and in turn they will assist us. If any of you have not paid your dues for the current term do so at once. Finances are the most essential thing today. Urge all to pay Digitized by Googh

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400 The Railroad Telegrapher. up and the nons to join, attend meetings and agitate. Y^urs for- success of Division 33, J. Yeager, Jr., Local Chairman. Monongahela Division , First District — With the good old spring time looming up before us we all realize if the seeds have not already been planted that they will be soon, and we all are very anxious for an early germination, then thorough tillage that maturity be brought about as soon as possible without any retarding of growth whatever. If you haven't paid your dues, why not? Get busy; you have no excuse whatever, not one. The committee must have power and we are that necessary power. If we expect fruit the plant must be cultivated; what is most needed now is the cultivation of the habit of paying dues promptly that our committee be there with the necessary kick. Come out to the meetings, brothers; if you have to put yourself out a little that won't hurt, you are never backward to do it for some social function, so why not for something that is a benefit not only to yourself, but all. Let us be more fraternal; get together and all put our heads together. Two is better than one any time, so if you have any grievance belch it forth; most of them can be rectified very easily if only known. We are very glad to report that Bro. L. W. Graham, who has been very low on account of an operation performed at Baltimore hospital, is now out of danger and will be able to come home in a few days. His wife. Sister Graham, has been at his bedside constantly. Bro. Logsdon is at first Kanawha during Bro. Graham's illness; Bro. Stan- ley Fleming is on third Brydon; Bro. T. A. Robinson being off with the la grippe, and Bro. Losey, second Brydon, was off two weeks sick, and Bro. Powell, first Brydon, on a two days’ vacation. Why am I a union man? Because I am in favor of more bread and less brutishness, more pie and less pomp, more cosy cottages and less criminals, more soup and less superstition, more health and happiness and less hell and hellishness, more honest women neatly dressed and less foolish women overdressed, more live loving husbands and less dirty drunken brutes. Bro. Rcrush, first Central, relieved a few days by Bro. Carpenter; Sister Doyle, third Petroleum, on sick list, by Bro. P. O. Burgy, who also relieved Bro. J. B. Hammond a few days for the same reason; Bro. G. C. Taylor relieved F. S. Hanline while he moved to Cornwallis. In union there is strength, and in strength there is knowledge, and in knowledge there is health, and in health there is happiness, and surely all sensible people want to be happy. It is claimed that the right time to “swat the fly” is when the first one shows up. This same principle applies to the non. Swat the first one you meet with an argument strong enough that the price of an O. R. T. card will be forthcoming. The knocker should remember that the knocker who has knocked with him will go away and knock about him. Bro. H. Louden, extra "WD" tower, is always on the job. Bro. John Waters is controlling the juice on third “D” tower, and Bro. I. Scott, “MO" tower third, is displaying a sprained ankle. Anyone who knows of a non ever refusing to accept an increase in wages or take a vacation please advise. The non who believes he can get along without the protection of the O. R. T. usually has to judge from the way they are handled. Bro. H. G. Hammond, third Smithburg, re- lieved a few days, relieved by Sister Annie Riley; Bro. Ferrell, extra, handling second. Bro. C. C. Smith, dear old “SC," Grafton relay, was laid up with la grippe a few days. A non is about as acceptable to an O. R. T. member as a black cat to a kennel of bull dogs. If I was a non I'd feel about as much at home with O. R. T. members as a cannibal at the North Pole. Local Chairman Hosier, our night wire chief Grafton relay, has resumed duty after two weeks’ vacation at the old home place. Bro. Dan Coyne visited friends at Pruntytown over Sunday. Bro. A. E. Shingleton, thirdi “DK" tower, is resting awhile. Brothers, preparedness is the watchword every- where in the U. S. A., so all fortify yourselves with an up-to-date card and there will be no enemy strong enough to break through the O. R. T. lines. ' Cert. 343. Cleveland Division — In order to ascertain volume of business being handled, count was kept of messages sent and received for three days in “CS" Cleveland. The total was 1172, an average of 90 per day, and this is a one-man office, with Bro. W. E. Shelton at the bat. Who can beat these figures? We are glad to note Division Operator Heaton has abput recovered from a severe attack of muscular rheumatism, and expected to resume duty about March 1st. Bro. F. I. Hillyer, Freeport nights, attended the recent safety meeting and visited relatives in Lorain. Understand several three-trick offices are to be reopened on this division soon. We hope the rumor materializes. We hear the familiar “fist" of Dispatcher F. B. Rinker on the train wires again. He has been with the Western Union the past two years. Cert. 345. Wheeling Dilution — Bro. E. F. Turner, on second extra at Roseby Rock for fifteen days followed by Bro. F. H. Jones for fifteen, and Bro. H. Villers to third at Denver, relieving Bro. R. R. Howard to equalize time between the men. Bro. C. W. Hicks took third Barrackrille ; Bro. R. S. McElhaney, second Winona; Bro. G. L. Webncr back to Glover Gap on first, and F. Shivlin tu third “CY” tower. Digitized by U.ooQle

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. The Railroad Telegrapher. 401 Ticket agency New Martinsville again on bulle- tin; also third at Winona and Schicks. A big meeting has been planned for report of federated board closing its work, which is ex- pected in the near future, and Bro. E. F. Turner has promised the best oysters ever seen in Wheel- ing for the feed to follow the jneeting at the Y. M. C. A. restaurant. Bro. Turner swears this is no “fish tale.” Bro. Eddie Voight, of Benwood Jet., looked over a W. U. position at Thurmond about Feb- ruary 1st, but changed his mind and decided to stay with the old B. & O. Mighty glad of it; we don*t want to lose such men. Bro. C. L. Allender, member of the general committee, was called to Zanesville, February 18th, to attend the day and night meetings. Only three nons on the main line from Grafton to Wheeling. Their names can be had from the local chairman. Bro. W. H. Eneix, of Coburn, W. Va., was visiting his wife and children at Littleton re- cently, arranging to move the family to a sum- mer camp near his station when spring weather arrives. Vacation bulletin out February 12th, open to March 1st, to be filed in duplicate, and after March 1st all bids subordinate to those filed under bulletin dates. Div. Cor. Bedtime re Division, First District — I have recently been appointed division corre- spondent, and, with the assistance of the brothers, will try to have a write-up each month. Hollofields recently reopened; first bid in by Bro. A. A. Wolf, third "WX” Watersville Jet.; second by Bro. J. D. Wheeler, extra; third by Bro. C. A. Klunk, from second Bayview, putting extras on the latter and third “WX” pending bul- letin. Bro. Berry, first “CX” Carrolls, has returned after being in the superintendent's office as special car clerk for about a month. Bro. Swartz, second “CX,” was off several weeks, and Bro. Elliott, third “CX,” for one week, latter relieved by yours truly. Bro. Fowler, first North avenue, off with la grippe for several days, relieved by Bro. Chancy, who also relieved Bro. Mitchell, first Camden Cut. Bro. Heuter, first “RM” Mt. Royal, is still off on account of his mother’s illness. “BO” has our sympathy and hopes for her speedy recovery. Bro. McGrath, who has been relieving Bro. Heuter, has returned to second there, relieved on first by Bro. Latchford, and he on third “RM” by Bro. Chaney. Bro. Shipley, first Huntingdon, is on the sick list, relieved by Bro. Daugherty. Bro. A. Kelly, third Riverside, relieved one night by Bro. T. J. Rogan. Bro. Beck, second Lee street, is helping to keep trains moving around “CA” and “DX.” The helper engine recently put on at Carrolls is prov- ing a “life saver.” Bro. H. W. Newsbaum, second Watersville while off a few weeks with rheumatism was re lieved by Bro. H. D. Spurrier. Glad to hear him back on “WX” again. Monrovia has been reopened as a one-trick office. Looks like more tricks will be opened as soon as trains get a little thicker on the hill. “It's a long way to Tipperary,” but still a longer way from “RS” to “MA” with a drag. Brothers, if we are to expect anything in the future through the efforts of our committee, we must pay up our dues promptly and back it up with a solid front. Let us do our best to give good service, as we have a good set of officials to work under, and good service on our part will be appreciated by them. “FN,” Cert. 2104. Ohio Division — IN MEMORIAM. W hurras, Death has removed from this earthly life the father of our esteemed and worthy chair- man, Bro. T. E. Fitch; and Whkrkas, In token of respect for our brother chairman, be it Resolved, By the members of Division No. 33, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, that we extend our sincere sympathy to our brother and all the family in their sorrow and bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be presented to the bereaved family, a copy fur- nished The Telegrapher for publication, and a copy spread upon the minutes of this division. A. Fryburger, J. A. Malone, C. C. Woodruff, Committee. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to extend our most sincere thanks to the agents and operators of the Ohio Division 'for the floral offering furnished by the O. R. T. at the time of death of our father. It was highly appreciated by us. T. E. Fitch and Family. CARD OF THANKS. Through the columns of The Telegrapher, we desire to tender our sincere thanks to Local Chairman Bro. T. E. Fitch and the boys of the Ohio Division of Division 33, O. R. T., for the beautiful floral offering honoring our deceased father and husband. Fraternally, W. H. Joyce, Cert. 3141. Mrs. Thomas Joyce. Thomas P. Joyce. Frank M. Joyce. Ohio River Division — Bulletin No. 2 places Bro. Beckwith on second Sistersville. He had quite a controversy before being placed. Same bulletin places M. B. Craig as train dispatcher, and advertises first “RA” Parkersburg. Bro. White, of St. Marys, has gone to New York to see the “Great White Way.” Guess he was afraid of south side Parkersburg after Bro. Digitized by C.ooole

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402 The Railroad Telegrapher. Kinkead told him the way the boys were handled over there. Bro. Cox, extra, bought out half of restaurant near Ohio River depot, Parkersburg. When in town, boys, drop around and see him with an apron on. Bro. Winkler, agent Waverly, has been down in Florida enjoying his vacation; relieved by Bro. Wheeler. Bro. “Bowser” Rankin is juggling the levers at Belpre. Bro. Baker, “RA” Parkersburg, taking his usual week-end trip to Clarksburg, was relieved by Bro. Cox. The boys around Parkersburg say it looks serious. Pay up boys. Get your new card and keep this a solid division, where nons will be “skeered” off. Bro. Kinkead was relieved a few days by Bro. Williams. Div. Cor., Cert. 491. Chicago Division — Relieved on account of sickness: Bro. M. C. Hildred, three weeks, by Bro. Eiler, relieved by Bro. Clements, who also relieved Bro. Adam Fleck and Hoblitzel several days. Bro. Krabill relieved Bro. Baker a few days on account of sickness, and Bro. Konn, third Republic, was off several days owing to the illness of his mother. Bros. Markwood and Smith, second and third Galatea, were off sick a few days, relieved by Bro. Dernier. Bro. Joslin, who has been off five months on account of sickness, has returned to duty. Frank Savage is night leverman at Auburn Jet. pending bids. Bro. Rickard, relieved Bro. Rock a few days, also Bro. Miller, and later relieved Bro. Shuman, first Standley. Bro. J. C. Rothenberger, first McCools, relieved a few days by Bro. W. C. Otto. Shopmen and section men received 10 cents a day increase February 1st, the latter being put on ten instead of nine hours a day. Understand the company is to start putting in stone ballast as soon as the weather will permit. Div. Cor. C. & E. I. R. R., Div. No. 34. Chicago Division, Main Line — Our new schedule, which went into effect Janu- ary 15th, is working satisfactorily, and everybody seems well pleased with our results and achieve- ments, which is appreciated by the general com- mittee. After we closed the negotiations our general chairman, with Bro. Brown, met the management and secured meal hour for the levermen and an expense account for the lineman after much parley. The new schedule has not yet been printed, as explained at Danville and Chicago Heights, Sun- day, February 6th and Febfuary 13th. Those who attended are familiar with the situation. These meetings were very well attended, the new schedule thoroughly discussed and its various articles explained. Those who failed to attend the Heights meeting missed a real treat when our esteemed general chairman, Bro. Skiles, took the floor and explained what he had been doing since the committee adjourned, January 9th. We explained the necessity for increasing the dues, and several other subjects were touched on referring to the committee’s circular letter issued last January which had caused some comment from the members who did not seem to under- stand the situation, but after it was explained to them everybody left the meeting hall perfectly satisfied. Note Article 5, paragraph C of the new schedule, which prohibits trainmen from handling the tele- phones at stations where a telegrapher is located, and also provides that in case the telephone is used by the trainmen and the telegrapher is not called or notified, the latter will be paid for a special call just the same. Watch this closely, and report each case to your local chairman where you believe there has been a violation. It has been brought to the committee’s attention that the members are using the wires in discussing affairs pertaining to the organization. This is not consistent and should be discontinued. It is bad form, as ears not favorable to us can thus secure information and make use of it to retard our progress. The meeting hall is the place to discuss all such matters. The use of the railroad mail for O. R. T. and personal correspondence should also be' discon- tinued, as it is in conflict with the postal laws. Use the U. S. mails when writing on personal or organization business. When you receive the new schedule, if you do not understand all the different articles, advise and I will be pleased to explain them fully to you. Try to line up the few remaining non-members, pay your dues promptly and boost your division to the highest efficiency. With best wishes, I am. Fraternally in S. O. & D., J. Welles Begbie, L. C. Villa Grove District, Chicago Division — Bro. Wilson, second Goodwine, bid in Bismarck agency, and Bro. March, second Fountain Creek, bid in the agency there. Bro. E. D. Adams is on second Goodwin pending bulletin. Sister H. L. Cheffer, after several weeks’ illness, has resumed at Ellis. Brothers, it’s up to us all to make a showing for ourselves, and if you fail don’t blame the dispatchers, as all chances have been taken up now. Quite a number of the brothers attended the Danville meeting February 6th and all were pleased. How about another meeting at this point, boys? Write me your opinion on it, but let it come through the proper channels. Brothers, let us have a write-up every month. Don’t forget to send me some news for next month. Read Bro. Begbie’s write-up this’ month and come out to the meetings and have it ex- plained why such requests are made. C. D. Smith, Asst. Local Chairman. Digitized by CaOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 403 CARD OF THANKS. 1 wish to extend my sincere thanks and ap- preciation to the officers and members of Division 34, .Chicago Division and other fellow workmen who so willingly remembered me in ray long siege of sickness. The kindness will never be forgotten. Yours fraternally, A. G. Mack. Penna. R. R. (Lines West), Div. No. 36. Cleveland and Pittsburg Division — It has been several months since we have had a write-up from this district, and nothing from “Jake’* on the C. A. & C. Business is very good and the company is making money. We are all glad of that and hope it will continue, for that keeps everyone busy. Beginning January 1st, the freight, ticket agents, clerks, yard clerks and operators doing telegraph- ing and clerical work received an increase amount- ing to from 85 cents to $15.00 per month. The telephones and block men were to re- ceive $5.00 increase beginning February 1st. This is all well and good, but remember our seniority rights are quite an item to be considered when one spends the major portion of his year’s earning and finds he is just where he started. As it is now a man can not get his rights, and the only thing left for him to do is to join the organiza- tion. With co-operation ahead of us and within our grasp now is the time for the railroad man to get busy and help. Even the nons will admit this, and from the kind of deals handed to some of them on this division we ought to be able to get most of them in the near future. The increase in wages just received leaves no excuse for anyone saying he can not afford to come in now. Those who have not yet paid their dues for the first half of 1916 should pay up, as they have been kicking for a chance for so long now to get recognition. We should pot hesitate while we have an opportunity to better ourselves. Understand spotters are now covering thp divi- sion, representing themselves to the Western Union inspectors, insurance agents, etc. When- ever you meet anyone you do not know or anyone who does not look O. K. to you, have nothing to do with him in the confidential line. Cert. 605. NOTICE. To Members Pennsylvania Lines West of Pitts- burg, System Division 36: You are cordially invited to attend either or both morning and evening meetings of the Fort- Pitt Telegraphers* Club of Pittsburg, to be held in Rooms 231-233, Fifth ave., Pittsburg, Pa. (third floor), Thursday, April 27, 1916, at 10:00 a. m. and 8:00 p. m. Matters of general interest will be discussed, and committee on arrangements of proposed celebration of thirtieth anniversary of the O. R. T. will make report on the affair. All members of the O. R. T. in good standing are requested to attend. W. C. Safford, Secretary-Treasurer, Fort-Pitt Telegraphers Club. Hocking Valley Ry.f Div. No. 40. A very sad accident occurred in the home of Bro. M. F. Bishop, third Powell, on Monday morning, January 31st, which resulted in the death of his wife. Bro. Bishop, being relieved at 6:00 o'clock a. m., had just started to his home near the depot when he heard cries of fire, and was informed that his residence was burning. He rushed into the house, found his baby in bed asleep and carried it to a place of safety, then commenced to hunt for his wife. In the mean- time a brakeman on a freight train standing on the siding was doing heroic work carrying water to put out the fire» which was confined to the living room. As soon as the fire was extinguished Bro. Bishop entered the room and found his wife lying on the floor in a dying condition, her body being burned to a crisp. From appearances, she had attempted to start a fire by pouring coal oil into the stove from an oil can, the live coals causing it to explode, throwing the burning oil over the room and enveloping her in flames. Traces of burned flesh from her hands found sticking to the door was mute evidence that she had en- deavored to escape from the room, and the ter- rible torture from which she was suffering, only to become exhausted and fall by the door, where Bro. Bishop found her. She remained conscious until about 9:00 o'clock when she bade her hus- band and friends farewell, and at 11:20 passed away. The brothers showed their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this sorrow that befell Bro. Bishop by contributing very generously for the purchase of a floral offering, and I want to thank each one for their loyalty and promptness in responding to the call. The money came in on every train so fast that before I could get the flow shut off I had received $3.50 more than was necessary to pay for the flowers, which I gave to Bro. Bishop. He was off twenty days, relieved by Mr. Artz, who later went to Linworth second pending bids, vice Bro. Pond, resigned; Carey third also on bulletin. There have been several changes on this divi- sion lately, but as none of the brothers sent me the details, I will have to pass them up. Third Carey and second Linworth are ndw open for bids. Bro. Killan, third B. & O. crossing, on leave of absence, was relieved by Bro. N. H. Ryder. Bro. E. A. Albaugh, agent at Buchtel, formerly local chairman of this division, was a Sunday visitor of some of the brothers on this division recently. Hope the brothers have all paid up their dues for the present term, but should there be any that have not, it should be attended to at once so your name will not appear on the delinquent list. Please send me some notes for the next number of The Telegrapher. L. C. Digitized by Google

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404 The Railroad Telegrapher. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, The Supreme Being, in His infinite wisdom, has seen fit 'to take from our midst the belo.ved wife of our esteemed Bro. M. F. Bishop; and Whereas, We bow in humble submission to Him that doeth all things well; and Whereas, We realize that our sympathy can best be expressed in words of condolence; there- fore, be it Resolved, That the officers and members of Hocking Valley Ry., Division 40, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the bereaved brother their heartfelt sympathy in this his sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be handed the brother, a copy mailed to The Teleg- rapher for publication and a copy entered on the minutes of this division. W. F. Bayles, J. M. Cryder, C. M. Osborne, F. J. Hack, Committee. CARD OF THANKS. I wish to extend my sincere thanks to the members of Hocking Valley Ry., Division 40, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, for the beautiful floral offering presented to me at -the death of my beloved wife. Your beautiful expression of sympa- thy and kind words was appreciated very much, and I assure you your kindness will never be forgotten. Fraternally, M. F. Bishop, Powell, Ohio. C. & O. Ry. of Ind.r Dlv. No. 40. t Our regular meeting, scheduled for Friday night, was held early Saturday morning on account of Chairman Murphy not arriving until 12:30 a. m. on No. 3. The attendance was pretty good considering the early hour. Those present were: S. M. Carter, E. E. Middlekauf, J. E. Rouch, J. H. Bauer, E. W. Johnson, V. L. Barker, D. L. Murphy and F. M. Peoples. Those not present missed a great speech from Johnnie Bauer entitled “Sand Bagging.’* We intend to try another meet- ing at the hours mentioned, so as to give the boys a chance to come in from the East on No. 3 and return on No. 2. These hours will also make it possible for some of the west enders to come in on freight and return on No. 3. It is now Bro. H. E. Cain. Bro. O. E. Miller, of Converse, has been assigned to Peru yards “OX” second, and Bro. N. W. Raber, of Peoria, Ind., to Fowlerton tower first. They appointed me division correspondent at Saturday’s meeting, and I intend to have a write-up in The Telegrapher every month. J will refund all postage stamps you use to send in the news. Chairman Murphy insists that U. S. mail be used for O. R. T. business, except for bids on jobs. At Saturday’s meeting we talked some of sending postage stamps to the members. Please send in your postoffice address. Business is good. The following were present at the meeting held at Peru, 12:30 a. m., Thursday, February 17th: D. L. Murphy, M. D. Wood, C. E. Duke, O. E. Rife, W. H. Johnson, E. W. Johnson, H. W. Brock, O. E. Miller, F. M. Peoples, F. R. Arthur- hults, V. L. Barker, R. C. McVey, W. Kamienslcy, C. Knipp, J. H. Bauer, L. H. Sullivan, E. O. Crecraft And the following are the ones that we have failed to find an excuse for: E. W. Bassett, E. W. Humerickhouse, S. M. Carter and J. E. Rouch. We will look for them at the next meeting. We had quite a little visit among ourselves and heard what good news Chairman Murphy had for us. It was about the largest crowd we have ever had at Peru, and if we continue holding meetings here between Trains 3 and 2 we should be able to get the twenty-one members who have been mentioned here each time. We are going to try it. The next thing to do is to get hours arranged for holding meetings for the east enders; the majority can get to them. No news items were sent in this time, but we hope to have something real interesting in the April Telegrapher. Be sure to send in the items before the 20th of each month by U. S. mail to F. M. Peoples, Box 84, Peru, Ind. “No card, no favors/* is the motto for the O. R. T., but we might start something original as a watchword for our division. Have any of you a good suggestion? Send it in along with some items. Bro. Gossett assigned to Converse third and Bro. W. H. Johnson to Peoria agency. . Div. Cor. Erie R. R., Dlv. No. 42. Cincinnati Division — This division is getting in good shape again and the boys are coming in as they should, which is very important if you expect the committee to accomplish the desired results. Rome . was not built in a day, so do not expect to get all we are entitled to at once. Your committee will do its best to get all it can considering conditions. There is no surer way of having our schedule decreased than by becoming dissatisfied and dropping out. Let us abide by the old motto: “E Pluribus Unum.” Not long ago our local chairman was over the division, and while talking to three men at a lever position and railroad crossing they stated that their neighbors on the joint line were now getting $15 per month more than they were. Thesfc same three men refused to return the information blanks for the committee’s use and do not wish to be represented in the next schedule. They were given a $2.00 raise in the last schedule after only being members six months. There was only one other office that failed to return the blanks. Thank Providence there are only a few of this class. They accept the increases in wages and Digitized by Goog

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 405 better working conditions, etc., offered by the Order and then claim they can not afford a card. Co-operation will be put through in a very short time. Then some of these “grabbers** will have to sit up and take notice. We hope those who signed up recently will send in their applications at once. We need them with us and must keep after them until they come in. Business was never better. Let*s do our share in trying to get all the business possible and say a good word for the Erie whenever you can. If you know of any business around your town, turn it their way, if, possible, and better conditions are bound to follow. Sister Nina N. B. Gwinner, of Kent, Ohio, was given a fine write-up recently in the Tribune of that city, when she attended the thirty-fifth anni- versary in New York as a delegate of the Chris- tian Endeavor organization. Sister Gwinner is quite an artist and holds scholarships in several courses, including music, at the Kent State Nor- mal. The author of this article has given her the title of “N. G. B.’* (no better girl), in which we all agree; for, best of all, she is a loyal member of the O. R. T., always on the job for better con- ditions. If the men along the Erie were as alive and alert. Division 42 soon would be 100 per cent. We appreciate her good work. Carr. 46. Meadville Division — I regret to report the sudden death of Bro. F. E. Sands, a loyal member of the Order for twenty- three yearSj He was always paid up and ready to back the committee in any move of progress. Bro. Sands was stricken with typhoid pneumonia and was sick only three days, passing out even before many knew of his illness. And so went out one of the beacon lights of the Meadville Divi- sion. The brothers all join me in a last tribute to one who has passed to a better reward than we can give for his faithfulness. He was relieved, when taken ill, by Bro. J. D. McGinn, who gave up Geneva, Pa., agency to go on the extra list. Bro. O'Brien was relieved a few days by Bro. Sherman. Bro. S. L. Hoard has returned to Watersboro from “WC” tower. Brothers, it is past time to pay up; there is still time to do so. This is an urgent invitation to those who have not. Do not neglect it. J. I. Williams, Local Chairman. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father, the all-wise Ruler of the Universe, to remove from our midst Bro. F. E. Sands; and Whereas, We are stricken with grief at the loss of our loyal brother; therefore be it Resolved , That the members on the Erie Rail- road, Division 42, extend to the sorrowing family our heartfelt sympathy; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family, a copy to The Tbleg- rapheb for publication, and a copy spread upon the minutes of the division. Frank Crowe, D. C. O'Brien, W. 'R. Salmon, J. R. Root, * Committee. Wyofning Division — " Our committee is now in session with the gen cral manager for a revision of our schedule. If we fail to have our demands granted and the working conditions improved, we know the nons will be to blame, but they will knock, as 'usual, saying the committee is “no good.’’ They are not satisfied simply with being nons themselves, but try to keep the younger element from joining by telling them “the O. R. T. is no good.*’ These younger telegraphers, who barely pass the test, are given employment at the small salaries older telegraphers are not anxious to work for, and we should make it oun business to show them that their only hope for larger salaries and better con- ditions is to join the O. R. T. and at the same time make these nons, some of whom were mem- bers at one time, feel what “No card, no favors’’ means, until they change their tactics and show that they appreciate what the Order has done and is still doing for them, despite their actions, by getting an up-to-date. They arc always anxious to know what kind of an agreement we are going to get, but when it comes to getting in line they seem to be perfectly satisfied with their present salary and conditions. The other organizations will be given a list of these “hard shells,” so they will know who are their friends. In the next issue I shall have more to say in regards to the conditions on this division. Cert. 5140. Wyoming Division Notes — Three new members joined in February and three more have promised to be with us this month. Keep up the good work. Bro. Sherwood, agent Hoadleys, is on the sick list, relieved by Bro. Gromlich. We all hope for his speedy recovery. Bro. Gerrity relieved Thorpe, first Jackson tower, gone with the N. Y. N. H. & H. N. W. Avery, editor of the Wayne County Truth, relieved J. W. Gonsar, third “FD” tower, transferred to third Avoca. Bro. Jochem, of Brandon tower, has declared war on the rattlesnakes of Pike* County, and is very anxious for the good old summer time to come. Bros. Gromlich and Collins made a trip to Honesdale recently, accompanied by their better two-thirds, and indulged in oyster stews at Henry’s. Bro. G. L» Collins is wishing for the roads to become settled, so he can exercise his Overland. Bro. Hill, at “NA” tower, has about the busiest job on the division. Brothers, please send me some items, so we can have a good write-up each month. Some trifling Digitized by c.ooQle

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406 The Railroad Telegrapher. thing that doesn’t interest you may interest some- one else. Bro. Clauncey is working to increase our membership. Let’s all work for at least one new member this month and make our division solid. Cert. 418. Mahoning Division — I was shunted down on the Lisbon Branch the middle of January, a very poor place from which to get any news along the line, and Bro. Mitchell was the only one who gave me any notes for this month. Brothers, send in your items; it will only cost you one cent for a U. S. postal card to say what happens at your station or tower. How do you expect the committee to accomplish anything for you in the way of increasing your pay envelope unless you wake up and get busy on the nons around you, and stick up for anything your com- mittee does or has done. Don’t let anyone say anything to you about what the O. R. T. has or has not done unless he has an up-to-date card, and if he hasn’t one see that he gets it. If you don’t know who the nons are on this division your local chairman will be glad to furnish you their names and addresses. You look with envious eyes towards other rail- roads that are paying real living wage schedules and wonder why it is you don’t get it. It’s practically your own fault. Did you work hard to get anything? Did you get the non working in your own station or tower? You let him work along with you on and on, give him all kinds of attention and favors, made him feel that he was your equal, and finally agreed with him that the O. R. T. would never be able to get either of you any more money. Don’t you suppose that was enough to make him keep out? Nearly all the nons we have who never be- longed got their ideas to stay out from some member or “has-been” dropping a word or two against the Order or from some little knock against, as you term it, “that committee.” Bury that hammer and come out strong for the O. R. T. Don’t be thinking only of what you are going to get in your next pay envelope, but get that non next to you to come in with the bunch, and help us to piesent a solid front. There isn’t a road that pays good wages but what has an almost solid front. It won’t get you anything to be an agitator against your own interests. As long as you do you will get nothing more than you have. You’ve got to help make that solid front. The quicker you realize this the sooner your condi- tions will be bettered, and that $55.00 per be made $65.00 and $72.50. Brothers, hand your journal each month to that non near you and point out or underline the different parts of it you want him to notice par- ticularly. Bro. C. F. Pierson recently married, relieved on account of sickness by Bro. Kaiser, on first Niles. Bro. Morgan, off with the la grippe, relieved by Bro. Gillette at Hubbard. Bro. McDermitt has taken a life lease on a new Underwood mill. “Doc” must have been repairing a few eyes lately to help him buy that brand new machine. Bro. Marshall is back after a week’s siege with la grippe. W. V. Saltsman is on message job Leavittsburg, and C. A. Greenewalt, bumped at Lisbon by Bro. Schelat, is on second there until R. C. Cassidy takes hold. Kennedy, after 'being bumped Around the pike {or eleven days, finally decided he wanted to go back to first Solon tower. Bro. Hesser expects to call a meeting shortly. Everybody turn out; there will be something to discuss and everybody needed. Keep your card up-to-date; it will bring in dividends in the end. Give us some more news for the next write-tip. Let’s show that we are not all asleep, but have finally arisen to the occasion. “XA,” Cert. 3589, Grand. Delaware Division — Our general committee has started the ball rolling for better conditions, and we hope the brothers will assist it in every way in order that we may attain the end for which we have been striving these many months. Get after the nons whose positions will be benefited as well as your own, and show them that it is their duty to join and help us secure still better benefits than those they have been enjoying heretofore at our expense. Benefiting the positions now held by the nons will result later on in benefiting the members. Pull together and the load will move easily; balk and disaster will be the result, and you will then have no cause for comment. Bro. Abraham Ross, agent Parkers Glenn, fifty- one years of age, died there January 21st of pneumonia after a week's illness. He left a wife and three daughters, two brothers and four married sisters to mourn his loss. The funeral, which was held at Callicoon, N. Y., January 24th, was attended by Bros. J. P. Cough- lin, Ed Roberts, Eugene Kane and M. J. Gallagher, of this division, who accompanied the remains with the relatives and friends on Erie train No. 17. Oak Tree tower, closed for two years, has been reopened. Bro. Bridge is now on the Jefferson Division wire days in the dispatcher’s office, and Bro. J. P. Coughlin is on second “BG,” vice Webster. The promotion of Train Dispatcher W. F. Welch to special agent with offices in New York resulted in the other dispatchers and other men moving up accordingly. Cert. 186. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, The divine sentence has taken Trom our midst our beloved friend and brother, Abraham Ross, agent Parkers Glenn, Pa.; in manifestation of our fraternal sympathy in this hour of grief, be it Resolved, That the members of the Erie System, Division 42, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, ex- tend to the sorrowing relatives our heartfelt Digitized by U.ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 407 sympathy in their great bereavement; and be it further Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved wife, a copy placed upon the records of this division and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. M. J. Gallagher, J. P. Coughlin, J. E. Mailett, Committee. Susquehanna Division — If anyone has any doubt about there being general prosperity in this country, just let them take a slant at the business now being handled on the Erie, especially on this division. Nearly every passing track is full of stored cars; station switches are full, and still the business is increasing, but they can't come too thick to suit us. Good business puts the company in a position to do something for us, which we certainly need, as living is going higher every day and it's hard to make both ends meet. Our committee is meeting with the officials for a revision of schedule. Let us back it up with a solid membership. Vacations will have to be deferred as extra men are scarce. Good reliable operators wanting posi- tions should notify our chief, Mr. Smith, as he contemplates opening another tower and more block offices are badly needed, as there never was such a congestion of business. Your general chairman attended and greatly enjoyed a meeting of the New York Division at Jersey City, February 21st, and wishes to thank the brothers for the courtesies extended to him. I would advise any of you to attend a meeting of the New York Division whenever you have an opportunity; it is well worth it; you will meet some good live loyal brothers down there. Bro. Pierce, from the P. R. R., now on our extra list, will be transferred to Division 42. We welcome him in our division. Bro. Derrig is off on account of illness. We trust he will soon be with us again. Bro. Schular, of Painted Post, off some time on account of the la grippe, we are glad to say, is able to resume his duties. • Div. Cor. Main and Side Lines — Regular monthly meetings are held the third Monday of each month, corner Grove and Fourth streets, Jersey City. The meeting of February 21st was fairly well attended, but with a little effort we could make a great improvement. It was regretted that Bro. Hesser was unable to say positively as to his attending this meeting, due to the shortage of men to relieve him until too late to get notices out. Nevertheless, it should not be necessary to send out such notices, and those who were not present missed a great deal. This was Bro. Hesser’s first visit to us since he was elected general chairman. Some of the older members remember him since the days when he was a local chairman and visited us on one occasion when the general committee was in session, but that was so long ago that it seemed like the return of a long-lost brother. The information learned by our worthy general chair- man’s visit is greatly appreciated, and with the loyal support of each member will be able to carry to a successful conclusion the plans mapped out. Without this support no one can accomplish the desired results, so it lays with the individual as much as with the officers of the organization, in fact, more; but it appears a' hard task to impress this on some of the members who prefer to sit idly by and criticise, simply injuring themselves as well as their co-workers, and the nons are quick to hear of such criticisms, making it that much harder for us to induce them to join. The proper place to make the complaints and criticisms is in the lodge room and not on trains or in public places. Bro. Hesser is conducting our affairs in a business-like manner and is prepared to meet the situation fairly and squarely. We hope it will be possible to have him with us again soon. Regret that Bro. THuma and other Division 44 brothers were not present, and hope to see them at next turnout. We always miss “Jake.” Bro. A. A. Donnelly is on first "HX” pending assignment. Bro. Coleman was off a few days recently, and Bro. Noonan was on third “BT.” Regret that Bro. Whritner is again laid up. We all hope for his speedy recovery. Bro. Roche, who secured second “SJ” and is filling in at “NJ,” is some “lightning slinger.” It appears that goes with the job. McGrady started it. Bro. M. H. Carrick is at “XK" and Bro. A. J. Stansfield at “MR,” but expects to be transferred to Side Line. Bro. Fairservice has moved to Mohawk. Hope his troubles are over. Ramepo agency is up for bids. We like to see the real goods. Wear a button, boys. Don’t be afraid to show your colors and stand up for what is just. Business is booming as never before, and there is no excuse why we should not share in the prosperity. ' Div. Cor. Canadian Northern Ry.f Div. No. 43. Western Division, First District — A very fine meeting was held at Canora on February 20th, and some of the boys had to make a lopg trip to get there, three of them making a motor trip of thirty miles. We had the great pleasure of having General Chairman Muncey with us, and after the routine business was transacted, Local Chairman Vasbinder called on the brother, who gave us an extremely interesting address on the affairs of Division 43. We have every reason to feel proud of the work that is being done by our general chairman and other division officers. At the close of Bro. Muncey’s address a vote of thanks was tendered him for his enlightening speech, and he was urgently requested to attend Digitized by C.ooQle

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408 The Railroad as many of our meetings as possible, as his pres- ence is greatly appreciated, and many points are cleared up by his advice. Bro. J. D. Murphy entertained us with several of his best Scotch stories, and Bro. J. A. Mc- Kellar, who is the oldest telegrapher on this district, told us of his experience in the early days of railroading in this country, when settlers were beginning to come in and before the many bustling towns which we now have along the line were staked out, where, instead of the present up- to-date blocks and residences, there was nothing but tents and shacks. Bro. C. H. Simpson, from dispatcher’s office, Winnipeg, bid in third trick dispatcher’s position at Dauphin. Bro. Tom Roberts has returned to his old loca- tion in the heart of the wilds at Mistatim. With probably from 70,000 to 100,000 bushels of grain yet to be moved off the Canadian Northern western lines, prospects are bright for a busy spring and summer. Ceit* 3* H' extern Division , Third District — Bro. Kinney, Vegreville days, resigned and gone to Spokane, relieved by former Chief Dispatcher Peebles, who will soon line up. Bro. Bell, a new man, from Second District, on Vegreville nights, Bro. McPherson going to Lloydminster days. Mr. Collins, appointed cashier Vegreville, has promised to line up soon. Bro. Peebles, from the Second District, ap- pointed agent Evansburg. Bro. McArthur, our relief agent, who opened that station, has joined a new battalion of “Kilties” being organized in Edmonton. Bro. Melkonian, Fort Saskatchewan nights, also joined the same company, being the second man to enlist. Bro. Shepard on holidays to the coast, and Bro. Rutherford on holidays East. Bro. Giguere, extra “MO” Edmonton, called East on account of the serious illness of his sister, relieved by Mr. Miller, from Lloydminster nights, who was handed his application papers by Bro. Morgan. Bro. McKinnon bid in Marshall agency, leaving Kitscoty agency on bulletin, Mr. Jaynes, assistant from Fort Saskatchewan, relieving until Bro. Mc- Kinnon arrives. Bro. Tilley appointed agent Paynton. Bro. Hamilton, Vermillion, back from the States, Bro. Weiss, who relieved him, going to Vegreville, where he resigned and left for the States. A meeting was called a few days ago, but can- celed on account of No. 1 being late. It will be held as soon as General Chairman Muncey comes up this way. Bro. Martin, “MO,” to Tollerton nights, a new position. Vice-President Robertson gave us a call en route to Edmonton. Was glad to haVe the brother call on us, as it shows the right spirit — something our own men have failed to do while passing through here. Come again, Bro. Robertson, when up this way. Telegrapher. Snow slides have made things bad on the Pacific Division, trains being stalled there for some time. All the roads through the mountains are affected. Have also been troubled with extreme cold weather, it being as low as 64 below aero for a week, and most cities were affected on account of shortage of coal. Expect to line up a couple on the Sturgeon River Subdivision shortly and make It solid. S. J. Harrington. Central of Georgia By., Div. "No. 46. Southwestern Division— Assigned on bids: Agencies — Bro. Sullivan to Hatcher, vice Worthy, resigned; Murdock, Lees- burg, to Bellwood, vice Bro. Swan, to Morris; Junction City to Miss Lucille Merritt; Hilton to F. A. Brian, vice Bro. Slappy, resigned; Byron nights (new) to Bro. Epting. Bro. Bowen, Smithville, visiting points in Flor- ida, was relieved by McCravey, who also relieved Mrs. Rimson at Slocum, on two months’ honey- moon. Bro. Randall, Smithville, relieved on vaca- tion by Miss Lamar. It is rumored that Bro. Harden, of Dothan, is about to get married. Old boy, you better stay neutral. ' Nons are scarce on this division. Don’t forget, “No card, no favors,” and we, will make them still scarcer. Our dispatching force has been somewhat shifted since Bro. Mercer left us. We hope he will locate on some good job. From now on I expect to have our division rep- resented every month. Help me out, boys, by sending all the items you can to our local chair- man at Smithville, such as changes at stations, etc., not later than the 18th of each month, »o that I can arrange them and send in to St. Louis by the 25th. Cert. 3522, Grand. D. T. & I. R. R.» Div. No. 48. Our new schedule, which the committee worked very hard to obtain, and the management was very good to grant, went into effect February 1, 1916. While we are still working twelve hours at the one man stations, we are* not the only ones, and although the vacation phrase had to be with- drawn, the wage scale increase was very good, touching all stations with only two or three ex- ceptions, and averaging 10 per cent on a whole. Another thing to be considered is the rapid manner in which it was done. Our first meeting was called at 10:00 a. m., Monday, and General Superintendent Fraser was called to New York to leave Springfield at Tuesday noon. In this short time we had four meetings and closed up the schedule. Usually under hurried circumstances of this sort things are lost sight of or overlooked, but Mr. Fraser gave the committee his entire time, and the schedule was covered in an elaborate manner, and it is our belief it could not have been improved even if the committee had remained an indefinite period. Bro. Palmer was relieved at the shops* while on committee work by Chief Clerk Peters. Digitized by c,ooQie

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 400 It is the sincere wish that there will be no cause for complaint from the company on any of our members. This will be a great help in future negotiations. The new meaning of O. R. T. is old reliable telegraphers. Now let's show our officials that the O. R. T. man is the best man on the market. It is now Bros. W. A. Rogers, Waverly; Harry L. Craig, Ironton, and J. A. McAuliffe, Wauseon. Boys, take off your hats to these brothers, as they pass under the gate; they have been a little slow, but it's better late than never. E. F. Ramey, Lisman, who formerly belonged to the N.* & W. Division, has promised to come in soon; also Mr. Matthews at Greenfield. We hope the latter will make good this time. With these two in, the Southern Division will be solid Ironton to Colum- bus Grove. Mendenhall and Lewis also promise to soon be with us. We now have a sister in our midst — Grace E. Lowery, of Summit, wife of Bro. George W. Lowery, second Bainbridge. Bro. J. H. Rowe, agent Bainbridge, was off sick a few days, relieved by Bro. “Slim,” with Bro. “GW” on first and Amole, whom we soon hope to call brother, on second. Bro. Boone ..Rose, agent Givens, was referred to as mister in our last write-up, which was my error, as he is a brother in good standing, belonging to A. C. L. before coming here. He was immediately transferred to Division 48, and I take this means of putting him in the right light. Bro. S. W. Mosier is back at Glen Jean. “SM” has been there a mighty long time, and we hope he will continue there for a longer time. The station at Superior was totally destroyed by .fire. Bro. E. L. Walburn is now holding forth in a box car, but understand he will have new quarters in the early spring. Local Chairman Palmer spent a very pleasant afternoon and evening with Secretary and Treas- urer Dale R. Murray at Good Hope recently. Ralph states that Dale sure has some cook. Bro. Chism, off a few days with la grippe, relieved by Bro. T. R. Vandervoort, sent from B. & O., Chillicothe, as no extra men here for relief; Chief Dispatcher Graham, also off twice recently with la grippe, relieved by Dispatcher Dibert, who has been promoted to night chief. We are all glad of “Red's” promotion and will do everything we can to help him make a success. We could wish no two men better to work for than Mr. Graham and Dibert. No notes from Bro. West on the north end. We hope he won't forget again. Div. Cor., Cert. 43. Denver 6. Rio1 Grande R. R., Div. No. 49. Utah Division — Assigned on bids: Bro. Everett to third Thistle, pending bulletin, vice Eskridge to second Thistle, vice Bro. Anderson to first Midvale, vice Bro. Hopkins to third Midvale. Bro. Uhr, Kyune third, to third Gilluly, vice Bro. McClure to first Thistle, vice Bro. Garrett to second Provo, vice Bro. Rouen, deceased; Robertson, past extra “UN,” to third there, and Bro. C. E. Richardson from “DC” to the extra job there; O'Connor, first “UN,” dispatching three weeks at Welby due to snow blockades, relieved by Bro. Carlisle. Bro. Abbott relieved Bro. Windgate, helper, resigned. Bro. Bird relieved at Springville several days by Extra Pennell, from Kyune and Gilluly. Cert. 69. Second Division — Business is holding up good and everything points to another prosperous year. Assignments: Bro. Patton, second Malta, vice Bro. Jones, to first Riverside; Bro. Woolsey, second Granite; Mr. Quinlisk, second Wolcott, and Bro. Roberts to second Buena Vista; Mr. Hill, a new man, to Minturn second. Bro. C. W. Noel, new man from the First Division, is at Buena Vista extra. Bro. S. J. Melvin is relieving Agent Butler, Buena Vista, off on account of sickness, with Bro. Roberts on first. Bro. Freeman, who drew third Tennessee Pass, is relieving Agent Woods at Granite. Bro. House, Deen, is back from leave of absence, relieved by Bro. Hawkins, who later relieved Donahoo, third Eagle. Bro. Rust, second Minturn, is relieving Bro. Henderson, second Glenwood, dispatching for the Colorado Midland. Bro. Guire, first Minturn, is relieving Agent Irick there on thirty days' visit in the southwest. Brothers, note the new line-up Bro. Fulton just issued. Where you see a non get after him and don't give him any rest until we get them all. There are not many more to get. All they need is to be convinced that it is to their interest to join. Thanks to “NA” at “MY” for the items he sent me. Boys, let us try and have a write-up each month. Anything of interest, please let me know in time to get them to Bro. Quick by the 28th of each month, and remember our motto, “No card, no favors.” “RO” at “BV.” Second Division, Second District — .Bro. Homan, agent, mayor, city marshal and deputy sheriff at Wolcott, was appointed post- master recently, with his headquarters at the depot. He is also pretty handy when anyone is in need of a physician. A deer, driven down from the hills by the recent heavy snows, was chasing trains in Minturn yards. There is several hundred head near Min- turn being fed by the game warden. Local Chairman Fulton came down to Eagle recently from Leadville on an organizing tour, and we even called nons out of bed for him to interview. “K” at “GX.” Second District Notes — Nearly every extra man on this division, both districts, has an up-to-date card, even though lots of them have only been with us since the first of the year. This is the right spirit, and we older Digitized by C.00 Qle

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410 The Railroad '1 elegrapher. men on the division wish that some who have been here two or three years would make a move in the same direction. There is no excuse for them not doing so. We have very few nons on the Second District, and if every one of us would drop each of them a line or have a good personal talk with them we would secure their applications without the least trouble. Many of us never do this, even though we may be working right along side of them for weeks and months. Let’s talk to them in a nice business-like way, and see if we can’t get them to come in and help us and them- selves as well. Watch closely the new men coming on the divi- sion. See if they are up to date. If not, get them to join. Drop Local Chairman Fulton, at Lead- ville, a note, and let him get after them, also. He will appreciate your co-operation in this way. If every member would do this, we would have more results along this line. We note in the write-up from the Cleveland Division of the “Big Four,” in the January issue of The Telegrapher, that Bro. McCartney, who is on vacation, from Granite second, has accepted employment with that road. We regret to lose him, but wish him success. Bro. Rust, second Minturn, is on second Glen- wood Springs, vice Henderson, with the Colorado Midland at Colorado City. This leaves Bros. McClellan and Rust alone in the general dis- patcher’s office. Chief Dispatcher Loser succeeded in taking nearly everything in sight at the poultry show at New Castle recently. If you want to get started in the poultry business, communicate with Mr. Loser. Bro. Jones, agent Avon, is another chicken fancier, and furnishes particulars for nearly the whole division. Bro. Irvine, agent Shoshone, has had his hours changed there recently, making it better than formerly. Lineman Cochran has been on the jump on account of snow slides in the canyon in the vicinity of Shoshone recently. Bro. Homan on days at Wolcott, Quinquist drew second there (split night job) recently. Bro. Fred Martinez, the smiling agent at Eagle, has Bro. Kilgore and “MR” Donahoo with him on second and third there. Bro. Kilgore was on the sick list ten days recently. Bro. Hawkins, from the C. & S., who filled in later, went to Deer nights. Bro. Allen is still at Gypsum. , Cert. 567. Bessemer & Lake Erie R. R., Div. No. 51. NOTICE. You are cordially invited to attend either or both morning and evening meetings of the Fort- Pitt Telegraphers’ Club, of Pittsburg, to be held in their rooms, 231-233 Fifth avenue, Pittsburg, Pa. (third floor), Thursday, April 27, 1916, at 10 a. m. and 8 p. m. Matters of general interest will be discussed, and committee on arrangements of proposed celebration of the thirtieth anniversary of the O. R. T. will make report on the affair. All members of the O. R. T. in good standing are requested to attend. W. C. Safford, Sec’y-Treas., Fort-Pitt Telegraphers* Club. Southern Pacific Ry., Div. No. 53. Portland Division — A meeting was held at the Imperial Hotel, Portland, Sunday, February 13th, with an attend- ance of twenty-two members. Bro. F. E. Walters, local chairman Shasta Division, came 400 miles to attend the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 1 :30 p. m. by Local Chairman Boyd, and the O. R. T. open- ing ode was sung to the tune of “America.” After a few remarks by Bro. Boyd, he read a letter from Vice-President E. J. Manion, express- ing his regrets in not being able to be present on account of his work on the O. S. L., where he was to meet the management in schedule negotia- tions February 14th. Bro. E. C. Pennington, our general secretary and treasurer, also sent his re- grets at not being able to leave his office and attend the meeting. Bro. A. O. Sinks, member of the board of directors, was called on and responded with a very interesting talk. Bro. S. J. Mayhood, hours-of-service inspector for the Interstate Commerce Commission, also gave us a very entertaining address. Bro. Mayhood is always there with the goods. Bro. Cowgill, general chairman, was then called on and responded in his usual genial way, telling us what the Order was doing for us, which was greatly appreciated. He then introduced Bro. George Estes, now a prominent attorney of Portland, our first general chairman, who was instrumental in organizing and securing our first schedule on the Southern Pacific Lines, who gave us a very interesting and instruct- ive address. He told us how the Southern Pacific from Portland to El Paso, and San Francisco to Ogden, was organized, increasing the membership from about 150 to 900 in less than six months, dnd also related that the struggles which he and his committee encountered in securing the first schedule with the company, which was without question the best schedule in the United States at that time. Bro. Estes certainly deserves much credit for what he has done for Southern Pacific System, Division 53, in its early history. Every- one present expressed themselves as greatly en- joying Bro. Estes’ address, and the only regrets heard was that it was not possible for every mem- ber to be present to hear him. Bro. Cowgill then spoke briefly again, thanking Bro. Estes for his able and splendid address. Short talks were made by several other brothers, which were very interesting. The meeting closed about 6:30 p. m., every min-' ute having been enjoyed immensely. It is to be regretted that more of the brothers did not turn out, as these meetings are very interesting and instructive. Among the other brothers present not heretofore mentioned were: T. M. Boyd, S. T. Digitized by C.ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 411 Johnson, veteran agent Woodburn; Chas. T. Day, Chas. W. Brandt, A. J. VanWaning, W. A. Pear- son, S. M. Wilcox, Robt. J. Welton, agent Mt. Angel; F. A. Pook, G. T. Montgomery, J. F. Knox, G. M. Leslie, C. G. Pattison, W. Brown, E. F. Thompson, N. L. Heyser and H. D. Olsen. Dro. S. T. Johnson, agent of the Southern Pacific at Woodburn, on March 23d completed forty-two years of service for that company. He is the oldest employe of the company in Oregon, if not in California, or any other State. In 1873, while working in a hosiery factory at Jefferson, he learned telegraphy with the agent of the Southern Pacific there, and when the agent re- signed, on March 24, 1874, Bro. Johnson was given the position, which he retained for thirty years, when he was transferred to Woodburn, and has held the agency there for twelve years. During his forty-two years of service Bro. Johnson has drawn over $41,000 in salary and has handled over a million dollars for the company, losing but five dollars, which was stolen from the office and made up from his own pocket. About three months* later the company reimbursed him. Among his many experiences Bro. Johnson states that one time, going from Eugene to Rose- burg, he was the only one on the train besides the crew in a combination coach, and he had a pass. Bro. Johnson is to be congratulated upon his ability and efficient record, which enabled him to round out so many years successfully in the employ of the S. P. He always wears a smile and has an up-to-date in his pocket. Portland Division has reason to be proud of this old veteran. Bro. Tommy May, visiting parents in Portland, has transferred from Shasta Division back to his old line. Bro. McMaster, from extra “KC,” is on first Albany pending bulletin. Bro. P. Brandon, extra Eugene, is on a ten days* leave. Bro. Scholes, second Woodburn, was a Eugene visitor recently. Bro. Darling, agent Salem, relieved by Extra Colony a few days, owing to a death in his family. Bro. Woods, agent Dallas, laid up with la grippe, relieved by Bro. McKercher. S. M. Wilcox, from Drain, in Woodburn a few days, assigned agent Oakridge. Bro. Lem- beck, extra there, on thirty days* leave, relieved by Bro. Zook, extra. Bro. Dolan is at Enright, extra. Bro. Mast, second Roseburg, visited in Port- land about a week recently, and called on Bro. W. A. Pearson; relieved by Bro. C. P. Hackett. Extra Bro. L. S. Taylor, formerly dispatcher at *‘D,*’ Roseburg, is on first “Z” there, vice Bro. Casey, on third “Z” pending bulletin, vice Bro. Robert Fromm, on third, assigned to Eugene. Bro. D. J. Osborne is dispatching at Roseburg, vice Taylor. Bro. Edwards, lineman, from “KC,” was at Woodburn during the recent storm, looking up wire trouble. Bro. Dillon and Bro. Brand, first and second "DW,‘* were also at Woodburn and worked with “BD” while wires were out of commission at Portland. Bro. Edwards, from “KC,” was loaned to the “OW” in Portland several weeks as extra dis- patcher, relieved by Bro. Tommy May. Bro. Fisher, the popular agent of the Oregon Electric at West Woodburn, has been making fre- quent trips to Astoria. “Congratulations.” Bro. Vernon C. Proudfit, second Halsey, is to take the leading part in a drama to be staged at the Halsey Opera House shortly. All the brothers should attend and “give him a hand.” Bro. C. P. Easley has returned from vacation, relieving H. F. Rice, second Leland. Bro. Easley had his year leave of absence cut short by Mr. Burckhalter’s office asking him to report for duty, account shortage of telegraphers. Bro. Easley had up until recently been ranching out from Gold Hill and intended doiftg so until his year's leave of absence was up. Bro. S. A. Connor, extra, is agent at Central Point pending bulletin. Bro. Ralph Kuenzli is enjoying a trip East. It is now Bro. Ralph Dean, third Cottage Grove. II. F. Rice to second Leland pending bulletin. Bro. Miller, agent Wolf Creek, has had his hours changed, since the heavy snows, from 6 a. m. to 4 p. m. Bro. D. P. Gibson, from extra list, ha9 been put on temporary second with hours from 4 p. m. until 1 a. m., and H. B. Chapman, a new man, on extra third. Superintendent Mr. F. L. Burckhalter’s private car was parked there several days, while he gave his entire attention to completing the safety of the recently filled Wolf Creek trestles, which have been weakened by heavy snow storms and high waters. Trainmaster Hanssen, of Roseburg, has been stationed at Glendale until the situation is cleared up. Bro. Ralph Dean, third Cottage Grove, was re- cently married at Grants Pass. We wish him a long and happy married life. Bro. L. S. Taylor visited Bros. Standley M. Crimp and E. C. Simpson at West Fork recently. Bro. Dolan is snowbound in his telegraph box car office at Enright, having the time of his life baching and playing solitary. Bro. Purkeypile is back at Rockaway Beach agency. J. W. Lucas, relieved on third West Fork by H. F. Rice, has been out of the business ten years, with the Riggs-Lucas Land Co., at Grants Pass. He promises to come in pay day. Helper Hewitt, from Creswell, on third Riddle temporarily, owing to wire trouble and snow, will soon be up to date. Agent Graham, at Corvallis, will soon be called Bro. again. Good news. Glad to hear that it is Bro. Allen, agent Philmoath now; also Bro. N. R. Cereghino, third Leland. He is having a hard time learning to ride Bro. Benner’s unicycle. Bro. Benner is an expert. Bro. Montgomery, third Oswego, now lives in Portland, and rides back and forth on the red cars. P. G. Vickers, Local Cor., Cert. 1201. Digitized by C.ooQle

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41Z The Railroad Telegrapher. Western Division — Bra, R. Caul, the only O. R. T. man on Goat Island, is a frequent visitor at 53*s headquarters, and his talks and experiences are much appre- ciated. Bro. Z. W. Morrison, Cert. 93, also a frequent visitor, is now in the real estate busi- ness. He was local chairman on Tucson Division in Bro. Thompson's time, and later worked on the Oregon Lines, where he left the service. Bro. C. F. Galbreath, Cert. 41, in the insurance busi- ness at Berkeley, Cal., was with the California Fish Commission for some time. It is certainly worthy of comment when old-timers like these realize the necessity of having an up-to-date card at all times, and should be an object lesson to some of these nons who are working and need the protection of the Order more than these men do. Bros. Cowgill and Pennington started for El Paso to attend a meeting January 29th, but on account of washouts were compelled to turn back at Los Angeles. Met all tbe brothers there and at Santa Barbara. After a month's conference the engineers and firemen have finished with one division out of .ten. A waybill started from Gibson, Ind., on the M. & C. passed through Davis, February 23d, on its way around the United States. Keep it moving, brothers. On account of washouts "over the hills'* and on the Santa Fe, three tricks were established at Brentwood, Bay Point and San Pablo, to handle this detoured traffic. Bros. Short and Cannon, from Sacramento Division, at "WD;" Allison, from the Coast Division, at 4*CW,'' and Gross and Bro. Rice at "BO." Bro. Courtenay, Niles, was off sick a few days. Bro. Alspach, Altamont, is still doing extensive landscape gardening arqpnd his "box-car mansion." Bro. McFerren, Livermore, sent his wife to Alameda Sanitarium for a third operation. Bro. Ahern relieved at "BN" one day, so Bros. Wharton and Rutherford could change over; Slim, needing the rest, relieved yours truly a few days, while on a trip to Frisco and Truckee, and then relieved Bro. Dyer, assigned Altamont. Bro. Taylor relieved Bro. Johnson, Elmira, as- signed Calistoga agency. Bro. Rice relieving Bro. Rash, Bay Point. Bro. Wooley, South Vallejo, and Bro. Nichol- son, Suisun, have returned to work. Bro. Brinley, Davis, wants information on “household economy.” The non at "NH" is still on the job, and no signs of him leaving the service in the near future. He says he can live a whole month on what it would cost him to join the O. R. T. Local Secretary Bryan, "FD," and yours truly visited bay cities on the 29th; Bro. Taylor, "CM,” and Bro. Dyer, "NA," visited the brothers at "K," and Bros. Brinley and Loeser visited "SF** recently. Ask Bro. Cowgill if he knows anything about pool. The score was 7 to 2, favor Western Division. Our brother from Newton, Kan., is still on the job at Martinez. Bro. Alvin Reed, warehouseman Bay Point, has returned to work after spending a few weeks in General hospital, transferred to Concord. Cupid got in his good work and the brother was married February 22d. Congratulations from all. A letter from Bro. Sullivan} Esher, Ontario, says he likes the way we go after the nons. Here is a brother who reads the journal from front to back. Good scheme. Do you do this? Refer to January journal, pages 113 and 114, and see what the brothers on the Boston Elevated are doing. This would apply very nicely to the “ ‘hard-shell" nons on this division. Bro. H?zen, "Q," was off several days sick, relieved by Mr. Gross. Who is going to get his application ? On account of the shortage of operators, Bro. Eby, Livermore, bad to work first trick in con- junction with his own duties for two days, then Bro. J. R. Davis relieved until Bro. McFerren returned. There has been more rain this winter than for several years, which was undoubtedly the cause of the sink two miles east of "NA." Four work trains putting in gravel day and night for about a week. Mr. Brennan came up and camped on the job. The brothers "over-the-hill" should send their notes to Bro. Follansbce, assistant correspondent, Livermore. Write-up must be in St. Louis by the 28th of every month. This division is in better shape today than ever before, but there still remains room for improve- ment. Ask your local chairman for the names and addresses of the few nons left, and let us all pull together and get them in during the month of April. Every member write them once a week, until they come in, and remember "No card, no favors." Cbkts. 749 and 895. Sacramento Division — The new seniority list shows quite a number of new men. Get after them, brothers. Remem- ber the prize contest for 1916; let's get one. Temporary jobs were opened at Towle, Boca and Verdi recently, on account of heavy snow storms, by new men who should all be asked to get a card. Also get those nons next to you. They are enjoying the good of the Order and not supporting it; and, brothers, don’t allow your* selves to become delinquent, we need every one of you. Help us to get the division solid by keeping in good standing all the time. Orland telegraph job abolished; nights Fiona- ten closed, and Bro. Johnson who relieved Bro. Roy, Boca, while visiting relatives East, also re- lieved Bro. Bick, Germantown, while visiting at Truckee, and Bro. Packer, Hamilton City. Bro. Gould assigned Stirling City last bulletin, relieved days at Lincoln by Mrs. Shook. Bro. Hancock, Stirling City, relieved Quire, at "H," a few days, and then relieved Bro. Reece, Diamond Springs, assigned agency Dunnigan. Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 413 We hope to soon hear Bro. Kerrigan “OSing” trains with all of his rights. % Bro. Cooper, third Chico, has invested in a "Hup.” Another speed cop probably will have to be put on there. Brothers, let's answer oar calls promptly and prove that O. R. T. men make the best employes. Bro. Peck, Penryn, while in San Francisco hospital, relieved by Bro. Shook. Bro. Stewart Is off sixty days, looking after his land in Mexico, and Bro. Stoval is filling in at Summit. Hours at Gridley have been changed from nine to eight, and Bros. Mason and Hugg paid back overtime at the rate of an hour a day for about 150. days. Two brothers with regular jobs and three years' rights wish to trade with some one on the Coast or Los Angeles Divisions. Brothers on the latter divisions interested, write Bro. E. L. Purciful, local chairman, at Troy, via Cisco, Cal., for par- ticulars. Extra dispatchers taken off at Sacramento, Feb- ruary 8th, Bros. Scott, Bundy and Davis will probably bump Bros. Duncan, Shook and King, in "H.” Thanks to Bros. Stoval, Duncan, Wilson, Cooper, Mason and Bick for notes. Some of you boys on the hill gather a few and send them in. Cert. 1351. Los Angeles Division — On account of the strenuous times, owing to washouts, I have been unable to gather very much news. Congested conditions and slow track, owing to the rampage of Whitewater Creek, made it neces- sary to put on a chief and three dispatchers at Indio, where there are now six operators; also three extra men at "NG,” two at Whitewater, one at Edom, two at Iris, two at Sterling and one at Glamis. Understand our genial local chair- man had to put on a bathing suit, carry his clothes on his back and wade up to his waist in the melted snow water from Whitewater to get to the office several nights. He was wide awake when he reached "ND.” Bro. Misner, Mecca, who went East recently, owing to his father's illness, returned February 7th; his father's health being slightly improved. We hope to soon hear of his recovery. "Mr.” C. F. Willard, who relieved Bro. Misner, was "Bro.” Willard when he went away, we are very happy to say. Bro. Bailiff returned to Ogilby, February 3d, after a short vacation, just in time to allow Bro. Hinkle to go to Araz on an emergency job, on account of washouts. Bro. Mandeville has transferred to Tucson Divi- sion. Very sorry to lose him, and hope he will prosper over yonder. Wonder if he knows all the recent laws passed in Arizona? Bros. Keyes, Matteson and Hammond did some fine dispatching recently when the wires were all down to "DS” and kept the trains moving well. It is now Bro. A. H. Haworth, and we are glad to welcome him to our ranks. Bro. W. E. Me Bay, relief agent Altamont, Cal., would like to exchange with someone on this division. He has one year and half seniority. Write him care agent Altamont, if you desire a change to the Bay region. Brothers, take an interest in the "goings on” in your vicinity, and send it along to help out our write-up. Those of you who neglected to pay your dues, please send in those checks at once and help the good work along, and don’t let those nons sit beside you and work in peace; keep after them every day till you have their applica- tions. Bro. Dickson, "NG,” is quite a shot at wooden ducks; if you don’t believe it, ask him. E.^ B. Farwkll, Local Cor. and Secy., Mecca, Cal. Coast Division — No news this month, unable to get a line from any one, and what I have I just picked up over the wires, and as I can not get more than half the offices on the wire, I probably did not get all the changes. Bro. Topham, second Del "Monte Jet., called to Los Angeles on account of the serious illness of his mother, was relieved by Bro. "Ham” Spencer a few days, and then called back to San Francisco, "ND,” to relieve Mr. Deardorf, who was put on extra dispatcher, "Ham” being relieved by Bro. Wilkenson, who later relieved Bro. Hickey, first San Luis Obispo, "BI,” on account of sickness. Bro. Emery, third there, has been doing extra dispatching lately on the south end, owing to heavy freight movement and work trains. Bro. Condon, San Ardo, is getting along nicely in the hospital, and understand he will soon be out. Bro. Casey Blake, third San Ardo, visited Salinas recently for a hair cut, as there is no barber there, and he began to look like the wild man from Borneo. Recent rains and other weather conditions on the south end congested the freight at different terminals, and now that it has started moving every one is on the jump. Someone give me a line-up from the north end and Santa Cruz and Boulder Creek branches for next month, and get in a rousing good write-up. Cert. 558. Members San Joaquin Division: We are going to try and make this division solid O. R. T. during the year 1916. I want the co-op- eration of every member to help me to accomplish this. That is the only way it can be done, and, in order to make it interesting for you and at the same time feel that you are getting something for your efforts, I am going to offer a prize of your choice of either a solid gold O. R. T. button or an O. R. T. card case, with your name on one side and "O. R. T.” on the other side, fitted with transparent pockets for cards, etc., to the brother Digitized by Google

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414 The Railroad Telegrapher. who secures three new members on the San Joaquin Division. The provisions are as follows: In order to secure one of the above prizes, it will be necessary for you to get the application (both O. R. T. and M. B. D.) fully filled out, together with the initiation fee and dues to the end of the current term, of three new members, and forward direct to me, so that I can give you credit. When you have secured the three new members, I will promptly forward you your choice of the abovje prizes. This opportunity is good until December 31, 1916. In order to make your work easy, I have pre- pared a non list, which contains the names and locations of all non-members and their possibilities of their coming into the Order. I will furnish you a list if you desire to try for a prize. Just drop me a note that you desire one. Now, brothers, let’s get busy and see how many prizes Blume will have to dig up during 1916. I’m willing to dig up for everyone that wins a prize. These prizes are valuable and will be a remembrance that you can always keep and think how you won it. It is a good cause, brothers. Let’s put our shoulder to the wheel. Form a club. Each man get a new member and turn him in to the credit of someone else until three are to his credit, and get a prize in that way. Now let us get busy, boys. See how easy it is. “Solid San Joaquin for 1916.” W. E. BlumE, Local Chairman. San Joaquin Division Notes — Forty years of faithful service is the record of lion. Bro. F. B. Lardner, who heads our seniority list, and who was given a pension and retired by the Southern Pacific Company on the first of February. Bro. Lardner has been at Ravenna since May 6, 1897, where he was working as agent when he retired. His future home will be in San Fernando, Cal. Bro. F.« S. Whitson, of third Marcel, has trans- ferred to the Tucson Division on account of his father’s health. Good luck to you, Bro. “FX.” Bro. N. P. Gidley, manager of Mojave for the last three years, has transferred to the Los An- geles Division. The doctor advised him to seek lower altitude. He is at present working in “HU” Los Angeles. The local chairman says the delay to his senior- ity lists is due to the original being late and changes made after being sent to the printer. Sorry that they are late, but will be up to date when received. Secure all the members you can, brothers, and secure a prize from the local chairman. This does not keep you out of the Grand prize race. This is only to stir up interest at home. Let’s get busy. We hear the familiar voice of Bro. Hogan, who was once famous in the cement business on the “Hill.” He is on third Bcalville. Some of the boys are paying their O. R. T. dues and overlooking their M. B. D. dues. They both have to be paid, brother, before you can get the up-to-date. Don’t overlook this and thereby be deprived of your card for a month longer each time than you should be. About half the brothers are taking out yearly cards, and we think it will eventually be the “yearly card all the time.” %Bro. C. Mallachowitz made a short line trip to Los Angeles a few days ago. Mrs. Mallachowitz and the little ones are in Los Angeles. Business is still good and there is no surplus ot operators. Although we hear the canal will shortly be opened, vre have no fear, as the public have learned that the railroads can deliver the goods. Bro. F. M. Busby is on second Tehachapi while Bro. H. A. and Mrs. Ludolph are taking a vacation in Los Angeles. Bro. J. A. Cooper and Bro. W. J. Marr have been reinstated after a misunderstanding with the bond company has been cleared up. They both went to work in 1912. Boost for “Solid San Joaquin for 1916.” Cert. 430. Tucson Division — Chairman Cull’s circular No. 1, report of local affairs on the Tucson Division, was very interesting to the membership, and the suggestion that this report be made semi-annually is a very good one. The cost of doing this would be very small in proportion to the information and instruction such reports would carry. Bro. T. E. Milster, assistant chairman, and one of the oldest members on the Tucson Division, transferred to Pomona, on the Los Angeles Divi- sion, this month, in order to get the benefit of climatic change on account of his wife’s health. Bro. Milster has been one of our most consistent and enthusiastic workers, and the present solidity of the division has largely been contributed to by his efforts. It is with regret that we see him leave, and our best wishes go with him. He was relieved by Bro. Guidry, recently transferred from the Coast Division, later relieved by Bro. E. S. Mandevillc, who exchanged rights with Milster. Guidry assigned Mohawk. We are glad to wel- come these two new brothers on this division. Bro. G. E. Schad, on leave from Western Divi- sion, is relieving W. D. Kirby, first Lordsburg, temporarily; latter called to Tucson. Bro. R. J. Bachman, regular first Lordsburg, is still in New Orleans, unable as yet to return to work. Bro. Schad formerly worked on this division, and his many friends are glad to see him back, even if only for awhile. Bro. A. W. Lawrence assigned Lanark agency, vice Bro. C. W. Goebel, to Steins second, extra. Sister Amanda Morrison sent in a nice bunch of notes, as usual. Bro. Daniel V. Cronin, relieved at Sentinel, opened a new trick at Yuma — 5 p. m. to 1 a. m. — added on account of heavy rush. Bro. R. D. Jones, agent Dome, on a trip to Cali fornia, relieved by Bro. James T. Cloonan, and he on third by Bro. P. C. Clavio, later relieved by Sister Kathryn B. Morrison, and relieved Bro. O. L. Spaulding at Gila. Mrs. J. F. Hoover recently started to work on this division, relieving Mr. Hoover on second Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 415 Mohawk a few days. We hope to induce her to become a sister, as sisters are scarce here. Emma Myers, a new young lady from Mohawk, who recently learned telegraphy, we also hope will become a sister. Bro. W. H. Graham, second Sentinel, relieved several weeks by Bro. Cronin on account of the serious illness of his wife’s mother. Bro. John J. Hicks to Aztec agency, vice Bro. A. W. Lawrence, assigned Lanark agency. Bro. B. D. Mahoney was relieved a few days at Picacho by Bro. F. M. Henderson, from Casa Grande. Bro. J. T. Field, bumped from third Red Rock by Bro. R. H. Barrett, extra, to Tucson a few days. Two tricks pulled off at Jaynes, February 1st. Sister Kathryn Morrison to Rillito, opening new second; Bro. F. M. Henderson, third Jaynes, to Rillito third, Sister Amanda Morrison remaining at Jaynes nights. Later Bro. J. T. Field relieved Sister Morrison on second Rillito, and Miss Emma Myers, from Mohawk, relieved Bro. F. M. Hen- derson on third Rillito, who relieved the agent at San Simon. Bro. W. A. Troutman, second Jaynes, bumped Bro. E. D. Spence from sixth “UN.” Dispatcher B. E. Acre on a vacation to Cali- fornia, relieved by Night Chief Foster. Sister Amanda Morrison, Jaynes nights, sick with la grippe; no extra to relieve her, and office closed one night, as she was unable to hold out. Cert. 514. Salt Lake Division — All structures must have a solid foundation in order to bear up the weight of their bodies; like- wise all labor organizations need the same solidity in order to hold what they now have, and also to procure betterments. The O. R. T. has accomplished great results, but in order to hold what we now have it is just as essential that our foundation be kept up as of the buildings we live in. If the foundation loses a brick now and then, in time the building will crumble and fall to pieces, and what was once a beautiful structure is nothing but a mass of ruins. This applies to us. If we drop out or fail to join it makes our struggle for better conditions that much harder. The solidity of Division 53 is what keeps intact the schedule we procured in 1913, the best ever secured. ^ We can not compel men to join or remain in the O. R. T., but every railroad telegrapher is obligated to do so the same as he is obligate I to cast his vote at election time, because the O. R. T. has secured sanitation and safety laws for your protection, protective measures for your loved ones, hours of service reduced, permitting you more time to spend with your families, increased your wages and improved your working conditions. We speak of the preparation of our nation to make sure of her security and effective power, but strength does not come from armaments and mere safeguards of written law; it comes from the people, and our security must come from our individual and collective strength through our organization. Every -man who works at a trade and accepts and enjoys the conditions organized labor has brought about is morally obligated to join the labor organization of his craft and lend his zeal, his interest and financial help to the movement that gave him these conditions. The non-union man that works union hours for union wages and union working conditions ignores the demands of honor and common brotherhood. He accepts benefits for which others have sacri- ficed, struggled and fought to maintain, and by refusing to contribute at least his share toward that which is of equ^l benefit to him, he weakens the hands of his best friends. By staying out of the union he gives comfort and support to those who seek to destroy union labor, thereby robbing every union man of fair hours and fair wages. He is either grossly ignorant of his obligations as a brother man, or is a cowardly traitor to a cause whose success means only good to him. Nobody would rob a non-union man of his rights, and in refusing to affiliate with us he exercises not a right, but a wrong. Brothers, wc must continue to urge the nons to show their good faith and citizenship by get- ting and keeping an up-to-date card. W. C. Watson, Local Chairman, Box 672, Lovelock, Nev. Change seniority date No. 74 to September id, 1915. Erase Nos. 122, 129 and 140; Nos. 32 anJ 121 accepted under 'protest. If you have been overlooked in the distribution of the seniority lists w'rite the local chairman for an up-to-date one. Brothers, remit your M. B. D. benefit at once; it is compulsory you do so. E. S. Merriell, J. H. Bachman, E. W. Acheson and R. M. Severson are the new brothers on the division. The general committee will soon go to San Francisco to settle pending grievances. The bulletin will give you the assignments. I have written to every delinquent or non- member on the district. Will you do the same? If you do not know who they are, will be glad to furnish you their names and addresses. We hope to revise your agreement soon. Please let your local chairman hear from you as to your ideas and suggestions. Some claim the present schedule is full of loop-holes; that the articles do not say they can’t do certain things, but it says what we can do. It is not necessary to fill the book full of “don’ts” or “can’ts,” as it must be understood we can not deviate from what it does say. If we would all live up to the “cans” contained therein how smoothly things would run for us. The little violations practiced, especially on the end where telephones are used, is a detriment to ourselves. Do better, brothers and sisters; it costs you nothing to live up to our schedule in every particular. Div. Cor. Digitized by Google

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416 The Railroad Telegrapher. G. H. & S. A., El Paso Division — On account of the washouts in California and all trains being late, the boys were unable to get into the division meeting in El Paso, January 29th. Bros. Cowgill, Pennington and Cull, from the west end, started but were cut off by washouts and had to return home. General Chairman Laisure and Local Chairman Starns gathered up a number of the brothers around El Paso for a little session, and while there met Mr. Bourne, our new superintendent, on some grievances, and were favorably impressed with his apparent attitude of fairness toward us. Bro. Shuford, who relieved Bro. Starns while Jie attended the El Paso meeting, later relieved Bro. Hall at Ma^fa several days, and is now on third there, vice Bro. Campbell to “RK” El Paso extra. Dispatcher Petross, in “CB” El Paso, who bid in Sierra Blanca agency, was relieved by Operator Bee in “RK,” now third trick dispatcher in “CB.” Bro. Skipper bid in Valentine agency leaving Faben's on bulletin; relieved by Bro. Boone, re- lieved by Bro. Thomas, relieved by Bro. Smith. Bros. Boone and Thomas are regular second and third at Faben's. Bro. Haintse bid in Sanderson third, relieved by Bro. Harris on Valentine third, who relieved Bro. Bacon one day in Sanderson. Bro. Shadd relieved Bro. Barber while off taking pictures; later relieved by Bro. Cummins, spending awhile in El Paso. Bro. Pitzer worked Sierra Blanca second while Bro. Halstead was ill; Pitzer relieved on Alpine third by Bro. Phelps, regular assigned. Bro. Hall relieved Bro. Swartout for awhile; Bro. Gray, sick, relieved by Bro. Cummins. Am glad to see the boys all along the line getting one of the nons to get a card. Don’t see why they would want to take that $2.5(i each month and not feel a little like it was a present when they had not given a little token. Come on, boys, if you have any nons at your station get them to send their dues in now, and all pull together. United we stand, divided we fall; so let’s not fall. Send me all your notes. Pety, Marathon, Tex. H. & T. C. R. R., First Division — Bro. Caldwell, Allen, Tex., was taken suddenly ill, and on account of the scarcity of extra men, was relieved by Will Jackson, clerk from Ennis. Agent Kelling has returned to Wortham, Tex., after an extended leave. Bro. Morrison, agent Iola, relieved for sixty days on account of haying an operation performed. Bro. W. W. Harris, first Bryan, retired on pension after thirty years’ service with the com- pany and almost that much with the O. R. T. Bro. Mentzer, extra, resigned and went to the Ft. W. & D. C. Bro. Wilkins, third Eureka tower, relieved by Mr. Becker, later relieved by Mr. Stroud, a new man. Bro. Norman, third Hempstead, off several days on account of the illness of his father, relieved by Bro. Black, a new man. Bro. Brazelton, third Dalla^ off several days with la grippe, relieved by Bro. Mentzer. Bro. Pitzer, third, and Bro. Blassingame, first Navasota, reversed tricks on account of the illness of Bro. Pitzer's wife. Later Bro. Pitzer over- looked a “9.” Hope he will be able to fix it up. Bro. Hestes, from Eureka, relieved McMahon, first “HQ” Houston, called to Austin to relieve sick dispatcher. Bro. Anderson, from the T. & N. O. Division, relieving Hoovey, second “HQ” Houston, reliev- ing dispatcher on the “Rabbit” on account no extra men on First Division. Bro. Y. M. Martin, third “HQ” Houston, battled with a severe attack of la grippe for several days, but managed to hold his trick, and is about recovered. • Any of the brothers desiring a list of the nons can secure one by request from Bro. Laisure, who will be glad to furnish it and assist all possible to line them up. Let's all get busy and get the few desirable nons lined up. They will come in if you will ask them, and make good loyal brothers. We are indebted to Bro. Huff, Navasota, for the mo§t of the news items. Boys, let's have all x the news each month. Div. Cor. H. & T. C., Second Division — Very few of the brothers sent in any notes for this write-up, and we were not represented at all in the February issue, as I received no news from anyone except Bro. Foster, Lampasas, thanks to him. I would like very much to see a write-up each month in the journal from this division, but will have to discontinue that end of the work unless more of the boys take an interest in it. Bro. Foster and I can not keep it up alone. It will only take you a few minutes to send me a card, even if you do not have any news. Wake up, brothers, and do your part. I expect to get a great deal from you for our next issue. Agent J-iberty Hill visited relatives in Oklahoma recently. Bro. C. V. Percy, agent Burnett, on sick list a few days, relieved by his clerk, no extra men available. Bro. H. D. Cherry, agent Lampasas, off a few days with home folks a*t Giddings, relieved by Bro. W. L. Foster. H. G. Davis, first Elgin tower, , to Georgetown attending court; relieved by Bro. T. H. Black, who later relieved Bro. J. W. Cunningham, second Elgin tower, while in Burton visiting friends and home folks in Burton. Bro. W. F. Brown, third Elgin tower, was off ten days visiting friends and relatives at Dallas, Sherman and Longview, Tex. He called on the boys at Longview Jet., T. & P., and was treated royally by them and others on Division 88 while on his rounds. He also had the pleasure of looking over their dandy new contract. The T. & P. boys are a live, wideawake bunch, consequently they get what they ask for. Bro. J. C. Cherry, local chairman, S. A. & A. P., at Rockport, spent a few days with his brother, I. . P. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 417 late the S. A. & A. P. boys on their selection of a local chairman. Second Trick Dispatcher Tom Haynie, who has been confined to his room sometime, is not much improved, but his doctors are very hopeful and think he will soon be out again. We all regret very much to hear of his illness, and hope for him f a speedy recovery. Everybody try and remember to furnish a few items for our next write-up. We boys at the tower will do likewise. If we see we are running short here, we will all take another lay-off. Good scheme; try it. Cert. 3171. Northern Pacific Ry.f Div. No. 54. Members Idaho Division: Remember that we are supposed to be available for service at all times during our regular hours unless properly excused, and for services outside of regular hours we should receive overtime pay. I refer specifically to the sending of “CS” reports during the meal hour and handling commercial telegrams before and after hours. I understand that certain agents are accommodating the public by receiving and delivering freight and express matter outside of regular hours. For many years our organization has been trying to decrease the number of hours required for a day’s service, and as individual members we have contributed our mite toward that .end. At our request, legislation restricting the hours of daily service has been enacted. Still, we are working more hours each day than should be required in this line of service. Our members should at least be consistent and not knowingly violate the provisions of beneficial legislation which has been secured at the cost of so much labor and expense. And when I speak of legislation, I do not refer alone to that which is written on the statute books of our country, but also to that which is encompassed by our schedule. Both should be scrupulously observed. If the member- ship violate either, we have little grounds for complaint when the company does the same. If ten hours is the arrangement at your station, work ten hours and no more unless held for additional service by proper authority, when you will, of course, file proper claim for# overtime. If the company has curtailed service at your station until it is cause for complaint by the public, do not work outside of your regular hours in order to mitigate the condition, but let the company meet it by adding the necessary help. All that is re- quired of us is that we work our regular hours, and we should not assist in perpetuating a bad con- dition of affairs by voluntarily performing extra service gratis for the accommodation of the com- pany and the public. There has been a decided improvement during the past year in the matter of trainmen and enginemen securing their own orders by telephone, and we hope in time to eliminate this evil entirely. Most of the road men recognize the fact that we have a contract covering this class of work and refrain from performing it so far as possible under existing circumstances. I regret that there are a few who are still “anxious to please" at the expense of their fellow-workers, but we hope eventually to be able to convince them of the error of their way. I desire the assistance of all our members in organizing the few remaining nons on this divi- sion. I will be glad to furnish a list to any member on application, and if each member will write one letter to some non every thirty days, extending an invitation to join the Order, the Idaho Division will be solid before the end of the year. I respectfully urge every member to do their part in this important work. B. E. Nason, Local Chairman. Idaho Division Notes — Bro. Taylor on second Paradise pending bul- letin, relieved on third by Bro. Anderson, and he by Bro. Sims. Plains second and third opened by Bro. Shingles and Mr. Doyle, and second and third added at Cabinet, in charge of Brown and Gordon, on account of snow troubles. Second and third also added at Cocolalla, on 'account of ice loading, in charge of Bros. Stephens and Culler. These tricks were all discontinued later. Bro. Campbell went to temporary second Hart- line a few days on account of snow blockade on C. W. branch, and Bro. Stephens was at Coulee City thirty days. Bro. Culler to Thompson Falls while Agent Gibson was in St. Paul a few days. Bro. Williams, third Kildee, in Spokane a few days having dental work done. Bro. Kay, agent Trout Creek, while attending the funeral of Mrs. Kay’ft mother in Spokane, was relieved by Bro. Davidson, of second there, who was also off a few days. Assigned on bids: Bro. Thornton, relieved on second Kootenai yard by Bro. Anderson, to agency Kootenai, vice Bro. Hansell, to second Marshall, vice Bro. Griffith, who was there ‘sixty days pend- ing bulletin. Bro. Wilcoxon, agent Almira, attended court in Davenport a few days recently. Bro. Anderson went to Juliaetta while Bro. Leo Lentsch, the agent there, was off two weeks on account of the illness and death of his little eight- year-old son, Gray sen. Two instances have recently been noted where Idaho Division conductors called dispatcher on telephone and took orders, not only for their own train, but for another train at the same station; thereby making themselves operators in every sense of the word. In one instance the dispatcher asked the conductor if he did not want to call the oper- ator, to which the conductor replied that there was no use in making a delay to do that. It is a violation of the hours-of-service law for a conductor to take orders for a train other than his own, providing he remains on duty in excess of thirteen hours. 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418 The Railroad Telegrapher. hours. Members should watch these matters closely, checking up all such occurrences and mak- ing a report, with full particulars and data, to the local or general chairman, in order that we may effectually put a stop to such pernicious practices. Only a few more nons left on this division; we are rapidly gathering them in. “No card, no favors.” Div. Coe. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Death has entered the home of our esteemed brother and Mrs. Leo Lentsch and re- moved therefrom their beloved son, Graysen; and Whereas, We bow in humble submission to the all-wise Ruler of the Universe, who knoweth best and doeth all things well; therefore be it Resolved, That we, members of Northern Pacific Railway, System Division No. 54, Order of Rail- road Telegraphers, extend to our sorrowing brother and members of the afflicted family our heartfelt and fraternal sympathy; and' be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. Glenn F. Davidson, E. P. Wilcoxon, B. E. Nason, Committee. CARD OF THANKS. Through the columns of The Telegrapher we desire to thank the members of the Order of Rail- road Telegraphers on the Idaho Division of the Northern Pacific Railway for the many kind ex- pressions of sympathy and condolence at the death of our dear son Graysen, and for the beauti- ful floral offering which you so thoughtfully con- tributed. and Mhs Lko lentsch# Fargo Division — Rogers, first Bloom, who resumed work February 1st, a few days, was taken sick and relieved by F. L. Brennan, from the C. P. Ry. Hanson, third Alta, called away on account of sickness, relieved by Mr. Martin. Bro. Lokke, dispatching second on branches, relieved on third Dilworth by Bro. Burton, and he by Gaardsmoe, from first Bloom, on second Brackett. We are all glad to see our chief back again from Brainerd hospital. Bro. Finello, second Milwaukee Crossing, sick a few days, relieved by Larson. Bro. Brennan, who relieved McCormick at Streeter several days, later relieved Bro. Seaburg, third Oriska, on vacation. Local Chairman Hetzler took in the bright lights on Broadway (Fargo) recently, while in the city on business. Brackett, on the main line, has been changed to Koldok, on account of the confusion between the names of Brockett, N. D., and Brackett, N. D. Div. Cor. Members Fargo Division: See flower fund statement for the year ending December 31, 1915, on page 251, February journal. It should read: Received by donation, $7.00; cash on hand, in bank, $7.00. Error in overlook- ing one donation. H. O. Lokke, Secretary and Treasurer. See seniority list and make following changes: Add No. 90, F. L. Brennen, January 26, 1916; add No. 91, C. A. Cushway, January 30, 1916, starred. Erase No. 82, dismissed; erase star. No. 33, R. J. Brink. Replace star before No. 78, J. R. Ludwick. Bro. R. J. Brink, who appeared as a non on the seniority list, is an up-to-date member and has been for several years past. This was a typo- graphical error, on my part, for which I offer my humble apology. M. L. Hetzler, Local Chairman. Bro. Meldahl assigned third Milwaukee Cross- ing, vice Bro. Finnello to second there, Bro. Seaburg going to third Oriska; Bro. Messina to third Berea, vice Matejeck to third Bloom. Bro. Tofte, second Spiritwood, attended court a few days. O. Wold is dispatching on Main Line second, vice Mr. Howland, relieving our night chief, while in Brainerd hospital undergoing an operation. Bro. Spoklie took prizes at the Fargo Poultry Show on his R. C. Rhode Island Reds. Bro. Hetzler received a letter from Mr. Penick in Colorado. He hopes to return next summer; sends his regards to all the boys. We hope for his speedy and absolute recovery. Bro. C. I. Massena, of Division 2, has been transferred to Division 54. Bro. Brennen, a new man, relieved Mr. J. I. McCormick, at Streeter, while taking the visual examination at Dilworth. Bro. C. E. Jones, relieved Bro. Robbins at Verona. The meeting called at Fargo for the 20th was postponed until a later date, and will be held at Jamestown. The local chairman spent almost the entire day in Dilworth on some matters that required his attention. Had the members shown more enthusiasm, the meeting would have been held as per notice, but very few attempted to be there. The next meeting should be attended by all brothers. Div. Cor. Dakota Dk'ision — Attention, company! ’Tis about time for spring cleaning and the Dakota Division to be set in order. We haven't many nons nor delinquents to work on. therefore we should be able to show the best of results in the next two months. We must exert some real organization energy now ami bring these hesitating and languid toilers of the key into the fold, and prove our make-up by putting this division at the head of System 54, where others might envy our position. Relief from carrying the U. S. mail has been taken up in Congress, in Washington, by Presi- Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 419 dent Perham, backed up our entire membership, and our efforts should be crowned with success, with the voices of such a host appealing for that which they have so long sought. Our diligent assistant, David Chas. Poindexter, has taken up the relief agent's duties, relieved on second Sterling by Bro. R. C. Hooker, going to Tuttle for a week, and is now relieving Bro. H. B. DeVol at Woodworth. Bro. C. J. Roberts to Burleigh agency, while Bro. L. J. Agnew and family are making a tour of the coast; relieved on second there by Bro. H. H. Houg, later called to his home in Wis- consin upon the death of his father. Bro. Fred A. Miller, Bismarck third extra, visited old-time friends in Burleigh, where he was formerly agent Bro. C. E. Kitner changed his mind about going to Grand Rapids and bid in Heaton, where he has been relieving Bro. Hulbert Understand Chas. has other reasons for remaining at Heaton. Bro. Ross Whitcome finally landed third “J.” after much questioning and delay. Bro. T. E. Neves’ position is on bulletin. Bro. Waino Mat- son, former assistant local chairman at “J," has sold out his movie outfit and is back working extra on the good old Dakota. As we have prophesied before, they all come back after a certain length of time, and we are glad to say the latch string is always out. Bro. B. T. Donley, agent Temvick, resigned to go. farming on a farm purchased near there, was relieved by our new Bro. August Parent. We all wish Bro. Donley success in his new industry. Bro. G. L. Berquist, agent McKenzie, in writ- ing for a seniority list did not fail to inclose a note or two for The Telegxapher. We have plenty of late lists, through the kindness of Bro. J. A. Berdahl, at Stanton, and will gladly mail them out upon request, if accompanied by the necessary fee of at least one news note. Bro. B. C. Brockhoff, agent Halliday, was re- lieved by ex-Bro. A. L. Ash for a short vacation, which may be a honeymoon. The- general manager’s special made a trip over the north branch recently, to note the track and bridge conditions due to high water from recent thaws. Bro. Roy Tilney and family were passengers on the Killdeer- Werner special to attend the basket ball game at Halliday. Bros. Moen and Ellsworth, of Killdeer, likewise were there as members of the Killdeer band. Bro. Harry Marsh, assistant traveling freight agent, is expected back at Brinsmade as agent this month, after an extended trip and visit with friends in California and on the coast. As Bro. Poindexter, also Bros. Morse, Under- wood and Roberts have all signified their intention of getting up the write-up for next issue, we will affix our “30” here and hope to be with you in good style the following month. Pass your Telegrapher around. H. H. Ellsworth, Local Chairman. Yellowstone Division — This real old-time winter weather has made busi- ness good for the employes this winter, at the same time the railroads have fared well, consider- ing the large movement of war material and large crops which has kept up prosperity. We hope that every member on the Northern Pacific will put forth an effort to make it 100 per cent strong. There are a large number of new men on this division, and many of them a te without cards. Boys, if any of you have a non working in the office with you and you can not induce him to join, I will consider it a great favor if you will write me, and I will do what I can to help you get him in. It is surprising how quick the non is to take all overtime there is coming and all other advantages, and then say he can not see hi$ way clear to join. There is a movement being made to rid us of the imposition of handling U. S. mail, and trust this will be another inducement for greater efforts in organizing. I wish you would call my attention to any in- fringements of our schedule. We have a long territory and will need every one watching to keep things going right. . If you have not yet paid your dues for the current term, please do so at once. You can pay for a whole year now and get an annual card. E. A. Brand, L. C. Yellowstone Division Notes — Waco opened up as a three-operator station with Mrs. Ava Lee on second and Miss LaVanchc Sheffer on third. Both new in the service. Tusler reopened as three-man job for the first time since the fones were installed there. Fallon made a three-man office, Bro. Forsblad handling the oper- ator-agency, Mr. Grote on second and Mr. Fink- bone, a new man, on third. Bro. Schaffner is back on Custer second after attending the funeral of his sister in Pennsylvania, and Bro. Witham is back on third. Bro. Ralph, second Howard, in Glendive hos- pital for an operation, relieved by Miss Ida Heckman, who also relieved Mrs. Dyer there. Bro. Sheffer has been released from the hospital and is getting along fine. Miles City third assigned to Bro. Hollinshead, vice Kern, to Medora. C. A. Sharp is on third Miles City pending assignment. Bro. Ross Green assigned third and Bro. Earle Victor, extra Glendive; Bro. Rhodes on second pending bulletin. Upon Bro. Victor’s return from “DS,” Mr. Josephson went to his assignment, Richardton third. Night Chief Nelis, “DS” Glen- dive, off again on account of sickness, relieved by Assistant Chief Donahue, relieved by Jack Vetter, of Third District. Second and third tricks in “DS” switched; Tom Maguire to third on Third District; Bro. Victor to second, and Maggart to third on Fourth District; on Mr. Nelis* return he took duties as assistant chief, Donahue remain- ing as night chief; Vetter back to “DS,” and Bro. Victor to “GI.” Bro. Wilcox, Hodges third, relieved a few days by Ralph Nye, a dispatcher here some years ago, who has been homesteading at Lindsay, Mont. 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420 The Railroad Telegrapher. Recent assignments: First tricks — Sully Springs, J. J. Gruman; Tusler, Bro. Hitchcock; Waco, Bro. J. D. Witham; second tricks — Glendive, Bro. J. P. Meehan, extra; Glenullen, Bro. Ledger; Medora, Bro. Rhodes; Sully Springs, Bro. Earl D. Spike; Tusler, Daisy Hitchcock; Waco, C. A. Quire; Waco third, Bro. B. R. Roach; Fallon, G. F. Grote; third tricks — Fallon, Bro. E. C. Orsborn; Tusler, L. E. Hanifen; Glenullen, Bro. Whit ledge. Agent D. G. Miller, New Salem, relieved .by Mr. Quire, was called to Rochester, Minn., on account of the serious illness of his father there, but his father improved and is now in his home in Ohio. Quire is now on second New Salem, Bro. Meehan going to Hebron first. Prospects are favorable to secure the applica- tions of Miller and Quire this month. Bro. Meehan is back from East and other points, and Bro. and Sister Wilkins are back from vacation in Illinois. Extra Bros. Gow and Orsborn to new pastures. Miss Ferguson, Pompeys Pillar, sick a few nights, relieved by Miss Sheffer. Operator's job in “CS" cut out car reports being copied by operators in “GI." Sterland on 6:00 a. m. job there. Bro. Green, back from New York, on third, Bro. Rhodes relieving Bro. Hitch, early night chief; Gibson on 2:00 p. m. extra. Eleven lady operators now on this division with a few more prospectives. Let's not overlook any orders. Too much per- fectly good war supplies being handled in every train might mess things up a bit if they got together. Am indebted to Bros. Maguire, Hitchcock, Brand, Wilcox and Meehan for the notes. Div. Cor. Montana Division — The following members have contributed to the flower fund on the Montana Division for the year 1916, and one brother, H. B. Arndt, to the year 1918, and same is acknowledged through the journal: B. M. Morrow to June 30, 60c; C. U. Brown to March 15, 25c; W. S. Morrow to June 30, $1.00; L. S. Winters to May 31, 50c; E. V. Leach to May 31, 50c; A. J. Dahl to June 30, $1.00; H. A. Smith to June 30, 60c; C. O. Hay to March 15, 25c; W. R. Zepp to June 30, 60c; C. G. Crane to May 31, 50c; B. C. Hazlett to June 30, 60c; J. E. Dafoe to June 30, 60c; H. B. Arnold to June 30, 60c; Mrs. M. A. Taylor to March 15, 25c; J. L. Roberts to March 31, 30c; J. R. Hcebncr to March 31, 30c; Claude Unger to March 15, 25c; E. D. Blackard to June 30, $1.00; C. E. Linn to June 30, $1.00; J. E. Orman to October 31, 1.00; F. A. Turvey to March 15, 25c; S. A. Taylo- to June 30, 85c; L. C. Carleton to June 30, 60c; I. G. Nelson to May 31, 50c; E. R. Warren to June 30, $1.00; O. E. Dennison to March 15, 25c; F. D. Donnelly to March 31, 25c; J. W. Curry to March 15, 25c; Mrs. L. B. Morrow to June 30, $1.00; D. E. Weiss to June 30, 60c; II. B. Arndt to December 31, $5.00; 1*\ J. Sobraska to May 31, 50c; J. McLaughlin to March 15, 25c; C. Huyck to March 15, 25c; total, $23.25. Transferred from Former Local Secretary E. A. Conrad to H. B. Arnold, $13.80. Total on hand and received up to February 15, 1916, $37.05. Disbursements as follows: Flowers for funeral of W. C. Dodds jointly with R. M. Division, $10.00; paying a sick brother's dues to June 30, 1916; $7.80; printing seniority list for 1916, $3.75; flowers for Bros. C. U. Brown and H. B. Arnold, $2.00; carbons for local chairman correspondence, 45c; letter file and ledger for local secretary, $1.00; total, $25.00. Balance on hand February 15, 1916, $12.05. Note — On account of previous records being lost last fall while Bro. E. A. Con fad was mov- ing Local Chairman^ Carleton instructed me to start a new record book commencing the first of the year. I have credited all money received under one head, but used $4.05 as part of emer- gency call for last year, giving date that each member is now paid up to in above list. Each member please check the above list and note when to pay up again. Bro. Carleton and myself went over this work and have tried to get this fund started in a proper manner this year, and hope you will all support this worthy fund hereafter. Fraternally yours, H. B. Arnold, Local Secretary, L. C. Carleton, Local Chairman. Montana Division Notes — Bro. Harlan, relieving Bro. Lamb, agent, on vacation, relieved on third “RN"’ by Neilson, of Alaska wireless. Bro. Nelson, who bumped Bro. Zaner, is now in Glendive hospital with appendicitis. We wish him a speedy recovery. Sister Taylor is in Missoula hospital. We hope she will soon be restored to health again. Bros. Donohue and Hyuck are also in the hospital. We hope they will soon be with us again. * Agent Loving, Big Timber, has taken a position in a bank there; relieved by Agent Nordstrom, from Bridger. Bro. G. W. Dana, of R. M. Division, is relieving the agent at Toston. Local Chairman Carleton is back after two weeks in the hospital with la grippe. He recently visited “yours truly" at Toston and between trains we compiled a flower fund statement, which precedes this article in this issue of the journal. Bro. Dennison has gone with the W. U. H. E. Shumway, reported in last issue resigned, is now on third “MS." Recent assignments: First “BZ," Bro. D. C. Little; second Silesia, Bro. W. S. Morrow; third “TN," Bro. J. B. Macey; 4:00 p. m. "VS." F. R. Harkins. On bulletin: Agent-operator at “CA," “RK" and Silesia; first “RG," second “KD," operator “AU," 2:00 p. m. “VS.” Bros. Brown, McDowell and Carleton sent in notes this time, which was appreciated very much, anl wish more of you would get the habit. Bro. Unger, who gave up “KD" on account of increasing the hours there, is relieving at Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 42 1 “AU” office since his return from a visit with folks back East. Bro. Jacoby is East with his folks for sixty days; relieved by Mr. Mead, and Bro. Weiss is also East for a visit with his folks, relieved by Mr. Knox, from Pasco Division. Mead and Knox are both new men. Bro. Struckens is relieving at “MN;” Wm. Nixon called East on account of a death in family. Shorty. Rocky Mountain Division — Bro. Mielke, Arlee second, has gone the matri- raonial route; also Bro. Hayes, “GN” Crossing second, who contemplates residing in the capital city, and Bro. Croteau, of “GN” Crossing, is think- ing seriously of trying his luck the same way.' No more bacon and eggs in the cars at “GN” Cross- ing. Bro. Furry, agent Arlee, relieved on a few days’ hunting trip by Bro. Mielke, and Bro. Avery, “HY” second, by a new man. # Bro. Cron, Lothrop third, relieved mon vacation by Bro. Ward, who later relieved Bro. Houck, relieving Bro. Nutter at Birdseye, also on vaca- tion. Bro. Kuffel, on vacation East, relieved by Bro. Houck, and Bro. Cooper, gone South, re- lieved by Bro. Ward. Avon second closed, Bro. Rahte bumping Bro. Balhizer, agent Blossburg, who displaced Mr. Lyle on second, who took third Blossburg, vice Coates, bumping Bro. Mintline, second Austin, who bumped Bro. Ward from third there to extra, list. Elliston third do&ed, Bro. Day bumped by Bro. Wilson, displaced Bro. Houck, Deer Lodge second, close to home. Assignments: Agencies — Iron Mountain, Robt. Guthroe; Dixon, P. J. Seifert; Saltese, H. E. Hart; Frenchtown, L. W. Crane; Avon, Thos. Magee. Second tricks — “MA,” L. M. Blanken- ship; Silver Bow, W. E. Odell; Avon, tempo- rarily during cold weather, to Sister Wilson, later displaced by Bro. Ward for two days, when it was closed again. On bulletin: Gold Creek and Lolo agepcies, and Silver Bow first. Telephone booths have been installed at Avon, Elliston, Sampson, Bradley and Orwell, fones being cut in on dispatcher’s, circuit, so we now have about as many operator-con due tors as opera- tor-agents. Bro. Carr, third Rivulet, relieved a few days on account sickness by Bro. Dana, who also re- lieved Bro. Thompson at Saltese, Hoover at Wal- lace and Bro. Scott, Mullan first. Bro. Stevens, first Garrison, relieved a few days by Bro. Lorson, now on second “MA.” Bros. Schini and -Showalter have relieved the dispatchers in Missoula two months on account of sickness. Bro. Behrens, agent Warm Springs, relieved a month by Bro. Dana. Bros. J. W. and H. G. Scott are working in “MD,” and Burke, a new man, at Bearmouth agency. Bro. Carr, agent Perma, relieved a few days by Sister Coates, later to Austin second, Bro. Coates to second Helena yard. Bro. Brown, second St. Regis, who was relieved on a few days’ hunting trip by Bro. Ward, later relieved Bro. Merrick, agent there, while on a law suit. Bro. Gibbons, DeBorgia, was also off on a law suit. Bro. E. P. Amey, Lothrop, was called back East I recently on account of sickness of his father. Bro. Nelson, agent Elliston relieved a few weeks by Bro. Day, and Bro. Lafond, agent Stuart by Bro. Case. Bro. Ward relieved Bro. Leeper a few weeks, on a hunting trip. Scott going along to «carry back the game. Brothers, let’s all get busy, and whenever there is any news send it in. I don’t know as I have the news all correct, and if I have called any one brother who is not, or vice versa, beg to be excused. Cert. 443. CARD OF THANKS. Telegraphers Rocky Mountain Division: I want to express my deep appreciation for the beautiful floral offering, and for the sympathy extended me during my father’s (“VY’S”) death. Harvey Avery, Helena, Mont. Tacoma Division — Bro. E. L. Carr, of Centralia, has been elected to the office of local chairman, vice Bro. R. F. Graham, resigned. I. N. Holmes, General Secretary and Treasurer. Olympia, Wash., February 9, 1916. Tacoma Division Notes — Have your congratulations ready for Bro. Robey upon his return from Pike County, Mo. Bro. Emerick enjoyed quite a lengthy vacation, spent in the wilds around Mt. Hood. Bro. Stanley, on three months’ vacation, bid in first Elma, vice Bro. Swille, who bid in first Chambers Prairie. Later Plumb closed, Bro. Graybeal bumped Bro. Swille, agent Chambers Prairie, who is relieving agent Elma on account of sickness. Later Bro. Swille bumped Bro. Stanley, first Elma, and Bro. Peck bumped Leahy, third Chambers Prairie, who bid in second Tenino. Safety first, boys. Be sure that you are right be- fore you hand up or transfer your orders. One operator dismissed and one thirty 'days on record account of orders. Both no cacd men. Bro. Jacobsen relieved several days by Noe. W. D. Westbury, for whom chain letters arc being circulated, is now working in the freight department of the C. M. & St. P., at Chicago. Note what Bro. C. A. Smith, Driftwood, Pa., Div. 17, on page 76, and General Secretary and Treasurer Derrickson, of Div. 23, on page 83, in January journal, have to say about such things. Bro. Stolte, agent Francis, off for physical examination, relieved by Bro. Royse. On account of extra business caused by detoured trains, Roy and West Tenino has continuous serv- ice. A. J. Farley, second, and I. T. Noe, third, West Tenino; Sister Keyes, second, and Mr. Digitized by l^oo Qte

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422 The Railroad Telegrapher. Goudette (from Tacoma office), third Roy. Mr. Farley will soon be with us. Sister Keyes bid in third Steilacoom, where Bro. Matousek is work- ing temporarily. Telegraphers' household goods will be moved free when exercising their seniority rights. Bro. Royse is taking a vacation. Keep the good work up, brothers. We are getting new members right along, and the “de- links" are paying up in grand shape. The social fund is growing nicely, but there are still a few who have failed to remit. Cert. 2637. Members Pasco Division: I deeply appreciate the letters I have received since my election, and assure you no one has your interests at heart more than myself. Nons as well as members want our schedule revised, but it will take a big membership to accomplish it. Let every member do all he possibly can to help organ- ize. We have been doing exceedingly well, but there is still room for improvement. We must take steps at once to get the rest of the nons in with us. A “man" promised one of our good members he would join the first pay day if he would help him on, he is still a non after eight years’ work. The men elected are asking your sincere assistance, and are entitled to it, because you are entitled to theirs, which they are only too glad to give. A man who is standing out of the O. R. T. which brings him returns, must be brought to a realization of his position, and the way to do this is to work unceasingly with him until we convince him of his error. You all know how to do this. Keep up your railroad work in the very best shape, so there will not be the slightest chance for criticism. I desire to thank those members who so dili- gently helped me in our organization of the few stray ones. Make the following changes on seniority list, dated July, 1915: Remove star after Nos. 9 and 10, F. J. and A. M. Ellsworth; No. 81, J. A. Bawter; No. 94, Roy W. King, and No. 98, J. R. Mills. Cut off the list T. R. Slusher, 17; Emma Cum- mins, 67; D. N. Wood, 80; Mabel Phelps, 99; Mary Coleman, 101; M. C. Helmer, 102, and G. J. Norris, on .account of being out of service and holding unscheduled positions for a longer period than six months. After No. 100, W. H. Withers, add: W. O. Knox with star, James C. Frazer with star, Fay L. Brown with star; Mar- shal C. Smith and Row W. Bush without stars. Yours, for a solid list, E. E. La Marche, L. C. Pasco Diirision Notes — Concord ice plant is cutting and putting up ice for distribution on this division. Bro. J. R. Mills, whose membership was secured by Sister Duggan, is telegraphing there. Bro. A. S. Johnson has returned to first Ritz- ville, Bro. F. L. Brown going to Pasco yard. Bro. M. C. Smith, who relieved Bro. Langlois, second Ritzville, for two months, is relieving Bro. Garwood, Pasco yard nights, relieving Bro. G. H. Johnson on first there. Bro. Donnelly, of third, is helping a young lady to teach school about six miles in the count* Bro. Leach had a very enjoyable ninety days’ visit at the Frisco fair. Bro. R. M. Wilde, first Lind, has also returned from a pleasant visit to Frisco fair. Bro. C. L. Pickard, second Lind, was off a few days recently. Bro. J. H. Brown bid in third there. Bro. F. B. Taylor, agent Paha, was off several days recently. Sister Pickard, first Providence, on a visit to Spokane, relieved by Sister Pierce. Bro. D. J. Duggan, agent Cunningham, was at Pasco recently. He and Sister Duggan also took m the recent dance at Mesa. Sister Pierce, of Hatton, relieving the latter. Bro. Hoffman, third Cunningham, off a week on account of sickness, was relieved by Sister Chadwick. Bro, Cole, who relieved Bro. Hickey, at Connell, later relieved chief dispatcher’s clerk. Bell, on a visit East. Sisters Young and Collins were re- cent Connell shoppers. Bro. H. E. Miller is back on second Connell, after three months’ visit with his folks in Ohio, vice Bro. Withers, relieving Bro. O’Neil, at “PA," Pasco, called to Oregon on account of his brother being shot. Bro. Bush relieved Bro. McKay, second Kiona, for a few days. Mrs. Jess Kelly and daughter, Echo, wife and daughter of Bro. Kelly, first Kennewick, spent the holidays in Chippewa Falls, Wis. The latter at- tended court at North Yakima recently. Bro. W. F. Heflin, Walla Walla, h^s returned from a visit to the Frisco fair. Bro. H. L. Wyckoff visited friends in Walla Walla recently. Bro. R. L. Trimble was orf a few days with la grippe. Bro. H. N. Creviston, first Toppenish, was off a week, looking after some property in Idaho. He and Mrs. Creviston spent Sunday in North Yakima recently. Bro. J. J. Long, agent Maches, and wife were among the crowd who enjoyed a sleigh ride from N aches to Yakima. The Northern Pacific rules are very strict in regard to allowing outsiders inside our offices. Let us see that they are obeyed to the letter. Notes received from Bro. La Marche and Sister Duggan, but not a thing from another soul. Please hand me a line or two. The slide on the Great Northern caused lots of extra work for the boys on this and other divi- sions west, as they have been handling all the Great Northern passenger trains. Cbrt. 1444. Seattle Dknsion — Brothers and Sisters Seattle Division: Please refer to your new Union Directory and Year Book and make the following changes: Scratch out line Digitized by C.OO Qle

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423 The Railroad Telegrapher. No. 68. Add on line 108, Freeman, W. J., August 17, 1915. Add on line 109, Eyres, E. P., Septem- ber 18, 1915. C. H. Bbll, Local Chairman. Seattle Division Notes — • Local Chairman Bell, third Auburn depot, off a few days recently, visiting >e brothers on the bump, relieved by an extra man. Bro. H. S. McIntyre, first Arlington, on leave, relieved by Bro. Eyres. Bro. W. J. Parks, first Auburn yards, called to his home in Missouri before Christmas, on account of the death of his mother, is being relieved by Bro. Carr, relieved by Bro. H. L. Baker. All brothers and sisters extend sincere sympathy to Bro. Parks in his great loss. Bro. Webber, third Lester, relieved by Bro. Hud- son on account of sickness. We suggest he let Lumba-go. We wish to extend the hand of welcome to Bros. Baker, Hudson, Eyres and Freeman, who have lately joined our ranks. Bro. E. R. Hart, who left this division last summer, is now relief agent on the Fargo Division. Bro. Worley, Big Lake, off ninety days, travel- ing for some commercial firm, relieved by Bro. Freeman. We all wish him success. Bro. Hainsworth, of the extra list, off ninety days, working for the M. & N. Ry. at Bryant. Bro. Bogen, agent McMurray, off sixty days, relieved by Extra Jones, has promised to take out a card when he bids in a job. The extra men have fared very well this winter, and the prospects for the future look very good for steady work all the time, as many brothers and sisters are either off or wanting off. Bro. Caldwell, third Sedro Woolley, made a trip to Everett to take visual examinations. Heaviest snow on Pacific Coast for over twenty years fell on February 1st to 4th; trains were an- nulled and snow-fighting equipment was tempo- rarily tied up on the mountain. From Seattle to Sedro Woolley the snow was three to four and a half feet deep on the level, lasting to the middle of February, with the thermometer hovering around zero all the time. On the west slope of the Cascade Mountains, at Stampede, the government snow gauge registered 108 inches on thp level, and on the eastern slope it was even higher than that. Bro. Brennan, second Everett, has the sincere sympathy of the brothers and sisters in the death of his father at Bellingham, February 17th, Bro. Brennan being on vacation in California at the time of his father’s death. Our seniority list, just received, shows fifteen men on extra list; youngest man holding assigned position being Bro. J. F. Russell, who bid in second Ravensdale. He has been on the ektra list since July, 1914, as very few changes have been made since he came here. He is now on leave, arranging for two, and has passes, but has to wait until school is out. Bro. Pelzel, agent Ravensdale, off getting mar- ried relieved by Extra Relief Agent Jones. Con- gratulations to Bro. Pelzel. Bro. Jim Crockett, who uses the jitney between Martin and Stampede quite frequently, is now planning on building a house at Martin. He says the depot is too poor to live in. Bro. Davis, at Martin, and Bror Baker, at Stam- pede,* have gotten out quite a lot of post card pictures of the snow and the delayed passenger trains. Cert. 2337. Wheeling d. Lake Erie R. R., Div. No. 55. NOTICE. You are cordially invited to attend either or both morning and evening meetings of the Fort- Pitt Telegraphers’ Club of Pittsburg, to be held in the rooms, 231-233 Fifth avenue, Pittsburg, Pa. (third floor), Thursday, April 27, 1916, at 10 a. m. and 8 p. m. Matters of general interest will be discussed, and committee on arrangements of proposed celebration of the thirtieth anniversary of the O. R. T. will make report on the affair. All members of the O. R. T. in good standing are requested to attend. W. C. Safforo, Sec’y-Treas., Fort-Pitt Telegraphers’ Club. Wheeling Division — Bro. Jess Peoples, agent Bolivar, was off a few days recently, also Bro. McKean, second Pine Valley, owing to illness of his wife, and Bro. Battin, second Terminal Jet., on account of the death of his mother. The membership extend Bro. Battin their heartfelt sympathy. Assigned on bids: Bro. Ingram, third Adena; Extra Copeland, second Pittsburg Jet., vice Bro. Welch to second Mingo yard. Copeland will soon be with us. Some brother on the Wheeling Division volun- teer to furnish me with items for The Telegra- pher each month. “DI'’ Brewster — Bro. Love, "D” days, drew third Hopedale. We are sorry to lose old "CW.” Bro. Goodrich and wife have returned from a thirty days’ enjoyable trip to the home of his folks in California. Day Chief Conoid is doing special work, re- lieved by Night Chief Jenkins, and he by Extra Dispatcher Tom Ray, relieved by “Boe” Palmer, and he by Bro. J. D. Brandal. Toledo Division — Bro. E. D. Gier, agent Milian, accompanied by his wife, visited his folks at Osanburg and Steu- benville recently. Limestone is now solid, with Bro. S. M. Herbert on second. It is also Bro. B. D. Mitchell at Miner nights. We welcome Bros. Herbert and Mitchell into the fold. It will soon be Bro. Myers, third Homestead. Bro. J. F. Teuscher to Porter nights, vice Miser, relieving Bro. W. A. Forney, Lodi third, on sick list. Digitized by CaOOQle

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424 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. F. C. Ames, third Limestone, is an -occa- sional Clyde visitor. It is hard work to keep him off the west end, as he is anticipating committing matrimony. Bro. D. B. Mitchell, extra, awarded Miner nights. Bro. Bill Messenger, second Orrville Jet., was off a few days recently, relieved by Bro. Teuscher. In the last issue I erroneously failed to put “Bro." to Bro. Love’s name and several other brothers’, and apologize for the error. I am indebted to Bros. Ames, Love and Friend for these items. All Toledo brothers kindly send items to Bro. F. C. Ames or myself. He has volunteered to assist me on the west end. Cleveland Division — ' Bro. W. B. Parker, second Ninety-third street, was off several days undergoing a minor operation, and Bro. Taylor, third Mogadore, on account of sickness. It will soon be Bros. Blue and 1. E. Thomas. Bros. J. N. Sproll, W. B. Parker and J. D. Brand called on yours truly recently and enjoyed a musicale rendered by the Twinsburg/ musical trio. Later luncheon and refreshments, consisting of sweet cider, etc., were served. Bro. O. C. Brahm, second Run Jet., is off on account of the illness of his father. Bro. B. G. Knowelton recently celebrated the birthday anniversary of his youngest daughter. Bro. C. E. Sell has resumed at Congress Lake nights, and contemplates entering the poultry busi* ness. * Bro. Peoples (Handsome Harry) spent Sunday with his parents at Bolivar. Business on this division is booming. W. P. T. and W. S. B. Divisions— Assigned on bids: Bro. H. K. Bell, our general chairman, to West Belt Jet. days, vice Bro. E. W. Sturgis, to third Mengo, vice Bro. W. K. Carr, to “BM” Pittsburg; Bro. Carl Sina, Penowa, to Brilliant agency, on the W. & L. E. Two tricks at Longview abolished; Bro. Roberts, from second there, displaced Bro. Bell, second Rook. The W. P. T. is going to install an up-to-date interlocking plant at West Belt Jet., erecting a new tower. Bro. J. H. McMann, Mingo first, off several days recently suffering with la grippe, relieved by ex-Bro. Miller, from a western road, who will soon be up to date again. Bro. W. A. Albaugh, Mingo, has had his fancy poultry at several exhi- bitions this winter, winning first and specials everywhere shown. Anyone wanting quality poul- try or eggs to hatch would do well to confer with him. Bro. John Polen, agent Smithfield, is working such long hours that he is contemplating a vaca- tion to get acquainted with his family. Solid organization means shorter hours in the future. Let’s all work for it. The coal stripping process 'is getting to be quite the thing along this line, especially with immense steam shovels cut in at Smithfield, Parlett and Hopedale. It begins to look like business. Freight very heavy, particularly east of Avella, while all the mines on the Belt are working full capacity. I desire to thank Cert. 30 for the W. P. T. items. Let’s hear from you boys every issue. “OK,” “RF.” Southern Ry., Div. No. 59. St. Louts Division — Local Chairman Crandall called a meeting at Huntingburg, Ind., on Saturday night, February 19th, Eagles’ Hall, which was attended by the following members: R. L. Legate, C. L. and J. W. Watson, J. J. Brodrick, Harlem Merrick, L. A. Nott, L. H. Miller, M. T. Spurling, J. S. Heggy, S. R. and A. D. Harris, L. E. Bell, L. A. Chapman, A. M. Hall, W. I. Atkins, J. H. McLin. W. T. Survant, C. E. Willis, O. J. Bische, J. A. Whaley, I*. R. GrCer, G. Rhodes, E. T. Oskins, R. O. McLin, J. H. Holstein, A. A. Tyler, C. U. Bishop, R. C. Overbee, B. H. Kemp, F. P. Williams and L. C Kirsch. There was certainly a good turn-out and the interest manifested was great. Several poipts of interest were taken up and threshed out to the satisfaction of all. Several good talks were made by Local Chairmen Watson and Crandall, and also many of the brothers. On account of schedule negotiations, Bro. Der- mody could not be with us, and sickness hindered Bro. Alexander from being present. It is hoped that we can hold meetings at Huntingburg oftener as it seems to be a good meeting point and handy for the men to get out. A vote of thanks was given to Mr. Howson for the nice train service for the boys attending the meeting. Assigned on bids: Bro. H. A. Dodd, Becks first and only trick; Bro. W. A. Booth, Belleville freight office; Mr. MacGregor, Belleville Jet. (it has been a long time since “BJ” has been filled by a non), and L. J. Schoendienst, second New Baden (we hope to be a brother soon). .Bro. J. A. McLin and wife, of Fairfield, called on their son, Bro. J. H. McLin, at Lincoln City recently. Bros. O. M. Houghland, of Troy, and V. E. Calycomb, of Jasper, made a short trip to Evans- ville. recently. Bro. H. A. Boston, of Birdseye, numbered among the sick at English, we understand, is improving. Bro. Davis, who relieved Bro. A. M. Hall at Mt. Carmel on account of sickness, also relieved Pitman a few days on first Albion. Bro. C. E. Eskew, of St. Anthony, was off a few days holding a series of meetings. General Chairman Alexander and Bros. W. B. Standring and J. C. Booth were in Louisville recently; also Bro. L. A. Nott, of East St. Louis. Fairfield depot has recently undergone some extensive repairs, and it is certainly appreciated by the solid O. R. T.s there. Digitized by t^oooLe

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 425 Bro. Cheatham relieved Bro. L. A. Chapman a few days at Coapman, and Bro. W. P. McLaugh- lin is relieving G. V. Baker at Woods for a few weeks. Brothers, don't fail to pay up your dues and stay in line like you have been for the year 1915. Cert. 138. CARD OF THANKS. Mr. L. E. Crandall, Chrisney, Ind. Dear Sir and Brother — I beg to acknowledge receipt for the memoriam write-up sent me by the members of Division 59, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, and wish to express my heartfelt thanks for the kind words of sympathy offered by the brothers in the loss of my dear mother. Yours truly, H. A. Hoffman*, Dale, Ind. l.ouinillc Division — Bro. Watson was off several days attending the meeting at Iluntingburg, Ind., February 19th. A few members from our end also attended. Among the other brothers present were T. W. Watson and A. B. Harris. We should have had a larger attendance from this end, but the boys were unable to get off without losing the time. Bro. Redman was off recently; also Bro. Middle- ton and Bro. Boggess. Bro. North is on vacation.- Bro. Sweeney is on third “HG” pending bulletin, vice Bryant, who relieved Bro. Bcnningfield while off sick recently. Bro. C. E. Willis was over the road on this end recently learning to do some extra dispatching at Louisville. Local Chairman Watson is with the committee at Washington trying for a raise. If#the boys will help me, I will give a write-up each month, as I like to see our division regularly represented. Cert. 3574, Versailles, Ky. Mobile Division — An appeal to all members Division 59 — On January 29th I made a call for assistance in behalf of Bro. I. G. Gwin, which up to February 24th brought in about $55.00, most of which has been paid to him. I am in receipt of letter from Bro. Gwin, dated Colorado Springs, February 14th, stating that if possible for us to help him further, as he will have to have more aid in order to remain there. Therefore I make this appeal to the members on the Southern System for a brother who has been a staunch and faithful member from the begin- ning of the organization on this road; one who has always paid up and been a booster for the Order. Bro. Gwin has the misfortune of being stricken with a disease that he will have some difficulty in overcoming, not having been able to work any for the past year and having exhausted bis financial means trying to get well, he has taken the last chance by going West. I feel that it's the spirit of the Order to help each other, and it’s our duty to do all we can towards helping this brother. The boys of the Mobile Division have responded very liberally, however, we feel that we can not raise the amount sufficient for this brother's needs, and find it necessary to make this appeal to the entire system. I am writing the local chairmen of evh division, and anyone who feel they can help in this cause, please send the amount to your local chairman who will handle it properly. Yours fraternally, J. R. Young, Local Chairman Mobile Division, Brocton, Ala. Mobile Division Notes — In behalf of Bro. Gwin, I wish to thank every- one who so faithfully responded to his appeal and contributed thereto. Bro. Gwin is now located at 421 W. Bijou st., Colorado Springs, Colo., and anyone who should like to write him, am sure hr would be glad . to hear from them. Please sec another appeal preceding these notes, which we have made to the whole system. I hope the boys, especially of the Mobile Division, will respond to this appeal also. Let us try and keep the brother out of want for financial needs. Bro. Brantley is at Aldrich pending bulletin. Belle Ellen agency is on bulletin, Bro. Lawler desiring a change. This is a very attractive agency. Depots at Marvel and Aldrich recently burned. Boys, let’s watch out for fires; box cars mighty hot in the summer time. I hope each of you will see under separate heading in this issue, letter from Frank Morrison, secretary A. F. of L., with reference to the Burnett immigration bill, and write your repre- sentative and senators, asking that they support it, as its passage will be a decided advantage to union . labor in the country as a whole. Please let this remind you to pay your dues if you haven’t done so. Don’t forget the fact that you can not join as cheap -now as last year. We have collected this month back overtime to the amount of $159 for two men. This should be enough to encourage you to keep your dues paid up and see the benefit and protection you are assured. If anyone will seni me news items before the 20th of each month I will incorporate same with the monthly write-ups. J. R. Young, Local Chairman. CARD OF THANKS. I desire to thank the members of Mobile Divi- sion and my other friends for the liberal donations they have made for me, which I assure you has been a great benefit to me. May success be yours. I. G. Gwin, Cert. 5149, 421 W. Bijou st., Colorado Springs, Colo. Knoxville Diinsion — Division Superintendent Keister has just written your local chairman criticising the practice of bidding away from a regular assigned position and on the next bulletin bidding it back again. While the rules give the men the right to bid on Digitized by C.ooQle

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426 The Railroad Telegrapher. all vacancies, yet it is not very commendable to bid on a job without knowing whether or not the position is more desirable than the one you previously held or whether you will want to remain on the job at least a reasonable time, as it causes trouble for all concerned. I hope the older mem-- bers will discourage this practice among the younger men. I wish every telegrapher could read the report of the Industrial Relations Commission. The great employers of labor sitting on the Industrial Relations Committee stated: “We say frankly that if we were wage-earners we would be union- ists, and as unionists we would feel the keen responsibility of giving the same service and attention to our trade-union duties as to our civic duties.'* I wonder how this catches some of the long-time non-members on this division who think it will be "a feather in their cap" if they let the division officials know they don't belong to the O. R. T. Many heads of railroads who make agreements with representatives of employes have learned that the man who does not take any interest in his own welfare and that of his family will take none in the interest of the railroad. The teleg- rapher who persists in remaining out of the ranks today is very short-sighted, selfish and hoggish. No one with any manhood or principle will con- tinue to reap the benefits secured and paid for by his fellow workers. When you put the "No card, no favors" to these nons here like they do in other places you will see a change. The non who refuses to join the Order is no friend of the man who carries a card working beside him. If he has no card he is against you and the cause for which you are working and pay your dues. The Boston Elevated Railway just closed negotia- tions with the management whereby it agrees to discharge any member who is expelled or dropped for non-payment of dues. You get what you go after. The man who contents himself with letting the other fellow do the work never gets anywhere. We have too many here already who take no interest in their division or meetings. They don’t keep posted on the trend of the times and rock along in a doleless way hoping that things will come their way. When you wake up put your own shoulder to the wheel and carry your part of the load, then your returhs will be greater, and not until then. It is up to you, and not the other fellow; see to it that you do your part. When you get busy yourself and take an interest in the things you want to be done then they will be done, but as long as you leave it to someone else to do, it will likely not be done. Do you read your journal? If you don't you're missing something. If you do, then you know how the men are doing things elsewhere, and that is the way we will have to do it here. With your committee trying to get into negotia- tions you should see to it that everybody wakes up, pays dues and otherwise get busy. While Uncle Sam is making preparations, let’s get together here on this division and prepare far anything that comae along . Certainly you are proud of your organisation. Then boost it; put your shoulder to the wheel and push. Foreign line traveling passenger agents should never be put next to business that should go via our own line, either unintentionally or inten- tionally. We have an agreement with the company, and it is our duty to get all the business we can for the Southern Railway. Some of our men have headed off these foreign line representatives and secured business for the Southern where they had all the station work they could take care of without soliciting such business, which speaks well for such employes. No one entitled to it will have any trouble getting foreign line transportation if requested through our own officials, so it is not necessary to favor their representatives in order to get it. So in every case see that the business goes via our own line if it can be had, because we owe this to the company for which we work. If all the men will make this a habit it will return to us in many ways. We want to show the management that the telegraphers and station agents are working for the interest of the company. In every case where this can be shown it makes it that much easier for our representatives when asking for conces- sions, etc. If you should happen to route business to a road that is not fair to its telegraphers and agents, while we have an agreement with the Southern which is therefore considered "fair" to its men, you would be doing a double wrong, and I know that it is only necessary to bring this to your attention to get the proper co-operation and results. Cert. 48. Knoxville Division Notes — We had the largest attendance in a good many years at our meeting in the Atkin Hotel, Knox- ville, Tenn., February 17th, and the evening was thoroughly enjoyed. General Chairman Alexander was on hand and enlightened the boys relative to the situation. About forty of the boys were there; also Sisters Alvis and Witt were there. The little tilt between Bro. Jarnagin and Sister Alvis was enjoyed by all. Bro. Berling became tangled up about the Green- ville agency, but very nicely apologized to Bro. Addleburg, of Ricevillf, and things proceeded along nicely. Bros. Keebler, Burns and Burnette, Lenoir City, were out, and quite a number of other second and third-trick men were relieved by the chief, Bro. J. H. Reams, an old-timer, was also on hand, as well as Bro. Fred Remine, from Morristown. Bro. Addleburgs has left the telegrapher-operator ranks, and is now in the agency department at Greenville. We hope he won’t forget us and will come back again. We will miss him on the west end, but our loss is the east end's gain. It is good to meet together and discuss things, not only from the standpoint of the men, but for the good of the service. Digitized by C.ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 427 The division superintendent very kindly stopped No. 35 for some of the boys returning. Let everybody give good service and become efficient and everything will come back to us in many ways that will pay. Let's have another meeting like this one — only better — soon, and we will try and have something to keep the brothers from getting hungry next time. Come again, brothers. Div. Cor. Knoxville Division , between Morristown and Asheville — Bro. H. G. Barkley, first McDonalds, bid in first White Pine. Bro. G. R. Duncan, second Rollins, was off a few days recently; also "Wild Bill," second at Alexander. Latter owing to the illness of his mother. Bro. B. A. Hawkins, third Craggy, was off several days recently; also R. S. McDevitte, first Sandy Bottom, relieved by Mrs. Plemmons. Bro. D. F. Jones, third Rollins, while attending court at Lenoir City, was relieved by Bro. W. R. Gorrcll, who also relieved Bro. G. B. Rodgers, third Volga, on sick list, and Bro. H. Line, second Xocona, a few days. Bro. LaRue, second Bridgeport, on vacation, relieved by Bro. V. L. Evans. Bro. J. E. Williams, second Roe Jet., and Bro. W. K. Calfee, first Rankin, were off sick for some time, and Bro. J. A. Swain, second Volga, off three days, relieved by Bro. J. A. Wise, who also relieved Bro. W. H. Chockley, third Paint Rock, several days. Bro. E. R. Nichols, first Delrio, was off recently. Boys, if you expect a write-up you must send me the news. J. J. Bailey. Atlanta Division — Our efficient north end correspondent, Bro. L. C. Mullins, has resigned, and we would like to have some brother volunteer to act in that capacity for the line, Atlanta to Macon. Bro. J. R. Garner and Mr. L. B. Harwell, of Cochran, were relieved a few days by Extra Noble, who also relieved Bro. Love, of McGriff, and Bro. G. P. Muse, of Lumber City, several days. Bro. Brand, Howardville, was off a few nights recently, and Bro. Robertson, Cohutta, a few days, sick; relieved by Pease, who later relieved Bro. Dellinger, agent Varnell, pending bulletin. We are glad to hear that Bro. Hyatt is able to be back at Waring. Bro. House, Dalton, sick a few days with mumps, relieved by Bro. Greene. Bro. Thomas, Phelps, is back at work. Sorry to hear of his father's death. Relieved by Bro. Miller, who later went to Dallas and relieved Bro. Davis. Bro. Griffin, Sugar Valley, off a few days on account of the death of his dear mother, relieved by Bro. Tarvin, of second. Bro. Fisher, Sugar Valley, relieved a few days by Bro. Bray, who later relieved Bro. Owens at Brice a few days. Congratulations to Bro. J. G. Tarvin, Sugar Val- ley, who was recently married. Bro. Fullen, of Forrestville, who had a mis- fortune and was relieved by H. W. S. Blitch, pending bulletin. Bro. Williams, Longs, taking last year's vaca- tion, relieved by Bro. Johnson. Assignments: Bro. Dellinger to agency Baxley, Bro. Boyles to third Baxley, Bro. Fisher to third Sugar Valley, Bro. Gober to agency Varnell. Bro. M. Phillips, Brice, relieved a few days by Bro. O. W. Durham, and Bro. I. R. Blood worth, Rockmart by Bro. C. S. Thomas. Bro. Davis, Shannon, relieved several nights by Bro. Bray. T. C. Barker, Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the Universe to call to her reward the honored and tender mother of our beloved Bro. M. J. Griffin; in manifestation of our grief and sympathy for our brother and his family, be it Resolved , That the members of Atlanta Divi- sion No. 59, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the brothers and members of the afflicted family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this sad bereavement of theirs; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the sorrowing family, a copy spread upon the minutes of the division, and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. J. G. Tarvin, L. C. Mullins, W. E. Dellinger, Committee. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the Universe to call to his reward the honored and tender father of our brothers, W. N., W. F. and C. S. Thomas; in mani- festation of our grief and sympathy for our brothers and their families, be it Resolved, That the members of Atlanta Divi- sion No. 59, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the brothers and members of the afflicted families their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this sad bereavement of theirs; and be it further Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the sorrowing family, a copy spread upon the minutes of the division, and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. B. J. Bandy, L. C. Mullins, W. E. Dellinger, Committee. Columbia Division — Glad to see the spirit our Local Chairman Denny is displaying and the co-operation he received on his call for enlistment. Only a few old "hard-shells" are now left on the shelf, and we think they will awake and right themselves ere very long. Don't cheat yourselves, fellows, you have the right stuff in you, so show the boys and the good old Order that you have the courage of your convictions, even if you have to make some sacrifice to get that "1916-up-to-date." Digitized by ^ooQte

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428 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Varn relieved Livingston a few days re- cently. Three out of four in “CO” are taking good care of the “Banner,” that it shall not be neglected r get dust>. I heartily agree with Bro. Stewart in regard to a joint meeting at Columbia. The A. C. L. boys a II he with us. See if we can make a blue ribbon affair of it, and get in touch with S. A. L. also. Bro. C. M. Tender, Blackville, S. C., is on vacation, relieved by Bro. Stewart, who also re lo ved Bro. Cooper, second there, a few days, and then went with the Western Union at Charlotte. He was a live, active wire and will be missed. He has our best wishes for success. X. V. Z. Danville Division — - A meeting is being held in Greensboro, X. C., as these notes are being mailed. The past month many of the boys have been taking an active part in the work of odr organ- ization, making it very interesting and bringing out some very good points, both for their good and the good of the company. Bro. Duncan is doing some good work on the Danville W. Road, showing the boys on that line how nice and congenial it is to belong to a good, earnest hard-working organization. Bro. Thompson is soon to resume duty at Lima, after a long trip South. Lawson, of Whittle, was off fifteen days, moving his family. Webb, of Gretna, was relieved a few days by Bowman. Shields, of Dry Fork, has resigned to go into other work. Remember, boys, today is a day of preparedness in the organization of union labor as well as in other matters, and we should all stand shoulder to shoulder for our rights and maintain the dignity of the organization. The confidence you place in the organization is confidence placed in your- self, for you are truly a part of it. G. B. Witt, Div. Cor. H'ashingtoh Division — Bro. C\ M. Urban, first Barrett, off on account of illness of his father; relieved by Bro. M. H. Crump. Bro. C. H. Tagc, second “NS,” Shipman, off on account sickness and death in family; relieved by Bro. Barksdale. Bro. M. T. Johnson, first Orange, on a trip to points in Florida; relieved by a new man. Bro. C. H. Adams, second Manassas, reported on sick list; relieved by a new man. Bro. B. S. Beale and wife, of Rcctortown, on a trip to Florida and other Southern States; re- lieved by Bro. Ilite. Recent assignments: Barrett second, Bro. X. S. Deslcr; Arrowhead third, Bro. R. L. Fields, Jr.; “CO” temporary, Bro. S. I). Illoxton; “NS,” Ship- man, Bro. C. H. Page. VYdsli to thank Bro. Ilydc for assistance this month. Remember our slogan, “Get one non. No cards, no favors.” W. E. B., Div. Cor. IX MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, to remove from our midst the beloved and devoted mother of our esteemed brother, O. P. Loving, and while we bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father who doeth all things well; and Whereas, We feel that Bro. Loving has lost a kind and loving mother; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy for our brother, therefore, be it Rcsohcd, That we, a committee, in behalf of the members of the Southern Railway System Divi- sion Xo. 59, of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, deeply regret the great loss of our brother, and extend to the bereaved family our heartfelt sym- pathy in this their sad hour of bereavement; and he it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent the bereaved family, a copy placed among the records of this division, and a copy forwarded to The Telegrapher for publication. James W. Burgess, Percy Hudson, Weldon E. Berry, Committee. Queen A. Crescent (North), Div. No. 62. First District — Bro. A. Trickey, the pioneer fisherman from Xemo, awarded first “WS” tower, Williamstown. vice Bro. H. L. Dumas, to Somerset nights. Bracht nights and third Blanchet lasted about as long as a snowball in that proverbial “tropical climate,” being closed while on opening bids. An additional day operator has been put on in “CX” Chattanooga, awarded to Bro. C. E. Ritcli, leaving first “HF” tower on bulletin. Bro. J. M. Findlayson, Cert. 5609, Grand Divi- sion, State salesman for the Rex Typewriter Co., made us a call during Febfuary, demonstrating the Rex-4. Any brother in need of a mill could do a brother a favor by buying one from him. The brother who wrote in a recent issue that in common the local chairman’s position had been reduced to criticism and no thanks, punishment and no pay, or something to that effect, said an ear- ful. We had this fact more forcibly impressed upon us recently, and take it that the condition exists generally everywhere. A letter was 6ent out recently to all members of the First District, outlining certain plans proposed for more thorough organization, in which each member was asked to lend aid, or at least make an answer, and give some encouragement. Wc received one answer and desire to thank that brother for his let- ter of encouragement. Numerically we have a good membership, but the most of them are too content to pay up, and sit idle and expect things to run automatically. This is not my conception of a real union man. Let’s be more active for our cause in the future. Cert. 58. Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 429 Second and Third Districts — Bro. E. P. Hieatt bid in Somerset days, relieved on night trick on bid by Bro. H. L. Dumas, first “WS” tower, Williamstown. Bro. W. T. Sumner to Somerset pending bulletin. Bro. Ed Dunaway, extra dispatcher, relieved Dispatcher R. V. Crain, second Mountain Divi- sion, south on vacation. His tour terminated in Florida, where he flirted (though married) with the mermaids off Key West. He reports having enjoyed to the limit the attractions of a wintry southern clime. Bro. W. C. Caddell, third “YA" tower, Tatc- villc, was relieved by Bro. J. O’Connor, and Bro. A. M. Caddell, second “\Y J” tower. Lancing, by F. S. Aldrich a few days on account of their mother’s death. This is the third visit that the Grim Reaper has recently made to the Caddell home. It is earnestly hoped that hereafter Provi- dence will deal more gently with the bereft family. We nurse a bleeding heart and extend a hand of pity to those of the family that survive to mourn the loss. Bro. H. A. Wise bid in Evensvillc agency, re- lieved on first “CB” tower, Cumberland Falls, on bid by Bro. Sid. B. Smith, and he on third “KD” tower, near Greenwood, by E. Davis on bid, relieved on Greenwood agency on bid by Extra R. O. Wilson. Bro. A. H. VanHook, extra, on a ninety-day leave, has started The Burnside Star, a news- paper, with encouraging results. We wish him success. Bro. John Vales is relieving, for ninety days, Bro. R. J. Justice, agent at Robbins, who is trying out a new job with the Southern Clay Manufac- turing Co., of that place. There are some indica- tions of us losing him. Bro. A. P. Brown, extra, is making a race for the sheriff’s office of Morgan County, Tenn. We wish him satisfactory results. Several of the boys have promised to get “lined up** in the near future. Come on, boys, and help maintain what you get instead of getting what you do not maintain. Bro. M. W. Frix is relieving Bro. J. W.' Ander- son, who is getting next to the boys on the A. G. S. A new position created in “CX” Chattanooga ■was bid in by Bro. C. E. Ritch, first “HF” tower. Bro. L. R. Dugan, extra, now with the C. of Ga., reports plenty of extra work there. Bro. G. C. Kellar, nights “DV” (Danville dis- patcher’s office), is enjoying a honeymoon excur- sion to Ft Myers, Fla., to spend a fortnight in that lovely land of flowers, where the sweet per- fume of the roses will mingle with the beauty of the bride and overflow the happy groom with ecstacy and love. Bro. Ed Dunaway, extra dispatcher, relieved C. W. Pates, third trick dispatcher Mountain Divi- sion, who relieved W. E. Hines, night chief, who relieved B. O. Wedge, chief, who went on a short visit home, near Chicago. J. G. Van Hook, Div. Cor., Cert. 593. Queen & Crescent (South), Div. No. 69. New Orleans & Northeastern R. R. — Bro. W. G. Morriss, of Pearl River, was off several days during the first part of February, being sick again. He was relieved by L. E. Shannon, who is an old-timer here. Bro. E. M. Bilbo was in New Orleans 'two days on grievance work, and had one year’s seniority restored to one member. Bro. E. L. Bishop, of Enterprise agency, sus- pended fifteen days on account of an engineer signing a “31” order for a conductor several months ago. We hope this will not be repeated by any member. It has been a common practice for some engineers to stop their engines at the telegraph offices when finding red boards, and they invariably want to sign the conductor’s name and take their part of order and proceed; but we would like to sec all our members live up to this rule in future, even if it costs the company an hour’s delay. It may save someone from losing a few days’ time. Our salary is not enough to justify us being suspended, either. We work loo hard for the few days’ vacation allowed annually. Bro. Will Horne temporarily appointed agent at Orvisburg, pending disposition of the office, while N. O. Bruner has been transferred to Hillsdale agency. Some good brother will please see Mr. Bruner and get his application. He used to be a good staunch O. R. T. member. I hope every member filled out the blanks per- taining to handling the U S. mail that I sent out recently. It’s an evil that should be corrected by Congress, and we hope for some action. Did not send blanks to those not having to handle U. S. mail. However, we are all interested in this matter. Bro. Kamper, of Barnett agency, spent his an- nual vacation hunting rabbits, opossum, coons and quail around Barnett, and reports a successful time killing game. He did not mix up with any big game. Our secretary has not reported any member getting an annual card in the O. R. T., but I pre- sume you have read the clause in the constitution whereby you can get an annual instead of a six months’ card if you like. We hope every member will pay his dues and not become delinquent. Keep your insurance in force. It’s very impor- tant and concerns your dependent members at home. We know not at what moment in life’s journey our frail bark will strike an uncharted rock. It is our intention to revise our schedule at an early date and need your undivided support. Our local chairmen will send out information blanks by the time this journal reaches you, with a view of getting the situation at your respective stations. Please return them at once, promptly filled out, so we can know what you ‘want as well as the situation at your place. We must start some- thing on this division, so get busy, and if you can't do anything else, then “cuss” your general chairman. It’s members we need, not worn-out excuses. When every man realizes his duty, he will get a card. 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430 The Railroad Telegrapher. On all organized roads it depends on the mem- bership as to the kind of schedule they get. If they are ninety-five per cent strong, they get prac- tically what they ask for; and if only fifty per cent, they get what the company wants to give them, and you can easily figure out what this company has voluntarily given us telegraphers. It is the fault of the non-members that our condi- tions are what they are. We are nearer the 100 per cent mark than we have ever been, and hope for the full co-operation of the membership in getting a new schedule. You know it’s the men behind the guns that do the work, so stand by your committee and we promise to “bring home the bacon.” If there is anyone who thinks the time is not ripe for a new schedule and better conditions, with more pay, we would like to hear from him immediately on receipt of this journal, so you must act at once. Recently two or three of our members on the Northeastern have not bad a fair deal from the hands of the company, and the matter was not reported to our local chairman. If you will make your wants known, he will gladly handle any com- plaint you have, and we would like to hear from you. The new freight tariff, 3215-A, in effect recently, raises everything but the agents* and operators* salaries, and also puts a lot of correction work on the agent’s desk, and the only raise the agent gets in this case is when the merchant pays his freight and raises a “racket” about the advance. The Mississippi Legislature has sure put a black eye on “Old John Barleycorn,” as he will almost be eliminated from this State. He has been the direct cause of several good men losing their posi- tions on this line, and we will gladly see him entirely done away with. Our craft evidently has some good friends in the Legislature in Mississippi, for someone intro- duced a bill to compel corporations to give all em- ployes one day’s rest out of each week, and our membership has given the bill good support. We hope to see it become a law. Some of us would hardly know how to act if we did not have to labor Sundays, we have been at it so long. The full-crew bill has been declared a law and will be a help to the trainmen. Will the brother from the V. S. & P. come around often with news items from that line? M. V. Hickman. Minneapolis A St. Louis R. R.f Div. No. 71. Central and Western Division — Bro. Crielman relieved Bros. Funk and Rovang at Carver and Chaska a few days. Bros. Brandt and Dwyer have taken charge of Rolfe, and Hartland agencies. Vaughn relieved at Manchester while Ellwood was off. Bro. Chambard, Gaylord, fell and was badly injured, relieved by Bro. W. A. Sundberg, Win- throp, and he by Mr. Mansfield, Bro. J. M. Thompson, agent Arlington, called to bedside of his father,* relieved by Relief’ Agent Munsall. The item in February journal in regard to Crielman going to Spencer days should have read “Bro. R. Crielman, one of our new members.” The meeting at Minneapolis was very poorly attended on account of trains being very late, and most of the brothers were unable to make it before it was time to leave again. Thanks to Bro. Sundberg for news sent me, Hope he will remember me again next month. Div. Coa. Chicago A Northwestern Ry., Div. No. 76. Wisconsin Division — The meetings held at Chicago, Milwaukee and Harvard, February 4th, 5th and 6th, were fairly well attended and much important business trans- acted. At the Chicago meeting we enjoyed good talks from our General Secretary-Treasurer Boyington, Local Chairman W. H. Coburn, Bro. A. L. Bradley and Bro. D. C. Smart, of “SJ,” which were appreciated by the brothers present. At Milwaukee we had the pleasure of listening to an interesting talk from our past local chairman, Bro. L. Bitz. At Harvard a general discussion was entered into by nearly every member present, and much good was derived. Minutes of the Chicago meeting were read at the Milwaukee meeting, and those of the Chicago and Milwaukee meetings were read at Harvard, thus giving those present a full account of the action taken the previous evenings. Our local chairman is starting a movement toward a perfect local organization, which met the approval of every member present. We should all come out to the meetings and assist in its perfec- tion. It means protection for every member on this division. We know of some brothers who, in our opinion, could have attended at least one of these meet- ings, but failed to put in an appearance. We hope they will not complain of the action taken and will get out of the rut and be present at the next meeting. This division is the largest on the system, and we should have a first-class local organization and our meetings should be well attended. One man can not attend to all the business on this divi- sion with no help, and it is the object of these meetings to provide the necessary assistance. They will be held at regular intervals. We hope to meet you at the next one. Bro. W. J. Chapman is relieving Bro. G. N. Harbort, second tower “EA,” on sick list. Bro. Canary has been checked in at Hartland agency. Bro. Bretzlaff, who relieved on second Harvard while Bro. Coburn attended meetings, is now relieving Bro. Livingston on second Capron. Bro. T. A. Yates, agent Pleasant Prairie, who fell and broke two ribs, laying him up for a Digitized by C.ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 431 month, was relieved by his son, Bro. G. W. Yates, "social member.” Bro. M. J. Flora, third Bain, spent a day in Chicago recently. Bro. John Stark is back on first Racine after a month's recreation in Jacksonville and St. Augus- tine. Bro. E. A. Kangas was reinstated on third "SO” tower Janesville. Bro. W. A. Lewis is back on third Crystal Lake. Bro. J. W. Chapman relieving. Bro. J. C. Richardson went to tower "EA” for a few days. Bro. Harry L. Sharer, first "GO,” was off several weeks on jury service. Bro. Kangas relieved Bro. W. R. Joyce, third Janesville, while he received a girl passenger on the "stork special” February 15th. Assignments: Rose Hill tower, E. C. Anderson; Northfield second, Bro. R. G. Bastian; County Line agent, Bro. Ray Daniels; tower "NY” second, Bro. H. Greet reinstated; tower "RS” second, C. B. Fritz; Valley tower third, Bro. M. J. Saul, and Skakie third, Bro. G. W. Yates. Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, the great moulder and architect of our destinies, has, with an all-wise forethought, as a part of his plan to us unseen and unknown, deemed it best to call to his heavenly home, the home not made with hands, the beloved father of our esteemed Bro. L. A. Livingston, of Capron, 111.; and Whereas, We realizing the frailty of the human vessel, and knowing it is the path all of us must sooner or later tread, the path leading out and ever out into the great unknown, we humbly bow our heads in meek submission to our Master’s will. For we loved the loveliest and the best that from His vintage rolling time has prest, Have drunk their cup a round or two before, And one by one crept silently to rest. Resolved, That we, as members of Chicago & Northwestern Railway System, Division 76, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing brother and members of the afflicted family our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their bereave- ment; and be it further Resolved, That a copy v of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, a copy placed upon the records of this division, anj a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. H. S. Bixby, O. Houser, W. E. Soles, Committee. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to express our sincere thanks to the O. R. T. brothers for the beautiful floral tribute and kind words of sympathy shown us during the recent bereavement of our beloved father. Bio. U A. Livingston and Family. Northern Wisconsin Division — Numerous changes have been made since our last write-up, but not one has been reported to me. Bro. Hills bid in Watertown subject to return of Bro. Sund. Bro. Bush, on nights Oakfield, relieved by Zimmerman on third Burnett. Bro. Hamberger at Chester agency, vice Bro. Heiple, who relieved Bro. Herrman, who bid in Minnesota Jet. agency, vice Collins. Collins to Burnett second, vice Bro. Hamberger; Case to tower "CF,” and Traas, from St. Cloud, to Chester agency on bid. St. Cloud agency on bulletin. Mr. Boomer made a trip over the line recently lining the boys up on blocking rules. He states that a wave of accidents has been hitting all of the roads lately. Let’s practice "preparedness” and keep the N. W. Division record clean. Show the officials that we are efficient, and also remem- ber that every accident costs money, which expense reduces the net earnings, and consequently our chances of getting some of them in the way of an increase. C. P. Herrman, Cert. 1031. Minnesota Division — A very good meeting was held at Mankato, Feb- ruary 5th, at the usual place, a goodly number of the boys were on hand to exchange views, hear the reports of the local chairman and local secre- tary and treasurer and take action on several matters of importance. Bro. Thomas, general chairman, was in attend- ance, as was also Bro. Tenney, general secretary and treasurer, Division No. 4. The trains all be- ing late enabled the members to linger longer than usual. The meeting broke up early Sunday morn- ing, and each member returned home feeling that he had learned something and derived much good by attending the meeting. Bro. Boyington, general secretary and treasurer, was booked to attend, but owing to another meet- ing in his territory was unable to fill the date. Bro. A. P. Murphy, of Mankato, was elected local secretary and treasurer. A better choice could not have been made. It is the universal opinion that the records and cash of this division will be well looked after during his term of office. Bro. Mahoney was elected division correspondent for the ensuing term. Bros. Prescott, of Sleepy Eye, and Dick Pfeffcr- lee, of New Ulm, furnished the thriller of the' evening by entering a speed test with No. 517, in which they came out second best by a very small margin. They still maintain that had they been in their usual condition. No. 517 would not have had a look in, and they welcome a return match so they can prove their claims. It is to be hoped these meetings will follow each very closely, as they go a long ways towards keeping the members keyed up to the highest pitch. A letter from Bro. L. Trout, formerly of Tracy, now with the M. & St. L. at Marshalltown, was received by the writer. Bro. Trout is getting Digitized by <^.ooole

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432 The Railroad Telegrapher. along fine, and sends his “73” to the boys on the Minnesota Division. Snow and lots of it was the order of the day* during the early part of February; the Water- town line being blocked for several days, making it necessary to use two rotary snow plows and several flangers to keep the road as near as pos- sible to normal condition. Old King Winter cer- tainly put in some good licks in this territory during last month. Bro. O. G. Groh, Mankato third, is off, owing to ill health. The eight-hour basis put into operation at Owatonna, February 20th, is a departure in the right direction. It is expected this move will be put into effect at several other points on the divi- sion very shortly. Dispatcher Cutler, on the sick list a few days, relieved by Extra Dispatcher Dan Carroll, side wire. Sent out several requests this month for news, and waited until the last minute, but didn’t get a line. This is a matter the boys should all interest themselves in, as it is a physical impossibility for one man to get hold of all the news at different points on the division without such assistance. Assignments: Agent Stockton, C. C. Smith. Telegraphers — Second Janesville, Bro. A. Sawyer; Burdette, F. G. Hcnsel; third St. Charles, B. O. Christopher; Eyota, L. E. Wold; Dodge Center, D. Gresham; Janesville, W. D. Ross. On bulletin: Telegraphers — First Podge Center; second Byron. Bro. H. Jones, agent Haverhill, attended court at St. Paul the fore part of February. The period has passed for paying semi-annual dues, January 1st to June 30, 1916, and we hope any who have neglected this duty will attend to it at once. We should keep going at top speed, and by quick advances we will soon be abreast of the other large systems in the way of wages and working conditions. This can be brought about only by the concerted action of the entire membership in backing up their representatives. Let the good w’ork go on. D. J. M. Sioux City Division — Local Chairman Fagan was called home Janu- ary 23, 1916, on account of the death of his father at Clarion, Iowa, who was buried there Janu- ary 25, 1916. All the brothers extend to Bro. Fagan their most heartfelt sympathy at this time, as he seems to he having more of life’s troubles than is his share in so short a time, having lost his wife in October, 1915. Helper Lisk, from Mapleton, now in a similar capacity at Lake View, relieved Bro. Fagan while he was away. It is now Bro. P. A. Sierks at Correctionvillc, Iowa. \Vc all wish him success on his Sunday trips to Galva. There is some strong attraction there for him. The icc carnival, a yearly occurrence at Lake View, is about completed; the Ikake View Ice Co. putting up about 300 cars per for the last seven weeks. Assigned on bids: Agencies — Cushing, Bro. Geo. Gibbs; Salix, S. B. Alloway. Telegraphers — Sac City, Bro. H. M. Elrod; Sargents Bluff, F. A. Doercher; Holstein, Bro. C. S. Brenner; second “UD,” Sioux City, G. D. Lobdell. Pending bul- letin, ending February 11, 1916: Agency Blenoe; telegraphers, Carnarvon and second Tower Z. The Sioux City Division is 100 per cent strong; although we still have a few nons on the line, Sioux City to Missouri Valley, but we have sev- eral members on the division who arc not holding schedule positions, which brings our average up as noted. Some of our good brothers on the Mis- souri Valley line try and do some good work there, as that line receives more benefit from our schedule than any of the others, especially the Sunday overtime clause. The men on that line should be shown that they are receiving benefits for which they should be willing to pay by taking out an up-to-date. Bro. W. P. Clanahan sends us the following interesting statement in regard to the business at Farnhamville, Iowa: “January, 1916, I made ninety-eight way bills for freight, and my earnings on freight for- warded was $4,932:55. Divide by ninety-eight and you will see that for every piece of way bill paper used the company took in $50.33. “I doubt if this can be equaled anywhere, if they make a pretense of L. C. L. shipments. This included all empty barrels returned (25 cents) and the carloads. I doubt if my ticket sales aver- age can be equaled. I sold 265 tickets, which netted $387.99, giving an average of $1.46 for each ticket stamped. Try your average, brothers, it only takes a minute to figure it out.” T. M. Nok, Div. Cor. Peninsula Division — Bro. Suthcrlund, first Hermansville, was called home on account of his mother being very sick, and Bro. A. E. Haberman, agent Florence, owing to the death of his grandmother; Bro. R. J. Moras, Quinnescc days, also called home by the death of his grandmother. We all extend to the sorrowing brothers and members of the afflicted families our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement. Bro. H. H. Little, agent Powers, was laid up with grippe for a few days, and Bro. E. Bandt, first Iron Mountain, for two weeks. Bro. O. R. Pegg, agent Quinnesec, also on sick list several days. A fire started recently in the lumber yards of the Wisconsin Land & Lumber Co. at Hermans- ville, and it was necessary to call the fire fighters from Iron Mountain, Marinette, Escanaba and Gladstone. Loss about $20,000. Bro. Geo. Longhurst, agent Caspian, while at- tending Circuit Court at Crystal Falls as a witness was relieved by cashier Iron River. Telegraph service is being installed at Alpha. A Western I’nion crew is stringing telegraph and telephone wires between Mastodon and Alpha. J. II. Dav is, days South “Y” Escanaba. lias taken out a card and now wants you to call him a brother. Digitized by C.ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 433 Bro. A. J. DeLairc and O. A. Perkett, trans- ferred to Lake Shore Division last fall, have been called back on account of new positions opened. Bagley is now a two-trick telegraph office, O. F. Brukardt on first and R. R. Olsen on second. Second opened at Cascade by Wm. Hogan. Does he hold a card? Second opened at Lathrop by R. J. Trepanier, and Brampton second by O. A. Perkett. Assigned on bids: Bro. T. King, second Saund- ers; Bro. R. J. Moras, Quinnesec days, to Saund- ers agency, vice Bro. Damitz, resigned; C. C. Anderson to second Daggett, and R. E. Patric to second Bagley. Republic agent-operator; Quinnesec operator; cashier Stager, Brampton, Lathrop, and Cascade second on bulletin. The John E. Anderson Co., of Norway, have bought thirty-five company houses from the Oliver Iron Mining Cor at Quinnesec, and they are being rapidly hauled away. Thanks to Bros. “JN,” “NIM and F. J. P. for items they sent me. Cert. 938. Black Hills Division — Assigned on bids: Bro. Jennerjahn to Wayside agency, relieved on bid by Bro. H. M. Hatton on first Valentine, and he on third there by Mr. Hardy, a new man; Mr. Yocum to third Gordon, and Bro. Gerl to Orin Jet. second. Bro. Worley, first Ainsworth, visited his wife’s folks at Valentine a few days ago, between trains. Bro. Hatton, our division correspondent, is back again. He was only home two days from his Christmas vacation, when he was taken suddenly ill with appendicitis and had to undergo an* opera- tion, but is coming along first rate now, and can soon hit the ball the same as ever. Brothers, remember that up-to-date cards spells safety first for an operator, an agent or any one else whose position is covered by an agreement. Be sure and send the division chairman a copy of your bids, so he can sec that a younger man is not run around you and be able to fight it out for you. How many landed a new member when our new schedule went into effect? If all wages and working conditions secured by the O. R. T. were given to members only, all telegraphers would be members. If telegraphers, who stand aloof from the organization on the ground that “we are no good,” could be paid the wages they were paid before the organization be- gan to better our conditions, there would be no nons. Brothers, I ask you to co-operate with me in the write-up each month. It only takes a few minutes to drop me a line, and it all helps out wonderfully. If I had nothing more to do than go over the line, I could do this without much assistance; but as you all know I am working a trick the same as the rest of you and it requires lots of time and perseverance to get what little I am able to rake up. If you want to see a good write-up each month, lend a hand. H. M. H., Cert. 874. W. & N. W. Division— As there seems to be no regular correspondent from this division, I will donate a few items as they come to my mind. Bro. Daugaard, Moneta, is laid up in Lander hospital on account of a compound fracture of the right leg sustained while starting the pump engine. We hope he will soon be among us again. He was ‘relieved by Bro. Rod well first Riverton. k Bro. Smart, of Shoshoni, was called to Wisconsin by the death of his mother. Superintendent Boone is laid up witli an attack of la grippe and rheumatism, but we hope he will soon be able to resume his duties again. Bro. Lynn, agent Hudson, off a few days to attend the funeral of his wife’s mother in Wis- consin; relieved by Bro. Thomas. Business is especially good; an extra crew set up on freights, running them Sundays, and they can’t keep cleaned up. Shortage of box cars makes it hard to supply the demand; so, boys, if you have a box you can release at any time, be sure they are offered to the trains, as it will be appreciated all around. The new schedule is very satisfactory to every- one, and especially does the revised Sunday hours give satisfaction. There are several nons on this division. Two months of the $5 increase under the new schedule will almost pay your dues for .a year. Come in, l>oys. Bro. Ross, of Powder River, was off a few days to attend the wedding of his sister at Shenandoah, Iowa. A. J. Ross, Cert. 17-69. Colorado Midland Ry., Div. No. 81. Bro. L. A. Taylor relieved E. D. Grogin on third Florissant. Bro. E. R. Benner, agent Arkansas Jet., relieved for a week by Randall Gardner, relieved Bro. J. W. LaFever on second New Castle, who relieved Bro. H. II. Crutchfield on first, relieving Bro. J. C. Fritz, agent, on vacation. Bro. Clark Bugbee, first Leadville, was off ten days on account of the illness of Mrs. Bugbee. Broi F. B. Rose, agent Granite, resigned, re- lieved by C. E. Crispellc, who had been relieving Bro. S. F. O’Brien, agent Har.tsel. ' Bro. C. S. Lively, while he went to Colorado Springs and purchased a new Dodge car, which he left with his son, Bro. N. R. Lively, “CY” days, was relieved by Bro. G. C. Potts, who, with his wife, is contemplating a trip to Florida, stopping over in Ghicago, St. Louis and Birmingham en route to Tampa. Presume there are some items I have missed, but all I can do is to send in what I can catch on the line now and then. Cert. 45. Digitized by C.ooole

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434 The Railroad Telegrapher. Western Maryland R. R., Dlv. No. 82. NOTICE. You are cordially invited to attend either or both morning and evening meetings of the Fort-Pitt Telegraphers’ Club, of Pittsburg, to be held in their rooms, 231-233 Fifth avenue, Pittsburg, Pa. (third floor), Thursday, April 27, 1916, at 10 a. m. and 8 p. m. Matters of general interest will be discussed, and committee on arrangements of pro- posed celebration of the thirtieth anniversary of the O. R. T. will make report on the affair. All members of the O. R. T. in good standing are requested to attend. W. C. Safford, Sec’y-Treas., Fort-Pitt Telegraphers* Club. Texas & Pacific Ry., Dlv. No. 88. Ft. Worth Division, Whitesboro to Nosh , Inc. — Everything is progressing nicely and everybody in good spirits, as we feel that this will be a year of prosperity and good will, and that a spirit of co-operation between the Texas & Pacific and its operators and agents has come to stay. We expect to work in harmony and accord in the future, and feel that a better understanding exists between the boys and officials now than ever before. The boys on this division are doing nicely in paying the special assessment of $5 to help defray the expense of our recent contract revision, and 1 hope all will soon have it paid. We want to keep this division up to the standard in every- thing. I am glad to say that the boys have re- sponded nobly to all appeals and stood by the committee in all things. They can always be depended upon to do their part, and I take this means to thank them for their hearty co-operation and patience during our recent revision. When we come to another revision any little differences that h&ve arisen will all be straightened out; we will profit by our past and be in a better position to negotiate for the future. Those who see where they think our new contract could be improved should write tlieir local chairman in regard to it. In this way he will be in a better position to know just what the situation is at different posi- tions. Let’s work together, and if we have any troubles, get together and fix them up. Don’t for a moment consider dropping out of the Order. That would do you no good and would work a hardship on the rest of us. If you think things are not what they should be, let’s put aside our little egotistical ideas, get to work and make them right. That is the only way we will ever get what we want. Keep your dues paid up and an up-to-date card in your case at all times. Bro. J. B. Pope bid in third Roanoke. Bro. H. G. McDonald, first Bells, while enter- taining a new son, was relieved by Bro. L. N. Saye. Bro. H. H. Russell, third Bells, is now keeping house. Bros. Pope and Chambers relieved a few days, on account of sickness, on first Bonham; Bro. Chambers later going to Roanoke. Now that spring and summer will soon be upon us, we regular men should begin to lay off and give our extra brothers a show. It is our duty to help them along in this manner, and all of us would be benefited by taking fifteen or thirty days off: I would like to see this generally done all over the system. We should help the extra men every chance we get and make things as pleasant for* them as possible when they come to relieve us. P. O. Rutiiven, L. C. Eastern Division — Assignment on bids: Third Jefferson to Bro. Filmore; second Grand Saline to Bro. Hugh Adams, vice Bro. W. C. Turner,' gone to Rio Grande Division; agencies — Longview Jet, to T. E. Huffman, vice B. L. Farrow, deceased; Montague to Longview City, vice Huffman, leaving Atlanta agency on bulletin. Bro. G. A. Mcjimsey relieved Deware, first Jefferson, several days while sick; Bro. B. B. Campbell, third Grand Saline,- was relieved several weeks by Bro. J. C. Allen, and Bro. Geo. Monta- gue, second Willspoint, by Mr. Berry. Bro. H. G. Fuller, agent Kildare, passed through en route West recently. Bro. Diel, third Terrell, relieved several nights by Bro. Hollis Blades. We sympathize with Bro. Cleo Brown, who has been in the sanitarium at Dallas for some time, and hope he will soon be with us again. . We hope the installation of telephones and block stations along the Eastern Division will create enough vacancies to give all our extra men regular jobs and keep our happy family together and contented. A trainload of block houses built at Marshall are being placed along the line. If there is anyone on the Eastern Division who has not remitted the assessment/ do so at once, and, above all, keep an up-to-date card, for eternal vigilance is the price of liberty. Send some notes for our next write-up and help in this way to keep in closer touch with one another. Div. Cor. Joint Track — Bro. Walthall relieved one day by Bro. Jenkins; Autrey one night by Bro. Caldwell, and Bro. Cade one day on account of the death of his brother by Bro. Harris, who was also off one day, but will not again absent himself from his station without permission. File B-234 covers the subject. Bro. Watkins, on first at the dispatcher’s desk in “F,” recently relieved Pierce on third. Third Trick Dispatcher Nash, who fell and broke one of his limbs recently, is in Marshall hospital doing nicely. Dispatcher Bechler is handling operators and trains in his usual polite and efficient manner. Mr. Johnson is also treating our men with kind- ness. Bro. Chambers relieved on third trick “RO,” l id in by Pope. Bro. Malone, of the law firm of Powers & Malone, will be a candidate for representative from Tarrant County. I shall vote for him, and hope that all the railroad men residing within this district will do the same. Digitized by C.ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 435 Zack Reese, baggage agent Dallas, promoted to general baggage agent, passed over this division recently getting acquainted. Superintendent Mahoney came north on No. 90 a few days ago. Our block phones are peaches. We should be studying the blocfe rules now. We will be called upon to recite them in the near future. We are going to be called “cabin operators,” and that is quite a distinction in itself. The only thing I dislike about these phones is that one has to push that button. It's such an exertion. We still have a few nons here waiting for a ten-dollar raise and eight hours a day. If they join they will kick because we don’t furnish them a man servant to put them to bed. H. Harris, Div. Cor. Louisiana Division — It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Bro. E. J. LeBlanc, agent Morganza. Bro. LeBlanc was an exemplary member of the Order, and all who knew him deeply mourn his demise. On account of high water on Ferriday branch, Black Hawk, Shaw, Deer Park and Jeffries sta- tions were closed temporarily. Bro. J. A. Gauthreaux, first White Castle, re- lieved by Bro. A. Fourroux, and he on third by Bro. R. P. Bergeron. J. E. Bumgarner reinstated on second there. E. P. Lacour bid in Morganza station, leaving Lettsworth now up for bids. Recent new members: G. C. Curl, J. A. Lowe, Sam GHckman, J. E. Firmin, H. H. Thoms and R. P. Bergeron. Brothers, this is a good start for this division this year. Let us continue to add to this list so that by the end of the year we will be 100 per cent. It can be accomplished if every- body will do his part. R. E. Cecil, Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Almighty God, the great moulder of our destinies, has, with an all-wise forethought, as a part of His great plan, to us unseen and unknown, removed from this earth and a life of great use- fulness here, our beloved and highly respected Bro. E. J. LeBlanc; and \Vhereas, We, realizing the frailty of the human vessel and knowing it is the path all of us must sooner or later tread, the path leading out, and ever out, into the unknown, “into that bourne from whence no traveler returns,” we humbly bow our heads in meek submission to the Master's will; and Whereas, We, the members of the Texas & Pacific Railway System Division 88, Order of Rail- road Telegraphers, deeply mourn the loss of our beloved brother and friend; therefore, be it Resolved, That we, as an organization, do all in our power to alleviate the grief of the bereaved family; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family, a copy placed upon the records of this division and a copy sent to The Railroad Telegrapher for publication. W. K. Grbmillion, E. L. Engerran, R. E. Cecil, C. M. Bossier, Committee. Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh R. R., Div. No. 92. NOTICE. You are cordially invited to attend either, or both, morning or evening meetings of the Fort- Pitt Telegraphers* Club of Pittsburg, to be held in the rooifis, 231-233 Fifth ave., Pittsburg, Pa. (third floor), Thursday, April 27, 1916, at 10 a. m. and 8 p. m. Matters of general interest will be discussed, and committee on arrangements of pro- posed celebration of the thirtieth anniversary of the O. R. T. will make report on the affair. All members of the O. R. T. in good standing are requested to attend. W. C. Safford, Secy-Treas. Fort-Pitt Telegraphers' Club. Illinois Central R. R., Div. No. 93. Illinois Division — At the meeting at Kankakee January 21st, the following officers were elected for the coming year: Chief telegrapher, Bro. C. R. Walters; vice-chief, Bro. C. C. Jewel; secretary and treasurer, Bro. C. J. McCauley. A representative of the Big Four clerks ad- dressed the meeting in behalf of these men who are striking to obtain better wages and working conditions. His talk was very instructive and gave us an idea of the hard fight these men arc making to organize. There was a very small attendance considering the importance of this meeting. Now, brothers, we are paying a good rent for this hall, as I know you all fully appreciate and I think that we should try to attend a little more regularly. We know it is impossible for some to come, but there is no excuse for many who stay away. Business is flourishing. Several of the brothers applied for leave of absence, but could not be relieved. Sister Bernard, on the sick list several weeks, whom we are glad to say is back on the job, relieved by Bro. Rickets. Bro. Earnst, Mema, attended the funeral of rela- tives at La Salle, relieved a few days by Bro. Hammond, who relieved Bro. Morrison, Rantoul, on a trip over the division to line up the few delinquents and get a general understanding with the brothers in regard to the new schedule now being framed. Birkbeck agency now on permanent bulletin. Bro. Carrington is going to take up farming. We all regret losing such a good brother, and wish him every success. DeWitt agency bid in by Bro. Cox, Bro. Snider getting Roberts nights; Bro. Meeks, third Otto, and Bro. Okey, second. Digitized by t^.ooQLe

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436 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Devenouges on nights Manteno, relieved by Extra Smith, on vacation, learning to run his new automobile. Bro. Stephens, Levcrett, relieved on vacation by Extra Ring, and Bro. Bortoff, Thomasboro, by Bro. Okey, while visiting relatives in southern Indiana. Bro. Dougan, Jr., who bid in Roberts for three months, has gotten it for six months, vice Bro. Zimmerman, managing the Farmers’ Elevator there. We regret the loss of another loyal brother, but congratulate him in landing such an excellent position. v Bro. Bobbins, Del Rev, relieved on vacation by Bro. Wilkey, who prefers the main line to either Gilman or Bloomer. We have an idea why. Bro. Behrands, third Monce, relieved a few days by Extra Smith, enjoyed the scenery around Man- teno. Congratulations. Bro. Pelstring bid in second Kankakee Jet., vice Adams, third by Bro. McNabncy, third Gilman by Bro. Taylor, Anchor by Bro. Harris, from Savoy. I wish some of the brothers from the south end would make up a few notes and send them to me on or before the 21st of each month, as I have no way of getting any news from that end of t lie division. C. E. O., Div. Cor., Cert. 3072. Iowa Division — We were all grieved to learn of the sudden death, from heart failure, at Spokane, Wash., Jan- uary 25th, of Mrs. Angelina Dorothea Foster, aged 56, the beloved wife of Bro. William Reed Foster, veteran agent-telegrapher at Williams, Iowa. Her funeral was held at the latter point on January 30th, and the remains were laid to rest at Warren, 111., on January 31st. The immediate surviving relatives are Col. William Reed Foster, of Williams, Iowa, and two sons — Prof. Harold Reed Foster, of the Lewis & Clark High School, Spokane, Wash., and William Marcus Foster, student at Manchester, Iowa, High School — who have our heartfelt sympathy in their great bereavement. R. L. S. St. Louis Division — Bro. Hugh Ragsdale mourns the loss of his father, who died on February 7th, at Tamaroa, only six weeks after Hugh’s mother passed away; Bro. Ray Gurley, Centralia, says that the new Woodstock mill is the finest ever, and has never run hot, although those speed artists in Chicago crowd him a little occasionally. Bro. Billy Dickens has been retired on a pen- sion, leaving first DuQuoin open, causing some lively bidding. Billy’s cheery “OK — D” will be missed by the old-timers who worked with him so many years. Bro. Shannon’s circular letter to the nons on this division has had a good effect, judging by the fact that W'e have annexed over seventy members since January 1st of this year — some brand new, while a good many were former members who had fallen by the wayside through indifference or for- getfulness. We showed 90.7 per cent membership on this division February 18th. But why not get in the front rank, like the Mississippi Division, which shows a solid membership of 100 per cent on the same date? Think it over, boys, and get that neighbor of yours into the fold. Business has been pretty good, especially in the coal fields, necessitating the opening of third Ben- ton, which was only a one-man, twelve-hour office last fall. Understand Bro. Harry Manus was after that job strong. Perhaps there’s an attrac- tion over there. Sister Helen Flockhart, formerly on Carbon- dale message phone, has a first-class position with a brokerage firm in Chicago, with better hours, working conditions and salary than she could ever hope for with a railroad company. Sister Nell BarncS keeps thing humming nowadays on that same message phone job, and doesn’t take a back seat for any of them when somebody looms up with a “478“ or something equally interesting. Bro. Tripp’s address came near being changed during the high water at Reynoldsvillc, when trains were few and far between around that portion of the road. The boys on the “mud line” had a soft snap for a few days, waiting for the water to recede. The recent demise of a confirmed non, who failed to step out of the way of a train on the Cairo bridge, should be a strong object lesson in favor of Rule G. The B. & O. flyer ran through the derail at San- doval Crossing the morning of February 4th, necessitating the detour of several of their trains* Odin to Centralia, via our line; thence via the C. II. & Q. to Shattuc, where they regained their own rails. No one was injured, but everybody felt “somewhat upset.” Long Fellow. Louisiana Division — - “I will” from all of us would make, us as strong and solid as Gibraltar. Our regular monthly meeting held at Jackson, Mi^s., February 6th, was an enthusiastic one, having an “A-No. 1“ attendance. Still, there? were brothers near who could have been with us. It is important that we have everyone of you with us. Come and get wise. Don’t stay away and then wonder what was said and done. It seems as if some of our single members could give us at least one Sunday night a month. Forget every- thing else once in awhile for the sake of the “Faithful O. R. T.“ Important business was discussed and disposed of, and we were favored by very interesting talks by Bros. Sanders, Sasser and Foard. Come again, brothers. A person is a very poor excuse to reap all the benefits and give no returns. Wonder what the nons would say if they were asked to return all the money they arc not entitled to that the O. R. T. got for them. It would take an army to restore order. Checking over the last seniority list, we find wc still have a few “solid nons” on this division, while our sister, Mississippi Division, is absolutely solid. Why can not we claim this honor? Jt Digitized by U.ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 437 takes co-operation to make a success. Remember, “No card, no favors." On vacations: Sister Rivers, Gwin first, five days, relieved by Bro. Thomas, who also relieved Bro. Babington, Gwin second, a few days; Bro. Jordon, Gwin third, by Bro. Bowden a few days, Mileston ’ nights closed during that time; Sister Addison, Yazoo City second, a few days, relieved by Bro. Thomas. Assignments: Bro. Akers, Manchac agency; Bro. Tucker, second, and Bro. Stanley, third Man- chac, Bro. Stanley remaining at “FD” temporary, relieved by Bro. Whitworth; Bro. Dunning, agency Tangipahoa, relieved by Bro. Cooper at Harahan Junction. Applications passed upon at last meeting: J. I. Ward, T. S. Akers, Jr., E. W. Bordages, B. M. Seale, L. O. Luudsford. That looks good, “Solid” should be one of our most ambitious motives. Bro. Cole got to the meeting somewhat late on account of joining church. We will excuse Bro. Cole for a good cause of that kind. “Better late than never” worked O. K. in this case. He pre- pared himself for eventualities. Thanks to Bro. Foard for items. Cert. 1239. Tennessee Division — A check of the division recently received from the general secretary and treasurer shows we had a 92 per cent membership, with three new members received since, putting it up to 95 per cent, and we can soon reach the 100 per cent mark if every- one will put the “individual effort” into effect adopted at our last meeting, which has already given good results. The general committee will soon be in conference with the management, if not already, with a view of securing a new agree- ment, and the membership is advised not to be blinded by the blandishments of the “hired help.” Stand squarely behind your committee with your moral and financial support, and stay with it to “the limit.” If you do this, substantial settlement is sure to be secured. On January 29th the sad news was passed down the line that Bro. G. L. Grugett had passed away at the Illinois Central Hospital at Paducah, Ky. He was taken suddenly, only being ill a few days when death ended his sufferings. Bro. Grugett was an earnest and loyal working member of our organization, a loyal employe of the company, a good husband and brother, and an exemplary citi- zen, well and favorably known in the community, and carried $1,000 insurance in the M. B. D. So fades a summer cloud away. So sinks the gale when storms are o’er. So gently shuts the eye of day. So dies a wave along the shore. Life’s labor done, as sinks the clay. Light from its load the spirit flies; While heaven and earth combine to say, “How blest the righteous wh^n he dies.” Cbrt. 332. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased the all-wise’ Ruler of the Universe to take from this life our brother, G. L. Grugett; therefore, in our fraternal sym- pathy, be it Resolved, That the members of Illinois Central Division No. 93, of the Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers, extend to the sorrowing family our deep- est sympathy in their bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to his wife, a copy sent to The Teleg- rapher for publication, and a copy spread on the minutes of this division. G. C. Derryberry, H. B. Reaves, E. Cummings, Committee. y. & M. V., Vicksburg Division — We haven’t any regular correspondent, and I haven’t seen anything in the journal from the Y. & M. V. lines in some time. We should have a write-up each month, and get more interested in the Order, as we are very near solid over here. Let us all get a list of the few delinquents and nons on our division, so we know who to watch. Those who are not for us are against us, and the company knows if an operator has been here any length of time and is not a member of the O. R. T. there must be something wrong with him and keep their eyes on him, and we should do the same thing after giving him an invitation to join and a fair trial. If a fellow on the outside gets in trouble he hasn’t got any protection at all and has to take what comes and go on, for our local chairman can not do anything for a non or a delinquent. We have one of the best local chairmen in the country; always ready to help a fellow out of trouble if he is in the right pew, where we always should be. We had a nice crowd at the meeting in Leland, on Sunday night, February 6th, and would have had more if train service hadn’t been interrupted by high water. Still we are not taking the interest in these meetings we should; not half of the mem- bers on this division attend, who could come if they wanted to. We should get into the habit of going to the meetings, as they are interesting and beneficial to all who attend. Our committee is now in Chicago, negotiating with the general manager for a revision of our schedule, and the information blanks sent out should be filled in and sent to the local chairman without delay. Stand pat and put confidence in the committee. Don’t get cold feet and let some one come around and scare you up with any kind of talk, just let it go in one ear and out the Other. Business is on the hum, the back water from the Yazoo River lias gotten over the track from Smedes to Vicksburg, about thirty miles, and the water so deep that train service had to be dis- continued between Rolling Fork and Vicksburg. Bro. Elliott has purchased some boat material and a No. 4 Underwood typewriter, so he is ready for the high water. Trains were run through Digitized by C.ooQle

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438 The Railroad Telegrapher. just as long as the high steppers could wade it. Bigleben was the last passenger train through on No. 36, February 11th, and it took four engines to pull it through. Old man Ben said the water was fine and he didn't mind it as long as he didn't get his whiskers wet. The operator at “GR,” dispatcher's office Green- ville, was pulled off January 9th, causing Bro. Campbell to roll Bro. Massey off of third Rolling Fork, who rolled Bro. White off of third Cleve- land, who rolled Bro. Merrell off of the twelve-hour job at Shaw. Sister Mary says they always send the bummest operators they can find to Cleveland when the second and third trick men met sick or lay off, and they get her “Bug” all out of adjust- ment. Bro. Mitchel, who fell from a ladder about Christmas, is still in Memphis hospital. We hope he will soon be back at Gunnison giving us that old familiar “WA” sign. Bros. Hughes and Merrell went to the tem- porary telegraph office at Smedes during the high water, and there are three operators at Valley ParK and Redwood, keeping those offices open day and night. Mr. Egan is down there watch- ing the water, and the boys have to cut in on “18” and get him a copy of the sixteen reports as they go by. Bro. Gilliland is on first Rolling Fork, Bro. Drinkard on second and Bro. Campbell on third, while Bro. Elliott does the “Olica bosh.” Bro. Shelton is on first Leland, Boon on second and Bro. Crouch on third. Shelton has got married and settled down, and says he is not Mike Stanley any more. Sister Mrs. Mary McCray is on first Cleveland, Terry on second and Bro. Massey on third. Cbrt. 718. Chicago Great Western Ry., Div. No. 96. Northern Division — Bro. E. H. Thompson was confined to his bed with a severe attack of rheumatism recently. Bro. H. J. Tolstead, who bid in telegraph po- sition Cannon Falls, was relieved by Bro. J. A. Lillegraven, who bid in Renova agency. It is now Bro. H. J. Johnson, second Dodge Center, making it solid again. Riceville is now only a two-trick office, the third trick having been abolished. Here is a new one: A certain young man, when approached to join us, said “nothing doing.” When asked “why,” he answered “my wife don’t approve of it.” Can you beat it? His feet were broad, but his understanding narrow. C. L. Grover is relieving H. J. Stewart on second Mclntire. Overholt, Jr., a new one at Kenyon, will be included in the new seniority list. Bro. W. C. Etheridge, formerly on third Ran- dolph, and Bro. A. E. Griffin, second Hayfield, are now with the U. P.; Bro. J. J. Adams, St Paul third, with the S. P., and Bro. Jack Christie, second McIntyre, with the Milwaukee. We understand the operator from Mexico had a grievance with our February weather, resigned and left for a warmer climate. There are a few who have not paid dues for the current term. I hope you will do your part in keeping together the largest membership we ever had. When your committee is negotiating for another revision of the schedule, you will be pleaped with yourself that you are an Order man. Our first trick dispatcher. Jack Blossingham, was confined to his home on account of sickness for a few days recently. Sam Wiley, car clerk and an old-timer at train dispatching, relieved him. When your overtime slips are rejected, be sure you know they should be, before you close your argument. I would prefer you would refer these cases to me before dropping them. Get up-to-date and be right. C. E. Norris. Southern Division — We are glad to know that the brothers are pay- ing up their dues in good shape. It is hoped that all will be paid up by the time you get this jour- nal, as the time to prepare for another schedule is not very far off. Get after the nons you know or come in contact with, and let them know that we are the ones helping pay for their bene- fits, that we want ten days' vacation and over- time for Sunday work, and to get these things we must be solid and have them help us. Bro. O’Neil, extra Afton Jet., is visiting in Kansas City. Remember the King Brothers, also the other King who secured a $5.00 increase and dropped out. “No card, no favors.” Bro. Hughes says it's a long walk to South Des Moines, if you haven't a card. Brother J. A. Small, Valma, Iowa, has been appointed division correspondent for the Southern Division. Send all your items to him. Bro. H. L. Carter, who secured the first schedule on the K. G. S., is now on third Afton Jet. He has been out of the business for seven or eight years, but still carries a card. Sister Ada Lynes is on third Diagonal. We hope she will soon land a steady job. Recent appointments: Bro. J. W. Whitmer, Gladbrook third; E. E. Runyan succeeds L. B. LaFever, East Waterloo, the latter is going after Berlin agency; Bro. C. A. Stickleman to Cum- mings agency. I am going to make a strenuous effort to have a live write-up each month, and will greatly appre- ciate any items the brothers will send me. Bro. Garwood, of Reinbeck, makes a weekly pil- grimage to Baxter. Of course we all know what the attraction is, and as the writer only recently was successful in persuading one of the charm- ing young ladies of said village to share his trials and tribulations, we are strongly in favor of Bro. Garwood’s visits, and sincerely hope he is successful. J. A. S. Eastern Division — Bro. Hesner to second Aurora, relieved at Elm- hurst by Bro. Reynolds on bid. C. E. Mouffs is relieving on third Egan pending bulletin. Did not hear who bid in Holcomb. Digitized by Caooole

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 439 Bro. Richardson, second Lily Lake, was off a few days on account of sickness. Bro. Wiltse spent Sunday in Chicago recently, relieved by his wife. Bro. Brandt, agent Winston, was also off a few days recently. Bro. Richardson, second Lily Lake, fell from the top of the train order signal during the icy weather, but, fortunately, escaped injury. The milk at Virgil is now being handled from the milk platform, and the milk car has been discontinued, for which Bro. Carpenter is very thankful. Bro. J. Kach, agent Egan, • who has gone into the photograph business, has a new ctfmera, and “shoots0 everything that passes there. He was in Chicago recently, possibly having some films developed and learning where his troubles came from. Business is the best on this division it has been for many years. When we consider the size of trains now compared to a few years back, there must be a good amount moving. There are more trains on the Great Western the last two months than I ever saw here. That is what we want. Boys, as election is again drawing near, just remember how your senators and representatives voted on the immigration bill and a few other measures that were of interest to you. Dig up your Telegrapher for a few months back and you will see how they voted on these bills, • and also how they acted on the veto of the immigra- tion bill, and act accordingly. President Wilson is putting it to the public very strongly that we should be prepared — not for war, but against war — why shouldn t every non on any railroad prepare — not for trouble, but against trouble? Get a card and be in a position to have some good committee intercede for you in case you are in need. It comes to you all and is a big help. You owe it to yourself and every- body else. Come across. Cert. 616. Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Ry., Div. No. 116. Bro. T. B. Hogan, “DS” Duluth, has resigned and gone in a broker's office there. Bro. Wm. Carlson, promoted to train dispatcher of the Mineral Range Railway at Calumet owing to the extra work caused by the heavy snow storms, was relieved at Negaunee by Bro. W. Nadeau, of Eagle Mills. Schmidt was also put on as train dispatcher on the Mineral Range, leaving “K” Marquette open for bids. Bro. Becker, of “HK” Hancock, has been pro- moted to yard master there, J. H. Murphy being made trainmaster of the Mineral Range. Bro. Jas. Adams, first Eagle Mills, while sick with la grippe was relieved by John Hogan. Bro. Bill Hawes, third Ishpeming, has doubled up and says everything is going fine. Business on the Hoton Division is very good this winter, but trains are having a hard time getting over the road owing to the snow and cold weather. Boys, try your best to attend the next meeting, and send in your news items just as soon as you know of any, so we can have a write-up each month.. Although this division is not as large as lots of others, we have a big feeling just the same. Bro. and Mrs. Valley, at Brimley, are rejoicing over the arrival of a son. Bro. Gilbert, agent there, is now supplying all the railroad men with eggs. It is now Bro. Zigler, agent Raco, and wedding bells will soon be ringing there. Bro. Tobin has had a lot of hard luck ever since last fall, but he will soon be up to date again. Bro. Messenger is back after an absence of sev- eral months on account of sickness. Glad to hear him again. Bro. Stewart, Sioux Jet., relieved several days by Belding, a new man, later on Fiborn agency. Slater, “UD,” is always discouraging the boys who call at his office not to join the Order. Remember, boys, “No card, no favors," and keep after the few nons we have left. Someone send Mr. Nichols, St. Ignace, papers to fill out. “Nick” is d good fellow and will make a worthy brother. Bro. Pepple is relieving at Seney. Bro. Riordan, Wetmore, made a trip to Mar- quette recently. Bro. C. M. Garmon, agent Ishpeming, recently visited with relatives in Indiana. Bro. E. M. Peck, agent Marquette, paid the brothers at Ewen a visit over Sunday a short time ago. Bro. Willman, agent, bid in Hancock yard; Cov- ington now open for bids. Bro. Poppe, agent at Nestoria, was called to Mellan on account of the death of his wife's father, and his wife is now sick in bed. The brother has the sympathy of all the brothers in his affliction. Thanks to Bro. Brazeau for help on items this month. Brothers, please jot down /the news that you hear and send them to your local division correspondent, and in that way we can have a good write-up each month. “N.” Toledo & Ohio Central Ry., Div. No. 118. Our committee has been before the officials and secured a very nice schedule in view of the per cent, which was far below what it should have been to work to a good advantage, and the com- mittee is to be complimented on the settlement it made in such a very short time. Assistant General Chairman Bro. Schneider, from Corning, came to Toledo on February 8th, going over the situation with Bro. Henderson and Bro. Simon, local chairman for the Western Divi- sion, and, returning to Columbus dext day, went over the Corning Division. The committee was then called for a meeting at Columbus on Monday, February 14th. The date was then secured and time set for 10 a. m., Tuesday, February 15th, to meet the officials. Schedule matters were taken up and concluded on February 18th. Some new rules were secured and old ones revised in a very nice manner and a money settlement equal to Digitized by Caooole

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440 The Railroad Telegrapher. about eight per cent secured. The Western Union Telegraph Co. has also restored the commission of 10 per cent, which will help some. The matter of annual passes was taken up, and it was arranged that whatever pass concessions were in effect or granted on the New York Cen- tral System would be put in effect on the T. & O. C., after the matter had been taken up with the N. Y. C. officials. We are to be advised on this matter later. Bro. G. F. Fisher, Lime City, was off February 7th, attending the funeral of his brother, Dr. Fisher, at Toledo. Bro. C. R. Morris, first Stony Ridge, was a. Toledo visitor on February 5tli. Bro.* Wilkins, from Newton third, relieved Bro. Simon for committee work at Columbus. Later Bro. Wilkins was off one day owing to the sudden death of his grandmother and aunt from pneu- monia. Bro. Smith, second Stony Ridge, relieved a few days by C. II. Snyder, who will soon be with us. Bro. J. F. Justice was off February 13th, en- gaged in committee work at Columbus. Bro. Colgrovc, third Whitmore, relieved Bro. Doherty, third Hecker, one day while he was enter- taining the stork. Bro. C. F. Holcombe is on third Stanley pending bulletin, vice Peters, gone to the W. U. J. E. Chambers, who was called to Columbus trainmaster’s office as clerk, was relieved by S. B. Landman on second Whitmore, and he on second Iieagle by an extra. Bro. Colgrove, pulled off third Whitmore to relieve Peters, on sick list, on third Stanley from January 28th until February 5th, Mr. McDermott, extra, relieving Bro. Colgrove at Whitmore. A new article in the schedule covers this. Please read it and get wise, as the officials, in granting the new schedule, stated that they intended to keep their part of the contract and desired us to live up to our part of it. It is useless to instruct your committee to get certain concessions for you and then when they have been secured not to take advantage of them to get our just due. It makes it that much harder for the committee the next time it goes in for a revision to try and have these articles changed, as the officials can tell the committee that we do not live up to the ones we now have. The schedule provides that all employes shall be furnished w’ith a copy of it. If you have not got one, make request for it from the chief dis- patcher, and when you get it keep it and study it; then you can refer to it if anything comes up for your own benefit. Business still continues good. All available engines are in service, also quite a few from the Lake Shore on both divisions. The assistant chief dispatcher will not work a trick hereafter, and dispatchers have been moved up, Dye getting third, and a bulletin is now out for an operator in the chief dispatcher’s office at Bucyrus. Everyone try and interest his neighbor non and get him to join us in order to better himself by giving us a better per cent in membership and be able to secure another revision of our schedule without having to wait three years for it, as we did for the last one, due to our own fault. Your committee stands ready to act whenever you give it the backing to work on. “It’s a long way to Tipperary,” and it’s up to us to get busy if we expect to get there. Cert. 13. “Soo Line” Ry., Div. No. 119. Chicago Division , Northern District — We were all shocked to learn of the death of Bro. Roy, agent Sherry, Wis. He was found sick in his office by one of the townspeople and immediately taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital, at Marshfield, where he shortly passed away, on the evening of January 5, 1916. He was born in St. Paschal, P. Q., Canada, in 1864. When he first came to this country he worked for the C. & N. W. as relief agent in western Michigan, and twenty-three years ago Christmas day went to Sherry as agent, under Superintendent Horn, of the Wisconsin Central, remaining there until his death. He leaves a wife and one child to mourn his loss. He was a man of his word, and always attended to his duties. Funeral services were held at Sherry and his body was taken to Rudolph, Wis., for burial in the Catholic cemetery. We sent a large floral wreath, the last we could ever do for him, He was the first member of this division to be called by death, and always carried an up-to-date card. I wish to thank all who responded so liberally in donations for the flowers wc sent for Bro. Roy, over $17 having been given; also to thank the officials for stopping No. 4 so we could get them there in time for the funeral. Had they not done this we would have been too late with them. Bro. J. B. Clark, taken to the hospital at Eau Claire, was relieved by C. D. Welch, from third Colfax. Bro. Gruntz, of the W. & P. Division, working second Prentice, is back from vacation. Our new roster is out, and we notice several new men, which gives us good material to work on. We need them all, so wherever there is a new man working with you, keep after him until you convince him that he should be with us. J. J. Korb drew third Irvine, relieved on third Spencer on bid by L. H. Ludowise, now relieving Youman on Owen first, whose wife is very sick. R. M. Boyle drew third Abbottsford, and Bro. Otto Lemke, Withee agency. Curtis, at Lubin pending bulletin, w'ho drew Gloster, later bid in Sherry, vice V. E. Ganzel. J. A. Carey, from Seattle, who worked on this division while it w-as the old Wisconsin Central, relieved on third Spencer a few days. G. A. Sullivan, from the C. B. & Q., Denver, relieved a few days at Owen, later going to sec- ond Auburndale, vice Schannock, resigned. Mr. Feight to third “CX,” vice Larson, has promised to come in next pay day, Bro. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 441 Welch, Albertville, to Grand Rapids as cashier pending bulletin. E. A. Dctert, a new man, is on second Ash- land. Mr. Forrest, Morse nights (new), has been secured by Bro. Engle. Glidden relieved by Lar- son, a new man, from Upson, a few days while on the grippe list. Agency Abbotsford (non-telegraph), Lublin and second Auburndale on bulletin. All local freight trains are running late and many of the boys are making overtime. There is plenty of business, all crews getting out on their rest; trains running all hours of the day and night. The company needs all our efforts to keep them moving. “Night owls,” get your sleep in the <laytime. There are too many “misters” on the list again. That means plenty of work for us; and, as the Order has offered some dandy prizes for new members, get busy, boys, and get a few. Even one will help. This month Bros. Mais, Crasby, Engle, Minshall and Teschner sent in items. Thanks, come again, and any others who hear of any news whatever, drop me a line, so that it will reach me by the 20th. The old W. C. bridge, where the road formerly crossed the St. Croix River four miles south of Somerset, Wis., is being torn down and the steel hauled to Stillwater for shipment. “Buck,” Cert. 550. CARD OF THANKS. I can not find words to express my appreciation for the beautiful floral offerings sent by the mem- bers of the O. R. T. They surely express a feel- ing of brotherly love. I wish to thank one and all. M»s. J. A. Roy and Son Raymond. Chicago Division, First and Second Districts — Three men now on at Vernon on account of good business. Bro. F. Olsen bid in third Burlington, relieving Bro. Shryer, resigned, and Bro. W. C. Geise bid in Theresa second, vice Bro. H. L. Kurtwell, there pending bulletin, who then relieved W. C. Bagley on second Rugby Jet. several weeks owing to the serious illness of his wife, and Bro. H. V. Carpen- ter, third there, several days on account of sick- ness. Bro. M. A. Chapman, agent Byron, off several weeks having an operation performed for appendi- citis, Bro. H. R. Upchurch and Sister Wittman doubling until relieved by Coleman, who also re- lieved at Stockton a few days. It’s now Bro. P. J. Weber, third Fond du Lac, and Bro. H. L. Lepinski, first Shops yard, making both those points solid again. Bro. A. E. Bialkowosky’s and Night Chief Mann’s bowling teams are now tied for honors. The sleet storm recently put all wires from Amherst to Shops out of business, but Bro. Lud- lam and Night Chief Mann soon got a wire through via Chicago and Minneapolis, W. U. and Postal. Bro. L. L. Webster, relieved on south end mes- sage wire days by Fellemeyer, a new man, relieved Christel, car distributor, appointed extra dispatcher, vice Rothke, back on message wire. First Trick Dispatcher Thayer on sick list about two weeks. First Trick Dispatcher Devine, north end, also off sick several days same time, necessi- tating Chief Dispatcher Berger working a trick a short time. Christel appointed extra dispatcher, vice Rothke back on message wire. Bro. A. E. Rupple, second Medina Jet., off a few days, quarantined, Bro. Murphy and Steevcs doubling. Bro. W. E. Sneed, second Fremont, was off a week recently. O. E. Larson, agent Custer, broke his leg during the storm and was taken to Stevens Point, relieved by ex-Bro. H. R. Henke, later on Boyer on bid. In January issue the item reading “Bro. Kurtz- wcil relieved Bro. Larson, third Waupaca, on vaca- tion” should have read “relieved Bro. I. B. Erick- son,” who was recently referred to without the prefix “Bro.,” an unintentional error, for which we beg Bro. Erickson’s pardon. The nons on this end have been thinned out considerably lately. Keep the good work going and get as near 100 per cent strong as possible. “Jack.” IV. & P. Division — Bro. Zepp, first Ladysmith tower, was injured recently while throwing levers. Bros. Tracy and Davis doubled several days until F. J. Glendenning came to their relief. Bro. L. A. Menard, agent Tony, relieved Bro. Hong, at Birchwood, recently for ten days when called away by the death of a relative. Bro. Broenel is back on third Rhinelander for a month, vice Mount. Bro. Holt, first Weyerhauser, and Helper Mc- Gee took in the auto show at Minneapolis recently. Bro. Hollistead to second Amery, relieved at Copas agency by A. D. Harris. Some brother on the Fifth District please send me a few items each month, and a brother on the Third and Fourth Districts, also. W. II. B., Cert. 492. Winnipeg Division — Last month’s issue did not show any notes from this division because I did not receive any from the boys. Come on, fellows, let us know what is doing. You may not think it of any interest, but others would. There are no snow blockades at this writing, which is quite a relief, as we certainly have had no end of snow-bucking out here. Mrs. Ford, wife of Bro. F. Ford, Forest River, died suddenly February 12th. The remains were taken to Wisconsin for burial. He has the sym- pathy of us all. H. Carlson, who bid in Conway agency, has asked for application papers. C. I. Huset drew Fonda agency; H. Pavek, from the G. N., to Ege- land; Omega agency is on bulletin again. Cert. 918. Digitized by o.ooQle

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442 The Railroad Telegrapher. C., R. I. A P. Ry., Div. No. 126. Chicago Terminal and Illinois Division — Bro. Thompson, second “BY” Peoria, while celebrating his birthday, was relieved by Ruggles, who later relieved Bro. Reinhart, first Bureau, for a few days. Bro. Price relieved Bro. Still a few days on third Morris, and Smith relieved Bro. Woodfin, Utica, a few days while off with a severe attack of grippe. Some time ago Bro. Huser was referred to in the items as a non-member. This was uninten- tional, and we wish to correct this. Bro. Huser has been a member of this organization ever since he has been on the road, and is one of our best members. No delinquents, no members dropped the last half and only a few nons on the division. Let every man put his shoulder to the wheel and make the division 100 per cent strong the coming year. We had the pleasure of attending a Cort Club meeting in Chicago recently, and listened to addresses by Bros. Perham and Ramsay. Bro. Perhani spoke on handling the U. S. mail and legislation in favor of the union man. It was worth any man’s time and a night's sleep to hear such talks as this, and if all the boys could hear them they would all “get in the game” and help the work along. It is impossible for our officers to secure all the things we want unless we back them up both as an organization and as indi- viduals. “N“ AT “BI.” Relay Department — Fairbury: Bro. Rice is taking sixty days off, relieved by Bro. Shortridge. Bro. Woolen relieved on account of illness by Bro. Carroll from El Reno. Bro. Carver and Manager Corp are organizing a Moose Lodge here. Already have about seventy- five lined up, and prospects are good for a live lodge. Trenton: Bro. Walden bumped by Shipman to waiting list. Bro. Powers is contemplating bringing his mother here in the near future. Bro. Lowe spent Sunday, February 13th, in Herington visiting old friends, and Bro. Powers spent Sunday, February 20th, in St. Joseph. Our machine current does not seem to be any nearer installation than it was a month ago. This spring weather makes our feet itch, but we got to stick. Chicago: Bro. McCann passed through on his way from Florida to El Reno. Besides a good color, Mac carries some good fish stories. “More Krum” working force down to four girls and three wire chiefs on the two circuits. They are saving “lost motion” all right, but not much lost money, according to the averages. We got “Whit” where he can’t say “RJ” on the press and markets. Joe has been instructed to do his duty. It would do an old-timers’ heart good to hear Bro. Asper cut ’em up on the Des Moines-Good- land press report. It is rumored that Bro. Supple has had enough of winter life on the farm and is coming back. They are now cutting the force; Bro. Davis goes to Herington, leaving Bro. Anderson to fill out Bro. Supple’s vacation. Goodland : Bro. Snyder spent a week with relatives at Harris, Kan., down on the Mo. Pac. recently. Bro. Powers just completed an aeroplane of foreign type. He anticipates making first flight in a few days. It is not known if he will join the Allies or go straight up. Bro. Harding just received a load of cobs. For particulars, ask Bro. Snyder. We are expecting to see machine current in- stalled in Goodland in the near future. Bro. Manion is death on coyotes. He has bagged seven so far this winter. Bro. Snyder while on vacation was relieved by Campbell. Bro. Stovall, who was operated on successfully for appendicitis at Rochester recently, was cut off here and has reported at Haileyville. This leaves us but five men, which makes business mighty good, especially when the officials are on this division. We are always glad to have Mr. C. W. Jones out this way, as he always seems to have in mind the fact that he was one of the boys at one time. We work direct with Des Moines and Denver through to Chicago now. Bro. Meador passed through Goodland, February 19th, but on account of making connections at Belleville, did not get to stop off. We are hoping he will be able to make us a visit soon. Anyone knowing where a flivver can be pur- chased for $29.09 kindly communicate with Bro. Harding. Brothers, let us all get busy and dig up a car- load of something routed via the Rock Island and show the company that we appreciate the fact that their welfare is our welfare. All the brothers in Goodland are paid up for the current term. How many of the relay officers are in the same boat? Des Moines: Bro. Hiram Clow has quit the relay service for Anita, Iowa, agency, vice Bro. M. J. Collins, who went to Estherville and expects to enter the relay service first opportunity. Bro. Elder Bylander succeeds “HI” as traffic chief. Bro. Harper, from the “KD,” is again working extra here, as Bro. Prescott has not shown up yet. Bro. Overturf lias to do al] his joy riding after midnight now and has a good opportunity to learn Italian. Bro. Marion Davis, our new Sunday wire chief, now on 17 west, don’t mind clearing Goodland, Kan., as he is interested in a forty-acre farm out there and gets his crop reports daily. Bro. Honest John Davis, on old “KD,” can dig up butter for you any time you want it if his lumbago don’t hurt him too bad. They have decided to work the printer a few hours on Sunday. It costs enough to work it week days for all it accomplishes. Bro. Ingram does the 280 stunt. After he gets his loqg legs under the table, Louie don’t care Digitized by C.OO Q 2

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 443 how fast they come either. He sure is a good man and we all want to see him stay. Bro. Bongers, the “owl man,” hardly has time to think. Bert and Louie make a good team. Bro. T. J. Baxter, the old Philippine scout, works from 9:00 a. m. to 5:30 p. m., also all the overtime he can get. He says he expects to go back to Tarry town, N. Y., next spring and see how the N. Y. C. does business again. The boys should present Tom with a brass medal for his long and continuous service in the guard house. We can now boast of having the neatest and most up-to-date office on the system. It has re- cently been painted and all desks varnished, and sure looks fine. Even Mr. Wray, our congenial assistant superintendent of telegraph, complimented Manager Hamilton on its appearance. The latter has employed a Swede janitor and pays him out of the Western Union commission. Business is better than ever, and we could stand another good man to help out around the room. “MS’* is and always has been solid and we intend keeping it that way. The boys are looking forward to our new schedule, which we all hope will be a good one. Our stunning little messenger, Esther Wright, is on the job all the time and nothing ever escapes her watchful eye. Herington: Business is good in “RI.” Every- body keeping busy without any trouble and the “mailing department"* is doing a big business every day. Reduction in force put Bro. Rollins on the extra list again, but we hope to see him back regular before many days. Bro. Teeters dropped in on us for a few minutes the other day on his way from El Reno to Mankato where he takes his regular assignment on account of reduction in El Reno. That smiling countenance of Jack's is always welcome, but it was noticeable that going from El Reno the smile was not so broad as when bound for that city. Bro. Badsky went to Davenport recently, and accompanied Mrs. Badsky and daughter back to Herington, Mrs. Badsky having been visiting her sister, wife of our old friend R. A. Powell, now with the A. T. & T. at Davenport. Bro. Stover was in Chicago first half of Febru- ary on schedule negotiations. Bro. Lowe, of Trenton, visited with old friends in Herington for a short time recently. Bro. McKnight is working the owl job now, and, judging from his average, is a mighty busy boy. Bro. Ehrhart, formerly of “KI"* and “RI,"* is now at “JR” Kansas City, and is fast becoming used to the bright lights and has quit shying at the cars. Bro. Cash Allen and wife spent a couple of weeks in Chicago and Hammond recently visiting home folks and old friends. Qur old friend and brother, R. F. Hillman, formerly of El Reno and Herington, was recently appointed chief dispatcher for the A. & N. with headquarters at Pratt. Bro. McCann paid us a little visit the other day while on his way to El Reno. Mack had just returned from five or six weeks in Florida, and was looking mighty fine. Bro. Allen reports a big time in Chicago. Bro. “Bill” Lyons took him out and showed him the sights. They took in a five-cent show and Bill exhibited his pet orchestra (colored) all in one afternoon. Herington is still in the front row from an organization viewpoint. Solid with the excep- tion of one wire chief, and we have hopes of landing him in due time. Bro. Hogewoning, recently operated on at Wichita for appendicitis, is doing nicely and ex- pects to soon be back at work. “Dutch*" had a close call, but we are all glad to note that he won out. Bro. Davis arrived from Chicago on the 26th and bumped Bro. McKnight, who goes to Chicago. Sorry to lose Mack, but Zack can make just about as much noise, possibly a little more. Bro. Hamilton# is now working the south end and says everything would be lovely if there were’nt so many consists. R. D. Stover, Local Chairman. Missouri Division Notes — Bro. Stone, on first Nahant, pending bulletin, relieved on second there by C. H. Frazier (new in the business), husband of Sister Frazier, agent East Plains. Bro. P. E. Rouch relieved on second Seymour, pending bulletin, by Extra Brewhaugh, bid in Betts agency, vice Bailey, who has been there six months, now relieving Bro. Goodlandar, agent Drakeville. Bro. Fox, second Princeton, slipped and fell while pulling truck away from train, relieved by J. K. Cox. Hover sick recently; Harvard closed on account of shortage of men. Bro. Ridgeway, of Mercer, was a Princeton visitor recently. Thanks to Bro. Fox, Princeton, for notes. Nothing from the west end. J. R. Krusor, Jr., Cert. 889, Div. Cor. CARD OF THANKS. Words fail to express our heartfelt feelings towards System Division No. 126, the Trenton “Banner Division,” O. R. T. Club, the teleg- raphers of Cameron and Bro. J. T. Hanley, of Edgerton, for the beautiful flowers and kind acts during the recent sickness and death of our dear brother. Such acts have tended to draw us closer to you and will never be forgotten. J. B. Plum, W. H. Plum. Arkansas Division — We have not been repre*sented for several months in the journal. It looks rather discourage ing to hunt through the C. R. I. & P. items and not see a note from this division. Let’s have a write-up of some kind every month, and stir up more interest in the social line. Digitized by ^ooQle

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444 The Railroad Telegrapher. Our division correspondent, Bro. Minich, has hitl in Roland agency, vice Bro. W. A. Clark, who bid in Lonoke second. Bro. L. M. Suggs bid in Bigelow agency, vice Latimer. “No card, no favors.” Bro. Holmes, second Bigelow, has been on the sick list. Sister Berninger, of Pulaski, has been doing some extra work. Bro. Berninger was relieved a few days by Bro. R. M. Woodson, who has a whole year up-to-date, which looks good. Bro. McGugin, second Ola cut-off, bid in sec- ond Danville, agent forced to work a telegrapher’s trick. Bro. McLaughlin, of Tenth Street station, salary reduced from $72.50 to $50.00 per, wires cut out and block telephone removed. McL. is still an operator, though, and believes his station is covered by contract. East end was some busy recently on account of high water. Boys, watch the overtime. Some one break the ice and let’s have a write-up from the east end. With a little help, some one could get a good one every month. Who is will- ing to tackle the job? Tell the local or general cnairman. Cert. 1302. Des Moines Valley Division — Bro. Kosta resigned, relieved at Bevington by Cox. Bro. Staley resigned and gone with the Western Weighing and Inspection Bureau of Sioux City; relieved by Bro. Mason. Bro. Hunter, off sixty days, relieved by Bro. Hulin, relieved by Duffy. Bro. Hanlon, relieved at Evans by Mr. Boyce, went to Indianola pending bulletin, vice Walker, off sixty days. Bro. McGuire, Delta, attending the auto show at Des Moines, relieved by one of the “Citizens.” Bro. Forche was a recent Des Moines caller. Bro. Freel assigned second Carlisle; Bro. Han- lon, second Evans. Bro. Robinson, Selma, was off a few days re- cently. Bro. Hunter, relieving Barber at Evans, ten days, called to Rochester, Minn., on account of sickness of his wife. Bro. Arnold, Keota, called to Milwaukee re- cently on account of sickness and death of his aunt. Dispatcher Boling visited relatives at Oskaloosa, between trains, recently. Bro. Bell, Mt. Zion, was off a few days. Have you got that new card yet? Cert. 967. Dakota Division — Sister Hanley is being relieved at Sibley by C. M. Hatch, back after a long sickness. He will soon be with us again. Bro. Lefflcr is relieving the dispatchers for vacations, and Bro. Shepherd and Collins in “SR” office. Bro. Farrington, Palmer, is still laying off on account of the accident in shutting a car door. Hope he will be able to work before long. Those who have not paid their dues yet, should remember that our committee needs the support of every man now more than ever. Most every one on this division has made enough overtime this year to pay their dues, on account of so much snow and trains running late. Vacations will start soon now. If you are unable to get relieved, drop me a line. We had quite a bit of trouble last year in getting relief and want a line on all such cases, so they can be taken up. There has been some complaint on the wire work with the dispatchers, and I hope none of the brothers are the cause of it. Please remember to give good service on the wires, as this comes before your other work. The dispatchers must put out orders to get the trains over the road, so don’t let them call you for thirty minutes. C. C. EAsley, L. C. Nebraska Division — Bro. Croft, from Scandia, is taking a vacation on his ranch in New Mexico, relieved by Bro. Short. Bro. F. R. Davis is back at Rokcby. Mr. Cochran, third Hallam, is out of the service. Another case of a non having reason for changing his mind about the Order doing nobody any good. On account reduction in the relay service, Bro. Teeters returns to Mankato; Bro. Gramm to Dewitt. Bro. and Sister Richardson, Dewitt, on vacation, former looking over his ranch in New Mexico, and Mrs. Richardson visiting her parents at South Bend. Bro. Gowdy acting agent. All of the brothers will be pleased to learn that Bro. Knoblauch has been reinstated as agent Martell; also Bro. Davis at South Bend. Sister Sawyer returning to “SB” third, and Bro. Ewing to Courtland second. Bro. Walsh, extra Courtland, caught in the reduction, relieved by Mr. Currence, who promises to be with us soon. Bro. McNamara, of Mankato, spent a day in Fairbury recently attended the “Birth of a Na- tion” and reports it “great.” Bro. Johnson relieving Dispatcher Dickens at Fairbury, on account sickness, relieved at Belle- ville by Bro. Brown, of Thompson; Bro. Carson working twelve hours during his absence. Bro. Meador recently spent a few minutes in Belleville recently, between trains. On account of the death of Bro. Hamm’s grandfather, Bro. Vining is acting agent and Bro. Williams, formerly of this division, is extra on third Mahaska. We are glad to have so many of the brothers [>aid up at this time, but the few who have not jiaid are now delinquents. When we get them all to realize that it is a privilege and not merely doing the officers a favor to pay up, delinquents will not exist. It costs no more to pay up early than at the last of the period, and would be a great saving to the division in postage, besides saving the expense of some brother having to call for the money. Digitized by C.ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 445 Bro. Eubanks to Smith Center a few days, while Bro. McKnight was trying out relay work. Bro. Miller to Gilead, Bro. Corbett to third Otego, both regular. Mr. Johnson, a new man, is on Hallam third, pending bulletin. C. H. Eaton, L. C. Panhandle Division — No news from the brothers this time, there- fore no write-up. Please assist me, mailing your notes to Choctaw. Div. Cor., Cert. 1085. Louisiana Division — On the night of February 24th the body of Bro. Frank Allen, second trick operator at Pack- ton, for the L. & A., was found on the track at Tioga, La., after being run over by an Iron Mountain train. Bro. Allen had been in Alexan- dria to have his eyes treated and was returning to Packton, and was last seen alive by the con- ductor of L. & A. No. 16, in the yards at Alexandria. How he came to be on the track at Tioga has not yet been decided, and the coroner and police at Alexandria are working on a theory that he was held up and murdered, as a five dollar bill was found some distance from the body. Bro. Allen at one time worked for this division and had lately rejoined our organization, but unfortunately had not made out his insurance application in the proper manner, the papers hav- ing been returned to him the day before his death. Wc all deeply sympathize with Bro. Allen’s relatives in Gadsden, Ala., where the interment took place. This unfortunate circumstance should be more than a reminder to us that we should always be prepared, and especially so in the way of insur- ance. Had Bro. Allen sent his insurance appli- cation to the local chairman of this division as instructed, it would have been returned immedi- ately for correction, and no doubt have been approved by the Insurance Committee and a policy in his possession prior to his death. Bro. Fulton bid in third Tinsman; Bro. Lovette, Ivan agency, and Bro. Moore, Fenter agency. Bro. Nelson relieved Bro. Macomber while attending court at Sheridan. Bro. O’Neal is on the sick list, relieved by Bro. Nelson. Bro. Foster, off a few days with la grippe, re- lieved by Bro. Fulton. Bro. Jones, of Alexandria, visited a Sunday in Ruston. Bros. Morrissey, Swillcy and Austin attended the “Prevent Claims” meeting held at El Dorado. Our division is holding its own in the way of delinquent members, but an extension of time had to be given several who neglected to pay up before the end of February. Let us not have to ask for this same privilege for the term ending in June. .Our non-membership list is still “unchanged,” but we have by no means exhausted our supply of arguments and are laboring in the hope that at some near period the little cloud that seems to rest on the organized part of their brains will be removed. Div. Cor. C., B. A Q. R. R., Div. No. 130. Brothers Galesburg Division: Brothers, have you ever stopped to think that what our local ohairman gets for his efforts in our behalf is mostly kicks about why didn’t he do it this way and why not the other way. He takes the hlame for everything, and gets paid for nothing. Now, why can’t we change this and pay him something for taking those kicks?. By doing so, he would be enabled to lay off occa- sionally, arrange meetings easier, make trips over the division once in a while to keep things lined up properly and listen to our grievances (if we have any). In this way we would more firmly cement the bonds of our Order into a better mutual understanding between the members. This would result in making our position more impregnable and less liable to attacks from out- side criticism; due, in the main, to the petty bickerings and the thoughtless chatter of dis- satisfied members, who talk too much to anyone who will lend an ear. Now if we have any talk- ing to do, let’s make it to the ones who are most concerned (at the meetings), so there will be an opportunity for all to have a word or two about it, and also where no strangers can hear, to express themselves later of the general “no account” of our grand old Order. This is one of the many things that would be possible were we to provide means for the local chairman to put in the time, effort and work necessary, and not have him feel as though every one was imposing on him and he was wasting his time with no visible returns. Then, too, it would make the position one sought after, not shunned, as is the case now. No one likes to do something without at least getting a reasonable return. That is what I am trying to get you all to think, and give a reasonable amount, either annually or semi-annually. With about 200 mem- bers, each giving 25 cents semi-annually would make $100.00 a year. This amount would par- tially compensate him for the time and work ex- pended for us, and not one of us would miss this small sum, which would mean a great deal to us in the long run. l’lcasc don’t think, brothers, that I am trying to butt in on official business, because I have no official standing by reason of my agitation of this matter, but I have the privilege of every mem- ber, which is the right to express our opinions through the journal on any and all questions which will mean a betterment of our condition. I would like to have the opinion of every mem- ber of the Galesburg Division, either through the journal or by letter. If you are favorably Digitized by t^ooQle

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446 The Railroad Telegrapher. impressed by the idea, say so, and some one bring it up in the meetings. I have talked it over with several of the boys and they seem to favor it. How about you? H. A. Livingston, Cert. 3904. Galesburg Division Notes — Bro. Chinn has his hands full keeping after the nons and keping from being snowed in on the job. Business is good in both directions. Bro. Fletcher, first Portal, is now in the in- surance business for the Prudential people in Galesburg. Give him a chance to turn his rapid- fire vocabulary loose on you, and you will prob- ably get a policy before he finishes with you. Bro. Clayton was in Galesburg relay a month, relieved by Bro. Mills, third Santa Fe tower. Jordan, third Portal, relieving Bro. Fletcher on first, Bro. Bowman on third. Bro. Miner, second Bardolph, was on sick list three days. He and Bro. Cowperthwaite, of third there, were recent Quincy visitors. Bro. Lomard relieved agent Fall Creek a few days. Bro. L. E. Gray, second Eubanks, gets plenty of exercise pulling his “Armstrong” speeder back and forth between there and Fowler. Bro. Wright’s wife, first Eubanks,* fell during the last icy spell and was so badly injured that she had to be taken to Quincy hospital. Bro. Lombard worked a few days on the new trick opened at Prairie City. Bro. Flack, second Colchester, called home on account of sickness, relieved by Oliver, Prairie City, being closed meanwhile. North End- - Rio third opened January 16th by Bro. Cow- perthwaite, who later went to Bardolph third, relieved by H. E. Thornton, later to Joy agency extra, relieved by H. E. Metcalf, a new man from Aledo, who turned in his papers pay day. Bro. H. V. Lonis, second Rio, off a few days sick, relieved by J. E. Anderson, a new man from the Rock Island. Bro. R. E. Kiddoo, second Alpha, who re- cently purchased a Ford runabout, was off a few days sick, relieved by Bro. W. L. Eiker, former agent Opheim. It is now Bro. R. F. Richardson, second Lynn, and Sister Wells instead of Sister Bennett, sec- ond Briar Bluff, relieved a few days by Bro. Cox. Congratulations. From all indications Bro. Lin- dell, Plum River tower, will be the next to join the ranks. If you are a member of the banner division, help to keep it that. Bro. Kelly, agent Joslin, relieved a few days by Extra Vancil. Extra Phoner Jacobs, returned from Los Angeles ticket office, Salt Lake Route, will soon have a card. Erie now has three tricks, with Bro. Sweatt on third. Peoria-Buda Rushville Branches — It is now Bro. Nagel at Edwards. Bro. Everetts, first Peoria yard, visited home folks in Monmouth over Sunday recently. Bro. James H. Watlington, has resumed at city office, Peoria, after a short sick spell. First Knoxville opened up by E. C. Fisk. Bro. R. C. Hoskins, second Farmington, sick several nights, relieved by Rogers; third there closed during that time. Bro. C. E. Walker, third Yates City, visited in Galesburg, February 4th. Bro. J. H. Conner, Knoxville, relieved Agent Love there while down with the grippe. Bro. Waite, Norris, was off a few days on account of his wife’s sickness. I wish to thank Bros. Miller, Lonis, Waddill, Livingston and Kynion for their kind assistance with the notes this month. Div. Cor. Aurora Division — Bro. E. N. Swanstrom assigned first Wataga tower, vice D. E. Watson, to Oneida, 111., agency. Bro. Samuel Karr, third Kcwanee cabin, was recently married. Congratulations. Bro. R. D. Hade, second Wataga tower, has returned from a trip to Houston, Galveston and Lyford, Tex., and got in close touch with the Mexican situation. Bro. G. L. Burt, Oneida cabin days, relieved a few days recently, on account of sickness, by Phoner E. A. Nordeen. Thanks, Bro. Deane; come again. Cert. 14. Aurora Division Notes — Bro. Sundberg has resigned third Meriden and is now running a bowling alley at Mendota. The brothers at Earlville tower had the pleasure of giving hand signals for three or four days on account of No. 70-A putting the plant out of commission, caused by a broken wheel. Bro. H. W. Kibler, first “MS” Mendota, slipped one over on the boys and was married February 6th. We all extend congratulations to the happy couple. Bro. G. H. Graves, first Mendota depot, was on the sick list a few days, relieved by Bro. R. R. Miller. Bro. C. M. Salander, third Bristol tower, sent back to first I. C. Crossing, Mendota, was relieved by E. R. Hollis, who promises to be a brother by next write-up. Bro. and Mrs. A. W. Roby, third Earlville tower, visited relatives in Mendota recently. Bro. R. R. Miller relieved at Kewanee station for a week. Bro. Ed Ackerson, second Lee, is one of the new brothers. Cert. 1477. Aurora Division, Mendota and West — Bro. R. R. Miller, who relieved Bro. Titus at Plano and was called to go to Kewanee several nights, says it i9 a pleasure to work in a building like Kewanee station. Digitized by LaOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 447 Bro. Horton, third Plano, and Bro. Horton, second Princeton, on short vacations owing to the death of their father, Mr. Albert Horton, at Princeton, on February 3rd, were relieved by Rex Flewelling and E. C. Elliott. Boys, I thank you for the promptness in which you answered recent requests for information, there being but a very few who did not respond. “On the job” is the slogan. We are but a few teeth in the cogs of the big wheels, and in order to get any further concessions we must be able to show that we are entitled to it. Co-operation will gain the desired results every time. Bro. W. A. Halleburton, second Princeton, was called to Moberly, Mo., February 6th, for several days by the serious illness of his grandfather. Bro. “Red” Kunkle bid in first Buda. It sounds like old times again to hear him on the “shot gun.” Bro. Radcliffe is back again on second, and Bro. McHenry to Shabbona, vice Ed Ackerson, to Lee second on bid. Understand Bro. Radcliffe is about to join the K. of P. No doubt he will do some fancy jumping when the goat walks over him. Bro. C. W. Titus, second Plano, enjoyed a short vacation during February. While home at Wya> net he acted as best man at the marriage of a sister. “Hazel,” of Burlington, Iowa, was also present at the wedding, and, naturally, “Nick” stayed over for a few days. Bro. A. N. Butler, first “WC” Ottumwa relay, visited his father and mother in Wyanet recently. “B” was formerly in “AU” relay office. Get after the nons and get them into the fold. They would not refuse a raise if it were offered them, and it is the membership in the Order that gets that same raise. A fair-minded man in this day realizes those cold facts and should not hesi- tate to cast his lot with the majority. Carefully read your Telegrapher each month, read what some of the correspondents from the divisions on other railroads have to say regarding the nons. There are some very pointed paragraphs. Make use of the views of some of these men and show the nons in what light they are looked upon by the majority of the members. There are a number of fine fellows on this division who are able to carry a card, but always have some excuse to offer when they are approached upon the subject. It is just as cheap to join right now as it will ever be, so the first and only way for them to do is to come across with the amount necessary and get right. I worked at one time on a broker’s wire between Chicago and St. Louis. After working for a week I managed to get hold of an operator in an office in a neighboring town after the close of business for that day. I asked him what seemed to be the trouble with me, that I did not seem to get any satisfaction out of the boys and especially the sending operator during the rush hours of business and times when I asked for information. This operator, with whom I afterwards became well acquainted, told me in a very few words: “Get a card.” I “got” and learned my lesson that day. Get busy. If you need any help, ask and I will gladly lend you my assistance; it comes free. I wish to thank the boys who kindly furnished me with these notes. Keep it up, only send more of them. ' Cert. 3775. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the Universe to take unto Himself the beloved father of our dear brothers, C. B. and R. T. Horton; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of Aurora Division, System Division No. 130, Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers, extend to our sorrowing brothers and members of the afflicted family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brothers, and a copy forwarded to The Railroad Telegrapher for publication. W. C. Weaver, Cert. 3775; O. F. Butler, Cert. 165; F. R. Earnest, Cert. 406; W. A. Halliburton, Cert. 3675; R. L. Quigley, Cert. 3349; Committee. Beardstown Division — Bro. O. G. Chinn, Galesburg yard office, is certainly going after the nons from Beardstown to Bushnell. He has landed three new members and has the promise of the rest of the boys soon. He and Bro. Teague, Beardstown yard office, are working hard to make it solid. They all got a $10.00 raise over the rest of us. Bro. D. Kastrup, Jacksonville, is on a three months’ leave. H. S. Raymond bid in first relay telephoners, relieved by H. L. Haist, first Astoria. The latter has been opened three tricks, after having been closed about two months. Three nons occupy these positions raised on our last schedule. Boys, get after all these nons personally to come in. It is now Bros. Haist and Farr at Bader, with P. C. Fordyce on third. It will soon be Bro. Phillips, agent Frederick. Bro. Ehrman, on telephone circuit Beardstown, bid in telegraph relay position Casper, Wyo. Good luck to him. We all hated to have him leave. He was a faithful member. Adair, 111., has been opened with two tricks with Bro. Haist on from 2:00 to 8:00 p. m. and a non from 5:00 a. m. to 2:00 p. in. We hope Bro. ’Haist can induce the non to take out a card. “Old Maud,” the large pusher engine, No. 4200, used on Browning hill, is again out of commission being in the shops about two-thirds of the time, and two engines are now being used for this work. We hope Bro. Johnson, our former local chair- man, will come in with a few items from the north end. Brothers, this is our first attempt, but we intend to send in a few items each month, Digitized by C.ooQle

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448 The Railroad Telegrapher. and want everybody to help. There is no reason why this division should not have a nice write-up each month if we all do our share. Certs. 3915 and 3916. Chicago Division — Bro. Penney, of third Canal st. tower, spent two weeks in his old home town back in Ohio. Bro. Hoye, second there, is being relieved on account of sickness by Bro. Harry Crouquist, and he on second Roby st. tower by G. P. Heitz. Bro. Robinett, of third Roby, can be often found at the board of trade flirting with war brides. A new electric pneumatic machine is being installed at Kedzie ave. tower, which will be quite an improvement over the old air plant now in use. We were all sorry to hear of the death of Bro. Jack Hedes* father, who was an old-time switch- man on the road. We all extend our sincere sympathy in our brother's hour of trouble. Don’t forget to advise the correspondent of items of interest for the magazine. The more the better. Bro. George Rowe is on second Clyde, vice Montgomery, relieving the dispatchers at Aurora. Albert Snoozer on second Hawthorne several weeks. Win. Kealy, extra, has gone to the Great Western. R. P. W. Brookfield Division — Bro. W. L. Hall, agent Saxton, relieved one day while attending a funeral by C. F. Parks, from Osborn, who later relieved Bro. M. C. Smith, second Easton, on account of sickness. Bro. T. G. Line, third Saxton, who relieved D. R. Peck, agent Breckenridge on a trip to Kansas City, later relieved on second Chillicothe and took two weeks* vacation. Bro. Herriman, Mooresville, relieved a few days by H. L. Jones, who later relieved Bro. Thomason, first Liberty, while serving as a company witness on a case in St. Paul. Bro. Emerson, third Turney, relieved a few days by Bro. Barron, later to Block 223, and then to Randolph third on bid. Bro. Barron can make good regardless of the quantity or kind of work to be done, and we all wish him success. This is a good division for a good man to get in line, as jie is never dropped as long as he hits the ball and asks the man at his side to get an up-to-date and be one of us. If some of the nous would use some of the money they spend on extended vacations to join the O. R. T. we would be ready in case they got into trouble to assist them. Night Chief Dispatcher Weimer, on sick list, relieved by Second Trick Dispatcher Rogers. Bro. J. S. Rowell and wife, of Stewartsville, took a trip to Chicago recently. Bro. E. A. R. Teieli, third Osborn, was off a few days visiting home folks in Kansas City an 1 Lawrence, Kan. Bro. M. C. Smith, third Easton, was also off one day. Cert. 3044, Hannibal Division — A. L. Krauth, at third Mark for a number of years, says he has saved enough by' not belonging to the O. R. T. to go into the automobile business. So why should he worry about joining? Bro. H. C. Clayton, Galesburg yard, who works in the office during the summer, is at “GT” Galesburg extra. Bro. R. E. Ainge still makes his regular trips to St. Louis. This is beginning to look suspicious. Bro. W. E. Kenning, of “X” office, and wife, spent Sunday visiting relatives in Louisiana, Mo. Understand two home and two distant power signals are to be installed north, and one home and one distant power signal south of Ashburn. Louisiana depot is to have a new tile floor, replac- ing the wooden one; also a company pumping plant to avoid taking water from the city. Passing track at Saverton is to be extended to hold two trains of ninety cars each, and track raised at Kissenger to avoid overflow and washouts; esti- mated cost, $6,600. Bro. Muller, third Alexandria, at home at Weyer past two weeks sick; Shippey relieving, being relieved by Mr. Huston. Alexandria helper is relieving Bro. Draper, second Alexandria, gone to Kilbourne, 111., to see homefolks. Bro. Geo. Davis, third Ft. Madison, off a few days recently with la grippe, was relieved by Painter, who worked for the Burlington a number of years ago at south end Hannibal yards. Bro. Allen was relieved a few days by Hayes. Bro. Smfth, first “DO” Keokuk, off a few days middle of February sick, relieved by Night Oper- ator Rareden. Bro. Crooks, agent Montrose, has just purchased a new Oliver. Bro. J. M. Porter relieved Bro. Williams, agent Foley, while moving into his new home. Bro. G. H. Ferree, agent Clarksville, one of the oldest men in the service of this division, has been on the sick list for the past month; relieved by Bro. McAdams. Bro. G. L. Hubbard, agent Orchard Farm, while hunting ducks was relieved by Bro. B. B. Gregory. The officials of the Burlington surely believe in “preparedness,” as they opened five night offices and run an extra engine behind President Wilson’s special from Mexico to St. Louis, February 7th. Business is still rushing on this division, running two and three sections of most all freight trains and a number of extras. Boyer is back from Oklahoma on second Canton, Mo. We only have a few nons left on the south end Mexico branch inclusive. Everybody get busy on them and we will soon be solid. Bro. Guy Zinn and Bro. G. R. Marks assisted in cleaning up the delinquent list, and also secured several new applications. Wc wish we had a few more such hustlers as these two arc. Div. Cor. l.ai > i'.vac Division — Bro. C. E. White, agent Grand Crossing, who has been laid up with a bad case of erysipelas in his face, is able to leave the hospital and resume work. Digitized by C.OO Qle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 449 Mrs. H. A. Fitzsimonds, wife of Bro. Fitz- simonds, agent Lynxville, was obliged to undergo an operation at one of the hospitals in LaCrosse. We are glad to report her out and around again. Bro. Fitzsimonds was relieved by Bro. W. E. Bright, Charme being closed one trick in order to give proper relief. I wish to call some of the brothers attention to the fact that they are allowing their helpers to report and receive reports of trains and other important things on the telephone, and in some cases they have attempted to wefrk on the wires. While there is a good chance for this practice to get you in trouble, these same men might also take your positions is case of trouble later on. The officials are not in favor of letting these men look after this kind of work, and you are hired at a salary to do it. Lives depend on the handling of trains and we can not be too care* ful about letting others do this work not even once. If they do it once they get into the habit of pushing themselves in at other times when not needed. It would be a ve$y nice predicament for some of you to be in, should labor troubles arise at any time, and all union men walked out, to see what your carelessness had done to educate the helper so that he could step into your shoes and fill the bill. There are also some cases that have been called to my attention, at stations where helpers are not employed, that the night men have students. In every case that it has come to my notice, they happen to be O. R. T. brothers. It seems queer that some of the nons that we are trying to get into our fold have not the nerve to teach the art, and these same nons are look- ing down on the organization for these things that are happening on this division. I trust that the practice will be stopped at once. If you brothers have a good memory you will kindly remember your obligation when putting in your app»-cation for membership, and you all signed your names to agree, and now are violating one of the most sacred paragraphs in that obligation by teaemng the art to others. I trust that I will not be compelled to take other means to stop the practice, but I am putting this out as a warn- ing and should this not improve the matter, then of course I will be compelled to deal with each one of you personally. Shame on you, boys, for violating your obligation. Bro. McCarthy received second Charme on bulletin. Bro. Tate relieving Bro. Hotchkiss, third Ferry- ville, on account of sickness, and later Hotchkiss relieved myself on account of being called away on account of sickness. The following brothers that I know of con- tributed towards the flower fund after I put out the last notice: Burns, Davis and several' other brothers whose names were not given working near or at Prescott; Plilial, Fitzsimonds, Lindner, Bright, McCarthy, Howard, Tartt, Dyer, Lynch, Gilliland and myself. Now, there may have been other brothers that sent in money, that up to the present time I have not received notice of, but you can all rest assured that whoever sends money in arc credited with same in a register for that purpose. I hope to be able to put more names on the list next time. Get busy and send in 25 cents to Bro. F. H. Owen, at Stoddard, Wi9. Bro. Unagst* is laying off, relieved by Bro. Hotchkiss. Dues are coming in nicely. When you pay your dues you are doing well, but there are a good many other things that go towards mak- ing organizations better. Every time you get an idea that you think will in time help the organization, do it. Remember we are union organizations. There are too many who get into a rut and think that the officers should do all the work; as much depends on the membership at large as on the officers. Do your duty, and don’t take in any students or allow helpers to do your wire work for you. They are paid to do the manual labor and you are getting salaries to operate the keys and telephones. Bro. H. C. , Davis was fatally injured at Wake- field, Neb., Sunday, February 20th, and his body was brought back to his home at Prescott, Wis., for burial. Bro. Leavitt, Prescott, is on vacation, relieved by Bro. H. C. Miller. W. B. Schrunk, L. C. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the Universe to call to his reward Bro. H. C. Davis; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of System Divi- sion No. 130, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the members of the afflicted family their heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the journal for publication, and that a copy be spread on the minutes of the division, and the family be furnished a copy. W. B. Schrunk, J. F. Burns, W. E. Garber, Committee. St. Joe Division — The committee is in Chicago working for our interests, and will bring back something good if you pay up, brothers, and support it as you should. Keep after the nons. They should loosen up if they expect anything on the new schedule. It takes money to get these schedules. Some of the boys seem to think all that is necessary is for the committee to drop the management a line or make them a short visit, tell them what they want and sign up. Bro. W. W. Warnstaff, second Hamburg, re- lieved sixty days by Bro. Gorman Allen. Bro. C. M. Elliott bid in Payne nights, vice Bro. F. T. Brennen, who went on extra list. Bro. T. L. Lips, agent Langdon, on sick list a few days, relieved by Bro. F. T. Brennen; Bro. J. S. Clanton, third Hamburg, was off one Digitized by C.OO Qte

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450 The Railroad Telegrapher. night sick, and Bro. C. £. Rosling, agent Napier, was off several days on account of the serious illness of his mother at Gladstone, 111. Bro. T. A. Pearce, agent Derby, visiting home folks two weeks, relieved by Bro. R. J. Camp, who later relieved Bro. O. C. Grate, Cosby, on account of sickness. The latter is being visited by his brother, Bro. Ray Grate, with the S. P. in Oregon. Bro. A. G. Grate, of New Mexico, is also visiting at Cosby. Bro. Glaze, first Tower 58, was off a few days on account of his daughter undergoing an opera- tion for appendicitis, and Bro. E. C. Peters, sec- ond there, on account of his wife being sick. Bro. Conard, Tower 46, relieved by Bro. Elliott, extra, worked a few days at Murray tower second on account of sickness, and Bro. Gregory, first there, relieved on first C. & A. Tower on account of sickness, by Bro. Scott, Redding. Bro. Shields, first Block 31, was off February 4th to attend his grandmother’s funeral. Bros. Lee and Allison, second and third Ama- zonia, doubled February 3d on account of Bro. Hall’s aunt’s death at Agency. Bro. Stiers, third Tower 58, was off on account of his father’s death, and Bro. Jas. Cash, agent Yvaldron, on account of a sprained shoulder. Bro. A. B. Hainline, first Block 36, and wife recently visited folks at Rushville. Bro. Pebley, third Waldron, goes to Alliance relay office, relieved by Buddy. L. J. Millen, Local Cor., Coin, Iowa. Crest on Division — Bro. G. L. Nixon to second Nodaway, relieved on second Cromwell by Bro. M. E. Edwards; J. L. Biltgen to third Stanton, and Bro. R. E. Poindexter to third Hastings. Bro. W. F. Dyke to Greenfield, a new telegraph position. Bro. F. R. Keys, Bedford, is on vacation in Wisconsin. Bro. M. J. Hull, third McPherson, visiting home folks a few days at Pickering, relieved by G. W. Cockrell, from the Wabash, who later re- lieved Bro. R. C. Hickman, second McPherson, when called to Missouri, owing to the illness of his mother. Bro. J. F. Johnson, agent Henderson, on vaca- tion, relieved by Lauber, a new man. L. B. Frederickson, who recently relieved Bilt- gen on third Stanton, was called a brother in the January Telegrapher through error. C. E. Tuttle, lineman west end, has gone in the newsstand business in Red Oak; succeeded by D. Jones, formerly with lines west. We wish Mr. Tuttle much success in his new business. Bro. W. M. Flemming, agent Hopkins, who has been sick for several months, is much improved. We all hope he will soon be able to resume work again. New members are: E. J. Shehan, agent Mc- Pherson; J. F. Johnson, agent Henderson; W. F. Dyke, operator Grenfield; M. E. Edwards, opera- tor Cromwell, and the application of L. P. Strohl, operator Council Bluffs on its way to our general secretary and treasurer. Keep the good work up. boys, there is plenty of material left yet to work on. Bro. Johnson joining makes the Hastings branch solid once more. The Creston and Cum- berland branch are also solid. With a little work by some of the individual members, we can soon have some of the other branches in the same way. The few who have not yet paid their dues for the term ending June 30th, should do so at once. Let’s all keep up-to-date, be in good standing all the time and not be delinquent and lose the protection of the Order. O. C. Wallace, Asst. L. C. Centerville Division — The time limit for paying dues for this semi- annual period has passed, and those who have forgotten or neglected to do so, should now remit promptly and save Bro. Rogers a lot of unneces- sary correspondence. Our general officers have plenty to do without writing each of us a per- sonal letter, calling our attention to the fact that it is time for paying our dues, and in lots of cases write some members several times and then it is hard work to get them to pay up. This takes time and money, which could be eliminated if each one would take the interest they should. Why not every one take a personal interest and secure as many applications as we can, and in this way be 100 per cent by the time this year has passed. One brother has secured some applications this month, and he has a credit of $1.00 on each application, which applies on his dues for the next period. So you can sec that it pays to take some interest. xBro. Barnhill bid in second Glenwood Jet.; Holdefer, who relieved him at Pulaski, also re- lieved Bro. Butler, at Donnellson, a few days. It is now Bro. Westfall, of Mendota. Extend him the glad hand. Moulton station has been given a well, which is much appreciated by all. This is something every station should have. There has been no write-up in the journal from this division for several months, but from now on we will try and have one each month. I did not get much support from the brothers last year. Won’t you try and send me a few items each month. If every brother will do this we can have a splendid write-up every month, and it would only take a minute’s time to call me on the wire or if you can not reach me that way, drop me a postal. I am willing to do all I can to make a good showing on this division this com- ing year, but it is impossible for me to know who is laying off or sick and other news of interest. Bro. Carter was called to the bedside of his father a few days recently. Bro. Davison, relieved by M. Sibert, at Granger agency, bid in Beldon agency, vice Bro. Tillot- son, resigned. He misses the lunch orders. Brothers, there are entirely too many “Misters” on this division. Let us make our 1916 slogan “90 per cent at least by January 1, 1917/' and do all we can to have it come true. Digitized by C.ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 451 The way to give our committee, now before the management, our very strongest support is to be sure we are in good standing, and have every one else we can to get an up-to-date card. I trust I will receive a lot of items from the brothers along the line, so we can have a better write-up next month. G. E. Smith, Correspondent, Gravity, Iowa. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, has deemed it best to call to the great beyond the wife of our esteemed Bro. J. B. Tuttle, and we bow in humble sub- mission to the will of him who doeth all things well; therefore be it Resolved , That, in token of our deep sorrow and fraternal sympathy, the members of C. B. & Q. System Division No. 130 extend to our be- reaved brother and family our heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be mailed to the bereaved brother, a copy spread upon the minutes of the division, and a copy forwarded to the journal for publication. L. E. Buckles. J. M. Reed, C. M. Snedbkbr, Committee. Ottumwa Division — It is now Bro. J. Greenwalt, Fairfield third. We are pleased to welcome him. Bro. C. A. Baston, Jamison, is visiting friends at Rome and St. Louis. Bro. D. L. Stover, Lucas, is off on account of sickness. Helper Albert*, from Lucas, appointed cashier at Osceola. Bro. O. F. Swanson, third, relieving A. N. Swanson, Troy first, on vacation. Bro. M. J. Barnes, Batavia third, off sick, re- lieved by Bro. R. Burns. Bro. A. L. Thompson, Biggesville second, was off duty two days recently, attending the funeral of his sister. Some months ago an up-to-date seniority list was started over the division fdr the purpose of giving each office an opportunity to make a copy for their record. This has evidently been mislaid by some one, as it has never reached all the sta- tions, and some are now asking for a copy. If located by any one, please keep it moving so each office will be supplied. Our write-up this month is necessarily short, due to the fact that we have received but little assistance from other sources. Brothers, kindly drop me a line or two at any time, and with your help we will endeavor to make a better show- ing for the division. Many thanks to those who furnished items for this month. Brothers, our committee is now in Chicago, meet- ing with the general managers for the purpose of revising our schedule. There are a number of proposed amendments to the rules now in effect, and it is taking time and hard work to solve these problems. “CF.” CARD OF THANKS. In behalf of our mother, other members of the family, and ourselves, we wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to the members and friends of the Ottumwa Division for the beautiful floral offering sent as a token of re- spect and sympathy at the funeral of our father. F. L. Stover, Cert. 2088. D. L. Stover, Cert. 3469. Omaha Division Notes — Bro. Halecek, second Waverly, was shopping in Omaha recently. Bro. McPherson, doing extra dispatching, handles it like an old “vet.” Bro. West, of Ashland, and Dispatcher Thiehoff are the champion rabbit hunters of the division. Bro. Holt, of Greenwood, and wife, were called to San Jose, 111., on account of the illness of his father; relieved by Bro. Kimball. Bro. Saul, extra dispatcher, recently underwent an operation for an old injury to his ankle. F. E. Sinkey, second trick dispatcher, has blood poison in his knee, which was injured some time ago, and M. J. McManus, of Gibson yard, fell on the ice just outside of his office and broke his arm. All these boys now in the Clarkson hospital at Omaha, and Bro. F. Wachal, third Gibson, is in the detention hospital at Omaha with scarlet fever. He was relieved by a non from Schuyler, who got homesick and jumped the job, succeeded by a new man from the Creston Division. Bro. Bixby was relieved at Ithaca several months by Howard Freeman, an old-timer, who has been on a farm in Missouri, is relieving Bro. F. Wachal on third Gibson. Bro. Stevens bid in operator O'Neill, and Mr. Brittian bid in Walthill. Turner was relieved at Waterbury by Extra Steinbock, later relieved by Extra Wheeler, from Panama, who has been working at Fremont. Bro. Baker, of Belden, spent Sunday at Royal. Non Hays, at Goodwin, is still “going to leave the service ." Funny these nons are always going into business for themselves, but haven’t the price of a card. H. E. Gordon, Dakota City, promises to be up to date before this gets into print. Bro. Black Winslow off sick, relieved by Bro. Cady, from the U. P., who has been working at Fremont. During the ice rush extra men were put on at Rosalie, Oakland and Fremont. Squyres, St. Joe Division, is at Oakland days, vice L. V. Green, who went back to Omaha. Bro. Howiter at Page now has a helper, secured through the efforts of the O. R. T. Our committee is in Chicago revising our schedule. Fisk relieved at Uehling a few days by Turner. Let's see now if we can’t get in the bunch of nons we have with us, inasmuch as we are working for their interest as well as our own and putting up all the expense as well as the effort to secure better pay and working conditions. Digitized by C.ooole

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452 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Gilbert and family spent a few days in Sidney, Iowa, where Mrs. Gilbert’s sister is very sick. I wish to thank the brothers who helped out with the items this month. Come again, boys, any time during the month; I will try and take care of them until the proper time. If. L. Gilbert, Wann, Neb. Alliance Division — Our schedule committee is still in Chicago doing its utmost to get those things we want and are justly entitled to. Let each brother continue to do his duty by giving his moral and financial support to our Order. It is very gratifying to see the brothers remit- ting so promptly with their dues. We still have a few that are a trifle slow, simply through neglect. Why not take advantage of the yearly card now? It is so much more easy to remit for a year, and then you are always up to date and it makes much less work for your officers in making out their reports. All who can do so, remit for a whole year at the same time. I would like to call your attention to our flower fund, or, rather, the lack of a flower fund. We are about $14.00 overdrawn on this fund at the present time, but I am sure the brothers will remit 25 cents each to me and help clean this debt up. It is my intention at our next meeting to bring this matter before you in a body and let you fix some regular dues for this fund. I believe we can and should build up a good substantial flower fund. If each brother will donate 25 cents each term or a total of 50 cents per year we can soon have a splendid surplus fund on hand for emergencies. I would like to hear from all the brothers on this subject. We are still bothered with a few men on our division who contend that they are perfectly satis- fied with their present salaries and working con- ditions. I hope the time will soon come when they will awake to the fact that they are needed to finish the link in the chain. They remind me of the story of the office boy that worked for the old German. This boy was nearly always late to work, but one day the old German came down to his office and found the boy busy at work. The same thing happened for several mornings and the old German was much astonished, exclaiming, “How is it, Hans, you are early of late? Before you came after, but now you are first at last.” Let us sincerely hope that these nons will see the light and “be first at last.” Fraternally, L. M. Davis, Local Chairman. Alliance Relay Division — It’s now Bro. A. P. Wichmer, extra at Alliance, originally from the W. U., Chicago. We welcome him to our ranks. Bro. A. G. Brice has returned to work after two weeks’ hard siege with la grippe and rheumatism. We are glad to see him back in the harness again. Bro. Goodpasture, recently of “GO,” has been assigned Anninto, Wyo., agency at the front on the Casper Division. Presume he and Bro. Paugb will fraternize occasionally, discussing the garden truck and chickens, which “Good” thinks is a good outdoor asset for an operator. A. J. Nelson is still unable to loosen up and help us secure higher wages and better condi- tions, but we notice he takes the money when the O. R. T. committee gets it. Div. Cor. Alliance Division Notes — Bro. Cochran finished relieving at Broken Bow and is now on third Hecla. Bro. Fisk, agent. Lakeside, has been sick for some time and is now taking treatment in the Grand Island hospital; relieved by Bro. Harkel- road, extra agent. Bro. Kennedy has been having some dental work done in Alliance; also Bro. McKnight, sec- ond Whitman; latter being relieved by Bro. Sheets, who later took two weeks* vacation with relatives. Cert. 3729. Wymore Division — The box-car situation is very bad, and several elevators have been compelled to close down entirely, as they are full and piling grain on the ground. Bro. J. F. Milbourne, Hoag, is on vacation getting married and touring in the East. H. A. Dysart, Superior, also lias the cash with which to get married, but unlike Bro. Milbourne has none for the O. R. T. Bro. E. M. Hovey, Doniphan, is still on the sick list, and Bro. R. Reasoner, Unadilla, has been taken to Omaha for an operation. Bro. V. C. Thompson, Morrow, on thirty days* leave, is taking in the sights in Florida. Bro. J. T. Weatherhoag, Hickman, was relieved several days by Bro. Heilman while consulting a doctor at Omaha. Can’t someone near Washington get Leeper’s signature to the necessary blanks? Too much work at Sacramento for Fred Lucks and he has resigned to go on the farm. Brothers assigned on bulletins: B. Harpster, Dawson; A. H. Allgeier, Smyrna; J. H. Stewart, Fortescue nights; E. A. Cox, Burchard, and F. E. Hargis, third Rulo. Cert. 168. Lincoln Division — Our schedule committee went into session at Chicago, January 29th, and will no doubt be there some time, revising the old wage scale, rules, etc. We must put forth our best efforts to get our neighbors to join and also keep up-to-date our- selves. Ask your neighbor if he has his new card yet, if not show him where it’s to his advan- tage to get it at once. The Burnett Immigration Bill is up again be- fore both houses of Congress at Washington, D. C. This bill is in favor of all working men, as it shuts off cheap labor from foreign countries, and we have been asked to each write our representa- tive and both senators a personal letter asking them to uphold this bill; so each one of you do this at once. Digitized by G.ooole

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 453 Emerald nights closed, Extra Phillips to Fair- mont; relieving Bro. C. A. Anderson, sick. Bro. Marks, agent, worked one shift- until this arrange- ment was made. Bro. E. H. Turner, agent Cairo, off sick, re- lieved by Bro. Flickinger, the operator there. Bro. E. E. Brehm resumed nights and Clegg days at Cushman, Knopp going to Harvard tower second. Later Cushman days closed again a few days, Bro. Brehm working 6 a. m. to 6 p. m. Clegg to Milford, relieved Bro. Miller, account of sick- ness. R. R. Phillips, who relieved Kahler at Emerald, who took Exeter tower, later relieved Bro. C. M. Halstead, while off sick, then to Aurora second; Bro. Coggins relieving Driver, sick, first there; later relieved by Bro. C. F. Peachman, Utica, and bid in third, vice Woods to Ericson as agent; Phillips bidding in third Kenesaw. i Cole, a new man, relieved W. H. Stremme on third Crete, who went to Emerald nights, later to Utica second on bid. Bro. R. R. Burns, agent Marquette, resigned, relieved by Bro. L. H. Olson, extra agent, later assigned to E. E. Swan, from Malcolm. Bro. R. A. Fulmer, second Kenesaw, was off a few days recently. Bro. B. F. Kaney, extra agent, who worked a few days at Keene, is the second Lincoln Division man to carry an annual O. R. T. card. Bro. W. F. Fitzpatrick, at Ulysses, being No. 1. Bro. G. E. Harriman was off several days mov- ing. Bro. C. E. Rogers, third “GS,” Hastings, was off four nights sick, relieved by Bro. B. H. Balderson, from the telephone office, one night, and the other three by extras. Harvard station closed January 11th a9 train order office, and tower made a three-man job, which gives Bro. C. H. Wing, agent, more time to do his work. Positions bid in by Bro. H. L. Wetherald, 6 a. m. to 3 p. m.; Joe Kunselman, 3 p. m. until m. n., and Schmer from m. n. to 6 a. m. Other recent assignments were: C. L. Adams, third Kenesaw to third Crete; Bro. C. F. Peach- man, second Utica, to second Aurora; Bro. W. F. Nichols, operator David City, to Bray ton agency, vice J. H. Smith, to Malcolm agency. Bros. F. D. Chadwick, agent Juniata, and A. A. Canfield, Inland, were recent Hastings callers, and Bro. W. S. Harris a recent Lincoln visitor. Bro. W. S. Harris is keeping the telegraph force at Lincoln supplied with rabbits, making some real pin money. Thanks to Bro. E. E. Brehm, Bushman, for help on this write-up. V\ itn regards and best wishes to all, here’s hoping you will not forget to ask your neighbor about his card, if he has none at all, and show him why he should have one, and if he has the December, 1915, card, show him that it’s time to get the 1916 card, as he is delinquent after March 1st. P. H. Miller, L. C. Sheridan Division — L. A. Rudisill, relieving E. A. Brown, third Gillette, temporarily, has resigned. C. L. Hewey, from Crow agency to third Gillette, later to Felix. K. C. Fortner, second Gillette, has left the service. E; A. Sadler, cashier Clearmont, has returned; W. K. Sheridan, relieving him, hid in Alger sec- ond. Horace Crofford, freight house foreman at Moorcroft past few months, who took operator’s examination at Sheridan, January 23d, and relieved Tracey, Echeta second, resigned, later relieved Bro. C. C. Rose at Newcastle, taken suddenly with ap- pendicitis. This is Bro. Rose’s third attack. We trust it will be the last, and we will soon hear the old ‘CR” sine again. Floyd Thomas, son of H. C. Thomas, at Ulm, who took the operator’s examin- ation February 3d, relieved Crofford, second Echeta, which was bid in later by Bro. C. O. Van Ness. Mr. Thomas relieving Bro. Ed. Weshinksy, second Newcastle, who went to Toluca as agent. Both Thomas and Crofford will fill out the neces- sary blanks as soon as eligible. Bro. Weshinsky and Bro. M. L. Snow, of Toluca, traded positions. George Bradlehurst, at one time a member of the Canadian mounted police, was struck by a freight train January 27th, about three miles west of Moorcroft, was taken to Newcastle and died Saturday morning. Following is a list of those that have sub- scribed to the flower fund, which is still open to those that have not heard of it. Any dona- tion will be gladly received and mentioned in the next issue of the journal: Dewey, Dick Hey- wood; Clifton, H. L. Holowell, W. R. B. Cum- mings; Newcastle, E. R. Maris, Ed. Weshinsky, C* C. Rose, Oliver Crofford, Conductor H. J. Johnson; Osage, W. T. Igoe and Section Foreman Geo. Apostal; Upton, W. H. Essex, Ray Thomp- son, Geo. C. Dove; Moorcroft, E. L. Coker, H. L. McKitrick, J. J. Lewis; Gillette, G. E. Pollard, A. E. Beitel, K. C. Fortner, E. A. Brown; Oriva, J. J. Bidetto; Felix, C. O. Van Ness; Echeta, J. W. Cooper, W. F. Tracey; Arvada, A. J. Ingram, F. H. McCully, H. Boatman; Clearmont, C. R. Bauer, G. A. Willis; Ulm, II. C. Thomas, W. H. Garwood, Floyd Thomas; Verona, O. A. Roode; Parkman, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Haworth; Wyola, F. L. Arnold, C. B. Caldwell; Crow agency, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Galliher; Hardin, J. E. McCarthy, B. R. Wineland, L. V. Snyder; Corinth, L. C. Cook. Each one gave 50 cents, except one gave $1.00, making a total of $22.00; a wreath bought Decem- ber 22d came to $16.00, leaving a balance of $6.00 for future use, which we trust will not be very soon. W. K. Sheridan relieved by Horace Crofford on second Alger, relieved Delong on first there, re- signed. Our schedule committee is hard at work, and no doubt we will soon hear the results. New members for January: C. D. Snyder and C. B. Caldwell. We have another bunch in line. *M. T. McDaniel assigned third Gillette, and H. Boatman, third Parkman. Digitized by t^ooQle

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454 The Railroad Telegrapher. There are just a very few who have been writ- ten to several times and application blanks en- closed. I have waited nearly two months for their replies. If they are not willing to help our cause along and help support the Order that has given them their wages and working conditions, then they are not with us but against us. The item in regard to Bro. Dick Heywood's vacation was by mistake inserted in the one pre- ceding it. Noting Bro. Weshinsky's marriage; making it read that the former was on a honey- moon trip. The correspondent was not responsible for this error. H. C. Thomas, A. L. C. Maine Central R. R.f Div. No. 140. Calais Branch, Eastern Division — Bro. Esty bid in agency East Machias, relieved at Franklyn agency by W. L. Colburn, formerly of Harrington, Mt. Desert and Princeton. E. J. Mclnnis, agent Ayers Jet., who was re- lieved a week by P. W. Richards, promised to join as soon as he returned. Mr. Richards also promises to come in. Local Chairman R. M. Desmond, of the Eastern Division, promises to call a meeting in Calais as soon as the committee gets things straightened out in Portland. This should be an important meet- ing, as Bro. Desmond will have the details of the proposed new schedule and will be able to report on the work done by the committee while there. All members who possibly can do so, should make an effort to be present. Ample time will be given all to make arrangements. News is scarce on this division. I wish all who know of any news would let me have it before the 20th of the month so we could have a good write-up each month. Carr. 584. Portland Division — We are grieved over the news of the death of the sister of Bros. J. E. Fardy, third Richmond, and William D. Fardy, third Cumberland Mills. Accept our sympathy. Bro. McCrum, while sick for three weeks, was relieved by Bro. Ames, second Hermon Pond and he by Spare Chapman. Bro. M. C. Graves, ticket agent Brunswick, while sick was relieved by Bro. W. E. Durgin, and he on first there by Spare Douglass, who later relieved Bro. E. C. Brown, third Brunswick nights. We congratulate Bro. Brown on bidding in “PQ" Portland, but will miss him on the main line, especially the third-trick boys. Good luck, Eddie. Bro, Conders, second Waterville yard, on sick list, relieved by Spare Murphy. Div. Com. Trinity A Brazos Valley Ry., Div. No. 144. On account of dull business, Chief Dispatcher Gassman is working first trick, E. C. Cummins changing to second, M. W. Upshaw and Bro. C. O. Pressley, second and third, now on a two weeks' shift, alternating between night operator and freight clerk at Corsicana and third trick dispatcher at Teague. Sister Ethel Smylie, who has been in Houston hospital four weeks with typhoid-pneumonia, was critically ill for Several days, and her mother. Sister Carrie Smylie was with her. Her son Tom performed the station duties during his mother's absence. Miss Ethel is convalescing, we are glad to hear, and hope she will soon be fully recovered. A. L. Burrow, Sr., time-keeper in superintend- ent's office relieved H. A. Nelson on a visit to Houston. The Interstate Commerce Commission valuation inspector for telegraphs has been inspecting that property on the T. & B. V., beginning at Waxa- hachie and concluding at Houston, going over the High Line en route, accompanied by E. L. Glander, of the Interstate Commerce Commission, and Atkins for the W. U. Tel. Co. They were very careful and painstaking, even to the minutest detail. Their data will show the class, height, age and kind of wood of every pole, also their burdens, as to the number and length of cross- arms, number of pins, kind and size of wire, ground wire, guy wire, whether next to track or on field side, etc. Bro. N. W. Smith, our division line repairer, went over the road with them, the company furnishing a motor car for the trip. The M. K. & T. will be the next road they will inspect. During the last two months the employes on the T. & B. V. have been agitated several times, be- cause of private and special coaches passing along this way carrying the Colorado and Southern, the Burlington, the Great Northern and the T. & B. V. officials, stockholders and other “high moguls" of this and the other roads interested in the Trinity and Brazos Valley on a tour of inspection. June and July, 1914, was a “red letter" era in the history of the T. & B. V., when the mileage of the road was cut from 455 miles to 309; seven passenger crews cut to three; twenty or twenty- five freight crews to six; agents and operators, from fifty-five or more to thirty-three or less; section gangs, from six and ten each to two and three, and the shop force was cut 95 per cent. The mileage of the road was reduced on account of discontinuing the use of the joint track into Dallas, Fort Worth and Galveston. So you can see how so many men were thrown out of employment. Consequently this road has been the rendezvous for many hardships. “Hard times" has been the cry since the road went into the hands of the receiver. Hardly a day passes but what someone asks: “What is the road going to ds? When will business pick up?” etc. So, when a C. & S. or a C. B. & Q. special passes over the road the anxious ones begin to speculate anew and ask questions. We do not look for any improvement here while the receivership lasts. The January number of the journal comes to us with a new cover design, which is pleasing to this correspondent. I was also pleased to see printed in f<*tl the circular letter sent out by the Executive Council of the A. F. of L. in behalf of the aged hatters of Danbury. The general secre- tary of this division sent out a letter to all teleg- raphers on this road, which was a brief excerpt of the one printed in the journal. This letter has Digitized by ^ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 455 been responded to by the following: R. £. Evans, Mrs. C. S my lie, Miss E. Smylie, A. E. Gormley, J. C Yancey, W. Cole, N. B. Anderson, N. W. Smith, I. W. Tindle, C. W. Weaver, J. A. New- some and C. H. Crockett, making a total of $3.70. The January journal was full of interesting reading, and I predict that we will have eleven more similar numbers this year. Cert. 86. Atlanta, B. A A. Ry., Div. No. 146. Birmingham Division — The agency at Lineville has been filled by Bro. Green from Gay, leaving Gay agency out for bid. The meeting called at Manchester, February 6th, jointly for the conductors, trainmen and engineers was well attended, except by the conductors. Not a single “con” was present, but it was a very interesting affair. The meeting held at Lineville, February 19th, was also interesting, with a good attendance of the Birmingham Division boys. Bros. Gorman and Pye were well satisfied with the bunch that was present and all had an enjoyable time. Previous to the meeting we all enjoyed a good supper with a smoker afterwards while the dining room of the Barfield Hotel was being prepared for the session. A number of very important questions were dis- cussed. Bro. Gorman brought up the Ladies* Auxiliary question for Sister West, who could not be present to "make a talk herself. He ex- plained it so thoroughly that he made a good impression on the married men, some of whom agreed to have their wives join. We all would like to sec the married brothers have their wives join, so they can be with us at some of our meetings, which would be greatly enjoyed, as it would make it more lively knowing they were present with us. Bro. Awbrey, of Cragford, furnished “the dope,** which went a long ways in keeping us all awake. Bro. Firkins, of Wadley, made a good talk, which was cheered after he was seated. Bro. Gorman made an impression on my mind which I think he also made on some of the other members when he stated that “He was a member of several lodges and believed in these organizations, but he would not throw his O. R. T. card away for any of the others that he carries." Notices will be sent out some time soon of a meeting to be held at Fitzgerald, Ga., and I want all the brothers who were not present at Lineville to be sure and attend, as there will be lots of important questions brought up to be discussed at this meeting. Some of the same ones discussed and carried at Lineville meeting are now waiting to be brought up at the Fitzgerald meeting, and we all hope they will be carried there also. One of which is the salary for our beloved local chairman. „ Brothers, get after your friend who has^i o card whether he be at a blind siding or in the office with you. If there is a blind siding next or close to you that has an agent get after him to get a card, which will be of importance to him in the future. Impress those none who will not get a card and are always asking favors of you what “No card, no favors** means. If we all will stick to this and let them know that we intend to treat them cold on this part of the thing, I think it will make an impression upon their minds and they will get in line quicker than in any other way we can treat them. If you all want a write-up each month, please send me all the news you can. If you hear of an agency up for bid or one that has been filled, advise me of it. Every little bit helps with a write-up, no matter how small the item. It takes the small things to make large ones. Give me your assistance, and I will gladly do the rest. Bro. Green bid in Lineville agency, leaving Gay agency up for bids. M. C. C., Div. Cor. Western Pacific Ry., Div. No. 153. Western Division — Temporary night offices opened at Beldon, Spring Garden and Berry Creek, owing to in- crease in business and trouble in Canyon. Pump house at Omira entirely destroyed by fire, making it necessary to use helper engines up the hill until a new pump house could be built and a new engine installed. Incidentally Bro. Vetter lost his job as pumper, as the new engine there did not work very well and it was necessary to have a man to watch it closely. Account this extra business and the deep snow temporary night office established at Omira with P. H. Burke, ancf temporary third at Chilcoot with Bro. J. F. Baxter in charge for three weeks. The following members contributed one hour’s pay to the Danbury hatters. Please consider this your receipt, as individual receipts will not be issued: Miss D. M. King, O. Koontz, J. H. Stahlnecker, H. B. Marshall, W. H. Gorton, W. A. Finney, D. M. Hamilton, E. E. Bell, Walter Vaughn, W. T. Dauterman, G. I. Martin, G. W. Wheeler, C. W. Jones, W. E. Rand, L. H. Thayer. The total amount forwarded to the Secretary of the American Federation of Labor was $4.86. Sand Pass reopened with Sister Mrs. Ammons in charge. Thanks to Bro. Marshall for news this month; wish some of the other brothers would get the habit of sending in some. Div. Cor. Rutland R. R., Div. No. 157. A large and enthusiastic meeting was held at Malone, February 24th, and at Rutland, February 25th. The new schedule was thoroughly discussed and other matters of importance to the members; the membership was checked up. The Bellows Falls Division is solid, except one; north end solid, except three; three on the B. & R. and Chatham, and three on the O. L. C. Division. This is a very good showing. A few of these none will join just ar soon as their financial condition will per- mit, the other few (most of you know them) will never join, on account of a weakness in the knees. Don’t forget “No card, no favors.** Digitized by t^oooLe

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456 The Railroad Telegrapher. Ludlow and Arlington telegraph jobs open for bids. Bro. Clark, second Summit, has purchased a real farm at Mount Holly. One of the best in Rutland County. Bro. Welch, second Brandon, has returned from a few days* vacation. Bro. Goodspeed, spare, O. L. C. Division, who relieved Bro. Storms, at Champlain, for -two weeks’ vacation, later relieved Bro. Quinn, who relieved one of the dispatchers for a week, then went home for a short rest. Expressed his joy after crossing the bridge, “this is God’s country.” Bro. Stapleton, New Haven Jet., is on an ex- tended trip to New York and other large cities. Bro. Lanigan visited Healdville and Ludlow re- cently. The extras passing over the main line recently with sixty to eighty cars in a train looks like business was good in the fruit department. The Rutland have the men and the equipment to "de- liver the goods.” Brothers, don’t let Bro. Haher have to send you twelve or fifteen notices. It takes money out of the treasury which we need for our com- mittee. Let Jack know “what’s the trouble?” in- stead of not answering him, and have better results in the future. Bro. Noel shot a fox recently, as well as other game, while out hunting. Bro. Whalen, agent Healdville, visited his son recently in Burlington, also taking a look at the new depot, recently completed there. First and second “BH” took the place of “BG” December 23d. Bro. Perry, second “BG,” bid off first “BD;” Bro. St. Jean, third “BG,” bid off second “BD;** Bro. Smith, first “BG,” to “BD” second, pending bid, is now on spare, relieving at Manchester. Bro. W. W. Plumb bid in operator and bill- ing clerk at New Haven, vice Bro. Stapleton, resigned to take a position in the big city. We extend him our best wishes for success, although we regret his departure. The station at Ludlow, recently damaged by fire, is undergoing repairs; meanwhile Bros. Page and 1'iumb are doing business in a coach. Bro. Clark visited Rutland recently. Brothers, please let me know who and when the spare men are relieving, so we will know who to send the papers to. Many thanks to the boys who assisted in this write-up; let’s have more. Cert. 106. Florida East Coast Ry., Div. No. 160. Prospects look bright for a busy season on our line this winter. The express business is just beginning to open up, as the truck farmers have had no cold weather this season; the crop should greatly exceed last season’s. All of the winter offices have opened up, but it seems that about half the boys in these offices who hired out this winter are nons. We must get in behind them now while they have regular jobs and line them up. Several, on the extreme south end, have promised for the last three months to come in. If they don’t fall in line this month, the brothers will have to enforce “No card, no favors," then they will realize how a card helps, even on a road not thoroughly organized. Several who promised to come in March pay day should be reminded of this when the pay car comes our way. Let’s not lose one. Every new mem- ber helps that much you know. Cert. 44. O.-W. R. A N. Ry., Div. No. 161. Fourth Division — Sister Guernsey, Wardner, has returned, and has traded positions with Mr. Tanner, of Wallace. Mr. Schields went to first Wallace, during detouring of N. P. trains via Tekoa. Extra Hazen has re- turned to third Tekoa, relieving Mr. Cray. Tlie winter weather we arc experiencing is causing considerable trouble to railroads as well as business. Have you your new card yet? Better line up now. Brothers, you are all a part of Division 161. Send in some items. Let’s all try to send one next month. Cert. 79. K. C., M. A O. R. R., Div. No. 163. Sweetwater Division — Longworth agency bid in by Duncan from sec- ond Hamlin, bid in by Bro. E. E. Wade, leaving Bronte nights on bulletin. The present agent at Longworth has been benefited by our schedule by bidding in a station, and there is no reasonable excuse that he should not send Local Chairman Puckett his application at once. Also Jamison, who bid in cashier-telegrapher Ft. Stockton, vice Bro. Cooper, who bid in another job. Bro. Kornegay bid in Chillicothe first, leaving third there and third Hamlin on bulletin; latter vacated by Jamison. Bro. Kitchens has bid in some other job, placing third Alpine on paper and agency Tennyson is pending bulletin. Pulling off three or four jobs lately has caused extra men to be plentiful; however there are a few new men on the line who should give these brothers a hearty welcome and encourage them to line up as fast as possible. We regret that some of our good members have resigned lately, but wish them all success wherever they go. There are a few helpers along the line yet who occasionally take train orders at night. Anyone hearing this should report it to the local chairman, so he can take it up with the agents of these stations and have it stopped. Nearly everyone who travels over “The Orient” compliment the boys along the line for the kind way they serve them. Keep this up and always make it a point to give patrons all the information desired and necessary attention in a very kind and polite way. No matter how hard they are to please, that method will reach their hearts more than any other. Cert. 80. Digitized by C.ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 457 Oklahoma Division— Nothing has appeared from this division in recent issues of the journal, due to the fact that none of the boys sent in any items for publication and we knew of nothing of interest to mention. Bro. Rodgers, of the Texas Division, having resigned to take up farming, left that division without a correspondent, but one of the boys favored us with some nice items from that division later, which we failed to forward to Bro. Quick because we had no items from this end to go in with them. . Boys, we should have a write-up each month, but we can not have one without your assistance. Send me your notes by the 20th. The boys are paying up nicely, and if we keep after the few nons left we shall soon be solid and all up to date. Chairman Johrns has been on the sick list for over thirty days. We wish him a speedy recovery. Bro. K. C. Parkhurst, agent Orienta, expects to take an extended trip East this spring. Bro. D. O. Kennedy, on a short vacation, was relieved by Mr. Schaska. Bro. Harry Sease, agent Harper, has exchanged his Ford for a bunch of goats and expects to engage in the goat-raising business in the future as a side line. Div. Cor. Ann Arbor R. R., Div. No. 164. Cardington, of Cadillac, who bid in third Boule- vard tower, will soon have a new card. Agency Oak Grove bid in by Clark, of Temple. Temple agency and third Cadillac up for bids. Bro. Srodes, who resigned third Hallett on account of ill health, expects to go West shortly. Bro. Cox, Toledo, relieved a few days by Grossman from the auditor's office. Business is brisk, freight is very heavy. Our secretary-treasurer advises that the brothers on our division are very prompt in paying up dues for the present term. This is good news for all concerned. First and third trick operators at Hallett had to double while Bro. Lewis was off sick owing to scarcity of extra men. Bro. Frank Richmond, first Mt. Pleasant, was off a few days recently. It is now Bro. H. L. Strong, agent at Boon. Slear, second Marion, resigned; relieved by Phillips. Cert. 5. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the Universe to take unto Himself the beloved uncle of our dear Bro. Frank Richmond; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved , That the members of the Ann Arbor System, Division 164, Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers, extend to our sorrowing brother and members of the afflicted family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother and a copy to The Telegrapher for publication. O. A. McCollum, H. J. Wbrkman, F. A. Holmes, Committee. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the Universe to call to His home the beloved mother of our Bro. J. S. Cox, Hamden, Ohio; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of A. A. Ry., Division 164, O. R. T., extend to the bereaved brother our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in his bereavement; and be it further Resolved, ’That a copy of these resolutions be given to the bereaved brother, a copy spread upon the minutes of the divisiop and a copy forwarded to The Telegrapher for publication. E. C. West, F. E. Gumm, A. E. Brokaw, Committee, St. L_, B. A M. Ry., Div. No. 166. Brothers, don’t forget the bill that will come up in Congress and the Senate to eliminate carrying the U. S. mail. Each member should have his petition all made up and ready and when the bill is presented to wire his Congressman and Senators and urge them to use their influence to get it passed. It will cost but little, and we can sure stand one night letter to show our congress- man and Senators what we want and that it's time this burden was lifted from our shoulders. We have packed the mail long enough. Now that our express is being handled by parcel post and no pay for carrying it, let’p do all we can to have this bill put through so we may receive pay for it or let someone else handle it. As for me, I don't want it for love nor money. It will also be a good idea to learn what representatives are friendly to the working people, and when you go to the polls vote for those who are with us; cut out every candidate who has been unfriendly to the working class and vote only for those who will help us. Remember, we want to try and get that bill through; it will give us four Sundays each month, that is, the one-man stations. We labor year in and year out eleven to twelve long hours with no chance for pleasure or rest. We are now about ready to send our com- mittee up to see the manager and have our schedule revised. We need many things that we have not been given. It takes a solid front to show where we are right, and while our boys here are strictly up-to-date, it’s time to take this matter up. Let every brother stand behind our committee and instruct it to have our demands for fair wages and treatment considered. I am sure we will be treated with some reason. We have given our company first-class service in every respect, and are worthy of more considera- Digitized by Google

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458 The Railroad Telegraphed tion than has been granted us. We want to make this division one of the best in the country, and amend our schedule so we can live right. Our committee is going to ask for a raise, which we need badly because our company has enjoyed an increase ip business and revenue through our efforts. We have the best men on the division to represent us, Bros. Korf, Thomas, Crain and Jackson. They are perfectly capable of handling all such matters, and every brother should assist them ini every way possible. Our line-up is first class, and we are now getting ready to handle the heavy cabbage rush. Let every one be prepared to give first-class serv- ice and help our dispatchers to keep things moving. Will some of the brothers let us have a write-up each month? That's the only way Ve can know what’s going on. W. L. Beatty. Chicago A Alton R. R., Dlv. No. 168. Since the last issue of The Telegrapher it has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler to call two of our most true and tried members, Bro. C. P. Bridge, agent Elkhart, and Bro. C. H. Craver, leverman Gardner. Bro. Bridge entered the service February 1, 1872, and Bro. Craver on March 8, 1894. In the death of these two brothers, C. & A. System Division No. 168 loses two noble supporters of the cause, and the Chicago & Alton Railway Company two trusted em- ployes. Bro. Whitson, “XD,” and Bro. Dean, of Normal, attended Bro. Bridge’s funeral at Elkhart. The men covered by the ten days* vacation clause should be sure and arrange to take this vacation the O. R. T. provided for you. Do not work and take double time, as this concession was not sought for this purpose, but to give a man ten days’ recreation from his steady grind. All brothers who have not remitted for; cur- rent dues, do so at once, and also do not forget to remit the first half of your first month’s in- crease, as we need the money. Northern Division — Bro. Edmunds, “GO,” Chicago, is spending a month’s vacation in the sunny South, taking ad- vantage of our blizzards; relieved by Bro. Deaton, who also relieved McKune, at Dwight Jet., several days on account of sickness. Bro. Major, telegrapher in “B,” Bloomington, for the past four years, has resigned to accept a very important position as assistant traffic man- ager for Armour & Co., National Stock Yards, East St. Louis. We all wish him success in his new position. Bro. Caples, extra list, is relieving in “B,” pending assignment of vacancy. Bro. De Vault, “B,” Bloomington, on two days’ vacation, visiting friends and relatives at La Rose, mostly friends, reports the roads in very bad con- dition for automobiles. Bro. Mansky, of Towanda, was a recent Bloom- ington visitor. Bro. J. S. Whitson, third “XD,” was ap- pointed assistant local chairman for Northern and Southern Divisions several months ago, and for some reason failed to make note of same in The Telegrapher. Bro. Roseman, of Ocoya, is on a sixty days* leave, relieved by Extra Yorke. Bro. Clark of Normal agency, attended the funeral of a friend in Lincoln, February 15th. Bro. Blackwell, Glenn, relieved ten days by Extra Kennedy. Bros. Quimby and Jariska celebrated Washing- ton’s birthday together in Joliet, and from all reports had “some time.” Cert. 18. Southern Division — Bro. Pruitt, agent New Holland, is again on duty after recovering from a painful accident of a few weeks ago. Bro. Sherry assigned Shirley agency, relieved at Tallula days by Wisdom, who also relieved Bro. Gason, Girard, for ten days. Bro. Caples relieved Bro. Cunningham, Wann, for ten days on account sickness. Cert. 134. IN MEMORIAM. • Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, has deemed it best to call from our midst to the great beyond our beloved Bro. C. P. Bridge; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of Chicago & Alton System Division No. 168, Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers, extend to the sorrowing wife, family and relatives their sincerest and deepest heartfelt sympathy in this sad hour of their bereavement; and be it further Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved wife and family, a copy spread upon the minutes of this division, and a copy forwarded to The Railroad Telegrapher for publication. j. s. Whitson, J. H. Dean, Thos. Riley, Committee. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the Universe to call to his reward Bro. C. H. Craver; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of Chicago & Alton System Division No. 168, Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers, extend to the sorrowing wife and mem- bers of the afflicted family their sincerest and heart- felt sympathy in their bereavement} and be it further Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved wife, a copy spread on the minutes of this division, and a copy for- warded to The Railroad Telegrapher for publi- cation. E. E. Gsntz, J. S. Whitson, J. F. Magee, Committee. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 459 Wabash R. R., Dlv. No. 170. Springfield Division — Although quite a number of the brothers at- tended the meeting of the Springfield, 111., O. R. T. Club, at the St. Nick Hotel, February 12, 1916, still I believe the Wabash boys could im- prove in attendance if they tried, as we have the convenience of getting to our homes. Some of the C. & A. boys ride the motor cars fifteen miles to attend these meetings, why can't we ride the cushions and initiate those annual passes which most brothers have and never yet used, and get acquainted with the brothers from the other rail- ways? Don't forget, brothers, the regular meeting is on the second Saturday night of each month at the St. Nick Hotel, Springfield, 111. No matter whether you are a member of the club or not, you are cordially welcome to attend, in order to improve the conditions of the telegraphers on the roads in this vicinity. Let’s attend, boys. Get together and talk things over for our own benefit. Bro. R. E. Jones of Lodge, formerly on this division, stopped off on the west end a few days ago en route to the coast, says it's fine on the “XD" Division, but the fairies are on the Spring- field Division, especially at “KH,” where Bro. Jones at_one time worked third, and it's the “fair ones” who are drawing his attentions mostly. “Call again, ‘RO.* ” Bro. McIntyre, from Bates, recently relieved Bro. J. V. Tolle, second Valley City, while he visited with relatives at Versailles. Bro. Tolle was forced to leave his residence on account of the high water coming to his kitchen floor re- cently. Bro. McIntyre also relieved Bro. Mc- Roberts, agent Curran, a few days, while on business in the city, and later relieved Bro. M. Driscoll, Niantie, three days on account of his father having broken his arm at Griggsville. Sorry to hear of the accident. Bro. Punch relieved Chairman Unglaub at Carthage, while he was transacting business in St. Louis. Bro. Hooper is relieving Extra Dispatcher Bill Henderson, relieving Manager Bean, doing special work in the superintendent's office. It is now Bros. F. U. Stehman, third Berlin; Kent Taylor, first Quincy, and R. E. Bridges, second Quincy, Kinderhook third pending bul- letin. Bro. H. W. Fredericks, agent Valley City, visited with his father-in-law near Murrayville, between trains, and was compelled to walk nine miles in the mud. His wife sure did talk “clean- ing and pressing” on his return home. A 100 per cent solid division means more pay, shorter hours and ten days' vacation with pay. Don't forget our committee goes for this next fall. Our local chairman is a dandy, but we must all work with him, and keep this division at the high-water mark. Are you after that non next to you? Bro. Chas. P. Bridge, the veteran C. & A. agent at Elkhart, who died Tuesday, February 15, 1916, after forty-six yean* of service with that road, was known by a number of the Wabash boys, and we all regret his sudden demise. Owing to his kind and congenial manner he will be greatly missed by a host of friends. He was the oldest telegrapher on the C. & A. Bro. C. H. Claus, second Bluffs, and Extra Dispatcher Bill Henderson are taking in the “Mardi Gras.” On “Bill's” last visit to Louisiana he was captured as a “spy” by Mexicans. We suggest that Bro. Claus keep at least one block behind “Bill” with a “hickory elm,” while in New Orleans. Cupid has been busy recently, and wedding bells have been pealing merrily around “the wig- wams” on this division. Bros. Ross, second Griggsville; Marshall, second Riverton; Ryan, sec- ond Berlin; Garvey, second, and Taylor, third Jacksonville, and Foutch, agent Alexandria, hav- ing succumbed to the lad with the bow and arrows. They have all foresworn “the white lights” forevermore. Congratulations to all the newlyweds. Boys, if you hear of anything important near you, or will express your views on various sub- jects of interest, drop me a line, and let's have a write-up each month. “Z.” Decatur Division — This division has the best membership it has ever had, and things are moving satisfactorily to all concerned. Business is very good and has been for some time, with prospects of continuing. Let us all 'do our best to keep things moving, give the best service possible to the company. Some of the boys have been having trouble get- ting what they were entitled to in some of the rules in the new schedule, but they are being adjusted to the satisfaction of all concerned. While there is a difference of opinion in regard to the rule regarding handling crossing gates, cross- ing bills, flagging crossings and switches at the end of double track, the committee had these matters thoroughly gone over with the manage- ment at the time the schedule was drawn up, and it seems strange that it should be necessary that they would have to be taken up with general manager’s office again. As far as the $5.00 re- ceived for handling crossing gates, you do not receive pay for the labor required to operate them to say nothing of the responsibility, and this should be considered next time the committee meets. It is now Bro. Kenabel, second Orland, who is visiting in Decatur, relieved by Extra Pifer, who also relieved Bro. Burwell, agent Lovington, six weeks on account of sickness. Extra Walsh relieving Bro. Slater third Sau- nemin. Bro. Fowler bid in clerk-telegrapher job at Streator. Bro. Mack, second Sibley, off a few days on account of sickness. 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460 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Fleming, second Forrest, is relieving Extra Dispatcher Fightmaster on first. Bro. Engle, second Manhattan, off a few days on account of sickness. Bro. Jones is relieving Bro. Hefner, Monticello, on account of sickness. Bro. Huffman, second Ashburn, was of£ a few days recently. Bro. Davis, first Ashburn, visiting relatives at Lotus, 111., relieved by Bro. Huffman from second. Bro. Greenwald, third Brisbane, in Decatur hospital undergoing an operation for appendi- citis. Three new positions created at Karnes, one mile south of Mt. Olive, bid in by Bro. Hyde, Myers and O’Neil. Bro. G. F. Koeler, third Ballou, bid in second Edwardsville Jet. Bro. H. O. Folrath, agent Cerro Gordo, off fifteen days during January on account of having an operation. Bro. F. R. Dunn awarded second Brooklyn, re- lieved on third “CD” by Extra Lathan. Quite a number of the brothers are off on account of sickness; those in the hospital are Bros. Hefner, Monticello; Hatte, first Bement, and Miles, agent Fairmount. Harold Ayers, son of W. F. Ayers, Brisbane, was operated on recently for acute appendicitis. Bro. H. Bryan had his feet crushed between couplers while attempting to crawl over a train at Worth. Bro. Lynk is now on second Forrest. About $80.00 was realized in the collection taken for Mrs. Pennington, agent Alpine, whose husband died a short time ago. Trainmen continue to use the fone in disre- gard of the rulings of the I. C. C. Many thanks to those who contributed the notes; come again, please. Div. Cor. Moberly Division — Local Chairman Brossart has asked me to be correspondent for the Moberly Division, and I hope the boys will help me to get every item possible. I want some brother on the north end to volunteer to send me the items on the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Districts. I am working third at “MX,” Mexico. Assignments: T. S. Cleveland, agency Renick; Bro. Trice, second Clark, pending bulletin; Bro. Powell, second Centralia; Saunders, third Stan- berry, to third Moberly yards; Dick Dew, third Kirks ville; R. D. Gwinn, third Thompson, and Bro. Durham, second Clark. Bro. C. R. Taylor, Gilmore, has his new house about completed. Stick to our motto, “No card, no favors.” Dispatchers Conrad and Davis were at Ferguson during the heavy sleet. Bro. Owens had la grippe a few days, relieved by Sister Sadler, who later relieved Bro. Coons, third Coop?, who relieved pro. Seymour, first Montgomery, a few days, while taking his wife to hospital in St. Louis. Bro. H. D. Williams, second Wellsville, re- cently spent several days in St. Louis. Bro. Berthold, third Luther, on the sick list, relieved by Operator White, Major’s brother. Annual passes have been received by all em- ployes over five years in service. They sure come in handy. President Kearney recently gave all the clerks a $2.50 to $10.00 raise. Stay solid, boys, so we can get some of this extra change. P. M. Williams, Cert. 446. Central Vermont Ry., Div. No. 171. Greetings — I desire to thank the membership on the Central Vermont Ry. for the many cour- tesies and respect tendered me during my trip over that line while endeavoring to establish a System Division of the Order among them. Since leaving my many new friends in New England, I note that they have elected local chair- men, who met and elected general officers. I want to congratulate you, brothers, upon your selection of Bros. .Mannie, Davis and Gibbs as your local chairmen, and also upon the elec- tion of Bro. Davis as general chairman, and Bro. Mannie as your general secretary and treasurer. With these brothers at the head of your divi- sion you should prosper, and with the proper support each one of you should give them you will attain the position you should have had years ago. I have called upon a great many telegraphers and agents in my time, urging them to become members, but you boys and girls have first place in my eye. I received the best treatment of any set I ever visited. You gave me a fair hearing, and after that did your part so nobly that I must say these few words of praise in your favor upon your entrance into the field, as a newly organized System Division of the Order of Rail- road Telegraphers. I want to urge you to pay your dues promptly; be up-to-date at all times, and urge all others to do likewise; thus having a bang up division. I am back in Pittsburg again, and should any of you ever get there, do not fail to hunt me up in the general telegraph office of the B. & O. R. R- Wishing you all lots of success, I am. Yours fraternally, J. Y eager, Jr., Assistant General Chairman Div. 33. Fort-Pitt Telegraphers’ Club of Pittsburg, Pa. On Thursday evening, February 24th, one of the most interesting meetings that the Fort-Pitt Telegraphers’ Club ever enjoyed was held; lots of business transacted, and the following officers elected for the ensuing term: President, H. K. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 461 System Division No. 33. The vice-presidents are: P. H. Scheffler, of B. & O., System Division No. 33; T. H. Alexander, of Pittsburg Division No. 52; A. A. Kolb, of P. R. R., System Division No. 17; and H. K. Bell, of W. & L. E., System Division No. 55. Bro. Scheffler, former secretary-treasurer, on account of being a relief employe on the B. & O. R. R., begged to be relieved of the duties, and insisted that Bro. Safford be given the office, who was elected unanimously as were all the other officers. At the January meeting the advisability of some sort of a celebration to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers by the club was brought up for discussion, which resulted in the formation of a committee on ar- rangements to go into the matter with full power to arrange for a banquet or suitable affair on or about June 9, 1916. The committee appointed by the president was: J. Yeager, Jr., of B. & O., Division 33, chairman; Elnora A. Parks, of B. & O., Division 33; C. C. Pence, T. H. Alexander and H. K. Klingensmith, of Pittsburg Division 52; W. A. Thompson, A. A. Kolb and O. T. Arendt, of P. R. R., System Divi- sion 17, and H. K. Bell, of W. & L. E., System Division 55. A canvas of all hotels is being made for sample menus accommodation for about 250 or 300 per- sons, and on account of so many good offers and bids the committee has as yet not decided upon the scene of this grand affair. The Fort-Pitt Hotel Company, of Pittsburg, who run the Fort- Pitt Hotel, have made a good bid, which is under consideration. This is one of the most popular hostelries in Western Pennsylvania, first class in every respect, and should the committee decide on this hotel everyone can rest assured that the celebration will be one worth while attending. Every effort will be made to have with us all the grand officers of the O. R. T. possible, as well as Bro. S. J. Konenkamp, president of the Commercial Telegraphers’ Union of N. A., who, by the way, is a member of old Pittsburg Division 52. The committee will also invite all other ex-members of the O. R. T. who are still in the Pittsburg territory engaged in other lines of endeavor. Every member of the O. R. T., regardless of whether or not he is a member of the club, should put forth every effort to make this affair one of the best ever pulled off in Pittsburg. The name of our organization must be brought to the front, and it will be if all of you do your part. Two meetings will be held by the club in their rooms at 231-233 Fifth ave., Pittsburg, 10:00 a. m. and 8:00 p. m., Thursday, April 27, 1916, and every member of the O. R. T. in good standing is cordially invited to attend and learn of the things being done on the various roads entering Pittsburg, as well as affairs of the club. Let us boost the membership of the club as we go along daily. Yours for success, J. Yeager, Jr., Past President. CORT Club. President Corcoran sang his official swan song at the February meeting of the Cort Club, presid- ing at a collection of thirty-seven members, the officers joining merrily in the chorus. We were most fortunate in having with us our worthy President, Bro. Perham, and Past President D. G. Ramsay, who were more entertaining than enter- tained. In connection with the above mentioned swan song came the annual election of officers. Bro. James J. Rose, for several years our hard work- ing secretary and treasurer, was nominated by the retiring Bro. Corcoran, and elected president by unanimous vote, and “Bill’ Early, of the Northwestern, was elected secretary and treasurer. The four vice presidents are representatives of four roads, so we think we are kind of a repre- sentative club of our Order. The election having passed without riots, bribery or long-winded explanations of defeats — not to mention the freedom from stuffed ballot boxes — we at once gave President Perham the floor and our attention while he told us a few things we didn’t know from Washington, where he has been encamped a great deal in the near and far past. We learned something about our nine-hour law and its history, together with explanatio*ns of the present legislative efforts and the near future prospects. Following this Bro. Perham, by request, went into details regarding the Danbury Hatters* situa- tion and his article about it in the January Telegraph kr. Bro. Ramsay gave us a line of history of our Order — he’s been through history — and delivered an interesting lecture on labor conditions of the present day. Bro. Spencer, of the Northwestern, gave us some minutes of dog philosophy that was really human. It’s a safe bet that more than one of his hearers asked himself if dog philosophy didn’t reach a little closer to home than is generally supposed. Be that as it may, Bro. Spencer sure is some philosopher. • If you haven’t read President Perham’s article about the Danbury Hatters’ case, look up your January Telegrapher and read it. Let it soak in, and then act. Send in that one hour’s pay to your secretary and treasurer before you forget it, and thereby put yourself on the roll of helpers to a worthy cause. Bro. Perham is a vice-presi- dent of the A. F. of L., and knows the case from a to z. It means only one hour’s wages, and it means you. All you Chicago telegraphers and others in nearby towns will please remember that you have a standing invitation to join our Cort Club at your earliest convenience. No doubt many of you do not know who we are, but we are wide open for you any time you can see us. Fifty cents pays you up for six months, and that surely is as easy as we can make it. There is always something doing here, and news of the labor world comes in at every meeting. Aad think, also, of the things you may be able to tell us. C. M. S. Digitized by Google

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462 The Railroad Telegrapher. 8pringfleid, III., O. R. T. Club. Our regular monthly meeting was held Saturday evening February 12th, at the St. Nicholas Hotel, Springfield, 111. This being the greatest meeting since the origin of the club. We were badly handicapped by a fierce snow storm raging that night, which kept a great many of the boys away, but some of them came ninety miles to attend, one enthusiastic brother coming from a small station sixty miles distant, where but few trains stop, and returning in the early hours of the following morning after walking five miles. The more members of this spirit the better dub we will have. The added attraction in Springfield on this date on account of its being Lincoln's birth- day lured several of the brothers who came to the city away or partly away from the jneeting, and we were glad to have those with us who came during the latter part of the meeting, for we feel that their attendance is a great benefit to them and a big boost to the club. We were disappointed because Bro. Quick was unable to be with us as was planned, but were favored with impressive talks from several of the brothers. The proposition of having a banquet in the near future was discussed with much enthusiasm. All up-to-date O. R. T. members are eligible to membership and are cordially invited to attend these meetings. Regular meeting second Saturday night of each month at the St. Nicholas Hotel. W. L. Baker, Club Cor. Hoosler O. R. T. Club. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, has deemed it best to call to the Great Beyond our esteemed Bro. Ralph W. Holmes, Indianapolis, Ind., and we bow in humble submission to the will of Him who doeth all things well; therefore, be it Resolved , That the members of the Hoosier Club of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, of Indianapolis, Ind., extend to the bereaved family our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be mailed to the bereaved family, a copy spread on the minutes of this club and a copy sent to Thk Telegrapher for publication. L. Williams, W. G. Brenmeman, L. H. Morris, Commiitee. Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 463 Index to Division Directory Name of Division. No. Addison, N. Y 7 108 Annapolis Royal, N. S 114 Ann Arbor Ry 164 Atchison, Topeka ft Santa Fe Ry 128 Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic Ry 146 Atlantic Coast Line R. R 15 Ayer, Mass. 104 Baltimore & Ohio Ry 33 Bangor ft Aroostook Ry 83 Bessemer & Lake Erie Ry 51 Boston, Mass. 41 Boston, Mass 89 Boston, Mass. 156 Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Ry 92 Campbellton, N. B 61 Canadian Northern Ry 43 Canadian Pacific Ry 7 Central of Georgia Ry 46 Central Vermont Ry 171 Charlottetown, P. E. I 47 Chesapeake & Ohio Ry 40 Chicago & Alton Ry. . . 168 Chicago ft Eastern Illinois Ry 34 Chicago ft Northwestern Ry 76 Chicago, Burlington ft Quincy Ry 130 Chicago Great Western Ky 96 Chicago. Ill 91 Chicago, Indianapolis ft Louisville Ry 9 Chicago, Milwaukee ft St Paul Ry 23 Chicago, Rock Island ft Pacific Ry 126 Chicago, St Paul, Minneapolis ft Omaha Ry. . 4 Chicago, Hamilton ft Dayton Ry ......... 21 Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago ft St. Louis Ry. 3 Cobalt; Ont 99 Colorado Midland Ry 81 Concord, N. H 105 Delaware ft Hudson Ry *■ Denver ft Rio Grande Ry 49 Denver, Colo 77 Detroit, Toledo ft Ironfon Ry 48 Duluth, South Shore ft Atlantic Ry 116 El Paso ft Southwestern Ry 137 Erie Ry • • Florida East Coast Ry. 160 Fort Worth ft Denver City Ry 145 Georgia Ry ™ Georgia ft Florida Ry. . . . . • Georgia Southern ft Florida Ky 56 Grand Rapids ft Indiana Ry Grand Trunk Ry } Grand Trunk Pacific Ry * Great Northern Ry..... 'O Green Bay ft Western Ry ™ Hamilton, Ont 155 Hocking Valley Ry JO Illinois Central Ry 93 International ft Great Northern Ry 25 Kanawha ft Michigan Ry . ;••••• Jl® Kansas City, Mexico ft Orient Ry 163 Kansas City Southern Ry 5 Lake Erie ft Western Ry 120 Lehigh Valley Ry 124 Levis, Que ,64 Maine Central Ry 1}0 Michigan Central Ry..... 16 Minneapolis ft St Louis Ry. . ..... • • •;•••••• 71 Minneapolis, St Paul ft Sault Ste. Marie Ry.. 119 Missouri, Kansas ft Texas Ry 22 Missouri Pacific Ry 31 Name of Division. No. Mobile ft Ohio Ry 24 Moncton. N. B 63 Nashua, N. H 152 New Haven, Conn 29 New Orleans, Mobile ft Chicago Ry 80 New Rochelle, N. Y 37 New York Central Ry 8 New York Central Ry. West 19 New York, Chicago ft St. Louis Ry 18 New York Cityt NY 26 New York, N. Y 44 New York Ontario ft Western Ry 20 Norfolk ft Southern Ry 147 Norfolk ft Western Ry ' 14 North Adams. Mass 139 Northern Alabama Ry 59 Northern Pacific Rpr 54 Northwestern Pacific Ry 165 Oregon-Washington Ry. ft Navigation Co.... 161 Panama Ry 158 Pennsylvania Ry. (Lines east of Pittsburg and Erie) 17 Pennsylvania Ry. (Lines west of Pittsburg) . . 36 Pere Marquette Ry 39 Philadelphia ft Reading Ry 10 Pittsburg, Pa 52 Portland, Me 95 Providence, R. 1 35 Quebec, Que 115 Queen ft Crescent Route (North) 62 Queen ft Crescent Route (South) 69 Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Ry.... 125 Rochester, N. H 65 Rutland Rv 157 St. Louis ft San Francisco Ry 32 St. Louis, Brownsville ft Mexico Ry 166 St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Ry.... 31 St. Louis; Mo 2 San Antonio ft Aransas Pass Ry 141 San Pedro. Los Angeles ft Salt Lake Ry Ill Seaboard Air Line Ry 28 Southern Ry 59 Southern Pacific Ry 53 Springfield, Mass 38 Stellarton, N. S 103 Sydney. N. S 133 Texas ft Pacific Ry 88 Toledo ft Ohio Central Ry 118 Tring Junction, Que 131 Trinity ft Brazos Valley Ry 144 Truro, N. S 66 Ulster ft Delaware Ry 113 Union Pacific Ry 6 Vandalia Ry 27 Virginia ft Southwestern Ry 59 Virginia, Minn 127 Virginian Ry 13 Wabash Ry 170 Wabash, Pittsburg ft Terminal Ry 55 Washington, D. C 60 Western Maryland Ry 82 Western Pacific Ry 153 West Side Belt Ry 55 Wheeling ft Lake Erie Ry 55 Woodsville, N. H 45 Yazoo ft Mississippi Valley Ry 93 Zanesville ft Western Ry . 118 Digitized by Google

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CRAND DIVISION Mutual Benefit Department Assessment No. 137 is due January 1, 1916 Time for payment expires February 29, 1916 AMOUNT OF ASSESSMENTS On $ 300 00 (Series A) $2 40 per year On 500 00 (Series B) 3 60 per year On 1,000 00 (Series C) 7 20 per year Claim No. BENEFITS PAID DURING FEBRUARY, 1916 Cert. Name. Cause. Div. No. Series. Amt. 1866. .Alexander A. Grant 1873 . . Proctor L. Landrum . . . 1874. .Timothy O’Connell. . . . 1875.. Harry W. Cavell 1876. .C. W. Abell 1878. .Clyde R. Sinn 1879. .Wm. H. Bender 1880. .John E. Baker 1881 . . Patrick H. Cosgriff 1882. .Frank Taylor 1884. .A. L. Ross 1885. .John R. Martin 1886. .Ernest J. Tilley 1887. .Charles E. Taylor 1889. .Mrs. Sarah F. Stratton. 1890 . . Alvin Van Benschoten . 1891. .Chas. H. Bates 1893. .Arthur Hubbard 1894. .Geo. L. Grugett 1895. .Chas. H. Craver 1897. .Jas. G. Kuhn 1898. .Chas. C. Judy . Heart Disease 1 . .27508. .B. .$ 500 00 Typhoid Fever 93. .41967. .C. . 1,000 00 TuDerculosis 5. .36064. .A. . 300 00 Pneumonia 7. .39703. .A. . 300 00 Heart Failure 40. . 13522. . A. . 300 00 . M itral I nsufficiency 19 . . 25974 . . C . . 1 ,000 00 Interstitial Nephritis 42. . 3607. .B. . 500 00 Angina Pectoris 140 . . 41 179 . . A . . 300 00 Chronic Interstitial Nephritis. . 29. .16126. .B. . 500 00 Heart Disease 28. .31141 . .A. . 300 00 Pneumonia 42. . 12667. .C. . 1,000 00 Bright’s Disease 14.. 9623.. B.. 500 00 Cirrhosis of Liver 53. . 5769. .C. . 1,000 00 Pulmonary Tuberculosis 126. .32513. .C. . 1,000 00 Pulmonary Tuberculosis 17. .28941. .A. . 300 00 Cerebral Hemorrhage 8 . . 13991 . . A . . 300 00 Nephritis 3 . . 10653 . . B . . 500 00 General Septicemia 31. . 16684. .C. . 1,000 00 Meningitis 93. .39973. .C. . 1,000 00 Hemorrhage of Bowels 168 . . 46538 . . A . . 300 00 Pyaemia Grand. .18888. .C. . 1,000 00 LaGrippe 33. .11835. .A. . 300 00 FINANCIAL STATEMENT— MORTUARY FUND Receipts Received on Assessment to January 31, 1916 $1,697,899 87 Received on Assessment Account February, 1916 31,673 11 $1,729,572 98 Disbursements Death Claims paid to January 31, 1916 $1,151,431 47 Death Claims paid in February 13,200 00 Assessments Refunded, account rejected applications 2,022 57 Assessments Transferred to Dues 300 68 Cash on hand to credit Mortuary Fund February 29, 1916 562,618 26 $1,729,572 98 L. W. QUICK, Grand Secretary and Treasurer. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 465 Official Directory General Offices, St. Louis, Mo. H. B. PERHAM St. Louis, Mo. W. T. BROWN First Vice-President 6039 Rhodes ave., Chicago, 111. G. D. ROBERTSON Third Vice-President R. R. 3, Welland. Ont., Canada. * E. J. M ANION L. W. QUICK Grand Secretary and Treasurer St. Louis, Mo. T. M. PIERSON Second Vice-President Central Square, N. Y. J. J. DERMODY Fourth Vice-President 970 Kirbert ave.. Price Hill, Cincinnati, Ohio. Fifth Vice-President Room 814, Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. GRAND OFFICERS. , President BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Grorge O. Forbes, Chairman, Sydney, N. S. C. E. Layman, Troutville, Va. A. O. Sinks, Secretary, 363 E. 12th st., Portland, G. E. Soyster, Room 309, Drexel Bank Bldg.. 765 Qre# * Oakwood blvd., Chicago, 111. J. F. Miller, 2916 Huntingdon ave., Baltimore, Md. ADVERTISING. All correspondence pertaining to advertising should be addressed to The W. N. Gates Co., Managers Advertising, Garfield Building, Cleveland, Ohio. Division Directory GRAND DIVISION — Attached membership not confined to any particular railroad or territory. H. B. Perham, President, St Louis, Mo.; L. W. Quick, Grand Secretary and Treasurer, St Louis, Mo. No. 1 — Division covers the Grand Trunk and Grand Trunk Pacific Rys. Meets subject to call of Chairman. L. M. Eddy, GenT Chair- man Grand Trunk Ry., Marcellus, Mich.; R. L. Harrop, GenT Chairman Grand Trunk Pacific Ry., care G. T. P. Ry., Battleford, Saak.; D. L Shaw, Gen’l S. & T., 867 Waterloo st., London, Ont No. 2, ST. LOUIS, MO.— Meets 3d Monday of each month at 8 p. m., Small Hall, south side, third floor, Masonic Temple (Odeon Bldg.), Grand and Finney aves., St Louis, Mo.; L. W. Quick, Chief Telegrapher, 7th floor. Star Bldg., St Louis, Mo.; R. J. McEIhinney, S. ft T., 4110a Arsenal st, St Louis, Mo. No. 3 — Division covers C. C. C. ft St L. Rail- way System. Edw. Whalen, Gen’l Chairman, 1601 Third ave., Terre Haute, Ind.; Geo. Laven- good, GenT S. ft T., 404 East Monroe st , Alex- andria, Ind. System meetings held at Spencer Hotel, Indianapolis, Ind., subject to call of the GenT Chairman. No. 4 — Division covers the C. St P. M. ft O. Ry. W. J. Liddane, GenT Chairman, 1687 Berkley ave., St Paul, Minn.; D. O. Tenney, GenT S. ft T., 328 Fulton st, Mankato, Minn. No. 5 — Division covers the Kansas City Southern Rai ay System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. R. C. Ocheltree, GenT Chairman, Still- well, Okla.; J. D. Townsend, Sr., GenT S. ft T., Heavener, Okla. No. 6 — Division covers the Union Pacific Railroad System. Meets subject to call of GenT Chair- man. E. L. Stump, GenT Chairman, Box 53, Denver, Colo.; John- H. Hughey, Jr., GenT S. ft T., Box 294, Junction City, Kan. No. 7 — Division covers the Canadian Pacific Rail- road System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. J. C. Rooney, GenT Chairman Eastern Lines, 244 Bronson ave., Ottawa, Ont; J. M. Mein, GenT Chairman, Western Lines, 41 Noble ave., Elmwood, Winnipeg, Man.; R. C. Wilton, GenT S. ft T., Kenora, Ont. No. 8— Division covers New York Central Ry. H. B. Morey, GenT Chairman, 904 Jeffersoa ave., Utica, N. Y.; A. E. Blim. GenT S. ft T., Chill Station, N. Y. No. 9 — Division covers the C I. ft L. Ry. J. E. Hollon, GenT Chairman, 2815 Cornell ave., Indianapolis, Ind.; M. T. Parks. GenT S. ft T., Box 2, Bainbridge, Ind. No. 10 — Division covers the Philadelphia ft Read- ing Ry. L W. Quick, Acting GenT S. ft T., St Louis, Mo. No. 12— Division covers the Delaware ft Hudson Ry. System, Quebec, Montreal ft Southern ft Napierville Junction Rys. Regular meetings 4th Digitized by ^ooQte

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466 The Railroad Telegrapher. Saturday of each month at 7:30 p. m., in A. F. of L. Hall, Congress st., Troy, N. Y. Other meetings subject to call of Chairman. G. A. Johnson, Gen’l Chairman, Room 480, New Ken- more Hotel, Albany N. Y.; Jos. Perrault, Chair- man Canadian Lines, Iberville Jet., Que.; O. C. Benjamin, Gen'l S. & T., Dresden Station, N. Y. No. 13 — Division covers Virginian Ry. H. W. Hix, Gen'l Chairman, Box 19, Salem, Va.; J. E. Goodwin, Gen'l S. ft T., Box 24, Eggleston, Va. No. 14 — Division covers the Norfolk ft Western Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. C. E. Layman, Gen'l Chairman, Trout- ville, Va.; J. L. George, Gen'l S. & T., Box 402, Roanoke, Va. No. 15 — Division covers the Atlantic Coast Line R. R. B. F. Wheeler, Gen'l Chairman, Oviedo, Fla.; J. H. Williams, Gen'l S. & T., Wilson, N. C. No. 16 — Division covers the Michigan Central Rail- road. Meets 3d Monday of each month at 7:30 p. in., Prismatic Hall, 130 First st., Detroit, Mich. J. C. Culkins, Gen'l Chairman, Albion, Mich.; J. H. Staley, Gen'l S. ft T., Box 903, Welland, Ont No. 17 — Division covers Pennsylvania Railroad Lines east of Pittsburg and Erie. J. F. Miller, Gen’l Chairman, 2916 Huntingdon ave., Balti- more, Md.; G. E. Nightingale, Gen’l S. & T., Newfield, N. J. No. 18 — Division covers the New York, Chicago Sc St. Louis Railroad System. F. F. Cowley, Gen’l Chairman, 519 W. Lincoln st., Findlay, Ohio; C. O. Crisen berry, Gen’l S. & T., Knox, Ind. No. 19 — Division covers New York Central Rail- road West. G. E. Kipp, Gen'l Chairman, Bias- dell, N. Y. ; G. R. Smith, Assistant Gen'l Chair- man, Rockwood, Mich.; E. D. Graham, Gen'l S. & T., Mishawaka, Ind. No. 20 — Division covers the New York, Ontario & Western Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. L. R. Conner, Gen'l Chairman, Cottekill, N. Y.; H. D. Pfoor, Gen’l S. ft T.. P. O. Box 28, Jermyn, Pa. No. 21 — Division covers the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. E. F. Stenger, Gen'l Chair- man, R. F. D. No. 3, Miamisburg, Ohio; Harry F. Fritsch, Gen’l S. & T., Station A, Cincinnati, Ohio. No. 22 — Division covers Missouri, Kansas ft Texas Railway System. M. M. Moseley, Gen'l Chair- man, Lock Box 716, Waco, Tex.; R. C. Jackson, Gen’l S. ft T., 117 S 16th st, Temple, Tex. No. 23 — Division covers the Chicago, Milwaukee ft St. Paul Railway, Bellingham ft Northern Railway, Big Blackfoot Railway, Gallatin Val- ley Railway, Idaho ft Washington Northern Railroad, Puget Sound ft Willapa Harbor Rail- way, Seattle, Port Angeles ft Western Railway and Tacoma- Eastern Railroad. G. E. Soyster, Gen'l Chairman, Room 309, Drexel Bank Bldg., 765 Oakwood blvd., Chicago, IU.; Ed. R. Der- rickson, Gen’l S. ft T., Room 309, Drexel Bank Bldg., 76 5 Oakwood blvd., Chicago, IU. No. 24 — Division covers the M. ft O. Ry. L. T. Murdaugh, Gen’l Chairman, 513 N. Royal it, Jackson, Tenn.; C. E. Hendley, Gen’l S. & T., Artesia, Miss. No. 25 — Division covers the International & Great Northern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. T. C. Berry, Gen'l Chairman, Endnal, Tex.; R. B. Adams, Gen'l S. & T., Oakwood, Tex. No. 26, NEW YORK CITY, N. Y.— Meets 2d Wednesday of each month at 8 p. m., in Von Glahn's Hotel, Columbus ave. and 59th st, New York City. A. R. Linn, Chief Telegrapher, 116 Willett st., Jamaica, N. Y.; H. S. Baker, S. & T., 88a Second place, Brooklyn, N. Y. No. 27 — Division covers the Vandalia Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. F. L. Davidson, Gen’l Chairman, 609 S. Jefferson st., Martinsville, Ind.; C. R. Shortridge, Gen’l S. & T., Coatesville, Ind. No. 28 — Division covers the Seaboard Air Line Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. D. May, Gen'l Chairman, Carlton, Ga.; F. O. Gumming, Gen’l S. ft T., 15 Dinwiddie st, Portsmouth, Va. No. 29 — NEW HAVEN, CONN.— Meets 1st Fri- day of each month at 8 p. m. and 3d Tuesday of each month at 10 a. m., in Red Men's Hall, 48 Church st., cor. Crown, New Haven, Conn. F. A. Brown, Chief Tel., Whitney ville, Conn.; G. F. McCormack, S. ft T., 95 Main st., West Haven, Conn. No. 31 — Division covers the Missouri Pacific Rail- way System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. H. J. Mohler, Gen’l Chairman, Room 812, Star Bldg., St Louis, Mo.; N. S. Morgan, Gen'l S. & T., Room 812, Star Bldg., St Louis, Mo. No. 32 — Division covers the St. Louis ft San Francisco Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. C. G. Kelso, Gen'l Chairman, 519 Woodruff Bldg., Springfield, Mo.; M. L Fullington, Gen'l S. ft T., 519 Woodruff Bldg., Springfield, Mo. No. 33 — Division covers the Baltimore ft Ohio Railroad System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. C. B. Rawlins, Gen'l Chairman, Moores Hill, Ind.; J. Yeager, Jr., Ass't Gen’l Chairman, 2227 West Liberty ave., Pittsburg, Pa.; W. Edgar Frasher, Gen’l S. ft T., 814 W. 9th st., Wilmington, Del. No. 34 — Division covers the Chicago ft Eastern Illinois Railway System. Meets subject to the call of Chairman. H. H. Skiles, Gen’l Chair* man, Inglefield, Ind.; W. H. Davenport, Gen'l S. & T., 4344 N. Winchester ave.. Raven wood sta., Chicago, 111. No. 35, PROVIDENCE, R. I. — Meets 3d Saturday of each month in Swart's Lodge, Odd Fellow** Hall, 96 Westminster st. Providence, R* ** J. D. Vanderbeek, Chief Tel., 284 Montgomery Digitized by C.ooQLe

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 467 ave., Providence, R. I.; D. M. Callis, S. ft T., Touisset, Mass. No. 36 — Division covers the Pennsylvania Lines west of Pittsburg. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. L. W. Quick, Acting Gen’l S. ft T., Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. No. 37, NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. — Meets 2d Friday evening each month, 7:30 p. m.. Lamb- den Bldg., 252 Main st., New Rochelle, N. Y. P. F. McMahon, Chief Tel., 92 Leicester st.. Port Chester, N. Y.; B. E. S. Seaman, S. ft T., 1143 Longfellow ave., New York, N. Y. No. 38, SPRINGFIELD, MASS.— Meets 3d Sat- urday each month, 7 p. m., in Harmony Hall, Myrick Bldg., Worthington st., Springfield, Mass. Frank P. Sargent, Chief Tel., 24 Colton st., Merrick, Mass.; M. J. Walsh, S. ft T., 19 Chapin st., Merrick, Mass. No. 39 — Division covers the Pere Marquette Rail- road System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. R. M. Burr, Gen’l Chairman, Central Lake, Mich.; W. R. Adair, Gen’l S. ft T., 528 Vinewood ave., Detroit, Mich. No. 40 — Division covers the Chesapeake & Ohio, Chesapeake ft Ohio of Indiana and the Hocking Valley Rys. L. E. Hicks, Gen’l Chairman, Craigsville, Va.; J. W. Kiser, Gen’l S. ft T., Guyandotte, W. Va. No. 41. BOSTON, MASS.— Meets 2d Saturday night of each month, Engineers’ Hall, 164 Canal st., Boston, Mass. D. J. MacDonald, Chief Tel., 15 Church ave., Woburn, Mass.; F. C. McGrath, S. ft T., 16 Water st., Winchester, Mass. No. 42 — Division covers the Erie Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. E. J. Hes- ser, Gen’l Chairman, 364 Wallace place, Elmira, N. Y.; C. L. Bridge, Gen’l S. ft T., 507 Erie ave. Susquehanna, Pa. No. 43 — Division covers Canadian Northern Rail- way System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. Frank Muncey, Gen’l Chairman, Beaudette, Minn.; A. Chard, Asa’t Gen’l Chairman, Fort Saskatchewan, Alta.; G. H. Palmer, Gen'l S. ft T. , Dauphin, Man. No. 44, NEW YORK, N. Y.— Meets 2d Saturday each month at 8 p. m., in Fraternity Hall, 22 Harriman ave., Jamaica, N. Y. A. D. Light, Chief Tel., Woodf.de, N. Y.; A. A. Leonard. Gen'l Chairman, 46 Canal st., Jamaica, N. Y.; E. H. Decker, Ass’t Gen’l Chairman, 122 Weldon st., Brooklyn, N. Y.; L. Meringer, S. ft T., 690 McDonough st., Brooklyn, N. Y. No. 45, WOODSVILLE, N. H.— Meets 3d Satur- day of each month at 8 p. m., K. of P. Hall, Wobdsville, N. H. Geo. A. Hamilton, Chief TeL, Wells River, Vt; D. W. Gochey, S. ft T., Wells River, Vt. No. 46 — Division covers the Central of Georgia Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. G. H. Livsey, Gen’l Chairman, East Point, Ga.; O. S. Travis, Gen’l S. ft T., 490 Lee st., Route 127, Atlanta, Ga. No. 47, CHARLOTTETOWN, P. E. I. — Meets 3d Thursday of each month at 8 p. m., at B. I. S. Hall, Charlottetown, P. E. I. Neil Campbell, Chief Tel., Charlottetown, P. E. I.; J. E. R. McEwen, S. ft T., Charlottetown, P. E. I. No. 48 — Division covers the Detroit, Toledo ft Ironton Railway. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. H. Y. Benner, Gen’l Chairman, Hamler, Ohio; D. R. Murray, Gen’l S. ft T., Good Hope, Ohio. No. 49 — Division covers the Denver & Rio Grande Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. H. J. Fulton, Gen’l Chairman, 112 E. 11th st., Leadville, Colo.; A. E. Roberts, Gen’l S. & ¥., Augusta, Colo. No. 50 — Division covers the Georgia Ry. T. *W. Duffy, Gen’l Chairman, James, Ga.; J. P. Luckey, Gen’l S. & T., Dearing, Ga. No. 51 — Division covers Bessemer & Lake Erie Railway System. Meets the 4th Thursday of each month in Eagle’s Hall, Greenville, Pa. J. F. Emery, Gen’l Chairman, Mercer, Pa.; W. B. Rialey, Gen’l S. ft T., 96 Marshall st., Conneaut, Ohio. No. 52, PITTSBURG, PA.— Meets Saturday, September 26th, and each alternating Saturday thereafter at 7:45 p. m., 231-233 Fifth ave., 3d floor, Roberts Bldg., Pittsburg, Pa. L. G. Murren, Ghie'f Tel., Smithton, Pa.; R. W. Bees, S. & T., Box 484, Wampum, Pa. No. 53 — Division covers Southern Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. John E. Cowgill, Gen’l Chairman, Hotel St. Regis, 85 Fourth st., San Francisco, Cal.; A. E. Laisure, Ass’t Gen’l Chairman, 622 Euclid ave., Houston, Tex.; E. C. Pennington, Gen'l S. ft T., Hotel St. Regis, 85 Fourth st., San Francisco, Cal. No. 54 — Division covers the Northern Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. Sam Johnson, Gen’l Chairman, North Branch, Minn.; I. N. Holmes, Gen'l S. ft T., 1009 East 3d st., Olympia, Wash. No. 55 — Division covers the Wheeling ft Lake Erie and Wabash, Pittsburg Terminal and West- Side Belt Railways. Meets third Saturday even- ing of each month at Harmon, Ohio. J. O. Peoples, Gen'l Chairman, Bolivar, Ohio; C. E. Baltxer, Gen’l S. ft T., Box 246, Navarre, Ohio. No. 56 — Division covers Georgia Southern ft Florida Railway System. G. L. Slebert, Gen'l Chairman, Valdosta, Ga.; F. H. Cason, Gen’l S. ft T., Lake City, Fla. No. 59 — Division covers the Southern, Northern Alabama and Virginia ft Southwestern Rail- roads. Meets subject to call of Chairman. H. G. Alexander, Gen’l Chairman, 122 Tate st, Greensboro, N. C.; J. W. Burgess, G. S. ft T., 223 Ninth st., S. W., Charlottesville, Va. Digitized by ^oOQte

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468 The Railroad Telegrapher. No. 60. WASHINGTON, D. C.— Meets 2d Thurs- day of each month at 8 p. m., in Building Trades Hall, 610 G st., N. W., Washington, D. C. A. R. Morton, Chief Tel., 745 13th st, S. E., Washington, D. C.; P. H. Delaplaine, S. & T., 647 Keefer place, N. W., Washington, D. C. No. 61, CAMPBELLTON, N. B.— Meets 4th Tuesday evening each month in Engineers* Hall, Campbellton, N. B. E. T. Swift, Chief Tel., Campbellton, N. B.; G. F. Ward, S. ft T., Har- court, N. B. No. 62 — Division covers the Queen ft Crescent Route (North). S. H. McCartt, Gen'l Chairman, Walton, Ky.; J. W. Anderson, Gen*l S. ft T., Oakdale, Tenn. No. 63, MONCTON, N. B.— Meets 3d Saturday of each month, alternating at Moncton, N. B., St Johns, N. B., and Sussex, N. B. D. R. Mitchell, Chief Tel., Sunny Brae, N. B.; R. M. Scribner, S. & T., Shediac Road, N. B. No. 64, LEVIS, QUE.— Angus Baker, Chief Tel., Chaudierre sta., Co. Levis, Que.; J. Remillard, S. & T., Levis, Que. No. 65, ROCHESTER; N. H. — Meets at 7:30 p. m., 2d Saturday each month in K. of C. Hall, Main st., Dover, N. H. Jas. McDonough, Chief Tel., 279 Locust st., Dover, N. H.; C. P. Lord, S. & T. , 7 Lincoln st., Somerswprth, N. H. No. 66, TRURO, N. S.— Meets 3d Thursday each month, McKay's Hall (B. R. T. room), Inglis st., Truro, N. S. J. D. McNutt, Chief Tel., Truro, N. S.; H. Patton, S. ft T., Westchester Station, N. S. No. 69 — Division covers the Queen ft Crescent Route (South). Meets subject to call of Chair- man. M. V. Hickman, Gen*l Chairman, Heidel- berg, Miss.; E. M. Bilbo, Gen*l S. ft T., Box 663, Meridian, Miss. No. 70 — Division covers Great Northern Railway System. L. W. Quick, Acting Gen’l S. ft T., St Louis, Mo. No. 71 — Division covers the Minneapolis & St. Louis Ry. A. L. Gardner, Gen'l Chairman, Steamboat Rock, Iowa; J. C. Sandmier, Gen’l S. ft T., Waukee, Iowa. No. 76 — Division covers the Chicago ft North- western Railroad System. Meets subject to call of General or Local Chairman. E. J. Thomas, Gen’l Chairman, Room 618, Webster Bldg., 327 S. LaSalle st., Chicago, 111.; R. B. Boyington, Gen'l S. ft T.. Room 618, Webster Bldg., 3 27 S. LaSalle st., Chicago, 111. No. 77, DENVER, COLO. — Meets 1st Monday evening in each month at Markham Hotel, Denver, Colo. C. S. Guernsey, Chief Tel., 912 29th st., Denver, Colo.; F. Eppelsheimer, S. ft T. , 2341 King st., Denver, Colo. No. 80 — Division covers the N. O. M. ft C Ry. System. R. G. Anderson, Gen'l Chairman, Stallo, Miss.; H. C. Hughes, Gen'l S. ft T., Mahned, Miss. No. 81 — Division covers the Colorado Midland Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. J. W. LaFever, Gen’l Chairman, New Castle, Colo.; J. F. Jones, Gen’l S. ft T.. Car- bondale, Colo. No. 82 — Division covers Western Maryland Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Gen'l Chair- man. K. H. Stover, Gen'l Chairman, Henry, W. Va.; E. C Kohlbaugh, Gen'l S. ft T.t 24 Eichelberger st., Hanover, Pa. No. 83 — Division covers the Bangor & Aroostook Railroad System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. F. J. Crozier, Gen’l Chairman. Bridgewater, Me.; J. L. Robbins, Gen’l S. ft T., Grindstone, Me. No. 88 — Division covers the Texas & Pacific Rail- way System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. W. K. Gremillion, Gen'l Chairman, Donaldsonville, La.; B. T. Hambright, Gen’l S. ft T., Roanoke, Tex. No. 89, BOSTON, MASS. — Meets 1st Saturday each month at 8 p. m., in Pilgrim Hall, also 3d Saturday each month at 10 a. ra. (daylight meeting), in Pilgrim Hall, 694 Washington st, Boston, Mass. W. L. Enos, Chief Tel., Box 382, Cohasset, Mass.; J. H. McDermott, S. ft T. , 46 Crocker st., Mansfield, Mass. No. 91, CHICAGO, ILL. — Meets 1st Saturday of each month at 8:15 p. m., in Hall 912, Masonic Temple, cor. Randolph and State sts., Chicago, 111. G. Dal Jones, Chief Tel., 2530 North Kedzie blvd., Chicago, 111.; W. E. Carter, S. ft T., 5538 Broadway, Chicago, 111. No. 92 — Division covers the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railway System. Meets subject to the call of Chairman. F. J. McGraw, Gen'l Chairman, Backus, McKean Co., Pa.; J. T. Simmons, Gen’l S. ft T., 901 W. Long ave., Du Bois, Pa. No. 93 — Division covers the Illinois Central Rail- road and the Yazoo ft Mississippi Valley Rail- road. Meets subject to call of Chairman. C. A. Mulhall, Gen’l Chairman, Clarkson, Ky.; G. E. Chance, Ass’t Gen’l Chairman, Mounds, 111.; W. W. Stumph, Gen’l Chairman, Y. ft M. V. Lines, Tunica, Miss.; R. L. Shannon, Gen'l S. ft T., Anna, 111. No. 95, PORTLAND, ME. — Meets 3d Thursday of each month at 546J4 Congress st., Portland, Me. C. E. Adams, Chief Tel., Springvale, Me.; F. S. Twombly, S. ft T., Buxton, Me. No. 96 — Division covers Chicago Great Western Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. A. L. Coleman, Gen'l Chairman, 402 Troup ave., Kansas City, Kan.; C. E. Norris, Gen'l S. ft T., Inver Grove, Minn. No. 99, COBALT, ONT. — Covers Timiakaming ft Northern Ontario Ry. Meets on call of Gen'l Chairman. R. Richardson, Chief Tel., Latchford, Ont; R. Workman, Gen'l Chairman, North Bay, Ont; M. R. Doherty, S. ft T., Uno Park, Ont Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 469 No. 103, STELLARTON, N. S.— C. R. Hurray, Chief TeL, New Glasgow, N. S.; J. R. Ross, S. & T., Box 187, Stella rton, N. S. No. 104, AYER, MASS. — Meets each month sub- ject to call of Chief Telegrapher and Secretary and Treasurer. J. E. Monahan, Chief Tel., Sterling Jet., Mass.; James P. Rutledge, S. & T. , Box 174, Clinton, Mass. No. 105, CONCORD, N. H.— Meets 3d Saturday each month at 7:30 p. m., in Concord Hall, Concord, N. H. F. A. Martin, Chief Tel., So. Danbury, N. H.; H. M. Clay, S. ft T„ Gerrish, N. H. No. 108, ADDISON, N. Y.— Meets subject to call of Chief Telegrapher. E. C. Cole, Chief Tel., Cowanesque, Pa.; C. E. Belcher, S. ft T., Osceola, Pa. No. Ill — Division covers San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. W. D. McGee, Gen'l S. ft T., 324 Concord st., Los Angeles, Cal. No. 113 — Division covers the Ulster ft Delaware System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. J. E. Mould, Gen'l Chairman, Oneonta, N. Y.; H. J. Halstead, Gen'l S. & T., Oneonta, N. Y. No. 114, ANNAPOLIS ROYAL, N. S.— H. A. Jacques, Chief Tel., Middletown, N. S.; Stanley Tavener, S. ft T., Tupperville, Anna Co., N. S. No. 115, QUEBEC, QUE.— Meets 1st Monday of each month in I. O. O. F. Hall, Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Que. J. J. White, Chief Tel., No. 4 St. Angele st., Quebec, Que.; J. E. Potvin, S. & T., Gifford, Que., Can. No. 116 — Division covers the Duluth, South Shore ft Atlantic Railway System. Meets 2d Sunday of February, April, June, August, October and December, in place designated by Gen'l Chair- man. P. M. Stillman, Gen*l Chairman, Seney, Mich.; C. W. Danielson, Gen'l S. & T., Chassell, Mich. No. 118 — Division covers Toledo ft Ohio Central, Kanawha ft Michigan and Zanesville ft Western Railway Systems. A. P. Hines, Gen'l Chairman, Burr Oak, Ohio; R. M. Henderson, Gen'l S. & T., 839 South st., Toledo, Ohio. No. 1 19 — Division covers the Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway System. G. W. Lewis, Gen’l Chairman, 2921 Chicago ave., Minneapolis, Minn.; F. C. Paine, Gen’l S. ft T., Ersldne, Minn. No. 120 — Division covers Lake Erie ft Western Railway System. C. I. Turner, Gen’l Chairman, Ambia, Ind.; M. A. Steckel, Gen'l S. & T., Atlanta, Ind. No. 124 — Division covers Lehigh Valley Railway System. L. W. Quick, Acting Gen'l S. ft T., 711 Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. No. 125 — Division covers Richmond, Fredericks- burg ft Potomac Railway System. Meets at 8 p. m., the 2d Friday of each month, at Freder- icksburg. Z. Tolbert, Gen'l Chairman, R. F. D. 4, Alexandria, Va.; J. C. Farmer, Gen'l S. ft T., 712 Main st., Fredericksburg, Va. No. 126 — Division covers Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway System. C. H. Meador, Gen’l Chairman, 310 Drexel Bank Bldg., Station M, Chicago, 111.; W. H. Plum, Vice-Chairman, Ed- gerton Junction, Mo.; W. F. Kay, Gen’l S. ft T., 310 Drexel Bank Bldg., Station M, Chicago, HI. No. 127, VIRGINIA, MINN.— W. W. Woodward, Chief Tel., Hibbing, Minn.; C. J. Keenan, S. ft T., Calumet, Minn. No. 128 — Division covers the Atchison, Topeka ft Santa Fe Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. L. A. Tanquary, Gen'l Chairman, Board of Trade Bldg., Pueblo, Colo.; L. W. Quick, Acting Gen'l S. ft T., St. Louis, Mo. No. 130 — Division covers Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. W. F. Denton, Gen'l Chairman, Sterling, Neb.; J. F. Carder, Ass’t Gen'l Chair- man, Clearfield, Iowa; J. H. Rogers, Jr., Gen'l 5. & T., 1505 Market st.. La Crosse, Wis. No. 131, TRING JUNCTION, QUE.— P. Doyle, Chief Tel., Box 183, Levis, Que.; E. Lafon- taine, S. & T., Tring Junction, Que. No. 133, SYDNEY, N. S.— Geo. O. Forbes, Chief Tel., Sydney, N. S.; A. F. Macdougall, S. & T., West Bay Road. N. S. No. 137 — Division covers El Paso ft Southwestern Railway System. F. A. Thomas, Acting Gen’l S. & T., 4112 Arsenal st., St Louis, Mo. No. 139, NORTH ADAMS, MASS.— Meets on the 2d Saturday of each month in Odd Fellows' Hall, North Adams, Mass. C. L. Downing, Chief Tel., Box 1048, Williamstown, Mass.; J. W. Banker, S. & T., Schaghticoke, N. Y. No. 140 — Division covers Maine Central Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. E. J. Hayes, Gen'l Chairman, Leeds Junction, Me.; H. N. Bates, Gen'l S. ft T., Gardiner, Me. No. 141 — Division covers San Antonio ft Aransas Pass Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. S. S. Sooy, Gen'l Chairman, Flato- nia, Tex.; E. B. Hill, Gen'l S. ft T., 1027 Yale st, Houston, Tex. No. 142 — Division covers the Green Bay ft West- ern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. D. Benrud, Gen'l Chairman, Blair, Wis.; L. P. Curran, Gen’l S. ft T., Winona, Minn. No. 143 — Division covers the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railway System. L. W. Quick, Acting Gen'l S. ft T., St Louis, Mo. No. 144 — Division covers the Trinity ft Brazos Valley Railway System. 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470 The Railroad Telegrapher. No. 145 — Division covers the Ft. W. & D. C. Ry. System. J. L. Webb, Gen’l Chairman, Quanah, Tex.; Bruce Dickinson, Gen’l S. & T., Byers, Tex. No. 146 — Division covers the Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Owen D. Gorman, Gen’l Chairman, Mauk, Ga.; C. A. Pye, Gen’l S. & T., Oglethorpe, Ga. No. 147 — Division covers the Norfolk & Southern Ry. * System. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Miss* S. D. Taylor, Gen’l S. & I\, care J. H. Williams, Wilson, N. C. No. 152, NASHUA, N. H.— Meets every 3d Sun- day of each month at 10:30 a. m., in Elks* Hall, Beason Block, corner Main and Factory sts., Nashua. N. H.; H. E. Heath, Chief Tel., Pone- mah, N. H.; J. Wilfrid Vaillancourt, S. & T., Ill Allds st., Nashua, N. H. No. 153 — Division covers the Western Pacific Ry. W. T. Dauterman, Gen’l Chairman, Red House, Nev.; H. B. Marshall, Gen’l S. & T., Calneva, Cat No. 155, HAMILTON, ONT.— Covers Toronto, Hamilton & Buffalo Ry. Meets 2d Sunday of each month at 3:30 p. m., in I. O. O. F. Hall, Temple Bldg., Gore st., Hamilton, Ont. J. N. Smith, Chief Tel., Jerseyville, Ont.; E. D. Arm- strong, S. & T., Box 98, Smithville, Ont. No. 156, BOSTON, MASS.— Meets in Rathbone Hall, 694 Washington st., Boston, Mass., 3d Thursday each month, day and night alternately, commencing with the day meeting in July. Day- light meetings 11 a. m., night meetings 7 p. m. Robert H. Buxton, Chief Tel., 8 Dresden st, Jamaica Plain, Boston, Mass.; F. J. Dansereaue, S. & T., 65 Boylston st., Jamaica Plain, Boston, Mass. No. 157 — Division covers the Rutland Ry. E. J. La Pointe, Gen’l Chairman, Chatham, N. Y.J John F. Haber, Gen’l S. & T., Brandon, Vt. No. 158 — Division covers the Panama Ry. A. V. Losea, Gen’l Chairman, Box 17, Pedro Miguel, Canal Zone; John F. Stahl, Gen’l S. & T., Box 325, Cristobal, Canal Zone. No. 160 — Division covers the Florida East Coast Ry. E. C. Wheeler, Acting Gen’l Chairman, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; J. H. Meyers, Gen'i S. & T. , Hallandale, Fla. No. 161 — Division covers the O.-W. R. & N. Ry. J. V. Mitchell, Gen’l Chairman, Wallula, Wash.; Wm. H. L. Davis, Gen’l S. & T., Pendleton, Ore. No. 163 — Division covers the K. C. M. & O. Ry. L. R. Cotney, Gen’l Chairman, Ft. Stockton, Tex.; D. O. Kennedy, Gen’l S. & T., Clinton, Okla. No. 164 — Division covers the Ann Arbor R. R. O. A. McCollum, Gen’l Chairman, 526 Wood- land ave., Toledo, Ohio; E. C. West, Gen’l S. & T., 2238 Erie st, Toledo, Ohio. No. 165 — Division covers the Northwestern Pacific Ry. R. D. Shugrue, Gen’l S. & T., care N. W. Pac. Ry., Fulton, Cal. No. 166 — Division covers the St. Louis, Browns- ville & Mexico Ry. W. J. Thomas, Gen’l Chairman, Sea Drift, Tex.; C L. Jackson, Gen’l S. & T., Bloomington, Tex. No. 167 — Division covers the Georgia' & Florida Ry. W. P. Ivey, Gen’i Chairman, Stillmore, Ga.; D. F. Rush, Gen’l S. & T., Hazelhurst, Ga. No. 168 — Division covers the C. & A. Ry. E. E. Gentz, Gen’l Chairman, Braidwood, 111.; Thos. Riley, Gen’l S. & T., Nilwood, 111. No. 170 — Division covers the Wabash Ry. J. S. Rizor, Gen’l Chairman, Box 135, Peru, Ind.; M. E. Fohey, Gen’l S. & T., Montpelier, Ohio. No. 171 — Division covers Central Vermont Ry. Maurice E. Davis, G. C., Windsor, Vt.; L. J. Mannie, G. S. & T., St. Alexander Sta., Quebec. TWIN CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB— Regular meeting 2d Wednesday night of each month, Columbia Hall, Prior and University aves. G. W. Lewis, Pres., 2921 Chicago ave., Minneapolis, Minn.; S. H. Lester, S. & T., Flat 7, 912 South Sixth ave., Minneapolis, Minn. CREAM CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB— Meets the 2d Wednesday of each month at Fraternal Order of Eagles’ Club Rooms, 137-139 Second st., Milwaukee, Wis. W. T. Houlehen, Pres., 363 Madison st., Milwaukee, Wis.; B. A. Gothompson, S. & T., 959 Thirty-seventh st., Milwaukee, Wis. PRETZEL CITY TELEGRAPHERS* CLUB OF FREEPORT, ILL.— Meets 3d Wednesday of each month at Ladies & Knights of Security Hall. 107 Stephenson st., Freeport, 111. P. H. Mur- phy, Pres., 145 Delaware st., Freeport, 111.; H. E. Kiester, S. & T., 60 Second st., Freeport, 111. CORT CLUB (Chicago O. R. T. Club)— Meets 1st Saturday of each month in Room 912, Masonic Temple. J. J. Rose, Pres., 2153 Ridge ave., Evanston, 111.; W. J. Earley, S. & T., 2718 S. Harding ave., Chicago, 111. THE QUEEN CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB OF CINCINNATI — Meets subject to call of President. E. F. Stenger, Pres., Miamisburg, Ohio; O. O. Marsh, S. & T., 4121 31st st., Oakley Park, Cincinnati, Ohio. DES MOINES O. R. T. CLUB— Meets in Assem- bly Room, Kirkwood Hotel, Des Moines, Iowa, subject to call of President. M. R. Davis, Pres., care C. R. I. & P. Ry., Des Moines, Iowa; S. S. Price, S. & T., Grimes, Iowa. CEDAR RAPIDS O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 8 p. m. the 3d Friday of each month, second floor, Dows Building, cor. Second ave. and Second st., Cedar Rapids, Iowa; F. E. Conover, Pres., Low Moor, Iowa; J. L. Halpin, S. & T., 512 South Four- teenth st., Cedar Rapids, Iowa. LITTLE ROCK O. R. T. CLUB— Meets subject to call of S. & T. C. C. Jacklin, Pres., Room Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 471 224, Union Station, Little Rock, Ark.; H. W. Gibbs, S. & T., 516 E. Eighth st.. Little Rock, Ark. THE TOPEKA O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 8 p. m., 2d Sunday of each month at Throop Hotel, Fourth and Kansas ave., Topeka, Kan. R. D. Stover, Pres., 305 Western ave., Topeka, Kan.; A. S. Carver, S. & T., 329 Lake st., Topeka, Kan. THE PANHOMA TELEGRAPHERS* CLUB— Meets Saturday evening following the 21st of each month in Southern Hotel, El Reno, Okla. G. A. Barnard, Pres., El Reno, Okla.; P. L. Peacher, Sec*y, El Reno, Okla.; H. T. Snod* grass, Treas., 1008 W. London st., El Reno, Okla. CHEMUNG TELEGRAPHERS* CLUB OF EL- MIRA, N. Y. — Meets subject to call of Presi- dent M. G. Beach, Pres., 203 Norwood st., Norwood, N. Y.; W. U. Phillips, S. & T., Horse Heads, N. Y. EVANSVILLE O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 3d Sun- day each month. L. E. Crandall, Pres., Chris- ney, Ind.; C. McCleary, S. & T., 712 Mulberry st., Evansville, Ind. THE HOOSIER O. R. CLUB — Meets 4th Thursday each month at 8 p. m., Hotel English, Indianapolis, Ind. J. W. White. Pres.. 2166 Avondale place, Indianapolis, Ind.; W. H. uipe, S. & T., 824 Oakland ave., Indianapolis, Ind. THE KANSAS CITY RAILROAD TELEGRA- PHERS’ CLUB— Meets 2d Friday each month * 8 p m., at the Coates House. M. Williams, Pres. 2414 N. Fifth st., Kansas City, Kan. A. J. Jones, S. & T., 1117 Newton ave., Kansas City, Mo. THE FORT-PITT TELEGRAPHERS* CLUB OF PITTSBURG — Meets subject to call of Secre- tary. H. K. Klingensmith, Pres., 124 Suburban ave., Beechview, Pittsburg, Pa.; W. C. Safford, 404 5th ^ave., McKeesport, Pa. THE HOUSTON O. R. T. CLUB — Meets 2d Thursday night of each month. Hotel Cotton, cor. Fannin st. and Capitol ave., Houston, Tex. Chas. C. Webner, Pres., 425 Mason Bldg., Houston, Tex.; E. B. Hill, Sec’y, 1027 Yale st., Houston, Tex. THE DU-O. R. T. CLUB OF DURAND, MICH. —Meets 1st Thursday each month in I. O. O. F. Hall, Durand, MicbC A. E. McNamara, Pres., Drayton Plain, Mich.; H. F. Link, S. & T., Lansing, Mich. THE C. O. O. R. T. CLUB (Co-Operative O. R. T. Clul>) — Meets 8 p. m., 1st Friday of each month in Red Men’s Hall, South Bend, Ind. O. O. Replogle, Pres., 631 East Bronson «t. South Bend, Ind.; D. A. Crum, S. & T., 817 Lindsey st., South Bend, Ind. THE CHICAGO HEIGHTS TELEGRAPHERS’ # CLUB — Meets 10 a. m., 2d Sunday of each month, at Chicago Heights, 111., in Trades & Labor Council Hall. J. W. Begbie, Pres., Box 232, St. Anne, 111.; C. R. Montgomery, S. & T., C. & E. I. Passenger Station, Watseka, 111. THE GATE CITY TELEGRAPHERS* CLUB— Meets 2d Sunday at 8 p. m. and 4th Sunday at 2 p. m., each month, in W. O. W. Hail. J. D. McAviney, Pres., 511 N. Houston st., Denison, Tex.; E. Rivers, S. & T., 104 W. Herron st., Denison, Tex. THE SPRINGFIELD O. R. T. CLUB — Meets 2d Saturday night of each month at St. Nicholas Hotel, Springfield, 111. W. Stone, Pres., Marine, 111.; W. R. Endicott, S. & T., 521 E. Mason st., Springfield, 111. General Committee Directory on Railroads Covered by Local Divisions Boston & Albany Railway— M. J. Walsh, Gen 1 Chairman, 19 Chapin st., Merrick, Mass.; Ray L. Hyde. Gen’l S. & T.. 242 Union st., West Springfield, Mass. Boston Terminal Co. — J. ‘Andrews, Gcn’l Chair- man, Tower 1. South Station, Boston, Mass.; S. E. Haseltine, Secretary General Committee, South Braintree, Mass. Boston & Maine Railroad— J. B. Bode, Gen 1 Chairman, Chelsea Station, care of B. & M. Ry., Boston, Mass.; H. L. Jones, Secretary Gen- eral Committee, R. F. D. No. 37, Fremont, N. H. Chicago, Peoria & St. Louis Ry.-C. A. Patterson, Gen’l Chairman, Forest City, 111.; R. E. Johnson, Secretary General Committee, Jerseyville, 111. crcolonial Ry.— S. C. Charters, Gen’l Chair- nan, Point du Chene, N. B.; R. A. McMillan, secretary General Committee, Charlo Station, Long Island Railroad— A. A. Leonard, Gen’l Chair- man, 46 Canal st., Jamaica, N. Y.; D. H. Powers, Secretary General Committee, 176 Union Hall st., Jamaica, N. Y. New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Leonard J. Ross, Gen’l Chairman, 457 Welling- ton ave., Auburn, R. I.; M. W. Handy. Secre- tary General Committee, Box 885, New Haven, Conn. Digitized by 1^.0 ;le

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472 The Railroad Telegrapher. Ladies’ Auxiliary Directory MISS DITA MAY WEST President 319 East Georgia ave., Atlanta, Ga. MRS. FLORENCE P. PIERCE.. Grand Sec.-Treas. Box 33, Halethorpe, Baltimore Co., Md. MRS. L. E. CRANDALL. .. .First Vice-President Chrisney, Ind. Second Vice-President Speed, N. C. MRS. G. D. ROBERTSON. .Third Vice-President Welland, Ont., Canada. MRS. ETHEL P. JOSLIN. .Fourth Vice-President 52 Stanford ave., Providence, R. I. OFFICERS. MRS. D. H. PARKER BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Mrs. Evva L. Quick, Chairman, 2807 E. 9th at., Mrs. H. O. Irwin, 416 E. Carter ave., Ashland, Ky. Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Helena B. Austin, 12 Broad st., Burlington, Miss Erna L. Schneider, Secretary, Dousman, Wis. N. J. Mrs. D. W. Koppikus, Oakville, Cal. All correspondence for The Telegraph e* should be addressed to L. W. Quick, Editor, St. Louis, Mo., so that it will reach him not later than the 5th of the month. Grand Division — Attached membership not confined to any particular railroad or territory. Miss Dita May West, Pres., 319 East Georgia ave., Atlanta, Ga.; Mrs. Florence P. Pierce, Grand S. & T., Box 33, Halethorpe, Md. Division 3 — Covers the C., C. C. & St. L. Ry. System. Meetings subject to call of the Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. H. T. Sloan, Gen'l Chairman, 528 Grove ave., Galion, Ohio; Mrs. Hazel Elliott, Gen’l S. & T., Ashley, Ohio. Division 7 — Covers the Canadian Pacific Railway System. Meetings subject to call of Chairman. Mrs. Rebecca Sullivan, Gen'l Chairman, Chap- leau, Ont., Can.; Mrs. S. S. Campbell, Gen'l S. ft T., Verona, Ont. Division 8 — Covers New York Central- Railway System. Meets upon call. Mrs. M. B. Lynch, Gen'l Chairman, 963 State st., Schenectady, N. Y.; Mrs. M. J. Wood, Gen'l S. & T., South Schenectady, N. Y. Division 14 — Covers the Norfolk & Western Rail- way. Meets upon call. Mrs. N. A. Schwinger, Gen’l Chairman, 21 Tenth ave., S. W., Roanoke, Va.; Mrs. C. P. Winborne, Gen'l S. & T., Omaha, Va. Division 15 — Covers the Atlantic Coast Line R. R. Meets subject to call of Gen'l Chairman. Mrs. B. F. Wheeler, Gen'l Chairman, Oviedo, Fla.; Miss Ruth Williams, Gen'l S. & T., Wilson, N. C. Division 17 — Covers the Pennsylvania R. R. (Lines east of Pittsburg and Erie). Meetings subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. Elinor A. Maurer, Gen'l Chairman, Elwood, N. J.; Mrs. Helena D. Hitchner, Gen’l S. & T., Pitman, N. J. Division 23 — Covers the Chicago, Milwaukee ft St. Paul and the Puget Sound Railway Systems. Meetings subject to call. Mrs. S. Olive Lester, Gen'l S. ft T., Flat 7, 912 South Sixth ave., Minneapolis, Minn. Division 31 — Covers the Missouri Pacific System. Meetings subject to call Mrs. Pearl Mott, Gen'l Chairman, Haven, Kan.; Mrs. Maude Lawrence, Gen’l S. ft T., Eads, Colo. Division 33 — Covers Baltimore ft Ohio Railway System. Meetings subject to call of Chairman. Mrs. Mary A. Bell, Gen'l Chairman, New Con- cord, Ohio; Mrs. Anna S. Gillum, Gen’l S. ft T., Shinnston, W. Va. Division 35 — Meets 3d Thursday of each month at 2:30 p. m. in Manheim Hall, 433 Westminster st., Providence, R. I. Mrs. Clara A. Wood, Gen'l Chairman, 301 Station st., Auburn, R. I.; Miss Clara J. Brady, Gen'l S. ft T., 91 Wood st., Providence, R. I. Division 39 — Covers the Pere Marquette System. Meetings held time and place of the O. R. T. brothers. Mrs. Florence E. Watson, Gen'l Chairman, 404 Columbus ave., Holland, Mich.; Mrs. Ellen Jacob, Gen'l S. ft T., 977 Cherry st.. Grand Rapids, Mich. Division 44 — Meets 2d Saturday of each month at 8 p. m., in Hall No. 2, Fraternity Hall, 22 Harriman ave., Jamaica, N. Y. Mrs. O. A. Hudson, Gen'l Chairman, 37 Longfellow ave., Jamaica, L. I., N. Y.; Mrs. J. E. Shields, Gen'l S. & T., 1034 Bergen st., Brooklyn, N. Y. Division 46 — Covers the Central of Georgia Rail- way System. Meetings subject to call of Chair- man. Mrs. J. H. Randall, Jr., Gen'l S. ft T., Smithville, Ga. Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 473 Division 53— Covers the Southern Pacific System, H. G. & S. A. Ry. Meetings subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. W. E. Blume, Gen’i Chairman, Cameron, Cal.; Mrs. F. E. Walters, Gen’l S. & T., Ashland, Ore. Division 54— Covers the Northern Pacific Railway System. Meetings subject to the call of the Gen*l Chairman, Mrs. W. W. Jaynes, Pettibone, N. D.; Mrs. Annene P. Wilcoxen, Gen’l S. & T., Almira, Wash. Division 59 — Covers the Southern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Mrs. C. L. Watson, Gen’l Chairman, Veechdale, Ky.; Mrs. Logan Watson, Gen’l S. & T., 534 First st., Shelby - ville, Ky. Division 76 — Covers the Chicago & Northwestern Railway System. Meets upon call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. L. Roy Ness, Gen’l Chairman, Wood Lake, Neb.; Miss Irene O'Connell, Gen’l S. & T., 207 W. Sixth st., Marshfield, Wis. Division 81 — Covers the Colorado Midland Rail- way System. Meetings subject to call of Gen*l Chairman. Mrs. Mae L. Potts, Gen’l Chairman, Ivanhoe, Colo.; Mrs. Emma L. Rose, Gen’l S. & T., Granite, Colo. Division 93 — Covers the Illinois Central Railway System. Meets subject to call. Mrs. E. L. Mathis, Acting Gen’l Chairman and Gen’l S. & T., 500 Arch st., Fulton, Ky. Division 113 — Covers the Ulster & Delaware Sys- tem. Meetings subject to call of Gen’l Chair- man. Mrs. Harry Halstead, Gen’l Chairman, R. F. D. No. 3, Oneonta, N. Y.; Mrs. Sinclair Snyder, Gen’l S. & T., South Kortright, N. Y. Division 126 — Covers the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific System. Meetings subject to call of Gen’L Chairman. Mrs. J. A. Tracy, Gen’l Chair- man, Vena, Colo.; Mrs. W. T. Brown, Gen’l S. & T., 6039 Rhodes ave., Chicago, 111. Division 130 — Covers the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad. Meetings subject to call of Mrs. J. E. Kerr, Gen’l S. & T., Central City, Neb. Division 140— Covers the Maine Central Railway System. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chair- man. Mrs. Edna P. McKenzie, Gen’l Chairman, Lincoln, Me.; Mrs. Florence L. Graham, Gen’l S. & T., 470 Main st., Bangor, Me. Division 146 — Covers the Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic Railway System. Meets upon call of Gen’l Chairman. Miss Dita May West, Gen’l Chairman, 319 East Georgia ave., Atlanta, Ga.; Mrs. J. W. Awbrey, Gen’l S. & T., Craigford, Ala. Digitized by ^ooQte

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PuBUftHXD MONTHLY BY THB ObDBR Of Railroad Telegraphers L. W. QUICK - Editor and Manager. Entered as Second-Class Mattbb December 20, 1912, at the Port Office at 8t. Louis, Mo., Undbb the Act or August 24, 1912. Subscription Pbicb - - $1.00 Per Year. An Important Suit. K. HUNT, a member of Longview Junction, Tex., Division No. 396, of the Order of Railway Con- ductors, who is also an attorney, has filed a suit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, against the General Managers’ Association, asking for judgment for $50,000 damages against that association and for its dissolution as a trust, on account of an alleged conspiracy in enforcing the age limit rule in violation of the Constitu- tion of the United States. In his petition, Hunt, whose address is 3413 McKinney ave., Dallas, Tex., sets forth that he is a citizen of the United States and a resident of Dallas, Dallas f County, Tex., and that the General Mana- gers* Association has its headquarters in Chicago, 111., and that J. W. Higgins (former General Manager of the Missouri Pacific Railway) is its principal officer, and that the association is composed of many men who occupy positions as general mana- gers of various large and influential cor- porations and systems of railroads, and that they are extensive employers of labor. He further alleges that the defendant did within the last two years “enter into an agreement among the members com- posing said defendant organization for the purpose of operating and carrying on its business as a trust and a conspiracy to con- trol, discriminate and injure plaintiff, and numerous other citizens of the 'United States and the Northern District of Illinois who are engaged in lawful occupation and the business of furnishing their labor in the operation of the transportation of the ways and means employed by the aforesaid transportation system of the United States.” Hunt further alleges in his petition that the defendant association adopted a system Digitized by Google

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478 The Railroad Telegrapher. in connection with the employment of new employes known a+ the age limit, whereby persons of forty-five years of age or over are forever barred and that the said rule is unconstitutional and against the laws of the United States and the State of Illinois and is a combination in restraint of trade “inasmuch that numerous persons who are citizens of the United States are engaged in selling only their labor and said associa- tion has prohibited them from maintaining a livelihood by so doing.1’ Hunt further alleges that he is a con- ductor and has been for many years past, and that he is proficient in that line of employment, which has become to him a profession, and “that he has by reason of the aforesaid unlawful combination and conspiracy so entered into, been prohibited from following his regular vocation and shows to the Court that he has been com- pelled to travel great distances in search of employment and been caused to suffer great humiliation and physical pain and mental anguish for two years next before the filing of this suit.” The case has been assigned to Judge Landis' court. The age limit has been a bone of contention for many years in the railroad service and this suit, no doubt, will be watched with great interest by practi- cally every employe of a railroad. While Hunt has taken the burden upon himself of making the fight against this obnoxious rule, he anticipates he will not be compelled to bear the financial burden of the suit alone, but that thousands of employes who are affected by the rule will be glad to assist him in this directiqn. His petition in full is as follows : In the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division. A. K. Hunt, vs. The General Managers’ Association. TO THE HONORABLE JUDGE OF SAID COURT: A. K. Hunt, hereinafter styled plaintiff, represents and shows to the Court that he is a citizen of the United States and a resident of Dallas, Dallas County, Tex., complaining of the General Managers’ As- sociation, an association resident of Chi- cago, State of Illinois, whose principal officer is J. W. Higgins, and said associa- tion and said Higgins maintain an office and carries on its business in the City of Chicago, State of Illinois. Said association hereinafter styled defendant, is composed of said Higgins and many men who occupy positions as general managers of various large and influential corporations, and sys- tems of railroads and transportation sys- tems, and are extensive employers of various kinds of labor and persons to per- form said labor, whose names and resi- dences are unknown to plaintiff. Plaintiff alleges that defendant did at some time past within two years next before the filing of this suit enter into an agreement among the members composing said defendant organization for the pur- pose of operating and carrying on its busi- ness as a trust and a conspiracy to control, discriminate and injure plaintiff and numer- ous other citizens of the United States, and the Northern District of Illinois, who are engaged in lawful occupations and the business of furnishing their labor in the operation of the transportation of the ways and means employed by the aforesaid transportation systems of the United States. Plaintiff alleges that said defendant adopted, among its other rulings, a system regarding the employment of new employes known as “age limit,” to-wit, forty-five years, upon reaching which age persons seeking employment in their regular voca- tions are forever barred ; that said ruling is unconstitutional and against the laws of the United States and the State of Illinois and is a combination in restraint of trade inas- much that numerous persons who are citi- zens of the United States are engaged in selling only their labor, and said associa- tion has prohibited them from maintaining a livelihood by so doing. Plaintiff alleges that he is a conductor and has been for many years past, and is proficient in that line of employment, which has become to .him a profession; that he has by reason of the aforesaid unlawful Digitized by ^ooQte

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Tije Railroad Telegrapher. 479 combination and conspiracy so entered into, been prohibited from following his regular vocation and shows to the Court that he has been compelled to travel great distances in search of Employment, and been caused to suffer great humiliation and physical pain and mental anguish for two years next before the filing of this suit. Plaintiff further shows to the Court that said defendant organization, through its officers, members, agents and employes, operates and maintains a bureau in which what purports to be the personal record of each person employed on the various lines of railways in the United States, is recorded and furnished said members upon applica- tion thereto, but which is in truth and in fact largely the opinion of petty officials, clerks and other employes, but said mem- bers act upon said information so fur- nished as though the same were true and authentic. Plaintiff further shows to the Court that he is as aforesaid, an experienced con- ductor, forty-six years of age, in possession of all his limbs and mental faculties, and is able to creditably pass the required physical tests or examination required by the various railways, upon employing new men in the operation of its railway trains, which is said plaintiffs profession, but by reason of the fact of the unlawful acts and conspiracy so entered into that plaintiff is unable to secure employment in his regular vocation, and that on account of said conspiracy plaintiff has been compelled to undergo great humiliation and take menial work, to which he was not accustomed, and therefore proved an unsatisfactory employe, and has been unable to provide suitable food and accommodations, and has been compelled to appeal to friends and acquaintances for financial aid in order to secure and supply the necessities of life. Plaintiff further shows to the Court that by reason of the facts next above stated, that he has been damaged in the sum of fifty thousand dol- lars actual damages, and that plaintiff will further continue to suffer great physical pain and mental anguish for many years to come; that he has a reasonable expectation, but for the unlawful acts of said defendant, to have lived twenty years longer. Plaintiff further shows to the Court that said ruling and conspiracy made and en- tered into by said defendant association, its officers, members, agents and employes, and which is by them placed in effect, that they by their illegal and unlawful methods have endeavored to control and are con- trolling the labor market of the United States, and that the acts of said association is in violation of the laws and constitution of the United States as hereinafter set out. First. That on account of said asso- ciation having entered into a conspiracy and agreement as aforesaid and made said ruling known as the “age limit" that they have endeavored to control and maliciously injure plaintiff and all other laboring men of his craft or pro- fession and have set at naught or at- tempted to do so one of the fundamental principles of a free government, to-wit: “That all men are born equal,” by estab- lishing said age limit and requiring a physical examination of each person seeking employment, and causing said rules and regulations to be rigidly lived up to, amounts in truth and in fact to an unjust discrimination, a boycott and a conspiracy in restraint of trade. Plaintiff further shows that on account of the maintenance of the aforesaid per- sonal record bureau, so maintained and operated by said defendant association, that if any employe exercises the right of free speech in regard to the methods adopted and used by said corporation, by which he is employed, and whose head is a member of this defendant association, said employe is listed by Said member of the association in the aforesaid bureau maintained at its principal office, as an undesirable employe and plaintiff be- lieves that said information so listed by said member is furnished all members to the damage of said employe, and that said employe is refused employment by reason thereof on other lines of railways to whom he may apply for employment in his regular vocation, and that said unlawful and illegal acts of said associa- tion, its members, officers, agents and employes, is in violation of the first amendment to and of the constitution of the United States. Digitized by Google

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480 The Railroad Telegrapher. Second: Plaintiff further shows to the Court that after many years of service in one vocation or line of service that a man becomes proficient therein and that his knowledge of and proficiency in said line of employment becomes to him a profession and his knowledge and pro- ficiency therein becomes his property and his right to labor, follow and engage in his profession, becomes of value to him, and that being denied the right to engage in and enjoy the fruits of his labor, being denied by the adoption by the said defendant association’s ruling or restrictions, known as said “age limit,” he is deprived of his property without due process of law, which is in violation of the fifth amendment of and to the Constitution of the United States. Third. That under the unlawful and illegal acts stringent and inhumane meth- ods which is the result of said members entering into the aforesaid conspiracy and trust, many citizens of the United States are held virtually in involuntary servitude by reason of the fact of their knowledge of the existing acts, practices, methods and illegal and unlawful con- spiracies so entered into and caused to be placed into effect by said defendant association, its members, officers, agents and employes; that said citizens know that if they leave their present employ- ment they can not secure like employ- ment elsewhere or with other companies, but will by reason of said unlawful acts, practices and methods of said de- fendant association be reduced to pau- perism; they continue to suffer indigni- ties and inhuman treatment which in. fact amounts to involuntary servitude and is therefore in violation of the thir- teenth amendment to and of the Consti- tution of the United States. Fourth. That said association, by rea- son of its conspiracy, unlawful and il- legal acts and practices in adoption of said “age limit,” caused large employers of labor to refuse to furnish many citi- zens of the United States labor, although they were badly in need of men to per- form said labor, and said applicants were in every way proficient, to and able to perform said work, and were accustomed to said labor or employment, but having reached said age limit were deprived of the right to labor and earn money with which to live, and is therefore in viola- tion of and to the fourteenth amendment and of and to the Constitution of the United States. Wherefore, plaintiff sues and asks that citation issue and that said J. W. Higgins be served as agent of said defendant association, and plaintiff prays that he have judgment for his said sum of actual damages and that on final hearing he have his judgment against said defend- ant, J. W. Higgins, and General Mana- gers’ Association, and each member of said association, and each corporation represented by each member of said as- sociation, and for all costs of suit and all general and special relief, and that said association, trust, conspiracy be dis- solved and forever prohibited from main- taining or doing business as it is now engaged in. (Signed) A. K. Hunt, Attorney for Plaintiff. CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION. Valuation Analyst (Male). Interstate Commerce Commission. May 9, 1916. THE United States Civil Service Com- mission announces an open com- petitive examination for valuation analyst, for men only. From the register of eligibles resulting from this examination certification will be made to fill several va- cancies now existing and other vacancies as they may occur in this position in the Divi- sion of Valuation, Interstate Commerce Commission, and vacancies as they may occur in positions requiring similar qualifi- cations, unless it is found to be in the inter- est of the service to fill any vacancy by reinstatement, transfer, or promotion. As a result of this examination two grades of eligibles. will be established, the salaries in the first grade ranging from $3,600 to $5,000 per annum ; and in the sec- ond grade from $1,800 to $3,300 per annum. Entrance salaries are usually fixed at the Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 481 minimum amount provided for each grade, but in cases of exceptional qualifications the entrance salary may be above the minimum provided for that grade. Appointments to these positions will be principally for duty in Washington, D. C., but some appointments may be made for duty in the field. Appointees will receive a reasonable allowance for expenses when absent from headquarters in the discharge of official duties. The duties of this position will be to com- pile data and to prepare complete, concise ahd logical reports upon valuation subjects, and to analyze, edit and digest reports sub- mitted by sections of the Division of Valu- ation. Competitors will not be assembled for examination, but will be rated on the fol- lowing subjects, which will have the relative weights indicated: Subjects. Weights. 1. Education 30 2. Experience 30 3. Reports and writings submitted 40 Total 100 From this examination it is desired to secure eligibles with special qualifications for work of this nature in connection with the valuation of common carriers. Appli- cants should have had actual experience in the final preparation of financial, statistical or valuation reports upon public utilities, and possess the ability to prepare such reports in a concise, clear and logical form Applicants for positions under grade 1 must show that they have had at least eighteen months* responsible, satisfactory experience in the anal preparation of finan- cial, statistical or valuation reports upon public utilities. For grade 2 positions, such experience for at least six months must be shown. In each case this experience should have been gained in the employment of a public authority or commission engaged in the effectual regulation of public utilities, or with an important public utility, or in in- vestigations of a similar character. Experi- ence with mercantile concerns, with large utilities in routine positions, or with small utilities with limited operations will not be accepted as qualifying experience in this connection. The ratings on subjects 1 and 2 will be determined according to the evidence sub- mitted in connection with the application and special form. Under subject 3 the com- petitor will be required to submit copies of articles or reports he has written on valua- tion matters or a general description of such articles, including title and the general char- acter of the subject matter. . Statements as to education and experi- ence and reports and writings are accepted subject to verification, and the standing of an eligible on the register will be subject to change if upon investigation it should develop that such statements arc not fully borne out by the facts. Each applicant must be a person of good moral character and temperate habits, active, intelligent, and discreet, of good speech and manner, and qualified to address and con- fer with railroad and other officials with whom he may be brought in contact. The names of persons who meet the re- quirements may be placed on the registers for both grade 1 and grade 2 positions. Ap- plicants should therefore be careful to state in their applications whether they desire to be considered either for grade 1 or grade 2 positions, or for both. However, applicants will be admitted to the grade or grades for which, upon consideration of their qualifications, they are shown to be fitted. No change in their desires can be made after ratings have been determined. Appointment from one register will cancel eligibility on the other register. For positions under grade 1, applicants must have reached their thirtieth but not their sixtieth birthday and for grade 2 they must have reached their twenty-fifth but not their fiftieth birthday on the date of the examination. Applicants will be admitted to this exami- nation regardless of their residence and domicile; but under an act of Congress only those who have been actually domiciled in the State or Territory in which they reside for at least one year previous to the date of the examination will be eligible for appointment to a position in the apportioned service in Washington, D. C. Persons de- siring to become eligible for appointment to the apportioned service must have the county officer’s certificate in the application Digitized by Google

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482 The Railroad Telegrapher. form executed, to which a 10-cent internal revenue stamp must be attached. This examination is open to all men who are citizens of the United States and who meet the requirements. Persons who meet the requirements and desire this examination should at once apply for Form 2039 and special form, stating the title of the examination for which the forms are desired, to the United States Civil Service Commission, Washington, D. C. ; the Secretary of the United States Civil Service Board, Post Office, Boston, Mass., Philadelphia, Pa., Atlanta, Ga., Cincinnati, Ohio, Chicago, 111., St. Paul, Minn., Seattle, Wash., San Francisco, Cal. ; Customhouse, New York, N. Y., New Orleans, La., Hono- lulu, Hawaii; Old Customhouse, St. Louis, Mo. ; Administration Building, Balboa Heights, Canal Zone ; or to the chairman of the Porto Rican Civil Service Commission, San Juan, P. R. Applications should be properly executed and must be filed with the Civil Service Commission at Washing- ton, D. C., with the material required, prior to the hour of closing business on May 9, 1916. The exact title of the examination as given at the head of this announcement should be stated in the application form. Issued March 27, 1916. ACTUAL COST HAS DECREASED. IN refutation of the claim made by the railroads that the increase in wages granted during the last few years has proven a burden to them, the Transportation Brotherhood Publicity Bureau has issued the following state- ment: Any advances in operating costs of the railroads have not been due to added outlays to transportation employes. Train and engine crews have given to the transportation companies more than they have received in increased rates of pay. This fact is clearly shown by the reports of the railroads themselves to their stockholders and to the Inter- state Commerce Commission. Although engineers, firemen, conductors and train- men have received some advances in rates of pay during recent years, they have had to work harder, and have handled more traffic each year for each dollar of additional compensation re- ceived. Transportation employes are piece- workers. They are engaged in handling freight and passenger traffic. The re- quirement for a standard day’s work is to haul so many tons of freight or so many passengers 100 miles. If the weight of a freight train is increased the cost to the railroads for labor in handling each ton of freight 100 miles is less. The constant increasing of train loads has been the predominant factor in recent railway operating progress. The growth in weight of trains has been more rapid than the advances in rates of pay to transportation employes. Engine and train crews have transported proportion- ately a greater volume of freight than they have received increases in wages. As a consequence, the labor cost to the railroads of engine and train crews has decreased. During the course of the recent arbi- tration between the western railroads and their engineers and firemen, it is shown that the proportion of total oper- ating expenses arising from payments to transportation employes was 14 per cent less in 1913 than in 1890. In 1913 it was also shown that wage payments to transportation employes required only 19 cents out of each dollar of revenue earned by western railroads in 1913, as compared with 21 cents out of each dollar of revenue in 1890. When con- sidered on the basis of freight tonnage, it was found that it cost the railroads for wages to locomotive engineers and firemen 65 cents for each 1,000 tons carried one mile in 1890, while in 1913 engineers and firemen transported 1,000 tons a mile for only 33 cents, a decrease of cost to the railroads for these em- ployes alone, during this period of slightly more than 50 per cent. It was also shown further by exhibits sub- mitted during the Western Arbitration that during the more recent years, 1900- 1913, the cost to the transportation com- panies for wages of engineers and fire- men decreased 12 per cent for each 1,000 tons of freight hauled one mile. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 483 BURNETT IMMIGRATION BILL PASSES HOUSE. BY a vote of 307 to 87 the House of Representatives of the National Congress passed the Burnett immi- gration bill, with the literacy test, on Thursday, March 30th. Prior to this vote. Congressman Sabath, of Illinois, moved to recommit the bill “with in- structions*' to strike out the literacy test. This was defeated on a roll call vote, 284 to 107. Opponents of the measure presented na new arguments, while the position of its advocates was strengthened by conditions in Europe because of the war. Congressman Mann, the minority leader — who voted for the Sabath amendment, but later voted for the bill — indorsed this position. He said: “And unless those countries (European) by their own legis- lation can prevent their citizens coming here, we are liable to have a flood of immigration such as no country in the world ever experienced before. I am not willing to take the chances on it.” Advocates of restriction referred to the increasing sentiment in favor of greater effectiveness in every field of activity. They insisted that democracy can not be developed to its highest pos- sible point while we encourage the ad- mission of illiterates who destroy living standards of American labor and who refuse to become a part of our national life. The literacy test provides that immi- grants over sixteen years of age must read at least thirty words in some language or dialect, including Hebrew or Yiddish, chosen by the immigrant. Ex- ceptions to this test are made in the case of an immigrant's father or grandfather over fifty-five years of age; his wife, his mother, his grandmother, or his unmar- ried or widowed daughter. Exceptions to the literacy test is also made where an immigrant flees from religious or political persecution. The latter exception includes “persons con- victed, or who admit the commission, or who teach and advocate the commission of an offense purely political." Under this provision the old-world revolution- ist who advocates force to overthrow his government, or who admits the use of force for that purpose, will be admitted to this country regardless of educational qualifications. The question of immigration restric- tion by a literacy test has been favorably voted on by almost every Congress since 1896. On three occasions the proposal has been vetoed — by Presidents Cleve- land, Taft and Wilson. In 1897 the House passed the bill over President Cleveland’s veto, 193 to 37. This was 37 votes more than the necessary two- thirds vote. The Senate failed to act, owing to a rush of business and Congress adjourning a few hours after the House vote. In 1913 the Senate passed the bill over President Taft's veto, 72 to 18, but the veto was sustained in the House by a few votes. On February 4, 1915, the House sustained President Wilson’s veto, 261 to 136. If any four of the 136 that voted to sustain the President had voted with the majority a two-thirds vote would have been secured and the bill passed. The last vote in favor of immigration restriction— 307 to 87, recorded March 30th last — indicates the increasing de- mand by the people for this legislation. The bill is now in the Senate. Its passage by that body is conceded if its advocates can overcome the small minority that will take advantage of the rules of the Senate to keep the bill from being voted on. All unionists and other friends of this legislation are urged to write their two United States senators and insist that the Burnett immigration bill be voted on at this session of Congress. The detailed vote on the passage of this bill was as follows: (Names appear- ing in “aye" column, preceded by a * indicate Congressman who first voted to strike out the literacy test, and when Digitized by ^ooQte

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484 The Railroad Telegrapher. this motion was defeated, voted for the bill on its final passage.) ALABAMA. Aye — Abercrombie, Almon, Blackmon, Burnett, Gray, Heflin, Huddleston, Oliver, Steagall. Nay — None. Not voting — Dent. ARIZONA. Aye — Hayden. Nay — None. Not voting — None. ARKANSAS. Aye — Caraway, Goodwin, Jacoway, Taylor, Tillman. Nay — None. Not voting — Oldfield, Wingo. Wingo was paired in favor of the passage of the immigration bill with Cary, of Wisconsin, against. CALIFORNIA. Aye — Church, Curry, Elston, Hayes, Kent, Kettner, Nolan, Raker, Randall, Stephens. Nay — Kahn. Not voting — None. COLORADO. Aye — *Keating, Taylor, Timberlake. Nay — None. Not voting — Hilliard. Hilliard was paired in favor of the passage of the immigration bill with Loud, of Michigan, against. CONNECTICUT. Aye— Hill. Nay — Freeman, Glynn, Oakey. Not voting — Tilson. Tilson was paired against the passage of the immigration bill with Edwards, of Georgia, in favor of the passage of the immigration bill. DELAWARE. Aye — Miller. Nay — None. Not voting — None. <• FLORIDA. Aye — Clark, Sears, Sparkman, Wilson. Nay — None. Not voting— None. GEORGIA. Aye — Adamson, Bell, Crisp, Howard, Hughes, Lee, Park, Tribble, Vinson, Wise. Nay — None. Not voting — Edwards, Walker. Edwards was paired «in favor of the passage of the immigration bill with Tilson, of Connecticut, against. IDAHO. Aye — McCracken, Smith. Nay — None. Not voting — None. ILLINOIS. Aye — Buchanan, Chiperfield, Copley, Denison, Foss, Foster, Fuller, King, McKenzie, McKinley, *Mann, Rainey, ♦Rodenberg, Sterling, Tavenner, Wheel- er, Williams (T. S.), Wilson. Nay — Britten, Cannon, Gallagher, Mc- Andrews, McDermott, Madden, Sabath, Stone. Not voting — Williams, W. E. INDIANA. Aye — Adair, Cline, Cox, ♦Cullop, Dixon, ♦Gray, Moores, Moss, *Rauch, ♦Wood. Nay — Barnhart, Lieb. Vot voting — Morrison. IOWA. Aye — Dowell, Good, Green, Haugen, Hull, Kennedy, R^mseyer, Steele, Sweet. Nay — Towner, Woods. Not voting — None. KANSAS. Aye — Anthony, Ayres, Campbell, Con- nelly, Doolittle, Helvering, Shouse, ♦Tag- gart. Nay — None. Not voting — None. KENTUCKY. Aye — Barkley, Cantrill, Fields, Helm, Johnson, Kincheloe, Langley, Powers, Rouse, Thomas. Nay — Sherley. Not voting — None. LOUISIANA. Aye — Aswell, Lazaro, Morgan, Wilson. Nay — Dupre, Estopinal, Martin. Not voting — Watkins. Digitized by tjOOQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 485 MAINE. Aye — Hinds, Peters. Nay — None. Not voting — Guernsey, McGillicuddy. McGillicuddy was paired against the passage of the immigration, bill with Guernsey in favor. MARYLAND. Aye — Linthicum, *Mudd, Price, Tal- bott. Nay — Coady. Not voting — Lewis. Lewis was paired in favor of the pas- sage of the immigration bill with Dore- mus, of Michigan, against. MASSACHUSETTS. Aye — Gardner, Gillett, Olney, *Rogers, ♦Treadway. Nay — Carter, Dallinger, Gallivan, Greene, Paige, Phelan, Roberts, Tague, Tinkham, Walsh, Winslow. Not voting — None. MICHIGAN. Aye — Hamilton, Kelley, McLaughlin, Mapes, Scott, Smith. Nay — Beakes, Cramton, Fordney, Janies, Nichols. Not voting — Doremus, Loud. Doremus was paired against the pas- sage of the immigration bill with Lewis, of Maryland, in favor. Loud was paired against the passage of the immigration bill with Hilliard, of Colorado, in favor. MINNESOTA. Aye — Anderson, Davis, Ellsworth, Lindbergh, Miller, S'chall, *Smith, Steenerson, Van Dyke, Volstead. Nay — None. Not voting — None. MISSISSIPPI. Aye — Candler, Collier, Harrison, Hum- phreys, Quin, Sisson, Stephens, Venable. Nay — None. Not voting — None. MISSOURI. Aye — Alexander, ♦Borland, Decker, Dick- inson, Hamlin, Hensley, Lloyd, Rubey, Rucker, Russell. Nay— None. » Not voting — Booher, Dyer, Igoe, Meeker, Shackleford. * Booher answered “present.” Igoe answered “present.” Dyer was paired in favor of the passage of the immigration bill with Igoe against. Meeker was paired in favor of the pas- sage of the immigration bill with Booher against. Champ Clark, Speaker, not recorded. MONTANA. Aye — Evans. Nay — None. Not voting — Stout. NEBRASKA. Aye — Kinkaid, Reavis, Shallenberger, ♦Sloan, Stephens. Nay — Lobeck. Not voting — None. NEVADA. Aye — Roberts. Nay — None. Not voting — None. NEW HAMPSHIRE. Aye — Sulloway, Wason. Nay — None. Not voting — None. NEW JERSEY. Aye — Browning, Capstick, Drukker, Gray, Hutchinson, Lehlbach, Parker. Nay — Bacharach, Eagan. Not voting — Hamill, Hart, Scully. Hamill was paired against the passage of the immigration bill with Young of Texas in favor. Hart was paired in favor of the passage of the immigration bill with Graham of Pennsylvania against Scully was paired against the passage of the immigration bill with Rowland of Penn- sylvania in favor. NEW MEXICO. Aye — Hernandez. Nay — None. Not voting — None. NEW YORK. Aye — Charles, Dan forth, Dempsey, Dunn, Hamilton, Hicks, Husted, Magee, Mott, Parker, Pratt, Snell, Snyder, Ward. Digitized by Google

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486 The Railroad Telegrapher. Nay — Bennet, Bruckner, Caldwell, Carew, Chandler, Conry, Dale, Dooling, Driscoll, Farley, Fitzgerald, Flynn, Gould, Griffin, Haskell, Hulbert, Loft, London, Maher, Oglesby, Patten, Riordan, Rowe, Sanford, Siegel, Smith, Swift. Not voting — Fairchild, Platt. NORTH CAROLINA. Aye — Britt, Doughton, Godwin, Hood, Kitchin, Page, Pou, Small, Stedman, Webb. Nay — None. Not voting — None. NORTH DAKOTA. Aye — Helgesen, Young. Nay — Norton. Not voting — None. OHIO. Aye — Allen, Ashbrook, Brumbaugh, Cooper, Emerson, Fess, Gard, Hollings- worth, Kearns, Key, Longworth, McCulloch, Matthews, Mooney, Overmeyer, Rickets, Russell, Switzer, Williams. Nay — Crosser, Gordon, Sherwood. Not voting— None. OKLAHOMA. Aye — Carter, Davenport, Ferris, Hastings, McClintic, Morgan, Murray, Thompson. Nay — None. Not voting — None. OREGON. Aye — Hawley, McArthur, Sinnott. Nay — None. Not voting — None. PENNSYLVANIA. Aye — *Bailey, Beales, Butler, Coleman, Costello, Crago, Farr, Focht, Garland, Heaton, Hopwood, Keister, Kiess, Kreider, Lafean, Lesher, Miller, North, Porter, Scott, Steele, Temple, Watson. Nay — Barchfeld, Casey, Liebel, Moore, Morin, Vare. Not voting — Darrow, Dewalt, Edmonds, Graham, Griest, McFadden, Rowland. Graham was paired against the passage of the immigration bill with Hart of New Jersey in favor. Griest was paired in favor of the passage of the immigration bill with Edmonds against. Rowland was paired in favor of the pas- sage of the immigration bill with Scully of New Jersey against. RHODE ISLAND. Aye — None. Nay — Kennedy, O’Shaunessy. Not voting — Stiness. Stiness was paired against the passage of the immigration bill with Henry of Texas in favor. SOUTH CAROLINA. Aye— Aiken, Byrnes, Finley, Lever, Nicholls, Ragsdale, Whaley. Nay — None. Not voting — None. SOUTH DAKOTA. Aye — Dillon, Gandy, Johnson. Nay — None. Not voting — None. TENNESSEE. Aye — Austin, Byrns, Houston, Hull, Mc- Kellar, Moon, Padgett, Sells. Sims. Nay — None. Not voting — Garrett. TEXAS. Aye — Black, Callaway, Davis, Dies, Eagle, Garner, Gregg, McLemore, Rayburn, Slay- den, Smith, Stephens, Sumners. Nay — Burgess, Buchanan, Hardy. Not voting — Henry, Young. Henry was paired in favor of the passage of the immigration bill with Stiness of Rhode Island against. Young was paired in favor of the passage of the immigration bill with Hamill of New Jersey against. UTAH. Aye — Mays. Nay — Howell. Not voting — None. VERMONT. Aye — Dale, Greene. Nay — None. Not voting — None. VIRGINIA. Aye — Carlin, Flood, Glass, Hay, Holland, Jones, Montague, Slemp, Watson. Nay — None. Not voting — Saunders. Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 487 WASHINGTON. Aye — Dill, Hadley, Humphrey, Johnson, I^a Follette. Nay — None. Not voting — None. WEST VIRGINIA. Aye — Cooper, Littlepage, Moss, Neely, ♦Sutherland. Nay — None. Not voting — None. WISCONSIN. Aye — Browne, *Cooper, *Esch, Frear, Lenroot, Nelson. Nay — Burke, Konop, Reilly, Stafford. Not voting — Cary. Cary was paired against the passage of the immigration bill with Wingo of Arkan- sas in favor. WYOMING. Aye — Mondell. Nay — None. Not voting — None. In commenting on “why the trade union movement urges immigration restriction,” Samuel Gompers, President of the Ameri- can Federation of Labor, in the current issue of the American Federationist, pub- lishes the following: As a people we have barely begun to appreciate the value of those qualities which make for real progress, the necessity to insist and persist in formulating sound policies to redound to the interests of the people of our nation. Indeed, for years wc have delayed in even formulating a national policy that would protect us against such elements and conditions which act as a bar- rier to the development of American char- acter and national unity. We have excused this delay on the ground that we were a young nation ; that we had vast public lands and national resources that must be devel- oped, and that we could afford to open our doors to a practically unrestricted immi- gration in order to increase our population. But conditions have changed. We are no longer a young nation. We have wasted much of our national heritage and the fron- tier has practically disappeared. Recent events that have tested national institutions and men's faith to the uttermost, proved conclusively that we can not hope to be the ideal which America represents, we can not maintain a place of influence in the affairs of the world, if we do not plan to carry out those purposes. Haphazard development may do well enough for the ordinary activi- ties from day to day but will not endure the tests of a great crisis or the slower test of time. To achieve the best that is possible for our nation, and for our citizens generally, we can not escape the duty devolving upon us of thinking out a national policy that will develop out of the many peoples within our boundaries a homogeneous nation bound together by common ideals, common cus- toms, common language and a common cul- ture. America has not yet become a nation. It is still a conglomerated mass of various and diverse ethnic groups. Hordes of immi- grants have crowded into our ports, and have, for the most part, settled in the nearest industrial center. In some cases they have in masses moved farther inland to industrial centers where the nature of the work required comparatively little skill. In many of these cases, the coming of the immigrants was due to the activities of man- agers of industries, who arranged to secure the financial advantages by employing for- eign workers who still retained the stand- ards of prejudices of other countries. So we find in many industrial centers sec- tions that are known as “Little Hungary,” “Little Italy,” etc. The inhabitants of these little nations transplant to American soil the institutions and the standards of their fatherlands. They gain nothing by coming. These communities speak a foreign lan- guage, read foreign papers, dress in accord with foreign customs and bring up their families in accord with foreign standards. There is practically no sustained effort on the part of society or the nation to assimi- late these foreign groups and to make of them Americans. Nor is this condition confined only to the poorer immigrants. There are foreign communities in the resi- dent districts of the large cities. These remain even more exclusively foreign, be- cause their wealth enables them to have foreign schools and foreign instruction for their children. Thus the foreign group and Digitized by ^ooQte

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488 The Railroad Telegrapher. alien influence become rooted in the life of the community. The workers of America have felt most, keenly the pernicious results of the estab- lishment of foreign standards of work, wages and conduct in American industries and commerce. Foreign standards of wages do not permit American standards of life. Foreign labor has driven American workers out of many trades, callings and communities, and the influence of these lower standards has permeated widely. For years the organized labor move- ment has called attention to these vicious tendencies which affect not only the workers but the whole nation, for na- tional unity is weakened when the nation is honeycombed with “foreign groups’1 living a foreign life. The labor movement has urged the adoption of a national policy that would enable us to select as future citizens of our country those who can be assimilated and made truly American. The Ameri- can Federation of Labor has urged a literacy test, which shall be applied to all immigrants. Our nation has accepted as a fundamental principle that educa- tion enables the girl and boy to attain better development and to have better control over their own personal ability and powers. It has been our national purpose to eliminate from our country all illiteracy. It is, therefore, in accord with this general plan that we should establish the same requirements for for- eign-born persons who desire to come and live in our country. It has been urged that this is not a perfect standard. Of course, no standard is perfect, but the literacy test is the most effective and practical. It has been claimed that our greatest criminals are often educated persons. These are, however, only con- spicuous failures of education to achieve its desired ideal. Educated criminality is not the fault of education, but is the inherent fault or defect in the nature or the physical make-up of the individual. If it is urged that education tends to criminality it would seem the wisest course to remain in ignorance, a fallacy so pafent that its mere statement carries with it its own repudiation. Education can not remedy all the inherent faults of human nature, but it is the greatest instrumentality for human development and betterment. It has been urged against the literacy test that this standard would make many suffer because they had been denied op- portunities. That may be true, but it is equally true that our nation can not work out all the problems of all other nations. We can not undertake to edu- cate all of those to whom other countries deny educational opportunities. Each nation must undertake and solve its own educational problems. The adoption of the literacy test by our own country would have a tendency to force nations to establish more general educational opportunities for all of their people. It is only a half truth to say that the literacy test would close the gates of opportunity to illiterate foreigners. As a matter of fact there is very little op- portunity for these people in our indus- trial centers. Usually they have been brought over here either by steamship and railroad companies and other greedy corporations, by employers, or as a result of collusion between these groups. They have been brought over here for the purpose of exploitation, and until they develop powers of resistance and de- termination to secure things for them- selves they have little opportunity here. These same qualities would secure for them within their own countries many of the advantages that later come to them here. The section of the Burnett immigra- tion bill which establishes the literacy test provides for no unfair requirements. It says: “All aliens over sixteen years of age, physically capable of reading, who can not read the English language, or some other language or dialect, including Hebrew or Yiddish; Provided, That any admissible alien, or any alien heretofore or hereafter legally admitted, or any citizen of the United States, may bring in or send for his father or grandfather over fifty-five years of age, his wife, his mother, his grandmother, or his un- Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 489 married or widowed daughter, if other- wise admissible, whether such relative can read or not, and such relative shall be permitted to enter. That for the pur- pose of ascertaining whether aliens can read, the immigrant inspectors shall be furnished with slips of uniform size, pre- pared under the direction of the Secre- tary of Labor, each containing not less than thirty nor more than forty words in ordinary use, printed in plainly legible type to some one of the various languages or dialects of immigrants. Each alien may designate the particular language or dialect in which he desires the examination to be made, and shall be required to read the words printed on the slip in such language or dialect.” An attempt has been made to create the impression that the literacy test will close America as a haven of refuge to political refugees and those persecuted because of religious faith. That this is wholly unwar- ranted in fact is evident from the following portion of the proposed act: “That the following classes of persons shall be exempt from the operation of the illiteracy test, to-wit: All aliens who shall prove to the satisfaction of the proper immi- gration officer or to the Secretary of Labor, that they are seeking admission to the United States to avoid religious persecution in the country of their last permanent residence, whether such persecution be evidenced by overt acts or by laws or by governmental regulations that discriminate against the alien or the race to which he belongs be- cause of his religious faith. Provided, that nothing in this act shall exclude, if otherwise admissible, persons convicted, or who admit the commission, or who teach and advocate the commission, of an offense purely political.” The proposed legislation does not repre- sent a radical change in the policy of our nation. It is an extension of our educa- tional policy, and is in harmony with the conviction that has been growing recently that we, as a nation, must leave our hap- hazard methods of development behind, and inaugurate a definite sustained national policy that shall promote our best devel- opment, and shall co-ordinate and organize all of the resources of our country and plan for their best utilization. Opposition to the literacy test and to any proposition to restrict immigration has come from steamship companies, steel corpora- tions, coal operators and other employers whose financial interests were associated with the maintenance of large numbers of workers forced by their helplessness to work for low wages. The activities of these interests have been given a cloak of re- spectability by many who, for sentimental reasons, were unwilling to endorse any form of restriction of immigration. But selfish interest or sentiment that is contrary to the fundamental principles of national welfare can not frustrate efforts to promote the best interests of our nation. The meaning of America lies in the ideal she represents. That ideal is liberty and opportunity. But beautiful as any ideal may be, it becomes of practical value when it has effectiveness in the daily lives of men and women. Real liberty and opportunity mean a cer- tain mental attitude toward life, certain standards of life and work, and possession of that which secures the enjoyment of opportunities. America the ideal — the land of the free — exists only when her people are Americans in all things. Ours has been a most perilous task — to weld together those from other lands who have sought our shores and to make of them homogeneous people — a nation with common ideals, common standards of liv- ing, a national language and an ideal na- tional patriotism. The building of a nation is not a thing of chance — it is the result of statesmanship, knowledge of tendencies, a discernment of cause and effect, ability to distinguish the good from the evil. Too long our national policies have been determined by sentimental emotions, busi- ness profits and political expediency. But there must come a change. These months of terrible warfare have compelled a testing Digitized by CjOOQte

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490 The Railroad Telegrapher. of things that have passed over. “The world is afire” — and we must put our own house in order lest we, too, be caught un- awares. We must search out each weak- ness and strengthen every danger point. The workers of America make the de- mand that there shall be restriction of immi- gration to such as can be readily identified and assimilated with Americans and can become truly- American. ORIAL NOt€5 Eight hundred and twenty-one new members were initiated into the Order during the month of March. The Senate Committee on interstate commerce has ordered that a favorable report to the Senate be made on the Keating-Owen child-labor bill. A Kansas editor figures that the Euro- pean war saves the American people $3,000,000 annually, because tourists must stay at home, and Palm Beach becomes a gold mine. An army reorganization bill, which would produce regular army and reserve military forces in the United States, aggregating a million men, has been passed by the Senate without a recorded vote. N. W. Hubei, member of Division 76, who has served as agent on the C. & N. W. and C. R. I. & P. Railways for many years, has announced his candidacy for railroad commissioner of Iowa. Advices from Duluth say that evidently the labor shortage in Canada is serious. An employment bureau has just been opened at Duluth and is advertising for men to work on farms in the Canadian Northwest. After pleading guilty to violating the hours-of-service act, the C. B. & Q. Rail- road was fined $350 and costs. The rail- road was indicted for the offense last winter, which consisted of requiring two telegraphers to work more than nine hours a day. According to preliminary estimates com- piled by the Internal Revenue Bureau, the income tax will place approximately $10,- 000,000 or $15,000,000, more in the United States Treasury than was estimated last fall. The new figure is a record. Returns last year were about $90,000,000. The Supreme Court of the State of Mis- souri held that scenic railroads, such as are used in amusement parks, must be held to be common carriers, the same as steam and street railways. The opinion was filed in an action for $25,000 instituted by an indi- vidual who suffered injuries by riding on one of the lines operated in a St. Louis sum- mer garden. The Maryland State Assembly has ad- journed its biennial session. It passed a mothers’ pension law, amended the child-labor laws and consolidated the labor agencies of the State. A new sys- tem of State control over public educa- tion is the best of any State in the Union, its advocates say. A referendum to its 700 affiliated organi- zations has been ordered by the Chamber of Commerce of the United States on the question of national preparedness for de- fense. A vote is sought on a committee report, advocating universal military train- ing, a larger army and navy and co-ordina- tion of industrial resources. Detroit and the entire State of Michi- gan are experiencing a shortage in public school teachers. Recently, it was stated that telegrams have been sent out from Detroit to every normal school in Michi- Digitized by <^.ooQLe

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 491 gan where it was thought teachers could be obtained, but without avail. As a consequence, the Detroit ruling against the employment of married women as teachers in the public schools has been suspended temporarily. The New York State Assembly has passed the Malone bill, which provides that all railroad employes connected with the operation of railroads, trains, or- ders, signals and telephone and telegraph communications, shall be proficient in the use of the English language. President Wilson has determined to stand behind the nomination of Louis D. Brandeis as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, despite report? of de- termined opposition among members of the Senate. Officials say the President will not consider withdrawing the nomi- nation. Announcement was made from Pater- son, N. J., that the Silk Manufacturers’ Association will grant the demands of the workers for a nine-hour day. The employes have been working ten hours. About 115 firms are affiliated with the association and a majority of some 100 smaller plants also are expected to yield. E. E. Cassel, of Butler, Ohio, an old- time telegrapher and former member of the Order, has announced himself as a candidate for nomination for the office of United States Senator from Ohio, subject to the August primaries. His candidacy has already received favorable consideration at the hands of many of the publications of that State. The railroad committee of the New York State Assembly has reported the literacy test bill for steam railroad employes han- dling trains, tracks and train orders. Some legislators have expressed surprise that a railroad will employ persons for this work who can not read. The railroad brother- hoods are urging that the bill be passed. The most unique train of the present war is what is known as the “bath train” of the Russian army, a sort of combina- tion bath and sterilizing section, with a special department for destroying parasites. The trains, of which there are three each, capable of giving three thousand soldiers a bath, are lighted by electricity and heated by steam. In a statement issued by the four rail- road brotherhoods which are demanding an eight-hour day from 400 railroads in the United States, it is contended that the shippers and merchants in the coun- try will be benefited if the brotherhoods win their fight, because the eight-hour day demand is based on freight trains making twelve and a half miles per hour in order to escape paying crews overtime. There are no arguments left against the eight-hour day in any industry, ex- cept railroading, says the Boston Journal, which intimates that the reduction of the eight-hour day in the most com- plicated of industries is not an impossi- bility, and that its acceptance will have a far-reaching effect on all industry, by making the struggle for a universal eight- hour day much easier. A new wrinkle in obtaining the right to vote has been demonstrated in the woman- suffrage State of California. A woman born in the United States married a British subject and became, under the law, an alien also, but she wanted to vote, and her hus- band decided to become an American citizen. This restores her citizenship in California, because the nationality of a wife in the legal sense is that of her husband. A majority of the State Supreme Court of California has ruled that the workmen’s compensation law is constitutional in re- spect to the allowance of compensation by the industrial accident commission to de- pendents of employes accidentally killed. The court had previously ruled that the commission could award compensation to injured living employes. The advantage of the new Pennsyl- vania State-compensation law was shown recently in the case of widows of eight Digitized by Google

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492 The Railroad Telegrapher. miners killed by an explosion in a mine at Robindale. In less than a week, offi- cials of the State insurance fund and the mine management reached an agreement, and the widows will receive approxi- mately $25,000. The State officials have advanced the women sufficient money to meet any emergency until the payment of compensation begins. The Teachers* League of New York voted 500 strong to disapprove the new com- promise pension bill that is being agitated in New York. More than 5,000 signatures to a resolution opposing the bill have been secured, and a number of legislators have promised to oppose the bill. On the other hand, quite a number of the Manhattan teachers are said to favor the compromise. North Carolina courts awarded a party a $200 verdict from an express company, because an agent misrouted a casket and burial clothing for his wife, and these articles arrived too late for the funeral. The husband claimed damages for the men- tal anguish he suffered. The Supreme Court of the United States reversed the decision, ruling that damages can not be collected for “mental anguish.’* Superintendent T. W. Hansell, of the Atlantic Coast Line at Sanford, Fla., has issued a circular to all agents of that road in which he warns them against a party operating in that territory under the names of R. L. Morton and A1 Middleton, and claiming to represent the Telegraph Com- pany Operatives Indemnity Association. The circular states this party secured $6.00 from the agent at Groveland, Fla., and $5.00 from the agent at Trilby. Eight hundred thousand French children have been made fatherless by the war. This number exceeds by 10 per cent the average total births in France. The Government and Senate of that country are considering how they shall be cared for. A bill pre- pared by the government and somewhat modified by the Public Instruction Com- mittee of the Senate, declares in principle that the State shall assume the expense of bringing up and educating every child whose father has either been killed or disabled by the war. A vast portion of the child- hood of France is without a paternal guide. The Supreme Court has construed the various federal safety appliance acts that all employes, no matter whether engaged at the time in intrastate or interstate com- merce, may recover damages for injuries occurring through failure of interstate com- merce railroads to comply with the safety appliance laws. It was regarded as a pre- cedent making decision, giving safety appli- ance laws a scope far greater than the Federal Employers* Liability Law. The California State Commission on Social Insurance, authorized by the last leg- islature to investigate and recommend leg- islation as to the extension of the principle of social insurance, will investigate “sick- ness insurance,’’ or insurance against illness for the benefit of wage workers and salary earners. The commission has also decided to investigate “unemployment insurance,” and it will recommend to the 1917 legisla- ture specific action on these two matters. The International Child Welfare League has created a bureau of information which will ask that women be put in the charities departments of the cities and the State of New York, and that they haye part in the management of all institutions where orphans and other children are public charges. Most of the letters received, in- quiring about these charities are from women, which shows how much more than men they are interested in this kind of work. The Bureau of Census, in a joint reso- lution by a vote in the House of Repre- sentatives of 169 to 126, has been directed to collect and publish statistics as to how much cotton is being used in the manufacture of explosives in this coun- try. It was contended by Representative Heflin, of Alabama, author of th£ reso- lution, that if any great amount of the staple is being used for explosives, this will force the price upward and that manufacturers are attempting to conceal knowledge of the amount used. Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 493 A strike of 95 per cent of the laborers on the new subways in Greater New York was ordered by the Tunnel and Subway Constructors’ International Union of North America. Between 10,000 and 15,000 were involved. The strike was called for the purpose of en- forcing demands for an increase in wages, an eight-hour day, recognition of the union and a uniform Saturday pay day, and it is now reported that the main points have been settled. W. H. Stevens, seventy-three years old, of St. Louis, after twelve years’ experi- menting, has invented a substitute for gasoline, which he claims can be manu- factured at ,5 cents a gallon, and which, according to tests reported at the Patent Office in Washington, excels gasoline for motor use. The substitute known as “motorzine” is manufactured from crude oil. A company to manufacture the new product is being formed and it will soon be placed on the market. W. N. Thomas, member of Div. 59, who is sojourning at 2908 Hamilton st., El Paso, Tex., endeavoring to recover his health, has hit upon a novel scheme in an endeavor to meet his expenses. He has arranged to secure an unlimited supply of Villa Mexican bills of different denominations and sell them in sets as souvenirs. For fifty cents he furnishes a set of these bills, consisting of a twenty pesos bill (a pesos is a Mexican dollar), a ten pesos bill, a five pesos bill, a one pesos bill, and a fifty (cents) centavos bill. F. C. Holder, member of the Grand Division, and one of the old-time organ- izers for the Order who assisted in the early days in the organization of many of the larger lines, has forsaken the key and located -on a ranch in Northern Michigan, and in an announcement to friends declares himself ready to care for parties desiring to spend their vaca- tions “out in the wilds.” His ranch is located on the northern shore of Lake Nettie, which is one of the numerous lakes situated along the Ocqueoc River. His address is Hawks, Mich. The shortage of freight cars at the pres- ent time affects every part of the country, but is most depressing on trade in the Middle West, West and Southwest. This shortage is claimed to be due to the con- gestion of shipping in the East and in Gulf ports, caused by a lack of ocean-carrying facilities. Co-operation between railroad and shipper was offered as the most feasible solution to the problem by superintendents of several railroads. The traffic experts agreed that no other method promised any- thing near adequate relief. A number of prominent members of the Order in and around Boston have organized and incorporated the Boston Manufacturing and Distributing Com- pany, whose advertisement appears in this issue of The Telegrapher. Included in the number are George E. Joslin, former member of the Board of Direc- tors; E. C. Barringer, general chairman of the Boston Elevated; W. J. Smith, former secretary and treasurer of Provi- dence Division No. 35; James Melville, former secretary and treasurer of Boston Division No. 156; F. H. Orr, of Division No. 35; W. T. Roughsedge, J. L. Breault and J. A. McKnight, of Division 156, and J. M. Powers, of Division 41. Over 27,000 persons were injured, 239 of them fatally, in the industries of Pennsylvania, during the month of March, according to reports made to the State Department of Labor and Industry, which sounds like a return from one of the European battle fronts. Total acci- dents during the first three months of the year numbered 64,911, of which num- ber 590 were fatal. The March fatalities were 17 in excess of those for February and 100 greater than January. During March, as many as 1,200 accidents were reported in one day and on several days the number reached 1,000. The New York State Industrial Commis- sion, which administers the state insurance fund, has authorized the payment of a third semi-annual dividend to policy holders. The average dividend for the various classes of policy holders is 15 per cent. The group Digitized by ^ooQte

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494 The Railroad Telegrapher. classed as light manufacturing risks gets 20 per cent. The former dividends average about the same. The surplus earned by the fund for policy holders since it began opera- tion on July 1, 1914, is about $600,000. The financial statement shows that the total in- come last year was over $1,000,000 and the number of policies was 8,507, an increase of 1,500. Senator Mills, of New York, has aban- doned his bill providing for health insur- ance for employes, and has accepted the suggestion of trade unionists that the question be submitted to a special inves- tigating committee, which will inquire into all matters concerning sickness and accident not covered by the compensa- tion law. The Mills bill was championed by the so-called American Association for Labor Legislation, and was opposed by President Gompers and the New York trade-union movement. The organized workers protested, among other things, against the compulsory visitations to the homes of workers by State officials. Governor Manning, of South Carolina, has signed the so-called sixty-hour bill, despite pleas of cotton-mill men to veto this legislation. The law limits the work week to sixty hours, or not exceeding eleven hours in any one day, in cotton and woolen manufacturing establish- ments. Exceptions are made in the case of mechanics, engineers, firemen, watch- men, yard employes and the clerical force. Another exception provides that lost time to the extent of sixty hours per annum may be made up within three months from the time same was lost. The mill owners can’t understand why the hours of their women and child workers should be interfered with, and threaten to appeal to the courts, declar- ing the law is unconstitutional. The statement issued by the Bureau of Immigration for the month of February, 1916, shows that there were 42,959 aliens landed at the various ports of entry dur- ing the month; that there were 1,633 debarred from entrance, classified as fol- lows: Idiots, 16; insane and epileptic, 15; tubercular, 2; loathsome or danger- ous contagious diseases, 119; professional beggars, 3; paupers, 1; likely to become public charges, 868; mentally or physic- ally defective, 90; contract laborers, 169; accompanying aliens, 77; under sixteen years of age and unaccompanied by par- ent, 64; assisted aliens, 55; criminals, 15; prostitutes and procurers, 111; without passport, 9; under provisions of Chinese- exclusion act, 19. The report also shows that there were 24 7 aliens deported after landing. The new child labor law of Pennsylvania, providing that every child between the age of fourteen and sixteen, employed in an industry shall have eight hours’ schooling every week, has not caused the hardships predicted by its opponents. According to the chief of the Bureau of Compulsory Education, the claims of the Manufacturers’ Association and other opponents of this legislation have proven unfounded. The number of children leaving school and seek- ing employment certificates so far this year is 1,100 against 4,000 issued in corresponding months last yeai. The chief of the bureau claims that if the present rate of reduction is maintained, between 7,000 and 8,000 children who have left school under the old law will remain in school, because of the provisions of the new law. The chief executives representing all the railroads in the United States have been asked to meet in New York for the purpose of considering action to be taken on the wage demands of the trainmen, represented by the four national brotherhoods of en- gineers, firemen, conductors and trainmen. The railroads were given until April 29th to reply to the demands recently submitted by the employes to the individual lines. In most cases, a negative response was sent at once by the managers and conference com- mittees of managers were organized for the Eastern, Western and Southeastern lines to represent each section of the country in con- ducting the negotiations with the employes. It has been announced that the chiefs of the brotherhoods will meet on April 29th to hear the reply of the managers, and a joint conference will probably be arranged Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 495 early in M!ay to take up all phases of the controversy. That the United States has a good chance of being the nation that shall ultimately control the air, is Alexander Graham Bell's opinion, as told to the Navy League in session in Washington, based on the fact that aviation originated in this country and that the American people are inventive. Bell declares the aeroplane is of greater importance at present than the Zeppelin, on account of greater speed, and urged that the United States quickly obtain a great fleet of aero- planes for the protection of the national capital and certain strategic points on the Atlantic coast. He declared that the time is almost at hand when sea and land power shall be secondary to air power and pictured great fleets of dirigi- bles, instead of dreadnaughts, as defen- sive as well as offensive forces of the near future. A commission of leading officials and citizens in Washington, under the direction of Robt. E. Peary, has been working out an aeroplane defense of the long and irregu- lar coastal lines of the United States, in- cluding New Orleans and all of the Gulf Coast, as well as the entire Pacific Coast and the Atlantic seaboard. The entire sys- tem will provide for about fifty aerial defense stations for the 5,000 miles of coast line, making the average distance between stations about 100 miles. It is stated that one great value of the aerial service will be in time of peace, when the constant patrol of the giant aeroplanes, as they go back and forth out at sea, will detect ships in distress, derelicts, submerged menaces to navigation and the like. In time of war, they will be the wary eyes of the American people, ready to warn of the ap- proach of the enemy and prepared to fly over the hostile fleet and wreck it with explosives. P. M. ABBOTT, Former General Secretary and Treasurer, Great Northern Railway System, Division No. 70, who is a candidate for nomination for the office of Lieutenant-Governor of Montana. Digitized by t^oooLe

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PERSONAL MENTION The following births have been reported since the last issue of The Telegrapher: To Bro. and Mrs. Wm. Falve, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. J. L. Bazzle, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. E. L. Macomber, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. Charles Weeks, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. J. G. Kirkland, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. J. B. Sprague, of Calio, N. D.f a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. T. R. Tiller, of Keo- kee, Va., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. P. S. Asher, of Raspe- burg, Md., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. C. F. Lucas, of Wads- worth, 111., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. E. L. Dort, of Bur- bank, Cal., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. G. P. Mounce, of Sum- ner, Wash., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. K. H. Lewis, of Alex- andria, Va., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. Geo. Thomson, of Chicago, 111., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. G. H. Gray, of Hart- land, Ohio, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. P. G. Jeff coat, of Acree, Ga., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. J. E. Swaine, of Roch- ester, Mich., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. C. B. Morton, of Cobre, Nev., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. O. U. Swift, of Hollow Rock, Tenn., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. C. S. Green, of Dan- bury, Conn., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. A. Thiele, of New Orleans, La., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. F. L. Kososki, of Trenton, Mo., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. H. C. Lenz, of Pen- nington, Wis., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. A. V. Manskey, of Towanda, 111., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. T. B. Kinghorn, of Menan, Idaho, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. I. M. Rathburn. of Houston, Tex., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. Ralph Trickel, of Hokah, Minn., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. C. L. Hanson, of Eccles, W. Va., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. E. R. Harding, of Goodland, Kan., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. G. W. Norvell, of Covesville, Va., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. Harry Gallavan, of Wakeeney, Kan., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. Warren Roberts, of West Alton, Mo., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. L. O. Johnson, of Bulwer Jet., Wis., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. H. J. Reeves, of Edge- water Park, N. J., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. Hugh Adams, of Grand Saline, Tex., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. W. O. Clanahan, of Farnhamville, Iowa, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. J. M. Cunningham, of Point of Rocks, Md., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. H. C. Laughlin, of Revelstoke, B. C., Can., a boy. The following marriages have been re- ported since the last issue of The Teleg- rapher : Bro. F. J. Martin, of Div. 59, to Miss Maud Rothwell Jenkins. At Delta, Mo., Bro. H. W. Bohnstedt, of Div. 31, to Miss Vadic Moore. At Woodville, Tex., Bro. J. O. Driver, of Div. 53, to Miss Kitty Ford. At Brilliant, Ohio, Bro. H. T. Welch, of Div. 55, to Miss Blanch Quillin. Bro. H. J. Lawrence, of Div. 7, to Miss May Hollowell, of Reston, Man. At Oxford, Ind., Bro. Wm. D. Anncs, of Div. 21, to Miss Bessie Fortner. At Garrett, Ind., Bro. O. H. Underwood, of Div. 54, to Miss Fay E. Burtnett. Digitized by <^oo£le

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 497 At Danbury, Conn., Bro. R. H. Brown, of Div. 29, to Miss Mildred Magee. At Randolph, Tex., Bro. Guy R. Rey- nolds, of Div. 2, to Miss Myrtle Cole. The Telegrapher extends congratula- tions to the happy couples. The following deaths have been reported since the last issue of The Telegrapher: Bro. A. P. Salloway, of Div. 22. Bro. F. J. Truesdell, of Div. 51. Bro. H. H. Williams, of Div. 13. Bro. David E. Weiss, of Div. 54. Bro. Franklin Revell, of Div. 43. Bro. R. K. Thomas, of Div. 130. Bro. Irwin G. Nelson, o£ Div. 54. Bro. T. J. Wehrenburg, of Div. 8. Father of Bro. H. R. Allen, of Div. 3. Wife of Bro. Wm. Yemm, of Div. 34. Bro. Ellington L.’Walburn, of Div. 48. Mother of Bro. D. McNiven, of Div. 8. Father of Bro. W. A. O’Brien, of Div. 37. Fathei- of Bro. J. E. Shields, of Div. 37. Father of Bro. O. G. Harper, of Div. 33. Father of Bro. H. B. Avery, of Div. 54. J. A. ROY. Deceased Member Div. No. 119. Father of Bro. A. G. Brinley, of Div. 53. Mother of Bro. C. M. Elliott, of Div. 130. Wife of Bro. R. E. Bridges, of Div. 170. Mother of Bro. F. J. Seekircher, of Div. 8. Little daughter of Bro. John S. Davis, of Div. 8. JOHN EDWARD FARLOW, Deceased Member Div. No. 166. Mother of Bro. F. A. Crittenden, of Div. 15. At Detroit, Mich., Bro. J. W. Daudy, of Div. 16. Mother of Sister M. E. McCurdy, of Div. 17. Daughter of Bro. B. A. Gothompson, of Div. 23. At Clinton, Mass., Bro. Joel M. Platt, of Div. 29. Father of Bro. C. A. Hartshorn, of Div. 76. At Oak Forest, 111., Bro. Wm. Dale, of Div. 126. Father of Bro. Tom Tiger, local chair- man of Div. 37. Mother-in-law of Bro. D. M. Callis, G. £. & T. of Div. 35. At Olar, S. G, father of Bro. H. M. Morris, of Div. 15. Digitized by ^ooQte

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498 The Railroad Telegrapher. At Little Rock, Ark., son of Bro. V. L. McLaughlin, of Div. 126. At Weedsport, N. Y., mother of Bro. F. C. Campbell, of Div. 8. At Poplar Bluff, Mo., father of Bro. R. C. Holtzmann, of Div. 31. At Ingalls, Mich., wife of Bro. John L. Sutherland, and mother of Bro. I. L. Suth- erland, both of Div. 76. The bereaved relatives have the sym- pathy of all. WANTED. Present address of Operator E. R. Alex- ander; last heard of working for Milwau- kee Ry. in Idaho. “Ax,” if you see this, write me at Hugo, Minn., care N. P. F. R. Gaines. Initials and address of any person or persons whom you may know or whose names appear in your city directory, of the name of Lukens. I hold Cert. 2395, Div. 7, O. R. T., and Cert. 64, Press Div. 52, C. T. U. A. Robert D. Lukens, Box 704, Nelson, B. C. Present address of J. T. Hawkins, teleg- rapher, who, when last heard from during the first part of 1915, was employed by an oil company at Electra, Tex. His old mother at Rockdale, Tex., is very anxious to hear from him. Anyone knowing his present whereabouts or information con- cerning him, please notify the undersigned. J. L. Thompson, Agent I. & G. N. Ry., Mumford, Tex. Information leading to the arrest of John Young Boswell, white, about 5 feet 6 or 8 inches tall, weight 180 or 185 pounds, dark brown eyes, dark hair, high forehead, red complexion; occupation, auto repairer, truck driver. Left Birmingham, Ala., on March 29, 1916. Wanted on charge of grand larceny. Any information of his whereabouts will be greatly appreciated. F. J. Mitchell, 4428 Ave. “C,” Birmingham, Ala. LOST OR STOLEN. Card No. 16798, Cert. 647, Div. 33, for term ending June 30, 1916. Card No. 19608, Cert. 1980, Div. 54, for term ending June 30, 1916. Card No. 7856, Cert. 25, Grand Div., for term ending June 30, 1916. Card No. 30491, Cert 789, Div. 29, for term ending June 30, 1916. Card No. 30438, Cert. 709, Div. 22, for term ending June 30, 1916. Card No. 4343, Cert. 2228, Div. 1, for term ending June 30, 1916. Card No. 7948, Cert. 1420, Div. 42, for term ending June 30, 1916. Card No. 25241, Cert. 1989, Div. 17, for term ending June 30, 1916. Card No. 31752, Cert. 281, Div. 43, for term ending June 30, 1916. Card No. 33, Cert. 3231, Div. 2, for the year 1916. Card No. 16116, Cert. 2562, Div. 59, for term ending June 30, 1916. Card No. 15353, Cert. 789, Div. 32, for term ending June 30, 1916. Card No. 16158, Cert. 2282, Div. 23, for term ending June 30, 1916. Card No. 37096, Cert. 1814, Div. 126, for term ending June 30, 1916. Card No. 653, Cert. 1330, Div. 15, for term ending June 30, 1916. Card No. 9160, Cert. 1313, Div. 17, for term ending June 30, 1916. Card No. 7721, Cert. 1458, Div. 7, for term ending June 30, 1916. Card No. 10616, Cert. 203, Div. 146, for term ending June 30, 1916. Card No. 3687, Cert. 445, Div. 32, for term ending June 30, 1916. Card No. 33606, Cert. 12, Div. 24, for term ending June 30, 1916. Digitized by t.ooQLe

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PATRIOTISM. By Dita May West, President. WHEN I was a school girl, patriot and soldier were, to me, almost synonymous terms, with the oc- casional admittance of great public char- acters, such as the signers of the Dec- laration of Independence, Lincoln, and, being a Southerner and a Georgian, Jeff Davis and Alex. Stevens. When I heard the word “patriot/* I immediately thought of either the noise and smoke of battle or oratory of the Fourth of July and Memorial Day variety. Being enveloped in this smoke and noise, it was strictly of the masculine gender. However, as the glasses of experience and a little thought have strengthened my mental vision, I have been able to see more clearly, and I find that this word has an even larger and more beautiful meaning as my vision expands, and that it is no longer entirely masculine. Webster says that a patriot is “one who loves his country, zealously supporting its institutions and interests** — and organ- ized labor has accepted that definition in its broadest sense. When we insist that children shall be taken out of the mills, factories, sweat- shops, mines, canneries and other indus- tries, and given a chance to grow into healthy men and women, that the next generation may not deteriorate; when we insist that there shall be free schools, in order that they may be fitted mentally to cope with the problems that will cop- front them; when we insist that there shall be clean and wholesome amuse- ments for them; when we insist, by re- fusing our patronage to unfair employers, that a sufficient wage be paid those of wage-earning age in order that these children may take advantage of schools and playgrounds; when we work for the protection and betterment of the future citizens, mentally, morally and physic- ally, don*t you think we are “zealously supporting the interests of our country?’* If we accept as correct the statements of scientists who say that one small cocktail sets one back seven per cent in muscular endurance and about fifteen per cent in ability to remember things, the abolishment of the liquor traffic is an- other field of patriotic endeavor. Poverty breeds discontent, sickness and crime, all of which are detrimental to the best interests of the country. Then is it patriotic that we should permit prison labor to drive free labor into poverty? If we can not force by law the abolish- ment of unpaid convict labor, we can at least refuse to buy convict-made goods. These are just a few ways in which one can be patriotic. There are many, many others. Anything, no matter how small, that is for the common good, is patriotic, and real, true patriotism is not noise, but service, whether on the battlefield or in the five- and ten-cent store. Notes from the Grand Secretary and Treasurer. The coming of spring will bring to us renewed energy and interest in our or- ganization, and as the sick seem to all be well, we hope for a showing that will be in line with other activities among women, and desire that the L. A. shall continue to receive recognition as worthy an Auxiliary of such a great organization as the O. R. T. What a wonderful thing Digitized by ^ooQte

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500 The Railroad Telegrapher. it would be if the women of all the organ- izations affiliated with the American Fed- eration of Labor would get together and form a mighty force for the help and assistance and mutual understanding of the needs of organized labor. This is no idle dream, but is only in line with prog- ress and education to better things that we need. The many new schedules that have been gotten recently, and others in view, gives us hope that the time will come when it will not be necessary to count every penny and nickel to see if it can be spent for some things outside of the necessaries of life, but that more of the good things of this life can come our way, and we can come into our own as people deserving of the proper compen- sation for services rendered, and that our dream will come true that telegraphy will be universally recognized as a profes- sion, and not classed as a trade. This we can demand if every O. R. T. man and his wife will speak of telegraphy as a profession whenever they get the op- portunity. It gives me pleasure to notify the mem- bership that the annual reports of the local secretaries were so well gotten up, and showed such splendid ability, that we surely should be proud that we have a set of women that can do this kind of work so well and are deserving of our thanks and praise. I defy any organiza- tion to produce a better set of secretaries than the L. A. has, and more faithful to the work. The work for the year ending 1915 was without a flaw. sorrow. As I have said many times, only those who have had such trouble can fully realize what it is, and how hard to bear. It was my pleasure to know this dear little girl, having spent an evening and night in the home of these folk, and she is a loss that will ever be felt, as she was one of the bright and lovable girls, and her ambition was more than her frail body could hold. At the time the above was reported to me I was in receipt of the announcement of the marriage of Sister Mary Layman, only daughter of Bro. and Sister Lay- man, so well known in O. R. T. circles. Sister Mary Layman has long been a member of the local on Division 14, and we extend to her our hearty congratula- tions for a long and happy married life. Sister A. S. Home has kindly consented to act as general chairman pro tern upon the Canadian Northern, Division 43, and will be very glad to receive members m order to organize a local. She has gotten up a very fine circular letter, which is being sent to those who can join and help her to form this local. So line up and help Sister Home in her work. Sister Potts, general chairman of Local Division 54, reports going on a trip to Florida, and before going she made arrangements for her work, so that she could enjoy her trip and be much bene- fited therefrom. Many of our members have splendid opportunities come to them, and are enjoying the good things that come their way through the O. R. T. While we have the pleasant things among us, we also have our sorrows, and it can but show us how much good the L. A. can do in extending our sympathy and help in such times of need. Bro. and Sister Gothompson, of Milwaukee, Div. 23, lost their only beloved daughter of fifteen years, and the members of Local 23 extended their sympathy to this father and mother, and I am sure that I am voicing the sentiment of the L. A. at large when I extended the same sym- pathy and a few words of help in their When, going back to the year 1909, we realize that the L. A. is going on seven years old, and many who joined at that time have filled up their first enrollment card, and it was necessary to make out a new one. I wish it were possible to give the names of the charter members who now have this new card, but it gives me pleasure to state that, taking them as locals, the sisters of Division 44 have the honor of having the most paid-up charter members of any local, and this is some- thing to be very proud of, and we extend Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 501 to them our congratulations upon such a record. Don’t forget the prize contest. These prizes are worth working for. Initiation and dues for the month of May is 70 cents, the cheapest of any organization known in the United States. Will be glad for any news from any section of the country. Yours fraternally, Mrs. Florence P. Pierce, Grand Secretary and Treasurer, Halethorpe, Baltimore Co., Md. Providence Local No. 35. An enthusiastic meeting was held on March 16th, although the severe snow storm of the previous day discouraged a few of the sisters at a distance from attending. A letter from a committee of Division 35, O. R. T., in reference to their coming entertainment, was read, inviting the Auxiliary to assist in same. A committee for this purpose was appointed, consist- ing of Mrs. Haddock, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Welch and Mrs. McCabe. The following committees were ap- pointed for the year: Committee for visiting the sick — Mrs. Conant, Mrs. Ross, Mrs. Goggin, Mrs. Payne, Mrs. McKenna; needlework committee — Mrs. Brenner, Mrs. Callis, Mrs. Mehring, Miss Clara Brady, Mrs. Haddock, Mrs. Va.n- derbeek, Mrs. Graham; advisory com- mittee— Mrs. Weeks, Mrs. Payne, Mrs. Vanderbeek, Mrs. Welch, Mrs. Conant, Mrs. Mehring; auditors — Mrs. Ross and Mrs. Joslin. After the business meeting the mem- bers spent an hour or more on our needlework. Sisters Mrs. Conant and Miss Clara Brady served a fine lunch. We missed Sisters Mrs. Mehring and Vanderbeek, who have been quite sick. We hear that they are now improving and hope to see them at our next meet- ing. Congratulations are extended to Bro. and Sister Weeks on the arrival of a fine boy in February. Sister Callis was called to New York recently on account of the sudden death of her mother. Bro. and Sister Callis have our sympathy in their sorrow. Cert. 2. Long Island Local No. 44. Our meeting held in Jamaica on March 11th was well attended. The installation ceremony was very impressive and in- spiring. Sister T. Gaffney presided at the piano. Sister G. W. Hilley addressed the newly installed officers and made them all feel that their duty was greater and far more important than just filling the chair. In behalf of the members, Sister G. W. Hilley presented our re- elected president, Sister O. A. Hudson, with a beautiful cut-glass fern dish and reflector. Sister Hudson could hardly 'express her appreciation of this gift, and gave us a short talk on what she hoped to accomplish the coming year for the Ladies’ Auxiliary. On March 17th the sisters spent a very enjoyable afternoon with Ellen Van Nos- trand, in honor of her eighty-sixth birth- day. Sister Van Nostrand is our oldest and one of our most loyal members. She is also a member of the Grand Division. On March 20th a surprise party was tendered to Sister H. Adams, and on March 25th to Sister G, Mann. Dancing and music were enjoyed by all. Refresh- ments were served. Sister A. L. Leonard is spending a few weeks with her daughter in Harrisburg, Pa. We are all delighted to know that Sister Will Ella Webb is slowly recov- ering from her recent illness, and hope she will be able to attend our next meet- ing. We are looking forward to the box social, which will be held at our April meeting. Cert. 4. Digitized by ^ooQte

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UNION LABEL NOTICE. There will be published in this department the names of firms in the United States and Canada who handle union label goods. MECHANICS’ CLOTHING— Continued. Canada — Continued. Levin & Paiken, Hamilton, Ont. The Hamilton Tailors, Hamilton, Ont. Andrews Toggery Co., London, Ont. Larned> Carter & Co., Sarnia, Ont. Saskatoon Garment Mfg. Co., Ltd., Sas- katoon, Sask. Unity Mfg. Co., Toronto, Ont. T. H. Dunn (overalls), Toronto, Ont. Hamilton Carhartt (overalls), Toronto, Ont. R. G. Long & Co., Toronto, Ont. Hamilton Carhartt, Ltd., Vancouver, B. C. Wm. J. McMaster & Son, Ltd. (overalls and shirts), Vancouver, B. C. Albert Waddington, Vancouver, B. C. Peabody Co., Ltd., Walkerville, Ont. Leather Label Overall Co., Walkerville, Ont. H. S. Peters, Ltd., Welland, Ont. Windsor Overall Co., Windsor, Ont. Dodshon Overall Co., Windsor, Ont. The Union Overall Co., Ltd., Winnipeg, Man. The Henderson Mfg. Co., Winnipeg, Man. Western Shirt & Overall Mfg. Co., Win- nipeg, Man. Monarch Overall Co., Winnipeg, Man. The Northern Shirt Co. (overalls and shirts), Winnipeg, Man. Western King Garment Co., Winnipeg, Man. H. Lapides & Co., Winnipeg, Man. Leadlay Mfg. Co., Ltd., Winnipeg, Man. Canadian Shirt & Overall Co., Winnipeg, Man. SPECIAL ORDER CLOTHING. Manhattan Tailors, Alliance, Ohio. Lebowitz & Larkin, Baltimore, Md. United Woolen Mills Co., Bluefield, W. Va. Union Distributing Co., Baltimore, Md. Continental Woolen Mills, Baltimore, Md. Stetson Tailoring Co., Baltimore. Md. Oppenheim Bros., Boston, Mass. N. Dean & Co., Boston, Mass. Fred N. Batch f elder (uniforms, capes and embroidery), Boston, Mass. Middlesex Clothing Co. (uniforms), Bos- ton, Mass. George F. O’Donnell, Boston, Mass. Charles Balkan, Boston, Mass. O’Rourke Bros., Boston, Mass. William Murray, Boston, Mass. Co-operative Clothing Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. Louis Edelstein, Brooklyn, N. Y. Michael J. Degnon, Brooklyn, N. Y. M. Saperstone & Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Cadet Tailoring Co. (sample books), Buffalo, N. Y. Co-operative Clothing Co., Buffalo, N. Y. J. Kaskel, Buffalo, N. Y. Kay Tailors, Buffalo, N. Y. Mike, The Tailor, Buffalo, N. Y. H. & C. Clothing Co., Buffalo, N. Y. The Glasgow, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. United Woolen Mills Co., Charleston, W. Va. National Woolen Mills Co. (sample books), Chicago, 111. Mid Western Tailoring Co., Chicago, 111. Frank Pruchal, Chicago, 111. Stanek Bros., Chicago, 111. Max Meyer, Chicago, 111. American Custom Garment Makers, Chi- cago, III Digitized by ^ooQte

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THE BOOMER. HE wore a heavy winter suit and there were cinder holes in his hat. His shoes, apparently, had never been in the hands of a “shine artist.” His collar, turned inside out to give off the appearance of having at one time or another gone through the laundry, was soiled in spots. His trousers bagged at the knees, but one forgot that when glancing at a tie of old rose hue. Indeed, from the tie up, he was cleanly and his eyes gleamed. As he passed a hand across his mouth, one could see that it was minus hard spots. Sized up by a detective, the man might have been jailed on suspicion of being a member of the light-fingered brigade. True, the detective might be right, as he of “busted” looks was hunting the banking district. Now and then he would scan the face of a man who left the telegraph com- pany’s building. A halting step — and he would falter. .The “boomer” had lost his nerve. The “boomer” is a race to himself, if it may, be so put. He, or they, is to be found in every city in the country, and in many little telegraph stations along the rail- roads. Spring and summer brings him out in numbers too large to count. A telegraph operator by profession, usually an expert, the “boomer” flits from job to job, from the “os” stations in the Rocky Mountains to the cotton fields of the South. From the suburbs about “Bawsting” to the stock yards and broker offices of Chicago is but a step. Distance means little, just so long as trains run across the continent and as long as the “regulars” sit in way stations holding down a job and standing ready to help the “boomer” over the road. No job is too heavy for the “boomer” to hold. Take him into a commercial office, place him at a “bonus” wire, a press wire or “on cable and code” and he will make good. He can tell the “chief” how to patch the switch board, thus helping to straighten out many kinks and reduce wire trouble to a minimum. He can “pull down” from $100 to $150 a month, can be placed in a broker’s office and make good, or he can be trusted to cover the inauguration of a president with ease and cleverness. Yet — he will not “stay put.” No job can hold the “boomer,” even though he could hold the jobs offered. It is his life, his very existence to “boom” across the country where glittering rails of steel make a pathway for limited trains. It is also a part of his life to sit in a box car station along the Santa Fe in Arizona, where “two streaks o’ rust” fairly ring as crack trains go thundering by. The smell of gasoline and the “chug-chug” of the water tank pump are music — at times as welcome as the best The Great White Way offers in its cafes. Getting over the road in a caboose, jerked along behind a string of flats and box cars, the “boomer” enjoys the scenery and seldom ever misses a meal. He is one man who has no respect for laws forbid- ding free transportation — and the one man who easily says : “I’m going to drop down to New Orleans,” when he has but $2.15 in his pockets. Being cool, and a traveler who seeks fields anew at all times, he has been dubbed “the boomer.” Detroit gets its share of boomers each summer. A convention city, near the lakes, and noted because a job is easily obtained, the “boomer” comes here in numbers. One of “him” was found yesterday in front of the Postal office. “Busted” in pocket- book, clothes in need of repair — or better still, of being cast off, the “boomer” was Digitized by ^ooQte

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504 The Railroad Telegrapher. watching the operators on their way from the building to lunch. A dozen or more “regulars” had passed by the “boomer.” To none of these did he appeal. True, he stepped forward once when one man addressed another as “chief,” but he faltered and drew back into a door- way. His wait was soon rewarded, for three operators, cocky in walk, and alert as to appearance, started to pass him by. “Hello, Jimmy,” sang the boomer as he rushed forward with hand outstretched. “Hello— well Til be d ,” returned Jimmy with good grace. “Why Billy, ol* man, I have not seen you since we ‘o sed' it down on the Rio Grande — how's old man Stevers ?” “Fine,” beamed the “boomer,” as' he acknowledged the introduction to “Hank” and “Tom.” “Con” said Jimmy, linking arms with the “boomer,” “we are going to grab off th’ eats. Y* c’n get a chair when we get back — th* chief was just sayin’ this morn- in* that he wish*t some ‘boomer* would come along — he needs a speed demon on 42 to “PG .** Assured of “eats” and a job on the wire to Pittsburg, the boomer and the three nattily dressed friends headed to a lunch room. Like himself, the three men were “boomers” of the first water, but their pay for the last month's work had gone for “front” — in other words for clothes. Before the dinner hour was past, the “boomer” was “staked” to a room and a meal ticket for the week. His “boomer” friends saw to this. A change of linen also was provided, and it was with com- plete assurance, that the “boomer” ap- proached the wire chief at headquarters. “I'm Billy Smith,” announced the boomer. “I c'n handle whatever y’e got — do I get placed?” One look was enough for the chief. Thirty years an operator, saved from “booming” by reason of matrimony, he soon had his man placed. “Take 42 — work with ‘PG,* ’* commanded the chief, pointing to a vacant chair. “OK— SM— De” clicked the ‘“boomer,” at the end of his message from Pitts- burg. “SM fm D. es R. G. ?” questioned the man at “PG.” “Es” shot back the “boomer.” “Wo u?” “CR fm Oakland,’* signed the PG man. “Oh, Carroll?” quizzed the “boomer.” “Yep,” replied Cr, “Ga,” he signed, thus, ending the meeting by wire of old pals, and starting “the ball a rollin'.” Like lightning did the words fly over the “PG” wire. Message after message cleared away until the business was all but ended. “Good work, ol’ man,” smiled the chief, coming up to the “boomer's” chair. “Good man at th* other end,” smiled the “boomer,” “Carroll from Oakland office on the D. & R. G. I used to copy for him in the dispatcher's office.” It had been a fleeting meet of “boomer and boomer.” A week or more ago, Carroll had “boomed” into PG and taken a trick. He was now meeting up with a man he knew five years ago. Like voices in the dark, the sending of an operator is distin- guished from that of another. The “boom- ers” had recognized the “sine” and had “met” again. Thus it goes, day in and day out. With- out the “boomer” the railroads would suffer in summer for lack of help, commercial offices would be hard put were it not for this class of operators. Tell a “boomer” today that the Chicago office needs ten men, and he will be there tomorrow. Friendly operators along the railroad will “fix it” for transportation and food en route. As a result, the “boomer” gets to his destina- tion and lands the job. With his first pay comes new clothes. After getting a “good front,” the “boomer” is liable to “blow up” at any time and flit to some other city. If he can not land a' job in the city, he will take one out on a railway division point and “os” trains. “Os-ing” trains means reporting them by way stations. The “boomer” cares little whether his office is a box car or a com- mercial office in the big city. It is enough for him if a pay check comes along often enough for a “time” and a “front” “Have I any ‘boomers' in this office?” repeated the chief operator. Well, in the words of the press agent, we have the Digitized by CjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. SOS grandest little agg — well — count 'em — count 'em — better'n 25.” And tomorrow, the same chief may boast of only five, with every passing hour hear- ing his prayer for another twenty to fill out “tricks.” — Anonymous. ORIGIN OF THE TELEPHONE. “P | ^HE pre-commercial stage of the I telephone extends from the year 1873 up to 1877. At that time I was carrying on my professional work in Boston. I resided in Salem during the greater portion of that time until 1876, when I came to Boston, but I was in Boston every day, and all the experiments were carried on in Boston. “It was my custom in those years to spend my summer vacations and my Christmas vacations with my parents, who were then living in Brantford, Ontario, Canada, and I would take up to their house the instruments which had been made in Boston, to show them how we progressed, and so it happened that quite a number of the interesting experiments in relation to the development of the telephone have been made in Canada. “In the early part of 1873 I had the great good fortune of consulting Dr. Clarence J. Blake, of this city, who is here tonight, a distinguished otologist, in relation to the mechanism of the human ear. I had been at work with experiments on what we know as the phonotograph, in getting tracings of the vibrations of sound, and it occurred to me that the mechanism of the phonoto- graph resembled in some respects the mechanism of the human ear, and so it occurred to me that we might improve the tracings if we could model a phonotograph more after the pattern of a human ear. “So I went to see Dr. Clarence J. Blake, to ask him about the mechanism of the ear, told him what I wanted; that I wanted to get a phonotograph modeled after the ear, and he quite startled me with the sugges- tion, ‘Why not take an ear from a dead man and get tracings from the little bones of the ear?' “Well, that struck my fancy. I said, ‘where will I get the human ear?’ “Dr. Blake was equal to the occasion, and in a short time I had a human ear prepared very nicely. It so happened that it was not far from the summer vacation, and so I carried this ear up with me to my father’s house in Brantford, and there I commenced to make experiments. “I moistened it with glycerine to make it flexible, and used a small piece of hay, and when I spoke into the dead man’s ear I saw this hay vibrate. Then I got a .piece,* of smoked glass and put it under the hay, and then I made an artificial ear, into which I could speak. “Then I commenced to study the vibra- tions characteristic of the different ele- ments of speech. Many of these tracings are of the greatest interest and value. “I would sing into this instrument and would shout. I would sound the vowels all on the same pitch and at different pitches, and I would have beautiful trac- ings on this smoked glass made by the dead man’s ear, and each tracing was better than the one before. “Each of the vowels, under those cir- cumstances, was characterized by a differ- ent form of vibration, but what did that different form signify? It was the equiva- lent of what we ^all the quality of the voice. “It struck me that the bones of the human ear were very massive, indeed, as compared with the delicate, thin mem- branes that operated them, and the thought occurred that if a membrane so delicate" can move bones relatively so massive, why should not a thicker and stouter membrane move my piece of steel? “And the telephone was conceived. “The conception of the telephone took place during that summer visit to my father’s residence in Brantford, in the sum- mer of 1874, and the apparatus was just as it was subsequently made, a one-mem- brane telephone on either end. “The magneto telephone was complete in theory in the summer of 1874, and yet on account of skepticism, when I returned to Boston in the autumn of that year, I did not try to make it. What I tried to do was to amplify the undulations. Digitized by ^ooQte

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506 The Railroad Telegrapher. “In the winter of 1874 and 1875 I made experiments in Salem, where I was then living. It was necessary to increase the amplitude of the electrical undulations by utilizing a battery current until the cele- brated accidental discovery of June 2, 1875, in Court street, Mr. Williams’ place, where the first tablet has been placed today. “On June 2, 1875, it was discovered that the placing of a steel reed over an elec- tro ipagnet created a current that when received on a smaller instrument on the other end created a perceptible vibration. You could not only hear a musical sound, but you could see the reed. "This upset all the difficulties in the way of the construction of a magneto electric telephone. . So we gave orders that very day to make the instrument that had been devised in Brantford the year before, and within a few days after that the first mem- brane telephone was made. Sounds were heard from it. “Mr. Watson, my assistant, heard a great deal more than I could, but I find that on July 1, 1875, in a letter to Mr. Hubbard, I noted the fact that the varying pitch of the voice was unquestionably heard from this membrane telephone. So that, as early as July 1, 1875, unmistakable sounds of the human voice were heard. “On August 10 — my notes say in the sec- ond week in August, probably August 10, 1876 — there was a very memorable experi- ment between the town of Brantford and the town of Paris, Ontario. They were eight miles apart, while the battery used on that occasion was in Toronto. The, two instruments were actually eight miles apart, and I could hear faint sounds. I could hear and recognize speakers. “Then I telegraphed to Brantford by another line to shift the coils and put on a higher resistance coil, and a flatter coil, and I did the same thing on my instru- ment, and at once the sounds became louder. On this occasion we had perfect speech transmitted from Brantford to Paris, a distance of eight miles. I even recog- nized the voice at the other end. “I arranged with my uncle to recite. He, like my father, was an elocutionist, and he used to recite from Shakespeare, and do it for half an hour or more. He was to keep on and we would telegraph to him. “I was listening in Paris, and it oc- curred to me that the voice was very much like my father’s voice. My father was not expected to be there, and so I telegraphed to Brantford to find out whether my father was there. He was there and I recognized his voice on the telephone. “On December 3, 1876, occurred the first long-distance talk. Mr. Watson went to North Conway, ahd I went to the Eastern Railroad station in Boston, and we talked and carried on many experiments over a circuit line that I think is at least 143 miles. That was the first long-distance talking by telephone that was really successful. “On April 4, 1877, the first telephone line was opened. It was a line to connect the workshop of Charles Williams, Jr., on Court street, with his house. I forget where it terminated, but I think it was in Chelsea or somewhere near there. At all events, that was the first line built for telephonic use, and, therefore, it seems to me that the opening of that line, on April 4, 1877, was an historical occasion. “I was obliged to write, the patent speci- fication myself. I did not know anything about patents. I wrote it as a scientific disquisition covering speech and thought my patent solicitors in Washington would look after the legal aspects of the thing and make any changes in the phraseology they saw fit, but they did not do so, and the telephone patent that I wrote was issued just as it was. Of cours:, the phraseology of that patent was very im- portant. “What would have happened to the American Bell Telephone Company and the different telephone companies if that patent had not stood; if, when carried to the Supreme Court, it had not been de- clared valid by the Supreme Court? It would have interfered materially with the growth of this great industry, one of the greatest industries that the world has ever seen, involving hundreds of millions of dollars. And this whole great industry rested for its protection upon this little patent, and I wrote the specifications of it. Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 507 “And I knew there was something wrong about that specification. “Now comes the curious incident that I have never spoken of before,” said Prof. Bell. “You know that young men are some- times liable to fall into rather unfortunate habits of life, and. I have made it my habit — I am free to say I do it still — of going to bed at 3 o'clock in the morning. Now, that was not a very good thing for a young man to do, anyway, and one result was that I was all the time becoming sick. “I would work myself out at night. Sometimes I would sit up all night and, having my professional work in the day- time, it was not a very good thing. So, when I became engaged to be married, I made a solemn promise that I would never, never, never sit up after 12 o'clock at night. “And now it came to the last day on which I could have an opportunity of finding out where this hole in the patent was, and I pleaded that 1 should not be obliged to keep my promise. “If I could only sit up all night, if neces- sary, I would find it, and fill it, and I had to send the specification to Washing- ton the next morning. And so, I was allowed for that one night to break my promise. “And that night I discovered the hole. I had forgotten to put in all about those experiments in variable resistance that I made in the winter of 1874 and 1875, and I was so overcome by the magneto part that I made no reference to that at all. “It did not take me twenty minutes, after I found where the point was, to remedy that, and put into the patent what is now known as the variable resistance clause, and that clause saved the patent. “Nearly all the litigation that took place afterwards was really on that clause, and I have often thought since then what an incident there was on that night, when a girl held in her hand the future of the whole telephone company.” — By Prof. Alexander Graham Bell, from Boston Globe. Forgiving and forgetting rarely ever go hand in hand. — Macon Telegraph. A TELEGRAPH JOKE. 1HAVE been a telegraph operator for twenty years, and I can count five marriages between operators that I know of personally. And three of these began by the sending of messages between persons who had never seen each other. When I was a young man I was located at a railroad station in a quiet place where there was ho recreation whatever. I spent most of my time in the office. I read everything I could get to read and even then there were times when I was hungry for something to do. One evening I was called on for some information about a train by an operator some distance down the road and, being particularly lonesome, asked if there was anything going on “at your station.” If there was a ball or a barn dance I would run over by the next train. My correspondent replied that there was nothing on hand for that evening, but there would be a dance in Aeolian Hall in a few days. I asked if he would get me an invi- tation, but he replied that it was a pay dance, the tickets being for sale to any one who could pass the committee, and he didn’t think I would have any trouble. I had said nothing over the wire about whether I was a man or woman, nor had my correspondent. I assumed that he was a man, and he talked to me as though he supposed me to be a man also. But pres- ently he said something that sounded fem- inine, and I wondered if I was not talking with a woman. I asked to which sex he belonged, and the reply came, “a man.” But there was a hesitancy between the “a” and “man,” which led me to believe that my suspicions were correct. Then it occurred to me to say that I was a woman. Upon this my correspondent began to say some very gallant things to me. Some of them were without a manly ring and couched in phrases that a woman rather than a man would use. I replied, using as feminine a language as I could command, and I flatter myself I was very successful. Then came a request for my photograph, and I consented to an exchange. I have a number of pictures of relatives and friends and sent one of my sister's, a very pretty Digitized by ^ooQte

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508 The Railroad Telegrapher. girl. I received one of a fairly good look- ing young man. Then my correspondent and I indulged in any quantity of flattery, he telling me that I was pretty enough to kiss and I telling him that he was “just too handsome for anything." After several days, with occasional chats over the wire, I was still uncertain whether I was chatting with a man or a woman. As to my correspondent, I couldn’t infer from anything he said that he didn’t be- lieve me to be a woman. He invited me to go with him to the dance in Aeolian Hall, and I accepted the invitation with thanks. He asked what train I would come on and promised to have a carriage at the station to take me to the dance. I took a lady friend into my confidence, and she wrote out a number of questions for me to ask jny correspondent as to how I should array myself. When the evening came round I got my- self up in the best clothes I had and pro- vided myself with a bouquet. If my cor- respondent should turn out to be a man our episode would have little savor; if he were a woman it would be interesting. I wondered if he were in doubt about my sex and how, if a woman, she would re- ceive me. My train arrived at the station at 8 p. m., and the dance was to begin at 8:30. As the train drew up to the station I saw from the window several girls in their best dresses standing together on the platform. One in the center of the group held a bouquet. I made up my mind at once that my correspondent was a girl and the one with the bouquet If she expected a girl she would not be looking out for me. I alighted from the train and walked right past the group, none of them taking any notice of me, but still on the lookout. It was evident to me that they expected one of their own sex, upon whom they would have the laugh. I stepped up to them, my hat in one hand and my bouquet in the other, and asked the center one if she were expecting me. The look of sur- prise on her face gave way before a twinkle in her eye to one of defeat; then the whole party broke into a laugh. I handed the center figure my bouquet and accepted hers. “You've lost, Kit !” cried one of the girls, and the rest followed with good-natured taunts. “I have a carriage for you, as I prom- ised,” said Kit. “Come.” Going to the other side of the station, I got into a carriage with her, while her friends entered another. Then we all drove to the dance, and I found myself an object of interest to every one there, the secret having been told how a joke was to have been played on a girl telegrapher and how the joker caught a tartar. — Sarah Baxter, in Lock Haven Daily Democrat. 8IGHT8 OF NEW YORK. NCLE BILL STRATTON was in town on a visit. “Nope,” he said to a chance ac- quaintance who met him on Park Row, “I haven’t been within sight, sound or touch of New York for two years or more. But it’s a great place and something’s always doing. Let me tell you a few of the things that’s happened since I landed right here on this block, opposite the old post office, about fifteen minutes ago. “First thing I saw was a dinky little motor car, standing close to the curb back there a bit. About 1910 model, I judge, and looks as if it had been running night and day ever since it was built Scarred, paint wore off in spots, and standing there close to the sidewalk like a discouraged old horse that can’t take another step. “But what struck my eye was this : Around the spokes of one front wheel was a good reliable chain, stout* enough to hold an ox, and at the end of that chain, lying on the sidewalk, was a ten-pound iron weight, like we hitch to a fractious colt Nobody was in the car. It just stood there, calm and quiet, and safely hitched to that weight so it wouldn’t get skeered and run away. “Before I got through enjoying this, I saw a woebegone citizen shuffling toward me — ragged, stubby beard all over his face, somebody else’s hat pulled down over his eyes. If ever there was a picture of misery he was it And he was carrying up over one shoulder a big sign advertising a sale of sample shoes somewhere hereabout. Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 509 “The sign was ornamented with a lot of fancy shoes and slippers, all kinds and colors, that hit the eye of every type-writer young lady who saw ’em, I’ll bet a cookie. They truly was an elegant lot of fancy footwear. Then I happened to glance down and saw that this perambulatin’ specimen of woes was shuffling along so slowly be- cause his own feet were wrapped around and around with bagging — to keep out the chilblains, I s’pose. “Just then one of these Third avenue cars, with twenty people in it, came past me, and underneath it sizzled and sput- tered flames three feet high. People came running from every direction out into the street, and a policeman waved his arms for the car to stop, which it did, up there by City Hall Park. By this time there was a big crowd around it, and the flames were fairly roaring up through the trolley slot in the street, automobiles, trucks, wagons and other cars commenced to be bunched in a jam, and the motorman and conductor were working like all possessed to put out the fire. “Finally the flames got so dangerous that an inspector leaped onto the platform and hollered to the folks inside to get out of the car. Do you think they did it? No, sir; they just sat there and didn’t pay any attention whatever to the warning. “Those folks had paid their fares. Be- sides, it wasn’t any of their business if the whole blamed system of surface cars got on fire and burned up. You may be- lieve me or not, but it’s a fact that ‘the policeman had to hustle into that car and actually persuade those passengers to get out soon's they could. “After a little while the fire was out — caused by a short circuit, somebody said — and I walked toward the City Hall, won- dering what I’d see next. Didn’t have to wait long, either. “Warm, mild day, this is — one of the mildest for the season known in the history of the Weather Bureau, the paper says. Well, just as I was thinking of this a stream of people came popping up out of the sub- way—old and young, all kinds of people. And among them was a fine-looking man of about 35, who wore a straw hat such as you saw at the beach last summer, a white flannel suit and white buckskin shoes. “Looked as if he’d stepped right out of a bandbox, too. It gave me a jolt, I'll confess, when I realized that it was mid- winter. But this young fellow didn’t seem to notice anything; he stepped right along, brisk as can be, minding his own busi- ness. The strange thing was that nobody else seemed to notice him either, and there were hundreds and hundreds passing this way and that, almost all of them wear- ing overcoats and heavy wraps. “I had just turned away from this sight when I noticed a couple of ragged little boys talking with great earnestness close by me. They were about 10 years old, I reckon, and one of th£m had on roller skates. The other was trying to rent the skates, and he finally got one of them by paying 2 cents. “Then he disappeared, but a minute or so later I saw him coming back almost hidden by a load of wooden boxes and such firewood that he had tied together and lashed on top of that roller skate. It would have taken three boys to carry all that wood in their arms, but here came this enterprising young citizen, wheeling it along on top of that single roller skate, as easy as you please, and just that much satisfied with himself. “Last thing I saw of interest was two or three minutes ago, just as I left the City Hall Park and started down this way. A lot of people were sitting on the benches, resting their bones I s’pect, but on one of the benches there was just a single person, an old man with a long white beard, who looked like a broken-down preacher in his black coat and battered stovepipe hat. “His hands were hanging limply, his eyes were closed tight, and he was sound asleep. I felt sort of sorry for the poor chap, when all at once three of these little street devils sneaked up back of the bench, put a news- paper right under him, touched a match to the paper and scooted off for dear life. The next second there was a flash of flame and the old man jumped a yard up into the air, letting out a yell as he did so. He flapped the smoke out of his coat tails, looked around dazed-like, and the last I Digitized by ^ooQte

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510 The Railroad Telegrapher. saw of him he was walking off, shaking his head and mumbling to himself. 44 Yes/* Uncle Bill concluded, 44this here New York village is a great place. But I got to be going along now to find an eat- ing house. I'm getting holler and sharp set.” — New York Sun. EGGS 18 EGG8. THE case of eggs stood on the counter between Mr. Hibbert and Mike Flannery, and Mike was mad. As agent of the Interurban Express Com- pany, at Westcote, he had bean insulted. Mr. Hibbert had dared to say that 75 cents was too much to pay as charges on the case of eggs. He had said that the railway was a thief, that the express company was a thief and that Mike Flannery was a robber. Mike Flannery drew himself up with dig- nity, and folded his arms. “Take thim or leave thim,” he said haughtily; “’tis all wan t’ Mike Flannery an’ th* Int’urbin Ixpress Company. Th* rate awn eggs is sivinty-foive cints a case whin they come by th* Int’urbin Ixpress Company. Thim that wants a lower rate is permitted t* sind their eggs by some other ixpress company. An’ there ain’t any other.” For a moment Mr. Hibbert stood swell- ing with anger; then he cast 75 cents on the counter and seized the egg case. “There!” he shouted. “Take your dirty money, you — you monopoly ! But your day will come! You and your express com- pany and your railroad! You’ll be junk, the lot of you! You’ll be wiped out, as if you were a smudge on a pane of glass! You will be gone! You will be nothing! You won’t be that!” He snapped his fin- gers to show how little Flannery and his express company and his railroad would be. Flannery shrugged his shoulders. “Go awn an’ wipe, Mister Hibbert, sor,” he said. “Proceed t’ ex-sponge th’ how! shootin’ match. But twill take more than a skinny wan loikes you t’ do ut. Wu’d ye be wipin’ th’ railroads off th’ map with a bomb-shell, I dunno?” “No, sir!” said Mr. Hibbert, shaking his long forefinger at Mike Flannery. “No, sir! Progress will do it. The aeroplane will do it. The aerial craft will do it That is what will do it!” Flannery turned an ironical smile toward Mr. Hibbert. “Ye sthartle me, Mr. Hib- bert!” he said mockingly. “Ye hev me all av a thremble ! But in the mane toime the rate av eggs be th* case will remain sivinty- foive cints. Mebby 'twill be raised, so the monopoly kin mek th' bist av th' few days remainin’ t' ut, before th* eeryal chraft wipes th* railroads off th* earth. “Fer manny days Oi hev hed me eyes glued t’ th’ eery-plane, observin’ with fear th’ wipes ut has been wipin’. 'Tis th’ champeen wiper av th* day. Manny av thim wiped th* scum off av th* English Channel. Wipin’ is th* fav’rite job av th’ eery-plane. But up t’ th* prisint th* rail- road prisidints is worryin* more over th’ upward tindincy av stheel rails than over th* destructive wipes av’ th* eery-plane. ’Twill be a week yet before Oi relinquish me job as ixpress agint t* apply fer a com- fortable bunk in th* poor house. Th* eery- plane is th* wondher av th* age, Mister Hibbert, but *tis as yet too skittish t’ carry manny eggs at wan toime. An egg trans- ported by t’ eery-plane and landed at des- tination in th* useooyl manner av eery-plane landin’ may still hev th* gin’ral complexion av an egg, but ut requires t’ be delivered t’ th* consigny awn a coal scoop. 'Tis a bum egg foriver after.” “Scoff!” said Mr. Hibbert. “Scoff all you please, but the day will come!” “Sure!” said Flannery. “Twill come! The eery-plane will some day transport the egg av civilized lands, but ’twill be whin th* hen has adopted t* improvement av layin* eggs av chilled steel. 'Twu’d be as sinsible t’ take th* ord’nary egg av th' barnyard pet in wan hand an* t’row it t* destination, as t’ trust it t* th’ gintle mer- cies av th’ eery-plane. Th* eery-plane flies like th’ hawk, but it lights loike a pitcher av beer dhropped out ov th’ third-story window. Th* anxious queery whin th* eery-plane inds its successful flight is not yit, ‘Is th’ thrain awn toime?* but ‘Phwat part av th’ dang machine is busted now?* an ‘Was it th’ same leg th’ eery-planist broke before, or is it th* other wan?’ Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 511 “Wan av th’ grandest triumphs av man is th’ conquist av th’ air. Everywan says so. Time an* again has th' darin’ eeryplanist launched himsilf into th* air awn th' imper- ishabil ship composed av a bed sheet stretched achross th' ahrms av th' clothes horse an lived t’ tell th' tale. Soon th' eery-plane will fly as well as a romantic moskeeto. At prisint there be a few draw- backs. Th' aujeence must not breathe strong lest it agitate th' air an’ put th’ conquist av th' air awn th* bum.” “Nonsense 1" said Mr. Hibbert. “The governments of the whole civilized world have adopted the aeroplane.” “So Oi see,” said Mike Flannery ; “but not fer th’ purpose av thransportin' th’ munitions av war in th’ shape av eggs. Th* eery-plane is going t’ revolutionize th’ art av war — mebby! Th' eery-plane is one of the deadliest projecktiles yit invinted by man. ‘Twu'd be a stout sojer that 'ou'd sthand up an’ be hit in th’ chist be an eery-plane an’ continoo t’ kape sthep wid th’ band. Already th’ gover’mints av Europe is disbandin’ their armies as useless, re- ducin’ th’ size av thim be addin' t’ their numbers. • “An th’ same is thrue av th’ navies. Th’ navy can not sthand up against th' attacks av th’ eeryal crafts. Any momint an eery- plane is li’ble t’ bump into th’ side av a Dreadnaught ship an’ schrape tin cints wort* av paint off av ut. Hardly a day goes by we hear av some nation hastily re- ducin’ th’ size av its navy by running’ wan or two ships accidentally awn a reef. Loaded with a case av eggs wan common eery-plane cu’d fly over th’ biggest ship in th* worrld an’ sphatter th’ yellow contints av an egg over th’ swellest uniform in th’ fleet. Panic wu’d chill th’ hearrt av th’ stoutest sailor man whin th’ lookout chried, ‘Avast ! Here comes an egg from awn high, an’ th’ symptoms is it is a bad egg. Duck, ye buggers, duck. !’ “At th’ prisint day th’ eery-plane is ’most as powerful whin awn th’ wing as a butter- fly, but not quite. But av course th’ but- terfly has wan advantage over th’ eery- plane — it can light wance in a while with- out bustin’ th’ stharboard wing. But th’ eery-plane is improvin’. Siveral toimes av late th’ eery-planist has gone up an’ come down again withopt yellin’ fer th’ ambu- lance awn th’ way down. “Tis thrue, Mister Hibbert, that th’ sojers, some av thim, are affrighted by th’ eery-plane, but 'tis mostly thim that gits an ordher, signed be th’ gin’ral, t’ go out t’ th’ back lot an’ eery-plane awhile. ‘Good- bye, Maggie, says th’ lucky man, Oi’m goin’ t’ fly. Let th’ tombstone be somethin* nate but simple. Th’ insurance papers is un- dher th* clock on th’ dining-room mantel.’ “But th’ worrld is not appalled be th’ eery-plane alone. The Frinch bet their money awn th’ d’rigible, but th’ Dutch do all their hoching whin they think av th’ peerliss Zepplin craft. Th' d’rigible is a soapbubble done up on a loose bag, but th’ Zepplin is a turrabul injine av war. Th’ Zepplin is as long as a session av Con- gress an’ is full av gas. In gen’ral shape it resimbles a two-fer, an’ if properly stheered toward Cologne it can reach some- where else every wance in a whoile. It can carry a case av eggs two hundred moiles at th’ triflin’ cost av two thousand dollars, an’ have sev'ral eggs whole at th* ind av th’ voyage if all goes well, which it don’t. England thrembles every toime th’ Zepplin is mentioned, an’ it is mentioned every toime it busts, which is often. “Th’ same is thrue av th* d’rigible. Wan av thim, flyin, at full speed, cu’d almost mek a dint in a pat av butther, if th’ weather was hot an' th’ butther had not been awn ice. Up t’ th’ prisint day th' d’rigible does not carry steel safes weighin’ over tin thousand pounds. Th’ Zepplin sails foine, but lights with a boomp, an’ is not adapted t’ thransport eggs. Th’ eery-plane has not reached th’ point av winther under- clothes without sinkin’ th’ ship. Th* Zep- plin can only alight be rammin* its nose tin feet into th’ ground an’ collapsin’ th* stharboard bunker.” “All the same-7” said Mr. Hibbert, with offensive complacency. “All the same,” said Flannery, “Oi see nawthin’ in th’ papers regardin’ th’ Inter- state Commerce Commission sittin’ up noights arrangin’ a tariff awn eggs for ccry-plancs. Th’ papers spake av th’ flight av th’ eery-plane as bein’ loike th’ graceful Digitized by ^ooQte

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512 The Railroad Telegrapher. flight av th’ swallow. Mebby so. Th’ swallow does not sthand high in th’ rail- road guides as a carrier av eggs be th’ case, but whin it has finished its flight it can go home and lay an egg. Th* eery- plane don’t lay anything.” “Laugh !” said Mr. Hibbert. “Fulton ex- pected all the thick-heads to laugh at his steamboat. Ericcson expected the Monitor would be considered a joke. Laugh ahead 1 I have given you warning. Give me my receipt.” Mr. Hibbert took his case of eggs in his arms and went out. Flannery watched him until he was out of sight. “Times is,” he said to the opposite wall, “whin ’tis difficult t’ uphold th’ dignity av th’ Int’urbin Ixpress Company, an’ this was wan av thim. It goes t’ me hearrt t’ say crool worrds again th’ eeryal crafts, but t’ rate awn eggs is th* Kohinoor av th’ crowns av th’ Int’urbin Ixpress Company, an* must not be attackt. ‘How,’ says th’ prisident av th’ ixpress company t’ th* gin’ral manager, is th’ eery-plane affectin’ th’ rate awn eggs ?’ ‘Bad !’ says the gin-ral manager. ‘Let’s drop th’ rate, then,’ says th’ prisident. ‘Sure,’ says th’ gin’ral manager, ‘raise th’ rate ; ’twill mek things pleasant fer Flannery.’” — By Ellis Parker Butler, in Express Gazette. RUNNING A TRAIN OF CABOOSES. “Q\AY, Mutt,” said Red Allen, the head shack, as he caught the caboose pull- ing up the grade out of Thistle Junction, “the captain says those hot boxes and the two lungs we pulled at the Pedro crossing won’t go as ‘unforeseen,* and so we can’t work any later than 5 p. x., and the ‘Hog Law’ is going to get us at Tucker in spite of all we can do!” “That is sure tough luck, Red,” I re- plied, as I took the biscuits out of the oven and finished setting the caboose table. “I know you were figuring on taking that pretty blond hasher, at the Rio Grande Beanery, to the ball tonight at Helper.” ‘*Yes, the little lady said she would let me be her escort tonight, and that made me feel pretty good, I can tell you, for that’s a fine little girl any place you see her.” About that time the conductor swung on the caboose and pleasantly inquired if the “big feed” was ready. I told him everything was waiting and we were soon gathered about the caboose table and eating as only railroad men can when a seven-thousand altitude whets one’s appetite. 7 “That’s going to be a swell ball at Helper tonight,” said the “Big O.” . “I saw Mitchell, on the turn-arbund local, and he says the store department has loaned all of its lanterns and all kinds of colored globes, and they have trimmed the hall with pine and cedar twigs, and with the colored lanterns the effect will be fine*” “I wish we could go on to Helpej:, but our sixteen hours will be up when we reach Tucker, so we will have to tie up there. Mitchell says he will have to tie up also on account of having to stay so long at Thistle Junction loading stock.” “No. 4 and No. 8 will be two hours late out of Ogden on account of the S. P. and O. S. L. connections being delayed by the snow blockades.” “If they were on time we could go to Helper on them and see at least two-thirds of the ball, and Red could dance a couple of times with his ‘only only.*” “Mitchell says the miners at Scofield, Clear Creek and Winter Quarters did not work today on account of its being Thanks- giving Day, and so there will be all of the Hill crews at Tucker, too.” When we reached Tucker and had put our train away on the long passing track, and our caboose on the caboose track, we joined the bunch of “rails” at the depot and everybody was lamenting the fact that there was no way to get to Helper, thirty- one miles away, over Soldier Summit Mountain. Suddenly, Bill Wells, one of the Hill crew conductors, slapped his fist down on the operator’s desk and said, “Boys, I’ve got a plan that I think will work.” “There is nothing coming from the ‘Lake* tonight before No. 62 and the *house drag,' and Nos. 4 and 8 will not reach here until about 2:30 a. m. So I’m going to wire Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 513 Trainmaster Johnson, at Helper, and offer him the services of myself and all my crew free, if he will let me make up a passen- ger train and take the .whole gang to the dance!" He dashed off a message and soon the operator was clicking it to Helper. Soon we saw the operator get a piece of clip and begin to copy a message, which he handed to Wells, who read it to the crowd. “Conductor Wells, Tucker: Your wire; O. K. to use what cabooses you need to make up passenger train to come to ball here, if you and crew handle train free. Use one of the 1100 engines to pull the train and put the 595 on behind as a pusher to Soldier Summit and then double-head engines on train to Helper. This message will be your authority to carry such of the employes as wish to ride, and instruct agent at Tucker to sell outsiders round-trip tickets at half rate account of excursion.” Well, I can tell you business picked up in Tucker right at once, and willing hands ran the engines out of the stalls and switched out six of the cabooses, to make up the passenger train; but by the time the crowd all arrived we had to dig out a couple of the box-car cabooses to accom- modate everybody. As a great many of the women had never ridden in a caboose, it was a novelty for them. . It was a bitter cold night, but the moon was shining, and the snow-covered moun- tains looked very beautiful. Just above Midway a knuckle slipped by on the second caboose from the head end, and I can tell you business picked up all at once. The big 1100 jumped ahead with the two cars, knocking every man down in- side, but of course a railroader is always partially ready for a sudden start or stop, and so nobody was hurt. Of course, the six other cabooses stopped very abruptly and the women slid around in great style, so to speak. The girl I was talking to when the train parted and the emergency brakes went on, had just started to stand up and so she was flung into my arms, and when I said, “This is so sudden 1 I was not aware of your liking for me!” she got mad and wouldn’t talk to me for nearly an hour. * One portly dame, an engineer's wife, felt to the floor and in going down she grabbed “Red” Allen and took that worthy with her. Gee! he was mad! One girl was investigating the contents of an ice box when the shock came, and she brought down a pail of syrup and nearly a pint of “lasses” got in her care- fully done-up hair! Say! She just threw one flt after another and cried, but the other ladies in the car soon shampooed her head, and the boys all took turns at fanning her hair until it was dry, when it was a matter of short duration to put all the curls and “rig-ma-jigs,” as Red called them, back in full force! We soon coupled up the train, and pro- ceeded on our way. Then into our caboose came Mrs. Wells and hysterically falling onto Bilf, she moaned, “Oh, Will! I think our baby has broken his neck, as his little face is all black! Hurry! Hurry! Do something !” Startled, Bill jumped up and rushed into the next caboose, and seeing the baby lying very still and its face black, he knelt down to see if it was alive, and it opened its eyes and kicked up its heels and cooed at him like healthy babies the world over. Cautiously Bill touched its cheeks with his hand and then looked at his fingers and they were black. With a relieved laugh Bill gathered his weeping wife in his arms and said: “Why, Nellie, you little goose, that's soot on the baby's face. Let me see your hands.” Smiling through her tears, the young mother exhibited two very dirty, sooty hands. “Where in the world have you been prowling, pet?” asked Bill. “Oh, I put some coal in the stove a while ago when the lights went out when we broke in two, and I guess the shovel handle must have had soot on it. I ran back to baby and smoothed his cheeks as he was fretting, and then when they re-lit the lamps I saw the baby's black face and I never was so scared in all my life !" Red Allen was only thinking of his little sweetheart at Helper, and so he almost Digitized by ^ooQte

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514 The Railroad Telegrapher. snubbed the girls on our caboose, and they vowed they would get even with him after he left the car to go on ahead to the “smoker,” as we called the head box-car caboose. Red had bribed the operator at Tucker to tell the brass pounder at Helper that he should announce at the supper table that “Red” would be in about 8 o’clock, and the operator did so. So when we rolled down into Helper and stopped in front of the Beanery, Red made a bee line for the rear of the veranda and we could see several well dressed girls waiting there. But alas! Red had not counted on the three Tucker girls who had ridden in our caboose and whom he had snubbed. As he passed, two of them took his arm, one on each side, and walked with him, cheerfully calling him “Red.” That was too much for Red’s sweetheart and she ran into the hotel and would not see Red at all. He sure was miserable and the three Tucker maidens laughed at him whenever they were near him until he blurted out to me: “Dog-gone those fresh things 1 I never wanted to cuss out women before, but I can hardly keep from bawling them out good !” Watching my chance, I slipped over to the hotel and sent word to Miss Chalmers, Red’s sweetheart, that I wanted to see her, and when she appeared in the parlor I could sCe she had been crying. I explained that Red was innocent and that those girls had only queered him to get even with" him for his coolness on the caboose. So she consented to go with me and soon appeared with her furs on, and when we reached the ballroom I seated her behind some palm-trees and looked for Red. I found that gentleman sitting morosely in one corner looking as if he had lost all interest in life, and said to him : “Say, you carrot-topped Irishman, cheer up! There is a pretty fairy waiting for you back of those artificial palm trees at the end of the ballroom. Beat it!” “Say, old pal, you’re too good to me,” he said in a husky voice as he gripped my hand. I figured that he put up the right line of talk, because they were dancing the next set together. We all had a splendid time and danced until 11 :30 p. m., when we all trooped over to the Rio Grande eating house and were served with a sumptuous repast prepared by their able chef. One kind-hearted engineer’s wife, who used to be a waitress in that hotel, offered to work in Miss Chalmers’ place, and the good-hearted manager said he was agree- able. So Red and his “pettie,” as the engineer’s wife called her, were able to sit at the table with the guests, and that sure did please Red. At 12:30 a. m. we made up the train for the return trip, and backed it down in front of the depot, and loaded on all of the passengers. Then the genial William gave the hog- heads the “token,” and with a rousing cheer for Trainmaster Johnson, whose kindness had made all these pleasures possible, we pulled noisily out of town. I missed Red and stood in the door of our caboose watching for him. As we passed the hotel annex I could almost swear he was on the steps and it looked as if a couple of white-sleeved arms were around his neck. Then he dashed down the steps and running hard across the walk he caught on our caboose and threw a kiss toward the annex. “Say, Red, why that beautiful smile on your face? It reaches from ear to ear.” “Well, old pal, I am the happiest man on earth, for Dora Chalmers has consented to be my wife!” “Good luck to you, old man,” I replied; “may you and your bride have a long, happy life.” — W. H. Henry, MANHOOD. MANHOOD, its scope and strength, must settle the question between labor and capital, between the planning brain and the fulfilling hand, as it settles all comprehensive questions in society at large. We hardly need to define manhood. We all know if we all fail to measure it, and the whole experience of life is simply an enlargement of this idea. Digitized by L * ;le

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 515 A steady growth of personal poise and power, an increasing hold on the com- munity with an increase both of the ability , to aid and be aided by it, a general good will, ready to receive the blessings of life and in the same degree ready to extend them. It is this manhood which settles the worth of men to themselves and to each other, the worth of what comes to us and through us what comes to others, the position which falls to us among men, and which men do well to assign us. Does the labor movement enlarge manhood, give it a solid, more proportional and enjoy- able possession of the world? This is a question which answers many others. If the labor movement strengthens manhood it is sure to prosper, if it is indifferent to manhood it is sure to pass away. The drift of human life will go on as of old, with the same obstacles, the same poverty, the same miscarriage as heretofore. This effort like many others will collapse, one more battle with its bright colors and loud sounding cannon lost in empty air. The labor movement has no sufficient motive, no deep-seated and far-reaching impulse, if it fails to enrich life and make it more masterful than heretofore. With- out this, man will break away from it, with no disposition to return; it will wear itself out not to renew itself by effort. Labor organizations only embrace a portion, and at times only a small portion of workmen. A variety of feelings make wage earners heedless of them, or impatient under their restraints. Their restlessness does not so much matter as long as it is plain that wisdom, self denial and progress are centered in those organizations, and are constantly issuing in enlarged manhood. As long as there are true leaders there will be faithful followers. Let it become evi- dent on the other hand that there are no substantial gains in character or social position, nothing which makes a man bet- ter, happier, or more influential in the world through this combined effort, and men will fall back by habit and by inclination into the old lines of life. Wage earners are ready for a promised land, but they must be fairly sure that the road they are pursuing leads to it. They are not ready for gratui- tous self denial. Trifling gains may secure transient effort, but extended exertion, year in and year out, must have the hope of permanent progress. Friends and foes alike, indifferent spectators and earnest combatants, will discover at length the tide of events and harmonize their action with it. If wage earners are to attain no higher manhood, are to secure no wider claims on life, are as a class to have no more extended interests in social welfare, if a shorter day's work and one better paid means a loss of productive power on one side and more self-indulgence on the other, there will be no sufficient motives to sustain labor organizations, and no per- suasive influence with which to draw over public opinion to a support of their claims. It is at the center of progressive man- hood that all the forces of development are Anally gathered, strengthened and extended, till the community as a whole begins to see that the next strength of growth lies open to it Manhood is not something achieved by one's self, independently of the com- munity ; it is gained in the community, towards the community, and implies a con- stant interplay between one's own interests and those of his fellow men. Human life lies between men, in some form of inter- course, and in its best forms mean the greatest ability to give and receive bless- ings. The wage earner is not at work simply for himself. His own profit comes by the profit he secures for others. He who works only as he is compelled to work is practically a slave to the world, whose chief interest lies in evading the toil which comes to him. He has the temper of a tramp whose achievements consist in get- ting a living for nothing. It is the busi- ness of labor and capital alike to increase the productive power of the world. It is from these common gains that the wants of each and everyone are to be supplied. Any decrease in production is to create a pinch somewhere, and the scramble at once becomes to escape it. To so multiply prod- ucts that there shall be enough for all is to win persuasive, permanent prosperity. A chief reason why the community is inter- ested in a just distribution of the rewards of labor is that cheerful and successful Digitized by ^ooQte

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516 The Railroad Telegrapher. industry is thereby promoted. What the community desires is abundance, reaching all by its incentives to effort. Herein man- hood gains expression, is a generous and kindly effort for the public welfare. If all the strife about division and tumult over wages does not result in more diligent and cheerful labor, it fails of its true purpose. The good workman, who gains in man- hood while 'he prospers in wages, must find some means of making labor pleasurable as well as profitable, stimulating to his better nature as well as nutritive to his physical wants. If he does not, labor has lost half of its ministration. The manly man is removed from indolence by a long departure. A large share of his pleasure is in labor and he wishes that labor to be productive of the common good. One does not belong to the working world until he has this feeling, and is watchful to make labor more intelligent, enjoyable and suc- cessful. It is success that carries the sense of satisfaction all through our toil. He who can not transform labor into pleasure has lost the magnetic truth of manhood. It is at this point that we meet our fellow men, interchange good with them, and with them make the world a good place in which to live, a home for all powers and all persons, all affections and all organizations. Herein is the final suc- cess of the labor movement. If it stops short of this, it stops short of any resting place. The capitalist has the appearance of promoting the general welfare, and does in fact, much more frequently than other- wise, promote it. He works with fore- thought and assiduity to increase the re- turns of labor, and what we may well regard as national prosperity. So far he becomes rightly the center of power and moves to the front in the popular mind. If this told the whole story he would de- serve the partiality which the community feels towards him. The one great draw- back is that his method is often one that looks narrowly to his own advantage, with no joy in carrying all men forward to their common goal. It is against this perver- sion of the spirit of industry that the labor movement is established. Its pur- pose is to exalt labor and make it more efficient in securing the general welfare. This is the spirit that appeals to the wage earners and its hold on the mind will de- termine their success. Its justness is un- deniable, and as it is made manifest, will not be denied by the great mass of men. The capitalist has the advantage of con- spicuous enterprise, and the disadvantage of being willing to make that enterprise minister to his own profiting at the ex- pense of others. He is willing to force the laborer down hill as a means of helping himself up hill. Thus the thrift of the com- munity is increased and appropriated by one and the same act. Here is a prosperity that at one extremity of society topples over great masses of men into extreme* poverty, and at the other extremity plunges them into vicious luxury. . Productive energy, lacking good will, wars against the ultimate success of society. It weakens our labors, it wastes our feel- ings, it breaks our ranks into helpless and contentious factions. Industry loses its beneficent character and becomes one of the means by which we wrong and injure each other. — The Railway Clerk. FINDING FAULT. THAT a person who is better edu- cated than another ought to be the happier seems to most of us to be a foregone conclusion, although somewhere in our minds we may have a recollection of the old saying about ignorance being bliss. Who, however, in these enlightened •days, would not prefer to be educated and unhappy rather than ignorant and con- tented. And then, nobody really believes that knowledge will bring dissatisfaction, and nobody desires contentment at the price of illiteracy. Yet there is a great deal of dissatisfac- tion, if not real unhappiness, caused by the attainment of what we call a higher education. It is not that a man is dis- satisfied with his own learning; but when, for example, he is able to understand and appreciate a Brahms Symphony he is dis- tressed by the realization that the major- ity of people still prefer the latest musical comedy, and are not ashamed to admit their preference. His ears actually smart Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 517 when he is obliged to listen to the strident notes of a street band or the nasal voice of some singer recorded upon a disk, yet his own discomfort is slight, as compared to the discouragement he feels concerning the masses. He has visions of uplifting them, of educating them ; and then, as such schemes become impossible, he may take refuge in finding fault with the things that the populace enjoy and with which he has no sympathy. Faultfinding or criticism comes to be a real happiness to some people, and I think it often begins in just the way I have suggested. By and by such people forget their desire to better the race in the comfort they find in criticising every one who thinks or acts differently from themselves. The trouble is, that the more one criticises, the more difficult it becomes to praise, until finally one may become like the two old maiden ladies who be- lieved everybody to be queer except them- selves, and each had a feeling that the other was a bit queer, too. Upon the margin of library books one often finds penciled notes, invariably in the nature of correction. It seems as if readers took more pleasure in finding fault with what is written than in com- mending passages remarkable for their beauty or clearness. Whether these self- appointed critics learn something them- selves from the mistakes of others is an open question, because some authority has said that “the only -impeccable writers are those that never wrote.” It is not only a difficult thing to learn to live and to let others live, but it is also hard for a conscientiously inclined person to believe that such a creed is not a selfish one. If I live my life as I please, and allow my neighbor to go his way, does it not appear as if I wefe indifferent to his welfare? And is it not my duty, as well as my opportunity, to try to improve my neighbor if he lacks the advantages that I have been more fortunate in re- ceiving ? There are some people, I believe, who become faultfinders, though they started out with the most unselfish motives in the world to better the race by their ex- ample. They have forgotten, or else they never knew, that, as Stevenson has put it, education is twofold; first, to know, and then to utter. Every one, he said, who lives any semblance of an inner life, thinks more nobly and more profoundly than he speaks, and the best teachers can impart only broken images of the truth which they perceive. So it may be among faultfinding and critical folk; they may have better inten- tions than their acts indicate. They have the vision themselves, but find it impossible to make it clear to others; and in their anxiety to uplift the less fortunate they become impatient over discouragements and over the slowness with which all great improvements move. The more ignorant classes are, upon the whole, more charitable — at least, I have Stevenson's words again as my authority. They can not, he says, shut themselves off from less comfortable neighbors, and if a workman treats himself to a luxury he must do it in the face of a dozen who can not. Lucy Larcom, in her “Recollections of a New England Girlhood,” said that noth- ing brought people closer together than the things they struggle for together ; and when they are in the company of those who, like themselves, are striving for a livelihood, tlfere is less chance for criticism. Faultfinding not only grows with indul- gence, but also becomes contagious. Peo- ple who are comparatively free from the taint will soon acquire it if thrown into the society of those who do little else but pick absent folk to pieces. Most of us feel repelled at first by a person with an intensely critical manner. We are afraid of her, even though we may be temporarily amused by her stories, and in her presence we may feel like the timid women at the sewing society — each one dreading to be the first to leave 1 Critical people, as a rule, make no ex- ceptions; both friend and foe come under the lash of their tongues. They may not intend to scourge the former, but the habit becomes second nature, and before they realize it they are picking flaws in the char- acters of those for whom they really care. Digitized by L ogle

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518 The Railroad Telegrapher. The uncharitable sort of happiness that excessive faultfinding finally implants in the heart is one of the dangers that threatens us after youth is over. Young folks are rarely very critical ; they are much more likely to take their friends as they find them, and are not inclined to make them over to suit their particular fancy. There is usually a deep-lying cause for every effect, and when we are prone to be critical and find ourselves actually en- joying the report of another’s misfortune, it is time that we dug down deep in our hearts to find the primal reason for our ill-nature — for that is what criticism really is. The green-eyed monster, jealousy, may be one cause; indeed, it is far too often the only one. We may be unconscious of its presence, but when we are censorious, we may be inwardly chafing because some-, body has something of which we have been denied possession. Is it for this reason, I wonder, that those who have but little, and live among* those who have no more, seem happier than those who are ever striv- ing to be “just as good as somebody else?" Criticism or faultfinding is, after all, partly a matter of unfamiliarity with another’s real nature. There are so few who know us as we really are! I have quoted once before a little verse that comes to my mind just now, but it appears exactly right to use today as a final word, so here it is : If I knew you and you knew me, If both of us could clearly see. And with an inner sight divine The meaning of your heart and mine. I’m sure that we would differ less. And clasp our hands in friendliness; Our thoughts would pleasantly agree. If I knew you and you knew me. — Philadelphia Public Ledger. Digitized by LiOOQle

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April. Do you take the time in April to stroll down by a stream, Past the beeches and the willows where life’s a happy dream ; Just to hear the laughing waters as they dance and prance along. To join a mighty river and an ocean’s swelling song When the sunbeams gavotte madly to the music of the Wind, And the fragrance of the flowers make you leave all care behind, Then you blend your joy and laughter with the harmony so'gay And you sing new songs of gladness as you stroll along the way. Do you ever stop to listen to the thrush’s joyful song, Which the April gentle zephyrs waft ecstatically along; As the linnet’s sweet crescendo, and the robin’s clarion call, Come to you from out the valley far across the old stone wall ? When the world is just awakening from its long and dreary night. And the glories of the spring time glow in radiant sunny light. When the music of the woodland greets you at the peep of day; Then you sing new songs of gladness as April calls you far away. T — John M. Moose. Rich in Content The earth is fair and beautiful, And there’s enough of light To chase the shadows all away And leave our faces bright; We'll count our blessings every day And rich in sweet content We’ll scatter sunshine everywhere Till all our wealth is spent. No use to grovel in the depths— No use to grieve and sigh. Our times are in our Father’s hands And He still rules on highl Although some joys that others know To us have been denied — Hope has not failed. Its generous fund A rich content supplied. No use to corner sunshine up When there’s enough for all — . We’ll share the blessings of content Wherever shadows fall ; Our songs shall bear to troubled hearts A message from our own. The true philosophy of hope And blessings we have known. The earth is fair and beautiful. With joy enough to spare, Then if we cultivate content We’re sure to get our share; And when adversity shall come And clouds shall threaten rain. Still be content — the storm will pass — The sun will shine again. An Easter Maid. „ Belinda has an Easter hat, With rainbow ribbons on it; It also has a feather that Would fire one to a sonnet. And there are flowers tucked here and there, The crinkly rim just under; Above the halo of her hair It surely is a wonder. Belinda has an Easter dress; I’ll call it confection, To picture it, I must confess, Would drive one to dejection. It’s so compact of bows and frills And ruffled like a linnet, It gives me many, many thrills To see Belinda in it. Belinda has an Easter boot; The kid who gave the hide, he — He’d joy if he could view her foot, So trim and slim and tidy. And this to know I have the wit — There would be naught to rankle If she would let me button it About her pretty ankle! Belinda has an Easter air, All light and love and laughter; Where’er she goes, I feel that there I’d like to hasten after. Indeed, if she’d consent to lead, I would not lag or falter, But follow her with blissful speed, Aye, even to the altar! — Clinton Scollard in Judge. Digitized by CaOOQie

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520 The Railroad T elegrapher. The Joy Of It It's easy enough to be agent When box cars come at your call. But the agent worth while is the one with a smile When box cars don’t come at all. The man on the south was a-raving. The man on the north raves, too, While the man in the middle propounds this riddle, “What the deuce has gone wrong with you?* You try, but you try it all vainly. You try, that’s all you can do; You order cars that are not and then you’re a sot If you don’t get everyone, too. IPs easy enough to be agent When box cars come at your call. But I’m here to tell, it sure is — tough When box cars don’t come at all. — Orbn D. Kbatzbx. O Time and Change! When we were kids together, Jane — Can you that time recall? And played along the shady lane. Beneath the maples tall. You then were nine and I was ten. And oft I’d say, in fun — “Just think, Jane — you’ll be twenty when I come to twenty-one 1” But when I came to twenty-one, vA gawky youth and green, I wondered how the trick was done — For you were just eighteen! Then luring fortune beckoned me — The world I wandered o’er; I got back home at thirty-three And found you twenty-four 1 And now I’m getting old, indeed — These gray hairs make that plain; My flower of youth has gone to seed — Pray, what’s the secret, Jane? I’m lost — I know not what to do — O, cruel fate that’s mine! For lo, I now am forty-two. While you’re but twenty-nine! —Cleveland Leader . An Invalid’s Request. When I am ill and sore beset With all the aches that flesh is heir to, When I must lie in bed and fret And swallow dopes I do not care to. When on a table standing near Are powders, capsules, pills in dozens, I have no great desire to hear Of something that relieved your cousins. When as you sit beside my bed A violent coughing fit attacks me. And my pale cheeks turn fiery red And you behold how sore it racks me, In silence let me cough it out, In silence even let me smother. That’s preferable, beyond a doubt. To being told what cured your brother. If you can tell with just a glance (For all my symptoms plainly show it) That my disease removed your aunts. Just pass it by. Don’t let me know it. Just bear in mind, I couldn’t hope By passing up my daily rations To swallow all the kinds of dope That cured your friends and their relations. — Edgax A. Guest in Detroit Free Press. The Toilers. Each day is but a fight for roof anil bread, Behind relentless walls, ’mid noise and heat — - Till evening tames a million twirling wheels, And weary crowds surge home on shuffling feet- But soothing hands are laid upon this world When slumb’rous Night floats down the mist- hung streams. Then, for a space, we bear no crushing load. We wander, freed, in fields a-bloom with dreams 1 — Louise Von Wetter in New York Times. 8prlng in War Time. I feel the Spring far off, far off. The faint, far scent of bud and leaf — Oh how can Spring take heart to come To a world in brief. Deep grief? The sun turns north, the days grow long. Later the evening star grows bright — How can the daylight linger on For men to fight. Still fight? The grass is waking in the ground, Soon it will rise and blow in waves — How can it have the heart to sway Over the graves. New graves? Under the boughs where lovers walked The apple blooms will shed their breath — But what of all the lovers now Parted by Death, Gray Death? — Sara Teasoals in The Bellman. Digitized by Google

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An Appropriate Name. “I call my dog Oak.” “Why r “Because he has a rough bark.” Grounds for Settlement. Boarder — This coffee takes a long time to settle, ma'am. Landlady — Umph ! Queer coffee, that. Stuff must imagine its boarding here. New Entertainment. Mrs. Stubbins — Do you like codfish balls, Mr. Fox? The New Lodger — I don't know, Mrs. Stubbins, I never attended any. Boastful. First Frosh — My father has^a fine cedar chest Second Frosh — 'Snothing. My father is a veteran and has a hickory leg. — Dart- mouth Jack-o* -Lantern. Extra Circumspect. “It's leap year, Miss Peachey. I suppose you will look to it that you get a husband before the season is over? “Be assured I will. And I mean to look considerably before I leap.” The 8olo. He (during a number) — I don’t care much for this solo. She — Solo! Can’t you see that there are two ladies singing? He — Yes, but one hasn't any voice. — Boston Transcript. Precocious Little Fellow. “What would your mother say if she saw you doing that, little boy?” “How’s any man going to tell in ad- vance what a woman’s going to say?” — Detroit Free Press. Her Estimate. He — Don’t you think young Woggins is a trifle egotistical? She — No, merely an egotistical trifle. Just in Time. McCue — I dreamed my watch was stolen. When I awoke I looked for it immediately. Cash — Was it gone? McCue — No, but it was going. Not Thirty Cents. Mrs. T. — How does my new spring hat look, Tom? Thomas — Um 1 It looks to me like two weeks* salary. As It 8eemed to Her. Some stenographers are very indepen- dent nowadays. They know their worth and act accordingly. One day, in an office where there were several young ladies employed, the senior partner came storming into the room and spoke very caustically to one of his fair assistants. She stood it in contemptuous silence until the angry man turned away. Then she remarked in cold, clear tones to her colleagues: “Does the man think he is speaking to his wife?” Merc Trifle. First Trawler Skipper (to friend who is due to sail by next tide) — Are ye takin’ any precautions against these submarines, Jock? Second Skipper — Ay, although I’ve been in the habit o’ carryin’ my money wi’ me, I went an* bankit it this morning, an I’m not takin’ ma best oilskins or my new sea boots. First Skipper — Oh, you’re a’ richt, then. Ye'll hae practically naethin’ tae lose but yer life. Digitized by ^ooQte

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522 The Railroad Telegrapher. Ancient Roller Towel. The roller towel has been rather gen- erally killed off and forgotten in Massa- chusetts public places, but it lingers here and there in remote spots. A Boston man just back from a business trip through the small places of western Massachusetts tells of finding one of the things in rigorous use in the wash-room of a country hotel. “Say/* he said to a companion washer, a native, “doesn't the man that runs this hotel know that the roller towel is against the law?" “Sure, he knows it,” answered the native as he combed his spare locks with the chained comb hanging from the wall, “but that law wasn't passed when this towel was put up." 8tuck to Her Word. During a certain law case a woman en- tered the witness box and calmly stated that she was thirty. The Judge looked at her thoughtfully, and then searched his memory. “Look here, madam,” he said suddenly, “didn't you appear before me five years ago in such-and-such a case, and didn’t you say then that your age was thirty?" “Yes,” replied *the woman promptly. “Then what do you mean by coming here now and deceiving the court?” thun- dered the Judge. “I did not intend to deceive the court,” was the calm reply, “but I’m a woman of my word, and don't believe in saying one thing one time and something else another.” Never Explained. Mr. and Mrs. Compton had gone out on # the platform to take the air. Mrs. Comp- ton returned to the car first and sat down squarely in what she thought was her hus- band's chair. That she had made a mistake was speed- ily proved by the irate voice of the man who had walked along the aisle behind her. “Madame,” he said, “you are sitting on my hat 1” Mrs. Compton rose and took from the seat a crushed and crumpled object. “Oh,” she said, breathlessly, as she gazed at the forlorn object. “I'm very sorry. You see, I thought all the time it was my husband's — I mean — " But what she really meant she never fully explained, for the outraged owner of the hat seized it and walked away in high dudgeon. Rather Dangerous. A visitor was being shown over a big cotton mill by the proprietor, who proudly displayed some of the fabrics produced. Holding up a piece of printed calico, he said: “Our latest pattern. Excellent material, isn’t it?" “It’s all right," said the visitor, “but you can't hold a candle to the goods we turn out in my works!” “Same line?" asked the host, somewhat offended. “No,” replied the other; “ours is gun- powder.” Favorite Author. To understand the force of this story one must first know that Cain’s storehouse is the place in New York where the scenery and properties of most of the theatrical productions that meet an untimely fate on Broadway are sent for storage. A group of members sat in the snuggery of the Lambs Club on an afternoon not long ago. A somber gentleman, wearing his hair long and wide rubber rims on his eye-glasses passed through. “Who is that?" asked one of the party, addressing Hap Ward, the comedian. Ward looked and recognized in the passer a playwright who wrote no fewer than three pronounced failures last season. “Oh, that,” said Ward, “that's Cain's favorite author.” — Saturday Evening Post . Now They Don’t Speak. Miss Screecher — When I'm asked to sing I don't say, “No, I can't sing," but I just sit down at the piano and— Miss Caustique — And let the company find it out themselves. Digitized by ^ooQte

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A NEW MINIMUM. THE other day I heard a brother talk- ing on that old theme, ‘The $75 Minimum.” He was exulting be- cause it had been secured on several roads and seemed to think that when the rest of us get it we might lie on our oars and enjoy the rest that belongs to those whose assigned task has been accomplished. In a way, that line of reasoning is all very well. Every telegraph operator in the United States and Q^iada should be thank- ful that he is faring as well as he is, and those who have borne the brunt of the battle for higher wages and better work- ing conditions are deserving of something more than thanks; but as long as there is something yet to be gained, as long as our rights are not fully secured, not a man of us who is still able to strike a blow should permit his determination to waver an iota or allow himself to as much as think of withdrawing from the fight. And, after all, isn’t all this talk about the $75 minimum getting to be just a lit- tle bit old-fashioned? That was all very well ten years ago. But the world has advanced since then and vast changes have taken place. The cost of foodstuffs and clothing have gone up enormously. It is the opinion of many well-informed men that $50 would purchase more in 1906 than $75 will purchase today. Of course, it is natural that wc should believe that we have accomplished a great deal during the past ten years. In 1906 an operator received on an average of $50 or $55 a month. Consequently, the $70 or $75 that we now receive looks pretty big. The truth, however, is that wages have merely been following a general rise in prices; and as a rule have been lagging far behind. Instead of having accom- plished wonders, we have scarcely held our own. Even where wages have advanced 30 and 35 per cent during the past ten years, we find upon investigation that the cost of living has during the same period advanced as much as 45 and even 50 per cent. And we all know that the advance in wages has been 15 and 20 per cent in more cases than 30 or 35 per cent. Don’t for an instant imagine that I am knocking the Order. Nothing is farther from my mind. Inasmuch as workmen seldom ask, and employers seldom — I might say never — grant an advance in wages until a general rise in prices has justified such a step from the employer’s standpoint, it follows, as night follows day, that it is practically impossible for wages to keep pace with the cost of living during a general rise in prices. Therefore, when we take into consideration the fact that a telegraph operator’s wage has kept as close to the general rise in prices as it has — much closer indeed than the wages of the average workman throughout the country — we should be thankful that there is such an organization as the Order of Railroad Telegraphers. We are, by no means, get- ting all that we earn; but if it were not for the O. R. T. we would be getting less than we are. We have truly done well ; but we can never do so well that we need not try to do better. We should never let up in our struggle to better our conditions for an instant. To stop is to retrograde. If we are not going forward, we are going back ; for the world is always moving onward, and he who would keep pace with his fel- lows must be up and doing. Instead of flattering ourselves that our goal has been won, we should open our eyes and see that the goal line has been moved back a distance. While we have been working to secure a $75 minimum, the cost of living has so advanced that a salary of $75 will no longer enable one to support Digitized by ^ooQte

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524 The Railroad Telegrapher. a family in comfort and decency. We should therefore increase our demands to a figure that will enable one to support a family in comfort and decency. What is that figure? No two of us, perhaps, will agree on that question; but I should say that it is not a cent- under $85 a month. To a few that may sound a little high, but to a great many more it will sound too low. Many good brothers will say, “make it $90.” That, however, is not a question for any one or two of us to decide; it is a question for all of us to decide; but whatever we do, let us not, under any circumstances, make it less than $85. Another reason why we should, instead of easing up a bit in our fight for higher wages and better working conditions, fight harder than ever; owing .to the great fluctuations in prices that we have lately seen so much of and in all likelihood will in the near future see much more of, we are going to experience a practical demon- stration of the truth of the old maxim, “It is only when prices remain for a long while stationary that the workingman is able to command a fair return for his labor.” As a sequel to our present pros- perity we are bound in the near future to experience a reaction. The present highly inflated prices can not be maintained much longer. The bottom is going to drop out of things upon the resumption of peace in Europe. Then, when the present abnormal demand falls off and thousands of men are thrown out of work, the competition for employment will become so severe that wages will be forced down even faster than the falling prices. We have found it diffi- cult, in most cases impossible, to secure an equitable wage while prices are rising; but we shall find it more difficult still to secure an equitable wage while prices are falling. Therefore, the more we get while prices are high the better able we shall be to stand a $5 or $10 cut in the future. So let us go after that $85 minimum right now, the very next time we send our committees in. Let us try to get it before prices begin to fall; so that when the railroad com- panies begin hacking at our salaries they will have something to start on, and if worst comes to worst we may have some- thing put by to tide us over a season of trouble. Now we have only our employers to fight; in a year we may have to fight our own and our children’s empty stomachs as well. C. M. Miller, Cert. 249. THI8 18 THE YEAR. “Revived Subjects” and “Compound Unionism,” as hammered out by “Free Speech” and “Member,” respectively, are certainly worthy of the space given them in the February Telegrapher. They are both good, strong kicks, and in the right direction. About equal to the kick of “Old Maud.” “Free Speech” wants the mail-carrying cut out, and I don’t blame him, and I should judge there are about nineteen-six- teenths of the operators and agents who will say, Amen, unless they already receive pay for such work in addition to their regular salary, which is nothing more than right. The railroads, I am told, are paid for handling the mail; that is, a fixed allowance for each station according to the amount of mail and the distance it has to be carried, from the “station office door to the postoffice door via the nearest route traveled.” Many a sack of mail has the writer handled to and from the postoffice and in transfer in all kinds of weather, without compensation. I say “yea, verily,” let's have the $75 minimum with all the side dishes for desert. Now, boys, one of the best, and I fully believe the greatest move yet made, or to be made for the betterment of the Order, is that suggested by “Member” in his argu- ment on “Compound Unionism.” It is as plain as daylight that if the “Big Four” and “O. R. T.” were to line up together and go after their “rights” they would come nearer getting what they went after than to act singly, for “in union there is strength,” which goes without saying. Let us have more of this from some of the able writers, those who know more about the “ins” and “outs” of the whole matter, and don't let’s lose a moment’s time in getting the “complete” to this order, for this is the year of all years to do things, and we need the “mun.” “Ou> Timer.” Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 525 THE TICKET AGENT. t This week I was more than ever deter- mined to find that “cinch” job which seems to be like the rainbow, just over the hill. I started early to find the man with the easy position, and then picked on the ticket agent at the station. His hands are not calloused, he seemed to be able to smile occasionally and I had seen him when he had nothing very much to do, so I con- gratulated myself that I had at last found the man with a “cinch.” Some people get peeved when you sug- gest that they have about the easiest job on earth, so I made no rash remarks in this case, but merely stationed myself near the ticket window at train time to watch. I figured the ticket man had only two trains to work and that it ought to be pretty easy. Presently the window opened and the ticket agent appeared ready for business. The first person at the window was a little old lady, and the conversation ran about as follows: Is the train on time? No*m. It’s twenty minutes late. Will I make my connection for Tulsa? Yes’m, you will have plenty of time. If I buy a ticket to Claremore, can I check my baggage straight through to Tulsa? No. The baggage will have to be checked to Garemore^and then rechecked. The lady then went to fumbling in her purse and extracted 61 cents, which she laid before the ticket seller. Is that right? No, the fare is 62 cents. After hunting around three minutes more the lady gets the other penny, and the ten other persons who are waiting give a sigh of relief as they see her leave. The next man up is a traveling man. He knows what the fare is and lays down the exact change. “Garemore,” he grunts, and while the ticket man is stamping his ticket he confides to him that if all of the railroads in the United States were blown up at the same time that this particular road would be two days longer than any other in getting back to earth. The next two are just commonplace sensible people who know what they want, get it and depart. Then there comes the man who wants to go to Llano Junction, Tex., and wants to make the very best connections. The ticket man wades' through a big book and finally tells him where he will go and where he will change. Before the man leaves the window he has asked the agent what he thinks about the weather, and his opinion as to whether the train will make up any time before it gets to Wag- oner. The ticket seller remains cool and at times becomes very polite. I learned later that the average ticket agent is dan- gerous only when he grows extremely polite with you. In the next five minutes the agent sold tickets to places all over the United States in addition to points which some people claim are distinctly “out of bounds.” At the very last minute a big, fat traveling man rushed in. Grouch was written all over his face in capital letters. “Garemore and 100 pounds of excess,” he called. Now a man that has excess baggage should get down before the train comes in sight. The agent started to write the checks and the fat man started to express his opinion of the railroad, the country and the ticket agent in particular. The closer the train came the hotter the traveling man got, and when he did get the necessary red checks the baggageman had his troubles until the baggage was on the train. In the meantime the ticket agent had started to make up his. daily report. I then learned that a ticket seller's job con- sists of hearing abuse at the window and trying to keep his cash straight. The ticket man did not seem in a good humor, so I Sid not tell him that he had a “cinch.” I just walked away as fast as possible with a fixed idea that if I were the ticket agent, the first man that came to that window with a grouch or a bunch of foolish questions would get a ticket and the “difference,” if I were big enough. Selling railroad tickets is no cinch. P. S. — While selling pasteboards, the ticket man also answered the telephone about a dozen times to assure people that the train was “twenty minutes late.” — By Sherlock Holmes, in Nowata Daily Star. Digitized by Google

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526 The Railroad Telegrapher. CAPITAL AND LABOR. We hear much of reconciliation of capital and labor. The papers and magazines teem with it, speakers grow eloquent over it, and many are deluded into the false hope that capital and labor can lie down in green pastures and dwell side by side in perfect amity. Such fancies are doomed to disappointment. The two are diametric- ally opposed. Capital wants all that it can possibly obtain, and will have all that it can get. Even the widow who has a hun- dred dollars to invest will seek the best investment she can find. That which will promise her the highest return for the use of her money. All of us would do the same. On the other hand labor is after all the returns possible for the wealth which it creates. For labor applied to natural resources is the only source of wealth (make no mistake about this). Labor will continue to ask for more as it becomes more enlightened. This is as it should be. Otherwise there can be no real progress for the human race. Discontent is the mother of progress. A contented people will not, can not, progress. The Hindus, according to the best historians, have a civilization antedating every other, yet they have not progressed from the most remote antiquity. Each generation has been con- tent to follow in the footsteps of its ancestors. There have been rebellions among them, but never a revolution.' They have never revolted against their masters. They have been content. A contented peo- ple would never adopt a telegraph or tele- phone system, they would not have built a railroad. Labor is not content. It is to be devoutly hoped that it will not be con- tent. Contentment is stagnation; stagna- tion is death anticipated. What do these people want who are writing lengthy articles, appointing committees to inquire into the cause of discontent ? Do they want the people of this nation to sit still, stag- ger and fall backward, gradually declin- ing into the satisfied ways of the lowest caste Hindu or the former Russian serf? Or are they so miserably ignorant of the eternal law of discontent, being the incen- tive to all progress that they honestly be- lieve a nation of people can be contented and progress ? Their arguments show either woeful ignorance, or willful fraud. H. O. Alderson, Div. 14, Cert. 274. Digitized by Google

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FRATERNAL NOTICE. All matter for this department must be in the hands of the Grand Secretary and Treasurer on or before the 28th day of the month in order to insure its use in the following issue. New Haven, Conn., Div. No. 29. N, Y., N. H. & H. Ry.f Hartford Division — On March 1st the company made several changes in the divisions. You are all familiar with them by this time, so I will not take up space here to tell of it. However, the Midland Division was split at Willimantic, and those located west of Willi- mantic came under the Hartford Division, which covers the lines Waterbury to Willimantic, New Haven to Springfield and the Valley and Spring- field branches. Bro. Murphy has asked me to act as correspond- ent for this division until a regular man is appointed. The change in the divisions has caused many difficulties over the bidding question. The general committee has this matter up with the general manager now, and we hope everything will soon be adjusted satisfactorily. An embargo has been placed on all bids until this matter is settled. Some of the men are growing impatient over the delay and writing letters to the local chair- men, asking when the positions will be advertised and if there are any local chairmen to look after their interests, and if the positions are not soon bulletined they will drop out, etc. Brothers, this is not the right spirit. The local chairmen cover the same territory as before the division changes, and if you have any grievance, write your local chairman, who will be glad to adjust them if he possibly can. We must stand behind our general committee if we wish to accomplish the desired results. Bros. DeRosier and Gill, at Columbia, are anx- iously awaiting the decision as, to what division they will come under. It would sure be tough luck if these brothers can not bid on the Hartford Division jobs now that this division extends through their home towns. Understand second and third are to be opened at New Britain and third at Bristol as soon as Mr. Brooks can secure enough operators. Most of the spare men went on the Midland Division, secur- ing steady positions. The dispatchers had to qualify over the road, Hartford to Waterbury, on their own time. We keep the same set as before. "Old Top” Haynor is looking over the new line in search for ma- terial for his base ball team. He should be able to secure some good men from “BX,” as Bro. Walker there used to be a "big leaguer.” But if the present weather conditions continue they will have to shovel off the diamond if we open the season on time. The brothers at Willimantic are kept on the jump nowadays; four dispatchers to work with since the division changes and all four divisions terminating at that point, but Bro. Emery is get- ting fat on the job. In a ringing speech that held closely the atten- tion of the hundred members present at the March meeting of Division 29, General Chairman Ross outlined the salient features of the proposed new schedule, and he assured all those present and through them all brothers and sisters that all that was necessary to obtain those things was to give your hearty support Jto the general committee, and what better way can we do that than by writing our local chairman telling him of the full con- fidence that we place in him, and by attending every meeting that we can get to. You can not expect, brothers, that your general committee is going to show much fighting spirit unless it's reflected from the membership. The winter has been a severe handicap to our members in attending our meetings, but now that we have the spring and summer months before us there can be no valid excuse for the absence of members at the meetings. I have just run over in my mind the number that could attend the meet- ings from the newly-created Hartford Division, and find it to be forty-six who can get there and back to their homes or work within a reasonable hour. This number alone would make a very respectable showing, and if the New Haven Divi- sion would furnish as many more and those who could get there and home from the Highland Divi- sion, then Division 29 would indeed be a banner division, not only in members, but in attendance at the meetings. It is a moral duty we owe our- selves and our brother members. Let us get busy a couple of days before each meeting and urge all members to come out and show the proper spirit. Springfield was represented by Bro. DeRosier. We would be glad to see Bros. Belden and Nichols down at our meetings; think they could get there with a little effort, and I’m sure with the help of Bro. Gillette that those four good brothers could convince Harry Marshall, third at Springfield, that he should come back into the organization that has done so much for him since he entered the rail- road service. Get together, brothers, and get his application. Digitized by GiOOQle

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528 The Railroad Telegrapher. Rumor has it that there are to be two nine-hour positions created at Thompsonville and that live wire, Bro. Cardinal, will once more be happy. We can rest assured that whoever goes there will have to carry an up-to-date card or get out. No reason why we should not see Bro. Harry Day, from Suffield, at our lodge room. He could tell us how tobacco is raised, at any rate. If Bro. Vallet,. of Windsor Locks, don’t come out and show himself he will be relegated to some twelve-hour job. Bring him along next time, Bro. Botsford; we need every member present. I suppose it is up to all of us to round up Mr. Pointer, at Windsor, but we know that he will make a good member when he does come in. We missed Bro. Nolan, of Branch Switch, but will expect him when the weather is just a bit finer. Everybody that ever worked on the Hartford Division knows Bro. Jimmy O’Day, but they wouldn’t feel real well acquainted with him if they never saw him more frequently than he attends the meetings. Wake up, Jimmy. Bro. Manning, of S. S. 214, braved the stormy night and an attack of rheumatism to attend the ^aslf meeing. That’s more than anyone from Middletown did. It was a pleasure to see Bro. Charlie Baker, from State st., at the last meeting. Come again, Charlie, and get acquainted with everyone. Notwithstanding many promises to attend that famous meeting, Bro. O’Connor, first “K,” fell down, and we can only assume that it was for the usual excuse — the fair sex. Sister Johnson, who bid in third “AD,” is very glad to find herself on her home division after two years at Jewett City. We think it would be a good idea for Sister Foley to bang up a sign reading “day and night office,” from the hours that she has been working since she opened up the Western Union office in the Union Station. A liberal reward will be furnished to the mem- ber who is able to induce Bro. Max Sugenheim, first Berlin, to attend one meeting. Get busy. Bro. Bill Brennan, first Bridge st., Middletown, and Bro. Burnett, third same cabin, represented all the brothers who are good members in that hustling little city, but we want Bros. McCarthy and Larson to come out and tell us why. Our senior employe, Bro. Russell, of Meriden, was there, and Bros. Fitzpatrick and Mitchell, who never think of missing a meeting. Now that all the good brothers west of Hart- ford as far as Terryville have been annexed, let them recall that No. 66 leaves New Haven in time for them to get back home and have a good night’s sleep. Let us all help Bro. Murphy, our local chairman, organize the Valley Branch the way he had the Norwich and Worcester when it was taken away from him, and also the Springfield Branch, too. Bros. Flood and Wallace were there and re- solved to come every meeting. Where was your third trick man, Flood? I didn’t see him. Let's start now to think about Division 29 get- ting those 500 members. Wouldn’t that make Bro. Manion take off his lid to us? You bet. Bro. Murphy, agent Andover, while on com- mittee work at New Haven, was relieved by Bro. Andre. The former secured three new members last month. R. Apgar, agent East Windsor; H. E. Turner, agent Rockville, and J. V. Murphy, third East Dpuglas. I will have to take off my hat to Bro. Leete for securing so much news from the new lines taken over by Hartford Division. I am not acquainted with the boys there, and hope you will all help me out with some items. Just drop me a line at Andover and help us to have a good write-up for the Hartford Division. R. G. Halsted. N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R., Main Line— Being assigned this job without bidding it in will not lessen our enthusiasm. Barring accidents and circumstances not under our control, you may look for these notes each month, their extent and interest, of course, depending greatly upon the aid of brothers throughout our territory. Broth- ers, I solicit your help that Division 29 may be interestingly and profitably reported. We all make many friends, eventually part and scatter to the four winds of heaven. Events which you assume to be well known in your locality and unnecessary of further notice may therefore be read with appreciation in many distant States. New Haven Division 29 held its regular meeting Friday evening, March 31st, with seventy members present. Retiring Chief Bro. F. A. Brown in a few well chosen remarks thanked the lodge on behalf of himself and associate officers for its support. Bro. Brown and his work need no com- mendation from me. He will be in the game and play it hard and fair whether in a managerial capacity or carrying the bats. A parting , tribute to his regime was registered in the nine applica- tions for membership at this meeting, nineteen hav- ing been received during the year, together with seven or eight transfers. Installation of officers in due and impressive form by General Chairman Ross placed the follow- ing brothers at the helm: Worthy chief, O. S. Culver; first vice, S. A. Tourtellotte; second vice B. H. Dunbar; secretary and treasurer, G. F. McCormack. Appointed by Chief Culver: Marshal, J. J. MacNeil; inside sentinel, E. H. Conroy; outside sentinel, A. Seckler; correspondent, W. B. Shalkop. Bro. Culver on taking the chair thanked the boys for the honor conferred upon him and re- quested their support. Support in a positive way — attendance at meetings. Right here he intro- duced an improvement, a change in the order of business, calling on General Chairman Ross for his report that the boys who had to catch early trains might hear and be enlightened. Bro. Ross spoke in his usual forcible and con- vincing manner. Convincing because a scientific rcasoncr. Starts with facts and figures, thence proceeds to general principles. If you were not Digitized by C.ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 529 there you missed something. Knowledge of the status and outlook of your organization, import- ant to you because our new schedule has been presented. The committee now await a hearing. The report of the auditing committee which was read and accepted showed the lodge to be in a healthy condition financially. Other routine which seems unnecessary to dwell on here, having been discharged, refreshments were announced. Coffee, sandwiches, ice cream and cigars contributed to a profitable evening. Our new chief, Bro. O. S. Culver, familiarly known as “Old Stub," started his career with the Old Erie in 1882 on the Eastern Division and was transferred in 1884 to the Susquehanna Divi- sion, and for five years was in the dispatcher's office at Elmira. Leaving the service of the Erie in 1893, he came to the Shore Line Division of this road, going into the general office in 1894. A finished artist in his chosen profession, years seem not to have slowed him down. Prominent in the early days of the Order and instrumental in promoting several divisions, he has heretofore always declined office. Other duties rendering it impossible for him to be with us in an official capacity, the Order has on innumerable occasions made use of his ripe judgment and executive ability. A member of the Improved Order of Red Men, the State of Connecticut has conferred upon him the highest possible honors, being a past grand Sachem, at the present time a great representative to the Great Council of the United States, presi- dent of the Chief of Records Association of Connecticut, and a member of the State Orphans Board of Red Men. Being also a past officer of three branches of Odd Fellowship and a member of Old Hiram Lodge No. 1, Free and Accepted Masons, should be proof enough that he has been a busy and honored brother. It was hoped to have Vice-President Pierson with us at the meeting. A letter from him was read expressing regrets that schedule negotiations made imperative his presence elsewhere. Much disappointment was felt, as there is perhaps no other speaker more attentively listened to by Divi- sion 29. However, there is consolation in the fact that what was our loss will be others' gain. Another letter was read from the “old war horse" Vice-President Manion. It is just as much lese-majeste to speak ill of Doc. around here as it is to speak ill of Emperor William in Germany. And speaking of the emperor, organization being his chief contribution to German life, he has nothing on Doc. Not by a dream can you call materials together and build substantially (the result will be only a nightmare), but with the plumb and level. Years ago the telegraphers in this territory were a mob. Slowly they were hewed, trued and ce- mented into one compact mass. Division 29 represents a unity of interests, a unity of action, an organization and a power in negotiation, because its master builder was neither a stammerer (one who has stopped and can not start) nor a stutterer (one who has started and can not stop), but a diplomat It was learned at the meeting that Bro. E. C. Terry (better known as Judge), ex-telegrapher, past worthy chief, now lawyer, has announced his engagement. What could the poor girl do? It was useless to say “no." There will be no lack of congratulations offered and memories recalled. Memories of good fellowship, stirring oratory, economic wisdom and tenacity of purpose. Handi- capped he worked his way through Yale by his work at the key. Selfishness being the first funda- mental in economic success (but not the last), he did not follow its dictates, persistently sacri- ficing himself in the application of his talents, not to where his interests, but to where his sympathies dwelt, his organization. Our general committee having presented the new schedule and now waiting a reply it behooves us to give them our united support. Heretofore the rank and file, with rare excep- tions, have passed through these crises withjionor to themselves and the fraternity. The exceptions may be likened to the .man who fell from a building and caught a rope, then letting go the rope he fell to the ground and was severely injured. Asked why he let go, replied, “I thought the rope was going to break." The rope with more strands added is stronger than ever. Don’t let go. This gives no one a license to go around with a chip on his shoulder. Remember the story of the man with his electric bell. Connecting his battery to an electric bulb, he wondered why it would not work. A wise friend informed him that it took more power to make light than noise. We are connected up with light, not noise; let us con- serve our power. How did you like that representation from the general office? Every member present but those who were compelled to be on duty. Nothing that looks like the soldiers’ home about that bunch. It is the supreme court. They say the old fellows never come back. How about Mac? He admits to having come back as secretary and treasurer fifteen times. Great credit is due some of the boys considering the distance traveled to be at the meeting, one brother coming all the way from Ashley Falls. Hereafter if you want to be present at the opening of the lodge, be there early. Meetings will be opened on time if there are only three members present. No more lost motion, keeping you out until midnight. Our last meeting opened long after 8:00 o’clock and closed at 10:15 with an unusual amount of business being transacted. Do not become alarmed that bids are temporarily held up and vacancies not bulletined. This has been requested by the general committee on ac- count of the recent change of divisions. A more satisfactory and stable bidding territory is hoped to be obtained. New Haven Division Notes — The change in divisions effected March 1st made considerable shifting In the dispatching staff. Kerwin, Cook and Kelly transferred to Hartford, Digitized by C.oooLe

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530 The Railroad Telegrapher. which is now the headquarters of the Hartford Division; Dispatcher Ryan promoted to assistant chief at Hartford; Dispatcher Dyckman promoted to assistant chief at New Haven; Assistant Chief Platt at New Haven transferred to assistant chief at New London. E. E. Regan, trainmaster at New Haven, was promoted to superintendent of Midland Division with headquarters at Boston. A banquet was tendered him at the Hotel Garde, New Haven, Monday evening, March 13th, when a diamond ring valued at $300 was presented as a token of regard by the 150 employes present. Five acts of vaudeville from Poli's theater and solos by Miss Keenan, accompanied by Miss Grace Ken- nedy added pleasure and tone to the evening. A number of the officials of the New Haven were present and tendered highly appreciative remarks. T. E. Bradley, baggage master at New Haven station, and Tom McKeon, assistant general yard- master, efficiently discharged their posts as toast- master and chairman. Starting in as a stenographer and working his way up to superintendent by sheer force of ability, New Haven loses perhaps the best posted man on the New Haven Terminal in its employ. His popularity was not gained at the company's ex- pense. Being a strict disciplinarian, yet he believed in and practiced the square deal. On Saturday, March 4th, death removed from us a worthy brother, Joe Platt, first trick operator at Clinton. Leading his orchestra Friday even- ing, March 3d, he complained of feeling faint. Thinking he would be all right in a short time, he retired for a few moments' rest. Showing no improvement, he was finally taken home. In the morning the doctor pronounced it nothing serious and promised to have him out in a few days. During the day he began to get worse; in the even- ing the doctor had just left his room to go down stairs and advise the family to procure a trained nurse, when, returning to his room, they found him dead. As near as could be told it was pro- nounced heart failure induced by uraemic blood poisoning. Bro. Platt leaves a wife and one son who reside in Clinton. Of a kind and generous nature, steady habits and exemplary character, he made a host of friends. Retiring in disposition, there was always in reserve the latent force of true courage and manhood. The Order loses a loyal and beloved brother, the community a re- spected citizen, the family a kind and affectionate husband and father. On the day of his funeral the schools in his home town were closed as a mark of respect. Clinton Masonic Lodge had charge of the funeral services, seventy-five mem- bers turning out to pay their last farewell. Many of the old-timers will remember Frank L. Arnold, formerly assistant chief at Providence. While calling on Operator Stahler at his home last Sunday he was taken with a shock. At the present time he lies in a precarious condition. Quite a shortage of operators in this vicinity. Plenty of work for men who can qualify on the book of rules, eye sight, hearing, intelligence, physically, previous condition of servitude, etc. Our live wire Bro. B. P. Brennan, temporarily holding down third at “KY," has gone with his regular job, “Berlin" to the Hartford Division. Sorry to lose this young Napoleon of the key, as he invariably left clean hooks and not apologies. He has aspirations. Watch him. We predict he will make good. v Bro. B. H. Dunbar, of Danbury, has been located local chairman of the Western Division. We could say lots of nice things about this brother and hope to some time. Five telegraphers whom we know have re- cently accepted positions in manufacturing plants in New Haven. I wonder why? W. B. Shalkop, Div. Cor. Highland Division — Bros. J. B. Wymer, of Seymour; L. F. Shoop, of Ansonia; J. O. Bassette, of Waterbury, dis- patcher’s office; M. J. Post, of Bank st., Water- bury; H. P. Call, of Winsted, and F. H. Waldron, of Oxford, have resigned to accept more luxurious positions with the different manufacturng con- cerns located in their vicinity. It is expected several more will soon follow unless something is done to give the telegraphers fair compensation. Bro. F. F. Odium, relief agent on the Western Division for several years, bid in Merwinsville agency. We understand that about next June the relief agent, whoever he may be, will be sent to Merwinsville for an indefinite period to give Mr. Odium an opportunity to extend his worldly title to one of the most popular young village maidens that Merwinsville is so well noted for producing. Bro. E. R. Wheaton, of Hawleyville, returned to work after three weeks' illness with nervous trouble. “W" is certainly welcomed back to the ranks. “HA" now seems more like of old. Dur- ing his absence “HA" was covered by C. B. Wells, the ex-candidate for mayor of New Haven, who by his queer ideas can not see his condition bettered in the past, and refuses to get in the ranks. Bro. R. J. McAllister, third at Sandy Hook, has returned to his home after eight days in the Hartford hospital on account of trouble with his eyes. His return to duty is expected within a few days, which will be very pleasing to the boys. Bro. H. L. Rogers has been absent from his duties for the past four weeks on account of serious illness. We are anxious to welcome “RO" back to the old routine at an early date. Several night offices are to be opened as soon as they can secure operators. At present three newly opened offices are up for bid. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased God in His infinite wisdom and love to call from our midst, from labor to rest, our beloved Bro. Joel M. Platt; in expres- sion of our sympathy and grief, be it Resolved, That the members of New Haven Division No. 29, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the bereaved wife, son and family our Digitized by t^ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 531 sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this their sad hour of sorrow; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family and a copy to Th* Telegrapher for publication. F. J. Ryan, O. P. Seemuller, J. J. <IcNeil, Committee. Highland Division Notes — The name of this division was changed on March 1st from ’Western” to “Highland” due to various changes being made on the whole New Haven System, and on account of the increased freight business handled, which therefore made it necessary to create two new divisions so business could be handled more promptly. Boys, negotiations are now going on for a new schedule. Let every brother do his duty and get the non next to him into the Order. Up for bids: Derby Jet., “K” tower third, vice Bro. Hart, who bid in third “GY” tower. Bank St. Jet., agent and operator Lime Rock, and as- sistant ticket agent Danbury, both the latter twelve hours. It is Bro. Pope on third “BF” Beacon Falls, being three tricks there now. Bro. Dunbar, Danbury first, while rounding up the nons was relieved by Bro. G. Shea, of second message job there. Brothers, if you work next to any of the nons keep after them until they loosen up. Very few members on this division are able to attend the New Haven meetings, as there are no trains that would bring them back to work in time; some can’t ever get to meetings without being an hour or more late. I therefore suggest it would be a good plan to hold special meetings within their districts about every two or three months so all of them would have a chance to attend. Let’s hear from you on this matter, brothers. Up for bids: Second Ansonia, ticket clerk and operator Seymour, three tricks at Beacon Falls, clerk and operator Oxford and second trick clerk and operator Winstcd. Bro. Slater, New Milford, was relieved by Bro. Osterhoudt a few days on account of sickness. Bro. Salfholm, a new man from the C. V. R. R., worked “S” a few days. Quite a number of new men have been employed lately, and we must see that they have a new card. If one happens to work next to you keep after him until you land him. This is the only way to make our division solid. Brothers, if you have any news items kindly send them to Bro. L. W. Quick, Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo., before the 28th. Bro. Benson, formerly with the Old Western Division, now dispatching for the B. P. L. at Tracy, Cal., wishes to be remembered to all of his old friends over here. Cext. 776. Providence, R. I., Div. No. 35. Our first spring meeting on March 20th was a well attended and profitable session. Assistant Local Chairman J. F. Brady in a neat and dignified manner installed our officers for 1916. They will be expected to give a good account of their stewardship and prove that they are worthy of the confidence reposed in them by their punctual attendance and continuous effort to advance the interest of this division and help to extend the influence of our grand organization for new and better conditions in addition to those already procured for the membership at large. They should make every effort possible to get out a large attendance at the meetings and show the dormant and indifferent members that their presence in the lodge room is co-cssential with that of the officers. At a time like the present when matters of importance are being discussed and the general committee is working hard to bring about bene- ficial results no member should be absent from the meetings who can possibly be there. Otherwise they jeopardize their own interests and welfare. Your chief telegrapher has set you a good example in punctual attendance, which too many fail to imitate. Those who remain away and leave their part of the work for somebody else to do are the ones who complain that it is not well done nor done to suit you. At springtime nature takes on new life and buds and blossoms forth to do things new and helpful, so should our division take on new life and energy and broaden its usefulness. A failure on the part of any member to live up to these expectations by neglect or indiffer- ence will at the close of the year cast reflections upon them for any failure of the division as a whole to accomplish desired results. The keynote for the new year therefore is “prt busy — keep busy.” Live up to this motto and you will be surprised at the good results we will obtain. The general committee must have your loyal support now in order to insure success. There is something for every member to do. Don’t let Division 35 become laggard in this respect. Keep up our good record of past years and your own name free from a charge of slothfulness or lack of interest. Bro. A. H. Haddock, chairman of the committee on our dance and entertainment to be given on Saturday night following Easter in our meeting hall (Swarts Hall), 96 Westminster st., Provi- dence, reports good progress and the demand for tickets at 25 cents very brisk. One of the features, a mock trial, a new de- parture in our line of entertainment, promises to be replete with mirth and decidedly entertaining. A capable coacher has been secured to stage the affair, which precedes the dance. General Chairman Ross and Local Chairman Joslin led in a general discussion of bidding rights Digitized by ^ooQte

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532 The Railroad Telegrapher. brought about by the two newly-added divisions (New London and Midland). Matters pertaining to the revision of schedule were also earnestly debated, and many good points brought out. Those absent missed a treat. Secretary Callis will appreciate it if the few who are behind in their dues will give this matter their immediate attention and remit. Our Ladies* Auxiliary has elected and installed an efficient staff of officers and started off the new year determined to surpass previous efforts to build up and widen its scope of usefulness. It has proven its worth and helpfulness to our division in the past and we should assist the ladies all we possibly can in their efforts to secure new members this year and in advancing the work of the Auxiliary in every department. The coming dance and entertainment will afford them another opportunity to prove that they exist for more than a name only. Bro. G. Herbert Spencer, whose death on Feb- ruary 22d was noted in the March Telegrapher, was towerman at the Boston switch for twenty- nine years. During his forty years* service on the New Haven System he never received a demerit. A record to be proud of. His funeral was attended by delegates from the New England Order of Protection (of which he was a member), and the O. R. T. was also represented at the . burial in Oak Grove cemetery. He is survived by his wife and one son, Fred Spencer, of Milford, Mass. Bro. O’Brien, on Wood River first, while Bro. Cross was at New London as car distributor New London Division, also relieved Bro. F. Royhan, second Midway, east end tower, while visiting his folks at New Britain, Pa., and later relieved Bro. Gomes, third New London, two nights on account of sickness. Bro. McCarthy, second Groton cabin, relieved a few days by Bro. Hatton; Bro. Le Sage relieved Bro. Cox, Fort yard New London, two nights, and Bro. Fitz- Gerald, Midway yard, relieved four days by Bro. Loftus, from Providence dispatcher’s office. Many of the towermen on the New London Division were called to the superintendent’s office March 13th, returning on trains H. P. 2 and extra 383. A similar gathering was held at Provi- dence for special instructions relative to signal work. Bro. Callis, Touisset, Mass., was absent several days owing to the death of his mother-in-law in New York. Our sympathies are with the bereaved. Div. Cor. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to express our sincere thanks to our many kind friends and relatives, also to members of the O. R. T. for their many beautiful floral offerings, kindness and sympathy shown us during our late bereavement. Ida M. Spencer & Son. New Rochelle, N. Y., Div. No. 3?. Our regular meeting on Friday evening, March 10th, was not very well attended. Bro. Nugent was appointed marshal and Bro. Woods sentinel. General Chairman L. J. Ross favored us with an interesting talk, and installed the officers. Mr. Heslin was present with copies of our Year Book. Our share in the proceeds will be about $400, and we are very much pleased at this addi- tion to our bank account. Through the efforts of Local Chairman Tiger, all the towers and stations have been provided with a copy of the roster, showing names of agents, operators and levermen, and dates when they en- tered the service. Business is good, especially freight tonnage. Bros. Neal and Derby worked twelve hours a few days at Branchville, pending the arrival of Me- Fadden, a new man, who succeeded J. L. Cassidy on third there. Bro. Flanner, from New York City, who was visiting at Litchfield, Conn., helped out at Branchville several nights, and Bros. Tiffany and Schwenk, at S. S. 3, worked twelve hours each until his return. Bros. Kinney and Africa, S. S. 27, East Port Chester, also worked twelve hours recently. Bro. James Lynch bid in S. S. 3, relieved by Bro. Haniquet on second S. S. 30, Riverside, Conn., pending bulletin, and he later by Bro. N. E. Flanner. Bro. McGann has been appointed station master at Harlem River. Bro. Cunningham relieved him on bid at West Chester avenue agency. New York City, leaving third S. S., Oak Point, open for bids. Bro. Frank Taylor, first leverman S. S. 4, Oak Point, was off a few days on account of sickness, Bros. Durkin and Wearner working twelve hours until relieved by Bro. Haniquet, who later relieved Bro. Moore, second S. S. 37, Stamford, Conn., a few days, and Bro. S. Wooley, second S. S. 8, West Farms Jet., on account of sickness. Bro. Langdon, first S. S. 23, New Rochelle yard, off a few days sick, was relieved by Bro. L. D. Wooley, who also relieved Bro. Whitehead, second S. S. 12, a few days, later relieving Bro. Tiffany, first S. S. 3, one day, and Bro. Gibbons, second “PF” Bridgeport, several days. Bro. Ritter, Larchmont, is now at Dobbs Ferry for the New York Central. Local Chairman Tiger was off several days on account of the death of his father. The members of Division 37 extend their heartfelt sympathy to the afflicted family in their sad bereavement. Bros. J. E. Shields and W. A. O’Brien also lost their fathers last month. Bro. Fenstermacher has been appointed by Chief Telegrapher McMahon to act as chairman of the entertainment committee the ensuing year— a good man in the right place. Let us all take tickets for our next annual ball and not return any unsold. Be sure to attend the “smoker” in the near future. There are no tickets to be sold for this affair. Bro. Cotton, who bid in second S. S. 24, Mamar- oneck, was relieved on second S. S. 22, New Digitized by C.oooLe

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 533 Rochelle Jet., by Bro. McDonald, and Bro. Nie- man bid in third at Mamaroneck. Bro. Tiffany was reappointed correspondent .for the ensuing year. Brothers, pay up your dues promptly and keep in line. This is a very important duty, and should not be neglected. “N. C." IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased the all-wise Ruler of the Universe to take away the father of our brother, J. E. Shields; therefore, in our fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved , That the members of New Rochelle Division No. 37 extend to the sorrowing brother and members of the afflicted family our deepest sympathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to this brother, a copy sent to The Telegrapher, and a copy spread on the minutes of this division. e. H> Fenstermacher, M. S. Nugent, D. Kinney, Committee. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased the all- wise Ruler of the Universe to take away the father of our brother, W. A. O'Brien; therefore, in our fraternal sympathy? be it Resolved, That the members of New Rochelle Division No. 37 extend to the sorrowing brother and members of the afflicted family our deepest sympathy in their bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to this brother, a copy sent to The Telegrapher and a copy spread on the minutes of this division. p. A. Haag. John French, B. E. S. Seaman, Committee. Springfield, Mass., Div. No. 38. B. & A . R. K.— The February meeting, called to order promptly, was fairly well attended. Our new schedule was discussed, and, as it gives an increase to all, it should prevent “crabbing,” as has generally been the reward of our committee in the past from some “knockers” who did not happen to get an increase as big as some other man who did a little fhore work. Our new schedule gives an increase of six per cent to everybody. Bros. Staples, Rivers, Wilson, Hyde and Walsh are deserving of the hearty support of all brothers for their untiring efforts in our behalf. They made many trips to Boston before they got what they went after. We should also extend our best wishes to General Superintendent Truden and other officials who represented the railroad, and prove them by living up to the new agreement. The railroad officials will certainly live up to their end. One of our brothers from the west end dropped in and suggested the idea that it would be a good thing for the local to have a regular write-up nn the journal each month, together with the minutes of the meeting. On the first suggestion I agreed with him, but on the second, think we will have to pass it up. There are a great number of questions that come up at the meetings that should not be publicly discussed. The joke of this brother's request is that he works at a point where the third trick man can get down on No. 358 and return on No. 55, and, as the meetings are held only once a month, the sacrifice of a little sleep on his part will do the brothers at that particular point some good, if he will come down. We have some brothers who come from points 100 miles away and never miss a meeting. Think those living in Springfield should come around, now that we are located where there is elevator service. The funeral of Grover O’Brien, for many years employed in the signal service, and known to almost all the towermen on the Boston & Albany, was held from his late home in Mittineague, on February 23d. Bros. T. P. Donovan, T. J. Powers and John B. Powers, of this division, together with Messrs. Lacy, Sullivan and Barrett, of the signal maintainers’ union, of which Mr. O’Brien was one of the charter members, acted as pallbearers. It is about time Rockefeller and Nagle, at Rus- sell, got a card. “Rockey” might hit up old “John D” for the price in case he is short. “Pat” has been kicking around here for over twenty years without giving a helping hand. When a man has been in this business for that length of time, and knows the conditions that prevailed then and those that prevail now, he should not let selfishness con- trol his actions. The conditions that were in exist- ence twenty years ago would be here today but for the O. R. T., and while some men have excuses for not coming in, the correct one is that big word “selfishness.” Think it over. That this division may be represented in The Telegrapher every month, I would suggest that every brother send what notes he can to Bros. Staples, Rivers, Walsh or Hyde before the date of the meeting, so they can all be gotten together and sent in under one head. Any little item of a personal character, such as births, weddings, or vacations amongst the brothers, will be of interest to all. Vacations amongst the nons won't be given any space unless they do not intend to come back. For the benefit of a few station agents, would like to say that a card in the O. R. S. A. does not entitle you to a clear conscience. If these good things are to continue, or to be able to hold them, we need your membership. What we have got now is well worth protecting, and it can not be done by those outside the fold. Uno. Boston, Mass., Div. No. 41. B. & M. R. R .— There was quite a sociable bunch present at the March meeting. We were disappointed at not having Bro. Tom Pierson with us as expected, but Digitized by ^ooQle

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534 The Railroad Telegrapher. were pleased to greet General Chairman Bodie after an absence of nearly a year on account of ill health, during which interval he has been to San Francisco as a delegate from the O. R. T. "to the A. F. of L. convention. Bro. Bodie spoke interestingly on '.abor topics generally. We also had the pleasure of hearing the pro- posed new schedule read, and all expressed their approval thereof. The good of the Order having been reached and cigars lighted, a grey-headed brother up front started something by inquiring why a system plan of bidding for positions was not preferable to the division system. Instance*^ being cited where a brother having landed on one division and learning of vacancy at or near his home was prevented from bidding because not on his divi- sion. The brother across the room with the smile that won't come off stated that he sacrificed seven years of his rating to get back on his home division (and still that smile remains). Generally the system plan was favored, although no action was taken. Then the tall slim brother near the door, who had, through no fault of his own, lost his position, started the question of bumping in cases where positions were abolished. He was well supported by the short fat brother. Both were strong for bumping. The latter professed a willingness to be bumped in the interest of the brother who had a higher rating. This was creditable to his heart, which doubtless is in proportion to his well developed body. But the majority held that while it was tough on the man thrown out, it would be worse to inconvenience so many other brothers who were in no way to blame for his misfortune. Up for bids: Essex, Mass., agency and operator. F. B. Gray, Div. Cor. New York, N. Y., Div. No. 44. Our entertainment, concert and ball on Wednes- day evening, March 1st, was one of the biggest events of the season and will long be remembered by the boys of Division 44 as one of the most enjoyable they have ever spent, and be talked about for many a day to come. It was successful financially, socially and music- ally, and the committee on arrangements certainly deserve great credit for the fine way in which this affair was managed. The concert rendered by the band of the Second Regiment Field Artillery N. G. N. Y., was with- out exception the finest musical program ever rendered before as large an audience in this city as attended our affair. A great amount of appreciation was shown Mrs. E. M. Podeyn, one of the members of the band's wife, who gave an artistic and classical vocal selec- tion, this being her last performance before enter- ing the grand opera field. Altogether the affair was the most pleasing and successful of any in the history of our division, and everyone who participated in bringing it about deserves more credit and appreciation than can be expressed in words. The installation of officers at the March meeting of the following officers who had been elected to conduct our affairs for the coming year took place with plenty of enthusiasm: Bro. A. D. Light, chief telegrapher; Bro. J. S. Thuma, first vice- chief; Bro. J. McCook, second vice-chief; Bro. L. Meringer, secretary and treasurer. The following were the appointed officers: Bro. O. A. Hudson, marshal; Bro. Harris, outside sentinel; Bro. M. Reiser, inside sentinel, and Bro. G. E. LaRue, division correspondent. The meeting was largely attended. Bro. A. D. Light, appointed station master at the Woodside transfer station, made the following assignments: Adolph T. Becker, operator and ticket clerk; Daniel Banks, freight and express clerk; Arthur Lawason, James R. Ward and Joseph Adams, train directors, and David Finnegan in charge of express deliveries. It is pleasing to note that our worthy brother received this pro- motion from the company's officials, and proves that where a man honestly devotes his services for the interest of the company by which he is employed in a capable and conscientious manner that they are sure to recognize his value and reward him accordingly. Bro. P. J. Cahill, on a week's vacation, was relieved by Bro. E. F. Webb. Bro. G. G. Smith, agent at Arverne (Station ave.), and Bro. F. E. Peterson, have returned from a month's vacation visiting the principal southern, cities. Bro. Peterson says he didn't think the South contained so much territory. Bro. J. J. Sullivan, of "PR** cabin, bid in first trick sheet job at "JE” tower. Bro. "Chip" Goette, of Bushwich Jet. freight station, a wireless expert of some prominence, is thinking seriously of installing a wireless plant somewhere in that vicinity and competing with the telef uncan plant at Sayville, L. I., provided the government does not interfere with the busi- ness. Bro. Wm. E. McCarger, of "DF” tower, has returned from a very enjoyable vacation, during which he attended the chicken fanciers' conven- tion. Bro. F. L. Thompson, who recently visited points of interest on Staten Island, including Fort Hamilton, was almost tempted to enlist and go to Mexico. Bro. Dalton, of "MT” tower, was taken ser- iously ill with ptomaine poisoning recently, which confined him to his home for a week. We are glad to note that he has recovered and is back on the job again fully prepared to use more dis- cretion before jumping in and tackling cold chicken on the fly. His motto from now on will, be "safety first." Bro. T. Bennett, of "SP" tower, has been looking over some real estate near Howard Beach in anticipation of opening up a cottage near the sea this summer. Tommy makes quite a host when it comes to entertaining friends. You brothers who desire to listen to some good logic pertaining to unionism consult Bro. W. T. Studley some pay-day morning in Jamaica. He Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 535 sure can hand you an earful that will start you thinking. A committee of ten was appointed to formulate plans for another entertainment for the members and their families to commemorate the thirtieth anniversary of the organization of our Order in June. All members will be duly notified as to the date and place of the affair. Brothers, have you all received your new card? If not, why not? You know in union there is strength; united we stand, divided we fall. Re- member the slogan of Patrick Henry, and go him one better and say, “Give me liberty and union, or give me death.'* Now, boys, let me hear what is going on, especially out on the east end. Do not hesitate to bale it in to me, as I am a regular bear when it comes to slipping me a little news of what is going on. Don't forget to hand me an earful whenever you can. I will always be glad to hear from you. “73-RU.*' Long Island R. R. — Assignments on bid in station department: Re- lief agent, $95, to Bro. H. L. McGraw, from relief, $88; New Gardens to Bro. O. L. Beach, from Holtsville; latter relief agency at $88; also second Whitestone Landing at $65, and new ticket agency at Hunterspoint avenue, L. I. City, at $60, are now up for bids. Bro. McGraw, agent Lindenhurst, relieved two weeks by Bro. H. L. McGraw, relief agent. Bro. E. C. Wright, Medford, relieved two weeks by Bro. Rust. Bro. Newell relieved Harry Gordon, of Little Neck, on two weeks' visit to Florida, accompanied by his wife. Sister Nolan, first, and Sister Maher, second Babylon, enjoyed a few weeks at Hustis, Fla. On their return Sister Maher stopped off at Bound Brook, N. J., to visit her folks for a few days; relieved by Bros. Leahy and Rust. Bro. Weeks, third Babylon, laid up a month with carbuncle on the back of his neck. Cbkt. 474. Woodsville, N. H., Div. No. 45. B. & M. R. R.t C. & P. South— It is now Bro. Hoxie at Mt. Hermon, and Bro. Wood at Whately. Bro. Dan Crowley is on the sick list, also Bro. Gee at Putney. We are glad to note that the brothers at Putney received their back time in on the raise given them some time ago. The Order of Railroad Station Agents has re- cently issued information blanks similar to ours in regard to the work at different points. The brothers receiving them no doubt found plenty of room for them in the waste basket. Several agents have replied to the adjustment committee of the O. R. S. A. in such a manner that it will know how we feel about such matters, and we hope some of the others on this division will wake up to the fact that we are the Order that is doing the business. Any who are still behind with their dues should remit at once, and if there is a non near you, get his application and send it in. This is the time when we should all pull together, as there may be something doing in the near future, and I would dislike to see anyone omitted. On account of heavy freight business on this division and congestion caused by the New Haven, Mr. Dunnean goes to Northampton tower tempo- rarily as operator, and South Deerfield has 1?een given extra help. Mr. Mulvay, assigned Dole Jet., will soon be with us. Rro. Martinez was called home on account of the death of his mother. He has the sympathy of the brothers on this division in his bereavement. Mr. Mayo, Claremont Jet. second, who has been on this division about three years, is still expecting to quit railroading shortly and go into the real estate business. Investing in an O. R. T. card is sometimes more profitable than speculating in land, especially if a fellow finds “No card, no favors’* is still following him. Thanks to Bro. Richards Tor notes. Boys, don't forget that I can take care of all the news you can send me, and let me have it in time to arrange and get it to St. Louis by the 28th of the month. G. W. B., Cert. 248. Pittsburg, Pa., Div. No. 52. NOTICE. Open public meetings for members of the B. L. E., B. L. F. & E., O. R. C., B. R. T., O. R. T. and B. R. S. of A., and their friends, will be held in some theater in Pittsburg, at 2 p. m. and 8 p. m., Sunday, April 30th. See papers for theater. Chairman. Boston, Mass., Div. No. 89. At the March night meeting. Chief Telegrapher Enos presiding, the annual report was read by Secretary McDermott, showing the division to be in a healthy condition financially. Nearly 100 new members were added during the. year. The withdrawals, transfers and dropped for dues, how- ever, left the net gain slightly below that mark. The amount we pay for dues, and the length of time given to pay them in, can hardly be claimed as a hardship on the lowest salaried members. The cause lies deeper, and each member should fathom the individual causes and try to rectify them. Your efficiency committee will furnish any information and assist you if called upon. Don’t be willing to bear the burden alone; make the nons and habitual delinquents bear some of it, which is rightfully theirs. Bros. Clark and Vose, of the Benefit Associa- tion, report that institution in a most prosperous condition financially and otherwise. The change in the divisional territories and the addition of the New London and Highland Divi- sions, March 1st, caused some confusion regarding representation on the general committee, which required delving into back history by General Chairman Ross before the matter was settled. Digitized by GooQle

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536 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Tool secured a big bunch of applications, some who have seen long service on the road. He was before the general committee while in session at New Haven on matters not yet settled. Bro. Jack Riley, at a time when local chairmen were “wily” of that position, represented three separate divisions at one time — The Midland, Old Colony and Providence. So much important business was transacted that we found no time to install the re-elected officers. - Don’t place too much credence on what you hear outside. Come to your meeting place, where you will get the news straight. We missed General Chairman Ross, but his assistant, Bro. Tool, and Bro. Riley filled the vacant space, while Bro. Andrews, general chair- man of the Terminal, furnished some valuable information regarding arbitration, its good and bad effects, etc. It was a lively and instructive meet- ing. Many of those present will be sure to come again, if only to hear Bro. Pierce on the clam- hake question. It speaks well for the New Haven to pick its men for higher positions from the rank and file. With a little higher rate of pay anticipated, there will be no difficulty in securing good men. # Boston Division, N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R. — Bro. Donnell to second First District; Bro. Bill McLaughlin to second Third District; Bro. Finn, third trick dispatcher; Bros. Lyons and Flint, spare dispatchers; Bros. Hickey, Jim McLaughlin and Robideau as operators; Bros. Abbott, Clark and Gordon as relief towermen, pending settlement of extended bidding territory, affording about twenty jobs. Assignments: Bro. Hurley to agency and Bro. Diamond to operator Needham station, vice Bro.* McLaughlin, promoted. Bro. John Allen, spare leverman, to South Bay Jet. tower, vice Larson, reverting to spare; Bro. Charlie Griffin to third Readville transfer; Bro. Ben Gor- don to third old Broadway tower, while Bro. Dick is on his honeymoon. Cigars and congratulations will be exchanged on his return. First Trick Towerman Flood, a former member, died at one of the local hospitals at Campello. His death-bed letter appeared in the Boston Globe. Larson to vacancy temporarily. Bros. Abbott and Gordon to first and third Franklin Jet. tower. Bro. White sick, and Bro. Bardol on committee work. Chief Dispatcher Dan Ahearn kindly loaned the spare men as an accom- modation to the Midland. Bro. Francis Rielley to first towerman Readville during Bro. Riley’s absence. Bro. Foley was nominated for local chairman Boston Division. Bro. Ryder, of Wareham, was elected treasurer of the Democratic town committee for 1916. Bro. Riley is a member of the Norwood town committee, which has adopted a new system of town government, in operation nearly a year, and claimed to be so successful that other towns are adopting it. Keep the efficiency committee posted on the nons in your vicinity. Bro. A1 Curtis is slowly recovering, at the same time attending to his duties. There will be some scramble when the twenty or more jobs go up for bids in the Boston offices. Midland Division, X. Y., N. //. & H. R. R. — In the redistricting, the old Midland was con- siderably shortened. The headquarters are now in the South Station, Boston. W. H. Dorigan, of Taunton, Mass., is made chief train dispatcher, with Bros. Bartell and Vincelette as assistant chiefs; Bro. Harry Sears, first; Roy Steel, second, and Bro. Tony Buckley, third trick dispatchers, and Bro. St. Laurient, car distributor. The re- maining jobs will be posted as soon as the com- mittee disposes of the pending negotiations for bidding territory. T. M. Rawley will be chief of the old N. & W., with headquarters at New London, succeeded as night chief at Hartford by Baxter Platt, from shore line, New Haven, and Harry Campbell, first trick- dispatcher. Bro. Fredie Atwood is relieving Bro. Palmer, and Bro. Savage is on third trick dis- patcher’s job. The new chief and dispatchers are all good, experienced men, who will give us a square deal, and it goes without saying that w-e will all help them to the best of our ability. Bro. Cloutier, Putnam tower, was off several days on account of the death of his grandfather. Bro. W. F. Williams, “PO” block station, is away sick. Bro. Sheehan, Bishops second, bid in third North Windham, bringing him nearer his home town, Willimantic. Bro. Palmer, dispatcher at Hartford, and Dis- patcher Hunt are away on account of sickness. Assistant Chief Dispatcher Jacobs covered first trick until more relief was secured. Bro. Bill Murphy does the dispatching on the Canal branch while Bro. Brooks is assisting in “K” office. The men on the First District will sure miss Buckey Haynor, former second trick dispatcher. His gentle calls will be pleasant memory. More power to him in his new field. All officers at Putnam go to New London Divi- sion, and all those at Readville to the Midland, under the new order of things. Bro. Mooney, of Norfolk, is off sick, relieved by Bro. Frank White, who has learned the farmers’ “brogue,” being there so long. Bro. Tim Delaney was elected selectman of Walpole, Mass., and also appointed clerk of the town committee of fifteen. Bro. Brown, of Norwood, and Bro. White, of Franklin, are regular attendants at the night meets. Now', if they could induce Mr. Gray to join, it would improve the color scheme. If you want to make the early acquaintance of our new officers and inspect the carpet, why just become lax in your duties. The heavy snowdrifts on the main and branch lines last month upset the danger several times; in one instance the wrecker was necessary. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 537 It is annoying to the dispatchers to spend con- siderable time calling an office. You know how it is trying to get work off your hands. Have you received the general committee's cir- cular on bidding territory; if not, Bro. Handy will mail you one. Well, here's success to the new Midland, which is already assured. Adieu snow, enter mosquito. Bardol, Div. Cor. Boston, Mass., Div. No. 156. Boston Elevated R. R. — Solid O. R. T. Boys, we are on the right road to prosperity. If we stick together and help our local chairman all we can, I am sure that September 15, 1916, will bring results, same as in the past. Article 1 of our schedule has not the approval of all the members, but the majority are in favor of it. This article was placed in the schedule for the interest of Division 156 and its members. September 15, 1915, when we secured our present schedule, 53 per cent of our division was in bad standing, so our committee had to do something to get them into the clear before it was too late. On March 1, 1916, only three per cent were delin- quent. This shows what the members can do it they want to. # Brothers, remember never be delinquent in your Mutual Benefit Department assessments. See that your beneficiary is protected at all times, for we do not kqow when the Grim Reaper will reach us, and it is best to be on the safe side. Bro. Barringer, tower D, was off a few days on account of sickness. Bro. Tuttle was a regular patron of the auto show while in Boston. Our worthy chief, Bro. Buxton, took a short trip to Orleans and Cape Cod on his day off. Bro. Riley is doping out some scheme to over- come the high price of gasoline. He thinks he will put his motocycle in dead storage if he doesn’t find some substitute. Third trick men have been a little busy the past winter on account of snow trains being out most every night. F. J. Dansereau, Div. Cor. Grand Trunk Ry., Div. No. 1. In checking up the records I find a few mem- bers, both on the Grand Trunk proper and the Grand Trunk Pacific, have not paid their division dues for the current term. Dues notice and re- mittance forms were mailed to all members on record to last address recorded. Therefore, mem- bers seeing this who have not yet remitted will please do so without delay, not forgetting to give permanent postoffice address. The Grand Division revised its mailing list on the 29th of February, and only those whose dues and insurance assess- ments are fully paid up are rightfully entitled to the journal and protection of the Order. A number of members, both on the G. T. R. and G. T. P., are in the habit of moving from one place to another without advising this office of the change made, resulting in the member not getting his mail and causing both this and Bro. Quick's office a lot of extra and unnecessary correspond- ence in locating them. Members should, when changing address, immediately advise this office. A few members holding insurance in the Order are in the habit of remitting division dues, leaving insurance assessments until another or more con- venient time. Division dues and insurance assess- ments should both be paid within the prescribed sixty days after becoming due. If this is not done and anything should happen to the member his beneficiaries could not collect the insurance. Signing the M. B. D. remittance form — Some of the ’ members who fail to pay insurance assess- ments within the prescribed sixty days' limit are careless and fail to sign and accompany their M. B. D. remittance with an official M. B. D. remittance form when remitting after the pre- scribed sixty days. Members who do not pay their insurance assessments on or before the expiration of the sixty days’ limit after becoming due must sign and accompany their remittance with an official M. B. D. remittance form properly filled out and signed. Unless this is done a ruling of the Missouri courts compels Bro. Quick to refund your insurance assessments, which cancels your membership in the Order. The Membership — While it is excellent, yet there are a few nons and ex-members in the service, all of whom are enjoying the benefits secured without contributing anything towards the upkeep of same. These fellows should get a card and do their part the same as anyone else towards holding benefits won. Then there are a number of members in the service holding membership in other divisions; they should send their cards to this office and transfer their membership to this division. To bring about these desired conditions every up-to-date member should see that his mate holds a card. If he does not, keep at him uittil he does. Our success depends entirely upon the way we keep our membership up. It is the mem- bership that enables a committee to do business. Service — Everybody knows that the Grand Trunk Pacific, owing to its being a new road and run- ning through a part of the country which is new and poorly inhabited, is having a difficult time in making both ends meet. Therefore, in view of the fact that the management of both roads are in- clined to deal fair with the telegraphers, it is the duty of every member of G. T. R., System Divi- sion No. 1, to leave no stone unturned in order to render the management of both roads the very best kind of service. Members of our division who are employed on the Grand Trunk proper, in addi- tion to giving their own management the best possible service in every particular, should do their utmost to secure botlv passenger and freight traffic for the western provinces, routing it so the* Grand Trunk and Grand Trunk Pacific get every cent possible out of it. Grand Trunk telegraphers should do their best to help the Grand Trunk Pacific in this way, and Grand Trunk Pacific telegraphers should do the same for the Grand Trunk. These are matters you should give con- Digitized by t^ooQle

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538 The Railroad Telegrapher. sideration, and when you fail to do so you are not giving the company the service which the conditions you enjoy warrant. Do everything possible to capture the passenger and freight traffic in both directions; help get it over the road with as little delay as possible, and do your bit towards making the Grand Trunk and Grand Trunk Pacific popular with the public. You will be surprised how that kind of service will help your committee get you still better conditions of employment. The vote recently taken in the Province of Que- bec relative to extending the arrangement with Bro. D. Campbell, general counsel, so as to in- clude the membership in that province, was carried. Therefore, commencing with the next term, namely, July 1, 1916, division dues for all Grand Trunk members filling scheduled positions in the Province of Quebec will be $6.50 per term, and the rate for all members in same province who are out of the service or filling positions not covered by the schedule will be $4.50 per term. With best wishes, I am, Fraternally, D. L. Shaw, G. S. & T. Belleville Diinsion, Fifth District — Some of the boys are forgetting our motto, “No card, no favors.** Bro. Lalonde is greatly missed on this district since taking a position on the sixth. He missed an important real estate deal in Montreal recently on account of having to leave for Pointe Claire on the midnight sub. Bro. Wood, of Bainsville, is singing that new song, “When your ankle wears the ball and chain.** Congratulations. On March 1st Third Trick Dispatcher J. E. Laporte had a narrow escape when fire broke out in Bonaventure station and completely destroyed it. ]}ro. Myers spent a few days in Ottawa re- cently as witness on the Allison war munition investigation. Relieved by Bros. McMillan and Wood. Understand Freight Clerk King has been given the agency at Brighton. Freight clerks hold no seniority on schedule jobs. Brothers, see that such violations are reported to our committee. If the nons on this end would think more of buying a card than checking up their overtime it would be of greater benefit to them. Recently an operator from this district bid in a job on the sixth, his former position being bid in by another man. Then he threw up the job on the sixth and bid back his former job. Article 2 of the revised schedule of January 1, 1915, says: “After having accepted another position you thereby forfeit all rights to your former position until another transfer makes it vacant.** . The members have started a petition over this district for an annual pass. When the petition has been signed by all the members it will be pre- sented to the committee. Some one please start a similar petition on other districts as soon as possible. This pass question should be discussed at our next meeting. The boys in the suburban district are spending their hard-earned money buying half-fare ten rides. We are sorry to hear that Bro. Brownell has so hard a time getting up to “AU” to see his relatives. Cbkt. 2418. Fifth District Notes — Recently it has been noted that conductors and engineers are doing as much business over our phone as we are. This kind of work tends to weaken our Order, and if kept up there will soon be no need for our services. We must bring this matter to the attention of the officials and have them take the necessary steps to have it discontinued or modified. Cekt. 1450. Twenty-Seventh and Twenty-Ninth Districts and P. O. & N. — Boys, try and be on hand for the “CX** report and eliminate the necessity for our brothers in “DU** calling each station separately. Every min- ute saved is a gain, enabling the car distributor to give you prompt disposal for all cars not wanted. Bro. Smith, agent Smiths Creek, has experienced some difficulty in securing empty cars for the hay shippers, who are hard to con- vince that cars are actually scarce. Our genial Bro. W. J. Black, relief agent, has been taking mineral baths at Mt. Clemens for several weeks. The beautiful new library, court house and jail at Fraser are nearing completion. The young ladies of Clifford are partial to Ford owners. Bro. Hoffmeister please confirm.' The brothers at Polmantier, Greenleaf and Atwater failed to send in notes. Howitt and Smith bid in Ford Jet. third and west yard second. Our local chairman has had a severe cold, which he attributes to his proximity to the ice house. Thanks to Bros. G. L. Runnels and Hugh Living- ston for notes. Some of you fellows on the Twenty-Fifth, Twenty-Seventh, West Twenty- Eighth and Id. A. L. send in a few and help make our write-up a good one. Send Local Chairman McNamara, Drayton Plains, the names of all nons working on your district. He will forward them to ^some brother adjacent to secure their membership. If we all co-operate, this plan will reduce the percentage of nons. Relieve our local chairman of a part of the responsibility of keeping the division up to date, and not require the loss of time from duty. It is hardly fair to make “Tim** do it alL About the pass question. There appears to be one solution which will settle disputes for all time and do away with the unsatisfactory methods employed by the management at the present time: Let us all go in for the one (annual) pass a year. Cut. 1811. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 539 duties immediately. That night I received a telegram from Bro. S. C. Charters, chairman of the old Intercolonial general committee, to proceed to Montreal for the purpose of electing a new gen- eral chairman and general secretary and treasurer. I was at Winnipeg taking a course in the officers' training school, but dropped everything and came direct here. The general committee have ac- complished considerable since the session started, and there is further business to be brought up. A circular letter will be sent out to all the mem- bership advising the personnel of the new com- mittee, their objects, and what they have already obtained. If any further information is required the undersigned will always be glad to furnish same. Address all communications to Box 168, Sioux Lookout, Ont. G. S. Bennett, L. C. District Three Notes — Bro. C. E. Duncan was turned down by the medical examiner of the 184th Battalion, and after a few days* sojourn in Winnipeg came to Graham to relieve Bro. J. H. Morin, who with Bro. Bennett and several others received a few days* furlough after the strenuous winter's work. Bro. J. F. Manley was appointed agent at Minaki. Bravo, brother; we hope you make good. Transcona nights, on bulletin, posted. Dispatcher Sparling is back from an extended trip to Eastern Canada and has started into work with renewed vigor. Bro. F. G. Jackson, dispatcher, accompanied Bros. Bennett and Morin to Winnipeg on No. 9, but left them at the station. A few days after arrival there Bro. Bennett received notice to attend the officers* training school there, which had just started, and jollifications on his part stopped at once, it being tramp, tramp, for him till he left for Montreal. He has five weeks of his course to finish yet, and will join a new class later on. Hear Bro. Morin is indisposed. Will the brother at Transcona call on him and report? So far Mason, the one stumbling block on the west end, has not come across, boys. Remember our motto, "No card, no favors," and live up to it. The local chairman has been after him hard since last December, but not even obtained a reply. Understand it will soon be "Bro." W. A. Hill, at Graham. Woodworth, at Dugal, and Boyd, at Larson, are now worthy brothers. Welcome to them. The local chairman has received several inter- esting letters from various members, and is much pleased that they take this method when they have, or think they have, any grievance or require any information. Use the Royal Mail and the locaT chairman will always receive them. Next write-up will be of more interest to the membership it. is hoped. Will Bro. McCallum on the Winnipeg Subdivision, Bro. Mitchell on the Graham Subdivision, and Bro. Fanning on the Raith Subdivision kindly send me in a few notes to help along? "GO,” Cert. 2355. Cotton Belt Route, Div. No. 2. Ft. Worth Division — The night ticket clerks are giving the dispatch- ers about all the information needed to run trains. It’s about time we advised these men that this action on their part obviates the necessity of making such stations regular night telegraph jobs. Get busy, brothers. Perhaps "No card, no favors’* for those who are telegraphers might help some. Bro. Jack Harwell, Mt. Vernon, was off a few days recently. Bro. M. R. Menzer relieved Eoctra Snodgrass a few days on account of his wife being sick at Waco. Bro. C. B. Miller has resigned, and we all wish him success wherever he may go. He was re- lieved on first Texarkana yard by Bro. J. O. Hazle, from East Waco, on bid. Bro. Leo Askew, extra, bid in the city ticket office Dallas, relieved at "CD" Commerce by Bro. Askew. Boys, help the local chairman with applications. There are only two now outside the fold on this divisibn. Let us all do our best to get business to go via the "Cotton Belt Route." Boys, I am sorry for you if you can't think of any more to say to your girl than you send in for the journal. Please remember what "no cards" means. L. A., Cert. 3561. Birds Point and Jonesboro Division — Bro. B. E. Bowers assigned to third Malden and Bro. V. J. Bugg to second Rector on bids. Marmaduke days on bulletin. Bro. Jack Payne, Campbell days, was called to St. Louis recently on account of the serious, illness of his father. Boys, let us keep after the few nons left and help the committee all we can while it is working hard for a new schedule. Our general chairman went over the division a few days ago shaking hands with all the boys and bringing us a message of great joy. He has our interest at heart. So it is our duty to help him all we can; without it he can not accomplish successfully what he is after. Bro. H. Huggins, Ancell second, was off a few days recently. Bro. G. A. Simmons, Malden second, is spend- ing most of his spare time in his studio. Business is good on this division and all the boys are "hitting the ball." Boys, send me the news by the 20th so we can have a good write-up every month. C. B. W., Div. Cor. Sherman Branch — Our jolly old Bro. Guy R. Reynolds, agent Randolph, Tex., and bride, spent their honeymoon at Galveston and other Texas points, and are now at home in Randolph until something better shows up for Guy. Cbkt. 28. Digitized by t^oooLe

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540 The Railroad Telegrapher. Pine Bluff District — The following letter from one of our new members shows that those who have apparently been afraid hemtofore to affiliate with us are beginning to wake up. This communication was received with the member's application: “I am glad to have the opportunity of coming in and trying to do my part for the betterment of conditions, and there certainly seems to be plenty of room for improvement, notwithstanding the progress that has already been made in this direction. For a long time I contended for a policy of leaving matters up to the individual and trusting to the honor and uprightness of the company to treat each man fairly and squarely, firmly believing that such would be done, and it required nothing short of the actual experience ani a tryout of my belief to convince me of the folly of such doctrine. At the proper time and place after the officials of the company have used you to help defeat organized efforts through their promises and misleading ruses, they then show you where their honor lies and soon let you know that they are through with you. My experience along this line has been sufficient to convince me, and I only wish everyone on this railroad who is not a member had the benefit of it, as no doubt there are younger men and men with less ^experience than I who have not tried the plan as thoroughly as I have and are not yet con- vinced, not having given the matter the serious study which I have. I have studied the labor question possibly a little more diligently than the average telegrapher, even if my actions have not always indicated it, and, everything considered, I believe I have been paid in experience for the price expended. It appears to me that we should revive a new interest and do some good work, now that business conditions in general are good. We should not be afraid to talk to one another, but boost and get busy. There are lots of things that certainly need working on, and we need not fear taking hold, nor let the company bluff us, because the power of the organization has been tried and proven. I have observed the situation pretty closely from the opposite side of the fence and believe that a good, strong effort should be made with every man’s shoulder to the wheel to push federation, which strikes me as being a line thing. Although it has its difficulties and the companies would fight it with all their power, still that very fact makes it appear all the better to me. The telegraphers should be able to hold their own with the strongest organization on the road, and 1 would be willing to co-operate with the weakest organization on the line, and put myself beside the humblest or the mightiest employe, all working to the same end. Cert. 2502.” Big Four R. R.f Div. No. 3. Cleveland Division — At the March meeting it was decided to comply with our officials’ request, as published in the Feb- ruary issue, and to celebrate the thirtieth birth- day of our organization on June 9th. This date coming between our regular sessions, it was fur- ther decided td have no May meeting. It is desired for every member who possible can to be present at this time. Full details and arrangements will be made known in the near future to all. Some of the brothers are violating the schedule by not putting in a claim for the dollar per day item when transferred from their regular positions to do extra work. This item cost us a good deal of money and is a protection to each one of you and should be lived up to. Any brother who knows of a violation of this kind, drop the local chairman a line. Brothers, be sure and send a copy of your bids to the local chairman. He has no way of knowing you are after a certain trick unless you do so. Watch this, as it is liable to cause you the loss of an assignment some day, making trouble for the local chairman as well as yourself. Wish to thank Bros. Elliott and Martin for notes this time, and since the latter, figuratively speak- ing, has retired, will expect something of this kind monthly. Bro. Elliott requests all the boys to return cards enclosed in his letter before May 1st. We understand the agent at Cardington is devot- ing an hour a day to teach his clerk telegraphy in order to have him qualified for some of the agen- cies he has bid upon but been ignored. No wonder he finds it strange his neighbor agents received three increases in pay and he none. Bro. W. II. Alexander, third LaRuc, took a month’s vacation touring the Southwest, relieved by Extra Richardson, now at Grafton third pending bid. On account of the illness of a brother at Well- ington, Bro. C. A. Beardsley, Rochester, was off a few days. Bro. W. O. Triplett, third Galion, while visiting his parents near Louisville, Ky., was relieved by Bro. J. P. Long, who also relieved Bro. W. G. Saxton, at Grafton, while he attended court at Elyria. Bro. H. T. Sloane was on committee work one day. Bro. O. G. McClure, agent Westview, called on old friends at Plymouth, Ohio, one day recently. The boys at ”UD” moved up a trick four days because of Bro. W. E. Staight’s sickness. After acting night yardmaster three inonths at Clark avenue, Bro. J. W. Condon returned to first. Bro. Pinkerton, second Linndale, relieved Yard Dispatcher Shea a few days. Assignments: Bro. J. W. Harvey, second “UD,” vice Bro. Wm. Falvey, to new telegraph position in ”AB” Indianapolis; Bro. J. P. Long, third Grafton; Bro. P. A. Grove, third Clark avenue; Bro. T. C. Powers, third Vernon, and Bro. G. H. Ash well, first Linndale. Third Marsh advertised. The boys at Berea were compelled to double one day on account of the sickness of Bro. D. A. Murray. Bro. K. F. Artz, of Columbia, and wife spent the month of March with relatives in southern Ala- bama and other interesting points of the South. Bro. E. L. Payne, first Cardington, enjoyed a few days off with relatives at Clyde, relieved by Extra D. G. Young, from the W. & L. E. Digitized by C.ooQLe

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 541 The brother who recently requested a good write- up and never contributed an item did not realize that it depends as much on him as the correspond- ent to appear in the magazine. While I aim to “keep my ear to the ground/’ I can not get every move, and it's simply up to you to assist. * “No card, no favors.” Z. R. Reams, Div. Cor. St. Louis Division , East -West — Brothers, keep after the nons on joint track at first Lake View, second Lenox, third Nameoki and Granite City. These are all good-paying jobs. “No card, no favors.” Bro. Day bid in third Venice Crossing. Bro. C. E. Parmalee, first Granite City, was off a few days recently. Bro. H. B. Pcnson bid in second there, relieved at Heim by Bro. T. J. Hart. Bro. H. Kidwell assigned to second Lake View; Bro. C. L. Buckalew, third Heim. Bro. J. M. Benson, first Cahokia, spends even- ings occasionally in Granite. Bro. C. R. Brewster is on second Cahokia pend- ing bulletin. Bro. O. J. Sexton bid in third. Bro. R. E. Webb while on second Karl, was re- lieved at Gard by Bro. R. H. Oliver. It is now Bro. Guseman, first Gard; Bro. T. O. Nixon, third Lakeview, and Bro. Montoney, third Hillsboro. On bulletin: Gays and Charleston agencies afcd second Heim and Witt. Bro. R. W. Roller, agent Carbon, has returned from ninety days’ vacation at Haines, Fla., for his health, which is not much improved. Bro. Fred Mason relieved Agent Vermillion. Bro. Edw. Whalen is back after clearing up the grievances and getting Burnett back on a $64 per telegraph job, relieved by Bro. O. J. Sexton. Bro. Taflinger, “GO,” relieved by Murphy, who bid in third Dudley. Bro. O’Rrien, first “A” tower, relieved a few days by Bro. Dickerson. Bro. Nichols, agent Sandford, attended the agents’ meeting at Indianapolisv Bro. Berry, second Kansas, sick a few days, relieved by Bro. Turner. The non at “MX” was able to take a vacation to Florida this winter, but was too poor to join the Order. Chicago Division, West End — Bro. L. C. Jorden, third Sheldon, relieved a few days by N. C. DeCamp, third Fowler, who bid in second “KKK,” relieving Bro. Andrews, who bid in third Fowler, vice N. C. Gregory, there pending bids, who later relieved Bro. Doc Thomas, agent Stockwell, on a week’s trip to Ohio. Bro. Browning, third Aroma Park, resigned, re- lieved by Mrs. J. H. Headlee, extra Swanington, G. C. Cooley, third Swanington, relieved by P. J. Glain, undergoing an operation at Home Hospital, Lafayette. Let’s send to Local Chairman Williams for a supply of application blanks and line up the few nons and delinquents on our division. Bro. Andrews, third Fowler, lias returned from a trip to Cincinnati. Someone send me a few items as I’m unable to obtain everything. Fowler second discontinued, and Settles resigned. It is now Bro. Mann, who bid in third Colfax, later changed his mind and bid back second Clarks- ville. J. S. Stayton, on third there, is a new man. A. B., Div. Cor., Cert. 429. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, The Supreme Being has seen fit to take from our midst the beloved father of our esteemed brother, H. R. Allen; and Whereas, We desire to express our sense ot profound sympathy in their sad bereavement; therefore be it Resolved, That the members of C. C. C. & St. L. R. R., System Division No. 3, Chicago West End, extend to Bro. Allen and members of the family their heartfelt sympathy; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be mailed to the bereaved and a copy sent to The Railroad Telegrapher for publication. V. F. Lowe, C. L. Miller, A. C. Brash ears, Committee. C., St. P., M. & O. R. R., Div. No. 4. Western Dhdsionr — Bro. W. C. Lcnz relieved Phoney Hickey on third Minneopa, third man having been placed on there, also at Blakeley, Ottawa, Heron Lake and Bingham Lake. Telegrapher Morrow on latter. Bro. Wm. Cosgrove, Bigelow, is reported to be on his wedding trip. Bro. R. C. Moulster and wife, of Mountain Lake, went to Eyota on business recently. Bro. J.II. Johnson, of Rushmore, spent Sunday, March 19th, with his parents at Belle Plaine. J. H. Nelson bid in Adrian agency, relieving E. .Tronstad, who is at his home in Eau Claire with an injured leg. Bro. A. P. Jamieson is relieving Train Dis- patcher I’epple, on vacation. Bro. S. D. Fahey has returned to side wire St. James after having the mumps, relieving Bro. E. T. Brady, who was being relieved at St. Peter by Bro. C. N. Frank. A. J. Lang is relieving at Pipestone pending the March bulletin. Konop has been put on second opened at Stone, with Bro. Kelly on first. This reduces delays to trains and also makes the work easier at Mankato and Kasota. Bro. W. J. Ross assigned Rock Rapids, vice Bro. W. W. Nicholas, who is receiving medical treat- ment for a rundown constitution. Bro. E. T. Brady, of St. Peter, relieved Local Chairman Tenney while on grievances and working with the auditing committee. Bro. P. W. Brady has returned after his short vacation. He, with Bro. 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542 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. DeMuth, of Madelia, was a Mankato caller on March 17th. We all glory in the continued prosperity that the Omaha has been enjoying, and every department of late has been taxed to its utmost. If you have not remitted your dues, you should attend to this at once. This is the only apprecia- tion your committee asks for what was done for you. Cbrt. 2. The following correspondence speaks for itself: “Worthington, Minn., March 11, 1916. “Mr. D. O. Tenney, Local Chairman, “Mankato, Minn. “Dear Sir and Brother: I am forwarding you, in care of one of our conductors, a package con- taining a diamond ring, which has been subscribed to by members of the Order, who wish to show their appreciation of the work that you have done for their interests, and it was suggested that we take this means of so doing, which we all hope you will think of us when you look upon it. “Yours fraternally, “A. R. Mann, Jr.” “Mankato, Minn., March 19, 1916. “Dear Brothers: “I have been the recipient of many privileges, useful and beautiful presents at your hands in the past fourteen years that I have acted as your representative, and now, on the eve of the four- teenth year, to receive this beautiful diamond ring, together with the above letter, places me where my command of English is inadequate to express myself or the appreciation of this magnificent gift. I am not carried away by the intrinsic value of the gift (although it -is indeed a splendid present) as much as the spirit of the token, and to know after these many years that my efforts are appre- ciated, is an act that makes life well worth living and all the sacrifices (if there be any) or disap- pointments (if there have been any) are forgotten by me; and by this valuable present I can not help but feel that a very large majority, if not all, of my constituents have joined in this demonstration. “In conclusion, I humbly thank you and assure you that your wish, contained in your letter, will ever be adhered to. “Yours fraternally, “D. O. Tenney, Local Chairman." Eastern Division — Bro. Moore has sold his farm at Tunnel and is taking a month’s vacation. He has been looking at Levis second with prospects of bidding it in. Welcome to our city. Bro. Johnson relieved Bro. Moore at Tunnel nights, with prospects of bidding it in, as his farm is located near the office, which will make it very nice for him; Mr. Lennie reliev- ing Bro. Johnson on second Levis. Bro. H. L. Nelson is back at third Sheppard after two months’ relief work at Altoona. Bro. Waldum, who was relieving him, went to Baldwin third. Bro. Hugdahl is back at third Altoona. He was relieved by Mr. Rosecranz, an old-timer, who has been on the retired list several years. Bro. Barlow, third Fairchild, bid in Hammond agency. Bro. Wynn relieved Halverson, agent Hammond, who bid in Minneapolis operator. Bro. Kuhn is back at Northline third, relieving Bro. Engebretson, who went to Hudson third until bulletined; Bro. Weizenegger bidding in his old job at Marshfield third. Bro. Ray Bigger was a recent “BR” Falls caller. Brothers, you have appointed me as correspond- ent and don’t send me a word to help out. Now you have elected me as your representative on the “safety first" committee and don’t send me any- thing to work on. What do you expect me to do? I am willing to do my part, but would appreciate a little help along these lines. Have you got all the nons and delinquents near you lined up yet? General Secretary and Treas- urer BrOi Tenney has sent out several circulars that should appeal to all who are backward about coming in, which should make it easier for you to line them up. Get right after them and don’t give them any rest until they do the right thing. They now have a new seniority list in “A" office, which will give the boys there a chance to know where they stand. They should get in line now, as they are getting all the benefits the rest of us get, but don’t seem to think it takes money and time to get this for them. I don’t know if they feel that they are in a better class than the rest of us operators, or if they think they are exempt from helping us keep up our schedule; but if they give us a chance, we can soon tell them how we feel about it. Boys, send me a line or two, so we can have a good writeup each month. It is hard for me to keep in touch with the whole line. Business is very good and operators very scarce. Cert'. 7. Northern Division — We were surprised to hear of Local Chairman Jacobs resigning from the office, as he was a good man for this work. Bro. Ruid, of Rice Lake, assistant chairman for several years, another hard worker for the Order, elected in his place, is well qualified and capable of handling the office of local chairman. Brothers, help him with his work by sending him grievances you have and get all nons coming the right way. Bro. Purvis, relieved by Gallop on Cumberland third, bid in Tuscobia days, vice W. E. Gold, to Solon Springs second pending bulletin. Gormley on third Hawthorne pending bulletin. J. V. Kolar, a new man, on second Barronett, displaced at Lakeside on bid by Stockman. Bro. Winslow was off several days recently on account of the death of a relative in South Dakota. Carey, Tuscobia, sick a few nights; Stafford, of Sarona, relieving. The new passenger station at Chippewa Falls, one of the best on the system, was opened several weeks ago. J. F. Payson is relieving Hines, on first there, on account of sickness. Morrow, a new man, on third. Digitized by t^.ooQLe

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 543 Bro. Cook is back at Park Falls after spending a vacation with his folks at Valley Jet. Bro. Hagen, Barksdale, is being relieved by Bro. A. W. Crandall. Bro. Trojan assigned Eagle Point agency. Bro. Jacobs is back at Shell Lake after spending his vacation in California. Bro. Hinman, agent Birch wood, visited the Twin Cities over Sunday recently. General Chairman Liddane, of St. Paul, stopped off, between trains at Rice Lake, instructing Bro. Ruid as to his new duties as local chairman. Brothers, assist me to have a nice write-up each month by sending all the items you can to our local chairman. He has written a number of you for news, but none responded. Cert. 94. Nebraska Division — Ii is now Bro. Brooks, relieving Bro. Foote, Newcastle, on vacation. He also relieved Bro. Hedges, Ponca, while taking the eye and ear ex- amination. Bro. Hallisey also took the examination. Bro. Heardman, a new man from the Milwaukee in Missouri, is relieving on second “RK,” Sioux City. Assignments: Agents — Nacora, Bro. Stava; Car- roll, Bro. Willis; Thurston, Bro. Kelley; Wynot, S. R. Morrell; South Sioux City, P. H. Sherlock, vice Breeze. Telegraphers — days South Sioux City, R. M. Rhodes; first First street, Bro. Logan; Pender, Bro. Wood. Second — Wakefield, Bro. Lindberg; North yard, R. M. Rhodes. Third — Ferry, Bro. Wilhoit; First street, Bro. Brooks. Some of the brothers, soon as they get their raise, get delinquent. We must keep up our dues and help the organization now that it has helped us. Presume you received the circular letter from Bro. Tenney reminding those whose dues had not been paid. Pay up, boys. “Scribe.” Kansas City Southern Ry., Div. No. 5. For the first time in four years our division met at the Joplin Commercial Club rooms. Called to order by our newly-elected General Chairman R. C. Ocheltree and General Secretary-Treasurer J. D. Townsend, Sr., with a goodly number present. We expect now that the ice is broken to soon have regular meetings. Most everything was dis- cussed at the meeting and all enjoyed the three hours* session. Answering calls promptly as the first thing that should have proper attention, was heartily en- dorsed, and every operator and telegraph agent urged to take more interest in this matter, as the dispatcher has more things to look after than most of us, and he must have our assistance to get trains over the road. Night men should take their proper rest when off and not sleep when on duty. Your employer has a right to your un- divided attention at night. On motion is was decided that the general secretary and treasurer shall make out a report of the financial condition of Division 5 every year and forward a copy to all members. The condition of the treasury was found very satis- factory, having something like $300 to our credit. Another meeting was called for Texarkana at 7:00 p. m., place and date to be mentioned later, and each one notified by postal. I wish each member would kindly just drop me a few lines for the journal every month. First District — Bro. Hall, third Lanagan, off three weeks with smallpox, was relieved by Bro. L. H. Stiles. Bro. H. P. Graham, second Goodman, off with scarlet fever, was relieved by Mr. Harvey. Second District — Bro. Dixon has returned from an extended visit to Kansas City and bid in Vandervoort nights. Bro. L. H. Parks is on second Sallisaw pending bulletin. Ye scribe was relieved by Agent Woods while attending the meeting at Joplin. Bro. Powell, off a few days visiting his father, relieved by Bro. Cochran, of Marble City. The new depot will soon be occupied by the force at Spiro. The fruit season is not very far off. Let's all “hit the ball” and put the trains through on time by answering up promptly. Div. Cor. Union Pacific R. R., Div. No. 6. Colorado Division , K. P. — Bro. Pounds relieved Bro. C. W. Smith at Wakeeney, who relieved Bro. Dorf, second Chey- enne Wells, later going to LaSalle; Extra Dis- patcher Payne relieved Peek, a new man, on third Sharon Springs, gone to Wyoming Division. Later Payne went to Evanstone, Wyo. Bro. Kimberly to Ault days, relieved by Bro. Pounds on second Kit Carson, later bid in by Bro. Noon, relieved at Deer Trail by W. J. Emmons; Bro. Pounds going to Cheyenne Wells second. Bro. E. L. Minnick, first Oakley, relieved sixty days by Bro. Baker, of second; Baker relieved by Bro. Sutherland, and he on third by Bro. Etheridge, bumped from second Dent by Bro. Steadman, bumped from third Sterling by Bro. Johnson. Bro. Campbell’s trick at Dent discontinued, re- lieved Bro. Griffin at Carr ten days then relieved Agent Crook. Bro. R. C. Dickens, second Ft. Morgan, was off recently owing to the accidental death of his grandfather. We extend him our sympathy in his sad hour of grief. Brothers, get after the nons on the Colby branch. The student agents who want us to get them an increase in wages don't give us very much help, and it’s about time those old heads would take a tumble, stop taking everything for nothing; get a card and help support the com- mittee. They will take all the increased wages and better working conditions we get for them as long as we allow them to do so. “No card, no favors” should be enforced to the limit. Thanks to Bros. Shaw, Parker, Yore, Noon and Etheridge for notes. Div. Com. Digitized by Google

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544 The Railroad Telegrapher. Canadian Pacific Ry., Div. No. 7. Saskatchewan Division, Third District — An enthusiastic and well attended meeting was held at Amislc, Friday, February 25th, to accom- modate members west of Saskatoon on third district who, owing to train service, are unable to attend meetings there. The brothers present were: J. T. McOrmond, local chairman; M. H. Dickson, Biggar, Sask. ; F. J. Corcoran, Amisk; J. C. Davidson and A. J. Dyer, Wilkie; R. S. Winter, Provost; D. A. Noonan, Hay ter; S. Hutchinson, Salvador; E. Embury, Cadogan; K. Hatlestadt, Kerrobert; Holdswortli, Czar; H. Marsden, Tray nor; L. J. Davis and E. Hewson, Macklin; C. E. Irvine, Unity; M. J. Stewart, Hughendcn; E. F. Hughes, Luseland; J. Quinn, Denzil; J. H. Weber, Primate; G. A. Hick, Sen- lac; O. C. Yates, Evesham, and Campbell, Adanac. Through the good offices of the chief dispatcher, only two or three of the brothers were left behind to look after traffic, and we regret that all could not have been spared to attend, as the good time spent more than made up for the few hours* sleep lost. On arrival at Amisk the boys were escorted by the genial Bro. Corcoran to the Amisk Hotel, where they were treated to a supper, which dis- played the great ability of the culinary artists of the town. After satisfying the inner man, which, by the way, unearthed considerable territory for the bachelor girls to get busy with during the present leap year, the boys took possession of the city council chambers and discussed several matters of importance pertaining to the Order, the meet- ing being closed owing to the untimely arrival of train No. 52. Much credit is due our hard working local chairman for arranging a meeting to be held in so convenient a place, and the boys were all loud in their praise for the able manner in which Bro. Corcoian handled the situation on arrival at Amisk. Come again, Mac. Several positions have been bulletined recently, which should help the boys not holding a steady. Traynor and Hardisty days on bulletin temporary, owing to Bros. Baldwin and Grenzebach enlist- ing for active service. Bro. Hewson is at Macklin days, vice Clipperton relieving at Kerrobert days. Bro. H. A. McKen, Kelfield, on sick leave, relieved by Bro. Kind. Any brother who has not received a 1916 seniority list apply to local chairman for copy immediately. Something new and worth keeping. Kindling wood will now be furnished by the company. At the Amisk meeting it was agreed that mem- bers enlisting will hold seniority rights and that old positions will be held open for their return. The brothers so far enlisted are: P. E. Green and C. E. Jarrett, somewhere in France; G. E. Symington and A. E. Baldwin, training in Winni- peg, and E. W. Grenzebach, training in Edmonton. Latter relieved at Hardisty by Bro. Walker. Bro. J. Gwilyn, Hardisty, is a new member. Sugar has gone up to $9.25 without a corre- sponding increase in our purchasing capacity. Write to Bro. McOrmond, Sutherland, for a list of nons and delinquents, brothers, and then get busy lining up those near you. Bro. J. Boyle has taken up his duties at Dysart. Bro. Cameron, Kandahar, had his foot badly injured while unloading way freight. Assignments: Telegraphers — Days Kerrobert, Bro. K. Hatlestadt; Macklin, G. R. Harmeling; third Sutherland, Bro. P. P. Foster; agencies — Traynor, Bro. L. D. Kunmeyer; Elfros, Bro. J. N. Chambers; Blucher, Bro. H. J. MacLise. Guernsey and Lipton agencies are up for bids. To meet the expenses of living conditions in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and sixteen the minimum salary for telegraphers should be $175 per month. If you want any of that “rainy day” stuff you will have to raise the figures. Get after the nons and see if we can’t catch up to the high cost of living. Div. Cor., Cert. 2430. Alberta Division, First District — Bro. W. J. Weismiller opened Shackleton agency, relieved at Shepard agency by M. Morrill, and he at Standard by F. M. Harrison. Bro. Blair, back after two months’ leave, bumped Razelle from Brooks nights, who bumped Bro. Koen from Shepard nights to Java days, vice Bro. Jarboe, resigned and gone back to the States. Bro. A. B. Williams, agent Lancer, returned from sick leave, relieving Bro. R. A. Dowdell, who then relieved Bro. J. W. Brown, resigned, at Piapot agency. Bro. A. R. Ballantyne is back from sick leave. Bro. C. L. Hutter, opening Hatton nights, later relieved F. E. Fisher, assistant agent at Abbey, and relieved Bro. C. G. Taylor at Bassano, who went to Jenner agency, vice Bro. Wick, to Abbey, vice N. T. Owens, to Lomond agency, vice Bro. A. R. McCue, to Standard agency, relieving F. M. Harrison. Bro. H. E. Tompkins relieved by J. C. McQuinn, a new man, at Irvine agency, to Strathmore agency, vice Bro. A. R. Ballantyne, to Cabri agency, re- lieving Bro. C. A. Wade. Bro. C. E. Lister relieving Bro. E. A. Wheeler, second district dispatcher east end Medicine Hat, on holidays; Bros. R. L. Conn and T. M. Hamblin doubling in “NS” on account of shortage of operators. Appointments: Agencies — Carseland, Bro. W. L. Brown; Irvine, Bro. W. A. Graham; Portreeve, Bro. C. B. McGill; Webb, Bro. A. R. Ballantyne. Operators — Days Java, Bro. B. F. Dixon. No ap- plications for Bassano nights. On bulletin: Shepard, Brooks, Irvine, Piapot, Gull Lake, Webb, Java and Suffield nights and Cabri and Shakelton agencies. “Q,” “NS.” British Columbia Division, First District — Considering the climatic conditions in the Rockies and Selkirks this past winter, trains have Digitized by C.ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 545 been making pretty good time. Conductor Beck and his “snow crew” at Rogers Pass kept every- thing in grand shape, the only trouble being — he couldn’t be in two places at once. Business during the winter has been exception- ally good by the looks of the dividends, passenger traffic being above the average for this season. We all hope it will continue so during the spring and summer and that there may be a bountiful harvest on the prairies and keep all hands em- ployed. The war has thinned all ranks on the road, even to the operators. We hope they will all return safe. Bro. Logan relieved Bro. C. A. P. Porter at Albert Canyon a few days while he went to town to see the “movies.** Thanks to Bro. Phillips for a line-up on the west end. There are no changes down there, so no use rehearsing them. Everyone seems happy and don’t sec anyone without his card for 1916. Keep your ear on your phone and don’t let the dispatchers get you. There are one or two who arc liable to be caught; so look out. Dispatcher Haney was hurriedly called to the coast recently by the death of his father, Thomas Haney, one of the old pioneers of the Maple Ridge District. His remains were laid to rest in the family plot in Maple Ridge Cemetery. Bro. McBean, Bear Creek, has received a post card from Bro. Keech, “somewhere in France,” dated February 29th, saying he was all right at the time of mailing. We were glad to hear from “K.” Dispatcher Bro. J. Frank Haney, who is taking a lay-off, says trapping is not much good this season. Chief Dispatcher “Jimmie” II. Armstrong visited the coast recently, relieved by Dispatcher Bro. Tom E. Little. Bro. George Fourney, Twin Butte, intends tak- ing a trip soon. Didn’t get the young lady’s name. Bro. Claude A. Porter, of “The Canyon,” spent a few days in Revelstoke, relieved by Bro. Angus Logan. Local Chairman Bro. Geo. Ranum, Illecillewaet, intends taking a trip home shortly. Bro. Bill Sloan, agent Rogers Pass, is on an extended trip back East, Bro. Barney Kellogg relieving. Barney says if Bill doesn’t soon come back to ‘The Pass,” he will “savy” all about this agent's misery. If you miss the 7K list, call Bro. “Scotty” Allen, at Sturdee, who is always glad to slip it to a brother. No others need apply. Bro. Milton, at Field, did the dispatching re- cently during a break among the wires. Ottertail closed, and the squirrels there will be disappointed looking for peanuts, as “Scotty” Allen has gone to Sturdee and is anxiously waiting for the trout season to open. Palliser also closed.. Considerable lumber is being shipped from Gol- den to Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Donald is increasing since the Government re- serve land was thrown open. Construction material is now arriving at Bear Creek for the new tunnel, to be finished by Decem- ber. I recently received a letter from W. H. Clark, Pinkney, Mich., who was operator at Bear Creek twenty-five years ago, asking me about the length of this tunnel. Of the few men he asked about, I could only find two — our late superintendent, T. Kilpatrick and Trainmaster John Hopgood, now at North Bend. Bro. Barney Kellogg is relieving Bro. Sloane at Rogers Pass, on an extended visit East, and Bro. G. Phillips is relieving Bro. “Bill” Hant, in the vicinity of Hammond, 111., and Chicago. Bro. Shaw, at Glacier, has a large family of thor- oughbred dogs. Barney Kellogg calls them “home dogs.” Bro. J. L. Ingle, at Cambia, in his box car sta- tion on wheels at the west portal of the Rogers Pass tunnel, handles all stores for the west end of this hole. Bro. Forney, Twin Butte, is on vacation, re- lieved by Bro. Angus Logan (the man from the western isle). Bro. E. C. Ketchum transferred from Revel- stoke to North Bend dispatching staff. There are a few changes of minor importance on the west end. Bro. Martin was relieved at Ducks a few weeks by Mr. Clark; and Mr. Sharp, at Field some years ago, has also been helping out. If these two gents don’t hold a card, they had better get in and drill. Cert. 165. CARD OF THANKS. Guernsey, Saskatchewan, Canada, February 29, 1916. Mr. L. W. Quick, St. Louis, Mo. Dear Sir: I intended writing you long before this time, but having been ill and worried, time has slipped by without my doing so. I wanted to ask you to thank the members of the O. R. T., through The Telegrapher, for the lovely flowers they sent at the death of my dear husband. I shall never forget that kindness and thought, nor the kindness of your general chairman, Mr. J. M. Mein, who happened to be on the train when I was taking the body to Selkirk. Thanking you all. Yours gratefully, Mrs. Ivy L. Erskine. New York Central R. R., Div. No. 8. Hudson Division — The special meetings held on February 26th were very well attended and Bros. Morey and Blim outlined the situation very plainly in regard to the proposed new wage scale. The meeting on March 21st was also largely attended and was a very good and profitable session. We are very glad to welcome Bto. Skinnell, of Div. 14, transferred to Div. 8 this month. Extra men on this division are kept quite busy covering sick relief. Bro. Frank Smith has returned home from the hospital. He is improving slowly and hopes to take his trick at S. S. 58 about May 1st. Digitized by C.ooole

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546 The Railroad Telegrapher. Wc were very sorry to hear of the death of the mother of Bro. McNiven in Scotland. He has the sympathy of all the boys in his sad bereavement. Bro. D. C. Allerdice has resigned to go in other business. We all wish him success. Old Hudson Division should have the banner. Not a delinquent this term. Hope it will continue so in the future. Bro. Filler, of S. S. 61, and Bro. W. A. Smith, S. S. 58, took a trip to New York recently. Have you one of the new seniority books, if not write Bro. Hyde or the chairman, and they will tell you how to get one. Recent assignments of bulletined positions are: Bro. P. Burns, third S. S. 59 temporary; Bro. T. F. Donnerly, third S. S. 96 temporary; Bro. W. A. Banker, first S. S. 45; Bro. A. Hallenbeck, second S. S. 93; Bro. L. B. Gaedeke, second S. S. 68; Bro. W. B. Lockard, first S. S. 50; Bro. H. B. Tucker, assistant agent Tivoli. Business is booming on the N. Y. C. and we can not understand how the management can hold up oifr new schedule. The old song being “too poor” is out of date at this time. A. A. S., Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father in His wisdom has deemed it best to remove from our midst our esteemed and worthy Bro. T. J. Wehren- burg; and Whereas, We realize that in the death of Bro. Wehrenburg the Order of Railroad Telegraphers has lost a true and faithful member and co-worker; be it therefore Resolved , That we extend to the sorrowing family our heartfelt and fraternal sympathy in this their sad hour, commending them to the One who doeth all things for the best; be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved family, a copy spread upon the minutes and a copy sent to The Rail- road Telegrapher for publication. F. P. Fraleigh, J. Mooney, W. E. McCormack, f Committee. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father, the all-wise Ruler of the Universe, to call to her home and her reward the mother of our esteemed and worthy Bro. D. McNiven; and Whereas, We, the members of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, bow in humble submission to the will of Him who doeth all things for the best; be it therefore Resolved, Ttfat we extend to Bro. McNiven our heartfelt and fraternal sympathy in this hour of his sad bereavement, commending him to the One who doeth all things for the best; be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to Bro. McNiven, a copy spread upon the minutes of this meeting and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. F. P. Fraleigh, E. L. Hallenbeck, Fred Patten, Committee. "Q" New York Office — Two temporary positions bid in by Bro. Hobbs and Joe Stecz, manager of “W" Weehawken office five years ago. These temporary places will proba- bly be made permanent, as we are unable to handle the present volume of business, in fact we need two more men, and we understand our manager has asked for the necessary appropriation. Sister Grace Condon, from the M. & M. Division, filled in while bids were up for the first temporary place. She is a good* operator and made quite a hit with several of the boys. We don’t mention names. It has been very hard for Manager Mahoney to secure first-class operators from the divisions having bids on this office, therefore it was necessary to enlist the service of Miss Condon. Brothers who bid on jobs here with seven and ten years rights could not qualify, one on account of “not being there on the mill” at all, and another who was “fair on the mill,” but thought that the wire was too fast. Way wires are not like through wires, where a man handles from ten to fifty a day on locals, and 250 to 400 in nine hours on through*. Boys, if you want a place here, no matter how much seniority you have, it behooves you to become proficient on the mill. Bro. “RS” Smith, from Poughkeepsie, dropped in a short time ago to see the boys, and while here sat in on the Cleveland fast wire where they handle about seventy an hour, and made good. “RS” was offered a position the next day, but said there was more money around “X” for him. We don’t blame him. The country life, good air and $75 per is better than $90 here considering the difference in the work. J. M. Ball, from the "WU” on the Hudson Division, is filling in one of the temporary vacan- cies, vice Bro. Hobbs, removed to Manager* Fripp’s “GX” (Great Excitement) office. Mr. Ball is a first-class operator and a right good fellow, and promises to procure a card just as soon as he lands a steady position. Bro. Joe’ Seekircher recently lost his mother after an illness of several months. The force of the office extended their condolences and sent a very appropriate floral offering. The telegraph typewriters installed on the Buffalo circuit some time ago has been out of business re- cently, due to weather conditions and wire changes. There’s nothing like the old “MO” for real work, when it comes to moving business. Bro. Frank G. Evans has bought a home in Yonkers, N. Y. Manager Mahoney is kept exceedingly busy nowa- days answering phones and ringing in wire chiefs along that fast freight wire. Since “GX” and “MQ” have been here the phones are hot. Digitized by CaOOQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 547 Well, the one good thing is the more work the more operators necessary and that is what counts. Bro. Brophy, “our champion checker player/' will be glad to meet any and all comers at the R. Y. M. C. A. most any evening. If you have the idea you are there, drop Bro. “U” a card either at this office or the R. Y. M. C. A. and he will take any such idea away from you in a very few minutes. What does he use? Well, we don’t know, but we have heard something about the “Highland Lassie" and the “Will o' the Wisp," not mentioning sev- eral of his own entanglements. This is the first write-up for “Q" office. We hope that there will be more news next time. The brothers here will be glad to have any brothers from any division who may happen to be stopping in the big city, drop in and look the place over. The latch string is on the outside. Caps. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Almighty God, with tender and infi- nite mercy, has called from this world for her reward, the noble, affectionate and beloved mother of our Bro. F. J. Seekircher; in manifestation of our sincere grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of the N. Y. C. Division No. 8, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, do extend to her sorrowing son and our faithful companion and members of the bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy in this sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the brother, a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication, and a copy spread upon the minutes of this division. p Evans A. W. Ostrander, D. E. Delaney, Committee. Adirondack Division — Little Jimmie Cervo now has an up to date; so brothers, don't despise him because he's small. “SC is now solid. Let's make the whole divi- sion that way. Wish some of the “HK" branch brothers, also Bro. Long John at “CY," would send me the news, happenings, etc., in their territory before the 24th of the month, so as to be represented in the monthly write-ups. Bro. Happy Hollenbeck, who relieved Bro. Baldy Blinn recently, also relieved Bro. Coveil while on trip to Utica. Local Chairman Ryan says he has quite a large demand for application blanks and they are com- ing back very fast. We will soon have to import some nons to work on or we will get rusty. Bro. Wright is no longer in a class by himself, as he not only has a sister, but other brothers to confide in. J. F. Barry bid in second and J. A. Montion third “SD.” Look after them. Jack. I have been asked to give my definition of a non. I am no Webster, so will have to give it in my own way. A non is an illusion, at first sight you think you see a man, but after looking at him for a few moments you see you’re mis- taken and only see a very poor excuse of a man, who never amounts to much. He will not do anything to try and better his salary or working conditions, etc., but leaves this to others and glories in it. No company, firm or corporation cares to trust him, as he is weak and usually yellow and has no grit. He is called more than fifty-seven dif- ferent varieties of names by his fellow working- men, some of which would not look good in print. The unusually large ice harvest has been gath- ered. It made considerable work for engineers, conductors and trainmen, but required the open- ing of only one more trick, second at “CW," cov- ered by Bro. Fraughton. Don’t get uneasy, brothers, but keep working, as good things come slow. There is an end to everything even the wasp. Get busy on the few nons left on this division. If you don't know where they are located will be glad to furnish you a list on application. L. C. Ryan noticed a break rigging dragging from a car in train No. 85 the other evening while passing his station and notified the crew who discovered a pair of trucks running on the ground. I have asked Andrew for a medal for him and am looking for his familiar face in the safety first outfit magazine, as he seems to be working for everybody’s good. Bro. Me Knight and wife on a recent Sunday visited Bro. Baldy Blinn. Mac says Baldy now talks French very fluently. Bro. Chas. Day is hoping for spring when he can burn up the roads and 50 (?) cent gasoline with his new car. Sister Condon, who exchanged tricks with Bro. Wright for a short time, on account of her daughter being ill, called on the boys in “Q" office, New York, on her way home. Bro. Bill Day is learning to play the trombone. It’s awful, but Bill says “it's a free country, and we will have to stand it." Bro. Mason and family took in the auto show at Utica. Some of the brothers are not enforcing our slogan, “No card no favors." Wish you would all be more particular and see this does not happen in the future. We are trying to rid the division of nons, so let every member do their part Clean up the few remaining and make the division 100 per cent. Local Chairman . Ryan was relieved by Bro. Fraughton during the meetings, both of which were well attended, the law, train service, etc., con- sidered. This is the right spirit, keep generating it. The Weaner brothers, father and sons, attended the “FD" meeting. General Chairman H. B. Morey was on hand at both meetings, and gave the boys a good talk. Bro. Davis, agent “SD," was unable to attend the “JC" meeting on account of sickness in the family. We can not give the North End brothers too much praise for the good work they are doing on Digitized by CaOOQte

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548 The Railroad Telegrapher. their end of the road, but there is still a little work that needs their attention. H. H. Van Dyke, Asst. Local Chairman. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, has deemed it best to call from our midst to his heavenly charge the little daughter of our Bro. John S. Davis; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of Adirondack Division No. 8, Order of Railroad Teelgraphers, extend to the sorrowing brother and his wife sin- cere and heartfelt sympathy, in their sad bereave- ment; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother and wife, a copy spread upon the minutes of the division and a copy forwarded to The Telegrapher for pub- lication. R. L. Dickinson, H. H. Van Dyke, J. J. Ryan, Committee. St. Lawrence Division — Bro. Dye has returned from a week’s vacation. Bro. Roth to LoWville first, pending bids. Bro. Stathaway assigned second trick Morris- town, temporarily. Bro. La Rock, Denlay, spent a week with his father at Ogdensburg recently. According to the papers the N. Y. C. for the month of February done the most business in the history of the road. We hope our committee can induce the officials to share some of the earnings with the underpaid telegraphers and station agents along the line. Bro. Phillips, Glenfield, was off two days recently. did not raise my boy to be a telegrapher, To chum with nons, not for me! I’d rather see him squashed beneath a tractor Than working for the N. Y. C. Why don’t he choose some paying occupation Like digging in the subway — hully-cheeh There’d be less nons today If mothers all would say, I did not raise my boy to be a telegrapher. C. H. R., Cert. 1071. Electric Division — Two new positions opened at $50.00 a month, Irvington bid in by W. E. Rogers, and Dobbs Ferry, bid in by W. A. Bitters. Bro. Walker on an excursion trip, relieved by Bro. Combs, who also relieved Bro. Schultz one day. Bro. Gambie is home a few days to help cele- brate his parents’ fiftieth anniversary, relieved by Bro. O’Brien, who later relieved Schumacker, “DV,” several days, while in dispatcher’s office. Bro. Finelli, "YX," resigned, awarded to S. C. Birchard, putting “RN” on the board; Johnston to "YX," pending bids. Bro. Hoop has purchased a house boat Bro. Baker, at Harmon, had thirty-two inches of snow to remove from his piazza roof March 13th. Bro. J. Collins, who left us for a better position with the Terminal, was recently married. We ex- tend him our heartiest congratulations. Rogers and Bitters both having steady positions now, should be reminded of their promises to line up. The assistant night agents along the line who are taking care of women's babies while they go to the stores on the pretense of getting change to purchase tickets, but in reality to do their shopping, better be careful, some of them might forget to come back. We all expected to be enjoying our increase now, but there seems to be a ditch in rule No. 4 which provides for a ten-hour day and vacation for all. This was explained at the special meetings held on all divisions and we should make a de- termined stand for the rule. Be sure to attend all the meetings, as there will perhaps be quite a space before they will ever be as beneficial to you as now. Not only will they help you, but will assist other members to get out by seeing a good crowd at the meetings. Div. Cor. Delaware & Hudson Ry., Div. No. 12. Saratoga & Champlain Division — Through a typographical error in the February Telegrapher I was made to say "The B. & hf. are now employing 2500 hump riders," whereas my copy read "twenty-five hump riders.” I* desire to have this correction made before I am served by an attorney for the B. & M. with a summons and complaint in an action for damages for trying to inflate their stock. A fellow breezed into the tower the other morning and told me that the two nons on the Saratoga Division were converted a few days ago at a revival meeting, and, after confessing their sins and being desirous of henceforth following the straight and narrow path, they filled out appli- cation blanks for membership in the O. R. T. As this fellow also told me he saw a cock robin on March 15th. I immediately gave him a full life membership card in the Ananias Club* Advised him to give up booze during lent and to consult an alienist before it was too late. Here's hoping that the management will "see a great light through the darkness that is enfolding their vision as in a cloud." In other words, see the justice of our claims and grant them; not because of any arbitary demand, but because of the conviction that they are just and right. We ask it in the name of fairness; we ask it as a business proposition^, strong in the belief that it will pay dividends in faithful service, loyalty and increased efficiency. Amen. Bro. Hatch bid in "WH" yard; Bro. Connor back to Whitehall depot, and Mr. Sheldon on extra list; Bro. F. Cassidy relieving Bro. Lawrence, third Whitehall depot. Mr. Kimball is relieving Bro. J. Smith at Loon Lake. ' Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 549 firo. McNamara, Saratoga third, ill with the la grippe, relieved by Picheon. Bro. McGarr, third High st., ill with rheumatism, relieved by Bro. J. Whalen, second Ballston. Bro. Herb Williams is relieving Bro. Alexander, second Standish, who has secured a position with the Standish Iron Ore Co., and is on a three months' leave of absence. Best wishes. Mr. Walsh, relieved on second Willsboro by Bro. Dupree, bid in third Rouses Point, vice Bro. Beaudry. Bro. Abare bid in Willsboro agency. Bro. Merritt, flagman at Saranac Lake, has gone home to West Chazy on account of a severe cpld. Phones are being installed at all the principal stations on the Champlain and Chateaugay Divi- sions. Jos. T. Donahue, a B. & M. engineer and brother of Bro. J. Donahue, died at his home in Troy, March 9th. Remains were taken to Sara- toga for burial March 11th. L. B. Burritt, Div. Cor. Virginian Ry., Div. No. 13. Third and Deepwater Divisions — For several months these divisions have not been represented in the journal. The heavy holi- day season and the various heavy places I have been assigned to has prevented me from giving* you the news through the journal, but hope here- after to be in position to do so, as we should have a write-up in each issue. As I travel around over the road I find the “old reliables" with up-to-date cards trying to get in the nons, and have been particularly gratified to note the interest the boys are taking in the organ- ization by paying their dues and getting new members, quite a number having joined recently. The Winding Gulf Branch is now 100 per cent O. R. T., and should encourage the others along the line, as it will help the committee when going before the management with such a strong fol- lowing. It is necessary that we hasten a report of the conditions of each station to our committee so there will be something to work on when it con- venes again in the near future. Owing to the increased traffic of the road there are bright prospects of new agencies soon being established. Recently Elmore yard office has been made a three-trick job, second and third tricks aided to the Woodbay agency, a day operator and agency at Harper; also a night office at Norcross. We must attend to the company’s business as if it was our own, and give it the best service possible or else resign so that worthy men can take our places. Let’s make 1916 a banner year for the O. R. T. and the Virginian Ry. Let’s have a purpose in life and contribute our mite towards progress and advancement. Don’t bid on an open position unless you are qualified to handle it; you are doing yourself an injustice and are liable to lose your regular posi- tion by doing so. A man who has never handled an agency or otherwise had necessary experience with the rules and regulations governing such should not bid on an open station. You» may think you can handle it, but when you go up. against it you will be sadly disappointed. The laws of the State and rules and regulations of the company are a great deal more stringent than they used to be, and a man has to be well up on agency work before he is competent to handle a Station in a Satisfactory manner. I have learned this by experience and observation. Even though a man may have the seniority we could not expect the company to give him a position he can not handle. Bro. G. L. Shinn bid in third Elmore yard recently opened; Bros. Bishop and Hyde, second and third Woodbay; Bros. A. C. Thomas and Jewell, first and third Pax; George and Vest, sec- ond and third at Kegley, and Bro. C. W. Chance, second Slab Fork. Bro. Hanson, agent Eccles, now has an extra helper. Sister Hardy, third Pemberton, was off a few days on account of illness. Bro. Holland is relieving Bro. Williams, agent Rich Creek, three months. We were all grieved to learn of the death of Bro. H. H. Williams, first Pax, who has been in our midst for some time. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of all who knew him. Cert. 65. Norfolk & Western Ry., Div. No. 14. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and love, has deemed it best to call to the Great Beyond our esteemed Bro. George E. Pulley, of Clarkton* Va.; therefore, be it Resolved, That we members of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers of the N. & W. Ry., Divi- sion 14, extend to the bereaved wife and family our sincere sympathy in this their sad hour of bereavement; and be it further Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family, a copy spread upon the minutes of this division and a copy forwarded to The Telegrapher for publication. R. W. Stephens, E. R. Mickle, S. D. Um stead. Committee. CARD OF THANKS. We desire to thank the rtlembers of Division 14, O. R. T.,.for their sympathy and beautiful floral design at the time of the death of our husband and father. Mrs. T. H. Lankford and Children, ClOverdale, Va. Atlantic Coast Line R. R., Div. No. 15. Members Waycross District: The committee will soon be in Wilmington and all who have not paid their current term dues should remit at once. I hope all up-to-date mem- bers will make it their especial business to person- Digitized by C.ooole

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550 The Railroad Telegrapher. ally call up and remind all delinquent members of this request. The committee will have plenty to do for the next three months, and the less de- linquents there are the better result it will be able to short. Help us now to line this district up solidly. Fraternally, A. L. Pixley, L. C. Waycross District Notes — Bro. C. W. Wilson, agent Poulan, taken sud- denly ill recently and brought to Waycross on No. 97, died within five minutes after he reached the hospital. Funeral at Waresboro was attended by Bros. Morris and Sasser. The division and district was represented by a wreath and sounder on a white pillar upheld by a green base, and was the only floral offering there. Bro. A. L. Pixlty on a trip to Washington, D. t\, recently spending only ten hours there, later going to Sanford to consult the general chairman. Bros. Stewart and Hughes are frequent Way- cross visitors. Sister Rush on a trip to Waycross recently was met by Bro. Rush on arrival. Bro. C. K. Walker has returned to the W. U. at Jacksonville. Bro. Mansfield, who relieved at Willacoochee and Poulan recently, later made trips to Pinemount and Columbia. Hildreth nights and Poulan agency on bulletin, left vacant by Bro. J. B. White, being assigned to second Nahinta and Bro. Wilson's death. Bro. L. P. Murray assigned Willacoochee. This puts two card men at Willacoochee. Mr. Powell prom- ises; also Mr. Sweet, at Boston, and Mr. Callaway, at Quitman, but we are still footing the bills for committee work, as so far none of the promises have been cashed. Mr. McAlpine, at Boston, and Bennett, “B” in “F” Waycross, who sometimes dispatches trains, also don’t want the committee to represent them. Both are working scheduled positions and enjoying the benefit of our hard work and money. Live up to our motto, boys, “No card, no favors.” R. E. Kemp, Jr., has re-entered the service after several years in the auditor's office of the L. O. P. & G. at Live Oak, and will line up shortly. We are glad to have him back with us. , J. W. Mullis, a new man, is at Hildreth, and also a Mr. Owens, extra. Get them to fill out blanks. C. W. Courson, also a new man, is a brother of Bro. Jas. Courson at Albany. * Bro. A. G. Hack, who carries an annual, was promoted in January to second extra dispatcher, and was informed by the general manager that he could carry his card and dispatch trains, too. After Bennett was promoted he could not get rid of his card quick enough. Help Bro. Hack all you can to make a successful dispatcher. Bro. O. F. Nunn, who took charge of the Poulan agency until Bro. Mansfield could get there, also relieved on Nahunta second. Bro. A. N. Sweat, Columbia, Fla., was a recent Glenmore visitor, and Bro. Reid, of Homerville, a recent Waycross visitor. Bro. H. E. Harrell, of Meigs agency, waS recently taken to Waycross hospital. We hope he will soon be able to return to work. Assignments: Bro. McQuaig, Waycross yards third; Bro. S. A. Ward, first, and Bro. C. R. Robinson, third Valdosta; Bro. P. M. Lewis, Waynesville agency, and Bro. W. T. Singleton to Willacoochee agency. I was relieved while attending my mother's funeral at Shellman by Bro. C. M. White, of Quitman third. Bro. Reid, of Homerville, had the misfortune to have his house burned while he was in Waycross recently. F. A. Crittenden, Cor. Second Division, Montgomery District — Division No. 15, for the last few months, has been well represented in The Telegrapher each issue, and I hope every correspondent of the sev- eral districts of the system will continue to keep the changes and latest news in our journal, as it makes it more interesting and gives our brothers located out on the several branches, where they can’t hear of all current happenings, a line-up on what is going on. There is no use for a corre- spondent to remain silent and wait for someone out on the line to drop him a card and give him a little news. If he does, his, district will come up lacking. He has to get the news the best way he can. If you hear of a new man at some regu- lar job, get right onto him and find out what he is doing there, where the regular man has gone, how long he is going to be off, what lie is off for, and anything else you might think of. This is the only way to get the news. We have a few nons over here who have prom- ised to come in next pay day for several months. When reminded of their promise, it is the same old excuse. I think it is time to practice “No card, no favors” on these fellows. We have one good, up-to-date brother, wlw is on the extra list, in need of work, and all the brothers should give him all the work they can. He will appreciate it. There are still a few behind with their dues, and we would be glad to know that they remitted this past pay day. We have received remittances from several of the boys who have left the service and still keep up their dues. This should make those still working here who have not paid up “sit up and take notice.” Bro. Mullins, clerk-telegrapher Brundidge, was off a few days recently, also Bro. Hodges, Cowarts, and Bro. Pouncey, Enterprise. Bro. Knowles, who relieved Bro. McEachern at Ardilla while attending court, also relieved Bro. Stokes at Ashford a few days on account of drop- ping a barrel of fish on his foot. Sprague bid in by Bro. McLoy, second Bain- bridge, bid in by Bro. Adams, extra. Telegraph office cut in at Youngblood tempo- rarily while steam shover is there. Cert. 120. Jacksonville District — DeLand agency transferred to Bro. M. O. Causey, of Auburndale, relieved by Bro. Frink. Auburndale now on bid. Digitized by C.ooole

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The Railroad Telegrapher. Ctarcona temporary agency closed; Bro. R. L. McLindon to extra board. , Sebring agency assigned to Bro. J. R. Wads- worth; relief agency now on bid. Bro. R. E. Stivender was at Sebring agency pending bjds. We are all glad to see Bro. W. T. Whitehead back on the job. He has been off sick with typhoid fever. Second trick Kissimmee bid in by Bro. J. M. Blanchard. Third there on bid, alsd De- Land Jet., vice Bro. Jesse Stuart, gone with the Western Union at DeLand. I understand the potato crop around Bostwick will be a bumper crop over previous years. There will probably be fifteen cars. D. C. Fayetteville District — Now is the time for all of the boys to line up for a little increase in wages, and not wait until after the agreement is drawn up and signed, and then come around with the old stall: “The O. R. T. never did anything for me.” Give your hearty co-operation not only with an up-to-date, but all the loyalty that goes with it. We hope to hear some good news from the general committee in the near future regarding fifteen days’ vacation with pay each year, also an increase in salary. Bro. Teford was relieved recently by Extra Erwin. Bros. Hood and Matthews were in Wilson on March 17th. Bro. Hall, former agent Benson, resigned, is now on the extra list. Bro. W. B. Rector was relieved a few days by Bro. Holt. Boys, we have only a few nons on this district now. I wish every member would take personal interest in this work and do all possible to get the district solid by the time the general committee gets in session so each man can be represented and make his wants and wishes known. Let me have your notes by the 18th of each month if possibly “OW,” Cert. 287, Div. Cor. Norfolk District — The last two or three journals came out and nothing for this district when we should have a write-up each month. I hope some good brother will come across next time with some notes. We are pretty well lined up on the main line, but there are still a few who are not O. R. T. Get after them if they are worthy of a card, ani if not, use our motto, “No card, no favors.” A little more of this put in effect would be better for this road. Bro. Blick was off a few days recently on account of sickness in his family. Bro. Pender bid in second South Tunis, Bro. Savage relieving him at Norfleet; Bro. Parker bid in relief agency, Bro. Hale, from second Hobgood, relieving him at Plymouth, leaving second Hob- good on bulletin. Only two extra men on the board now. Our committee will soon meet the management. Boys, stay with it and we will come out all right. It has been a long time since we have had an increase and this one should be a good one. SSI I would like to see a good old-fashioned meeting somewhere. It does us all good • to get together and talk matters over and it also helps us to understand each other better. If you have a grievance write your local chair- man about it. Don't let one of them pass, as he is always ready and willing to do all he can if you will only give him the facts to work on. “Old-Timb*.” Columbia District — Bro. Ennis, third Denmark, was off several days recently to look after his matrimonial obligations. Bro. Liles, agent Denmark, while attending court at Bamberg, relieved by Bro. Stedman. Bro. Carter, Orangeburg, is not yet able to re- turn to work, but we are glad he is able to be out again. Bro. Heard, “FN” Florence, relieved a few days by Bro. Kennedy, and Bro. Johnson, “FN,” several days by Bro. Glover while working in dispatcher's office on account of illness of some of Dispatcher Seveance*6 relatives. Bro. Smith, agent Society Hill, relieved a few days by Bro. W. II. Hall. The latter and Bro. Mooneyhan recently returned from an enjoyable Cuban trip. Bro. Kennedy was relieved by- Bro. Caldwell, from the Fayetteville District, while in “FN” extra. Some of the boys have not returned their in- formation cards to Bro. Williams yet. This is important; our general committee will not know what your working conditions are now unless it has something to go by unless you return those b,anks- O. L. J., Jr., D. C. CARD OF THANKS. To the Boys of Columbia Dist. Div. 15 — About 3 o'clock on the morning of January 7th, while on duty third Orangeburg, I was brutally and murderously assaulted for the purpose of rob- bery, and up to this time, March 17th, am still unable to return to work. Through Bro. Bolick, our local chairman, the boys, including some of the transportation men, have very kindly and very generously demon- strated their sympathy and fellow feeling, and I am taking this method of reaching and assuring each and every one of you of my deep appreciation. When the uncertainties of life gather around one like a pall 'tis good to feel the pressure of friendly hands and to hear the cheer of friendly voices. It restores and strengthens one's faith and confidence in the brotherhood of man and clarifies one’s vision of his own kind. With my sincere thanks and kind regards, Fraternally, A. T. Carter, Cert. 1479, Orangeburg, S. C. Michigan Central R. R., Div. No. 16. Middle Division and Branches — A special meeting was called at Detroit, March 6th, to discuss a proposed new schedule, and about seventy members showed up from all over the sys- Digitized by C.ooQle

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552 The Railroad Telegrapher, tem; a large delegation from the Canadian side, one from Chicago, a good showing from the Mid- dle Division, and a record attendance from Valley Division. They are to be congratulated, for the short time at the meeting, to lose a night's sleep. Some of the absent brothers around and at Detroit should sit up and take notice of this. The Middle Division dispatchers were conspicuous by their absence. Bro. Del Smith was appointed local chairman for the newly created East Division. Boys, you have a good and faithful brother to represent you and should make every effort to help him and show your appreciation for so good a representative. Displacement was taken up very vigorously by some of the brothers. The system we have is the best as it is. It would be a hardship for the younger brothers to be made to move every time a change is made and the money we are paid is not much of an inducement for operators to buck the extra list, and when able to hold a regular job to be bumped every time by some older brothers that are shut out by closing some office by some money-saving policy on the part of the company. This part must be excepted as “fortunes of war.” The five and ten-year policy has been tried .on other roads with a disastrous effect both on the brothers and the O. R. T. Some well-meaning brother is circulating a peti- tion over the divisions in regard to getting better working conditions and more of the “long green." Brothers, don’t do it; take it up with your local chairman or committee; let's work in harmony and do nothing that is liable to embarrass our com- mittee in any way at such a time as this. It needs our undivided support in this ijew schedule under- taking. Brothers, pay up your dues and get after the nons; also remember “No cards no favors." Bro. Moon, Dutton, off ten days taking in the sights at Chicago and visiting the old folks at Vandalia. It is now Bro. Hubbard, first nights Nashville. Credit belongs to Bro. Greenfield. First nights at Barron Lake and second nights at Fabius up for bid. Bro. Bowman says too much armstrong from Three Rivers to Fabius for him and has gone back to the extra list. * Bro. Ted Northrup is relieving at “SF," Jackson, while Bro. R. Schempf is honeymooning. Good luck to “Bingo." Bro. Del Smith, of Detroit, was a recent Jack- son caller. It is now Bro. Spooner, at Middleville. Bro. C. M. Brown, days Haires, on committee work, relieved by Bro. Seydell, days Vanhorn, and he by Bro. Clissold, first nights Vanhorn. Bro. Boylan, agent Concord, took his wife to the sanitarium at Battle Creek. He has our sympathy and we hope for a speedy recovery. Bro. W. H. Shotmaker has gone to a sanitarium for special treatment and hope he will regain his health 60on. Bro. F. R. Alden relieved Bro. J. Caulkins at Albion tower while in Detroit on O. R. T. business. Centreville and Francisco first nights and Grass Lake three tricks opened up. Bro. Brewer strained his back while throwing a switch at East yards, relieved by Bro. Hildebrand, first nights Block Station A, and he by Hubbard, a new man, son of Bro. Hubbard, first nights Nashville. Bro. G. D. Eddy, Union City, was over to the old place at Vermontville for a day recently. Dxv. Co*. Detroit Division — Considerable shifting around of the towermen in Detroit, caused by vacancies at River Rouge, Drawbridge and Gratiot avenue. Five new applications for membership have been received from towermen since the first of the year, and we have hopes of making them nearly solid O. R. T. soon. - Bro. J. W. Dandy, while cleaning out street car derail at Gratiot avenue, was struck by a passing automobile February 11th, and died from his in- juries a few hours later. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, who lcnoweth and doeth all things well, has taken from our midst to his heavenly home Bro. J. W. Dandy, of Detroit, Mich.; be it Resolved , That the members of Michigan Central System Division No. 16, O. R. T., extend to the bereaved family our sincere and heartfelt sympathy and pray that the blessings of God may be with them in this hour of sadness; and be it further Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be sent the bereaved family, a copy sent The Teleg- rapher for publication and a copy spread upon the minutes of the division. Frank L. Stuart, Fred Brock, John Roberts, Committee. CARD OF THANKS. To Members of the O. R. T., Division 16 — I wish to use The Telegrapher as a medium to convey our sincere thanks to each and every mem- ber who contributed to the subscription that was taken up for us and the other acts of kindness during my illness. Bro. and Mrs. W. H. Shoemaker, Jackson, Mich. Northern Division — Bro. R. M. Gordon, who while in Detroit with the committee was relieved by Bro. J. L. Kerby, second relief agent, later went to Bay City owing to the illness of the agent there. Bro. M. A. Diffenderfer, third Cheboygan, away on his honeymoon, was relieved by Mr. Booth, a new man. Congratulations to Bro. Diffenderfer. Bro. Jack Talley bid in second Standish, and Bro. J. A. Miller, Gaylord second hours. Lin- wood second and third Gaylord up for bids. On vacations: Bro. Mayer, third Gaylord, on a trip west, relieved by F. White. Bro. Harry Adams in California visiting his old-time friend. Digitized by c.ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 553 Harry Mead. Bro. B. Compton, agent Henderson, a few days relieved by Bro. McCalpin, who later relieved Bro. H. A. Ramsey, agent Leslie, on a trip to California. Bro. McQuaid, wire chief at Bay City, called to Cincinnati by injury to his father, relieved by Bro. Wm. Berry, and Bro. Berry relieved by Bro. W. J. Shaw, first Double Track Switch, Mr. White re- lieving on first there. Our committee which met in Detroit during the first part of March and framed a revision of the schedule, expects to soon return and meet the com- pany officials. Bro. M. C. Salter, formerly on this division, is now at Grass Lake on main line, a new position. All the nons have received application blanks and we hope they will soon be returned properly filled out with the cash to secure them a card and protection. The members working with and near them should stir them up. Bro. J. C. Yahr transferred to Gladwin agency, vice Jones relieving him at Chesaning agency. Bro. G. R. Parish relieving at Oxford; G. B. Bond is on second St. Charles, and Booth, a new man, on second Linwood. The flashlight pictures taken at the last meeting in Bay City were very good and several members have invested in one. Very few items contributed this month. Hope Fit* will hand us a few on Bay City Division next month. Cbrt. 63. Pennsylvania R. R. Lines East, Div. No. 17. NOTICE. Open public meetings for members of the B. L. E., B. L. F. & E., O. R. C., B. R. T., O. R. T*. and B. R. S. of A., and their friends, will be held in some theater in Pittsburg, at 2 p. m. and 8 p. m., Sunday, April 30th. See papers for name of theater. Chairman. Conemaugh Division — ■Sisters and brothers, I must congratulate you on the way you have paid up this term. Now that we have no delinquents let us devote all our time to getting in the nons. If each member will take it upon himself or herself to get one new member the trick will be done. Don’t wait for the other fellow to do something, but try to see how much can be attained by your own efforts. Attend the meetings and encourage others to do so. Follow up the promises made by the nons and try to secure their applications. If we can not attain results in the near future we will be compelled to resort to more drastic measures. We are all greatly enthused over the progress of the co-operative movement and are patiently wait- ing for the ballot. Bro. E. W. Robinson is back again on his regu- lar trick. Bro. J. H. McCombs bid in second “BN.” Bro. F. L. Snodgrass, who relieved him, is now on first “RO,” relieved on second there *by Bro. C. E. Gahagan. Bro. E. W. Robinson, who relieved Sister Mc- Curdy while absent on account of the illness and death of her mother, was relieved by Bro. L. S. Heasly. Understand Bro. G. W. Norling is interested in wireless telegraphy. “No cards, no favors.” Carr. 2575, Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, our heavenly Father, the all-wise Ruler of the Universe, has deemed it best to remove from .our midst the beloved mother of Sister M. E. McCurdy; in manifestation of our grief and fra- ternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of System Division No. 17, Penna. Lines East, Conemaugh ’ Division, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing sister and relatives their sincerest and deepest heartfelt sympathy in this sad hour of their bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved sister, a copy spread on the minutes of the division and a copy forwarded to The Railroad Telegrapher for publication. C. E. Gahagan, Cert. 2069, F. L. Snodgrass, Cert. 2575, A. A. Eykes, Cert. 1391. Committee. Schuylkill Division — The Schuylkill Division is back again, and, be- lieve me, this time we are here to stay. I am not altogether over the agreeable shock I received when I attended the two meetings held in Reading, Pa., March 15th. In spite of the severe weather conditions, we had a tremendous turn out, and I can not find words to express the enthusiasm shown at both meetings. Old vets were there, the fellows you never thought of actually had nerve enough to show their faces. This, my friends, means something, and it means just this, that the operators are finally realizing that the O. R. T. is their only salvation. Just think of the eighteen new members from March 1st to March 15th. This is the result of the five principles we have resolved to adopt. The five principles are as follows: First, work; second, work; third, work; fourth, work; fifth, work just a little bit harder to get that other fellow in the clear, and success must come. May I suggest that other divisions on the Pennsy adopt the same principles. Boys, we never had so splendid an opportunity as we have right now, because the business is here and it must be moved, and, best of all, the country is not flooded with idle operators at this time. Oh, yes, we have a difficult problem to solve. To join the O. R. T. is the only way to solve this so-called difficult problem of ours. Wake up, my friend; you have been a fool long enough; join us in this fight. I would like to appeal to three different types of men through this journal, so I have arranged for a nupiber of journals to be sent to non-members, and if you get a journal it means that you shall Digitized by Google

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554 The Railroad Telegrapher. read what I have to say and then take it along to the office and talk it over with your fellow oper- ators and send your friend the journal if he didn't - get one himself. The three different types of men I have refer- ence to are, the class of men who do not want to join because they fear they will be discharged if they are found out; and the man who has 101 excuses, and the man who thinks he stands in with the boss. As for the first type of men, the effective secret system we have absolutely protects you, if Johnny comes around and tells you he heard you belong to the O. R. T., he is just guessing and you get on the job and make him prove it, he positively can not do it, so effective is our secret system. As to the second type of men, your arguments are without substance — noth- ing to you, and the third type — you poor weakling, may God have pity on you when you wake up. When you do wake up you will see that the boss was just using you as a tool. Is there any truth in the rumor that Johnny is as far as he can ever get, and that he is holding that which he does have by continually nagging at his men, making everything just as unpleasant for them as he possibly can. Who are the men who promised on their faith and honor two or three years ago that soon they would join, and to date have not made good. Oh, friends, hear mel such conditions will never bring you or I anything. It didn't take the boys long to prove to Sammy that a petition would not amount to a row of pins; at any rate, he didn't go very far with it. Everybody knows that the O. R. T. is the only medicine for our ailment. Things look mighty blue for us this coming summer. The few extra men we did have were eaten up when the two temporary offices were opened. We who have been fortunate enough to be able to take a few days off as a vacation will be obliged to stay on the job on account of no extra men obtainable. "BR” Monocacy and "BK” Mt. Carbon tem- porary offices have caused some mysterious moves. Mr. Gerges and Mr. Hawk, for instance. Of course, they know what they are doing. Cert. 2627. West Jersey & Seashore Division — Keep up the good work, boys; see what other roads are doing; have everybody get a card, and we will soon get that increase. That petition is simply a subterfuge. We will never get what we are justly entitled to until we have an up-to-date card and do as other roads do. Every road in the country scheduled by the Order of Railroad Telegraphers has granted or is about to grant their men an increase in salary, so all we have to do is to join the Order and we will get ours. Others claiming that they are recognized are not only not getting anything, but they are keep- ing us from getting anything and will keep up that game indefinitely if we allow them to humbug us and use us as tools to misrepresent us. Waiting to see what is going to be done won't get us anything. We have got to join the O. R. T. to get what is coming to us. Men are scarce now and will be more so on the P. R. R. as long as present conditions prevail, because nearly every telegrapher in the United States and Canada knows the conditions here. Those nicely worded cards displayed in stations about the company wanting to deal squarely with their men, etc., won't mean telegraphers until we are as solidly organized as the other railroad brotherhoods. We secured quite a number of new members in March and more are promised for this month. Everybody keep busy. Don't be silly enough to allow yourselves to be used as tools against your fellow men. It looks as though we were going to be short of summer men. There won’t be much of a rush for jobs here at about $20 less per month than they can get elsewhere. The co-operation meetings at Pittsburg on March 26th were well attended, and they will be pro- ductive of much good. Since the resolution was passed to co-operate with the other four brother- hoods it is now our duty to bring our membership up to such a stage that we can be of assistance to the others, as well as to our own cause. We must do our share. Those who promised to join when this happened should be reminded of their promises and lined up. The lines west on a number of divisions have signed up and received increases of from $250 to $7.50 per month. The few who have neglected to pay up for this term should do so at once. When applications are coming in in bunches there is no excuse for anyone not paying up and helping those working for your interests by advising them of any pros- pective applicant you may hear of. The Reading meeting was a very profitable one and we are glad to hear that the boys are not asleep over there. There will be more meetings at various places, so, boys, come out and hear the truth yourselves; it will do you a lot of good. On account of pay day and bad weather the attendance at the meeting held at Millville, N. J., on Wednesday, March 22d, was not what it might have been, but it showed that the men are waking up and getting down to hard work for the Order. "Whitman," Camden, N. J., a temporary tower • position on the new elevated tracks, was created on March 22d with Busby taking first, Leach second and P. Delef range on third; latter relieved by Donovan at the cutoff. G. W. Schneider bid in second and N. A. Night- ingale, third Newfield, and P. B. Schimp bid in second "HN" Camden. The telephone is being installed on the south end around Cape May to Newfield, which may take two more men out of "KN." A. H. Rickards is on West Haddonfield second while E. C. Heath is off sick. We hope to see Ed get back on the job soon. Locton Burk is off on account of the death of his father-in-law. Div. Cot. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 555 “Nickel Plate” R. R., Div. No. 18. Cleveland Division — Chief Dispatcher Benjamin, of the Buffalo Divi- sion, Corineaut, on account of sickness, has gone to West Baden Springs, Ind. Bro. Frank Kelly and Bro. Dalton, Conneaut yard, were laid jup a few days with the la grippe; relieved by new men. Brothers, get them in line. Bro. H. E. Hammond, of Ashtabula, on a trip South, sent the writer a picture post card from somewhere in Alabama where flowers are in bloom and the sun is hot. Quite a contrast to our ten inches of snow. Bro. W. A. Hatch, first Madison, a live wire for the Order, has resigned and is going into the lumber business in some other locality. Sorry to see him go; he was a great admirer of and furnished notes for The Telegrapher. Some of you fellows brace up and take his place with the news if you want to see a monthly write-up from this division of the “Nickel Plate.” The committee is up for a new schedule. Now is the time to get an up-to-date. You who have not remitted better do so. Figure out how you would get along in a big city without sufficient funds. Your committee is merely operators like yourselves; they represent you, and need your help and you need theirs. What show has one individual in getting better conditions from a corporation? If one man should go up for a raise of wages by himself the officials would think he was crazy, and he would be. To do anything it is necessary to have collective bargaining. How long would a president or a general manager of a railroad corporation last with the board of directors if he would raise the salaries of individual workers merely upon the plea of one man at a time? The board would doubt if such a raise was merited and would think the president or general managers were old fogies and replace them with officials that would have to be shown by just such organiza- tions as our O. R. T. No operator has a ghost of a show nowadays to get better wages unless his organization can show to the officials in the proper manner that he deserves it, and it is necessary to do this, not only once, but many times before they are convinced. If you get a raise this time it will not be because the officials are keeping awake nights figuring out just how much work you are doing. It will be because your committee, backed up by the O. R. T. officials and yourself (don’t forget you are a part of the O. R. T.), made it possible bj co-operation to present your side of the case in no mistakable manner. Concentrate your individual effort on performing your duties properly, as each individual is a cog in the great machine. If you are a non or a delinquent you are not fooling anybody but yourselves. The enginemen and trainmen all know it. Now is the time to show that you are a man in all the word “man” means. Don’t be leaning on the member that gets no more money than you do. Help to pay for what you get. Bro. G. D. Wilson, second Madison, Ohio, who bid in first there, vacated by Bro. W. A. Hatch, has been with the company twelve or thirteen years, and we are glad that he has finally come across. It is also now Bro. E. G. Tilton, a new man. Second Painesville, Ohio, bid in by Mr. R. C. Stalder, a new man. Bro. W. N. Roberts bid in fourth Bellevue ■yard, vice C. W. Myers, who went into the hotel business. If any are missed send in the news next time. “Unity.” Third District — Bro. Sylvie, second trick McComb, while off on account of sickness of his mother, was relieved by Bro. Coates, who also relieved Bro. Gillette, first Green Springs Jet., while off sick three weeks. Bro. Neal, third Green Springs Jet., while moving was relieved by Oswalt, a new man. Business is getting good and extra men are getting in almost full time. K. W. Coates. Chicago District — Bro. George Talbert, Jr., agent South Whitley, visited his parents at Knox recently. Bro. F. A. Prohl, first South Wanatah, while off owing to the serious illness of his father-in-law, was relieved by Bro. Mack, of second, and he by Bro. Barto, a new man, with an up-to-date — the kind we like to see — wffo also relieved Bro. Crisen- berry while on committee work at Cleveland, and later relieved Bro. R. J. Dimmitt, second Knox, off with grippe ten days. He also relieved Bro. H. E. Ruhl while laid up a few days owing to a fall from the top of a box car. Bro. Mergenthaller on second Hibbard, vice Bro. Pasley, off with rheumatism, relieved a few days by Bro. Geo. Boyer, who later relieved Bro. Beigh first Argos, a week, visiting home folks at Clay- pool, also Bro. Jim Drake and Bro. Robison, third Hobart, two days while his wife was sick. Bro. L. K. Johnson, agent Raber, spent his vaca- tion at Wheeler and various places. Bro. H. J. Thomas, agent Peabody, also spent his in various places. Relief Agent Morris has not got a card yet, as noted in last month's write-up. Remember our motto, boys: “No card, no favors.” It is now Bro. Roberts, who recently relieved Bro. Crisenberry on first Knox. He has been transferred to Bellevue, Ohio, on the Cleveland Division. Bro. Hite, middle trick Stony Island, was off a few days recently on account of being sick. Bro. Cushman, second Osborn, resigned, relieved by Mr. Carney, brother of Dispatcher Carney. Bro. J. W. Redman, first Claypool, was off two weeks. Bro. C. S. Washam, of Packcrtown, has gone to the Wabash. Bros. Weinrich and Huff, of the Grand Division, recently covered the Chicago Division, lining up some of the nons. Look out, brothers. If you hear a honk, it’s Bro. Forney, agent Claypool, coming in his new “Crow,” Cert. 139. Digitized by ^ooQle

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556 The Railroad Telegrapher. N. Y. C. R. R. (Line* West), Div. No. 19. Lansing Division — The operators and agents on this division were much surprised recently to receive a small raise in salary, equivalent to about five per cent. No reason for the increase was given, but we are led to think that it was due to the efforts of our com- mittee to obtain a revision of the present schedule. No matter what the reason may be, however, we must all work the harder to see that the schedule is revised in the shortest possible time. Now is the time for all the members of the Order to get out and hustle. Get the new members, fellows; don't leave it to the local chairman to line up the nons; he has a lot of things on his mind. He has to work a regular assigned position the same as the rest of us. He can not do it alone. Get busy; you are the ones that can help build up the Order on the division. Let every brother get next to the non working with him or the non at the next station and get them to come in with us; then we will be in a position to do a great deal toward bettering our working conditions and our salaries. Don’t leave the work for someone else to do, but do your part, and we will soon make this division solid. Bro. R. A. Buchanan, agent Litchfield, who has been off duty on account of sickness, we are glad to learn is at his post again. Bro. B. F. Martin, agent Fremont, relieved the latter part of February, on account of sickness in the family, by Bro. W. S. Eggleston, and he by Bro. C. L. Nichols, who also relieved Bro. O. H. French, at North Ft. Wayne tower, a short time. Bro. I. W. Burns, dispatcher’s office at Hillsdale, has resumed as agent and operator at Dimondale. Russell Lamount, who has been spending the winter in the South, has resumed on “DM” mes- sage. We are glad to have him with us again. Bro. C. M. Murphy, agent Bankers, made a trip over the Ft. Wayne branch a few days ago, greet- ing members of -the Order. We wish more members would do this, as it would give us all a better chance to get acquainted with each other. If all the members will send their items to W. S. Eggleston, Fremont, Ind., we will have a write-up every month. Try to do this, as I can not get away to get the items and am not in a position to know what is going on on the other branches of the division. Don’t let the so-called five per cent increase change your views on the question of the revision of the schedule. If we do not stand behind the committee now, the fight is lost. If we all stand pat, as we should, we will win in a short time. The chances are that if we do not stand by the committee, the salaries will be cut down in a few months and our seniority list will not be worth the paper it is printed on. Would you rather work for less than you are receiving now, or would you rather have what is your just due? Think it over carefully before you decide. We must stand to- gether for the committee, or we will not be sure of a position from one day to another. The first non that will do the work for less money will get the job. Stay by the committee, boys. Show the company officials that we can not be bought off at any price, and they will respect us all the more for it. Now, boys, get after the nons; they must line up with us. We need them and they need the pro- tection that the Order will afford them. Don't leave it for someone else to do. Do it yourself if you want it well done. Cbbt. 600. Alliance Division — Our committee is in the midst of new schedule negotiations and needs our support to bring about a settlement. Misleading reports in an effort to weaken the support of the committee have been made regarding the committee’s actions in Cleve- land, all of which are absolutely false, and the number of scabs claimed to have been massed at some points is greatly exaggerated. The Illinois, Air Line, Lansing, Detroit, Toledo, Erie, Old Road and Franklin Divisions are practically solid. The flat increase of $3 per man granted the agents and operators on the entire system is sim- ply an attempt to weaken our support of the com- mittee, and should not be taken as an indication that a settlement has been reached. The section men on the entire system also re- ceived an unsolicited increase of 10 cents per day, and the shop and carmen were granted an increase. We are indebted to Cert. 826 for a number of notes this month. Thanks, Bro. Bettis; keep it up. “HD” third, unscheduled job, was given to Bro. Cummings, relieved at “DV” by Mr. Orwick. With Mr. Orwick on steady, we are' now without an ex- tra man on the division. A new stripping mine is being located at Ger- tnano. Bro. Jennings is getting right on the map. Work will soon be opened on the bridge over Milton dam, at Davis, also on the dam at Pritchard. Fishing will soon be in full swing, but with no extra men, we probably won’t have a chance to make many big catches. Div. Co*. Alliance Division Notes — Time for the payment of dues having expired for the first period of 1916, our delinquents won’t have much of a chance to air their grievances. Freeburg third closed, vice Bro. Gugelman. Bro. Van Meter has returned from his ten days’ leave. Business is booming. Pincy Fork billed about 3,000 cars of coal during February. The company has approximately 60,000 tons at Minerva gravel pit, in expectation of a coal strike April 1st. Bro. McIntyre resigned at Palmyra, relieved on bid by F. R. Orwick. Our committee, assisted by President Perham, is putting the finishing touches on our new sched- ule. It has been about ten years since we had an increase in wages on the old L. E. A. & W. There is a shortage of operators now, our only extra man having taken the clerk's job at Berg- holz. Cekt. 826. Digitized by ^ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 557 Michigan Division — On February 15th a joint meeting was held at Toledo by the Toledo Local of the O. R. T. and the B. R. S. of A., which was well attended. Bro. Perham, president, and Bro. Brown, first vice- president of the O. R. T., gave us some very inter- esting points on organization and about the man who carries an up-to-date. With Bro. Kipp, our general chairman, acting chairman during this meeting, things moved in good order and every- body present had a chance to put in a word or two for the good of the Order, several of our signal boys taking part. On March 11th a special joint meeting of the O. R. T. and B. R. S. of A. was held at Elkhart, which was also well attended, there having been about fifty present, which shows that we have a bunch of boys who are true to the cause. Bro. L. L. Lightfoot presided, being one of the committeemen for the B. R. S. of A. He intro- duced Bro. J. J. Dunn, a representative of the O. R. T. from headquarters at St. Louis, who spoke on unionism — a theme which can not be discussed enough. Time was too short to go into all particulars. Bros. Lightfoot and Clemens gave us some outlines of their experiences in committee work, and we have reasons to be proud of their actions, although some miscreants nave spread false statements concerning them. The meeting was a success, and everybody went home a little wiser and satisfied with the progress that has been made so far, in spite of the opposition. Now is the chance to show your colors; will it be yellow or blue? Everybody hates a coward, even your enemy. Bro. J. J. Dunn will in the near future see some of those nons on this division and find out just what material they are made of. We have but few of these star boarders on our division, but one of them is one too many. The election of officers for the Toledo Local was held on March 21st. Don’t forget the meet- ings held on the third Tuesday of each month. Let’s all attend and show that we are somebody and mean business. “The more the merrier” ap- plies in this case. It develops an interest which can not help but better our standing and condi- tions. Bro. E. A. Cherry, at Archbold, Ohio, has re- signed from bachelorhood and is dividing his semi- monthly blueprints with his newly acquired part- ner. Some non on this division received ballot papers, and let them lay around at home, where his wife got a glimpse of them, and she asked him what he was going to do with them, and he said he didn’t know. Too bad, but his wife put him wise by calling him a coward. C. Frischknecht, Cert. 354. Western Division — A joint meeting of telegraphers and signalmen was held in Painters’ Hall, at 310 Main street, Elkhart, Ind., at 7:30 p. m., March 29th, largely attended by members from both organizations. Bro. E. D. Graham, local chairman of the Western Division, between Chicago and Elkhart, presided. The meeting was one of profound interest, and much enthusiasm was manifested. Among those present were: J. A. Studer, Chicago; Bro. C. A. Bacon, chief of the Signalmen’s lodge between Chicago and Elkhart, and Tavinier and Doc Fisher, all members of the Signalmen’s union. Representing the O. R. T. : Bros. J. J. Dunn, of St. Louis; E. D. Graham, Mishawaka; J. L. Witter, Durham; Art Burwell, LaPorte; Frischknecht, agent Corunna; Marshall, “B” tower; E. R. Long and F. C. Trumbull, West tower; R. L. Mallory, “BC” Elkhart. Bro. J. J. Dunn gave a very interesting talk and was applauded from time to time; and Bro. Studer, of the Signalmen’s committee, addressed the sig- nalmen in particular, bringing out some strong points in connection with existing conditions. The other members called upon in turn to give their ideas concerning the situation expressed some very forceful thoughts. Every member was strong in his views concern- ing our present grievance and propose to remain firm, regardless of the outcome of the negotiations. We arc 100 per cent strong in backing up the com- mittee. In future please send all your notes, or any information of any importance concerning changes that have been or are to be made, to Bro. Mallory, at “BC,” care of the Hump, at Elkhart, who will look after this in the future. We would like to have a good write-up each month, so do not put this off, as you all know that “procrastination is the thief of time.” We would like to hear from all the boys and know what is going on over the division. “MC,” “BC,” Cert. 402. Grand Rapids Branch — Bro. Kastner was off several days visiting rela- tives at Kendallville. It is now Bro. Jack Gregg at Flowerfield. Bro. Ross Nugent was off several days on ac- count of the death of his baby; his father, Bro. Nugent, relieving. Bro. Phibbs, first Three Rivers, was off a few days to attend the funeral of his nephew at New York City. Business for the past two months has broken all records for this branch. Although the weather has been very rough, trains were all moved with- out any delays, showing that O. R. T. men are a good thing for any road, as they deliver the goods. Brothers, stop doing favors for the nons, such as taking messages on the wire and giving them to other nons on the phone. See that they get a card or cut them out entirely. “No card, no favors,” and don’t forget it. Our committee has been doing some hard work for the past four months. Remember that “In union there is strength” and all stand firmly by the committee with our support to the end. We are all thankful for our recent five per cent raise, and are willing to accept about two more of the same kind and still not blush. What do you think? Write me. H. W. S., Cert. 1012, Digitized by t^oooLe

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558 The Railroad Telegrapher. N. Y., Ontario & Western Ry., Div. No. 20. Northern Division — The general committee met the officials on Feb- ruary 23d and concluded a revision of the schedule, giving us better working conditions, twelve days' annual vacation for all agents and operators work- ing seven days a week, and an approximate in- crease in wages of 10 per cent, some receiving an advance of $3, others 45 and $10, and a few as high as $15 and $20 per month. The revised schedule has not been signed yet, owing to the general superintendent being on a short vacation, but it will be upon his return, to take effect April 1st. Now, let us show our appreciation for the con- cessions granted by giving the best possible serv- ice and the officials will see that it pays to employ organized labor. We must now show the nons how to invest their first month’s increase by purchasing an up-to-date card at Germyn, Pa., and in an “insurance policy” at St. Louis, Mo., to protect their loved ones. They have no excuse now whatever for not doing so, as we have gotten them the money to do it, and it’s up to them to help defray the expenses of our committee while it was at Sidney and Mid- dletown by taking this action promptly. Some thought that we would be doing very well if we secured only the vacation clause, but, as we got both the vacation and an increase in wages, everyone should feel that we did remarkably well considering the progress some of the committees are making on neighboring roads in schedule nego- tiations. H. P. Kimball, Local Chairman. Northern Division Notes — Bro. E. J. Dixon is at Oswego freight office pending the assignment of that agency. V. Belisle, yardmaster, is acting agent. Bro. C. D. Soule, agent Cleveland, and Bro. C. H. Bonneau, second Oneida, were relieved a few days recently by Bro. J. V. Spencer. Local Chairman Kimball was relieved by Mr. Talcott, of Constantia, while on committee work. Bro. E. R. Wicks, agent Caughdenoy, was re- lieved by Bro. Spencer while on a few days’ vaca- tion. The recent snow storms shot the train schedules all to pieces and caused the boys to earn their money. The general committee, while at Middletown, except Bro. Conner, who went home nights on ac- count of sickness in his family, journeyed down to the metropolis one evening and took in the Hippodrome. They all pronounced it a grand spec- tacle, especially “The Ladder of Roses” in “The Cascades” at the Biltmore Hotel, and the “Ice Skating Ballet” in “Flirting at St. Moritr.” Cert. 122. Southern Division — Bro. Silkwerth and Mr. Stapleton have gone with the New Haven. We hope to soon have Campell Hall solid. Boys, don’t let that non next to you rest until he gets in line. If no chance to get him then practice “No card, no favors.” Bro. Mulley relieved on account of sickness by Clark, a new man. Boys, see that he is on the right side. Bro. Budd, second “CH,” resigned to go into other business. We are sorry to lose him and wish him success. Relieved on bid by Operator Long. It is now Bro. Master on third there. Bro. Barnes, ticket agent Campbell Hall, received a card from Bro. Cook saying he was not im- proving very fast. We hope for better news later on and that he will soon be able to be back on his old job again practically a new man. Bro. Lyons won't know his station when the carpenters get through remodeling it. It is now Bro. Kitchen, making “VM” solid. We sincerely thank our new brother at “CH” for his notes. Bro. Teed has returned from his honeymoon. “DI ” C. I. & W. Ry., Div. No. 21. East End — The night telegraph office in the chief dispatch- er's office was closed, effective March 12th. The dispatchers handling the business after 5:00 p. m. Third tricks at Moorefield and State st. closed March 12th, making the open hours of the latter 6:00 a. m. to 3:00 p. m. and 6:00 p. m. and 3:00 a. m., and the former 6:00 a. m. to 3:00 p. m. and 4:00 p. m. to 1:00 a. m. Have not heard where these boys are going to land. Bro. Wright, assisting Bro. McCoy during school closing, relieved at Oxford nights by Lipps, who also relieved Bro. “Bill” Anness at Liberty when he slipped away to Oxford one day and came back working in double harness. We wish “Bill” and his bride a long, happy and prosperous life. “Davey” Houck, formerly of “DI,” bumped Seng off second College Corner, and Cummins, from same office, bumped Arganbright from third Roachdale. The new coal dock at Connersville has been installed and everything takes coal here now. The operation takes less time than it takes to get water. The new bridge has been completed and the track raised, making an altogether different appearance of this place. West End — Agent Stone bid in Newman first; relieved at St. Marie agency by F. Blease pending bids. Cummins bid in second Moorefield, relieved at Newman by C. H. Hassig, who also relieved Agent Skinner, Christman, on a few days* vaca- tion, and Jones went to Yale agency a few days. I wish to thank “CH” for these west end notes. Come again; every little helps and you west enders also mail me some notes to Conners- ville. “DO.** Digitized by CaOOQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 559 C. 1. Sr W. Notes— It is now Bro. Cummings at Hume; Bro. Houk at “DI,” and Bro. J. F. Carter at Newman. We welcome them in. The new engines arriving are the largest coming into Indianapolis. This is displacing some train and enginemen. Our committee is up for a new schedule, work- ing for better conditions and more money. Let's support it with their good work. Get after the non next to you and do not let him rest until he is up to date. Remember our motto, “No card, no favors.” A new ninety-foot turntable is being put in at Moorefield to turn the “Mikes” on, and a new roundhouse is being built large enough to keep them in. A recent article in our journal favors a $75 minimum. I also think we should have time and a half for Sundays. The semaphore pole at Moorefield yard office lost one of its arms during the hail storm. Bro. Clark was on the car desk recently while Shotwell was on the sick list. Boys, send me all the news you can to Moore- field and let's see a write-up each month. Cb*t. 169, CU. M. K. & T. Ry., Div. No. 22. We are still making steady gains in membership on the entire division, and reports show renewed interest from nearly all points. Each local chairman has been furnished a com- plete list of delinquents on all districts, and an effort on your part will prevent the division from a loss through neglect on the part of some un- thinking members. Ninety-nine out of every hundred join with good intentions, and if they permit themselves to become delinquent it is your brotherly duty to ascertain the reason. If one of your brothers seems to falter, report the cause so we may be able to assist any worthy brother. Since our rate has now been raised to $15.00 for joining you will be able to help the division more than heretofore. We will realize some revenue from our initiations in the future, which should be an incentive to both the member and the prospective member. Nothing would speak better for the division now than to see the membership get wideawake and never miss a chance to add to our strength. Success awaits your co-operation. With best wishes, I am, Yours fraternally, R. C. Jackson, G. S. & T. Smithville District — Bro. R. W. Burton is in Smithville as clerk in the chief dispatcher's office. Bro. T. E. Anderson loaned to clerical depart- ment in chief dispatcher's office until other ar- rangements are made. Bro. J. T. Hollis is relieving the operator- cashier at Belton temporarily. Bro. H. B. Middleton, second Bartlett, is on sick leave; relieved by Mr. Stearns, a new man. Assigned on bids: Bro. J. C. King, second San Marcos; Bro. Schranberg, Red Rock agency; Mr. Harralson, Bastrop days. Bro. A. Davidson, of Elgin, and Bro. H. W. Davidson, of Weir, were recent Temple visitors. Bro. H. C. Webb relieved yours truly a few days the first of March. Bro. H. L. Hanby relieved Bro. H. Winfrey at Troy while he attended court. Bro. Woody Colly is relieving on the south end. Only one delinquent on this district and the number of nons are decreasing each month. Boys, talk to the few thq£ are left when you can and let’s wind up the list. The admirable work done by some of the mem- bers in getting us in good shape is appreciated by everyone, even those who for some reason were unable to help much. Bro. Moseley also helped out by dropping down this way and spending two days with the boys on the line. Whenever you go to a new station ask the man there to see his card. You will note the few delinquents and nons, and then they will get tired of not being able to produce the goods. R. C. Jackson, L. C. Denison District — I would like to see each member take more interest in the work on this district than has been manifested of late. Unionism is the only salvation for the operator, and any man with a sound mind will be compelled to admit it. Quite a few of the stations have been discon- tinued as telegraph offices, but nevertheless the men there continue to “OS” trains, take messages and do most anything they are asked to do. They do not seem to realize that they are doing a great injury to themselves as well as demoraliz- ing the telegraph work over the entire division. Night clerks are taking train orders at different stations as well as “OS-ing” trains. This division needs cleaning up and needs it bad. We must all get busy and stop this kind of work at once. We must see that the regular men get up-to-date. They should all help carry the burden, as they are all enjoying the benefit of the increase granted in 1914. They are perfectly willing to take the money, and it is high time that they began to show what kind of stuff they are made of. Recent assignments: Bro. Sorrells, first Hills- boro; Bro. Taylor, first Dallas for ninety days; Bro. Elkins, Rockwall; Bro. Scott, Whitewright; Bro. Fletcher, Hagerman; John Hart, first “DX,” relieved by Extra Griffin a few days; C. Phillips, third Celeste tower, relieved by an extra man for thirty days; C. A. Pope, to second west for sixty days. Now let each member endeavor to get in all the new members he can and try to keep this division “jam up.” There is no excuse for dragging along. You wanted the road organized, asked for it and got it, so why not try to keep it up in good shape? Remember it will cost you $15.00 after the 23d of April. Better get busy now, Cskt. 231. Digitized by C.00 Qte

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560 The Railroad Telegrapher. St. Louis District — Bro. James Reed working third Boonville. We are all glad to see '‘Jimmie’* back and hope “Billie** will forgive him for going to Columbia with that other Jane. Chief Dispatcher Walsh is calling on all the boys while acting trainmaster in Mr Wackher’s place. It surely is a pleasure to shake hands with this whole-souled, good-hearted gentleman. All he asks is that the boys "hit the ball,’* and I am quite sure each one should do this to show our appre- ciation of a man who knows how to be a gen- tleman as well as perform the duties of a train master and an official of the company that he as well as we work for. Good luck to you, Joe, we all like you and hope to see a permanent pro* motion handed to you some day soon. Mr. Wackher, the most efficient and best train- master on the M., K. & T. System (at least we think so), has been looking after interests in Kansas and Oklahoma in other departments for the company for several weeks, thereby prov- ing his worth and efficiency. We will all wel- come him back to the St. Louis District when he has completed the work he is now doing. There are still a few nons on this district. If you don’t know who they are and where they are located I will be glad to furnish you their names and addresses. We also have a few delinquents. Brothers, I would like to see this district 100 per cent strong. Make it that way? Why sure we can. Let us invite those nons to come with us. They received the benefits of that $2.50 per month and also the working conditions, and the only reason they have not yet joined us is I pre- sume the neglect of examination of conscience, and the fact that they have forgotten the golden rule. Let us not only ask them to come in, but keep before them the everlasting fact that it is the duty of every telegrapher working under oui present contract to be a member and help keep what is both good for ourselves and the company we work for, alive and up to the 100 per cent mark. (Good for ourselves, that we enjoy a decent wage and fair treatment, and good for the company, that they have efficient men. The man who is so indifferent to his own interest as not to join the organization that helps him is not of sufficient efficiency to make a good and loyal man for the company that he works for; and the contracts we hold on 95 per cent of the railroads in this country is very good evidence that the management of these railroads figure the same way. Let’s get busy and get in the few who still remain outside the fold. Bro. O. H. Dickmann hasn’t got that raise for handling the coal chutes yet, but it’s coming. The next revision is in sight. Bro. John T. Barker, Attorney-General, Jeffer- son City, Mo., and, by the way, a member of Division No. 22, looks good to me for Governor of Missouri. He is a good card man and worked many years as a telegrapher before he became Attorney-General for the State of Missouri. We deed card men for these public positions and the Governor of Missouri is none too good for such a man. Bro. John T. Barker is the man that carries the card, and to all telegraphers remem- ber "No card, no favors.** Not only telegraphers, but all other card men should "boost" for this man and elect him Governor of Missouri. C*et. 1. St. Louis District Notes — It is with deepest sorrow that wc report the death of Bro. A. P. Salloway, of Hartsburg, Mo., employed as agent at Huntsdale, Mo., since Octo- ber 9, 1915. The members of the St. Louis Division showed their sympathy by contributing beautiful wreaths of flowers for the grave. Bro. Salloway was a faithful worker, always prompt in the discharge of his duties. We wish to extend to the bereaved members of the family our heartfelt sympathy in their great loss, and especially to the mother, as his death called to mind the pleasant visit she recently paid him. The mother is always ready to lend her helping hand in cheering us through life. May time take from her mind the burden of her loss is our wish. Cest. 263. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank the members of St. Louis District, O: R. T., M., K. & T. Ry., for the beautiful floral offerings expressing their sympathy at the death of our dear son and their fraternal brother, A. P. Salloway, agent Huntsdale, Mo. D. E. Salloway (Father), Hartsburg, Mo. C. M. A St. P. Ry., Dlv. No. 23. Rocky Mountain Division, Puget Sound Lines. li'est Sub-Division — The electrification between Three Forks and Deer Lodge has been completed for some time, motors are running exclusively in through freight service and hauling a few hundred cars more or less over the main range mountain grade. Two passenger motors are also in service, taking care of Nos. 15, 16, 17 and 18 between Three Forks and Deer Lodge. Contractors are at work on the mountain lengthening outside tracks to hold about one mile of cars to take care of the increased tonnage which the motors are expected to haul. Business continues good and all offices are manned to full capacity. Two tricks at Jefferson Island with Bro. De Chant on second. Three men at Cedric, Bro. S. A. Patterson first, Bro. C. F. Hawkins second and Mr. Collins third. Three men at Grace, old Geo. See on second, and R. F. Collier, from Omaha, on third. Bro. E. F. Duff, on leave of absence from Rocky Mountain Division, Nor. Pac., is on third Donald, vice Mrs. Haskell, on third Janney tem- porarily. Temporary staff office opened at Penficld, Mr. Chinn first and Bros. Sandberg and Curl on sec- ond and third. Bros. D. G. Goggins, E. S. Bleichner and A. A. Wilson arc on first, second and third Butte Yard. Digitized by C.ooole

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 561 and R. S. Reed and VV. O. Kirkes on second and third, Finlen. Mr. Hatton is on temporary pit job at New- comb. Mr. ’Atton hails from the Canadian Pacific and carries a line of talk all his own. The new light signals between Piedmont and Butte Yard will probably cut out a few officers between those points. East Sub-DixHston — Warm weather recently started the heavy snows in the mountains melting and all streams are very high. Bridges and track in the Sixteen Mile Canyon were in danger of washing out and work trains were put on to rip rap and strengthen bridges. Bro. Tommie Thompson, second Sixteen, who came to the country before the Indians and the buffalo, in the role of the “oldest inhabitant,” says the water in Sixteen Mile Creek is the highest in twenty years. Bridge 154, east of Fanalulu, was destroyed by fire on March 12th, and all through passenger trains were detoured via Miles City and the N. P. to Sappington. Local passengers were transferred over a temporary foot bridge. Freight traffic was delayed nearly twenty-four hours. John Steam, bridge foreman, and one of his men were given an involuntary bath while putting up the new Jt>ridge when some of the staging gave way. The two men did a “Brodie” into the cold water and John, being a heavyweight, was fished out with the wrecking derrick which fortunately was on the scene. He swears he won’t take an- other bath until July or August when the water warms up. Two tricks at Lombard and one at Cardinal taken off when the work trains finished up in that section. Bro. Monthey, second Lombard, to third Ring- ling, displacing Mr. Sloggy, who relieved Bro. Bradley, Martinsdale second, to Groveland days, vice Nickum, resigned. Joiner, third Lombard, to Eustis nights. Bro. Campbell a few nights at Cardinal relieved Bro. Kearley at Lombard, who is in Chicago on committee duty. H. D. Hughes, the old-timer, was called in from his ranch for a few days to relieve Bro. Monthey, third Ringling, who later relieved Sister Sill, first Summit, a few days. Bro. Bross, from Devil’s Lake, “UP,” on Soo Line, now on nights Selkirk, vice Nash, resigned. Valencia opened up by two new men. Sister Flynn, third Lennep, on an extended visit home, relieved by Ignatz Hollish. Sister Peacock, second Lennep, relieved a few days by Mr. Sloggy, Martinsdale second being closed dur- ing this 'time, operators apparently scarce. Later Sloggy was relieved by Mr. Bergin, from the 0. S. L. Bro. Dave Leeper, dispatcher for the past six months in Three Forks, recently resigned, re- lieved by C. G. Brown. Sorry to see Dave go, as he was always pleasant to the boys and one of the few in that office who held a card. The work of electrifying this subdivision is rapidly nearing completion, all trolley being strung as far east as Selkirk. Power was turned on March 10th as far east as Summit and a motor run from Three Forks to Summit light, and dragged a couple hundred cars back to Three Forks. Another six weeks will see the completion of the work on the Rocky Mountain Division, as the west subdivision has been operating motors for some time. It is rumored that this subdivision will be ballasted this coining summer, two hundred men being now on their way from Chicago to place Two Dot put in shape for this work. With the heavy freight traffic we are now handling and the number of work trains already on, this new work will undoubtedly make business mighty good for some time to come. The men who are worrying about losing' their jobs when the electrification work is finished can be assured of work for some time, as the road bed must be placed in first-class condition to handle the heavy trains the motors will haul. Cert. 1489. Columbia & Idaho Divisions — Spring has come and with it the best business railroads have ever enjoyed; traffic is being moved as fast as crews and motive power are available and side tracks are becoming congested with revenue freight of all classes, of which there is a constant stream in both directions. The officials are making heroic efforts to keep it mov- ing and would perhaps succeed if it were not tor the slides and high water which have been un- usually troublesome this spring owing to the heavy snow fall and warm weather which is coming early. An unusually heavy slide occurred re- cently, just west of Boylston tunnel, which tied up traffic several days. As the business increases, an operator is stuck in her and there, so it won’t be long until the force will be about normal. An additional trick has been put on at Boylston and Rosalia, with Sister Olmstead at Boylston and an extra man at Rosalia. If business increases as the season advances, it will almost be necessary to put three operators at each telegraph office. Rye opened for the first time in five years by R. R. Barry until Sister Olmstead gets on the job. Bro. Woods “hit the trail” for Chicago again the first of the month and says the committee is hammering away. In the face of this heavy busi- ness it should be able to pry quite a “chunk” from the management this spring; if they don’t it will be because we are short in the percentage column when it comes to counting cards. r Bro. Peterson, third Othello, found his assign- ment too lonesome, so took unto himself a bride. Congratulations, Pete. Bro. E. E. Kilbourne, sec- ond there, while off to ride the goat at Ellens- burg, was relieved by Bro. Murnam. Bro. Mor- rison, extra Lind, accompanied Bro. Kilbourne, relieved by Sister Breitingross. Bro. Cobum, first Othello, relieved several tricks by Extra Berk- back. Repeaters have been installed at Warden and now agents at Ncppel, Marcellus and Ruff will be connected up with the main stem, after being Digitized by C.ooole

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562 The Railroad Telegrapher. isolated for "quite a spell." This will take a lot of work bff of Bro. Vickers, as he had to relay all business for these points on the phone. Understand Bro. Rudaloff has been given a helper at Ralston to met the night trains. Bro. A. Walden, agent Pine City, who was compelled to lay off several weeks on account of his health, has about rounded into form and is back to work again. Bro. Murnam, who relieved him, took a few days off before taking his assign- ment at La Vista. Bro. Hayes, agent Rosalia, is rejoicing, as an additional trick has been put on there and he will be able to take in the ball games this summer. Bro. Morrow bid in second St. Joe, putting third Lind on bulletin again. Bro. Downs may bid it in. During the recent high water at Herrick there was nothing visible but the depot, making it rather tough for Bro. Kirkpatrick, but he's getting used to hardships now, as he is married. Bro. Rylander is at White Bluffs while Bro. Woods is in Chicago. Don't forget to find out if the new man has a card. There will be lots of strangers among us this summer and remember it's to our interest to find out if they are up to date l if not, "go after ’em," we need their money. Cbkt. 614. Coast Division — Bro. Cipra is being relieved by Bro. W. P. O'Hern on second Cle Elum. Bros. R. A. Kin- near, third, and L. D. Blume, first, relieved several days by A. L. Wellman. Mrs. R. E. Chadwick on temporary second Easton, and Mrs. E. H. Chadderdon at Garcia on account of snow service. Bro. J. W. Latto, on temporary third Whittier, displaced a few days by Bro. A. F. Morris, now relieving Bro. F. C. Clover, Kapowsin agency. A. T. Henery on second Whittier. Bro. D. W. Switzer, third Hyak, relieved several days by A. L. Wellman. Bro. C. Erland is relieving Bro. H. McKinnon, second Hyak, on a trip to Chicago. E. G. Merritt is relieving Owens, second Auburn. Bro. C. F. Wooten, third Cedar Falls, relieved two days by Wellman, who later went to second there while Bro. Adams spent a week at home. Temporary operator Sumner filled by Mr. Dick- erson on bulletin. I understand. This should be good for all summer. There is a great deal of track work to be done all over the division, and the work trains in addition to present heavy through traffic should make plenty of business. Bro. Robinson, Seattle relay, has lost his wife, who had been ill from tuberculosis for some time. She leaves one son, besides her husband, to mourn her loss. Bro. Robinson has our sympathy in his bereavement. A meeting was held in Seattle, Sunday, March 19th, attended by about fifteen mostly from the T. E. and Tacoma Line. Various phases of schedule negotiations were discussed, but the time was too limited to allow for more than an outline. Bro. M. Mclntee has taken a billing job in Tacoma, Div. Coa. Musselshell Division — Bro. C. C. Johnson, third Musselshell, relieved one night by Bro. Flansburg. Bro. Ray Clevenger, third Calabar, on short vacation, relieved by Mrs- B. F. Johns. A. J. Haley, second Ismay, on extended vacation, relieved by Harrold, a new man, who later relieved Bro. J. E. Sharp, second Saugus, on account of his wife's illness; Harrold later bumped by Eckerman, who relieved H. O. Thomas, second tarterville, relieving Bro. J. F. Hayes, agent Sumatra, on vacation; Eckerman later bumped by Bro. E. L. Hopkins. Bro. J. P. Kennedy, agent Kinsey, back to work after an extended visit to New York, Chicago anjfl other eastern points, relieved W. T. Wells, assigned to third Plevna. Third Dodge assigned to Bro. R. W. Ward, relieved on third Sumatra by Bro. R. Andrews until assigned to Bro. E. L. Hopkins. Ayers, reinstated on second Mildred, forced Bro. H. J. Thompson back on third and displaced Bro. E. H. Golden, who relieved Bro. T. E. Crandall on the agency there a few days and then went to his assignment at third Forsyth, vice Bro. C. H. Worman, assigned second Dodge. R. T. Wilson, assigned first "MC" Miles City, relieved Bro. A. F. Maile, who bid in second there temporarily. W. J. Doherty, F. P. Rozum and H. H. O'Brien assigned temporary vacancies on first, second and third tricks "NY" Miles City yard. Bro. J. H. Jesser, assigned first Melstone, relieved on second there by Bro. E. L. Hopkins until assigned to Bro. J. M. Mahoney. Bro. A. A. Riste, back to work after several months' illness, assigned to third Shawmut. Bros. E. E. Kemp, second Ryegate, and G. F. Rediske, agent Slayton, are sporting annual cards and new automobiles, which causes us to wonder how they do it. A. J. Haley, second Ismay, and S. A. Stover, second Sbawmut, have dropped their membership. The former claims he is going to engage in ranching, and the latter gives no reason. Remem- ber these two fellows when they ask for favors. They were the only two delinquents we had for the last term. To Bro. Leo Thiel, first Ismay, belongs the honor of being the first to pay his current term dues. Bros. Herod, Heise, Montgomery, and an off-line member, Bro. Stewart, of the Continental Oil Co., Ryegate, have secured annuals. Nearly all of the boys have shown an inclination to pay up promptly, which is very encouraging. With a little more co-operation upon the part of each member the Musselshell Division will be able to retain the largest membership it has ever had. I wish each of you would try and impress it upon the minds of all assigned men that it is a violation of our schedule, a detriment to our organization and an insincere reflection upon any member, who, while holding an assigned position, does extra work and waives the dollar a day extra compensation. Please do not scab against our own schedule. This, of course, does not apply to temporary work at your own station or work at other stations temporarily bulletined. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 563 Missoula Division — Sister Smith, of St. Regis, on the sick list a few days recently. Meskill, who bumped Mapes on second Roland, later returned to Chicago, as he was unable to pass the physical examination. Superintendent of Construction Harry Hickok and the writer recently spent a Sunday at Falcon partaking of one of those dinners for which Mrs. Van, the agent, is famous. Harry has ordered a speeder so he can make the trip more regularly. Bro. Baker, Deer Lodge first, relieved Dispatcher Fiske Marshall several weeks while visiting friends and relatives East. It is rumored we are to have a stub run — Deer Lodge to Haugan— eventually running into Avery, Idaho. All arrangements for the O. R. T. meeting, dance and good time in general has been made for Saturday evening. May 6th. We will have good music and lots to eat, and you will get acquainted with your working pals and learn a little more of the doings of the Order. You should attend in a body if possible. Our super- intendent has kindly consented to stop Nos. 15 and 16 at all points of advantage. Get your request for transportation and relief in early. Mr. Phelan, as in the past, will do everything he can to relieve you. Sister Clark has returned from Missoula, and Bro. Clark is wearing a smile that won't come off. Sister Van Antwerp, agent Falcon, and Sister Trimble, were recent Spokane visitors. Don't forget the O. R. T. dance May 6th. A good time assured all who attend. Come early. If the man working with you is a non get his application. Bro. Bernett will furnish you all the blanks you can use. I sent out eight personal letters — U. S. mail — no answers yet. Business is good and lots of new faces. Get their applica- tions as soon as possible. Sister Spangler, third Haugan, is on an extended vacation to Chicago and other points east. Local Chairman Bernett was off a few days recently on business of the Order. With regret we chronicle the death at Missoula of the father of Bro. Griswold, third Saltese, following an illness of two months. Mickey has the sympathy of the Order and community at large. Understand he has accepted a position as brakeman on this division during the rush this coming summer. The writer just ordered a large quantity of the latest and best orchestra music to be used at Superior for the annual ball of the O. R. T. Come and hear it. Remember, "No card, no favors," and practice it. Wm. E. Pkasl, Div. Cor., Harbona, Idaho. T rons-Missouri Division — Business is holding up good. Bro. Albert Kirby bid in Moreau Jet. Mobridge relay fifteen days and temporary side table in “DS" now open. Our committee is still in Chicago looking after our interests, and I hope the boys on the division will all line up and support it. Times are good now and I see no reason why we should not be solid on this division. Local Chairman Hoesley, Timber Lake, advises that he is just getting his head above the big business rush down there and may be able to shake his feet loose and tell us what he knows by July 4th. Bro. E. C. Holman, "MB" relay, is thinking of taking a trip across the sand with the Aberdeen Shriners in the near future. Yours truly will endeavor to see you through, Ed. If have any friends bring them with you; you might need 'em. Not many changes on the division during the month, therefore not much news. E. C. W., Cor. J. and M. Notes — Bro. D. C. Jorgenson is relieving Bro. Finnegan, at Medford, who has gone to Minneapolis to take treatment for stomach trouble. Everyone hopes for his speedy recovery. Bro. C. Duncan is on third Comas, vice Bro. O'Connor, who went to Hastings yard. Bro. Barker, agent Chester, Iowa, was off a few days on account of sickness. The few brothers who have not paid their dues for the first half of 1916 should remember that this very important matter should not be neglected for one minute. It requires an enormous amount of money every year to keep our schedules up to their present standard, and get a little more money and better working conditions. It's money that makes the mare go. Let's not let the animal stop on us as we might get stuck in the mire. Time to get your garden plowed and get that seed in, you know, as it helps to cut down on the high cost of everything. "No. card, no favors.” Div. Con. H. & D. Division — Bro. H. G. Guernsey appointed to first "GN” tower, vice Bro. J. S. Nilan, to Marvin agency; Bro. W. H. Swan to second Shakopee, leaving third Wegdahl open for bids. Bro. W. D. Dunlap, of second Stewart, has re- turned from an extended visit in the South. Bro. W. J. McDale, of the Soo Line, is relieving Len Nelson and Bro. A. W. Nelson relieving at Montevideo yard. Bro. J. C. Brown, of Westport, made a trip to Olivia recently. This month I wrote to twelve brothers for a few news items and the only one to reply was Bro. W. H. Swan, at Wegdahl. I surely appreciated what he sent me. Bro. J. S. Rinner is on first Junction Switch pending arrival of A. B. Abernaty, of Aberdeen dispatcher's office, who bid in the job. Cut. 1366. H. & D. Division Notes — Bro. M. T. Johnson appointed to first dispatch- er’s office, Aberdeen. Bro. W. H. Brown, who has been on this divi- sion for five months, has been reinstated on the Soo Line, where be held fifteen years' rights. Digitized by ^ooQte

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564 Tiif. Railroad Telegrapher. Sorry to see Brown go, but glad he got fixed up there again. Bro. W. J. Me Hale, of the Soo Line, is relieving Bro. A. W. Nelson on second Montevideo yard. Bro. O. Fosnes, third Summit, recently under- went a successful operation at Montevideo hospital. Bro. E. W. Cook appointed to third Wegdahl, and Bro. M. E. Larimer, at Appleton for a month, appointed operator at Nubia. Bro. A. A. Jordan, who worked on this division last year, is back on a visit before going on the D. M. & N. I sent out an appeal to several brothers for news items the past month, but none replied. Whenever you know of any change, drop me a line at Wat- son. Don’t put it off and expect someone else to do if. It only takes a moment to do this, and then we will be assured of a good write-up each month. B. F. Fulle*, Div. Cor. River , C. V. and Wabasha Divisions — Our esteemed and worthy brother, Charles D. Gallivan, Minneapolis relay, relieving First Trick Dispatcher Adams at Minneapolis, who is engaged in statistical work in Superintendent Thiele’s office, is being relieved by Bro. J. F. Sainsbury, first Hoffman avenue tower, son of Bro. G. Sainsbury and brother of Bro. E. J. Sainsbury, Minneapolis relay; Connelly relieving on first Hoffman avenue, relieved on second there by Bro. W. B. Nease, relieved on second Signal tower, Short Line bridge, by Taylor, a new man. Bro. D. C. Jorgenson expects to go to Bixby, on the I. & M. Division, for relief work shortly, and Mrs. Jane Weiler to Vermillion. Bro. Fishback, who bid in third Hastings yard, is in Indiana on a month’s vacation. Bro. C. R. Leman, old-timer, first Hastings yard office, is also on vacation, A. S. Dickson relieving. The boys at Hastings yard office, who had to work in a shack since the recent conflagration, have been furnished a new office. W. S. Widmoyer, relieved by J. E. Taylor at River Jet. for a week. E. E. Smith, Homer, who has purchased the general store there and plans to run it in con- junction with his position, is laying off for two weeks. We are sorry to announce that Bro. M. Bescup, who has been laying off on account of inflamma- tory rheumatism, will be unable to resume his position at Chicago Great Western crossing, Win- ona, until warmer weather. We hope for his speedy recovery. Bro. Christopher, agent Minnesota City, is in the market for a new automobile. Cert. 943. S. C. & D. Division Notes — First and second Sioux City dispatcher’s office open for bids; also Stickney, S. D., agency, jts the six months’ leave given J. P. Wallace, agent, is up. I. Bartholemew, agent Fairview, given six months’ leave, has resigned. C. R. Fletcher has been appointed agent and telegrapher at Corsicana, and should come in now. Mr. Crink, formerly with the C. & N. W., worked a few nights recently on third 4‘DS” Sioux City. Bro. Hartson, second Vermillion, went to third Ha warden while the track was washed out between Vermillion and Yankton, all trains going via Elk Point and the Sioux Falls Line to Canton. Trains had ta be backed up from Vermillion to Elk Point, as about four miles of track was washed clear off the dump between “MN” and “B.” Bro. Hartson. Vermillion nights, has purchased a motor boat, and may have a chance to use it rescuing some of the folks drowned out by the Big Muddy being out of its banks. Bro. W. E. Beck, agent Geddes, ‘who fell and bruised himself, was cured in a few days by chiro- practic treatments. Morton has returned and is relieving the agent at Dante, S. D., on account of sickness in the family. Bro. Calvin Perry is back again, and is working as G. Y. M. and third telegrapher at Elk Point. Bro. “Kit” Carson, third there, has gone with the C. St. P. M. & O. out of Omaha. Bro. L. W. Baker, Nettleton, Mo., who has taken up farming, when remitting for his dues, says he wants to keep up his membership, so should he decide to return to “brass pounding” or “tele- phony,” he will not have to tell the man on either side of him that he “used to belong and will get a card next pay day. .C. B. Dieiil, Div. Cor. Dubuque Division — Recent appointments: Bro. Knapp and Harring- ton to second and third Gordons Ferry; Frederick and Anderson to second and third Spechts Ferry; Scott and Blake to second and third Clayton; Mc- Curdy to day and Keas to night side table Du- buque. Bernard agency on bulletin, $55 per month. Bro. Hickey has resumed at Pleasant Creek nights. Bro. Degnan has returned to third Guttenberg bulletin for that position canceled. Dean, of Buena Vista, to Turkey River Jet. nights extra. Bro. Yohe, Gordon’s Ferry, while attending the funeral of a relative at Buena Vista, relieved by Noonan, Dubuque. Bro. Obershaw and orchestra furnished music for a dance at Gordon’s Ferry. He is “there with the goods.” Div. Co*., Cert. 579. Kansas City Division — Bro. English to second Chillicothe pending trans- fer, relieved by Bro. Hatfield on first Laredo. Bro. Shaw relieved Bro. McKinley on second there. Bro. Herdman, formerly at Laredo, is now with the C. St. P. M. & O. at Sioux City, Iowa. Bro. D. L. Fulton, of Suburban Jet., was off a few days on a trip to Northern Missouri. Sister Martha Butler has returned to Suburban Jet. first after three months’ vacation. Bro. Carson, agent Elmira, took a trip to Kansas City recently. Digitized by Caooole

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 565 Bro. Williams, of East Bottom tower, Kansas City, and Bro. McDonald have, with the consent of all concerned, traded positions. This is Bro. Williams' first experience telegraphing, but he goes at it like an old head. Bro. McDonald secured his training in the big interlocking plant at Cone. Bro. Schendell, from Cone, relieved Bro. Allen, agent Linby, while looking after his farm in Mis- souri. Bro. Anderson is on second Washington, and Lennox on third there pending transfer. Assignments: Agencies — Rutledge, C. T. Nolan; Dawn, Bro. J. O. Pauley; Titus, Bro. C. F. John- son; Rathbun, M. F. Pollard. Telegraphers — Mystic first, Bro. C. B. Hodenheld; second, Bro. J. R. Endicott; Chillicothe second, Bro. R. D. Adkins; Polo third, Bro. W. M. Crandall. Nights — Powersville, Bro. W. E. Ferrell. Div. Cor. LaCrosse Division — Bro. Pratt, agent Waterloo, visited friends at Rio, Milwaukee and Baraboo a week. Bro. Blaubaugh, agent Ixonia, went to Milwau- kee a few days on account of sickness. Bro. Campbell relieved in “A," dispatcher’s office, during the absence of regular operator. Bro. Poison on first, Fiddler on second and Bartl on third Pewaukee, “MN,” during the ice shipping; office closed March 10th. Bro. Mansky, who has been off several months, purchased a horse in Chicago. An operator who walked from Tunnel City to Raymore when it was 30 degrees below, recently boarded a train of four bad order baggage cars returning to Milwaukee shops for repairs, think- ing it was No. 2. Bro. Van Wie, Mauston, has nothing to do now but peruse his “Tip Top Weeklies,’’ as Bro. Seymore has returned from Florida. “Babe” is right in the 400 bunch taking a risk, as this is “Old Maid’s” year. Bro. Williams, second Sparta, was off a few nights recently. Bro. Poison, who relieved agent Tunnel City several days, later bumped Gutschall off third “ON.” Bro. . Seibold, Raymore, visiting around Colum- bus a week, attended a dance on the North Western. Only part of twelve extras on the list are working. Bro. Gilmore, third “MO,” off three nights re- cently. Tunnel City second and agent and operator there are up for bid temporarily. We soon expect to see Bro. Cull moving west- ward again toward Raymore. Bro. A. D. Finigan, first Kilbourne, is now pro- prietor of the new Park Hotel there, of which he assumed the management on April 1st. We wish him success. A. D. Zipherine goes to temporary position in “GO,” Milwaukee relay. Bro. E. L. Johnson, while attending the bowl- ing tournament at Watertown, relieved by Bro. McNeal. Extend my hearty thanks to Bros. Flaherty and McNeal for their contribution. Come again. Div. Cor. LaCrosse Division Notes — The telegraph school “faker” has not yet be- come extinct, one of these fake institutions hav- ing been started recently at Tomah, Wis. The “boomer” professor, known to us as F. Maguire, blew into Tunnel City on a night freight not long since, and as operators were scarce he was given third there on the C. & N. W., but did not last very long. The O. R. T. boys acted the good Samaritan and interceded for him to our chief dispatcher, who put him on extra and he finally landed a steady job back at Tunnel City, this time with the C., M. & St. P. As soon as he got fairly started he opened up a “telegraph school” at Tomah, the next station, promising the young ignorant country boys to make them full fledged railroad operators in six or seven months at salaries from $75.00 to $150.00 per month. Maguire’s assistant is the second trick operator there named Hatch, who, we understand wears an O. R. T. button, but has no card. Cert. 528. Mihvaukee Terminal Division — I have seen nothing in The Telegrapher for several months from this division, which is due entirely to our own neglect in failing to keep our correspondent posted on matters of general interest, changes, etc. Any local correspondent is always pleased to receive notes from a brother knowing of any changes or items of interest. However, there are very few changes made in this district, the employes in our class are pretty firmly rooted in their assigned places, which I believe is a good thing for the railroad company and not a bad recommend for any employe. We are proud of the fact that we are practically solid here, there being only three or four eligible men in our territory who are not members of. the O. R. T., the organization that has lifted up and benefited us all in so many ways during the past four years on this system. One is inclined to pity those who fail to realize this and pretend to believe that our organization has never helped them any. The writer was one of a committee of three appointed to check the accounts and books pertain- ing to the affairs of our organization on this sys- tem at the general secretary-treasurer’s office in Chicago a few weeks ago and found everything in excellent condition. Detailed report of this will be mailed the membership soon. It is wonderful the progress made on this sys- tem during the short time we have been a sched- uled road and one only has to look back a few short years to more fully realize this. With the right men at the head of such an organization* as ours we can expect greater good and the men at the head of our affairs on this system are big enough and broad enough to see that our work Digitized by C.ooQle

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566 The Railroad Telegrapher. is successfully carried out — the right man in the right place. Brotherly sympathies were expressed very beau- tifully at the home of Bro. and Mrs. B. A. Gothompson a few days ago in this city at the funeral of their daughter, who passed away after a short illness. The family have our most sin- cere sympathy. Ceet. 107. C. M. Notes— Bro. F. W. Howard, agent Zenda, has been visiting at his old home in Syracuse, N. Y., re- lieved by Bro. H. C. Cone, who also relieved Bro. Hoffman, agent Morton Gross, when he went to the hospital with appendicitis. Bro. Hoffman has a record of thirty-four years without a vacation. Bro. G. H. Lane, second Ranney, resigned, to R. & S. W. Division. Bro. L. M. Oskins, third Ranney, was off several nights recently. Bro. J. R. Porter, first Wadsworth, in Chicago a few days, was relieved by Bro. G. E. Campbell, a new man. Cert. 1984. Mobile 6 Ohio Ry., Div. No. 24. We note in the February issue of the journal a write-up from the north end of the M. & O., the first we have seen for some time, which gives an account of a meeting held at Waterloo, 111., on December 19th. Do this often, boys, it tells us on the south end that you are still alive. We have labored hard in the past to accom- plish something, both in membership and conditions. We are now reaping the harvest of a good and substantial membership, and hope that in condi- tions it will be equal, if not greater, than our membership. We still have a few “doubting Thomases, “ but with our nearly 100 per cent mem- bership, they will be unable to “rock the boat." The writer, with the assistance of a goodly num- ber of enthusiastic brothers, have endeavored to show them the light, but they still hold out. The man who remains out of an organization that tends to better his living conditions, thereby ren- dering it easier for him to live up to the Ameri- can standard, is not to be scorned, but pitied. Some with imaginable petty personal grievances against the officers of their division remain outside, displaying their obstinacy and standing in their own light, but when benefits are passed around notice how prompt they are in sending in over- time slips, etc. They don*t forget that part of it, though they are not courteous enough to answer letters written them in regard to joining the Order. They know they have no argument, and just lay low, and without any expenditures on their part, either physical, mental, moral or financial, and take what we get them. We can*t win a battle if the soldiers in our own army level their guns at each other. That is the way we have done for the past twenty years, simply fighting each othej instead of pre- senting a solid front to our enemies. As one brother puts it “we double the hill too often, our sand and steam pressure fags out, and we have to reduce our tonnage, go to the top with the first cut and come back after the last. Some good brother, weary of his way, sees that his conditions should be bettered, takes it upon himself to or- ganize a little, makes a little headway, meets with a lot of obstacles, and finally sets out some of his loads for the other weary brother to pick up. He progresses by jumps and jerks, snatching out a draw- head or two now and then, and finally gives up for some one else to take up where he left off. All these conditions are due to the lack of interest displayed by the membership. Take an interest in the election of your officers, pick out men you have confidence in, then back them up; in the meantime be an organizer; don't depend on your officers to do it all. Bro. Harrison, after a long siege of sickness, has returned to his post. We are glad to see him back with us. We have had a few changes lately, though not brothers when they reached us; we call them brothers now. Our prospects for a revision in our present schedule is in sight, and hope the negotiations will soon be well under way. Rally to the flag boys, and make it 100 per cent. It is for you as well as for me, that you do this. Cert. 213. International & Great Northern Ry., Div. No. 25. Ft. Worth Division — Western Union moved back to I. & G. N. office at Italy; Bro. Reulet bid in second there, vice W. O. Marshall. Bro. Rogers, second Bryan, assigned first Italy, vice Bro. Lauderdale, there pending bulletin. Bro. Talley, Highbank, was off several days re- cently attending court. Third “BA" abolished, Bro. Miitchell taking third Bryan, vice Bro. Umland, who relieved Bro. Patzke, agent Hufsmith, resigned on account of poor health. We regret to lose Bro. Patzke; he was always up to date and we sincerely hope for his speedy recovery. Bro. Mitchell, while in the hospital two weeks with the mumps, relieved by Bro. Umland. Bro. Rogers, also laid up with the mumps, has pre- sented his bill to Bro. Mitchell, as he caught them from “Red." The writer has been assigned to Hufsmith agency. Drop me a line when any changes are made. Div. Com. Seaboard Air Line Ry., Div. No. 28. Georgia Division — The regular meeting of this division was held at Lawrenceville, Ga., March 19th, by General Chairman D. May. It was a real good meeting, having twenty-four members present, and all seemed to be in good spirits, several good talks being made for “the good of the Order." We are glad to see the boys taking so much interest in their general welfare. Digitized by ^ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 5 «J These meetings are bound to show good results, both for the Order and for our employers, for, after all, the only real good that can come to us is ‘for all concerned. We should all study efficiency and practice it every day; go out after business and get it, and do our work so well that we will retain the business we have secured. Let us try to help our employers in the great car famine, impressing the shippers and consignees with the importance of handling them promptly. Assignments on bid: Agencies — Bro. S. S. Hawkins to Piedmont, Ala.; Bro. O. B. McRae to Pride, S. C.; Bro. A. D. Fortson, from “IN,” to Middleton; Bro. G. Hutcheson to Lawrenceville; Bro. C. T. Holder to Cartersville, Ga. Telegra- phers— Bro. J. S. Gatlin to Cartersville; Bro. J. W. Harris to “IN” first. A number of other good jobs are now on bulletin. The committee is going up soop, and we expect a good raise. Cert. 130. 1 CARD OF THANKS. We want to express our sincere appreciation to the operators, agents, conductors, flagmen and all others, who so kindly assisted us during my long illness at Sarasota, Fla., this past fall. There was never a time in my life when thoughtfulness and assistance were more opportune, and to those who so kindly contributed to my relief we return our heartfelt thanks. W. T. Bkveland and Wife. Orlando, Fla., Feb. 25, 1916. Missouri Pacific Ry., Div. No. 31. Wichita Division — Bro. C. E. Jones reinstated as agent at Anthony. Bro. G. E. Twiggs bid in first; Mr. Williams, relieving him on second Reece pending bulletin, was later relieved by Mr. Fowler. Both the latter are new men. Bro. A. L. Brickley bid in third Reece. Bro. G. B. Jones promoted to traveling freight agent at Pueblo, relieved on Lyons agency on bid by Bro. F. O. Mott. Bro. Cooper is on second Neal pending bids. Bro. C. S. Underwood, second Yates Center, gone to Iowa on account of sickness; relieved by Bro. P. J. Crawford, who was on second Eureka in 1912. We are glad to see him up to date. Bro. E. L. Blomberg, agent Hardtner, has been given a clerk permanently. He has succeeded in getting $5 per month as fuel foreman, and, the express commission being on the increase, makes Hardtner a better paying station. The few delinquent brothers on the east end should remember that we must keep a clean face if we expect to secure a new schedule. Let every brother do his own part by keeping his own dues paid up and encourage the brother next to him to do likewise. Do not forget to send pie all news that you know of. A. L. B., Div. Cor. Central Kansas Division — Bro. Brown, Wagstaff, is back to work. We congratulate him on the successful handling of his grievance; relieved by Bro. Morgdn. Bro. McAnarney bid in Paola third; Bro. Tray- lor, Allen agency, vice Alford, out of service. Bro. J. E. Case, Osa yard “D" first; Bro. Gillaspy, second. Vaughn, Paola third, goes to Arkansas City to help dad in the garage. No tears shed. Bro. McCann, Miller, was off a few days re- cently. Bro. b'razee, Claflin, off ten days on account of the death of his uncle in Chicago, had four men on the job while he was away. The boys at Co-Grove received letters from Bro. Bollinger, dated Havana, Cuba, en route to Rio de Janiero. Bro. Usselman on Marquette agency a few days while Bro. Neimeyer was to court. Several of the boys are wanting off, but unable to get away on account of not enough extra men. Remittances came in fine for this term— only two who have not remitted, but promise to pay up next pay day. Due to losing work and sickness, they are credited up to date until they can meet their dues. When you get in such a shape, drop me a line, and I will mark you up, and save correspond- ence tracing you. We need the money. Four weeks' conference and not quite through costs the organization money to support it, but where would we be if we had none? There are a few extra men on the division; some are up to date; get after the others. Div. Cor. Southern Kansas Division — Business is good. Our three extras will line up shortly. Let’s keep after them until we land them, as we need them all. Bro. Ellinwood, third Buffalo, was relieved a few days, on account of sickness, by Extra Polk, a new man. Bro. T. E. Markland, of Norwich, bid in second Conway Springs, and N. Certain, Norwich agency. Bro. Lucy, Leroy, out after ducks recently, failed to bag any owing to the high wind. Bro. Nigh, of Westphalia nights, was off a few days recently on account of sickness. Mr. Andrews is at Mont Ida nights, vice D. Duncan. Bro. Wise, manager “GO,” visiting East, relieved by Bro. Sherman, of third there, and he by Bro. Davidson, relieved on second by Bro. McDonald, who, we understand, will marry a rich widow shortly and resign. We wish him good luck. Bro. Sherman, third “GO,” took in the sights in Kan- sas City for two days recently. Bro. Teichman, of Vernon, was a recent Garnett visitor. Let us all get in touch with Local Chairman Newcomer, keep a list of the nons and try and get them all in before June, and make this a solid O. R. T. division from Osawatomie to Lamed. I am sure Bro. Newcomer will appreciate all the help we can give him, and if each one of us will Digitized by C.oo Qte

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568 The Railroad Telegrapher. do our best, I feci satisfied we will have a better schedule all around and make it more convenient for all concerned. Cert. 769. Eastern Division — Bro. Pace, Labadie, relieved several days by Bro. Thurman, later to Bonnots Mill second. Bro. Wilson on vacation. Bro. Maad bid in Myrick; Bro. Thurman, Pacific third, and Bro. Witzel, Pleasant Hill first, leaving Russellville agency on bid again. Bro. C. L. Snider, from the Iron Mountain, visiting home folks at Eureka. Bro. Schuete, agent Eureka, relieved a few days by Bro. Fahan. Bro. Tegeler, second New Haven, has purchased a new “Saxon Six.” Some class. Cert. 481. St. L., I. M. & S. Ry., Arkansas Division — Arrangements are being made to hold a celebra- tion in Little Rock, June 9th, in honor of the thirtieth anniversary of our organization. If pos- sible, I will make this a joint meeting with the P. I. boys, and, in order that it may be a success, I am arranging for a division meeting to be held in Little Rock on Sunday, May 7th, and hope that as many of you as possibly can will attend and get acquainted with each other. There has not been a meeting on this division in four years, and most of us have never seen the men at the next station. If we are given any support in our efforts to hold these two meetings, we will arrange for a regular monthly meeting, the same as the boys on other roads and divisions have. Everybody please try to attend the meeting on May 7th, so that we may talk over plans for our thirtieth birthday celebration. J. C. Rice. Missouri Division, St. L., I. M. & S. — Bro. J. F. Bailey, relieving on second Cliff Cave, also relieved Bro. C. E. Toler, agent Peach Or- chard, a few days. Bro. H. E. Caby, displaced as agent-telegrapher when Middlebrook closed as a telegraph office, re- turned to O’Kean agency, displacing Bro. C. L. Snider, now visiting in Eureka, Mo. . Bro. W. E. Daniels, from hospital, to Hendrick- son agency, displacing Bro. C. A. Nickles, extra, now relieving Bro. W. I. Plummer, agent Lutes- ville. Bro. J. I. Kness, agent Riverside, relieved by Bro. R. G. Bush. • Bro. H. I. Ruth, Poplar Bluff “BU,” extra, re* signed to engage in lumber business, relieved by Bro. C. C. Kniffen, second Hoxie yard, relieved by Bro. Max Jones, extra. Bro. Kniffen alsp re- lieved Bro. R. C. Holtxman at Poplar Bluff on ac- count of Bro. Holtzman’s father’s death. Bro. H. W. Bohnstedt, Delta -first, off getting married, relieved by Bros. Forrester and Bailey moving up and Bro. H. V. Wayland doing ths extra. Bro. C. F. Zunder, Leeper nights, relieved by Pro. T. E. Murty. Iron- Mountain agency, installed as day telegraph office, bid in by Bro. W. L. Edmonds, relieved on Bismarck second by Bro. T. J. Ross. Bro. E. M. Ashbrook, Hoxie yard third, visiting in Hot Springs, was relieved by Bro. C. D. Porter, who also relieved Bro. G. H. Johnson, Neelyville days. Cert. 669. White River Division, St. L. I. M. & S. — We had no write-up in the last two issues on account of the high water and all traffic being blocked. The river began rising January 29<th, and on the 30th reached the highest mark known in history — five feet higher than any former record and three feet six inches higher than last August. It was twenty-two days before we had a through train. Bro. Bivans had a . thrilling experience. He went into the depot in a boat to get out some records that were getting under water, and drift hit the door, locking it with Bro. Bivans inside, as the water was over the lock, drift and water held the door shut for over an hour, when the drift broke through the door and Bro. Bivans made his retreat back on dry land, staying there until the water subsided. He was about the hardest loser on the division, losing his personal property, including his typewriter and other arti cles, as well as the company property. Bro. Pierce, agent Buffalo, has been allowed a helper on account of the heavy business at that point. Yours truly is the happiest man in the world these days (nix, not a baby). Just been relieved of handling the U. S. mhil by the star route carrier, but keep this confidential, as Mr. Burle- son may find it out and change arrangements, then I will have to go to “splitting mud again.'* Brothers, this side-line mail service is the worst imposition ever put on the station agents and oper- ators, and we should do all in our power to get relieved of it. Our president is working on this proposition now, and if he succeeds in getting a bill before Congress that will relieve us of this burden and responsibility we should make it nation-wide and keep the mail and wires hot with letters and telegrams to our respective senators and representatives, urging them to pass the bill and relieve us of these duties. I hope every brother will get in the harness when the opportunity presents itself. Yours for better working conditions, F. E. Forrest, Cert. 812. Louisiana Division, St. L. I. M. & S. Ry. — Bro. J. C. Watson, agent Olla, has been ap- pointed division correspondent, vice Bro. J. W. Miller, clerk-telegrapher Camden, Ark. Bro. TA J. Newman, cashier Camden, attending court in El Dorado. Bro Graves, agent-telegrapher Felsenthal, - Ark., assigned Pollock, La. Felsenthal on bulletin. Digitized by Caooole

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 569 Bro. Geo. Berg, agent Glenmora, La., dismissed from the service, immediately put his case in the hands of the O. R. T. He was up -to-date and was reinstated. Had he not been up-to-date, he would have had to take his medicine, which means “No cards, no favors." That’s my motto, and nothing can make me "madder" than for a man with a card about six months out-of-date to ask for a "handout." An up-to-date card is a satisfactory introduction and shows the holder to be worthy of any consideration I can show him, otherwise nothing doing. It “behooves us all to keep our clues paid and stay in good standing. Our com- mittee in St. Louis needs and should receive the undivided support of everyone in whose interest they are working. Bro. Horton is dissenting from the superin- tendent’s choice for Pollock and Kinder agencies. Whenever a position is vacated let your local chair- man know, in order that he may see that it is bulletined or find out the reason why. That is his business, and it is in line with our schedule. Our local chairman will do all in his power to see that every member gets a square deal on the Louisiana Division. It’s up to you to do your part. Nons and delinquents are an unappreciative bunch, they take all there is in sight but do not wish to pay the $12 per year to better their con- dition, and if they get into trouble they are fore- most in seeking assistance. If a non gets into trouble, there will be nothing doing by an Order man to help him out, so do not approach Bro. Horton with an appeal for assistance unless you have a current card or can furnish satisfactory proof that you are up-to-date. Bro. G. W. Henderson, agent Rochelle, who has been on sick list, we are glad to hear is "out" again. Mrs. A. B. Beardslee, wife of Bro. Beardslee, agent at Clarks, we are pleased to hear is con- valescing nicely. Bro. W. K. Bush, third Olla, is the recipent of a special commendation in a personal letter from Superintendent Taylor, at Monroe, for dis- covering a very bad hot box on a car in a moving train and notifying train crew accordingly. The Iron Mountain, April 1st, inaugurated through freight service to New Orleans, La., over the Texas & Pacific. Let’s secure pvery car of freight possible for movement in our company’s trains. This will give more revenue to the com- pany and will place it in a better position to grant the so much needed raise in salary. We should work to our employer’s interest all the time. Show the officials that it pays to hire the men who carry an up-to-date card, and we will experience few difficulties when it comes to more money, better working conditions and the adjust- ment of disputes, etc. Cert. 1954. “Frisco” R. R.f Div. No. 32. Southern Division , South of Memphis — Dispatcher McDonill is on leave of absence farming. Bro. Scott, agent Adamsville, Ala., is enjoying the use of his new Dodge. Bro. Webster was relieved a few days by Bro. Bennett. We have received several bulletins on positions between Memphis and Springfield, our division being extended to Springfield, giving the hoys west of the river a chance to come south and vice versa. The new depot at Amory is almost completed and should be dedicated to Bros. £. P. Coyle, John Kennemer and Frank Pryor, first, second and third operators. Second Winfield, recently reopened, has been abolished. Bro. Mebone, agent Hickory Flat, Miss., who has been sick several weeks, passed away at his home. This division extends its heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. J. F. H., Div. Cor. Southern Division, South of Memphis , Notes — Bro. ~C. O. Smith bid in second Pratt City, relieving Bro. Meshad, who returns to third "NS,” relieving Bro. F. Scott, extra. W. H. Adams, formerly cashier at Pratt City, who resigned re- cently and went with a coal mining company, has returned and is on the extra telegrapher list. The work train in the vicinity of Coal Creek adds enough to Bro. Hatley’s pay check to pay his grocery bill and O. R. T. dues. Bro. Bob Jernigan, second Byhalia, relieved a few days by Porter, a new man. Bro. R. G. Cary, agent Jasper, who has served the Frisco faithfully for more than thirty years as agent and operator now desires to serve his country in the capacity of circuit clerk of the county of Walker. We believe he will make quite as faithful and efficient an official for the county as he has been for the Frisco, and hope to see him elected by a large majority. Bro. John Hatley also has political aspirations, and has announced his candidacy for mayor of Coal Creek, a very responsible position, and Bro. Hatley is capable of filling it with honor to him- self and credit to his constituents. We believe he will be elected, as he has all the advantages over his opponent. There are still a few nons who persist in stay- ing out of the fold. Keep after them, boys, and we will soon be 100 per cent solid. Show them that it is to their interest as well as ours that they join the Order. We must all stand together in our efforts to better our conditions, or we will not accomplish very much. You boys on the north end send your notes to Bro. Hatley by U. S. mail to Adamsville, Ala., or call him on the wire and let him know what is happening, so that we can have a write-up every month. Cert. 600. A. & A, Subs, Central Division — Bro. Humphries, McNab, off a few days visitiiig Oklahoma City. New position opened at steam shovel pit Ft. Towson filled by Bro. Henson, from Fayetteville. Vacancy Ft. Towson bid in by Bro. C. F. Hearn, from Antlers. Bro. and Mrs. Holmes Bennington are the proud parents of a ten-pound boy. Local Chairman. Digitized by kjOOQle

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570 The Railroad Telegrapher. Baltimore & Ohio R. R., Div. No. 33. NOTICE. Open public meetings for members of the B. L*. E., B. L. F. & E., O. R. C., B. R. T., O. R. T. and B. R. S. of A., and their friends, will be held in some theater in Pittsburg, at 2 p. m. and 8 p. m., Sunday, April 30th. See papers for name of theater. Chairman. Baltimore Division, First District — Business brisk, freight running very heavy, looks like a busy spring. The boys have been busy trying to select choice dates for their vacations. Bro. Hobbs, third Russell st., took his from March 6th to the 20th; relieved by Bro. Daugherty. Bro. Shipley, third “HU,” was sick for two weeks. We are glad to hear him back on the job again. Bro. Beck is back on his terminal job again. Bro. Smith was relieved two nights by Bro. Chaney. Assigned on bids: Second “BA” to Bro. Knight; third “WX” to Bro. Wheeler, from “HS.” Mon- rovia 7:00 to 6:00 and second Hollofield are now on bulletin. Bros. C. T. and T. J. Rogan have been relieving at Hollofield. L Brothers, send me all the notes you can by the 20th of each month. “FN.” Baltimore Division, West End — This portion of the division has not had a write-up since Bro. Crump was transferred to Pennsylvania ave. ticket office, Washington, D. C. Business, especially freight, is very heavy, but none of the offices closed during the retrenchment in 1914 and 1915 have been opened excepting a one-trick office at Monrovia, Md., formerly a three-trick office, now open for bid. Owing to the dispatchers at Ellicott City, Md., now closed, returning to “DO” Baltimore, Hollo- held, three-trick office, has been opened. It has been rumored that “BN” East End Brunswick, a forty-lever interlocking tower, will be reopened, owing to serious delays of .all trains pulling in the yard on account of having to operate the switches leading into the yard by hand, and clearing themselves on telephone to the operator at “WB” West Brunswick interlocking tower. Quite frequently the phones are out of commission. It is Bro. Hite now at Frederick Jet., vice Bro. J. W. Nichols, deceased. We still have quite a number of men on the extra list barely making time enough to exist. Most of them have been in the service since 1908 and 1909, and are married men with families. It would not justify them in accepting employment on other roads if they could not make very much time on the extra list. The local chairman of this end recently made a trip over the Shenandoah District and expects some new members from that district shortly, especially from those in the exclusive agencies. He always carries a good supply of application blanks for the use of any of the members who will try to get the nons to come into the fold. If you have not returned the authorization blanks sent you, kindly send them to your local chairman at once. Our general chairman has been in Baltimore some time adjusting grievances among which were several from this district, one of which means $16.00 to the brother who was held off pending examination on rules, interlocking, etc. We hope there will not l>e any more delays in examinations as per our agreement, which calls for compensation for time lost through taking examinations, etc. There were no disciplines for telegraphers on January and February bulletins, which shows that the brothers are on the job during the handling of heavy traffic as well as at other times. Bros. Bowers and Sigafoose have opened a bowling alley at Point of Rocks, Md., and are being, patronized by quite a number of the brothers. Bro. E. B. Cunningham and family spent a few days visiting with his parents, Bro. W. Q. Stouffer is looking forward to the completion of the Point of Rocks and Doubs Pike so as to make some record runs to Frederick in his Hudson Six. Quite a number of the members have been to Baltimore to hear the Rev. “Billy” Sunday. Bro. Sigafoose spent Sunday there recently for that purpose. Bro. W. A. Tuck and family spent a few days in Hagerstown, Md., visiting relatives. Bro. W. R. Sears, second Dickerson, relieved recently by Bro. M. D. Kirby. Bro. W. F. Nichols and “friend” spent a day with his sister at Washington Jet., Md., recently. Boys, please do not forget the motto, “No card, no favors,” if you have a new man working with or next to you. Keep after him; the local chair- man will furnish you blanks at any time. Let’s make this division 100 jJer cent. Certs. 22 and 1006. Wheeling Division — Bro. H. A. Shorter, of Benton Ferry, was re- cently married. We all extend congratulations to the happy couple. Bro. Donley Jones of “Publicity” fame, landed a big contract and will be very much “25” around Mannington for some time to come. Bro. W. H. Steen and wife were recent Wheel- ing visitors. Ben Patterson bid in New Martinsville ticket agency. Bros. E. B. Hager and W. W. McFarland, of Denver, are taking a trip to Florida to buy an orange grove. Don't fail to remember us with a nice box about next ChristiAas, boys. Bro. S. C. Stewart is tied up at home by sick- ness in his family. The children are improving slowly. Bro. S. C. Wolfe, of Capitina, got out of the river fog for fifteen days at Roseby Rock recently. Bro. H. E. Viller, of Littleton, is filling fifteen Digitized by CaOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 571 days* turn there now, and Bro. F. H. Jones went to Winona for his quarter. Bro. L. B. Tennant, our champion gardener, is thinking of specializing in materia medica on infants and their diseases. He says he is ahead on experience, but just a little short on "book lamin'.'* Pay your dues at once, if not already done, and get after Christy Shivlin, at Burton tower, and Frank Shivlin at “CY" tower. Div. Coa. Connellsville Division — Acting Local Chairman Bloom has requested me to act as division correspondent until further notice. I shall endeavor to have a write-up each month, but the brothers will have to help me, as I am not in a position to learn of all the news, changes, etc. I fully realize the importance of keeping our division prominent in the journal and our members full of enthusiasm. Brothers, give the new local chairman your indi- vidual support. “Nothing great was ever accom- plished without enthusiasm." We now have a good start, and the division is in excellent condi- tion, which was accomplished through the hard work of Bro. Curry, to whom we must give all the credit. We were all very sorry to hear of the resignation of our worthy brother, former local chairman, but he had other business of importance that compelled him to give up the office, although he will still be with us as a worthy member. Let each of us pull together and assist Bro. Bloom as much as possible. There is nothing wc can not accomplish if we will only put our whole energy into it. Unionism — not individualism — is our only means of salvation. All extra men are kept busy and a few new ones taken on. Still a number of the brothers were unable to get off owing to a shortage of operators. Assignments: Bro. Bruner to third Johnstown; llro. A. E. Scanland to second Morgantown; Bro. J. P. Lohr to third, Bro. C. M. Dunlap to second, and Schneider to first Hooversville; Bro. Chas. Brady to second Johnstown; Bro. Ray Parson to third Smithfield, and Bro. W. A. Reynolds to second S. & M. Jet. Ther£ were other assign- ments which I was unable to get a line on. Bro. A. F. Willis, of Hyndman, relieved a week by Bro. Goodwin. Bro. C. J. (Mutt) Emerick, third Cooks Mills, on one of his usual trips to Cumberland; relieved by Bro. R. T. Emerick. Bro. W. J. Emerick, third Hyndman, while visiting in Pittsburg was relieved by Bro. Harcel- rode. Bro. C. I. Ways, third Mt. Savage Jet., was off March 16th and 17th. He says he always likes to keep all holidays. Horry to report that Second Trick Dispatdier Ryan, S. & C. branch, took seriously ill on March 17th. We all hope for his speedy recovery. Bro. B. C. Bowers, first Adams, is doing the dis- patching. Assistant Trainmaster Toomy, east end, main line, cut in on the train wire at Roddies during the recent derailment there. “Bill" is always “on the job." Uniontown now pays $71 instead of $65, with all back pay from 1914. A new office to be opened at this point means work for three more men. Please drop the local chairman or myself a card when you hear of any news items, not later than the 18th of the month. It takes only a minute or two to do this, and it will help to swell our col- umns in the journal each issue, and show others that we are still alive. No matter how small the notes are, every little will help. > Thanks to Bro. Bloom for the notes sent me from the main line. Trust the other brothers will do likewise next month. C. A. Fetzee, Cert. 3053, Kantner, Pa. Monongahela Division, First District — I desire to rectify a mistake in the preceding write-ups by naming R. Miller as a “brother." Miller is a non, without any reasonable excuse for being one, as he is well able to afford an up-to- date. Our Clarksburg meeting on March 6th was well attended considering the weather, various business being disposed of, and new business came up for discussion, which proved very interesting. The interest the brothers are taking in their own welfare shows that we realize what the O. R. T. is and what it is doing, and we anticipate the accomplishment of greater things in the near future. We are going to hold onto our cards, be- cause we know that the O. R. T. has been the means of securing every increase, the eight-hour day and every other privilege that we can boast of today. No voluntary concessions have ever been granted the telegraphers by the railroad companies. When one has attained the age at which his useful- ness is supposed to be waning (and at that it is not necessary to be very old), we are not wanted any longer. Our committee will soon be going in for a new agreement and an increase in wages. Let's all be ready with our up-to-dates, and there will be no doubt of our demands being granted. We must make the nons understand that the increase in wages they receive, and the fifteen days' vacation with pay they are enjoying, were secured by our efforts, and they are not entitled to these benefits unless they come in and help to pay for them. Bro. S. Fleming relieved Bros. Losey, second Brydon, and Lannon, first “DK" tower, a few days. Sister R. B. Doyle, third Petroleum, was sick a few days, relieved by Bro. P. O. Bury. Bro. Davis was on second Smithburg a few days. Bro. Beveridge, second “MO" tower, was called to Ohio on account of a death. Sister Anna Riley was on the sick list three weeks. Bro. Hinerman, first Bridgeport, was relieved on short vacation by Bro. H. Davis. * Bro. J. B. Hammon, first Pennsboro, was off a few days. Bro. Wm. Cockrell, first ‘GN’’ tower, is on the sick list. Digitized by Google

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572 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. L. C. Scott, third Cornwallis, was off sev- eral days. We are glad to report that Bro. L. W. Graham is back from the Baltimore hospital, feeling fine. Bro. Jimmie Coppris in Grafton relay, extra. Bro. M. C. Owens, now with the pipe line at Ott, W. Va., sends his “73“ to all the brothers. Bro. L. T. Kinney, first leverraan “MD" tower, was on the sick list a few days. Cert. 343. Ohio Division — IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, The Supreme Being has seen fit to take from our midst the beloved father of our esteemed brother, O. G. Harper; and Whereas, We desire to express our sense of profound sympathy in his sad bereavement; there- fore be it Resolved, That the members of Baltimore & Ohio Railroad System Division No. 33, Ohio Division, extend to Bro. Harper and members of the family their heartfelt sympathy; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be mailed to Bro. Harper, a copy spread on the min- utes of the division and one sent to The Teleg- rapher for publication. O. E. Marsh, E. R. Grassey, J. A. Austin, Committee. Chicago Division — Boys, pay up your dues and get that new card. Bro. G. H. Harer relieved a few days recently by Bro. W. C. Otto, and Bro. B. F. Ruckman by Bro. W. C. Otto, who also relieved Bro. H. R. Sheller while off sick. Bro. Wheaton was off a few days recently. Bro. L. E. Demong, extra, has gone to the Wabash. About fifteen extras on Chicago Division now, but as the vacations started April 1st, they will all be kept busy until fall. Bro. Hontz, night leverman Auburn Jet., has been relieving the clerk in the chief dispatcher’s office for six weeks. Bro. Rickard went to Auburn Jet. a few nights. Understand this road will spend several million dollars this summer for improvements — new sta- tions, automatic block signals, double track, stone ballast, new 100-pound steel rails, etc. Bro. Harry Stafford, first Galatea, off sick, re- lieved by Bro. E. B. Smith, relieved on second by Bro. George Dermer. Standley tower closed April 1st. Div. Cor. Chicago & Eastern Illinois R. R., Div. No. 34. Chicago Division, Main Line — One of the best meetings ever held was the joint meeting at Terre Haute, Sunday, February 27th, with an attendance of thirty-five brothers. Among those present were: Bros. C. M., C. N. and C. H. Smith, Wilson, Church, Royse, Thomas, Reid, Jones, Young, Duncan, McMann, Kennedy, Winters, Whitson, Upton, McCleary, Harstinc, Mc- Intosh, Scott, Ayers, Hollingworth, ex- Member Morton, Local Chairman Begbie, General Chair- man Skiles and others. Bro. Begbie opened the meeting and called upon Bro. Skiles (better known as “Farmer Hank”) to outline to those present a status of what the recent schedule negotiations meant to the membership, and quite a few of those present began to see that there tear something to the new agreement. One brother remarked that he had been losing money for over a year simply because he never attended the meetings, and stated that hereafter he would be “on the job” if he had to fly to make con- nections. This proves beyond a doubt that the meetings are beneficial, and are very valuable to the membership. Some of the boys who come to the town where the meetings are held, instead of attending that which is for his own individual interest, will go to a ball game or a “movie” instead; then, when something happens that he is not familiar with, will be the first to “holler” the loudest and criti- cise the most severely everything and everybody, when in fact there is no one to blame bnt himself. The non who gives as a reason for not joining that he does not like the local chairman is simply seeking an excuse to remain a “moocher,” as any man not lacking in intellect knows that the local chairman is not the organization, but simply one of its members, designated by others to represent them before the management and look after their interest to the best of his ability. When he is try- ing to show some non-member that he should belong he is simply doing what the other members would have him to do, for every new member added is another spoke in the wheel of progress. Recently a petition was started over the road soliciting funds to aid what was termed a “brother” who had never been a member of the organization, and I would caution you not to put your names on any petition that is sent to or given you unless it has been approved by one of your committeemen; then you will not be imposed upon. The rolls show a surprising increase in member- ship for 1915, and I have no doubt, if good sense and fairness prevails, that your committeemen will be able to hold theif own and show some accom- plishments and achievements for 1916. Every member should understand that the first thing is to do his work properly, honestly and conscien- tiously, better than ever before, and as good or better than any other man can do it. After this, we can fairly ask for, and expect to receive, rates of pay and conditions of employment that are fair in return for this kind of labor — rates of pay and conditions that prevail on other lines in this terri- tory. Many of the new men filling vacancies are non members, and while they have been unable to take out*a card while working extra, we expect them to show the right stuff when they land something permanent, and should accept no excuses. Each of you do your part, and our showing will continue to maintain its high average, and. as Bro. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 573 next to you belongs, and if he does not, ask him why not. With best wishes for our continued success, I am. Yours in S. O. and D., J. Wblles Bbgbie, Local Chairman. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, The Supreme Being, in His infinite wisdom, has seen fit to take from our midst the beloved wife and helpmate of our esteemed Bro. William Yemm; and Whereas, We bow in humble submission to Him that doeth all things best; and > Whereas, We realize that our sympathy can best be expressed in words of condolence; now there- fore, be it Resolved, That the officers and members of C. & E. I. R. R., Division No. 34, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend the bereaved brother their heartfelt sympathy in this his sad hour of bereave- ment; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be given the brother, a copy mailed The Telegra- pher for publication, and a copy entered upon the minutes of the division. j. Welles Begbie, W. W. Fitz Henry, C. D. Smith, P. S. Lottinville, Committee. Chicago Division, Villa Grove District — Everyone is glad to see the robins again. Bro. A. G. Mack, first Glover, is feeling much better, which all will be glad to hear. Bro. J. P. McCammon bid in Newport, Ind., agency. Sorry to see Mack go, but it beats work- ing nights. He was relieved by Bro. Goodson, third Goodwine, on third Royal, on bid. Business continues very good, with prospects of further improvement. The article in the January journal on page 51, written by G. G. Smith, “Why Organize?” should be read by every member of the Order; also the report of the Industrial Relations Commission, as he suggests, which was published in brief in August, September and October numbers of the journal. Brothers, if you have not read these articles, get busy and familiarize yourself with the facts contained therein. Extra Dispatcher Lewis paid us a short visit recently while going over the line on the local. Many thanks to Bro. Richter, at Block, for assist- ing me in getting the subscription list started for the flowers recently purchased. I also wish to thank the other brothers who responded so will- ingly and well on such short notice. Let us hear from you on the subject of small contributions from the members quarterly to create a flower fund for Division 34. What’s your idea, brothers? Dpn’t forget the meetings, and all attend when- ever possible; that’s the way to “get next to the game.’’ Not a word from the Sidcll branch. Boys, what's the matter? Cert. 17. CARD OF THANKS. I wish, through the journal, to express my most sincere thanks in behalf of myself and family for the beautiful flowers sent by the members of Divi- sion 34 at the time of my wife's death. Yours very truly, Wm. Yemm, Brazil, Ind. Pennsylvania R. R. Lines West, Div. No. 36. NOTICE. Open public meetings for members of the B. L. E., B. L. F. & E., O. R. C., B. R. T., O. R. T. and B. R. S. of A., and their friends, will be held in some theater in Pittsburg, at 2 p. m. and 8 p. m., Sunday, April 30th. See papers for name of theater. Chairman. E. & A. Division — Business in the freight department on this divi- sion was never heavier for this time of the year. The boys are all pleased over the raise of $5, as it will help to pay our dues and have an up-to-date card. This is the ortly way we can make this raise business a steady thing. 8 Bro. Wenrich is lining up the few straggling nons on the E. & A. Those who haven’t paid their dues should do so at once and keep in good stand- ing, for it will not be long until we will be work- ing hand in hand with the other four great organi- zations. Frank Fehls was recently married. Congratula- tions. Mr. Mitcheltree, from Wheatland, is on third Mahoningtown, and Mr. Johns on third “NK.” Mr. Kerr, who has been residing among the hicks and getting his buckwheats every morning, has taken up his duties at “HF” third. There is still a shortage of operators on this division. Vacations for 1915 are just over. Mr. Reebel has resigned and is going to sit on his front porch and watch his oil wells work for him. “Everybody get an up-to-date card” is the slogan on this division, and hang onto it with the tenacity of a bulldog. “Industrious Ike.” Pere Marquette Ry.f Div. No. 39. Detroit Division — Say, wake up! I know you scan the pages of The Telegrapher each month for something from your own division, but never think that you are the one who can get the news into that good journal. You feel downhearted because you arc not get- ting more money, and organization is only a body of members — the more the stronger the organization. Have you a card? Has the man working in the office with you one? Have you asked him to get one? What are you doing to better your own working conditions? I notice there are some who refuse to meet the night, trains because the management will not Digitized by kjOOQle

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574 The Railroad Telegrapher. pay them 50 cents for it. Still they stay at home and let the train crew handle the mail, baggage, express and get their own orders, and then kick because they are scabbing on them. I wilt meet the night trains for the two bits before I will let the trainmen scab on my job. Think it over and see if you are doing yourself justice. Under- stand me: I do not say that you should not get 50 cents, but when the management will only allow you a quarter, and the road in the hands of a receiver, you should be happy to think that you arc drawing what you are. You can never get more money unless you try to get it. What are you doing? Letting your membership lapse just because you are working on the Pere Marquette won’t get it. I have worked on roads that paid less money than you are getting today and carried a card continuously. I have a yearly card in my pocket now; am proud of it, and glad to be carrying one, even if I am working for the bankrupt Bere Marquette. I am perfectly satisfied with my job. If I was not I would get out and get another one. I would not stop to say what this man does; how rotten the management is, how the train crews scab on me or how little salary I get. If you are not satisfied go where better wages are paid. If you want to work for the Pere Marquette and want better waged, keep up to date, back the committee and help it to get you more money. Don’t get cold feet because some official threatens to fire you for refusing to drop your card. Stick up for your rights, shorter hours, better working conditions and more money. While the road is in the condition it now is it is hard to get even a promise of better wages, but in sixty days we will be working for a new company. See that your neighbor gets a card and all be right up to date when the committee goes in for a revision, and be in line when the road is reorganized. Spruce up, do your spring house-cleaning and get that old grudge out of your system. There will be a smile in your voice, as well as on your face, when you know you have an up to date and are with the big majority. Let's get together, have some meetings, exchange ideas and be ready for the new management. Talk organization to every telegrapher you see. You will hear from me again. I am going to start something. With your help I can keep it going until the Pere Marquette will be the best scheduled road in the United States. “Oak Leaves.” (Chesapeake & Ohio Ry., Div. No. 40. Clifton Forge Division — Our committee has arranged a new schedule of wages and working agreement with the company, and are finally able to have printed the best agreement ever had by an eastern railroad. Our committee out-did even the hopes of the writer, and we owe an everlasting debt of gratitude to Bro. Hicks anJ his staunch followers who have now incorporated in the Order the dispatchers as well as the agents, operators, lincnient etc., securing a raise in salary averaging from 7 per cent to 10 per cent for each man; overtime raised from 35 to 40 cents per hour; calls 75 cents, instead of 50 cents; twenty days a year vacation for men who have been in the service ten years or more, and various other considerations which were not dreamed of a few years ago. Now, boys, pay your dues with a willingness never seen before and live up to your obligations as there is no agreement on earth that will stick whereby you can be benefited by remaining a non. O. R. T.-ism is on the boom on the C. & O. lines, and is here to stay. No changes of importance have occurred recently. Another cheer for our grand committee and may it long live to serve us. - C. A. Mitchell, Div. Cor. Chesapeake A Ohio of Ind., Div. No. 40* We want to express our appreciation to Bro. Murphy and others who have worked hard to secure us an increase. Bro. Murphy has shown good results since he has been our chairman. Now, boys, let’s all get together more than ever before and show the officials that we are doing our very best in our work to help out for the interest of this company. Get the business and try and increase the receipts at your station. Nothing more pleasing to the O. R. T. com- mittee than to have the few nons get up-to-date cards. Let’s line them up, and remember, “No card, no favors.” Send in any item of, interest to your corre- spondent and have him place it in the journal. Let’s always have a good write-up. Cert. 898. NOTICE. To all Members Indiana Line: Have engaged Lukins Hall on Main between Sixth and Seventh sts., at Richmond, Ind., and, effective April meeting, division will meet there the third Thursday of each month. I will try and make arrangements for a hall at the most convenient point for the .north end boys (pre- sumably Peru) in the near future. Special meet- ings will be called from time to time as warranted by conditions. D. L. Murphy, Chairman. Indiana Line Notes — Business is good and fine prospects for con- tinuing so. On March 3d the Amboy, Ind., station was totally destroyed by fire and “Shorty” Humerick- house showed the citizens there just how fast a short man can run in an emergency. Shorty now has his headquarters in two C. & O. box cars. The “blue streak” that passed through Losant- ville recently was not, as first thought, a new comet, but Bro. Hammer trying out his new Saxon. Did you see it? Chief Dispatcher Stairs has notified us that all advertisements will be issued from his office effective with the March 25th advertisements. Members bidding on same should mail the local chairman n copy of his bid, mailing original tQ Mr. Stairs, Digitized by C.ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 575 Bro. H. W. Brock is now the heavy man on second Marion, Ind., and Bro. Gossett on second Converse. Bro. Cain is relieving Bro. “Bill” Kamiensky, at North Judson, while Bill breaks in as extra dispatcher at t’eru. Fishing will soon be good now that warm weather has come and we will probably hear of some big ones from Beatrice and North Judson. Chairman Murphy was in Richmond, Va., sev- eral days on business with the management. Don’t let any false modesty ' keep you from telling what you are doing. Send in all the items you can in time so I can gel them to the editor before the 28th of each month. “No card, no favors.” Div. Cor., Cert. 941. Erie R. R.y Div. No. 42. Kent Division — Efforts recently made by the local and general chairmen for co-operation with the other four orders have been fairly successful, and the results will soon be known. Schedule revision is working fairly well, but the general committee has a difficult task before it and should have the support of every member in its efforts to better our conditions. If you have not already sent in your information blank, do so without delay. The return of these blanks is very important and should be attended to at once. We are now averaging about seven or eight new members daily. With the nons coming in at this rate, we will soon be in a position to demand the wages other roads are paying. Secure the non in your office, also in offices near you. Keep right after them until you land them. Night Chief Dispatcher Welch was on the sick list for about a week. Bro. J. W. Errett, of Galion, who died Sunday, March 19th, will be missed by the boys along the line. He always had a kind word for them. Bro. J. C. Ryan’s mother died at Galion, Ohio, Friday, March 17th, of pneumonia, after a week’s illness. This sorrowing brother and family have our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their time of bereavement. They have lost their best friend. A beautiful spray of flowers was the offering from the boys at Galion, Ohio. George Moyer, of Mansfield, was off a few days on account of sickness. Business on this division was never better; all the trains are running that power can be gotten to pull. Cert. 46. Mahoning Division — Bro. E. A. Shelot was called home on account of the serious illness of his mother. We hope* for her speedy recovery. Others off on account of sickness are Bro. Gillette, Synder and McHale. Bro. Poole, third Fcrrona, is now on third Hub- hard, and Blair on second. Bro. Koutuick has resigned. We wish him suc- cess wherever lie may land. Leverman on first and third MBR’’ and third “VO,’’ no operators to be had. We should keep our dues paid up and stick to- gether, as there is a brighter day coming on the old Erie. Bro. McDermitt is on second “OB," relieved by Hill, a new man, on second “YO.” The new station at Niles opened for business on March 14th, and the operators there are proud of their new office. Div. Cor. Susquehanna Division — New members are coming in strong. The outlook for us generally is improving, and we expect to soon get a date with the officials to revise the ' schedule. All the roads that have gotten a settle- ment have done well. The cost of living is still climbing higher, and the railroad officials realize that we must have some increase or we simply will not be able to exist. We are not asking as much as other roads are paying, and I believe the offi- cials will view the matter in the proper light and grant us something worth while. “GY” tower has opened again for business. Bro.^ O’Neil, from third at “BS,’’ to third Great Bend. Bro. Derrig to second at his old home place, Waverly, relieved by Bro. Pierce on second Addi- son, who will be transferred from the P. R. R. We are glad to welcome him to old 42. Bro. Barkalow, first Addison, was off a few days, also Bro. Hcsser; latter relieved by Bro. Moseson. Bro. Beach was off a few days on account of death ir the family. We extend him our sincerest sympathy. Div. Cor. Main and Side Lines — Regular monthly meetings are held the third Monday of each month, corner Grove and Fourth streets, Jersey City, X. J. Bro. A. A. Donnelly to first “IIX” pending bids. Bro. Earl, relieved on third “WJ” by Bro. Noonan, goes to first “DO” Gauntlet. Bro. Coleman was off several days recently. Bro. Whritner is slowly improving, and we all hope for his speedy recovery. Bro. Sanderson is also improving and expects to resume work when warm weather comes. Bro. Dean is relieving on first “SF” during Bro. Whritner’s absence. Our last Jersey City meeting was well attended, some of the old familiar ones being present, and we greatly appreciated the visit from Bro. Thuma, of Division 44. The telephones will probably be in service about the middle of May. Regret to learn of the death of Bro. Henion’s mother. Bro. Roche is on second *‘NJ.” L. & W. is 98 per cent and N. R. R. and N. J. & X. V. 100 per cent; so there will not be much work for Bro. Holton over there, but the G. L. and Main Line needs some steaming up, especially in the station department. Div. Cor. Digitized by C.oo9le

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576 The Railroad Telegrapher. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, The Supreme Being has seen fit to take from our midst the beloved mother of our esteemed brother, David Henion; and Whereas, We desire to express our sense of pro- found sympathy in their sad bereavement; there- fore be it Resolved, That the members of Erie R. R., Sys- tem Division 42, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to Bro. Henion and members of the family their heartfelt sympathy; and be it further Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be mailed to the bereaved, a copy spread on the min- utes of the division and one sent to The Railroad Telegrapher for publication. F. W. Coleman, G. E. Rem sell, A. H. Hagerman, Committee. Canadian Northern Ry., Div. No. 43. Western Division, First District — Quite a number of telegraphers from this dis- trict, still on our seniority list, as well as a num- ber who used to work out of Dauphin, are now in France and Belgium doing their “bit.” All telegraph work for the British army is done in the Continental Code, and it is strictly against rules to use American Morse, but when our boys want to do a little gossiping, they begin to reel off some old railway Morse, which apparently “gets the goats” of the officers, as they can not make anything out of it. A good many of our boys are stationed at headquarters or with the staff at different points and are moved from one place to another. They meet operators from all over Can- ada from time to time. Their worst job is repair- ing wires when knocked to pieces by a shell, and it is ticklish work. A number of our telegraph linemen members of this division are also with the army and they write that the way the wires are strung is something fierce, particularly when they have been hit by a shell. One brother wrote: “Talk about slack wires on the Canadian Northern Lines, if Superintendent McConkey could see some of the wires over here he would fire the whole bunch, from the commander-in-chief down.” Some of our very best men have gone over with the army, and we sure hope they will come back safely. Late assignments: Dispatcher J. J. Martin, from Dauphin (now on bid), to second Branch Lines Winnipeg. S. H. Ormrod, from Mikado, to Ken- ville. Hudson Bay Jet. and Mikado on bid, also first trick dispatcher at Kamloops, B. C. All positions opened in British Columbia are to be advertised over Canadian Northern Lines west of Port Arthur up to November, 1916. Cert. 2. Western Division Notes, First District — It is now almost six months since anything like a write-up has appeared in The Telegrapher from this district. This is a poor showing, and if I remember right it is nearly two years since we had a meeting in Dauphin. Why not wake up. boys, and get things straightened up? We have a lot of grievances that should be threshed out, and we should familiarize ourselves with con- ditions. Bro. Simpson has been appointed second trick dispatcher at Dauphin, vice Bro. Martin back as relief dispatcher and second trick operator. Bro. Cloutier is at Kamsack days and Bro. Kliske nights. Agency appointments: Bro. Henderson to St. Gregor; Bro. Patresh to Durban; Bro. Ormrod to Kenville; Bro. Roe, Kenville temporarily, vice Bro. Roberts to Mistatim; Bro. Eddy to Togo, vice Bro. Mullen to Swan River. Understand Bro. Eddy has already ordered furniture and is making Togo station look like “home, sweet home.” Looks mighty suspicious. Agent Ouellette, Sifton, relieved a few weeks by Mr. Scaife, a beginner. Bro. Ouellette, formerly at Gilbert Plains and Hudson Bay Jet. nights, is now at Ross Jet. days, vice Bro. Desmarais to Hudson Bay Jet. tempo- rarily. Dauphin third abolished, first and second tricks being held by Bro. Shepherd and Martin. Hudson Bay Jet. and Muenster agencies not bulletined as yet. This matter should be looked into and have all positions bulletined as soon as made vacant. Bro. Heaps, Swan River nights, on indefinite leave, has joined the signal corps. Cashier McKay, from Canora, has joined the same corps. Bro. Delano is relieving Bro. Fraser, Tisdale, on holidays east for a month. Understand his return pass reads “Mr. and Mrs.” Please send any notes you have to Bro. Palmer at Dauphin as early in the month as you can, as they must be in St. Louis by the 28th to insure insertion in the following month's Telegrapher. Hope the boys on the other districts will also send in some notes. Let us try and make a better showing. Cert. 667, MS. Western Division, Second District — I am trying to arrange so we will be repre- sented each month in the fraternal column. Latest changes: Bro. Lcmioux, third “KA;” Bro. Rosso, Prince Albert nights; Bro. Shaw, Condie agency; J. K. Bryce, Duck Lake agency; Bro. J. S. Boddy, Easy Prince Albert; Bro. Guest, Rosthern days; Bro. McCarthy, Davidson days; Bro. O. M. Higgins, third dispatcher’s office. Saskatoon (congratulations, Otto) ; Bro. Harry Price, Borden; Bro. Toop, Birdview. Dana. Beadle and Hafford agencies now open for bids. Bro. Baker to Kamloops; Bro. Fallow to Ashcroft, and Mr. Jarvis to Marclin. We are sorry to lose these brothers to the Pacific Division, but what is our loss is that division’s gain. Have had no word from any of the brothers transferred out west. Understand they are all buried up in snow. Our general chairman has returned from the • West after having had the present schedule ex- tended through to the coast. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 577 I have received two newsy letters from Bro. Wilson, late agent at Harris, with the infantry, and Bro. Marlow, late operator Davidson, on the signal corps; both stationed at Shorncliffe, train- ing to do their bit for king and country. They both wish to be remembered to the boys on this district. I was sorry that none of the boys were able to attend the meeting in Regina, March 12th, but the train service was against many of the Division 43 brothers being present. It was a fine meeting, about thirty-five being present. Bro. Dave Camp- bell and J. Mein gave very instructive addresses. Cekt. 111. Western Division , Third District — Bro. Rutherford is back from the Sunny South, having taken in Jacksonville and Palm Beach, went to Lamont to relieve Bro. Menzie, called to Edmonton on court case. Bro. Sheppard, back from Vancouver, also relieved Bro. Menzie a few days while attending court; 'Bro. Rutherford relieving. Bro. Depew, agent Athabasca, to Ed- monton for a few days. Bro. McKinnon, agent Kitscoty, appointed agent Marshall, vice Bro. Tilley, to Paynton agency. Mr. Jaynes, a new man, at Marshall, should come in soon and be with the boys. Bro. Bell is now at Vegreville nights, and Mr. Peebles, an old-timer, from this district days, whom we expect will come in soon. Bro. Akin appointed to new operator position in “MO” Edmonton, and Bro. Rutherford ap- pointed relief agent. Mr. Miller, a new man, on extra there* Bro. P. J. M. won’t let him get by. Bro. Giguere was called East on account of his sister’s death. Division 43 sympathizes with him in his great loss. He called on yours truly when passing through North Battleford on his way back to Edmonton. Bro. Chard, our local chairman and assistant general chairman, on committee work on Pacific Division, relieved by Bro. Rutherford as agent Fort Saskatchewan. Bro. Melkonian, nights there, enlisted for over seas service in the Canadian engineers; relieved by Mr. Regan, who we expect Bro. Chard will land soon. Hope Bro. Melkonian will be back with us soon, also Bro. McArthur, who has enlisted with the “Kilties.” General Chairman Muncey, who went through North Battleford en route to the coast to arrange a schedule on the Pacific Division, gave us a call. We were delighted to see him, this was his first call, and hope it won't be his last. A meeting was held in Edmonton, March 26th, the following brothers being in attendance: Lane, agent Bruderheim; Hamilton, days Vermilion; Rutherford, relief agent; McPherson, days Lloyd- minster; Nicholson, lineman North Battleford; Bell, nights Vegreville; Rock, second trick dis- patcher Edmonton; Clark, agent South Battleford; Chard, our local and assistant general chairman, agent Fort Saskatchewan; Morgan, *‘MO” Edmon- ton, and our relief dispatcher Hines, agent Maidstone; Nichols, agent Minburn; Mooney, agent Lloydminster; Tebo, agent Edmonton; Mc- Arthur and Melkonian, who have joined the colors in Edmonton, and Bro. Harrington, operator North Battleford. Quite a few grievances were taken up, and hope settled satisfactorily, and two positions bul- letined a few days after. The only way to do business is to make hem live up to the schedule. The matter of overtime and the hours that an operator is allowed to go to his meals were taken up, and would like to see this threshed out, as we know that the brothers are right in this respect. Understand a few positions as dispatch- ers bulletined Rainey River dispatching office, this will give our relief dispatchers a steady position, which is no more than right, as new men have been working tricks there that they are not entitled to. We have got a pretty fair schedule on the Pacific Division, thanks to Bros. Muncey and Chard. We would like to see Eston and Plato on the Elrose extension bulletined over the system, as they have been opened long enough now and are new lines. S. J. Harrington. Central Division, Second and Third Districts — The meeting held in the Empire Hotel, Winni- peg, on March 19th, was attended by Local Chair- men Phillips, Second District, and McKee, of the Third District; also Bros. Bovin, Hayes, Phelps, Stoneham, McLennan, "Olson and Cawley. The inclemency of the weather prevented a large number from attending. Better success is antici- pated for our next meeting, which will be held in about two months’ time. Several matters of importance, including sched- ule revision, were taken up and discussed. The brothers on these two districts who are delinquent have no reasonable excuse to offer for this, and we hope they will all be paid up before our next meeting takes place, as ^hey are reaping tfie same benefits as those who keep up to date. The new men recently taken on owing to in- crease in business and who hold cards on other divisions will transfer to Division 43, among them being several C. T. U. A. men. Owing to the large number of our boys joining the overseas force, the officials are finding it hard to fill the vacancies. This winter has been one of the most severe in twenty years, according to Conductor Billy Savage, and Bill ought to know, as he has been running the "Blue Flea” here for that length of time. Since the moderation of the weather the grain movement has been heavy. Bro. McLennan has been appointed correspond- ent. Send any notes or news items you may have to him at “PA,” and he will see that they arc sent to the journal. Every little bit helps, and there is no reason why we should not have a write-pp every month, if everyone will do his best. Bro. C. H. Simpson, dispatcher “H” office, transferred to the Dauphin staff, has joined the “W. A.” of that town, and attends all the social functions. Bro. Phelps, failing to master the French dia- lect at St. Agatha, after a few months’ relief work bid in St. Jean, where he hopes to take a pro- Digitized by Google

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578 The Railroad Telegrapher, fessorship in order to join the Brothers’ college at that point. Bro. Knowlton, Carman Jet. days, has enlisted in the 184th; relieved by C. T. U. Bro. Sadowski, from “WN,” pending bids. Bro. Phillips bid in Gladstone, vice Bro. Mc- Lean, resigned; Bro. Chapman to Morris, relieved at Laurier by Bro. Krouse, and Bro. McAmmond to Roland, relieved by Bro. Bougher at Rose Isle; Bro. Mayhew, White Plains nights; Bro. Robert- son to Belmont. Cekt. 365. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom, has deemed it best to call from our midst to his eternal home our beloved brother, Franklin Revell; therefore be it Resolved, That the members of the Canadian Northern Railway, System Division No. 43, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the family of our deceased brother our heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family, and a copy be also sent to The Telegrapher for publication. T. W. Hayes, D. Cawley, A. Boivin, Committee. Lake Superior District — The write-up which appeared in our magazine for February was received at St. Louis, Mo., Janu- ary 27th, just one day before copy for February closed. See notice on page 198, February issue, in regard to when matter must be in the hands of the editor to insure its use in the following issue. Imagine a road with about ten thousand miles of track in operation, and the only other write-up was from the Western Division (Third District). Hats off to the boys in the West. Recruiting statistics prove the fact that the loyal and the live ones live out there. In this district there have been several changes in the last two months, principally caused by “birds of passage” moving around and away. You can hear them on the wire any old day: “Dis- patcher, there is not enough ‘mun’ on this job; when can I be relieved?” Let ’em go; it’s better to be dubbed “home guard” than “boomer.” The trainmen will soon be enjoying the benefit of their new schedule — Western conditions and C. P. R. pay. What about that new schedule for operators and dispatchers to take effect March 1st? Guess it comes under the unfounded rumor column. It’s unsolicited at that. It must be true. Whoever heard of a mirage occurring in a latitude where the mercury drops to 50 degrees below? If your pay check is short, one month, don’t be adding it as arrears to the following time roll. Advise your superintendent at once, tetaining a copy. We will get it adjusted some day, perhaps. Bro. J. A. Mullen has returned to Hornepayne as agent. It sounds good to hear Jim’s "fist bug” on the wire again. Bro. J. G. Leggat, formerly nights there, is now running the post office and general store at that point. Some of you “baches” in the “Hotel de Bonbars” should write the genial “JN” for his menu. W. Bell is now night oper- ator and clerk at Capreal. Bro. J. Dickson, agent Nipigon, bid in Brent agency; was relieved on bid by A. H. Magee, nights there. It is now Bro. H. L. Abrams at Nipigon nights, formerly at Caramat nights, now closed. L. A..Vermit, Parry Sound nights, has exchanged positions with W. L. Dunn, Rideau Jet. nights. This is not like bumping, a practice that should be given no encouragement whatever in this district. The company will inaugurate its daily passenger service on June 1st. Our brothers in the East and over the line should not forget the fact that the transcontinental service through Canada is not monopolized by one concern now. It takes oppo- sition to producc^and deliver the goods at a better advantage. We have the finest fishing and hunting localities on this continent right along the Cana- dian Northern System. “Caledonia,” Cert. 687. Ontario i Division — A meeting of the local branch was held at Toronto on February 6th. Bro. J. R. McLean was appointed local chairman and filled the position like a veteran. Many interesting and necessary motions were placed before the meeting and carried unanimously. Bro. McLean was in Toronto the we$k of March 13th, meeting the management in the interest of the operators. Some important events are ex- pected to happen in the near future, and we expect every operator will carry a paid-up. Anyone know- ing of a non, kindly notify the local chairman. Bro. Allan is working the owl in the “capital.” Bro. Mayhew is on days. Bro. Patterson's familiar swing is again heard in “V.” Bro. McLaren, “HD,” is working over- time, night and day, and we hope is turning the surplus over to the Red Cross or some other worthy institution. The recent storm blocked a few of our freight trains and kept our worthy dispatchers on the double, but everybody is happy. A robin was heard on March 13th. Someone said the next meeting would be in the capital. We hope it is true. The “Queen City” is all right, but let us get acquainted with the east end boys. Bro. Johnson bid in Greenburn; Bro. Cavanaugh, Brockville Jet., and Bro. Fiske has been appointed agent Belleville. They say business is picking up there. O. R. T. men are always superior. Our wires are overcrowded, and some of the boys appear from a distance as if they were the only ones that had a right to use them. That is not an O. R. T. spirit. Don’t seize the wire. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 579 fending a few notes and assist in having a write-up each month. Bro. P. A. McKeown has been appointed secre- tary and will be glad to put them together and send them in. ' Cert. 456. Centraf of Georgia Ry.f Div. No. 46. Chattanooga Diz'ision — Boys, as I have been appointed to act as corre- spondent, I want every one of you to send me every little incident that happens around your station. This will assist me greatly. Send it along, good or bad, for I can use what appears good, and the bad will only enlighten me. If you have an up-to-date annual, see that the other “feller** has one also. Relieved on vacations, etc. : Bro. Cochran, Chattanooga, by Bro. Ratliff, while visiting in Ala- bama a week; Bro. Gay a, few days at Durham, Ga., by Bro. Rat, on account of having both a new wife and a new job, and later was off several days. Bro. Bledsoe, shopping at Chattanooga a few days, Mrs. V. did the shopping; relieved by Rat. Our Bro. and “Uncle Ben** Powell, on the sick list for some time, is improving, which is indeed very gratifying, for “Uncle Ben*s** old Morse sounds homely to us all. Bro. I. B. Woodard («ld “SI**) also on sick list for a long time, who underwent a successful operation for appendicitis a few days ago, is on the road to recovery. We will all welcome his return. He landed Chicka- mauga regular. Boys, report trains immediately and give the wires preference to checking freight and selling tickets. Better watch that bulletin board and sleep in that agent's car or you*ll get acquainted with the “Brown system** No. 5 and sometimes probably No. 10. Don*t forget to send me all your notes. Let me hear from you. “A»e.** Southwestern Division — Bro. G. A. Lamar, of Powersville, spent a few days in Atlanta recently; relieved by Sister Lamar. " Bro. Sullivan, of Hatcher, made a trip to Macon. Bro. Love, of Eufaula, attended the Shriners* meeting in Montgomery, Ala., in February. I have been unable to learn whether he held to the rope or not. Bro. Coleman, of Union Springs, Ala., spent a few days on his place in Florida during February. Recent assignment of brothers: Swann to Morris; Murdock to Bellwood; Parker to Hacoda; Bryan to Hilton. Bro. D. R. Bigbie, of Butler, Ga., has been appointed correspondent, and if the boys will send him the news he guarantees to have some notes from this district in the journal each month. The meeting in Macon was well attended, and some new faces there that have not been coming out regularly, say they will never miss again. Some few older members who have been drop- ping out and joining over again should not allow this to occur again, as the risk is too great and they lose their original certificate number, which is lower than the new ones. Cert. 110. D„ T. & I. R. R., Div. No. 48. Call the attention of the nons on this division to the write-up, January issue, of Local Chairman Begbie, of the C. & E. I., Division 34. This is the truth as near as anyone could put it. There would not be a non or a delinquent on the divi- sion in twenty-four hours if it was “unioh wages for union men only.'* Brothers, keep posted on the book of operating rules, as well as our agreement with the company. Do your work with a will and do it well. Make the company's business your business; meet the company’s patron^ with the same smile that you do the pay car, and show the company that we are deserving of our new agreement and wage scale. Let us try and not have a delinquent on the division this time. I find that to pay $4.00 one pay day and the insurance the next a pretty good way to do. Bro. A. L. Walters, agent Washington “CH,** spent several days with his parents and friends around Jackson and vicinity last month. Bro. Tripp spent Sunday in Jackson, February 20th. We still have a few “brass monuments.'* Bro. English, -hird Napoleon extra, spent a few days visiting friends in Ironton recently. Bro. Diemer, vho has tieen switching in Napo- leon yard a few months on account of ill health, is back on first there again. • Bro. Deemer relieved on Hamler tower several days. Business is extremely good. Two new large Class “F** engines will soon be in service here. News is scarce on the north end; not many changes. . We were very sorry to learn that Dicky Sturgill, switchman Ironton yard, was killed on March 4th, when his brake club slipped and the slack threw him between the cars. Dicky was liked by all who knew him, and his fellow workers will miss him very much. With deepest regret we chronicle the dtath of our dear Bro. Ellington L. Walburn. Beloved by his fellow workers and esteemed by the officials for his strict attention to business, he had a very brilliant career ahead of him, as he was only twenty-one years old when called from our midst. At the time of his death he was agent at Superior, having held other positions of importance previous to this. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, to call from our midst our esteemed brother, co-worker and friend, Bro. Ellington L. Walburn; therefore, be it Resolved, That the members of the Detroit, Toledo and Ironton Railroad, Division 48, has lost a true and faithful brother; and be it further Resolved, That the officers and members of the D. T. & I. R. R., Division 48, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy in this their sad bereavement, Digitized by CaOOQle

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580 The Railroad Telegrapher. and that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. R L> pALMER# D. R. Murray, F. D. Chism, Committee. Denver & Rio Grande R. R., Div. No. 49. First Division — Recent assignments: J. A. Roush, second Palmer Lake; A. D. Dahlberg, Sample nights; J. F. Evans, agency and first Palmer Lake; J. A. Vermazen, third Florence. Under Article 17, Trinidad agency was bulle- tined on Colorado lines first of the year and awarded to J. P. Stroup, formerly agent Palmer Lake. J. C. Brannon, second “SB” Pueblo, relieved by Fred Penny, from Pinon, several weeks on account of sickness. Local Chairman Reynolds, going over the line rounding up the nons, succeeded in getting most of the new men and some old ones, but there are several still with us, some of whom have benefited over $250.00 a year in actual money through our endeavors. Reynolds will give you the names of these leeches on application, and promises that under the next schedule revision they will be left out, as they#should be. Div. Cor., Cert. 41. Second Division — Bro. Fulton has issued a new line-up of Divi- sion 49. Where you see a non listed go after him hard. “No card, no favors.*’ Don’t forget. Bro. Kilgore, Eagle, on sick list, was relieved by Bro. Hawkins, from the C. & S. Bro. Wiggle, Carbondale, bid in third Min- turn; Donahoo bid in Carbondale. Bro. Freeman’s wife is on the sick list. He has our sympathy. Granite closed while Bro. Freeman was in Salida. Operators are scarce. Bro. Guire to Minturn agency while the agent is on vacation. Bro. House, first Deen, on third Minturn until he can find a man to relieve him. Bro. Miller to Deen extra. Bro. Melvin returned to Buena Vista after a short visit in Denver. Bro. Noel is on the extra list there. Bro. Roberts is visiting Salt Lake. Bro. Freeman to Tenn Pass regular. Keep after the nons. We can not let them stay over here and get the same benefits we get and not give us any help. The new schedule will make them look wise, working for 10 per cent less than the scheduled rate if they don’t line up. Remember, “No card, no favors.” Bro. Jones, Riverside, is grieving the loss of his brother, who died in the Salida hospital on March 18th. Bro. Jones has our sympathy. Thanks to the boys on the line who each donated for the expenses, which amounted to nearly $65.00; also to the trainmen, who helped us to clear the funeral expenses. Div. Cor. CARD OF THANKS. We desire to express our sincere thanks to the members of Division 49 for their kind words of sympathy ' and consolation and the beautiful floral offering at the death of our beloved daughter, Doris. May you be spared similar loss. Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Wright. Salt Lake Division — Bro. Everett bid in third “JD.” Bro. Uhr, “KN,” relieved by King, from Green River Divi- sion, bid in third “GI,” vice Bro. McClure, who bid in first “JD.” Bro. Durrant relieved Patton, agent Schofield. Bro. Swartzfager, taken suddenly ill March 19th, relieved by an extra man. Bro. F. E. Mann has his summer vacation already outlined, and Bro. Gross, at Murray, is taking his, relieved by Rasmusson, station helper at Colton. Business has been good all winter, and indica- tions are good for lots of business for the summer. Passenger business especially is picking up. Bro. Clark relieved Dispatcher Blackwell, at Helper, called East on account of illness of his father. Assistant Chief Stewart got his ten-day vacation. General Chairman Fulton sent out a bulletin in which he outlined his tour of the system in April, allowing a dollar for every application turned in. Let’s all get busy. Cert. 555. Bessemer 6. Lake Erie R. R., Div. No. 51. NOTICE. Open public meetings for members of the B. L. E., B. L. F. & E., O. R. C., B. R. T., O. R. T. and B. R. S. of A., and their friends, will be held in some theater in Pittsburg, at 2 p. m. and 8 p. m., Sunday, April 30th. See papers for name of theater. Chairman. Afam Line, Meadville Junction North , Including M. & L.— Bro. C. E. Schaaf, third Jollys, off sick, relieved by Bro. G. W. Snadecker, who later relieved Bro. Joe Dickey, third Springboro, several days. Bro. C. W. Smith, first Springboro, relieved one day recently by Bro. R. E. Williams. Bro. H. C. Hicks, agent Watsons Run, was off recently owing to illneis of his wife. Bro. G. A. Frayermuth, relief agent, and fam- ily recently spent a few weeks in Florida, visiting relatives. Bro. W. J. White bid in second “RX” Albion, vice J. Z. Weir, transferred to night crossing watchman at State street, Albion. C. E. Renick, agent Albion, recently attended court at Butlar a few days. N. F. Staley, ex-assistant trainmaster, later to Albion yard office days, has gone to Akron, Ohio, relieved by Bro. G. S. Keep, with Bro. F. E. Sanner doing the “owl act.” J. McElhaney relieved B. A. Bartoo, agent Cranesvillc. in the timekeeper’s office at Green- ville. Digitized by CaOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 581 Bro. A. S. Quinn relieved P. E. McGuire, who relieved C. R. Luper, agent Girard, a few days on account of an injury to one of his eyes. The voluntary $5 per month increase, effective February 1st, to all agents and operators, was very much appreciated. The sad news of the death of one of our most popular conductors, C. J. Wigton, was received with the deepest regret. The company has ordered twenty new locomo- tives of the Santa Fe type, also 2,500 steel cars for handling the ore this season. Bro. C. J. Coffman, Elk Creek, while taking in the sights at the county seat was relieved by Bro, G. W. Snadeker. Bro. M. C. Hahn kpent an evening recently with his parents at Girard. ' The “non" proposition will soon be settled; thanks to Trainman Bro. E. W. Lloyd. Conneaut Branch — Bro. F. J. Truesdell, formerly agent at Conneaut, Ohio, who died on March 9th, entered the service of “the Bessemer” on August 8, 1893, and was retired on pension about two years ago. He was buried at Conneaut, Ohio, March 11th. Superintendent of Construction Emerson was run down by engine No. 40 on the “wye” at Conneaut Harbor and instantly killed on Febru-' ary 28th. Bro. Ib H. Edwards, first# State Line, off four days recently with the grippe, was relieved by Bro. A. S. Quinn. The dock company at Conneaut Harbor is in- stalling two electric “Huellits” on dock 4, tour electric “Brown” machines on dock 2, a wireless station at the dock office and on ferry boats, changing bed of Conneaut River, and adding twelve new tracks on east side of yards. These improve- ments will give the docks a loading capacity of 2,000 cars of ore per day. Main Line , Middle Division — Bro. McGargee, second Henlein, relieved one day recently by Bro. R. E. Williams. We under- stand Joe contemplates purchasing a small farm. We wish him success. Bro. G. W. Bailey relieved Kennedy, second Shenango, a few days recently. New receiving horns and loud speaking trans- mitters were recently installed in the dispatcher’s office at Greenville, doing away with the head receiver and breast transmitters. There are about five prospective members in sight in the vicinity of “KO” Jet. and Greenville. Give them no rest, brothers, until you secure their applications. This company has purchased between 225 and 300 acres of land in the vicinity of “KO” Jet. for a new terminal yard of about ten tracks, each having a storage capacity of 100 cars. These tracks are to be completed by June 1st, and more will be built later. The present tower, water tanks and pump house will be’ moved to other locations, and a new round house and a light repair shop. including a few dwellings, will be erected during the summer. An interchange with the N. Y. C. and Erie is included in the proposed changes. The new engines will probably be run between “CH” and “KO,” and three engine trains from “KO” south. This will place about 120 crews at Greenville and about 40 at Albion. These figures are based on \ising twenty of the new Santa Fe type engines between “CH” and “KO.” Three labor shanties have been erected at Os- good and five more will soon be put up at “KO.” These will house about 200 men. We are glad to call C. H. Barney and L. R. Gregory, at “XG” tower, brothers. Brothers, when you bid on a position, send your local chairman a copy of the bids you send to the chief dispatcher. This will enable the former to know who is entitled to a position in case the letter going to the chief dispatcher is lost. I wish to thank Bros. Myron Williams and Ross Williams for the items they furnished for this write-up. Keep after your neighbor non and study co-oper- ation and the great principle it involves, and suc- cess on Division 51 is sure to be ours. “A. O.,” Cert. 57. Southern Pacific Ry., Div. No. 53. Portland Division — Brothers, remember that you are delinquent, and therefore not in good standing since February 29th, if you have not paid dues and M. B. D. assessments for the current term. A few have remitted their dues to Bro. Pennington, but have not paid their M. B. D. assessment. As these assessments must be paid before your card is issued by Bro. Quick, you should remit your M. B. D. assessments to him promptly, thereby pro- tecting your beneficiary as well as keeping your membership up to date. No member should allow himself to become delinquent and have his name placed on the delinquent list, which is in the hands of the local chairman and may be seen by anyone. Clearing up the delinquent list is a burden upon the local chairman and his committee which should not be expected of them. It is the duty of mem- bers to keep themselves in good standing, thereby assisting the local chairman instead of making his work burdensome by being compelled to write each delinquent several letters trying to induce them to pay up. If every member would see to it that his dues and assessments were paid promptly, it would certainly have a beneficial effect, as it would give more time for handling grievances and organ- izing the nons. Try it, brothers, and let’s keep our delinquent list down to the minimum. Extra men should keep the local chairman advised of their latest address, so he can keep his list up to date. Bro. P. Brandon, extra Eugene, after a ten days’ trip to Seattle, went to his assignment at Marion agency. Bro. Connor, who bid in telegrapher Dallas, displaced by Bro. Nelson, from Carlton, and went to Timber as extra agent. Digitized by C.ooQle

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582 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Jacobson bid in Yaquina agency on the seashore, vice Bro. Allen, who has been there a year extra now on vacation. Bro. H. D. Olsen, agent Oregon City, is a frequent Lafayette visitor. Bro. N. R. Cereghino relieved Bro. Applegate, second Oregon, while visiting his parents at Yoncalla. Bro. Earl Simpson, second West Fork, has started a quail and rabbit ranch. " Bro. Scholes, second Woodburn, has purchased a chicken ranch. All up to dates are invited to drop off and see him. Helper dropped at Mt. Angel, but Bro. Welton in a pair of overalls and gloves wears “the same old smile.” Helper at Cresswell also pulled off. Bro. Boles relieved at Mill City by Bro. Larson assigned Central Point agency, called to Philomath by the death of his father. Bro. Boles has the sympathy of the brothers of this division. Bro. Benner, agent Leland, has the best garden on the division. Bro. Easley, Leland, assigned Enright agency; Bro. O. C. Purkeypile, agent Rockaway, assigned second Leland. Bro. Gibbons, assigned operator Newberg, re- lieved our local chairman while in Portland on business for the Order. The local chairman will be glad to mail any brother a new seniority list who may not have received one. Bro. Lincoln Boyd, agent Halsey, is learning “bug” sending on his new Vibroplex. He was one of the first operators in the West to use the “mill,*1 still has his old original “Caligraph.” Bro. J. L. Applegate, Oregon City, now owns a bog ranch at Yoncalla, and Bro. C. P. Easily has one out from Gold Hill. Bro. Harry Morse, Drain, is contemplating stocking his homestead out from Central Point with the “money getters.” Bro. Carl A. Larson relieved a few days at Falls City. Wires at Wolf Creek are being transferred from the cable to the old pole line. Bro. Dale Kimes is spending his spare time making a large lawn around his home at Glendale. Bro. O. E. Duncanson is working on plans for his new high-power radio set, which he claims will have a sending radius of 900 miles and receiving range of 2500 miles. Four or five helpers were recently notified to report at the superintendent's office in Portland for examination for positions as operators for this coming summer’s rush. We must see that they are all made good O. R. T. men. Automatic block is to be installed at once be- tween Portland, Jefferson st., and Oswego, owing to the recent disastrous wreck at Cemetery station. Agent Speer, from Merlin, has arranged to transfer to Los Angeles Division. We hope they will be able tq get him to renew down there. H. F. Rice is now timekeeper for the steel gang at Shedd under Roadmaster Scott. Halsey third abolished, Bro. Proudfit to extra list. Bro. Nelson at Carlton two years, cut off by efficiency board, displaced Bro. Connor. Bro. Knox assigned second Oswego. Bro. McMasters relieved Bro. YoungblooJ, first at Corvallis, while visiting his parents at Grants Pass. \ Bro. McKercher assigned Second Brooklyn, Bro. Sprinkle to extra list. Bro. Zook, extra at Oakridge, having slides and no wires, has had plenty of time to read the papers. Bro. Casey, extra, is relieving Former Dispatcher Taylor on third Roseburg. Bro. Ray H. Tyson, agent Barview, is mourning the loss of his beautiful beach, which was washed out to sea last summer, destroying several fine buildings and summer homes. That fine beach, however, is no more since the building of the Tillamook Jetty, where Bro. Clay Moody now has a lucrative government position. Thanks to Bro. Duncanson for his assistance in each write-up. Wish some brother on the west side would give me a little assistance; would appreciate it. Cert. 1201. Sacramento Division — Bro. Kerrigan is on second “NE,” 8th and “J,’’ Sacramento. Bro. Bundy, acting manager “H” Sacramento, relieved Bro. Ed Scott, who relieved Night Chief Wallace on account of illness. Bro. Misner, agent Yolo, resigned and went back to the farm; relieved by Bro. Shook. We wish him success and are sorry to lose him. Bro. Wilson was atrecent Sacramento visitor. Bro. Miner, second Truckee, was relieved by Bro. Lighty several days while taking snow pic- tures for some telegraph company. Bro. Brown, third Blue Canon, was off a few days recently. Bro. Davis to Bowman a few days. Murray on third Smart pending bulletin. Bro. Duncan displaced Bro. “Rastus” Stoval at Summit, assigned to Andover, displacing Bro. Platta. Mrs. A. Kuhn, wife of Bro. Kuhn, second Summit, has just returned from the funeral of her mother and sister in Colorado. We all deeply sympathize with them in their loss. We are glad to hear that Sister Mclnerney, who has been in the Frisco hospital for some time, is improving nicely, and hope she will soon be back at work. Bro. Mather is relieving. Bro. Wilson, thrd Marysville, was held up by two men there on the night of March 12th in the Southern Pacific Cafe. He tried to retreat when he got to the door, but was ordered to stop, and being a true believer in “safety first,” he stopped. He lost nothing, but was scared out of three years’ growth and a cup of coffee. Bro. Rogers’ case is being investigated and we hope he will be with us again soon. 1 wish to thank all of you for the payment of your dues. It looks as if we will continue without the loss of any brothers. General Chairman Cowgill made a trip over the division recently, which terminated at Tehama. After having breakfast with me we went to Los Molinos. Simpson, at Los Molinos, and Quire, at Sacramento, have promised. Keep after the rest. Digitized by C.00 Qle

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Tiie Railroad Telegrapher. 583 Bro. Bunday, Sacramento, and Sister Duffy, Andover, were married recently. We all wish them much happiness. Assignments: Agencies — Bro. Hancock, Walnut Grove; Bro. Cleary, Yolo; Bro. Beach, Rocklin; Fox, Eldorado; Bro. Sheffield, Diamond Springs; third tricks — Bro. Purciful, Newcastle; Bro. Man- uel, Smart; Bro. McAdow, Summit; Bro. Kosmo- pulos, Lincoln days; Bro. Reece, Troy first; Sister Allen, first staff Tamarack; Mrs. Biscoe, third staff Emigrant Gap. On bulletin: Third at Cisco, Tehama, Gold Run and Troy; second at Smart, Verdi and Dunnigan agencies. Bro. Purcy made a trip to Summit and New- castle recently. Bro. Kosmopulos displaced Mrs. Shook, days Lincoln, March 19th. Bro. Duncan, on third Tehama, pending bulle- tin, says there's nothing like living at Hotel de Box Car. Thanks to Bros. Duncan, Fingland, Cooper, Purciful and Johnston for news notes this month. Don't forget to send in every item you hear of. We want this division to be well represented with a good write-up monthly, and I can't get all the news. Every Order man should practice economy and save the company all we can in coal and other supplies. Use every effort to reduce the O. S. & D.'s, saving money for the company, trouble for yourself and less complaints from the public. Take an interest in your job by making the com- pany’s business your own, and have the name of being a business getter. Boost for the Sacra- mento Division; it's one of the largest on the system; use every effort to keep it ahead. “No card, no favors." Cert. 1351. Sacramento Division, Placerville Branch — I do not remember of ever having seen this branch represented in a write-up in The Teleg- rapher. Bro. “Billy" Hancock bid in Walnut Grove, so we will still hear his “bug" on the line. Billy wanted Diamond Springs, but Bro. Sheffield beat him to it. Bro. Purciful has resigned as local chairman, and Bro. Sheffield has agreed to act until some one is elected. A petition is being circulated over the division by Bro. W£ilson, of Marysville, solicit- ing funds with which to pay our local chairman a few dollars a month. Every brother should contribute to this fund. There is considerable grief connected with a local chairman’s duties, and we can not expect him to give his time and attention to our wants, simply because a majority see fit to vote for him. There are over 100 members on this division. Every one of us could easily contribute 15 cents a month and make it some inducement for a local chairman to devote some of his spare time to our interest. Other divisions pay their local chairman a few dollars a month and we should do the same. Bro. Mayhew has had a wire cut fn at Shingle Springs, but he can use it only for W. U. work. However, that gives him a chance to keep in touch with the outside world and limber up his arm occasionally. It looks as if Bro. Duden, at Latrobe, will have to pass another summer in his box car sta- tion. Sammie Phelps probably would like to see more of the stations burn, so he would not have those old records to destroy so often. Bro. Mills, as Folsom, seems to get along O. K. with the rest of the convicts. Bro. Lewis, at Fair Oaks, is doing his share to keep down the cost of rubber, by running over nails and glass with that Overland of his. Bro. Plank, at Placerville, is going to have some real competition this summer, when those auto stages begin to use the new State highway. Bros. Frye and Hebbard, at Brighton, try to hog it all. Frye got a medal for a perfect sta- tion, and Hebbard one for a perfect pump house. No wonder silver is getting scarce. It is about time we were getting 10 per cent on the business handled from the W. U. That com- pany is making big increases in net revenue and should pay us the same commission as Well-Fargo. Cert. 338. W ester n Division — Bro. Dyer was off a few days; also Bro. Taylor, latter relieved by Bro. Woods, who displaced Bro. Rice, “BP." Bro. Loeser has a novel way of keeping up daily his monthly business statement. Yours for the asking. Any brother wishing legal advice, confer with Bro. E. C. Smith and Bro. Collins. Annual inspection for 1915, six perfect stations on this division. Bro. Tice at “RI" pending bulletin. Bros. Wharton and Rutherford are back on their regular tricks. The local chairman has again taken up with the superintendent the seniority of Miss L. B. Clarke, Rodeo. Bro. Schad at Lordsburg, N. M., thirty days while business is slack here. Bro. Heaney relieved Bro. Wilson, Centerville, thirty days; Bro. Harper, Newark a few days, and Bro. Tice, Richmond, until job is assigned. •Assigned March 15th: Bro. Chaddock, agent Elmira; Bro. Sullivan, operator Richmond, and Bro. Hoell, second Davis. Slips at Port Costa repaired and the old scow and trains running regularly and on time. Bros. Loeser, Hoell and Bryan were visitors to bay cities, and Bro. Pennington to the Tule town, visiting his folks recently. Remove from your seniority list: G. A. Stone retired on pension, and A. Leitchammer relieved. A majority of the younger men and new ones coming onto the division are O. K. In 1913 this division was only 41 per cent solid. Now we are about 95 per cent. We certainly have awakened to the responsibility of a good solid membership. Let us further realize the necessity of securing the applications of the few remaining nons. Bro. T. S. Brickhouse, winner of the Carnegie diamond medal at the tournament last August, employed by E. T. Hutton & Co., one of the Digitized by CaOOQte

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584 The Railroad Telegrapher. largest brokerage firms on the coast, has affiliated himself with Division S3. We are glad to welcome him, and assure him we appreciate having the champion telegrapher of the United States, if not of the world, with us. In answer to several inquiries, we herewith insert a copy of Act No. 3952, General Laws of California, Chapter 224 of 1907: WEEKLY DAY OP REST. Section 1. Every person employed in any occu- pation of labor shall be entitled to one day’s rest from seven, and it shall be unlawful for any employer of labor to cause his employes, or any of them, to work more than six days in seven; provided, however, that the provisions of this sec- tion shall not apply to any case of emergency. Sec. 2. For the purpose of this act, the term day’s rest shall mean and apply to all cases, whether the employe is engaged by the day, week, month or year, and whether the work performed is done in the day or night time. Sec. 3. Any person violating the provisions of this act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. From the weak manner this act is drawn up, you will observe that the law simply states that it shall be unlawful for an employer to cause his employes to work more than six days in seven. As you no doubt know, unless a law of this char- acter has also the provision prohibiting an em- ployer from permitting his employes to work more than six days in seven, it is comparatively in- effective. Cbkt. 749. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father, our Supreme Ruler, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, to call the beloved father of dear Bro. A. G. Brinley; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of Southern Pacific System Division No. 53, Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers, extend to the sorrowing brother and mem- bers of the family their sincere and heartfelt sym- pathy; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be . forwarded to the bereaved brother, a copy spread on the minutes of the division, and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. (Signed) E. C. Pennington, Local Chairman, E. L. Bryan, Local Secretary, J. D. Hoell, Division Correspondent, Committee. Coast Division — Bro. McClintock, from Redwood second, to San Ardo agency on assignment, relieving Bro. Feldt. Bro. Miles relieving Bro. Andrews, agent Guada- lupe, a few weeks while visiting his ranch in Love Valley. Bro. Topham, Del Monte Jet., relieved a few days by Bro. Wilkerson, on account of the serious illness of his mother. Bro. Fry, first Salinas, relieved a few days by Bro. Cookson while visiting his daughter in Fresno. Bro. Joe VeVerka, second South San Francisco, assigned Gonzales agency, vice Bro. Locey, as- signed second Santa Cruz. A very interesting and well-attended meeting was held at San Luis Obispo on February 27th. It was called to order at 8:20 p. m. by Bro. Ward, who acted as master of ceremonies, and all united in singing the opening ode. Bro. Cowgill held the audience for an hour and a half with his interesting talk, telling of the work done in the past, what is being done at present, and what we expect to do in the future. It was a real treat to bear Bro. Cowgill and worth the trip down just to hear his talk. He was followed with short talks by Bros. Ward, Smith, Doffle- meyer, Short, Feldt, Emery and Pennington. Others present not previously mentioned were: Extra Dispatcher Emery and Bro. Hickey, San Luis Obispo, and M. J. Hoon, agent San Lucas. Meetings of this kind go a long way toward strengthening the members, and result in more activity on the part of the individual members in bringing in the nons. We have one of the best working schedules in the United States, secured through the continued hard work of the officers of the O. R. T. Our next meeting is expected to be joint with the Los Angeles Division, at Santa Barbara. Mem- bers will be notified in ample time to make arrange- ments to attend. Those who attend from the one- man stations and have to be back at work the next day, try and make arrangements for transporta- tion and get the necessary permission to be absent enough in advance so that we can have a rousing big meeting. We are indebted to Bro. Hoon, who acted as secretary of the meeting at San Luis Obispo, for these notes, as I was unable to attend on account of train service between there and Salinas, and working second trick. Bro. Ray McClintock was recently married. We all join in congratulations and best wishes for a long and happy life. I would appreciate a few notes from the boys, as our write-ups are getting smaller every month. Cert. 558. Los Angeles Division — If you work on a job where the Sunday over- time figures less than it would on a 30-ccnts-pcr- hour basis, don’t forget you are entitled to the 30 cents per hour, and if you are not getting it, take the proper steps. Bro. Frank Grieger, Redlands Jet., and Bro. W. Armstrong, extra Oxnard, are after the honors on membership gains. We hope they split first prize between them. You nons send them your applica- tions and help them win. I am very grateful for the following notes from Bro. Armstrong, as it is very hard to keep in touch with the Coast District. M. C. Elligot, from the G. H. & S. A., now at Bassett, extra, will join us shortly. Digitized by CaOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 585 Bro. E. C. Nichols was relieved by C. D. Nes- bitt, a new man, on account of violations of the hours-of-service law. Brothers, take no chances on this, but live up to it to the letter. The track is continually sinking in the Suisun Fairfield marsh, while at Strathearn it is raising nine to twelve inches a day, owing to mountain slides due to soapstone formation. It is rumored that there are indications of oil finds there. Bro. Armstrong is relieving H. R. Wyberg on second Oxnard. R. K. Cairns, agent there, is in the San Francisco hospital. Changes on the desert have been ^numerous lately owing to washouts and an accumulation of freight. Bro. F. W. Olovisky, who went to Edom third, extra, later relieved by R. A. Root, and relieved Bro. James Rush, first Niland, who re- lieved Bro. Weight, assigned El Caso, who had to go to the hospital. R. A. Root, a new man, from Producers* Transportation Co., Niland, relieved Hargitt at Lano, who went to Los Angeles. Hinkle, extra, third Glamis, relieved Nesbitt on Indio first message job, who reported to Los Angeles. Bro. V. E. Watson assigned Bloomington extra, relieved by F. H. Reid. Bro. Smith Misner, Los Angeles Division, agent Mecca, Cal., wishes to transfer with someone on the Oregon Division. He has over thirteen years’ seniority. Bros. E. H. Shimek, Guadalupe, and W. E. Me Bay, Altmont, Cal., desire to trade with some other telegrapher on the Los Angeles Divi- sion. Dispatcher Stewart, “DS,” relieved by McKin- ley on account of nervous breakdown, later relieved by Foster returning, relieved at “DI” by Barton, a new man. Bro. Hammond was off a few days to attend to official business. Wayman, a new man, is on day message job at Colton. ' Bro. Clements on sick leave, relieved at Ber- tram by Hinkle, relieved at Indio by Foster. McReynolds, agent Indio, relieved by H. S. Mc- Mullin, bid in Zelzah agency, just added to our schedule. Bro. Cy Mussleman, third Cabazon, took a trip in his auto, relieved by Bro. Logue. Sister Bailiff has returned to Cabazon agency. G. M. Russell relieved Robeson, acting agent Whitewater; latter to Los Angeles. Bro. W. Fitzpatrick relieved at “RN” tower by Robertson, assigned agent Highgrove. This tower is now operated by the Salt Lake. F. E. Ross, first there, goes with the Salt Lake, and Bro. Kalies, formerly second “RN” tower, t'o Whitewater. Bro. Harker, third San Fernando, and Bro. Grieger, second Redlands Jet., off a few days re- cently. Bro. English, manager “NG,” in “DS” since January 21st as copier, later as third trick dis- patcher on the “Coast.” Bro. Jack Beaton, our “Beau Brummel,” extra in “HU,” relieved Bro. Sharrocks, who went to “DS” as copier. Bro. Gel wicks, “NG,” and Bro. Davis, third Ontario, also went to “DS” as copiers; latter later opened “DI” Indio. Later Bro. Sey- mour, from Oxnard, relieved Bro. Sharrocks. Bro. Jones, Tucson Division, to “NG” ttfo weeks, later to ElCasco, and Bassett will now stay with us and has traded with Bro. E. C. Eby. Bro. Crow- der, extra “NG,” relieved Bro. Walters, third Colton, a few days. Bro. Eby relieved at Van Nuys by Root, S. J. Division. Two warehousemen, Cagle and Schwartz (atten- tion, Bros. Armstrong and Grieger), passed tele- graphic examinations and went to first and second Strathearn, extra, on account of slides. Bro. Richter, Illinois Central, to Santa Paula while trains were being detoured; then to first Strathearn until turned down by the doctor. Bro. Friddle, Santa Paula, returning there from Mont- alvo nights, ^was relieved by Bro. Harworth, later to Whitewater agency pending bulletin. Agent Sexton, Camarillo, is in San Francisco hospital. Bro. Kalies to Chatsworth third. So many temporary positions were put on and taken off that it has been impossible to keep track of them. Record bulletin No. 393 commends three oper- ators twenty days for the satisfactory manner in which they dispatched trains at Indio, delayed at Yuma on account of water troubles, when all wire connections with Los Angeles had failed and it was necessary to cut in office at Indio. The bul- letin says: “The success with which they handled the situation is very gratifying, and the manage- ment is pleased to have a class of operators that can, when conditions develop, arise to the occasion and do the satisfactory dispatching that was done in this instance. It is also gratifying to us to state that these three men are Bros. R. W. Keyes, G. E. Matteson, and our local chairman, A. M. Hammond. Wish to thank Bros. Dickinson and Sullivan for the notes they contributed. Bro. Ralph Keyes, first Indio, who relieved Dispatcher Friddel on “DI”, side first two days owing to Mrs. Friddel’s illness at Bakersfield, done so well that Friddel was allowed to remain at Bakersfield and Bro. Keyes put on third. We all knew Ralph had it in him and was only wait- ing the chance to demonstrate it. We all hope he will soon get a regular job in “DS.” Bro. Reid, second Mecca, has more eggs than he knows what to do with. His hens are working overtime. Bro. Dick Steere, “HU,” relieved a few days by Ben Webb, extra. Assignments: Agent Indio, Bro. O. P. Smith; agents and operator — Salton, Bro. W. W. Moore; Whitewater, Bro. Judge Smith Misner; Lano, Bro. L. H. Pritchett; operator and clerk Brawley, H. E. Hinkle; El Centro, Bro. F. D. Murray; Niland first, Bro. H. E. Earl; Oxnard second, Bro. D. N. Powell; Santa Paula operator and cashier, Bro. J. H. Sargent; San Pedro operator and cashier, A. J. Russell; San Fernando third, Bro. Guy Crowley; San Pedro nights, Bro. A. C. Duffy; operators — Strathearn first, Bro. J. A. Phegley; Bloomington third, F. E. Ross; operator and cashier — Santa Paula, Bro. J. H. Sargent; San Digitized by CaOOQle

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586 The Railroad Telegrapher. Pedro, A. J. Russell. On bulletin: Agents and operators — Mecca, Declez, Walnut, Edom; second operator and clerk — Glamis, Niland, Bassett; third operator and clerk Bassett. Cert. 1206. San Joaquin Division — Bro. T. L. Underhill, of Marcel, was recently married. Congratulations and best wishes for a long and happy life. Bro. O. D. Day, the scientific American, landed the Mojave managership, vice Bro. Marr, who has been holding it pending bids, landed fourth there. Bro. Easterwood, tired of handing up the staff at Tehachapi, bid into second Caliente. Bro. J. A. Cooper landed third Caliente. Bro. C. D. Liston bid in second Lancaster so he could get his sleep, get aYi early start to his desert ranch and get back on the job at 4:00 p. m. Bro. W. B. Jahnson, of Rowcn fame, bid iA Ravenna agency, vice Bro. Lardner on pension list. Bro. L. E. Lehmer, not being able to make a satisfactory transfer with anyone on the Western Division, bid in Rosamond agency. Bro. F. A. Nejedley received the sad news of the death of his brother and the near death of bis father in New Washington, Ohio. A letter from him states that his father is yet alive, but very low. Frank has the sympathy of all the boys. The prize contest is working fine. A few of the boys have two members and will soon have the third one. Keep up the good work. We thought spring was here in all her glory, but, alas, a foot snow fall on Tehachapi Mountain pass drove our summer ideas into winter quarters quick. We fear for the fruit. Bro. W. E. Blume contemplates a year’s vaca- tion commencing about the last of May. We hope he enjoys such a deserved vacation, as he has been a close sticker at Cameron. No news from any of the brothers this month, so the write-up is scant. Send in the items, boys, and let’s have ze big showing. Cert. 430. Stockton District — Bro. Harry Bates, first Madera, has invested in a new motorcycle. We hope he enjoys himself with it and meets with no bad luck. Bro. C. If. Kabuda, wife and daughter, spent Sunday recently visiting friends in Merced. Bro. H. D. Butler is now on new third at Kerman, relieved at Merced third by Bro. J. R. Ballard, extra. Bro. McNeill bid in Manteca agency, relieved at Peters by Extra Malin. Bro. Reif is back at Oakdale days. He has been acting agent at Patterson during his brother’s illness. The latter bid in third Lodi. Bro. Moore bid in Mendota agency. Bro. Price, extra in “BR” during the heavy season, is now night car clerk at Stockton, Cal. Bro. E. E. Leonard, assigned third Madera, spent a short vacation in Los Angeles. Bro. J. J. Burrows recently spent the evening in Fresno assisting the Elks dedicate their new home. Bro. H. L. Downing recently visited friends at Salida. Bro. D. A. Irwin relieved by Bro. Allison on Merced second, relieved Bro. Cadjew, agent Los Banos, called Jo the bedside of his brother in San Francisco. We are grieved to learn that the illness proved fatal, and extend our heartfelt sympathy to the sorrowing brother. Later Bro. Irwin relieved Bro. Smith at Volta a few days. Bro. Crowther, Turlock first, is on a short vacation. Mrs. T. K. Coddington, wife of Bro. Codding- ton, agent Lathrop, recently spent a few days in Merced. Brothers, we should solicit all the business we can for the company, as this means more men on the pay roll. By getting more business for the company you are protecting yourself, as you might be the next* man cut off if business con- tinues to - decrease. We are employed on the best scheduled road in the United States, and we should be proud of the fact. Let us make this a solid division. If there are any nons near you, endeavor to get them in line, advising the local chairman of the results. There are only a few of them left. If you don’t know their names and locations, I will be glad to furnish you a list of them. Div. Co*., Cert. 726. Tucson District — Recently J. T. Stevens, Deming, and B. D. Mahoney, were mentioned as brothers in error. Especially in the case of Mahoney. This was an unfortunate error, as it has probably conveyed the impression that he has finally ’’made good” after eighteen months of “fore flushing” and “next pay day” promises. But he has not. His sense of obligation is just as dead as ever. Bro. Doyle, agent Steins, spent a week in Hotel £>ieu Hospital, El Paso; relieved by Bro. J. K. Guidry, and he later by Bro. B. W. Haas. Bro. B. R. Pine, Steins second, called to Chicago on account of illness in family, relieved by Bro. J. T. Carter. Bro. G. E. Schad, Western Division, helping out owing to temporary shortage of men at Lordsburg, is visiting his “estate” a few miles from Maricopa before returning to California. We hope the few delinquents shown at the end of February on the division books will straighten out their accounts before it becomes necessary to pay an initiation fee again, which has been increased to $8.00. Bro. L. H. Williams, second Benson, is a frequent Tucson visitor. Two new members, Bro. W. E. Sorensen and Bro. R. B. Savage, in March, and two transfers, Bro. J. T. Fields and Bro. E. A. Horton. Bro. Savage is in the haberdashery business in Tucsan. When any of you brothers come to town drop in and see him. Bro. F. S. Whitson, first Deming, transferred from the San Joaquin Division on account of the sickness of his father. Bro. E. M. Joyce, from Esmond, bid in third Tucson, vice Bro. L. D. Herrell, who relieved Bro. E. D. Spence, called back East on account of the serious illness of his sister. Digitized by C.ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 587 Bro. L. J. Foster, third Maricopa, on sick leave, relieved by Bro. Barrett. Bro. R. E. Loomis, who relieved Bro. Horton, Esmond, a few nights on sick list, later to Los Angeles on vacation. Tucson seventh, Yuma fourth, Billito second and third, Mescal second and Cambray third all pulled off the middle of March. Bro. Ewing, fourth Yuma, relieved Bro. Cull, who went to Tucson to see Superintendent Williams on O. R. T. business; Bro. Z. V. Wilson, second Mescal, to Aden, relieving Bro. A. E. Morgan, to Cali- fornia account sickness of his wife; Bro. Borie, third Cambray, who relieved Bro. Ford on second there a few days, later to El Paso and Los Angeles on vacation. •Bro. R. B. Gutierrez, from “UN” Tucson, on extended leave of absence account serious illness of father in El Paso. Bro. C. W. Goebel re- signed. Bro. R. J. Bachman granted one year’s leave of absence on account of sickness. Bro. J. C. Bostick back on first Gila, vice Bro. Cronin to third Benson, relieving Bro. T. A. Nichols, relieving Bro. J. H. Cloonan, Huachuca, on leave of absence. Bro. R. D. Jones, agent Dome, traded positions with Bro. C. C. Eby, of the Los Angeles Division. Agent Lowrie, Tucson agency, resigned, relieved by Bro. J. H. McClure, from Lordsburg. Con- gratulations. The extra men on the division want to watch closely when they are out of work, to see if they have a bump coming according to the ruling in the recent circular issued by Local Chairman Cull, and if no bump as per this ruling, and there are younger operators on the seniority list, take it up immediately with local chairman or with superin- tendent’s office, as it then becomes necessary to, reduce the board in order that the older men may keep at work. Please ascertain if the man working next to you has a card; if not, see that your local chairman is notified, and do all you can to line him up, as he is receiving the same benefits from the schedule that you are, and may be not contributing 1 cent toward the maintenance of the Order. In looking after the interests of the Order, you are benefit- ing your own pocketbook and physical welfare. Wake up. All brothers are invited to attend the “big union meetings” held in Tucson, on the first Friday of each month, beginning 7:30 p. m. and lasting until about 10:30 p. m., any time you are in Tucson at this time ask Bro. Stanley in “UN” about it. Div. Coa. Salt Lake Division — Under date of January 18th I started a subscrip- tion list over this division for the benefit of the family of Bro. C. C. Morse, who has now been re-employed. On March 22d I forwarded to Mrs. Morse the last remittance. The following gratify- ing amount was received, for which Mrs. Morse has receipted. I desire personally to thank each contributor for the open heartedness. The family needed this assistance and greatly appreciate every- thing the employes on this division did for them: January 21st — Carlin station $20.50 January 28th — Wendel station, Winnemucca station, Golconda and Rose Creek stations, Wadsworth station, Imlay station, Litch- field station, Battle Mountain station, Sparks dispatcher, Lucin station, Wabuska station 13.75 February 3d — Schurz station, Beowawe sta- tion, Lakeside station, Lunning station, Westwood station, Susanville station, Car- lin station 13.75 February 14th — Mina station, Halleck sta- tion, Wells station, Zurich station 6.25 February 20th — West Weber station. Love- lock station. Promontory Point and Mid- lake station, Ogden dispatcher’s office, Keller station, Elko station and Cobre sta- tion 20.40 March 22d — Traveling freight passenger agents, Clark station, Laws station, Thorne station 7* 50 Total $82.15 Fraternally, W. C. Watson, Local Chairman, Lovelock, Neb. Salt Lake Diinsion Notes — The appearance of 32, D. J. Fodrin, and 121, C. P. James, on seniority list, is being contested. Sparks agency not being a scheduled position; agency Wendel being joint with the N. C. O. Ry., and the agent an N. C. O. employe. Suggest that telegraphers accept their assignments without delay, thus giving the extra men an equal chance. Extra telegraphers arc those without regu- lar assigned positions. They should observe closely Article 4B. Article 4A is being misunderstood by some at present, and we hope to have this point settled soon, viz.: It is not necessary for the junior to hold such vacancy thirty days, if vacancy is of thirty days or more duration. Article 5G. Telegraphers working full meal hour without 30 minutes off for lunch is entitled to 2 hours’ overtime, also if working straight 8-hour trick and is compelled to work 9 hours without 30 minutes off for lunch, is entitled to 2 hours’ overtime. * i Article 2 IB. General Manager Scott has agreed that the Sunday and holiday hours are: For 8-hour day, 4 hours; 9-hour day, 4J4 hours; 10-hour day, 5 hours; 11-hour day, 5lA hours. Overtime slips should be made for 4, Ax/i, 5 or 5J4 hours, accordingly. Article 9A is being violated on the division «n account of an agreement between telegraphers and the company, not between the O. R. T. and the company. This will be reversed soon. Revision is uppermost in our minds, conditions are more needed than money; any suggestions will he greatly appreciated by your local committee. Non list is decreasing fast; keep after them and make the division solid by July. Digitized by Google

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588 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. H. H. Hanna called East on account of his father’s illness. No. 138, Bro. P. H. Davis, has resigned. Bro. Jack Owens on leave of absence. P. E. Turner is breaking in on the fone at Sparks. Dispatcher Fitzgerald has been promoted to in- spector of telegraph, under Superintendent of Telegraph King. Glad to hear of his advancement. The Western Union are reconstructing telegraph lines across Great Salt Lake cut-off, when com- pleted there will be but two wires on this district. All the through wires have been via the old line for some time. Bro. Puryear and wife attended the masquerade at Montello, March 17th. Bro. L. M. Young, back from an extended vaca- tion, has taken his assignment at “HO.” I have resumed as correspondent. Please give me your assistance, so we can have a good write-up each month. Notes must reach me by the 20th. Fred W. Adams, Cert. 803, Lucin, Utah. El Paso, G. H. S. A. District — We have just heard the sad news of the bereave- ment of Bro. Shuford’s mother, who was called from her beloved ones to the home of eternal life and joy. We, the brothers of Division 53, El Paso District, extend our most heartfelt sympathy to Bro. Shuford and the bereaved relatives. Bro. Shu- ford was relieved on Marfa third by a United States trooper, when called home by the illness of his mother. Bro. Brown, Langtry, was relieved by Bro. Cummins on vacation. Bro. Stansel, agent Sanderson, relieved a few days by Bro. Bacon, of first, relieved by Bro. Hoffman, and he on second by Bro. Pat Harris. Bro. Hoffman did not like the appearance of the Mexican bandit, held in Mexico for ransom, when he viewed him at the ticket window at Sanderson, so there was nothing for him to do but “mildue.” Bro. Luthie is relieving Manager Dunbar at “RK,” El Paso. Bro. Furie is now at Mazatlan, Mexico. General Chairman Cowgill is expected down soon. We hope he will be able to call on us all person- ally. There are still a few here getting the benefits of the raise the Order gave them, who are not contributing anything. We must see that they get a card before next June, so we can call them brother. Don’t fail to let me have the notes, and if any nons are around you get them in. Bro. Garlem relieved by Bro. Cummins while attending court at Alpine. Peters, Marathon Second. Galveston and T. & N. O. Districts, Including Dallas-Sabine Division — Local Chairman Buffington is complaining of the lack of attendance at the Houston O. R. T. Club meetings. There should be more interest displayed in these gatherings by the members of the T. & N. O. and Galveston Divisions. We are very much behind the standard of most every division of the Southern Pacific System. Bros. Buffington and Laisure are continually planning and executing for our good, but we have not been doing our part, for which there are no good and sufficient reasons. If you have kept up your card you have done well; but if you have done no more than that, you have not done well enough. Aggressiveness is the keynote of success, and to be successful more aggressive measures must be adopted and followed. It is a time-worn fact that “Offense is the best defense.” No one or two men can do all the work on a division of this size. It is the height of folly to think they can, and the height of indolence to expect others to do the work you should be doing yourself. If our delinquent brethren can’t do anything else, they should at least keep their cards up to date. You boys on the East Texas Division, mail your Telegrapher to the non nearest you, and blue pencil items you think would be for his benefit. Since the New York-San Francisco business re- lays at Houston now instead of at New Orleans and El Paso, there has been an increase of seven men allowed to “HN,” which placed Bros. Davis. Black, Robertson, Driver and Rathburn, as well as Mr. Sherwood, on regular, and Jimmy Allen on extra, who later went to the Western Union in “HO” Houston, relieved by O. J. Pye pending bulletin. Bro. Little, relieved by Thompson on Galveston second, bid in Beaumont second, vice Bro. Rob- ertson, to “HN” Houston. Bro. Vincent, Kaufman second, to Echo third, vice Bro. Edwards, to Strang nights, regular. Bro. Goodson, relieved by Anderson on “HD" Houston third, is relieving Bro. Driver on second “HN” until Bro. Brenham, who bid it in, can be relieved from Galveston first. Bro. Vincent relieved by Holland on second at Kaufman. Bro. Hopson, relieved by Atkins on second Athens, bid in Athens cashier, vice Armstrong, to Mr. Sheek’s office, at Beaumont. Bro. Rathburn was relieved at Huntington agency by Ware when he went to “HN,” and Ware was relieved by Bro. Bob Stuckey, who later bid in Cushing agency, vice Rudisill, resigned. Bro. Curtis bid in Huntington agency, vice Bro. Stuckey, who relieved the latter on Liberty second. Understand Bro. Ross, cashier Kaufman, has re- signed. Bro. Byrd, relieved by Bro. Hardy, drew Harris burg second, relieving Bro. Davis when he went to “HN.” We are glad to learn that C. M. Colburn, sn long chief dispatcher on the T. & N. O., has the •same position with the W. F. & N. W. at Wichita Falls, Tex. Many can remember the good turns he did us. The Morkrum printers on the San Franciaco-Lo* Angeles circuit surely do “bull” the business. It won’t "OS” our jobs right away. Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 580 The lineup of the division is good, but there is still room for improvement. Let us all do our best to increase our percentage. Remember that promises will not pay committees' bills, etc., and we must see that those who have promised to line up do so. Keep after that non next to you, and 1 will do the same, and we will have one fine looking division yet. Bro. Yarbrough, agent Sour Lake, is being re- lieved by Mr. Hinton. When you see or hear of something that will be of interest to the membership, send it to me on a postal card, at 2315 Brazos street, Houston, Tex. Those yearly cards are "fine business." Better get one and see how much better you will feel. I. M. Rath burn. Division S. & C. Louisiana Lines Division — Assignments: Vinton third, P. F. Smith, vice I. W. Harper; Bowie third, O. B. Brupbacher, vice II. P. Simpson, who relieved P. F. Smith on third Bayou Sale. Brupbacher relieved on second Mor- gan City by L. W. Owen, relieved on third there by A. B. Montfort. Vacancies: Adeline and Napoleon ville agencies, Patterson and Bayou Sale third, and Morgan City second. We were all very sorry to hear of the resigna- tion of our efficient superintendent, Mr, J. W. Knightlinger, to accept a much more responsible position with a northern road, and wish him great success in the future. The employes gave him a banquet at Lafayette, during which there were many speeches, and he was presented with a fine 32-degree Masonic emblem. F. L. Moseley, relieved on Lake Charles second by H. Fritz, is relieving C. C. Bourgeois at Lafay- ette, who is doing extra dispatching. J. F. Tubbs, agent Welsh, relieved by Kinniff two weeks on sick list. A. J. Mclntire, agent Midland, on vacation, relieved by T. C. Simmons. Be sure to send Local Chairman Edgerly a copy of your bids; otherwise he can not tell if you are properly placed or not; and don’t forget to send in your notes for the write-up every month, not later than the 20th, to your division corre- spondent, Lock Box 22, Bowie, La. The operator relieved on account of an accumu- lation of demerits ivas not a member. There has not been a grievance on account* of "discipline” for the past six months on these lines, which speaks highly indeed for our mem- bership. It appears that the only ones who get in trouble serious enough to take up arc nons, whose grievances we do not handle. The records show that out of a list of eight discharged for various causes, seven were nons, one a member who mishandled an order. Nons are getting scarce, but there are still a few who should come in. How about the man in your office? Is he up to date? If not, keep after him until he docs the right thing. Who pulled the wrong board for 102 and did not notice it until the engineer said, "Clearance fcard, please?" Remember the motto: "No card, nix mit de favors." L. M. Firrain, visiting relatives a few days, relieved on second Cheneyville by L. R. Autry, relieved on third there by I. \V. Harper. P. A. Firmin, agent Adeline, has resigned to go to Texas to work for this company on account of failing health. We wish him success and also better health. Mrs. E. R. Hogg, first Lafayette, relieved by Montford, and he on third by G. D. Mclntire.* R. Fincher on vacation, relieved by E. A. Farr, who later relieved Rice, Napoleonville agency, who went to Labadieville agency. The operators at Cheneyville will have to get out and do a little manual labor to develop their muscles, so as to be prepared for the T. & P. muscular block system which is being installed. Many thanks to our local chairman and others for the fine bunch of notes. Come again; they are welcome. Let’s line up the nons and make it 100 per cent strong for the coming term. "FS," Cert. 2179, Div. Cor. Northern Pacific Ry., Div. No. 54. Members Idaho Division: I recently received a delinquent list from. Bro. Holmes, showing that only six members on this division had failed to provide themselves <vith an up-to-date card for the current term. This is particularly gratifying, because it is the smallest delinquent list that I have handled in the more than seven years I have served you as local chair- man. Yet, while the situation is commendable, I am still convinced that we should have no such thing as a delinquent list, and that a little more effort on our part will entirely eliminate it. Twice each year every local chairman on the system is compelled to devote a great deal of time and energy to the clearing up of a delinquent list, although every particle of this time and energy might be conserved and turned into other useful channels if the individual member would only rec- ognize the fact that it is his duty to pay bis dues within two calendar months from the commence- ment of the term. It costs no more to pay dues early than it does to pay just in time to avoid suspension, and the member who is always up to date is the member who is always beneficial in every respect. Members arc requested not to lose sight of the following schedule ruling, posted in bulletin No. 2, rule 2-K, and furnished all members by Bro. Holmes: "Operators granted leave of absence must leave their address with the chief dispatcher, and the chief dispatcher will, as far as possible, forward bulletins to operators who arc away, and it is expected that such operators will exercise thcii rights if they so desire, the same as if they were in the regular service. * * * ” A member re- cently forfeited his right to a bulletined position Digitized by o.ooQle

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590 The Railroad Telegrapher. through failure to leave his address with the chief dispatcher when on vacation, thus making it im- possible for the chief to furnish him with a copy of the bulletin. Strict observance of the schedule, and the published rulings thereon, will result in the absolute protection of your rights. During my absence on committee work, Bro. R. B. Irwin has consented to serve as acting local chairman, and I earnestly bespeak for him the assistance and co-operation of every member on the division. On account of the heavy work at his station, and other interests which demand his atten- tion, and also being handicapped by location, Bro. Wilcoxon, ranking assistant local chairman, asked to be excused from serving, and Bro. Davidson, next in line, found it impossible for various reasons to assume the extra burden. The work therefore falls to Bro. Irwin, youngest member of the local board, and I have full confidence that he will discharge the duties of the office in a highly creditable manner. He will require the assistance of all members to keep this division in the front rank from an organization standpoint, and I hope that such assistance will be accorded him. He will supervise the correspondence of the division, and all news notes should be forwarded to him before the 20th of each month, to enable him to pass them' to the division correspondent in time to be included with the monthly write-up. Approximately seventy ballots* have been, re- ceived on the referendum vote being taken on rule 2 of our schedule, and of this number about . ninety per cent have expressed themselves as favor- able to retaining the rule as it now exists. I will give the complete figures on the Idaho Division vote in these columns at a later date. B. E. Nason, L. C. Idaho Division Notes — Bro. E. M. Taylor bid in second Paradise, Bro. Sims relieving him on third there. Temporary second and third Plains, in charge of Bros. Culler and Griffith. Later Griffith bid in Coeur d'Alene, relieved by Magner, a new man. Bro. Underhill resumed on third Trout Creek after sixty days* vacation, relieved by Bro. George Muldoon. Bro. Phillips, second Noxon, relieved a few days by Mrs. Stevens. Bro. King to temporary third Heron, extra. Bro. Thornton assigned Kootenai agency, vice Bro. Hansell, to second Marshall. Bro. Brandt to second Kootenai yard, vice Bro. Anderson, there pending bulletin. Bro. George Muldoon and N. P. Matheny to temporary second and third Sand Point a few days. Bro. L. F. Combs, agent Granite, called to Ffe- donia, Kan., on account of the serious illness of his father, relieved by Bro. Partridge. Bro. Michael and Mr. Hume to temporary sec- ond and third Athol a few days. Bro. Nason, who organized Bro. Michael, reports that Mr. Hume will soon be with us. Bro. Bailey, after an extended vacation in the Middle West, has resumed on second Ramsey. Sister Cunningham, third Ramsey, relieved by Sis- ter Cahill owing to illness. Bro. King relieved the agent at Uniontown for a few days recently. Bro. MacLaughlin, after an extended visit in California,, relieved by Bro. Partridge, has re- sumed at Kamiah agency. Temporary offices opened at Fifth avenue and Sherman street, Spokane, on account of opening the high line for freight service, with Bros. King and Michael and Mr. Hume; the former and Bro. Muldoon and Mr. Matheny at Sherman street. Third assignment at last named office unknown. Only one brother contributed news items this month. No member should feel slighted if their doings are omitted from this write-up, unless they are interested enough to give me proper notice. It is impossible for me to know all that transpires on the division, and if the membership will not give me the notes, it is quite evident that I can not include them in the monthly letter. Bro. Nason left recently for St. Paul, where he will assist General Chairman Bro. Sam Johnson in drafting the proposed revisions of our schedule. “No card, no favors." Div. Cor. Dakota Division — We take up our , weary old pen to write these notes with a feeling of pride and confidence -due to the earnest manner the majority of the mem- bers on this division have started to camp on the trail of the nons and delinquents. Such a burst of speed and evidence of good faith should put an up-to-date card in every man's hand be- fore the middle of May and imbue him with an interest for a continued bright and successful future. We have already spanned four months of an important and prosperous year, which is to bring much to O. R. T. members as a whole, while the balance of the year 1916 means a lot to every man on N. P. System Division 54 if every member, non and delinquent puts his shoulder to the wheel. While asking each of you to * talk, work and think O. R. T., we wish to impress on your minds the importance of better service to our employer, the Northern Pacific Ry., and the necessity of , ever maintaining a courteous demeanor in order that we may progress along the most efficient lines. Bro. D. Chas. Poindexter is on a vacation trip to Wisconsin and the Twin Cities. Bro. H. B. DeVol is back at Woodworth agency after attending his mother's funeral. Bro. P. S. Gutensohn, agent Regan, was on the sick list a few days. We are pleased to report among the up-to-dates Bros. N. G. Fischer, agent Solen; W. H. Millard, Hazen; L. E. Tilney, Werner; F. L. Car 11, agent Bowden, and August Parent, agent Temvick. There are also others coming our way through the kind assistance of Assistants S. F. Morse. Otis Underwood, and Bros. Andre, Berquist and Berdahl. Remember the rates for joining in May are $6.50 and $5.50 in June. Talk hard and fast amj help make the Dakota solid by June 15th. Digitized by t^.oo Qte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 591 Bro. T. E. Neves, operator-clerk New Rockford, is now manager of the W. U. at Jamestown. We hate to lose him, but wish him success. Bro. Waino Watspn has sold out his other interests and is relieving on second "J*” Welcome him back on the old Dakota and hope he will stay. Bro. D. J. Vincent, first trick branch dis- patcher “JC," is back on first “J” owing to Assistant Day Chief Roy Adams' position being pulled off, he taking first main line, Bro. J. J. Syler, second main line, and ex-Bro. Ydstie, third, which puts Chas. Quinn on first trick branches and Grant on second. Night Chief Dispatcher Anderson made a trip over the main line and north and south branches in March getting acquainted with the road, like- wise the boys. Bro. H. S. Marsh, retired T. F. A., returned to his home in Steele, N. D., ready to report for work at Brinsmade, only to find his brother an invalid, and left with him for a higher western altitude. Upon receipt of the application of Bro. A. G. Spiering, agent Sanger, we are glad to announce the north line solid from Mandan to Killdeer. The Mott line will assume the same good front after Bros. Brewster and Paulson fall in line this pay day. A line-up of other branches and main line will follow next month. Get in line, fellows, and make her strong. As there was no great rush made upon our supply of seniority lists, we still have plenty at one list per note. Business, we delight in saying, is still going strong all over, and every indication points to another prosperous year for all. If you wish for your portion dig in and work for it. Hoping to be with you next issue ^with a Dakota write-up that will make you sit up and take notice, and using Bro. Holmes' watchword, “activity and harmony," for the next two months, I am. Faithfully yours, H. H. Ellsworth, Local Chairman. NOTICE. To Fargo Division Members: I wish to thank those of you, and the assistant local chairmen, who, during the past year that I have been chairman of this division, have aided me in its reorganization. Since April, 1915, the membership has been increased 13 per cent, show- ing how concentration and the hearty co operation of all has increased the interest in our welfare. I extend my thanks especially to our local correspondents, who have so materially helped me. Let us all pull for the 75 per cent mark by the close of 1916. * I hope everyone will take more interest in the monthly meetings and be present as often as possible. The May meeting will probably be held about the 21st in Fargo or Jamestown. Announce- ment will be made later and post card notices mailed to all members in good standing. M. L- Hlizlkk, Local Chairman. Fargo Division Notes — See seniority list and erase No. 74, R. Nelson; No. 82, L. G. Cota; No. 84, A. G. Martin. A very interesting and instructive meeting was held at the Gladstone Hotel in Jamestown, Sun- day, March 19th; the attendance was larger than at any one held on this division for a long time, which shows how a good live local chairman will put new life into the brothers. His ability is only exceeded by his generosity. He greatly appreciates your help, but is ready to go ahead alone if no one will help. He deserves all the support we can give him and all should fall in line and boost. Make a sacrifice if necessary to attend the meetings; they are both entertaining and in- structive. Any man who will exert a little extra energy to attend will not be afraid to exercise a little extra energy at his work or any other place. It's all in the man. Among those present were Bros. M. L. Hetzler, from Diesem; H. O. Lokke and W. A. Arnold, from Dilworth; F. A. Nuebecker, from Valley City; F. J. Ryan, from Casselton; S. G. Bowman, from Dazey; O. Urdahl, from Sanborn; A. Mar- tilla, from Alfred; A. G. Wilk, from Gackle; E. L. Farnham, from Jud; H. T. Seaburg, from Alta, and J. A. Murphy, now laying off. Among the visiting brothers were Whitcomb, Andre and Vincent, from the Dakota Division at Jamestown, and Bro. Vanderhoff, from the Milwaukee at Edgerley. Subjects discussed outside the assembly room were too numerous to mention. You must attend to get the full benefit of those. Bro. Dalton, Jessie, was unable to attend owing to sickness, but his good will was with us even if his big feet were not on the mat. Look for him at the next meeting. The wife of Bro. Wilk, at Gackle, was in Fargo a few days. Bro. Farnham, Jud, has been doing fine with his chickens. Bro. Massena, at Berea, relieving at Elliott re- cently owing to Mrs. Riley's illness, has been giving our local chairman considerable help. He is a live wire; comes through with items and works for the Order. Bro. Seaburg, third Oriska, to Alta third, vice Martin, out of service. Bro. Harrod, of the Grand Trunk, relieved Bro. Amick at Edgeley on vacation. Bro. Martilla visited Bro. Hetzler in Diesem between trains. Bro. Hetzler called quite often at the James- town hospital recently where a friend of his was operated on. Gaardsmoe, second Koldok, to Oriska second, and Cushway to third there pending bulletin. Bro. Seaburg, third Alta, was in Jamestown, Sunday, March 5th. Bro. Burton relieved Bro. Massena, at Berea, after returning from a vacation in the East. Mr. Klefsas, first Sanborn, has one farm and is trying to pay for another, so he can’t afford to get an up-to-date. He wants us to do all we can to help pay for that second farinf and is also solicit- Digitized by Google

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592 The Railroad Telegrapher. ing dry cleaning work from the boys along the line. When you send him your work, enclose an application blank, and request its return with the cash or no further favors. There are nons who say: "What’s the use of joining? We get all the benefits anyway and in addition save the amount of the dues.” No one ever invested a dollar in anything that brought better results than in the O. R. T. "No card, no favors.” Div. Cor. Montana Division — I wish to thank the brothers and sisters of this division, through the journal, for their prompt action in putting the "flower fund” in a much bet- ter condition, which was greatly needed at the time I called for action. On page 420, March journal, there is an acknowl- edgment of all moneys received and from whom and balance on hand. We recently lost two worthy brothers suddenly. Both were up-to-date, also in the flower fund. We never know when trouble may enter our homes, and I hope you will pay your little mite into the fund without further urging and keep it paid up hereafter. Whenever a member knows of anyone who is sick, please call my attention to it, so I can attend to the matter. We had a sister taken to a hospital recently. No one reported the matter to me, and she never received any flowers, all through the carelessness of those who knew it. I felt very badly over this matter and the sister felt hurt, which she had a right to do. I have done all I could to rectify the matter. Everyone please watch out hereafter. Brothers, help me to get all the nons it at once. We want quick action before we go in for schedule negotiations, and must all support the Order if we expect proper results. I am doing all I can, and the least you can do is to carry an up-to-date. Please get busy without further urging. L. C. Carleton, Local Chairman. Montana Division Notes — Bro. H. D. Akeson from first Logan to late night job at "VS,” vice Mr. Priest, laying off. Bro. D. E. Weiss, third Logan, who died while visiting his folks in Pennsylvania, was relieved by Knox, a new man from Pasco Division, until Bro. J. S. Olin, assigned there, was relieved on third Whitehall on bid by S. Peterson, from "VS.” Bro. Akeson relieved on first Logan by Earp, former agent at Pipestone. Bro. Sam and Sister M. A. Taylor are going to spend three months on their ranch. Bro. Jerry Donohue, operated on for appendi- citis at Missoula hospital, now on vacation, will re turn shortly to Manhattan third. Bro. George Streukens has resigned and gone West. Bro. Roy B. Spangler has been assigned to his old position on first “MN,” vice Sister C. E. Turk, who goes back on second. Bro. Spangler acts as traveling agent on the Camp Creek line out of Manhattan during the fall and grain season. Bro. James O. Murphy, agent Alder, has re- turned after an extended leave; Bro. John A. Montague, who was relieving him, is now acting agent at Three Forks. Bro. Hazlett is on a^ trip East. Bro. Winters went to Red Lodge and resigned, relieved by Bro. Stansbury, from the C. B. & Q. Bro. Smith to third Laurel yard pending bul- letin; Bro. Arndt to G. N. Jet. agency tempo- rarily, vice Thompson on ranch. Bro. Connor, Division 76, is at Fromberg extra. We were shocked to learn of the death of James Pulley, who was killed 'by Express 1608 east, March 8th, at Laurel depot His was of a rare jovial disposition, and he will be greatly missed by operators and trainmen alike, as he was a friend of every one. Bros. Unger and Carleton helped out with the notes this month again, and I hope others will get the habit. We are glad to report Bro. Atwood at work again, after six months’ in the hills for his health, which is much improved. Miss Cassidy has returned to second Winston, after two months’ vacation. Bro. McDowell and wife, of Townsend, attended the firemen’s dance at Toston recently. The depot and contents at Lombard were almost a total loss, including all of Bro. Leache’s per- sonal effects, in the recent fire there, as it had gained such headway when discovered that it was impossible to save only a few things. Recent assignments: Agent-operator — Park City, C. M. Lofgren ; Silesia, H. C. Riddle; Cardwell, E. D. Blackford. Agent— Waterloo, J. M. Atwood. First tricks — Red Lodge, L. S. Winters; "KD,” E H. Snyder. Second — Welch, M. A. Taylor; Fromberg, E. R. Warren. . Third — "W,” Butte, F. L, Gabriel. Operators — Bridger, H. D. Akeson; "AU,” Claude Unger. On bulletin: Third "KD,” "BZ” and "CO,” and first "RG.” Shorty. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the universe, who knoweth and doeth all things well, has seen fit to call to the great beyond our beloved Bro. David E. Weiss; there- fore be it Resolvcdt That we, the members of the Montana Division, N. P. System Division No. 54, extend to the bereaved family our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their great loss; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family, a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication, and a copy spread upon the minutes of this division. Otto F. Lemm, Frank L. Gabriel, Harry A. Smith, Committee. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased the Almighty God, our heavenly Father^ in His infinite wisdom, to call Digitized by C.ooole

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 593 to his reward our beloved Bro. Irwin G. Nelson; therefore be it Resolved, That we, the members of the Montana Division, N. P. System Division No. 54, extend to the bereaved family our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their great loss; and be it further Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family, a copy sent to Thb Telegraph ex for publication, and a. eppy spread upon the minutes of this division. Harry D. Arison, , Earl Conrad, Hosier F. McDowell, Committee . Yellowstone Division — Former Bros. Julian, Fryburg; Gotsheal, Tay- lor, and Whisler, Sims, have paid up and are in the fold again. New members on Second District since fi^st of the year are: Bros. Roach and Spike, Sully Springs. Messrs. Hanifon, third Belfield; Miller, Sentinel Butte, and Gilbert extra, have promised. See that they keep their promises. Mr. Kneer, Wibaux third, bid in Golva agency; third Belfield assigned to Mr. Hanifon. Bro. L. C. Keeley, Beach second, who recently underwent an operation for appendicitis at Glen- dive hospital, is doing nicely. We all hope to see him back on the job soon. Bro. Cunningham, Mandan third, bid in South Heart agency, vice O. R. Rich. Custer agency assigned to G. S. Cooper, one of the youngest men on seniority list, regardless of the applications of several older and well qualified men. Mr. Cooper agreed to come in when he got steady work. See that he makes good. Business is still keeping up and trains are run- ning at all times of the day and night; some dif- ferent from a year ago. Local Chairman Brand will make a trip over this division preparatory to leaving for the com- mittee meeting at St. Paul. Sister May Ferguson relieved a few days by Sister LaVaneha Sheffer, from Waco, relieved by R. W. E. Sheffer, who has promised. Bro. Witham, on first Waco, Mrs. Lee, on second, also promises to come in shortly. Miss Heckman, Howard, relieved a few days by Mrs. Johnson. Bro. J. C. Cole on vacation. Rosebud now has three operators, with Ralph Nye on first, an old-timer and former dispatcher. Mrs. E. L. Neal, third “TU,” to third Hath- away. Bro. J. H. Hollinslicad assigned third Miles City, relieving Bro. C. A. Sharpe, who hid in third Medora. Bro. and Sister Wilkins, Zero, recently re- turned from vacation. Bro. Me N abb to third Terry. Bro. Pope, Mandan, relieved a few days by Dyer, Sweet Briar, off recently for an operation, relieved by Gilbert. Bro. Quire who relieved Agent Miller, New Salem, later relieved Bro. Meehan on second, who went to Hebron and Glendive a few days, later to Mandan third. Bro. Whistler and Sister Haeger, both of Sims, according to reports are now Mr. and Mrs. Whistler. Whistler is bashful and won’t answer his call any more. Bro. Shiffer, who relieved Whitledge at Glen- ullen, while in the hospital on account of trouble with hia leg, later relieved Bro. Ledger on second. . Bro. McMichaels, from the Grand Division, is on Hebron first. Bro. Josephson, relieved by Tuthill, a new man, on Ricbardton third, goes to Gladstone second. Bro. Shoquist back on third there. Div. Cor. Rocky ' Mountain Division — Brothers, we should go to St. Paul with a solid membership. A good strong backing is most necessary. It should not be necessary to use a sledge hammer to convince the nons that they should be with us, and hope you will be able to get them to join without making it necessary for me to canvass the division and incur an added expense. We have the makings here and we must exert ourselves to bring about the desired conditions. There is no reason why we can not be 99 per cent. The nons can well afford to pay the $12.00 a year for their cards, because they spend many times more than that amount in channels that does not do themselves or anyone else any good. Also, quit living on the charity of their brother operators. That is just what they are doing as long as they remain out of the Order. The death of Mr. A. L. Avery, father of Bro. H. B. Avery, on January 21st, was learned with deep regret. He had not been in good health for several years, and was at the Missoula hospital for several weeks before the end. He leaves to mourn his death, his wife, his son, Bro. H. B., and his daqghter. Miss Clara, who were at his bedside when he passed away. Mr. Avery was universally liked and had many friends outside of railroad circles. He was the oldest telegrapher on this division, and throngs of people attended the funeral services, notwith- standing the weather was below zero. The many and beautiful flowers bespoke the esteem in which he was held. The operators of the R. M. Division furnished a splendid floral offering. The bereaved have our sincere sympathy. I am also sorry to report the death of the infant son of Sister and Bro. Coats at Winchester, Ind., on March 4th. Bro. ’Coats departed for the East immediately and was there in time for the funeral. The brothers furnished an appropriate floral design. We sympathize with Sister an 1 Bro. Coats in their sorrow. I sent out a list of the nons a short time ag>< to all operators in hopes that some of you would write them and help me get the membership solid. Bro. C. A. Lines of Silver Bow, lost his home near Stevensville recently by fire. The family barely escaped with their lives. The furniture was a total loss. Bro. I. E. Merrick, agent St. Regis, has accepted the position of division correspondent. Please Digitized by C.ooQle

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594 The Railroad Telegrapher. send him all the news you can by the 20th of each month so he can arrange the items and have them reach St. Louis not later than the 28th. Glad to announce that Bro. Nutter has taken the position as assistant chairman. We are for- tunate in securing this live wire. The Coeur D’Alene branch is again open, having been closed about six weeks on account of snow slide, taking out a bridge between Saltese and Lookout. The snow in that district was the worst in years. Business is good and all the power available is being used to keep things moving, but no new offices have been opened yet. Bro. Dorval, cashier and operator at Hamilton for several weeks, is now relieving on second DeSmet, bid in by Bro. Bullis. Bro. Day, of Deer Lodge, received bid in “GR” third, Bro. Albert Balhizer going to Ravalli, vice Bro. Torseth, who bid in Arlee second. Deer Lodge and Garrison on bids. Mrs. C. B. Avery, who has been seriously ill in Missoula hospital with inflammatory rheuma- tism, we are pleased to report, is improving. Bro. G. C. Nutter has returned after an extended leave in the East. Says he gained eleven pounds. Bro. Ward relieved him at Birdseye. H. G. Scott has left the hospital after quite a serious illness. No notes received this ‘month from any of the brothers. E. R. Rowan, Local Chairman. Brothers and Sisters, Seattle Division: Please make the following changes in your union directory and year book: Add on line 106 Wright, G. R., 7-22-15; add, line 115, O'Brien, W. F., 2-25-16; scratch out lines 101 and 103; scratch names off lines 2, 4 and 46. Fraternally yours, C. H. Bell, Local Chairman. LOCAL FUND OF SEATTLE DIVISION. Receipts: Cash on hand last report, $63.50; January assessment, $28.50; sale of union books, $2.00; total, $94.00. Disbursements: Herald Printing Co., $10.00; postage and stamps, $3.75; Bro. Bergum, expenses, $2.00; flowers, Bro. New- comb, $2.00; four receipt books, 40 cents; cash on hand. $75.85; total, $94.00. W. B. Robinson, Local Secretary and Treasurer, Auburn, Wash. Seattle Division Notes — Few members seem to remember the importance of not violating our schedule or working contract with the company. It is just as important that we do not violate it ourselves as it is to see that the company fulfills its part, but this seems to be generally overlooked. On the second subdivision where there is mostly one-man stations, it is not unusual to hear an office supposed to be closed during a split trick working on the wire, not only <loing message work, but taking train orders as well. We can not expect to better our working conditions by breaking the contract wc already have, and any violation of the schedule should be reported to the local chairman promptly. As our general committee wiH soon be in session, every brother and sister should not only furnish it all the information possible when called upon, but also add any suggestions deemed neces- sary for our betterment. Especially should the brother agents remind our committee of the im- portance of an agent- operator’s position in com- parison with other positions, both with regard to work and responsibility, with a view of securing a just compensation for such services, and also make an effort to secure compensation from the express company such as that enjoyed by our brothers on other lines. Our committee should be asked to take action to prohibit trainmen from using the phone so willingly. It is a disgrace the way they ignore their union pledges. They often walk out of their way to a private phone to get orders. If they do this in times of peace, what would they do in times of trouble? “Be not like dumb driven cattle,” but show a little initiative, and do it now. Cert. 1157. Bro. Parks transferred back to first Auburn; Bro. Carr to second; Bro. Baker to third Cle Elum, relieving Bro. Fischer. Bros. Baker and Wright opened two temporary tricks at Thorp. Later Bro. Wright to Eagle Gorge days (new) pending bulletin. Sister Erdman, third Woodinville, is being re- lieved by Kelley, a new man. Bro. Baker, second Stampede, visiting in Seattle and Prosser a few days, relieved by Bro. O’Brien. Bro. Davis, first Martin, visiting on the Sound, expects to meet his father in Seattle, who will spend the summer at Martin. Bro. Waters, at Ellenburg, had an extra man s several days to clean up the accumulated business caused by delays from washouts and high water. Bro. Newcomb, third Stampede, who was re- cently stricken with paralysis, is recovering, and we hope he will soon be able to resume duty. Bro. Wright, who relieved him, was later relieved by Bro. Hudson. Bro. Crockett, third Martin, has requested passes for a trip which will probably be a honeymoon. Martin is rapidly losing its reputation as bachelor quarters. Cert. 2337. Members Tacoma Division: Place a star before the names of Bros. Hender- son, Lang and and Murphy on your seniority lists. ' E. L. Carr, L. C. Tacoma Division Notes — Members not attending the meeting held in Tacoma on February 19th missed one of the most spirited sessions held for some time. Bro. Graham gave a very enlightening talk on the handling of the local chairmanship while he held the office, explaining in full particular cases in which sonic of us held more or less griev- Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. $0$ ances. This talk ended by completely settling some matters on which we were in doubt, and created a more brotherly feeling in all those present. Sev- eral other matters of importance were to have been brought up, but, on account of the time being lim- ited, it was necessary to adjourn before getting to them. There promises to be* “something doing” at the next meeting, and all the brothers should make it a point to be there if their duties will possibly allow them to come. Bro. Emerick, who has returned after a month in the wilds around Mt. Hood, is making prepara- tion for a grand assault on the finny tribe in the near future. Agent-operajor Little Rock and Dupont on bid. Bro. Hopki has resigned and gone East. Heckler appointed exclusive agent Olympia. Some kind brother donate a few items for next month’s write-up. Haven’t heard a word from the branches for months. We don’t want to give up our bumping rights; after succeeding in getting a fairly decent position, should misfortune overtake us, our positions will be abolished, and we compelled to take the youngest man’s job — most likely the worst the road has to offer. When a man has worked up to a desirable position, he should have the right to stay in that class if he wishes, without being thrown to the lowest and compelled to stay there until some- thing is put up on bid, which may not be for years. We don't want our schedule arranged so posi- tions may be left open for years, and none of us have the opportunity tp bid on them; and then someone come back a'nd claim rights after being gone for so long that some of us would not even know he was ever employed. There certainly has to be a limit. The writer is in favor of making some changes in these clauses, but not as outlined in the ballot on which we were asked to, vote. Bro. Robey and wife have returned to Cham- bers Prairie from the East. Guinn, first Vader, relieved by Carpenter, has been called to Seattle Division, where, we under- stand, he is holding rights in the train service. Why does Mr. Guinn hold rights in these two branches of the service, and why does he pay dues to the one that does n6t provide work for him and not to the other in which he has had one and one-half years’ steady work? Is it proper that he shall break in on us and pile up his rights in the train service? It is very evident that he is not working as an operator with the intention of building up his rights to command a good position among us, but to keep from starving to death while he grows older in the train service, which organi- zation he is supporting. If there is any justice there, I would like to be shown. Bro. Brodie was off several days recently. Bro. Sherwood was relieved five days by Bro. Matousek. Bro. Carr was off a week on account of his mother's death at Kelso. He has our heartfelt sympathy. The meeting at Tenino on March 18th was fairly well attended. Bro. Holmes, general secretary and treasurer, gave us quite a talk on various matters, among which were co-operation; dollar-a-day propo- sition; Bro. Johnson and ballot, on which we have been asked to vote. Montesano days up for bid. Night clerks have been instructed to stay off dispatcher’s phone. This matter was brought to a head by our local chairman taking up the mat- ter of Night Clerk Taster, at Castle Rock, cdpying orders. Conductors are not compelled to take hrders, hut merely do so of their own accord. They undoubtedly know that they are infringing upon our rights. This is going on at a lively rate on the new point line, and on one of the branches, where Conductor Kevins is going so far as to handle daily by telegraph his orders and every- thing pertaining to the operation of his train. This certainly is a rank violation of everything, including the law. Cert. 2637. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to express, through the columns of The Telegrapher, our sincere thanks for the many kind expressions of sympathy in our recent bereavement; also for the beautiful floral offering from members of the division. E. L. Carr and Family. Pasco Division — Our committee will soon convene in St. Paul, and it is most essential that it should be accorded every help the members can give, both from the standpoint of the O. R. T. and the company, as our interests should be mutual. We should all be laboring for a common cause, instead of pulling in opposite directions. By unity of forces and ideas will the most lasting good be accomplished, rather than by antagonism and fault-finding one with the other. Let us endeavor to get together and work to a common end — efficiency of service, increase of revenues, betterment of wages and better working conditions, for we are, as a rule, the makers of our own working conditions and surroundings. It would be well for everyone to remit dues as soon as possible. It will take considerable money to carry on negotiations, and it is very necessary to have sufficient funds in treasury for the good work. The delinquent list mailed me from headquarters for last period, with a special note attached bearing the good words “fine work,” shows only one delinquent. Let us keep up this “fine work” and receive these lists marked blank instead of one or more names on it. The new list for the past term will soon be out. Please pay your dues promptly, and let us receive a blank list. Get after that non working with or next to you. He is taking something that does not belong to him — something that he has not paid for. This is an important matter, of vital interest to us. Are you satisfied to continue allowing him the benefits we have secured and reap the harvest without helping to shoulder the burden? Your card is a financial investment, in protection as well Digitized by ^ooQle

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596 The Railroad Telegrapher. as principle, and you should protect your interests by trying to have everyone else carry an up-to- date. Let's consider it this way and not continue to let the nons jeopardize our protection and inter- est waiting for the local chairman to come along and do all the work. There is plenty of work for all of us to do along this line. Let's all get get busy. E. E. LaMarche, Local Chairman. Pasco Division Notes — The east end of this division had some bad wash- outs in February, owing to the heavy snow melting so fast on account of the warm winds, causing floods, which washed out considerable track between Cun- ningham and Pasco, making it necessary to oper- ate trains via the S. P. & S. from Spokane to Pasco. On account of these floods three operators were put on at Mesa, Eltopia and Glade; Sister Collins on first, Sister Johnson on second and Sister Chadwick on third Vale; Sister Pierce on second and Bro. Bush on third at Eltopia, with Bro. Mason on first as agent. Bro. Beattie first, Bro. Mills second, and Bro. Campbell on third at Mesa. Bro. Withers, extra, in Pasco relay on account of excessive business, owing to washouts, etc. The Great Northern also had the same trouble to contend with, and operated their trains over the S. P. & S. The recent wreck on the S. P. & S. at South Cheney, when N. P. No. 2 ran into N. P. No. 42 at that point, causing the death of five persons and the injury of seven, looks pretty bad for the handling of trains by that line. Bro. O. M. Todd, second Toppenish, relieved two days by Bro. W. S. Walters. No notes from anyone but Bro. LtaMarche. I can not keep tab on all the men, and must have some notes if you expect a good write-up. Cert. 1444. Wheeling & Lake Erie R. R.» Div. No. 55. NOTICE. Open public meetings for members of the B. L. E., B. L. F. & E., O. R. G, B. R. T., O. R. T. and B. R. S. of A., and their friends, will be held at some theater in Pittsburg, at 2 p. m. and 8 p. m., Sunday, April 30th. See papers for theater. Chairman. Toledo Division — Bro. F. C. Ames, third Limestone, was off a few nights recently. Bro. J. J. Maloney, third Norwalk yard, on sick list, relieved by Bro. Gcbardt. Bro. Messenger, third Orrville Jet., relieved by Bro. Copeland on account of his father’s sickness. Bro. W. A. Forney, third Lodi, relieved a few day by Bro. Blue. Cleveland Division — Bro. R. B. Calhamer, second Coal Dock, has gone with the B. & O. We wish him success. Bro. W. B. Parker, second East 93d st., Cleve- land, on thirty days' leave, relieved by Bro. Teuscher, who also relieved Bro. Farley, third there, six days, relieved by Bro. J. D. Brandla; latter also relieved Bro. Thomas, Twinsburg nights, while visiting his folks at Martins Ferry. Caton, former agent at Twinsburg, is now with the Erie at Oil City. Mrs. K. Steck, agent Brimfield, is on vacation in Florida. IP heeling Division — Bro. R. H. Bates succeeded at New Cumberland agency by Bro. J. B. Parker, Dewey nights, drew Pittsburg Jet., days; Bro. F. C. Ingram to latter pending bulletin. Bro. Pitt, first Adena, called to Pennsylvania on account of sickness, relieved by Bro. Blue. Bro. Mont Fulton, second there, relieved a few days by Bro. W. H. Copeland. Brett. F. T. Peregory, Dillonvale, and H. S. Love, Adena, contemplate going into, the moving picture business together. We wish them success. Bro. H. T. Welch, second Mingo yard, relieved a few nights by by Bro. Copeland, who later re lieved Bro. Ross, Buchanan. The brothers are pleased to note that the office there has been pre pared. Pittsburg Jet. second and third discontinued. Bro. C. J. Fulton displacing Bro. Geo. Lucas at Jewett, who displaced Bro. S. H. Love, third Hopedale, vice Bro. F. C. Ingram to extra list. Bro. R. L. Flowers, second Pittsburg Jet., to extra list, is visiting his folks in West Virginia. Bro. Johnson, third Sherrodsville, was off several days on account of the sickness and death of his sister. Brol W. E. Renneckar, and family, first Pine Valley, were in Steubenville recently, taking ad- vantage of the big dollar day event. I thank the brothers who furnished me with items for this write-up. Let me have them early, so I can get them to St Louis before the 28th. Keep after the nons, each one try to secure at least one new member during the term. "OK,” ”RF,” Cert. 178. Southern Ry., Div. No. 59. Asherville Division — The annual banquet given by this division at Hotel Huffry, Hickory, N. C., March 25th, was no doubt the most successful affair this division has ever attempted. Arriving on trains Nos. 21 and 12, the mem- bers, their wives, sweethearts and a few invited guests were met by the Committee on Arrange- ments, and the ladies were conducted to the hotel, while the telegraphers repaired to the Chamber of Commerce Hall where a short business session was held and a few remarks heard from General Chairman Alexander, of the Southern Railway, showing that our system is now in better condition, financially and otherwise, than at any other period in its history. Upon return to the hoted, the members of the Order were joined by the ladies and other guests. After a few minutes spent renewing acquaintances, Digitized by GooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 597 nieeting new friends, etc., the dining-room doors were thrown open and those present gathered at the sumptuous feast spread. For a while there was a silent discussion of the attractive menu, which all seemed to thoroughly enjoy. After dessert, each lady was presented with a handsome pound box of bon-bons and the gentlemen with excellent cigars. Our genial toastmaster, Horace F. Payne, of Morganton, thereupon took the chair and with a witty welcome introduced the first speaker of the evening, W. A. Self, of Hickory, as the future Attorney-General of North Carolina. Mr. Self entertained the guests with a short talk on affairs of the Order, closing with thanks to the toast- master for his introduction. The next speaker introduced was Hon. W. C. Feimster, of Newton, N. G, who made a short address on the responsibilities of the telegrapher, referring to the telegraph as the pulse of the world, expressing his admiration for “The Man at the Key.” Mr. McKesson, ‘‘The Sage of Morganton,” was our next speaker. His address, interspersed with wit and common sense, was enthusiastically received and applauded. He quite won the hearts of the ladies present by ‘‘seating them in the gallery to be looked up to.” The closing address was made by the pastor of the first Presbyterian Church, of Hickory, Rev. J. G. Garth, and was greatly enjoyed. Mr. Garth had for his subject ‘‘The Similarity of Preachers and Telegraphers,” in that they both had ‘‘to sit down a great deal,” both received instructions from headquarters and both were responsible for men; the former for their soul and the latter for their lives, and therefore their souls also. Mr. Garth's address was both inspiring and in- structive. After he pronounced the benediction the company dispersed to the lobby, all formality dissolving as if by magic, and an informal recep- tion was held. The evening was broken up all too soon for many of the guests by the arrival of Nos. 16 and 35, on which they were obliged to return to their homes. The various stations were represented by those participating in the festivities of the evening, as follows: Asheville, N. C., Mr. D. W. Johnston, chief dis- patcher; Pisgah Forest, N. C., Mr. A. B. Jones; Black Mountain, N. C., Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Mayberry, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Slagle, Mr. W. L. Hatched; Ridgecrest, N. C., Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Puette and son, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Sigmon; Old Fort, N. C., Mr. L. O. Drumwright, Mrs. C. H. Burgin, Miss Sadie Burgin; Greenlee, N. C., Mr. R. C. Murr; Marion, N. C., Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Bumgarner; Glen Alpine, N. C., Mr. T, A. Simp- son, Misses Daisy and Vivian Simpson; Morgan- ton, N. C., Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Payne, Mr. J. E. Whitley, Hon. C. F. McKesson; Drexel, N. C., Mr. and Mrs. V. F. Moss, Miss Mattie Bridgers; Connelly Springs, N. G, Mr. and Mrs. W. Y. Frazier, Mr. J. E. Hudson; Hildebran, N. C., Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Yoder and daughter; Hickory, N. C., Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Southerland, Hon. W. A. Self, Mr. D. L. Miller, Rev J. G. Garth, Mr. T. A. Sigmon, Miss Della Bumgarner, Mr. S. H. Farra- bee (special press representative); Oyama, N. C., Mr. R. E. Sigmon; Conover, N. C., Mr. W. B. Ilunsucker; Newton, N. C., Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Wagner, Hon. W. C. Feimster; Statesville, N. C., Mr. F. O. LaFevers; Elmwood, N. C., Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Shell; Barber, N. C., Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Little, Mr. Jerome Lail; Greensboro, N. C., Mr. H. G. Alexander. The Committee on Arrangements, composed of Messrs. F. O. LaFevers, V. F. Moss and J. M. Carson, were complimented on the efficient manner in which every detail was handled, and to them is due the credit for the success of the occasion. To the Committee on Finance, consisting of Messrs. F. O. LaFevers; O. H. Bumgarner and W. R. Slagle, is also due a great deal of credit for their perseverance and patience in collecting the req- uisite amount for the successful occasion it was. Mr. D. W. Johnston, chief dispatcher for the Asheville Division, who has made himself liked and respected by every telegrapher under him for his fair-mindedness and absolute impartiality, was ac- corded the warmest welcome of all. Heretofore Mr. Johnston has been detained by business en- gagements from attending the annual banquet given by the telegraphers of the Asheville Divi- sion, and for this reason his presence this year was doubly appreciated. W. R. Slagle, Correspondent Pro Tern. Charlotte Division , North End — Our meeting at Gastonia on Saturday night, March 4th, which was a very pleasant and inter- esting affair, having with us General Chairman Alexander, Local Chairman Holmes, and Bros. Modena, from Kings Mountain; Cook, Blacksburg; Cathey, Gaffney; Albright, Belmont; Allen, Char- lotte, and Troutman, Gastonia. It was a good bunch of brothers. Everyone left with a feeling that he had been fully repaid for his trip, and sorry that more of the brothers could not have been there to hear Bros. Alexander and Holmes discuss and explain everything that was being done by our officials. Brothers, this ;s the best way to find out any- thing you want to know, as you will get informa- tion there that could not be obtained elsewhere; will also be in good company. You will not regret it if you come to the next meeting. We were sorry to hear of Local Chairman Holmes getting bit by a mad dog at Lowell. He is taking the Pasteur treatment, and we hope for his speedy recovery. There isn't very much bidding in of positions now; only by the extra men and single men. The double track work between Spartanburg and Greenville and between Rocky River and Concord is progressing rapidly. There will prob- ably be another “big” rolling spell after it is completed, and the man who gets in bad and wants to raise a kick from any cause, had better get his up-to-date now, as ‘‘No card, no favors” will indeed look larger to the poor unfortunate who may be hit with the 42-centimeter which Digitized by CaOOQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 508 will devastate his little job and cause him to form a hasty retreat to the farm. We should wake up now, as we have been “asleep at the switch/' as you might say. All turn out to the meetings and keep in behind the non you are working with. Let him understand what you have been doing and are now doing for him. Bro. Holmes can furnish you with the names of all nons on this division if you are not in touch with them all. You will perhaps hear from this end of Char- lotte Division again, as we want everyone to strictly “13" that we are not all dead nor all back numbers. “A," Cert. 3727. Knoxville Division, between Morristown and Asheville — Bro. B. A. Hawkins, third at Craggy, relieved a few days by Bro. J. A. Wise, who went to Alex- ander second several days, and also relieved Bro. G. B. Rodgers, third Volga, on sick list. Bro. J. A. Swain, second Volga, and Bro. D. T. Haynie, first Barnard, also off a few days. Bro. S. S. Chandley, first at Nocona, relieved several days by Bro. J. F. Line. Bro. D. F. Jones, third Rollins, was off a few days moving. Bro. B. Y. Owensby, second at Paint Rock, relieved a few days by Bro. G. B. Rodgers, and Bro. Thomas, third Rankin Block, by Bro. Rich. Sister Bessie Williams, second Yula, has gone on the extra board. Bro. O. W. Grubbs, third Bridgeport, relieved by Bro. V. L. Evans a few days recently while hunting up chickens and eggs. Bro. E. R. Nichols, first Delrio block, and Bro. J. P. Morgan were also off recently; latter on sick list. Bro. J. C. Chandler, second Barnard, was also off a few days on account of sickness. It is now Bro. A. B. Porter, second Wolf Creek. Bro. A. B. Plemmons, second, and Bro. Jones, third Sandy Bottoms, relieved a few days by Mrs. Plemmons. D. O. Purkey, who dropped his card, saying he was going to quit, is still working. Remember, “No card, no favors.” Call on me if you want application blanks. J. J. Bailey. CARD OF THANKS. To Members Coster and Knoxville Divisions — We desire to thank you all for the beautiful floral offering presented to us at the death of our father, Hardie R. Brown. Such remembrances always lighten the burden of those affected by the loss of their loved ones. T. M. Brown, H. H. Brown, E. I. Brown, Mrs. H. R. Brown. Spartanburg Division — The express has been separated from the railroad agency at Shelton, former placed at Shivar, S. C., in charge of Mr. Kettles, and Bro. G. W. Thomas in charge of the freight office. The latter has just taken unto himself a wife, and we all extend him our heartiest 1 congratulations for a long and. happy life. Business is picking up and the coal trains just fly by bound for Charleston wharf. Boys, keep after the few nons on the division and give them no rest until they come in. They have been reaping the benefits of our efforts long enough without helping to earn them. My old friends in “QN" Atlanta and *‘GM” Washington are not letting us know what's going on there of late. Boys, send me some notes. Bolen, “SA,” Cert. 3035. Danville Division — Telephones have been installed at several blind sidings and telegnph offices and operators cut out. When a freight train gets tied up the conductor is supposed to go in the phone booth and get his orders. Some conductors over here will not do this, but enough are doing it to help cut out the operators. Exclusive agents at some small stations and ticket agents are also handling train orders. Haw- kins, yard conductor, goes in the Lynchburg office and gives the dispatcher all the information he wants, then calls thf operator to copy the orders. He follows the same practice at Leftwich, Durmid or Montview. If the N. & W. operator in Lynch- burg is too busy to do the work for the Southern, then we should insist on one of our own men being put there and that the operators cut off at Leftwich and Durmid be put on again and let Hawkins attend to running his train, the legiti- mate business of a conductor. This matter should be reported to the proper government officials, who require railroad employes handling train movements required to work ten or twelve hours a day to pass an examination as to their fitness. A new agreement should be made with the com- pany to stop this kind of business. I believe these practices are violations of the nine-hour law. Let's find out, boys, and if it is, see that somebody gets busy. Cert. 316. Washington Division — Bro. A. P. Boers, Edinburg, on six months* vacation to his farm in Indiana. Bro. C. M. Urban, first Barrett, relieved by Bro. A. J. Redmiles, account illness of family. Bro. M. W. Dottgald relieved several days by Bro. A. J. Redmiles, who also relieved Bro. A. E. McCleary, first Monroe, several days. Glad to hear Bro. J. L. Sullivan back at Calverton. Sister L. E. Connelly, second New Glasgow, on sick list, relieved by Bro. DeWitt. Bro. A. E. Whitesell, Nelmont, on a trip to Jacksonville, relieved by Coleman, a new man. Bro. “Sampson” Watts, second Arrowhead, on a trip to Bristol, relieved by Bro. Bloxton. Bro. W. B. Munday, third Barboursville, re- lieved by Bro. Barksdale several days. Your correspondent was relieved by Bro. Paul DeWitt two weeks on account of the “measley- measles.,” Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 599 Bro. S. D. Bloxton, extra, is relieving Bro. C. H. Adams, second Manassas. Bro. W. H. Newlon, proprietor and sole owner of “Hotel Newlon,” at Buena, Va., on short vaca- tion, relieved by an extra man. Bro. M. B. Merchant spending a short time at home, relieved by Bro. K. H. Lewis, from "CD” Alexandria. Sister R. L. Hamm, relieved by F. Hite, a new man, on first Barbourville, has resumed as agent there. Bro. Cassidy, north end, is relieving Second Dispatcher Veach on account of illness. Bro. T. Javins, first “CD” Alexandria, who has purchased a new Ford, will show the boys in “CD” office lots of pleasure in drives about town. Chief Dispatcher LeHew, Alexandria, promoted to trainmaster Harrison branch, headquarters* at Strasburg, Va., vice Mr. Wilkins, who is doing special work for Mr. Coapman. C. H. Smithers promoted to day chief, succeeded by R. B. Adams as night chief, relieved by W. L. Cowhig on first, with Mr. Veach on second and Mr. Munday on third “DO.” The telephone system between Alexandria and Monroe, to be used for covering every station on the division, will be in operation within ninety days. There will be a wire for message business in connection with the dispatching phone. The following agents, agent-operators, operators, dispatchers and levermen were presented with a medal personally by President Fairfax Harrison at Odd Fellows' Hall, in Alexandria, on March 16th, in recognition of having served the Southern Railway for twenty-five years continuously: T. A. Ayres, agent Clifton; C. H. Adams, second Manas- sas; R. B. Adams, night chief Alexandria; G. W. Dearborne, agent Amherst; Mrs. J. W. Arrington, agent-operator Arrington; G. W. Merchant, second Manassas; J. S. Finley, agent-operator Delaplane; H. S. Funk, agent Strasburg; O. P. Loving, oper- ator Charlottesville yard; S. P. Kirkpatrick, agent Somerset; b. H. LeHew, trainmaster Strasburg; C. H. Smithers, chief dispatcher Alexandria; P. B. Peyton, dispatcher Alexandria; C. K. Murray, leverman Charlottesville ; B. Leavel, agent Cul- peper. Recent assignments: Third “HY,” Bro. M. H. Crump; third “SA,” Bro. Clougherty; second Har- risonburg, Bro. W. L. Walters; Monroe agency, Bro. J. J. Connelly. Are you still satisfied with Article 1, section E, with its restrictive features? If you are, do just like you have been doing — forget it We wish to thank Bros. Bloxton, Saffell, Page and others for their timely assistance this month. That is the kind of work that counts. Let it go on. Please remember me in the same manner each month. These write-ups are as much yours as mine. W. E. B., Cor. Louisville Division East of Huntingsburg — Bro. Waddle on sick list several days, relieved by Bro. Sweeney, who later relieved Local Chair- man Doyle. Bros. Waddle and Scearcy are the proud fathers of boys. Bro. Watson went to Louisville to receive the bronze medal the Southern is giving all of its employes in the service twenty-five years or longer. We are sorry to hear of Bro. Boston leaving the Southern on account of ill-health. His station is up for bid. Bro. F. J. Martin, off fifteen days getting mar- ried, was relieved by Bro. Hodges, who also re- lieved Bro. C. L. Watson a few days. At some of the stations where there are only two men the agents are telegraphing and delivering and accepting freight after their hours are up. This is not only violating the law, but is also knocking some poor fellow out of a job. Refuse to telegraph, deliver or receive freight or meet locals and accept freight from them after your regular hours, and you stand a mighty good chance of getting a third man. We all like to be accommodating, but when it comes to be an every-day occurrence, it should be stopped. Csxt. 3574. St. Louis Division — Bro. Wood, from Millers, to Boonville agency; Bro. Hall, from first Mt. Carmel, to Birdseye agency. Millers and Mt. Carmel on bulletin. Bro. Geddes at the former, extra. Bro. Thompson, agent Wayne City, relieved by Bros. Davis and Overbee. Bro. Klingensmith is at Boonville agency. Dispatcher Harris is back on third. When figuring on your vacation, boys, remember, “No card, no favors,” and give the work to the extra man with a card. Cert. 2881. Queen 6. Crescent (North), Div. No. 62. First District — B. J. Sullivan has taken a clerkship in the superintendent of signal's office at Lexington, re- lieved on bid by Bro. F. Kidd on third Lexington, and he on third “FR” tower on bid by W. L. Vallandingham, leaving second “WS” tower up for bids. Nons who won't join on First District either quit or go to the south end, where they soon get so imbued with that brotherly spirit existing in the mountains that they just have to join. Bro. S. D. Ison, Burgin, was off sick several days, relieved by a couple of “kindergarten” stu- dents on the extra list until an operator was sent to straighten things out. Some Western Union messages hung on the hook to be sent that must have “outlived their usefulness” before they reached their destination. Employes of public corporations in the State of Kentucky will be pleased to learn that the legis- lature just adjourned passed, during its last day, the Tredway twice-a-month-pay bill, providing for pay every two weeks for all employes. Three days of grace are allowed the companies in which to pay the men after the completion of any fifteen days’ service. An amendment was offered in the Senate by Senator Combs, of Lexington, which would only Digitized by ^ooQte

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600 The Railroad Telegrapher. have the bill apply to men working in shops and roundhouses, thereby killing the intention of the act. The passage of this bill, unamended, is a victory for organized labor, as it was hard fought by the corporations, especially by the L. & N. R. R., as was the case two years ago when the same bill was defeated. Senator Combs should be remembered in’ future by labor as a man that wears the collar of the corporations. Representative Tredway, the author of this bill, we wish to thank for doing labor a favor. Cekt. 58. Second and Third Districts — Bro. E. Dayis, at Greenwood agency for a year, got a fifteen-day leave with full pay before going to third “KD” tower. Bro. W. T. Sumner at "KD," extra. Bro. “Sid” Smith, first “CB” tower, was re- lieved by Mrs. Grayson while attending to busi- ness at Somerset. C. E. Ramsey went to “FR” tower, Flat Rock, while on bulletin. Bro. Chas. Johnson, third’ “HF” tower, visited his family at Moreland a few days recently. Bro. J. W. Wyatt was relieved by Bro. J. O'Connor at Oneida several nights. It was reported that Bro. Geo. Owens, relieving at Oneida agency had smallpox. The doctors dis- agreed on the diagnosis, but Price, the agent, had to be called back from his vacation. Bro. M. W. Caldwell, third Danville yard, who was relieved by Bro. Griffin while visiting his home at Waynesburg, is relieving Mrs. Bible at Sunbright nights. J. M. Saufley, agent Graysville, awarded first “HF” tower. Bro. E. Dunaway, extra dispatcher, relieved Dispatcher Pates, who relieved Night Chief Hines at Danville a few days. Bro. A. E. Brown, extra operator, has accepted a position as special agent between Danville and Cincinnati. R. Addington, second “US” Jet., was off four days attending a Sunday school annual institute at Somerset. Brother operators, please ask the nons at your stations why they do not belong to the Order and support such a good cause, and mail their answers to me at Burnside, Ky. Some of the best excuses will be in the next write-up, though no name will be given. It behooves us every one to work for the com- mon good of all. Some of the boys are doing excellent work. What can you do? J. G. Van Hook, Cor., Cert. 593. Queen 6, Crescent (South), Div. No 69. N. O. & N. E. J?. /?.— If you are properly interested in the welfare of yourself and your fellow-workers, then you always look forward to the arrival of your journal, and are disappointed if there is nothing from Divi- sion 69. Have you contributed anything either recently or at any time? I wish every member would be active in promoting our welfare. We can have a good write-up each month if every one who knows of the changes would send them to me not later than the 20th, so it could be inserted in the journal. You will find good read- ing for every member of the family, both facts and fiction, and best of all our editor keeps us posted through the journal of the legislation pro- posed both for and against us, and surely we are interested along these lines. Then there are various good stories, too, as well as an occasional long list of manufacturers of union-made goods of all kinds. Be sure that you demand the union label. There are several stores in New Orleans where you can buy all the union-made clothing, etc., you want. I am indeed very thankful to Sister Marguerite Hughes, of South Point, and Bro. W. D. Apper- son for most of our items this month, and hope they will come in every month with some news. Sister Hughes has not been able to walk for several months, but we hope she will soon be able to resume her duties and wish for her speedy re- covery. She has held a card in our division for a long time, and is one of the pioneer members as well as the only lady member on the division. v We are soon to have a new depot at South Point and Little Woods, which will create some new positions. We also hope to have a new and improved working schedule before many moons, and need your full co-operation. What are you doing to line-up the few remain- ing nons. Let’s get them in. Each member write every non he knows of on the line a personal letter. It might be the means of getting them lined up. If you don’t know who they are, write Bro. E. M. Bilbo, He gets the same salary from the O. R. T. as the rest of us, and will take pleas- ure in informing you of the different locations of the nons on the division. B. A. Cragin, agent Nicholson, relieved by P. W. Green, extra, several weeks on account of illness and taking annual vacation. It is now Bro. A. N. Adams, who bid in “WS,” New Orleans. He got an up-to-date as soon as he had a regular position. Others should do like- wise. Mr. Davis relieved Grover Green at “SU,” New Orleans. Some brother look after him. Bro. M. R. Carpenter, second Hattiesburg, re- lieved by S. E. Stepp, an emergency man from Laurel, a few days. Bro. A. Thiele, second Shops, was relieved by P. W. Green several days, who also relieved E. D. Nelson, Poplarville, while attending the Mardi Gras. Mrs. J. S. Dyess, wife of our brother at Pachuta, also attended Mardi Gras and visited relatives at New Orleans. Bro. L. H. Bilbo is relieving on second Lumber- ton. Bro. Hundley, third Moselle, is making some experiments in truck farming. Business continues good on the Northeastern. Digitized by t^ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 601 I hope every member will take an active part in lining up the few remaining nons on our division. It will not take but a few minutes of your time to write a letter to that one nearest you and ask him in a kindly way to join our organization. Perhaps you have not forgotten the strike of the telegraphers on the Gulf & Ship Island Rail- road down here in Mississippi about six years ago? The trainmen have just finished one and won the most complete victory I have ever known a small band of men to win. The public was at least 95 per cent with the men this time, and they cer- tainly fought for them. They would take the strike breakers off the trains and almost mob them, and the G. S. I. could not even operate their passenger trains on schedule, and there was no such thing as a freight or switch engine moving. I am certainly very glad these men won out. Superintendent Stewart told them: “You have whipped me, boys, and if you will go back to work and help get things straightened out, I will give you what you are asking for.*’ It only lasted about seven days and was a complete victory- for the men. You should have seen some of the things printed in the Jones County Times , at Laurel, Miss., run by a B. R. T. man. He put everything in that the law would allow in Mississippi and then in- serted a few dashes so you could read between the lines. Senator Yeager has introduced a bill in the Mississippi Legislature to prohibit railroads and other corporations from bringing strikers into the State in a time of a strike or for the purpose of fighting a strike, and I believe it will stand a very good chance of getting by, since the recent trouble on the G. S. I. M. V. Hickman. Minn. 6 8t. Louis R. R., Div. No. 71. Members Central and Western Divisions — Shortly after I was elected local chairman I ap- pointed assistants on the different districts to help me in my work and to keep me posted on any changes that might take place on their respective districts. I find this did not work out satisfac- torily, and as it is absolutely necessary that the general secretary and myself have the information regarding changes at stations, I am going to ask the help of every brother on both divisions. When- ever you hear of an agent or operator being trans- ferred or a new man going to work, kindly let me know, so I can correct my records accordingly and in turn I will notify the general secretary, so he can keep a line on the men and know where to find them at any time. We have a few non-members on our divisions at present and also a few who were dropped on account of non-pay- ment of dues. - We hope the delinquent ones will get reinstated as soon as possible, and let us all work to make the line solid. Our division officials have been very fair in adjusting grievances, and I would ask the membership to do everything pos- sible towards giving the company good service. As our correspondent has resigned, would ask that news notes be sent to me until another is appointed. I think we could have a nice write-up each month if the members out on the line would interest themselves a little and send in whatever news items they may have. This month the only items received were sent in by Bro. Sandmier. Let us try and show an improvement next month. J. J. Madden, Local Chairman. Central and Western Dixnsion Notes — Bro. Sandmier, Waukee, resumed work April 1st after being away several months on account of sickness. It is now Bro. W. E. Hunter, who has been relieving on the Third District. Bro. Beard relieved at Dallas Center by Mr. Weston, now relieving Bro. Collins at Ogden. C. A. Spitler, second Perry, received a $3 per month increase at Langdon and $2 at Perry, and then has the nerve to say the Order has never done him any good. Agent Cheezig, at Jordan, is another who grabs his increase regularly and makes an awful “roar" to the train dispatcher for over- time. Bro. Arendt, Rippey, has decided to bid in some ether position, and Rippey station now on bulletin. Bro. McMahon resigned at Paton on account of too much work for one man. S. J. Boyles relieved him pending bulletin, relieved at Gowie by Mr. Shoemaker. Rey, agent Albert Lea, resigned, relieved by II. C. Yutzy, formerly agent at Madison. F. C. Porter, third Albert Lea resigned, relieved by Vaughn, and he on Manchester nights by R. Rudolph, formerly assistant agent at Otisco. Bro. Bieraugle to Otisco agency vice L. J. Johnson. Bro. Dwyer, agent Hartland, resigned; station now on bulletin. Burton, third New Richland, resigned, relieved by C. W. Krai, who was suc- ceeded as agent at Deephaven by Frank Hine. Bro. Lyssow, second Waseca, resigned, relieved by G. O. Bolland. S. E. Saffel, formerly agent LuVerne, now on second Waterville. Bro. Hendrickson, agent Kilkenny, now meets No. 6, which makes his days rather long. J. S. Pesek, second New Prague, on sixty days’ vacation, relieved by L. V. Rehmann, from Chaska. Bro. Westrom, formerly agent Hazel Run, re- lieved J. S. Houghton, agent Eden Prairie, re- signed. g H. E. Bruemner is now on third Cedar Lake yard, and John Young on second Corwith. C. H. Carter, agent Twin Lakes, will soon be up-to-date again. I have the names of four operators who gave Bro. Gardner their applications, but have not yet sent in their money. Better attend to this at once, boys, and line up. Nearly all the members have paid up current dues, and it is hoped by the time this reaches you that we won’t have a single delinquent. By pay- ing dues promptly you lighten the work of the secretary. 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602 The Railroad Telegrapher. eral secretary to do this for you. They have enough to look after. See how many new members you can get. Bro. Sandmier will be glad to inform you who the non-members are, if you can not find out yourselves. There is no reason why every man in the telegraph service should not be a member, and if they are not willing to do the right thing we want to know it, so we can be governed accordingly when favors are asked of us. On bulletin: Agencies — Hazel Run, Gibbon, Kden Prairie, LuVerne, Truesdale, Dunnell, Dehli, Madison, Rippey and Hartland. Telegraph jobs — second Waseca and Hopkins; third New Prague, Chaska and Albert Lea. Cert. 140. First, Second , Third and Fourth Districts • — Having been requested by Chairman McLinn to assist in the write-up and line* up the nons, I would suggest that every brother get “25” and help round them up, as well as the delinquents. We must stick together and lend a helping hand, as it won’t be very long before we go in for a new schedule, and every eligible man in our department should be lined up at once. We do not intend to ask for anything unreasonable, but unless we take more interest and get in the nons, our efforts will be fruitless. Let us all be live ones and see if we can’t be 100 per cent strong by next June. Pick out the station on each side, and it won't take long to get things in tip-top shape. It won't be a very heavy job if everyone will start work at once, and be sure to explain the low rates that are now to be had. Put a little more snap and ginger in your work; answer “DS” promptly and watch for B. W. L. and J. M. S. on the message wire, so they can give disposition on foreign cars, and get them moving on first train. This will mean a great saving to the company. We must show the officials we are deserving of better wages and that O. R. T. men are made out of the right kind of stuff. Don't do just what you are compelled to do in order to hold your job. Do all you possibly can to increase the earnings. The officials will in time notice it and you will be rewarded. First Trick Dispatcher Wilson is progressing with his sending machine. With deep regret we learned of the death of pneumonia of the infant daughter of Agent and Mrs. Petrie, of London Mills, February 25th. We all extend our sympathy to the bereaved parents. The infant son of Bro. and Mrs. Archamboult, of Abington, had a narrow escape from the same disease, but good nursing by the mother brought him through. H. W. Landfear, at Wright, is laid up with a bruised foot. Bro. Jordan bid in “SK” nights, relieved at Ollie by Mr. Sheppard; later by Leary, of Taintor, on bid, Sheppard going to Hanna. He will line up as soon as he gets on regular. Houston, Maxwell second, relieved by Thomas, third Abingdon, relieved by Smith, Houston, called home on account of death in his family. We sympathise with him. Owing to the settlement of the coal strike a number of night offices have been closed, which also puts an end to storing coal. Bro. Trout on thirty days’ leave visiting his folks in Missouri; relieved by Bro. H. A. Zorn, at Marshalltown. Bro. Petit, of Ackley, has moved to his five- acre fruit farm Bro. CarmicheJ is back at Latimer. Bro. J. W. Rankin is laid up with a broken ankle. We all wfsh him a speedy recovery. Re- lieved at Rockwell by Bro. S. J. Rankin, his brother. An addition has been built to the freight house at Mason City. A. R. Nelson, Assistant Local Chairman, Mason City, Iowa. Chicago 6. Northwestern Ry., Div. No. 76. Lake Shore Division — A meeting was to have been held at Sheboygan. March 8th, but due to the fact that Nos. 120 and 220 were both so late, it had- to be called off. The boys from the north end and north of Mani- towoc were all on deck, however, and when it was seen that it was too late to get to Sheboygan and back on No. Ill, it was immediately decided to hold a meeting at Manitowoc with the members that were present. Bro. Goldie arranged for a meeting place, and Bro. Brewer got busy with his Studebaker and succeeded in rounding up three or four more of the Manitowoc crowd. The only one he missed was Bro. Nicholson, whose girl had taken him to prayer meeting in spite of the fact that he knew of our meeting that evening. While we agree with Bro. Nicholson that a little religion wouldn't do us operators any harm, still we believe he should have postponed his prayer fest a day or so and joined us. A person can pray any old time, but can attend a good, red hot O. R. T. meeting only about once n month.. The meeting was called to order at 8:30 p. m. by Bro. Tiedka, with sixteen members present. Routine matters were gone over, after which a general discussion was indulged in, grievances were aired, questions asked and answered, making the meeting very interesting and instructive. Bro. Smith reported that our local treasury was in a very good condition, and the quarterly dues were coming in in fair shape. Our division is in the top row with a high jnembership, but there is still room for improvement. Some of the nons, how- ever, will leave as soon as the winter jobs come off. We were sorry that, on account of the wires being down, we could not get word to the south end brothers to come through to Manitowoc, and decided to have the next meeting at Sheboygan on Wednesday evening, April 5th, for the benefit of those who could not attend this meeting. After the close of the meeting a delicious lunch was served at the Williams House. The only thing lacking here was a toastmaster, Bro. Sohre not being present. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 603 them. Just try it next time, and if it don't cure you of that grouch, nothing will. It is worth a day's pay just to see Bob Goldie smile. Bro. Walter Dunlap, on Green Bay car job two weeks, relieved Bro. Vose at Sheboygan, and promised to land Tesch, who relieved him at south yard inside of two weeks. Bro. Lindroth, cashier Shawano, spent Sunday visiting friends at Green Bay, and Bro. Schweder also visited friends there recently. Bro. Retzlaff bid in second Cleveland; relieved at Grimms by Bro. Prahl. Bro. Tiedka, agent Denmark, spent two days at Chicago attending the general committee meet- ing; Bro. Ramsdell relieving. Bro. Larson, on second Manitowoc two weeks, bid in third Denmark, and Bro. Hartsworm, second there. Bros. Goldie and Braasch worked their old hours at Manitowoc a few days until Einberger was installed there on third. Bro. Arends recently returned from two weeks* vacation and bid in Cleveland third; relieved at Haven by Mr. Ensign. Bro. Patrie, second Calumet yard, relieved by Bro. Ramsdell on vacation, on his return takes second North Green Bay, Bro. Engels gets third there, which makes it solid again. Now get those fellows at Tavil and we will have that district all solid. The Pulaski basket ball team, of which Bro. Manske is captain, recently trimmed up Denmark, to 7. Bro. Jaeger, agent Lyndhurst, was laid up a few days on account of smashing his finger in a car door. Bro. Heinig, "FO” nights, recently visited at his home at Manitowoc. Among the brothers from the north end who attended the meeting at Manitowoc were Lindroth, Shawamo; Drengler, Suring; Armstrong, Duck Creek; Knudson, Green Bay; Peterson, Bonduel; Stransky, Cecil, and Dunlap, who was at Green Bay at that time. On bulletin up to March 26th : Second at Whitefish Bay, Sheboygan and Calumet yard. Arrangements have already been started for the joint meeting and banquet to be held at Green Bay, June 9th, the anniversary of the founding qf our Order. The other divisions have been ask^t to take part, also the neighboring division of other lines. We have had two meetings at Green Bay the past year, but this is going to be some- thing way out of the ordinary. We have two months to work in, and everyone should do all in his power to advertise and boost the thing along from now on. Talk about it on the wires, write to your friends about it, and, above all, make your arrangements to get away on that night, and help with your presence. We intend to have each division interested appoint a committee of about two members; these members to form a committee to have charge of the arrangements. The banquet will no doubt be served at the Beaumont Hotel, one of the best in Wisconsin. Our Grand and general officers will be invited to attend, and it is going to be an affair that no one can afford to miss. Full details will be given as soon as the committee gets together and outlines some plan of action. For the present, remember that there is something big in sight, and make your arrange- ments accordingly. A telegraphers* club is being organized at Green Bay, and indications are that it will be a success in every way. Any member of the Order in good standing will be eligible to membership, and meetings will probably be held twice a month. One of the objects of this organization will be to boost up the membership of the Order, and, as a step in this direction, will start a contest in the near future, to close on June 9th, the date of our big meeting. It is time for a spring clean-up, and we should be able to make our division solid in two months if everyone pitches in and does his share. What would be more appropriate than to show up at the front with a 100 per cent mem- bership on June 9th? A list of the prizes to be awarded will be mailed to all members as soon as possible, and they will be worth trying for. Get busy now, and remember that our committee goes in for a revision of our schedule on November 1st next. I am indebted to Bros. Dunlap and Welland for some of these news items. If anyone can send me a note or two, I will be glad to write it up and send it in for publication every month. Yours for a bigger and better Order. G. M. Knudson, Cert. 766. Madison Division — Your scribe was laid up with la grippe last month at the time he should have been writing up items for our journal. That is the reason we did not have any in the March number. As I do not expect the props kicked out from under me again as completely as they were this time, will try and have a few items in each month in future if the brothers will only help by sending me what they think will be interesting. Many thanks to the brother on the new line who was kind enough to send me some last month. Do the same again. Bro. F. C. Wolf, agent Buffalo, was home for a short visit recently. Agent McKillip, Mendota, resigned; station bid in by H. A. Ramsdell. Bro. W. J. Doring bid in Ridgeway agency, relieved on bid at Cobb by Bro. F. J. Lang, Cuba City. A. E. Cook bid in Maple- ton agency, relieved on Lowell agency on bid by O. W. Mewis. Bro. H. R. Pigg, while sick, was relieved by W. B. Howe of the wire work at tower “BR,” and the signal maintainer threw the levers during that period. Your secretary received a letter from our old friend and brother, N. A. Browne, with a check for local dues. Although this brother has been out of the service for some time, he and his father keep up to date at all times, and wish to be remem- bered to all their old friends here. If all the boys on this division would take the interest in union work these brothers do, how easy it would be to improve our conditions. Digitized by Google

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604 The Railroad Telegrapher. I wish to thank all the brothers who have been so prompt in remitting local dues, and hope the others will pay theirs in the near future, as I would like to clean this up before election of offi- cers, which occurs at our next meeting. Bro. C. W. Wood, agent Necedah, bid in third there, vice Bro. A. W. Axelson, going to Chase tower third. Bro. E. M. Richards, who learned the interlock- ing plant at Merrimac and then went home to Iowa for a short visit, is now doing relieving at Jefferson Jet. There are a number of changes I am not able to give at this time, as I have not heard from my “old reliable standby.'* Bro. Fred Fisher, second, was home for two days attending his aunt's funeral, relieved by O. Dodge. Bro. Jenks, at Dalton, attended the meeting at Madison, relieved by Bro. C. T. Tillema. Bro. C. J. Calhoun, who was assigned Grand Marsh third, relieving Tillema, extra, was relieved at Benton by E. M. Richards, later by H. A. Ramsdell. Boys, get “25“ on the non on this end who has promised several times to come in. You all know who this is. Bro. Hints, Adams yard second, had the mis- fortune to fall in the creek while taking a short cut home. Hereafter “the long way around” for him. The “wireless wonder” at “FS“ can't afford to get a card, notwithstanding he got a raise in the new schedule. Remember, “No card, no favors." Wisconsin Dixrision — Bro. J. J. Koski, third Waukegan, recently visited Kansas City, studying the matrimonial and prohibition questions. He reports the latter in- tensely interesting and the former extremely fas- cinating. He was relieved by Bro. W. J. Chap- man, who also relieved Bro. L.' L. Clark, second Kenosha, a few days while visiting “ye old folks at home,” and later relieved Bro. Floyd Dickson, second Highland Park, at home with a sprained arm. Bro. Frank Choir, first Lake Forest, has re- turned, Bro. Earl Toops going back on second. Bro. W. A. Louis, third Crystal Lake, relieved a day by Bro. G. C. Deitrick. Bro. C A. Hartshorn, second South Janesville, off several days on account of his father's death, relieved by Bro. W. J. Chapman, who also re- lieved Bro. J. M. Woodbury, agent Alden, several days on account of sickness and later relieved Bro. Deitrick, who relieved Bro. Jack Richardson, Caledonia. Bro. Wm. Waite, second Janesville, was on the sick list about ten days. Bro. L. I. Price, second Genoa Jet., relieved by Bro. C. M. Lawtenslager for thirty days on ac- count of poor health. The latter also relieved on second Clinton Jet. a few days. Bro. W. H. Coburn, local chairman, second Harvard, relieved by Bro. F. W. Anhalt on account of committee work. Some “op” has been posing as an O. R. T. man for a long time; so, in order to prevent this, always show your card or receipt and demand a newcomer to do the same. Assignments: Jefferson Park agency, Bro. G. W. Vogt; Skokie tower third, Bro. M. J. Soul; tower “RD” (Harvard) first, Bro. G. C Deitrick: Rose Hill tower second, C. R. Brown. Drv. Co*. IN MEMORIAM. Whiskas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the Universe to take unto Himself the beloved father of our dear brother, C. A. Hartshorn; in 'manifestation of our fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of the Wisconsin Division No. 76, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to our sorrowing brother and members of the afflicted family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement; and bt it further • Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother and a copy to Thk Telegraphs* for publication. Wm. Waite. W. A. Louis, J. Richardson, Committee. Northern Wisconsin Division — Bro. Hills reports cold sores are not so numer- ous as they were. One of our amateur gardeners is growing tomato and cabbage plants, in the kitchen. If they grow all right he's going to buy a farm. A man claiming to be from Watertown came up to the ticket window the other day and asked for “a book that shows the trains going back and forth both ways.” Ten inches of snow on the north end on March 21st, and No. 25 running an hour late. Looked more like Christmas than the first day of Spring. Bro. Herrman (that's me) has made arrange- ments to run weekly dances this summer at Minne- sota Jet. Nobody eslg would, and we’ve sure got to reduce; therefore the exercise. Everybody invited to attend, for cash. Last but not least: “No card, no favors,” and remember news items are due the 20th ' of each month. Cbrt. 1031. Peninsula Division — Bro. A. M. Brukardt, who has been off to school for six months, has returned to Loretto agency, relieving Bro. E. G. Johnson, who relieved Bro. Ranger, second Oconto, on account of sickness, and later relieved Bro. F. W. Phillips while in Chicago on grievance committee work. Positions taken by bulletin: Second tricks — C. C. Anderson, Daggett; A. R. Carlson, Bramp- ton. Agencies— Bro. R. E. Honeywell, Stager; Bro. F. Ranger, Swanzy; Bro. F. Lewis, Republic. Bro. F. J. Perra, second Narenta, was off two weeks on account of sickness, and Bro. J. H. Davis, days South “Y,” same; account, a fe«( Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 605 days, relieved by Bro. A. J. * DeLaire, who also relieved Trapanier several days on Lathrop second. Bro. A. £. Sundberg went to second Narenta a few days. Bro. J. £. Dunn, wife and daughter on ten days' vacation, visiting with relatives in New Orleans. Bulletin on Saunders agency, vice Bro. Damitz, resigned, reported bid in by Bro. R. J. Moras. Quinnesec days has been withdrawn and can- celed. On account of the shortness of ore at foundries, the ore season commenced March 27th. Ore will be hauled between Ironwood, Mich., and Esca- naba. Two icebreakers installed at £scanaba, breaking ice on lakes, opened Tamarack, Basswood. Hazel and Elmwood with three tricks. A dispatcher's office has been installed at Water- meet to handle ore between Ironwood and Stara- baugh. Caspien, Alpha, Crystal Falls and Menominee arc to have new passenger depots this summer. Thanks to Bros. Erickson, Perra and Nasberg for items. C**t. 938. Peninsula Division Notes — Bro. A. E. Limberg, third Lake Wood, on Lake Shore Division, has returned to the P. D. and relieved Bro. F. J. Perra, second Narenta, on sick list. Bro. F. J. Ranger, second Oconto, was off several day9 owing to sickness. Bro. C. G. Johnson, second, and Bro. H. Nelson, third Wilson, and Ralph Olsen are not working at present. Bro. J. E. Ranger attended the big ball at Wilson on March 3d. The C. & N. W., owning 36,000 box cars, has only 8,000 in its own use. All the rest are tied up with grain around New York, waiting to be shipped to the war zones. Mrs. Mary 'Sutherland, wife of Bro. John L. Sutherland, of Ingalls, Mich., and mother of Bro. I. L. Sutherland, of Hermansville, Mich., died re- cently at her home in Ingalls. Bros. F. W. Phillips and Fred Bagley attended the funeral. A beautiful pillow of flowers was presented by the members of this division. We all extend our heartfelt sympathy to the brothers and other members of the afflicted family in their sad be- reavement. Cut. 1451. Minnesota Division — M. Hossfeld, now agent of an electric line at Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, writes me sending his regards to the boys on this division. Dispatcher Beyon, Winona, was laid up several days with rheumatism. The chief dispatcher was relieved a few days by Night Chief Cassidy. Bro. Tuberg, first Rochester, has returned from vacation. Recent new members: C. L. Cady, Havana, Minn.; G. P. Skeels, Byron, Minn.; F. G. Hensel, third Burdette, Minn., and L. E. Wold, third Eyota. Telegrapher Banks relieved C. Delvin, at Dodge Central, who went to Byron- on bulletin. Bro. G'. J. Enteman, agent Claremont, on vaca- tion, Bro. Hinton relieving. The gravel work to be done on this division this summer will make plenty of work for the boys. The three brothers at Owatonna are now work- ing eight hours each. Dad Wells' home is to be moved to Lime Siding and a station installed there, owing to the unhealthy location of Burdette. H. D. Eramerick, second there, to Byron second, relieved by Fred Hensel. I want to thank the boys who sent in items for this write-up. Don't wait to be called on for the news, send it in and make our write-ups in- teresting. Bro. W. A. Wagner, of Lewiston, who recently called on the boys of this division, will soon be sporting a new auto. Bro. S. O. Newman, second Lewiston, has returned from a short vacation. Electric lights and a new coat of paint im- proves the appearance of the Owatonna freight house. Carpenters are partitioning off a room in the freight depot at Rochester for the telegraph office, which will be moved from its present location, owing to the heavy increase in ticket business requiring a larger office. Savoy, the only non at Lewiston, recently treated himself to a vacation, but is unable to invest in an up-to-date. / Local Chairman Long passed over the line re- cently on his way home from Chicago, where he was in conference on some of his Dakota Division matters. On bulletin: Third Dodge Center and Mankato, and second Springfield and Sanborn. L. B. Walter, extra Kasson, relieved E. E. Johnson, third Mankato, who went to Winona side table extra. Bro. Roberts, who relieved E. W. Johnson on second Judson, resigned, was relieved on thisd there by H. W. Rumsey, later resigned, relieved by Telegrapher Ross, who bid in Janesville third, vice S. Sharpe, extra, who then went to Judson third. Bro. A. M. Wentworth, on vacation in Oregon, sends "73” to the boys. Bro. R. F. Hindmann, formerly our relief agent, is now agent for the S. D. Central at Lake Nor- den, S. D., and Bro. M. D. VanDarwarka is agent for the same road at Hayti, S. D. Several fall and winter positions, held by new men, were abolished March 1st. Div. Con. Sioux City Division — Bro. Holeson who relieved Bro. P. A. Sierks, Correctionville, Iowa, a few days owing to his mother being sick, also relieved Bro. Bruner at Cushing, who relieved Bro. O. L. Russell, who bid in Cushing agency. Later Bro. Hobson relieved Bro. Fagan, agent Lake View, while he attended the Chicago meeting, March 14th. Assigned on bids: S. B. Alloway, Blencoc agency; K. W. Smith, operator Carnarvon; C. H. Digitized by C.oooLe

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606 The Railroad Telegrapher. Hays, second Tower Z; Bro. Geo. Gibb, Salix agency, and Bro. B. W. Sheldon, Gowrie agency. Battle Creek agency and first Lake City on bul- letin. We can not expect to have a write-up every month, unless some of the boys send me some notes, as I can not tell who are sick, injured or killed over here at Correctionville. T. M. No*. B. R. C.— Emigrants stock is commencing to come in, which makes us feel better, as we need the busi- ness. We congratulate our committee on the uniform proposition. It's a great feat not to have to wear uniforms in handling cream, bags, etc. Cskt. 609. Galena Division — Old Winter has had his back broken, and every- thing seems to be starting up with new life. Violations of the schedule brought to the notice of the proper party were stopped at once. Watch for them. Our schedule must be lived up to by both parties. I Bro. J. O. Agnew has returned from five weeks* vacation in Florida. Keep after the nons and don't let up until you land them. Bro. C. D. Rose, agent at Cortland, who has been very sick with pneumonia, we are pleased to know is on the gain and will soon be able to return to work. G. Farrell, first Geneva, assigned Glen Ellyn agency. Those who have not paid their local dues will please do so at once. The few faithful ones should not be obliged to bear the entire expense of this division. Ceit. 805. Southern Illinois Division — Bro. E. H. Lane was off a few days on account of sickness. Bro. Lewis, second Buda, was also off several days. Bro. Lambert, agent Morse, was a recent Peoria visitor. Bro. H. Thornsburg, second Kickapoo, bid in agency Sweetwater, vice Bro. Z. A. Dodd, who bid in Buda agency, vice Mr. Wise, who bid in Manlius. Bro. H. J. Livesey bid in second Benld, vice Bro. W. N. Priesker, who bid in third at Benld. Bro. Beal, from the Lake Shore Division, now at second Van Petten. Next time you are at Akron have Bro. Cadell show you around in his Ford. Boys, get after the nons at Manlius, Broadmoor and Speer. They are putting in full time and should get in line. There are also a few nons along the line. Remember, “No card, no favors.” I heard a non say not very long ago, back to the farm for him. That is where all the nons belong. Now, brothers, for the love of Mike, have a heart and send us some news for next month. It has been some time since we had a write-up. “RN” AND “MC.” Chicago Terminal Division — The last regular meeting was well attended both morning and evening. General Chairman Thomas favored us with his presence for a short time at the morning meeting, but owing to previous engagements, his customary enthusiastic remarks were short. Six new members were initiated during March. The father of Carl B. Fritz passed away recently. We extend the brother the sympathy of the Chicago terminal membership in his bereavement Bro. J. Metz, at Main st., was in Indianapolis recently on account of the illness of a relative. Bro. Jacoby's children have been down with scarlet fever, and we missed him very much at the last meeting. The new pins for the levermen of the Chicago terminal have been distributed to every member in good standing^ Wherever you see one of these new pins you can depend upon it that the wearer has an up-to-date card. Have you tried to induce a non to be able to wear one of them? I have not the time to make a personal canvass for items. Kindly leave them with Bro. Boyington or hand them to me at the meeting. If we wish to keep the spirit of our organization alive we must make it a part of our daily routine. If we wish to receive just rewards it is neces- sary for us to hold the organization well together and keep the machinery in good working condition. Take a lesson from the company we represent. In our case it means stick, boost and take an active part. But do not expect all these rewards today. Div. Com. Western Maryland Ry.f Div. No. 82. NOTICE. Open public meetings for members of the B. L. E., B. L. F. & E., O. R. C., B. R. T., O. R. T. and B. R. S. of A., and their friends, will be held in some theater in Pittsburg, at 2 p. m. and 8 p. m., Sunday, April 30th. See papers for name of theater. Chairman. Texas & Pacific Ry., Div. No. 88. Ft. Worth Division, South of Whiteshoro — The new block system that has been heard of for the past three months on this division is about to materialize. The equipment has been installed and the material for the signal posts is on hand; therefore the boys that have been fighting the extra board for the past six months will soon be permanently located. The block which was opened on the Eastern Division the first put fourteen addi- tional men to work, and everything is running smoothly, according to Local Chairman Hoeft. Bro. Jenkins is with a fishing party on Elm River. Bro. W. H. Cade visited home folks recently; relieved by Bro. Caldwell. Bro. Autrey, visiting old friends recently, was married to a Ft. Worth girl, and is now making his headquarters at 211 West second st. in that city. Bro. Turner Mason also visited friends at Ft. Worth recently. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 607 Bro. L. N. Saye, of Savoy, has been working extra on this end. Brothers, we have a few delinquents left on this division, also a few who have not paid their assessments yet. This is very essential and should not occur, especially with those working regular. The few nons remaining are working regular and we should see that they take out a card and help strengthen the organization. Every member should make it his business to stay with the nons he comes in contact with until he gets their applica- tions. Make it a practice to talk O. R. T. Show them the good it has done, and especially those who got the $5.00 raise last December and who have not contributed a penny to the organization. Several roads are raising dues and initiation fees beginning first of the year. We have the lowest dues and fewer assessments than any road in the southwest, and one of the best agreements south of the Mason and Dixon line. Support it by carrying an up-to-date card, and make it your business to see that every telegrapher around your office has one. We have a few nons who do lots of talking and can do lots of advising, but never can show a card. No member in good standing should allow a fellow who is always knocking the Order and sunning down its officers and who has no card to talk to him. Make him put up or shut up. Information from every division is that the men are perfectly satisfied with our revision, and all grievances are handled with dispatch. The officials are very prompt in handling any grievance presented by the local chairman, and peace and harmony prevail throughout. Brothers, send me the items from time to time, and I will endeavor to write up this end of the division each month. B. T. Hambright, Cert. 21, General Secretary and Treasurer. Louisiana Division — Eunice and Ville Platte opened as temporary night offices on account of the Frisco detouring over main line between Livonia and Bunkie, and over Eunice branch Bunkie to Eunice, owing to washout on Frisco between Port Barre and Krotz Springs. Bros. Torbert and Thoms at Eunice, and Bros. Martinez and*Donaldson at Ville Platte. Opelousas branch out between Melville and Port Barre on account of overflow, service resumed March 26th. Bro. M. A. Petty bid in third Bunkie, putting Palmetto agency up for bids. Bro. J. A. Neal bid in Lettsworth agency. Second Alexandria up for bids. Bro. J. R. Henderson, from Eastern Division, is visiting relatives at Grosse Tete. Many thanks to Bros. P. L. Lorio and E. B. Bossier for their items. Come again. R. E. Cecil, Div. Cor. Eastern Division — Bro. Cole, third Atlanta, off two days investi- gating Edge wood agency, stopped off at “AZ” cn route to Edgewood for a day. Bro. Allen on first Arlington pending bulletin. F. M. Ray relieved Bro. Eatman, “SH,” Shreve- port, a few days. Would like to hear from the boys in Louisiana. Send me your notes to Grand Saline, Tex. Don't forget your dues. We are still short a few assessments. Respond to Bro. Hambright’s appeal. Do it now. Be sure to send Bro. Hoeft a copy of your bids on all vacancies, this may save you some trouble. Bro. Bott, third Boyce, relieved, while on a hunting trip, by Bro. G. A. Mcjimsey. Bro. Me* Jimsey, who relieved Deware at Jefferson, on sick list, also relieved Dunlap, second Boyce, several weeks. John Kelly promoted to assistant chief dis- patcher, relieved on third Reisor by R. W. Bright. Bro. M. C. Hunt, second Mineola, was off a week recently. Bro. Henderson went to second. Cypress a few nights. Thanks to Bro. Mcjimsey for the items sent in this month. Will appreciate more. M. D. Bell, agent Pelican, La., bid in Edge- wood agency, vice Bro. Smart, resigned. T. E. Huffman assigned Longview Jet., relieved by Agent Montague, of Atlanta, at Longview "City” depot. Bro. J. M. Fuller, first Arlington, assigned to the agency there. Bro. Hugh Adams, second Grand Saline, relieved by Bro. J, C. Allen a few days. Bro. Montague, second Willspoint, relieved by Bro. Hollis Blaydes several weeks. Bro. Parsons, third Mineola, relieved by Bro. Allen several nights. Bro. Ponder, first Terrell, relieved by Bro. G. A. Mcjimsey a few days. Div. Cor. Buffalo, Rochester 6. Pittsburg Ry., Div. No. 92. NOTICE. Open public meetings for members of the B. L. E., B. L. F. & E., O. R. C, B. R. T., O. R. T., and B. R. S. of A., and their friends will be held at some theater in Pittsburg, at 2 p. m. and 8 p. m., Sunday, April 30th. See papers for theater. Chairman. Illinois Central R. R., Div. No. 93. Louisiana Division — “United we stand, divided we fall.” Show the non where he is wrong. Our regular monthly meeting was held at Ham- mond, March 19th, one week late, on account of the local chairman being unable to get relief. It is reported that this meeting was even better than the last one held at Jackson. That certainly is encouraging. Brothers, meetings like this should make us feel highly elated. Let every member urge the attendance of meetings, and make it “one better” next time. Checking over the list since the last writing, we find quite an improvement, only a small percentage Digitized by C.OO Qle

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608 The Railroad Telegrapher. of nons remain. There** no excuse whatever to be a non. Don*t tell that you have remitted your dues, when you have not. This would not be much of a world without sunshine and rain. When we have a little dis- agreement with the O. R. T., don’t condemn it and drop out. If you think you have an enemy in the O. R. T. and are staying out on that account, you are doing yourself harm, as well as your fellow workmen. You are not thrown in contact with individuals, unless so desired. This excuse is unreasonable. Save a delinquent’s or a non’s job, and he will probably threaten to give you a licking if you ask him about his dues. Remember, “No card, no favors.’* It is now Bro. Homer Wall. O. M. Barbee, third Harahan Jet., has not only become a “Gant-Poley,” but also a “Jess Willard.’* Bro. Cooper, who bid in second there, later bid in “BD” New Orleans — 10 a. m. to 6 p. m. — tem- porary, relieved by Bro. Akers, Jr. Mardi Gras trains and legislature in session kept Bros. Head, Rehfeldt, Holliday and White, “JD,** from letting the moss grow on them. Bro. P. C. Oliver, relieved by Bro. A. C. Elisey at Tinsley nights, spending several days in Mem- phis. Evidently some attraction there. Bro. Stanley, “FD** New Orleans, making weekly trips to Frenier. It’s hunting a “dear** now instead of fishing. Bro. W. H. Thomas resigned recently, engaging in business for himself. We wish him success. Bro. Cox, second Gwin, is in New Orleans hos- pital for an operation for appendicitis. We wish him a speedy recovery; Bro. C. H. Cole relieving. Bro. Carl H. Cole, of the I. & G. N., is now with us. Among Mardi Gras visitors were Sister Florence Furlow, Canton first, relieved by Bro. Cole and Sister Gibson, of Ft. Dodge, Iowa. They had a thorough “good time,’* including lots of good things to eat and drink. Come again. Sister Gib- son. We always enjoy good company. Bro. Cram gone on extra list, relinquishing Crystal Springs agency, now open for bids. Sister Maggie Rivers, Gwin first, on sick list for several days, and Bro. Cole had to work single- handed. Bro. Stanley is visiting Tennessee points. On account of the Mardi Gras celebration at New Orleans, three positions at “BD” New Or- leans; Bro. Whitworth, Messrs. Arnold and Seigle doing the extra “stunt.” Bro. Holmes, of Division 53, worked “BD,” 9 a. m. to 6 p. in., until as- signed to Bro. Cooper. Thanks to Bro. Foard for notes. Cert. 1239. & M. V. R. R., New Orleans Division — We seldom have a write up in The Telegra- pher for the simple reason that we are not taking enough interest in that department of our Order. When compared with any other division, you will not find any more hearty members nos silent, earnest workers than on this division; so we must get together, boys, and let others know of our work and standing. As' we have nothing to be ashamed of, we should take particular pride in boosting our position and firing the very few nons on this division with a determination to line up and stand strong for what is right and to their interest. We sincerely regret the resignation of Local Chairman Daugherty, who served us bo long and faithfully in that capacity, and will long remember and appreciate his earnest efforts and the services he rendered, always striving to gain every and any little concession that he thought would benefit the boys. Our appreciation was manifested when we donated so freely for the handsome present in grateful recognition of his good services made him some time ago. Owing to the heavy responsibili- ties of his present work, he felt he could not longer do justice to the office, and was therefore forced to give it up. But he stands ever ready to give us any advice and assistance in his power. Bro. J. S. Levi, who succeeds Bro. Daugherty as local chairman, is a live wire, and is making a strong effort to make the nons see things his way. Let us help him all we can in this work. Any of you who know of some thoughtless fel- low hanging around, “watchfully waiting** for the next “charitable handout** to be handed to his “all for nothing pile,” let him know you disapprove of the shameless stand he is taking. Explain the advantages of the Order — the friendship, brother- hood and endless success, and you will soon have him so deeply interested that you will have no trouble to secure his application. Bro. Levi will be unable to make a complete success without our assistance. The hardships under which we are now laboring may, after our next contract, be removed from among our troubles. I hope the few delinquents will send in their dues at once and get an up-to-date. Let's show Bro. Levi that we are all with him in his work. Our old friend and brother, John Parker, from “CF,” familiarly known as “Uncle John,” gave up his position last August for a vacation on account of his health, and was to return January 15th. He has not yet reported, and, according to the rules, lost his seniority on that date. He was for years a staunch member of the Order, and will always be welcome among us. He wss re- lieved by Bro. J. F. Burnett, who now holds the trick, extra. It will probably be bulletined in the near future, when the boys will have an oppor- tunity to bid on it. Bro. C. I. James, at Reserve* on the sick list a few days, was relieved by Bro. F. J. Lubinski. from Lutcher. We are glad to know that he is now improving and able to again attend his duties. Bro. James is one of the busiest agents on the road. Being the first man to introduce truck raising in his locality, he found time to demonstrate to the people the possibility of new agricultural industries. And, as he now expresses it, he has “more business that he bargained for.” llis success, however, is not beyond his merit. Digitized by t^oooLe

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609 The Railroad Telegrapher. according to those who know him, and he has our good wishes for the future. I am unable to give the news from all parts of the division, as W. R. H. and L. V. L. failed to send it in as planned. Let's try for noxt month, boys, and see what we can do. Ckit. 1232. Illinois Division — Our regular monthly meeting was held at Kan- kakee, March 17th, with a good attendance. Bro. Shannon addressed the meeting and gave the boys a line on what the general committee was taring for us in regard to a hearing for the new schedule, which, after several attempts, had been secured for May 15th. Let us all give the committee our hearty support and show that we are all behind it, to a man, for in no other way can we obtain the desired results. We are now 97 per cent strong on this division, which is a very good showing, considering the new men constantly enter- ing the service. A couple of old “stand-pat non«” are still with us, who are always willing to take the raise, but never come across with their dues, will probably be given the proper consideration when the next appropriation is divided among the offices. Bro. Meeks, relieved by Ring at Qtto, relieved Davis, first “KB’* Jet., three weeks while Mrs. Davis was undergoing an operation in the hospital. Bro. Morgan bid in Merna agency, but was unable to secure a house, and Bro. Smith, the next oldest applicant got the job. Bro. Nichols bid in Roberts nights, but could not get a house to live in and went back to Irwin. Bro. Wilkes, at Roberts nights pending bulletin, relieved Bro. O’Connell, at Parnell, a few days while on a trip to his farm in Mississippi. Bro. Hammond was helping with the heavy busi- ness in the superintendent’s office three weeks. Bro. Earnst, Birbeck, relieved for a few days by Bro. Rickey on account of the sickness of his wife, who, we are glad to report, is on the road to recovery. Bro. Madison, Aahkum, looking after his farm in Iowa, was relieved a few days by Bro. Ham- mond. Bro. Snider bid in second Matteson, vice Todd, •ut of the service. Broadview station has been taken over by the Wisconsin Division, letting Bro. Salladay out. We are glad to welcome such a good brother back to this division. He worked here during the summer of 1914. Your “Uncle Fuller," recently on a few days’ vacation at home in St. Louis, visited the O. R. T. headquarters in the Star Building, where all mem- bers are welcome at any time, and was given a hearty welcome, meeting several old-timers. Wish some of the brothers on the Gilman line, the Bloomer and on the south end would send a few notes to me at Otto, so we can have a good write up every month. C. E. O., Cert. 3072. St. Louis Division — Bro. Elsey has resumed at “UN" Mounds after a visit to relatives and friends at Winkle, his old stamping ground. He was relieved by Bro. Wedding. Bro. Childers was relieved by Bro. Sanders, from Illinois Jet, several weeks at Cairo on ac- count of the serious illness of his father, Bro. M. M. Haden, of the M. & O., going to Illinois Jet. Bro. Taylor, third Ballard Jet., was off some time recently on account of the serious illness of Mrs. Taylor's parents, who were very low. “The man higher up told me to stay out," says Rip Van Winkle II, our venerable land mark, Mr. Ross, at the south end of Cairo bridge. C. C. Hudson has been doing the honors on second Ballard Jet. since the Grim Reaper over- took Mr. Graff on the Cairo bridge February 2d, until relieved on bid by Bro. N. R. Blanchard, first Benton, the whirlwind exponent of the “bunny hug,” “fox trot” and “hitchy-koo,” as illustrated by him at the last Anna meeting. Second Trick Dispatcher Hayden, Cairo Jet., relieved by Dispatcher Gannon, of the M. & O., while having a minor operation performed at the hospital recently. Bro. Ed. B. Huntington, in the service since 1874, died of heart trouble in a St. Louis hospital on February 28th and was buried at Centralia on March 3d. Bro. Huntington was a staunch mem- ber of the Order and one of the steadiest, most faithful and loyal employes of the I. C. who began as a brakeman. The loss of a leg barring him from that department, he learned telegraphy and has worked almost continuously as station agent at Central City, Tamaroa, De Soto and one or two other points until finally appointed ticket agent at Carbondale, which position he still held at the time of his death. Bro. Ray Humes, night ticket agent there for several years, bid in the vacancy caused by Bro. Huntington's demise. Bro. William H. Dickens, another of the “old guard" on this division of the I. C., was retired on a pension January 31st after a trifle over forty years' service, tht last thirty of which were con- tinuous. Bro. Crawford, agent Tilden, bid in Bro. Dickens' job, first DuQuoin, and Bro. Tripp, agent Reynoldsville, bid in Tilden agency. Bro. Nelson relinquished McClure agency to bid in first telegrapher Benton. Bro. W. Reid, of Ozark, goes to Irvington as agent, relieving Bro. Chrisman, who goes to Gol- conda agency, vice Bro. N. L. McClure, who has opened a bank there. Bro. House, the wizard of the vegetable king- dom, is crowding Luther Burbank closely for honors, as his most recent triumph is the tuberless sweet potato, and he has “domesticated" a vinp which he imported from Gale (111.), which he claims has a growth of eighteen inches each twenty-four hours. (Members of Ananias Club please write.) Local Chairmen Walker and Cosgrove, of New- ton and Martin, respectively, performed the Whitney act over Bro. Shannon’s books during the month of March, finding everything in its usual excellent condition, financially as well as Digitized by Google

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610 The Railroad Telegrapher. clerically,, two banks now being required to hold the funds at Anna, and a third bank about to open up at that point, whereas a few years ago, before Bro. Shannon opened his headquarters there, one bank sufficed for the community. We now boast of practically 100 per cent mem- bership on the St. Louis Division (aside from “D” office Carbondale), there being (among regu- lar men) absolutely not a non-member from Cairo to Odin, none on the Brookport District, none on the Eldorado District, none on the Murphysboro District, and since March 15th none on the St. Louis District. The only division on the system ahead of us in percentage is the Mississippi Division with its show of absolutely 100 per cent during the past two years. Boys, there is a record to be proud of. Let’s duplicate it on the St. Louis Division. Chief Dispatcher Odell has been appointed a member of the executive board of the Train Dis- patchers' Association. Dispatcher S. A. Snyder, who has been the despair of all the feminine hearts in Carbondale for the past two or three years, has at last capitulated and joined the ranks of the newlyweds, leaving Pat Brennan, our old-timer on first trick Centralia District, the only bachelor among the dispatching force at Carbondale. Look a little out, Pat, it's leap year. Mr. Hoover, an old-time dispatcher off some other line, has been filling in extra at “CD” and “W” Carbondale recently. Bro. Frank White, clerk at Parker, is doing extra telegraphing until his seniority will enable him to bid on something. Bro. Walter Hobbs relieved your humble servant on third Branch Jet. during my recent vacation (without pay), and was so carried away by the beauty (?) of the surroundings at the junction, that he was very loath to relinquish the job upon my return. Bro. Avett, of Anna, on thirty days' trip to the Pacific coast, was relieved by Bro. Haynes on bulletin, is pleased at being able to get home before midnight, relieved by Bro. Meisenheimer, on second Anna. Former Bro. A. J. Johnson, now cashier of the Farmers’ State Bank, of Irvington, was a recent caller at “CE” Centralia. Bro. Ballangee, New Athens, on his way to Anna one night in January, said “I'll send you all the items you can print from the St. Louis District if you say so.” We “said so,” but we fear he has lost his pen, as no items have been received. General Chairman and Bros. Chance and Shan- non journeyed to Chicago recently and secured a date with the general manager for May 15th, at which time we hope to see them go up again and “bring home the bacon” in their usual good style. Longfblleb. Chicago Great Western Ry., Div. No. 96. Northern Division — We were indeed sorry to hear of the death of Bro. R. H. Adams* mother. Bro. D. G. Lynch relieved him while he attended the funeral, and H. J. Stewart relieved Dan on second Elma. Bro. A. L. Wilhelm, third Randolph, called to Indianapolis account of sickness, was relieved by Bro. H. J. Tolsteid, from Cannon Falls. Bro. B. C. Stoddard, agent Kenyon, visited St. Paul recently and was entertained by the “Birds of Paradise.” It is now T. A. Larson, third Dodge Center, and W. W. Bangs, third Taopi. We will leave it to the brothers at those stations to line them up. Preparations are being made to install the auto- matic block from Dodge Center to Oelwein and lay new steel. Bro. John Wright highballed through here on his way to St. Paul a short time ago. Bro. E. H. Thompson’s agency at Dodge Center has again been made exclusive, a third operator ^having been put on the force. Can some member on the system lend me a copy of the 1903 schedule? Well, here's hoping the few delinquents* will get “25” pay day. C. E. Nobbis. Southern Division — A. H. Rokey, agent Melbourne, has resigned and entered the mercantile business there; relieved by L. B. La Force, relief agent, pending bulletin. C. W. Romig, agent Leroy, recently underwent an operation in Marshalltown hospital for ap- pendicitis. We are sorry to hear of his affliction, also sorry to state that he is a very obstinate non. Chas. Cruse, of Reinbeck, has again entered the service on this division. We are glad to welcome “Red” back, as he always was a loyal man to the Order. Bro. Boyd, Afton Jet., was off a few days recently on account of sickness. Bro. H. L. Carter is now on second Conception, and Mr. King on third. We have quite a number of new men on the line. The brothers who are working with them should find out if they are members; if not, get their applications; don't wait for someone else to do it, as every member on the division should get interested and help make one of the strongest divisions on the line. It is the membership that puts the force behind the committee. Let every- one put his shoulder to the wheel and help to thin out the nons, as we want a vacation rule and a six-hour Sunday in our next schedule. Bro. Hurd, agent Mingo, is being relieved by R. McNeily, who has been out for over a year on account of sickness. He was formerly with the S. P., and his last telegraphing was for the Watson-Pierce Co., walking pipe lines in Chi- huahua, Mexico. He promises to take out a card as soon as possible. Send all news items to Bro. J. A. Small, agent Valeria, Iowa. Send in a good bunch, to reach him by the 25th, so he can get it to St. Louis before the 28th. 1 need your co-operation to have a good monthly write-up. J. A. S. Eastern Division — Will someone tell us why the conductor who makes the loudest yell for an eight-hour day will “break his neck” to get to a telephone booth or Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 611 into the office to use a phone, beating another man out of a job and causing a good many union men to work twelve or thirteen hours instead of eight hours a day? Suppose we were to say to the officials, “Never mind your trainmen; when they leave you or don't do as you wish, tie them up; we will take your train in.” We have in this country a good many operators just as effi- cient for “road jobs’* as many of the union boys now in that service. They are just in their de- mands for an eight-hour day. but they should stay in the train service or else combine the two so our seniority can be included on their bulletins. If it is the place of a trainman to copy his own orders and run his train, why is it not good policy for us to be allowed the same privilege? They have caused two places to be closed that should be open all night by the phone service they are giving the company. Quite a little excitement was created on the Second District recently when a man’s body was found head first in an old shaft dug for a lead mine about a mile west of Aiken. He was identi- fied as an Italian who has worked on the division for quite awhile, and the coroner’s examination showed he had been shot through the back. The young son of Bro. Ruckeman, agent Linden- wood, got hold of Ruck’s razor recently, cutting the ends of one or two fingers off one hand and the end of his thumb off the other. It would have been a very serious accident had there not been a doctor in town at the time, as there is no resident doctor in Lindenwood. Ruck should practice “safety first’’ with his razor and not have as old and out-of-date article as a blade razor in the house. Bro. Clemna, second Ingalton, was off a few days recently, also Bro. Dennis, third Kent, and Bro. Richardson, second Lily Lake, took in the sights of Chicago recently. Bro. Burroughs was relieved on third Wilkinson by Mr. Keeley, who later relieved on third Rice pending bulletin. Bro. Burroughs worked two days in “Z” office, Chicago, recently. Bro. Wheeless, second Egan, is relieving Agent Lamont. * Bro. Carlon came back to third St. Charles after sixty days’ leave and resigned. Sorry to lose him, but wish him success. Bro. Beattie, from South Freeport, bid in third St Charles, Bro. Hudson, third Elmhurst, was relieved by Bro. Chinn, from third Bellewood. Bro. Adams relieved two days at Elmhurst Drv. Com. Western Division — Bro. J. M. Poole, agent Bristow, working in the bank there, relieved by P. D. Shtove, a new man. Boys, help to affix MBro.” to his name. Bro. J. J. Macheak, of Coulter agency, resigned and accepted a position in the East. We are all sorry to lose “Jim,” but wish him success. Bro. H. J. Mullins, of Vincent, relieves him. Bro. Davis, Allison, on the sick list, relieved by Bro. Folkers, of Hampton. Mr. Farran, agent Rowan, has also been on the sick list for about seven weeks. We hope this sickness will not pre- vent him from keeping his promise to join us in June. We all extend our sympathy to Bro. George Gough, agent Clarksville, on account of his brother’s death at Excelsior Springs, Mo., and to Bro. C. M. Morse, Harlan, on account of his mother’s death at Eagle Grove, Iowa. Bro. P. J. Powers relieved several weeks, on account of sickness, by Bro. Wm. Drier, who has given up second Waverly and is working extra. Position assigned to A. C. Schulze, another man we will have to keep after. 1 am doing every- thing I can to line up the nons, Oran to Shell Rock. Hope the brothers will assist me all they possibly can. Bro. R. E. Monday, agent Somers, resigned, succeeded by H. Miller. Get in touch with him. We will get him in the fold if we keep at it. Bro. Brons. Round House, off ten days recently, sick, relieved by J. H. Cornick, who later went to Clear Lake Jet. third, vice Bro. J. J. Brown, resigned. Bro. A. M. Bruner has given up Manning agency to work extra until he can bid in a tele- graph position. Manning agency assigned to Bro. Sutton, of Council Bluffs. Booth second and third Council Bluffs now on bulletin. Mr. Anderson, agent Botna, will leave shortly to work on his farm. Mr. Mayer is on third “FS” pending bulletin. Bro. Brons made a trip to Council Bluffs re- cently on account of his mother having undergone an operation. While there he had a very nice chat with Bros. Leineman and Sutton. We failed to receive any items from the north end this time, although Bro. Brown, at “DF,” says he mailed them. Trust that next month we will have a nice line of items from the entire division. Louik. Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Ry., Dlv. No. 116. It is now Bro. B. J. Peterson, Trout Lake, and Bro. A. Baker, agent there; Bro. John Casey, operator Nestoria; Bro. Bumford, operator Trout Creek; Bros. Church and Wubbena, Dollar Bay, and Bro. J. W. Anderson, Ewen. Bro. A. J. Kroencke appointed agent Coving- ton; Bro. H. B. Wilman transferred to Hancock yard, vice Joe Becker to yardmaster Houghton and Hancock yards. At the meeting at Hancock, March 12th, we had a very encouraging crowd and a good time. Busi- ness matters were discussed, and little talks by some of the brothers were very much enjoyed. Brothers, this is the place to take up the griev- ances. Don’t peddle them around among your neighbors, but take them to the meetings and let your local chairman handle them for you. This always brings out the desired results. Bro. McLean, at Lanse, has a fine collection of telegraph journals, having each number dating back to January, 1903. “N.” Digitized by Google

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612 The Railroad Telegrapher. Mineral Range R. R. Dlv. No. 116. J. J. Becker, operator Hancock yard, promoted to yardmaster of Houghton and Hancock yards, vice D. J. Murphy, made trainmaster over the Mineral Range R. R. Hancock yard on bulletin; Operator Seimmer there temporarily. Helper Semme, Dollar Bay, was made operator at Calumet yard — 4 p. m. to midnight. Wubbena, at Dollar Bay, wired bid for Hancock yard, but later withdrew it, thinking he would not stand much chance of getting next to station work. Bra. Lester bid in “DS” Duluth on account of Stephens* hard luck, his wife being sick. Business is picking up in good shape throughout the Mineral Range Division, having increased 300' per cent recently. Div. Coa. Toledo & Ohio Central Ry., Dlv. No. 118. Brothers, “No card, no favors.*’ Let this apply from now on; use it whenever there is an oppor- tunity, and let the non figure it out. This can be done without going to the extreme, and you will be surprised at the effect it will have on those hanging back, whom we should have with us bef.ore fall, in order to secure more money and the better working conditions we are entitled to. These things can not be gotten by a few trying to bring it about, but by “a long pull, a strong pull and a pull all together." Don’t get dissatisfied if your position was not raised as much as you think it should have been in the new schedule just secured, and drop out with the next six months' period. You are only cutting off your nose to spite your face by so doing. Remember, your committee did everything that could be done with the backing it had. With ninety or ninety-five per cent, the result would have been different, and there is not much use to expect anything more until this per cent is attained; so it's up to each one of us to keep busy. We have secured thirty-nine new members since January 1st, but there is lots of work yet to be done. Work , for the day is com- ing when we will attain this percentage, and a man without a card will be hard to find. Five operators were given five debit days for failure to notice markers on rear of train which ran over a whole division with only one marker displayed. While this is not so bad for a whole division, yet in stands us in hand to watch for these tests. Your attention is called to mail form of bul- letins, and each one of you is requested to com- ply with the last notation thereon — to place your name on the bottom of each one, so our chief dispatcher can tell just who has seen them. You will notice that positions in the dispatcher's office are now being bulletined. This was one of the changes brought about in the last negotiations. We desire to thank the Underwood Typewriter Co., especially the Columbus branch, for being so accommodating as to allow us the use of one of their typewriters in the committee room during our last schedule negotiations. I desire to thank the brothers who sent me notes for this write-up, and request the others to do likewise, in order that we may have a good write- up each month. Secretary and Treasurer Bro. Henderson is now busy getting out a report of our financial condi- tion, a copy of which will be sent to each mem- ber. Eastern Division — f Operator in Bucyrus dispatcher's office was bid in by Neal, from “FD” Columbus, vice Mr. Dye, promoted to second trick dispatcher, vice A. B. Corey, made assistant chief dispatcher, and han- dling car distributor instead of working a trick. Former Assistant Chief Dispatcher T. M. Houston now works first trick dispatching and blocking trains from 7 a. m. until 3 p. m. Agent Sycamore was a recent Bucyrus visitor, relieved by his helper. Agent Cox, Spore, relieved a week, on sick list, by Butte, who resigned at Clemons and was re- cently re-employed. Bro. Dudley, first Fostoria, was off a few days with la grippe. Williams, second Pemberville, is soon to be mar- ried. Bro. Ray, second Stanley, is some artist. Ask him to show you some samples. Bro. Adair, Granville, is off_ on account of the illness of his mother. We hope for her speedy recovery and his return to duty. Your local chairman is in receipt of a photo from Bro. Hugh Nichols, of Fulton, showing his up-to-dates from 1901 to 1914, also his C. & O. passes for this period — a pretty good record. We still have a few nons on this division, but they are lining up every pay day, two or three at a time, which is about as good as could be expected under the circumstances. We hope to have most of them with us by the Fourth of July. Let every member get busy, boost the O. R. T., and let's have a solid line-up by fall. We need more money and will get it if we have the backing membership. Extra men have been doing pretty weU. Busi- ness is picking up. Third Stanley bid in by Bro. C. F. Holcombe, who worked there while it was bulletined. Stoltz, first Bennington, claims he is too old to join. Someone enlighten him. Bro. Cherry, Granville, has been off attending court. Western Division — Dispatcher Holy cross is back on third Columbus after his recent illness. Bro. Sheldon has resumed on second Kenton after being off some time due to trouble with his eyes. His wife who has been sick is convalescing. They have our sympathy in their misfortune. Bro. Hart, third Findlay, was sick one night recently and Bros. Bogart and Sayre worked twelve hours each. Agent Grover, Sugar Ridge, asks to be let alone for another two years when he will have another thirty acres with the help of his increase and no expense incurred. Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 613 Operator Snyder is at Mortimer as agent-clerk. C. D. McDaniel to Whitmore second, vice Land- man, assigned to Beagle. Agency Williamstown was bulletined March 5th on account of Bro. Curtice being unable to find a suitable boarding house. Later bulletin with- drawn, Bro. Curtice remaining. R. H. Willis, Lewistown, and Agent Oragood, East Liberty, only nons remaining on St. Marys Branch. Bro. P. R. Huffman is holding the fort at Otter. C. D. McNutt, Whitmore weather observatory, has volunteered to look after the welfare of all actresses, cabaret singers and manicurists who come under his observation. Corning Division — Bro. C. C. Heetson was over on the Z. & W. a few days relieving Bro. Moore while on com- mittee work at Columbus. Understand a very nice settlement was made in line with the schedule secured on the T. & O. C. C. Smith, relieved Lott, "FH” Columbus, a few days on account of sickness. 1 Rogers, from Broad st., Columbus, is at “FD” nights pending bulletin. McGovern relieved Sholtz at Steelton a few days. Div. Coa. “8oo Line" Ry., Div. No. 119. W. & P. Division — Bro. Bates, our former correspondent, has had so much trouble in his family on account of sick- ness and death that he has resigned the position and I am going to try my best and do the work for him until some one bids in the job. Bro. Brondell relieved Mount, third Rhineland, on a month's vacation South. Thanks to Bro. Cram for our new seniority list. Bro. Simpson has moved from Lehigh to "SR,** the new station at Strictland. Bro. Canfield is on Gladstone side wire days, vice Nelson on leave. The owl trick there was where I got my start Bro. Menard and wife took in the recent leap year dance at Weyerhauser. Bro. Fogerty, second Shoreham, was taken sick recently from some kind of poisoning. Bro. Bartley and Operator Odin doubled three days, when Bro. Wells, from “NA” office, was sent there. Reported that Bro. Gilland, third Dresser Jet., is soon to be married. Bro. Roderick, vice Bro. Good returned to Hermansville, went to side wire Gladstone nights, relieved on third Weyerhauser by Mount, from Rhinelander. Bro. Geo. Zepp is back on first Ladysmith, having recovered from the injury sustained while throwing levers in the tower. Bro. Delaine, second Osceola, was sick a few days recently. Bro. L. O. Tracy is back after a month’s vaca- tion South visiting with his folks. I want the boys east of Rhinelander to send me all the notes they can. Get after the agent at Hawkins. Applications with the money is what counts. Promises won't buy anything. Also get busy on the rest of the nons; only a few more left on our division. "No card, no favors.” Bro. F. J. Tousignant is back on the road again and is on first Hermansville, vice Bro. Gould to Gladstone side wire. Bro. Carron is on second and Bro. Cronich on third. The latter has been having some good excuses carrying the mail through the snow. Glendening, from Ladysmith, to Dresser Jet. third. Thanks to the boys for so much news, but try and do a little better next month. F. A. Gruntz, “SN,” Cert. 1127. Winnipeg Division — It is now Bro. H. Carlson, Conway. Everybody help to gather in the remaining nons. There is really no excuse for anyone not joining. Also get after the few delinquents on the Fourth District. Bro. Abernathy, Hurd, N. D., has resigned. We are sorry to lose him, and wish him success wherever he may go. T. E. Chaffee, operator and cashier Detroit, transferred to D. & S. Division, relieved by G. B. Evenvold, leaving second Detroit on bulletin. J. A. Lukanitoch, Plummer, on thirty days* leave, was relieved by J. F. Wilcox, from the Missouri River Division. Bro. Philstrom, Strandquist, drew Forest River agency, vice Bro. Ford, resigned. Bro. Hoglins, Alvarado, relieved by A. *J. Holl- watz, a new man. The Clover Leaf men just secured their first schedule, raising the minimum from $28.60 to $45.00 per month. This is an example of a line without our organization. Brothers, let us arrange to have meetings every month. Get together and become acquainted with each other. We are working from day to day with each other and do not know our neighbor only by his work on the key. Write our local chairman, giving him your views. We might just as well have a lodge as the other roads. Also* talk with your wives about the Ladies’ Auxiliary and have them write to my wife at Egeland about it. W. R. Richardson, Cert. 918. Minnesota Division — Bro. N. De Boer, relieved at Nashua agency by Mr. Enge, a new man, drew third Camden Place, vice Bro. B. H. Corbin to third Brooten pending bulletin, relieving Newburgh, resigned. Bro. O. A. Moengen, agent Barrett, relieved by Bro. E. E. Johnson on bid, assigned second Camden Place, vice J. F. Drey to first Fairmount pending bulletin. Bro. C. W. Spurzem, agent Camden Place, is well fixed for assistance, having ex-agents on both second and third tricks. Bro. W. J. Kcilty relieved Bro. E. E. Johnson as agent at Hamel pending bulletin. S. C. Wal- ters, agent Kimball Prairie, drew Buffalo agency, vice P. McCullough, resigned. Bro. W. L. Haggerty, agent Annandale, on vacation, relieved by Bro. W. H. Brown. L. V. Digitir iby Google

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614 The Railroad Telegrapher. Brown, a new man from Outlook, Mont., is relieving S. C. Walters, agent Kimball Prairie, pending bulletin. Bro. W. F. Johnson is back at Watkins agency after six weeks sojourn through the eastern States. Bro. W. Ihli, relieved on third Paynesville by W. A. Walters, a new man, drew third Loretto. Bill says he has had all the cream cans he cares for. It's now Bro. G. A. Swenson, agent at Sedan. Glenwood is solid again — Bros. Ringstrom, Brazel and Shannon on first, second and third. Bro. Law is the boss around the freight office. Bro. Geo. Yeo, first Fairmount, drew McLeod agency, vice R. J. Hall to Donnybrook. R. A. Schanberger, a new man, gets the cashier- ship at Paynesville, relieving Harry Fife, resigned. W. L. Jacobson relieved on second Paynesville a few weeks, later to second Hankinson, relieving King, resigned. Cert. 607. Chicago Division, Northern District — L. H. Ludowise, who succeeded F. B. Roe on third Spencer, is now relief agent and is relieving Agent Tallmadge at Glenwood City. Bro. Daniels, agent Cylon, Wis., off some time on account of health, is back again. Bro. Poppe, former agent at Marengo, Wis., now at Nestoria, Mich., agency, D. S. S. & A., is visiting his parents at Thorpe. Bro. North, at Downing, is going to have his depot moved back to town. An operator will take care of the switch and report trains. Bro. R. J. Hibbard, Phillips, has important letters for John A. Ryan, who worked there a few days. If any of you hear of him, let Bro. Hibbard know. It is now Bro. Sonnesberg, at Withee agency, a non-telegraph position, vice Bro. Lempke, re- signed. G. Ilf. Fisher is now at Spencer. Bro. Mais, who always carries an up-to-date, will have to line up those nons there. Bro. McDonough, from “AX,” who relieved W. W. Owen at the Unity bridge wreck, was later relieved by Bro. Mais. W. Buckmiller, helper Westboro, Wis., drew Gloster, Minn., agency, vice E. J. Nyberg, re- signed. Helper Colby to second Auburndale. Every non you get helps both you and the Order, as you get a nice present if you secure the required number, also a commission of $2.00 on each one you get applied on your dues for the yearly period. So everyone get busy. Among the recent new members are C. W. Welch, agent Grand Rapids, and E. J. Feit, Colfax. “Buck.” C. R. I. & P. Ry., Div. No. 126. Chicago Terminal and Illinois Divisions — On March 10th while handing a message to a west-bound freight train Bro. Wm. Dale, agent Oak Forest, was struck by train No. 8 and in- stantly killed. The body was taken to his home at Blue Island and the funeral held Monday, the 13th, from the Congregational Church. Among the many beautiful flowers was a wreath from Division 126. Bro. Dale leaves a widow, one daughter and one son. The operators at Peoria are now in their new yard office. Jack reports everything fine and dandy now. Putnam second and third pulled off on account of coal business slowing up out of Peoria. Bro. P. G. Vernon took his old job at Milan. Bro. R. B. Reinhart went to Oak Forest agency pending bids, and Bro. White relieved Ruggles, third DePue. Bro. Sperlin, first Blue Island, off two days on account of sickness, relieved by Goodin, second, relieved by Thompson, from the relay, later re- lieving Bro. Still, third Morris, who relieved Bro. Williams, second Bureau. Wish to thank the boys who donated so liberally toward the wreath for Bro. Dale. Not one re- fused to donate who was asked, which speaks well for their loyalty. The committee is again in session with the general managers, and we are hopeful that the work will be completed this time. The few who are not up-to-date should understand what it means to the committee when every man is paid up to date and standing squarely behind them. It should not be necessary to ask for your remittance, especially at this time when every man should carry an up-to-date card. Goodin, second Blue Island, promised to come in this month, making one less. Let's all get after the remaining nons and clean up the division. “N” at “BI.” IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the Universe to call to his reward our Bro. Wm. Dale; in manifestation of our grief and sympathy thereof, be it Resolved, That the members of Division 126, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the members of our deceased brother's family our sincere sympathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of our deceased brother, a copy to The Telegrapher for publication, and a copy spread upon the minutes of the division. W. R. McKkkn, E. Sperlin, Wm. F. Kay, Committee. General Offices — Goodland — Bro. G. W. Manion went to Denver, March 23d, to get a new typewriter. Goodland was threatened by a prairie fire March 20th, but about 300 men fought it off. Bro. Snyder had his face and eyes singed, but was able to continue work next day; the fire got within about 150 feet of Bro. Snyder's house and with a wind and dust storm made it very hard to fight. Several farmers lost everything they had. Trenton, Mo. — One man cut-off March 2d, puts Bro. Kososki on 2 a. m. to 10:30 a. m., and Bro. Lowe, 2 p. m. to 10:30 p. m. The material is on hand for the new dynamos. Digitized by C>oo Qle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 615 Bro. Power’s mother moved here recently from St. Joe and is keeping house for him, but from all indications there will be a change in manage- ment shortly. Bro. Lowe was recently wedded to one of Tren- ton’s popular young ladies, and is now numbered among the home-guards. Fairbury — Bro. Halpin is relieving Bro. Rice on third. Bro. Woolen, who was off a few days on account of sickness, is figuring on a trip East, accompanied by Bro. Shortridge, who was recently cut-off and is now at “RI.” All the boys /ode the Moose goat recently, headed by Manager Corp and Chief Dispatcher In wood. Des Moines — We are solid as usual; in fact that’s the only thing that can light here. Bro. Bylander is still on the job as traffic chief. Bro. Davis, Sunday wire chief, is figuring on taking a long vacation this summer and motor to I^urens, Iowa, to look over his thousand acres there. We lost one man recently, and it’s only a mat- ter of a short time before we will be snowed under. Bro. “Si” Reed, formerly in this office, has quit the Union Pacific and is going to work for Jim Foley on the East Iowa Division. Bro. Ingram now on 11 p. m. Bro. Sergeant Thomas Joseph Baxter is now on 7 a. m. till 3:30 p. m. These early hours gives him lots of spare time to exercise. Boys, let’s all get busy now and weed out the nons, now that - our committee is working night and day to better our conditions. Bro. Hiram Clow, formerly traffic chief here, is now agent at Anita. Miss Ruth Hanifen is a messenger girl again on account of the printer being reduced to one girl. Miss Carney is now doing the work alone on the printer. It is rumored we are going to lose the printer, which would help to increase discipline and save our congenial manager, Mr. Hamilton, many gray hairs. El Reno — Business continues exceedingly good for this time of year. Bro. A. F. Anderson is again with us with his blind mill and four-eyed bug, but understand he has a pass for Des Moines, having been bumped by some other telegrapher. From the number of badges, rings and other ornaments and emblems of a fraternal order worn by Bro. Bernard, he must recently have taken the third degree. We are doing a land-office business in organ- izing this office, only one non left and he is coming in pay day. Have not been able to hold a meeting for some time on account of being unable to get any of the official members or local chairman to attend. While there are many things of importance we can handle without them, we like to have them with us, and the men are very much disappointed when they do not come. Local Chairman Stover, of the Relay Division, is in Chicago on schedule negotiations. Let’s help him all we can. We don’t get men like this every day to serve us. Telegrapher Rippon is contemplating a ninety- day leave. We are glad to know that Bro. H. T. Snod- grass is rapidly recovering from his long illness and expect him back with us soon. Bro. Rex Snodgrass, who has been reinstated, is still with the A. T. & T., at Oklahoma City, as wire chief. Between the telephone, parcel post and Mork- rum, it begins to look like it would not be amiss to take a correspondence course in agriculture, as we are liable to need it soon. Kansas City, “JR.” — Bro. Christensen, relieved by Extra Campbell, attended a wedding at Thief River Falls, Minn., March 5th. Bro. DeGarmo, formerly of “KI,” was in town a few days recently. We understand Bruce is engaged in the auto tire business at Topeka. Herington — Bro. Stover, called to Chicago on schedule negotiations, was relieved by *>ro. Short- ridge from Fairbury. Bro. Ford claims to be the champion pinochle player in “Rl.” He melded 620 in a recent game. Bro. Hogewoning is back after a long siege of sickness and an operation for appendicitis. We are all glad tb see “Dutch” looking so well. Bro. Badsky was off a few days recently, visit- ing in Oklahoma City and Topeka. Bro. Davis bid in extra work at Chicago. R. D. Stover, Local Chairman. Missouri Division — Bro. Warnacut, from the Burlington, is reliev- ing Bro. H. A. Johnson, St. Joe yard. We are glad to have him with us and will see that he is transferred. Bro. C. M. Selix, second Purcell, spending his vacation with his wife’s folks in Missouri, is be- ing relieved by 3ro. C. M. West. Bro. P. V. Cox, agent Mercer, while attending court at St. Joseph, relieved by Miss Freda Fox. Bro. L. L. Macomber was relieved at Horton by J. E. Mitchell. Some one tell us whether he is up-to-date. Understand Bro. H. M. White, of Spickards, and Mr. Hoover, at Tindall, have resigned. Bro. C. E. Pike, Division 170, relieved one of the boys at dameron Jet. We welcome him to our line and have transferred him to our division. Understand Bro. E. R. Van Meter is going to take a leave of absence and attend school this spring. One trick at Rushville and one at Winthrop has been pulled off, leaving but two men at each place who are working nine hours. Quite a few of our exclusive agents, mostly from the east end, were in attendance at the safety meeting held at Trenton the middle of March. Some one between St. Joe and Altamont arrange to send me some news items next month. W. H. Plum. Digitized by <^.oo Qte

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616 The Railroad Telegrapher. Missouri Division Notes — Bro. Crow, second Columbus Jet., and Sutter, third Culver tower, have gone with the M. & 1. C. at Muscatine, former relieved by Cashier King, and Bro. C. £. Pike, a new man from the Wabash went to third Culver tower pending bul- letin. Bro. Boyd, second Cameron Jet., was off a few days recently. Bro. Johnson, second St. Joe yard, relieved a few days by Bro. C. E. Pike. Bro. Madden, Brighton, relieved by Miss Freda Fox a few nights recently, owing to a burned leg. Bro. McKfnney, third Princeton, is in the Superintendent’s office, relieved by Spaulding from Seymour. J. R. Krusor, Div. Cor. Arkansas Division — We have held two enthusiastic meetings on this division during the past sixty days, one at Ola, Sunday, February 20th, and one at Brinkley, Sun- day, March 5th, and we have accordingly boosted the interest considerable, but still not enough. Brothers, our organization is the greatest boon to the working telegrapher today. Laying aside the benefits accrued from the insurance obtainable and the increased salaries and better working conditions, the hearty fellowship that obtains be- tween men of the same craft is worth the price. Does it mean anything to you to be able to put forth your hand and say, “what division” to a fellow craftsman and find him up-to-date and know that he is bearing his part of the burden towards the better things in life, and know that you have a loyal brother working with you? It does to me. Those present at Ola were Bros. J. S. Harbison, local chairman. Magazine; J. E. Brewer, W. A. Perry, Havana; C. P. Evans, Danville; F. J. Upson, Pinnacle; G. W. Minich, Roland; T. E. Holmes, L. M. Suggs, Bigelow; E. Edwards, W. W. Infield and C. J. Cook, Ola. On account .of the train service, and it being impossible for all of the men to get to Ola at one time, the meeting became an informal dis- cussion with various views from different brothers, but the two uppermost questions that were handled were covering the Western Union and express business. A resolution was drawn up and a vote of con- fidence in our committee, now in Chicago, was drawn up and signed by all present. Bro. Evans advocated assessing the local division a per capita assessment of 50 cents each three months, in order that the local chairman or other authorized repre- sentative could cover the division in its better interests. This will be submitted to a vote of the members as a whole. It was advocated and the local chairman was instructed to take up with the general committee the question of a separate contract with the American Express Company, looking forward to better working conditions. This is to be handled at the next meeting of the general committee and was concurred in by the brothers at the Brinkley meeting. The question of Western Union commissions was vigorously gone over, and the local chairman instructed to handle with the general committee for better results. For the benefit of those that wish to know about the Western Union situation, I refer you to the proceedings of the last convention, and thus save time and labor explaining the reasons therefor. Resolution No. 5 covers the Postal situation, and Resolution No. 10 covers the Western Union. Pages 210 to 213. You can note for yourselves the votes cast, and can govern yourselves by it as it is authentic record. The most prominent questidh at the meeting was how we can increase our capacity for better work, and the improvement of our organization and as Bro. Epperson writes, the slogan for the east end is: “One hundred per cent strong and the highest of efficiency.” I am going to add to it the word “courtesy,” for by being courteous towards the public and letting them know that you are union to the core, you increase their respect for the wreath and sounder and it makes them have a kindlier feeling for the man at the key and keeps you on top the ladder. It takes no longer to say a kind word than to say an unkind one. Efficiency is the backbone of organization and of this one in particular. By it we have the very strongest of weapons in our negotiations for higher wages and better working conditions, and I might say it covers a world of minor “sins,” Make our standard the highest in organized labor and never forget it. Ways and means were discussed as to how to improve the standard. It was agreed that each member should take it unto himself to increase his own efficiency and ability. By handling his work strictly according to instructions and with all pos- stoie dispatch, giving other members the benefit of any improvements in manner of handling, etc. Those present at Brinkley were Bros. F. M. Chaney, J. W. Formby, Lonoke; C. C. Birkicht, E. L. Epperson, Forrest City; E. E. Blaylock, Grays; R. M. Woodson, ivladison; M. C. McKay, Widener; J. W. Brewoaker, C. J. McAnich, C. E. Bailey, Devall’s Bluff, and J. S. Harbison, local chairman, Magazine, Ark. They represent about one-fifth of the entire divi- sion, and you can understand the effort it takes to hold these meetings. I intend to hold them as often as possible and I sincerely hope that we will have double this number at the next meeting. Bro. Brewbaker gave us an interesting lecture on what we should do for the railroads in regard to the Interstate Commerce Commission. He ad- vised that they were the cause, etc., oi the various railroads now being in the hands of receivers. Bro. Epperson spoke on the $75 minimum and said that he thought that this question hJftd been peddled too much in the journal, and that it was entirely too small a minimum for men of the class that the Order had and that we should forget about it. Make ourselves equal to and demand as high a wage as is paid to any other class of men in the railroad service. Digitized by C.OO Qle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 617 The question of the four other railroad organi- zations making their demands for an eight-hour day was gone over. Its possibilities as regards the operator was discussed and all agreed that it was absolutely necessary that we get after the nons and delinquents and get them up-to-date, in order to present a solid front, should any difficulties arise in which we might become in- volved. In other words, preparedness was advo- cated strongly. The telegrapher is in a class by himself and strictly neutral, but must be prepared to defend ourselves from any and all encroach- ments. Bro. Chaney says that he belongs to the Order because it is necessary for every laboring man to have protection and that he believes that the organiiation is the only way in which we can better our conditions and get higher wages. All present were of same accord in regard to Western Union and American Express questions. This is to be handled by the general committee in future session. Meeting adjourned at 10:15 p. m., after resolu- tions had been made and a vote of confidence in our sub-committee had been drawn upl and ordered forwarded to Chicago, where committee is now in session. I thank you for your attendance and only hope that more of you will come out to the next one, in order "that we can get better acquainted and form a beter local organization on this division. We now have very few nons and only one delinquent on this division, against twenty-seven nons and four delinquents a year ago. It looks raignty good to me and for the division. We are sorry to hear of Bro. H. B. Cook, third Brinkley, having to leave for ihe West for his health. Certainly hope be recovers completely. Understand he is on the El Paso Division. Bro. C. E. Bailey from the Louisiana Division relieved him. Bro. G. W. Minich, agent Roland, out of service on account of mishandling train orders; Sorry, to hear this, and hope we can reinstate him. Re- lieved by C. F. Knox from Edmondson. Bro. W. P. Bargion bid in second there. Bro. W. A. Clark to Carlise, from Roland agency. Bro. J. M. Kimball, second Argenta, had the misfortune to be run over by an automobile and was seriously injured. Here’s hoping for a speedy recovery. We need men like Kimball. Sister Berninger relieving. Bro. J. W. Sims, Houston, on indefinite leave, relieved by W. J. Sigler. Bro. Knox relieved at Edmonson by A. Wain- wright, from the Cotton Belt, who promises to line up again first pay day. Bro. J. Bernard, at Heth, relieved by A. J. Bonham, of old-time fame, promises to line up immediately. Bro. Bernard attended the, funeral of his mother. The brothers extend their heartfelt sympathies in his bereavement. Bro. R. M. Woodson relieved Bro. Guy Stover at Madison, who goes to Casa on the west end. Bro. Stover relieved at Casa by J. A. Berninger from Pulaski. Bro. Jack White, at Wheatley, off a few days on account of sickness of his mother who had her arm broken. This prevented “Jack” from attending the meetings at Brinkley. We sure have two stout-hearted efficiency mem- bers in Bros. Chaney and Birkicht. Our genial General Chairman Meador was in our midst recently and took supper with your local chairman. He sure can eat, and that is the only way we allow them to light around our camp. It's eat or get out. “That’s my wife’s motto.” Boys, don’t forget that the committee is working for you. Work hard and let’s make the old Arkansas 100 strong before July 1st. Show these nons the error of their ways and make them see the light of unionism with a clear eye. Don't forget to send me the news, and let me help keep this write-up in the journal every month. Superintendent Walker is always glad to let the boys off to our meetings, and you don’t need to be afraid to ask for transportation to attend them. He will gladly furnish it. Let us show him that we are working for the betterment of the division as well as the organization, and we don’t want to lorget that we are union men and are working to improve our standard as such. J. S. Harbison, Local Chairman. IN MEMORIAM. Whbexas, It has pleased the Great Ruler of the universe, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, to take from our midst Leigh Verne McLaughlin, the beloved son of our Bro. C. L. McLaughlin, of 10th St., Little Rock, Ark.; therefore be it Resolved , That the members of the Arkansas Division, C R. I. & P. System Division No. 126, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend their sin- cere and heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved brother and his family in this their bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be sent to the bereaved brother and family, and a copy to The Tblbgbaphxr for publication. J. S. H ARB I SON, J. A. Berninger, * E. H. Mitchell, Committee. Louisiana Division — Business has been very quiet for some time, due to the shortage of cars. No reductions in force or offices closed on this account, and as the situation begins to clear every one looks forward to a busy season. Bro. Wyatt spent Sunday recently in Randolph, >his former station. Understand he is interested in school matters there. F. D. Swift, agent Bernice, who promises to come in with us, has returned from a ten days’ visit to Memphis. Bro. Nelson put in a few days extra at Calion. Bro. Kinard is contemplating a trip to Dallas to visit old friends. We are about “in the clear” on the delinquent question, and our non-membership list is almost ready for the waste paper basket, only one man Digitized by u.oo Qle

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618 The Railroad Telegrapher. th^t has so far failed to discover any good in our organization. Time will change all this, however, and we hold some nice little promises from the other non-member which we are trying to realize on. “DO,” El Dorado, is solid, with the regular force working. It is now Bro. Morton and Bro. Hawn, who are our latest recruits. This is about the best news item we can report at this time, and it should be the one good example to those two who are still on the outside and who have no reasons at all for not becoming members. Div. Cot. Des Moines Valley Division — Received the following applications this month: Moore, Sigourney; Brown, Evans; a promise from Joyce, Evans; Hanlon, Indianola. Next month will see Evans all up to date except Barber. Understand he is looking for a raise, too. Bro. Mason, Harvey, was called home on ac- count of the sickness of his father. Bro. Westfield, a new man, relieved at Melcher and Carlisle. Bro. Gilbert, Pella, off thirty days, relieved by Westlake, vice Bro. Christy, Evans. Bro. Arnold, Keota* visited home folks at Douds recently. Yours truly, on an inspection tour at Harper recently, found things in very nice shape. Chief Dispatcher Tazwell, at Keosauqua^ on a law suit recently; Kelley subbing. Bros. Forche and Sandmeier can tell you the quarantine rules and regulations on application. Ceet. 967. Minnesota Division — Bro. Suddendorf has resumed on first Owatonna, after a three months' trip in the West. Bro. Peterfeen, Clarks Grove, is being relieved by Mr. Miles. Bro. Howard, Ellendale, relieved Ragan, third Inver Grove, few nights; Ragan’s wife being burned by the explosion of an oil stove. Last report she was getting along nicely, and we trust nothing serious will result from her experience. Bro. Rhyner was off one night to witness the big fight. “RY" is sure some sport. Smith, who relieved him, also relieved Bro. Dunn, Manly, a few days recently. Bro. Harmon, Garrison, has gone to Washing- ton, D. C., to patent a new coal chute attachment. We wish him success. Helper Cropp, from Rein- beck, relieved him. Bro. Mork, relieved by Shannock, from Wiscon- sin Central, relieved C. H. Reed, agent Vinton, ten days. Our senior agent spending the time with relatives in Denver. Sister Pearl McRight is on a trip South. Helper Sharp, from Enterprise, is handling the agency at Shipley, and Robinson is on Iowa Falls second during her absence. The social gathering at Cedar Rapids, March 15th, was a grand success; sixty-seven being pres- ent. Bro. Halpin made every effort to get the brothers and their ladies to come, and the attend- ance shows how well he made good. Brothers, on the Minnesota Division, send your notes to R. H. Par dun, Iowa Falls, or to H. G. Mork, Vinton, Iowa, who will forward them to me. The news, even if old to you, may be of interest to some one else. I met a brother awhile ago, now working in Washington, who spent a good many years on the Minnesota and Dakota Division of the “RI,” and he said he found lots of familiar names in our write-ups and enjoyed reading them. There are undoubtedly lots more like him. Dxv. Cot. Dakota Division — ■ Bro. Jett relieved Bro. Oden at Worthington, wno relieved Bro. Stanley at Royal. Bro. Cole, Montgomery, relieved by Mr. Kreger, went to Soo Falls for an operation. Bro. Crane, Moneta, was off a few days. Bro. Curtis, Lester, on sick list, relieved by Mr. Beiber. Helpers pulled off at White and CJear Lake, and mail carriers put on. Agents Knight, Pilcher and Cogswell attended the merchandise meeting at Des Moines. A sleet storm on the branch put the wires out of commission for several days. One man taken off at “SR” again, leaving only two men to work side table. Bro. Leffler, extra dispatcher, called to Chicago on account of the serious illness of his brother. Dispatchers working the whole division until Dis- patcher Broms gets back from the West. Understand there is to be a dynamo put in at Estherville for battery. We have several delinquents and nons on the division yet. Let's get after them and clean them up; if you do not know < who they are, drop me a line and I will give you a list. C. C. Ensley, L. C. Nebraska Division — Bro. G. A. Hughes and wife are enjoying a short vacation and taking in the sights in Chicago during their trip. Bro. Miller relieving. Bro. W. R. Johnson, relieved by Bro. Short at Belleville, spent a few days in Fairbury, reliev- ing Dispatchers McCoy and Olsen. Later Bro. Short relieved Bro. Cadman, third Havelock, on vacation. Bro. Couch relieved at Agra by Mr. Cone, who later bid in Gretna third. He should now get a card. Bro. Johnson on third Rokeby, vice Bro. F. R. Davis to extra list, relieving Bro. Green at Man- kato, while attending court. We are sorry to hear of Bro. Gowdy breaking his shoulder blade, and hope he will soon be able to work again. Miss McGowan relieving. Bro. Gramm is visiting home folks in the East. On account of reduction, dispatchers are com- pelled to handle the entire division, Council Bluffs to Phillipsburg and branches. McCoy cm first, McFarland on second and Dickens on third. We trust that all will realize this is a heavy grind for them, and make a special effort to be on hand; as there will be little time for calling. Digitized by CaOOQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 619 Bro. Bryan, Jansen third, on vacation, relieved by Bro. F. R. Davis. Scandia third on bulletin temporarily. Bro. Croft wanting three months vacation to investigate farming conditions in New Mexico. At last we are happy to state that the branches are solid, as it is now Bro. Pafker at Harbine. Mr. Flegle to Richfield third, and Miss McGowan to Rolceby third on bulletin. Regular positions should be an incentive for getting in line. We are sorry to learn that Bro. Moore, of Phillipsburg, lost one of his fingers recently, which caused a few days' absence from work. Bro. Snodgrass relieving one day. “PD” being closed for that time. We understand that Smith, at Richfield, dropped out to go on a farm this spring. As he is still working we take it for granted that he only re- ferred to his garden, which he attends to after working hours. % Sister and Bro. Croft motored to Belleville one evening recently, to meet her boys who were returning from a visit at DeWitt. Bro. Keltner, of Montrose, recently made a trip to Lincoln between trains. There are still a few who persist in waiting until the last of the period to pay up their dues. We had hoped that the semi-monthly pay day would enable all to be in line by March 1st, and appre- ciate very much the improvement along this line, as a very large per cent of them were in on time. To those who have not paid, the invitation is extended. As the committee is at work once more after considerable delay, we should be in a position to give it proper support and encouragement. I wish to thank Bro. Stevens for notes. ‘ C. H. E., Local Chairman. Amarillo Division , C. R. I. & G. — Business is extremely good for this time of the year. There is a heavy movement of grain, which will probably hold out for some time. The pros- pects for another crop is not as good as we would like, however, due to lack of rain and snow dur- ing the winter. We hope to see good rains soon, as we need them badly. Recent changes: Vega, Tex., assigned to Bro. D. A. Davis on bid, vice B. L. Summers, resigned; Bro. J. E. Turner, operator McLean, assigned Conway, vice Bro. D. A. Davis; Bro. S. L. Davis, Erick, Okla., returned East. Landrum, who bid in Erick cashier-operator, promises to come in this month. Brothers, we should pay a great deal more attention to our organization and to living up to our schedule than we are doing. If we do not, the worst is yet t.o come. ft have found it very difficult to get some of yolu to answer my letters when trying to get valu- able information in connection with the affairs at the heavier stations. This is of utmost impor- tance and may affect us all sooner than you may think. We now have but two eligible men on the division — one working as helper, who performs the service of an operator, which is a violation of our schedule, in which he seems to delight since I have undertaken to have the violation stopped. Understand he will not take out a card until he is forced to take an operator’s pay for telegraphing. We should try to have him lend his influence to help us, as the Order can Help him more than he can hurt it by continuing to violate our schedule. The few who have not yet paid dues for the current term should do so at once, so that we will not have a delinquent on the division. * Local Chairman. C. B. & Q. R. R., Div. No. 130. Chicago Division — The new electric pneumatic interlocking ma- chine at Kedzie avenue tower is now in operation. Bros. Bob and Joe can now devote more time to keeping them moving, instead of being on the ground, throwing the switches by hand. Bro. Robinett is spending hi4 surplus cash on a broker’s daughter. Let us hope he gets the girl, as he deserves a good return on his investment. The “Q” is paying handsome dividends, and there is no reason why our schedule should not be increased 15 per cent. We deserve it, and it is rightly and justly ours. “In unity there is strength.” Bro. Penny, third Canal, spent two weeks visit- ing in Ohio, and Bro. Hoye, second Canal, was off sick two weeks; both relieved by Bro. Cron- quist. ♦ <|.| Bro. Hede, third Hawthorne, off a few days on account of death in the family, was relieved by Maintainers Wegner and Jankowski. Bro. George Rowe bid in second Clyde tower. It is now Bro. George Heitz at second Rock- well. We hope he will soon have a regular job. B. P. W. Aurora Division — Bro. F. McDaniels, second Mendota depot, is visit relatives in Cleveland, Ohio, relieved by Bro. R. R. Miller. ' Bro. C. J. Riegel, third I. C. crossing, Mendota, visited relatives in Galesburg recently. Somonauk tower is now solid O. R. T. Bro. E. Ackerson relieved Bro. Halleburton, second Princeton, a couple of days before going to his regular trick at Lee. Bro. E. C. Elliott relieving at Hinckley third. Bro. C. E. Perrine, second Big Rock, is reliev- ing at Riverside. • Bro. Hutchinson, third tower 38, bid in first Eola tower. It is now Bro. Thos. Brce, first Montgomery, who is the second oldest man on the Aurora Divi- sion. Cert. 1477. Aurora Division, Mendota to Galesburg — Bro. Karr and bride are now on their honey- moon, relieved by Bro. “Shorty” Davis at Kewa- nee cabin. It is now Bro. F. E. Huston on sec- ond there. Bro. O, F. Butler, who attended a meeting of switchboard operators in Princeton recently, is Digitized by Google

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620 I The Railroad Telegrapher. getting fight up on switchboard work. He and G. W. Carley attended the Fifth District conven- tion of the Knights of Pythias of the Twenty-fifth District, recently held in Peru, 111. Bro. H. E. Radcliffe, a recent Galesburg visitor, was relieved by Bro. C. W. Titus, who was on vacation. ■ Let me send you an application and get after that fellow working in the same office with you. When you hear of any news, jot it down and mail to me the first opportunity. We have been* investigating the report that there is a “ham factory” at a certain night office be- tween Mendota and Galesburg, and, if so, steps will be taken to have ‘it discontinued. Kd AckerSon relieved at Leland for two weeks before taking second Lee, which he bid in. Bros. Earnest and Halliburton, and “Si” Liv- ingston, from Mr. Cowan’s office, in Chicago, handled the press matter when the Swedish- American Republican League of Illinois held its annual convention and banquet in Princeton on March 9th. Bro. Halliburton was so fatigued that he was compelled to make a short visit to Quincy a few days afterwards. Fire destroyed a bunk car at Arlington on the morning of March 3d, but the good work of the local fire department prevented the flames from spreading to other cars in the inimediate vicinity. Heat caused some trouble to the wires, keeping the wire chiefs busy for some time. Emil Sunberg, second Meriden, resigned, re- lieved on bid by E. A. Nordeen. Bros. Claude McConchie, Oneida third, and S. G. Deane, third Wataga tower, were recent Mendota visitors. Bro. L. M. Kunkle, first Buda, was off March 24th, on account of sickness, and Bros. J. Kunkle and Emery doubled for the day. W. C. W., Cert. 3775. LaCrosse Division — Bro. Reber, Losey, relieved a few days by Bro. Rommelmeyer, who later relieved Bro. McCue and Bro. Taylor at Diamond Bluff. Wc arc glad to welcome W. H. Garber and O. L. Groff as brothers. When the older men can sec the benefit of organization, I can not see how the younger men cart lay back. Write foi application blanks, if needed. A few of the good brothers have kept up the flower fund all along, and it has cost them each several dollars. The fund is broke again, and a few days ago I received a card notifying me that one of our good brothers was in the hospital. I could not call on the flower fund for any money, so among six of us wfe put in $3, and I know that it did this brother more than that much good. If any of you brothers believe in a hereafter or a ( reator, please open up your pocketbook and cut a penny in two and send it in. We might be able to patch them together and make something out of it. It certainly shows very little brotherly love not to help a fund of this kind. We certainly appreciate the contribution to the fund made by Bro. Romniclmcycr’s father and uncle. Outsiders can see the good that our flower fund does if our own members can not. Bro. Nelson, of Bay City, relieved a few days by Bro. Miller. The hours of service have been changed at Savanna: First trick, 8:30 a. m. to 2:30 p. m. at telegraph office, and from 2:30 p. m. to 5:30 p. m. as baggageman and clerk at freight house; second, 2:30 p. m. to 11:30 p. m. at telegraph office, and third, 11:30 p. m. to 8:30 a. m. Some day we hope to have a straight eight-hour day, which will be a great relief. Bro. Hotchkiss is relieving Bro. Unangst, agent at Whitton, who went to Freeport hospital and had three separate operations. Glad to say that a card from his bedside to date is very encourag- ing, and that he is feeling fine. Bro. Walker has resigned at Lytle and started a poultry farm north of Savanna. I wish to thank the two brothers on the north end who sent a few notes. Come again, boys; they all help. Former Assistant Local Chairman and Bro. F. E. Kelley is now running a store at Preacott- He would appreciate your patronage. I have been instructed to pass nothing out for the present as to what the committee is doing in "GO.” — a good, wise plan, too. W. B. Schrunk, L. C. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to express our sincere thanks to the officers and members of Division No. 130 for the floral offering and sympathy tendered us during our late bereavement — the death of our dear son and brother, Howard C. Davis, who was a member of Division No. 130. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Davis. Mrs. May Davis Welch, Edna Davis. Jefferson Davis. Brookfield Division - — Bro. Ritter, agent Hunnewell, relieved a few days by Bro. Leake. Bro. Coit, third St. Catherine, is doing relief work on the west end. Second Holt pending bids, vice Wamacutt, gone with the Rock Island in trainmaster’s office, St. Joe. Smith, third Kidder, resigned, leaving it also open for bids. Bro. Rowell, second Macon, relieved by Bowles, is attending college. We wish him much success. Lathrop is back to normal; Millican, bill clerk, going to accounting department office, Kansas City, and Bro. Andrew, car clerk, back to Bucklin, vice Doolin, back on extra, relieving Bro. Leaton; Shelbina, a few days. Bro. Wyles, Clarence, re lieved a few days recently. The British horse business beginning at Lathrop in 1914 increased until the summer of 1915, when there were 30,000 head of horses on hand with the freight receipts of $75,000 per month. The Guyton & Harrington Mule Co., the largest in the world, has its headquarters at Lathrop, using 200 Digitized by G.OO 2

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 621 men to handle the business of an office force of seventeen accommodating yaung men, whose work is so systematically arranged that it is a pleas- ure to deal with them. Mr. Blees, the chief clerk, formerly resided at Macon, Mo., his father being a buggy manufacturer there, and also the builder of the Blees Academy. J. B. Seaton, the chief car clerk for this firm, is a resident of Lathrop. The Guyton & Harrington Mule Co. has pur- chased a 160-acre farm a mile and a half east of Lathrop, and is converting it into a splendid sum- mer resort. The lake will coyer most of the land, with Mr. Guyton's splendid home near by. The dam for the lake will be mostly of cement, cost- ing $6,000, and 100 men and 2 steam graders are constantly at work. The road is to be rocked to Lathrop, and when finished will be one of the best pleasure resorts in the State. The Guyton & Harrington Mule Co. will, in addition to the other work, do extensive farming this year, using the best products of Missouri to handle with Missouri mules. Bro. Freeman, third Chillicothe, relieved a few days by Bro. Line, while visiting in Quincy. Bro. Smith, Utica, was off a few days. Bro. Coit, second St Catherine, is relieving E. E. Divinia, third Breckenridge, who has been given another six months' layoff for his health. He will continue to run his poultry business up town. Some bad health, I believe. F. D. Smith gone to the Sheridan Division, leaving third Kid- der on bulletin. Bro. C. A. Martin, Mooresville, off ten days visiting relatives in Oklahoma. Bro. Shockey, Cameron Jet., is in the hospital undergoing an operation. Cbrt. 3044. Hannibal Division — Bro. J. M. Porter, who relieved Bro. Wilburn, agent Peruque, a few days on account of sickness in Bro. Wilburn’s family, later relieved J. F. Porter, night helper West Alton. Bro. B. B. Gregory, second Baden, off a few days hunting, relieved by Bro. L. L. Trihey. Bro. G. E. Beck off a few days on account of sickness of his wife, relieved by Bro. O. L. Jar- man, relieved by Bro. L. L. Trihey. Sister Opal Gray relieved several days by Bro. Hayes. Bro. English bid in third Clarksville. Bro. Tal Gray has purchased a new automatic shot gun. Boys, you give our eight-hour law a black eye every time you plug a train; makes it look mighty bad. Don't do it. Bro. Marks, of Louisiana, is a real live wire, who gets them. It is not always smooth going, but as Bro. Marks has traveled where it was “rough and rugged,’’ a confirmed non can runt no bluff on him. Bro. Frank, Firma, can’t sing, but he can beat a trap drum in fine shape, and beat most of those young ducks out of their best girl. Local Chairman Mayse has such unlimited faith in our boys now doing business in Chicago, that he is building a nice new home at Elsberry. Every man on the extra list is up-to-date. Only a few old bucks still sit back and allow the others to pay the bills, anxiously waiting to see what the new schedule will have in store for them. Bro. Heather, agent Canton, Mo., off a few days on account of sickness in his family, relieved by Bro. Anderson. We regret very much to learn that Bro. Mueller, third Alexandria, has been down six weeks with typhoid fever. Bro. G. H. Ferree, agent Clarksville, has re- sumed work again after being laid up two months. Bro. W. L. Gilmore, first Hannibal yard, has the measles, relieved by Bro. Garver. Bro. M. G. English bid in Clarksville third. It is now Bro. Blakey, at Helton, and Bro. Gist, at Firma. Night Wire Chief Ashcraft, Hannibal, relieved several weeks, on a trip to Hot Springs, by Extra Wire Chief Bro. Ainge. Bro. Baker is in the superintendent’s office, help- ing on train and enginemen time statements. Bro. Earl Kenning and wife, Hannibal, spent Sunday recently in St. Louis, visiting relatives. Div. Co*. St. Joe , Mo., Division — Joe Bell succeeds Third Trick Dispatcher French, who resigned and went into the auto business at St. Joe. Bro. R. C. Stewart bid in Clearmont, and Bro. B. F. Whiting, Nodaway agency. It’s now Bro. J. J. Jefferies at Corning, making it solid there. Bro. E. C. Peblcy, Waldron third, is now re- lieving in “C,” St. Joe. Bro. Strode, agent Percival, is on leave of ab- sence. Bro. Redding, second Murray tower, was off one night recently, while his baby was sick, and Bros. Gregory and Burgess doubled. R. H. Harvey was off a few days with an attack of appendicitis. Bro. C. M. Elliott, nights Payne, was off a few days on account of his mother’s death. Bro. C. T. Conrad, second Tower 46, is visiting at Corning, Mo. Bro. R. K. Thomas, formerly on second Ama- zonia, died at St. Joseph’s hospital, Sunday, March 5th, of consumption. Bro. J. F. Jeffries, agent Northboro, is laying off on account of getting his eye hurt. Keep after the nons, boys. L. J. Millen, Div. Cor., Coin, Iowa. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and love, has deemed it best to call from their midst to her eternal home, where parting and sorrow are unknown, the mother of our esteemed Bro. C. M. Elliott; therefore, be it Resolved, That the members of C. B. & Q. System Division 130, Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers, extend to the bereaved brother and Digitized by FaOOQte

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622 The Railroad Telegrapher. * • family oar heartfelt sympathy in this sad hour of bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be mailed to the bereaved brother, and a copy to the journal for publication. F. A. Arnold, J. A. Wilson, Gorman Allen, Committee. Ottumwa Division — Brothers, our committee is still in Chicago work- ing hard on a new schedule. Bro. E. L. Martin, third Burlington yard, on six weeks* leave undergoing an operation, was relieved by Bro. T. L. Coughlin. Bro. John W. Walsh, second Burlington yard, off forty -five days on account of sickness, has resumed work, and Bro. C. H. Swanson has returned to West Burlington. Bro. Baker relieved F. J. Rokey, second Glad- stone, out of the service. Bro. J. M. Walden, to Murray third on bulletin; relieved at Gladstone by Mr. Moore, who resigned later. Bro. G. A. Whitney to Gladstone third on bulletin; later resigned. Bro. E. A. Gustaveson, second Ottumwa yard, was off a few days recently. Bro. C. C. Carson is at the desk in Mr. Messen- ger's office temporarily. Bro. R. A. Best, second Agency, visited his parents in Illinois recently. Bro. E. W. Putz assigned Afton second, vice McMillen, gone to Omaha. Bro. T. L. Coughlin assigned Thayer second. We wish to thank T. L. for assistance in this write-up ; also to Bro. J. M. Browne, St. Charles, for items from Cainsville branch. Come again. Cainsville Branch — Bro. S. W. Morrison, Cainsville, is putting in some hard times these days on account no helper. Boys on the main line, don’t forget we fellows over on “VI” branch. We are rather quiet, but remember most of us have cards and are with you heart and soul. Bro. J. M. Browne, St. Charles, hobbling around with lumbago, having closed his office for part of one day, is now improving, but is still too sick to start for Mexico. Bro. E. L. Romine, Prole, is contemplating trad- ing his job for a pop-corn wagon. Business is pretty lively and is keeping the agents along the line busy. Parcel post is heavy and is reducing our express commissions, which is light enough at best. Boys, the only way to remedy this is to get together and voice our opinion, and as we can't all get together at once, discuss the matter in the journal. Let's hear from someone else. C. F. Mason. Crest on Division — Bro. A. D. Collier, third Malvern, on thirty days' vacation visiting his mother in Spokane, Wash. Bro. C. A. Reynolds, agent Prescott, is on a month's vacation visiting relatives in Florida. Bro. H. P. Nixon ,and wife, of Malvern, recently spent Sunday in Omaha, and Bro. Reppert, agent Cumberland, visited his son, assistant agent in Des Moines, on a recent Sunday. Bro. R. C. Hickman, McPherson, had the mis- fortune to lose his mother on March 3d. We extend him our sympathy. Bro. J. F. Berard, agent Emerson, was off re- cently on account of the death of his brother-in-law. C. A. Fountain, agent Stanton, relieved by J. Y. Seablom, from second, expects to soon leave this division. M. M. Grant is at the west end of Baker cut. W. F. Smith relieved several days on third Prescott. T. A. Griffith, a new man at Stanton, called Red Oak on the phone recently and reported that he had been shot about 3:00 a. m. Red Oak re- ported to the dispatcher, who sent the sheriff on a switch engine to Stanton; on investigation it was found that Griffith had felt sharp pains run- ning through his back and imagined he heard a gun go off and swears that he smelt burned powder at the time. Recent assignments: Operator Greenfield, Bro. W. F. Dyke; second Hastings, J. L. Biltgen; third Stanton, Mr. M. M. Gant; first trick Glen- wood, Mr. H. H. Knight. Bro. R. K. Thomas, agent Folsom, passed away at Ensworth hospital, St. Joe, March 5th. He was taken to Camden, Mo., for burial. Thanks to Bros. Renfrow, Bishop, Edwards and Hale for items this month. Brothers, if you want a good write-up each month help out with a few items. It is impossible for me to get all the news. Of all the cards I mailed out for news, I received but one reply. We still have a few delinquents who should get up to date at once. It costs no more to pay up promptly and you keep *your benefits and pro- tection safer. Let's all get our new cards and get busy on the nons. O. £. Wallace, Assistant Local Chairman. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, as Ruler of the Universe, to call to the Great Beyond our beloved Bro. R. K. Thomas, and we humbly submit to the will of Him who doeth all things well; therefore, be it Resolved , By tne members of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, C. B. & Q., Division 130, that we extend to the sorrowing wife and family our deepest sympathy in this their sad hour of bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family, a copy forwarded to The Telegrapher for publication, and a copy spread upon the records of Division 130. R. L. Hale, O. C. Wallace, J. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 623 Omaha Division Notes — Bro. Yocum, Yutan, while visiting home folks on the farm in Missouri, was relieved by Kxtra Agent Gleason, who will soon have a card. Later Gleason relieved Bro. Lussier, at Randolph, out in mountains a few days for his health, returning through this burg on No. 92. Bro. Lussier helped us unload freight, but did not make himself known. Trainmen told me who it was as they were leav- ing town. Thanks for the lift on those gates, but speak up next time. Bro. Howeter, of Page, has gone out of the poultry business via the bull-dog route. Bro. and Mrs. Downey spent a Sunday there recently. Bro. Benn, at Breslau, has moved into the new depot and has a fine place to work in now, as well as four good living rooms. Bro. Burkett, of Waterbury, resigned; relieved on bid by Tufcier, of Oakland. Uehling agency bid in by Squyers, who says he has remitted for a new card, invested in a new Remington with fourteen-inch carriage, has sent for the Mrs. and figures on sticking. The work is heavy, but can handle it if he gets a helper. No let-up on stock business there now. He relieved Bro. Gilbert, who w*as off with his family a few days before going to Uehling. Mr. Jacks and wife, of Memphis, came over in their car Sunday and spent a few minutes with Bro. Gilbert. Jack talks favorably now in regard to taking out a card. v Bro. Marsh, at Jackson, is enjoying a large express business since Iowa went dry on account of a wholesale liquor house located there. The general committee, in Chicago since January 31st, is about done on rules, and we will soon have our new schedule out. Work has been resumed on the Yutan-Chalco cut-off, and we will have a new line in operation with one new station before snow flies next winter if nothing happens. News are scarce this month, nothing from the main line this month. Boys,, try and get in a few lines for our write-up. We fellows up on the Sioux City and O'Neil lines would like to know what's doing on the main line. Would like to have the boys on these lines drop a few notes, too. Bro. Downey is the only man I heard from this month. H. L. Gilbert, Wann, Neb. Lincoln Division — While our committee is busy at Chicago work- ing for us, we should all get busy and try to get in our neighbors. We also have a few delinquents, who would pay up earlier were some of you boys to call their attention to it. You know that after a member becomes delinquent he does not get The Telegrapher; therefore, will not see this, so get after them and see that they get a new card. A little O. R. T. talk now and then often does a lot of good. We are pleased to report as new brothers: R. R. Phillips, third Kenesaw; E. E. Holmes, agent Denton, and C. W. Kilgore, of Harvard, landed by yours truly. The O. S. & D. meeting at Alma was well at- tended by most of the boys from Sutton to Alma, who enjoyed a nice supper before the meeting. Very instructive talks were given by Messrs. Big- nell, Grisinger, Beahner and Hoagland. Bro. E. A. Bourne, agent Sutton, was there. Sorry Bro. Patterson could not attend on account of a death. Attend these meetings whenever you have a chance. They will do you good. Bro. B. F. Kaney, who was at Holstein a few days, relieved Bro. Patterson while off on account of a death. Bro. J. M. Holder, *‘HN” Hastings, off a few nights on account of injury to eye, relieved by Bro. B. H. Balderson, from local telephone office, and he later by Joe Kunselman, from Harvard tower. Bro. R. B. Silvers, first Sutton, was off a few days on account of the death of a sister in Kansas. Bro. F. D. Chadwick and family motored over to Hastings recently and took Bro. P. H. Miller and family out for a ride. Bro. A. A. Canfield, agent Inland, was a recent Hastings visitor. Bro. R. A. Fulmer, second Kenesaw, attended the Scottish Rite at Hastings, and is now a 32d degree man. Bro. R. R. Phillips relieved one of the Aurora boys to let him attend court. Later Cushman was closed several days, Clegg relieving Bro. Phillips at Aurora, who went to third Kenesaw. Bro. Clegg relieved Bermaster, York third, a few days, who was assigned cashier there. Cush- man days closed again. Bro. F. J. Lyons, agent Comstock, while off sick, was relieved by Bro. M. J. Doll, from St. Paul. Bro. W. F. Nicholas, David City, to Brayton agency, vice Agent Smith, who relieved Agent Swan at Malcolm, who bid in Marquette, vice Bro. L. H. Olson, there pending bids. Bro. C. G. Irwin, agent Murphy, has returned from vacation. Bro. E. E. Brehm, Cushman nights, who relieved Bro. R. R. Hargitt, agent Pleasant Dale, later to Omaha on account of sickness. Bro. L. H. Olson relieved Plotts, agent Hamp- ton, a week, on vacation. Bro. L. H. Olson relieved Bro. J. W. Melton, at David City, who went to Ravenna as cashier. The latter, who relieved Bro. H. L. Coggins, third Aurora, while sick, also relieved Bro. C. J. Plith, on vacation. Bro. H. L. Cook, third Seward, was off recently. Bro. W. F. Fitzpatrick, agent Ulysses, on two weeks’ vacation. Bro. R. F. Blacketer on three weeks’ vacation. Bro. E. C. Combs, agent McCool Jet., has re- turned from vacation. Recent assignments: Bro. R. R. Phillips, third Kenesaw; Bro. H. L. Coggins, third, and Bro. C. F. Peachman, second Aurora; Bro. W. F. Nicholas, Brayton agency; Bro. H. L. Weather- ford, first Harvard tower; C. Clegg, third York; A. A. Swan, Lushton agency, and J. E. Davis, operator Gay Center. Digitized by Google

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624 The “Railroad Telegrapher. Cushman daiyi pending bulletin, also agency at Marquette. Thanks to Bros. E. E. Brehm, Cushman nights, and Rro. J. P. Fahey, second “GS” Hastings, for items contributed. P. H. Mxllbk. Alliance Division — Our committee is still very busy in Chicago, but no doubt a settlement will soon be reached. The few delinquent members at this time should be more than willing to pay up and do their share. By holding back they are depriving the committee of their financial and moral support. It is just as easy to send in dues this month as next, if we only think so. Try to keep them a trifle ahead and it becomes an easy matter to always be up to date. Now is also a good time to ask the non next to you to join. Nine times out of ten you can knock his argument gally-west and leave him nothing to defend his stand. Try it this month. Let us all pull together and see if we can not have a clean slate by the time our committee com- pletes its labors. Brothers, kindly assist Bro. King in gathering in the news. He is doing splendid work on the east end, and if each one of you will assist him a little, he can give us more news of the division. We all like to know what is going on, but unless we let our correspondent know, we can’t expect to see it in the journal. We will hold some meetings just as soon as Bros. Denton or Rogers are able to get away. L. M. Davis. Alliance Division Notes — Bro. Fisk returned to Lakeside, and Bro. Har- kleroad relieved Bro. Ernstmyer on third An- selmo. On Bro. Sheets’ return there from a few weeks’ layoff, Bro. Harkleroad went to Belmont, and later relieved Bro. and Sister Gregory, on ten days’ vacation in Black Hills. “CN,” our new depot at Hyannis, is real classy. Unable to locate our old friend “KO.” Rudisill, called away on account of sickness, is now reliev- ing on third Hyannis. Bro. Cochran, who relieved Bro. Stephens, agent Dunning, also relieved Bro. Hughes, second Broken Bow, while he attended the O. S. D. meet- ing, and later relieved Alliance ticket agent. Helper Spradling, from Mullen, is taking his '‘sweat-out” on third Hecla. Bro. Harry Clayton, third Belmont, ' laid up three weeks with the mumps; relieved by Bro. Toohey. Bro. Joe Ballengee, second Crawford, expects to get rich this year. He is putting in almost an acre of onions. He believes in the maxim ‘‘In onions there is strength;” also ‘‘preparedness.” Agent Triplett, at Crawford, has purchased a new ‘‘Oldsmobile Eight,” and will spend two months of the hot weather in the mountains of Colorado. Gee, it’s great to be rich. S. W. King, Cert. 3729. Wymore Division — Our committee is still in Chicago. The censor is clamped on pretty tight and not much news filtering through. I wish the few members who have not paid dues for the current term would do so as soon as possible. It gives our committee encouragement to have the loyal support of all members. Bro. Lovejoy, S wanton, off a few days owing to the serious sickness of his mother, was relieved by Bro. Ex. Flanagan, who later relieved Bro. Millen at Tecumseh. O. D. Sarnsel, Bladen, on vacation, relieved by Extra Butler, but no money for the Order. Bro. C. D. Thompson, Morrow, has resigned. We did not learn his future plans, but wish him success whatever they may be. Bro. Blackwood bid in vacancy. Bro. Hardin landed Bostwick. Bro. J. A. Daily, tljird Table Rock, on vacation, relieved by Bro. Heilman, who later relieved Bro. Whal, Elk Creek. We are glad to learn that Conductor Mauck. our highly esteemed east end local, who was re- cently stricken with what was believed to be apo- plexy, is on a speedy road to recovery. A. C. Graves is now traveling freight agent for the S. F. & P. steamship line, located at Los Angeles, Cal. A number of the boys will remem- ber “Happy.” When anything of interest comes to your notice, drop me a line, in order that we may have a nice write-up for this division. “No card, no favors.” Carr. 168. Sheridan Division — Bro. George C. Dove, third Upton, at one time chief dispatcher on the Santa Fe in Illinois, has resigned, relieved by Floyd Thomas. When second Echeta was discontinued, Bro. Van Ness bumped Thomas from third Upton, who went to Hardin as station helper. * Clifton cut down to one man. H. L. Hollowell, on first, relieved Bro. M. L. Snow, second New- castle, who went to Hardin ten days owing to the illness of Agent J. E. McCarthy. Our committee is doing its very best to secure our revised schedule, and that is all we can expect. Let each one of us show our appreciation to the company by giving the best service we can, and that whatever is given us is a good investment. Make the company’s business our business. Prac- tice economy on all stationery; send in your waste paper promptly, and save money whenever you can. It may seem small at the time, but if each one will work for the company’s interest as they would their own, the officials will be pleased with the results and make it much easier for our com- mittee each time they go up for a schedule. Two new members since last write-up. There is just one bunch left. Moorcroft depot was recently destroyed by fire, including Agent Coker’s household goods. The depot force is doing business in a couple of box cars. This will be pretty tough for awhile, but they will probably get a nice new depot during the summer. H. C. Thomas, A. L. C. Digitized by C.00 Qte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 625 Maine Central R. R., Dlv. No. 140. Mountain Division — Two months have passed and I . have been unable to pick up any news. One brother wrote: “Am very sorry to say that nothing ever happens on this end of the pike that is of any importance or interest. Our exist- ence is most monotonous, each day being a dead ringer of the one preceding. We go nowhere, no body comes to us. However, we are living in hopes that by June the snow will be down level with the fences so we can get out.” So, boys, when anything happens don't fail to let me know as we must have news. Above all, let*s keep that 100 per cent. Div. Coa. Portland Division — Bro. T. R. Merrifield bid in Richmond second, relieving Bro. Gray, who covered the position pending bulletin; relieved on first there by Miss Haley. Bro. E. C. Brown bid in “PQ” Portland, relieved on bid on third Brunswick by Bro. S. A. La vail ee; Bro. F. X. Lavallee bid in Milford agency. We have only a few delinquents on Waterville District, and they will undoubtedly soon pay up. Bro. H. R. Barber, second Brunswick, while off attending a friend's funeral was relieved by Chapman, who later relieved at Harward's. It is now Bro. Harris at South Gardiner, and Bro. Buckley, third Burnham Jet. Welcome to our fold, brothers. Bro. S. A. Lav-il lee and bride enjoyed their honeymoon visiting Bangor and other points. Local Chairman Durgin while on committee work was relieved by Spare Murphy, who later went to Forest as operator. S. A. Lavallke, Pleasant Street Park. Brunswick, Me. Western Pacific Ry., Div. No. 153. Western Division — Brothers, try and line up the new men coming on the division as soon as possible, and those who have cards, find out to what division they belong, certificate number, and advise H. B. Marshall, Calneva, so we can have them placed on our books. Our division is in a healthier condition than ever before; only a few nons left, and we can soon have them in if we will all get busy and help line them up. It is now Bros. Fitch, Palermo; W. C. Robin- son, extra Stockton yard; Ziegler, second Doyle, and Richards at Hackstaff. We welcome the brothers to our Order. Mr. Glocksine promises to come in soon the same as a year ago. Bro. McGinnis, acting car distributor several weeks, was relieved by Bro. Holtcamp, who later relieved Bro. Long. Recent assignments: Bro. J. R. Wilhelm, first Marysville; Bro. W. C. Robinson, second, and W. W. Lang, third Belden; Bro. E. E. Chapin, agent Sloat; Bro. C. W. Long, second Spring Garden; Bro. T. H. Reed, third Portola, and J. E. Sasser, third Keddie. Bro. Harlan is on first Marysville pending bids, vice Bro. H. B. Richards, resigned. Bro. McGinnis relieved Bro. Fitch, agent Pal- ermo, several days recently. Bro. E. E. Chapin is relieving Bro. H. B. Marshall at Calneva while he is in San Francisco with the general committee conferring with the management relative to schedule negotiations. Bro.1 Ammons is relieving Sister Mrs. Ammons while she is in Sacramento. Bro. Vetter was at Omira several days having his teeth fixed, having had several knocked out by a gasoline pump blowing up. Bro. F. E. Wallace, agent Keddie, was elected local chairman Western Division. Div. Coa. Rutland R. R., Div. No. 157. Bro. Colton, at Proctorsville, and Bro. Stimets, agent Cavendish, were off recently on account of sickness. Bro. ' Marcette, agent Shelburne, called on Bros. Parker, Motany and Tierney at Vergennes re- cently. Bro. Smith, spare, bid in first Ludlow. Bro. T. P. Brennan, first Middlebury, has a new No. 8 noiseless standard L. C. Smith mill. Bro. Brennan is agent for rebuilt typewriters. Bro. Welch, of Brandon, visited him recently and purchased one. Bro. Jones, agent Grand Isle, visited Burlington recently. Bro. Danyeau, agent North Ferrisburgh, called on the brothers at Vergennes while the snow was flying. Bro. Preston, agent Salisbury, went to Rutland recently and returning visited Local Chairman •Cook, of District No. 2. Bro. Collette, agent Leicester Jet., handled the telegraphing several nights recently when the snow blocked the Addison Branch. It seemed like old times to hear “JN” on the wire. The heavy fall from March 10th to 18th required considerable plowing before normal conditions were restored. Bro. Lanigan, Shelburne, moved his family to Healdville after the stork had brought him a boy at the Fanny Allen hospital in Burlington. Congratulations. Bro. Murray, agent Middleburg, visited his parents in Leicester Jet. recently. Bro. Smith, first Ludlow, visited friends in Burlington while relieving Bro. Huwett at Man- chester on six months* leave. Bro. Lovett, second Manchester, moving up to first. Mr. Garrow, who relieved Bro. Quinn several days, went to Man- chester third. Bro. Quinn, spare dispatcher, relieved the dis- patchers on the Chatham, also O. L. C. The former was relieved recently by Bro. Goodspeed on account of sickness. Bro. Quinn also relieved the night dispatcher a week, relieved by Bro. Horton. Bro. Goodspeed is relieving Chairman Lord, District No. 3, while on negotiations with the management renewing our schedule. Digitized by Go 2

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626 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Hayden, while on second Middlebury, was relieved by Bro. Durivage on third there. The latter would be pleased to have the brothers send him some items for the next write-up. Bro. Young, agent Florence, was at Proctor, and Bro. Mootanny, agent Cuttingsville, visited Rut- land recently. Since the recent snow storm conditions look more favorable for continuous business. Let every brother give the company his best, and make the non a dead one. The committee needs our support now. Broth- ers, let*s give it a helping hand and all pull together as hard as we know how. Agent Bruyea, Beldens, recently noticed a de- fective car passing his station, and No. 32 was stopped at the next station before any damage was done. Bro. Plumb, Ludlow first, bid in New Haven Jet. operator and billing clerk and moved to the new town. Cest. 106. K. C. M. A O. R. R., DIv. No. 163. The February write-up stated that Bro. J. E. Martin had resigned. This was an error. He bid in Ft. Chadbourne agency. Bro. Russell, agent Rankin, was relieved three weeks on vacation by Bro. Sonnenburg. Bro. J. B. Askins promoted to Chillicothe, an exclusive agency, vice J. E. Light, out of service, leaving Mertzon agency on bulletin. Assigned on bids: Bro. Kitchens to second Chillicothe, vice Bro. Wynn to third, vice Bro. Kornegay to first; Bro. Wade, Crowell days, later resigned and gone to the Southern in Alabama; Bro. Cooper to Tennyson agency, and Bro. Son- nenburg to Medicine Mound agency, vice Foos, out of service. Pending bulletin: Bronte and Crowell nights; second and third Hamlin; Crowell days, and Mertzon agency. Thanks to Bro. Sonnenburg for the notes he sent in, the first I have received from any one up to date. If all the boys would line up along this line, we probably would have a more healthy wrfte-up each month. If you change yourself, or know of any changes, mail them to Box 201, Chillicothe, Tex. Some one will hatfe to look after the notes from the west end, unless they are sent me, otherwise it is impossible for me to hear of changes west of San Angelo. Bro. Maxwell, Rule nights, pulled off, is re- lieving on Chillicothe third. Bro. Kornegay is also in Chillicothe, but understand bis heart is still in Crowell. We hope the few boys on the delinquent list will pay up at once and get their new cards. Also the few who have not yet paid the special assessment. Boys, you have been benefited and should contribute to this as liberal as you can afford. Cest. 80, Div. Cor. Georgia A Florida Ry., Div. No. 167. Millen Branch — This is the first write-up this branch has ever had in The Telegrapher. I have been appointed correspondent, and want all you boys to give me a few dots. We want to be there every time, and let the other boys know that we are alive. Bro. C. F. Herring bid in Nashville, relieved by Bro. Lancaster on bid at Summit, Bro. Haile relieving him at Oak Park. G. B. Ivey, a new man, went to Thrift. Bro. J. Q. Adams has resumed at Garfield after his holiday vacation, relieved by V. M. Beecher, who later relieved Bro. Yeomans, at Graymont. a few days, while attending court. What is the trouble with you boys? I don’t see but a few of you out at the meetings. We want the branch represented. How about those new cards, have you got yours? Remember, we can’t help you unless you do your part. Cert. 18. Main Line — Having been elected as your secretary and treas- urer, I want every one of you to give me all the support you can in getting this division lined up solid 100 per cent. We can do it, if we will get together and all pull hard. If we get at the nons in the right way we will be able to get them all in. Study your man before approaching him and try to find out his weak place, then start in on him and keep up your argument until he gives you the application. Neither of the correspondents for the north or south end appointed at the last meeting to send me dots have done so. We will never do anything if we don't all try to help. Bro. Bankston, Hazleburst, attending court a few days, relieved by Thomas, a new man from Valdosta. Bro. J. N. Jackson transferred from Sharp Spur to Uvalda agency, vice Bro. R. M. Cason to operator Swainsboro; V. M. Beecher, relief agent, bid in Sharp Spur agency, and true to his word gave tis his application, and it’s now Bro. Beecher. Glad to welcome him. Operator Valdosta and agency Ray City, Ga., now on bulletin. D. F. Rush, Secretary and Treasurer. Chicago A Alton R. R., Div. No. 168. Regular quarterly meeting was held in Odd Fellows’ Temple, Bloomington, Saturday evening, March 18th, with Local Chairman Riley presiding. Former Vice-President Newman was present and gave a talk on the good of the Order. The propo- sition of raising the dues was brought up and discussed very thoroughly. About thirty-five brothers were present, and all were heartily in favor of raising the dues and putting the chair- man on at once. However, it was decided to hold a meeting in Springfield, m Slater and Mexico, and get the sentiment of the entire division before putting out the ballots on the proposition. Let me urge each brother who does not know the benefits of a paid chairman in the fields, to get in touch with some of his brother workers that do know and talk it over with them before cast- ing your vote. If you do not understand why it is necessary to raise the dues and put on a paid chairman to look out for our interests at all Digitized by Google

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TrtE Railroad Telegrapher. 627 times look at the literature the association of railroad managers is Circulating against the four railroad brotherhoods' eight-hour jnovement. If this does not enlighten you as to the necessity, do not form your opinion until some one of us gets a chance to have a talk with you. This division made a good record at the close of the term with only a very few delinquents, whom we hope will get busy and pay up before they are dropped. In about sixty days the new initiation fees go into effect. Let »very up-to-date member give these sixty days to the O. R. T., and not let a day go by that we have not tried to show the few remaining nons the light. If each brother will do this, we will start July 1st with a 100 per cent organization on the Alton^ # Northern Division — Bro. Graver, deceased, had a policy in the M. B. D., which was paid to his widow in less than thirty days after his death. General Chairman Gentz and old standby Bro. McGee, were out to the meeting as usual. Bro. Blackwell, third Glenn, was off ten days on account of sickness. Bro. Jiskra, third South Joliet, the last of April goes on a sixty days* sight-seeing trip to points in South America in company with a party of young men and women of Joliet. Bro. Quimby, third Mazonia, finished the Blue Dodge in the A. F. & A. M. at Gardner on March 27th. The work was followed by a banquet. Bro. Caples, who relieved McKune, and Bro. Swanson, both “UK” Dwight, on short vacations; also relieved Bros. Schleight and Sotzen, of Pekin, and Bro. Guttery, third Sherman, Southern Divi- sion, on vacation. Bro. Taylor, Green Valley nights, transferred to Gardner tower March 24tb. Bro. Smith, Lexington, taking treatment in Bloomington for catarrh, is much better. Br6. Clarke, agent Normal, attended the safety first meeting at Peoria, Thursday evening, March 23d. Bro. Deaton, extra, is acting third trick wire chief, Bro. Parent returning to “B” days. Southern Division — Wisdom went to Green Valley nights, March 23d, on bid. Some of you brothers remind him of his promise.. It is now Bro. Diltz, agent Jacksonville, and Bro. Crank, agent Stanford, making the high line 100 per cent solid. Also Bro. Endicott, third Athol, and fine prospects for its soon being Bro. Gyunn, at Sherman, making the main line solid from Bloomington to Virden. If you brothers want to see a good write-up each month from the Alton you will have to give me better support than you have the last two months, as I can not know all the changes on the Alton myself. Div. Cor. Western Division — The question of raising the dues to $13.00 per year or $6.50 for each term, was taken up at the meeting held in Bloomington, March 18th, every man present being in favor of it. By doing this we can place a general chairman on a salary to take care of our interests exclusively. This will mean less grievances, and those that do appear will be handled quicker and to a great deal better advantage than at present. With a man to do nothing but take care of our interests, there is no doubt but what we will make more rapid progress and gain rapidly in membership and interest taken in the work. I hope when this comes to^i vote that there will not be a single ballot against it, as it can easily be seen by thinking it over carefully for a moment that there is nothing that will help us more or a better way to spend the extra $3.00 per year than on a salaried chairman. Bro. Bill Lewis went to Mexico on No. 9 and back on No. 36 recently. Bro. Peek, extra Straut nights, has been assigned to Hillview third; Bro. L. A. Winn to Higbee third, and Bro. Bernard to Laddonia third. Rush Hill third on bulletin. Bro. Joe Farrel is off on account of sickness in his family; also Bro. Collard, Nebo second. Sister Moore, Bowling Green second, is on vacation; relieved by Mr. Emerson. Hi Lo will be with us soon. Bro. Stevens and Grimsly, of Vandalia, were off a few days. Bro. Lovelace was in Chicago first of March. Bro. Pruett, of Centralia, relieved a few days recently by Bro. Snediker. Bro. J. F. Odell has bought a grocery store in Kansas City and taken ninety days* leave. We would hate to lose “JF,” but wish him success in whatever he may undertake. Bro. Waddle, Slater third, is being relieved by Bro. Vermillion. Bro. Morgan, Odessa, was off a few days re- cently. Bro. Sommers, agent Vandalia, attended the Bloomington meeting. We hope the agent at “VN” and the boys at “FI” will keep their promises and line up. There has been quite a change in the officials all around in the past few days on the Western Division especially. We are glad to see all these men promoted, and stand ready to give them our loyal support and very best services. They will appreciate this, and we may be assured of fair treatment. Let’s see if we can’t reduce the num- ber of nons and delinquents this month. Div. Cor. Wabash R. R., Div. No. 170. Springfield Division — Recently the C. & A. officials met the O. R. T. committee and granted the boys a six per cent increase. Take this into consideration, boys. The C. & A., only one-third the size of the Wabash, received ten days’ vacation with pay, annual passes for themselves and family over the entire system. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 62$ and a minimum of $62.50. This is $2.50 more than we are getting. Their new agreement is one of the best in this territory, not only in working conditions, but also in wage scales. Why? Be- cause they were 98 per cent strong, and that’s what the boys of the Wabash want; not only that, but we should be solid now as well as in Septem- ber, when our committee again meets the Wabash officials. It doesn’t take long to get results when a committee goes up with a solid line back of it, and that’s what Division 170 needs. We have a good, strong committee devoting its time for our good, and we must help line up the remaining nons. Business is exceedingly brisk at this time. We are getting in the western products and receiving quantities of oil. Let’s do all in our power to keep these oil trains going. Good work is a benefit to us as well as to the company. Business for the company, means better pay for us all. Wabash earnings for January, with a total oper- ating revenue of $2,859,284, increased $628,209; the net operating revenue was $878,153, an in- crease of $484,770; the operating income showed an increase of $487,172. Brothers, we should be proud of this, as well as the officials. Bro. W. C. McIntyre, who was borrowed by the C. B. & Q. a few days to relieve on third Chapin, purchased & vibroplex while working there. Talk loud, boys, but don’t send fast. Bro. Tolle relieved the undersigned five days. Bro. J. W. Foutch, agent Berlin, was busy last month passing out the cigars, owing to his recent marriage. We extend our hearty congratulations. Bro. R. E. Bridges, second Quincy, who took suddenly ill at 1 a. m. February 25th, resuming work on February 28th, later lost his beloved wife and was off for quite awhile again. Bro. McRobcrts, agent Curran, while attending a funeral at Springfield, was relieved by Extra Hatfield. Bro. E. C. Fahy, formerly agent Berlin, now deputy circuit clerk Sangamon county court, and well known by all of our brothers, was nomi- nated for the postmastership by President Wilson. We wish Bro. Fahy success in the new field, and hope he will continue to carry his up-to-date. Bro. M. S. Smith, who relieved Extra Dis- patcher Henderson on a trip South and while attending the Mardi Gras, was relieved by Bro. Punch Glaze, who later relieved Agent Slater, at Brown, when called to Springfield owing to the serious illness of his father and mother. We are certainly glad to see Local Chairman Unglaub going over the division lining up the delinquents and doing good in general. Bro. Punch Glaze is relieving him at Carthage. Bro. Ed Fessler is in Hot Springs for bis , health. We hope he will be successful. Bro. F. N. Stehman, third Berlin, was taken seriously ill recently, and Extra Frank Hancock was sent from Riverton to relieve him. Mrs. Myrtle Hancock, wife of Bro. L. E. Han- cock, agent at Arnold, was called to Washington, 111., Saturday evening on account of the death of her sifter, Mrs. Anna Helm, of Virginia, UK Mrs. M. L. Smith and son, Joe, wife and son of Bro. "MN,” visited in Barry a few days. Mrs. J. J. P/offitt, wife of agent at Alexander, visited with her mother, Mrs. Corrigan, at Berlin, a few days. Bro. J. F. Guinan, second Kinderhook, is taking an indefinite leave of absence, relieved by Bro. Punch Glaze. On account of the heavy demand for stock cars, the Wabash has leased from the Mather Stock Car Co. 100 of their double-decks. Bro. Miller, second Barry, and wife, have re- turned from two weeks* visit to sunny Florida. Bro. E. T. Fesler, extra, assigned to third Kinderhook. On account of a nervous breakdown, Bro. H. C. Savage, agent New Salem, has been granted an indefinite leave of absence, relieved by Bro. W. C. McIntyre. Bro. R. E. Jones, agent Monticello, on Decatur Division, visited bis parents in Springfield re- cently. Bro. H. L. Adams, first Riverton, and wife, are visiting relatives and friends at Camp Point. Bro. J. M. Leeper and Bro. M. Driscoll, duck hunting in Valley City, relieved by Hatfield and Bro. M. B. Stead. Bro. J. W. Omer, third Lanesville, was off taking a little rest recently. Storing coal in the Wabash yards was discon- tinued after about 15,000 tons had been stored, for fear of the spring strike in the coal fields. The Demurrage Bureau Inspectors are com- plaining that the agents are not complying with the rules of keeping a record of their yard check. Look out for this, brothers. Someone kindly suggest how we may get a few more O. R. T. members of the Wabash to attend the club meeting and get better acquainted. “Safety always’’ should mean “No card, x*> favors.’’ Don’t take any changes. A. E. Zold, Cert. 258. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom, to remove from her home and has deemed it best to call to her heavenly home the beloved wife of our esteemed brother, R. E. Bridges; and Whereas, Bro. Bridges has blen deprived of the love and care of a tender-hearted and ever- faithful wife; therefore, in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the love and sympathy of the members of the Springfield Division be extended to him in his sad and irreparable loss; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to Bro. Bridges, a copy sent to The Teleg- rapher for publication, and a copy spread upon the minutes of this division. A. E. Zold, W. L. Smith, N. H. McRobbets, Committee. Digitized by C.O ;le

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 629 CARD OF THANKS. I wish to extend, through The TelE^paphex, to my brothers and friends of the Springfield Division my sincerest and heartfelt thanks for their many kind words of sympathy and the beau* tiful floral tribute presented at the time of my sad bereavement in the loss of my beloved wife. R. E. Budges. Western Division — The High Line is almost solid. Let’s get busy and make the whole division solid. Bro. C. R. Richardson assigned third “BO,” and Bro. L. E. Clark is on first there. Bro. Ray Kranz is on new third just put on at Malvern. Bro. David is on organizing work. Everyone is 4n love with our new Trainmaster McHugh. Express office moved from depot up town at Stanberry, relieving Bro. Magruder of lots of worry and work. Bro. C. F. Germer, third Keytesville, is reliev- ing Bro. M. G. Clark, agent Imogene. Judging from the fact that we haven’t had a write-up for several months, I suppose we have no correspondent. If you will all send me the news, I will see that it gets to Bro. Quick, or you may send it to him direct. Thanks to Bro. M. G. Clark for this write-up. Would like to hear from some of the boys on the main line for the next issue. W. P. Mahon, Cert. 206, Clifton, Mo. Members Western Division: Local Chairman David, of Council Blufls, while covering his territory, recently appointed me divi- sion correspondent. He thinks it very necessary that we have a good write-up each month. In this way we can keep all the boys interested, and will know where each of us are located all the time. It will be a great favor to me if each of you will drop me the news you hear by the 15th of each month, in order that I may get it to the editor before the 28th, as I am a new man on the job. We don’t want to overlpok any happenings or anything else. C. J. Bittike*, Brunswick, Mo. Western Division Notes — Bro. Miller, agent Shenandoah, Iowa, resigned, relieved by Bro. M. A. McClung, who was checked in March 14th. He is a first-class man, and we hope to keep him with us. He has worked sev- eral of the heavy agencies, and always made good. Bro. L. S. Storer, who bid in third Brunswick, was called home recently owing to sickness of his mother, relieved by Bro. Durham, later relieved by Bro. R. C. Berry, of Camden, called to “GO” Moberly second to relieve Extra Dispatcher Bed- good, working first on Omaha Line, vice McKin- ney, relieving Voth on the Kansas City Line. Bittiker, first Brunswick, in St. Louis a few days, visiting old friends, relieved by Bro. Dur- ham. Owing to the grading work at South Liberty, it was necessary to put in a temporary office at Old Tunnel Curve. Gregory, of South Liberty, is working it. Ceet. 175. Moberly Division — Bro. Logan assigned third Macon; Bro. Trice on third Clark pending bulletin. Bro. Taylor, agent Percy, Iowa, on a few days* vacation, relieved by Bro. Carroll. Sister K. C. Sadler relieved Bro. Chiles a few days, relieved by Sister Ida Sadler. Bro. Egbert and Operator Gwinn were on the witness stand at St. Charles three days. Glad to see Bro. Berthold back at Luther after ten days* sickness. Bros. Shaw and Bybee, from the west end, vis- ited relatives in Mexico and Sturgeon a few days. Bros. Maddox and Williams, Mexico, took a trip to St. Louis recently. Bro. Tate, from second to first “KI,” vice Hall. “XA” AT “MX.” Decatur Division — Our new schedule is now in fine working order, and is sure a “corker.” But if all violations are not promptly reported and taken care -of at once, it is not any stronger than we allow it to be. Make yourself a committee of one, and instead of standing back and kicking about each violation, notify the local chairman. Probably he knows nothing about it. Bro. Fred Dunn bid in second “AZ.” Bro. Fred Froker relieved Cashier Bro. L. E. Cannon. Bro. H. J. Schlueter is welcome to the Order. Business is booming, and the demand for oper- ators promises to be as good this summer as four years ago. When the new ones arrive, find out if they have a card. If not, see that they apply at once and notify the local chairman, so he can help you land them, if necessary. • Mt. Olive and Staunton are now -one trick each. “MY” new yard opened, with Bros. Hyde and Myers and Sister O’Neil on regularly, and block extended Worden to Raines to Litchfield. Three new dispatchers now on east end Decatur and Danville, and Soefer, Helen and Rogers on Decatur and St. Louis end, and wires cut at “XD.” “MO.” Detroit Division — Benton agency bid in by Bro. R. S. Bowers, relieved at Cone on bid by Bro. Farrar, of Magee. Bro. A. L. Schultz, third there, has a new L. C. Smith typewriter. Bro. C. W. Edson, who bid in second Ashley, was off some time on sick list. Bro. J. W. Bloom, third Milan, off sick, re- lieved by L. E. Demongo, from the B. & O. Bro. Mayer, third Crocker, on three months’ vacation, relieved by Bro. C. Hollensbee, of sec- ond Crocker. Bro. B. F. Stombaugh, second “NO” Liberty, is also on three months* leave. Digitized by. Google

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630 The Railroad Telegrapher. TUe new ninety-pound steel is now being laid, beginning at Westville, five miles west, also to Aetna and five miles east. Mrs. George Bethel, buried at Willis, March 8th, was the mother of Bro. R. A. Bethel, third Franklin, and the wife of George Bethel, former agent at Willis. Jesse Edson, an old-time Wabash man, has been assigned to third "KX" Detroit. Local Chairman Fohey bid in a trick at 12th street, Detroit Montpelier (9 a. m. to 5 p. m.) is now up for bid. Thanks to Bros. Bailey and West for the items. Ceit. 314. CARD OF THANKS. Peru Division — We desire, through The Tblkgraphee, to ex- press our sincere thanks and appreciation to mem- bers of the O. R. T. and other brother employes of the Peru Division, Wabash Railway, for the beautiful floral offerings sent us at time of the passing of our beloved wife and mother. Fraternally, Geo. B. Pashm an and Sons — Hakold, Heney, Frank and John. Cream City Telegraphers’ Club. IN MEMORIAM. . Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and love, has called from our midst to his eternal home, where parting and sorrow are un- known, the daughter of our Bro. B. A. Gothomp- son; therefore, be it Resolved, That the members of the Cream City Telegraphers' Club, Order of Railroad Telegra- phers, System No. 23, extend to the bereaved brother and family our earnest heartfelt sympathy in this hour of sorrow; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family and a copy to The Telegrapher for publication. W. T. Houlehan, J. M. Hayes, C. E. Flaherty, Committee. Fort-Pitt Telegraphers’ Club/ of Pittsburg. Arrangements are now complete for our mam- moth celebration of the thirtieth anniversary of the O. R. T., with a banquet to be held in the English room, Fort-Pitt Hotel, Pittsburg, Pa., Thursday, June 8, 1916, 8:00 p. m. sharp. Over twelve hundred invitations have been sent out to telegraphers whose names and addresses were available to the committee. Grand officers of the O. R. T. and C. T. U of A. have been especially invited to attend, and it is expected that this occasion will be one of the largest and grandest affairs ever held by the O. R. T. in this city. An orchestra will be on hand to furnish the banqueters with music, and can be had for a dance dV two before we leave for home. Tickets will be sold to any telegrapher, whether now employed by a railroad or in any other line of employment. ■ It is not necessary -that those purchasing tickets be members of the (). R. T. It is hoped that every member will make a special effort to make this as large an affair as possible. Be sure and bring the wife, mother, daughter and sisters. Tickets can be had at $1.00 each, by addressing J.« Yeager, Jr., chairman on arrangements, 2227 West Liberty ave., Pittsburg, or either of the committee. Club Coe. Chicago Heights Telegraphers' Club. The regular monthly meeting was held in the club rooms in the Trades and Labor Assembly Hall, and was attended by about twenty-five of the brothers from Division 34. This, like all other meetings, was very enthusiastic and instruc- tive, a good many topics being discussed. It is here that you should bring your grievance and get authority from your local chairman on same. A member on this road has beaten himself out of one hour’s overtime each day for the last eighteen months by not being familiar with his schedule. Did it pay this man to attend that meeting? These meetings aie called to enlighten the mem- bers on their schedule, formulate plans for the future and talk over grievances, and it’s to your interest to attend. Topics of vital importance are up for discussion now. The nature of which I am not at liberty to state. There are plans maturing on this division that each member of our organization should be fully informed of, and these meetings are the place to get this information. Members should refrain from talking about anything of interest to members outside of club rooms on account of information getting to the wrong one, often work- ing a hardship on our division officers. It is gratifying to see new faces out to each meeting. It shows that interest is being aroused. The best proof of this is the increasing members enrolled in club books. Arrangements are being made to hold a banquet at some future date, which will be announced later in ample time for all members to make necessary arrangements to attend. This is going to be one of those regular "heart-reaching affairs via the stomach,' so come prepared to do justice to a big feed. C. R. Montgomery, Secretary and Treasurer. Springfield, III., O. R. T. Club. There were only about twenty-five present at the regular meeting on March 11th, but these twenty-five were "live, wide awake O. R. T. boost- ers," and we had a real interesting session. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 631 Brothers, the .purpose of these meetings are of great importance to us, and the manner in which they are conducted would undoubtedly create favorable eomment among our railroad officials if they were present. It would be of interest to both our Order and the railroad companies if we could have some of the railroad officials with us at some future date, that they may offer any suggestions they wish for the benefit of all con- cerned. * Several new members were taken in at this meeting, and there are only a few O. R. T. members in the city and suburbs who do not now belong to the club. We would be glad to have these brothers visit us at any regular meeting. Bro. C. E. Baugh, I. C., is on thirty days* vacation visiting relatives. Bro. C. M. Banks, C. & A., is very much inter- ested in photography. There's a reason. W. L. Bake*, Club Cor. Digitized by <^.00 Qte

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632 The Railroad Telegrapher. Index to Division Directory Name of Division. No. Addison, N. Y 108 Annapolis Royal, N. S 114 Ann Arbor Ry 164 Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Ry 128 Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic Ry 146 Atlantic Coast Line R. R 15 Ayer, Mass 104 Baltimore & Ohio Ry 33 Bangor & Aroostook Ry 83 Bessemer & Lake Erie Ry 51 Boston, Mass 41 Boston, Mass 89 Boston, Mass 156 Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Ry 92 Canadian Government Rys 11 Canadian Northern Ry 43 Canadian Pacific Ry 7 Central of Georgia Ry 46 Central Vermont Ry 171 Chesapeake & Ohio Ry 40 Chicago & Alton Ry 168 Chicago & Eastern Illinois Ry 34 Chicago & Northwestern Ry 76 Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Ry 130 Chicago Great Western Ry 96 Chicago, 111 91 Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Ry 9 Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry 23 Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Ry 126 Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Ry. . 4 Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Ry 21 Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Ry. 3 Cobalt, Ont 99 Colorado Midland Ry 81 Concord, N. H 105 Delaware & Hudson Ry 12 Denver & Rio Grande Ry 49 Denver, Colo 77 Detroit, Toledo & I ronton Ry 48 Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Ry 116 El Paso & Southwestern Ry 137 Erie Ry 42 Florida East Coast Ry 160 Fort Worth & Denver City Ry 145 Georgia Ry 50 Georgia & Florida Ry 167 Georgia Southern & Florida Ry 56 Grand Rapids & Indiana Ry 143 Grand Trunk Ry 1 Grand Trunk Pacific Ry 1 Great Northern Ry 70 Green Bay & Western Ry 142 Hamilton, Ont. 155 Hocking Valley Ry 40 Illinois Central Ry 93 International & Great Northern Ry 25 Kanawha & Michigan Ry 118 Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Ry 163 Kansas City Southern Ry 5 Lake Erie & Western Ry 120 Lehigh Valley Ry 124 Maine Central Rv 140 Michigan Central Ry 16 Minneapolis & St. Louis Ry 71 Minneapolis, St Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Ry.. 119 Missouri, Kansas & Texas Ry 22 Missouri Pacific Ry 31 Name of Division. No. Mobile & Ohio Ry 24 Nashua, N. H 152 New Haven, Conn 29 New Orleans, Mobile & Chicago Ry 80 New Rochelle, N. Y 37 New York Central Ry 8 New York Central Ry. West 19 New York, Chicago & St. Louis Ry 18 New York City, N. Y 26 New York, N. Y 44 New York, Ontario & Western Ry 20 Norfolk & Southern Ry 147 Norfolk & Western Ry..; 14 North Adams, Mass 30 Northern Alabama Ry 59 Northern Pacific Ry 54 Northwestern Pacific Ry 165 Oregon Short Line 172 Oregon-Washington Ry. & Navigation Co 161 Panama Ry 158 Pennsylvania Ry. (Lines east of Pittsburg and Erie) 17 Pennsylvania Ry. (Lines west of Pittsburg) . . 36 Pere Marquette Ry 39 Philadelphia & Reading Ry 10 Pittsburg, Pa 52 Portland, Me 95 Providence, R. 1 35 Quebec, Que 115 Queen & Crescent Route (North) 62 Queen & Crescent Route (South) 69 Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Ry 125 Rochester, N. H....* 65 Rutland Rv 157 St. Louis & San Francisco Ry 32 St. Louis, Brownsville & Mexico Ry 166 St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Ry 31 St. Louis, Mo 2 San Antonio & Aransas Pass Ry 141 San Pedro. Los Angeles & Salt Lake Ry Ill Seaboard Air Line Ry 28 Southern Ry 59 Southern Pacific Ry 53 Springfield, Mass 38 Sydney, N. S 133 Texas & Pacific Ry 88 Toledo & Ohio Central Ry 118 Tring Junction, Que .'. 131 Trinity & Brazos Valley Ry 144 Ulster & Delaware Ry 113 Union Pacific Ry 6 Vandalia Ry 27 Virginia & Southwestern Ry 59 Virginia, Minn 127 Virginian Ry 13 Wabash Ry 170 Wabash, Pittsburg & Terminal Ry 55 Washington, D. C 60 Western Maryland Ry 82 Western Pacific Ry 153 West Side Belt Ry 55 Wheeling & Lake Erie Ry 55 Woodsville, N. H 45 Yazoo & Mississippi Valley Ry 93 Zanesville & Western Ry 118 Digitized by ^.ooQle

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CRAND DIVISION Mutual Benefit Department Assessment No. 137 is due January 1, 1916 Time for payment expires February 29, 1916 AMOUNT OF ASSESSMENTS On $ 300 00 (Series A) On 600 00 (Series B) On 1,000 00 (Series C) BENEFITS PAID DURING MARCH, 1916 Claim Cert. No. Name. Cause. Div. ' No. Series. Amt. 1877. .Lindon Elliott Tuberculosis 59. .25967. .B. .$ 500 00 1896 . .T. C. Rouen Apoplexy 49 . . 16513 . . B . . 500 00 1900 . . Fred M. Herbert Influenza 1 . .45464 . .A. . 300 00 1901. .Joseph A. Scott LaGrippe 1. .44894. .C. . 1,000 00 1902. .John W. Daudy Fractured Skull 16. .47891 . . A. . 300 00 1903. .John B. Tucker Appendicitis 24. .38925. .A. . 300 00 1905. . Wm. P. Clarke 'Pernicious Anaemia 119. .44689. .C. . 1,000 00 1906. .Wm. C. Clark Goitre 155. .35992. .C. . 1,000 00 1907. .Alex. R. Mebane Nephritis 32. . 5275. .C. . 1,000 00 1908. .Houston P. McClung Phthisis Pulmonalis 40. . 463. .A. . 300 00 1910. .Theo. J. Wehrenberg. . ! . .Suicide 8. .27056. . A. . 300 00 $2 40 per year 3 60 per year 7 20 per year FINANCIAL STATEMENT— MORTUARY FUND Receipts Received on Assessment to February 29, 1916 Received on Assessment Account March, 1916 Disbursements $1,729,572 98 7,975 26 $1,737,548 24 Death Claims paid to February 29, 1916 $1,164,631 47 Death Claims paid in March 6,500 00 Assessments Refunded, account rejected applications , 2,027 67 Assessments Transferred to Dues 300 68 Cash on hand to credit Mortuary Fund March 31, 1916 564,088 42 $1,737,548 24 L. W. QUICK, Grant Secretary and Treasurer. Digitized by ^ooQte

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634 The Railroad Telegrapher. Official Directory General Offices, St. Louis, Mo. GRAND OFFICERS. H. B. PERHAM President St. Louis, Mo. W. T. BROWN. First Vice-President 6039 Rhodes ave., Chicago, 111. G. D. ROBERTSON Third Vice-President R. R. 3, Welland, Ont., Canada. L. W. QUICK Grand Secretary and Treasurer St. Louis, Mo. T. M. PIERSON Second Vice-President Central Square, N. Y. J. J. DERMODY Fourth Vice-President 970 Krrbert ave., Price Hill, Cincinnati, Ohio. E. J. MANION Fifth Vice-President Room 814, Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. George O. Forbes, Chairman, Sydney, N. S. C. E. Layman, Troutville, Va. A. O. Sinks, Secretary, 205 Summit Ave., North G. E. Soyster, Room 309, Drexel Bank Bldg., 765 Seattle, Wash. Oakwood blvd., Chicago, 111. J. F. Miller, 2916 Huntingdon ave., Baltimore, Md. ADVERTISING. All correspondence pertaining to advertising should be addressed to The W. N. Gates Co., Managers Advertising, Garfield Building, Cleveland, Ohio. Division Directory GRAND DIVISION — Attached membership not confined to any particular railroad or territory. H. B. Perham, President, St. Louis, Mo.; L. W. Quick, Grand Secretary and Treasurer, St. Louis, Mo. No. 1 — Division covers the Grand Trunk and Grand Trunk Pacific Rys. Meets subject to call of Chairman. L. M. Eddy, Gen’l Chair- man Grand Trunk Ry., Marcellus, Mich.; R. L. Harrop, Gen’l Chairman Grand Trunk Pacific Ry., care G. T. P. Ry., Battleford, Sask.; D. L. Shaw, Gen’l S. & T., 867 Waterloo st., London, Ont. No. 2, ST. LOUIS, MO.— Meets 3d Monday of each month at 8 p. m., Small Hall, south side, third floor, Masonic Temple (Odeon Bldg.), Grand and Finney aves., St. Louis, Mo.; L. W. Quick, Chief Telegrapher, 7th floor. Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo.; R. J. McElhinney, S. & T., 4110a Arsenal st., St. Louis, Mo. No. 3 — Division covers C. C. C. ft St. L. Rail- way System. Edw. Whalen, Gen’l Chairman, 1601 Third ave., Terre Haute, Ind.; Geo. Laven- good, Gen’l S. & T., 404 East Monroe st., Alex- andria, Ind. System meetings held at Spencer Hotel, Indianapolis, Ind., subject to call of the Gen’l Chairman. No. 4 — Division covers the C. St. P. M. & O. Ry. W. J. Liddane, Gen’l Chairman, 1687 Berkley ave., St. Paul, Minn.; D. O. Tenney, Gen’l S. & T., 328 Fulton st., Mankato, Minn. No. 5 — Division covers the Kansas City Southern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. R. C. Ocheltree, Gen’l Chairman, Still- well, Okla.; J. D. Townsend, Sr., Gen’l- S. ft T., Heavener, Okla. No. 6 — Division covers the Union Pacific Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chair- man. <£. L. Stump, Gen’l Chairman, Box 53, Denver, Colo.; John H. Hughey, Jr., Gen’l S. & T., Box 294, Junction City, Kan. No. 7 — Division covers the Canadian Pacific Rail- road System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. J. C. Rooney, Gen'l Chairman Eastern Lines, 244 Bronson ave., Ottawa, Ont.; J. M. Mein, Gen’l Chairman Western Lines, 41 Noble ave., Elmwood, Winnipeg, Man.; R. C. Wilton, Gen’l S. & T., Kenora, Ont. No. 8 — Division covers New York Central Ry. H. B. Morey, Gen’l Chairman, 904 Jefferson ave., Utica, N. Y.; A. E. Blim, Gen’l S. & T., Chili Station, N. Y. No. 9 — Division covers the C. I. & L. Ry. J. E. Hollon, Gen’l Chairman, 2815 Cornell ave., Indianapolis, Ind.; M. T. Parks, Gen’l S. & T., Box 2, Bainbridge, Ind. No. 10 — Division covers the Philadelphia & Read- ing Ry. L. W. Quick, Acting Gen’l S. ft T., St. Louis, Mo. No. 11 — Division covers the Canadian Government Rys. J. J. Trainor, Gen'l Chairman, care of P. E. I. Ry., Charlottetown, P. E. I.; Wm. Par- Digitized by t^oooLe

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 635 sons, Gen’I Sec. & Trcas., St. Gennain de Grant- ham, Quebec. No. 12 — Division covers the Delaware ft Hudson Ry. System, Quebec, Montreal & Southern & Napienrille Junction Rys. Regular meetings 4th Saturday of each month at 7:30 p. m.', in A. F. of L. Hall, Congress st., Troy, N. Y. Other meetings subject to call of Chairman. G. A. Johnson, Gen’I Chairman, Room 480, New Ken- more Hotel, Albany, N. Y.; Jos. Perrault, Chair- man Canadian Lines, Iberville Jet., Que.; O. C. Benjamin, Gen’I S. ft T., Dresden Station, N. Y. No. 13 — Division covers Virginian Ry. H. W. Hix, Gen’I Chairman, Box 19, Salem, Va.; J. E. Goodwin, Gen’I S. & T., Box 24, Eggleston, Va. No. 14 — Division covers the Norfolk ft Western Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. C. E. Layman, Gen’I Chairman, Trout- ville, Va.; J. L. George, Gen’I S. & T., Box 402, Roanoke, Va. r No. 15 — Division covers the Atlantic Coast Line R. R. B. F. Wheeler, Gen’I Chairman, Oviedo, Fla.; J. H. Williams, Gen’I S. & T., Wilson, N. C. No. 16 — Division covers the Michigan Central Rail- road. Meets 3d Monday of each month at 7:30 p. m., Prismatic Hall, 130 First st., Detroit, Mich. J. C. Cullcins, Gen’l Chairman, Albion, Mich.; J. H. Staley, Gen’I S. & T., Box 903, Welland, Ont. No. 17 — Division covers Pennsylvania Railroad Lines east of Pittsburg and Erie. J. F. Miller, Gen’I Chairman, 2916 Huntingdon ave., Balti- - more, Md.; G. E. Nightingale, Gen’l S. ft T., Ncwfield, N. J. No. 18 — Division covers the New York, Chicago ft St Louis Railroad System. F. F. Cowley, Gen’l Chairman, 519 W. Lincoln st., Findlay, Ohio; C. O. Crisenberry, Gen’l S. ft T., Knox, Ind. v No. 19 — Division covers New York Central Rail- road West. G. E. Kipp, Gen’l Chairman, Bias- del!, N. Y.; G. R. Smith, Assistant Gen’l Chair- man, Rockwood, Mich.; E. D. Graham, Gen’l S. ft T., Mishawaka, Ind. No. 20 — Division covers the New York, Ontario ft Western Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. L. R. Conner, Gen’l Chairman, Cottelcill, N. Y.; H. D. Pfoor, Gen’l S. ft T., P. O. Box 28, Jermyn, Pa. No. 21 — Division covers the Cincinnati, Hamilton ft Dayton Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. E. F. Stenger, Gen’l Chair- man, R. F. D. No. 3, Miamisburg, Ohio; Harry F. Fritsch, Gen’l S. ft T., Station A, Cincinnati, Ohio. No. 22 — Division covers Missouri, Kansas ft Texas Railway System. M. M. Moseley, Gen’l Chair- man, Lock Box 716, Waco, Tex.; R. C. Jackson, Gen’l S. ft T., 117 S. 16th st., Temple, Tex. No. 23 — Division covers the Chicago, Milwaukee ft St. Paul Railway, Bellingham & Northern Railway, Big Blackfoot Railway, Gallatin Valley Railway, Puget Sound & Willapa Harbor Rail- way, Seattle, Port Angeles ft Western Railway and Tacoma-Eastern Railroad. G. E. Soyster, Gen’l Chairman, Room 309, Drexel Bank Bldg., 765 Oakwood blvd., Chicago, 111.; Ed. R. Der- rickson, Gen’l S. ft T., Room 309, Drexel Bank Bldg., 765 Oakwood blvd., Chicago, 111. No. 24 — Division covers the M. ft O. Ry. L. T. Murdaugh, Gen’l Chairman, 513 N. Royal st., Jackson, Tenn.; C. E. Hendley, Gen’l S. ft T., Artesia, Miss. No. 25 — Division covers the International ft Great Northern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. T. C. Berry, Gen’l Chairman, Encinal, Tex.; R. B. Adams, Gen’l S. & T., Oakwood, Tex. No. 26, NEW YORK CITY, N. Y.— Meets 2d Wednesday of each month at 8 p. m., in Von Glahn’s Hotel, Columbus ave. and 59th st., New York City. A. R. Linn, Chief Telegrapher, 116 Willett st., Jamaica, N. Y.; H. S. Baker, S. & T., 88a Second place, Brooklyn, N. Y. No. 27 — Division covers the Vandalia Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. F. L. Davidson, Gen’l Chairman, 609 S. Jefferson st., Martinsville, Ind.; C. R. Shortridge, Gen’l S. & T., Coatesville, Ind. No. 28 — Division covers the Seaboard Air Line Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. D. May, Gen’l Chairman, Carlton, Ga.; F. O. Gumming, Gen’l S. ft T., 15 Dinwiddie st., •Portsmouth, Va. No. 29, NEW HAVEN, CONN.— Meets 1st Fri- day of each month at 8 p. m. and 3d Tuesday of each month at 10 a. m., in Red Men’s Hall, 48 Church St., cor. Crown, New Haven, Conn. F. A. Brown, Chief Tel., Whitney ville, Conn.; G. F. McCormack, S. ft T., 95 Main st., West Haven, Conn. No. 30, NORTH ADAMS, MASS.— Meets on the 4th Saturday of each month in Labor Temple, 57 and 59 Congress st., Troy, N. Y. H. F. Cook, Chief Tel., Charlemont, Mass.; J. W. Banker, S. & T., Schaghticoke, N. Y. No. 31 — Division covers the Missouri Pacific Rail- way System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. H. J. Mohler, Gen’l Chairman, Room 812, Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo.; N. S. Morgan, Gen’l S. & T., Room 812, Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. No. 32 — Division covers the St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. C. G. Kelso, Gen’l Chairman, 519 Woodruff Bldg., Springfield, Mo.; M. T. Fullington, Gen’l S. & T., 519 Woodruff Bldg., Springfield, Mo. No. 33 — Division covers the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. C. B. Rawlins, Gen’l Chairman, Moores Hill, InJ.; J. Yeager, Jr., Ass’t Gen’l Chairman, 2 227 West Liberty ave., Pittsburg, Pa.; W. Edgar Frasher, Gen’l S. & T., 814 W. 9th st., Wilmington, Del. Digitized by C.OO Qte

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636 The Railroad Telegrapher. No. 34— Division covers the Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railway System. Meets subject to the call of Chairman. H. H. Skiles, Gen'l Chair- man, Inglefield, Ind.; W. H. Davenport, Gen*l S. & T., 4344 N. Winchester ave., Ravenwood sta., Chicago, 111.. No. 35, PROVIDENCEf R. I.— Meets 3d Saturday of each month in Swart’s Lodge, Odd Fellows* Hall, 96 Westminster st., Providence, R. I. J. D. Vanderbeek, Chief Tel., 284 Montgomery ave., Providence, R. I.; D. M. Callis, S. & T., Touisset, Mass. No. 36 — Division covers the Pennsylvania Lines west of Pittsburg. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. L. W. Quick, Acting Gen*l S. & T., Star Bldg., St Louis, Mo. No. 37, NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y.— Meets 2d Friday evening each month, 7:30 p. m., Lamb- den Bldg., 252 Main st., New Rochelle, N. Y. P. F. McMahon, Chief Tel., 92 Leicester st., Port Chester, N. Y.; B. E. S. Seaman, S. ft T., 1143 Longfellow ave.. New York, N. Y. No. 38, SPRINGFIELD, MASS.— Meets 3d Sat- urday each month, 7 p. m., in Harmony Hall, Myrick Bldg., Worthington st., Springfield, Mass. Frank P. Sargent, Chief Tel., 24 Colton st, Merrick, Mass.; M. J. Walsh, S. & T., 19 Chapin st., Merrick, Mass. No. 39 — Division covers the Pere Marquette Rail- road System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. R. M. Burr, Gen’l Chairman, Central Lake, Mich.; W R. Adair. Gen’l S. & T., 528 Vinewood ave., Detroit, Mich. No. 40 — Division covers the Chesapeake & Ohio, Chesapeake & Ohio of Indiana and the Hocking Valley Rys. L. E. Hicks, Gen’l Chairman, Craigsville, Va.; J. W. Kiser, Gen’l S. & T., Guyandotte, W. Va. No. 41, BOSTON, MASS.— Meets 2d Saturday night of each month, Engineers’ Hall, 164 Canal st., Boston, Mass. D. J. MacDonald, Chief Tel., 15 Church ave., Woburn, Mass.; F. C. McGrath, S. & T., 16 Water st., Winchester, Mass. No. 42 — Division covers the Erie Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. E. J. Hes- ser, Gen’l Chairman, 364 Wallace place, Elmira, N. Y.; C. L. Bridge, Gen’l S. ft T., 507 Erie ave., Susquehanna, Pa. No. 43 — Division covers Canadian Northern Rail- way System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. Frank Muncey, Gen’l Chairman, Beaudette, Minn.; A. Chard, Ass't Gen’l Chairman, Fort Saskatchewan, Alta.; G. H. Palmer, Gen’l S. & T. , Dauphin, Man. No. 44, NE\V YORK, N. Y.— Meets 2d Saturday each month at 8 p. m., in Fraternity Hall, 22 Harriman ave., Jamaica, N. Y. A. D. Light, Chief Tel., Woodside, N. Y.; A. A. Leonard, Gen’l Chairman. 46 Canal st., Jamaica, N. Y.; E. H. Decker, Ass’t Gen’l Chairman, 122 Weldon st., Brooklyn, N. Y.; L. Meringer, S. & T., 690 McDonough st., Brooklyn, N. Y. No. 45, WOODS VILLE, N. H.— Meets 3d Satur- day of each month at 8 p. m., K. of P. ‘Hall, Woodsville, N. H. Gecg A. Hamilton, Chief Tel., Wells River, Vt; D. W. Gochey, S. ft T., Wells River, Vt. No. 46 — Division covers the Central of Georgia Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. C. H. Livsey, Gen’l Chairman, East Point, Ga.; O. S. Travis, Gen’l S. ft T., 490 Lee st.. Route 127, Atlanta, Ga. No. 48 — Division covers the Detroit, Toledo ft Ironton Railway. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. H. Y. Benner, Gen’l Chairman, Hamler, Ohio; D. R. Murray, Gen’l S. ft T.» Good Hope, Ohio. No. 49 — Division covers the Denver ft Rio Grande Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. H. J. Fulton, Gen'l Chairman, 112 E. 11th st., Leadville, Colo.; A. E. Roberts, Gen’l S. & T., Augusta, Colo. No. 50 — Division covers the Georgia Ry. T. W. Duffy, Gen’l Chairman, James, Ga.; J. P. Luckey, Gen'l S. ft T., Dearing, Ga. No. 51 — Division covers Bessemer ft Lake Erie Railway System. Meets the 4th Thursday of each month in Eagle’s Hall, Greenville, Pa. J. F. Emery, Gen’l Chairman, Mercer, Pa.; W. B. Risley, Gen’l S. ft T., 96 Marshall st., Conneaut, Ohio. No. 52, PITTSBURG, PA.— Meets Saturday. September 26th, and each alternating Saturday thereafter at 7:45 p. m., 231-233 Fifth ave.. 3d floor, Roberts Bldg., Pittsburg, Pa. L. G. Murren, Chief Tel., Smitbton, Pa.; R. W. Bees, S. & T., Box 484, Wampum, Pa. No. 53 — Division covers Southern Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. John E. Cowgill, Gen’l Chairman, ^Jotel St. Regis, 85 Fourth st, San Francisco, Cal.; A. E. Laisure, Ass’t Gen’l Chairman, 622 Euclid ave., Houston, Tex.; E. C. Pennington, Gen’l S. ft T., Hotel St. Regis, 85 Fourth st., San Francisco, Cal. No. 54 — Division covers the Northern Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. Sam Johnson, Gen'l Chairman, North Branch, Minn.; I. N. Holmes, Gen’l S. ft T., 1009 East 3d st., Olympia, Wash. No. 55 — Division covers the Wheeling ft Lake Erie and Wabash, Pittsburg Terminal and West Side Belt Railways. Meets third Saturday even- ing of each month at Harmon, Ohio. J. O. Peoples, Gen’l Chairman, Bolivar, Ohio; C. E. Baltzer, Gen'l S. ft T., Box 246, Navarre, Ohio. No. 56 — Division covers Georgia Southern & Florida Railway System. G. L. Siebert, Gen’l Chairman, Valdosta, Ga.; F. H. Cason, Gen’l S. & T., Lake City, Fla. No. 59 — Division covers the Southern, Northern Alabama and Virginia & Southwestern Rail- roads. Meets subject to call of Chairman. H. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 637 G. Alexander, Gen’l Chairman, 122 Tate ft., Greensboro, N. C.; J. W. Burgess, G. S. & T., 223 Ninth at., S. W., Charlottesville, Va. No. 60, WASHINGTON, D. C.— Meets 2d Thurs- day of each month at 8 p. m., in Building Trades Hall, 610 G st., N. W., Washington, D. C. A. R. Morton, Chief Tel., 745 13th st., S. E., Washington, D. C.; P. H. Delaplaine, S. & T., 647 Keefer place, N. W., Washington, D. C. No. 62 — Division covers the Queen & Crescent Route (North). S. H. McCartt, Gen'l Chairman, Walton, Ky.; J. W. Anderson, Gen'l S. & T., Oakdale, Tenn. No. 65, ROCHESTER, N. H.— Meets at 7:30 p. m., 2d Saturday each month in K. of C. Hall, Main st., Dover, N. H. Jas. McDonough, Chief Tel., 279 Locust st., Dover, N. H.; C. P. Lord, S. & T. , 7 Lincoln st., Somersworth, N. H. No. 69 — Division covers the Queen & Crescent Route (South). Meets subject to call of Chair- man. M. V. Hickman, Gen'l Chairman, Heidel- berg, 'Miss.; E. M. Bilbo, Gen'l S. & T., Box 663, Meridian, Miss. No. 70 — Division covers Great Northern Railway System. L. W. Quick, Acting Gen'l S. & T., St. Louis, Mo. No. 71 — Division covers the Minneapolis & St. Louis Ry. A. L. Gardner, Gen'l Chairman, Steamboat Rock, Iowa; J. C. Sandmier, Gen'l S. & T„ Waukee, Iowa. No. 76 — Division covers the Chicago & North- western Railroad System. Meets subject to call of General or Local Chairman. E. J. Thomas, Gen'l Chairman, Room 618, Webster Bldg., 327 S. LaSalle st, Chicago, 111.; R. B. Boyington, Gen'l S. & T.. Room 618, Webster Bldg., 327 S. LaSalle st, Chicago, 111. No. 77, DENVER, COLO.— Meets 1st Monday evening in each month at Markham Hotel, Denver, Colo. C. S. Guernsey, Chief Tel., 912 29th st., Denver, Colo.; F. Eppelsheimer, S. & T. , 2341 King st., Denver, Colo. No. 80 — Division covers the N. O. M. & C. Ry. System. R. G. Anderson, Gen’l ChairmanvStallo, Miss.; H. C. Hughes, Gen'l S. & T., Mahned, Miss. No. 81 — Division covers the Colorado Midland Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. J. W. LaFever, Gen'l Chairman, New Castle, Colo.; J. F. Jones, Gen'l S. & T., Car- hondale, Colo. No. 82 — Division covers Western Maryland Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Gen'l Chair- man. K. H. Stover, Gen'l Chairman, Henry, W. Va.; E. C. Kohlbaugh, Gen’l S. & T., 24 Eichelberger st., Hanover, Pa. No. 83 — Division covers the Bangor & Aroostook Railroad System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. F. J. Crozicr, Gen’l Chairman, Bridgewater, Me.; J. L. Robbins, Gen’l S. & T., Grindstone, Me. No. 88 — Division covers the Texas & Pacific Rail- way System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. W. K. Gremillion, Gen'l Chairman, Donaldsonville, La.; B. T. Hambright, Gen'l S. & T., Roanoke, Tex. No. 89, BOSTON, MASS. — Meets 1st Saturday each month at 8 p. m., in Pilgrim Hall, also 3d Saturday each month at 10 a. m. (daylight meeting), in Pilgrim Hall, 694 Washington st., Boston, Mass. W. L. Enos, Chief Tel., Box 382, Cohasset, Mass.; J. H. McDermott, S. & T. , 46 Crocker st., Mansfield, Mass. No. 91, CHICAGO, ILL. — Meets 1st Saturday of each month at 8:15 p. m., in Hall 912, Masonic Temple, cor. Randolph and State sts., Chicago, 111. G. Dal Jones, Chief Tel., 2530 North Kedzie blvd., Chicago, 111.; W. E. Carter, S. & T., 5538 Broadway, Chicago, 111. No. 92 — Division covers the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railway System. Meets subject to the call of Chairman. F. J. McGraw, Gen'l Chairman, Backus, McKeau Co., Pa.; J. T. Simmons, Gen'l S. & T., 901 W. Long ave., Du Bois, Pa. No. 93 — Division covers the Illinois Central Rail- road and the Yazoo & Mississippi Valley Rail- road. Meets subject to call of Chairman. C. A. Mulhall, Gen'l Chairman, Clarkson, Ky.; G. E. Chance, Ass't Gen'l Chairman, Mounds, 111.; W. W. Stumph, Gen’l Chairman, Y. & M. V. Lines, Tunica, Miss.; R. L. Shannon, Gen'l S. & T., Anna, 111. No. 95, PORTLAND, ME.— Meets 3d ThursJay of each month at 546)4 Congress st., Portland, Me. C. E. Adams, Chief Tel., Springvale, Me.; F. S. Twombly, S. fit T., Buxton, Me. No. 96 — Division covers Chicago Great Western Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. A. L. Coleman, Gen'l Chairman, 402 Troup ave., Kansas City, Kan.; C. E. Norris, Gen'l S. & T., Inver Grove, Minn. No. 99, COBALT, ONT. — Covers Timiskaming & Northern Ontario Ry. Meets on call of Gen’l Chairman. R. Richardson, Chief Tel., Latchford, Ont.; R. Workman, Gen'l Chairman, North Bay, Ont.; M. R. Doherty, S. & T., Uno Park, Ont. No. 104, AYER, MASS. — Meets each month sub- ject to call of Chief Telegrapher and Secretary and Treasurer. J. E. Monahan, Chief Tel., Sterling Jet., Mass.; James P. Rutledge, S. & T., Box 174, Clinton, Mass. No. 105, CONCORD, N. H.— Meets 3d Saturday each month at 7:30 p. m., in Concord Hall, Concord, N. H. F. A. Martin, Chief Tel., So. Danbury, N. 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638 The Railroad Telegrapher. No. Ill — Division covers San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. W. D. McGee, GenM S. & T., 324 Concord st., Los Angeles, Cal. No. 113 — Division covers the Ulster & Delaware System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. J. E. Mould, GenM Chairman, Oneonta, N. Y. ; H. J. Halstead, GenM S. & T., Oneonta, N. Y. No. 114, ANNAPOLIS ROYAL, N. S.— H. A. Jacques, Chief Tel., Middletown, N. S.; Stanley Tavener, S. & T., Tupperville, Anna Co., N. S. No. 115, QUEBEC, QUE.— Meets 1st MonJay of each month in I. O. O. F. Hall, Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Que. J. J. White, Chief Tel., No. 4 St. Angele st., Quebec, Que.; J. E. Potvin, S. ft T., Gifford, Que., Can. No. 116 — Division covers the Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Railway Syfctem. Meets 2d Sunday of February, April, June, August, October and December/ in place designated by GenM Chair- man. P. M. Stillman, GenM Chairman, Seney, Mich.; C. W. Danielson, GenM S. & T., Chassell, Mich. No. 118 — Division covers Toledo ft Ohio Central, Kanawha ft Michigan and Zanesville & Western Railway Systems. A. P. Hines, GenM Chairman, Burr Oak, Ohio; R. M. Henderson, GenM S. & T., 839 South st., Toledo, Ohio. No. 119 — Division covers the Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway System. G. W. Lewis, GenM Chairman, 2921 Chicago ave., Minneapolis, Minn.; F. C. Paine, GenM S. & T., Erskine, Minn. No. 120 — Division covers Lake Erie ft Western Railway System. C. I. Turner, GenM Chairman, Ambia, Ind.; M. A. Steckel, GenM S. & T., Atlanta, Ind. No. 124 — Division covers Lehigh Valley Railway System. L. W. Quick, Acting GenM S. ft T., 711 Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. No. 125 — Division covers Richmond, Fredericks- burg ft Potomac Railway System. Meets at 8 p. m., the 2d Friday of each month, at Freder- icksburg. Z. Tolbert, GenM Chairman, R. F. D. 4, Alexandria, Va.; J. C. Farmer, GenM S. ft T., 712 Main st, Fredericksburg, Va. No. 126 — Division covers Chicago, Rock Island ft Pacific Railway System. C. H. Meador, GenM Chairman, 310 Drexel Bank Bldg., Station M, Chicago, 111.; W. H. Plum, Vice-Chairman, Ed- gerton Junction, Mo.; W. F. Kay, GenM S. ft T., 310 Drexel Bank Bldg., Station M, Chicago, 111. No. 127, VIRGINIA, MINN.— W. W. Woodward, Chief Tel., Hibbing, Minn.; C. J. Keenan, S. & T., Calumet, Minn. No. 128 — Division covers the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. L. A. Tanquary, GenM Chairman, Board of Trade Bldg., Pueblo, Colo.; L. W. Quick, Acting GenM S. & T., St. Louis, Mo. No. 130 — Division covers Chicago, Burlington ft Quincy Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. W. F. Denton, GenM Chairman, Sterling, Neb.; J. F. Carder, Ass’t GenM Chair- man, Clearfield, Iowa; J. H. Rogers, Jr., GenM S. ft T., 1505 Market st.. La Crosse, Wis. No. 131, TRING JUNCTION, QUE.— P. Doyle, Chief Tel., Box 183, Levis, Que.; E. Lafon- taine, S. & T., Tring Junction, Que. No. 133, SYDNEY, N. S.— Geo. O. Forbes, Chief Tel., Sydney, N. S.; A. F. Macdougall, S. ft T., West Bay Road, N. S. No. 137 — Division covers El Paso ft Southwestern Railway System. F. A. Thomas, Acting GenM S. ft T., 4112 Arsenal st., St. Louis, Mo. No. 140 — Division covers Maine Central Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. E. J. Hayes, GenM Chairman, Leeds Junction, Me.; H. N. Bates, GenM S. ft T., Gardiner, Me. No. 141 — Division covers San Antonio & Aransas Pass Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. S. S. Sooy, GenM Chairman, Flato- nia, Tex.; E. B. Hill, GenM S. ft T., 1027 Yale st., Houston, Tex. No. 142 — Division covers the Green Bay ft West- ern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. D. Benrud, GenM Chairman, Blair, Wis.; L. P. Curran, GenM S. ft T., Winona, Minn. No. 143 — Division covers the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railway System. L. W. Quick, Acting GenM S. ft T., St. Louis, Mo. No. 144— Division covers the Trinity & Brazos Valley Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. D. W. Ramsay, GenM Chairman, BardweU, Tex.; N. W. Smith, GenM S. ft T., Box 493, Teague, Tex. No. 145 — Division covers the Ft. W. ft D. C Ry. System. J. L. Webb, GenM Chairman, Quanah, Tex.; Bruce Dickinson, GenM S. ft T., Byers, Tex. No. 146 — Division covers the Atlanta, Birmingham ft Atlantic Ry. System. Meets subject to call of GenM Chairman. Owen D. Gorman, GenM Chairman, Mauk, Ga.; C. A. Pye, GenM S. ft T. , Oglethorpe, Ga. No. 147 — Division covers the Norfolk ft Southern Ry. System. Meets subject to call of GenM Chairman. Miss S. D. Taylor, GenM S. ft T., care J. H. Williams, Wilson, N. C. No. 152, NASHUA, N. H.— Meets every 3d Sun- day of each month at 10:30 a. m., in Elks* Hall, Beaton Block, corner Main and Factory sts., Nashua, N. H.; H. E. Heath, Chief TeL, Pone- mah, N. H.; J. Wilfrid Vaillancourt, S. ft T., Ill Allds st., Nashua, N. H. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 639 No. 155, HAMILTON. ONT. — Co»er* Toronto. Hamilton & Buffalo Ry. Meets 2d Sunday of each month at 3:30 p. m., in I. O. O. F. Hall, Temple Bldg., Gore st., Hamilton, Ont J. N. Smith, Chief TeL, Jerseyville, Ont; E. D. Arm- strong, S. & T., Box 98, Smithville, Ont. No. 156, BOSTON, MASS. — Meets in Rathbone Hall, 694 Washington st., Boston, Mass., 3d Thursday each month, day and night alternately, commencing with the day meeting in July. Day- light meetings 11 a. m., night meetings 7 p. m. Robert H. Buxton, Chief Tel., 8 Dresden st., Jamaica Plain, Boston, Mass.; F. J. Dansereaue, S. & T., 65 Boylston st., Jamaica Plain, Boston, Mass. No. 157 — Division covers the Rutland Ry. E. J. La Pointe, Gen’l Chairman, Chatham, N. Y.; John F. Haber, Gen’l S. & T., Brandon, Vt. No. 15$ — Division covers the Panama Ry. A. V. Losea, Gen’l Chairman, Box 17, Pedro Miguel, Canal Zone; John F. Stahl, Gen’l S. & T., Box 325, Cristobal, Canal Zone. No. 160 — Division covers the Florida East Coast Ry. E. C. Wheeler, Acting Gen’l Chairman, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; J. H. Meyers, Gen’l S. & T. , Hallandale, Fla. No. 161 — Division covers the O.-W. R. ft N. Ry. J. V. Mitchell, Gen’l Chairman, Wallula, Wash.; Wm. H. L. Davis, Gen'l S. & T., Pendleton, Ore. No. 163 — Division covers the K. C. M. & O. Ry. L. R. Cotney, Gen’l Chairman, Ft. Stockton, Tex.; D. O. Kennedy, Gen'l S. & T., Clinton, Okla. No. 164 — Division covers the Ann 4r^°r R- R* O. A. McCollum, Gen’l Chairman, 526 Wood- land avc., Toledo, Ohio; E. C. West, Gen’l S. & T., 2238 Erie st., Toledo, Ohio. No. 165 — Division covers the Northwestern Pacific Ry. R. D. Shugrue, Gen’l S. ft T., care N. W. Pac. Ry., Fulton^ Cal. No. 166 — Division covers the St. Louis, Browns- ville ft Mexico Ry. W. J. Thomas, Gen’l Chairman, Sea Drift, Tex.; C. L. Jackson, Gen’l S. ft T., Bloomington, Tex. No. 167 — Division covers the Georgia ft Florida Ry. W. P. Ivey, Gen’l Chairman, Stillmore, Ga.; D. F. Rush, Gen'l S. ft T., Hazelhurst, Ga. No. 168 — Division covers the C. ft A. Ry. E. E. Gents, Gen’l Chairman, Braidwood, 111.; Thos. Riley, Gen’l S. ft T., Nilwood, 111. No. 170 — Division covers the Wabash Ry. J. S. Rixor, Gen’l Chairman, Box 135, Peru, lnd.; M. E. Fohey, Gen’l S. ft T., 19 Ward place, Detroit, Mich. No. \7l — Division covers Central Vermont Ry. Maurice E. Davis, G. C., Windsor, Vt.; L. J. Mannte, G. S. ft T., St Alexander Sta., Quebec. No. 172 — Division covers the Oregon Short Line Ry. E. C. Mangrum, Gen’l Chairman, Clearfield, Utah; T. P. Romans, Gen’l S. ft T., Wendell, Idaho. TWIN CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB — Regular meeting 2d Wednesday night of each month, Columbia Hall, Prior and University aves. G. W. Lewis, Pres., 2921 Chicago ave., Minneapolis, Minn.; S. H. Lester, S. ft T., Flat 7, 912 South Sixth ave., Minneapolis, Minn. CREAM CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB— Meets the 2d Wednesday of each month at Fraternal Order* of Eagles’ Club Rooms, 137-139 Second st., Milwaukee, Wis. W. T. Houlehen, Pres., 363 Madison st., Milwaukee, Wis.; B. A. Gothompson, S. ft T., 959 Thirty-seventh st., Milwaukee, Wis. PRETZEL CITY TELEGRAPHERS* CLUB OF FREEPORT, ILL.— Meets 3d Wednesday of each month at Ladies ft Knights of Security Hall, 107 Stephenson st., Freeport, 111. P. H. Mur- phy, Pres., 145 Delaware st., Freeport, 111.; H. E. Kiester, S. ft T., 60 Second st., Freeport, 111. CORT CLUB (Chicago O. R. T. Club)— Meets 1st Saturday of each month in Room 912, Masonic Temple. J. J. Rose, Pres., 2153 Ridge ave., Evanston, 111.; W. J. Earley, S. ft T., 2718 S. Harding ave., Chicago, 111. THE QUEEN CITY TELEGRAPHERS* CLUB OF CINCINNATI— Meets subject to call of President E. F. Stenger, Pres., Miamisburg, Ohio; O. E. Marsh, S. ft T., 4121 31st st., Oakley Park, Cincinnati, Ohio. DES MOINES O. R. T. CLUB— Meets in Assem- bly Room, Kirkwood Hotel, Des Moines, fowa, subject to call of President. M. R. Davis, Pres., care C. R. 1. ft P. Ry., Des Moines, Iowa; S. S. Price, S. ft T., Grimes, Iowa. CEDAR RAPIDS O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 8 p. m. the 3d Friday of each month, second floor, Dows Building, cor. Second ave. and Second st., Cedar Rapids, Iowa; F. E. Conover, Pres., Low Moor, Iowa; J. L. Halpin, S. ft T., 512 South Four- teenth st. Cedar Rapids, Iowa. LITTLE ROCK O. R. T. CLUB— Meets subject to call of S. ft T. C. C. Jacldin, Pres., Room 224, Union Station, Little Rock, Ark.; H. W. Gibbs, S. ft T., 516 E. Eighth St., Little Rock, Ark. THE TOPEKA O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 8 p. m., 2d Sunday of each month at Throop Hotel, Fourth and Kansas ave., Topeka, Kan. R. D. Stover, Pres., 305 Western ave., Topeka, Kan.; A. S. Carver, S. ft T., 329 Lake st., Topeka, Kah. THE PANHOMA TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB— Meets Saturday evening following the 21st of each month in Southern Hotel, El Reno, Okla. G. A. Barnard, Pres., El Reno, Okla.; P. L. Peacher, Sec’y, El Reno, Okla.; H. T. Snod- grass, Trees., 1008 W. London st., El Reno, Okla. Digitized by Google

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640 The Railroad Telegrapher. CHEMUNG TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB OF EL- MIRA, N. Y.— Meets subject to call of Presi- dent. M. G. Beach, Pre*., 203 Norwood at., Norwood, N. Y.; W. U. Phillip*, S. & T., Horse Head*. N. Y. EVANSVILLE O. R. T. CLUB— Meet* 3d Sun- day each month. L. E. Crandall, Pres., Chris- ney, Ind.; C. McCleary, S. & T., 712 Mulberry st., Evansville, Ind. THE HOOSIER O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 4th Thursday each month at 8 p. m., Hotel English, Indianapolis, Ind. J. W. White, Pres., 2166 Avondale place, Indianapolis, Ind.; W. H. Gipe, S. & T., 824 Oakland ave., Indianapolis, Ind. THE KANSAS CITY RAILROAD TELEGRA- PHERS* CLUB — Meets subject to call of Presi- dent. M. Williams, Pres., 2115 Walnut st., Kan- sas City, Kan. A. J. Jones, S. & T.,1118 Newton ave., Kansas City, Mo. THE FORT-PITT TELEGRAPHERS* CLUB OF PITTSBURG — Meets subject to call of Secre- tary. H. K. Klingensmith, Pres., 124 Suburban ave., Beechview, Pittsburg, Pa.; W. C. Safford, 404 5th ave., McKeesport, Pa. THE HOUSTON O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 2d Thursday night of each month. Hotel Cotton, cor. Fannin st. and Capitol ave., Houston, Tex. Clias. C. Webner, Pres, 425 Mason Bldg., Houston, Tex.; E. B. Hill, Sec*y, 1027 Yale st., Houston, Tex. THE DU-O. R. T. CLUB OF DURAlfD, MICH. — Meets 1st Thursday etch month in I. O. O. F. Hall, Durand, Mich. A. E. McNamara, Pres., Drayton Plain, Mich.; H. F. Link, S. & T., Lansing, Mich. THE C. O. O. R. T. CLUB (Co-Operative O. R. T. Club) — Meets 8 p. m., 1st Friday of each month in Red Men** Hall, South Bend, Ind. O. O. Replogle, Pres., 631 East Bronson st. South Bend, Ind.; D. A. Crum, S. & T., 817 Lindsey st., South Bend, Ind. THE CHICAGO HEIGHTS TELEGRAPHERS* CLUB — Meet* 10 a. m., 2d Snnday of each month, at Chicago Heights, 111., in Trades & Labor Council Hall. J. W. Begbie, Pres., Box 232, St. Anne, 111.; C. R. Montgomery, S. & T., C. & E. I. Passenger Station, Watseka, 111. THE GATE CITY TELEGRAPHERS* CLUB— Meets 2d Sunday at 8 p. m. and 4th Sunday at 2 p. m., each month, in W. O. W. Hall. J. D. McAviney, Pres., 511 N. Houston st., Denison, Tex.; £. Rivers, S. & T., 104 W. Herron st., Denison, Tex. THE SPRINGFIELD O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 2d Saturday night of each month at St. Nicholas Hotel, Springfield, 111. W. Stone, Pres., Marine, 111.; W. R. Endicott, S. & T., 521 E. Mason st., Springfield, 111. General Committee Directory on Railroad* Covered by Local Divisions Boston & Albany Railway — M. J. Walsh, Gen’l Chairman, 19 Chapin st., Merrick, Mass.; Ray L. Hyde, Gen*l S. & T., 242 Union st., West Springfield, Mass. Boston Terminal Co. — J. Andrews, Gen’l Chair- man, Tower 1, South Station, Boston, Mass.; S. E. Haseltine, Secretary General Committee, South Braintree, Mass. Boston & Maine Railroad — J. B. Bode, Gen’l Chairman, Chelsea Station, care of B. & M. Ry., Boston, Mass.; H. L. Jones, Secretary Gen- eral Committee, R. F. D. No. 37, Fremont, N. H. Chicago, Peoria & St. Louis Ry. — C. A. Patterson, Gen’l Chairman, Forest City, 111.; R. E. Johnson, Secretary General Committee, Jerseyville, 111. Intercolonial Ry. — S. C. Charters, Gen*l Chair- man, Point du Chene, N. B.; R. A. McMillan, Secretary General Committee, Charlo Station, N. B. Long Island Railroad — A. A. Leonard, Gen’l Chair- man, 46 Canal st., Jamaica, N. Y.; D. H. Powers, Secretary General Committee, 176 Union Hall st., Jamaica, N. Y. New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad — Leonard J. Ross, Gen’l Chairman, 457 Welling- ton ave., Auburn, R. I.; M. W. Handy, Secre- tary General Committee, Box 885, New Haven, Conn. Digitized by C.ooQLe

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 641 Ladies’ Auxiliary Directory MISS DITA MAY WEST President 319 East Georgia ave., Atlanta, Ga. MRS. FLORENCE P. PI ERCE.. Grand Sec.-Treas. • Box 33, Halethorpe, Baltimore Co., Md. MRS. L. E. CRANDALL First Vice-President Chrisney, Ind. Second Vice-President Speed, N. C. MRS. G. D. ROBERTSON. .Third Vice-President Welland, Ont., Canada. MRS. ETHEL P. JOSLIN. .Fourth Vice President 52 Stanford ave., Providence, R. I. OFFICERS. MRS. D. H. PARKER BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Mrs. Em L. Quick, Chairman, 2807 E. 9th st., Mrs. H. O. Irwin, 416 E. Carter ave., Ashland, Ky. Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Helena B. Austin, 12 Broad st., Burlington, Miss Eroa L. Schneider, Secretary, Dousman, Wis. N. J. Mrs. D. W. Koppikus, Oakville, Cal. All correspondence for The Telegrapher should be addressed to L. W. Quick, Editor, St Louis, Mo., so that it will reach him not later than the 5th of the month. Grand Division — Attached membership not confined to any particular railroad or territory. Miss Dita May West, Pres., 319 East Georgia ave., Atlanta, Ga.; Mrs. Florence P. Pierce, Grand S. & T., Box 33, Halethorpe, Md. Division 3 — Covers the C., C. C. St. L. Ry. System. Meetings subject to call of the Gen'l Chairman. Mrs. H. T. Sloan, Gen’l Chairman, 528 Grove ave., Galion, Ohio; Mrs. Hazel Elliott, Gen’l S. & T., Ashley, Ohio. Division 7 — Covers the Canadian Pacific Railway System. Meetings subject to call of Chairman. Mrs. Rebecca Sullivan, Gen’l Chairman, Chap- leau, Ont., Can.; Mrs. S. S. Campbell, Gen’l S. & T., Verona, Ont. Division 8 — Covers New York Central Railway System. Meets upon call. Mrs. M. B. Lynch, Gen'l ‘Chairman, 963 State st., Schenectady, N. Y.; Mrs. M. J. Wood, Gen'l S. ft T., South Schenectady, N. Y. Division 14 — Covers the Norfolk & Western Rail- way. Meets upon call. Mrs. N. A. Schwinger, Gen’l Chairman, 21 Tenth ave., S. W., Roanoke, Va.; Mrs. C. P. Winborne, Gen’l S. ft T., Omaha, Va. Division 15 — Covers the Atlantic Coast Line R. R. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. B. F. Wheeler, Gen’l Chairman, Oviedo, Fla.; Miss Ruth Williams, Gen’l S. & T., Wilson, N. C. Division 17 — Covers the Pennsylvania R. R. (Lines east of Pittsburg and Erie). Meetings subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. Elinor A. Maurer, Gen'l Chairman, Elwood, N. J.; Mrs. Helena D. Hitchner, Gen’l S. & T., Pitman, N. J. Division 23 — Covers the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul and the Puget Sound Railway Systems. Meetings subject to call. Mrs. S. Olive Lester, Gen’l S. & T., Flat 7, 912 South Sixth ave., Minneapolis, Minn. Division 31 — Covers the Missouri Pacific System. Meetings subject to call. Mrs. Pearl Mott, Gen'l Chairman, Haven, Kan.; Mrs. Maude Lawrence, Gen'l S. ft T., Eads, Colo. Division 33 — Covers Baltimore & Ohio Railway System. Meetings subject to call of Chairman. Mrs. Mary A. Bell, Gen'l Chairman, New Con- cord, Ohio; Mrs. Anna S. Gillum, Gen’l S. & T., Shinnston, W. Va. Division 35 — Meets 3d Thursday of each month at 2:30 p. m. in Manheim Hall, 433 Westminster st, Providence, R. I. Mrs. Clara A. Wood, Gen’l Chairman, 301 Station st., Auburn, R. I.; Miss Clara J. Brady, Gen’l S. & T., 91 Wood st.. Providence, R. I. Division 39 — Covers the Pere Marquette System. Meetings held time and place of the O. R. T. brothers. Mrs. Florence E. Watson, Gen’l Chairman, 404 Columbus ave., Holland, Mich.; Mrs. Ellen Jacob, Gen’l S. & T., 977 Cherry st.. Grand Rapids, Mich. Division 44 — Meets 2d Saturday of each month at 8 p. m., in Hall No. 2, Fraternity Hall, 22 Harriman ave., Jamaica, N. Y. Mrs. O. A. Hudson, Gen’l Chairman, 37 Longfellow ave., Jamaica, L. I., N. Y.; Mrs. J. E. Shields, Gen’l S. & T., 1034 Bergen st., Brooklyn, N. Y. Division 46 — Covers the Central of Georgia Rail- way System. Meetings subject to call of Chair- man. Mrs. J. H. Randall, Jr., Gen'l S. ft T., Smithville, Ga. Digitized by Google

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642 The Railroad Telegrapher. Division 53 — Covers the Southern Pacific System, H. G. & S. A. Ry. ' Meetings subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. W. E. Blume, Gen’l Chairman, Cameron, Cal.; Mrs. F. E. Walters, Gen’l S. & T., Ashland, Ore. Division 54 — Covers the Northern Pacific Railway System. Meetings subject to the call of the Gen’l Chairman, Mrs. W. W. Jaynes, Pettibone, N. D.; Mrs. Annene P. Wilcoxen, Gen’l S. & T., Almira, Wash. Division 59 — Covers the Southern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Mrs. C. L. Watson, Gen’l Chairman, Veechdale, Ky.; Mrs. Logan Watson, Gen’l S. & T., 534 First st., Shelby- ville, Ky. Division 76 — Covers the Chicago & Northwestern Railway System. Meets upon call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. L. Roy Ness, Gen’l Chairman, Wood Lake, Neb.; Miss Irene O’Connell, Gen’l S. & T., 207 W. Sixth st., Marshfield, Wis. Division 81 — Covers the Colorado Midland Rail- way System. Meetings subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. Mae L. Potts, Gen’l Chairman, Ivanhoe, Colo.; Mrs. Emma L. Rose, Gen’l S. ft T., Granite, Colo. Division 93 — Covers the Illinois Central Railway System. Meets subject to call Mr*. E. 'L. Mathis, Acting Gen’l Chairman and Gen’l S. & T., 500 Arch st., Fulton, Ky. Division 113— Covers the Ulster ft Delaware Sys- tem. Meetings subject to call of Gen’l Chair- man. Mrs. Harry Halstead, Gen’l Chairman, F. D. No. 3, Oneonta, N. Y. ; Mrs. Sinclair Snyder, Gen’l S. & T., South Kortright, N. Y. Division 126 — Covers the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific System. Meetings subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. J. A. Tracy, Gen’l Chair- man, Vona, Colo.; Mrs. W. T. Brown, Gen’l S. & T., 6039 Rhodes ave., Chicago, 111. Division 130 — Covers the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad. Meetings subject to call of Mrs. J. E. Kerr, Gen’l S. & T.t Central City, Neb. Division 140 — Covers the Maine Central Railway System. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chair- man. Mrs. Edna P. McKenzie, Genl Chairman, Lincoln, Me.; Mrs. Florence L. Graham, Gen’l S. & T., 470 Main st., Bangor, Me. Division 146 — Covers the Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic Railway System. Meets upon call of Gen’l Chairman. Miss Dita May West, Gen’l Chairman, 319 East Georgia ave., Atlanta, Ga.; Mrs. J. W. Awbrey, Gen’l S. ft T., Craigford, Ala. Digitized by ^.ooQle

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When addressing our advertisers, please mention The Railroad Telegrapher. 175 For Cash or on E a 8 y Payments. on Purchase Price. Telegraphers Can Buy UNDERWOODS At Less Than Half Price Every telegrapher should take advantage of this opportunity to get an Underwood Typewriter at less than half manufacturer’s price. Remember, you need not buy at once — YOU ( RENT — Applying Rent on Purchase Price, MAY i B U Y — For Cash or on Easy Payments. We will send you an Underwood on 10 Days' Free Trial. Should you decide to keep it, you may rent it, then — now remember this — should you finally decide that you want to own it, every cent of the rental you have paid for six months will be applied on the purchase price. Makes Your Work Easier Make Extra Money An Underwood will make your work easier — it will shorten your hours. In addition you can make extra money by typing manuscript for others at 10 to 20 cents a page. It you are literary inclined, use it to write short stories, photo-play scenarios, etc. Publishers pay big prices for live, red-blooded railway stories. The movie producers are on the lookout for “thrillers,” but neither will look at hand-written manuscript — it must be typewritten. Set Your Semaphore On this fine opportunity to get an Underwood at Less Than Half Price. Send the coupon for Special Offer to Telegraphers. Also ask about our Big Free Offer. No canvassing; no soliciting. We are — Largest and Oldest Independent Typewriter Dealers in the World. And sell direct at less than half manufacturer’s prices. Get our big Special Underwood Typewriter Offer Number 624. Send coupon. • TYPEWRITER EMPORIUM Established 1892 CHICAGO, ILL. r"TYPEWRITER EMPORIUM, I Chicago, 111. Without expense or obligations to me, tell me all about | your Special Underwood Offer Number 624, to Telegraphers. I TwCTgifeed fay GOO-S l€- Btate

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176 When addressing our advertisers, please mention The Railroad Telegrapher. WATCH FOR THE O. R. T. CAR IT HAS COME TO STAY We are to use this page' at a means of advertising and at the same time making announcement! that will be of interest to our agents who are O. R. T. Men. We are continuing our Ad. for investors and agents one more month as we have not at this writing, May 1st, the date upon which we are obliged to forward copy for the May issue, had s chance to learn the results of our Ad. in the April number which has only been in the hands of the Operators a few days at most, and in this section is being delivered today; however, we are receiving many inquiries already and if you want to get in on a good thing you will have, to be prompt. We are having offered to us daily other inventions than those mentioned in our prospectus, some of which hold out great promises of being money makers. Our charter is broad and allows us to manufacture and sell, or sell for others, any useful manufactured article. Write today and secure the greatest OPPORTUNITY to establish a very profitable business in your respective localities by devoting spare time to the proposition until the business develops to an extent whereby your whole time may be required and utilized more profitably than it is at the key, by becoming members of the BOSTON MFG. & DISTRIBUTING CO., incorporated under the laws of Massachusetts, whose Officers and Directors are composed mostly of well-koows O. R. T. men, whose reputation for ability, integrity and square dealing are beyond question. Even the inventor of the devices, which we are to manufacture and sell first, is our well- known and respected brother, John A. McKnight, of Division 156. The Company might quite properly be called (using the language of Abraham Lincoln), "FOR, BY and OF” O. R. T. Brothers. It is the purpose of this Company to manufacture and sell necessary and useful auto- mobile accessories. A business which is increasing daily, is good in war times or peace, and one in which millions of dollars have been made and in which many more are to be made in the near future. You will readily appreciate the fact that no other class of men are as well situated, and are competent to handle a proposition of this kind, as telegraphers, whose profession in itself requires ability of no mean caliber, and being in close contact with the general public from the great metropolis of the world to the smallest hamlet in the United States sod Canada. *You are particularly well situated to carry out our plan, with profit accruing tor00 individually for sales made, as well as a lucrative income from your interest in the Company. You will confer a favor to the undersigned if you will call each other’s attention to this Ad., and spread the news generally along the line, whether you are personally interested or not. Kindly write us at once and give us an opportunity to explain in detail and give you the personnel of the Company. Understand, that in writing us you will not obligate yourselves in any manner whatever, and your communications will be treated with the strictest confidence. Yours in S. O. and D., Boston Mfg. & Distributing Go., I»«. Room 539, 120 Boyloton Street, Boetoa, Max*

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Published Monthly by thb Order or Railroad Telegraphers L W. QUICK - Editor and Manager. Subscription Price Entered as Second-Class Mattbr December 20, 1012, at thb Post Ovtiob at St. Louis, Mo., Under the Act or d August 24, 1012. - - $1.00 Per Year. Vol. XXXIII MAY, 1916 No. 5 Report of the Board of Directors. To the Officers and Members of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers: Greetings : In accordance with constitutional practice, the Board of Directors convened at St. Louis, Mo., on April 4th, with all members present. With the assistance of M. D. Kennedy, expert accountant, we made a careful check of the books and accounts of Bro. L. W. Quick, Grand Secretary and Treasurer, and found them correct, with all moneys and property properly accounted for. We have pleasure in testifying to the very efficient manner in which the affairs of the Grand Secretary’s office have been conducted. We find that on April 22, 1916, we had to our credit in the various funds, the sum of $1,258,476.86, as follows : General fund $ 165,639 08 M. B. D. fund 700,247 08 Protective fund 391,328 00 Pension fund 1,262 70 Total $1,258,476 86 Respectfully submitted, Geo. O. Forbes, Chairman, A. O. Sinks, Secretary, C. E. Layman, G. E. Soyster, L F. Mileer, St. Louis, Mo., April 28, 1916. Digitized by V3 Board 0f Directors .

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646 The Railroad Telegrapher. A MODEL 8TATE LAW. SINCE the enactment of the Clayton anti-trust federal law which limits the issuance of injunctions in labor disputes and exempts labor organizations from the provisions of the trust feature of that law by declaring that “the labor power of a human being is not a com- modity or article of commerce,” strenu- ous efforts are being made by organized workers to secure the enactment of a similar law in each State in the Union for the government of the State courts. Realizing the importance of such a step, the American Federation of Labor addressed two communications to all affiliated bodies urging prompt action in this matter, and pointed out the necessity of the enactment of such a law in each of the several States, enclosing a draft of what is believed to be a model law for that purpose. The law which is recommended for enactment in each State is as follows: Be it Enacted, Etc.: Section 1. It shall not be unlawful for working men and women to organize themselves into, or carry on labor unions for the purpose of lessening the hours of labor or increasing the wages or better- ing the condition of the members of such organizations; or carrying out their legit- imate purposes as freely as they could do if acting singly. Section 2. No restraining order or in- junction shall be granted by any court of this State, or any judge or judges thereof, in any case involving or growing out of a dispute concerning terms or conditions of employment, unless necessary to pre- vent irreparable injury to property or to a property right of the party making the application, for which injury there is no adequate remedy at law, and such prop- erty or property right must be described with particularity in the application, which must be in writing and sworn to by the applicant or by his agent or attorney. Section 3. No restraining order or in- junction shall prohibit any person or per- sons, whether singly or in concert, from terminating any relation of employment or from ceasing to perform any work or labor; or from recommending, advising or persuading others so to do; or from attending at any place where any person or persons may lawfully be, for the pur- pose of obtaining or communicating in- formation, or from persuading any such person to work or to abstain from work- ing; or from ceasing to patronize any party to such dispute; or from recom- mending, advising, or persuading others so to do; or from paying or giving to, or withholding from, any person engaged in such dispute, any strike benefits or other moneys or things of value; or from as- sembling in a lawful manner, and for law- ful purposes; or from doing any act or thing which might lawfully be done in the absence of such dispute by a single individual; nor shall any of the acts speci- fied in this section be considered or held to be illegal or unlawful in any court of this State. Section 4. That the labor of a human being is not a commodity or article of commerce, and the right to enter into the relation of employer and employe, or to change that relation; or to assume and create a new relation for employer and employe; or to perform and carry on business with any person in any place; or to do work and labor as an employe, shall be held and construed to be a per- sonal, and not a property, right. In all cases involving the violation of the con- tract of employment, either by the em- ploye or employer where no irreparable damage is about to be committed upon the property or property right of either, no injunction shall be granted, but the parties shall be left to their remedy at law. Section 5. No persons shall be in- dicted, prosecuted, or tried in any court of this State for entering into or carrying on any arrangement, agreement, or com- bination between themselves made with a view of lessening the number of hours of labor or increasing wages or bettering the condition of workingmen, or for any act done in pursuance thereof, unless such act is in itself forbidden by law if done by a single individual. Digitized by vjjOCK^IC

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 647 In commenting upon the necessity for the enactment of such a law in the vari- ous States and urging all organized work- ers to make this a paramount issue, President Gompers, in the American Federationist, the official organ of the American Federation of Labor, under the caption “The Law Necessary to Protect Labor,” says: Is there some peculiar quality insepa- rable from the legal mind that holds it in bondage to the past and makes it im- pervious to new conditions, new thoughts and new needs? In the development of law there is a tradition of the sanctity of precedent. The first commandment in the lawyer's code is “Do no violence to precedents, but follow them always,” even to the last absurdity. This peculiar quality in legal thinking makes the whole system for according justice mechanical and devoid of flexibil- ity necessary for adjusting to human needs new conditions, forces and prob- lems. Legal thought has never been able to divest itself completely of the concept that those who work for wages are in some sense different from employers; that wage-workers may be classified to- gether with raw material and finished products of industry. Though lawyers may know as a his- torical fact that workers now have polit- ical freedom, yet their legal thought is entangled in associations and concepts that had their origin in the time when workers were slaves and, therefore, prop- erty. Although the organized labor move- ment has for years been conducting a campaign of education to bring about an understanding of the principles involved in industrial freedom and to concentrate attention upon the fundamental principle underlying an understanding of both eco- nomic and judicial freedom, yet there still are many lawyers and individuals into whose minds this concept has not penetrated. Perhaps one of the most conspicuous and appalling demonstrations of total misunderstanding occurred recently in the indictment returned by the grand jury of Mahoning County, Ohio, charging the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Com- pany, the Republic Iron and Steel Com- pany, the United States Steel Corpora- tion, the Briar Hill Steel Company, the Youngstown .Iron and Steel Company, the Carnegie Steel Company and Elbert H. Gary with an unlawful combination and conspiracy for the purpose of cre- ating and carrying out restrictions in fix- ing, establishing, raising and reducing the selling prices of the aforesaid iron, steel, merchandise, produce and commodities and the rates of wages paid to certain employes and laborers. The indictment makes absolutely no distinction between the sale and purchase of “certain merchandise, products and commodities, to-wit, iron, steel, and com- mon or unskilled labor.” The indictment was brought under the .anti-trust law of Ohio, known as the Valentine law. That law defines a trust as a combination of capital, skill or acts, by two or more persons, firms, partner- ships, corporations or associations of persons, for the purpose of manipulating the production or purchase or sale of commodities or articles of merchandise. The law in every case clearly specifies that it concerns only manipulation of the sale or production of material things, specifically enumerating merchandise, produce or a commodity. Lawyers have been so long in the habit of dealing with abstractions, abstract principles, far removed from their prac- tical application to the world of life and labor, that to them there is no jarring discord in the glibly consigning “common or unskilled labor,” human beings, to the same category with iron and steel. It is true that the steel industries of Youngstown, Ohio, have gathered to- gether for work in their plants hundreds of foreign workers — men and women — most of whom still are aliens to our country, who have different standards of living from Americans, who speak a dif- ferent language, think in different terms and act according to different ideals than those that prevail under our republic. These workers have not yet become as- Digitized by Google

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648 The Railroad Telegrapher. similated and a part of our nation. Their outlook is less broad. Their conceptions of their own rights and the freedom that ought to be theirs are far less complete than what they should be ; but, nevertheless, these foreigners — “Dagoes, Wops, Honk- ies,” c&ll them what you will — are human beings with hearts and souls, and all • of them have the natural desires of human beings and infinite possibilities of human development. They are infinitely more valuable than the iron with which they work or the steel that they create. There is a difference between these human work- ers and the products of their toil — as wide and as deep and as fundamental as the difference between human life and, say, a piece of petrified wood. Common or unskilled labor is not some abstract something that exists apart from the living bodies of the workers. It is not something that can be separated from the identity of the toilers; it is the crea- tive ability that exists within the human body. It is nervous and muscular power co-ordinated and directed by the mind of the worker. It is something that is infinitely wonderful and sacred. To say that this creative ability, this labor power of the worker is a commodity and article of merchandise or commerce is to degrade human life and to return to the thoughts of older days when workers were slaves, were bought and sold as cattle and treated as though they were things without hearts or that which is ordinarily termed souls. The anti-trust law of Ohio has no appli- cation to wage-earners or to that which is inseparable from them — their labor power — whether skilled or so-called unskilled or common labor. It was only by pervert- ing the purpose, the meaning and the words of that law that it was made to apply to efforts to manipulate wages paid for labor power. To be sure, the workers in the steel indus- tries of Youngstown, Ohio, have been ex- ploited by employers, they have not been paid fair wages for their work, they have worked under wretched conditions, but the remedy for these evils does not lie through the perversion and application of anti- trust laws to regulate relations between employes and employers. It is undoubtedly true that employers in these steel industries have worked together in efforts to keep wages down and to secure large numbers of workers who consent to work for low wages be- cause they do not realize their power and do not realize their rights, but it is no remedy for this situation to bring indict- ments against the steel companies under a law that would fasten upon the wage- earners a precedent and a principle that would deprive them of industrial freedom and put them in the same legal category as merchandise, articles of commerce or com- modities. Higher wages are of immense value, they open innumerable avenues and doors of opportunities to wage-earners. Without adequate wages, workers are unable to secure the necessities of life and those things which mean a higher and better living. But higher wages are not of such importance that they can be secured by a method that would rivet upon wage-earn- ers the shackles of unfreedom and deprive them of opportunities to promote as human beings their future welfare. That which the wage-earners of Ohio must do and that which will protect them against exploitation by steel companies or any other corporations, or employers, is to secure the enactment in the laws of the State of the fundamental principle of human freedom, whether economic, political or legal. That principle has already been made part of federal law. It is that tre- mendously significant declaratory statement that is a part of Section 6 o*f the Gayton Anti-trust Act: “The labor power of a human being is not a commodity or article of commerce.” That declaration ought to be made a part of the law of every State in the nation. Federal law must be supplemented by State law declaring this principle, if the wage- earners are to be fully and adequately protected. Such a declaration removes the possibil- ity of application of anti-trust laws to associations of wage-earners, organized not for profit but for human betterment and Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 649 welfare. This same principle is involved in securing necessary limitation and regula- tion of the issuance of writs of injunc- tion so that this method will not be used to forbid ' wage-earners from engaging in legitimate activities of labor organizations necessary for their protection and for their betterment. Section 20 of the Clayton Act makes a part of federal law the fundamental de- mands of the workers. After the Philadel- phia convention, the Executive Council issued to all State Federations of Labor a circular containing a model injunction bill, and urging that all State organizations concentrate their efforts upon securing the enactment of such laws so that the pro- visions of the Clayton Act would be sup- plemented by necessary State legislation. The enactment of such laws in all States is of paramount importance. All activity and all forces ought to be concentrated upon the attainment of this one purpose. Wage-earners can not delegate to out- side persons, forces or organizations con- trol over industrial relations. They must work out their own salvation if they do not wish to limit or jeopardize their freedom. In order to do this, they must have the right to organize. That right is in danger so long as anti-trust laws may be directly or indirectly invoked against associations of workers performing the necessary duties of such organizations. The effectiveness of labor organizations is endangered when courts exercise the power to issue injunc- tions dealing with relations between em- ployes and employers — personal relations. The writ of injunction is intended to apply only to property and to protect property rights. When once it is clearly understood and injected into legal thought and embodied in law that labor power is not property, is not a commodity or article of commerce, then there can be no ques- tion but what writs of injunction can not deal with labor power as though employers had some property right therein. Again it is urged upon all organizations of workers that they concentrate political activities upon this one purpose, make it the paramount economic and political issue. Well directed efforts, a definite policy, a subordination of personal desires, of all party politics to this one fundamental prob- lem will result in success and will secure the enactment of necessary protective legis- lation upon the statute books of every State of the Union. AFTER THE WAR. PROBABLY one of the most dis- cussed subjects of the present day in all walks of life is the question “What will be the situation when the great European war is over?” This sub- ject is of particular interest to the labor- ing man. The pessimist argues that a period of great depression will ensue, while, on the other hand, the optimist contends with equal assurance-that the close of the war will be followed by un- precedented prosperity in America. Realizing the interest of the American people in this important’ subject, the De- partment of Commerce of the United States Government, in a circular sent to newspapers and journals for publication, has quoted extensively from a speech delivered by Dr. Edward Ewing Pratt, Chief of the Bureau of Foreign and Do- mestic Commerce, before the Southern Wholesale Grocers1 Association at Mem- phis, Tenn., in which he goes into this subject quite extensively, and which makes very interesting comparisons and contains important predictions regarding the future. In his address Dr. Pratt said, in part: “There is an increasing tendency these days to take stock of our industrial, com- mercial and financial situation. It is a most encouraging tendency, for in the not-far-distant future we are going to be put to a great test — perhaps a greater test than that which we passed so suc- cessfully during the dark days that fol- lowed the declaration of war. We are now,, or should be, thinking of the great readjustment. It is stock-taking time. “Questions are being asked on all sides. ‘What is our actual condition here at home?’ asks a cautious banker. ‘How much exaggeration is there in all this talk about prosperity?’ asks a manufac- Digitized by Google

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650 The Railroad Telegrapher. turer who doesn't always believe, even when he sees. A great many of our busi- ness friends are trying to find out what the return of peace will mean to our in- dustries. They want to know if their war business will be cut off in a day and if there will be a flood of cheap goods from Europe and Asia. There also seems to exist in some quarters a question as to the -permanence of the foreign trade we have won. Some folks seem to ques- tion our ability to hold it after the war is over. “Now, I won’t pretend to be able to finally settle all these questions. But I shall attempt to emphasize some of the important points which I think should be emphasized at this time. I hope to be able to slightly illuminate a discussion of these matters. They are points that have a direct bearing on the industry and com- merce of this country. “The prosperity of the United States is almost unprecedented. All parts of the country are sharing in the advantages of a great production, of high prices, and continually increasing profits. Our prod- ucts even at high prices are in gre^at de- mand, not only at home, but abroad as well. The best indices of the domestic prosperity of the United States are the railway earnings, production of pig iron, building operations, bank clearances, and a study of the statistics relating to each of these lines at the present time will quickly reveal the reality of our pros- perity. “Enormous as has been the increase in our domestic trade, that increase is scarcely to be compared with the in- crease in our foreign trade. The mere statement that our foreign trade in the calendar year 1915 amounted to $5,333,- 000,000 as compared with our total for- eign trade in 1913 of $4,277,000,000 means little or nothing to the layman. At the present rate, our foreign trade will amount to $6,300,000,000 for the fiscal year ending July 1, 1916. To be told, however, that our exports have increased from $2,484,000,000 in the calendar year 1913 to $3,555,000,000 in 1915 may be a more tangible idea. It certainly has a significance to every one of us when we consider these exports consist of cotton, wheat, corn, flour, iron and steel, coal, lumber, agricultural implements, boots and shoes, cotton goods, woolen goods, canned goods, and a host of others. It is also worth while for us to keep in mind the fact that these goods which are ex- ported are grown in the same fields with the products which remain in the United States, are mined from the same mines, are cut from the same forests, are smelted in the same blast furnaces, are manufac- tured in the same factories, are hauled on the same railways, and it is only when they have reached the seaboard that they cease to be a part of our domestic trade and are then sent to foreign countries. “Astonishing as it may appear to those who do not know the facts," said Dr. Pratt, “the increase in the exports of munitions has actually been less than the increase in the amount of secondary war supplies ex- ported or the items that have no direct relations whatever to the war. As a matter of fact the largest increase in exports has occurred in the groups which might be called secondary war supplies, and those articles which have no direct connection with the war. The smallest increase in actual amount has taken place in the direct munitions of war. The actual amount of increase in the direct exportations of mu- nitions of war to belligerent countries for six months ending December 31, 1915, was approximately $153,000,000. The actual increase in exports of secondary war sup- plies to the belligerent countries for the same period amounted to approximately $195,000,000. While the total amount of increase of exportations which have no direct relation to the activities of belligerent nations and of all other products to belli- gerent and to neutral nations has amounted to approximately $188,000,000. “Still further and one of our most im- portant items has been the increase in the exports to nations outside the war zone. These facts indicate that for the very latest period on which figures are obtainable, our exports to Canada have increased by 22.6 per cent, to Central America by 33.9 per cent, to South America by 31.8 per cent, to Australia by 17.5 per cent, to Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 651 Africa by 51.5 per cent, and to Russia and Asia and Japan by 135 per cent. “The increase in our exports to countries entirely outside the war zone is the really significant lesson drawn by these statistics. Our trade to Europe, caused by the war perhaps, has increased. We can't get away from that fact, but it is more important and has deeper meaning that our trade with countries only indirectly affected by the war has increased and that that increase has been a very considerable one. “What part of the increase in our exports other than those which are directly don- cemed with the belligerent activities of the belligerent nations is due to the fact that the energies of those nations have been withdrawn from their usual pursuits and are now unable to make for themselves the things which they formerly made it is, of course, impossible for us to say. How large a part of that activity which has been carried on by them in normal times has been transferred to this country likewise can not be estimated. How far the bellig- erent nations have actually cut down their consumption can not be gauged. How far we are taking the place of the great ex- porting nations of Europe in the neutral markets of the world can only be approxi- mated. Exact figures can not be obtained and figures of almost any kind would be almost wholly misleading. We must, there- fore, depend upon such meager sources as we have at our command, and upon the best a priori conclusions which we can draw.” Before expressing his own opinion as to what effect the coming of peace will have on the industries and commerce of the country, Dr. Pratt discussed the two points of view on the subject — the pessi- mistic and the optimistic. The pessimis- tic view, with which the speaker said he was entirely out of sympathy, holds that the nations now at war will have to make strenuous efforts to pay off their war debts, and that they will be prepared to get foreign trade at any cost, even if it is necessary to sell below cost; labor will be cheaper when the armies are disbanded and men are plentiful; the women who have been taught the trades will not be soon displaced; cheap goods will be manufactured in great quantities; the United States and Latin America will be the cock-pit of an economic struggle between the European nations. The optimistic view of the situation, which the speaker said is the correct and logical one, holds that the great war debts will mean greatly increased taxes and that practically all the elements en- tering into cost of production will conse- quently be raised. It holds that the good-will so important in selling goods has already been lost to many of the belligerent nations. The labor and super- vising force will be considerably reduced and its efficiency impaired. European capital during the last few months ha^ been withdrawn from productive uses and will still further withdraw before the end of the war. Renewals and repairs have not been made. There will be a great demand for capital when peace is made, and interest will be high. In conclusion, Dr. Pratt made the fol- lowing cheerful forecast of what peace will mean for the business of the country: “Our economic future rests squarely on the success of our foreign trade. The success of our foreign trade rests squarely upon our ability to compete in the neutral markets of the world with our past and future European competi- tors. I believe that the logic of the situation and the experience with past conflicts has taught us points certainly and unmistakably in that direction. American manufacturers and exporters who are closest to the firing line are those who are most confident that we will retain and extend our foreign trade. There seems to be, therefore, that with the proper care and with sufficient pre- paredness financially, industrially and commercially, that we will become the most important factor in world com- merce. “It seems to me that the evidence also points to a period of Continued pros- perity in the United States. He would indeed be an unwise prophet who would attempt to predict the exact effect of the cessation of hostilities in Europe upon gitized by Google

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652 The Railroad Telegrapher. the United States. We can face these consequences with courage and optimism founded upon facts. We must not forget the increased cost of production in Europe. We must not forget the im- mense advantage which we will have in accumulated stores of capital. We must not forget that we have a scientific bank- ing system which will probably prevent the recurrence of serious financial panics. We should not forget that we have acquired prestige and good-will in the markets of the world, markets which formerly knew us not and of which we knew less. We must not forget that we have acquired an international point of view in political as well as in commercial affairs. These are considerations which should give us the greatest courage in looking forward to the result of the European war. We face the situation, whatever it may be, with the knowledge that we are better prepared than ever before. The facts seem to indicate that if we are properly prepared, the United States will experience a period of pros- perity and expansion in trade at home and abroad.” THE EIGHT-HOUR MOVEMENT. SINCE the demands of the engineers, firemen, conductors and trainmen for a uniform eight-hour workday was presented to the various railroads of the country both sides to the controversy have established publicity bureaus which are keeping the public well informed as to their respective contentions. The latest statement issued by the Brotherhood’s Pub- licity Bureau is as follows : In a statement just issued by the four railroad brotherhood organizations that are concertedly demanding a shorter workday for freight train crews, attention is called to statements made by railroad officials that roads can not afford any increase in train operation. The employes challenge the sincerity of these statements and have pointed out sev- eral ways in which railway revenues could be conserved, which are now wasted or given away. Stockholders of railroads were never better off than they are now, and stock- holders of a good many roads have par- ticipated in the “cutting” of a good many “melons” in recent years. During the period of 1900-1910, ten Western railroads alone issued new stock for $250,584,961 less than its market value, or practically gave away this enormous amount in bonuses to stockholders. In other words, in addition to cash divi- dends, together with appropriations to prop- erty and reserves for the benefit of stock- holders, the stockholders of these ten trans- portation companies had conferred upon them in the shape of rights to subscribe for new stock issues at less than prevailing market prices, more than a quarter of a bil- lion dollars. From the standpoint of the financial ad- ministration of the railroads, this method of finance also had an added significance. If the new stock issues had been disposed of at market prices — the prices which could have been obtained in the open market by these companies, if they had not given these special bonuses to stockholders — they could have secured the same amount of cash by an issue of $173,122,796 less capital stock. The transportation companies, therefore, lost the use of this much capital which they could otherwise have had; or, considered from another angle, they increased their capital stock unnecessarily $173,122,796 without adding a dollar to the earning capacity of their properties. The dividends paid on these fictitious stock issues in 1913 alone amounted to $11,276,495. The increased productive efficiency of train crews, which largely was responsible for the big revenue gains, was used to pay dividend charges upon unnecessary stock issues, which were arbitrarily created for the benefit of the stockholders, and did not represent capital actually invested in the railroads. During this same period of ten years, the same ten railroads gave away in under- writing commissions, $9,120,124. The total par value of funded debt issued by them Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 653 for cash during these years was $885,- 016,683. The cash proceeds were only $841,326,307 ; the market value of these bonds, however, was $850,446,431 ; and the excess of market value of these securities over the net pro- ceeds to the railroad companies was $9,120,124. This amount represented an actual loss to the railroads. These transactions also represented an unnecessary increase in the funded debt of the ten railroads of $9,455,- 952, for the reason that if the bonds had been placed in the open market at the prices obtaining at the time of each issue, the cash actually realized could have been secured by $9,455,952 less in par value bonds. Assuming that the interest charge now being paid upon these bonds average 4 per cent per annum, more than $375,000 of the earnings of these transportation companies is now being absorbed by the interest re- quirements upon this unnecessary capitali- zation. This amount, if bonds had been sold by proper methods, would have been available, in addition to the dividends now being paid upon excess issues of capital stock, to pay any increase in operation expense on ac- count of a shorter workday for employes. The employes contend that there will be little or no overtime used on account of the eight-hour day and that the increase in the cost of operation will be so slight, as to be a negligible quantity. The employes can see no justice in having to do increased work and put in excessively long hours in order that all the increased revenues should go to the bankers and ‘‘insiders.” COMMISSIONS REPORT WILL BE PRINTED. THE results of the most wide- spread, searching and fearless in- vestigation of economic and indus- trial conditions that was ever undertaken and successfully prosecuted in this coun- try, are now made available to the Amer- ican people by the action of Congress and the President in authorizing the printing and distribution of 100,000 copies of the final report of the United States Commission on Industrial Relations, and 10,000 sets of the testimony and exhibits brought out by the commission at its hearings of 1914-1915. The report and testimony will be ready for distribution as soon as they can come from the public printer. Special credit for ending the long de- lay in the Senate over adopting the reso- lution to print is given to Senator Miles Poindexter, of Washington, who forced the vote by which the Senate adopted the resolution. In the House of Representa- tives prompt success was due to the splendid efforts of the labor group and their special allies, composed of such men as Keating, of Colorado; Nolan, of Cali- fornia; Lewis, of Maryland; Casey, of Pennsylvania; London, of New York City, and Tavenner, of Illinois. The joint resolution by which this printing is to be done especially empha- sized the main report of the commission, submitted by Basil M. Manly, director of research and investigation, and signed by the chairman of the commission, Frank P.‘ Walsh, and the three labor members of the commission, John B. Lennon, James O'Connell and Austin B. Garretson. The conclusions and proved findings of the commission forced recognition by Congress and now have the sanction, if not the specific endorsement of the na- tional law-making body — a sanction or approval given in response to the unpar- alleled expression of popular confirma- tion of the commission's findings and of the recommendations of the commission contained in its main report. Some of these proved conclusions are: That the sources from which industrial unrest springs are: 1. Unjust distribution of wealth and income. 2. Unemployment and denial of an opportunity to earn a living. 3. Denial of justice in the creation, in the adjudication and in the administration of the law. 4. Denial of the right and opportunity to form effective organizations. Digitized by Google

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654 The Railroad Telegrapher. The printing of the testimony, as well as of the report will place in every work- ingman’s library and every library of so- cial and economic students the facts to prove that “vast numbers of the nation’s workers receive wages too low to main- tain a decent existence for themselves and their families; that the economic power of the employers in industries where the wage-earners are unorganized either has made them political and social dictators, as well as industrial dictators, or has left the workers with a political freedom of little immediate value and in glaring contrast with their economic subserviency; and, finally, that only through organization among themselves and with their own leaders can the wage- earners rescue not only themselves, but the community, from a situation that is repugnant to and subversive of American ideals.’’ The statement of Chairman Frank P. Walsh in his separate report now made available by action of Congress, says: “The responsibility for the conditions which have been described above we declare rests primarily upon the workers, who, blind to their collective strength and oftentimes deaf to the cries of their fellows, have suffered exploitation and the invasion of their most sacred rights without resistance. A large measure of responsibility must, however, attach to the great mass of citizens who, though not directly involved in the struggle be- tween capital and labor, have failed to realize that their own prosperity is de- pendent upon the welfare of all classes of the community, and that their rights are bound up with the rights of every other individual. But until the workers themselves realize their responsibility and utilize to the full their collective power, no action, whether governmental or altruistic, can work any genuine or lasting improvement.” It is now officially declared from the facts as brought out in the testimony of more than 700 qualified witnesses about equally divided among workers, employ- ers and a group not aligned with either employes or employers, and represent- ing all American industries, that the “rich,” constituting 2 per cent of the population, own 60 per cent of the wealth of the nation; and that the “poor,” repre- senting 65 per cent of the population, own 5 per cent of the wealth of the nation. It is now officially shown that between one-half and two-thirds of American wage-earners’ families are living below the standard of decent subsistence, while about one-third receive such an income as leaves them in a state of abject pov- erty. Among the chief recommendations of the commission are that the restrictions, legal and illegal, upon the rights of the workers to organize for collective bar- gaining, for the control of their own con- ditions of work and life, shall be ‘re- moved; that the many glaring denials of justice to the workers by courts of justice shall be prohibited; that the em- ployment and use of armed guards and militia to overawe workers in the inter- ests of private exploiters shall be for- bidden, as it is now forbidden in every other civilized nation. It is recommended that the natural opportunities and resources of the public shall be open to the use and development of those who will use and develop them productively. The evils incident to tenant farming and the evils incident to unemployment and subserviency in the use of industrial tools are shown to be identical in cause and effect — their remedy both by legisla- tive action and by free group action of the people themselves, is demanded. Showing by irrefutable testimony pro- duced at the hearings that the dangerous concentration of wealth on the one hand and the bitter poverty on the other is the result of inequalities in the laws and in the control of wealth and credit, the report of the Commission on Industrial Relations recommends that the taxing power shall be used to limit inheritances and to derive the necessary revenues of government from taxes on inheritances, on franchises, on special privileges and other unearned incomes rather than on the earned incomes of wage-earners. Digitized by Goode

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 655 The commission points out that taxes should not be put upon the consumption of the poor. And that they should be derived from the social values, created by the people, but which are now in a great degree monopolized by the power- ful few. The commission recommends such re- adjustment of the credit system that the sources of money shall be directly avail- able to borrowers who need credit in productive energy. It recommends that all land, water power and mineral rights secured from the government by fraud shall be regained by vigorous and unre- lenting prosecution; that the doctrine of “superior use” shall be embodied in a revision of our land laws and that all unused lands shall be forced into use by making the tax on non-productive land the same as on productive land of the same kind, and exempting all im- provements from taxation. The tremendous importance to labor and the value of labor of being repre- sented by its own direct representatives in the national Congress are brought home vividly by the findings and recom- mendations of the Commission on Indus- trial Relations. The vital necessity of having a large and effective labor group in Congress is also brought home vividly by the problem now confronting this Congress and by the conflict now going on there between powerful special inter- ests on the one side and the almost unguarded public on the other. What will this Congress do toward establishing the right basis of industrial relations which it has now virtually recognized by its action in printing the report and testi- mony of the Walsh Commission? The answer to these questions will largely depend upon the pressure exerted upon Congress by the intelligent and well- informed working men of the nation. The Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America, in biennial convention at Rochester, N. Y.. declared a strike in the Chicago clothing market, affecting 40,000 workers. THE HATTER8’ CA8E. IN the January number of The Teleg- rapher the appeal of the executive council of the American Federation of Labor for contributions for the benefit of the Hatters of Danbury, Conn., was published, in which every organized worker was asked to remit the secretary of his division an amount equivalent to one hour’s pay on January 27th. The amount realized from that appeal did not come up to expectations; conse- quently, the Hatters of Danbury are in grave danger of losing their homes and other possessions to satisfy a judgment rendered against them many years ago and which has been fought heroically through all of the courts up to and in- cluding the United States Supreme Court. On account of the existing situation, the executive council of the American Federation of Labor has issued another appeal, addressed to all organized work- ers, requesting all to contribute one hour’s wages of June 15th, 1916, to finally relieve the Hatters of their present un- fortunate conditions. The appeal is as follows: On December 18, 1915, a circular letter was issued to you asking you to give the wages of an hour of your labor on Hatter’s Day, January 27, 1916, to the assistance of the Hatters of Danbury, Conn., who found themselves in a serious plight as a consequence of their historic service in the struggle for industrial free- dom. On January 28th, and several days suc- ceeding, the newspapers spread broadcast exaggerated statements of the amounts that had been contributed by the mem- bers of organized labor. The result of this misinformation was to create the impression that more than enough money had been contributed to relieve the Dan- bury Hatters from any loss that they might suffer from the three-fold damages fixed by the courts and the cost of litiga- tion. Whether or not this misinforma- tion disseminated by the press was inten- tional, it was detrimental to the purpose Digitized by Google

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656 The Railroad Telegrapher. the organized labor movement sought to achieve^ in designating January 27th as Hatters* Day, and in asking every union workman to contribute the value of one hour's pay to the Hatters* cause. The amount raised through contribu- tions on that day was $132,138.55. This leaves about $117,000 yet to be raised. The purpose of this circular is to ap- peal to all workers who have not yet contributed to ask them now to make their contributions to the Hatters* cause. Unless something is done, upon the Danbury Hatters in their old age must fall great suffering and the loss of their homes as a result of an effort to estab- lish principles that are of fundamental importance to all of the workers of this country. All workers who did not con- tribute on January 27, 1916, are earnestly requested to contribute the wages of one hour's labor on Thursday, June 15, 1916. No one can calculate the influence of the Hatters* case in establishing the need for the remedial constructive legis- lation contained in the labor sections of the Clayton anti-trust act. These sec- tions establish, so far as the jurisdiction of federal courts is concerned, an oppor- tunity for freedom for all of the workers of this country. The principles contained in this fed- eral law are a precedent that opens up the way for the enactment of State legis- lation for the same purposes. Those who have contributed and feel that they would like to do something more to prevent dis- tress falling upon the Danbury Hatters, may have this additional opportunity to help in this cause. Let me urge that this matter be taken up at the next meeting of your organization and that every mem- ber of your organization do his full duty to the cause. Pay the hour*s wages to the secretary of your union, who will transmit the same to Frank Morrison, Secretary American Federation of Labor, Ouray Building, Washington, D. C. The officers and members of the great rank and file are all urged to promptly give this appeal their earnest, favorable and sympathetic consideration and action. Yours fraternally, Sam’l Gompers, President, Frank Morrison,. Secretary, James Duncan, First Vice-President, James O'Connell, Second Vice-President, D. A. Hayes, Third Vice-President , Jos. F. Valentine, Fourth Vice-President, John R. Alpine, Fifth Vice-President, H. B. Perham, Sixth Vice-President, Frank Duffy, Seventh Vice-President, William Green, Eighth Vice-President, John B. Lennon, Treasurer, Executive Council, American Federa- tion of Labor. AN APPEAL. BRO. LLOYD L. SAMPSON, CcrL No. 2524, in C. & N. W. System Division 76, is in trouble and needs financial help. Bro. Sampson is under in- dictment in Cook County for murder and is now in the county jail in Chicago awaiting trial. From the evidence already given it is evident that Bro. Sampson committed this act while temporarily insane. We feel it is our duty to do all that we can to give this brother every advantage of the law, and we must therefore see that his case is protected by an able attorney. We have engaged a well-known lawyer of Chi- cago to handle the case, but it is necessary for us to appeal to the membership in gen- eral for small contributions in order to defray the great expense that will be con- nected with the defense of this unfortunate brother, therefore we suggest that each and every man that feels that he can do so, to send a small contribution of say ten cents or 25 cents jqr more if you feel inclined to Digitized by

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 657 the General Secretary and Treasurer of Division 76, Bro. R. B. Boyington, 327 S. LaSalle st., Chicago. Receipts for contri- butions will be promptly mailed out. Space does not permit us to give an out- line of the case, but any brother desiring to know the facts in the case from the be- ginning to the present time, may have same upon request to the above address. Yours fraternally, R. B. Boyington, General Sec’y and Treas., Div. 76. AN APPEAL. P. O. Box 726. Electra, Tex., April 5, 1916. All Members O. R. T. — I am an up-to-date member of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers and during the winter of 1912-1913 my health failed, but I fought against ill-health and tried to hold my job and did so until June, 1913, when I became a nervous wreck. Through the influence of friends I se- cured a position as operator-gauger for the Magnolia Petroleum Co., at their pump station five miles from Electra and held the position, giving best service in me at all times. On January 15, 1916, with but one hour’s notice my employer reduced force at the pump station and I was dismissed from the service. Since then I have tried very hard to maintain myself and family, have shrunk from no kind of work no mat- ter how menial or hard and have done my best. Have done a little carpentering, but most of the work has been digging in ditches and other similar labor. I have thankfully accepted every chance, but my body is not strong and two or three days’ work results in loss of about equal time on account of exhaustion. I am 68 years of age, hearing and eyesight defective, rheu- matism is becoming severe, so you see I am outlawed for employment on a railroad and I find myself in a destitute condition. I have no vicious habits, do not drink nor use tobacco. If the membership will kindy consent to come to my aid I shall consider their offer- ings as loans, and if God spares my life and enough strength to work I will repay every cent. I have tried so hard to avoid this appeal and feel humiliated because it is necessary, but I can not help it. Will the membership please send me such contribu- tions as they can to the above address. Yours fraternally, C. E. Townsend, Cert. 790. I endorse the foregoing. M. T. Fullington, general Sec’y and Treas. Div. 32. ORIAL NOt€5 Eight hundred and thirty new members were initiated into the Order during the month of April. It is estimated that those slain on the battlefield represent about half the total deaths attributable to war. A $5,000 contribution to the conscience fund was received by the Treasury De- partment from New York in a letter that gave no clew to its writer. It was one of the big contributions to the fund, but the record breaker was one of $30,000 re- cently received. The $5,000 was in $1,000 gold certificates. According to a calculation made by a college professor, if we could build up a solid column of ice from the earth to the sun two miles a half in diameter, span- ning the intervening distance of 93,000,000 miles, and if the sun should concentrate its entire power on it, it would dissolve in a single second. The Burnett Immigration Bill prob- ably will be amended as a result of the Digitized by Google

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658 The Railroad Telegrapher. Japanese protest against certain features of the measure, it was learned on high authority, following a conference of Sec- retary of State Lansing, Senator Stone, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Rela- tions Committee, and Senator Smith, Chairman of the Senate Immigration Committee. The latest agricultural demonstration train to be announced consists of no less * than thirteen cars. It is that of the combined expedition of the agricultural colleges of Utah and Nevada, and is man- aged by the traffic department of the San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake. The train started from Salt Lake City recently for a three weeks' trip and car- ried ten lecturers, experts on as many different subjects. A remarkable example of the extra- ordinary straits to which shipping has been reduced for want of vessels is re- lated in a dispatch to the Ekstrabladet from Svendborg. Anything that can be floated is being pressed into service. Two sailing vessels — one the Marie of Troense, which was built in 1776, and another, the Tvende Brodre, of Marstal, built in 1876 — have been rigged up and sent out to enter the competition for the enormous freight rates that now -are be- ing offered. A new organization, known as the American Federation of Teachers, began its work in the interests of teachers throughout the United States. A per- manent organization of the federation was effected. It will have as its mem- bers organizations of teachers through- out the country which have affiliated themselves with the labor movement. The relations of the new federation to the American Federation of Labor, it is said, will be similar to that of the Inter- national Seamen's Union and kindred organizations. If the Keating-Owen Child Labor Bill becomes a law, the products of child- labor will be barred from interstate com- merce, and trade unionists and other opponents of child labor are urged to write their Senators and insist on an early vote on the Keating-Owen bill. Although the Senate Committee has made a favorable report on this bill, which has been passed by the House, the foes of this legislation will take advan- tage of every parliamentary situation to block final consideration. According to a decision rendered by the Ohio supreme court, railroads can not limit the amount of their liability by statements on the back of baggage checks that the carrier will not assume liability to exceed $100. In a trip from Toledo to Youngstown, a lady's trunk was lost on the railroad, and she sued in the Mahoning County courts for $900 and was given a verdict for $285. The railroad appealed the case on the ground that the statement on the back of its baggage checks prevented its having to pay more than $100. The supreme court upheld the Mahoning court's verdict. The Pennsylvania State Compensation Board has announced that practically all insurance companies in the State issuing accident insurance under the new work- men’s compensation law, have agreed to pay claims direct to injured workmen. It is said by this method, victims of indus- trial accidents and their families are freed from the danger of exploitations by lawyers who charge exorbitant fees for collecting claims. Recently, the board notified the insurance companies that the claims of attorneys must not be deducted from compensation awards, unless they were O. K.’d by the State Board. The statement issued by the Bureau of Immigration for the month of March, .1916, shows that there were 50,137 aliens landed at the various ports of entry dur- ing the month; that there were 1,387 de- barred from entrance, classified as fol- lows: Idiots, 11; insane and epileptic, 6; loathsome or dangerous contagious dis- eases, 135; likely to become public charges, 676; mentally or physically de- fective, 117; contract laborers, 179; accompanying aliens, 55; under sixteen Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 659 years of age and unaccompanied by par- ent, 49; assisted aliens, 35; criminals, 32; prostitutes and procurers, 50; without passport, 8; under provisions of Chinese exclusion act, 34. The report also shows that there were 167 aliens reported after landing by immigration officers. Frank P. Walsh, who was Chairman of the Industrial Relations Commission during the existence of that commission, in ad- dressing a mass meeting of railroad men in Pittsburg recently placed himself squarely on record in regard to an eight-hour day for all laboring men. He said: “I hold that the eight-hour day is so incontestably right that the demand for it is not a subject for arbitration. It should be taken as a matter of inalienable right through the economic power of the workers. Not only should no man be compelled to work more than eight hours a day, but no man should be permitted to work more than eight hours a day, except with the consent of his fellow workers and under conditions which they impose, by their collective bargaining power, to see that the one man does not invade and imperil the rights of his fellows.” The United States Civil Service Commis- sion announces two civil service examina- tions for June, one on June 13th for an assistant in transportation, among the qualifications for which position must be “practical experience in the freight traffic department of a common carrier involving responsibility not less extensive than that of division freight agent or practical expe- rience in the operating department involv- ing responsibility not less extensive than that of chief dispatcher or trainmaster, part of which experience should have been had within the past five years,” the other being set for June 21st for a telephone engineer, one of the requirements for which position being that “applicants must have had at least five years of actual experience in the con- struction, maintenance and inspection of telephone lines, etc.” The question is often asked as to the origin of the signal of distress used by ships, “S. O. S.” A Canadian exchange, a clipping from which has reached the Edi- tor’s desk, answers the question in this man- ner: “The letters do not mean ‘Save our ship’ or ‘sink or swim/ as some people be- lieve. As a matter of fact the letters do not stand for any three English words, espe- cially as this universal wireless signal of distress is used by people of all nations. It is simply an arbitrary signal consisting of an S, an O and an S. In the Continental code, this is three dots, three dashes and three dots and is a call that can easily be recognized among a mass of \yireless mes- sages flying through space.” A large number of the divisions of the Order have arranged to celebrate the thir- tieth anniversary of the Order on June 9th with rousing meetings? The Cedar Rapids (Iowa) O. R. T. Club has arranged for an afternoon meeting and a banquet in the evening, at which a number of prominent officers of the Order and large divisions will be present. This meeting has unusual significance from the fact that the conven- tion of railroad telegraphers which resulted in the formation of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers was held in Cedar Rapids and the first local division of the Order was instituted in that city, which was known as Valley City Division No. 1. A working system of wire and wireless communication, said by army and navy experts to be unequaled by that of any other nation, has been effected by the Navy Department as an adjunct to the preparedness program. It was inaugu- rated by a wireless telephone conversa- tion, the first of its kind ever held, during which Secretary Daniels, seated at his desk in the Navy Department, gave in- structions to a commander on the bridge of a warship operating against a theoreti- cal enemy far off the Virginia Capes and received reports from him. Simultane- ously, other officials of the department were in telephone communication with all of the United States yards and sta- tions. The plan represents more than a continued year of labor by naval officers and experts of a telegraph and telephone company, who have been co-operating Digitized by Google

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660 The Railroad Telegrapher. with the department on the invitation of Secretary Daniels. All railroad safety records were broken in 1915 when 325 American roads, report- ing to the Bureau of Railway News and Statistics, went through the entire fiscal years to June 30th without a single fatal- ity to a passenger in a train accident. These roads operate over 161,948 miles. It is stated that this record of safe opera- tion has never been equaled by the rail- roads of any other country in the world. All American roads iji 1915, operating over 250,000 miles of line, reported 196 passengers killed. The latest returns for the railroads of Europe, with 197,015 miles, show 700 passengers killed. Dur- ing 1915 the American railroads reporting immunity from fatal accidents to passen- gers carried 485,168,546 passengers, a total distance of 18,083,950,000 passenger miles and hauled 1,217,959,477 tons of freight a distance of nearly 185,000,000,000 ton miles. Postmaster-General Burleson’s recom- mendations for changes in the law gov- erning railway mail pay that would have reduced the compensation to the carriers by millions of dollars a year, were re- jected and the railway proposal was adopted. Under this, the question of weighing the mails is to be referred to the Interstate Commerce Commission, and the commission is directed to report to Congress what it regards as a fair adjustment of compensation for carrying the mails. The action of the committee in spurning the postmaster-general’s plan of railway mail pay, came as a surprise to the administration. The plan of railway mail pay devised by the postmaster-gen- eral was based upon the space occupied by the mail in mail cars. It contemplated a departure from the present weight sys- tem, and, according to railway managers, would have resulted in a big loss to the carriers. The Senate Committee also rejected another recommendation made by the postmaster-general. Mr. Burle- son urged the abandonment of the pneu- matic tube mail service in New York and other large cities and the substitution therefor of automobiles. The committee refused to follow the postmaster-gen- eral’s recommendations, but on the con- trary, ordered a renewal of the contracts for pneumatic service in New York, Chi- cago, Boston, Philadelphia and St. Louis. The California State Industrial Acci- dent Commission declines to accept the theory that the willful misconduct of employes is responsible for accidents. The commission believes the mental con- dition of the worker, through poor food, long hours and bad working conditions, makes it impossible for a man’s mind and his body to co-ordinate. During the year 1914, there were -62,211 industrial accidents in this State, and in answering the oft-repeated claim that “90 per cent of accidents are preventable,” the com- mission, among other things, says: “Sixty thousand men, who can least afford to suffer and lose time and money, can scarcely be said to rush into trouble with a clear conscienceness of the results. Some accidents result from foolishness; some from carelessness on the part of the injured; some are pure accidents; but it seems that the best explanation is found in the almost universal lack of co-ordination between a man’s mind and his body. That is to say, the question of accident is almost inseparable from the physiological and, consequently, the mental condition of the man. If an auto- mobile is to render the best service, it must have the best care. Likewise with the man who labors in industry; if he is not to be a burden and a loss to indus- try, he must have reasonable attention. The continued recognition of this eco- nomic law and its persistent application will, no doubt, compensate society be- yond its hopes.” Charges of discrimination against Colo- rado common points and other points taking the same rates, are contained in the complaint filed by the Colorado Pub- lic Utilities Commission with the Inter- state Commerce Commission at Wash- ington. Thirty-four common carriers are Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 661 named in the case. The complaint is also signed by the Colorado Fair Freight Rates Association. More than once has the Interstate Commerce Commission gone oji rec- ord as endorsing the bill to increase its membership. It is said that in the Sixtieth Congress this committee re- ported to the House, and the House passed a bill increasing the commission to nine members, because it was mani- festly necessary in order to transact the increasing business of the commission, which had largely been increased by the Hepburn Bill of 190^and other bills. The House report declares that this com- mittee has long been of the opinion that this bill should pass. Two arguments against the proposed increase in member- ship from seven to nine were heard. One is that if Congress is about to create a joint committee for the purpose of study- ing the need for legislation, affecting the railroads, the matter of the size of the commission should be relegated to that investigation. President Wilson himself thought that the matter of membership should not be referred to the joint com- mittee, Chairman Adamson is authority for the statement that “the President has expressly requested that this bill should be reported separately and passed by Congress, as it is urgently demanded to meet the present emergency.*’ The other argument against the proposed increase is political in character and relates to the Senate. C. A. (Dad) WRIGHT, Agent Denver and Rio Grande Railway, Rouse, Colo. Fifty Years in Continuous Service, Member Division No. 49. Digitized by C.ooQle

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PERSONAL MENTION The following births have been reported since the last issue of The Telegrapher: To Bro. and Mrs. C. L. Short, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. A. H. Grandstaff, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. E. G. Johnson, of Pana, 111., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. C. J. Ryan, of Berlin. 111., a- boy. To Bro. and Mrs. J. M. Jenks, of Dalton, Wis., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. L. L. Allen, of Lloyd, Ohio, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. C. F. Ellis, of Basalt, Colo., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. H. A. Greene, of Ada, Okla., twins. To Bro. and Mrs. P. A. Burens, of Clair- ton, Pa., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. A. Brown, of Cumber- land, Md., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. T. M. Pierson, of New York City, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. Homer Wall, of Ham- mond, La., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. E. L. Dort, of Bur- bank, Cal., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. M. L. Myers, of Prairie City, Iowa, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. A. W. Smith, of Greg- ory, Minn., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. A. J. Howard, of Rein- beck, Iowa, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. J. W. Jordan, of North Bay, N. Y., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. W. E. Cummins, of Hume, 111., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. A. Z. Crabill, of Chilli- cothe, Iowa, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. G. H. Ten.pel, of Nor- wood, Miss., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. C. R. Scheibe, of Mani- towoc, Wis., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. B. A. Addison, of Har- rietts Mich., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. Leon F. Benner, of Leland, Ore., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. D. B. Greene, of Ogden, Iowa, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. P. H. Meacham, of Toledo, Ohio, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs* H. W. Shields, of Samaria, Mich., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. J. P. Montgomery, of Rockfield, Wis., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. S. L. Nickell, of Pem- berton, W. Va., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. S. F. Downing, of Lincoln, N. H., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. C. H. Crockett, of Hillsboro, Tex., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. F. G. Creach, of Web- ster City, Iowa, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. Tom Welch, of Me- chanicsville, 111., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. A. E. Slade, of West Hanover, Mass., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. L. W. Powell, of Auburn, Wash., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. B. A. Williamson, of Littleton, N. H., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. Lawrence Seymour, of Los Angeles, Cal., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. H. J. Reeves, of Edge- water Park, N. J., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. Oscar C. Vaughn, of New Albany, Miss., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. E. H. Chadderdon, of Cedar Falls, Wash., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. A. M. French, of Colo- rado Springs, Colo., a boy. The following marriages have been re- ported since the last issue of The Teleg- rapher: Bro. C. C. Clark, of Div. 171, to Miss Alice Buck. Bro. R. N. Reynolds, of Div. 130, to Miss Eva Olivers. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 663 Bro. A. M. Wentworth, of Div. 76, to Miss Brena Yale. Bro. H. H. Hepler, of Div. 141, to Miss Ethel Williams. Bro. F. McCarroll, of Div. 53, to Dr. June A. Robinson, of Coachella, Cal. At Bondurant, Iowa, Bro. R. E. Hurd, of Div: 96, to Miss Anna Good. At Fond du Lac, Wis., Bro. E. J. Will, of Div. 119, to Miss Nellie Clapper. At Emmett, Neb., Bro. A. O. Cadman, of Div. 126, to Miss Anna Tenborg. The Telegrapher extends congratula- tions to the happy couples. The following deaths have been reported since the last issue of The Telegrapher: Bro. C. R. Wise, of Div. 3. Bro. W. P. Cobb, of Div. 65. Bro. T. H. McKay, of Div. 7. Bro. J. B. Tucker, of Div. 24. Bro. Perley Lovitt, of Div. 7. Bro. A. J. Nichols, of Div. 32. Bro. J. L. Breault, of Div. 156. Bro. Jos. B. Kindler, of Div. 89. Bro. T. H. Lankford, of Div. 14. Bro. W. H. Lameson, of Div. 24. Bro. Alex. R. Mebane, of Div. 32. J. S. PURVIS, Deceased Member Div. No. 59. Bro. W. A. McDonald, of Div. 76. Bro. Marion E. Bolinger, of Div. 14. Son of Bro. E. J. Dalton, of Div. 44. Sister of Bro. J. L. Quinn, of Div. 31. Mother of Bro. T. S. Pitt, of Div. 55. Father of Bro. H. R. Allen, of Div. 3. Wife of Bro. R. D. Hill, of Div. 167. J. L. BREAULT, Deceased Member Div. No. 156. Son of Bro. S. L. Sheppard, of Div. 4. Mother of Bro. L. Rinehold, of Div. 55. Wife of Bro. W. G. Morris, of Div. 69. Mother of Bro. J. Flanagan, of Div. 8. Mother of Bro. B. G. Draves, of Div. 1. Sister of Bro. H. R. Butterill, of Div. 7. Daughter of Bro. D. L. McCoy, of Div. 31. Mother of Bro. G. W. Eaton, of Div. 34. Mother of Bro. E. D. Spence, of Div. 53. Wife of Bro. W. M. Bennett, of Div. 93. Father of Bro. W. J. Milligan, of Div. 93. Mother of Bro. H. E. Holliday, of Div. 93. Father of Bro. G. H. Dale, of Div. 126. Bro. Edward J. Cunningham, of Div. 168. Father of Bro. H. W. Henderson, of Div. 24. Brother of Bro. Geo. T. Teague, of Div. 24. At Duarte, Cal., son of Bro. J. James, of Div. 53. At Monticello, 111., Bro. L. J. Foster, of Div. 53. Father of Bro. W. H. Winchester, of Div. 76. Father of Bro. Francis L. Reilly, of Div. 89. Digitized by VjOOQlC

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664 The Railroad Telegrapher. At Conger, Iowa, Bro. J. W. Lord, of Div. 96. At Woodstock, 111., Bro. Willard E. Soles, of Div. 76. At Monticello, 111., Bro. Lorin J. Foster, of Div. 170. At Cairo, 111., grandfather of Bro. H. J. Rudy, of Div. 2. At Lafayette, Ind., father of Bro. T. E. Shorr, of Div. 9. At Navasota, Tex., father of Bro. R. F. Hooker, of Div. 2. At Meriden, Conn., wife of Bro. John A. Mahon, of Div. 29. At Bryan, Ohio, sister of Bro. F. J. Mc- Daniels, of Div. 164. At Shelby, Ohio, daughter of Bro. F. M. Humphrey, of Div. 3. Brother and father of Bro. Frank A. Nejedley, of Div. 53. At St. Ignace, Mich., mother of Bro. G. A. Quance, of Div. 16. Two daughters of Bro. I. E. Schlosser, local chairman of Div. 3. At Prentice, Wis., little daughter of Bro. S. R. Shigley, of Div. 119. Bro. Frank Taylor, local chairman of Georgia Division, of Div. 28. At St. Louis, Mo., brother of Bro. Ed- ward Cunningham, of Div. 37. At the M. E. Hospital, Brooklyn, N. Y., Bro. H. L. Rogers, of Div. 29. Father of Bro. W. E., and brother of Bro. W. T. Roughsedge, both of Div. 156. At Acworth, Ga., father of Bros. C. E. and R. B. Pyron, of Div. 46, and H. C. Pyron, of Div. 59. The bereaved relatives have the sym- pathy of all. WANTED. Present address of David O. Cloud; last heard of working at Howard Crossing, on the Lake Erie & Western Ry. Any infor- mation of his whereabouts will be highly appreciated. R. B. Irwin, Rathdrum, Idaho. Present address of W. J. Dinneen, dis- patcher; last heard of in Texas. Any in- formation should be addressed to E. R. Neill, Indio, Cal. Present address of J. G. Bethune, agent and operator ; last heard from was relieving at Milden, Sask., C. P. R. If you see this, “GO,” drop me a line. E. J. Gaudet, Dana, Sask. Present address of L. B. Lackes, oper- ator; last heard of working for Seaboard Air Line Ry., at Littleton, N. C This man gave several bad checks on National Exchange Bank, located at Roanoke, Va., through Bank of Littleton, Littleton, N. G, receiving cash on them. This man is a gambler and fond of hanging out in pool rooms, and is crippled in one foot. Any- one coming across him, please notify, by wire, H. F. Bonny, cashier Bank of Little- ton, Littleton, N. C., or H. O. Carlton, agent S. A. L. Ry., Littleton, N. C., or myself, stating where he is located, what doing, etc. H. E. Boyd, Box 195, Littleton, N. C. LOST OR STOLEN. Card No. 28331, Cert. 5754, Grand Div.. for term ending June 30, 1916. Card No. 30229, Cert. 3028, Div. 7, for term ending June 30, 1916. Card No. 13573, Cert. 2974, Div. 7, for term ending June 30, 1916. Card No. 21042, Cert. 42, Div. 7, for term ending June 30, 1916. Card No. 33653, Cert. 479, Div. 49, for term ending June 30, 1916. Card No. 19113, Cert. 625, Div. 34, for term ending June 30, 1916. Card No. 34040, Cert. 3084, Div. 33, for term ending June 30, 1916. Card No. 32417, Cert. 731, Div. 53, for term ending June 30, 1916. Card No. 19386, Cert. 5319, Grand Div.. for term ending June 30, 1916. Card No. 25769, Cert. 92, Div. 62, for term ending June 30, 1916. Card No. 7091, Cert. 92, Div. 32, for term ending June 30, 1916. Card No. 30399, Cert. 1734, Div. 8, for term ending June 30, 1916. Card No. 4154, Cert. 136, Div. 140, for term ending June 30, 1916. Card No. 24970, Cert. 444, Div. 43, for term ending June 30, 1916. Digitized by VjOCK^lC

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PUBLIC OPINION. By Dita May West, President. PUBLIC opinion is one of the great- est forces we have: so great that we sometimes look on it with awe, thinking of it as a heavy steam roller, sweeping its relentless way over our indi- vidual thoughts and wishes. We think of it as a power over which we have no control, and thinking thus, we stand aside and make no effort to turn it from its course. Looking at it closer, we see it is not a casting, like a steam roller or the hammer of a pile driver, operated by one man, but that it is made up of many infinitesimal parts, as a stream is made of many drops of water, each of no special importance alone, but when there are enough, a mighty river. I do not feel that I am exaggerating to say that the organized labor move- ment is the greatest single factor in the work of social uplift that there is in the world today. It is organized labor that is first to see the need for and demand humanitarian legislation. It is always the most insistent in demanding compul- sory education, sanitary measures, tax reforms, the abolishment of child labor and laws for the protection of women and children in every walk of life. Yet it is one of the most misunderstood and least appreciated. When one says “Labor Union” to the average person not directly connected with the movement, that person imme- diately thinks of strikes and lockouts and riotings. This is especially true in the smaller towns and the rural districts. Why? Because we have permitted the capitalistic press to form public opinion. I believe that a majority of people are fair-minded, but they have seen only one side of this question. We have not pre- sented our side of it to them. They do not know what we are standing for. Their attention has never been called to the fact that their interests and ours are identical. What is needed is a campaign of education, and we, scattered as we are throughout the length and breadth of this continent, have the opportunity that we should be quick to grasp, to spread the truth by speaking of it to our neigh- bors whenever occasion arises. Public opinion is made up of the ex- pressed thoughts of yourself and myself, our neighbors and their neighbors. In- dividually, our opinions may be no more than a drop of water in the sand, but together they may be as a great river that winds its way through the land, watering and making fertile an otherwise arid plain and bearing on its mighty bosom the ships of commerce. Public opinion is the public conscience. Let us help to awaken it to a realization of its responsibilities and to its obliga- tions to organized labor for services ren- dered. Pennsylvania, Local No. 17. The April meeting was held at Sister Cole’s house, Pitman, N. J., on Wednes- day, April 18th, with the usual members present. A pleasant afternoon was spent. Sister Hitchner was not present on account of other business which made it impossible to attend. We certainly should have some more new members. Won’t the men folks speak to their wives and ask them to Digitized by ' Lioogle

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666 The Railroad Telegrapher. come in with us. The dues are not much, and many pleasant hours can be profit- ably enjoyed with each other during the year. Correspondent. Providence, Local No. 35. The meetings of Local 35 have been • very well attended all winter, but now that the pleasant weather has arrived, we hope for a still better showing. Our April meeting opened with instal- lation of officers, same having been post- poned from the March meeting owing to the illness of Sister Mehring, who con- ducted the installation in an able manner. Our newly elected president, Sister Clara A. Wood, gave a very interesting talk on the good of the Order, and asked for the co-operation of each and every member. Other remarks from Sisters Brenner and Callis were on the same subject. Sisters Mrs. Addie Conant and Miss Edna Conant have returned from a week’s visit with relatives and friends in Brooklyn, N. Y., and Bayonne, N. J. Congratulations from Providence Local No. 35 to Bro. and Sister Pierson on the arrival of Thomas M., Jr., on April 7th. After the business meeting the social hour passed very quickly, and when re- freshments were announced everyone had talked up a good appetite and was ready to enjoy the bountiful collation served by Sisters Goggin and Callis. Cert. 2. Long island, Local No. 44. Owing to the poor attendance, the “box social,” which was to be held at our April meeting, was postponed until a later date. Judging from the enthusiasm of the members, this affair ought to be very successful. We all extend our heartiest congratu- lations to Bro. and Sister T. M. Pierson, of Central Square, New York, on the arrival of their son. Cert. 5. C. J. Ribgbl. C. M. Salander. J. Spanibr. ••D" TOWER, MENDOTA, ILL.— SOLID O. R. T. Digitized by ^ooQte

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Sunshine means life, so why not live in it? ♦ * * Love is blind, and sometimes it is also dumb. * * * If anything can beat the way money goes, show us. * * * Cheating the devil is the only cheating that is fair. * * * Too many of us ride a hobby without an emergency brake. * * * Make hay while the sun shines, but shuck corn on damp days. * * * Don't gloat. Today's triumph may mean tomorrow's failure. ♦ * * Don't talk about others and perhaps they won't talk about you. * * * Some people won’t take advice, even when they pay for it. * * * It's one thing to follow advice and quite another thing to catch up. * * * / The folks who think themselves “big bugs" are often humbugs. • * * * It takes an optimist to laugh in his sleeve when he knocks his funny bone. * * * Ever notice that a trolley car always makes its best time when you are running to catch it? * * * The average man’s aim in life depends largely on the size of the target. * * * A woman usually has enough to eat ; but she rarely has enough clothes. * * * Life’s as brief as love at sight; some joy, some grief, and then — good night. ♦ * * Of Ceylon’s 16,307,840 acres of land only about 2,875,000 are under cultivation. * * * The efficacy of prayer depends upon the amount of hustle there is back of it. * * * There are ten rivers each more than 1,000 miles long in the United States. * * * Love is too generous; it gives worlds when it is as poor as a church mouse. * * * You don't have to call in the services of a collector to garner the wages of sin. * * * The truly beautiful woman usually profits more by admiration than by possession. * * * The world is full of people who keep in- sisting that something ought to be done. ♦ * * When a woman borrows trouble she in- sists on paying it back three or four times over. * * * Two Illinois inventors have patented a quick process for making half tone cuts by electrolysis. * * * Some fellows don’t realize that a job is an asset until after it gets away from them. — Toledo Blade . We should all think twice before we speak, but it would have a mighty depress- ing effect upon conversation. Digitized by Google

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668 The Railroad Telegrapher. Considering that they never learn or voice anything new, the bird singers are mighty popular. * * * The difference between a raconteur and a bore is that one has enough money to buy the drinks and the other hasn’t. ♦ * * Don’t believe all you hear. Many a man who never used tobacco in this world will need a smoking jacket in the next. * * * A pessimist may be either a man who has been disappointed in love or one who has been disappointed in marriage. ♦ * * Marriage is indeed a serious problem to the girl who has sixteen dear friends from whom to select eight bridesmaids. Some persons imagine that they have acquired experience when they have only been dabbling with experimentation. — Albany Journal. * * * We often overlook much that is beautiful and uplifting by concentrating our thoughts upon an ingrowing toenail or chilblain. — Toledo Blade. * * * There is some consolation in the thought that the graduating oration never is as painful to the audience as it is to the young man who delivers it. * * * If you are of frail physique, have a weak stomach and a tendency toward rheumatism and other serious ailments, the probabilities are that you will live a long time and die at an advanced age. P. R. Stephenson. H. N. Wentz. D. A. Knight. O. R. T. GROUP— I. C. RY.— MORGANTOWN, IND. Digitized by Google

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UNION LABEL NOTICE. There will be published in this department the names of firms in the United States and Canada who handle union label goods. SPECIAL ORDER CLOTHING. Continued. Phoenix Uniform Co. (uniforms), Chi- cago, 111. Warrington Woolen 'Mills (sample books), Chicago, 111. Kreuger & Mulvaney, Chicago, 111. A. L. Singer & Co. (sample books), Chi- cago, 111. A. M. Simon & Co., Chicago, 111. James H. Hirsch & Co. (uniforms only), Chicago, 111. Lindholm, Johnson Co., Chicago, 111. Regent Tailors (sample books), Chicago, 111. Fred Getzoff & Co. (sample books), Chi- cago, 111. The North American Tailoring Co. (sample books), Chicago, 111. Gerard Tailors, Chicago, III. National Custom Garment Makers, Chi- cago, 111. Fitwell Mfg. Co., Superior, Wis. E. H. Fischer, Chicago, 111. Leeds Woolen Mills Co., Chicago, 111. ^Sellstrom & Kilby, Chicago, 111. Sellstrom & Erickson, Chicago, 111. Ring Bros. & Co., Chicago, 111. Stein Tailoring Co., Chicago, 111. Samuel Tailoring Co., Chicago, 111. Solomon Patt, Chicago, 111. IJ1ra$r Tailoring Co., Chicago, 111. ^fbe Famous Tailoring Co., Chicago, 111. N. Hershenson, Chicago, 111. O. A. Hayskar Bros. & Co., Chicago, 111. John J. Dvorak & Co., Chicago, 111. The Ideal Tailors, Chicago, 111. W. J. Pike & Co., Chicago, 111. Ragan, Elwell & Curtis Bros., Chicago, 111. Sorson Bros, (sample books), Chicago, 111. Max Levy Co., Chicago, III L. Stahl & Co., Chicago, 111. A. L. Kaplan, Chicago, 111. Mathews, Sloan & Co., Chicago, 111. A. Sellstrom & Co. (uniforms and sample books), Chicago, 111. Standard Union Tailoring Co., Chicago, 111. Finish American Tailoring Co., Chicago, 111. United States Woolen Mills Co., Chicago, 111. Fechheimer Bros. Co. (uniforms), Cin- cinnati, Ohio. Pettibone Mfg. Co. (uniforms), Cincin- nati, Ohio. Hecht & Link, Cincinnati, Ohio. J. Kohnesher Tailoring Co., Cincinnati. Ohio. . Crown Tailoring Co., Cincinnati, Ohio. National Tailoring Co., Cincinnati, Ohio. Style Shop, Cincinnati, Ohio. Legforn Tailoring Co., Cincinnati, Ohio. Up-to-Date Merchant Tailors, Cincinnati, Ohio. Fechheimer Tailoring Co., Cincinnati, Ohio. United Woolen Mills Co., Cincinnati, Ohio. United Woolen Mills Co., Clarksburg, W. Va. The Block Uniform Co., Cleveland, Ohio. C. C. Wollerman (vestlets), Cleveland, Ohio. Scotch Woolen Mills Co., Cleveland. Ohio. The Glasgow, Clinton, Iowa. United Woolen Mills Co., Columbus, Ohio. Richman Tailoring Co., Columbus, Ohio. Union Woolen Mills, Cumberland, Md. Dundee Woolen Mills, Dallas, Tex. Tom Thompson, Dallas, Tex. Leeds Woolen Mills Co., Dallas, Tex. Digitized by CjOCK^Ic

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THE GIRL IN THE VESTIBULE. IT was as James, the bookseller’s boy, back home at Topside, used to de- dare : This world of ours is a good deal like the House That jkck Built 1 If it hadn’t been for the Canadian River taking it into its silly head to overflow its banks at an unwonted season, there wouldn’t have been a washout on the line. If there hadn’t been a washout, the Limited would not have been stopped indefinitely there at Canadia. And if the Limited hadn’t been stopped at the outskirts of a hamlet so small there wasn’t even a nickel show in which to find amuse- ment, then the passengers wouldn’t have organized a baseball game; and the girl who had occupied the rear corner seat of the vestibule would never have come to know what a delightful chap the young conductor was. But, we repeat, for this wholly unfore- seen chain of circumstances narrated, the young folks would never have struck up an acquaintance and when, finally, the Limited did pull out, but at snail’s pace, thanks to slippery, unfirm tracks, and night settled on the Oklahoma prairie and the fireflies tried to flicker brighter than the stars, there in the western skies, the conductor would not have presumed to open conversation with the young woman who traveled alone. As it was, the girl being by herself just then on the vestibule, the conductor took the little collapsible stool next her. “Notice the auditor on this train at all?” he asked, as though opening a deeper sub- ject. “Not especially,” the girl answered, non- committingly. “Why? What makes you ask?” . The other looked out into the darkness. “It was only a little thing, but it went home with me,” he said. “You know, when we stopped so long there outside Canadia, after we’d just about got started, there was trouble again. Another washout, and it seems that some timbers had fallen, knock- ing helter-skelter into a bunch of construc- tion men that were sent out to strengthen those very timbers. Well, I don’t know just how it did happen, but one of those logs hit an Irishman square in the pit of the stomach and the poor fellow is about gone. “They were just carrying him out of the wreckage when they flagged us and Roosa saw it all. Found out that the Irishman leaves a widow with nothing but five small children. Roosa didn’t say much, but I saw him slip his entire month’s pay into the woman’s hands, with a gesture for silence, before we left. That’s Roosa. * * *» . The train swept a curve and a distant prairie fire flared in the heavens, mirrored from the sky-line. “Is he so fixed that he can afford it?” the girl asked naively. “Yes — and no! That’s to say he’s all alone in the world — no kith or kin. On the road he can’t spend much, and when he’s in town I don’t suppose an evening at theater or a trinket for the friends he ' 'sits will break him up. Don't smoke, drinks moderately, and his uniform about constitutes his wardrobe.” The woman looked to distance, where the moon was now breaking through the wildwood. “Known him long?” she asked, as though to continue the conversation. “Three years now, and it’s about the dozenth time I’ve seen him do just that kind of thing. I remember once we were Digitized by Google

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672 The Railroad Telegrapher. stopping at a little town awaiting some special, and the delay brought the passen- gers out. A bunch of them insisted on lining up along the locomotive for a snap- shot and they’d just about got in line when an older woman who’d stayed behind came out. They’d played cards with her on the way, or something of the sort, at any rate, they insisted she go up and take a place in the row. “Lou Motz was firing then, and he helped her up. She slipped, though, and broke her ankle, and of course she could not get damages from the road, for the regulations don’t provide for passengers scaling locomotives. The woman, it turned out, was floor lady in a department store and, of course, a sprained ankle meant goodby for weeks to her job. She’d been home to some kin; spent her savings on them, and now the wolf was about at her door. Roosa didn’t say much, as he listened to the story as it was wrung from her, but I saw him tie up his wad (he usually keeps his last month’s pay along each trip), put it in an envelope that wouldn’t say from whom or why, and send it to her by the porter.” Three passengers came out into the vesti- bule and the conductor made room for these. The one man began discussing the latest work of Villa down in Mexico, the other proceeded to tell his experiences once on a rubber plantation; one topic led to the next, and by and by it was bed time for the girl on the vestibule. It must have been long past midnight when the young woman, who occupied the rear-most berth in the last car before the observation, woke from her slumbers. The train had stopped with a start, another incident of railroading in flood-time doubt- less, and it was this that had roused her. She drew the shade and peered through the bit of screen out into the glorious moonlight. Over the distant hissing of the halting engine there floated toward her, sweetly sad and soft, as though played so as to wake no one, the note of a mandolin. Instantly she caught the tune, “My Marie, Come to Me.” It was an old, old favorite back home at Rushville.* She raised herself on an arm to listen. Somehow or other, as the tune sped on, she recognized in it a curious intonation which was given only by one other person that she knew, the postmaster back home there at Rushville. “My Marie, Come to Me,” the strings seemed almost to be saying? There rose before the eyes of the bewildered girl the picture of her friend at the village. A mystery had always hung about that man; he had come there, grown up with the town, was liked by everyone; in fact, he’d been indorsed by all three parties for the office when the old postmaster died — and yet there was a sadness about him that bespoke some buried past. Evenings he would play the mandolin there, outside the office, and there was that peculiar touch that the girl had never heard anywhere else before. The colored porter passed down the aisle and the girl stopped him. “Is that playing outside? Where are we?” she asked. “That’s the auditor, Mum, out on de platform. He never kin sleep, an’ when the weather’s good he done goes back there an’ plays. If you mind, Mum, he’ll be glad if I tells him to stop.” She assured him that she didn’t; if any- thing, it was delightful. The porter went on at his business, but the girl sat up to listen. From “My Marie” the mandolin turned to old, sweetly-sad favorites that this generation seldom hears. “My Genevieve,” it dwelt on, strangely like the impersonations of the other player back at Rushville. By and by, with flush of dawn, the music stopped. Morpheus had come at last to the player. The girl, too, sank to sleep, and the train, starting off, sped on its way across the bridges. Next morning the girl was again in the vestibule and sought her friend, the con- ductor. “You were telling me about the auditor yesterday,” she said. “I understand that he suffers from insomnia. Last night he played the mandolin, but with a curious touch, that I must learn where he got it. There's a friend of mine, back home, who is the only man I ever heard do just the same. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 673 The conductor looked up the auditor and sent him back to the vestibule. The girl made her explanation, then con- tinued : “I lay awake half the night listening to your music, and the more I listened the more convinced I was that you and this friend of mine had one teacher and the same.” The auditor turned in his seat and paled visibly. “Where is the man?” he asked, his voice husky. “Back at Rushville; he's postmaster.” The other rose and came nearer to the woman. “Is his name Murr, Will Murr — big. tall, thin man?” “Yes. Do you know him ?” The auditor sat down on the nearer stool and whispered : “He's still alone, isn't he ?*' “Yes. We wondered why. He’s such a nice man. you’d suppose — '* The other interrupted. “I guess it’s nothing to be ashamed of — so here's the reason: He and I were both in love with the same girl. He liked me and I liked him and neither wanted to take advantage of the other. Consequence was, we dragged the courtship on, and one day — well — IT happened. We were in the same banjo and mandolin club and were playing at Franklin Corner. She and her folks were driving down to the concert, when a train crashed into the rig, and all were killed. We were playing “My Marie” when the word came, an’ both the other man and I played it in a way she’d showed us how. Since then — well, I’ve lost interest. I’ve a job that'll keep me nicely for life, or so long that; my old age insurance’ll cover the rest, if I live, and as for the rest — I got no kith nor kin an’ I don't care !” The woman was about to lay a soft sym- pathetic hand upon the other brawny one, but passengers were coming, and she knew that it might be misconstrued. She tried to extend her sympathy as best she could. She assured him that the other man was still at Rushville — the two had agreed to separate soon after the accident, for the sight of each revived the grief of the other. Thus they had lost track of one another. and it had now been long years since they'd met. At Kansas City, the girl of the vestibule left the train, promising, however, that the auditor should hear from her shortly. She disappeared among the depot crowds, then came by a circuitous path around again, and ascended to the general man- ager's office. The boy at the outer door was a new lad, just in charge, so she gave him her card: MISS ETHEL CLEVE Special Detective, General Manager^ Office Oklahoma & Western Railways Kansas City The general manager admitted her imme- diately. Just what passed between the two is un- known, but certain it is that the writer of the anonymous letter which the general manager had received, complaining against the train auditor, probably inspired by some- one who might hope to profit should the berth be declared vacant as result, was foiled in his attempt. Miss Cleve gave the general manager an account of the results of her observations of the train auditor that set him “ace high” in that worthy's esteem, and was to redound to his ‘advantage very soon after. Nor did she stop there. Railway detectives travel on passes, of course, and so the matter of a week-end journey out of hours doesn’t figure at all. Wherefore the prim little railroad girl slipped back to Rushville the next Saturday night and looked up the postmaster there. Just what passed between them and what, in turn, occurred when the train auditor found her upon his train again, next trip, not incognito, as that first time, but with her official “pass,” and she sent for him and told her tale, none but the three will ever know. Suffice it was arranged to transfer the auditor to another branch of the line, per- mitting of his living at Rushville. There he’s at home with the old postmaster now, and the girl of the vestibule, between her runs on the road, runs the house for the two. She’s a sort of good angel to both the old men, and though they’re neither of them what the world accounts rich, town gossips Digitized by Google

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674 The Railroad Telegrapher. say that whoever gets Miss Cleve will make a mighty good .match, for she's the only logical heir to them both. Summer evenings, in the twilight, as you ride down the Mercer Pike, you’ll hear a mandolin duet on “My Marie” quite often. A girl's voice accompanies, too, again and again, and the girl's eyes, could you see them, rest, as she sings, on “The Report of Detective Cleve Against Train Auditor 63,” that now hangs on the wall — the report that was never filled in nor filed! — By Fei.ix J. Koch, in The Railway Conductor. (Written for The Railroad Telegrapher.) TAMING MASTIN’S GHOST. “T TOU want to keep your eye peeled all | night long, Langley, because you are about the fortieth operator that has been sent here to hold down this night job in the last sixty days. Some of them have told me some horrible things that happen here during the night. Some of them stay two and some three nights, but it's usually one night. Seems there's a ghost of some kind here, so keep your gun handy, and don’t let anything bluff you. I like your looks, and I’d like to see you stay,” the agent at Mastin, on the M. O. Q. Railway said, concluding his instructions to the new oper- ator who had just arrived. Langley looked over the cash drawer and checked up the few card tickets, glanced over the time card to be sure about the trails that carried mail, and finished his inspection of the interior of the station by taking a turn in the freight room. “Pretty big dump for all the town I’ve seen around it," he muttered to himself, and started out to look the scenery over. The sun was just dropping down behind a low range of hills and cast fantastic shadows across the tracks. The building, as he observed from the platform, was sort of a long, red, ram- bling structure, facing the north, with the M. O. Q. tracks running along the west end, and the K. C. C. X. running along the north side. The crossing was at the southwest corner of the station, and a crossing gate was swung across the K. C. C. X. so that the M. O. Q. did not have to stop for the usual whistle. He glanced from this to the slight rise in the prairie in each direction from the station, and casually noted that the station sat close to a large fill, and, while the front of it touched the ground at the edge of the tracks, the back portion of the station was on stilts, or piling, so high that any size man could walk under it without bending. “Not much town to it,” he mused. *'no houses, no janes, and nothing within a mile of this dump. It’s no wonder operators commit suicide and leave in the middle of the night, but I’ll be blamed if I care a whoop whether there are any houses or not I’m done with the jane business, and I’m going to settle down; so here goes to start the night’s performance. “I guess if there’s any truth in this ghost business they had better not be material beings, because if old betsy barks there’s liable to be something doing,” he concluded as he placed a large forty-one Colts in the money drawer. The mail for the flyer was hung, and sev- eral freights flew by, but nothing stopped to leave him any company. He carried the mail into the freight room and took care of what little batch of ex- pense bills there were to be worked up, and about 11 :30 sat down to eat his lunch while he waited for No. 11, which was due at 11 :55, and for which he had hung the mail. The minutes flew by while the four sounders on the table in the bay window remained quiet, except for an occasional “O. S.” from some operator up or down the line. “No ghosts yet,” he said aloud, and, while he was inclined to a brave disposition, the revibrating of his own voice seemed to sound strange and shatter his nerves. He took hold of his shattered courage and shook it, as it were, trying to rid him- self of the uncanny feeling that was grad- ually taking possession of him. While he was battling with the God of Fear, the whistle of No. 11 one mile down the track brought him partially back to his normal circulation, and, two minutes later, when they had rushed by catching the mail Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 675 and discharging theirs, he forgot his weird wanderings and rushed for the pouch. Not being used to the ground, he rushed out to the end of the platform to the mail crane, and, taking his lantern off the hook, he began to descend the ladder when his feet slipped and he was precipitated to the bottom of the forty-foot fill into the ditch. He was at first agreeably surprised to find that he had apparently landed on top of the bag for which he was just starting to search. In his mind’s eye, he looked him- self over for wounds or bruises, but locat- ing nothing serious, scrambled to his feet and started to pick up the sack, as he sup- posed, but the minute his hand came in contact with the thing it moved. “Ugh!” he exclaimed, not being able to make any articulate sound, when his hand came in contact with something he instinct- ively knew was human death; and the ob- ject moved and groaned, gave one long gasp and relaxed. Although his lantern had been extinguished in the fall, he was positive that his hands were touching a dead man. Cold sweat broke out on his brow, and he became sick to his stomach when he felt something sticky on his fingers, which, while he could not see it, he knew was human blood. All of the ghost stories and everything about the number of accidents near the sta- tion he had heard flitted across his mind. The thought of the number of people who had been killed in the vicinity of this lonely station did not stop the trip-hammer force of his heart any as he hurriedly made his way up to the crane and his fallen lantern. “Bah, I’m getting as nervous as an old woman. It’s just someone that has been killed by the train. I’ll hurry in and get the lantern lighted, ‘O. S.* No. 11 and tell the dispatcher about it; then, there being no one to help me, and no one to get to help, I’ll try to drag it into the waiting-room un- til morning,” he rambled aloud to himself, knowing that he must get up some kind of courage, because there was not likely to be anyone show up whom he could get assist- ance from. There were no trains on the road after No. 11 until late in the morning, and he satisfied himself that if there was to be anything done to still the plaintive cry of the coyotes in the distance, which warned him of their stealthy approach, he must do it himself. With this thought in his mind, he hur- ried in, lighted his lantern, reported the train to the dispatcher, and, gathering up a rope in the freight' room, made his way back to the crane. About an hour was consumed in getting the body up to the platform and getting it on one of the large trucks. This he pulled in and left in the middle of the waiting room. He did not have the nerve to search the remains for any identification papers, think- ing he would leave that for the coroner on the morrow. After this exciting work he felt tired but sleepless, and went in the office and sat down at the telegraph table, hoping that all of the instruments would go to clicking at once and keep it up until morning; but this hope was in vain. Everyone seemed to have something else to keep them from the wires. There were even less train reports to be sent in, as the trains gradually slid into the terminals. Absolute quiet reigned. There was not the click of an instrument, not a bit of wind outside, and nothing but the tick of the large clock over the agent’s desk and the nearing wail of the coyotes broke the silence — except, possibly, Lang- ley’s thoughts, which seemed to him to be out loud. Stilwater reported the passage of No. 11. The sounder cracked so loud on the still- ness that he jumped in his chair, and a sec- ond later laughed nervously at his folly. This laugh was his last for some time. Just as the grim mirth died on his lips, a rasping groan rent the quietness like the building had been torn in twain; and it apparently came from the corpse on the truck. He grabbed his revolver from the money drawer and stood ready for instant action. What could it be? His nerves were stick- ing out all over him, as it were, until the very atmosphere touched them with the pain of a searing iron. For a few minutes there were no more sounds, but he waited breathlessly, standing Digitized by VjOCK^IC

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676 The Railroad Telegrapher in the middle of the office ; and, while he stood there expecting, he knew not what, nor from where, a groan, horrible and long-drawn, seemed to come up from under the building. This sent more cold chills racing up and down his spine. What if there had been two of these men, and one of them had crawled up under the station? The direction of this sound, how- ever, relieved him of any doubt about it being the dead man on the truck in the waiting-room, which was separated from the office only by a lattice-work. Grasping his revolver tighter, and, having waited so long as his tightened nerves would allow without a break, he cautiously stole through the waiting-room and around the station. Going down a flight of stairs, he explored the under portion of the station floor and flashed his lantern light into all corners. There was not a thing in sight, nor did he hear any sound until he had stepped up under the telegraph office floor. At this point the groaning continued with terrifying regularity. It came from the office over him now without a doubt. Baffled, but possibly a little less fright- ened than he had been up to this time, he started back to the office. Arriving in the office again he was struck with a chill which froze the marrow of nis bones. Horror of horrors. The moaning came from the freight room ! He had not looked in the freight room yet, and, as there was no light in there, it was a first-class place for these weird per- formances. Was this why all of the former operators left? Had they failed to have the nerve to open that door on God only knew what? Could he summon the cour- age? Was he going to fail like the rest, and leave in the morning without any way of explaining the mystery? He thought of rushing from the building, and of placing the revolver to his temple and ending his torture, but was interrupted by the nerve-shattering wail of the coyotes close to the station. Why die like a coward ? Why suffer this suspense? Why not run the risk of battling with the unknown phantom until the very end? He must, must, do something, and do it now, or he would go mad. Gathering all of his remaining courage, he threw the door open and entered the room, but there was nothing in it except the small express locker and an empty truck ; and, with a hysterical laugh, he sank on the floor for a few minutes. Strangely enough, the sound did not stop its nerve-racking regularity, but it now seemed to come from the office again; and. hurrying to that part of the building again, he found that it apparently came from the ceiling. This building being no exception to the usual, small station, had an attic; and frightened beyond expression and fraught to the limit with fear, he started back to the freight room and began to ascend the rickety ladder to the loft with one hand, while he carried his lantern on the other arm and his revolver in his hand. He reached the top of the ladder before he noticed the express locker, which was built in the corner of the freight room out of old grain-doors, and had no top on it. He threw his light over the attic, but the sound had again changed and came out of the express locker right under him. This caused him to throw his light into that small board pit of blackness. There it was! That horrible ghost that had frightened all of the operators away! That most unearthly sound was being emitted by one of the foulest and most dis- gusting things on earth — a thoroughbred hog, shipped in to a Mastin farmer, was the sequel _to the Mastin Ghost. — By G. W Mills. A GENTLEMAN CHAUFFEUR. CUTHBERT HARRINGTON, a port- ly gentleman with mutton chop whiskers, partly gray hair, florid complexion indicating high living and mak- ing a fine contrast with an azure polka-dot neck scarf, sat in his private office in a skyscraper not far from Wall street. New York, opening his mail. He put the letters in different baskets as he read them until he came to one that arrested his earnest attention. He pondered over it for some time, then tapped a bell Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 677 “Tell Mr. Erskine 1 would like to sec him,” he said to the attendant who entered. Mr. Erskine, a tall, slender man with a shirt collar so high that it seemed to have pushed his hair back from his forehead, entered with a serious look on his face. No one of Mr. Harrington’s subordinates ever entered his presence without appearing to suppose that he had been called for a purpose of supreme importance. “Mr. Erskine,” said the magnate, “I have a letter from Mexico this morning from Perkins saying that Manuel Furtado is very ill and likely to die.” “Senor Furtado is dead,” replied Erskine, with unheard-of daring, venturing to inter- rupt his chief. “Dead ! How do' you know that ?” “His death is mentioned in the morning papers.” “What ! Furtado dead ! 1 didn’t see it Let me have the paper.” A journal was produced and the item pointed out. “Erskine,” said Harrington, turning to his subordinate, “this is a crisis in the oil industry of Mexico. Furtado owned the most valuable petroleum lands in that dis- tracted country. There will be a race be- tween some one sent out by me and some- one sent by Sir Oliver Tisdale’s British combination to buy these lands that belong to the Furtado estate. It is well known that the prospective heirs have wished these lands sold, but Furtado would sell nothing. General Grant said that victory in war de- pends on getting there first with the most men. In this case victory for us depends upon who gets there first with the most money.” “We are nearer Mexico than England.” In this case we are at the same distance. Joe Blinker has kept me advised that John Handiside, the Tisdale manager here, has long been trying to get possession of this property. He will send” The door opened and a clerk entered. “Joseph Blinker says that he has impor- tant information for you, sir.” “Send him right in.” Mr. Blinker was about twenty-five years old, stupid-looking, but a close observer would have remarked a crafty eye. He was a spy of Mr. Harrington’s in Mr. Han- diside’s employ. “What is it, Joe?” asked Mr. Harrington eagerly. Joe instinctively looked at the walls and the ceiling for an eavesdropper; then said; “Mr. Handiside is ’eaving by train this evening for Mexico.” “The deuce you say! How do you know that?” “I was directed to purchase his sleeping section and his ticket.” “But how do you know they are for Mr. Handiside?” “I was directed to engage a cab to be at his house at 5 o’clock this afternoon.” “How much of all this have you done?” “Bought the tickets.” “How about the cab?” asked Mr. Ers- kine. % “I have not yet ordered it.” “Mr. Harrington,” said Erskine, “may 1 have a few moments’ conversation with you ?” “Yes. Joe, wait outside.*’ When alone, Mr. Erskine said: “This information gives us a fine advantage. We may possibly delay Mr. Handiside while someone leaves by the evening train em- powered to buy the Furtado property.” “How delay Handiside?” “Let Joe give me the order for the cab 1 will manage the rest.” “I think I see your point.” “Whom will you send?” “Whom will I send? Why, I’ll go my- self! Whoever gets the Furtado property will own what turns the scale of a monop- oly of the oil product of Mexico. The mat- ter is altogether too important to trust to a subordinate. Now tell me how you pro- pose to delay Handiside.” The door was locked to avoid interrup- tion, and the two men went into secret conference. ******* “Sue,” said Hugh Erskine, who surprised his wife by going home to luncheon. “I have a bit of work for you this afternoon.” “What is it?” Erskjne told his wife of the rivalry for the oil property in Mexico, unfolding his plan to delay Mr. Handiside, and explained Digitized by Google

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678 The Railroad Telegrapher. how he wished her assistance. Then he lunched and went to the garage in the rear of his house. ‘‘Carl," he said to his chauffeur, “I wish you would take a note to a man on Staten Island. You needn’t hurry. Take the whole afternoon.” When Carl had departed his master be- gan an examination of his cars, selecting a closed one, on which he began to make certain changes. He sent for a locksmith, whom he directed to fix the locks to the doors so that they could not be opened from the inside. This done, Erskine drove a nail into the sash of every window, so that it could not be opened. Next he bored a hole from behind the driver’s seat into the inte- rior of the car. Having finished all this, he went to a drug store and purchased a rubber bulb and tube. Mr. Erskine then went to his dressing room, where he found his wife with cos- metics ready to make him up so that he would not be recognized for himself. He was smooth shaven, and his wife had no difficulty in fixing on him a beard. His hair was light, and she blackened it with pomade. Then he got into a suit of his chauffeur’s clothes that he had brought from the garage, and, after surveying him- self in a pier glass, went out to get the car he had altered. At the appointed hour Chauffeur Ers- kine pulled up at the residence of the rep- resentative of Sir Oliver Tisdale’s British oil corporation. The front door was opened, a gentleman whom Erskine recog- nized as Mr. Handiside came out, kissed his hand to his wife, who appeared at an upper window, and got into the car, giving his directions before closing the door. Mr. Handiside was being driven through a narrow street leading down to the Hud- son River, when there was a puff and the car was filled with a fine powder. Aston- ished, he tried to let down a window. It could not be moved. Then he tried the one on the other side of the car. This, too, was stuck fast. He rapped on the partition between him and the chauffeur. No re- sponse was accorded him. Lastly, he tried to open a door and failed- Meanwhile Mr. Handiside was breathing in the powder that filled the car. It had been injected by the chauffeur, who had squeezed a rubber bulb, forcing it through the tube, an end of which had been inserted into a hole bored in the partition. The man inside began to feel languid, drowsy, and his efforts to get out of the car relaxed. Finally he passed into dreamland. When Mr. Handiside came out of his trance it was pitch dark. He was lying on what was evidently a bed, but his sur- roundings, being invisible, he could not see them. He got up and felt about him until he came to a door, and, turning the knob, opened it and looked into a dimly lighted corridor. Returning to the room, by the increased light he saw a dresser, and on it were matches. Lighting one, he stood be- fore an electric switch and turned on more light. By this time it was evident to Mr. Handi- side that he was in a hotel. Pushing a button, he called for someone from below. A bellboy responded, who called the night clerk, and Mr. Handiside was informed that the evening before a chauffeur had driven up to the hotel, said that he had a fare who was ill and begged to be permitted to leave the invalid until his family could be communicated with. The landlord had consented, and Mr. Handiside had been carried in and put to bed. The chauffeur had gone off to bring a doctor, but had not returned. Since the invalid seemed to be gently sleeping, he was left to himself. Day was breaking, and Mr. Handiside, feeling weak, decided to return to his bed. At 8 o’clock he arose, called up his own chauffeur by telephone and was driven to his home to break the news of his strange adventures to his wife. How near Mr. Handiside’s surmises as to the cause of his experience were to the truth is not known. He certainly never knew who had been his chauffeur in his in effectual effort to reach the railway station. He took the next through train southward, but somehow he had a feeling that the delaj he had been subjected to would be fatal to his buying the Furtado oil lands. Meanwhile Cuthbert Harrington, dressed in somewhat shabby traveling clothes and Digitized by VjOCK^lC

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 679 a felt hat pulled down over his eyes, was driven to the station, where he entered a private compartment in a sleeping car. He reached his destination without having been recognized, and the morning after the funeral of Manuel Furtado appeared at the home of the deceased man's oldest son, and, after an effort that lasted ten hours, suc- ceeded in getting the property at a price the heirs never had dreamed of. The papers were signed, sealed and delivered at 10 o'clock that night, when Mr. Harrington went to bed to sleep the sleep, if not of the just, at least of the winner. The next morning he called on young Furtado to say goodby before going to the station, and, while standing in the patio, who should come through the large Mex- ican doorway but Mr. Handiside. “Good morning, Mr. Handiside," said the American magnate. “Come to buy the Fur- tado oil lands? There's the principal heir to-the property right there. Mr. Handiside, Senor Furtado." . With this Mr. Harrington took his de- parture, was driven to the station and re- turned to New York. Hugh Erskine was well to do before he demeaned himself to become Mr. Handi- side's chauffeur, but this service made him a double millionaire. Mrs. Erskine has since assumed a leadership in New York society. She says she made more by dress- ing her husband once than she ever made in dressing herself in all her life. As for the Furtado heirs, though they became rich by the sale of their lands, they have been miserable ever since that they did not get more. — By F. A. Mitchell, Journal of Industry. TWO AND A FISH. IN those days he was as keen as lancets on fishing. He had procured the whole outfit — rod, reel, line, sinkers, etc. — for a mere song, and was never tired of singing to me about it* The rod was a genuine Castle Connell, with a breaking strain that would have surprised a whale; the reel was a three-speed, ball-bearing, double-action hummer, or something of that sort ; the line that coiled lovingly around it could be thoroughly relied upon in every piscatorial emergency, whilst the hooks would hook everything from South Africa to a walrus. There was no damming the stream of satisfaction that poured from his lips. He talked to me of fishing, who knew nothing about it outside a fish cart, with the enthusiasm of a fanatic and the monotony of a monomaniac, and he conferred with men who told him they were thoroughly acquainted with the subject, and who grossly exaggerated their catches. In fact, wherever and whenever you met Tommy, his mouth was full of fish, so to speak. “Well," I said, after listening patiently for close on an hour while he discoursed on the finny hordes of the deep sea, and how to hook ’em out of it, “you'd better go and hunt some.” “You bet I will," he replied, “you bet I will. What do you say to next Saturday?" I said, “I don’t say anything to next Saturday, never intended to say anything to next Saturday, and wouldn’t be able to say anything if next Saturday was to walk into the room and crave for conversation." “Don’t try to improve on your natural foolishness,” said the angling zealot. “We’ll run down to Simonstown on Saturday next — you can easily get the day off — and walk from there to Partridge Poiqt; there’s some darned fine sport to be had there, I’m told.’’ “Oh, we will, will we," I exclaimed. “You seem to take my company as part and parcel of your outfit, like your rucksack, for instance." “Of course you're coming," he said. “Be- sides, you can carry the sinkers and bait." “Anything else?” I asked. “Yes; there’s the gaff, you can have that, too; only watch out the cork doesn’t come off the end, or you might get somebody in the eye with it." “Now you have warned me," I said, “I’ll take as much care of that cork as if it owed me money." “Then that’s all right," he went on. “Next Saturday, and we’ll catch the 5:10 a. m. from Capetown." “Christmas!" I said, “what on earth do you want to start at that unholy hour for?" “My dear chap, if you knew as much about the sport as I’ve learned in the past fortnight, you’d recognize that the earlier Digitized by VjjOCK^IC

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680 The Railroad Telegrapher. in the morning the better the fish bite. They wake up from their deep, refreshing sleep — rocked-in-the-cradle-of-the-deep kind of thing — give their fins a shake, and go for anything that’s hanging around. You ask Sandy L ; he knows more about fish than a mermaid; he’ll tell you.” “But don’t they bite later on- in the day ; I mean when the sun is up and the atmos- phere is a bit more civilized?” “Oh, in a way,” replied the enthusiast, “they may take the bait just out of pure objection to waste, but they’re really not keen.” “Then I suppose there is nothing more to be said,” I remarked; “5:10 a. m. at Capetown station be it — that is, if the trust I have hitherto reposed in my alarm be not betrayed. It has never gone off so early before, you know, and honestly I don’t know how it’ll take it.” “Blister the alarm,” said Tommy. “You just call ’round for me on your bike at 4:30, and we’ll cycle down to the station, and leave our machines in the cloak-room.” “But will the cloak-room be open?” “Heavens!” cried Tommy, “what £ man you are for asking questions. Of course, the cloakroom will be open. Cloakrooms are always open. Doors are put on cloak- rooms merely for ornamentation. So don’t you worry. Be at my place at 4 :30 on Sat- urday morning, and we’ll have a jolly good day’s sport, and you can have some of the fish for yourself.” I said, “Thanks, old man,” without feel- ing thankful at all, and left him industrious with hooks, and gut, and rod, and reel, and sinkers, and the various other indis- pensables of an angler’s arsenal. I will say this for the alarm clock: It took to the new timing with enthusiasm, bursting into song at 4:00 on Saturday morning in a manner that did its makers credit. It partially woke me, it thoroughly scared the child, who commenced a fine, healthy howl of fright, which aroused the dog in the yard, who, laboring under the delusion that there were burglars in the house, barked himself hoarse in his efforts to get in and attend to them ; it also awoke my wife, who dug me grievously in the ribs, and hinted if I didn’t jump out at once and stop that awful clock she might say something she’d be sorry for afterwards. Ever unwilling to cause a woman sorrow, I bounded at the dig, forsook the bed, grabbed the clock, and stopped the din. Oh, but the dressing was a cold, cheer- less business altogether. All my fingers felt like cucumbers as they fumbled with buttons, and blundered over studs. The unearthly quiet affected my spirits. I ap- peared small, and mean, and miserable, a being without a soul, and scarcely worth the while of providence to keep alive. Not possessing a cat, my feelings were denied the relief to be gained by kicking it At that hour one is out of tune with every- body and everything. I hated Tommy with a consuming hatred, and, ye heavens, how I loathed fish. I got away at last, reaching Tommy’s place five minutes late. “My word,” said that worthy, “I thought you were never going to turn up.” I remained silent. I was so distended with reproaches that had I let one go the rest would have come out of me like an explosion, which would only have made Tommy roar without doing me any good. “Come on,” he cried, getting on his bike, and I came. On arrival at Capetown Station, which at that ungodly time looked as uninviting as a deserted swimming bath, we found the cloak-room shut. What I told Tommy need not be recorded here, but I felt dis- tinctly better for the telling, and date my day’s recovery from that moment. “But, confound the thing, we must put the jiggers somewhere. Cut across to that office over there and ask the chap inside if we can leave them with him.” I entered the office. At a table, en- grossed with the papers in front of him. sat a beautifully uniformed official, much too beautiful to be up so early. He took no notice whatsoever of my presence. I waited a minute or so to give him every chance to become accustomed to me, but he went on with his papers unmoved, and unheeding, until I almost fancied I wasn’t there at all, but miles away. So I coughed slightly to get the irritation out of my throat, and said. “Would you mind if my Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher 681 friend and myself left our bicycles in your office, as the cloak-room is shut?” He neither stopped turning over the papers nor looked up, but simply ejaculated “No.” I said, “I hope it will not inconvenience you, but you see our position.” He deigned no reply af all to this; so, as silence gives consent, I got bolder. “Could you let me have a couple of labels to put on the bicycles?” Without answering, this imperturbable being merely stretched out his right hand, culled the labels from an adjacent pigeon- hole, and held them out in my direction. It was like accepting them from a machine. “And a little string to tie them on with,” I ventured. Again the right hand went out, closed on the string, and, like the jib of a crane, swung silently toward me. “Thank you,” I said, and added “Good morning,” but as one without hope. He was. however, dead to my matutinal salu- tation, and the papers went on rustling, and thfe eyes never lifted. For absolute frozen calmness, for colossal self-sufficing aloofness, for superb official indifference, commend me to that braided and badged sample of railway supercilious- ness. The dawn was breaking as we ran into Simonstown, that naval kennel for the dogs of war. In the first pale light of day Simonstown offers a comfortless welcome. Tramping through the main street one felt that the town had had a cold bath, and that its teeth were still chattering. The harsh clanging of bells calling the drowsy artisan to his work at the naval dockyard grated and jarred. There was something so coldly compelling about the summons, sufficient, one would think, to freeze the enthusiasm for work out of the soul of any toiler. Cold, dank and cheerless, at that time in the morning Simonstown would form an appropriate setting for a successful suicide. But as we gained the open country the light increased, and with it our spirits. The subtle scent of the open field was in our nostrils, the pure mountain air, nature’s never-failing tonic, was in our lungs, ex- hilarating and delightful. Across the bay the rising sun sent forth his first frail warnings, touching with dainty fingers the summits of the distant peaks, delicately outlining them. Gradually the bleak, half- light dissolved and faded, the sun flung his beams abroad, on hill, and rock, and sea, the water danced and sparkled a joyful greeting, and feeling that way myself, I lifted up my voice in song, to the intense amusement of a baboon in one of the mountain krantzes, who answered my vocal efforts with barks of derision. “Oh, shut up,” said Tommy, “and give the monk a chance.” So I pushed in my stops and let the ani- mal finish the solo. My word, it was a glorious tramp. There was a good eight miles of it, but it felt like nothing, and when we reached Part- ridge Point I regretted that the journey seemed so short. Not so Tommy. He was out for fish, and anything that kept him from his prey was to be deplored rather than praised. The spot chosen, Tommy, with greai rapidity, armed himself for the fray, at the same time hinting it would be a good idea if I cut up the bait. I agreed that, so far as the idea went, it was excellent, only the execution didn’t appeal to me. Mur- muring something about “lazy bounder,” he did it himself. A distinctly messy job; chiefly remarkable for its utter lack of refinement. At length, with a glutinous blob of crawfish on his hook, Tommy pre- pared to make hay on the ocean’s harvest. Standing with his back to the sea, the butt of the rod pressed close to his stom- ach, and the other end pointing heaven- wards, with legs planted firmly apart, he assumed for a moment the attitude asso- ciated with Ajax when that gentleman was defying the lightning, though probably Ajax would have preferred a lightning con- ductor to a rod, then whizzed around viciously, and his weighted line went sail- ing out to sea in a manner very pretty to behold. I cleared for action and stood un- der the arms with a gaff. For the first half hour I waited in a state of pleasant anticipation, but nothing hap- pened. The second half hour, beyond the fact that it seemed longer, was the twin brother of the, first. After two hours and Digitized by VjOO^lC

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682 The Railroad Telegrapher. the same dearth of incident, it seemed to me that the fish had gone on leave, so I chucked the gaff on a rock and lay down beside it. The rock was nice and warm. I had already eaten half my lunch for breakfast, the monotony of Tommy’s per- formance was conducive to slumber; there- fore, I slept, not so heavily but that I heard every now and then a hearty “damn” as his reel over-ran, and he had to suspend operations to wrestle with the knots. I was just in the middle of a pleasant dream about money when a howl from Tommy brought me to my feet like a startled wolf. There he was turning the handle of the reel as though he were mak- ing mincemeat for a wager, his rod bent nearly double, and an air of excitement about him that reminded one of lunacy. “Gad,” I said, prancing around with the gaff, “what have you hooked, the sea ser- pent ?” “I don’t know,” replied Tommy, still reeling, “but it’s a whacking great beast, whatever it is.” It was one of the most stimulating periods I have ever passed through. Three times Tommy played his victim close to the rock, and three times the victim thought better of it and careered out to sea again. It was surprising how that fish fought, putting up a tussle that would have filled its parents with pride. But slowly the efforts to get free became less vigorous, the struggles weaker and weaker, until, having played it into the rock once more, Tommy gave a determined heave, and landed his quarry in a crevice, where it stuck. I gazed down, and an uglylooking fish it was, too — eyes as big as pigeon’s eggs, and a nose that would have disgraced a bulldog. “Go on,” yelled the nearly delirious victor, “gaff it, man, gaff it iti the gills; but for goodness sake don’t tickle it with the point, or it’ll be off.” Taking aim, I flourished the gaff like a golfer, breathed a prayer, struck, and, get- ting the gills first swipe, lifted the aston- ished fish up on to the rock. It was a fine red stump nose. We weighed it while it was warm, and it scaled twelve pounds. The accuracy of the weighing was beyond all cavil, and skeptics can go away satisfied that this is one of the most truthful fishing stories that has ever been told. For a space Tommy* was quite incoherent with pride. He prowled ’round and ’round the slain swollen with gratification. He viewed the catch from every point of the compass, and brushed the gluttonous flies off it with his hat. Having gloated to ex- cess, he sat down, lit a cigarette, and steadily praised himself for thirty minutes. When he ceased, not from desire, but sim- ply from lack of words, I took advantage of his silence for a few adulatory remarks of my own regarding the gaffing, whilst “Stephen,” for so we christened the trophy, lay at our feet, gasping his last, an innocent sacrifice to man’s sporting lust. With appetites rendered keen with exer- cise and self-esteem, lunch was disposed of, and, having sung a song made up on the spur of the moment in praise of the dead. Tommy resumed his battle with the deni- zens of the deep. But Providence, who had showered her benefits on him in the morning, became in- different in the afternoon. He cast and he reeled, and he cast and he cursed. He used up two whole crawfish for bait, and the fish took* it off the hook and thoroughly enjoyed the free food. Hour after hour passed, Stephen had long grown stiff, and the sun was well down in the west when Tommy hooked out a sea snake. A ghastly looking object, all knots and hastiness. This slimy ocean prowler had evidently gone out of its way to achieve something unique in the way of tangles. We sought amidst the slowly writhing confusion for an end or a beginning, but nothing definite could be arrived at. Feeling that the solu- tion was beyond him, Tommy cut the raffle adrift, and, with a dreadful imprecation, hurled the horror into the sea, together with the hook and a shameful lot of line. The sea snake finished the sportsman. Said it reminded him somehow of corpses, and in this cheerful frame of mind he disjointed his rod, and, carefully bestowing Stephen on his back to the best advantage, we faced the long trudge homewards. Digitized by vjOCK^IC

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 683 It was discovered that if the 6:37 from Simonstown was to be caught we’d have to look slippy. Tommy set the pace, and we swung along the road at what seemed to me to be a ridiculous speed. After the first four miles Stephen fell below zero in my estimation. I began to see his bad points, and openly bewailed the energy that had been expended on his be- half. Lumbering great dead fish, enjoying a free ride, and I stumbled on behind sneering at him. Even Tommy got peevish towards the latter end of the journey. In the words of the poet: The road was long and dusty, And Stephen cumbersome. Ant^Tom was feeling crusty, Whilst I was feeling glum. At Tommy’s suggestion — and he’s full of them — we ran the last half mile, staggered into the station and found that, owing to a bad derailment up the line, it was un- certain whether any more trains would be run from Simonstown that night. As I was too busily engaged searching for my missing breath to be of much use vocally, Tommy sought the stationmaster, and asked for information. Under the circumstances, the stationmas- ter was a most amiable man. Though Tommy must have been about the fiftieth who had come to him on the same errand, he suffered the earnest inquiries with great forbearance, and a Stoic-like suavity, seemed to find them rather novel than otherwise, and dismissed the agitated fish- erman more or less pacified. “Says there will be no more trains to- night, but understands they’re running a couple of motor cars between here and Kalk Bay.” I said, “Motors or hearses, it’s all the same to me, so long as I doii’t have to walk.” A man to be relied upon, that station- master, the motor cars were not a myth, for, after waiting an hour or more, one hummed up to the station and Tommy and I were the first in it. I sat beside the driver, Tommy sat beside me, with Stephen carefully deposited at his feet. Exactly how many passengers were in that car I do not know, but there were at least fourteen, and, after the stationmaster had with words of encouragement over- come the fears of the last nervous old lady, who had never been in such a machine be- fore, and didn’t want to begin at her time of life, and a coffee-colored aboriginal had sat down at Tommy’s feet right bang on top of Stephen, the springs were pretty flat. But the driver was quite unperturbed. He barrel-organed the thing in front, the en- gine exploded into life, and with a hoot and a grind we glided swiftly into the darkness. The man at the wheel was a master. De- spite his load, he let her rip through the night at a pace that would have cooled a devil. We swept up hills on the high gear with wild abandon, we shot down descents disregardful of consequences; we hurtled along the straight, the note of the engine rising shrill. The glare of the acetylenes showed the road to a point beyond which was utter blackness. We swerved ’round bends with an assurance that was startling, and corners were taken with a suddenness that made every muscle in my body tense involuntarily. At one part the road turned, and twisted, and turned again, but we took it like a serpent late for supper. I'll swear we were on two wheels most of the time, and the last vicious twist that landed us in Kalk Bay lifted the nigger at our feet a clear nine inches, and he resumed his seat on Stephen with a force that was regret- able, but necessary. Tommy wanted to kick the agitated native, but as I pointed out it wasn’t his fault, he had to come down. I left the car at Kalk Bay station with a relief I have not experienced for years. In fact, I was worked up to such a high state of tension I could have barked from pure nervousness. “Don't know how you are,” I said to Tommy, “but I’m not sorry to be out of it.” “Now that you mention it,” he replied, “neither am I, for I never expected to get here in one piece.” By the time we reached Capetown, Tom- my had recovered his normal spirits, and I felt less like a box of springs. Our wives had long since given us up for lost, and, foregathering, were discussing their respective husbands, crediting them Digitized by Google

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684 The Railroad Telegrapher. with virtues hitherto unsuspected, at the same time trying to recall the address of the secretary of the Mutual Aid, when we strode manfully in, bearing Stephen aloft, our lips bubbling with triumph. But the fish that had been so hardly won was de- scribed with feminine bluntness to be a horrid-looking object, and would I please go and hang it up somewhere in the yard. And thus was. Stephen rejected. A better welcome should have been accorded him. He had battled bravely for life, but his looks were against him. Relegated to the back yard by relentless women, his was a fate that was undeserved. “But,” as I said to Tommy, “thank heaven we didn’t bring home the sea snake.” — By J. R. Scully, in S. A. Rail- ways and Harbours Magazine. JOAN OF ARC. THERE is no name in the history of any nation that shines in such luminous colors as does that of Joan of Arc — St. Joan of Arc. And today, throughout the length and breadth of the fair land of France — the country she de- fended, uplifted, fought and died for — her name, after 500 years, is more extolled, if that were possible, than it was when, in her days of triumph as the warrior maiden, she personally led her troops to victory, and with her own hands placed the crown upon the dauphin in the Cathedral of Reims, making him Charles VII of France. She was made up of the stuff that is called true Christian chivalry; she had, too, the quality of a true knight. Search as you may, there can not be found, even in the pages of fiction, a figure as fine, cour- ageous and lovely as that of the French peasant girl, who was canonized in 1909 with all the solemnities of the Roman Catholic Church. She was the last and loveliest flower of mediaeval times, according to an English estimate. It is certain that only in the Middle Ages was it possible for a girl of almost obscure origin to do what she did. Woman then was not regarded as an equal of man. Men unconsciously paid the tribute of chivalry to her superior personality and her devotion to her faith. When troublous times came, France, as one man, turned to her as to a divine inspiration. Joan was born in the little village of Domremy, in Lorraine, in 1411. The girl, according to her own story, was about thirteen when she saw visions and heard voices. The child felt no fear, for, in the back of her mind, she felt convinced that a message from heaven would come which she must obey without question. It came. This supernatural vision appeared accom- panied by a voice which told her to leave her native place that she might procure for the young king of France his coronation, but before the dauphin (as the uncrowned monarch was called) could go- to Reims, the English, the then deadly enemy of France, must be driven out of the country. How could little Joan perform such a miracle? There was but one way. She would heed the vision. In spite of these circumstances, however, the maid might have failed to fill the glorious niche of immortal fame had not the way been smoothed for her by two curious legends. Marie d’Avignon, a woman visionary of an older generation, had fore- told that as France had been lost by a woman (the dissolute Isabella), so it would be restored by a maid. Then, as popular tradition ran to the effect that the maid would come from close to the village of Domremy, in Lorraine, Joan had been told of this prophecy and of the tradition. When she heard the voices given unto her those wonderful commands, she felt that her fate was sealed, and she looked upon herself from that moment as the promised savior of France, firmly believing that the visions and the voices would never fail to give her advice whenever she needed it Her supernatural power is undisputed, either by friend or foe. “I am only an untaught maid,” said Joan. ‘T do not know how to ride or how to fight.” But the fact remains that she was but seventeen years old when she rode her spirited charger 450 miles across the en- emy’s territory to the court of the dauphin. There it was she clothed herself in white armor, flung herself upon a white war horse and raised in triumph her white Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 685 standard, embroidered with the- lilies of France. She could neither read nor write. She had never handled a sword. She knew ab- solutely nothing of the technique of war. Yet within a week of the day when she dressed herself for war she gained the bat- tle that changed the fate of nations and altered the course of civilization. The relief of Orleans, the campaign of the Loire, the capture of Troyes and the coronation are the chief events of Joan’s wonderful career. The French nation be- lieved its deliverance had come through the divine virtue in this simple maid. There are still many who question her military skill. Why? She won her battle single-handed and alone. Again, according to many military critics, she possessed what Napoleon would be called insight of genius. At seventeen had Napoleon won a single battle. or led any forlorn hopes to victory? Not one. But little Joan had done all this, and it was merely an entering wedge for her. Napoleon stood in the midst of his mili- tant millions — for his soldiers were blindly devoted to him, oftentimes forming around him in solid flanks to protect him from being shot — directing the battle within that solid wall of safety. And Joan? She stood alone, at the head of a pitifully small army, if army it could be called, always an easy mark for the enemy. She came through practically unscathed. This was another marvel in her career of wonders. It utterly demoralized the Eng- lish soldiers. It made them superstitious. They called her a sorceress, a witch ; but no one denies that she suddenly displayed an extraordinary genius for war. The wonderful results of Joan of Arc’s life were all encompassed within the short cycle of a year. In that incredibly small space of time the dream of her warfare was accomplished. She had united and restored France, she had raised her country from the very depth of degradation to the heights of undying glory and triumph, she had rescued Or- leans, crowned her king at Reims, and last, but not least, when asked to name the boon she might demand of the king, after all her miraculous promises had been kept, her loyal heart did not forget the little village of Domremy, where she had been born. She asked that its poor and oppressed peo- ple be exempt from paying the heavy taxes, and Charles remitted those taxes “forever.” Then came the horrible end. She asked the priest to hold the cross very high that she might see it to the end. Heavenly consolation came to the maid. Her saints appeared to her. She saw St. Michael, St. Catherine, St. Margaret, and she under- stood at last what their predictions had meant for her. “Do not lament your mar- tyrdom, through it you will come to the Kingdom of Paradise.” And what was there for Joan of Arc? The sacrifice of her life, which she eagerly gave. It was to be — not victory in this world, with banners waving and trumpets sounding — but through the fires of Rouen— a crown of glory to the next. She died declaring her voices had not deceived her, and with the name of Jesus on her lips. The Maid of Orleans has now almost be- come the patron saint of France. Mag- nificent monumental basilicas have recently been erected to this saintly heroine in Dom- remy, and in many other cities and towns, to say nothing of numberless equestrienne statues in Paris and throughout the re- public.— Philadelphia Press. HOW TO BE HAPPY. THERE are two ways of being happy ; we may either diminish our wants or augment our means — either will do — the result is the same; and it is for each man to decide for himself, and do that which happens to be the easiest. If you are idle, or sick, or poor, however hard it may be to diminish your wants, it will be harder to augment your means. If you are active and prosperous, or young and in good health, it may be easier for you to aug- ment your means than to diminish your wants. But, if you are wise, you will do both at the same time, young or old, rich or poor, sick or well; and, if you are very wise, you will do both in such a way as to augment the general happiness of society. — Benjamin Franklin. Digitized by Google

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686 The Railroad Telegrapher. RAIL MEN MAKE FEW MISTAKES. IF the total number of accidents are reduced to the basis of days, we have 21.84 each day due to error. This would seem to be as accurate a figure as possible to arrive at, of the number of accidents due to employers’ mistakes, and the percentage is only a little in excess of 63 per cent given by the Interstate Com- merce Commission as due to error in 81 accidents investigated. Thus we have 1,500,000 employes making a daily average of a little over 21 mistakes. Let us consider the chances for error that occur each day to this army of railroad men. We are confident that the results will show that the training for efficiency has not been in vain. There is no accurate data by which to compile the number of train movements per day. Some basis can be reached, however, by regarding the number of trains arriving and leaving a certain station. From Provi- dence, R. I., a city of 225,000 population, over 300 trains arrive and leave during twenty-four hours. To this must be added the movement of switch engines about the yards. A conservative estimate of the train movements upon which mistakes might result in accidents would be about 400 a day for every 200,000 of population, or 18,680 a day based upon the population of the United States. ' Each train movement carries with it upon an average of 50 chances of errors, train orders of signals playing the most impor- tant part. This would make 934,000 chances the railroad man has of mistake, and he makes but 22. Digitized by ^ooQte

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May. If love were not, the wilding rose Would in its leafy heart inclose No chalice of perfume; By mossy bank, in glen or grot, Xo bird would build if love were not, No flower complacent bloom. Two Men. There was a man who went through life and found The way both dark and hard — Fate willed it so; And facing much that others could not see. He overcame much that they did not know. Because he smiled perhaps but once a day, “He’s a pessimist/’ his friends would say. The sunset clouds would lose their dyes, The light would fade from beauty’s eyes, The stars their fires consume, And something missed from hall and cot Would leave the world if love were not A wilderness of gloom! — Florence Earle Coates. A Union Dollar. When you earn a union dollar And spend it, make a “holler” For the little union label That denotes a thing is fair; If the merchant can’t supply it, Pass the article, don’t buy it, That's the only way a union man Can prove he’s “on the square.” In the crowded city dwelling There the atmosphere ill-smelling, And the microbes fairly revel, Sending death both far and near; Where the sweatshop’s slaves arc working, And diseases foul are lurking, You will never, never, find The precious union label there. Here is something to remember— If you claim to be a member Of a union, you can prove it To the world no better way Than to hustle all you’re able For your friends, the union label, For it means self-preservation, That's as certain as the day. — Anon. Thrice Wonderful. One woman was she only, Yet could be reckoned three — A woman wise, a woman kind, A woman fair to see. Wise was she when she told me We could not mated be; _ And kind, when she did say me nay, Unto herself was she. — A Rejected Address. Another man there was whose lines of life Were cast in pleasant places; not a care He had While others struggled helplessly, • The world to him was always bright and fair. Because he smiled so much men would insist That he was just an ideal optimist. Which, think you, of the two, deserved . The greater credit? Whose side would you take? The man who fought his fight and sometimes smiled, Or he who smiled — but had no fight to make? — Jack ArrLETON. The Early Worm. The early bird catches the worm; that fact Has been into every young cranium pack’d. It’s really absurd The talk that is heard Of the wonderful thrift of that wonderful bird. But not the least mention is made of the worm That equally early set out on a squirm, Except that within that most provident bird The poor little fellow was early interred. It seems there’s a word on both sides to be said. For had he but snugly remained in his bed, And taken a nap, Or curled up in the lap Of Mother Earth sleeping, the poor little chap Would doubtless have lived to Methuselah’s age, And another tale figured on history’s page. Now, why did they never instruct us at school That the worm was eaten for being a fool? Moral. Don’t trust to adages; look and discern, Then draw your deductions, and truth you will learn. The maxims and rules That are taught in the schools Are excellent truly for governing fools. But you? Of your actions let brains be tbe source, And if you're a bird, get up early, of course, But if you’re a worm, don’t be so absurd As to get up at dawn and be caught by a bird. — May Elliott Hutson. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. f>88 Be a Man. If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting, too; If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or being lied about, don’t deal in lies, Or being hated, don’t, don’t give way to hating, And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise; If you can dream — and not make dreams your master; If you can think and not make thoughts your aim, If you can meet with triumph and disaster And treat those two imposters just the same; If you can bear to hear the truth you’ve spoken Twisted by knaves to make trap for fools, Or watch the things you gave your life to broken, And stoop and build them up with worn-out tools; If you can make one heap of all your winnings And risk it in one turn of pitch-and-toss, And lose, and start again at your beginnings And never breathe a word about your loss; If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew To serve their turn long after they are gone. And so hold on when there is nothing in you Except the will which says to them, “Hold on.” If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with kings — nor lose the common touch, If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you, If all men count with you, but none too much; If you can fill each unforgiving minute With sixty seconds' worth of distant run. Yours is the earth and everything that's in it, And — which is more — you’ll be a man, my son. — Rudyaro Kipling. The Man Who Fails. The man who fails is the sort of a chap Who is always looking around for a snap; Who neglects his work to regard the clock, Who never misses a chance to knock. He is grouchy and slow when work begins, When it’s time to quit he jokes and grins; He’s always as busy as busy can be When he thinks the boss is around to see. He believes that a “pull” is the only way By which he can ever draw bigger pay; And he sulks and growls when he sees his plan Upset by the “push” of another man. He’s on the job when he draws his pay; That done, he soldiers his time away; While the men who tackle their jobs with vim Keep pushing and climbing ahead of him. For the man who fails has himself to blame. If he wastes his chances and misses his aim; He’d win, if he’d use his hands and wits; The man who fails is the man who quits. — Pere Marquette Magazine. The Glory of the 8tate. What constitutes a State? Not high-raised battlements or labored mound. Thick wall or moated gate: Not cities proud with spire and turret crowned: Not bays and broad-armed ports. Where, laughing at the storm, rich navies ride; Not starred and spangled courts Where, low-browed baseness wafts perfume to pride; No; men, high-minded men. With powers as far above dull brutes endued In forest, brake or den, * As beasts excel cold rocks and brambles rude; Men who their duties know, But know their rights, and knowing dare maintain. — Sia William Jones. Good Name. Good name, in man and woman, Is the immediate jewel of their souls: Who steals my purse, steals trash; ’tis something, nothing, ’Twas mine, ’tis his, and has been slave to thou- sands; But he that filches from me my good name, Robs me of that which not enriches him. And makes me poor indeed. — Shakespeare’s Othello. The Land of Pretty Soon. I know of a land where the streets are paved With the things we meant to achieve. It is walled with the money we meant to have saved And the pleasures for which we grieve. The kind words unspoken, the promises broken. And many a coveted boon Are stowed away there, in that land of some- where— The land of “Pretty Soon.” Digitized by U.ooQle

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Poor Dad. “What do you hear from your son at college ?” “Appeals for money, mostly/’ How It Came. "How did you get your musical tempera- ment?” “T was born in A flat.” — Princeton Tiger. A Good Memory. “Did your late uncle remember you in making his will?” “He must have. That’s probably the reason he left me out of it.” Going Back Some. "Mamma, be more careful when you are speaking of your age.” “Well, now, what did I say?” “You said you remembered when eggs were sold at eight cents a dozen.” No Bargain. “They say talk is cheap.” “Don’t you believe it. I let a real estate agent talk to me for five minutes once and it cost me four thousand dollars.” Tough. "It’s hard,” said the sentimental landlady at the dinner table, “to think that this poor little lamb should be destroyed in its youth just to cater to our appetites.” “Yes,” replied the smart boarder, strug- gling with his portion ; “it is tough.” No Head Needed. Two ladies — each with her child — visited the Chicago Art Institute. As they passed the “Winged Victory” the little boy ex- claimed: j !?£J “Huh ! She ain’t got no head.” “Sh!” the horrified little girl replied. “That’s art ; she don’t need none !” Pronunciation. A conductor and a brakeman on a Mon- tana railroad differ as to the proper pro- nunciation of the name Eurelia. Passengers are often startled at this station to hear the conductor yell : “You’re a liar! You’re a liar!” And then from the brakeman at the other end of the car: “You really are! You really are!” Would Give It a Fair Trial. “Money doesn’t always bring happiness.” "‘That may be true enough; but it’s one of the things we all prefer to learn by per- sonal experience.” — Boston Transcript. Legal Amenities. A youthful attorney, the greater part of whose time was spent in an endeavor to ap- pear busy and prosperous, went out for a while, leaving on his door a neat placard: “Will be back in an hour.” Upon his return he found that a lawyer across the hall had inscribed underneath : “What for?” Probably True. A Canadian judge, traveling by rail, ob- served a man looking about for a seat, and kindly invited the man into his own com- partment | |i| “Now, Pat,” said the judge, “this is a splendid country, isn’t it? Beats old Ire- land to sticks, doesn’t it?” “Oh, no, sir,” said Pat ; “there's few places that can beat Ireland.” “Come now, I am sure in Ireland it would be a long time before you could travel with a judge.” “That’s true, sir,” said Pat. “But in Ire- land it would be a long time till they’d make you a judge.” Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. <7)0 Quite Appropriate. Said she : “Isn’t that a duck of a bonnet Dr. Cubebs’ wife has on?” Said he: “Yes, and it’s very appropriate.” Said she: “How so?” Said he : “Her husband is a ‘quack.’ ” Too Many Legs. A young officer at the front wrote home to his father: “Dear Father — Kindly send me $250 at once. Lost another leg in a stiff engage- ment and am in hospital without means.” The answer was as follows: “My Dear Son — As this is the fourth leg you have lost (according to your letters), you ought to be accustomed to it by this time. Try and hobble along on any others you may have left.” Wise Constituent. A congressman received almost daily let- ters from a constituent asking for garden seed, with emphasis on peas. The demand for peas got so heavy that the congressman was moved to write this letter: “I am sending you a half dozen more packages of peas, as requested. Say, what are you trying to do down there, plant the whole State in peas?” The reply came a few days later. It read : “No, I’m not planting them, but they make bully soup. Send along some more.” — Kan- sas City Star. Of Course. A LaSalle street man was showing a charming young relative from out of town about the financial district, and, of course, took her for a visit to the Board of Trade. When she had gazed upon the busy throng for a few moments, she turned and said : “What a hubbub! Why don’t they sit down and rest?” Then, before her relative could answer, she added, shamedly : “Oh, of course, it’s too expensive, now that I come to think of it ! I remember you saying that a seat here costs thousands of dollars.” 8eeking the News. Not long ago a certain man who wished to get Earl Kitchener’s real opinion about the war invited him to dinner. Throughout the meal he tried to make up his mind to question the great soldier, but his courage failed him. After the dinner, as the host was return- ing with Kitchener to the War Office, he took his courage in both hands and said: “Well, what is the latest about the war?” Kitchener looked at him for a moment in mild surprise. Then he gave him one of his rare smiles. “We’ll get an evening paper,” he said, quietly. Grammatically Proper. Little Dorothy was being taken on a rail- road journey by her aunt and aunty’s fiance. In a darksome tunnel was heard the smack of a kiss and the voice of Dorothy. “Oh, aunty,” she exclaimed, “please kiss me, too !” Before the smiles of the passengers could break into titters she calmly addressed the child : “It is incorrect to say ‘Kiss me, too,’ Dorothy, dear,” said aunty. “You should say ‘Kiss me twice I’” A Pair of Them. Howard Chandler Christy, illustrator, was walking down the street when he was over- taken by a dog that began to snap at his heels. Its mistress made no effort to call it off, so he turned and gave the dog an admonitory kick. “Brute 1” cried the woman, “to kick a little defenseless animal! That little crea- ture is a pet and is not accustomed to such treatment.” “I beg your pardon, madam,” replied Mr. Christy. “I did not mean to hurt your dog. But you should have called him off.” “He would not have hurt you,” replied the woman in a grieved tone. “He is a pet.” “1 did not care to be bitten by him nevertheless, madam,” returned Mr. Christy. “I am somewhat of a favorite at home myself.” Digitized by Google

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AS YE SOW SO SHALL YE REAP. WHATEVER seed ye sow, be it good, bad or indifferent, so shall you reap. What varieties are you. planting ? Are you one of those who plant at random ? Do you fertilize your ground, or just in a makeshift manner, place the seed within the ground and trust to Providence for a bountiful crop, while your neighbor, across the way, prepares his ground in proper season, ploughs, plants and works unceasingly in order to keep the thistles and other harm- ful growths weeded; that, his field, will yield forth its abundance. After the harvest is over does the suc- cessful farmer lay aside his tools and con- tent himself with his present endeavor? * * * No, a thousand times “no;” he straightway begins preparing his ground for the next crop. So you, my telegrapher or telephonist, must till your ground, plant and keep your field in as perfect condition as possible for the seasons as they come and go. I fear a majority of telegraphers and telephonists in railroad service would be unsuccessful farmers if they handled the ground as they do their present fields (the O. R. T.) in so far as their personal wel- fare is concerned and that of their co- workers. Come help the cause along; we are all interested, or should be, in this crop; we should reap a bountiful harvest if we place our best efforts to till the ground. Unfortunate as it may be, that we have among us a few weeds and thistles which to some extent retards a perfect crop. Nevertheless, my brother, it behooves you and I, yes, all of us, to put forth our best efforts and weed out this undesirable growth which has grown in our fields in order to allow the desirable to thrive and grow to full strength. Telegraphers and telephonists, what do you say? Are the men in your office mem- bers of the O. R. T. or have you inquired fearing to hurt their feelings? Are the men at the next station members, or the force in tower with whom' you work be- yond , your tower members ; if not, why not ? Have you ever talked the matter over with them, or are you looking out after your part of the crops, or just leaving it to others to do? Are your fences stable enough to protect your crops, and won’t you take interest enough to see that your enemies are not allowed to impose upon* you and yours, your success lies in the fact that the concern of one concerns us all. What an extensive and beautiful crop we would have if each of us would put forth our best efforts to tend the field (the O. R. T.) ! Where is there a more hopeful outlook for a grand harvest if we exert ourselves to the proper cultivation and development of such a vast estate? Won’t you endeavor to persuade and infuse into every eligible and entreat him or her to investigate the truth and princi- ples for which we labor. The non receives as much benefit as ourselves ; in other words, the nons are not attending their share in the fields, yet in the harvest they share an equal amount ; yet, as a drone, con- tribute nothing toward assisting the upkeep of our industry. Dear reader, are you a non? Do you intend to remain a drone, living off the labors of others? Are you protected as effectively as the grand Order of O. R. T. furnishes its members? Are you one of those spoken of, remaining out, receiving every benefit with the exception that in case of trouble you \ybuld have no one to Digitized by KjOOW LC

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692 The Railroad Telegrapher. represent you, for the sake of a few dollars, or are you one of those remaining out, fear- ing the officials will be prejudiced against you when dealing out promotions? Nay, Mr. Non, companies these times are looking for men with brains. They do not now question your fraternal affiliations as in days gone by. It is by no means a surprise at the present time to pick up your O. R. T. mag- azine, read where Bro. So and So has been promoted to dispatcher, chief dispatcher, trainmaster and so on. Such excuses are disgraceful and contrary to reason, so why, Mr. Non, won’t you ally yourself to a cause that promotes a service to yourself and fellow-man? One we all can share on equal terms. The fact I am a member of the O. R. T. does not in the least relieve me from doing my full duty to the company for which I am employed; in fact, I or any other loyal O. R. T. member should put forth his or her best efforts to maintain a loyal and •efficient service; by so doing the companies are more favorable to our cause. Make a contrast between an organized and an unorganized road. We know which the companies prefer, yet some dill pickle tells us an unorganized road gets along just as serene, but having had the expe- rience we know such tattling is bosh. Come in, all you eligible nons; you won’t regret it. The coming will create a better understanding, beneficial to you and yours as well as ourselves. Think it over. Cert. 652, Div. 53. TIME TO ACT. It seems to me from the information at hand that now is a very opportune time for us to think about negotiating for some of the things that we have been denied for so long. We should concentrate our efforts in one direction, and secure one object, to merge ourselves out of the rut that we have been traveling in for so long. I do not think that it is a question of our united strength or our willingness to co-operate in order to secure necessary concessions, but on the other hand I think it has been due to the fact that the men on each road have been so wrapped up in their own road that they have not thought out a feasible plan to bring every man in the States and Canada a good livable minimum wage and workable concessions that would be guaranteed to him for periods of four years or more by his employer. It is useless for me to try to speak of the many conditions that could be bettered ; every operator and agent dreams of $100 minimum, of eight-hour workdays, of four- hour Sundays, annual passes over his road, getting 10 per cent receipts on Western Union tolls, both collect and paid, getting rid of the burden of carrying the U. S. mails to and from public places where mules in- stead of men would be more appropriate to the occasion. I repeat, Mr. Editor, that it is high time we consolidated our strength and went after these things like we mean business. You know full well that I speak history when 1 say it is like getting blood out of a turnip when operators start to secure concessions that cost the railroad companies money. A consolidated effort has got to be made in the same manner that the trainmen are handling their affairs. You know when the Rock Island men ask for a slight increase the railroad company throws up their hands and say “we are paying above the average wage now of other Western roads ; there- fore, we cam not allow any further in- crease.’’ We are right and are fighting a righteous fight when we try to get eight-hour days so we will not be exhausted when our day’s labor is over, but will have some time for education, recreation, amusement and vari- ous other ways that men like to enjoy them- selves. We are right and can win; victory is as plain to me as my nose on my face and a lot of unnecessary processes are not necessary either. The following general lines are offered for a working principle of what I suggest : Let each road under 1,000 membership elect by ballot one delegate to a Chicago or St. Louis convention; let each road of more than 1,000 have two delegates. Let them fix a four-year contract for their road with a minimum of $80.00 or $85.00 per month according to conditions. Let Digitized by VjOO^lC

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 693 them demand that the Western Union pay the commission offices 10 per cent on all business received and sent, paid or collect and refuse to transmit their business until this controversy is settled. Let them appeal to the Postmaster-General for relief on the U. S. mail matter, and if he refuses to relieve us of this non-compensating gold brick, why we certainly have men who are bright enough to make it an issue in Con- gress and show that we are being wronged and get relief there. If we can not get it through then I suggest that we help put a man in that will pledge us on his honor that he will fight until we do get relief. Let our committee demand an eight-hour day and let other small grievances that have been too hard for us as individual roads be adjusted to our entire satisfaction. I suggest that one of our vice-presidents get busy and prepare literature suitable to the occasion and mail to every O. R. T. brother calling for a vote on the above ; also suggest that it be carried through at once while other negotiations are pending with the B. L. of E., O. R. C., B. L. of F., and the B. R. T. It will be a great day for us indeed when we discover our real strength to remedy our own conditions through this medium, and then, and only until then, will the true cause of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers be fulfilled. J. W. Galyen, Cert. 1085. WHY DO YOU CARRY A CARD? How many of us in this field have a real understanding of unionism? Do you ever stop to think why you carry a union card in your pocket, why labor unions were formed, what the history of unionism is? Everything has its history ; we know a steam engine is built in a shop and have a faint idea how it is made from the crude iron of the earth to the finished article, and if we care to, can obtain books and see for ourselves the different processes the many parts pass through. Have you boys ever thought that labor has its history, and a long one at that ? Do you know its history, and if you do, are you taking .an intelligent part in its guidance, or are you just sitting back and waiting for tome one else to do it all ? These are ques- tions you, the one that reads this, must help solve. It is as vital a question in our lives as any one other thing; it should be the most vital, as it is a determining factor in your life, for with our unions we can determine what our lives will be. A dull, monotonous grind, or some time for work and some time for recreation, and by recrea- tion I do not mean playing pool, or shooting craps, but good, clean enjoyment, social dis- course or taking an interest in our fellow- men, looking beyond ourselves to see how our less fortunate fellow-beings are living. We should strive for more education ; not that we all should try to be civil engineers, but to get a larger grasp on life, to see things through the other fellow's eyes, to ask questions and not to take things for granted. How many of us have tried to find out why we had to have labor unions? What form they started out in and what is our ultimate aim? Where are we going? A great many of us have not given these questions proper consideration. A member was once asked why he carried a card. He answered, the O. R. T. has the cheapest in- surance you can get. Now he was not asked about an insurance policy, but a union card. He had either forgotten or never knew the real reason for holding a union card, and I'm afraid he is not alone ; there are others known to hold cards just because a friend has one. These cases are dangerous, for if a man holds a card, not knowing the reason, and should occasion arise where he would be called on to stand up for what the card represents he would probably shirk his duty. We must take a different course and do more to educate those who do not know. Discussion is good for all of us ; we have a union nearly thirty years in existence; we have an intelligent body of men as members ; we have as much, if not more, time to read, study and know about our union and its aim, than most of the other boys in the railroad field. But do we? There is less excuse for ignorance in us toward matters concerning us than either the engineers, conductors, firemen or trainmen, as each of them work longer hours than we and they have their noses closer to the grindstone than most of us, and when his day's work is done he does Digitized by Google

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694 The Railroad Telegrapher. not feel like sitting down to read or study, but with a big percentage of us we have time to read and think over these things. We are spread out over the whole country and not in actual daily touch with one another, so can not get to know the other fellow well enough to know his opinion on any subject, but we have a fine medium of “thought exchange” in our journal. Why not get busy? Some of you fellows take that hour you sit and discuss the war, or the time you had at the last ball ; that’s past. Let’s think of the future, how are we going to meet it? Write an article you would like the others to understand. If you are not offered a hundred for it send it along any- way; it will start some one thinking, and may create a desire in someone else to try. The East to hear from the West, North and South. Discussion will not hurt any of us. My idea is to see how many of us know the history of labor, and not only our own organization, but other unions, what they are doing, etc. If we do not know labor’s history, surely we can not take as intelligent a part as those who do. Again suppose those who are doing the heavy work now, our leaders, if they were taken suddenly from us who among those left is next best qualified to take the reins and guide? If you were called on do you think you are capable? If not, why not? The more intelligence Vc put into our organization the greater re- sults we get. A few men can not do it all. What one man might not see another may. So with many minds working, we will be able to better solve our problems. Don’t let the other fellow do your thinking for you ; the time is coming when we will have to do some tall thinking, and not very far distant at that. The more you know about a subject the better prepared you are to speak on it. A great many of us are doping out new schemes to get more money. Let’s put the time we spend on that towards obtaining better conditions in this field. Then we will get that extra money. Your job is as good as the average. We can make it what we wish by a more active interest in our meetings, but you must have a voice in them. Don’t be afraid you will make a mistake; if you do, let the others correct you, at least -give your views. Our union demands more of us than our money; it should have your mental effort as well. Don’t sit along the wall and vote yes or no on something you do not understand; dig up an idea once in a while and if you think a thing is right, say so; if you do not, say so; that is your privilege. Now, let’s see what good material we have. I’m sure our Grand officers will gladly welcome the help, and probably sug- gest subjects to write on, so we all can get the benefit of one another’s ideas, but let us use the pages of the journal. If your article does not appear this month, have patience, it may be in next month. I know a good many of the boys can do better than I have if they will only try. The Editor has lots to do and I feel sure will be glad to have an article from some- one each month. It may give him a new idea along some particular line, so boys, let us get busy and try to make the journal a mighty welcome and interesting piece of mail once a month. Do not promise to do this next week; do it tonight, now. William T. Studley, Cert. 619, Div. 44. Digitized by CjOOQte

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696 The Railroad Telegrapher. was present at the last meeting would bring to the June meeting some brother who has not been in the habit of attending. Let*s try it and go for our man early that he may not plead a prior engagement. And let our plea be made, not that he come to oblige usf but that he belongs there. Too many brothers are luke-warm, faint-hearted and hanging fast by their finger nails, only because they insulate themselves from a vital contact. Thinking in terms of “one” they carry too much of a load. Imagine they are sick when all they need is a tonic, the enthusiasm, courage and wisdom emanating from a body of associated brothers. Bro. Tourtellotte, our local chairman, having hurriedly returned from New London, where the general committee was in session with the officials on the bidding territory proposition; was warmly received when he entered the room. You will have any information long before I could give it to you here. Eight applications for membership were acted upon, service ranging from one to twenty-seven years. We once heard J. Adam Beade say he would not walk across the street to argue with an old man, claiming a mind having traveled so long in an old rut was closed to new ideas. We need and welcome the young brother, but don’t those 25*s and 27's make you feel like offering up an emphatic “amen?” The fellow who flops once in twenty-five years should be good for the rest of his natural life, and it is reasonable to suppose he don’t flop just to be in style, but because he has had a new and powerful vision. Some O. R. T. brothers may feel well repaid for having crossed the street. An official communication from St. Louis was read outlining a large list of schedules that had recently been revised. The fact that every one of them was a revision upwards seems such a singular coincidence we may well call it to the attention of non-members. Any constant effect must be preceded by an equally constant cause. Must not then a cause that is constantly producing good effects be itself called good? Now, honestly, you like the effects, call them good, don’t you? Then why not like the cause, call that good, and govern yourselves accordingly? To properly analyze and label all the excuses offered would require so much space, and the use of language so forcible and inelegant as to im- mediately consign this communication to the waste basket. One type appeals to us that is honest, but mis- guided. Conscientious in his devotion to the com- pany’s interest, his attitude when approached on the O. R. T. question, is “I’m afraid the company would not like it.” To be a company man and also an organization man seems to him a contradiction of terms, a combination of elements that are mutually exclusive. Our point of view is this: Every man should be a company man. Too often we hear it said in derision that so- and-so is a company man, with no justice whatever to the man in question ^or the company’s interest Whatever we have agreed upon as our hours of service they belong entirely to the company for the promotion of its interests. An Order man is not only no exception to the rule, but should in every case make his work and efficiency bear a positive relation to the size of button he wears or its estimated value to him, remembering that the fallacy of perpetual motion lies in the fact that you try to get something for nothing. Every man should be an organisation man. Every man seeks to better his condition, to make the best use of Jus capital. Our capital is our labor, and to better our conditions we endeavor to increase its returns. Our employer seeks the same ends — to increase the returns from his investment. It is his interesi to keep wages down, ours to keep them up. From time immemorial employers have co-oper ated in some degree not to pay more than the prevailing rate of wages, co-operated to keep them down. Perhaps little heard of because the general thing, and what is general is not widely discussed. Today it is a force of magnitude of which is little understood. The laboring man through necessity may have had his share in furthering co-operation for the benefit of his craft. It matters not who started it, who is responsible, it is here. In man or animal, inability or failure of adapta- tion to a changed environment means death, or at least a stunted growth. We are the architects of our own fortunes, and largely of our misfortunes. Which will you choose? “Company man” and “organization man” are not necessarily then contradictory terms, but rather complimentary. You should be both for the pro tection of both parties concerned. Negotiations in progress relative to railroad telegraphers getting a commission on Western Union business, suddenly terminated on account of the death of W. U. General Manager Brooks, are expected to be taken up again at an early date when it is hoped a favorable agreement may be reached. We recently heard of a brother who thought the Order was working in secret to do him an in- justice. Don’t look at the world through a key hole. Climb a tree and get a better perspective. The Order has neither the power, time or inclina tion for such work. Operator Sweeney, second Northampton, a recent visitor in New Haven, may soon be called brother. We formed a favorable opinion of him the few days he worked with us in “KY,” and are glad our judgment was correct. We are all glad to hear Bro. Moriarity, “PA,” back at “BP,” who has been laid up with an attack of la grippe for several weeks. Bro. Foster is wearing a smile that talks, his better half having returned from New York State where she was called to take care of her father. I noticed only two members of the Supreme Court present at the last meeting. Remember, this distinction was conferred only after sincere and profound thought. If you fail to live up to the Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher 697 ethics of this exalted body, back to the home you go. The last daylight meeting was exceptionally well attended despite the fact that second and third trick men were called in to the superintendent’s office that morning for instructions, thus prevent- ing their anticipated attendance. The sincere sympathy of all goes out to Bro. John A. Mahon in the loss of his wife, who died on Saturday, April 15th, at Meriden. Floral offerings and a large circle of loving friends re- flected the sincere regard in which Mrs. Mahon was held, when the remains were laid away on Tuesday, April 18th. Bro. McDonald, third Rye, was off several days on account of a death in the family. Bro. Richardson, first Guilford, has resigned. Bro. R. P. Keefe is now with the Westinghouse Manufacturing Co., of Springfield, Mass. Bro. Carter, agent Woodmont many years, bid in Darien agency. * Dispatcher Quirk, Harlem River, transferred to New Haven Division, and is now on second terminal sheet. Assistant Chief Dispatcher Dodan has been raised from night trick to days at New Haven. Bro. Brooks, who went with the Winchester Arms Co. some time ago, has returned to railroad service. W. B. Shalkop, Div. Cor. Highland Division Notes — Increased business caused the opening of Brook- field Jet. third by J. P. Mullen, a new man; Beacon Falls, three tricks, by Bro. E. G. Flaherty, first; Bro. Osterhoudt, second, and G. B. Wells, third; Ansonia third by J. F. Hahn, out of service some years, formerly second trick dispatcher at Grand Central Station, New York, for the N. Y. C., who resigned to enter business for himself in Canada; second Torrington by Bro. J. S. Safholm, from the Erie. Bro. C. E. Leach bid in Oxford days, and Bro. W. J. Hydrick, Seymour ticket agency. Being impossible to rent there, he withdrew his bid and took Hawleyville, C. H. Link getting Seymour. Bro. C. G. Somers, out of service a year is on second Berkshire Jet. pending bids. Glad to see him back again. Bro. R. J. McAllister is back from Hartford hospital on third Sandy Hook. We congratulate him on his recovery. Bro. E. A. Bateman is back on first Brookfield Jet. after two weeks on sick list. Bro. E. G. Shea is on third Danbury pending bids. Vacant on account of the death of Bro. H. L. Rogers, who was taken ill on February 19th with nephritis and went to the M. E. hospital at Brooklyn, N. Y., for special treatment. Everything possible was done that human skill could devise to save his life, but the Master of the Universe willed otherwise, and he passed away on the morning of April 12th. His funeral, held April 15th at Dan- bury, was attended by many sorrowing relatives and friends. The brother employes in and around Danbury presented a fine floral remembrance rep- resenting a telegraph pole, on which were strung four wires, one broken, emblematic of the untimely decease of the brother. This was the conception of Bro. B. H. Dunbar, division chairman, and was very much appreciated by the bereaved relatives and admired by all who saw it. New Haven Divi- sion 29 also sent a beautiful wreath, for which the relatives of Bro. Rogers wish to thank the division, both individually and collectively. Bro. B. H. Dunbar is pretty busy these days, being on committee work frequently and on his own trick at Danbury, which is a pretty hot propo- sition at this time. Our sympathy goes out to Bro. Latour, agent at Botsford, who recently lost one of his children from pneumonia. We do indeed feel the greatest sympathy for him in his bereavement, for there is nothing which causes greater anguish than the loss of a beloved child. Bro. A. W. Bailey, assistant local chairman and agent at West Cornwall, who has been sick for some time, we are glad to learn, is able to resume work. His two sons who were in the hospital, one for appendicitis, the other for adenoids and tonsils, have recovered and returned home from Pittsfield. Bro. E. R. Wheaton bid in third Derby Jet., vice Bro. E. J. Hart, who bid in third Bank st. Jet., Waterbury. C. B. Wells, who was unable to qualify for Derby Jet. third, also failed to make good at Winsted, and finally bid in third Beacon Falls, where he has ample time to formulate arguments and reasons satisfying to himself why it is preferable to remain a “non” than of being affiliated with the one Order that is a protection to every telegrapher in the service, Mr. Wells included. B. H. Dunbar, Local Cor. New Rochelle, N. Y., Div. No. 37. NOTICE. All Officers and Members Divisions 8, 17, 26, 29. 37, 42 and 44: The Order of Railroad Telegraphers will cele- brate the thirtieth anniversary of its founding on June 9, 1916, having been organized on June 9. 1886. New York Division 44, L. I. R.(R., is arrang- ing a celebration to commemorate this most im- portant event The anniversary committee invites your presence at this celebration to be held Wed- nesday evening, June 7, 1916, in Grace Memorial Hall, corner Flushing ave. and Grove st., Jamaica, N. Y. An elaborate program has been prepared to be concluded with dancing. A good time is assured for all. J. S. Thuma, Chairman Anniversary Committee. Our regular meeting Friday evening, April 14th, was well attended, with all officers present except Past Chief Rief, Local Chairman Tiger acting in his absence. Meeting opened in due form by Chief Telegrapher McMahon, and Mr. Rothman, operator Stamford, was initiated. 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698 The Railroad Telegrapher. We were all very much pleased to have Bro. Clay with us. He is working just as hard as ever for the good of Division 37. He and Bro. Langdon both made interesting remarks. With regret we accepted the resignation of Bro. Fenstermacher as chairman of our entertainment 'committee owing to his work as agent at Pelham, N. Y., taking all of his time. Bro. Tiffany suc- ceeds him. Arrangements are being made by this committee to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of our organization on Friday* evening, June 9th, which is our regular meeting night. Don't fail to attend. Pay your dues, boys, or your name may be read to the membership by the secretary at our meeting. So if you don't want to be showed up get your cards and keep paid up. It is the best protection you can possibly have, and as our general committee is in session on schedule matters, every man should give it his full support. Bro. Risler, first S. S. 20, South Mt. Vernon, was off several days on account of a severe attack of lumbago. Bros. Westover and Service worked twelve hours until relieved by Bro. Wooley, from Stamford. Bro. E. S. McGuire, Harrison, was off three days. Bro. Corrigan, second S. S. 26, Rye, relieved three days by Bro. Eiter, who later went to "WC” Bridgeport one night. Bro. Rothman is at Stamford days pending bids. Bro. Harry Morse is now car distributor at Ilarlem River, vice Bro. Gaffney, who bid in “HY*' third. Bro. Pethick, third S. S. 30, Riverside, Conn., has moved to Harrison and will plant a few orange trees in the back lot. Bro. Duryea, third S. S. 37, Stamford, on a week's vacation visited his folks in Albany, N. Y. Bro. Haniquet, at Rye several days, went to S. S. 4, Oak Point third, later relieved by Bro. Flanner pending bids. Bros. Putnam and Blizzard worked twelve hours there, Bro. Haniquet being sick. Bro. Wooley, who came to their rescue, later relieved Bro. Gorman on second S. S. 91, and Bro. Chapin, first S. S. 44, South Norwalk, one day each. Bro. C. W. Hcmmingway, at S. S. 55, Burr Road, was off a few days on account of sickness. William J. Harrington, in "BD" Bridgeport, C onn., days several years ago, died there recently. Bro. Tiffany, first S. S. 3, has succeeded in having the office painted and ceiling varnished. This tower has been known for the past three years as the neatest and cleanest kept on the New York Division. Any who doubt this can be con vinced by dropping in there any time. Bros. Tiffany and Lynch worked twelve hours there one day while Bro. Schwenk was attending court, and no extra man to relieve him. Bro. Cunningham, agent Westchester ave. station, called to St. Louis recently on account of the death oFhis brother, was relieved by Bro. McGann, agent Harlem River. N. C. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased the all-wise Ruler of the Universe to take away tbe brother of our Bro. Edw. Cunningham; therefore, in our fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of New Rochelle Division 37 extend to the sorrowing family our deepest sympathy in their bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the family, a copy sent to The Telegrapher and a copy spread on the minutes of this division. L. R. Tiffany, E. B. Clay, A. C. Langdon, Committee. Springfield, Mass., Div. No. 38. The nons seem to think that some member should I crsonally solicit their membership, otherwise they are under no obligation to join. There is not a man or woman on this road that has not received an application from our secretary at some time or other, and if they don't know where to return it they must certainly know some brother who they can hand it to. “Nobody has asked me" is a poor excuse. You don't have to wait to be asked. Just send in your application. We will take care of the rest. That each one in this local might know who the others are that are helping them to obtain better conditions, an effort to have the names of all mem- bers in good standing displayed in the meeting room for the inspection of those who are doing their bit will be made soon. This will assist us materially in getting after non-members, and also help us a little in our greetings to each other. I have worked with boys for two or three years, and did not know whether they held a card or not, be- cause very few members take the trouble to figure out the wire test and wouldn't know what it was if they heard it. That is one very good reason why we should attend meetings regularly and become acquainted with each other. Temporary position in dispatcher's office dis- continued, Bro. Powers returning to his regular job on the side and Bro. McCabe going back to “SI,” vice Mead to spare list. Bro. Lackey has been appointed agent at Chester on account of his known ability and pleasing quali- ties. It is mighty pleasing to see a man with a card land these good jobs. The position did not go up for bid. If more of the brothers woulu leave their journal around where the nons might get a look at it, it would not do any harm. Many a man and woman are holding cards today because they were able to see themselves as others saw them after reading a copy or two. An interesting comparison between organization and that dog-eat-dog method that prevails on some other lines is brought out very clearly at Pittsfield. In this station there are three railroad operators drawing practically twice the wages as an operator employed bvjthe Western Union working longer Digitized by CjOOQlC

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 699 hours. This office used to be solid O. R. T., and there is no reason why it should not be again. Remember, girls, it don't pay to be selfish. Bro. *H. A. Denman, agent at Russell, has re- turned to work after an absence of eleven weeks with a severe attack of pneumonia. We all hope he will enjoy good health for many years to come. The cost of a card, including the premium on a $300 policy is only a trifle over 2 cents a day. The non who claims he can not afford an up-to-date and then takes in the movies every day should be shown that he is spending 10 cents to protect the income of the moving-picture man where it would require only 2 cents to protect his own. A very interesting article was featured in the magazine section of the Springfield Union of March 5th. If some of the young fellows who have come into the railroad service in the last ten years could read it they would probably be very much surprised. “When I came into the railroad service/* says Mr. Fagan, “the wages paid to a towerman in a large tower was $13.00 per week, while in addition he took care of about fifty lights.’* Mr. Fagan gives organization and organization only as the cause of the better conditions. To us this is very plain. All we have to do is compare our conditions with our brothers* in the commercial field, where the wages have been practically sta- tionary for years and years. Also, where is the towerman today that only gets $13.00 per week? Where is the towerman that takes care of fifty lights? Our March meeting was very well attended, and it is quite pleasing to see the boys taking some interest in these gatherings. However, it does not look right to see members come from points 100 miles away while brothers right around Springfield are conspicuous by their absence. Wake up, brothers; remember, this is the point from which your improvements start. A small gift from the brothers was presented to Bro. Sargent for his heartfelt interest taken in our behalf since joining this local some years ago, and for his regular attendance at the meetings where he has presided as chief telegrapher for some time. • Bro. Sargent responded in a way that is all his own. The meeting closed with the installment of officers for the coming year. Bro. Sargent was re-elected chief telegrapher; Bro. Walsh, secretary; Bro. Conlin, first vice-president, and Bro. Cardinal, second vice-president. Past Chief Telegrapher Keefe installed the new officers. After the meeting refreshments were served and the cigars passed around. Bro. Walsh stood for the expense of the “blow-out.*’ Bro. Keefe is now employed at Dexter’s bakery in Springfield. Leave it to Dick to get around where the dough is. Bro. W. H. Sweet bid in second Tower 45, vice Bro. Rice, who returns to Washington. Evidently Howard thinks there is no place like “home, sweet home.’* “Bill** Powers, dispatcher on the west end, has returned to the “sheet** after an absence of several weeks due to illness. It seems good to have “Little Willie** back with us once again, and may he now enjoy good health for many years to come. It is up to everybody to hustle for new members. It will take only a few more to give us enough for a third delegate to the convention, and, boys, most any one of us would be willing to take the trip. Bro. Best is on Cadys third pending bids. There are still vacant chairs to be noticed at the regular monthly meeting. This should not be so. While it is impossible for second trick men to come, and a few of the others on account of not being able to make good train connections, the majority stay away through indifference. Now, brothers and sisters, don't you think it would be a good idea to get an old tin box and drop 10 cents in it each day from now until July 1st. Then everyone will have enough to pay their dues for the new term, and will greatly aid our secretary in his work. This setting aside a certain part of our wages each day to pay life insurance premiums, union dues and other expenses which we know must be met sometime, is a good habit to acquire, and it makes paying easy. Uno. Boston, Mass., Div. No. 41. Boston & Maine R. R. — The April meeting was well attended, consider- ing the very inclement weather on the evening of the 8th. The matter of a joint meeting or banquet with such other divisions as care to join on the thirtieth anniversary of the founding of the Order in June, was talked over. A committee from Division 89 was present and conferred with our committee. The matter will be decided at the May meeting. With the help of our committee, the Lowell boys are to have a new office, which we hope to describe in the next issue. Bro. Payne, of Weston, was away a few days on account of sickness. Vacancies posted: Agent and operator “NH** seven days, $2.30; second Bradford, seven days, $2.15; freight cashier and operator Somersworth, N. H., six days, $2.95; agent Glenwood, Mass., six days, $2.50; agent and operator Cummings, Me., seven days, $2.45. Your correspondent would greatly appreciate it if the brothers would advise him who got these positions. In the confusion of being transferred and breaking in on a new job this is overlooked, so you fellows at the next sta- tion tell us. Don’t wait for someone else to do it. Let's have all the news on all the divisions all the time. There's plenty to make a good, long letter each month. Haverhill, Mass., ticket agency, vice Mr. Tapley, deceased, assigned to Mr. Miller, from South Lawrence, pending bids. F. B. Gray, Melrose, Mass. New York, N. Y., Div. No. 44. NOTICE. All Officers and Members Divisions 8, 17, 26, 29, 37, 42 and 44: The Order of Railroad Telegraphers will cele- brate the thirtieth anniversary of its founding on June 9, 1916, having been organized on June 9, Digitized by Google

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700 The R a i lroa u T elegraph er. 1886. New York Division 44, L. I. R. R., is arranging a celebration to commemorate this most important event. The anniversary committee in- vites your presence at this celebration to be held Wednesday evening, June 7, 1916, in Grace Memor- ial Hall, corner Flushing ave. and Grove st., Jamaica, N- Y. An elaborate program has been prepared to be concluded with dancing. A good time is assured for all. J. S. Thuma, Chairman Anniversary Committee. Long Island R. R, — Our meeting Saturday evening, April 8th, was well attended considering the bad weather condi- tions; quite a number of members were present and some very important matters 'were discussed. Our able chief, Bro. A. Light, was confined to his home with a heavy cold, and Bro. Jacob S. Thuma conducted the meeting in a most pleasing and capable manner. The subject of a day meeting was brought up, and although the idea was considered excellent, after considerable discussion it was finally agreed that such a course would be impracticable, as it would conflict with the regular night meeting and nothing would be accomplished. It would create a lot of discord and an added expense to the division without bringing in any returns, and would hardly work out to any material advantage. Any of you brothers working second tricks or in a position where you can not attend the regular meeting should get in touch with Bro. L. Me ringer, who can explain to your satisfaction just why a day meeting could not be a success. It is now Bro. Kouhoven, at Brookhaven. We welcome the brother, and were more than glad to see him at our last meeting. Bro. A. Atonna, second Hollis, relieved by Bro. Hunt while attending to business in the city. Bro. Mohrback, third Hicksville, bid in first **G" cabin, Great Neck, on the North Shore Divi- sion. A welcome change and more collateral. Bro. Uhl, assistant at Elmhurst, laid up eleven days with la grippe, has returned to work. He derived much benefit, being a member of the beneficial association. Bro. J. P. Crotty, second “QU" tower, Queens, spent his week's vacation visiting his daughters at Hicksville and other relatives on the eastern end of the island; relieved by Bro. O'Rourke. The block cabins on the Wading River branch were discontinued and placed back in the station department again, causing some of the brothers there to be shifted about again. Bro. Geo. F. Menching, of Kings Park cabin, is now out in the wilds of the Shinnecock Hills among the Indians at Ronkonkoma. Bro. W. L. Travis, first trick director at “JE" tower, and also Bro. G. Baumgarten have returned from vacations. Bro. P. T. Mackin, “JE" tower, is busy getting his strawberry crop in shape for the coming rush. Nothing on Long Island can compete with the crop he turns out. Bro. Chas. H. Mann, Jr., and wife, on a visit to relatives in Middletown, N. Y., incidentally attended a wedding, Bro. Mann acting as best man. Bro. Ed. E. Van Nostrand, third “IS" cabin, has moved to Freeport and installed an incubating plant, specializing in raising White Orpingtons. Bro. L. K. Moore, of Hewlett, recently visited his parents at Laurel; Del., and spent a week in Richmond, Va. Bro. A1 Sinderhauf, first at “FW" tower, Far Rocks way, is doctoring old razors. He can put an edge on most anything in that line. Bro. Gray, “YD" cabin, is a fresh-egg specialist, and stamps each one with a union label. Brothers, the success of the road we are em- ployed on means our success; therefore we should help to increase the business and reduce the cost, at the same time reserving the standard. The more we do to increase the business of the com- pany the more likelihood of our wages being increased. Let us give it a square deal and honest service, as the success of the organization depends, in a great measure, on how well we do our part and inspire others to do theirs. Some of you agents out on the* east end of the island send me some news from around your territory. It is not fair to the brothers in the station department to write up what is going on in the signal service only. So let me hear from you. “73-RU." L. /. R. R . Notes— Bro. Young, signalman Stony Brook cabin, has been moved into the station at that place, and with Bro. Cusack, the agent, is handling the absolute block system, which all stations are now doing on this division. Heretofore this work was handled entirely by signalmen located in cabins. The retrenchment policy has been bard on a num- ber of brothers lately. Bro. Bowles, agent Hollis, has moved his family there. Bros. Murphy and Baumgarten, second trick director and leverman at “JE" tower, Jamaica, enjoying their week’s vacation visiting at Washing- ton, D. C., and Richmond, Va. Bros. Thuma and Cuff attended the opening game of the American League at the Polo Grounds. Both are old-time “Yankee rooters." IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all- wise Ruler of the Universe to take unto Himself the beloved son of our dear Bro. E. J. Dalton; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of New York Divi- sion 44, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing brother and members of the afflicted family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, a copy spread upon the minutes of the division and a copy forwarded to The Telegrapher for publication. A. F. Heller, J. L. Martin, F. F. Webb, Committee. 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The Railroad Telegrapher 701 Woodsville, N. H., Dlv. No. 45. B. & M. R. R., White Mountain Division — Bro. Yeaton, relieved on Woodsville ticket office by Bro. Liggett, is relieving Bro. Swain, agent Meredith, who with his family is on a six weeks* trip to California visiting various points en route. Bro. Fulton, of Laconia, is also out in the western States at Hot Springs. Bro. Hubert relieving. Bro. Nallette, second Ashland, relieved by Bro. E. F. Penny on account of sickness. Bro. Ordway is back on Tilton third, relieved on first there by Mr. Luneau, clerk in Woodsville timekeeper's office. We should see now that he gets an up-to-date. Bro. Lehnert, third Tilton, takes side wire Woodsville. Bro. Billy Bechard, second Tilton, has bought out half share in an up-to-date restau- rant there. We wish him success in his side line. Bro. A. Penny, Bowman, called to Littleton second, vice Bro. Hubert, relieving Fulton at Laconia; Bro. Ogle to “BO.** Bro. Lester, second Plymouth, taken sick soon after his return from New York, was relieved by Bro. Penny a few days. Bro. Cushing is relieving Bro. Colburn at Swain- boro, who is selling automobiles. Bro. Seery, “XO,” and Sister Sargent, first Tilton, are still on the sick list. We hope for their speedy recovery. We all sincerely regret the demise of Assistant Superintendent Rinehart. In his death we lost a good friend, one whom we were willing to trust to give us a square deal. He was succeeded by Bro. F. P. Learned, to whom we extend our best wishes for success. R. J. Littlefield succeeds Bro. Learned as chief dispatcher. No better could have been found anywhere. The relief dispatcher’s job was bid in by Bro. Fred Mullavey. Bro. Rourke is now third trick dispatcher. Only a few attended our meeting March 18th. Lej’s try and get to the meetings. It’s for our interest. The boys on the M. & W. are coming into our division owing to the good work of Bro. Hamilton, of the C. & P. Division, who secured the majority of applications. Whether they will come in under our form of schedule or have one of their own has not been settled yet. We expect to go in for a revision of ours some time this month. Div. Com. B. & M. R. R ., Mountain Division, Main Line — Bro. E. P. White assigned Littleton ticket agency. The men working “XO” tower jobs are now classed as towermen and do not hold any rights outside of tower positions. Bro. Seery, Bro. Upton and Bro. Teuber assigned there. The former spent several weeks in a Boston hospital with ear trouble. Bro. E. A. Hubert has the Whitefield ticket job. Bro. A. T. Penny is on second Littleton pend- ing bids. Bro. Edward Penny is on second Ashland. Bro. Rourke is working the owl trick in the dispatcher’s office. Business is holding up fine, and all the spare men are busy. “BX” second was reopened by Bro. Lehnert. Chairman Burnell spent a few days in Boston recently; relieved by Bro. Bangs. Thanks to Bro. Fallon, “ON,” for assistance in this write-up. E. P. Whit*. Rochester, N. H., Div. No. 65. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father to remove from our midst our beloved brother and co-worker, Bro. W. P. Cobb; and Whereas, We, the members of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, bow in humble submission to the will of Him who doeth all things for the best; therefore, be it Resolved, That we extend to the sorrowing wife and mother and members of the bereaved family our sincere and fraternal sympathy in this sad hour of their bereavement, and commending them to Him who doeth all things well; be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved family, a copy spread upon the minutes and a copy forwarded to The Telegrapher for publication. G. F. Berry, I. A. Forrest, J. McDonough, Committee. Boston, Mass., Div. No. 89. One hundred and ten members attended the general get-together April night meeting. Cigars were passed and during their enjoyment many important subjects were discussed. The entertain- ment committee furnished ice cream and fancy cake, and, for the time being, O. S., cinders and black smoke were forgotten. General Chairman Ross explained why at this time it would be unwise to elect a local chairman on the Boston Division and his authority for following out the method. He held the floor nearly two hours while going into detail relative to schedule and territorial bidding rights, and answered the numerous intricate ques- tions put to him in such a manner as to leave no doubt in the minds of the most skeptical as to his keen judgment, wide knowledge of affairs and ready reference to all subjects connected with or pertaining to his office. He is qualified to inform us on conditions, schedules, etc., of all roads in the United States and Canada, and is the right man for a big job. Bro. Fogerty, past chief of Division 41, brought greetings from his division and its desire to co- operate* with us for*a fitting celebration in June of the thirtieth anniversary of the institution of the O. R. T. Bros. Drummond, O’Brien and Lyons are committed to make further report at the night meeting. Past Chief Kerns was called upon to interpret a few parliamentary rules, at which he is an adept. • The daylight meeting was enlivened with the presence of Bro. Jack Riley, who was delegated by General Chairman Ross to explain the recent temporary agreement between the company and Digitized by Google

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702 The Railroad Telegrapher. men on territorial bidding rights, circulars ex- plaining the terms are now in your possession. The subject will be again considered at some future date. Among those discussing the question were Bros. Tool, McDermott, Bard, Harry Curren and others. We have a number of good orators in our divi- sion— Bro. McDermott, for example — who exercise their gifted powers for the uplift and advancement of the Order. General Chairman Andrews, of the Terminal, favored the boys with a short talk. The death of Bro. Joseph B. Kindler removes from our midst a man of noble character and high ideals. He entered the ' telegraph service as a messenger with the W. U. at the old Park Square depot, and was promoted to operator there. In 1899, after five years* service with that company, he came to the New Haven Railroad at North Attleboro, later to Roslindale and Roxbury, and, finally, to the superintendent’s office .in charge of the statistical department. At one time he was assigned to old “X** office in the conductor’s room, where he became very popular, owing to his happy disposition. He was a faithful employe and a staunch O. R. T. member. His affliction did not dampen his ardor for the cause, lessen the sweet- ness of his smile, nor the electric fraternity of his hand grasp. His death is a personal loss to those who knew him best, and he is mourned by a wide circle of friends. Besides his wife and one daughter, he is survived by three brothers, Martin J., of Chickering tower; Fred C., with the Asso- ciated Press at Haverhill, Mass., and Charles E., Lieutenant Colonel U. S. Army in the Philippine service. Don’t forget the ladies when celebrating the anniversary; they enjoyed the last banquet and would enjoy this, too, if permitted. South Station Notes — The Midland and Boston Divisions offices are now combined in Room 453 to make room for the Cape Cod end of the Old Colony, changing its headquarters to Boston. The force is comprised of two chief dispatchers, two assistant chief dis- patchers, eleven dispatchers, twelve operators, two stenographers, two clerks and two car distributors. Dispatchers Stevens, Ratcliff, Paine, Finn and Jones, who handle the work of the general super- intendent Eastern District, were brought from Taunton to the Boston offices, from which they were taken eight years ago. Some twenty jobs or more will go up for bids. Boston Division Notes — Bros. Litchfield, Purtell and Barnes, from the South Shore, as well as Wolfred, Sayles and Kingsly, from the Middleboro District, made a special effort to be at the night meeting. Nantasket Beach branch will be controlled by telegraph block system, opening up some new jobs for the summer months. Bro. Douglas, of Witman, has invented a derail device with a safety contrivance, which he intends to demonstrate soon. The Witman branch is being installed with the block signal devices in force on other parts of the road. Boston Division should be better represented in the B. Association. Bro. Bill Henderson is on first Boston, and Geo. Patterson is acting relief towerman. Bro. Bart Curren is on second Back Bay, and Dutch Kindler on first Chickering, Bro. Wiegert filling in. First Vice-Chief Bro. Drummond has moved to Brockton on a small farm which he will develop in his spare time and produce things worth ex- hibiting at the fair. Bro. Pratt, of Plymouth, from now until the thirtieth anniversary is over, will be a busy man. The Shawmut branch needs organizing. Why not put Bro. Tool on their trail. He has shown us how on the Cape. Bros. Freeman and Royal, of Duxbury, anticipate the annual pilgrimage to their town by a large number of May flower gatherers, where grow the finest in the State. Bro. Bicknel’s chicken farm at Readville must have outgrown its capacity, judging from his success. Old Colony Division Notes — Bro. Sawyer, from Marlboro Jet., bid in Mans- field, vice Bro. McDermott, who bid in third in Taunton superintendent’s office; Bro. Watkins, from Southboro, is on second. The two nons in “BX” Fitchburg tower should come into our fold at once. The brothers certainly know how to impress them with that fact. If Bro. Tim Delaney, first Walpole tower, keeps his political ball rolling it may yet bound into a Congress seat. Bro. Easton, South Walpole, is now a regular attendant at the night meetings. We hope he can get old “Red Top,” his neighbor, to come to the daylight. He has the time. Bro. Geo. Clark, chairman-in-chief of the effi- ciency committee, wears a big smile when con- gratulating him upon the success of his committee and the big results shown in the last report. New London Division Notes — Chief Dispatcher Rawley has been out among the boys giving them some “safety first” advice. He has adopted the slogan “Hit the ball,” but be sure you hit safe. Let us try to make a big batting average for his team. Assistant Chief Dispatcher Platt was off a few days on account of the death of his brother Joe, who was a popular old-timer on the' Shore Line Division. Dispatcher F. L. Arnold, a veteran on the Shore Line, transferred from Providence to New London recently, lies seriously ill at his home. Dispatcher Frank Palmer has so far recovered from his recent illness as to be able to act as night chief. Bro. Tom Condon, general utility and efficiency man in the dispatcher’s office, expects to soon have it running smoothly from head officii 1 to messenger. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 703 The Putnam-Webster road switcher was discon- tinued April 7th. Local freights are doing the work. Spare Hollywood, of the P. R. R., posting up in Putnam tower, will don the wreath and sounder as soon as qualified. Bro. Williams, second “PO” block station, has withdrawn his resignation. If you want to see the office force of the chief dispatcher at their best, drop in at the “keep smiling cafe," where an oval table seating eight is held in reserve at meal time for them. Many are taking advantage of changing over to the Midland, as they fear the New London Divi- sion will be swamped because of the good jobs. Dispatcher Frank Savage, third trick, transferred * from Hartford Midland to this division. Bro. Gulnac, first trick “PO” block station, will try chances on this division^ Midland Division Notes — Dispatcher Hank Sears fell right into line the first day on this division. It -was like going to the old well back home. Assistant Chief Vincelette courteously ex- plained the workings of the writing machine in- stalled in the midway of the south station for train bulletin purposes, which reproduces the exact characters as written on paper four floors above. Bro. Malloy, spare agent, recently relieved Bros. Mooney, Norfolk; Fletcher, Franklin; Grey, Charles River, and Mrs. Jones, at Ashland. Bro. Evens, second Franklin, has completed an invention for telegraph block worked in on the present system of wires without interruption. • Bro. Gilbert was away one night to enjoy the company of fire* laddies, of which he is a member. The third trick boys kept the wires hot while discussing the recent changes and circular notice of bidding territory and division roster choice. Bardol, Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His wisdom and love, has deemed it best to call from our midst to his eternal home Bro. Joseph B. Kindler, and we fully realize that in the death of Bro. Kindler we have lost a true friend and brother; therefore, be it Resolved, That we, the members of Boston Divi- sion 89, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the bereaved wife and relatives their heartfelt sympathy in this sad hour of their bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of the division and a copy forwarded to The Telegrapher for publication. W. L. Enos, W. D. Henderson, J. J. Wishart, Committee. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father to call unto Himself the beloved father of our dear Bro. Francis L. Reilly; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved , That the members of Boston Division 89, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing brother and members of the bereaved family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of the division and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. M. J. Kindler, W. L. Enos, L. J. WlEGERT, Committee. Boston, Mass., Div. No. 156. Boston Elevated R. R. — April 20th night meeting was fairly well attended considering the small number in our division. The old saying that good stuff is made up in small parcels will have to apply in our case. Some of the boys, however, fail to come to any of the meetings, giving such excuses as “going out of town/' “have to care for the baby” (whether they have one or not), and various other excuses so poor that you feel ashamed for them. Come out, boys, and give a helping hand, and you will feel better satisfied with yourselves for having done your duty. The O. R. T. will celebrate its thirtieth anni- versary on June 9th. Divisions 89 and 41 are arranging the details, and have asked Division 156 to co-operate with them and help make it a grand success. It will be an event that will make the nons wish they could be like other human beings. There will be a forenoon session for those who can not attend in the evening, so the second trick boys will have an equal chance to enjoy them- selves. Remember the date. With sorrow we announce the death of Bro. J. T. Breault, third trick at Tower “H.” His death was entirely unlooked for and was a shock and surprise to all of us. We showed our respect by sending a beautiful floral piece. We also regret to note the death of the father of Bro. W. E. Roughsedge and brother of Bro. W. T. Roughsedge. Resolutions for the above will appear in the next issue of The Telegrapher. We are glad to see Bro. Lucas back again after an absence of over a year, and hope he will be able to stick it out this time. F. J. Dansereau, Div. Cor. Grand Trunk Ry., Div. No. 1. G.'T. W. Lines— Bro. Campbell, third Lansing, has gone with the Reo Motor Co. Relieved by Bro. Holmes. Bro. Swihart, third Imlay City, is off getting married; relieved by Bro. Moss. Congratulations. Bro. Thatcher, third Durand, has gone to the O. W. R. R. & N., hoping to improve his health by the change. Bro. Mahoney, third Morrice, in Grand Rapids hospital, is reported much improved. Bro. Clark, Davidson, and Bro. Hixon, Belsay, are now automobile owners. Kindly omit flowers. Bro, J. F. Grubbs, second Belsay, is now on a northern Michigan fruit farm; relieved by Bro. Firestone. Bro. Savory, third Bellevue, is off sick. Bro. Neal, third trick dispatcher east end, Battle Creek, was relieved a few nights by Bro. Geo. Kay. Digitized by

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704 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Dravea was off a few days at Stillwell od account of his mother's death. The tramp who stole Bro. Collins' valuable dog at Charlotte was arrested at Cassopolis and the dog returned. Bro. Chambers assigned first Cassopolis, leaving second South Bend, second Emmett, second Belsay and third Lansing on bulletin. Bro. Granger, second Olivers, was off a few days on account of the serious illness of his daughter. Business continues to boom and all the extra men are kept busy. Keep after the few nons, brothers, and perhaps they will feel ashamed of themselves when we show them how the Order has helped them. Thanks to the brothers at Belsay for items. Come again, boys; you done fine. Cert. 2236. Cotton Belt Ry.f Div. No. 2. Lufkin Branch — Our general committee is now in Tyler negotiat- ing with the management for a new schedule, and the success depends largely on the support we give it. Not merely paying our dues and keeping up to date at all times, but living up to the contract to the letter, giving the best there is in us to the company and getting others to join. We must show the officials that we have the interest of the company at heart, and not give them a single cause for complaint. Then when our local chairman has to go before the officials he can do so without any reflection being cast on our service. There never was a committee composed of finer gentlemen than is now before our general management, and everyone can rest assured that it will do its best. Therefore, let us stick to it first, last and always on anything it says or does. I have had the pleasure of meeting each mem- ber personally and have known our local chairman for many years, and can truthfully say there is no better to be had. Cert. 256S. Ft. Worth Division — Organization is the secret and foundation of efficiency, and is of vital importance. LargeT armies and navies is now the cry in our country, and our people have learned that they need a thoroughly organized economic system behind them. “Only the fit (organized) shall survive" among individuals as well as nations. Are you pushing organization ? Have you learned that the day of the individual is past? Are you meeting the crisis by merging your strength with that of the organization? The battle is always on. Are you a soldier, or will you remain a non- combatant slave? Bro. Cross, manager “QN” Tyler, and Bro. Gassaway, manager “CD" Commerce, were in Dallas recently. Bro. R. F. Hooker, agent Winona, is on sixty days’ leave. Bro. W. C. Goodjohn, cashier-operator Pittsburg, promoted to traveling freight agent, relieved by W. F. Garner; vacancy bid in by Bro. J. B. Stringer, agent Axtell. Bro. I. W. Anderson, agent Bettifc, is nursing a sore arm from being vaccinated on account- of a smallpox scare in his vicinity. M. J. Prince to Greenville third pending bulle- tin, vice L. Kilgore. Bro. W. C. Davis, agent Josephine, is attending court at Coleman, Tex., on a Western Union case. Bro. J. A. Bixler, agent Murphy, bitten by a mad dog, is now in the Pasteur Institute at Austin, Tex. T. S. Hylton is on second Commerce, vice L. M. Snodgrass; Bro. J. R. Gassaway, first “CD," was off a few days recently. We are all sorry to hear of the death at Navasota of the father of Bro. R. F. Hooker, agent Winona, and all extend the brother our sincere sympathy and condolence in his bereave- ment. I want to thank Bros. “WN" and “P" for their help this time, and hope they will continue it next month. Don’t forget our motto, brothers, and all work together. Let us have thirty minutes sof your time each thirty days for the write-up. The committee consisting of Bros. H. C. Frie- zelle, general chairman; S. G. Camp, E. E. Nettles and J. R. Gassaway, local chairmen, have been conferring with Mr. J. W. Everman for a new schedule. We are glad to know that negotiations are proceeding nicely, and trust that things will be settled satisfactory to all concerned. L. A., Cert. 3561. Waco Division-^ I regret very much that we did not have a write-up last month. I done everything in my power to have it attended to, as I was away and could not see after it. I was relieved by Bro. W. M. Pickard, of Hubbard. I met several teleg- raphers on the T. & P., K. C. S„ Mo. Pac., and some of the Cotton Belt boys, while off. All en- thusiastic and ready with the good old fraternal grip and open hand for a brother. This makes a union man feel good when he is away from home. We are glad to hear that our old friend J. F. Rosa has settled down at Axtell. R. M. Miller, cashier Hamilton, who bid in first yard Texarkana, later bid in Pine Bluff. Bro. L. B. Garrett, Hamilton, on vacation to Ft. Worth, was relieved by Bro. Hazel, of Waco. Bro. D. B. Tipton bid in second Waco, leaving third Athens open; later assigned to A. E. Jenkins, from East Waco tower, latter assigned to Bro. W. L. Thompson, from Ft. Worth Division. H. G Cross bid in second Corsicana. Brothers, send me some news for next month's write-up. P. D. N., Div. Cor. Waco Division Noiss — Bro. R. F. Hooker, agent Winona, called to Navasota on account of his father dying, was re- lieved by Bro. L. Hazel. Bro. - J. B. Stringer, from Axtell, assigned cashier Pittsburg. Strawberries in this section are ripening now, and will soon be ready for shipment, which will make express commissions for some of the boys. L. Hazel. Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 705 Jonesboro to Pine Bluff Division — Assignments: Agencies — Bro. C. W. Head to Gillett; W. E. Wilson, Fisher, Ark., vice W. Carter, who bid in third Clarendon; Bro. W. Benton, Brookland; Bro. T. H. Robinson, second Fair Oaks; Bro. Gresham, first Clarendon; A. H. Dunham, third Stuttgart, vice Bro. Mixon, assigned third Camden. Fair Oaks third is bulletined very often. There is not much work to it, but it is an awful place to live; so when you come here bring your shot gun and a coon dog. Wake up the nons, brothers, and get them in line with the men that helps them get better wages. If you happen to have a non working at your station don't ball him out bceause he has no card; go at him in a friendly way and it will nearly always bring results and leave a better impression. Remember the brotherly love, don't turn a brother dovtn. Anyone knowing any news please send it to me sd we can have a big write-up each month. T. H. Robinson, Div. Cor., Cert. 3311, Fair Oaks, Ark. Illmo Division — Bro. H. J. Rudy, agent Ancell, called to Cairo. 111., owing to the death of his grandfather on April 4th, was relieved by Bro. T. R. Grady, from third. Bro. Grady relieved a few days on sick list by D. L. Alexander, who later relieved Bro. V. J. Bugg on second Rector, and has promised to soon line up. There are a few more nons on our divi- sion whom we wish would do likewise. Bro. A. M. Calkins, agent Greenway, has re- turned from thirty days' vacation, and Bro. G. A. Simmons, second Malden, off thirty days visiting home folks in Illinois. Bro. B. E. Bowers, now on Malden third, was recently mentioned as "Mr." This was a mistake, as he is up-to-date every day in the year. Bro. T. R. Nix, who went on a bear hunt January 1st, is back and is relieving Bro. G. W. Laws, Birds Point, a few days. Assignments: Bro. L. R. Woodson to Marma* duke days; Bro. W. Benton to Brookland agency; Bro. H. E. Phelps, Paragould second, was off a few days recently fishing. Get after the delinquents and nons, all of you. We must be solid in order to get what we are asking for. Our general committee is in session now. We expect a revised schedule soon, and the results depend largely on how we stand by it. Thanks to Bros. Grady and Huggins for items this month. Come again. C. B. W., Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and love, has deemed it best to call from our midst to his eternal home where parting and sorrow are unknown, the grandfather of our esteemed Bro. H. J. Rudy; therefore, be it Resolved, That the members of St L. S. W. Ry., Division 2, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend io the bereaved brother and relatives their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this their aad hour of bereavement; and be it further Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved brother and a copy to Thi Telegrapher for publication. S. G. Camp, C. B. Welch, T. R. Grady, E. T. Huggins, Committee. "Big Four" R. R.f Div. No. 3. Cleveland Division — Brothers, we have planned to celebrate in a fitting manner due the occasion on June 9th the founding of our Order. In looking back over 'he three score and ten years, it is hard for one to conceive the magnitude of success that has been accomplished by the officials and members of our organization. It has not always been one wide sea of clear sailing, there have been many ob- stacles to overcome. The committee on arrangements will advise each member or office of its plans in due time. So, boys, put a little pep in your enthusiasm and ar- range to attend, bringing the ladies, too. At this time the weather will be ideal and you just can't afford to miss is. As we have always been proud to be called "the banner" division, each one do his share to make the affair a grand success. The celebration coming so near our regular meeting dates, it was decided not to have any May or June meeting. Do not forget the date — June 9th; place, I. 0. O. F. Hall, Galion, Ohio. We hope to see all there. We are growing — 662 members were added to the Order in February and 821 in March. Shiloh has been restored to a day office with Bro. Rose doing the "long hour" act; Bro. T. J. Coltman to Huff extra, later to third Crestline; Bro. W. E. Meek to third LaRue and Bro. W. Alexander to third Ridgeway. Extra Dispatcher Foltz recently .called on his Shelby and Sixth City friends. Bro. J. W. Reely, first Hiles, was off three days moving into a more desirable house. Bro. F. M. Humphrey was off two weeks on account of the sickness and death of his infant daughter. Bro. F. Holcomb, second Berea, was relieved two days by Bro. Black, Indianapolis Division, to attend a funeral. Bro. Colmery relieved Extra Whetsler, third Knob, recently, owing to the illness of his mother. Bro. W. P. Dick relieved on Easter vacation by Bro. McCaffery, leverman from Huff. Bros. Artz and Fisher doubled one night, no extra men available. Assignments: Bro. G. H. Gehring, from third, to second Belrea, vice Bro. F. Holcomb, to third Knob; Bro. S. O. Stine, from third "UD," now on bulletin, to general office, "PD" Cincinnati. We hate to lose Otto, but wish him success and hope he stays up-to-date. The last trick advertised in “AB" Indianapolis was assigned to a P. & E. man. The division secretary and treasurer has been authorized to put out a 25-eent assessment (the Digitized by Google

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706 The Railroad Telegrapher. first on this division) to start a flower fund, which we need very badly. Please do not overlook this and give it your immediate attention. The local chairman has proof that some of the brothers continue to violate the schedule by work- ing out of their regular positions and not sending in the $1.00 a day the schedule provides for. The chief does not have to pay it, and if he must use you, he knows you are entitled to the extra com- pensation and expects to pay it, but is not going to do so unless you ask for it. Unless this is stopped some action will have to be taken. I wish all who know of any news would please forward to me not later than the 25th of each month. Thanks to Bro. Artz for contributing this month. He's about the only one with the “habit." I want to again urge each member to make *a special effort to be present at the celebration and make the attendance the largest possible. "No card, no favors." Z. R. Reams, Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our Almighty Father has called the beloved daughter of Bro. and Mrs. Floyd M. Humphrey from their home to His home of eternal love, and we, members of the O. R. T., Division 3, C. C. C. & St. L. Ry.f desire to extend our most sincere sympathy to the bereaved parents, to com- fort them in this hour of sadness; therefore, be it Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be sent to Bro. and Mrs. Humphrey in conjunction with the floral offering, as a token of our heartfelt sympathy and condolence; and be it also Resolved, That a aopy of this resolution be sent to The Railroad Telegrapher for publication. H. T. Sloan e, F. J. Gosser, Z. R. Reams, Committee. Indianapolis Division — . When I issued the call for help in the item- raising "stunt" I expected at least fifty cards in reply, but I did not receive one. We can have a good write-up every month if each member will drop Bro. Jenkins a card any time they hear of any news. Do not wait for the other fellow; do your part, and let's have a good write-up each month. If you do not do your part you can not expect the other fellows to do theirs. A non tried to handle second Ansonia while Bro. Walters was off, but had to be relieved by an up-to-date. Most all good men carry cards. Harrisville second and third closed again, Bro. C. F. Warren doing the twelve-hour stunt. Bro. Frank Dick, second Muncie depot, was off one trick recently; relieved by ex -sheriff of Logan County, Ohio. Bro. Mills, of Farmland, is with the I. U. T. Traction Line, and looks cute in his new uniform. Bro. Wm. Mitchell, second at Vance, off sick, relieved by Coons, from the Pennsylvania. A. R. Ferre assigned third Belt Jet., and C. M. Myers twelve-hour stunt at Dolby. Superintendent J. V. Kennedy has been pro- moted to general superintendent Cincinnati North- ern, succeeded by T. J. Hayes, from the P. & E. Bro. DeBrosse is relieving Bro. Bright, second Union City, on a fishing ‘trip. Bro. H. E. Ritter, of Farmland, relieved a few days by Bro. Moodcy, Brothers, get busy on the few nons and make this division solid. If you are working with a non keep after him until he gets an up-to-date. He is getting the same benefits you are and there is no reason why he should not pay his share. Bro. Atkinson is learning how to run them now. We wish him good luck. Brothers, help me out with the next write-up. Wm. M., Cert. 2001. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father to take unto Himself, Martha and Susie, the two be- loved children of Local Chairman I. E. Schlosser; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympa- thy, be it Resolved, That the members of System Division 3, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to our sorrowing brother and members of the addicted family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to th$ bereaved brother, a copy spread upon our records and a copy forwarded to The Telegrapher for publication. Edw. Whalen, Geo. Lavsngood, B. T. McConchir, E. P. Jenkins, A. B. Chapman, H. T. Sloane, W. M. Williams, L. W. Sheering, General Committee. CARD OF THANKS. We desire to express through these columns our appreciation and thanks for the many expressions of sympathy and encouragement given during the recent bereavement of our two little girls. Bro. and Mrs. I. E. Schlosser. St. Louis Division, East and West — Bro. Dode Cornwell, third Vermillion, and Bro. C. C. Curtis, first Paris, are on ninety days' leave. Bro. T. *J. Hart is at second Lake View, and Bro. Turner at second Granite City. Bros. Windsor, Pinson and Eyre assigned to- Burnett It is now Bros. Davidson, Nerstheimer, Beau. Mason, Barth, Sacra, Short, G. C. Moore, Hurst, Hudnell, Frazier, and several more whom I will mention next month secured recently by General Chairman Whalen and Bro. Miller. Bro. J. D. Frazier bid in first Pana and Mr. Nichols second Karl, vice Murray and Morgan, resigned. Bro. Glasener relieved on first Livingston while Bro. Arkabauer attended the city election. This is the kind of men we need in Washington, D. C.. who will look out for labor's interests. Bro. Guseman, first Gard, was off during Easter. Digitized by C.ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 707 Bro. Buckalew, third Heim, and Bro. Franke, third Mitchell, of the Wabash, took in the sights at Terre Haute recently. ~ Improvements under way at Lenox for several months are about completed, and Bro. Cole is making plans for the proper celebration. Invita- tions are now on the press. .If you fail to receive yours notify Bro. Windsor, at Heim. The only nons now on joint track are at third Granite City and Naraeoki and second Lenox. By each one working on them we can have it solid by next month. Bro. Frazier, first Pana, is off on account of sickness. Bro. R. S. Sexton bumped Bro. Day at Venice crossing. ' Plenty of work for the extra men, as the appli- cation list to lay off is kept full by. the brothers wanting off a few days to help wifie clean house and make a little garden. Bro. Short is at Bethalto agency pending bulle- tin, vice DeLong, resigned. Bro. Ed Cunningham, C. & A. at Wann, who died of heart failure, will be much missed by the boys on joint track. Sympathy is extended from alL Recent assignments: W. H. Sitty, first, and F. Stein, third “MX;” Bro. Webb, extra Nokomis, second Joan; Bro. G. Johnson, second Granite City; Bro. O. J. Sexton, third Cahokia, and Bro. Dennis, second leverman Litchfield. East end brothers, get busy with some news. G. C. Weber. P. & E. Division — f Business is fairly good on this division. A new job opened at Crawfordsville passenger station was assigned to Dorsey, relieved on Tile Siding first by Collins, leaving second there on bulletin. Other assignments are: Reddenbough to first Veedersburg; Lentz to Hillsborough agency extra; Barrick to Downs agency. We have a few very radical nons on the division who not only refuse to join, but never cease to knock the O. R. T. while ready with out- stretched hands to grab everything we get, and some of them do not hesitate to violate our schedule when opportunity offers. Recently a twelve-hour man wished to be off a few days and a regular eight-hour non was sent to relieve him without the $1.00 day extra and the twelve hour man's salary, which was less than his regular job paid. In a few days he called up the chief dispatcher and asked to go back to his regular job, as his expenses were so much that he was losing money. It is amusing as well as very difficult for an O. R. T. man to sit still while listening over the phone at nons tell what they are going to do when we (?) get our raise and discuss the ad- vantages of better working conditions in our (?) new schedule. It is high time that every brother should do his utmost to get their applications or oust them with a strict application of “No card, no favors.” Bros. Meador, Gossett, Wallace, Garrigers, Schlosser, Collins, Rush, Hodges, Bowers and Kinney attended (he funeral of Bro. Lockhart at Linnsburg on April 11th. Cset. 1488. Chicago Division , West End — Brothers, write your local chairman for a list of the nons on this division and give them no rest until they line up. Co-operation is what we need. Strengthen our Order, so when our committee convenes we will have enough members to back it to the limit. The nons are holding just as good positions as we are, which were secured through the efforts of the O. R. T., and fancied grievances don't prevent them from reaching out for more pay and better conditions while refusing to do anything to help pay for getting them. The few who have the nerve to wear an O. R. T. emblem on their coats to hoodwink the other members of the transportation department should be dealt with severely. Remember, brothers, “No card, no favors,” and work it to the limit. We regret to hear of the death of Bro. H. R. Allen's father. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the afflicted family. Understand Bro. Hughes, first Lebanon, has been winged by Dan Cupid. The terrific wind storm which passed through Beaverville, March 21st, did considerable damage to the depot there. Settles, the knocker at second Fowler, has quit. Assigned on bids: R. L. Coyer, third Fowler; Sister Sweeney, third Earl Park, leaving third Altamont and third Aroma Park open. It is now Bro. J. S. Stayton, extra, who. relieved R. L. Coyer on third Altamont. P. J. Gearin, thisd Swanington, injured his foot while delivering a 19 order to second 92 recently and was relieved by Terrell, from the P. & E. A. B., Cert. 429. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom aitd goodness, has deemed it best to remove from our midst our beloved Bro. C. R. Wise, and we bow in humble submission to the will of Him who doeth all things well; and Whereas, We realize that in his death we have lost a true and loyal brother; therefore, in fra- ternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of C. C. C. & St. L. Ry. System, Division 3, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extends to the sorrowing family our heartfelt sympathy in this hour of bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family, a copy spread upon the minutes of this division and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. A. I. Pa ram ore, Wm. Thomas, David Lattier, Committee . CARD OF THANKS. We wish to express our sincere thanks to the O. R. T. brothers for the beautiful floral tribute and kind words of sympathy in the loss of our dear father. H. R. Allen and Family. Digitized by CjOOQlC

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708 The Railroad Telegrapher. C., St. P., M. & O. fL R., Dlv. No. 4. Western Division-? Bro. Spitska relieved A. J. Lang at Brewster nights. Bro. S. D. Fahey, of St. Janies side wire, spent several days in the Twin Cities; relieved by Bro. A. P. Jamieson. Bro. O. L. Reidel, of Kasota third, off several days with a sprained ankle, was relieved by Bro. C. N. Frank, relieved at Shakopee by Bro. Geo. Kleeman on assignment. Bro. A. M. Johnson relieved several weeks by Telegrapher Morrell. Bro. B. J. Funk, safety first committeeman, relieved by Bro. Fahey, who also relieved Bro. J. N. Alvord, at Mankato, while at St. James taking a course in Royal Arcanum Lodge work, and later took his assignment at Belle Plaine. Bro. W. L. Cochrane, of Madelia, who spent April 18th in the Twin Cities, relieved Brcc J. F. Jansen on first Madelia on a trip to Waseca and the Twin Cities. The boys on the Minnesota Division of the C. & N. W. are now enjoying a straight eight-hour day at three-man stations, the same as on "The Omaha.” In the death of Wallie W. Besser at Mankato hospital, April 20th, following an operation for appendicitis, the telegraphers and station agents of this division have lost a good friend. We are glad to report the following valuable additions to our membership: A. P. Jamieson and J. G. Sullivan, St. James; S. B. Swiningson, Le Sueur; J. P. Sisterman, Belle Plaine, and the five men in “A” St. Paul, making our general telegraph office solid, for which we are all highly pleased. Congratulations are in order, for we have the best bunch of all-around good fellows in our general telegraph office that can be found. Three cheers and a tiger for our general office, boys. Now if we can make Wilkes at St. James believe that the $7.50 per month increase is worth while, we can throw our cap in the air and give three more cheers for another solid office. There are still a few offices that are not solid that should be. Get after them, boys; they are enjoying what your money brought them without making returns. Write them a nice letter. There are also a few who have not paid up, which causes them to stand suspended. See if a little coaxing won't bring them in, boys. If you don't know where these nons and delinquents are located ask me. If it was not for Bro. Alvord, we would have had very little news this month. Drop me a line occasionally, so we can keep our end of news items up. Carr. 2. Nebraska Division — No items received from anyone this month. Bro. Thomas, Lyons, is being relieved by Helper Laharty, from Coleridge. Several new men are relieving on the division, but can not get a line on them. When any of you hear of a new man on the road send me his name and address so I can get in touch with him/ I am in the woods, and it is impossible to do much. Several of the boys are in arrears. If you want to keep up your organization, you must pay up. It is some job to write each one of you every dues period. Have not received notice of assignments on this month's bulletin and am unable to give a line-up of them. Please drop me a card when anyone in your vicinity lays off, and I will be able to have a few notes. I get more news from trainmen an<) others than I do from the brothers. "Scans.** Northern Division — Bro. Heimstead, Cameron third, off a few days on account of sickness. Bro. Siron, New Rich- mond first, also off on account of ill health. Couderay, Winter and Kennedy nights closed account log business dropping off. W. E. Gold assigned Hawthorne third. We should see now that he gets an up-to-date. Bro. Williams, Hawthorne second, is getting his auto ready to cover that ten thousand miles. We are indeed pleased to welcome our new Bro. C. F. Harbeck, of Washburn. Bro. Abrahamson, Rockmont, is laying off for the summer; relieved by J. V. Kohler. The Chippewa Falls force is now nicely settled in the new passenger depot there. Bro. Bower, Bloomer third, was off a few days. When in need of a Vibroplex call up Bro. Ruid at Rice Lake. Bro. John Sauleen has been relieving at Roll for some time. Bro. Rounsavell, second Cable, is laying off. Bro. Weigle, third Cable, is planning on going into the automobile business this summer. Thanks to the brothers who sent me news items. Please come again. Div. Cor. Eastern Division — The general telegraph office at St. Paul is all lined up, and it is now Bros. C. W. Lang and A. F. Burger at Stillwater Jet. Bro. Englebretson bid in Hudson third, relieved on Northline third by Bro. Cosgrove. Weisen- eggar while at Hudson was made a brother, and bid back his old job at Marshfield at $5.00 increase and an eight-hour day secured by our committee last December. Talk about good things; then some of us kick because we don't get more. The nons who are looking for an increase every time the committee goes in and wondering why they don’t get it, had better get wise and secure a card. C. E. Wright, who drew Menomonie Jet. third, promises to make good shortly; also two or three other west end boys. Bro. Burgar, Stillwater Jet. third, exchanged jobs with Wright for ten days so they might both be closer home. The Western Division boys recently presented Bro. D. O. Tenney, of Mankato, with a beautiful diamond ring, showing the high esteem in which the brothers on that division hold their local chairman and. secretary and treasurer. They have made no mistake in their estimation of Bro. Tenney. I also wish to remark that our general chairman, who is also our local chairman on the Eastern Division, Bro. W. J. Liddane, is equally worthy of the same praise. They both hold re* sponsible positions and are always looking ont for the interest of our boys and organisation. If yen Digitized by V joogle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 709 were in closer touch with either of these officers you would be-in a better position to realize the amount of work connected with these two offices. There is an abundance of work that most of us know nothing about. Do all you can to assist your officers and they will return the favor many times over. Bro. Jay, agent Warren, had the misfortune to lose his little son by pneumonia. Funeral was held at Warren. Bro. Jay has the sympathy of all his brother workers in his great loss. Was re- lieved by Bro. Barlow. Bro. Gray, second Sheppard, is wearing a glad smile these days, as his wife has returned from her winter’s visit in the South, and Bro. Gray’s baching days are over for the present. Spring and trout fishing is with us again, but so far very small catches have been reported. Bro. Waldum, relieving at Fairchild and Baldwin for a few weeks, is now at home waging war on the speckled beauties. He caught ten the first day. Prosperity is with us, and the officials are trying to be fair. The section foremen got a $2.50 raise. Some of the clerks also got a raise, and the way living expenses have advanced, they all need it with butter at 40 cents a pound. Cert. 7. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased God in His infinite wisdom to remove from our midst the beloved son of Bro. and Mrs. S. L. Sheppard, and we bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, who doeth all things well; and Whereas, We feel that Bro. and Mrs. Sheppard has lost a kind and loving son; therefore, be it Resolved, That we, a committee, in behalf of the members of the C. St. P. M. & O. Ry. System, Division 4, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, regret the untimely demise of the son of Bro. and Mrs. Sheppard, and extend to the bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy in this their sad hour of bereavement; and be it further Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family, a copy spread on the minutes of the division, and a copy sent The Telegrapher for publication. O. P. Ruid, G. Nelson, R. O. Bloce, Committee. Canadian Pacific Ry., Dlv. No. 7. Saskatchewan Division, District One — A very successful meeting was held in the Odd Fellows Hall, Regina, March 12th, when the best record of attendance was displayed for District 1. Over forty telegraphers registered their names who carried up-to-date cards. The large attendance was no doubt due to advice given by our admirable local chairman, Vic Stub- bings, that General Chairman Mein and D. Camp- bell, the telegraphers’ counsel, would be present and address the meeting, and we were well paid for the efforts we made to attend. Bro. Mein spoke for over an hour, discussing matters of big interest to all the agents and operators. His manner of explaining questions asksd aad his advice was very much appreciated. Bro. Law, of Davidson, Sask., local chairman of Division 43, gave an interesting address on the conditions on his district, and it was a pleasure for the brothers of Division 7 to hear that it was nearly 100 per cent up to date, and that griev- ances were down to the minimum. He extended a cordial invitation to all the brothers on this dis- trict to attend meetings held by them in Saskatoon at any time. Local Chairman McOrmond, of Sutherland, Third District, delivered an address which made it clear that the brethren on that district made no mistake in choosing him as their local chairman. N The speaker of the evening was Bro. Campbell, who did justice to himself as an orator. He took up the telegrapher’s life, what his ambitions, in life should be, and the position he held as a working man. All the brothers were greatly inter- ested in his topic. A splendid compliment was given Local Chair- man Stubbings by Bro. Mein, in which he stated that Bro. Stubbings was devoting his best efforts to his district in bringing in the nons. He has cut down grievances to a minimum, working in the very best interest of the boys on the district. We can boast of being in better standing than ever before. This was unanimously confirmed with a hearty clap. At the close of Bro. Campbell’s address through the efforts of Bro. Merkley a splendid lunch was prepared. Tables arranged and covers laid, the brothers did justice to the oysters, coffee and sandwiches, and exchanged greetings. After lunch smokes were passed around. Local chairman then introduced Mr. Codd, a noted bari- tone singer. He gave the boys a rare treat, being his own accompanist. Thanks to Bro. MacMurphy in getting Mr. Codd’s services. It was originally intended that local talent should take part in }he program, but Angus sure has the line-up on every- thing that is best in the singing line. Meeting closed in the usual harmony with the national anthem. Bro. J. A. Merkley proved in no uncertain manner his ability as a chef. The oysters and the coffee could not be improved on. Jack has cooked oysters and made coffee before. The committee must be complimented in secur- ing such a fine hall for the comfort of the boys. It is an ideal hall for a large meeting. Vic wofe the happy smile to see how well the boys turned out to the meeting, and it was a pleasure to see so many of the older members in attendance. We must not overlook to thank Bro. Hiller, chief, for arranging relief and passes for so many of the boys. Bro. E. C. Horton, operator Wolseley days, enlisted, putting that position on bid. Bro. Sonne relieved Bro. Crosby, who has also enlisted. .Bro. D. F. Bond, train dispatcher, was in uni- form at the meeting, having taken the officers’ course and enlisted some time ago. We compli- ment him on having secured a commission. It is also a pleasure to know that he is making good as a recruiting officer. Bro. Brown, of Admiral, and Bro. A. Mason, of Horizon, have enlisted. The latter spent a few Digitized by vjOCK^IC

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710 The Railroad Telegrapher. i days with Mr. Wason, at Imperial, before going to Ontario, where he intends attaching himself to an eastern battalion. CcaT. 208. Saskatchewan Division , Third District — The meeting held in Saskatoon, April 26th, was a very small one on account of the boys on the west end not being allowed to come in. Instruc- tions were issued that no telegrapher would be granted permission to attend without an operator to relieve him. The matter has been taken up, and it is to be hoped the company will not continue to enforce such a ruling. Bros. Beisel and Jones, of Sutherland, enlisted and on April 6th a social evening and dance was held in honor of the boys, and each one pre- sented with a steel pocket mirror in a leather case. The town hall was taxed to its fullest capacity, and a very enjoyable time was spent by everyone present. Bro. Beisel left Sutherland April 12th to join the Royal Engineering Corps at Ottawa, and Bro. Jones is joining the University Corps at Winnipeg. District Three hopes that these esteemed brothers will soon return, each with a Victoria Cross. We expect Darling, at Plunkett, and several others who have promised, to join this month and do their bit. New members secured in March were: J. Gwilym, D. M. Martin, W. L. Scott, J. H. Hughes, A. R. Houston and D. King. Bro. J. Gwilym to Hardisty days temporary, vice Bro. E. W. Grenxebach, enlisting, and Bro. J. W. Walker is there nights temporary. Recent assignments: Bro. A. L. Rowan, first, and Bro. A. J. Dyer, second W’llrie; Bro. J. Boyle, Dafoe; Bro. O. R. McAuley, Guernsey; Bro. L. D. Kunmeyer. Finley; Bro. H. A. McKen, days Hard.sty; Bro J. ClarV, Lipton. On bulletin: Agencies Krifield and J>y^art, third Wilkie per- manent, and first and second Sutherland temporary. G. E. Poulin, Winnipeg, is at Macklin nights. Bro. Kunmeyer on leave in the East on account of the illness of his father. Bro. McKen, recuperating in British Columbia, has returned. Bro. Graham, Lake Superior Division, is on first Sutherland, and E. H. Chambers, of "WN," on second there. I. H. Willson to Colonsay agency, and J. P. Zeram, a new man, to nights Wynyard. Bro. J. R. Chambers returned from the East to Elfros. Bros. McOrmond and Cumbres attended the recent Canadian Northern meeting at Saskatoon and were given a warm welcome. Mac put on a little floor work and suggested a joint meeting in June of the G. T. P., C. N. R. and C. P. R. to commemorate the thirtieth anniversary of our Order. We hope every man will strain a point to be at this meeting. Date and program later. Will be pleased to hear from any brother who has been in communication with the brothers at the front or from those enlisted. News of the hoys’ movements will be interesting. Bro. Langford, who relieved Young at Nokomis, is now relieving Bro. Hutchinson at Salvador, holidaying in Vancouver and Victoria. Bro. A. Davis, Asquith, had his finger badly crushed in closing the door of the safe recently. That article in the schedule supposed to govern the handling of way freight is worth reading over again. Bro. Mein is in Montreal on the committee drafting a constitution for the co-operative board. Bros. Beruif and Dewar have resumed duty at Yorkton after a trip to Florida and the West Indies. Bro. Graham, first Sutherland, was recently married to Miss Winters of that place. We join in extending our congratulations to the happy couple. W. T. F. Alberta Division, First District — Assignments: Agencies — Bro. T. A. Quinn, from Division 44, to Suffield, relieving Bro. C. B. McGill, to Port Reeve, vice Bro. W. L. Brown, to Carseland; Bro. W. J. Weismiller to Shackleton; Bro. Clarke to Redcliffe; Bro. A. R. McCue to Cabri, relieving Bro. A. R. Ballantyne, to Webb, relieving Bro. W. A. Graham, to Irvine, relieving Bro. J. C. McQuinn, to Estuary, relieving F. M. Harrison, to Prelate days, reopened, later relieved by F. Y. Archibald until closed, latter relieving Bro. H. D. Patterson at Sceptre. Bro. C. A. Wade reinstated to Standard agency, vice Bro. J. S. Halliday to Cantuar (new), later closed owing to shortage of men, Bro. Halliday relieving Bro. W. A. Graham at Irvine, gone East on account of the death of his wife. Bro. Graham has the sincere sympathy of all the brothers in his great bereavement. On bulletin: Bassano days, Bro. A. H. Goodwin having enlisted; also Iddesleigh and Antelope agencies; latter new. Bro. G. J. Nagele, back from Eastern Lines to Java nights, relieving Bro. Dixon, to Java days, relieving Bro. F. F. Keon, to Gull Lake nights, relieving Bro. Courtney, to Piapot nights, relieving Bro. A. J. Hayford. Bro. H. N. Pratt, Irvine nights (closed), to Walsh nights, vice C. T. U. Bro. Guest, to “CR” Calgary; Bro. A. S. Blair to Brooks nights. Bro. J. N. Johnston, Gull Lake days, relieving Bro. Christie, to Java nights, relieving Bro. G. J. Nagele, to Webb nights, vice Bro. McDonald, to Gleichen, relieving Allison, to Shepard nights, vice Razelle, to Irvine nights, reopened; A. Beck, new man, to Empress nights (new). On holidays. Bro. F. Hopkins, second trick dis- patcher west end, relieved by Bro. C. E. Lister; Bro. A. J. Muuier, agent Success, by Bro. F. E. Cassils, a new man. Bro. T. M. Hamblin, third “NS,” relieved by Totten, G. T. P., relieved Bro. R. C. Conn on first, latter taking second there. Bro. J, L. Abell appointed acting chief dis- patcher, vice H. M. Smith to District 3 as train- master. The brothers extend hearty congratula- tions to both. “Q,” “NS.” London and Windsor Subdivisions — A great many of our brothers from Division 7 have gone to the war, and it is our sincerest wish that they all return safe and sound to their homes and friends. The enlisting of our boys has neces- sitated a great many changes on District 2. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 711 ton. It came aa a great shock to all who knew him. An O. EL T. wreath was sent by the boys on this district Our old French friend, Bro. Walker, from Sou- laire, has been transferred to Cooksville. Bro. Collins, of Linwood, has enlisted, and Bro. R. Shaw is relieving there. Auburn bulletined; now held by Bro. J. J. Collins, relieving Bro. J. Marshall at Goderich. Bro. Wesley bid in *'T” tower nights. Bro. R. E. Taylor, appointed relieving dis- patcher, who did good work on Windsor third, is now back in “KN." Bro. H. Walcott transferred to District No. 1. Bra. F. W. Thomas, Both well, is moving to Kentbridge. Bro. Ouellette, Kentbridge, transferred to Belle River. Bro. Pinchen is there pending his arrival. Sister Warnington, Avkwood, is leaving the old place to retire on the farm. The boys will miss her pleasant smiles. Bro. McNamara, Chatham nights, is off sick, re- lieved by Bro. McKay. Bro. Smythe is at Jeannette, relieving Bro. Rucker. Bro. Eastman, agent Tilbury, bid in Auburn; Bro. Banard on nights. Bro. Woodman, Hydro Jet. nights, has taken a partner for life. We hope everyone will take an interest in the meetings, which have not been yery well attended lately. It seems strange that those at two-men stations don’t turn out on this district. Lake Superior and other districts have a good attend- ance every meeting. Don’t let your grievance be the only thing to take you out Matters of interest to you are always on tap at St. George’s Hall. Hit the trail, lads, next time. Don’t wait for the freight that never runs on time. Local Chairman Chapman, London, received a letter from Bros. Bennett and Malcolm, who re- port a pleasant trip on the Metagama over the big pond, and are now having everything looked after O. K. in England. Best wishes from all the C. P. boys. Cixt. 152. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His divine and infinite wisdom, has deemed it best to remove from our midst our beloved Bro. T. H. McKay, and while we kneel in humble submission to our Lord’s divine will; and Whereas, We realize the loss of a true and loyal brother; therefore, in fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of Division 7, Dis- trict 2, Ontario Subdivision, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing family their heartfelt sympathy in this hour of bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family, a copy spread upon the minutes of this division and a copy sent to The Railroad Telegrapher for publication. A. E. Chapman, T. J. Crottir, F. Fierce, Committee. Atlantic Division, District One — IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, God, in His infinite wisdom, has called to the great beyond our beloved Bro. Perley Lovitt; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of System Division No. 7, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the afflicted family our heartfelt sympathy; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family, a copy spread upon the min- utes of the division, and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. C. L. Parker, J. A. Ross, H. W. Law, Committee. Ontario Division — CARD OF THANKS. To the Officers and Members of District No. 1, Ontaria Division, Canadian Pacific Railway: On behalf of my mother, father, sisters, brothers and myself, I wish to thank you for the great favors shown us during the illness and death of my beloved sister; also for the beautiful floral tribute. I would like to sec you all personally and tender my thanks, but, having been transferred to the Atlantic Division, I can not. Yours fraternally, H. R. Butterill, Cert. 642. Esquimait & Nanaimo Ry., Div. No. 7. A well-attended meeting was held at Bro. Lang’s residence, Chemainus, March 22d. Bros. Dey, Moffatt, Dunn, Porter, McCall, Griffin and Lang were present, as well as Bro. J. M. Mein, who is out on the coast for a short trip on business. The boys were all able to make it on No. 7, by the kindness of the dispatchers and officials. Upon arrival at Chemainus, Bros. Dunn, Mc- Call, Griffin, Moffatt and Dey made an inspection of the large saw-mill. Bro. Lang escorted Bros. Mein and Porter to his residence, where Mrs. Lang had a tasty supper awaiting them. After partaking of this they were joined by the balance of the party, who told an exciting tale of how the electric light went out while they were inspecting the mill, for which there is undoubtedly a reason, as it is well known that one of the brothers is of an electrically inclined nature. We got through a good deal of work with the able assistance of Bro. Mein. Mesdames Lang and Porter provided light re- freshments after business was over, and Bro. Dunn kept the boys laughing by his tales of olden times. With great forethought, Bro. Lang had forgotten to wind his hall clock, and it was not until the shrill whistle of the extra south was heard that one of the brothers remarked that it was not etiquette to peep at one’s watch, especially if it’s an Ingersoll. The boys made a hasty dash for the depot and climbed aboard the extra, which got them home in good time. Digitized by Google

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712 The Railroad Telegrapher. Some of the members don't seem to be taking much interest in the meetings. The lumber business is picking up, especially at Chemainus. Logging trains are running pretty steadily. The snow Bro. Corlette is having up at the lake is retarding his garden, but understand he's got some spring onions coming up. Bro. Hewson will put in an appearance pretty soon, having been away for some time. No. 24 has had a helper quite often lately. This looks good to the boys. Ceit. 1993. New York Central R. R., Div. No. 8. NOTICE. All Officers and Members Divisions 8, 17, 26, 29, 37, 42 and 44: The Order of Railroad Telegraphers will cele- brate the thirtieth anniversary of its founding on June 9, 1916, having been organized on June 9, 1886. New York Division No. 44, L. I. R. R., is arranging a celebration to commemorate this most important event. The anniversary committee invites your presence to this celebration, to be held Wednesday evening, June 7, 1916, in Grace Memorial Hall, corner Flushing ave. and Grove st., Jamaica, N. Y. An elaborate program has been prepared, to be concluded with dancing. A good time is assured for all. J. S. Thuma, Chairman Anniversary Committee. Hudson Division — Bro. F. M. Smith is improving slowly, and we hope to soon hear him back at S. S. 58. Special and regular meetings were very well attended. The boys will back the committee in going the limit to get a settlement with the management. Local Chairman Fraleigh, who went over the division on his return from the general committee meeting in Syracuse, was more than pleased with the attitude of the men. Bro. P. A. Wenrich, of the Grand, is at the Morgan House, Poughkeepsie, and would be pleased to have all the members call on him there. We wonder why the management could raise the Italian foreman $5.00 and offer the station agents only $2.50; raise the track laborers to 18 cents an hour and then refuse to bring many of the signalmen and station agents up to that figure. The Italian has his Sundays and holidays off, but the management refuses to allow the signalmen a vacation when they work 365 days a year. Brothers, attend the meetings and keep posted on the work of the committee. If the chairman calls a special be sure and be on hand, as it will be something of importance to you all. A. A. S. St. Lawrtnct Division — Following is account of the "ball fund" of the St. Lawrence Division, which is on deposit in the Jefferson County Savings Bank, Watertown: Receipts — Cash from Bro. Canfield, April 15, 1912, $55.00; cash from ex-Treasurer North, April 18th, $190.00; interest for second half 1912, $4.74; interest for first half 1913, $4.70; interest for second half 1913, $4.64; interest for first half 1914, $4.58; interest for second half 1914, $4.68; inter- est for first half 1915, $4.63; interest for second half 1915, $4.73; January 27, 1916, by cash on note, $6.00; February 29, 1916, by cash on note, $5.00; balance due on note, $163.25; total, $451.95. Disbursements — 275 booklets, $7.00; 1913 seniority lists, $7.50; 1914 seniority lists, $7.00; 1915 sen- iority lists, $7.50; 1916 seniority lists, $6.00; ex- pense of Bro. Canfield, 89 cents; refund to C. M. Penny account money advanced on an application, $6.83; cash in part payment of flowers for Bro. Oliver, $5.00; total, $47.72. Balance, $404.23. You will note that we received but 2 per cent interest, but deposit was made in the bank speci- fied when funds were turned over to me. We can deposit in other banks and receive 3 per cent, and I think this should be brought up at our next meeting. Bro. Jep was sick a few days, relieved by Bro. Escudero. A special train covered the U. A B. recently prospecting to put in the dispatcher's telephone. It is now Bro. H. McRorie, clerk at Dexter. "MJ" tower closed, displacing Bro. C. A. Waters, who displaced Bro. F. E. Shorey, second at Carth- age, who displaced Bro. L. S. Bowdish, aecond Ogdensburg, who displaced E. G. Eddy, second Morristown. Congratulations to Bro. L. C. Beyer, agent at Oswegatchie, who was recently married to a Castorland maiden. Am in receipt of membership list for Division 8, and am glad to see that Bro. F. S. Batchelder, former agent at Redwood, now at Alexandria Bay, and Bro. D. J. Gates, now at Redwood, who was relief agent when I came on the road, keep up their membership. Thanks to Bro. Robinson for the news items he furnished. It is rather difficult to have a write-up unless you furnish the changes, etc. Numerous requests have been made in former issues with but little results. Get busy, fellows, and send in a few lines now and then. Cut. 414. Adirondack Division — Bro. Lacombe was off a few days recently. Bro. Jones is on vacation, relieved by Bro. Amo, who later relieved Bro. Andrews on a trip home with his family, and Bro. Fisher on vacation. Bro. Davis relieved by Bro. Hollenbeck while off on account of the death of his two-year-old daughter, Florence. Bro. Fraughton relieved Extra Mclnroy on second "SD," who went home to Pennsylvania sick, and later relieved Bro. Mason when taken sick with pneumonia. Bro. Coveil was relieved a few days on a trip to U. T. K. by Bro. Hollenbeck, who later re- lieved Local Chairman Ryan while in Syracuse on committee work, and Bro. McKnight a few days on a trip home. Assistant Local Chairman Van Dyke looked the north end outfit over recently with very good success. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 713 Brothers, the summer bunch will soon be blow- ing in; look them over carefully, and if they are minus up-to-dates, get busy and line them up. We want to keep up our good record. Train No. 5, Sunday, April 9th, had Northern Pacific baggage car No. 372 from Yellowstone Park loaded with elk. Two died on the long trip. Local Chairman Ryan conducted the “FN” meeting. Assistant Local Chairman Yan Dyke was unable to attend on account of not being able to be relieved, and was very much disappointed. Bro. Clark was kept away by a derailment. A snow storm April 14th of four inches wasn't a good thing for Easter bonnets. Bro. Fisher stepped out from behind the snow drifts to 'see the white lights. Bro. Kennedy, although doing the work of three men, has not forgotten his old motto, “good service," regardless of conditions. Cb*t. 1911. Electric Division — A general feeling of unrest seems to have gripped the entire country. President Perham is having just as hard a time of it as President Wilson. Remember, also, the burden which our local chairman is carrying for us, and be sure to work as hard as possible with your book of chances. Would you be willing to change places with him without any honor for the pittance which he receives out of this? Bro. Hubbard bid in “HA" temporary, vice Hynes, on sixty days* leave. Bro. H. F. Birchard followed Bro. Hubbard, bidding in “RN” steady, and then “WY" temporary; Bro. J. Lilly bidding in “RN** temporary, leaving “SG” on the board. Wesco bid in “WM" steady. Do not know of any changes on the Hudson side. If any changes or other news along the line which is interesting to the other brothers, please send to me at Woodlawn station. Div. Cot. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased Almighty; God, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, to remove from our midst the beloved and devoted mother of our esteemed Bro. J. Flanagan, and we bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father, who doeth all things well; and Whkreas, We feel that Bro. Flanagan has lost a kind and loving mother; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy for our brother, be it Resolved, That the members of New York Cen- tral, Division 8, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing brother and members of the afflicted family their heartfelt sympathy in this sad hour of bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved brother, a copy spread on the minutes of the division, and a copy forwarded to The Telegrapher for publication. A. Alls*, P. Kramer, J. T. Farrell, Committee. “Monon Route," Div. No. 9. Lafayette South — Bro. J. C. Brown, agent Campbellsburg, took a few days' fishing trip. Assigned on bids: Agencies — Monticello to Bro. Stingleman; Francesville to Bro. Sherrick. French Lick on bulletin. It is now Bros. Moss at Orleans, Teaford at West Baden, and several others whose names I have not been able to secure. All are welcome to our fold. Bainbridge second and third pulled off April 20th. Bro. Parks back to twelve hours; Bro. Huf- ford to Frankfort. Bro. Terry to Mitchell days; regular man to French Lick, temporary. Bro. Shorr, second Greencastle, off fifteen days on account of the death of his father at Lafayette; relieved by Bro. McCord. Bro. Priest, third Wallace Jet., was off a few days. Bro. McCord was on first Midland a few days. Another operator added at Orleans — Bro. Hen- son, first; Bro. Hunt, second; Bro. Huber, third. Bro. Braxton, Ladoga, was off a few days. Bro. Speer, second McDowel, was off a month with a bad arm, relieved by Bro. Terry, who was later operated on for appendicitis at Bloomington hos- pital, and recovered so rapidly that he is now back at work. Bro. Roach, second Bedford, was off a few days. Bro. Lfitchy, third Gosport, bid in Westville agency, vice Ikerd, who bid in third Orleans, leav- ing Gosport on bulletin. Considerable improvements on track and road- bed now under headway on the Southern Division. It will soon be time to get your new card for the last half. Boys, don*t fail to look after this, as your secretary has all he can attend to, and failing to send in your dues causes him consider- able unnecessary writing. “PZ." Canadian Government Rye., Div. No. 11. Ste. Rosalie to Ste. Flavie District — As you can see by the above head lines. Local Division No. 64 no more exists. We are now a part of System Division No. 11, which in the very near future will probably be the largest system division in America. It will cover all the Govern- ment Railway Lines from Halifax to Winnipeg, including branches and the Prince Edward Island Lines. Bro. J. J. Trainor, from the Prince Edward, a member of the general committee for years, was chosen general chairman, and Bro. W. Parson, from our district was made general secretary for the new System Division No. 11, at the conven- tion held in Montreal last month for that pur- pose. Members on this district are very much pleased with the election of these brothers, and we all feel proud that a member of our district has been chosen for one of these important offices. I am informed by our general secretary that our dues will probably not be raised for 1916; also that a certain amount saved from the funds of Digitized by

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714 The Railroad Telegrapher. our former division, through Bro. Parson, will be used to cover the expenses of the few meetings that will take place as soon as possible. Brothers, when you hear that a meeting is to be held, do your very best to attend, Because we are not likely to have the pleasure to meet each month in future, a system division being much different in its oper- ation from a local division. Since the article under the heading of Division 64 which appeared in Thb Telegraph ei last March, I have not received a single line of news from any member of this district. I am left with the impression that you don't care much about seeing anything about your district in The Teleg- rapher. “JN,” “NY,” “GY” and “VE” could certainly make a nice little news report each month. Try this, brothers, and send me a few lines next month, and see what we can do. Anyone wishing to send me a few lines for our journal will be welcome. On the Lina: Bro. Angus Baker, first trick, and J. E. L. Fortin, third “JN,” are temporarily working as train dis- patchers in “CN.” Bro. J. E. L. Fortin work- ing the long distance, while Bro. C. Morin, off for some time. Reports show that Bro. J. E. L. Fortin, third “JN,” has been appointed first trick at Levis downstairs offire, relieved by Bro. J. E. Dube, of the relief staff upstairs. Bro. St. Onge, nights “SH,” still on the hook; C. E. Belzil, of traveling staff, relieving. Have you your card, Belril? If not, be on the lookout. Your boss, Thomas, has never been without one and he will be glad to show you how to get one. Bro. J. G. Francoeur, of the relief, is at pres- ent relieving Dispatcher J. B. Beaulieu, relieving Bro. G. Pelletier, acting as chief train dispatcher during rush of freight. Freight is moving first rate now that the snow storms are over. Sidings are nearly all cleared of delayed freight cars, except “JN” yard, which is always full to the top, having to handle the cars for three roads — I. C. R., N. T. Ry. and G. T. Ry. — and the yard is only large enough for our own cars. But it is said that this yard will be extended this summer. Agents “Cl” and “SH” will be ready to furnish a few dollars of their own for that purpose, so as to have sufficient room in their own sidings to meet trains. On account of the recent wreck at “AD,” which caused the station to burn, Bro. Arby, after hav- ing been in the witness box at the investigation, is now working in a box car, with an empty soap box for his chair and a sounding box for his wire work. That is -what we can call being in the box business. But we all hope it will not be for long, and that the management will soon build a new station large enough to provide a suitable dwelling for Bro. Marier and hit little family. Bro. Marier will certainly appreciate the change if he could do away with the carrying of the lunch basket for his dinner and not be away from home thirteen hours per day. In the Air: The tower at Diamond Jet., between “S” and “JN” is to be open soon as a telegraph station. But this spot being considered a N, T. Ry sta- tion, while it is situated on the I. C. R., it will be hard for I. C. R. men to get the job, as all the X. T. Ry.’s positions are patronage’s position; no room there for I. C. R. boys. Dispatchers working the west end in “C” office are to be transferred to the Levis dispatching office. Dispatchers who are owners of nice little properties down there do not appreciate the change very much. But it will have to be done if it has been decided by the management. In a Dream: Eight-hour workday, with $75.00 per month minimum. Cbet. 92, Cor. Delaware & Hudson Ry., Div. No. 12. NOTICE. To All Members Division No. 12: My address is how Room 21, Stanwix Hall, Albany, N. Y. G. A. Johnson, General Chairman. Saratoga and Champlain Division — For some time past, legislators and economists in different parts of the country have been making an exhaustive study of the subject of a minimum wage for women. It is claimed it can now be determined to a penny the amount per week a woman must receive to live in the various cities where these investigations have been made. It is not claimed, however, that the amounts determined upon provided a contingent fund to cover sick- ness, accidents or other unforeseen expenses, but that the amounts stated will insure that their liabilities will not exceed their assets if they are frugal, careful and have no bad luck. In other words, as long as they are able to be a part of the industrial machinery and receive their salaries regularly, they can at least exist. These facts are equally as applicable to the keeping of a cow or a horse. If the minimum cost of keeping a horse was being determined, the figures would probably read something like this: 100 pounds of musty hay, 49 cents; 2 quarts of oats on Sunday, 5 cents; shavings for bedding, 15 cents, and rent of an abandoned shack for use as a stable, 50 cents; total per week, $1.19. It will not be claimed that the horse would be 100 per cent efficient or be liable to kick over the traces in excess of animal spirits or from the sheer joy of living; but if the owner succeeded in eluding the officers of the society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, he could get through a hard winter and declare a dividend in the spring. This, however, is offered only as a preface to the question which I believe every telegrapher is asking: “What should be the minimum wage for telegraphers?” In attempting to answer it, your “scribe” has drawn his conclusions not from abstract theories, but from personal experience and observation. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 715 American standard of living and to provide for the bringing up and educating of his children. It should be large enough so that by living frugally and temperately, and by the practice of economy, he may yet provide all of the necessities and some of the luxuries of life and still be able to set aside a sufficient sum for old age, so that when the days draweth nigh when there is no longer pleasure in them and the period of his usefulness draws to a close, he can contemplate his passing without fear of the poor-house or that he will become a burden to his relatives. As the laborer is worthy of his hire, his hire should be on a basis that will insure these results — not a mere living wage or a sufficient sum to exist on during the period of his earning years, but remunerative enough to enable him in a lifelong time of service to save enough to pass his declining years in peace, free from the specter of want. Is there any telegrapher worthy of the name that will ever be satisfied with less? It is my disagreeable duty to call attention to the fact that a person who is employed as relief agent has recently taken the place of a striking employe at the Mechanicsville transfer. While these men are in no way affiliated with us, and our interest is oply that of desiring to see justice prevail among all men who earn their bread in the sweat of their brow, it is difficult to be in a reverential calm when speaking of one who leaves his position to take the place of a striker. I wish to assure these men that this person is not a member of the O. R. T., or ever likely to be. E. E. Ferry, night agent for the B. & M. at Mechanicsville, was retired on April 1st with a pension. Forty-four years in actual railroad serv- ice is a record that few have attained, and on his passing from the ranks will be missed by all with whom he labored. Your “scribe” joins with his many friends in wishing him many years more of life in which to enjoy his “new freedom.” I regret to announce the serious illness of Bro. Chas. Mullin, who suffered an injury while work- ing at Mechanicsville. We hope that before this reaches you he will have fully recovered. I noticed in the March Telegrapher a new cor- respondent for the Champlain Division. Congratu- lations, brother; let the good work continue. Only about half of those to whom dance tickets were mailed have acknowledged receipt of them or returned unsold tickets. It is impossible to make a report until this is done. Will those who have not returned tickets kindly do so without further delay. C. J. Bush relieved R. E. Davies, third Crown Pt., who bid in Standish, temporary. Bro. Owens, who relieved Bro. Barron, Westport first, relieved Bro. O. C. Benjamin, second Dresden, on account of illnesV Bro. Dupee relieved J. Dannihy, second Wills- boro, a few days. H. Williams relieved Bro. Lyman, first Saranac Lake, who bid in third at “JA” tower; Bro. Bush going to Fair Haven. L. B. Bureitt, Div. Cor. Virginian Ry., Div. No. 13. A wave of glad tidings, fully materialized, greeted us when our worthy committee brought about our new agreement, effective April 1st, with a nice and appreciated increase for all. Now let us one and all show our appreciation and prove our worth and merit by discharging our duties faithfully in handling the work entrusted to our care, as an evidence of the obligation we are under to those who were so successful in securing this new schedule. In order that we maintain our present standard in membership, it is very essential that we lay aside a necessary portion to be amply prepared to be prompt in remitting our dues June 1st, for the last half of the year. Every member should endeavor to get at least one application, and we will then be in position before the end of the year to realize the 100 per cent -we are striving for. We can not expect to get much out of the organiza- tion if we fail to put anything into it, and when it is left to the local chairman to do all the organ- izing, there will still be some unorganized, as it is impossible for one man to get every man on his division. In our efforts to obtain and maintain better working conditions, let us all do everything in our power to further the work and not let petty grievances or jealousies keep us from the main purpose we are* striving for. Don't let yourself become delinquent, because while you are delin- quent your beneficiary loses the protection your insurance affords, and keeps the officers busy look- ing after those who won’t take care of themselves when they should be using that time to secure something in the way of better conditions. When you have any questions to ask or any grievances to submit, don’t hesitate to write your local chairman. He would rather hear from you when you have some complaint to make than to not hear from you at all. Any suggestions you have to offer will also be considered and appre- ciated. R. V. Snyder, agent Harper, is on fifteen days’ vacation, seeing relatives in Ohio. Bro. G. B. Daniels, agent Tams, and family, visited relatives and friends in Roanoke for ten days. Bros. H. W. Hix, general chairman, and S. H. Davis, local chairman, were relieved by Bros. A. L. Woody and T. C. Holland, while before the man- agement. Bro. A. C. Thomas and W. H. Carper, first and second Pax, off sixty days, trying the A. C. L.; relieved by Starnes and Belcher, who will soon have an up-to-date. Bro. A. C. Mason, first Mullens, is off ninety days, doing extra dispatching on the C. ft C. Ry. Cert. 65. Norfolk & Western R. R., Div. No. 14. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, has deemed it best to re- move from our midst our beloved Bro. T. H. 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716 The Railroad Telegrapher. sion to the will of Him who doeth all things well; and Whereas, We realize that in his death we have lost a true and loyal brother; therefore, in fra- ternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of Norfolk & West- ern System Division No. 14, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing family our heartfelt sympathy in this hour of bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family, a copy spread upon the minutes of the division, and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. H. K. McIlroy, M. W. Atkins, J. L. George, Committee. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, The Grim Reaper has invaded our ranks and removed from this life our lamented Bro. Marion E. Bolinger; and Whereas, Bro. Bolinger was an old and faithful member of the Order; therefore, be it Resolved, That in the loss of our brother, the Order of Railroad Telegraphers has lost a valued and useful member, the railway company a faithful and efficient officer and the community a good and respectful citizen; be it further Resolved, That in the spirit of true fraternity the membership of Division 14, O. R. T., extends to the bereaved family and friends sincere sympa- thy and condolence, that a copy of these resolu- tions be sent to the family of our deceased brother and a copy to The Railroad Telegrapher for publication. J. L. George, H. W. Kyle, C. P. Harris, Committee. Atlantic Coast Line Ry., Div. No. 15. Second Division, Montgomery District — We notice in the papers almost daily since January 1st where some corporation has increased the wages of its employes, some voluntary and some on demand. There is no better evidence of great prosperity throughout the country. The railroads are not to be overlooked. According to preliminary reports of the Interstate Commerce Commission for February made public April 3, 1916, their net revenue continues to increase with- out abatement The returns from ninety-six large railroads show that their net revenue increased from twenty-five million in February, 1915, to thirty-eight million in February, 1916; more than 50 per cent The greatest increase was in the eastern district, and amounted to nearly 90 per cent; the southern district showed an increase of approximately 50 per cent, and the western district excelled its January showing of 16 per cent in- crease by an increase of more than 25 per cent While the net revenue of the railroads are con- stantly increasing, we should all work hard to run it up even higher. We. are the representatives of the railroads throughout the country, and we should make their business our business, and, by a united effort, we could do great good. We should handle their business just as good or better than we look after our personal business. If are hire a man to do a piece of work for us and he does a poor job of it, we don't want to pay him very much for his work, but if he does a better job than we are expecting, then we don't mind paying him well for his service. It is the same way with railroads and all other corporations. We must "hit the ball" and do the business, and when we ask for more pay and better hours we arill be met with a glad hand. Our committee is now in Wilmington before the general manager working on a new schedule. Let us continue to give good service both to the rail- road and patrons, and respect our officials. We have a fine set of local officials on our division and they will treat us right if we give them good service, which is proven by some cases we have had lately. Bro. Knowles, who relieved Bro. Aligood, Iron City, for thirty days, later relieved Bro. Bramlett, at Brinson, for a similar time. Bro. Garlington, Gordon, relieved ’a few days by Bro. Connally, relieved temporarily at Youngblood by Bro. Gunn. Martin, pecond Ozark, was relieved a few day* by Strickland. Bro. Whitehurst, first Day st. yard, was relieved a few days by Mr. Strain. Clerk-telegrapher position Enterprise on bulletin; Bro. Pouncy resigned to enter new business. We wish him success. Cert. 120. Norfolk District Notes — Business has been extremely good, every agent showing a big increase, not only over last year, but years before. Bro. Savage gave up Kingsboro agency; bid in by Bro. Hopkins, relieved on bid on third Suffolk by Bro. Mathews, the old reliable from the extra list. We were all very sorry to lose Bro. Cobb, who resigned Cofield agency to become an agriculturist He always carried an up-to-date card. We ail wish him much success. Vacancy bid in by Bro. Harrell, from second st South Tunis, filled by Bro. Pender, relieved on bid at Norfleet by Bro. Savage. Bro. Shyver has our heartfelt sympathy. He had to resign Conetoe agency on account of poor health; later bid in by Bro. Edmondson, relief agency, which was later bid in by Bro. Parker, from Plymouth, latter bid in by Bro. Hale, second Hobgood. Bro. Hopkins, who succeeded Bro. Johnson at Jamesville, will get Hobgood second. Bro. Hall went there pending bids. The extra men have been getting plenty of work over here lately, as a good many of our boys have been off account of the mumps. , Several went to Ry. Mt. hospital. Bro. Harrell relieved several days by Bro. Bland, who later relieved Bro. Pender, second South Tunis, a few days on account of illness. Bro. Willoughby, off a few days with the mumps, relieved by Extra Howard, a newcomer, who later relieved Bro. Barnes, at Kingsboro, a new member. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 717 Bro. Brown was relieved a few days by Bro. Rougher, and he by Bro. Bland, who also relieved Bro. Parker a few days while off lining up the nons. ' We expect the committee to go to Wilmington, and they can't represent any nons whatever, so let's line up the few left. If every brother will do his part we can soon clean up the district Remember our motto, "No card, no favors." Cbrt. 1140. Waycross District Notts — Bro. Hack, extra dispatcher Waycross, broke his rib trying to get to the register in a hurry; relieved by Bro. Mansfield. It is now Bro. Powell, at Willacoochee, making that point solid. Not a non nor delinquent from Brunswick to Monticello, and but a few on the other line. This is a fine record and shows what good work has been done recently. Bro. A. R. House, of Pearson agency, and Bro. J. L. Stewart, of Dupont first, were recent Way- cross visitors. Bro. H. E. Harrell, of Meigs agency, is again out of the hospital, but understand he is advised not to return to work until fall. Bro. A. L. Hughes is again on his feet, and if he keeps improving will be able to fill his appointment as delegate from Ware County to the State Democratic con- vention at Macon this month. This shows that an O. R. T. member can be more than a "mere lightning slinger." On bulletin: Agent-operator Cutting, and second Valdosta. Assignments: M. Potter, agent-operator Waynds- ville; A. N. Sweat, Hildreth nights; Bro. P. M. Lewis, agent-operator £oulan, and Bro. B. F. Ward, agent Naylor. Bro. R. E. Kemp, Jr., and Bro. R. A. Beard were at the two latter points, and Bro. C. M. White on third Thomasville pending bulletin. Keep up the good work, boys, and we will soon have a district without a non or delinquent. Yours truly and wife visited Shellman, Ga., recently. Let me have the notes, brothers, not later than the 25th of each month. F. A. Crittxndkn, Cor. Fayetttvillt District , North End — Bro. W. B. Weston, Rocky Mountain relay office, was off several days recently. Bro. E. H. Jones, "YD" tower, attended court recently in Wilson. Bro. Pearson, of Sharpsburg, run down home Sunday recently. Bro. Farmer was off several days recently. Bro. Teford, of Contentnea, was off a few days looking over his farm in old Virginia. Dispatcher Jarman spent several days in Char- lottesville, Va., recently; relieved by Extra Dis- patcher Bro. Rector, of Rocky Mountain relay. Our general committee and the general manager have been in conference about ten days. We must stick together and render good service, benefiting both the Order and the company. Let's try to have a good write-up next month. Please send me your notes by the 19th if possible. "OW," Cert. 287, Div. Cor. Charleston District Notes — Vegetables have begun to move, and indications point to a good season. Extra men are all busy and the district is short several operators. Mc- Donald goes to Yongs Island extra, and an exclu- sive Western Union operator has been put on at Meggetta. Limited 87 and 88 were discontinued April Uth, but two sections of the through passenger trains are still running almost daily, emptying Florida of her tourist travel, which was exceptionally heavy this past winter. Bro. Wyse, second Santee, assigned second Yemassee, vice Lesher, who bid in second "HN" Charleston; later relieved by Bro. Moore, relieved on second Vardell by Bro. Alexander, from Divi- sion 59. Bro. Turner assigned second Santee Bluff, re- lieved on bid by Mrs. Elliott, our esteemed sister at first Monteith, on second Jacksonboro. Before *she could be transferred second and third Jackson- boro were abolished and second Ravenel opened by a young man there with Extra Irwin on third. Second Green Pond opened by Bro. Ray, extra, and third Green Pond by West, extra, from Jack- sonboro, abolished. These two new tricks were bulletined. Sister Elliott getting second and Bro. Elliott, third; Bro. Ray to Monteith second and Mr. West to third Ravenel, vice Irwin. Bro. Gardner off a day on account sickness in family. Bros. Wells, McCarrell and Hannaford are wear- ing off the "new" on new - southern connection plant handling coal trains, etc., are developing into a strong-arm squad. Bro. Hutte is on second dispatching trick C. & S., and Bro. Cam is second trick dispatcher North- easter, relieved on first Ashley Jet. by Bro. Stubbs, a new man, from Columbia District. Bro. Leitner has moved from second to first Yemassee, and is figuring on farming a little. Bro. Otto Klintworth, third Yemassee, is to marry shortly. She hails from Florida, where the orange blossoms are plentiful. Congratulations and good wishes. • We are expecting some good news shortly from the committee at Wilmington. Thanks to Bro. Stubbs for these notes. Repeat _ . . . _ . . Div. Com. Columbia District — I hope the few who are still behind in their dues will pay up at once and get an up-to-date card. A delinquent who waits until the last month in each term is not much better than a non. In fact, it requires more work to keep that kind of member up to date than it does to get the average non. I hope the few who are still behind in their dues will pay up at once. I have secured only four or five applications this year. Promises do not do much good. In- creases, etc., can not be secured on promises. When our committee meets the management it does not come away with a promise that more money will be paid. It is all in writing, and if your overtime, etc., is not paid according to the rules, the committee does not promise you that it will handle your trouble, but goes ahead and set- tles the matter. The division can not be run on Digitized by Google

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The management has been very courteous in the conferences, and we hope it will be generous, as it has been almost three years since we asked for an increase, and we have done our share in bringing the revenue almost back to normal and at many points it is better than ever. Bro. A. T. Carter, third Orangeburg, is still unable to resume duty. He was assaulted one morning early in January and almost murderedv He has not earned anything since. The division has helped him some, and the boys on this district contributed something, but those who have been fortunate enough to retain their health and posi- tions ought to assist him further. Any contribu- tions mailed direct to him at Orangeburg, I know will be greatly appreciated. Do the right thing by him, boys. He is one of the best O. R. T. men in the service. I have made this request without consulting Bro. Carter. I am going to ask you again to please help me reduce the delinquent list. The fact that there have not been more new members so far this year is because I have been forced to put the major part of my spare time on delinquents. Let’s do away with that extra work. All remit in time, protect ourselves, and help the Order at the same time. Chas. Bolick, Local Chairman. Columbia District Notes — Bro. Davis, Sumter, relieved a few days by Bro. Bradley, who also relieved Bro. McKenney on first several days. Bro. Blackwell, clerk-cashier Darlington, had to run over to Dillon again. Better appoint a special committee to look into this. Bro. White, third Robbins, relieved by Bro. M. J. Stokes, from Orangeburg. Bros. Smith, of Congaree and Society Hill, called home on account of the serious illness of their mother, were relieved by Bros. Hall and Ham. We all hope their best friend and mother will soon be well and they back on their regular jobs. Bro. Mooney han, of Elliotts; Bro. Pittman, of Bishopville; Bros. Medlin and Timmons, of Ben- nettsville, and several other brothers took in the “Birth of a Nation” at Darlington recently. Tatum agency went on bid, but Agent Harrell recalled his resignation. Bro. Ennis, third Denmark, has been relieved in order to fill a matrimonial engagement this month. Boys, let me have some notes. Bro. Bolick is due most of the credit for the help I get. O. L. J.f Jr. CARD OF THANKS. To the Boys of Columbia District: About three o’clock on the morning of January 7th while on duty at third Orangeburg I was brutally .and murderously assaulted for the purpose of robbery, and up to this time, April 17th, am still unable to return to work. Through Bro. Bolick, our local chairman, the boys, including some of the transportation men, have very kindly and very generously demonstrated their sympathy and fellow feeling, and I am taking this method of assuring each of you of my deep appreciation. When the uncertainties of life gather around one like a pall 'tis good to feel the pressure of friendly hands and to hear the cheer of friendly voices. It restores and strengthens one’s faith and confidence in the brotherhood of man and clarifies one’s vision of his own kind. With my sincere thanks and kind regards. Fraternally, A. T. Carter, Cert. 1479, Div. 15, Orangeburg, S. C. Gainesville District — Several of the brothers left the service recently, and some new men have been employed. Let’s line up all the nons and delinquents and make this district 100 per cent strong. Our committee is now before the general management working to get a revision of our present schedule and an increase in pay. All who have not paid their dues to June 30th should do so without delay. .Interlacben agency transferred from C. A. Me Calley to Bro. R. H. Gane, leaving Weirsdalc agency open for bids. • Palatka second bid in by Bro. Pounds, leaving St. Petersburg second opened, bid in by W. W. Miller, extra. Ocala third bid in by Bro. G. G. Tuttle, leaving Newberry third open, assigned to J. B. Farish; no bids. Largo second bid in by Mr. Massey, extra, Palatka. Bro. Roberts resigned to go into busi- ness for himself. We wish him success. We were very sorry to hear that Bro. J. J. Marshall had the misfortune to get his arm broken, but were not surprised, as he has purchased a “flivver,” and they are worse than a mule when it comes to kicking. Bro. Wheeler was over on this district recently, calling on Bro. Smith. ”X,”„Div. Cor. Lakeland District — Trainmaster Broadfield transferred from Jack- sonville to Lakeland District, vice W. A. Slocum, deceased, who was liked by everyone who knew him. Bartow ticket agency, Fort M?ers agency and Dunnellon second on bulletin; also Homosassa agency, pending an investigation into Bro. Truitt’s tariff file. We all hope he was in the right and will come out victorious. Bro. J. F. Harngge recently visited his father in Tampa, Fla. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 719 brothers to do likewise, and if found there, take the proper measures at once to put it in the paid- up column. Please send all the new9 you can to Bro. W. Brantley, at Crystal River, our new division corre- spondent, in order that we may have a write-up every month. Cert. 1469. Michigan Central R. R., Div. No, 16. Northern Division — Bro. Gus Nowak bid in Woodside tower, Bay City, relieved by Bro. A. W. Bissell on first Che- saning pending bid. Bro. H. A. Ramsey has returned to Leslie from his western trip. Bro. Harry Adams has also returned from an extended trip to points on the coast. Expect these two brothers to sing “Back to Michigan" at the next meeting. Childers has resigned Freedom and gone back to Ohio. Bro. McCalpin, first relief agent, at Bath two weeks, relieved by Bro. F. S. Smith. Bro. Hasely is away on account of the serious illness of his sister. Bro. Kerby is relieving Bro. Gordon at Sterling, who went to Bay City owing to the illness of the agent there. Bro. H. Flodell was unable to get to Saginaw during the flood and spent his spare time boating and wading around Zilwaukee. Water was very high at points between St. Charles and double- track switch, and no trains were run from March 29th until April 6tti. Track was washed out badly near Paines and north and south of Zilwaukee. also had some bad washouts near Standish, on Mackinaw Division. The Grand Trunk was put out of business ten days between Saginaw and Bay City on account of floods. No news from Bay City or Mackinaw Divisions. We will appreciate it greatly if some of the mem- bers will send in a few items each month. Now is the time to get after that non and line him up, and remember the old slogan. Midland agency, Horrigan days and Freedom up (pr bids. Bro. E. L. Jennings and Bro. W. S., of the D. & M., recently called on Bro. R. B. Van Scoter, at Zilwaukee, and visited the brothers at Bay City, E. S. The depot at Vanderbilt burned April 15th. Some cars running through a switch set it on fire. Bros. Kaiser and Meyer, at Pinconning, were elected to political offices in that place recently. Cert. 63. Middle Division and Branches — Assigned on bid: Bro. Bowman to Centreville nights; Bro. A. H. McEldowney, report clerk dis- patcher’s office, to Hill nights, vice Bro. G. Van- dusen, returned to Mackinaw Division. •It is now Bro. C. C. Coolbaugh and Bro. O. Poulson, who just started on the soad in the right direction. Bro. Ted Northrop promoted to extra dispatcher at Jackson, leaving Sherwood nights up for bid. Bro. Webber, first nights Eaton Rapids, off a few days with a bad cold, relieved by Bro. Merrill Fitch, and Bro. G. Lloyd, first Pearl street, re- lieved by Bro. E. H. Seydell. Bro. W. H. Hildebrand, first nights block sta- tion “A," Jackson, relieved a couple of days at East yard, Jackson. Bro. D. I. Eagle, days “SF" Jackson, is trying to induce the grass to grow in hi3 door yard. A new issue of the rule book is soon to be out, with some important changes. Div. Cor. West Division — Assigned on bids: Michigan City second to Bro. Tone; Joliet third to Bro. Hershey; East Gary second to Bro. Hoffman, and Three Oaks days to Mr. Coder. Frankfort agency and Harts- dale first on bulletin. Bro. Dangerfield carries a young washboiler full of lunch, on account of the hobo traffic being so heavy. The local chairman was on scout duty a few days, and it is now Bros. Glover at Porter, Tomp- kins at Matteson, Kistler at Hartsdale, D. Craw- ford at Schmuhl, and C. G. Crawford at Michigan City drawbridge. Williams, of Buchanan, will soon be with us, and Bro. A. T. Borsos has trans- ferred from the Grand Division. The few nons left are mostly poor quality, with the same excuse they had years ago when they were making $40.00 per month at twelve hours per day: “I can't afford to join right now, but will later on; 1 know the Order is a good thing and we could not get along without it," etc.; but constant drop- ping will wear away a stone, so keep after them untli you pierce their shells. Div. Cor. West, Joliet and Benton Harbor Divisions — Bro. G. A. Quance was relieved by Bro. F. Ault ten days on account of the death of his mother at St. Ignace, Mich. The members of the division extend Bro. Quance their deepest sympathy. Bro. Becks, second at St. Joseph, spent three weeks’ vacation in California; relieved by Bro. Harrington, who also relieved Bro. Fuller, second Galien, a week while visiting relatives and friends at Anderson, Ind., and Bro. Thomas, first St. Joe, on seven days’ vacation. Local Chairman Booth relieved by Bro. Tone while on committee work at Detroit. Bro. Ilershy, first Hartsdale, visiting his parents at Goshen, Ind., a few days, went to third Joliet on bid. Bro. Nickerson relinquished East Gary and went on extra, succeeded on bid by Bro. Hoffman. Bro. Murphy on examiner’s position perma- nently; Bro. Hutchins gets first Hartsdale, and Mr. Coder, Three Oaks on bid. Agency Frank- fort bulletined; no bids received. Bro. Findell was off a few days iccently. It is now Bro. E. J. Stoeckle, dispatcher. Bro. Zahn, second Michigan City, relieved a few days by Bro. Nickerson. We are all pleased to hear that Bro. Herran is again enjoying life with his family, after being quarantined for two months on account of sickness Digitized by C.ooole

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720 The Railroad Telegrapher. at his home, and that his family are none th« worse for their illness. Brothers, get after the nons at your station and line them up. They will appreciate your efforts when they see we are all taking an interest in their future welfare. The M. C. is doing a big business, with every indication of its continuance. Give the company your best service, boys, for its success is our success. “Uncle Dudley.** Penna. R. R. (Lines East), Div. No. 17. NOTICE. All Officers and Members Divisions 8, 17, 26, 29, 37, 42 and 44: The Order of Railroad Telegraphers will cele- brate the thirtieth anniversary of its founding on June 9, 1916, having been organized on June 9, 1886. New York Division No. 44, L. I. R. R., is arranging a celebration to commemorate this most important event. The anniversary committee invites your presence at this celebration, to be held Wednesday evening, June 7, 1916, in Grace Memorial Hall, corner Flushing ave. and Grove st., Jamaica, N. Y. An elaborate program has been prepared, to be concluded with dancing. A good time is assured for all. J. S. Thuma, Chairman Anniversary Committee. Allegheny Division — Over a thousand invitations have been sent out to all telegraphers in the Pittsburg District, includ- ing railroads, commercial companies, pipe line, Bell Telephone Co., leased wires and ex-telegra- phers engaged in other walks of life, to the ban- quet to be given by the Fort-Pitt Telegraphers’ Club, of Pittsburg, on the evening of June 8th, in commemoration of the thirtieth anniversary of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, in the English Room of the Fort-Pitt Hotel, at 8:00 p. m. sharp. All telegraphers and ex-telegraphers are cordially invited, whether members of the club or not. We want to make this an “old-timers’* reunion. Come and enjoy a pleasant evening and talk over things as they were when you were in the business. . Invitations have been extended to our Grand Lodge officers, and, unless prevented by more urgent business, we have been assured that Presi- dent H. B. Perham will be present and address the gathering. Grand Lodge officers from the other brotherhoods are expected to be present also, including Bro. S. J. Konenkamp, interna- tional president of the Commercial Telegraphers* Union, who is also one of the old members of Pittsburg Division No. 52, O. R. T. It is also expected that several high railroad officials who were at one time members of the O. R. T. will be present. All the telegraphers whose addresses we could secure were sent an invitation, and no one should feel slighted who did not receive one, as anyone can attend by simply purchasing a ticket from any local chairman in this vicinity or by writing Bro. J. Yeager, Jr., assistant general chairman B. ft O., 2227 West Liberty ave.. Pittsburg, Pa., who will gladly furnish the same upon receipt of $1.00 a ticket. We urge every telegrapher in this vicinity to arrange to get off and come and bring your wife or your sweetheart or your mother to this banquet. You will not only have a good time, but will learn from our speakers what our organization stands for and what it is doing for us now, what it has done for others, and what it will do in the future for all of us, if we do our little part in this great organization of which we are a small part. The other brotherhoods are getting their names before the public in their present eight-hour movement, and it is up to us to do likewise. So we urge every member to help us make this banquet a success. Even though you can not attend, you can purchase a ticket and help us out in our ex- penses. Every cent will be used to make the ban- quet a great success in furnishing flowers, music, etc. You can order any number of tickets you may need from Bro. Yeager. Be sure and send in your orders for tickets early, so that arrangements can be completed for seating the crowd. The sale of tickets will positively close June 7th. When order- ing, state whether you will attend or not. Let us all help the committee in charge of this affair to make it one of the largest and best banquets that has ever been held anywhere by our Order, in attendance, financially and otherwise. Let the slogan be: “Meet me at the Fort-Pitt Telegra- phers’ banquet on th* evening of June 8th.’’ Come one and all and have a good time. We will be glad to see you and see that you are well cared for. O. T. Akendt, Member of Committee. Allegheny Division Notes — We have not had a write-up in Ths Txlsgsa- FHim for some time, owing to the fact that no one has furnished any notes to the correspondent, but we are all, nevertheless, as wide awake as ever; and, although we are working quietly, we are striving energetically to boost the membership on this division. We are assured of this fact when we meet our brothers personally. This is encour- aging when we take into consideration the number of miserable curs running over the division trying to get information from us to report to the chief. All we need 4o do is to be on our guard and be careful what we say when approached by them, especially in and around Franklin and Oil City. There are several of them in this locality, and you can easily find out who they are. Their actions betray their calling. The men are bolding their own nicely, and will continue to do so. If they can’t do it here, they will go somewhere where they will be treated like human beings and not be asked to scab on their fellow men. Right now is the time to get busy. We have never had a better opportunity to get better conditions, if we will only get into the game in earnest and help, to thoroughly organise this road. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 721 place this road in a position to do something for us in that line. All that is necessary is to help build up our organization here until it has the strength and power to demand better conditions. Opportunity is knocking at our door, and we should take advantage of it, the same as the other four brotherhoods are doing. In organization there is strength, and in co operation' there is more strength, but the foundation of co-operation is thorough organization in our own ranks. When- ever you get that there will be no trouble to get co-operation. Let’s begin now to work together, make “One for all and all for one” our motto. Do your part and try to get the other fellow to do his. Parker has been opened up for the summer. We hope after the tunnel at East Brady goes into effect that it will do away with the closing of offices. Jack Burns is contemplating joining the surgical staff at the Oil City hospital. He recently per- formed an operation on one of his hens and saved her life. Larson, at Hemlock, recently beat the second- best man at Warren at checkers. Several nons have promised to join next month. We hope Bro. Arendt will be able to line them up. The boys are all invited to attend the thirtieth anniversary banquet of the Order, to be given by the Fort-Pitt Telegraphers’ Club, in Pittsburg, on the evening of June 8th, at 8 o’clock sharp, at the Fort-Pitt Hotel. Invitations have been sent to all whose addresses we had or could get. Any who may not have re- ceived one by mail are herewith invited to come. Anyone wishing tickets on this division can secure them from Bro. Arendt. Now, boys, let’s see if we can’t have another write-up next month. If you have anything, let us have it, and we will fix it up and send it in. Let’s have a write-up regularly on this division. Everybody take a hand and help out. The local chairman is away from home most of the time, and it is hard for him to get all the news. Air Old-Timer. Trenton Division , Lower End — The Pennsylvania is posting advertising cards in all the waiting rooms pointing out the great advantages for students who will learn telegraphy at its Bedford, Pa., college. We should see to it that the college youths looking for a life of ease who become interested enough to read this mis- leading advertising are put wise to the life of an operator, especially on the P. R. R. The company is also advertising in the Philadelphia papers for operators and students for the Bedford school. Looks like a lot of punk the officials try to throw once in awhile about the telephone business. Bros. Milley and Treece “hit the trail” while Billy Sunday was at Trenton. We wish the brothers on the other end of the division and on the C. & B. C. would send a few notes to Correspondent Bro. Haines, Riverside, N. J., as it is impossible for him to get all the news alone. Bro. Osmond is back on second “BU” Burlington. The father of Hilton M. Smith passed away on April 5th. He has the sympathy of the member- ship of Division 17 in his sad loss. Bro. N. T. Haines, Jr., correspondent for this end, who has been off duty eight months with an abscess on his ankle which has infected his leg, was taken to Hannemann hospital, Philadelphia, Pa., on February 15th, where he has had several operations performed in an effort to save the leg as well as his life. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to this good brother and his good, kind wife, Sister Haines, and we hope for his speedy re- covery, as we miss him in our daily duties, as well as the good write-ups we have always had since he was made the correspondent. May God grant our wishes. Bro. Packer is doing a rushing fish business. Bro. Brahler has the watch, brothers, and if you need any, don’t forget Bro. Brahler, Mt. Holly, N. J. We miss our good Bro. W. W. Gaskill, passen- ger conductor trains Nos. 469 and 340, and our heartfelt sympathy goes out to his dear wife and loving children. Bro. Austin Morris bid in Jamesburg, N. J. Come, brothers, pay up; be men amongst men. Suppose you had $5.00 and $6.00 assessments like the trainmen, what would you say then? • Cert. 675. “Nickel Plate” R. R., Div. No. 18. Chicago District — Bro. B. F. Williamson, agent Packertown, was off nine days sick. Bro. John Ridenour, first Hammond, has pur- chased a camera, and there will be something doing when he takes his vacation. Bro. Boyer, who relieved Wise, third South Wanatah, two weeks recently, also relieved Bro. White, second Valparaiso, on vacation, and Bro. Alexander, agent Wheeler, a few days. Bro. Mendel, agent Sidney, on vacation; also Bro. E. B. Williamson, agent Burket, a few days; both re- lieved by Extra Agent Morris. Bro. Carl Mendel, Burnham days, visited home folks at Sidney, Sunday, recently. Bro. Robison, third Hobart, and wife, spent a few hours between trains one day recently at Burket with home folks. Bro. Ed Hite, middle trick Stony Island, re- lieved three days by Bro. F. W. Jarred, a new man from Division 5. Cert. 139. N. Y. C. R. R. Lines West, Div. No. 19. Grand Rapids Branch — A meeting was held April 9th at Park American Hotel, Kalamazoo, with Bro. J. J. Dunn, of the Grand Division, and although the boys were given short notice and several were without passes, they paid their own fare and landed there in time. Bro. Dunn, who had attended two meetings the day before at Chicago, rode all night in order to be present, and gave us a three hours* talk at the afternoon meeting. He has our sincere thanks and appreciation for jrn* untiring interest in our Digitized by Google

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7 22 Tiie Railroad Telegrapher. behalf. Those who were not present missed a treat by not hearing Bro. Dunn. It was suggested at the meeting and sanctioned by members of the M. C. and G. T. Rys. that we organize a Kalamazoo O. R. T. club for the pur- pose of holding joint meetings there. As there are sixteen O. R. T. members on the several roads located at Kalamazoo and many more within a convenient distance we believe this will be a good plan. Any suggestions you may have to offer regarding this please write to Bro. H. W. Sharp at Kalamazoo. We were all well pleased with our first attempt at a meeting here, and expect to hold them regu- larly soon as the K. O. R. T. club is organized. Bro. Kastner goes to Archbold third. We are sorry to have him leave the branch, but send with him our good wishes. He was relieved on second Kalamazoo on bid by Bro. Hudson, and he on third there by Bro. A. J. Nugent, relieved on White Pigeon third by Bro. Vanselous, third Allegan. Bro. Yerger, third White Pigeon, was made a victim of the spy system and dismissed. This is another reason, brothers, why we should be very careful to make good our boast that O. R. T. men are always on the job. Several members on the branch, given a wrong impre^ion by outsiders regarding our negotiations with the company for a revised schedule, are now fully informed and will know how to meet a like situation in the future. Remember, we elected our committee from our own ranks, and must show our confidence in it, and give it our solid support. Otherwise it can not do us much good. Recent new brothers are: Dunaway and Krapp, Grand Rapids; Barbour, Wentworth, and France, Byron Center. We surely appreciate these new members coming in at this time, and must practice with a vengeance our motto, “No card, no favors” on the three remaining nons. H. W. S., Cert. 1012. Alliance Division — We are glad to report that Local Chairman Kirkbride, who has been seriously ill of stomach trouble, is somewhat improved, and all hope for his speedy recovery. Agent Witherspoon, who relieved him, taken sick with chicken-pox, relieved by Bro. Bettis, and he by Pettit. Schedule negotiations are still pending; no new developments. The committee is still in Cleveland. A trespasser was killed south of Amsterdam on March 27th. An unknown man waft found dead on the tracks one mile north of Dillonvale, March 29th, and another unknown man found dead on No. 8 engine at the same place April 11th by Hostler Haines. A section laborer was also found dead on the track at Watbeys, April 24th. We all join in our sorrow for the loss of life in the unfortunate accident at Amherst, March 29th. Coal business is slacking up. The miners’ dif- ferences are apparently settled. Get after the nons on both sides of you, and have the few delinquents pay up. Let’s make the membership solid on this division. We can not expect the new schedule to go through without our hearty support. Committees cost money. On bulletin: First and third Piney Fork, second Dillonvale, Minerva and Bergholz. Have no advice of any assignments. Don't forget to send in a few notes occasionally, brothers. “AN,” Cert. 769. Erie Division — It has been three months since this division had a write-up in Thk Telegraphs*, due to the correspondent working another trick and not being able to get hold *of any news. No one contributed any notes, although a number of the good brothers spoke about there not being any in the journal. There have been a number of positions open of late, and all the extra men up to two or three months' service have a regular position now. Good men are very scarce at present, and it now looks as if the regular men will have a hard time securing their summer vacations. General Chairman Kipp is still with our com- mittee trying to effect a settlement with the man- agement. Assigned on bids: Bro. John Leo to third Seneca yard office opened again due to heavy busi- ness, relieved by Bro. Chadwick, third Seneca tower, and he on third Lake View by Alexander O’Konowitz. Bro. Chadwick later resigned to go into other business. We all wish him success. Bro. Atkins bid in second Lake View, and Bro. A. C. Will, second “X” tower; Bro. H. C. Hill gruber bid in third Dunkirk tower, vice L. J. Fay, to Erie Dispatcher's office, and H. F. Hazen, extra second Cannadaway, vice Bro. Jim Clavin, in continuous service over forty years, retired March 1st. We all wish him many more years of good health to enjoy the pension he has faithfully earned. Bro. H. W. Williams bid in second Wesleyville tower. Bro. T. J. Clancy is back on first P. & E. crossing after four months In Erie dispatcher’s office, relieved by Bro. Gifford. Bro. M. O. Rumball has resigned to travel west again, relieved by L. C. Mclntire on second “MS.” Bro. D. A. Pratt has returned to third there after three weeks’ siege with the measles. Bro. Paul Sievert has returned to Dock Jet after five months on third Dunkirk tower. Clifford Robinson, in service again, is relieving Westbrook on three months' leave visiting in Canada. Bro. Y. F. Henry has gone with the B. & O., relieved by W. C. Hovis, a new man, on second B. & O. crossing, Painesville. Bro. Sullivan, the veteran leverman there, on the sick list a few days, relieved by Extra Pierce. The company recently dismissed forty-three mem- bers of the Brotherhood of Railway Signalmen, four of whom were members of the committee of that organization. They are asking recognition of their organization with a small increase and the reinstatement of locked-out members. Division 17 has been co-operating with the signalmen in ftheir move for recognition, both working as one body. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 723 card. Exclude these nons from your list of friends and they will soon wake up and be glad to get an up-to-date. Let us not only make “No card, no favors'* a motto, but practice it as well. Div. Cor. N. Y. O. A W. Ry., Div^ No. 20. Northern Division — Bro. F. L. Hamilton has been assigned Oswego agency, putting “CQ” on bulletin. Bro. E. O. Moore, first Sidney, relieved a few days to attend a funeral at Oneida by Extra Kinney, who later relieved F. H. Judd, second Fulton, while off with the mumps. Bro. H. H. Walton, third Sidney, off oh account of sickness, relieved by Extra Operator Onyan. Bro. Walton heads the lineal list, and we hope he will soon be* back with us greatly improved. Bro. E. J. Dixon went to, Oswego freight house while agency up for bids; E. N. Whittemore resigned. Local Chairman Kimball, Oswego, has copies of the new schedule. Drop him a line, asking for one. With the new schedule in effect, assuring us more money and better working conditions, the non list should be a thing of the past. A little effort on the part of each of us would make the O. & W. 100 per cent strong. Bro. H. P. Kimball, Oswego, has plenty of application blanks. . We eight-hour men share with the agents in the annual vacations and increase in wages, and should all carry an up-to-date card. Bro. L. R. Conner, our new general chairman, is doing all in his power to better our working conditions, and he will greatly appreciate all we can do to help the good cause along. Cxrt. 288. Southern Division — The new schedule was practically agreed upon early in March, but owing to the absence of General Superintendent Canfield was not signed up until April 7th. It will be printed and in your hands as soon as possible. While we were unable to obtain all that we desired, still, taking everything into consideration, we did fairly well. The straight increase in pay, one day a month off with pay and overtime for all time worked in excess of twelve hours at one-man stations are of great benefit to us, making that rule which says, “Where the train schedule covers more than twelve hours, the rates of pay have been arranged so as to cover this extra time," a fact. Now, let each of us give the very best service we are capable of and show that we appreciate* that we are working under one of the best set of officials of any road in this territory. H. J. dkGraw, Acting Local Chairman. Southern Division Notes — Bro. Finch, second Roscoe, and Bro. Davis, second Cooks Falls, were off several days recently. It is now Bro. Downie at Mamakating. Bro. R. B. Wright, first Walton, went to New York, April 11th, to meet his father, who had just returned from Florida where he had spent the winter with his son, Harry. Bros. Leonard Quinn, of Livingston Manor, and H. J. deGraw, of Wheeler tower, visited friends in Middletown, April 11th. Bro. deGraw also at- tended a reunion and banquet of the V. L. A. at Scranton, Pa., April 11th. Bro. A. V. Kerwin, second Wheeler tower, was off April 7th and 8th on account of sickness. Bro. Lindsay, third Walton, relieved several days by Bro. Bennett. Bro. J. J. Bebler, second Northfield, on third Burnside tower temporarily, relieved by Bro. I. Y. Neale. C. I. A W. R. R., Div. No. 21. Springfield Division — Three tricks closed in the Indianapolis terminal; Bro. Holmes cut off third Moorefield, bumped Clark on first, who lifted yours truly, who dis- placed Bro. Argenbright, Roachdale, who displaced Stone, Newman days. Night trick in dispatcher's office closed, Bro. Houck bumping Bro. Sing, second College Corner to extra board; Bro. Carrigan, third State st., cut off second there, displaced Johnson on second there, who went to St. Marie as agent, vice Bro. Carrigan, who has been in the hospital sick for some time. Bro. C. S. Singleton was called to Washington recently on account of sickness. Let's see that the few non-members on the division get an up-to-date card. Remember our motto, “No card, no favors." We extend to Mr. Clark, second Decatur, and family, our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of their litfle daughter. “CU," Cert. 169. M. K. A T. Ry., Div. No. 22. All Members — Greeting: On account of the meeting in Dallas, it will be impossible for me to give you much information in this number of Ths Telsgraphki, as our write-ups must be in the bands of the editor before the 28th of the month preceding the issue. I again plead with you for co-operation and assistance in maintaining our membership, and also for bettering it numerically and educationally. There is no doubt that we have been receiving more and better assistance than we had heretofore, but there is still room for improvement. Do something each day to .help yourself and the organization. Line up some non or get him in a favorable attitude and help your local chairman to get him into the rank. Do not let the division drag. The amount of your effort spells the degree of our success, so get busy. I want each of you to commence hammering on the delinquents. Ask your local chairman who they are and get in behind them. Do not let them rest until they have an up-to-date in their pockets. Every delinquent is a liability to each of you a source of annoyance and expense. Get after them like you would a foreign car and rush them home . Protect yourself by protecting the finances of the division. Digitized by Google

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724 The Railroad Telegrapher. If you have a complaint to make, don't tell any- one until you have told your local chairman. Give him a chance to go to the officials in a business way and discuss it with them. They will appreciate it and become interested in your business methods and will certainly recognize the advantage of doing business in a pleasant manner. R. C. Jackson, G. S. & T. Smithville District — Second Bartlett abolished; second Taylor created, Bro. B. H. Middleton there pending bulletin. Second LaGrange abolished; Lockhart created. Mr. Douglas bidding it in. Second Katy abolished, putting Bro. Koy on extra, who relieved yours truly several days, and will shortly relieve Bro. Whitehead, agent Phelan, for awhile. Bro. J. F. Hollis is relieving at Belton. Bro. P. J. Kelly, Taylor first, relieved a few days by Mr. Saurage, who will soon be a brother. Bro. H. L. Hanby relieved at Houston a few days. Mr. Stearns relieved Mr. Dunn a few days at New Braunfels. Boys, notice the “Mr." and make them both brothers. The big agent at Little River was out joy riding recently. The tin Henry turned over on him. He was pretty badly shook up, but not sufficiently to make him get an up-to-date. There is only two delinquents on the district now. Most of you know them; get after them and make them good. We have but a very few nons on the district. I can see no use of having any, can you? I would like to have you boys get them in the ranks before another issue of The Telegraph ee. What say you? R. C. Jackson, Local Chairman.* McAlester District — There was a most interesting meeting held in McAlester, Sunday, April 23d, and we were glad to see so many of the boys present. Our popular general chairman provided a nice banquet, and all present enjoyed the occasion immensely. Bro. V. V. McDaniels was unanimously elected local chairman temporarily. We all extend “Me" the glad hand; we know that our interests will be looked after in an efficient manner, and we are behind him as strong as horse-radish. Our former local chairman done good work, but his arduous duties compelled him to give up the task, which we regret very much. Boys, let's get busy on the few nons and do our best to bring them into the Order. It will only take a little of our time to show them that they have nothing to lose, but everything to gain by joining the O. R. T. Nothing worth having was ever obtained without working for, and the only way to prosperity left open for the telegraphers is through organization. We can never use our spare time to better advantage for the betterment of ourselves and our fellow workers than by inducing them to come in with us and help make our district 100 per cent strong. Each of us should pick out those nearest us and write and talk to them until they see that by remaining on the outside they are injuring themselves more than they are us. While few of us realize all we anticipate, still we can not afford to drift along without a purpose. Don't expect the local chair- man to do it all, he has his duties to perform the same as the rest of us. Div. Coe. Wichita Falla-Northwestern Ry., Div. No. 22. It has been some time since this division has had a write-up in The Telegrapher, and I think that we would experience no trouble in sending in a good one each month. The writer is, comparatively speaking, a new man on the line, but I can assure each of the members that I have a “fighting spirit," and, since pur local chairman is out of the service at present, I will endeavor to put this division on the map again. There is no reason why the nons on this road should not be lined up. Brothers, this is the best time that we will ever have, if we will get in these nons, to go after a new schedule. The management is experiencing great trouble in finding good operator-agents, and if we would all line up, our efforts would bring forth fruit. We can not secure a new schedule unless we go after it in the right way and at the right time, so let us all do our part. Remember the slogan, “No card, no favors." Bro. Litchfield, agent Duke, has asked for fifteen days' leave, but there is no reliable man to relieve him. Bro. Youell relieved Dispatcher Bates one night recently. “Y" may be a regular at “DI" some of these days. Bro. Pertle, D. & R. G., relieved Bro. Williams at “FS" relay. We are glad to have Bro. Pertle with us. He later went to “WD" second, vice Bro. Perkins, who bid in Knowles agency. We will miss “KY" at “WD," but sincerely hope that he will be well pleased at “KN.M Cashier-operator Elk City and agency supply on bulletin. Chief Dispatcher Stone resigned, relieved by G. W. Barr, from Sedalia, Mo. Bro. Sewell relieved on second Mangum by Agent Morrison there, relieved Agent Dickey at Grandfield, who has gone to Dallas hospital with appendicitis. There isn't an extra man available at present, and agents at stations such as Mangum, Altus and Woodward are working as operators. We should have at least two extra men at all times. Let us all get after them and see that we are protected. If any of the brothers know of any news, please forward it to me and I will send it in each month. We want to keep in the running at all times, and to do so we must have a good write-up every month. R. Wynne, Cert. 732. C. M. & St. P. Ry., Div. No. 23. Dubuque Division — / Agents who have requested a month or two's vacation are: Bro. Obershaw, Dubuque shops; Bro. Hatfield, Spechts Ferry; Bro. Ott, Buena Vista, and Bro. Anderson, Volga City; positions now on bulletin ; also second Guttenburg and nights Heytxnans. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 725 Bro. Schroeder, North McGregor; Bro. Hogan, McGregor; Bro. Drumn, Clayton; Bro. Peters, Guttenburg; Bro. Hatfield, Spechts Ferry; Bro. Yohe, Gordons Ferry, and Bro. McKinney at- tended the safety first meeting at Dubuque shops and banquet at the Julien Hotel, Dubuque, April 13th. Bro. Hickey, Pleasant Creek, was off a few days having his eyes treated, office being closed during his absence on account of no operators. Bro. Kundtson, Heytmans, off account sickness. Bro. Mullen, third Dubuque shops, off, relieved by Fearer. Div. Com., Cert. 579. Kansas City Division — Bro. D. L. Fulton, of Suburban Jet., is enjoying a visit from his father from Iowa. Bro. John P. Doherty, agent Williamsburg, is being relieved by Bro. J. S. Chase. Another tele- graph job has been created there, relieving the agent of all telegraph duties. Bro. English is on Rathbun agency pending transfer. Bro. Geo. Gallagher is in Chicago on committee work; relieved by Bro. C. A. Beistle. Second Sigourney is vacant, so presume Bro. Richardson has resigned. Bro. Pohlson is on second Rutledge; Sister Sisk, third Rutledge, is on a month's vacation attending the National Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution, visiting Washington, D. C., Baltimore, New York City and Niagara Falls. The new members are Ward, of Lawson, extra; Pogue, Ottumwa Jet., and Pollard, Rathbun. Assignments: Third Cone to Bro. J. R. Ken- dricks; second Washington to Bro. J. H. Hamaker; third Seymour to Bro. L. E. Coleman; third Mys- tic to Bro. C. A. Beistle. Bro. F. A. McCarthy, third Coburg, relieved a few days by Bro. F. P. Hammer, who worked on this division several years ago. Div. Cot. La Cross e Division — Cull was relieved a few days by McNeil and Bro. Gilmore; Gutshall filling in on third "MO" several nights. Bro. Seibold, back from bis short vacation, on second again, expects to take an extended trip shortly through the West. The cigars will be acceptable now or when he returns. McNeil relieved Marvin, Tunnel City agency, until bid in by E. H. Busre, when he bid in second there. Badgley now expects to relieve some expectant trout fisherman, very anxious for his services and arrival. The brothers at Tunnel City are busy these days keeping some young men out of the office, who are being taught telegraphy in an adjoining town. Cert. 2300. River , C. V. and Wabasha Divisions — It is now Bro. F. E. Brown at Dakota, whom we are pleased to welcome. Connelly, second Hoffman avenue, has departed and may not return; Rosen, relieving, has prom- ised to join. Bro. Chas. Gallivan is in the dispatcher’s office. Bro. J. F. Sainsbury, relieving him at "C," was relieved by Bro. O. C. Peed on first Hoffman ave- nue, and he by A. S. Dickson (who promises to come in soon) on third there. Bro. G. J. Leahy, on first Hoffman avenue two weeks, was relieved on first Lower yard by A. L. Jenks, another prospective, relieved by Clancy, who later went to Farmington yard second. Bro. W. B. Nease went to Hoffman avenue sec- ond when Bro. J. P. Leahy went to Signal tower one day. Bro. Olson, Hastings yard, off two weeks with a sprained ankle. Bro. Lemen, first Hastings yard, relieved sev- eral weeks by A. S. Dickson, out of the business two years, who later went to River Jet. second and then to third Hoffman avenue. Brothers, keep him reminded of his promise to join. Extra Anderson, from the I. & M., relieved him at Rivet Jet. Bro. G. J. Poeschl goes to second Wabash. First Farmington yard on bulletin. Bro. Wall assigned second Lower yard. Bro. McCullough, third Red Wing, has resigned and gone back East. Our good wishes go with him. Bro. Keys is relieving on second Red Wing. Your local chairman is looking out for your interests at all times. We would be glad to tell you of the recent case in “C" office, where an attempt was made to introduce a student, but hope to be able to do so personally. Suffice to say that Bro. Latourelle objected, and the student is not there now. The sentiment seems to be that the poor student should have had the benefit of a competent operator, at least, after all his trouble. C**t. 943. /. <5* Af. Notes — Assignments: Taylor to third Northfield, vie? D. Tackaberry, resigned; Lyons to third Comas; Myers to second and Paine to first Northfield. Bro. Mallick, third there, on six months' leave, also Bro. Ogle, third Farmington yard, the latter going to the coast. Bro. Seimers, second Minneapolis, is down with the measles. Third Trick Dispatcher Picket called to North- wood, Iowa, on account of the serious illness of his father. Bro. Tommy McGinn, first Farmington yards, keeps the dust flying between Farmington and LeSueur Center lately. The court house is not far from there, and the judge will issue the proper credentials for a nominal fee. Better get busy. Bro. C. W. Barend's wife was taken to the hospital for an operation. We all hope for her speedy recovery. Bro. Grau was relieved a few days on third Austin by Duncan, who later went to third Fari- bault pending bulletin. There’s a scarcity of operators now. Watch the new ones and line them up. Keep after the back- sliders; get them back into the fold again. They will all benefit by a revised schedule as much as %ny of us, and it is only fair that they should Digitized by Google

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726 The Railroad Telegrapher. help pay the expense of securing it. The best results are accomplished by a solid membership. Spring is very backward. VVe hope business will keep up all summer as it did the past winter. Remember, “No card, no favors.” Div. Co*., Cert. 2501. .S'. C. & D. Division — Bro. Roy Goodell, second Hornick, relieved Bro. Perry, third Elk Point, relieving Bro. McKinnon at Armour, S. D., a few days. Bro. G. V. Kohls relieved several days on sec- ond Sioux Falls. Bro. H. R. McPhearson, agent Rodney, on vaca- tion, visiting friends and relatives in Montana, is going to the coast before he returns; relieved by Bro. G. V. Kohls. Graveling has commenced and temporary tele- graph offices have been installed at Glen Ellen and McCook. L. H. Parks is at the former. Bro. S. W. Valentine, third Mapleton, recently made a trip to Sioux City with his family. I recently received a list of nons and delinquents on this division from Bro. Derrickson. Let's get busy and line them up. If you don't know who and where they are, will he glad to enlighten you upon application. "Ye scribe*' has a new L. (*. Smith “mill’’ — a No. 8— and it’s a “peach," too. Nance and Smith, at Elk Point, also have one. They should “get right" now with the bunch. The trainmen and enginemen are putting up a . bitter fight for their rights, and have the numbers to carry it through. It will increase their wages very little, but will put more men to work. There will be no two- and three-hour delays on meeting points — they will be moving all the time — and that will necessitate more operators. If you fellows on the west end will send me a few items each month, we can have a better write-up. Div. Co*. Hastings & Dakota Division — Bro. T. K. Williams, who relieved Fauss, Granite Falls nights, recently, also relieved Bro. “Dad" Spaulding, second Renville, while having an opera- tion performed on his legs. Bro. Brookshire, second Appleton, relieved Close on first, relieving Agent McLaughlin in Rochester hospital; Extra McQuadc to second tempo/arily. Bro. A. W. Nelson, of second Montevideo yard, was off six weeks recently, and Bro. M. T. John- son a week, the latter visiting in Minneapolis, relieved by McHale. Appoinments: Agents — C. O. Swanberg, Stras- burg, N. D. ; Bro. C. B. Summers, Andover, S. D. ; E. B. Newquist, Zeeland, N. D. ; Bro. R. O. Sabin, Java, S. D.; Bfo. W. H. Amundson, Letcher, S. D. Operators: Second tricks — H. A. Parsons, Abcr deen yard; Bro. W. G. Herzog, Summit; Bro. A. J. Ason, first Milbank; Bro. R. C. Silker, temporary Sitka; third tricks — Bro. J. E. Ingolsby, Java Jet.; Bro. E. A. Brown, Ipswich; Bro. G. E. Richey, night lcverinan Grotan tower. Cert. 1366. Missoula Division — Business is exceedingly good on the Missoula Division. Lots of new faces. Be very careful with train orders. Answer the dispatcher, and give service. Bro. C. K. Watt, Division 153, Elko, Nev., is on first; Bro. M. F. McGrath, from Chicago, on second, and Bro. Owen Daly, D. & R. G., Salt Lake, on third Bryson, a new station, and all are up-to-date. The O. R. T. meeting and dance held at Superior was a big success, considerable new business looked after besides all the dancing and a great big lunch. This was the best meeting held on this division. Those who did not come missed a treat indeed. Be sure and attend the next one to be held in Avery; date later. Bro. H. R. Beaudet, from the S. P., is on third Avery, and Bro. Chalk on first. Burns and Mapes have gone to the N. P. Ry. Local Chairman Bernett, our old standby at Avery the past four years, bid in side table job at Missoula. Bro. Upton, from the D. & R. G-, is also on side table there. Three new dispatchers also placed there to handle the increased business — Bro. Baker, first; Emons, second, and Dave Hagerty, owl trick. Bro. Cullen bid in Tarkio nights, placing him at home with his family. Mr. Walker, with only two weeks' seniority, drew third Falcon, and Bro. Betts bid in third East Portal. Watch out for the new men arriving; ascertain if they have a card; if not, advise th^m where the necessary papers can be obtained. There is a new man at St. Regis. Unable to get his name. Send me this information. In my last write-up I mentioned Mr. Currie at Deer Lodge as brother. This is a mistake. Many thanks to the brothers at Bryson, Avery and Haugan for items. Come again; I appreciate them. It is very hard to obtain relief now, owing to the shortage of operators. Remember, “No card, no favors." Ce*t. 2267. Musselshell Division — Three operators were put on at Musselshell. Keenan, a new man, went there pending bulletin. Bro. E. H. Golden assigned third Plevna, vice Wells, to Ismay second. The utter contempt for nons on this division was plainly shown recently when no applications were received for third Forsyth. Bro. I. J. Blazek, assigned Paragon days tem- porary, relieved on third Baker by W. J. Bross, a new man. Bro. O. B. McKenzie assigned Kingmont days. Frank Corcoran third, and Sayles, a new man. second Forsyth. Local Chairman Skinner, on vacation, relieved by O. C. Rediske. Bro. H. J. Thompson, relieved on third Mildred by Fariss, another new man, relieved Agent Clarke, Roundup, on six months' vacation. Bro. A. Frelick, first Ingomar, on an extended leave, relieved by Bro. R. Andrews. Cb*t. 1140. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 727 Idaho and Columbia Divisions — The chances are that we will be hearing some good news from our committee in Chicago shortly. Just a little patience and we will probably get much more than was expected when the boys went in. The more extended the conference, the more like- lihood of getting something good, as times are getting better all the time, which will make it easier to get a good settlement. The delinquent list doesn’t look very good in the face of an expected raise. It shouldn’t be necessary for our local chairman to be continually after the bunch to keep them lined up. It looks as if everyone should take a personal pride in keeping the division lined up to a man. It takes almost as much effort to keep some of the old heads lined up as it does to line up the newcomers. Ours is an organization where all share equally in the benefits, and there is no good reason why some should shirk and expect the rest to bear the burden. There are very few businesses that pay the per- centage of profits enjoyed by our organization, not to say anything of better working conditions, and it is ha^i to account for the indifference exhibited by some of our members. We are in good shape and have a good healthy percentage, but that is no reason why we should get lax. Let every member do his or her part and it won’t be necessary to expend energy and time on delinquents which could be devoted to newcomers among us. It is only fair to say that we have less trouble in lining up the extra men that come among us than we have in handling some of the chronic delinquents. Remember that there isn’t a salaried man outside of our general chairman and general treasurer, and outside of their services, all work is contributed, virtually free, which accounts for our low rates of due?, so if a member is not willing to contribute a little work for the good of the cause, they should at least be willing to pay their dues promptly so it will be unnecessary to be* continually reminding them that they are behind. • • Business is getting better and more offices and tricks are being rut on to handle the traffic; more positions are being filled now than any time since the extension was built. Bro. Hearn, Ellensburg, is being relieved by Night Ticket Agent Bucklin. Bro. H. H. Downs, assigned third Lind, is at Beverly pending its assignment. Corfu is now three tricks; Birkbeck on second and another new man on third. Bro. Stahl will now have more time to devote to dry farming. Bro. Kilbournc, second Othello, rode the goat recently at Ellensburg. The repeaters are now working on the Warden Line, and we hear strange calls going over the “Morris.” The boys on the branch were so rusty that their calls had to bo sent to them by mail. Bro. C. E. Potter, who has been agent at Ewan for eight months, has gone back to Malden. Sounds natural to hear him there again. Bro. H. W. Smith got third side table in ”M” and has moved his family there. Bro. Morrison, at “M” pending bulletin, bid in Rosalia third as assistant to Assistant Agent Taylor. Rye office closed, Boylston made a three-trick office^ Barry going to Boylston third. Electric block signals are to be installed this summer between Plummer and Spokane and Marengo to Beverly. This will greatly help to handle the heavy traffic. Cert. 614. Rocky Mountain DixAsion, Puget Sound Lines — Bro. S. A. Patterson is at Harlowton second; Cedric closed. Motors are now running through to Harlowton. The old style engines are a scarce article on this division. Bro. Ben Bothmer, Piedmont third, went to Three Forks side table third. The new automatic light signals have been put into operation between Piedmont and Donald; Cedric and two tricks at Grace taken off. Anyone knowing the present address of J. J. Degnan, recently employed on this division, please communicate with Bro. Derrickson, at Chicago, who has some U. S. mail for him. Cert. 796. CARD OF THANKS. Officers and Members of O. R. T., Division 23: I wish to extend my sincere thanks for the beautiful floral offering and your sympathy in my sad bereavement. Mrs. E. W. Winnemore, Deer Lodge, Mont. Coast Division — Bro. L. D. Blume, extra in dispatcher’s office, relieved by A. L. Wellman, bumped by Bro. C. M. Hardy. Bro. A. F. Morris to Meadow Creek agency, was relieving Bro. F. C. Clover, Kapowsin, on vaca- tion; A. L. Wellman relieving Bro. Morris at Kapowsin. Bro. A. T. Henery on second Easton pending bulletin. Whittier- closed. Bro. C. Erland relieved Bro. 11. A. McKinnon, second Hyak. E. G. Merritt to second Salsich Jet. pending bulletin, relieved on Garcia second by Vernon Reynolds. Bro. H. I. Derrickson relieved by A. L. Well- man on first Rockdale twfo days, and also relieved Bro. C. F. Wooten on third Cedar Falls. Bro. D. B. Walker is on Monroe pending bulletin. Bro. H. J. Johnson to extra list after his return from Canada, relieved Bro. G. F. Herley, Monroe agency, fifteen days. Bro. John Hurley, who bid in Sumner, is re- lieving Owens on second Auburn. Please let me have some branch line items. Another man is being put on in Seattle relay. Div. Cor. Mobile & Ohio R. R., Div. No. 24. Mobile Division — Bro. J. M. Elliott is the only one who assisted me with this write-up. You fellows jumped on me good and strong at the West Point meeting about having a write-up each month and all prom- ised your assistance, but it has failed to materialize, except in a few instances. I don’t know the changes, boys. 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728 The Railroad Telegrapher. would be to the rest_ and makes good material for the write-up. Without your co-operation there will be no write-up. Get that. Assigned on bids: Agencies — Bro. W. F. Glis- son to Elrod; Bro. W. C. Plowman to Wahalak, succeeded on Macon first by Bro. Hunter Parker; Bro. L. S. Hussey to third Columbus; Bro. G. E. Parker to third Macon, and Bro. C. B. Harris to third Quitman; Reform third, Citronelle second and Deer Park agency on bulletin. W. W. Wilkins, Div. Cor IN MEMORIAM. Whuias, It has pleased an all- wise Providence, in His infinite wisdom, to remove from our midst our beloved Bro. J. B. Tucker; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, By the members of Mobile & Ohio System Division No. 24, Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers, that we extend to his grief-stricken wife and relatives our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their 6ad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved wife, and a copy sent to Thk Telegrapher for publication. J. M. Elliott, C. B. Ha* it is, A. E. Peterman, Committee. CARD OF THANKS. Words fail to express my heartfelt feeling of gratitude toward all the members of M. ft O. System Division No. 24 for the many kindnesses shown us during the sickness of my dear husband, and I wish to take this opportunity of thanking each and every one. Mrs. J. B. Tucker. Bro. Curtis, third South Columbus, has declined the idea of going to the farm, and will remain at his key. Someone else will have to “Sight Old Beck.’* Bro. Hailey, second South Columbus, had an enjoyable visit at Memphis with relatives recently. Bro. Murdaugh was relieved, on committee work, by Bro. Teague, and Bro. Murdaugh relieved Bro. Brooks at “JN” a few days while he relieved Dispatcher Ammons. Bro. Sanders relieved Bro. Ellis at Henderson, on a few days' fishing trip, relieved by Bro. Mc- Carter. Bro. Taylor, Baldwyn second, was off one day • recently. Bro. Gould, of “NT" shop, was off several days to get married. The happy couple have our best wishes and congratulations. Drv. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Go<J, who knoweth and doeth all things well, has seen fit to call from his earthly home the brother of our esteemed Bro. George T. Teague; therefore be it Resolved, That the members of Mobile ft Ohio System Division No. 24, Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers, extend to the sorrowing brother and members of the afflicted family their heartfelt sympathy in this sad hour of bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent the bereaved brother, and a copy forwarded to The Telegrapher for publication. L. T. Murdaugh. C. E. Jones, A. Dowling, Committee. J. Sr O. District — We have the largest number of resolutions “in Memoriam" in this month’s journal I ever remem- ber having seen at once. Business is good on this district, and we hope it will continue, so that more offices may be opened and some of the many extra men get regular jobs, as extra work has been very light, owing to the extreme hard times. The letter of explanation sent by our committee from Mobile to each member explains the action taken. This will prove to the management of the road that we appeal to it only when we believe we are doing so in fairness. Of course, we all would have been glad to have seen a settlement reached and had it over with, but we will be bettei off in the long run. Line up the few nons on the division now, so we will be 100 per cent strong. Don’t let them rest until they get a card. News items are very scarce this month. How- ever, Bro. Hailey always sends in a few, and wish the rest of you would do likewise. Bro. Greer, agent Columbus, Ky., on account of his wife’s health, has taken her out West; re- lieved by Extra Johnson. We hope it will be only a short time until she improves and he can return to work. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father, the all-wise Ruler of the Universe, to call to his heavenly home the beloved father of our esteemed Bro. H. W. Henderson; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of the Mobile ft Ohio System Division No. 24, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing brother their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be. sent the bereaved brother, and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. L. T. Murdaugh. C. E. Jones, A. Dowling, Committee. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, has deemed it best to call to the great beyond our beloved Bro. W. EL Lamesen; therefore be it Resolved, That the members of Mobile ft Ohio System Division No. 24, Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers, extend to the bereaved mother and rala- Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher 729 lives their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved , 'That a copy of these resolution* be sent to the bereaved mother, and a copy for- „ warded to The Telkgrapher for publication. L. T. Muroaugb, R. T. Chapman, M. K. Spencee, L. E. Creech, Committee. Seaboard Air Line Ry., Div. No. 28. Alabama Division — A joint meeting was held at the Pulaski Hotel, Savannah, on the night of March 25th. Bro. W. L. Tidwell, who presided, made a short talk, reviewing the achievements of the Order during his incumbency as local chairman, and stressed the importance of a solid line-up and concerted efforts to secure the applications of the few nons now on the system. General Secretary Cumming also made a strong address, in which he paid his respects to the non, and viewed past conditions. He outlined the activities of the various railroad companies, and urged that the membership be alert and aggressive. During the course of his address he mentioned the desirability of co-operation between the various Orders, the violation of rules by members, reading The Telegrapher, keeping posted relative to labor activities, legislation by Congress, railroad earn- ings, the Burnett immigration bill now before Con- gress, and various other matters of vital interest to. our membership, closing with a strong plea for live, hustling O. R. T. men, ever on the alert for the welfare of the Order. These meetings are a source of inspiration, and it is urged that all who possibly can will attend. Among those present were: Mrs. B. L. Ramsey, J. L. Jones, A. F. Fanning, J. P. Johnson, U. L. Elzey, J. H. Spence, T. B. Howell, L. S. Kenni- brew, T. P. Barler, J. H. Henry, W. M. Harvey, T. E. Baker, C. F. Schneider, Jr., W. H. Cannon, M.' H. Mulkert. J. C. Smith, E. H. Hinely, J. L. Vining, C. E. Morris, F. S. Liles, C. W. Leslie, W. E. Jeffcoat, I. J. Jones and T. O. Setzlcr. Our division number has been changed from 97 to 28, giving us a much better location, at the biennial convention. This was brought about in the general readjustment of the numbers of the divisions. It is urged that the membership keep in mind at all time the good of the Order, and render faithful and efficient service to the company. Div. Cor. Virginia Dixnsion — Business is flourishing; lots of double-head extra freights and numerous extra passenger trains, both north and south. Agents all along report good increases, and the extra agent-operators and oper- ators are kept busy. Bro. C. E. Burdick, agent Oxford, N. C., pending bids, vice Bro. Osborn, resigned on account of ill health; was later relieved by Bro. Biggs on account of a severe attack of rheumatism. Bro. D. R. Rash, who was ill with measles, has resumed duty. We are glad to see him back. Bro. W. W. Jones, agent Seaboard, N. C., who recently lost his mother, has resumed duty; relieved by Bro. Biggs, who also relieved Bro. J. T. Benn, agent Thelma, N. C., our local chairman, in Portsmouth in the interest of the Order several days. Brothers, preparedness is the watchword every- where now, therefore all fortify with an up-to-date card and there shall be no enemy strong enough to break through the lines of this Order. In union there is strength, in strength there is knowl- edge, in knowledge there is health, in health there is happiness, and all reasonable people desire happiness. No news items have appeared in the columns of our journal for several months from this divi- sion. We should not become tardy as to our correspondence nor as to other matters which is to our interest to keep to the front. Our committee expects soon to meet the manage- ment for a better and revised schedule. Let us give the dispatchers due support in handling the business. They are all g6od men to work with, and we have as fine a chief as ever officiated. Say a good word for “The Seaboard” whenever and wherever you can. If you know of any business around your town, secure it for our line if pos- sible, and better conditions are bound to follow. We have had much sickness among our brothers on this division, but am glad to say most of them are back at work again. H. W. B., Cert. 3297. Georgia Division — The meeting in Atlanta, Ga., April 9th, in the New Kimball House was called to order by General Chairman May, acting local chairman pro tem, and Bro. W. H. Tyree was appointed secretary pro tem; General Secretary and Treasurer Cum- ming was also with us. Members of this division present were: Craig, Crosby, A. C. Crisp, Meares, H. H. Brown, Assist- ant Local Chairman Ross, Hutchinson, Rister, Griffith, J. K. Miller, Yoder, Hammond, Carson, Dispatcher Walker, dispatcher's chief clerk Rake- straw, Goolsby and Ayers. Bro. May in a few well chosen words presented Bro. Cumming, who opened his remarks with happy felicitations for the brothers present, re- ported a successful trip over our new division (East Carolina, newly acquired), on which our schedule was extended, and boys gotten in line, and large attendance and enthusiastic meetings at Tampa, Fla., and Savannah, Ga. He also deplored the lack of interest by the members of some of our divisions, making it necessary for him to make periodical trips to line up the delinquents and back-sliders. The new schedule and contract was read, and various new features discussed. Bro. May has already presented it to the management, and we all feel confident of an amicable adjustment. Bro. Cumming closed his speech with an im- passioned appeal to the brothers to be loyal and work in the interest of the Order, for which be received a hearty encore. Digitized by Google

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730 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. May then took the floor and went into the details of his efforts for a conference with the management, and had the secretary pro tens- read various communications relative to his efforts in securing a meeting with the general manager. Bro. May informed us that as soon as Bro. Cumming had returned to his headquarters at Portsmouth, Va., from this trip lining up the de- linquents he- (Bro. Cumming) would issue a call for nominations for a local chairman, this office having been filled by him (Bro. Dan May) since about January 15th on account of the death of Bro. Frank Taylor. A vote of thanks was tendered the management of the New Kimball House for their kindness and hospitality, they having tendered us gratis com- modious quarters for our meeting. On motion, by Bro. Griffith, seconded by Bro. Miller, and carried, that in future any brother bid- ding on a position shall send a copy of such bid to the local chairman. Bro. T. A. Meares, who some time since was appointed our division correspondent, reported that it was a very hard matter to get any "dots” from any brothers. Brothers* present promised to take an interest in the matter, and Bro. Meares gave us the assurance that a write-up would be sent in. Bro. Walker, trick dispatcher, informed us that Mr. Hill, our chief, could use several good operators. Bro. J. K. Miller, Winder, Ga., reported that $7.55 was collected at the meeting at Lawrenceville, $2.00 of which was paid to Bro. F. F. Brown, balance due on floral wreath for Bro. Frank Taylor, deceased. A collection was taken up and $1.75 realized. We are still owing for the wreath for Bro. Webb, deceased, $18.80, and the brothers who have not contributed to this floral offering are respectfully requested to send their contribu- tions to Bro. J. K. Miller, at Winder, Ga. On motion of Bro. Miller, seconded by Bro. Griffith, the meeting adjourned, the chair an- nouncing that the next meeting would be subject to call of the next local chairman. Div. Com. IN MEMORIAM. Whbxbas, Nature’s inexorable, immutable and inevitable law has removed from the field of activity our beloved Bro. Frank Taylor, late local chairman Georgia Division; and Whereas, Tis a long, ’tis the last, ’tis a beautiful rest, When all sorrow is gone from the brow and the breast, We are given that sleep, the sleep that we crave, The long last sleep, the sleep of the grave. Resolved, That members of the Seaboard Air Line Railway extend to the bereaved wife and relatives their sincere . and heartfelt sympathy; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved wife, a copy be entered upon the records of Division 28 and a copy forwarded to The Telegrapher for publication. W. H. Tv REE, T. A. Meares, J. K. Miller, Committee. Missouri Pacific Ry., Div. No. 31. Wichita Division — Bro. G. E. Twiggs bid in second Reece; Bro. A. L. Buchanan bid in first Sallyards, putting second Iola on bulletin, bid in by Bro. R. F. Finley of Andale. Kiowa first and Neal second on bulletin. Bro. L. H. Moan, first Durand, was off a few days doing local chairman work. We expect to have a new schedule soon that we will all be proud of. Keep after the non and the delinquent, and let us have a good footing. Let me have all the news you know of at Sall- yards hereafter. My postoffice address is Reece, Kan. A. L. B., Div. Cor. Eastern Division — Bro. Moad, Myrick third, who relieved Bro. Duncan, third Chamois, two weeks on vacation, was relieved by Bro. E. Pace. Bonnots Mill third bid in by Bro. M. W. Lowry, of Levasy; Greenwood nights by Bro. E. L. Hirst, of Osage; Warrensburg third by Bro. H. Flemming, of Jefferson City; Osage agency by Bro. Jos. Kresel, of Little Blue; Cole Jet. by Bro. R. Sartain, extra, now at Sandy Hook; Bro. Ford, the agent there, being on vacation. Cert. 415. St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Ry., Div. No. 31. Arkansas Division — We' who have been working regularly all winter should now take our fifteen to twenty days* vaca- tions and give our extra brothers a chance to make enough to get their next up-to-date cards. Mrs. B. E. Neale, Sheppard, off several nights on account of ill-health, was relieved by Bro. G. M. Neale, who also relieved Bro. W. W. Whit- worth, Fulton days, while attending court. Bro. J. A. Driver bid in Newport third, leaving Witherspoon nights on bulletin; relieved by Bro. C. W. Harrington. Bro. J. F. Bevil, Malvern second, spent a few weeks in Hot Springs on account of bad health, relieved by Bro. T. C. Cannon. Boughton is now three tricks, temporarily, while working gravel pit, with Agent Cheek on first trick, Bro. Oxley on second and Bro. A. B. Bond on third. Bro. T. P. Cotter bid in Gum Springs nights. Texarkana fourth, pending bulletin, assigned Bro. C. L. Taylor, only competent applicant. Bro. J. W. P. Scott off several nights for a joyous little spin, relieved by Bro. Rowen. Bro. J. E. Kevil relieved Bro. T. N. Holland, Cypress Jet. third, several nights. Bro. H. H. Julian relieved Doolittle a week. “Ju.” Arkansas Division Notes — Bro. C. F. Zundel, Leeper nights, out of service, relieved by Bro. Max Jones, who also relieved Bro. W. S. Mitchell, agent Annapolis. Bro. C. L. Kistner, Corning days, bid in Bis- marck second, relieved by Bro. C. D. Porter, who also relieved Bro. H. C. Pendergrass, third Hoxie, while taking degree in Masonry. Digitized by CjOOQlC

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 731 Bro. H. V. Wayland relieved Bro. B. H. Sel- vidge, second Williamsville, and Bro. E. R. Del- cour, second Piedmont. Bro/ C. A. Johnson, second Riverside, relieved by Bro. T. J. Ross. Bro. T. T. Seitz, agent Hematite, relieved by Bro. C. A. Nickles, who also relieved Bro. W. J. Groves, agent Lutesville, and Local Chairman O’Shea, Hoxie yard first, while attending an (). R. T. meeting in St. Louis. Bro. C. M. Robertson and Agent J. E. Dover, Sikeston, relieved by Bros. T. E. Murty and R. G. Bush. Bro. W. Davis, Hilliard nights, out of service, relieved by Bro. F. J. Rozier. Bro. W. II. Martin, agent Irondale, while at- tending court was relieved by Bro. C. A. Nickles. Assigned on bids: Bro. C. L. Snider, Corning days; Bro. J. F. Bailey, Leeper nights, and Bro. T. E. Murty, Hilliard nights. Bros. Chalk, at Delassus, and L. P. Dozenbach, Mine La Motte, have purchased new automobiles. The committee has been in session some time, and, as you all know, this takes money. You who are delinquent should pay up without further delay, and you who have no card should help us with your valuable membership. Let’s all get up to date. Cert. 669. Louisiana Division — Bro. VV. B. Graves checked in at Pollock agency, relieved by Bro. Raney Davis, from Oakdale, at Felsenthal agency. Bro. C. L. Joyner, from Frisco, relieved Bro. Eckler, Griffin agency, who goes to Gurdon as cashier. We are indebted to Bro. Jas. W. Miller for the above items. Boys, alj lend a helping hand and we can have a good write-up every month. Send your notes early, so I can get them to Bro. Quick before the 28th of each month. We regret to learn of the death of the father of First Trick Dispatcher Whittemore, of Mon- roe, La. Some class to that cafe observation car oper- ating between Alexandria and Little Rock. Bro. Bush, third Olla, is rejoicing in the pos- session of his new card for the current term, which was delayed on account of a check given him by another party being turned down. There were several inspection trips over the Kne recently. We should keep our station grounds, office and waiting rooms in good shape, so we will not be taken by surprise. Show the company that wc are entitled to the raise we are after. Let’s keep the complaints down. The company expects value received. Ceet. 1954. Illinois Division — Bro. Williams, Rockwood, back to work again after a slight illness. Bro. Childress relieved Bro. Parmley, Howari- ton second, while he was off nursing a carbuncle. Bro. Stone, third there, was off several days pros- pecting. Local Chairman Ahrens was relieved a few days by Bro. Ballance. Bro. Valleroy relieved Bro. Webb, second Roots, a few days while trying his tuck with rod and gun on the Okaw River. Bro. Rhodes, Bro. Parmley and Dispatcher Allen, on a duck hunt recently near Halsey, got their gunny sacks full. Bro. Parmley did the “first aid” stunt to Dispatcher Allen. Bro. Nicks and Maintainer Waddel, from Howardton, were not so successful — killed one jack snipe. Bro. Robinsor, “WF,” says the bass and crappie have commenced to splash around in Wolf Lake. Bro. P. A. Hoganmiller, first Gorham, is build- ing a steamboat and is going to run excursions this summer. “Mutt and Jeff.’’ CARD OF THANKS. / We wish to express our sincere thanks to the brothers for the beautiful floral tribute and kind words of sympathy shown us during our recent bereavement — the death of our beloved little son, Martin. Bro. H. J. Mohler and Family. /. M. & S. Ry., Central Division — It has been quite awhile since we have had a write-up. If you boys will keep me posted as to movements at your stations and mail me items of interest, I wiH endeavor to have a write-up each month. Bro. Combs, third Fort Smith, has returned from a three weeks’ honeymoon, visiting St. Louis, Peoria and Chicago. We all wish him and wife a long and happy life. Bro. Rozzell relieved Bro. Tiffeney, extra, acting agent at Gore, who relieved Fontaine, who re- lieved Bro. Combs, third Ft. Smith, during his absence. Brown relieved 'Warner, who relieved Bro. Rozzell on Gore second. Warner later re- lieved Bro. McCoy, second Atkins, during the illness and death of his daughter. Bro. Tiffeney is relieving Bro. Hawkins on Mul- berry second. O’Malley on sick list, relieved by Extra Craney, Wagoner third. Bro. Quinn, agent Vian, relieved a few days, on account of the funeral of his sister, by Bro. Rozzell before going to Gore. Bro. Potts bid in Braggs second, and Bro. Cars- kadon, Nowata third — all solid there. Extra Farmer on sick list, relieved by Little, second Sallisaw. Bro. Coffer, Denning yard first, is now a full- fledged miner, owner and manager. We wish him success. Bro. Beasley, Denning yard second, is thinking of leaving this division on account of ill-health. The boys will regret to see him go. Bro. Mott, Southern Kansas Division, made us a visit recently. Bro. Sadler, agent Braggs, and Bro. Blake, agent Ft. Gibson, visited Gore recently, taking in the sights. Welcome to our city. Claremores, a new brick station, will soon be completed, which will be welcomed by the boys at “MO,” as it will be one of the nicest depots on this division. Bro. Reed, the agent, will prob- Digitized by kjOOQle

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7 32 The Railroad Telegrapher. ably be relieved of telegraphing and a third oper- ator put on. Denning yards agency is on bulletin, Agent Irwin resigning to accept a position as cashier of the Altus Bank. The depot at Muld- raw is being remodeled. The boys at Gore are kept busy blocking for the work trains, there being three distributing “chatt” and laying heavier steel. Bro. West- moreland is there with the “bug.” “B” at “NO.” IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the Universe to call to her reward the daughter of our beloved Bro. L. D. McCoy; in manifestation of our sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of Division 31, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the members of the afflicted family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved family, a copy spread on the minutes of this division, and a copy for- warded to The Railroad Telegrapher for pub- lication. c. Qm Westmoreland. F. W. Brown, C. C. Crenshaw, W. W. Rozzell, Committee. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Almighty God, with tender and in- finite mercy, has called from this world for her reward the beloved sister of our Bro. J. L. Quinn; in manifestation of our sincere grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the ' members of Division 31, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to her sorrowing brother and our faithful companion and the members of the bereaved family our heart- felt sympathy in this sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the brother, a copy sent to The Telegra- pher for publication, and a copy spread upon the minutes of this division. F. W. Brown, W. W. Rozzell, C. C Crenshaw, Committee. “Frisco" R. R., Dlv. No. 32. Southwestern Division — Bro. I. Morgan has returned from the hospital, feeling better, and Bro. W. H. Agee has returned from a trip to Oklahoma City. Div. Coe. River and Cope Division — Bro. T. C. Clayton, Jr., who went to Wilson, Ark., agency while the agent was attending court, also relieved Bro. J. H. Grabiel at Porta geville while visiting relatives. Later Bro. Gabriel was assigned first Hayti, Mo., and R. M. Cullum to Portagrville. Ten Brook, Mo., pend'ng bulletin. Bro. J. A. Morrow, agent Gibson, Mo., in hos pital with broken limb, relieved by Bro. Car lock, who also relieved Bro. F. X. Schumacher,- agent Marston, while visiting relatives. Bro. H. Wynn relieved Bro. Woodson, agent Senath, Mo., while attending court. Bro. Marlin, agent Burdette, Ark., visited rela- tives a few days. Bro. H. Wynn relieved Bro. Shain, second Hayti. while visiting relatives. J. H. Grabiel, L. C A. Sr A. Subdivisions, Central Division — Steam shovel pit job near Ft. Townson, pulled off a few days on account of breakdown of shovel, reopened and bid in by Bro. G. L. Henson. Bro. Jacobs is at Hope, extra. Bro. Sullivan, Bokhoma, was off several days on account of sickness in his family. Local Chairman. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom, has deemed it best to call from our midst to his eternal home our beloved Bro. Alex. R. Mebane; therefore be it Resolved, That the members of the St. Louis & San Francisco System Division No. 32, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the family of our deceased brother our heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family, and a copy also sent to Thi Telegrapher for publication. M. T. Fullington, P. Han sell, J. D. Potter, Committee. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, who knoweth and doeth all things well, has taken from our midst t(j his eternal home Bro. A. J% Nichols; therefore be it # Resolved , That the members of St. Louis & San Francisco System Division No. 32, Order of Rail- road Telegraphers, extend to the bereaved family our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this hour of sadness; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent the bereaved family, a copy sent The Teleg- rapher for publication, and a copy spread upon the minutes of the division. M. T. Fullington, P. Han sell, J. D. Potter, Committee. Baltimore A Ohio R. R., Div. No. 33. Pittsburg Division — It is with the deepest sorrow and sincerest re- grets that I am compelled to chronicle the death of one of our most beloved members, Bro. J. D. Dunbar, aged 67. “Dad,” as he was familiarly called, passed away Sunday morning, April 16th, Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher 733 at Mercy Hospital, Pittsburg, where he. underwent an operation for cancer of the stomach. The death of this brother means more to the member- ship than simply the loss of one of our rank and file. Those of us who attend meetings regularly always found him there, taking an active* part in all the work. The older members of this divi- sion will recall the sudden death of his son, Local Chairman Samuel Dunbar, about twelve or thirteen years ago, in Baltimore, while serving on the general committee. Bro. .Dunbar has been of great service to his fellow workers, and he will not soon be forgotten. Nearly fifty years a teleg- rapher, he entered the profession on the old Erie Railroad, in “York” State, and since coming to the B. ft O. some sixteen or seventeen years ago, be has been a faithful and consistent member. A few years ago he lost a foot attempting to board a slowly moving train en route to his duties at Liberty avenue. This misfortune and advancing years compelled him several years ago to relin- quish his position, and he was given a crossing to watch at West Etna. He was a life-long member of the M. E. Church, and Rev. Chas. T. Murdoch, of Etna, delivered a very impressive service at the home Monday even- ing. Tuesday morning arrangements were made for No. 9 to stop at West Etna and take the funeral party to Warren, Ohio, where interment was made. The members of the division sent an appropriate floral piece. Bros. Wetzell, Miller and the writer were present during the funeral services, and many other members paid their last respects to “Dad” before his remains were shipped to Warren. The writer is glad to announce that he is again back in “DS” ' office after an absence of nearly seven months, and I assure you it is a pleasure to be among my fellow workers again. On Sunday, March 26th, the six railroad organ- izations of the Pittsburg territory held three meet- ings. On account of the falling weather the attendance was not as it should have been. It was gratifying indeed to see the number of teleg- raphers present, showing that you are interested in your own welfare. Try and make the attendance double the next ’time. It was regretted that the O. R. T. did not have any other representatives except a few local officers. In the morning Bro. Arendt and myself spoke briefly concerning the O. R. T., and at the afternoon meeting it seemed that the B. R. T. and B. L. F. ft E. officers and members did all the talking necessary by boosting our organization. Boys, you don’t know what you are missing; come and hear what the other fellows think of the O. R. T. At the night meeting I had the pleasure and honor of being chairman, and introduced such speakers as Warren S. Stone, grand chief of the B. L. E. ; William G. Lee, president of the B. R. T. ; D. B. Robertson, vice-president of the B. L. F. ft E. ; R. B. Ackerman, chairman State Legislative Board of Ohio, and other local ^notable railroad order officers, all' of whom made great talks on the eight-hour day and other matters of general nature. Monday, March 27th, Local Chairman Allender, of the Wheeling Division, assisted by a committee of Wheeling members, which included the Wilson brothers (that’s all), held one of the nicest joint meetings and dinners that could be desired. Mem bers of the Wheeling, Newark and Pittsburg Divisions were invited to attend the business meet- ing of Division 33 and bring their wives with them, who could monopolize the ladies’ parlor while members listened to the reading of the committee's proposed revision of the present agreement, and a brief report of the accomplishments of the co- operated board then in session with Third Vice- President Thompson, of the company in Baltimore. Over forty members were present at the meeting which closed at 12:00 noon when Bro. Wilson announced that a table de hote dinner was pre- pared and awaiting us. All headed for the dining saloon where the boys were met by their wives, and after all were seated and a count made approxi- mately forty were in the happy crowd. Among the diners as our guests, we had Capt. Ellery, the veteran conductor, who for many years has run the Pittsburg- Wheeling local passenger train, and Mr. H. C. Smith, claim agent of the Wheeling Division, a former B. ft O. telegrapher, and also a former member of the O. R. T. After the last course was served Bro. Allender, with his never-failing nerve, called upon yours truly, introducing me as toastmaster, etc., and I assure you I was some toastmaster. After a few remarks upon request I presented the regrets of General Chairman Rawlins on account of his in- ability to be present, being tied up on the co- operative board in Baltimore. Mr. Smith was then called upon, who spoke briefly on the teleg- rapher of his day, and that of the present, their hours, surroundings, etc. Bro. Schultz, of Flushing, next called on, made some good points and a few excuses (even though his wife was by his side). Bro. Allender, local chairman of the Wheeling Division, was asked for a little talk, and responded cheerfully in a splendid manner. Bro. Will Carr, former local chairman of the Pittsburg Division, next called upon, made a brief and pointed talk, which was immensely enjoyed. Bro. Ellis, of Flushing, was then called upon. The time was getting short and some of the diners were compelled to leave. The burden of his re- marks were that the feed was splendid, but there was not enough of it, and he wanted to know when the next one would be held. The meeting and dinner were both a howling success, and more of these gatherings should be held. We should make our wives, mothers, sisters, etc., familiar with things that we do and what we should do and with whom we are affiliated; there- fore I trust that another will be held in the city of Wheeling in the near future. The Pittsburg Division was represented by Bro. and Mrs. Will Carr, Sisters Askey, Clutter and Marr, Bros. Roberts, Woods and the writer. During the busi- ness meeting quite a number present commented on the committee’s proposition as a fine piece of work, and that the committee had their full support in the effort to secure the provisions contained therein. We are glad to hear rumors that Vance, on the pike; Witmer, on the P. A W-, and Zeno, on Digitized by ^ooQte

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734 The Railroad Telegrapher. the Butler branch, will again be reopened, and that the cause for delay is that the division oper- ator can not secure sufficient men to man them. Again we ask your co-operation in securing new members and transferring into this division all newcomers holding cards in other divisions. When a new man arrives at your office or next to you, immediately ascertain if he is a member. If- so, forward his card to me or get the certificate and division numbers and forward them to me with his present postoffice address, and I will arrange for immediate transfer to this division. Should he not be a member, tell him of the many good things that we enjoy on this road, which is the result of hard labor, etc., and what it cost to secure them, and that the committee will, if not at the time you read this, again be at the front for other conces- sions. Tell him of our present fine membership, and if he is not a member that he will not be looked upon very favorably, etc. Furnish him with blanks and rates. Should you not be sup- plied with these request them from your local chairman at once. This is the day of “prepared- ness/* and we should at all times be on the alert. Do not leave it all for your local chairman to do. Please bear in mind that he must work a trick the same as you and is entitled to a bit of his own time for rest. This division of the Baltimore & Ohio, while not the best organized, compares favorably with some of the best. It is indeed gratifying to know how few nons we have holding regular scheduled positions, but a few even is too many; there should be none. All are old men in point of service, and there is no valid excuse for their not belonging to the Order which secures and main- tains what is secured which they enjoy from day to day at our expense. Let us wage an earnest campaign on these men and invite them to join «with us; we need them and they need us. Ask your local chairman for the list. Brothers and sisters, our membership can and will be improved if all of us get busy now and interview these men personally or write them in- viting them to become members, as you cheerfully did and assist you in, paying for what they are enjoying. Now all work on them; do not wait for the other fellow to act. Recent new members are: C. H. Bean, second Willow Grove, and the following levermen: Jas. Tobias, Wheeling Jet., and J. E. Lannon and Fred Ambler, of Demmler tower, who are wel- comed into our ranks. The proposed new schedule handed, about March 25th, by our general committee to the management of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Co., contains a few important ai^l a few minor changes. The most important — Article 1 — refers to whom the agreement applies to, which, owing to renewed requests from the exclusive agents on the road, includes them. Article 15, the hours-of-service rule has been revised so as to provide a more reasonable day's work for two-trick offices, and do away with the horrible interpretation of the word “trick.” The next most important request is the wage increase, or, as Bro. Dermody terms it, the “SX” ($) on the wage scale. Two meetings were held in Pittsburg on April 27th, when the schedule was read. During the month Of February the Chesapeake & Ohio settled with the committee with a very handsome advance in wages, and other important concessions. The settlement included the train dispatchers. The committee on the Norfolk & Western se- cured a settlement with that road, effective April 1st last, which carries with it a flat increase oi $6.00 per month for all receiving $90.00 or less, and $5.00 per month for all receiving more than $90.00; overtime rate, 40 cents, and a 65-cent call rate was secured. The men on the Bessemer & Lake Erie, a road that in a sense parallels the B. & O., especially of the Pittsburg Division, a few weeks ago se- cured a $75.00 minimum, and we just learned that they are to receive another flat increase. The Union R. R., I understand, pays their towermen $105.00 per month, all eight-hour tricks; therefore, the demands handed the management by the committee for you are nothing but right and just. The number of offices have been cut down to a minimum and the work doubled up and at times tripled at a great many places. The agents should receive all that is asked for them, as their duties are the most arduous of any class on the road, and as a class they receive prac tically no recognition when making appeals in regard to existing conditions about the stations, or as to their long hours, etc. With the good, strong membership we now have among this class, and with others joining daily, the company will no doubt agree to put the agents in the agreement, where they rightfully belong, with a substantial increase in wages. It will be an act of justice that will work out a profitable venture; for, once these men get what is right fully due them, they will work harder, and busi ness never before secured by the B. & O. will come this route. All agent* should do their work right up to the handle and show the management that they are worthy of the things the committee asks for them. The levermen should have an eight-hour day just the same as the telegraphers working in towers. Their work is almost identical with that of the telegraphers, except the telegraphing, as they have to answer telephones, etc., with the ex- ception of Demmler tower. The levermen should also be entitled to a vacation each year, all of which conditions are covered by the proposed agreement. For the information of the membership, I sub- mit the following decision of the general committee on the appeal from the ruling of the local board of adjustment, of which board I am chairman: “First — Bro. Capehart was given an indefinite leave of absence June 12, 1913, on account of sickness, from his regular position on the Pitts- burg Division. "Second — In as much as the understanding be- tween the committee and the management, for a number of years, has been that an employe may secure an indefinite leave of absence on account Digitized by kjooole

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 735 of sickness, when a doctor’s certificate is produced substantiating the claim for leave, the general committee can only recognize that the local board should have not only permitted Bro. Capehart to retain his seniority, but also should have seen that Bro. Capehart was placed back to his former posi- tion from which he was granted leave of absence. This is in accordance with similar cases— that of Bro. Yost, of the Wheeling Division, who was absent for more than three years, and that of Bro. C. A. Shuman, of the Chicago Division, who was absent for nearly three years. “Third — The general committee, however, desires to call the attention of the chairman of the local board of the First District to the fact that where questions concerning the entire division are raised, the matter should be placed before the joint board of both districts, so that no misunderstanding can arise. “Fourth — The decision of the local board of the First District, Pittsburg Division, on this question is sustained .’* You will note, in the third paragraph of the decision, that “yours truly” was even “called” by the general committee, of which I am also .a mem- ber. It shows for itself that there are no favor- ites played there, and I assure the general com- mittee, and the members of the Pittsburg Division as well, that I will “take notice,” and act accord- ingly in the future. Bro. J. M. Hamilton has resigned and secured one of the $105.00 jobs on the Union Railroad. Bro. C. H. McNutt, of third West Alexander, who was recently stricken with a slight attack of paralysis and was confined to his bed for awhile, will soon be able to be with us. We are all sorry to hear of the brother’s illness, and miss him from our ranks very much. Bro. A. A. Kayser, of Elm Grove, on a six months’ leave, is in the Du Pont plant at City Point, and daily inspects the hinges on the roof, so that he can escape as quickly as possible in the event of an explosion. Bro. Clarence Baker, second Wheeling Jet., re- lieved E. A. Mourat, clerk to the division oper- ator a few days, who was ill. Bro. Korn, Liberty avenue first, was relieved by Sister Parks ten days on account of a sore limb. Bro. P. H. Schefflcr, bumped out of “DS” owing to my return, is relieving Bro. Fleisher, second Butler, working temporarily for Trainmaster Bar- rett. Now, as your chairman and representative on the general committee from these parts, I would suggest for all members to send to me anything important with reference to your work and cost of living, such as rent, board, etc., in your town or locality, so as to make an argument of correct lines. You no doubt have all received a copy of the invitation to the banquet on June 8th, sent out by the committee in charge. Allow me to suggest that all the members should attend this affair if they can in any way arrange to do so. Bring your wife, mother, daughter or sisters, and also invite all former railroad telegraphers that you know of in your vicinity. Over 2,000 invitations have now been mailed out, and the affair should be a grand success. The dress will be informal, so there is no need to worry about your clothes. Everybody make arrangements to attend; and, boys, and girls, even though you can not attend, purchase a ticket to help out on the expense necessary to stage such an elaborate affair. We must pay the hotel com- pany $1.00 for every plate they serve, so you see that it is not a money-making scheme. The doBar so spent will mean something to you. If the banquet is a success, it will mean great good for our organization. If you allow it to be a failure, it will reflect against our organization, which will be thrown into the faces of the various general committees of the numerous roads entering Pittsburg. The name of our organization must be brought to the front the same as others. Assist us to do this. “Boom it” up among the members around you and send me orders for tickets early. Bro. Perham promises to be with us if more important business does not prevent. Other promi- nent grand officers and speakers will be in attend- ance to address us. Come, meet them rnd get acquainted. Make it history. J. Yeager, Jr. Conncllsville Division — Vacations began May 1st, to which all are entitled, and will be relieved as near the date asked for as possible. This will provide more work for the extra men for the next few months. Recent assignments on bids: Bro. W. D. Drum, main line, to first Wilson Creek; Bro. R. E. Robertson, second Stoyestown; Sister F. Cum- mings, first Uniontown. Bro. B. C. Bowers, first “QJ” Adams, is reliev- ing the S. & C. branch dispatchers on their two days’ vacations; relieved by Extra Cypher. Bro. R. T. Emerick is relieving on third Williams a few weeks. Bro. J. A. Evans relieved Bro. W. J. Emerick, third Hyndman, for a week. Bro. Bloom, second Mt. Savage Jet., has planted his “Murphies.” Look out for a bumper crop. Bro. A. S. Wambaugh, second Cooks Mills, was off several days on account of the death of his baby. We extend to both Bro. Wambaugh and family our sincere and heartfelt sympathy, in their sad bereavement. “QN” tower Uniontown was closed and Union- town station opened; also Evans tower reopened. Three more extra men made happy. It is reported an extra man is to be placed in “D” office. More good news. We are pleased to note that Bro. J. C. Bloom, Route No. 1, Cumberland, has been elected by a great majority to fill the unexpired term of local chairman, vice Bro. W. J. Currie, resigned. Broth- ers, let us give him our loyal support and keep the good thing going. Bro. Bloom will make a trip over the whole district shortly to get ac- quainted with all the boys and pick up the few Digitized by Google

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736 The Railroad Telegrapher. nons left. See that they are ready to sign up when he conies around. They have been reaping the benefits secured by us and gave nothing but excuses and kicks in return long enough. The meetings at Rockwood and Meyersdale are not as well attended as they should be. When the members receive notice that there is to be a meet- ing they should make special efforts to be present, as there is always business of importance to be transacted, and if interested in the organization at all, you -should be there. Of course, there is an exception or excuse for a brother that lives a few yards from the station and misses the early train by oversleeping. A union is just as strong as its weakest member. So we should all try to get together at least once a month and help each one to be a little better union man. See how many can be at the next meeting. WANTED — Some news from F. M. & P., Mt. Pleasant, Whites Creek, C. & O., Boswell, Berlin and Niver branches. Come on, boys; whatever you can send will be appreciated. Each district should send in a few items before the 20th to Bro. C. A. Fetzer, Kantner, Pa., who will put them together and forward them to The Telegrapher each month. Thanks to Bro. Bloom for the nice bunch of items he sent in. If all the brothers would do as well we would have a good write-up every month. Fbtz, Div. Cor. Monongahela Division , First District — We are very glad to report that Local Chairman Hosier, who was operated on in the John Hopkins hospital, Baltimore, Md..' recently, is getting along nicely. We all hope for his speedy recovery. Day and night meetings were held at Annex Hotel, Clarksburg, W. Va., April 3d, and both were very well attended. All were given a chance to thoroughly go over the new proposition which is being submitted to the company. The O. .R. T. has scored another victory in the reinstatement of Bro. O. F. Leatherman, out of the service for nine months. He is back on third “MD" tower, vice Bro. Fury, who displaces a non on third *‘J" tower. Another victory. All concerned are well pleased by the changes except the nons, who arc never in position to get an O. R. T. card. Bro. T. B. Reed, second leverman "MD" tower, is on vacation. Bro. S. Fleming, extra, to third "DK" tower, absence of Bro. Shingleton, and third Flemington for two weeks. Bro. C. T. Cline, second Pennsboro; Bro. D. L. Coyne, first Salem; Bro. J. B. Hammond, first Pennsboro off a few days. Bro. Hinerman, first trick Bridgeport, on sick list several days; also Bro. Wm. Cockrell, latter relieved by Bro. John Waters, on first *‘GN” tower. Bro. Roush, first Central, was off a few days; also Bro. T. A. Robinson, third Brydon. Bro. Logsdon is on first Kanawha while Bro. Graham is recovering from a very serious opera- tion. Cert. 343. Ohio Division — Through The Telegrapher we desire to thank the members of O. R. T., Ohio Division 33, for their sympathy expressed by the beautiful floral offering presented us at the time of the death of our dear husband and father. Sincerely, W. E. Stanton, Cert. 2657, Mrs. Wm. Stanton and Family. Wheeling Division — The meeting and banquet held in Wheeling Y. M. C. A., March 27th, was a success from every point, and the experiment with good grub will be repeated when business requires the next meeting. Officers present were: Local Chairmen E. H. Starrett and C. L. Allender; Assistant General Chairman J. Yeager, Jr., and L. B. of A. members H. A. Schultz, C. W. Hammond and L. E. Wilson. Members present: L. B. Tennant, L. Shivlin, C. E. Newhart, W. B. Mullett, J. F. Boyce, J. E. Mathews, L. R. Linn, E. B. Hager, H. E. Villers, B. F. Wilson, J. W. Keenan, W. F. Hawkins. Russel Nichols, L. J. Wilson, R. C. Zimmerman, C. C. Ambrose, C. W. Linn, H. L. Kuhn, R. E. Woods; Sister Miss Estella Marr and Miss Emma Eskey, Bro. Roberts, W. M. Carr, T. L. Ellis, Wm. Killen, L. E. Wilson, L. E. Foster; and welcome visitors at the banquet who favored us with interesting speeches were Bro. P. F. Ellery, of the conductors, and Freight Claim Agent M. C. Smith. Bro. R. C. Zimmerman was secretary of the business meeting; Bro. L. B. Tennant, inside sentinel, and Bro. L. J. Wilson, warden. Bro. T. L. Ellis, of Flushing, was a welcome visitor at the meeting and banquet. He spent his vacation visiting friends and relatives in various parts of the State; relieved by C. S. Wolfe and Bro. E. F. Turner. The latter went to Baltimore recently to investigate the fish market. Bro. H. A. Schultz and wife, of Flushing, also attended the banquet; relieved by Bro. R. G. Everett. Bro. J. A. Gallaher is at the W. JO. in Wheeling, and John Donley is working in a mine at Flushing on account of slack extra work. It is understood the phone system will soon be installed on the C. L. & W. District, and a new interlocking plant built near Bannock, giving em- ployment to three more men. Bro. C. H. Harris, agent Flushing, Ohio, expects to get an assistant in the near future on account of very heavy increase in business at his agency. Agents all should remember our motto, "No card, no favors," and urge the few remaining nons to get in and help reduce long hours and increase wages. Please send all notes for C. L. & W. District to Bro. H. A. Schultz at Flushing, Ohio. Bro. S. C. Stewart relieved Bro. J. F. Boyce at Burton tower on fifteen days* vacation. Bro. W. W. McFarland, agent, and Bro. E. B. Hager, second Denver, are in Florida looking over land and will purchase small tracts for winter homes if suitable locations can be found near good fishing and hunting. Div. Coa. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 737 Cumberland Division, East End — Our committee is now in session with the offi- cials for a revision of our schedule, and we hope the brothers will assist it in every way possible, in order that we may attain the end for which we have been striving these many months. Get after the non, whose position will be benefited as well as your own, and show him that it is his duty to join now and help to secure better wages and better working conditions. Nearly all have paid up for the present term. This is indeed encouraging and indicates that the membership is determined to do its part in helping to maintain the organization to secure better wages and working conditions. We urge the few who have not paid up to do so at once. It is gratifying to note the interest the oper- ators on this division have been taking in the efficiency meetings held in the Y. M. C. A. build- ing, Cumberland. All those who can should attend these meetings, as they are instructive, and it affords an opportunity for us to become better acquainted with our division officers. Brothers on the sick list who have returned to duty are: C. C. McAtee and A. D. McDonald, East Cumbo; W. A. Ditto, Orleans Road, and J. W. Murphy, Magnolia. Bro. C. G. Widmycr, third Great Cacapon, was off several days, visiting friends and relatives in Berkeley Springs, W. Va. Bro. C. L. Kesecker, extra, Sleepy Creek, trans- ferred temporarily to Pittsburg Division. Bro. F. K. Reeder, extra, on leave of absence, has entered the train service on the Connellsville Division. One non on this division, who gets $74.00 per month, sells coal, and we are told that another member of his family works in the woolen mills; says he can’t afford to get a card. He is now negotiating for the purchase of an automobile, and expects to pay for it out of the increase the O. R. T. will soon get for him. Div. Co*., Cert. 676. Baltimore Division , First District — The joint meeting held by the five railway brotherhoods on Sunday, April 16th, was attended by a large number of members from each, and we were entertained by several good speeches. Hollofield second bid in by Bro. Chaney, and Monrovia by Bro. Wolf, from first; it’s now on bulletin. Bro. Baxter, third Huntington avenue, was off a week on account of spraining his shoulder. Bro. Shipley, first “HU,” who had an operation per- formed on his nose, is getting better. We hope he will soon be on the job again. Bro. Utter, second Camden Cut, was off a week owing to sickness in his family. Bro. Berry, first Carolls, spent Easter holiday at Atlantic City. “Fn.” Chicago Division — * Bro. C. W. Otto relieved on second Rosedale several days. W. C. Ward, third Attica, and L. E. Demongo, resigned. Bro. M. L. Gragg, first Aleda, relieved a few days by Bro. Krabill, from St. Joe. Standley tower closed April 2d on account of auto block put through there. Bro. Shuman bumped Bro. Miller, first “MD,” East Defiance, to third “MD.” By closing offices during the past two years the company has been able to do <away with sixty operators on this division, putting about fifteen to twenty men on the extra list. No men hired for this division during that time. The operators began taking their annual vaca- tions April 1st, and Bro. F. M. Thornton, first “HK“ tower, was relieved a week by Bro. Krabill while visiting friends and relatives at Chicago, Fostoria, Republic and Chicago Jet. Savage is at “RY” Chicago Jet. nights, and Clements, days. Div. Co*. Illinois Division , B. Sr O. Southwestern — Bro. Geo. Riley, Wheatland third, on a week’s vacation, visited Salem and his home at Xenia. Bro. F. J. Messig, Beardstown, bid in Becke- meyer agency. He was welcomed back on the main line by a number of brothers visiting him at his new residence. The Springfield branch has lost a popular man. Harry Hoopengamer, first at Shops, visited at home a few days recently. Bro. Chassels, Salem first, on a trip to Texas recently to see his father, who was very ill, was relieved by Bro. Zahn, who later relieved Bro. E. J. Kile, first Carlyle, a few days. G. B. Brissenden, Xenia, and H. R. Schroeder, Breese, students on the line, hired recently, ex- pect to get a card as soon as the ghost walks. Bro. C. G. Morris, of Salem, took his last year’s vacation in April, relieved by Bro. Grunz, and nearly forgot to come back. Vinson, second Washington, relieved a few nights by Laws, on account of sickness. We are glad to welcome Bro. G. C. Filson, sec- ond Taylorsville, back in the Order. The nons will realize some day that it doesn’t pay to stay out of the O. R. T. Bro. R. M. Allen, first Taylorville, local chair- man for the branch, has all the nons but two or three on his district, and hopes to get them before long. The two nons at Springfield are both enjoying vacations, more money and better conditions, and seem to think that the Order will continue to get them these benefits and there is no need for them to help pay for them. There are liable to be some badly fooled men around “H” office when our new schedule comes out. Springfield is one of the best-paying jobs on the line, and they can not have the excuse that they can not afford it. We hope they will see where they are wrong be- fore it is too late. Bro. Messig was relieved at Beardstown by Bruner, who later relieved Bro. Conner at Roch- ester. A. B. Nance, a new man from the Van- Digitized by Google

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738 The Railroad Telegrapher. dalia, now at Beardstown pending bulletin, ex- pects to carry a card soon. It is now Bro. W. A. Stanford at Cisne. Bro. E. G. Johnson, agent Pana, received an increase in salary of $3.00 per month, effective April 1st. Bro. R. C. Browne bid in third there. Bro. G. L. Conner, agent Rochester, was off a few days for a visit with his brother, VV. A. Con- ner, formerly of this division, now located in Texas. Bro. L. A. Willson, extra, bid in Breese second. The Springfield branch, Flora to Beardstown, now has electric lighted and vestibuled coaches on all passenger trains, and the manual block system installed between Pana and Springfield, making it more like the main line. Pana now has three tricks installed. It sure made Bro. B. F. Russell smile when he found he could come to work at 7:00 instead of 5.00 a. m. Brothers, you should not allow your helpers to report and receive reports of trains and other important matters on the telephone or do your work on the wires. It may get you into trouble, and they could take your positions in case of trouble later on. You are paid to do it. Lives depend on the proper handling of trains, and we should not let others do this work, not even once. It is foolish, to say the least, to educate your helper to take your job. Some of the night men where helpers are not employed also have stu- dents. Discontinue these practices. Remember your obligation. There is an excessive number of extra men here now. Bro. Croughan bid in extra at Flora, vice Coughenour, resumed third Salem; Bro. Grunz going to second “HN” cabin, vice J. H. Johnson, to first there, pending bids. Z. F. Beck, second Lawrenceville, has been the victim recently of several hold-ups returning from work, just after he had his check cashed. Bro. C. A. Wright, third Carlyle, was relieved by H. R. Schroeder, a new man, one night on account of sickness. Bro. R. E. Moore, from Lawrenceville, visited friends in Breese recently, recuperating from an accident while riding a bicycle, which made his arm unfit for repeating orders. Bros. Grunz, Moore and Willson spent an even- ing in St. Louis recently. Bro. Monte L. Greene, Cone third, renewed acquaintance with some old friends at Beckemeyer and Breese on Easter Sunday. The telephone instruments will soon be installed in the offices, and we hope the brothers will dis- courage, as much as possible, letting conductors and trainmen use them, as it only hastens the time when our officials will think they can get along with fewer offices. Brothers, find out if the man next to you, or working with you, has a card. I have worked extra all over the line and never been asked to show a card for six or seven months at a time. Half the time no one on the division knows who is a non except the local chairmen. Let’s put our motto in effect and use it at every opportunity: “No card, no favors.” Make it your business to find out who has an up-to-date. When an extra man comes to your station to work, make that the first question. Many of them have always carried cards. If one extra man can do this, they all can. There are lots of opportunities for carrying out our motto, if you will only remember it every time an operator asks a favor of you. Not until we get this habit can we expect to have a solid division. Let’s start right now. I am indebted to many brothers for assistance in this write-up, and it certainly is appreciated, and hope it will continue. Div. Coil, Cert. 3314. Chicago & Eastern Ills. R. R., Div. No. 34. Chicago Division, Main Line — The meeting of the Chicago Heights’ Telegra- phers’ Club, on April 9th, was well attended by the members of the C. & E. I. This club is a growing factor and is vpry beneficial for our welfare. I have always advocated plenty of meet- ings. It is essential that we get together and exchange ideas by holding meetings at different points along the division. During my term in office I have attended many meetings, traveling many miles in order to be with the members upon these occasions, and I always feel that the knowl- edge thus gained has amply repaid me for my trouble and any inconvenience I may have experi- enced. The information secured at these meetings has been of inestimable value to me in my work as your representative. I have enjoyed most thor- oughly the work since I have been your repre- sentative, and I wish to speak a good word for General Chairman Skiles, with whom I have been more closely associated than any others in my work during the past eighteen months. Bro. Skiles -is entitled to the highest esteem of the members for the efficient and loyal manner in which he has applied himself to his duties. We should all feel proud of our success in the past; but if we are to continue to progress in the future, and implant our flag on the highest pinnacle of industrial accomplishments, we must make still greater efforts than ever before. If the members will enlist the aid of each other in the work of completing thorough organization and assist the general committee in their duty towards them- selves, the progress of the past will be trebled during the coming term. Let us make our motto, “Five hundred members in 1917.” “Preparedness” applies to our own individual cause as well as the nation’s. “In time of peace prepare for war,” but let’s have peace by having our army so strong that no one will wish to attack us. When telegraphers are well prepared, and the leaders fearless, we will not only “com- mand peace,” but secure our concessions as well. None of us know what the future holds. Ours may be an easy road; then, again, it may be a rocky one to Schedule No. 7. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 739 in his own welfare will bring surprising results. If you have a personal grudge against anyone, forget it, and remember we are all fighting for one cause: “More salary and better conditions.” We can not hope to secure these by fighting among ourselves; but must all join hands and fight the opposition. Matters of likes and dislikes should cut no ice. Do not retard your own progress, but boost, and move it forward a notch. Co-operate with me, and let’s have that 500 by 1917. We have had numerous deaths recently among the telegraphers and their families. The propo- sition of starting a floral fund was fully discussed at our last meeting, and the chairmen of the three divisions agreed to act as a committee and ascertain what would be the best manner to start this. If each member would remit 10 cents every time he pays his dues, to be credited to the floral fund, we would always have money, and be ready when called upon to meet the emergency. You will be notified later in just what manner this proposition will be handled, as the committee de- sires to make it a system affair. I have on hand $8.10, received from Bro. C. L. Miller, of Wat- seka, over-collected after he had purchased a floral design for the mother of Bro. Eaken, of “BX” tower. This will be used upon the next occasion. I desire to call your attention to several mat- ters of interest and importance outlined in Bro. Perham’s circular of March 31st to all officers, wherein the organization has secured nineteen new and revised schedule the first three months of 1916 — more work than was accomplished in the entire year of 1915; also that Congressman Cullop, of Indiana, has introduced in the House of Repre- sentatives, at Washington, a federal eight-hour byi, an amendment to the present nine-hour law, reducing tHe hours from nine to eight, and ten for one-man stations. A copy of this bill will be furnished anyone requesting same from me. H. R. 10484, relative to carrying the mails through the streets, passed the House on Feb- ruary 28th, leaving it up to the discretion of the postmaster-general to relieve you of this work. This is unsatisfactory, as the telegraphers do not tl'ish to carry the mails through the streets at any price. I suggest that you write your representa- tive in Washington regarding this, and urge upon him the necessity of being relieved of this unso- licited and undesirable extra service for the Gov- ernment. Our president advises that he is working upon an arrangement with the W. U. Tel. Co. regarding commissions on all business. Attend the division meetings; boost your own interest; secure a new member; co-operate with each other, and ere long we will have a first-class system division. Best wishes and personal greetings to all. . Fraternally in S. O. & D., J. Welles Begbie, Local Chairman. Danville and Villa Grove District Notes — Bros. W. H. Coyle and Ira Johnson, Momence, attended the Chicago Heights meeting April 9th. Bro. L. L. Eaken, first “BX” tower, relieved by Bro. R. L. Phillips a week on account of the death of his mother. Bro. G. W. Eaton, agent at Goodenow, has taken unto himself a station helper. Best wishes, George. The heavy wind storm March 21st caused so much damage to the telegraph department north of Momence that it was necessary to bring Dis- patchers C. E. Lewis, S. R. Driscoll and L. L. Reemsten to Momence to handle the traffic north- ward to Yard Center. Bro. C. N. Brown bid in Bryce agency. Many thanks to the brother who signs his name “Bill” for notes this month. Bro. Williams, agent Longview, on going to work Monday, April 17th, found the station broken into and thirty pennies missing from the cash drawer. It is now Bro. W. H. Keeler, on third Ellis, and Bro. C. P. Thompson, relief agent. Sister C. A. Wilson still not reported for duty and that ninety-day clause. Don’t overlook it, sister, for we aim to be on the job with our new agreement. Sister G. R. Smith, second Gerald, relieved a few days by Bro. C. A. Frankenberger. How many would make an effort to attend another meeting in Danville should it be decided that an all-day meeting could be arranged for? Cert. 17. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, The Almighty Ruler, in His infinite wisdom, has seen that it is best to take from our midst the beloved mother and best friend of our esteemed Bro. L. L. Eaken; and Whereas, We bow in humble submission to Him that doeth all things best; and Whereas, We realize that our sympathy can best be expressed in words of condolence; there- fore be it Resolved, That the officers and members of Chicago & Eastern Illinois System, Division 34, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend the be- reaved brother our heartfelt sympathy in this his sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be furnished the brother, a copy mailed The Teleg- rapher for publication, and a copy entered on the minutes of the division. J. Welles Begbie, C. R. Montgomery, C. L. Miller, Committee. Penna. R. R. (Lines West), Div. No. 36. Cleveland & Pittsburg Division — Everyone should get in line this spring, as we expect something good will turn up ere long. Notwithstanding there may not be any organizers on the lines west, we are still working just as strenuously for thorough organization. The Order has secured a number of revisions of schedules within the past six months, and we must all stick and continue plugging with all our might as long as there is a non in sight. There is Digitized by Google

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740 The Railroad Telegrapher. a prize contest on for 1916, details of which you will find on page 313 of the March number of Thb Telegrapher. Many of the brothers can take advantage of this and do a lot of good work on the Q. T. Send your correspondent a self -addressed and stamped envelope and he will be glad to give you the rates for each month. Life is not a privilege, but an absolute right. We desire to live like human beings and have a more wholesome and abundant maintenance for ourselves and those depending upon us. Our labor justifies this demand and those who discourage this idea are doomed to failure. The telegraphers of the present day are too enlightened to remain as slaves. As American citizens it is our right by the laws of this country to organize and better our working conditions, and it is by organization alone that we can accomplish anything. The sooner we wake up to this fact will we be able to secure a rightful percentage of our earnings. If we draw a salary of $70.00, $80.00 or even $100.00 per month, surely we are worth it and even more. The major portion of telegraphers going into business for themselves in other lines are not anxious to return to the drudgery they have just left, because they arc making more than just a mere living. The railroads can well afford to pay us better wages. One of our largest automobile manu- facturers said not long ago: “Let me run some of your railroads and I will wipe out 70 per cent of the watered stock and pay even the section man $5.00 per day, and the stockholders will realize 4 per cent or over on their holdings.’* This automobile manufacturer practices just what he preaches, too. Co-operation with the other four organizations when they ask for an eight-hour work day will make us as strong at one time as at another. Div. Cor., Cert. 605. NOTICE. To the Officers and Members of the O. R. T. Divisions Entering Pittsburg, Pa.: Brothers — In order that our banquet and enter- tainment to commemorate the thirtieth anniversary of the Order on June 8th may be made a success in every respect, over 2000 invitations have been sent out to all railroad, commercial, press, pipe line, broker, leased wire and bell phone teleg- raphers in the Pittsburg district; also to all ex- telegraphers now engaged in professional or busi- ness pursuits in this section. Should you know of any telegraphers who have not received one of these invitations, kindly send me their names and addresses and I will gladly mail them one. Every member of the O. R. T. should arrange to attend this affair, even if necessary to lay off to do so. The time and money will be well spent, as it will benefit the organization indirectly and mean much for the future welfare of the individual membership. As we are becoming more closely affiliated with the other railroad organizations every day, it behooves us to place the name and character of our organization prominently before them and the public whenever an opportunity of this kind pre- sents itself. Should you not be able to attend, order a ticket or two anyway, the money for which will help to pay the expenses, such as printing, postage, flowers, music and other numerous expenditures, which have been necessary to make this grand affair a success. Urge every telegrapher you come in contact with to do likewise, and have them bring their wives, mothers, sisters, daughters, sweethearts, etc., and meet your officers and learn what our organ- ization stands for. If you do not have tickets enough to furnish the boys next to you, collect $1.00 each from them for the number they require, mail the amount and I will fill their orders at once. President H. B. Perham will be there to address us unless business of the utmost importance (now unforeseen) prevents his coming, and a number of other Grand officers have also been invited to meet with us and help make the occasion one long to be remembered. Among these is President S. J. Konenkamp, of the Commercial Telegraphers* Union, a member also of Pittsburg, Pa., Division 52 of the O. R. T. Several high railroad officials, former members of the O. R. T., have also signified their intention of being present. Let us all do everything we possibly can to make this commemoration of our thirtieth anni- versary a success in attendance, financially and otherwise, and place the name of our organization before the public as strongly as that of other labor organizations. Send in your orders for tickets early so we can make arrangements for seating the crowd. The sale of tickets will positively close on June 7th in order that we may be able to do this. When ordering tickets state whether or not you intend yourself to attend. Fraternally yours, J. Yeager, Jr., A. G. C., Div. 33, Chairman Committee of Arrangements. 2227 West Liberty ave., Pittsburg, Pa. Chesapeake & Ohio Ry„ Div. No. 40. Kira tin a District — Bro. E. L. Burton, third Rock Castle, who has been very ill with pneumonia, is now rapidly im- proving. We will all be glad to hear that old sign “BM on 13 again. Bro. J. H. K. Carpenter bid in second Bremo, relieved on second Greenway by Bro. E. W. Car- der, relieved from third Greenway by Bro. C L. Fleashman. Bro. E. G. Rawlings bid in third Bremo, relieved from second Strathmore by Bro. D. G. Smith, and he from third Columbia by Bro. D. L. Armstrong, relieved from third Strath- more by Non Jenks. Local Chairman Carr, who has been very sick with measles, is back on first Strathmore. Bro. T. L. Milloway relieved him. We have all received a copy of our new sched- ule, and those who know how to appreciate a good thing when they see it are glad to acknowledge that it was the best we have ever secured. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 741 Boys, keep after the nons until you get them in. Don’t be satisfied to let them get the benefit of what we have paid for without doing their share. Cext. 1090. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, God, who knoweth and doeth all things well, has seen fit to call from his earthly home to a better world the beloved father of our esteemed Bro. C. E. Duke; therefore be it Resolved , That we, the members of C. & O. Division 40, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the bereaved brother our sincere and heartfelt sympathy; and be it further Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved brother, and a copy fur- nished The Telegrapher for publication. W. H. Hutchens, G. O. Timmons, N. J. Cox, Committee. C. & O. of I. Division — Sister Wooley has given up second Peoria on account of sickness. Bro. C. Knipp’s helper, Walter A. Knipp, at La Crosse, should have an up-to-date. Bro. John Bauer, ticket agent at Peru, was relieved a few days, while attending the funeral of a relative, by Bro. Bill Kamiensky, who later relieved Bro. Peoples three days, on a trip to St. Louis. Mrs. O. W. Alexander has accepted the position as helper at Gaston, Ind., and is well entitled to the place, having been O. W. A.'s helper for sev- eral years without pay. Bro. J. J. Wooley, first Brighton, claims to have gained thirty pounds since leaving Peoria agency on account of the difference in the jobs. This may be true, but there’s a brewery at Brighton. Everybody is pleased with the increase received through Bro. Murphy’s efforts. Those who have not already sent the first month’s increase to the treasurer should do so right away to help build it up again to its normal strength. Bro. F. D. McGee, one of the old-timers of the C C. A L., now holding a responsible position with the W. B. Conkey Printing Co. at Hammond, Ind., always sends in his dues promptly. Sam Maas, our esteemed brother at Brighton, Ohio, on a pigeon hunt several weeks ago, fell through a hole in an attic, fractured a couple of ribs and skinned up his shins. He was lucky that a pigeon didn’t kick him. Bro. G. L. Freed, second Brighton, has filled all the office pigeon-holes and corners with dental books. He will make a good dentist, providing he reads the dental books, but they also have a few “Buffalo Bills’’ and “Nick Carters’’ laying around the office which would be more interesting — to most of us. The regular south end meeting was called for April 13th. Bro. Wheeler was called upon to address the crowd, but became frightened and was unable to respond. The following were con- spicuous by their absence: W. H. Hutchens, Gaar Scott, G. O. Timmons, C. E. Duke, O. E. Rife, N. W. Raber, G. Knipp, J. W. Anderson, E. W. Bassett, L. H. Sullivan, E. W. Johnson, A. Gos- sett, F. M. Peoples, J. H. Bauer, and some more. Now maybe you can tell who the four were that attended the meetings. All members are invited to attend the meetings / The working committees for 1916 are: N. J. Cox (chairman), F. O. Smith and F. E. Littell between Cincinnati and Richmond; W. R. Wheeler (chairman), Gaar Scott and G. O. Thomas, Rich- mond and Fowlerton; E. O. Crecraft (chairman), E. W. Johnson and N. W. Raber, Fowlerton to Peru; R. C. McVey (chairman), J. C. Mansell and J. E. Rouch, Peru to Chicago. These com- mittees will get after the nons and assist the local and assistant chairmen to line and keep them lined up. We are figuring on being 100 per cent strong by July 1, 1916. There will be a joint celebration at Marion, June 9th, in honor of the anniversary of the founding of our Order. Bros. Bassett, Brock and Priser are to meet the “Clover Leaf” and “Big Four” boys to arrange for this meeting. I wish to thank those who assisted me with a few items of interest. Cert. 941. Hocking Valley Ry., Div. No. 40. Bros. Cohagen and Jewett, second and third Linworth, were obliged to double one day recently on account of Bro. Beard attending court. Bro. F. J. Hack, second Hyatts, was quaran- tined for fifteen days on account of his little daughter, Gladys, having scarlet fever. Bro. Acles assigned to third Carey, succeeded by Bro. Colgrove on second Walbridge, and he by Bro. Webb on first Cummings, relieved by an extra on third Lemoyne. While doing committee work, Bro. Bayles was relieved by Bro. Lister, and later by Bro. Arts. “Uncle Bud’s’’ wife was very much vexed, having prepared two delicious meals in honor of Bro. Lister, but his loss was my gain — yum, yum. Preparedness seems to be in order with our nation, so let us prepare to assist our general com- mittee, now struggling with the officials for what is justly due us. We are very much pleased with the response in answer to the call for recruits. Nothing could be more pleasing to our committee, who is laboring so hard at this time, than the steady stream making application for membership. Let us older and more experienced members renew our faith and put forth a greater effort to induce our non co-workers to join and help us secure the proposed schedule of working conditions and rate of pay. I thank those who contributed notes for this report. We are always glad to get them. Uncle Bud, Cert. 1221. Digitized by Google

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742 The Railroad Telegrapher. Erie R. R., Div. No. 42. ' NOTICE. All Officers and Members Divisions 8, 17, 26, 29, 37, 42 and 44: The Order of Railroad Telegraphers will cele- brate the thirtieth anniversary of its founding on June 9, 1916, having been organized on June 9, 1886. New York Division No. 44, L. I. R. R., is arranging a celebration to commemorate this most important event. The anniversary committee invites your presence at this celebration, to be held Wednesday evening, June 7, 1916, in Grace Memorial Hall, corner Flushing ave. and Grove st., Jamaica, N. Y. An elaborate program has been prepared, to be concluded with dancing. A good time is assured for all. J. S. Thuma, Chairman Anniversary Committee. Wyoming Division — Friday, April 21st, we held two meetings on this division. The morning session was at Hawley, where twenty turned out to greet General Chair- man Hesser and Organizer Holton, three new members being secured. The evening session at Scranton was not so well attended, owing to weather cdnditions, but Bro. Holton secured two new members. Those who failed to attend these meetings missed something, as Bros. Hesser and Holton were ready to answer any questions or grievances put to them. When they have finished canvassing the Erie we will take our place among the organized roads with a schedule that we will not be ashamed of. The professor formerly at “WN” third got bumped and is now working extra accompanied by his assistant recently at "WN” tower. He threw the derail too quick, putting three cars, a caboose and the pony trucks of the pusher off the track. He is now out of the service. Apparently thirty days was his sentence. His assistant has never worked, but has a pass. If I understand it correctly, one must be actually employed (?). This case should be taken up with the proper authorities. We hope Bro. Hesser will pay us another visit in the near future, as he made a good impression and we like him. Cert. 5140, Grand. Susquehanna Division — Bro. E. J. Hesser, general chairman, of Elmira, is “hard at it” in New York negotiating for a revision of our schedule. Bro. S. C. Moseson is covering his trick. Bro. V. E. Hadley is on second Canisteo; Signal- man Jackson is covering third there. Bro. Derrig is back at Addison after several months at Wavcrly, his old stand, secured again through the opening of “GY” tower at Kirkwood for a time and the changes incident thereto. C. G. Cassidy, message wire nights dispatcher’s office Hornell, resigned; relieved by Extra Ferris, Allegheny Division. The brothers here will be pleased to learn that Bro. H. S. Wayne, formerly on this division, has been promoted to Fromburg, Mont., agency, with an increase in salary considerably above the $95.00 he received as operator there for several years. Bro. F. L. Allen, after a protracted vacation owing to an operation for appendicitis, is now on second “AQ” N. Y. C. crossing Corning, vice Bro. M. G. Beach. Bro. Coleman is back on third Waverly after relieving Bro. O’Neil on third Smithboro several weeks, who was at “GY” Kirkwood. Cert. 194. Main and Side Lines, inclusive, N. Y. S. 6r W. — Regular monthly meetings held third Monday evening each month corner Grove and Fourth, Jersey City, N. J. April meetings at Jersey City and Paterson were well attended. General Chairman Hesser and Bro. Holton de- livered interesting addresses. The absentees missed some good information. Bro. Coleman was unable to attend on account of shortage of men. The S. & W. are lined up to a man. Keep in line, boys, as past experience has taught you that your only salvation is in organization. If our organizer can level up the low spots and accom- plish half as much on the main line there will be something doing before long. The meetings at Paterson principally for S. & W. are a great success. More of the main line boys should attend. Those who can’t get to Jersey City should make a special effort hereafter and keep up to date. Bro. Whritner is rapidly recovering, and we hope to soon hear the old familiar “WR” again. Quackenbush bid in first “HX.” Third “WC” should be advertised. Some brother should send Bro. Quick some items. It is impossible for one to cover it all. Div. Cor. Canadian Northern Ry.f Div. No. 43. Western Division, District One — Bro. J. J. Martin bid in second trick dispatcher branch lines Fort Rouge on bid, succeeded by Bro. A. A. Hearn as relief dispatcher at Dauphin. Bro. E. G. Delano is relieving at Roblin and Bro. F. S. Partridge at Dauphin. Bro. A. V. Benoit, first Port Arthur, had the misfortune to lose his oldest boy a short time ago after a brief illness. He has the sympathy of all in his sad bereavement. Bro. R. L. Desmarais is now at Melfort days and Bro. C. F. Skaife at Hudson Bay Jet. nights. Cert. 2. Western Division, District Three — Bro. Strong, from Second District, canceled his hid on night operator and went to third “MO” Edmonton. Bro. Harrington to first “MO,” re- lieved on North Baitleford third by Mr. Geddes, Signal Corps Canadian Army, who will line up pay day. Bro. Bcthune, first North Battlcford, in dis- patcher's office Edmonton two weeks getting wise to the sheets, relieved by Bro. Christmas, frotn second North Battleford. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 743 Bro. Lister, agent Tollerton, on holidays to Toronto, relieved by Bro. Rutherford. Bro. Wheaton, from Onoway, appointed agent Cardiff, vice Bro. McMillan, to Evansburg agency, vice Bro. Peebles, to Kitscoty agency. Bro. Shep- pard relieving at Cardiff while transfer being made at Onoway and Evansburg, and Mr. Jaynes at Cardiff until Bro. Wheaton arrived from Onoway. Bro. McPherson, Lloydminster days, enlisted in the Canadian Engineers, has gone to Ottawa to take the course; relieved by Mr. Regan, a new man; later to Fort Saskatchewan second. He and Mr. Chewan, car checker, will soon line up. Bro. P. J. Morgan is dispatching first trick at Kamloops, B. C. Sorry to have “VI” leave us. Bros. Jim Anderson and G. W. Jollymour, from “MO” office Edmonton, appointed first and second trick dispatchers respectively at Rainey River, Ont. Glad of their promotion and wish them success. Business is picking up; a few stations to be opened, and operators are rather scarce just now. S. J. Harrington. Central Division , Second and Third Districts — We had a very satisfactory meeting in Winnipeg, March 19th. Owing to the snow blockade our chief could not see his way clear to permit as many brothers to come in as we would have liked, as it was hard to say if the weather took a turn for the worst when they would get back on the job. However, we were few but mighty. Some very interesting discussions took place and several important resolutions in connection with our next schedule were passed. It was intended to call another meeting for April 16th, but on account of high water and floods it was postponed. Bro. F. J. McLennan, 674 Mulvey st., Winnipeg, has been appointed assistant local chairman and correspondent. Every brother should send him a few notes monthly if they want to see their district represented in The Telegrapher. Traffic has been pretty dull for some time on account of the embargo on grain at the head of the lakes, but with the opening of navigation we anticipate a heavy business, as there is still a few million bushels of wheat to come east. Brothers, get after that non down the line, also the delinquents. Last fall when the rush came men were hired by the dozen, very few of them having the usual passport. Some have lined up, but many have not. Several are holding good steady positions, and if we keep after them they will eventually come in. It is now Bros. A. L. Young, Fort Rouge; R. C. Berry, Neepawa Jet., and Cox at Altamont, re- cently transferred from another division. Get a complete list of the nons and delinquents, and give them no rest until they line up. Grievances are reaching your local chairman, via the underground route instead of the regular chan- nel. Now, brothers, when you have something to straighten out, sit down and put the facts on paper; send them to the right party, and they will be dealt with promptly. Several brothers have hugged their grievances, quit paying dues, with- out ever giving the local board any knowledge of their troubles, and telling other brothers what a “raw deal” they got ' This is poor business; it never settles the grievance, and is unfair to the Order; but we don’t like to preach. Latest reports from Portage are that Bro. Preece had to float home to breakfast on a- grain door, and that Bro. McKee has purchased a motor boat for yard service. Bro. Chapman, at Morris, is agitating the building of an ark. This is our first attempt at a write-up, and your indulgence for anything in the above that is not according to Hoyle is requested. Cert. 74. Districts Two and Three — Bro. Brown, of Ashern, on two weeks’ sick leave, relieved by A. Cupperanul, since enlisted at Edmonton. Bro. Lee, Gypsumville, is singing “Erin's Lovely Home” in the expectation of a new depot that the company is going to build there this summer. Bro. J. D. Batty bid in Deloraine station, but preferred the cows and chickens at Homewood. “This is the life.” Bro. Staley has resigned Steep Rock, succeeded by R. C. Start, who will spend the summer there. In his spare time he will explore the beauties of Steep Rock Bay and soon become a brother. Several changes have taken place in Fort Rouge dispatcher’s staff. Bro. Dench, relieved on second branches by J. J. Martin, from Dauphin, assigned to second main line, relieving Bro. Barker, now relieving in “WI” Union Depot. Bro. J. G. Anderson back on first “FG,” relieved on third branches by Bro. C. E. Eck, from Brandon dis- patcher’s office. Bro. E. D. Clarke to swing trick, vice Bro. M. D. McDonald, who relieved former on third main line. Bro. O. Daigle is at Morris nights again. He was relieved eighteen months ago to enlist with the overseas forces from his native province, Que- bec, but failed to pass the medical examination and was appointed special guard at the “Ancient Capitol;” but seeing no prospects of getting to the front, has settled down and will make a home for the “lass” who shared his lonely vigil around the “Chateau Frontenac.” Among the other boys who enlisted are: Bro. McKay, Carman days, relieved by Bro. Robertson, from Belmont nights; Bro. Hutter, agent Calder, relieved by Campbell; Bro. Haight, agent Oak- ville, not yet relieved, and Bro. Kennedy, «gent Russell, who will be relieved by Bro. Arbrogast, of Oak Point. Understand one of the agents on the Oak Point Subdivision is having a “submarine” shipped him from the other side. Presume he has been study- ing the “War Cry of Peace,” as I understand that he does not belong “with the blessed.” Kricksdale station is now up for bids. Bros. Brown, of Asliern, and Mann, of Lundar, were tickled half way up the back when they received the “23,” as it will relieve both of a lot of blind siding billing, let alone the O. S. & D.’s. Bro. Graham, Myrtle, has slipped into the matri- monial harness. May he have long life and happi- ness. Digitized by kjOOQle

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744 The Railroad Telegrapher. Brunkild has again been opened as a regular agency by Bro. Mogam, of the Grand Division. So many transfers are taking place that it it almost impossible to keep track of them. Among them are: Bro. Somerville, from agency Sanford, to agency Altamont; Bro. A. L. Young, from third Fort Rouge, to nights Elie; Bro. Robertson to third Fort Rouge, relieved at Paddington nights by Bro. Carroll, from Grosse Isle agency. Bro. Mayhew, White Plains, spent a few days in Winnipeg recently, taking in the sights. We should soon have the new seniority lists which, owing to so many changes, had to be returned to the various superintendents for adjust* ment. See that you secure a copy and be sure your rating is correct or take it up at once with your local chairman. Also be sure to send a copy of your applications for positions to the local chairman. He will then be in a position to know if you are getting justice, and it will greatly assist him in adjusting any claims. The heavy fall of snow, melting in April, made it necessary to watch culverts and low tracks con- stantly to prevent accidents in case of washouts, but we are glad to report that none occurred. Bro. Joe Clifford, after spending a few months on his homestead, is now relieving Bro. Cairna at Glenella. Joe finds it hard to break away from railroad life. We still have a few nons and delinquents. The latter can expect no protection, as the time for payments has expired. This is absolutely unneces- sary, considering the busy season we have had, as those in arrears were steadily employed, some taking advantage of the privileges enjoyed by our schedule to bid in better positions. Any man who will take advantage of a “23” message, secure a better position and not keep up to date, I leave to your imagination. This is very discouraging, especially to our officers. We have two good chairmen on Districts 2 and 3, who will leave no stone unturned to see that you get your rights. If you have a grievance, take it up with them if you think you are in the right, and give facts; they can work on nothing else. If you have anything you wish discussed at a meeting and find out you can not attend, send it to your local chairman. He will have it brought up, giving careful attention, and results will be made known to you. Do this before dropping out. Iswish to thank the brothers who so kindly sent me notes for this write-up. Cert. 365. D. T. & I. R. R., Div. No. 48. Southern Division — We are glad to see Bro. Dollie Wolfe back at “BA” again, Bro. Lathesberry going back to “HN.” Bro. Chism spent a few days recently in Cincin- nati, relieved by Bro. Patrick. Bro. Spung, from the “Big Four,” is at “GO” nights. We hope to soon have Mr. Mendenhall there with us. It is now Bro. Ramey at Lisman. The new barge at Ironton, which went into serv- ice in April, will be a great help in handling the business to and from our connections. Our congenial chief dispatcher, Joe Graham, and his wife and little son, Joe, spent a few days at Ironton recently, recuperating from a severe attack of la grippe. We all hope he will soon be back in the best of health; Trainmaster Sisson re- lieving. Bro. Rogers, Waverly, is being relieved on an extended leave of absence by Bro. “Slim” from first “BA.” Bro. Patrick has resigned and gone back to his home in the “Blue Grass State.” General Yardmaster Harrell, at Jackson, is on the sick list; Rankins relieving. Northern Division — It is now Bro. Johnson at Leipsic. Bro. Lahy, relieved as agent at Adrian by Fow- ler, agent Tecumseh, has been appointed traveling freight agent. We wish him success. F. A. Aus- tin goes to Tecumseh agency. On sick list: Horton, “GN” Detroit, relieved by Kirk, from the W. U.; McWilliams, second Napoleon, relieved by Emerson, since resigned. Relief Operator Dale, from Adrian, goes to Bainbridge. Brothers, land him as soon as he lights. He relieved Noe a few days while moving his family to Adrian. General Manager Fraser, who was brought to Springfield hospital recently, we are glad to learn is now recovering nicely and will be out in a few days. Brothers, write to Bro. Palmer for a list of nons, and go after them. Don’t give them any rest until you land them. I wish to thank Bro. Mendenhall for the north end items, and hope that he will continue to help me. That's the way we find out what’s doing on the division. Cert. 48. Denver & Rio Grande R. R., Div. No. 49. First Division — J. P. Stroupe has taken up his new duties as agent Trinidad. Andy Anderson, his able assistant, does all the telegraphing. We are sorry to hear that Dad Wright, the old veteran at Rouse, is off sick, and hope he will soon return in his usual health. I. C. York is relieving him. C. L. Nelson, second Canon City, off a few days sick, was relieved by W. O. McCown, who later bid in second Castle Rock. J. A. Vermazon bid in third Florence. Si Jenkins, Portland, is making numerous trips to Pueblo, returning on the midnight train. Prob- ably taking in the movies. Pueblo telegraph office is being thoroughly renovated and improved, including the dispatcher's and chief dispatcher’s offices. When finished, “SB” will be one of the most up-to-date offices in the West. The entire union depot there has been rewired and greatly improved. A number of the superintendent’s office force have just returned from a trip to old Missouri, among whom were Ted Graham, E. E. Brook and Buster Cook. Digitized by C.ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 745 The death of Dr. Grizzell, recently announced in Philadelphia, Pa., marks the passing of an old D. & R. G. landmark, as he served as dispatcher at Pueblo for a number of years. His did friends and acquaintances regret very much to learn of his demise. We will get no more of his famous prescriptions. W. C. Cavanaugh, recently with the State Life Insurance Co., is dispatching at Gunnison. Persinger is back on first Colorado Springs, having recovered from the injuries he received while speeding his new Buick. We regret very much to learn of the recent death of Mrs. D. H. Riley in Denver, the wife of Conductor Dan Riley, in the train service since December, 1873. He has the sympathy of all in his bereavement. J. W. Moore, Hawkins, Day, “DC,” and H. Jones, at Portland, have not been heard from in regard to the application blanks recently sent them. These positions each .pay $5.00 per month more than before the present schedule took effect. Sixty dollars per year is quite a nice present, especially when one does not have to make any effort for it. Strange how a penny held close to the eye will obstruct from the view a dollar held at arm's length. H. W. Compton, agent Barnes, is being relieved by F. M. Jones. It is reported he intends to resign, having already severed his connection with the Order. He must have forgotten the contribu- tion the boys made up for him when he lost his household goods by fire at Cuchara a few years ago. One, good turn deserves another. The agency there did not receive any increase with the last schedule, but received an increase in express commissions. Div. Coa. First District — J. M. Honnold, agent Husted, on sick list several months undergoing three operations, is improving and expects to soon return to duty. The Pueblo force has enjoyed a box of cigars recently distributed by Chief Dispatcher Gray, and congratulating “Andy” Anderson on his recent marriage. F. W. Moore, first “SB,” Pueblo, took in the attractions at the Capital City several days last month. E. L. Stovall, agent Swallows, is on vacation; relieved by G. E. Luther. The through St. Louis-San Francisco circuit is not much more than a local wire since the Rio Grande-Missouri Pacific has been separated from each other. A number of new city passenger and freight offices have been created, reducing the work in “DC” office and lessening the worries of “HK.” First Division, Second District — Bro. Pringle was relieved at Echo several days celebrating the arrival of a twelve-pound girl. Congratulations. The Arkansas River did not fur- nish enough water, so an old cow came across the track at Echo recently to get a drink at the tank, No. 86 hitting her and putting eight cars in the ditch, just missing the station in which Mrs. Pringle and the babies were asleep and Bro. “OU” on the job. Pretty close call. Bro. A. D. Dahlberg, relieved on third Florence by Durham, bid in Sample nights, vice Bro. Roush, who bid in second Palmer Lake, vice J. F. Evans, who bid in the agency there. Vermazen, Castle Rock, goes to Colorado Springs ticket office. Bro. Haley, Canon City, pnd Roadmaster Crow- ley's clerk, Houghton, bought out the Canon City cigar store, and are doing nicely. Agent Eads, Canon City, who was at Hot Springs for quite a stay with rheumatism, is back again. Examination books for agent and operators are being mailed containing 328 questions, giving us all something to think about. Business on this end is generally better. Three helper crews at Canon City, averaging six trips a week each, which, with the trains they now pull, means some cars. Boys, let's keep after the few nons left. Get this division solid and keep that way. There is no good reason why these men should not come in. “No card, no favors,” and live up to it. Div. Co*. Bro. F. L. Gross, first Murray, is on ninety days' leave; relieved by Rassmussen, a new man. Brothers, get after him. Bro. Tidwell, third Sol Summit, is on sixty days’ vacation; relieved by J. S. Sax. Bro. Sand- mier will put the half Nelson to him. Bro. A. B. Curtis, second Sol Summit, was off a few days recently. Bro. L. E. Durant relieved L. W. Patton at Scofield agency, which was later bid in by O. M. Walk, agent Colton. We should see that he gets an up-to-date now. Colton and Riverton agencies now on bulletin. Bro. H. F. Garrison, agent Gosher, is on thirty days' vacation. H. F. King, second Price, bid in third Kyune. Bro. L. L. Larson, first Cisco, is relieving Agent Ely while he is checking wool. Hansen, from the C. & S. and U. P., on nights, has promised to come in. Thanks to Bro. Sandmier for items sent. If every brother would take the same interest we soon would be 100 per cent strong. General Chairman Fulton passed over the dis- trict recently in the interest of the Order. Every member should do his best to help Bro. Fulton. We must take more interest in our organization if we expect our officials to get us better working conditions. Any brother having any news just send to Bro. Sandmier, “GI,” or Larson at “CS.” “OU” at “CS ” Cert. 786. Salt Lake Division — Bro. H. J. Fulton is on a general tour over the system lining up the nons. We must all work hard now and line up our division in such a shape that when we present our revised schedule to the general manager it will have some consideration. Bro. Bird went into Salt Lake recently to see the ball games. Bro. Fink relieved Mr. Abbott at “RA.” Digitized by Google

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746 The Railroad Telegrapher. • Mr. King bid in third “KN” and should now get an up-to-date. Bro. Grubbs has been doing second extra dis- patching at Helper. Scofield, Colton and Riverton agencies are up on bid. Some of our ex-agents wishing to get off the extra board will now have a better chance with these three jobs in view. Bro. Pinnell, recently married, is now relieving Bro. Garrison at Cosher agency on two weeks* vacation. Business was exceptionally heavy during March and the forepart of April. Considerable nitre, oil and wool being routed over our lines. However, this has not changed the situation as far as tele- graphing is concerned, no new offices having been opened. Bro. Swartzfager has returned after a week*s illness. H. S. C. Georgia R. R„ Div. No. 50. Some of our members who have not been able to attend our meetings regularly may have formed the opinion that we are not making much progress, in view of the fact that our division has not had a write-up recently, but we are very much alive, and expect to give a favorable account of ourselves in the near future. Our former division correspondent has accepted a position where he is not easily accessible to the doings of our Order; hence the necessity for elect- ing another correspondent. We are holding our own splendidly. There are but few delinquents, and we continue getting in new members. We expect to have everything in shape by our next renewal period to make a move which will convince the weak-hearted that we mean to accomplish something. Since our last write-up several of the night offices have been restored on the main line, and all of our boys are now at work, which is very gratifying to us all. Let us give the company good service on these jobs and show them that we appreciate their having been restored and that they are indispensable in the proper handling of trains by the dispatcher. Quite a number of us were very pleasantly sur- prised when we received our January pay checks to find that we had been given small increases in salary, and I am sure that we all appreciate this on the part of the management and intend to give them good service in the hope that this will soon be repeated in a more substantial manner. Even with this increase, some of us are barely making enough to afford a comfortable living; especially is this true with some who have families to support. There are those among us who have never had the heart to ask a girl to share with us in spending our pay check for fear that it would not meet all of the bills. Crawfordsville and Union Point arc still “solid bachelor.” Although the attendance at our meetings com- pares very favorably with that of other divisions of long standing, \vc feel that a few more of the hoys could attend, as regular attendance creates interest, and interest displayed by the members means more members, which may mean a contract and better times. So, boys, let’s attend the meetings and do our duty. It is my intention to give you a few lines each month, and I ask each one to help. Send me all the news items you can. I take this occasion to urge you to pay up promptly on June 30th, and be in good standing at all times. Div. Cos., Cert 13. Bessemer & Like Erie R. R„ Div. No. 51. Over 2,000 invitations have been sent out to all telegraphers in the Pittsburg District— railroad, commercial, press, pipe line, broker, leased wire and ex-telegraphers now in other lines of business. If you know of any telegraphers who have not received an invitation, send his or her name to Bro. J. Yeager, Jr., 2227 West Liberty avenue. Pittsburg, and he will gladly mail them one. Every member of the O. R. T. should make ar- rangements to attend, even though necessary to lay off to do so. The time and money spent will mean much to the organization and benefit each one of us indirectly in the future. We are be coming more closely affiliated with the other rail- road organizations every day, and must keep the name of our organization before them and the public as well. Even though you can not attend, I would suggest that you order a ticket or two from the undersigned or the chairman on arrange- ments, Bro. J. Yeager, Jr. The money so sub- scribed will help to pay for printing, postage, flowers, music and other numerous expenditures necessary to make the affair one big success. While figuring how you can attend, do not fail to urge all other telegraphers to do likewise. Bring along the mothers, wives, sisters, daughters and sweethearts. By meeting our officials and co- workers, they will learn what our organization stands for. If you do not have tickets sufficient to furnish all who wish to attend, then collect one dollar for each ticket and mail to me or Bro J. Yeager, Jr., and the same will be furnished by return mail. Providing important business does not prevent, our worthy president, Bro. H. B. Perham, will be there to address us at the banquet. Other Grand officers have geen invited, including Bro. S. T- Konenkamp, international president of the Com mercial Telegraphers’ Union of N. A., who, by the way, is a member of Pittsburg Division No. 52. of the O. R. T. Several high railroad official*, at one time members of the O. R. T., are *1*° expected to be present. Let us do all we possibly can to help the committee make this anniversary celebration a success in attendance, financially and otherwise. You can not put the name of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers too strongly be- fore the public and other labor organizations. The other train service organizations are getting their names in the papers, and we must do likewise Send in your orders for tickets early, so arrange- ments can be made for seating the crowd. Tbe sale of tickets will positively close on June 7th. When ordering, state whether you expect to attend or not. F. X. Williams, Oakmont, !’* Digitized by Google

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The Railroad- Telegrapher. 747 B. & L. E. R. R . Notes— Bro. S. P. Duffy and F. H. Elliott, Harsis- ville, arc slowly recovering from the grippe; re- lieved by Bro. G. A. Freyermuth and Jessie Duffy. Bro. Floyd, VVigton, has purchased a new home at Branchton. Bro. J. A. Highbarger has the “Overland” auto- mobile agency at Grove City, Staff system is being installed between “GU” tower and “KO” Jet. J. S. Nearman, “OW” tower, relieved a few days by Bro. R. E. Williams, who also relieved Bro. R. A. Buzza, French Creek, several days while moving. Bro. II. M. Woodworth, Watsons Run, is on the sick list. Bro. John McElhaney, relieving the agent at Butter, on sick list, relieved by Bro. C. H. Barney at Cranesville, and he by Bro. G. W. Snadeker at “XG” tower. Later Bro. Barney went to Albion yard days and Bro. G. S. Keep nights. Bro. A. S. Quinn, on third “RX” Albion a few nights, also relieved Bro. L. R. Gregory, third “XG” tower, while off sick. Bro. F. E. Sanner to “XG” tower second trick, relieving Bro. G. W. Snadeker, who relieved Bro. M. C. Hahn, “NA” tower, while visiting the dentist. Bro. C. J. (^offman, Elk Creek, while attending the funeral of his stepmother was relieved by Bro. A. S. Quinn, who also relieved Bro. R. L. Wil- liams, “XG” tower, Erie. Bro. W. L. Morncweck goes to “HF” Green- ville days, relieved there nights by Mr. Sweigard. Dispatcher Klumph off three weeks hunting stray cars, relieved by Dispatcher Clavin. An interchange is being built between this com- pany and the trolley line at Harmonsburg. The duties and territory of the trainmasters and their assistants have been assigned as follows: E. R. Hewitt, trainmaster at Albion, assisted by A. Anderson, supervision of train and yard serv- ice, north of Greenville, and charge of the placing of men in freight and yard service in that terri- tory. W. M. Johnson, Jr., trainmaster at Green- ville, will have charge of the hiring and exam- ination of men for train and yard service and the examination of men for telegraph service, also supervision of stations and passenger train service and the placing of trainmen in passenger service. T. F. Williams, trainmaster at Greenville, will have supervision of freight train and yard service and charge of placing of men in that service in the territory from Greenville south, including K. O. Line. H. V. Hopkins, assistant trainmaster at Butler, will assist in the supervision of train, station and yard service in the territory south of Grove City. I am indebted to Bro. R. R. Snyder, “HX,” for the news from the south end. If the brothers will kindly send their notes to M. C. Hahn or R. L. Williams, Cranesville, Pa., we will try and have a good write-up each month. Our secretary has a good supply of application blanks on hand. Ask for one and get after that non working next to you. Let's make Division 51 “solid O. R. T.” Ceet. 131. Southern Pacific Ry„ Div. No. 53. I. os Angeles Division — Transferring from one division to another is becoming a very serious matter and causing much comment, especially on this division, and is very discouraging to telegraphers who have accumulated a number of years’ seniority to be continually set back by these transfers. In future all who avail themselves of Article 15, Section A, will have to furnish a doctor's certificate. Each individual case will be thoroughly investigated by the local board of adjustment, and if not strictly in accordance with that article, the telegrapher attempting to transfer will be returned to the division from whence he came to be dealt with by the superin- tendent of that division. S. F. Willard has transferred from the San Joaquin to this division, bidding in El Centro agency. His case will receive special attention. He formerly worked on this division, and when he had about seven years’ seniority he traded to the San Joaquin, receiving in exchange eighteen years' seniority; now transfers back, bringing with him -fifteen years* seniority. Bros. W. Armstrong and Frank Geiger, who are endeavoring to secure the most members in the prize contest, have already to their credit the applications of A. J. Russell, San Pedro; R. A. Root, extra Bertram; J. R. Ward, Beaumont, and W. B. Atkinson, extra Bassett. The two brothers have our best wishes for further success, and we heartily welcome the new members. It is very interesting to note the report of our president. To March 31st the organization has revised sixteen schedules, secured four new ones, and one with an increase of wages. Last year's schedule negotiations amounted to nineteen, exceed- ing that number of the first three months of this year is a record to be proud of. Quoting from our President’s report: “H. R. 10,484 passed the House of Representatives on February 28, 1916; went to the Senate on Febru- ary 29th, was there read twice and referred to the Committee on Postoffices and Post Roads. That part of the bill affecting side and transfer service may reasonably be considered as slightly evasive, wholly indefinite and totally unsatisfactory, in so far that it does not adjust the grievance of mem- bers who are forced to carry the mails without compensation. It would be a good plan for each member to write the senators upon the subject. Our members do not want to carry the mails through the streets at any price.” In line with the above, each one of us indi- vidually should write, or better, telegraph, our senator at once as to the action we desire to be taken on this bill. Most of the delinquents reported February 28th have paid up and three have left the service. There is absolutely no excuse for the few remain- ing to allow their names to remain on that list. The installation of “telegraph printing” machines at “HU” and “BD” is causing great dissatisfaction, as it may mean the employment of cheap “punch- ers,” causing a reduction of the force in both offices. Digitized by Google

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748 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Judge Smith Mistier reported in last issue assigned agency Whitewater is an error; should read Bro. E. R. Bailiff. It is reported that Bro. Misner is being urged by his many friends in Coachella Valley to run for the legislature. We will all do everything we can to support him, if he so decides. I note with great pleasure that Bro. Milstcr, former assistant chairman Tucson Division, is on first Pomona. He traded with Bro. Mandeville. Welcome to our division, brother. May you prosper and remain a long time with us. Bro. O. H. Weight, relieved on El Casco third by Bro. W. S. Melrose, was taken to San Fran- cisco hospital in a dangerous condition and operated on for an ulcer in his stomach, when it was found that he also had appendicitis. After the operation he suffered a relapse, and grave fears for his recovery were felt for a time, but we are glad to report that his wife, who has been with him constantly, says he will soon be back at the old stand again. Bro. L. M. Holman, relieved by Bro. H. S. McMullen, was also operated on at San Francisco hospital for appendicitis. Have not heard how h^ is progressing, but he has our best wishes. When you hear of brothers being in the hospital, drop them a line, give them the news; it will help to cheer them up. The small effort on your part would be well repaid by the enjoyment they would experience in hearing from their friends. Bro. F. H. Clements was relieved by Bro. R. A. Root on Bertram third three weeks on sick list, and went to the beach for recuperation. Bro. W. B. Atkinson, who relieved Conway, second Palm Springs, two days, later relieved Bro. Guy Crowley, third Bassett, assigned to third 'San Fernando, vice Branatum, relieving Bro. Foster on second Cabazon. Bro. W. Fitzpatrick relieved Bro. V. L. Gentry at Ilighgrove, assigned second Bassett, vice Bro. A. C. Duffy, assigned San Pedro, relieving Bro. Thomas who went to Carpinteria. Assistant Local Chairman Coyle went to Los Angeles to recuperate after trying to catch a cask (contents unknown) on his big toe. Bro. Fredericks relieved Bro. J. M. Hodge, Banning agency, on vacation. Bro. E. L. Burroughs, extra “HU,** relieved Bro. Earl, second Niland, assigned first there, vice Bro. James Rush, to extra board. Bro. O. P. Smith, after relieving Bro. L. S. Moranda, agent Niland, a week, went to his assignment as agent Indio, later relieved by Bro. Armstrong on account of sickness. Bro. D. N. Powell, second Declez, assigned second Oxnard; relieved by Bruce. When Bro. Powell returned to Declez for his motorcycle he was relieved by Bro. M. J. Logue. Bro. J. A. Armstrong to extra list; relieved at Brawley by Hinkle on bid. Bro. F. D. Murray gave up his assignment at El Centro, returning to extra list; relieved by F. E. Reid. Bro. A. J. Russell, asisgned San Pedro days, vice Bro. E. J. Ritter, assigned Ontario. Bro. Nicols, agent El Casco, off sick a few days, relieved by Bro. A. H. Hansen. Bro. W. A. Post relieved Bro. A. H. Eberhart, assigned Fillmore agency, vice A J. Locke, re- signed, relieved by Bro. V. L. Gentry, pending assignment, who later relieved M. C. Elligott, resigned. Bro. W. R. Armstrong, extra, to second San Fernando, vice Bro. D. H. McCormick, to extra list on account of health; latter to third Ogilby. Bro. Guy Crowleyrthird San Fernando, is taking in all the sights with his new auto. Bro. G. L. Harker is doing fine in the butcher business there. We all wish him success. Bro. “Dinty” Moore assigned Salton agency, vice Bro. A. J. Phegley, who visited his folks at Red- lands a few days, then went to his assignment on first Strathearn. McBayis is on third Redlands Jet. pending assignment. Bro. C. C. Dickinson and wife visited with Bro. Owens and family at Buena Park the other Sunday and rode through the orange groves in Bro. Owens* “jitney.** R. A. Fuller, formerly a member of Division 53. on San Joaquin Division, and five years in “WP” San Francisco, is now in the C. P. city office at Los Angeles. Bro. E. W. Kalies, “RN** tower (closed), now on extra list, went to Chatsworth extra. Bro. J. H. Sargent, operator and cashier Santa Paula, vice Bro. C. F. Friddell, who bid in Glamis agency, relieving Bro. T. W. Roach there pending bids, who relieved Bro. W. A. Post at Norwalk, assigned Pasadena, vice Hawkins. Bro. F. C. Butler, extra, to Oxnard agency four months while agent on sick leave. Bro. M. H. Goodlander, third Oxnard, has been catching the limit of clams and whales recently at Hueneme. Bro. E. W. Tuttle relieved Bro. G. S. Scott, agent Carpinteria, off several weeks owing to ill- health. Bro. M. P. Mallott, first Santa Barbara, is get- ting quite proficient on his new bug. Bros. Rothenburg, agents Somis and Moorpark, have been unusually busy on account of work trains the past three months, and Bro. N. L, Curtiss, Santa Susana, and Bros. I. C. Villegas and H. C. Powell, Chatsworth, have been getting their share of extra work caused by the slides at Strathearn. On bulletin: Agencies — Edom, Pasadena, Nor- walk and Arcadia. Telegraphers — first — Iris; sec- ond— Glamis, Declez, Niland, Calexico, Bassett and San Fernando; third — Santa Barbara, Bassett, Ogilby and “VVD” Los Angeles. Bro. F. McCarroll is now a benedict and will not have to pay any more doctor bills, either. He recently married Dr. June Robinson, of Coachella, where “Mac** is agent. Congratulations. Bro. B. M. Doty was relieved on first Colton by Mr. Wayman on account of sickness. An extra dispatcher and Ben Webb are on the two copier jobs in “DS,“ which we hope to see on our next bulletin. Bro. J. James, agent Duarte, owing to the sick- ness and death of his two-year-old son, was re- lieved a few days by Swartz. Second Streathern abolished. Digitized by C.ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 749 I wish to express my thanks and appreciation to the members of this division who so kindly fur- nished me with notes for this write-up especially Bros. C. C. Dickinson, J. L. Christmas, I. B. Carl, L. E. Seymour and Frank Geiger. With such assistance we can have a good write-up every month. Cert. 1206. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased the all-wise Ruler of the Universe to take from this life the beloved son of our Bro. J. James; in our fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of Southern Pacific System Division No. 53, Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers, extend to the sorrowing family in their bereavement our deepest sympathy; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to our brother and his wife, a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication, and a copy spread on the minutes of this division. A. M. Hammond, E. B. Farwell, R. W\ Keyes, Committee. Western Division — Bro. C haddock relieved by Bro. Tice, assigned agency “CM.” Bro. Rouse, Haywards, relieved several days by Bro. Slater. Bro. Hoell relieved several days hy Bro. Heaney; on return relieved Bro. Ahern. Bro. Rohrer relieved several days by Extra Dis- patcher Barnes. Bro. Miller was off a few days. The family of Bro. Eby, Livermore, was at Santa Cruz several days in April. The wife of Bro. Searle is in the hospital. All wish her a speedy recovery. Bro. Higley, Danville, attended court a few days recently. Bro. Rice relieved Bro. Fuller, Bethany, two weeks. Benicia telegraph office closed, Bro. Casselman relieving Bro. Jandebuer, San Leandro, working car job. Bro. Wharton bumped Bro. Falls, work- ing warehouse job pending bulletin. Bro. Ruther- ford on extra list; Bro. Dwyer working eleven hours. C. E. Spencer, Napa, writes: “Your efforts are useless and you are wasting your energy. Cut out the agitation. I choose to be one of the few.” Superintendent Brennan camped on the job until the sink was conquered. About 2,000 cars of material was used. Bro. Loeser has received his perfect-station medal. Bro. Sullivan relieved by Bro. Wood, assigned ”RI.” Bro. Bryan took in the opening ball game in Frisco, April 4th. Bro. Slater relieved George Washington, Courte- nay, who went to bis ranch a few days. Bro. O. Rutherford relieved Bro. Follansbee. Livermore, two days while on a fishing trip. The famous non on the hill received ten days for stopping fast train and handing up a “bum” clearance. Another famous non dropped from the company’s service. One by one they depart. Bro. Trexlcr, from Coast Division, relieved Bro. Sillers a few days on account of sickness. Bro. Dohner on vacation, visiting Newton and Kansas City, Kan. Local Chairman Hanlon, Stockton Division, and Bros. O. Rutherford and Casselman were recent caller’s at 53*s headquarters. A register has been placed in the S. P. general hospital for all agents and telegraphers who come in for treatment, to enable the visiting committee to see them all. Bro. Stuart Grady, Dixon, working a non-sched- ule job for several years, has been notified by the general chairman to bid in a schedule job before March 3 1st or lose his seniority. This refers to Article 13, and closes a grievance sub- mitted by a number of brothers. The non list has been cut down to five desir- ables. Let’s make a drive and get them in. • Bros. Cowgill and Pennington visited Richmond and Stege, securing the applications of Agent Stiver, Richmond, and Agent Dutton, Stege. Bro. Dutton was at one time chief telegrapher of Divi- sion 170, San Francisco. He has since made Division 53 a present of the picture of Division 53’s first committee and the seventy-five members who were present at the big banquet in 1900, which is now being framed to hang on the walls at head- quarters. Bro. Cowgill is in receipt of a letter from Bro. D. W. Dean, dispatcher McCloud River R. R., McCloud, Cal., stating that he would shortly pre- sent us with the convention picture of the special session of 1900, in which the delegation from 53 looms up big; also the convention photo of 1905 and photo of 53’s 1905-1906 general com- mittee. This will about complete the pictorial his- tory of 53, and we should certainly appreciate the unselfish liberality of these brothers for favoring us with these relics of that early time in our his- tory. We are indeed exceedingly fortunate in finding some one thoughtful enough to preserve these mementos and then surrender them for the general good and the pleasure of members who visit our headquarters. We were extended an invitation to participate in a joint annual picnic on Sunday, May 21st, at Fernbrook Park, Niles Canyon. Bros. Hoell, Knightly and Pennington, on Sunday, April 16th, attended the joint meeting of the brotherhoods at Alcatraz Hall, Seventh and Peralta streets, Oak- land, there being six brotherhoods represented — O. R. C., B. R. T., B. L. E., B. L. F. & E., Switchmen’s Union and O. R. T. The brothers who served on the different joint committees helped make the affair a success. If we can show the other organizations that we are interested and willing to do our part, there is no limit to our possibilities. Every brother should appreciate this fact Div. Cor., Cert 749. Digitized by Google

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750 The Railroad Telegrapher. Portland Division — Bro. Hickman, agent Molalla, is making weekly trips to Salem taking treatment for nose trouble; Extra Colony is on Salem ticket position six weeks. Bro. H. R. Ford, agent Lebanon, has been on sick list. Extra Lacy is at Reedsport agency on the W. P. branch. It is now Bro. W. H. Speer at Merlin and Bro. H. A. Tibbils will soon be up to date. Bro. Reitzel went to Merlin agency pending bulletin. Ex-Bro. Simmons to box-car job S. P. and W. P. Jet.; later relieved Bro. T. A. Cathers, agent Wheeler, on three months' leave. Extra Helper Taylor, from Halsey, to second Timber. Bro. N. R. Cereghino to Springfield Jet., just opened, was later relieved by A. E. Sartwell, a new man. Bro. Dolan, on his way East, expects to take in St. Louis and Bro. Quick's office before he returns. Bro. Carl, Olson, has purchased a new train order typewriter. All the trainmen are bragging on its large, clear type. Preparations are being made for new train order officers at Hugo and Cornutt, south of Roseburgv steel semaphores of the latest type being erected at each place. Bro. Ralph Dean, third Cottage Grove, on sick list, relieved by J. W. Lucas, who has been on his place out of Grant's Pass two months. Bro. C. A. McLemore, second Cottage Grove, resigned, has taken a trip in the mountains with his mule for his health f relieved by ex-Bro. H. B. Chapman, from the Santa Fc in Texas, formerly on the S. P. Bro. Hackett went to Woodburn third recently. Bro. J. W. Gaines visited the brothers recently at Oswego and inspected the new million-dollar concrete plant. Brothers wishing deep sea fish should write Bro. Ray Tyson at Barview or Bro. W. L. Nichols at Miami. Both are right on the ocean beach. Bro. Geo. A. Miller, agent Wolf Creek, is to have a new type telegraph table, replacing the old desk style, which will give the office a very neat appearance. Extra Agent Hewitt is at Myrtle Creek while G. H. Smith is laying off. Haynes, a new man, went to Shelburn temporary recently owing to trouble with the bridge on the C. & E. Bro. Scholes, second Woodburn, is contemplat- ing putting in a chair factory there. We wish him success. Bro. VanBuren, the popular agent at Jefferson, visited Portland recently. A. H. Gast to Beaverton extra. Bro. Mcllvaine will get him. Bro. Fred Kirby, an old S. P. man, is dispatching at Noti on the W. P. branch until the line is taken over; Extra McMasters is dispatching on first, and Robert Fromm on second at Marshfield. Bro. Harry Morse relieved the latter on second Eugene. Bro. Landis is at Cushman on the W. P., and Bro. Ralph McKenzie at Drain. Bro. V. C. Proudfit, second Halsey, on a trip to Portland, relieved by Bro. W. Taylor. Bro. Casey is relieving Taylor, third Roseburg, visiting at Sisson, and Bro. Zook is relieving Bro. S. M. Wilcox at Oakridge. Brothers, while in San Francisco don’t forget to call at Hotel St. Regis, the O. R. T. headquarters. Bro. Cowgill will see that your visit is pleasant. Former Division Operator E. D. Woodbury is now general auditor of the Oregon & California Coast Ry. - Edward E. Russell displaced Van Buren, Jr., at Lebanon agency. Bro. S. T. Johnson, agent and chief clerk Richards, from Woodburn, was among those pres- ent at the opening bail game in Portland. Wish to thank Bros. Duncanson and Spurgeon for assistance in write-up. Cert. 1201. Sacramento Division — Bro. R. A. LaPoint, agent Floriston, relieved by Bro. E. R. Allen four days on account of a death in family. ' Bro. C. D. Stovall, third Andover, was off two weeks recently. Bro. Ed Stewart, agent Summit, returned April 1st from a sixty-day visit to the South Sea Islands, relieving Bro. O. B. Merrick, who went to Oakland for a couple of weeks. Bro. G. C. McAdow to third Summit, relieved on second Smart by Bro. R. A. Murray; Bro. C. W. Manuel to third Smart. Bro. B. M. Reece to first Troy, relieving Bro. E. R. Allen. Bro. J. M. Cleary, assigned agency Yolo, rdieved on third Cisco by C. H. Ludwig; Bros. J. E. Blackford, agent, and W. G. Flickenger, second Cisco, off a couple»of days. Bro. V. S. Patta, who relieved Sister Wells, second Spruce, five days, is now at third Emi- grant Gap. Bro. C. C. Williams relieved Bro. S. Kosmo- pulos on third Gold Run, assigned to Lincoln. Bro. K. W. Dexter, second Newcastle, went to San Francisco to see that the Pacific Coast League was properly opened there. Bro. E. L. Purcifull, third Newcastle, relieved by S. Short, on assign- ment. Bro. W. G. Davis, an old-time Coast Division dispatcher, relieved Bro. Ed Scott, manager “H,” who relieved third Valley Dispatcher Bro. B. D. Mullins. Bro. L. Fingland, the only “real” base- ball player on the Sacramento Division, is reliev- ing Dispatcher L. Gieger; G. B. King filling in as third wire chief. Bro. W. C. Johnson is working agency Rocklin pending relief by Bro. J. H. Broach. The local chairman having resigned, Bro. C. G. Sheffield, agent Diamond Springs, has been ap- pointed acting local chairman. There is no doubt but that he will handle the work satisfactorily, and the brothers should assist him in every manner possible. Remit your dues promptly; secure as many applications as there are nons in your vicinity, and unerringly adhere to the schedule. Request a list of nons and delinquents from the local chairman. You will know then where to start to work. He has some information relative to Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 751 trades at Parran, Nev., and Fowler, Cal., which can be secured upon request. Don’t forget to run that non in, and ask the brothers if they have paid up. Cert. 792. Shasta Division — This division in so far as representation in the journal is concerned seems to be a joke. We are very seldom mentioned, and then only when some- one feels real sympathetic and remorseful over our plight. One of the few lacking essentials on this division is co-operation with our local chairman, and especially a feeling of letting “George” do it. This is by far the smallest division on the system in membership as well as mileage, and we have more nons and backsliders than any other division on the system comparatively. We will not censure any of them for their poor judgment, as we expect to get them back in good company. Agent Miller, Red Bluff, was recently appointed instructor of the newly-organized school for agents. No telegraphy will be taught, and if the company adheres to its original intentions as outlined in the bulletin, it will prove a great help for operators who desire to acquaint themselves more fully *in the various duties of running a station. Bro. Otto Beck, of Klamath Falls, is on leave in search of health. He had the misfortune, while out fishing on Link River, to accidentally fall in. This river is very treacherous and full of falls and rocks. Bro. Beck was unconscious for several hours, and it is only due to the presence of an ex-life saver that he was not killed. The writer is pleased to note that it is Bro. Woods again at MacDoel. We would be indebted to him if he would try and rope in his next-door neighbor. Bro. S. Warren assigned Mt. Hebron, relieving Bro. Johnson, who is now relief agent at Red Bluff. Bro. C. B. Lloyd assigned Cbiloquin agency, re- lieving Bro. Christmas, now on third Red Bluff, vice Thomas Jefferson Jefferies, a boomer. Bro. Vaugh bid in Grass Lake, a summer pen- sion, and Bro. Hanna bid in third Hornbrook. Sister Logan, who bid in thiid “GO,” is now on vacation, relieved by a new man. Bro. Ruth, who bid in first wire chief, is doing extra dispatching. Bro. Baldy Bell, assigned Pitt, is quite a chicken raiser. The writer and the local chairman have been -corresponding lately on the question of reorganiz- ing our division. One plan which should bring results is to write the nons requesting them to join or give their reasons, and allow them a cer- tain time to answer. If they don’t, then publish a list of every one of them and circulate it freely among the members of every union of every organization on the division, and then adhere strictly to our old but forgotten motto, “No card, no favors.” This would show who’s who, and the roadmen will then act accordingly. The firemen will publish such a list within the next few weeks, and we should not sleep on our right. Bro. Johnson says he will land the non on sec- ond Red Bluff. We are pleased to know that Bro. Veyl, at Delta, has been relieved somewhat of his parcel post. That is one imposition, boys, that we should unite and fight. An eight-hour day for an agent, no mail to carry, and paid in comparison with the operators — will it ever materialize? If we stick together, everything is possible. Boys, I will act as correspondent for the next few months. Send all the news items to me at Shasta Springs. I expect to get that station for the summer. Let’s get together and make this division at least 90 per cent; it can be done if we try. ”C.” San Joaquin District — The sad intelligence reached Bro. F. A. Nejed- ley, of Marcel, a month ago, that his brother was dead and his father not expected to live. He took the first train for Ohio and arrived just in time to see his father alive. Bro. O. D. Day, manager Mojave, was in Los Angeles a few days recently. Bro. Pat Milliken, of Warren, has gone to Palm Beach to spend the summer; Bro. J. H. Shay relieving. Bro. and Sister Gage, of Larose, contemplate a month’s trip to Mrs. Gage’s old home in Arizona. Bro. and Mrs. G. H. Frederick, third Marcel, are on a sixty days* visit to relatives in Montana and Idaho; Bro. F. W. O’Lovesky relieving. Several new members joined in the last few weeks. W’e have a pretty good team of organizers in the Valley now. Some of them are after the prizes, and we arc getting results. Keep up the good work, brothers, and we will be solid before the end of the year. Bro. M. B. McMullen has returned to Inyokern agency, after three weeks in Los Angeles hospital. We are glad to hear that “bug” again. Business is good and everybody is happy. Bro. and Sister W. E. Blume, of Cameron, took a year’s leave, beginning May 25th. Bro. Blume’s father and mother will celebrate their golden wedding in August. Bro. Blume has not been home for six years, and intends to try a little farming in order to reduce his avoirdupois. Bro. R. S. Easterwood likes it better at Caliente, where he has a good agent to work with. The majority of our brothers pay their dues in advance. The few who delay this important mat- ter should see to this the first thing. It is what makes you your bread and butter. Brothers, send your items to the local chairman, lie will give them to the right party to put in the journal. Cert. 430. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, God, in His infinite wisdom and good- ness, has deemed it best to call to the great beyond the brother and father of our beloved Bro. Frank A, Nejedley; and Whereas, We bow in humble submission to the all-wise Ruler of the Universe, who knoweth best and doeth all things well; therefore be it Resolved, That we, members of Southern Pacific Division No. 53, San Joaquin District, Order of Digitized by Google

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752 The Railroad Telegrapher. Railroad Telegraphers, extend to our sorrowing brother our heartfelt and fraternal sympathy; and be it further Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, and a copy sent to The Telbcraphek for publication. W. E. Blumb, O. D. Day, C Mallachowitz, Committee. Tucson District — Circular No. 50, General Chairman Cowgill’s semi-annual report, is a very interesting document. The progress of Division 53 is shown therein. It should be carefully read and studied apd kept where it may be readily referred to. Often a member desires information on some point that is fully covered in these reports. Bro. Stanley's circular in regard to the joint meetings of the O. R. C., B. R. T., B. L. F. & E. and O. R. T., in which he explains the purpose thereof, shows that there is no fund provided to meet our end of the expense, making it necessary to call for voluntary contributions. A very small amount from each member occasionally will easily cover this. The good to be derived from these meetings is inestimable, promoting, as they will, a thorough understanding of matters that are of common interest to all and making stronger the already existing bond of fellowship between us. West End Notes— Bro. O. L. Spaulding, returning from Tucson, displaced Bro. P. C. Clavio on third Gila, who relieved Bro. T. T. Cull at Yuma a few days. Fourth there was pulled off, but heavy business caused it to be reopened in two days again by Bro. E. F. Ewing. Bro. C. C. Eby, from Van Nuys, Los Angeles Division, traded with Bro. R. D. Jones, agent Dome, who relieved Sister Kathryn Morrison, on third there, a few nights. Bro. Eby is no stranger on this division. We are glad to see him back with us. Later Emma Myers relieved Sister Mor- rison on a month’s sick leave. Bro. J. W. Brace to Wellton, vice Bro. B. H. Caldwell, who relieved Bro. I. F. O’Malley at Sentinel, assigned third Dragoon. Later Bro. E. D. Spence, returning from the East, relieved Bro. B. H. Caldwell at Sentinel. Mrs. J. F. Hoover, from Mohawk, who visited at the Caldwell home a few days, relieved Bro. R. E. Badger, Aztec nights, assigned agency there. Bro. J. J. Hicks, who relieved Bro. M. C, Fulton, second Estrella, on vacation, later relieved Sister P. M. Campbell on the agency there. Bro. R. H. Barrett relieved Bro. F. S. Whitson, Maricopa third, who went to Deming. Bro. A. E. Rummell, who relieved Bro. Z. V. Wilson on third Picacho, assigned second Mes- cal, later displaced by Bro. G. W. Haas, extra. Bro. Wilson was a recent Tucson visitor. Bro. J. W. Marks was relieved at Mescal by Bro. O. Purcifull, on a prospecting trip to Dome, accom- panied by Bro. J. H. Cloon an, from Red Rock. First Red Rock put on, assigned to R. E. Walsh, extra. The Tucson Farms Co. has developed aome 12,000 acres of land between Tucson and Jaynes, and is supplying water to irrigate the growing alfalfa and grain fields from wells pumped by electricity. Much of this land has been sold to small farmers, who are already shipping alfalfa and barley hay. Two handsome school houses have been built on this property. Seventh “UN" Tucson closed. Bro. E. D. Spence was called East by the serious illness of his sister, who passed away shortly after his arrival. We all extend him our heartfelt sym- pathy. We are pained to learn that Bro. L. J. Foster, who recently left Maricopa on account of illness, died at his old home, Monticello, 111. A. M. M. East End Notes — The report on April 16th, from Separ, of a threatened Mexican raid spread to neighboring tow A volunteer guard of nineteen men, with rifles and a machine gun, took No. 9 through from Deming to Lordsburg, where there were a hundred more well-armed men ready to meet the raiders. Later it was found that the report was groundless, but the quick response to the call for volunteers showed that the citizens along this road are ready and willing to protect their homes in case of neces- sity. Bro. F. S. Whitson as one of the volunteer guard from Deming, and Bro. Pascual Clavio, of Lordsburg, with a revolver almost as large as himself thrust into his waistband, was a sight calculated to strike terror into the heart of any bandit, even Villa himself. Bro. W. H. Cook dropped in to see us while attending the lecture on explosives at Lordsburg. Bro. Doyle, agent Steins, is an occasional Lords- burg visitor. If every member will get busy and inform him- self or herself as to the standing of the man next to them and do a little missionary work, we can speedily line up the few delinquents. This is a matter of vital interest to each one of us. Do as you are done by: “No card, no favors." “XB." Salt Lake Division — Assignments: Agencies — Westwood, Mr. Ocker- man; Lampo, Bro. Hanold. Second tricks — Mon- tello, Bro. Leroy Norris; Winnemucca, Bro. Scher- merhorn; Nenzel, Bro. Geo. Gray; Hazen, Mr. McWilliams. Third tricks — Fernley, Bro. Lusk; Lovelock, Bro. Wagner; Golconda, Bro. Porter- field; Battle Mountain, Bro. Jackson; Wells, Mr. Swartfager. Night operators — Midlake, Bro. A. W. Gibson; Lakeside, Sister Naylor; Hallcck, Bro. E. W. Acheson. Bro. Bachman, just returned from his ranch in Idaho, relieved McWilliams, Parran, for a few nights. Bro. Kerr’s motocyde skidded on the ice and threw him, cutting a deep gash in his leg. We Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 753 are glad to hear that he is almost recovered and will not be lame from it. Bro. Gannon, Cobre, who was relieved by Sister Naylor, relieved Bro. Morton, the agent there, on vacation, and then visited his mother, Sister Har- ney, at Carlin, several, days. Bro. Gibson, Lemay, received a column write-up in the Salt Lake Tribune Sunday edition, for kill- ing a rabid coyote. Bro. Ineck, the agent, was the reporter who handled the story, and he sure writes interesting “dope.” Bro. Roe, on his way to Halleck agency, stepped off No. 19 at Lucin and passed the smiles around to the bunch. His wife later visited with Bro. Puryear and his wife, while “Thorndyke” put the house in order at Halleck. Bro. Schermerhorn, Carlin second, relieved by Adams, a new man, and Owens, Winnemucca sec- ond, relieved by Palmer pending assignment. Sister Naylor relieved Bro. Henderson, Fernley second. Bro. Porterfield relieved Bro. Wagner, Lovelock third, pending assignments. Bro. Ste- vens, agent Carlin, off a few days. Bros. McCrodan and Murphy, agents Lovelock and Waubuska, are to represent the Salt Lake Division at the Spokane agents’ meeting in Juu . Bro. Crebenc unforunately has to return to the hospital for another operation. Bro. Hanna, relieved at Hazen by Bro. Vance a few days, was called East on account of the sickness of his father, who is doing nicely now. Dispatcher Twaddle, Sparks, has been on vaca- tion. Trainmaster Brown, in the hospital a few days, is at work again. Bro. Naylor doing extra agency work at Litch- field, Halleck and Moore, relieved on Elko third by Mr. Dubois. Sister Anderson, Clark, called to Chicago on account of the serious illness of her sister, was relieved by Bro. Anderson. We arc glad to state that Wendel agency has been conceded to us. H. R. Porterfield is the new brother just initi- ated. Get a list of the nons and delinquents, and make an effort to line them up. Better do it now. Dispatcher’s office at Ogden has been moved to Room 10, Ogden Union Station; so don’t head in at the top of the stairs when you call on Chief McBean. Thanks to the brothers who contributed to this month's write-up. You boys down on the turkey trail better take the plugs out of the relays and come out in print. Why not appoint Bro. Matson as reporter for the narrow gauge? Cert. 803, Lucin, Utah. El Paso District — Bro. Brown has returned to Langtry second after being off several months, and his relief, Bro. Cummins, is now relieving Bro. Jim Hintze, San- derson third, assigned to “RK” third. Bros. Myers and Joyce doubled one day at Ft. Hancock, Bro. Bush being in El Paso on account of illness of his baby. Bro. Lyles, Langtry third, in Del Rio several days on account of illness in family. Bro. Shufford is back to work from Hallville, where he was called on account of the death of his mother. We all join in sympathy for Bro. Shufford and family. Bro. Smith, extra in “RK” El Paso, has re- turned to Sierra Blanca. Bro. Hunter relieved Agent Petross, Sierra Blanca, recently. Doc says he likes agency work better than riding the high seas in Uncle Sam’s navy. Bro. Hacker: was relieved a few days by Bro. Pitzcr. Bro. Campbi .1, Marfa third, to “RK” extra, shr: t uf relay men. Local Chairman Starns was relieved a few days by Bro. Pitzer, who later relieved Bro. Parker, Longfellow, relieving Bro. Stansell, agent San- derson, for a couple of months. Local Chairman Starns had a letter recently from Bro. Lee Pratt, in New York. Send me all the notes ^ou know of. Bro. Cheek, formerly operator here, later man- ager for the W. U. at Tyler, Tex., is now with the E. P. S. W. We were glad to see Bro. Cheek. “Pete.” H. & T. C. District, Second Division — NOTICE. W. L. Foster, appointed secretary of the Second Division, is one of the most enthusiastic brothers on this division, and I trust you all will assist him in every way possible by sending him your notes for the journal in time so he can get them to St. Louis before the 28th and give us a good write-up each month. A card will reach him at Giddings, Tex. Don’t forget this and all do your part. W. F. Brown, A. L. C. Notes H. & T. C. District, Second Division — Local Chairman Holman has received a letter from Former Superintendent Morrill, now with the T. & N. O., in which he states that during his stay on this division he attributes at least a part of his success to the union operators and agents. It is indeed gratifying to receive a letter of this kind, and we hope that all the boys will attend so strictly to business that our new superintendent, Mr. Barry may be of the same opinion as Mr. Morrill. Bro. W. F. Brown, third Elgin, was in Dallas ten days while his wife underwent an operation there, and we are glad to learn that she is get- ting along nicely and is expected home in the near future. Later Bro. Brown attended court at Austin three days and Bro. J. W. Cunningham, second Elgin, two days. Bro. W. H. Cherry, Jr., bid in Chapel Hill agency, and Mr. Fabian went to Lampasas as operator and clerk. General Chairman Sooy, of the S. A. & A. P., Flatonia, Tex., spent a few hours with the boys at Giddings recently. Bro. G. C. Cherry, agent for S. A. & A. P., at Rock Port, spent Sunday recently in Giddings with home folia. Digitized by Google

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754 The Railroad Telegrapher. Thanks to Bro. Brown for the notes he sent me. Would like for all you brothers to drop me a card before the 20th of the month and let me know how you are getting along if nothing else. Let’s have a big write-up every month. W. L. Foster, Local Secretary. T. & N. O. and Galveston Dizisions, including Dallas-Sabine Divisions — Bro. Buffington asks that y .1 all, more especially the agents, be notified that in a recent conference with Superintendent Morrill, lie complained of the untidy and unsafe condition of the cotton plat- forms at several stations; also in regard to agents orJering large quantities of supplies, which they already had on hand. Such matters are brought up when our representatives meet the officials. Therefore, we should see that platforms are kept clean of tufts of cotton that offer a lodgment for wandering sparks, cigar and cigarette snipes, etc., which makes an untidy platform also unsafe. By keeping our stationery properly placed, each - form to itself, etc., will not require much effort nor time, and you will then be able to get a pretty close figure on the amount of the various supplies on hand. Bros. Buffington and Laisure desire each member to make a special effort for the next thirty days at least, to secure the application of every non we come in contact with, and failing to do so, that our motto, “No card, no favors,” be applied with all its force. The write-up of these divisions will in future cover the committee visiting Houston hospital, mentioning the brothers who are there for treat- ment, giving their condition, etc. It was the writer’s privilege to be one of such a committee recently in company with Assistant General Chair- man Laisure and General Chairman Sooy and General Secretary and Treasurer Hill, of the S. A. & A. P. Calling at the hospital we expected to find four of our members there, but were pleasantly surprised to find that two had been treated and had gone their way rejoicing. However, Bro. Wallace, agent at Westhoff, is still there suffering from serious gasoline burns, but doing well and in excellent spirits; also Bro. Stroud, West Jet. first, who is doing nicely and anxious to get back to work. Incidentally, Bro. StrouJ handed Bro. Laisure a check for his current dues, and seemed to be glad to do so. That should shame some of you able-bodied backsliders into getting a card and never letting it get out of date again as long as you live. There was a great big sermon on unionism in the quiet way Bro. Stroud filled out that check and requested Bro. Laisure to have the matter attended to. Any of you boys along the line who are unable to get to town to visit the sick or injured in the hospital, if you can send a few magazines, etc., to either Bros. Buffington, Laisure or myself we will see that they get them to help while away the dreary waiting for recovery these beautiful days, and any who have it to spare, might send in a few shillings to buy them some cigars. Bro. Laisure is the mainstay of the hospital com- mittee. He visits the institution several times a week and gives the boys a few cheering words, slipping them a cigar as he leaves. There are others around town who could do likewise. Assignments: Bro. Vincent, Galveston first, re- lieved on Echo third by M. A. Holland; Bro. Cherry, Galveston second, relieved on Texas City second by Bro. Hardy; Bro. Dunham, Harrisburg third, relieved on Texas City third by Mr. Ander- son, who has promised to join pay day. Bro. Little, Beaumont second, was off a few days. Bro. Goodson, “HD” Houston third, is using the “hunt ani peck system” on New York in "HN” Houston. Bro. Yarbrough is back at Sour Lake after ninety days’ rest. Bro. Bourgeois, of the Louisiana Lines, who shortly after his recent marriage went to the pest house with smallpox, has fully recovered and gone to New Orleans. Bro. Earl Spence, third trick train order man at Tucson, Ariz., visited us recently over night and part of the following day. Bro. K. C. Walker, from Echo, went through a few days ago on his .way to Dallas and Ft. Worth. Anyone who meets “KC” please tell him to communicate with Bros. Laisure or Buffington at his earliest opportunity. Bro. Norton, manager “HN” Houston, called to Georgia by the serious illness of his father, reached there too late to see him alive. Dan has the sympathy of everyone in his bereavement. Bro. R. A. Foard, local chairman of the I. C., at New Orleans, favored us with an invitation to an O. R. T. meeting to be held at McComb City, Miss. Although unable to accept, we thank the brother for the “invite,” and hope that his busi- ness in all branches prospers as his efforts on the behalf of the C). R. T. seem to do. Following are the addresses of the brothers in Houston to whom contributions of any kind may be sent for the boys in the hospital: A. E. Laisure, assistant general chairman, 622 Euclid ave.; G. C. Buffington, local chairman, 620 Woodland st., or I. M. Rathburn, division correspondent, 2315 Brazos st. Go after the nons, boys, and see if you can't get applications fast enough to keep Bro. Buffington busy. Get after the man next to you and help the brothers at the next station to get the one next to him. Div. Cor. Louisiana Lines Division — Assignments: Agencies — Adeline, T. C. Sim- mons; Napoleonville, F. E. Farr; Patterson third, G. M. Harper; Morgan City second, J. V. Hanley; Bayou Sale third, G. D. Mclntire. Vacancies: Lake Charles and Morgan City third. B. F. Brupbacher, agent Raceland Jet., on sick list. Walther, second Bowie, relieved a few days by H. P. Simpson, who also relieved Fanguy, first Schriever, several days. P. A. Firmin, agent Adeline, to Santa Fe in Texas as relief agent, relieved by T. C. Simmons, relieved at Midland agency by J. Kin iff. Let’s get busy and line up the few nons, so we can be solid before next term begins. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 755 Brothers, if you haven't got a one-cent stamp to send in the news, drop your local chairman a card and he will send you enough to last a few months for our write-up. Let's have a good one next month. Div. Co*. Northern Pacific Ry., Div. No. 54. Rocky Mountain Division — At a meeting called by Chairman Rowan, March 16th, there were about fifteen members in attend- ance, and the meeting as a whole was. most suc- cessful. It is a matter of regret that the train service is such that it is impossible for many of the boys to attend a meeting at any one place. These meetings, aside from the business point of view, are most beneficial, as they stimulate the members in the work and tend to keep the non list down to a minimum. Another meeting was held in Missoula on March 25th, when Bro. Rowan gave quite a talk, and matters in connection with the new schedule were thoroughly discussed. Bro. O. H. Coats has resumed at Austin. Bro. II. E. Balzhiser is now at Iron Mountain agency, vice Bro. Robert Gouthroe, transferred to Rivulet agency. H. G. *Scott, a telegrapher on this division for the past two years, who died of tuberculosis in the Missoula hospital, was buried at his home in Illinois, April 26th. Flowers were furnished by the boys on the division. The, bereaved ones have our heartfelt sympathy. Bro. Rowan made a trip over the division re- cently, and mailed twenty-six applications to Bro. Holmes under one cover, leaving but five nons on the division. Bro. W. A. Dorval is reported improving. Bro. Nutter has been appointed assistant local chairman. Judging by his work in lining up the cast end, Bro. Rowan made no mistake in the appointment. Bro. Hildeman goes to second trick Blossburg. Second Drummond on bulletin. Every operator on the division felt he had lost a true friend when he heard that Chief Dispatcher Ray Dodds was leaving. He had filled every job from telegrapher to chief on this division in the most capable manner, and is still spoken of by the old heads as the fastest and prettiest telegrapher the division ever knew. Several railroads tried to get him as soon as they found he was out of a job. He was a man who tried to always observe the golden rule, looking at every grievance from an unbiased standpoint. If loyalty, sympathy and admiration count for anything, we will all repay Ray Dodds to the full extent of our ability. I. K. Merrick, Div. Cor. Bro. E. R. Warren is off for ninety days. Bro. Jacoby is at work again after sixty days with his folks and friends in Wisconsin. Bro. Donohue is also at work again after a short vacation. Bro. Akeson relieved Local Chairman Carleton, who went over the division before going to St. Paul for schedule business. He spent the night with yours truly on April 19th, and says the boys are lining up almost to a man, at this time, when needed most of all, which is encouraging. Among the good new men who came on the division recently are Bros. Swartz, Bolinger and Mr. Thomas, who will line up this month; Bro. Connors relieving Agent Thompson, "GN,” and Mr. Stansberry, who will also be brother this month. Bro. Pidgeon is relieving Agent Thompson, “JN," with Sister Pidgeon on second, and Bro. Jarboe on third. Sister Cassidy visited Helena recently. Bro. Darham writes that the flowers received while in the hospital were appreciated very much. He is suffering from varioloid, and was in the pest ward two weeks. Will soon be with us again. Conductor Picotte and wife, formerly Sister Lela Hurt, had the misfortune to lose their little son of pneumonia recently. Their many friends on the division join me in extending them our sympathy. Bro. Davis is now on his homestead near Custer. Bro. Tietz on first, Bro. Caldwell on second, and Bro. Dawley on third "MU.” Bro. Secse went to "CD” a few days. Tommy Holker is back at Toston after ninety days in California. He also visited his son in college in Oregon; Mrs. Holker also returned home, leaving their daughter, Ruth, in California for her health, where she is improving. Bro. Dana returned to the Rocky Mountain Division when relieved at Toston. He and yours truly both donated liberally when the safe at Toston was blown between midnight and morning while the office was closed March 24th. The safe at Willow Creek was also blown a week later, but Bro. Dahl had only a few dollars on hand. Bro. Sebraska resigned and went to Salt Lake; relieved by Bro. Sheffer. Recent assignments were: Bro. Peterson, C. Bush, Bro. Currie, H. Bidinjs, Agent Silesia. Bro. Arendt, W. S. Potts, Bro. L. Riddle, Bro. Olin, Bro. Dawley and Bro. Ed. Orman. A number of the boys have remitted for the flower fund since the statement in the journal. All arc given credit, with thanks. I can advise any of you on the wire in a minute how you stand on the book. Shorty. • Montana Division Notes — Bro. Lindsay transferred from third "JNM to third "CH;” Bro. Jarboe, third “CII.” to third "JN;” Bro. Ed Orman, extra at "RF.” Bro. Cranwill was off a few days owing to his wife’s illness. Glad to say she is well again. Bro. Defoe is on a vacation, relieved by a new tnan. Bro. Thatcher. Bro. Arendt, who bucked the "suit case” list a long time, is settled at Silesia. Members Seattle Division: Please refer to your union directory and make the following changes: Add on line 4, Eko, O. M., 1 26-05; line 105, Abernethy, R. D., 7-9-15; line 111, Kelley, T. B., 12 20-15; line 114, Wright, F. T., 12-26-15. Scratch out lines 76, 83 and 115. Add members not under schedule, Hainsworth, J. R. Fraternally yours, C. H. Bell, Local Chairman. Digitized by Google

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756 The Railroad Telegrapher. Seattle Division Notes — Bro. Mounce, first Sumner, attending court, relieved by Bro. F. T. Wright. Bro. Powell, first Auburn depot, is on leave of absence making garden and getting acquainted with that new boy; relieved by Bro. Fenner, and he on second by Bro. Baker. The new position created in "CF" Seattle was bid in by Bro. Kruger, from the late night trick, relieved by Bro. Abernethy. Bro. Rosegard, of North Bend, on leave, probably on a piscatorial expedition, as he is a great fisherman. Ex-Bro. Griffiths, formerly at Issaquah, is with the G. N. at Vancouver. Archie was always up-to-date on this division. We are sorry to lose Bro. Reiser at Preston. He has gone to his home in Pennsylvania to farm. We all wish him success. Bro. Newcomb will soon be released from Tacoma hospital and resume third at Stampede. He is being relieved there by Bro. Hudson. Bro. F. T. Wright relieved Bro. Crockett, third Martin; Bro. Briggs, first Easton, and Sister Rivett, first Kanaskat, while they were taking visual examination. Bro. Baker, second Stampede, visiting in Prosser and taking visual examination, was relieved by Bro. O’Brien. Bro. Arnold, first there, while off getting married, relieved by Bro. Newcomb. Bro. Russell, second Ravensdale, is being re- lieved on a trip to Seattle by Bro. F. T. Wright. Bro. G. R. Wright is at Clear Lake pending bulletin. The new position created at Eagle Gorge was bid in by Bro. Dougal. The staff is reported to soon go into effect be- tween Stampede and Martin. Agent-Operator Wilburton, recently opened, is on bulletin. Bro. Bell, on a recent trip over the division calling on some of the boys and nons, reports fairly good success. The nons are getting scarce and the division is in the best shape it has been in for several years. Div. Coa. Members Tacoma Division — Revise your seniority lists as follows: Eliminate the names of Z. A. Hipki, I. T. Noe, Lola G. Peck (phoner), J. T. James (phoner). Place an “X” before T. H. Kellogg, E. F. Murray, J. H. Cole, R. L. Vose, E. L. Murphy, A. C. Barnett, James Leonard, S. H. Sherman. Add the names of A. J. Farley, 12-26-15; G. M. Gaudette, 2-9-16. Insert C. I. Baker immediately after F. H. Royse. Upon request 1 will mail you a revised list. There are three or four more who will soon be with us. E. L. Carr, Local Chairman. Members paid up in social fund for term ending July 1, 1916: J. C. Sneed, H. Parkinson, H. A. Long, S. C. Sherwood, II. A. Phillips, F. A. Emerick, N. D. Patterson, E. L. Carr, O. H. Harper, R. F. Graham, F. R. Bradbury. Paid to January 1, 1917; P. E. Gaist, C. R. Gillispie, H. Brodie, paid to April 1, 1917. The total fund March 31st shows cash $41.84, notes $25.50. Many of us have benefited from this fund, some from cash loans with no interest, others from flowers in case of sickness or death in their families. Wc should be proud of the fund and everyone pay the small dues (10 cents per month) to keep it up to at least $100, so we can meet every obligation. This fund is under the supervision of the social committee, comprised of four members. The present committee members are Bros. Lindell, Brodie, Gillispie and Sister Gaist. All expendi- tures or loans must be referred to this committee for approval by the secretary and treasurer. If any member has knowledge of sickness where flowers would be of help or where death occurs and a floral offering is to be provided, they should give prompt notice to the present secretary and treasurer, Bro. Sherwood, at Centralia, so he can place it before the committee and arrangements be made quickly. There seems to have been a lack of understand- ing regarding the fund, hence the above. If any further information is wanted the secretary and treasurer will be glad to answer all questions, if you will drop him a letter. Now let each member of this division, when he sends his dues to Bro. Quick and Bro. Holmes, fish up four bits and a dime and send to the social fund at the same time and be paid up to date ail round. - Until further notice send the 60 cents dues to Bro. S. C. Sherwood, 1116 F st., Centralia, Wash., who will send a post card receipt. Cbrt. 1456. Tacoma Division Notes — Bro. Carter, agent Dryad, on three weeks' leave, is visiting British Columbia and various coast points with his son from the East. Bro. Graybeal, who bid in Montesano days, is on a month’s leave looking over the farm back in Missouri. Bro. Dickinson bid in agent-operator at Nis- qually, vice Collins, who bid in agency Dupont. Bro. T. H. Ritchie bid in Battle Ground log run. Bro. Prakinson, who went fishing April 1st, says “The water was too high and I didn't havq the right kind of bait." It sounds "fishy.” We have been having an unusual amount of changes lately due to the opening of new positions. The ditcher is very busy cleaning up after the heavy rains of last winter. Bro. Ulick, third Sixth ave., is on three months' leave visiting the Middle States in company with his wife. Bro. Matousek relieved L. C. Carr two weeks, who got in some good work organizing along the division. Bro. Peck bid in agent-operator Chambers Prairie. Second Kalama and third Chambers Prairie on bid. Bro. Royce, relief agent, is spending three months on his homestead in Montana. Mr. Adams, a new man, is relieving Mr. Cole, second St. Clair. Bro. Lang, third Tenino, was a recent Napavine visitor. Most all the eight and nine-hour men are busy scratching in Mother Earth preparing to produce a little ‘‘long green" of their own. We eleven Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 757 and thirteen-hour “simps” have to exchange good “kale” for ours. Bro. Jacobsen, of Kalama, who bid in Kelso days, and bride, left April 19th on their honey- moon through California and to Honolulu. Upon their return they will be at home to their many friends in the cosy new bungalow recently pur- chased at Kelso. We extend our heartiest con- gratulations. Sister Tompkins, second Sixth are., and Mr. Tompkins are visiting relatives in Washington, D. C., and Pennsylvania. We are sorry to learn of the serious illness of Bro. Sherwood’s wife. This worthy brother has had a great deal more than his share of hard luck through illness the past three years. He is one of our old standbys, however, who always man- ages to keep an up-to-date. There are rumors of manual block being in- stalled on the Grays Harbor line. It will soon be Bros. Mann, Carpenter and Grover. Cxxt. 2637. Members Pasco Division: President Perham has petitioned Congress to do something in regard to the stationmen being obliged to carry the U. S. mail to and from the postoffice, and we hope he will be successful in having this imposition removed. The station agent and oper- ator is now handling the same matter for nothing they used to be paid 10 per cent on just because Uncle Sam now puts it in bags. Our general committee is now in St. Paul. If . you have not yet paid up your dues, please do so at once. Our slate looks mighty good, all members in good standing except six, and I hope they will soon be paid up. If you have your new card and know of any brother who has not, remind him of the fact. I can advise you of the nons and delinquents and where located. Don’t become a delinquent. See Webster’s definition for “delinquent.” Help me to get our division more thoroughly organized. You are getting just as much for doing this as I am. Settle down to business and see how many you can bring into the fold within the next sixty days. The nons have diminished rapidly in the past year due to everyone taking a goodly interest in the organization work, but we still have room for more hustlers. Are you one? I will be glad to hear from anyone while in St. Paul regarding any subject they would like to have discussed before the committee, but hope to meet you all at Pasco and North Yakima before leaving. Don’t forget, it is all right to belong to other orders, but that the O. R. T. is a “bread-and- butter” proposition. If you lose sight of that you are not true to yourself. E. E. LaMarchb, Local Chairman. Pasco Division Notes — Bro. M. C. Smith relieved D. C. Putnam, second Sprague, while he attended his wife's funeral. Mesa Pit closed, gravel trains pulled off, Bro. Graff going to Wapato second, on new job; third Mesa pulled off, Bro. Mills going to Satus a few days, thence to third Glade. Bro. Campbell on second Mesa, vice Bro. Mills, going to Spokane a few days. Eltopia third pulled off, Bro. Bush to second, vice Sister Pierce, going home to Hatton. Sisters Collins and Chadwick on first and second Glade, and Bro. Mills on third, vice Sister Leona. Johnson, who has gone home. Bros. H. H. Flesher and Withers are in “PA” Pasco extra. Bro. H. N. Creviston, first Toppenish, relieved a few days by Gordon, a new man. Bro. D. C. Brown and Bro. V. E. Wilson, of Grandview, spent a day in No. Yakima recently. Two new men on second and third Pomona; both nons. Get them. I wish some good-hearted fellow along the line would favor me with a little news each month. I would sure buy him a good Gato. Cxxt. 1444. Yellowstone Division, First Subdivision — Bro. Lawrence, of Almont, was relieved by Whistler, from Sims third, and he by Bro. Roach, owing to the recent death of his sister. Miss Katheryn Lawrence, of pneumonia. C. H. King, extra, formerly an old head on the N. P., was called to St. Paul by the illness of his father; Miller, of New Salem, taking first, and Bro. Fredericks second trick. The latter was off recently for visual examination. Warehouseman Pfenning, New Salem, while handling a heavy piece of machinery had two toes mashed, but was unable to get anyone to relieve him. Bro. E. H. Gilbert, who relieved Dyer, of Sweet Briar third, while off for an operation, later re- lieved Sister Golden a few days. Bro. McMichaels, relieved by Bro. Bandel on first Hebron, relieved Bro. Brand at Sidney for an over-the-road trip. Bro. Metzger, Mandan, called East by the illness of his mother, was relieved by Nye, who later went to Beach. Mandan is still working only three men. We are indebted this month to Bros. Maguire, Wilcox and Buck, who furnish the information regularly. Some of you other good brothers give them a breathing spell and let us have the hap- penings in your vicinity. Div. Cox. Second District — Bro. S. E. Nelson, second Hodges, while visiting relatives at Sidney was relieved by W. P. Smith, recently returned from Canada. Powers, second Wibaux, who is on two months’ leave, was too hard up in January to join the Order. Bro. Robertson, third Beach, assigned to third Glenullen, relieved by Bro. C. A. Shiffer. As sev- eral brothers older in the service also bid on that vacancy, the proper officials are investigating. Bro. H. J. Currier, agent Medora, assigned agency Taylor, vice Bro. Gotschall, now relief agent. C. A. Quire assigned Medora agency, and Bro. L. A. Barrows, from the Tennessee Moun- tains, brother of Bro. Theo. Barrows at Belfisld, assigned second Medora. Digitized by Google

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758 The Railroad Telegrapher. West End— Brp. D. H. Gibson to Glendive second, extra, and Bro. Sterland to 6 a. m. job. Fallon second to O. R. Rich. Bro. Maguire, third Forsyth, is on vacation. Bro. Batzer, Huntley, called to Glendive to break in as dispatcher. Bro. Victor again in “DS.” J. P. Donahue promoted to chief dispatcher at Missoula, succeeded as assistant chief dispatcher by former Bro. Jack Vetter, of “Smile Valley/’ Mrs. Dyer, second Hysham, resigned, relieved hy Miss Ileckman, pending bulletin. Bro. J. C. Cole, second Forsyth, relieved for a month by Sister Johnson. Bro. F. E. McNabb, third Terry, recently braved the terrors of the unknown and took unto himself a wife. Congratulations. Bro. T. W. Cooper was off two nights recently with the grippe. Div. Cor. Members Idaho Division: The talk of the hour is “Preparedness.” Every- lody is preparing to do something. Let us adopt the preparedness plan and every brother secure a non or bring a delinquent up to date. It takes a solid front to show where we are right, and every brother should stand behind our committee and give it our earnest support. No non refuses the increases we obtain, nor insists upon working twelve hours where we have regulated the hours to eight or nine. If it’s fair to receive these things, then it’s fair to help to get them. Let us start a “red hot” campaign to organize every non and bring every delinquent up to date during Bro. Nason’s absence and pre- sent an entire new ifnd surprising division upon his return. Any member wishing to assist in accomplishing this fact and will drop me a postal card, I will be glad to mail them a list of the nons. 4 R. B. Irwin, Acting Local Chairman. Idaho Division Notes — Pro. P. A. Anderson relieved Mr. Sinclair, ex- clusive agency Marshall, a few days, later relieving Pro. A. J. Schneider, agent Hartline, who has taken his wife to the hospital for an operation. We wish her a speedy recovery. Local Chairman Bro. Nason is in St. Paul assist- ing our committee, relieved by Bro. B. C. Part- ridge. Pro. G. R. Phillips, second Noxon, relieved, while having dental work done, by Mr. Magncr, a new man, who also relieved Bro. F. M. Taylor, second Paradise, having dental work done, and Inter relieved Pro. F. K. Sims, third Paradise, several days. He also relieved Pro. W. E. Floyd and Pm. R. F. Spurrier, first Kootenai yard, a few days. Pro. C. A. Culler is relieving Pro. J. W. Me Cusker, operator Garfield. Three tricks installed at Fifth avenue, Spokane, in charge of Bro. L. J. King, Pro. A. P. Hume and Mr. Michael, later two new men; also three tricks installed at Sherman street, Spokane, in charge of Bro. G. R. Muldoon, Mr. Matheney and Mr. Gorden, later two new men. All promise to line up this month. The creation of these positions is due to the grade separation work. Bro. F. K. Sime assigned to third Paradise. Sister E. D. Cunningham has resumed on third Ramsey, Sister M. I. Cahill taking a vacation. Bro. F. A. Bump, operator Denton, on a few days’ vacation, relieved by Bro. R. B. Campbell. Two extra operators temporarily at Paradise during meeting of the officials there. Bro. A. E. Elver, first Kildee, on vacation, re- lieved by Mr. McGrath, a new man. Bro. E. A. Underhill, third Trout Creek, in Missoula hospital with appendicitis. We wish him a speedy recovery. Div. Co*. Members Fargo Division: In covering the division the past month, I met with agreeable surprises both as to spirit and sentiment. As this was the first time I had an opportunity to meet the exclusive agents, agent- operators and operators, I could not help noticing, much to my regret, a certain amount of ineffi- ciency in the case of some non-members, and a few members, and would like to see a decided improve- ment by those whose personal attention I called to this matter. The O. R. T. stands for efficiency, and I trust that the members will apply it in all their duties, as it furnishes your organization with its greatest asset for complete recognition. Strive for greater efficiency and the company will recog- nize the ability of the men with the wreath-and- sounder emblem. Refer to seniority list and make the following changes: Erase star at No. 2, Wm. L. Fuller. Bro. J. C. Monson in space No. 5 instead of space No. 10; this sets the men between 5 and 10 back one number each. Erase star at G. A. Schmidt, for- merly No. 7, now No. 8. Erase star at No. 25. H. O. Mannes, also No. 33, Alfred Carlson. Draw a line through: No. 35, H. J. Stirrat; No. 31, F. E. Carlson; No. 43, A. E. Gallipo; No. 74. R. Nelson, and No. 82, L. G. Cota. Erase star at No. 51, C. O. Bruskrud, and No. 59, G. A. Klcfsas. Change No. 79, C. Skclly, to follow No. 75, setting those between 75 and 79 back one number each. Erase star at No. 76, O. D. Lenn; No. 37, L. T. O’Mera, and No. 78, J. R. Ludwick. Draw a line through: No. 48, A. J. Martin; No. 87, A. C. Trainer, and No. 89, J. Lessard, and No. 85, Mrs. O. D. Lenn. Add the following: No. 90, C. A. Cushway, l-30-’16; No. 91, A. K. Gallipo, 2-4-T6; No. 92, A. K. Mannes, 2-23-'16, No. 93, D. J. Ilerrod, 3-1-T6, and No. 94, E. J. Hinds, 3-25-T6. This will then bring your list up to April 1, 1916. Hereafter all names on the delinquent list at close of February and August will be published and fraternal courtesies with drawn unless sufficiently good reason be advanced to warrant leniency. M. L. Hetzler, Local Chairman. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 759 Fargo Diznsion Notes — The meeting held at Jamestown on Sunday, April 16th, was not very well attended. Those present were: Bros. W. J. Dalton, H. T. Seaburg, S. Kvien, C. J. Meldahl, H. H. Burton, O. Urdahl, S. G. Bowman and Local Chairman M. L. Hetzler. Bros. Andre and Vincent and- Local Chairman Ellsworth, of the Dakota Division, also attended, and the latter gave us the benefit of one of his interesting talks. Come again. On his recent trip over the division our local chairman secured a number of members, some formerly O. R. T. men, but others are on their first trip with the O. R. T., and for their benefit I wish to mention the fact that paying dues is not the sole duty of a member of the Order and that antagonizing our employers is not one of a member’s duties. Some of these nons, and also some officials, seem to labor under the delusion that the entire program of our organization, local and general, is directly antagonistic to everything pertaining to the welfare of the railway company. This is folly, for we can not prosper in this line unless the railroads arc making both ends meet. We are all working toward the same goal; the only difficulty is the fact that the men covered and protected by our organization have not been and are not now getting their share of the divi- dends, and working conditions are not as pleasant as they could and will be made if we use the proper methods to make them so. As our chairman states, efficiency in our line is a great help, and the members must show what our Order stands for. We can prove that organization is a benefit to our employers as well as to ourselves, and the epd we are working for will be nearer than some think. New members, get to work; land the non next to you and work for the advancement oi the Order and the principles it stands for. Read each issue of The Telegrapher over carefully and then hand or mail it to the non next to you; don’t be afraid to blue-pencil any item that you think would be well for him to note. Many nons will not come in because of ignorance of everything pertaining to the Order, and there is no better way to enlighten them than by getting them to read The Telegrapher. Bro. Hetzler, while covering the division, was relieved at Diescm by E. J. Laidlaw. Bro. Jones relieved Bro. Martilla at Alfred on account of his mother's illness. Bro. Wilks is making the Streeter branch hum, and, no doubt, will have the three bachelors on the branch in the married man's column before long. Mr. Daily, Buttzvillc, relieved by Mi. Gaardsmoc, is in Braincrd hospital with pneumonia. E. T. Thompson and wife are op the sick list, Bro. Massena filling in at Englevalc. Mr. Gilbertson still holds out with petty argu- ments. Bro. Burton to third Berea and Bro. Seaburg to third Alta. Div. Coil CARD OF THANKS. Bro. H. O. Lokke, treasurer flower fund: I regret that I have not written you before to thank you for the flowers sent us. I have had so much to do that I couldn't get to it. We surely appreciated them very much, and herewith accept our thanks. Yours fraternally, J. C. Taylor. St. Paul Division — Bro. J. L. Barton, agent Cyrus, resigned to go on his farm near Walker; relieved by J. G. Walters, relieved by Bro. Frank Streich, on third Rice. We all wish Bro. Barton success. Bro. Elmquist bid in Stillwater, relieving Gallo- way on ninety days* leave, relieved on bid at Sartell by M. G. McCready, relieved by C. G. Walburn on first Rice. Bro. J. A. Sova, third Darling, relieved one night by Bro. Ed Larson, and Mrs. Buck, first Darling, a few days by Extra Lindahl; Bro. Ed. Larson also relieved several nights at Big Lake. Bro. Clyde Bartee, first Little Falls, off a month with a sprained knee, relieved by Bro. E. F. Buck, agent Darling. Bro. R. A. Nygaard, second Cushing, relieved Agent Best at Burtrum a few days. Agent Glantz has resigned and Grey Eagle is now on bulletin. Wheeling & Lake Erie R. R., Div. No. 55. Toledo Division — Bro. Copeland relieved at Porter several nights. Bro. Jones, Freemont, relieved a few days by Bro. Flowers. Bro. J. J. Maloney, third Norwalk yard, laid up with rheumatism three weeks, relieved by Mr. Eckers, who later relieved Bro. D. L. Ames, third Bellevue, a few nights. Bro. Rinebold, first Bellevue, relieved several days by Bro. Gebhardt, of Norwalk, on account of the death of his mother. The membership extends Bro. Rinebold their heartfelt sympathy. Bro. Cramton, third Hartland, with his “Texas trotter and rig” is feeding the "Tin Lizzies" the dust on the good roads there. Bro. C. D. Smith, relief agent Norwalk, is improving and expects to soon be back at work. Bro. Thoma and wife, second Hartland, were recent Norwalk visitors. I desire to thank the good brothers signing “The Prime Minister of Miner" and “The Bull of the Woods at Limestone" for the above items. Keep up the good work, brothers; go after the nons; keep them weeded out, and everybody boost. Remember that a solid organization means better working conditions in the future. Wheeling Division — Bro. T. S. Pitt, Adena first, called home on account of illness and death of his mother at Petrolia, Pa. The membership extends Bro. Pitt their heartfelt sympathy. He was relieved by Bro. J. F. Teuscher, who bid in Dewy nights and three days later was displaced by Bro. R. L. Flowers, returning from thirty days’ leave visiting home folks on the farm. Bros. B. II. Bctton and II. T. Welch, second and third Mingo yard, doubled when Bro. Rps? Digitized by Google

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760 The Railroad Telegrapher. Buchanan, first there, was taken suddenly ill, until Relief Agent Foster arrived. Thirty flat cars loaded with Buicks recently passing through Mingo en route to Pittsburg, resembled a circus train, and if every operator or agent could have his wish there would have been thirty empty flat cars before the train reached Brewster. Bros. Mont Fulton and S. H. Love, second and third Adena, relieved by Bro. F. C. Ingram, a few days while making garden. Thanks to Bro. Betton for these items. Cleveland Division — Bro. F. M. Eby, third Canton yard, relieved several nights by Bro. Dorland, who later relieved Bro. C. E. Baltzer, third Run Jet., while on committee work. Bro. I. E. Thomas, Twinsburg nights, while visiting home folks at Martins Ferry, was relieved by Bro. J. D. Brandal, who also relieved Bro. W. B. Parker, second East Ninety-Third st., Cleve- land, two weeks, which he spent visiting his mother at Ada, Ohio; also relieved Bro. Peoples on Mogadore first several days, and then relieved Bro. Larker, *‘DE” Massillon, on vacation. Bro. E. B. Farley, third East Ninety-Third st., Cleveland, was off several days on account of the death of his mother-in-law. Bro. C. L. Blue, who bid in sceond Coal Docks, later bid in West Belt Jet. on W. P. T. on bid. Bro. Fair, second Harmon, has a new Buick. W. P. T. and W. S. B. Divisions — Bro. P. A. Burens, agent Clairton, Pa., is spending his vacation in Tampa, Fla., stopping off at Washington, D. C., and other points along the line. We all wish him an enjoyable time and a pleasant trip. Bro. E. W. Sturgis is relieving him. Bro. Cowan is on the sick list. Bro. H. K. Bell, our genial general chairman, has resigned and accepted a position with the Standard Oil Co. We all congratulate him on bettering himself, although we are deeply grieved to lose from the ranks this loyal and faithful brother. He was an earnest and hard worker for the better- ment of his fellow workers and did a great deal to better conditions on Division 55. We are indeed greatly indebted to him for the splendid service he rendered this division during his general chair- manship, and wish him the highest success in his new position. “OK,” “RF.” Southern Ry.f Div. No. 59. Spartanburg Division — Our regular meeting held in Greenville on the third Sunday of April was very much enjoyed by the goodly number present, and we all were sorry the others could not be with us. Boys, it does all of us good to attend these meetings, as we learn what is going on and keep up an interest in the Order; to know what the Order is doing is to be interested in it, and if you are interested in the Order you are going to work for it. Make a special effort to come. Where there arc two or more men, one of them could come to each meeting. At this meeting it was decided to have a banquet at Spartanburg some time later on, perhaps in June, and have the boys and their wives from the Spartanburg, Charlotte (North and South) and Asheville divisions participate in it. We propose to have with us our general chairman and all the local chairmen of these divisions, and, of course, we will have to decide on a date after our general committee finishes with negotiations in Washing- ton. We want this occasion to be something of a jubilee or celebration, if our committee succeeds in doing what it hopes to. Of course, nona will not be admitted to this; so, in order to have all the boys there, let’s get all of them lined up beforehand. Brothers, don’t let that non near you rest. Keep after him day in and day out. As you go along, remind him what it is worth to be a member. Make it hard for him until he joins. Any man who will accept the benefits he receives without paying his part is just a man who will go on an excursion picnic, accept a big share of everything and refuse to pay anything toward the expenses. You would kick such a fellow out and never let him go with you on such a trip again. It isn’t necessary to insult a fellow, but make him feel it. If he wants any favors, tell him to call on the members of his Order; not on ours. There is a great deal said in our journal about the non and the man who gets behind with his dues, the fellows who have not got interest enough to give us their support. First of all, these exhor- tations are for the live members, and they are, too, or should be, for the other fellow himself, but how is he going to know anything about it? He doesn’t get the journal and the chance is he never sees one. My idea is this: Read your Telegrapher, get all out of it there is for you. Then send it to a non. Each member pick out ‘a non to send his Telegrapher to every month. And not only the non, but if you know a fellow who is behind and is not getting his copy, send him one. It will remind him that somebody is thinking about him. The only way to keep life in the thing is to work. We can’t fold our arms, sit idle, do nothing and expect the nons to ask us to let them join and the fellow who gets care- less to volunteer new life. I know it seems hard for a few of us to take all of these things on ourselves. But somebody has to do it. Take it upon yourself to get one new member and get one delinquent to pay up. Do it and see how much more interest you will have in the Order yourself. You can’t help the other fellow without doing yourself good. Make the other fellow have more interest and you will have more, too. Our general committee is engaged with the management trying to work out better conditions and more pay for us. Now, these brothers are going to have a hard enough time getting it. Let’s give them the very best support there is in us. The support they will appreciate most is a solid division. Let every brother see what he can do. I hope some non will see this, get on the right side and pull someone over with him. I don’t see Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 761 how any right-thinking man can be satisfied to take from his fellow-man that which he has worked for, and paid for, without doing something in return. Every brother should give his best service to the company. Don't be satisfied to merely get through the day, lock up and go home and come back next day to do the same thing. Do your work thorough. Keep everything in good shape. Answer your calls promptly. Give the dispatcher courteous, prompt and accurate service. When you have done that you can demand the same from him. If he does not give it to you, take it up with your local chairman, and he will see that it is done. Do your work thorough and stick to your Order and your Order will stick td you. Of course, if a man deliberately neglects his job, it will be embarrassing for the Order to do much for him. I have noticed the best members are the best employes. The man who does most for his Order does most for .his company. And I really do believe the company would rather have a good member of an Order in their employ than a non. The man who has not enough interest in himself to look out for his own and his fellow-man's inter- est will hardly look out for his employer’s. There has been very little changing on this division. The boys seem to be settled on their jobs. A little later they will begin to take vaca- tions. A new recruit to the telegraphers’ rank is R. S. Agnew, trick clerk at Greenwood. He stood his examination and relieved the local chairman while he went to Greenville to hold the regular monthly meeting. He also relieved Mr. Wilson, agent Peaks, a few days. His card is next in order. Boys, send our correspondent, Bro. Bolen, at Santuc, the news, and he will be glad to give us a write-up each month. Best wishes to you all. J. F. Phillips, Local Chairman. Atlanta Division — Bro. Harvey Jones to first Finley on bid, vice Bro. Binford, resigned on account of his health, which we all regret; Bro. Whisonant is relieving there pending assignment. Bro. Henry Jones bid in third Leeds. Bro. Higginbotham is relieving at "WJ." Bro. T. W. Kinney, relieved at Bynum agency by Bro. A. M. Jones, bid in second Waco, his brother, E. C. Kinney, bidding in third Temple. Bro. Sharpe, displaced by change in hours at ’Bynum and McFall, rolled Bro. Dejournette, Douglasville third, who rolled man on second Littleton. When we have to roll someone, we are glad to see those benefited who have a cer- tificate number. We have a few financial and chronic nons left. Let's get together and assist the desirable ones to line up and let the others, who prefer looking out for themselves, have that privilege. Second Lincoln, Heflin and Edwardsville are now on bulletin. Bro. Sanford, of the latter named point, is on vacation. Many are entitled to vacations this year, and the extra men will have plenty of work to enable them to line up. Some brother on the east and west ends send me some news. All get interested and someone capable will then volunteer to be our correspond- ent, and we will have a real live division. Can you afford a Ford better than a card? Let's be sensible. So many of our dispatchers had to attend court recently that the management had to make dis- patchers out of even agents and block inspectors. Cbrt. 3061. Memphis Division — Brother telegraphers often get together and won- der what we would do if things were to drift back as they were in 1903-4-5. We would start at 7 a. m., never allowed meal hour, and about 6 p. m., if we got a chance after waiting thirty or forty minutes to get in, would ask “SFT." Reply: "No; 51 be there in thirty minutes." Waiting fifty minutes, ask again. Reply: "I said wait; will need you for *9' in minute.!* Have worked from 7 a. m. until 3 next morn- ing without privilege of an hour for meals. Over- time: "Work until we say 4GN.' " Salary was $36 to $40. Today everything is so wonderfully improved that I ask: "Is this the same old job?" Our dispatchers have all changed and most of them treat us nicely, allow a word asked any time, and all have a good feeling for the fellow who has a card; and one of the dispatchers has one; still he says little. These better conditions, the result of organiza- tion, has made better men; better service, too, for the company’s business. One night at 11:30, asking when the local would crawl over this way, I was told "in forty min- utes." Waited fifty, then my night comrade at the second station said, “He’s here; don't know when will leave." Being disgusted and worn out, not having had time to go to toy meals that whole day, after walking the floor twenty minutes, I swore I was going home if the entire division sunk before morning, and I was in hopes it would. Leaving everything just as it stood, I walked out, left the lights burning and the doors unlocked and wide open. When I returned next morning at 7:00 I found the local still dead on the spot where she was when I left. Three days after this an organizer for the O. R. T. dropped in. After his spiel of schedule was related, I said, "Old man, send me the blanks." I received them in a few days and have never let dues day pass me, holding a card ever since. We were soon working under a schedule, and today the little joint pays $75.00 per with a few little commissions, hours short and perfectly satisfactory. There are still a few con- ditions that could be improved, but we think back of the past and hope for the better. I give the loyal brothers and the O. R. T. credit for it all. If some of our weak-kneed brothers and nons could have gone through this, they would sing another song when we approach them on the subject of getting an up-to-date card. Cirr. 208. Digitized by Google

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762 The Railroad Telegrapher. Knoxville Division — The Southern was never better able to pay its telegraphers and agents living wages than at this time, and our committee now in Washington ex- pects to secure the first-class schedule due us. There is no other class of labor from which the railroads get more for what they pay than from the agents and telegraphers. But remember, brothers, we must stay organized to get the things; dropping out won’t get them. When you get in you must not only stay in, but you must get the nons working with you to join. Don’t let them work with you without making an effort to line them up, giving them all kinds of attention and favors, making them feel that they are your equal. Show them what the conditions would be were it not for the O. R. T. Instead of knocking the Order in their presence, boost it all you can. Nons have been known to stay out of the Order on account of members carelessly dropping a little word or two against it. There is no road in the country where the non gets the glad hand as he does from some of the members here. Matters transacted in the lodge room should not be repeated outside. The brothers can learn what is being done there by being present, and the nons have no right to know what we are doing or are intending to do. It’s up to some of you brothers to handle things differently if you expect to get all that is coining to you. Several matters were taken up with your super- intendent by the local chairman recently and adjusted. If you wish to know the particulars attend the meetings. It is hoped that every brother will interest himself in his division enough to do this. “No card, no favors” is the motto laid down by the organization, and we propose to enforce it. If the nons don't see fit to support the organization that secures benefits for them then let them take their medicine and go it alone. We have about the best organized division anywhere, and can get along without them if they won’t come in and help us to help them. Look after this more carefully than in the past and you will see the results. Our motto is worked to a finish on other roads, and by all the other organized crafts, and it is time to teach these confirmed nons here a lesson. Div. Cor., Cert. 48. Louisville Division — Bro. E. Y. Cowherd, Bro. Melton, Bro. Rodman and Bro. Doyle relieved a few days recently by Bro. Hodges. Bro. Middleton, on vacation, re- lieved by Bro. Doyle and Bro. Hodges. Bro. Crawford, off sick recently, relieved by bis brother, Bro. E. L. Lafollctte, and his brother, Bro. W. S. Lafollette, waiving the $1.00 per day. Bro. Lively on sick list, relieved by Bro. C. Dodd. Bro. Adkins bid in “BY” agency. Dispatcher Shivellc is being relieve! by North. Bro. Rocmmele relieved by Busey on thirty days’ vacation. Bro. Eskews was off a few days recently. Bro. Mathews visited home folks recently. Bro. Thorpe was relieved a few days recently by Bro. Eg*». Our local chairman is in Washington looking after our new schedule; relieved by Bro. Sweeney. Brothers, send me the news. F. J. Martin, Versailles, Ky. Washington Division — Hickory Hill office discontinued, Bro. O. P. Loving goes to first Culpeper, vice Bro. R. F. Abbott, to second there, vice Bro. E. H. Young, who rolls Peyton, agent-operator Rapidan; Bro. B. C. Dickerson goes to third Arrowhead, vice Bro. R. L. Fields, Jr., who is reported very ill. Bro. M. H. Crump hits the extra board. Bro. and Sister Robertson, first and second Gilbert, relieved on vacation by Bro. Barksdale and extra ^ Hite. Bro. H. L. Weatherall, second Montpelier, re- lieved by extra man on account of illness in family. Bro. C. H. Adams, second Manassas, on sick list, relieved by Bro. M. H. Crump. Bro. J. W. Burgess, first Charlottesville, on committee work, relieved by Bro. J. F. Cassell, second, and he by Bro. A. J. Redmiles. Bro. C. S. McCleary, third Amherst Jet., on leave. New Glasgow cut off two tricks, Bro. Atkinson doing a nine-hour trick; Bro. Dudley and Sister Connelly to “CO” temporary office. Bro. S. S. Rossell, third “CD” Alexandria, on leave; Bros. Lewis and Saffell, split and second “CD” Alexandria, exchanged tricks a few days. Bro. “Sampson” J. B. Watts to third Weyburn extra. Ex-Bro. Brinckman, third Weyburn, has gone with the “Pennsy.” Hope the P. R. R. boys will assist in getting him an up-to-date. Bro. C. D. Lewis to “J” temporary, pulling Bro. Fields, Jr. Bro. E. P. Kite, second Barboursville, relieved several days by extra man. Bro. R. D. Lewis, first Weyburn, relieved several days by Bro. O. B. Barksdale. Bro. E. M. Weeks, second Monroe, reported on sick list. Our policy of mentioning only men who are up-to-date has recently received some criticism from some of the “swipers gang.” Criticism from a man without a card is a boost for our organization. In adhering to this policy we feel that a man who is too weak and shallow to line up with the cause of working men’s justice is absolutely unworthy of mention in our columns; so as near as possible we will mention only those entitled to the prefix ••brother.” Men, what about that non working on your office? Have you tried to line him up? Do you know that you may succeed where others have faded? Get after him. Remember, it is our money that makes it possible to send our committee to Washington; that non has contributed nothing, hut expects to derive the same benefits we receive. Remember our slogan for 1916, “Get one non,” and be sure to get him. Don’t forget your cor- respondent’s address is at present North Garden. Ya., and that he still desires your assistance with these write-ups each month. Wish to thank Bros. “FA” and “RS” for their assistance this time. W. E. Bbrry, Div. Cor. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 763 “ GM " Relay, Washington, D. C. — In union there is strength. Bro. Coe is now with the Terminal here. Bro. J. D. McKelder, now with the O. S. L., Soda Springs, Idaho, was in renewing acquaint- ances recently. Understand Mack will soon be a benedict. Business is good and prospects are for it remain- ing so, as the peach season will soon be in full blast. Everyone has plenty to do and some overtime. Bro. McCleary, Washington Division, is reliev- ing Loveless here on thirty days' leave, trying out a clerical position in Mr. Potter's office. Bros. Alexander and Dermody were in the city recently, accompanied by Bro. Layman, of the N. & W. The committee is here negotiating for a new schedule. Bro. Dumwright, from Asheville, who visited us recently, will soon be with us, extra. We have only two delinquents. With the many increases in wages, betterment of working condi- tions, shortening of hours, and many other things too numerous to mention, there is no reason why this office should not be solid. Bro. W. E. Balthis was off several days re- cently with chills and a slight attack of la grippe. There has been no write-up in The Telegra- pher for several months, but we trust to have one in more often than in the past. When any of the brothers are in the city, drop in and see us. We will be glad to have you. Cert. 1676. “ GM ” Washington Relay Notes — Certainly all who know or have worked with him are thankful and indeed glad over the return of Bro. D. G. Whitfield to “GO” Greensboro relay, restored to perfect health. None have as much reason for rejoicing as the third trick force in “GM,” it bging our pleasure to come in con- tact with him frequently. “Whit” is a fine fellow personally, is on the job every minute, and as a strictly first-class operator and wire chief, we will back him against anything on the system. Bro. Golden has accepted a position with the A. P.; Loveless is superintendent of telegraph office; Bro. McCleary, first Monroe (Washington Division) filling the vacancy caused by his de- parture, and Bro. Fowlkes, who was cut off during business depression, is again with us and studying law at the G. W. U. Bro. “Si” Devers, from “CD” Alexandria, is now first extra. After insistent demands for him, Bro. Lynn Irvin has again been placed on the “Fall River Line” (St. Louis- Louisville circuit). I know the boys out there are glad to get him back, as “J” is a “bear-cat.” The heavy increase in business recently has necessitated the authorization of one more trick here, temporarily. The third trick men in the relay offices are pulling together in every respect. They have never worked so harmoniously as in the past few months. I am sure all will agree that this works a great deal better than dissension and hard feel- ings resulting from an antagonistic attitude. Cer- tainly we are reasonable, and if we think before we speak, when things look a little crooked to us, it will serve to promote a better spirit all around. The committee started meeting with the manage- ment here on April 17th. Cert. 2275. Q. & C. North, Div. No. 62. First District — Bro. Ray Gardner has returned after a brief visit in Oklahoma. The following brothers were relieved since last month: Hurtt, Richwood, by D. Singleton; Mc- Cormack, Sherman, by R. Gardner; Trickey, first “WS” tower, by W. R. Padgett; True, Corinth, by Owens; Rawlins, Rogers Gap, by D. Singleton; Shadoan, first “GT” Georgetown, and Sheehan, Greendale, by Owens; and North, agency High Bright, by Hines. Bro. L. M. Triplett, “SG” Cincinnati, relieved by Bro. M. P. O’Hara, is relieving Clerk Robinson in the superintendent of transportation’s office. New members: G. R. Cole, Dayton, Tenn.; J. S. Dumas and W. R. Padgett, Williamstown, Ky., and C. C. Creekmore, Georgetown, Ky. These are the papers we like to give the “once over.” Every link makes the chain longer and stronger. Let’s work that old “goat” overtime, if necessary, until we are 100 per cent strong. Cert. 58. Second and Third Districts — Bro. Stanley Dumas, extra, awarded second “WS” tower, Williamstown. Mrs. Annie Bible third Sunbright, has had her leave of absence extended ninety days; Bro. H. B. Griffin relieving. Bro. C. E. Ramsey, extra, relieving Hovius, second “FR” tower. Flat Rock, on ninety days' vacation, on account of an accidental death in his family, was relieved a few days by Bro. W. T. Sumner. Bro. J. T. Litton relieved J. A. Mosier, second “HF” tower, for a few days’ fishing trip. Bro. J. O’Connor is relieving Bro. J. W. Wyatt Oneida nights, ninety days. He was once known as “professor,” having taught in the Kentucky common schools; then completed a civil service course with a good grade and is now a student of medicine. It is rumored now that he is going to preaching. We are awaiting “Dreamy’s” report. Bro. H. C. Lewis is relieving Bro. G. R. Cole, third Dayton, on leave of absence experimenting with the mercantile business. He may not come back. Bro. J. B. Hamlin was suddenly taken sick and had to be relieved on short notice at third “RO” tower by Bro. J. T. Litton. Bro. Charles Johnson was relieved by Bro. J. O’Connor while spending a few days at his home near Moreland. The extra boys have begun to look for a day or two at “HF” third every month. Some of you boys on the Third District please post up on the happenings down there and let Digitized by Google

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764 The Railroad Telegrapher. me have a hearing from you by the 20th of each month. The extra board of operators on the Second and Third Districts is almost solid O. R. T. The old nons are the hard-headed ones. They have been here long enough to enjoy their service age, salary and annual passes secured for them by the efforts of the O. R. T. No one knows that better than they. Still it behooves us to remind them that it is the duty of every beneficiary to support the source of the benefits. J. G. Van Hook, Div. Cor., Cert. 593. Queen & Crescent (South), Div. No. *69. N. O. & N. E. R. R. — We held a meeting of this division at Meridian on Sunday, April 2d, for the purpose of revising our schedule, but, for some cause unknown to the committee, the attendance was very small. We expected a good representation considering the subject we had for discussion, and hope there will be no unjust criticism as on one or two former occasions when we did not revise our schedule to suit the immediate needs of everyone. There are some members who could not go on account of not being able to get relief, and others who could make the trip without loss of time or inconvenience, did not make any effort to go. Your committee has certainly been interested in your welfare and have made numerous sacri- fices to obtain new schedule and working condi- tions. Bro. Henderson, from Monroe, was present, also Bro. Martinez, from Hattiesburg. Bro. Peavy motored over from Meehan Jet., and took the guests for a very delightful ride over the good roads of Lauderdale County. Then we got down to business, and it was in the wee hours of night when we adjourned, so Bro. Peavy could make his trip back home via the public highway route. Our proposed schedule has been in the hands of the management of these lines for three weeks, and we hope for a hearing as soon as they can partly dispose of the eight-hour proposition pre- sented by the different brotherhoods of trainmen. The news of the death of the wife of Bro. W. G. Morris, of Pearl River, was indeed very sad. Their married life had been of such short duration and his young wife was taken away from him so suddenly. We deeply sympathize with the brother in his great bereavement, and commend him to the great Divine Healer who knoweth our every heart longing. The floral wreath furnished by our divi- sion through the efforts of Bro. Harry Weems was said to be very nice indeed, and conveys in a very small way our sympathy for Bro. Morris. The remains were laid to rest in the family bury- ing ground at Hattiesburg, Miss. Lumoerton second, vacated by Bro. W. C. Causey, who took a position at Natchez, was bid in by Bro. C. Moody, leaving third open, bid in by Bro. Noonan, leaving third Moselle vacant. Bro. M. Batson, of Ellisville, just returned from fifteen days’ vacation, visiting relatives in southern Mississippi and Alabama; relieved by P. Green, who later relieved Bro. Sullivan, “JC*’ shops, on sick list. L. D. Austin, back on extra list, relieved Agent J. A. Singleton, Vossburg, while he was attending court at Quitman, Miss. Orvisburg agency on bulletin, Mr. Deupree tak- ing it on ten days' trial; Bro. Will Horne going from Orvisburg to Poplarville to relieve Mr. Boyett a few days. Bro. E. L. Bishop on annual vacation, relieved by L. E. Shannon, who will get a card if he gets back in regular service. L. E. Shannon relieved the undersigned two days while on schedule work at Meridian; then four days while I went to Illinois to purchase some dairy cattle; also one day while I was in New Orleans to meet the management concerning a date to meet our committee. I have already written most of our members concerning the new proposed eight-hour bill in Congress, and I trust you have each one written your congressmen asking them to lend a helping hand in making this bill a law. It is certainly needed by every telegrapher in the United States, and we hope you will rally to the cause. Bro. Bilbo recently received the applications of E. W. Dean and H. S. Townsend, of Meridian freight office, and we welcome them into our organization. We are growing every day, and only have a few remaining nons on the line. M. V. Hickman. IN MEMORIAM. Whkxkas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, has deemed it wise to call to the great beyond the wife of our esteemed Bro. W. G. Morris, and we bow in humble submission to the will of Him who doeth all things well; therefore be it Resolved , That, in token of our deep sorrow and fraternal sympathy, the. members of Q. & C. Sys- tem Division (South) No. 69 extend to our be- reaved brother our heartfelt sympathy in his sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be mailed to the bereaved brother, a copy spread upon the minutes of the division, and a copy forwarded to the journal for publication. E. M. Bilbo, A. A. Thiels, R. E. Sullivan, Committee. Chicago & Northwestern Ry.f Div. No. 76. Chicago Terminal District — Thirty-five were present at our last meeting, but our membership is large enough to warrant a much better attendance. The subjects presented for discussion tended to show that the Order has a broader mission than merely to work for higher wages for its members. It is not the office of the Order to feed the family of an impostor, nor to force the employer to retain a worthless employe, nor shield a member from punishment for a deliberate crime. But any brother worthy of our support will be protected. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 765 On the other hand, one should not become a member for the purpose of receiving benefits with- out expecting to make sacrifices for the Order. A brotherly co-operation, manifesting itself in the terminal organization, in the near future will mean a 100 per cent membership. If each member will take enough interest to show his pleasant face for one hour a month at the regular meeting, it will be a big help in the right direction, and each member should, as a matter of personal duty, plan his engagements for the month so that nothing will prevent him from being present. Our general chairman has deemed it advisable to change his residence to Winona, Minn. We are sorry to lose him, but trust it will not prevent his being with us at some of our meetings. General Secretary and Treasurer Boyington, with the general chairman and Local Chairman Ross, of the Black Hills District, attended a num- ber of special meetings in Wyoming and the Northwest during April. Bro. J. W. Dawson, third at Deering, was re- lieved several days last month by Bro. Cone, on account of election. Bro. Dawson is one of the pillars of the "old guard" in his precinct, and he claims to have put his man across. Bro. Dawson rides to work now in his "flivver." Bro. Burns, assigned a place at Lake street, will go back to Mayfair. Bro. Repka assigned to first Rose Hill. Clybourn plant back in service after a breathing spell for general repairs. Local Coa. Galena Division — Our new schedule has been in effect some time. We were pleased to get the 3 per cent raise, and also pleased to see other classes of employes around us get an increase of from 7 to 12 per cent. Bro. J. S. Parris assigned Geneva first. S. A. Taylor to South Elgin, relieved at Syca- more by a new man. Bro. C. D. Rose is seriously ill at his home in Cortland, and, owing to his age and the fact that he will be off for a long time, he has applied for a pension. Mr. Kennedy is acting agent at Cort- land pending bulletin. Those in arrears for local dues who have a little cash to spare might apply it where it will do the most good. We are liable to have a meeting most any time now, so be prepared to go in case we do. Cbst. 805. Southern Illinois Division — Bro. Z. A. Dodd, agent Buda, relieved a few days by Bro. Beal. N. L. Wise, third Manlius, relieved by Mr. Snider. See that he keeps his promise to line up in July. Bro. Lambert, agent Morse, was off ten days recently. Bro. Cadell, agent Akron, took in "The Birth of a Nation" in Peoria recently. Speer third pulled off; E. O. Parr back home to the farm. F. King, agent Benld, is off with rheumatism. C. T. Millslagle bid in first Luther. Business is good and the nons enjoying the raise still say they can not afford to line up. Remember, boys, "No card, no favors.” "RN," Cert. 2420. Madison Division — I was very much shocked and grieved when I received a revised list of those who have paid their dues for this half of 1916 to see the names omitted of some men who received as high as $5.00 a month raise. I suppose they think this $60.00 per year for years to come isn’t worth the outlay of $12.00 to hold it and the prospects of building it up to a respectful salary. Woiraer how these delinquents would feel to have the company call the committee in and demand a 20 per 'cent cut in their salary. Our committee couldn’t do a thing for them, as it only represents Order men. You fellows better get back in the Order that will help you if you will only give it a chance. This is the only way to better your condition. Six dollars twice a year is too small an amount to be a quitter on, as you will lose a great deal more than that in the long run. The few who have not belonged for years are not fooling any- one with the excuses they make for remaining out, as every brother knows they think they will get a raise anyway and someone else will pay for it. Ex-Bro. P. B. McDonald, back again after an absence of three years, is at South Beaver Dam. He will probably soon be one of us again. Bro. Calhoun, of Grand Marsh third, went to third tower "BJ” thirty days. Bro. W. Platz, who relieved Bro. A. R. Winker a few days at Glen Oak, took third there when reopened. A number of new offices opened since the new time card took effect and new trains put on. Don’t delay them, boys; you know what that means. Bro. H. E. Gerth, agent Clyman Jet., was off a few days. Bro. E. L. Gross has moved to Evansville, and is now at home. 1 thank the brother from new line for items. He was the only one who sent me any. Come again. Assignments: Agencies — Benton to W. C. Hes- selherg; Helenville, J. F. Gannon; operator tower ‘‘CS,’’ R. E. Grilley. On bulletin — Stations Wye- ville and Mapleton; operators Benton and Platte- ville; second McCoy; third Glen Oak, Cutler and West Salem. Finis. Wisconsin Division — Bro. L. G. Bergeron, second Jackson, helped out on second West Bend a few days. Bro. Carl W. Bretzlaff is now there extra. Bro. Newhouser, first Allis, on jury service, relieved by Bro. B. H. Hansen, who had an attack of appendicitis April 5th, and was relieved by Lambert, from Cudahy, relieved by Extra Gavin. Digitized by Google

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766 The Railroad Telegrapher. Jones, South Milwaukee, is now with the Bucyrus Steam Shovel Co. there. Bro. J. J. Koski, third Waukegan, was off a few days. Bro. Guy Yates has made several trips from his home at Pleasant Prairie in his new automobile to Upton, where he gets his soup ticket. Bro. Michealls, first Bain, made a few trips to the Windy City and Milwaukee recently. Bro. Flora, third Bain, went to Loveland, Easter, whence conies a rumor that suggests the product of the bee and the glory of the sky. He has our best wishes. Bro. W. J. Chapman, extra Argyle, is relieving Bro. Oscar Houser while laid up with rheumatism. Bro. M. C. Lawtenslager, extra, to third Harvard, vice Bro. W. E. Soles, deceased. Dispa^her Tyrrell, on vacation, relieved by Dis- patcher Koepp, and he by Bro. E. C. Horning, extra dispatcher. Crystal Lake and many other offices were put on an eight-hour basis recently. Thanks to the little “sounder.” Either Bro. W. H. Coburn, local chairman, or I will send you some application blanks to write up that non next to you. We need him and he needs us. Line 'em up, boys. Assignments: Valley tower third, R. A. Syl- vester; Cary agent, J. W. Harris; Rose Hill tower first, Bro. H. H. Repke; South Milwaukee second, Bro. K. Canary; West Bend second, Bro. G. N. Harbort; Mayfair tower second, H. C. Gauley. Some class to the bulletin system we now have. Any attempt to run a younger man around an old head can be safely guarded against by sending a copy of your application to your local chairman. Keep one eye open and stand up for your rights; if you don’t, no one else will. The general chairman’s annual report under date of March 1st has received much favorable comment. Division 76 is very fortunate in having a representative the size and calibre of Bro. Thomas. To try to elaborate on the remarkable showing he has made would be like painting {he rose or gilding the lily. Let us show our ap- preciation rather in deeds than words. Keep up to date and strive for better things. It has been suggested that it would be a good idea to sign these news items so that the members would know where to send any news they may have to offer on or before the 20th of each month. I will therefore comply, and cordially invite your earnest co-operation for our mutual benefit. A. H. Shenk, Waukegan, 111. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, to call our beloved Bro. Willard E. Soles, of Woodstock, 111.; and Whereas, In the death of Bro. Soles, the Order of Railroad Telegraphers has lost a true and worthy member, and his family a devoted and loving husband; therefore, be it Resolved, That the Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers, Division 76, of which Bro. Soles was a member, extends sincere condolence to the be- reaved family; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be transmitted to the bereaved family, a copy to The Railroad Telegrapher for publication and a copy spread on the minutes of the division. E. A. Kan gas, C. M. Lester, G. G. Graves, Committee. North fVisconsirt Division — Recently a member who has never sent me an item for the journal, was howling about the brevity of the division write-up, and said. “If you don’t get news enough tell us a story.” So I am going to tell you one; of course, the names, places and characters are fictitious. Some years ago a youth whom we will call B. J. Jones, carried away with the ambition of wearing a uniform with brass buttons applied to the superintendent of the A. B. C. Ry. for a job. After a thorough examination as to his sanity, and it was found that his great grandfather had served as a cook during the Civil War, he was engaged as helper at a larger station, for which he was paid $15.00 a month. This munificent sum threw him into raptures and he dreamed nightly of roll-top desks and general managerships of railroads. Five plunks of his first check was paid for a key and sounder and a copyright edition of “Soakem’s Guide for Beginners,” which guaran- teed to teach telegraphy in two weeks if the student followed directions. Jones swept and scrubbed, handled freight and baggage, ran errands, delivered messages, cleaned lamps and made himself generally useful twelve hours daily. Then in the evening, if his finances would enable him to do so, he would take his girl to the movies, or, if it rained too hard, for a walk in the park. He diligently applied himself for an hour or so to mastering the art of telegraphy. A year or two rolled by and finally one day the great moment arrived. Jones’ boss, the agent, got a message, “Can Jones handle station at •B — ?” Jones thought he could, so he was duly installed as a full-fledged agent of the A. B. C. Ry., privileged to work just as hard as he liked, and sometimes a good deal harder. And, although you may doubt it, his salary was $50.00 per month. Surely he was succeeding in railroad work when a raise of $35.00 per month was given him all in one lump. The natural thought under such conditions was that two can live as cheaply as one, and dreams of roll-top desks suddenly ceased and instead his nights were now gladdened by dreams of a certain young lady who always enjoyed the movies and liked to walk in the park. After a few months the preacher bad a job and the deed was done. We must now allow a few years to elapse and give Jones a chance to work and live. Let’s call it ten years. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 767 fact, nothing had changed except that he now wore the same suit two years instead of two suits in one year, for you see even if two can live as cheaply as one, six most assuredly could not, and Jones was now a family man. Oh, yes, four boys. Every one a prospective presidential candidate. To make a long story short, Jones wanted a raise awfully bad, in fact had wanted it for some time. One day he picked up a newspaper and found an article on how a station agent on one of the neighboring roads had frustrated a robbery and how the company, to show their gratitude, had raised his wages $10.00 per month. An idea struck our friend Jones, and he bought a shotgun. Thereafter Jones spent nights as well as days in the office with the weapon in easy reach, struggling to keep awake and praying for a burglar to appear, so that he might show his bravery and loyalty and be fittingly rewarded by a substantial increase in wages. The days and nights rolled sleeplessly by, and Jones bade fair to become a nervous wreck, but he stuck it out. Finally one night, long after midnight, as Jones kept his solitary vigil, there came a noise at the office door. Jones was on his feet in a moment. He grasped his gun in both hands and demanded “ Who’s there?” But, no answer. Suddenly there was a crash and the door burst inward off its hinges. A short scuffle, a' knife flash, and the A. B. C. Ry. was minus one faith- ful agent. Moral: If you want an increase in wages, don’t go after it with a shot gun. Effective January 1, 1917, the initiation fee will be raised to $10.00, or just $5.00 more than it is at present. This to keep the continual joiners out, that is the fellows who allow their dues to lapse and find it cheaper to join over instead of paying dues. Local Chairman Hackberth reports everything going along smoothly. Our division officials arc trying to do everything in accordance to argu- ment. However to be absolutely satisfied shows an unhealthy condition. Let us therefore be up and at it, so that we may work under conditions similar to or even a little better than our neigh boring lines. We still have a few nons and delinquents on the line. Maybe Jones’ shotgun would help clean ’em up. A meeting was called for April 20th at Fond du Lac. Understand a Russian ballet dancer per- formed; prominent citizens spoke on prepared- ness, and refreshments were served at all the restaurants. In commemoration of our anniversary this divi sion, the L. S., Penna. and Ash Divisions, are planning a joint meeting to be held at Green Bay, on June 9th. The committee of arrange ments has not yet completed the program, but a good time will be provided for the large crowd expected. I can not understand how any brother can allow himself fo become a delinquent. Every man who joined pledged himself to pay dues, and the life incurance taken out was subject to cancellation if dues were not paid in sixty days, and anyone who thinks anything of his word should live up to his pledge, or at least remember his loved ones who in a good many instances would be left with no protection whatever should his income cease. Each member is a stockholder in the organization. If any returns arc to be expected from the initial investment, i. e., the initiation fee, assessments must be met, otherwise the strength is taken out of the organization. Every non-member has re- ceived $30.00 from the company through the efforts of our organization; by the time we again meet with the officials, we know that at the present high cost of living every dollar counts, but why not play fair and pay us a commission on that $30.00. If a little sum is laid by each month the increase would more than cover the initiation fee and dues for a year. There certainly is no excuse for a man being a non-member. If he feels that we are of no benefit to him and he can legislate for himself, we can say to the company officials that we do not care to have a voice in his position, as long as he is holding that position. We will begin to hold regular monthly meet- ings at Fond du Lac and Appleton from now on. Make it a point to attend. We want your views on what the situation is and what your demands are on the committee. At the meeting of the general committee in March, held at Chicago, several important matters were brought out for discussion. The reports of the general chairman and general secretary and treasurer show that the organization is in very good shape. The conditions have been bettered and grievances handled in a satisfactory manner. Everything points to a prosperous year for every one. Each member visiting Chicago should make it a point to visit our office at 618 Webster Building. Everything is in first class condition, and the way our business is conducted is a great revelation over the olden days. Let all the members try and get one non-mem- ber into the organization between now and June 30th. Bro. Heiple is relieving Bro. Whiting at Ripon, suffering a fractured arm. The third telegrapher’s position at Appleton Jet. has been abolished. C. P. Hekrman, Cert. 1031. f.akc Shcrre Division — The meeting at Sheboygan, April 8th, was one of the best ever held on this division. Twenty- seven members were in attendance, many coming a long distance. Bro. Thomas was unable to attend on account of an important engagement in the West, but our old stand-by, Bro. Boyington, was on the job as usual. Everyone had something to say, and several grievances were gone over. Bro. Boyington entertained us with one of his interesting talks. Bros. Knudson, Heinig and Frank were appointed a committee to arrange for the joint meeting and banquet at Green Bay on June 9th. 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768 The Railroad Telegrapher, At the close of the meeting a photographer was called in and took a flash-light picture of the gathering, which turned out very good. This pic- ture will be published in The Telegrapher in the near future. The anniversary meeting and banquet will be held at the Knights of Pythias lodge rooms, 125- 129 Main street. Green Bay, Wis., Friday evening, June 9th. This is the only affair of this kind ever attempted in this territory, and nothing is being left undone to. make it a big success. From all indications, there will be a very large attendance. It was at first intended to have the banquet at the Hotel Beaumont, but we find that we can do much better by serving at the lodge rooms. This will save much time and expense. Mayor Elmer S. Hall, of Green Bay, an old-time telegrapher, will deliver the address of welcome. The meeting will be called at 7:45 p. m. and last until 10:00, at which time the dinner will be served, followed by speeches, etc. Music and other entertainment will be provided. The rooms will be beautifully decorated for the occasion. A charge of $1.00 a plate will be made to cover the expenses. Circulars have been sent to the members, but anyone missed who wishes to attend and has not received the blank for reservations, please write G. M. Knudson, 218 South Adams street. Green Bay. Remember this affair is for all O. R. T. members, regardless of what road or division they are connected with. Your scribe has had his hands quite full for the past six weeks, making arrangements for th4 blow- out June 9th, as the committee has had very little time to work at it, but we will feel well rewarded if we see everyone of you fellows that can possibly get away at Green Bay on June 9th. The Fort Howard Telegraphers* Club of Green Bay was organized April 9th, and the following officers elected to serve until June 30th: Presi- dent, G. M. Knudson; vice-president, E. R. Mar* tell; secretary-treasurer, F. W. Heinig; sentinel, A. Engels; correspondent, G. A. Patrie. The dues are $2.00 per year, payable semi-annually. All O. R. T. members are eligible to membership. Meetings are held twice a month. Members wish- ing to join the club, or desiring additional infor- mation, should communicate with Bro. F. W. Heinig, 416 North Chestnut street, Green Bay. Assignments: Second Calumet yard, Bro. Teach; second Sheboygan, Bro. Storzer; second Port Washington, Bro. W. B. Dunlap; third Port Wash- ington, Bro. Wilke; third Denmark, Bro. Einber- ger, who relieved Bro. Yourd, agent Bellevue on account of sickness; agency Belgium, Bro. Jaeger; agency Lyndhurst, Bro. Larsen. Second Shawano, and Whitefish Bay opep for bids. Two new passenger trains have been put on be- tween Shawano and Manitowoc, leaving Shawano at 6:45 a. m.; returning leaving Manitowoc at 4:20 p. m. The Northern Lakes Special will go on about June 17th. This may necessitate the opening of telegraph offices at Shepley and Anston. Bro. Heinig rode the new train to Manitowoc, and returned May 1st. Bro. Greene, a new man, is doing relief work. Bro. Hartswork, Denmark, recently spent a week’s vacation with his parents at Black Creek. Bro. Reulaff, second Cleveland, relieved a few days by Bro. Arends. There’s going to be a hot time in the old town of Green Bay on Friday evening, June 9, 1916. Big time, big feed, big smoke, big joy. Bring your knitting and stay all night. G. M. Knudson, . F. W. Heinig, H. W. Frank, Committee. Sioux City Division — CARD OF THANKS. I wish to express my thanks and appreciation of the beautiful flowers sent at the time of the death of Ellsworth Cheever, and also for the prompt payment of the policy. Yours fraternally, Mrs. Ellsworth Cheever, Jewell, Iowa. Minnesota Division — Assignments: Agency — Cambria, W. E. Neitxel. Telegraphers — Courtland, F. E. Kelly; firs^ Owa- tonna, Bro. J. B. Carpenter; second Courtland, E. E. Johnson; Burdette, D. E. Emerick; Walnut Grove, Bro. W. H. Small; third New Ulm, H. J. Kellett; Springfield, V. A. Franz; Sanborn, L. B. Walters; Janesville, S. Sharpe. On bulletin: Second telegrapher, Sanborn, Haverhill, Kasson and Owatonna, agent and telegrapher, Seaforth and Taunton. Bro. Dick Pfefferlee is now chief clerk to Agent Starr at New Ulm, his home town. Bro. A. M. Wentworth came back to Cary agency, after a three months’ sojourn on the Pacific Coast, and was married on April 5th. Bro. Carpenter is relieving Acting Local Chair- man J. G. Johnson on Owatonna first, who is going out as traveling salesman for an Owatonna firm. We all wish him success. I want to thank the brothers who assisted me with news this month. There should be a better co-operation in this matter if we are to have a breezy article each month. Several of the heavier telegraph points went on the eight-hour basis the middle of April. This is a move in the right direction. Now for the $75.00 monthly minimum, then we will be up with the front ranks. Several gravel trains have been put on between Courtland and Waseca. Notice has appeared ask- ing for hearty co-operation with the dispatchers in taking care of this class of work. We hope all the boys will aid them, as the life of the average trick dispatcher is no bed of roses, even under the most favorable circumstances. Bro. J. H. Furey has returned from several weeks’ lay off; C. C. Smith going to Courtland second. The much advertised new fast passenger trains went on the middle of April, and' will no doubt Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 769 prove to be a paying proposition after they get well established. Bro. Lars Kiland, Springfield, has resigned and bought a pool room at New Ulm. We wish him well in his new field. Bro. E. W. Zieske, agent Walnut Grove, and Bert Wentworth, cashier Sleepy Eye, went to New Ulm recently to see the play, “The Birth of a Nation.” F. J. Galles, now located at Buffalo, N. Y., as an instructor of gymnastics, sends his “73” to the boys on this division. Frank Evans, -who went to the Dakota Division as telegrapher at Salem and agent Elrod, is back at his home in Redwood Falls. Bro. Grundt, Lamberton, made a trip to “The Cities'* recently. Bro. Fred Meyer, who transferred to Mankato third and spent a few days in the Twin Cities while making the change, was relieved on New Ulm third by Kelly from the M. & St. L., and he later by Kellett from Kasson. Bro. Guth, of New JJlm, trying out the auto business, relieved by J. P. Banks from Rochester. Bro. A. C. Boomer, first New Ulm, was off a few days on a trip to “The Cities," relieved by an extra. Bro. Stellmacher, agent Courtland, is doing a little farming during the gravel service, until the phone is cut back in again. Various station employes received an advance in salary last month, ranging from $2.50 to $5.00, bringing them up to about the average telegraphers basis. D. J. M. Nebraska and Wyoming Division, Eastern Dis- trict— IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father, who giveth and taketh away, to take unto Himself our beloved Bro. W. A. McDonald; in manifesta- tion of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of Division No. 76, of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend their heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved; and be it further Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be mailed the bereaved family, a copy sent to the Railroad Telegrapher for publication, and a copy spread upon the minutes of this division. C. M. WURZBACHER, Geo. Heilman, Casimir Zacek, Committee. CARD OF THANKS. To Members of O. R. T., Division 76: We wish to acknowledge with sincere thanks the kind expressions of your sympathy. Mrs. W. A. McDonald and Family. P. R. C . and N. Division — We were sorry that Bro. Vick, of Quinn, could not attend the meeting at Rapid City on account of his baby being very sick, and that Bro. Arm* sted, of Midland, did not get his notice so he could have been there too, and Bro. Mower, of Nowlin, had too much work at home, for we sure had a good time. Thanks to Chief Dispatcher Hawes for letting us go, especially when they had a stock train over the division. Those attending from the P. R. C. were Bros. Rogge, Wendt; Edwards, Cape; Higbee, Powell; Noe, Wall, and Bros. Owauka and Colclough, of Philip. From the B. Hills Division: Bros. Behrens, first, and Riddle, second Rapid City; Hatton, of Valentine; Bartman, of Chadron; Schmitz, second Grodon; Ross, Long Pine, 'and General Chairman Thomas and General Secretary and Treasurer Boyington, of Chicago. Let us have a few more of these joint meetings at Rapid City, and go up the Canyon for a picnic this summer; all would enjoy such an outing. It would be a gdod stunt if all the members would keep on prodding the few nons and not let up on them until they come in. If you don’t know who they are, ask your local chairman. Fuzz. N. O., M. & C. R. R., Div. No. 80. Bro. R. G. Anderson, of Stallo, on a trip to Meridian, Miss., relieved by Bro. B. Gordon. Bro. Goff, agent Houston, accompanied by his wife, spent the week end recently in Memphis; relieved by Bro. W. R. Moore, who later relieved Bro. Conner, agent Woodland, several days. Bro. Spikes, of Mobile, who relieved Vestal on sick list, was relieved by Bro. Smith. Bro. L. B. Hamil, agent Montrose, while attend- ing court was relieved by Bro. B. Gordon. Bro. H. Gross, first trick dispatcher, relieved Trainmaster McCullough, Mobile Division, several days on account of sickness, other dispatchers moving up during that time. Bro. J. D. Mansfield, agent Algema, >eas recently married. Congratulations. At the meeting held in Louisville on March 19th, called at 11:00 a. m., some very important busi- ness was discussed, and officers elected as follows: Bro. R. G. Anderson, general chairman; Bro. C. Crews, local chairman, Louisville Division; Bro. J. E. Swenson, local chairman Mobile Division; Bro. T. R. Craig, local chairman New Albany Division; Bro. H. C. Hughes, re-elected secretary and treasurer; Bro. W. W. Watts re-elected cor- respondent, but he can’t do anything if the boys don’t help him. Quite a number were at this meeting, and I hope we can have another good one soon with a still better attendance. Boys, the first thing is to line up the nons, then send me your notes for the write-ups each month in time so I can get them to St. Louis before the 28th. Cert. 101. Colorado Midland Ry., Div. No. 81. Bro. A. E. Woodworth who relieved Bro. Max- well at Florissant agency when he went to “CY,” was relieved on second by Bro. J. Webb, a new man from Cripple Creek Short Line. Bro. E. R. Benner, who bid in Florissant agency, called to Missouri by the illness of his wife’s mother, was relieved at Arkansas Jet. by Bro. Taylor, later relieved by Bro. Crispbell, from Granite, Tyrus going to second Leadville regular. Digitized by Google

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770 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. F. B. Rose, resigned, r'elieved by Bro. Crispbell, third Cardiff; Bro. Smith, second Lead- ville, bid in the agency; Bro. Rose is going South. Bro. C. S. Lively and family, of Ivanhoe, were recent Colorado City visitors to help “NR” run the new speed cart back to Florissant. The speed cop at Green Mountain Falls is still wondering where the comet hit; so the trip was a blazing success. Bro. Kinney, third Leadville, and Mrs. Kinney, were called to Oklahoma by the death of Mrs. Kinney's brother; relieved by Bro. W. R. Head- ington, a new man from Canada, who later relieved Bro. Bugbee on first on a trip to Ohio with bis wife on account of her health. Bro. J. W. LaFever was on a trip to Glenwood recently. Bro. and Sister G. C. Potts are on a vacation to Florida and different parts of the South; re- lieved by Bro. Taylor, third Florissant. C. G. Reubendale, agent Manitou, was off a few days on account of the death of his daughter. The home of Bro. J. E. Webb, at Woodland, was destroyed by fire recently. The force of dispatchers was reduced recently, and our chief is now working a trick, with Proud- foot on second and “Cris" on third, Crutchfield going back to “CY,” bumping Bro. Maxwell, who bumped Bro. Spencer, first and cashiership Colo- rado City; Bro. Johnson, regular cashier, off indefinitely; Bro. Spencer bumped Hoye, second Colorado City. Bro. G. C. Potts and wife are back from a trip to Florida. G. C. bid in Arkansas Jet. agency. Bro. Spangler, second Colorado City, is out on his farm east of Colorado Springs putting in the spring crop. Bro. Dan Givens, relieved by Bro. Gardener, third Cardiff, bid in third Florissant, vice Bro. N. R. Lively, getting Busk. Bro. Woodworth is back on second Florissant. Bro. G. R. Smith is now nicely located at Granite. Lineman Palmer made a trip from Ivanhoe to Busk over the Continental Divide on snow shoes recently hunting wire trouble. Brothers, if you have any nous working with you don’t give them any rest until they join. Div. Cor. Texas & Pacific Ry.? Div. No. 88. Eastern Division — On account of the block system effective April 2d, we have with us H. F. Parker, Abney first; W. A. Petrie, second; H. Bozwell, third; F. M. Ray, first Lake Fork; Hinton, secohd; Sanders, Cobbs; C. O. Thompson, Browder; Fred James- town, Hollis; Blaydes, third Browder; Davis, sec- ond Fair Grounds; R. W. Bright, Russell; Briggs, Camps days; Newman, Marith nights. This addi- tional force required for the block system gave permanent jobs for all our extra men. Bro. J. C. Allen, on Arlington first pending bulletin, is now at Big Sandy, relieving Bro. Vandemark; B. L. Liggett to Eagle Ford agency; Bro. Dyal bidding in Arlington first. M. D. Bell bid back Pelican, La., agency; re- lieved by agent Jonesville, Tex., on Edgewood agency on bid. Bro. G. A. Mcjimsey assigned third Resior, La., after ten months on extra list. Bro. Geo. B. Montague relieved by Ed Rice on Wills Point second, went to “AF" Marshall. A formal bulletin has been issued for the newly created block positions, and as soon as they are filled and everybody settled. Local Chairman H. H. Hoeft, Mineola, Tex., would appreciate the names and addresses of every man on the job. He will gladly furnish application blanks upon request and any information desired. Let*s have a little more co-operation in this matter. Div. Cor. Joint Track — Block records, clearance and caution cards have been sent to all stations and phones have been installed, and understand we will be allowed six additional men for the operation of the block. Let’s boost every movement that means the em- ployment of additional telegraphers. All men who were not familiar with the block movement of trains were given an opportunity to catch on as all offices decided to learn and each man worked with the other just as though they were actually engaged in blocking trains. This was a very essential move and will put them in “A” class when the block is authorized. Bro. Walthall was relieved recently by Bro. Jenkins; Bro. Keating by Caldwell; Bro. Dock- stader three days by Bock; Bro. Mason three days by Bro. fsaye; G. B. Johnson, dispatcher, two days by Watkins; George Batts fifteen days by Bro. J. O. Thompson, later let out in “GO” on account of reduction of force. Bro. Mason recently visited the writer. Bro. Robbins’ home and practically his entire furnishings were destroyed by fire recently. The recent wind and hail storm put all wires and dispatchers’ phones out of commission for nearly twenty-four hours. However, all trains moved with the usual promptness. About seventy poles were down, but our block phone stood “the test, and were able to determine how our pas- senger trains were by consulting those on each side. Bro. Cade and his assistant, Miss Marie Cade, handled all OS's to dispatcher from “RO” and “K” during the wire interruption. Our last list of members brings down the total - of nons to a. better figure, and we should all do our utmost to still further increase our member- ship percentage and not be satisfied until we are solid. H. Harris. Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg R. R.f Div. No. 92. Rochester Diixsion — It has been some time since there has been a write-up for this division, and I ask that every brother send in a few notes before the 20th of each month, in order that we may have a write-up every month, which will help create an interest that seems to be lacking on this division. Boys, let’s make this division solid, and each one of us Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 771 take an interest in the organization that has raised our wages from $40 a month to our present salary. Don’t let a non get away from you until you have at# least asked him to join. Show the few who do not belong that we mean business, and ex- haust every effort to get them. Don’t leave it all for one or two members to do. A man who refuses to keep up his dues or an up-to-date card is a detriment to the Order and the company that employs him. For if he is not man enough to pay his share for what the O. R. T. has done for him, and is still doing for him, he will not look out for the company’s interest. There is no excuse for any man who is making a living in an organized profession not carrying an up-to- date card. Get after the man working with you and get his application. Don’t be satisfied to stand by and let him get what you are paying for. The telephone situation on this division is be- coming serious. A few years ago telephones were installed at blind sidings, for the engineers and conductors to use in ease of emergency to report to the dispatcher. This we will say is reasonable enough, but lately the conductors and enginemen have taken it upon themselves to use these phones when they feel like it, and there has been no complaint regarding this. It is gradually growing worse, resulting in offices being closed and operators thrown out of work. The officials are depending on these trainmen and conductors to do the work of an operator and are instructed to call up at a point for train orders or other information. It is not a question any more of emergency, but a common occurrence. These men are not paid for doing operators’ work, and are not considered in the law governing the hours that an operator should work. It is time that the trainmen, enginemen and operators come to some understanding in regard to this matter. If they are going to do the work of an operator, let them be paid for it and be governed by the nine-hour law the same as operators. We must see that this practice is eliminated at once. “No card, no favors,” and let that be practiced among the nons. Let us hear from some of the brothers on the south end in our next month’s write-up. Bro. Keating bid in second Warsaw, leaving second “FA” up for bid, being worked by Extra Connors, who has promised to join soon. Bro. C. B. Hickey, third Scottsville, relieved for a week’s vacation by Mr. Sherry. This division will be solid in two months if promises count for anything, so let us keep up the good work. Cert. 337. Illinois Central R. R., Div. No. 93. St. Louis Division — Bro. T. T. Turner has returned to Pulaski agency, much improved in health, after spending several months in Phoenix and Prescott, Ariz., and a few other places. He thinks, however, that southern Illinois is a pretty good place just the same. Bro. C. A. Perry, who relieved him, after several weeks’ visit to his old home at Shobonier, went to Buckner agency on bulletin, owing to the disappearance and continued absence of Bro. Baker, who dropped out of sight mysteriously several weeks ago, and it is feared has met with foul play. Bro. A. S. Dale, agent at Ullin, is sporting a brand new Overland auto. Bro. Mulcaster has returned to Makanda agency, Bro. Henry relieving Bro. Cerne on night trick, which throws him back on extra board. Bro. Orvall, Hobbs, bid in third Carbondale yard office, Bro. Grissom assuming the strenuous duties as “night transportation dispenser” at Cai bondale ticket office, vice Bro. Ray Humes, to the day trick there. In future when the electric lights blink out, Bro. Grissom won’t go out for candles, but work by the light of the silvery moon until they come up again. “Safety first.” Bros. Chance and Shannon started on a whirl- wind tour around the circle April 18th, stopping at Centralia to chat with the force there that night and leaving for Freeport on No. 124 in the morn- ing, where they were to do a little missionary work and speech-making prior to the anticipated meeting with the management at Chicago in May. Bro. Walter Morris and his better half jour- neyed to Centralia to celebrate the Easter Sunday parade, and incidentally to pay a visit to the old homestead. Bro. Will Simcox, night man at Sandoval, showed his progressive spirit recently by purchas- ing a Woodstock typewriter, placing his order through Bro. Hill, who has the Centralia agency. Bro. Avett is back on first Anna after a much- enjoyed trip to California and Pacific coast points. Bro. Haynes goes back on second and Bro. Misen- l eimer to extra board, who went to first “MS” East St. Louis a few days and then relieved Bro. Moser, first Pinckneyville, several days. Dispatcher Pat Brennan, first Main Line, on vacation, relieved by Extra Dispatcher Lyons. Dis- patcher Snyder, on his honeymoon, was relieved by Dispatcher J. A. Robertson. The newlyweds were not allowed to forget that they were on their wed- ding trip after the boys along the line learned that the “confirmed old bachelor” had “gone and done it.” Bros. Davis and Walter Hobbs filled the vacant chairs in “CD” Carbondale while Lyons and Rob- ertson were doing the “heavy thinking” upstairs. Bro. W. E. Scherer bid in McClure agency, vice Bro. Nelson, who went to first Benton, his old stamping ground of several years ago. Your humble servant, the scribe, received a nice bunch of items, compiled and donated by three of the “live wires” around Carbondale— Bros. Hobbs, Davis and “Little” Hobbs. Pretty work, boys; do ;t again. Bro. Harry Manus has “cut out” roaming around, married and settled down on third New Athens- -a good man on a good job. Bro. Fitzpatrick, first Branch Jet., was defeated in a hotly contested election at Central City on April 18th, as candidate for trustee, losing out by only seven votes. Pat made a good showing in the race. We hope he will have better luck next time. Digitized by Google

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772 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Bill Reynolds transferred from Round Knob back to Ozark, the home job. Understand Bro. Hacker, recently returned from a visit to friends and relatives at Bloomington, Ind., bid in Reynoldsville agency, Bro. Tripp going to Tilden agency. Bro. V. B. Turner is living up to his name by turning out lots of coal from his station at West Frankfort. It is rumored that the I. C. will build a new station there shortly. Night Chief Dickey, in the Chicago hospital for some time, undergoing special treatment for an old ailment on one of his legs, is getting along nicely. Special thanks are due to Bro. T. T. Turner agent Pulaski, for the bunch of items sent me for this write-up. If a dozen or more of the boys would do likewise, we could make a showing in The Telbgkaphek every month. Bro. Turner says it sure did look good to see the items from the home division when he was out West among strangers. Think it over, boys, and do your little mite, and thus show your might. A. G. Hill, 236 N. Broadway, , Centralia, 111. Iowa Division — Bro. R. N. Sherrill went to Rock Rapids agency pending the arrival of Bro. Smith, who bid it in, vice Bro. J. W. Wilson, who succeeded Bro. Smith at Woodbine. Am indebted to Bro. Reed, Webster City, for two bunches of notes for this write-up. He says the spring weather has given some of the boys "that rambling spirit." Bro. Lamb received second Iowa Falls, vice Burton, there temporarily. Bro. Garrick, first Cedar Falls, visiting in Illinois a few days, relieved by Bro. Whitman, and he by Bro. Hanson. Bro. Titsworth, second Parkersburg, relieved by Helper Kloppel for a few weeks* visit with home folks in Missouri. Second Webster City is on bulletin, vice Bro. Daniels, resigned on account of having heavy baggage to handle, making it very hard for an operator to give satisfaction to all concerned. A baggageman who formerly made this train was cut off. Mr. Burton, who worked there two years ago, relieved Bro. Daniels, and was married the second day he came. We hope to soon call him brother. Storm Lake agency is also on bulletin. Bro. N. P. Mills, of Smithland, who has been very sick for the past five months, is showing some improvement. Two operators will soon be put on at Sioux Falls and the ticket work given to a ticket clerk. Ce*t. 955. Illinois Division — Assigned on bids: Bro. Pendergast to Roberts agency; Bro. Dougan, Jr., from Cropsey nights, there; Bro. Russell to Savoy; Bro. Dornblasser, Aetna agency; Bro. McFee, Edgewood nights; Bro. Newman, second Champaign yard, succeeded by Bro. Cronnell, first Tolono. Bro. Behrends, Monee, relieved a few days by Extra Ring, who also relieved Bro. Hays several days. Bro. Devenoges* mother being very sick, he was relieved at Manteno nights by Bro. Hammond. In my April notes I stated that Bro. Morgan did not take Merna agency, as he was unable to secure a house. This is a mistake. He has been checked in there. Bro. Burkey, Graymont, troubled with rheuma- tism, was relieved again a few days by Extra Griman, now at Cropsey pending bids. On vacation: Bro. Broom, Alma, relieved by Extra Wheat, and Bro. Schneiderjohn, Neoga nights, visiting New Orleans, relieved by Extra Hood. Bro. Hebron, Farina, has purchased a new Buick six. We owe Bro. Smith an apology for referring to him in March as “extra” instead of brother. I am indebted to Bro. McFee for the south end notes. Thanks; do it again. C. E. O., Cert. 3072. Louisiana Division — Do not only give your organization your finan- cial, but also your moral support. Remember, “No card, no favors;” it is your duty. Our local chairman was unable to get relief, and our regular monthly meeting was presided over by General Chairman Mulhall, April 16th, at Jackson, Miss., and important business discussed. His talk, made in his usual interesting manner, was thor- oughly enjoyed. Those who missed it missed a lot of good information. His main topic was, “How the Bacon is Captured,** but many other interesting subjects were discussed. Notwithstanding quite a bunch along the line heard that the meeting was to be postponed, we had a very good crowd. Let's all try to make the next one a record breaker. We were very much pleased to have with us a couple of good brothers off the Little “J.** Now some of our brothers should sit up and take notice, right on the main line, -good train service, and then not come. We owe it to the good old O. R. T. to do better. Lend a helping hand to a good cause. Resolved, Let's all give the nons to understand that this is not a home for them. We do not need this class of characters among our family. Let every union man give the company the best there is in him; show them we appreciate what has been done for us, and that we are the most efficient employes to be had. A person who deliberately takes the money and other enjoyments that others secured without giv- ing his moral and financial support, is without a conscience, character or morality, and a traitor to his fellow men. Learn from reliable sources that Bro. Ed Bordages, San Antonio, has not only won the point of regaining his health and expects to be with us soon, but is also on the verge of winning a very dear “point-er.” Better keep our eyes on “Ed.** We are glad to learn that Bro. Youngblood, who has been laid up with rheumatism for the past Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher, 773 eight months, & now able to be up, and expects to come to work soon; also that Bro. Cox is back on fourth Gwin after undergoing an operation for appendicitis. Bro. Jordan, third Gwin, relieved several days by Mr. Selser, who promises to do the right thing. Bro. Babbington, second Gwin, in the hospital several days, relieved by Bro. Cole, extra. Bro. Holliday, second Jackson, was off several days on account of the death of his mother; Bro. Rehfeldt, fourth there, relieving. Bro. Murray Bennett, second McComb, was off several days on account of the death of his wife; relieved by Bro. Wilson, fourth McComb. Bro. Howard Whitworth, third Manchac, has resigned to accept a position with the O. S. L. in Idaho. We all wish him success. He was relieved by Bro. Akers, Jr., second Harahan, he by Bro. Hall. Day offices opened at Ponchatoula and Inde- pendence during strawberry season, Bro. A. C. Ellzey diverting the delicious fruit at Ponchatoula, and Bro. Wade, from the K. C. M. ft O. R. R., at Independence. Glad to have Bro. Wade with us. Our old friend ex-Bro. Caldwell called on the boys at Hammond recently. Understand the train- masters, chief and trick dispatchers got a raise from $10.00 to $20.00 per month. We hope there was some money left for us. Bro. Ward checked in as agent Natalbany pend- ing assignment, vice Bro. Houtz. Bro. Rehorst, Smith and Allen are kept very busy now that strawberries are moving. Brothers interested in poultry or dairy products communicate with Bro. Keary, Tougaloo. Nona need not apply. On bulletin: Operator Kentwood, agency Natal- bany, Northfield. Assignments: Bro. Sanders to agency Magnolia, succeeded by Bro. Hunt; Operator Kentwood at agency Pocahontas, vice Bro. Seales there pending bids; Bro. Brent, Magnolia, to agency Crystal Springs. Bro. Bilbo, a new man from Q. ft C., Division 69, operator at Kentwood pending bids. Glad to have Bro. Bilbo with us. Ex-Bro. Steger, formerly O. S. ft D. man, also siationmaster Jackson, at Northfield pending as- signment. Bro. Bouland to agent Mileston thirty days, relieving Bro. Smith on vacation. Bro. Holt, first Kenner, was elected alderman recently. We wish him success. Thanks to Bros. Foard, Akers and Mashburn for notes. It is very encouraging to get help, and gives us better news. Keep it up. I hope some more of you will get the habit. Cekt. 1239. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, the great Molder and Architect of our Destinies, has, with an all- wise forethought as a part of His plan to us un- seen and unknown, deemed it best to call to his heavenly home, the home not made with hands, the beloved father of our esteemed Bro. W. J. Milli- gan, of Byram, Mias. ; and Whbrbas, We, realizing the frailty of the human vessel, and knowing it is the path all of us must sooner or later tread, the path leading out and ever into the great unknown, we humbly bow in meek submission of our Master’s will. For we loved the loveliest and the best that from His vintage rolling time has prest, Have drunk their cup a round or two before, And one by one crept silently to rest. Resolved, That we, as members of Illinois Cen- tral System Division No. 93, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing brother and members of the family our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, a copy placed upop the records of this division, and a copy sent to Thb Railroad Telegrapher for publication. W. H. Rehfeldt, F. B. Morris, I. L. McGown, Committee. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, God, Who knoweth and doeth all things well, has seen fit to call from her earthly home the mother of our esteemed Bro. H. E. Holliday; therefore be it Resolved, That the members of Illinois Central System Division No. 93, Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers, extend to the sorrowing brother and mem- bers of the family their heartfelt sympathy in this sad hour of bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved brother, a copy spread on the minutes of the division, and a copy forwarded to The Telegrapher for publication. • W. H. Rehfeldt, F. B. Morris, I. L. McGown, Committee. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, The Supreme Being, in His infinite wisdom, has seen fit to take from our midst the beloved wife of our esteemed Bro. W. M. Bennett; and Whereas, We bow in humble submission to Him that doeth all things well; and, realizing that our sympathy can best be expressed in words of con- dolence; therefore be it Resolved, That the officers and members of Illi- nois Central System Division No. 93, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the bereaved brother their heartfelt sympathy in this his sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be handed the brother, a copy mailed The Telegra- pher for publication, and a copy entered on the minutes of this division. W. H. Rehfeldt, G. A. White, I. L. McGown, Committee. Digitized by t^ooole

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774 The Railroad Telegrapher. Y. & M. V. R. R., Memphis Division — This division has had only one write-up in the journal in the past two years, which shows that we are not displaying the proper interest in the Order. Now, some of you fellows who have been kicking about no write-up take it upon yourself to mail me a few notes each month, at Lake Cor- morant, and I will see that we don’t go without one again. Bro. R. R. Green granted a six months’ sick leave, relieved by Bro. J. T. Cox. Bro. F. A. Scarsbrook, enjoying a thirty-day leave in Hot Springs, relieved by Bro. J. I. Elston, extra. Bro. A. Burton, Tutwiler first, off a few days recently, spending some of his surplus cash in Memphis and St. Louis. Rumored that he and Henry Ford are contemplating a second peace voyage to Europe. Bros. A. E. Lawson and R. B. Stuart, of Prich- ard, were recently in Memphis to witness an exhibition game between the Red Sox and Chicks. Bro. W. W. Stumph recently spent a day in Memphis in the interest of the Order. H. W. Williams, Lula third, is now living in Memphis, which, including the interlocker bunch at Lake Cormorant, makes a total of four now working in Mississippi and making a round trip to Memphis every day for their eats and rest. Bro. W. H. Hamilton, operator and clerk Lex- ington, to Clayton agency, and Bro. S. B. Van Meter assigned Sunflower agency, relieved on Clarksdale second by Bro. W. P. Pollard. J. L. Perkins, agent Inverness, resigned. No card; therefore, no tears. Swan Lake third, recently on bulletin, did not receive a single bid. Bro. D. C. Stoaks has ac- cepted it. Lake Cormorant agency, assigned Bro. R. K. Smith temporarily, is now up for bids. Bro. W. S. Owen assigned Inverness agency. Ticket agency Helena now on bulletin. R. M. Craig, Cert. 2991. Y. & M. V. R. R., New Orleans Division — We have seen only one write-up from the New Orleans Division in a long time. There is no reason why we can not gather enough news during the month for a write-up. There is plenty of it, if some good active member would busy himself for only twenty minutes each month getting it. We should not wait for the correspondent to get the news from all over the division, because it is quite impossible to know what is happening on ]>oth the north and south ends without someone to inform him. We have the lowest percentage of membership of any division on the system, and have received as many benefits as any of the others. This is simply neglect and lack of interest on the part of the members. It is an injustice to ourselves and those who have labored so hard to gain the conditions we now enjoy. Our committee will soon go before the manage- ment in Chicago. Naturally, we want a share of the increase equal to that of the other divisions, but we can not expect it when we have not worked for it. Since we received a checking of the division from Bro. Shannon we have somewhat increased our percentage, but there are still nons on the division enjoying the same privileges we enjoy and not putting out one nickel in support of the Order. Some of them are living so high on the fruits of our labors that they consider it an insult to ask them to join. Remember, “No card, no favors.” That is one of the bfst policies to follow in dealing with such men. Two of the best tele- graph jobs on the division are filled by nons. There is a way of getting at them, and we must do it. Let us ask the local chairman to call a meeting and give those who have complaints a chance to present them. We should meet him before he goes to Chicago, discuss some things and assure him of our hearty support. Boys, let’s get together and revive a new inter- est in the work. Without co-operation we fail. Go after the nons, and the members, too, who are not doing the right thing. Work up a better average and accomplish more. It will soon be time to get new cards. By the time the old ones have ex- pired, get a new one, and see that everybody else has one. “Jake.” - Bro. H. F. Brignac, agent Raymond, was off a few days recently; also Bro. S. A. Cogan, first Centreville, attending court in Cleveland. Bro. G. H. Temple, agent Norwood, was off a few days entertaining Dr. Stork. Bro. P. E. Bond, second, and Bro. W. R. Hiertz- ler, third Harriston, attended court in Natchez a few days. Dispatcher Sheets, third Wilson, also attended court several days, relieved by Dispatcher Triche. Bro. M. F. Clark, agent Ethel, off a few days visiting his sick father at Forest, Miss., was re- lieved by his son Joe. Bro. M. N. Furr, agent Roxie, and Bro. Rob- erts, agent Timberton, were off a few days re- cently. Dispatcher Shields, first Wilson, visited rela- tives in Jackson, Miss., recently. First Garyville on bulletin, vacated by Miss T. Smith to get married. Good luck to her. The new night office at LaPlace is also on bulletin. Bro. C. I. James is again in New Orleans hos- pital with malaria, relieved by Bro. $ubinski, Lutcher, relieved by Bro. J. F. Burnett, from Gramercy nights. Thanks to Bro. “Jackey,” our assistant corre- spondent. He has covered the division so com- pletely that there is very little left for me to add. Don’t let up on the nons. The only way to make them wake up to their pitiful condition is to drive home to them at every opportunity the “No card, no favors” policy, and a well demonstrated con- tempt will make the whole bunch tired of hanging on where they feel they are not wanted, and will result in a full house for the O. R. T. by June 30th. The writer is now handling the matter with Bro. Levi for a meeting in the near future at Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 775 some convenient point. I am sure he will gladly call one once a month if we request it, and will be proud of the interest we are taking and of our co-operation. Let’s not forget the news each month for ,The Telegrapher. Cert. 1232. V. M. V . Division — We all enjoyed the nice write-up of our division in the March journal. We have much to be proud of in our division — the very best of officials, a No. 1 set of dispatchers and operators, and stand about 98 per cent solid. Sister Miss Marrie made a trip to Vicksburg recently. Bro. Mosley resigned, relieved by Bro. Marrell at Friar’s Point pending bids; Bro. Drinkard has also resigned and gone into the ice business. We wish him success. Second Rolling Fork is also on bid. Bro. Hughes, who hopes to land it, as it is his home, relieved Bro. Massey two days on account of sickness. Boys, get busy and line up the few nons left, and see that you cut out that post-graduate course you are giving some of the Bowling Green “ham factory” students before you have charges filed against you for violating your obligation. When our committee goes up again encourage and support it by keeping up to date and attending strictly to business. Cert. 3057. Chicago Great Western Ry., Div. No. 96. Northern Division — NOTICE. The following are names cancelled on member- ship roll for non-payment of dues for term ending December 31st last: Eastern Division, G. W. Borchardt, Farley; Western Division, M. R. Great- house, Omaha; Southern Division, H. F. King, Conception, and J. I. Sell, Gladbrook; Northern Division, none. The members taken in far exceed those can- celled. It is hoped all will pay this term so there will not be a single member dropped on any division. C. E. Norris, G. S. & T. Northern Division Notes — Bro. Frank Markham, second Ricevillc, on a trip to Oelwein and St. Paul, was relieved by a Mr. Dunton. We all regretted very much to see Dispatcher Jack Blossingham leave us. To hear the boys express their regrets when he called each one on the division to say “good bye,” demonstrated very plainly everyone was a friend. He has tak^n a position with the G. N. at Breckinridge, Minn., and we sincerely wish him success. Bro. E. D. Alfree, a new man, relieved T. A. Larson, second Dodge Center, on short notice. Dispatcher Page Brown was placed on first trick, vice Jack Blossingham, resigned; L. B. Blann to third main line, succeeded by J. J. Finnessey on first W. M. & P. Division. Don’t some of you non-members who read a member's Telegrapher ever feel that you should be having one mailed to yourself? A “non” is the same as a culled piece of good timber. A “one-card-man” is a poor union man. A “joiner,” one who applies for membership each time he hears of the committee going in. This system has a few. June 9th is the thirtieth anniversary of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers. On that date in 1886 Daddy Thurston, who passed away while our convention was in session at Baltimore three years ago, organized this union with seven teleg- raphers at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, when he was a telegrapher at that place for the old B. C. R. & N. He lived to see his organization grow to nearly fifty thousand members. C. E. Norris. Southern Division — Bro. R. E. Hurd, agent Mingo, took a few days* vacation and was married March 29th. We all extend him congratulations and wish him all the success imaginable for the future. R. McNeeley relieved I. J. White, second Rein- beck, on vacation. H. W. Romig has sufficiently recovered from his recent operation and been checked in at Dunkerton. Bro. Kappen, second Baxter, is spending a few days at the home of his parents near Dubuque; Helper Blough, of Hudson, relieving him. Bro. J. V. Miller, who bid in agency Melbourne, will be joined shortly by Mrs. Miller. L. B. LaForce, relief agent, is filling the vacancy at Conger. Bro. S. H. Stephenson, first Marshalltown, en- joyed a few days* vacation visiting his mother and other relatives. Bro. Allen, a new man from the C. R. I. & P., relieving. Bro. McCarthy, of Parnell, was a visitor in Kansas City a few days ‘during April. Bro. H. L. Carter made a trip to St. Joe recently, he says, to get a hair cut. We now have Bro. J. J. Alford, of the Mo. Pac., with us. O. W. King, at Conception, and his brother at the shops have promised to be with us soon. There are a few brothers on the division who have not paid their dues yet. It is sincerely hoped that they will not delay until it is too late. Brothers, you should all take more interest in lining up the nons than you are doing. A word from you would probably do more good than for you to leave it to your chairman. To accomplish much good, we must be solid. The trainmen and enginemen are practically solid organizations. Look at their schedules. We could have a schedule just as good with a little more team work and co- operation. Let’s get a little “pep,” brothers, and we can improve considerably. Bro. E. N. Byergo, an old-timer off the C. G. W., was a visitor at Kansas City during April. He is located at Lincoln, Neb. He likes it on the Mo. Pac., but gets homesick to get back with his old friends. Bro. Keefauvcr went to Galesburg, 111., on account of sickness at home. We were all surprised to learn of the untimely death of Bro. J. W. Lord, agent Conger. Bro. Lord was at his office Sunday, April 16th, and Digitized by Google

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776 The Railroad Telegrapher. died at 3:15 the same afternoon from the effects of pneumonia. I wish to thank Bros. Coleman, Hughes and Howard for the items sent me, and again ask every one of the brothers to look for items and send them to me prior to the 25th of each month. Several of the brothers attended the Station Agents' Association meeting held in Marshalltown the 15th of April. A nice time was enjoyed. Much can be learned by attending these meetings. General Baggage Agent Reynolds maintains that it is an easy stunt to load a 250-pound trunk onto a four-wheeled truck from the platform. I have put forth a strenuous effort trying, and I am now ready to agree with Bro. Shumway, of Rein- beck, that “it can't be did.” J. A. S. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and love, has deemed it best to call from our midst to his eternal home, where parting and sorrow are unknown, our beloved Bro. J. W. Lord; therefore, be it Resolved , That the members of the Southern Division of the Chicago Great Western Railway, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the bereaved wife and children their sincere and heart- felt sympathy in their sad hour of bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be sent to the bereaved wife and a copy to The Telegrapher for publication. A. L. Coleman, C. Tilp, C. S. Ligett, U. G. Simons, M. T. Falkner, S. E. Raber, Committee. Eastern Division — Bro. Wheeless assigned third Rice and Mr. Adams assigned third Egan. We should now see that he gets a card. There is a new man at Elmhurst. Bro. Geo. should give me the names of these changes. Bro. Bob Virtue, third Dyersville, who went to the Northern Division, is back again and on third Holcomb. I acknowledge a pleasant call from Bro. I. B. Lakin, agent Mo. Pac., Versailles, Mo., Cert. 410, in Division 31. Bro. Richardson is the only man on the division who sent me any items, and the bulk of this write-up should be credited to him. Once in a while a brother will say “Your write-ups are good and appreciated.” So far so good, but why not help me out with them. For more than a year I have been giving this division as good a showing as any on the C. G. W., but unless some help comes from the west end I am going to let someone else try it. Talk about “all pulling to- gether,” I have only had the help of one man in this pull and on one occasion one man on the west end helped me out. Now get busy over there or your Telegrapher will soon be minus any items from this division. Cert. 616. Western Division — Assignments: Bro. R. M. Wilson, Bolan, agency Clear Lake Jet., vice T. L. Walsh to Council Bluffs third on bid; Bro. S. M. Gearhart to Bolan agency, G. D. Shreve relieving him at Eagle Grove pending bids; Bro. H. J. Mullins, Vincent, to Coulter agency, vice Bro. J. J. Macheak, resigned; H. W. Schrader assigned agency Vincent, no other bids. Mrs. W. H. Tucker, wife of Bro. Tucker, second Mason City, visited relatives in Chicago during Easter. Harry remained at home and did the culinary duties; says he does not fancy this domestic science act. J. H. Cornick, second Clear Lake Jet., resigned, relieved by a Mr. Couvner, pending bids. Trust the brothers at Mason City will affix Bro. to this new man’s name. Bro. W. T. Devine, second “PO,” Clarion, sight-seeing in the East, relieved by Mr. Laffer. Louie. Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Ry.f Div. No. 116. Mackinaw Division — Local Chairman Clark, of Soo Jet, who had quite a siege with bronchitis and rheumatism, is able to be out again, and called a meeting at Newberry on March 26th, which was well attended. Everyone present went home with the determination to get at least one non this year. Business has been very heavy on this division all winter. It is now Bro. Sinclair at Superior E. E., and Bro. Nicholis, St. Ignace; also Bro. Tobin, who has managed to keep an up-to-date, although he has had a great deal of hard luck with sickness and death. Every one keep after Becker, at Moran, and try to induce him to carry a card. He has been on the road a long time and should not delay any longer. Bro. Campbell is relieving the agent at New- berry. Bro. Stewart, Soo Jet., off with a very bad cold, is improving. There’s a new man at Fiborn Jet., off the “PM.” Some one please get busy on him, and also on Belding, formerly at Fiborn Jet., who is back on the road again. ' The carpenters are busy on the Trout Creek and Bruce’s Crossing new stations, and the brothers there are awaiting the new plug hats which they are to wear in the new depots. Bro. Stuesser, agent Ewen, while attending the meeting at Negaunee, on April 9th, got lost in a building there, but was later rescued by Bro. Curtiss. Some good discussions were brought up and the brothers came to an understanding on various questions. Lake Linden and third Ishpeming on bulletin. Thanks to Bro. Clark for help in this write up. N. Digitized by Google

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TpE Railroad Telegrapher. 777 "Soo Line" Ry.r Dlv. No. 119. I again desire to call the attention of the mem- bership to the proper way to handle their griev- ances. First attempt to settle any grievance you may have with your officials yourself, keeping copies of all correspondence in the case. If you are unable to get the grievance adjusted to your satisfaction, then turn over all the correspondence to your local chairman for adjustment. It is of the utmost importance that you keep copies of all correspondence exchanged between you and your officials. There has been numerous complaints from the company officials and the men, on account of the men bidding on positions, then declining to accept them. This procedure creates disturbance with the company in filling the positions, also creates dissatisfaction among the men, which could be done away with by the men bidding on nothing unless they intend to accept when awarded to them. The schedule provides that if you do not withdraw your application before the bulletin closes, you must go to the position or go on the extra list until another bulletin is issued. To avoid this disturbance, we will insist upon this rule being lived up to. We solicit violations of the schedule, because we desire the schedule to be lived up to, both by the men and the company. But we do not desire to have to handle grievances from three to four months’ old. We desire you to notify us at once when in your opinion the schedule is being violated. Recently there has been several kicks registered by the men on account of positions not being promptly bulletined. Then when they are bulletined and the men have been assigned to new positions, there has been serious delay in being moved to the new position. If you draw a position, and you are not moved promptly, write to your official and endeavor to ascertain why you are not moved to the position assigned you. If prompt action is not taken, send the copy of your letter to the local chairman for his action in the matter. If you know of a permanent vacancy that is not bulletined promptly, so advise your local chairman, so he can take action towards having the vacancy bulletined. If the members will do this, we will be in a position to do away with several kicks that have been registered by the men. We are all now working to make the system as near 100 per cent strong as possible. We started an active campaign about two months ago on the entire system. Up to date the results have been most gratifying, as we have taken in forty- nine new members. Have you sent in one appli- cation? If not, please get busy and do your part. General Chairman. Minnesota Division — Since the active campaign was started by our officers on the nons, the following, on this divi- sion, have taken out cards: H. W. Shannon, Glenwood; G. A. Swensen, Sedan; Geo. Flynn, Haakinaon; H. H. Shively, Sawyer; M. E. Hag- gerty, Harvey; Ernest Enge, Nashua; K. C. Jacobson, South Haven; A. M. Larson, Mandator; M. D. Spriggs, Balfour; L. A. Solonski, Drake; J. E. Gordon, Fingal; G. H. Sarey, Bowbells; F. F. Gordinier, Rosholt; I. W. Erhardt, Veblen; J. P. Maloney, Grenyille; Wm. Lakmann, Roslyn; F. J. Schilling, Flaxton; J. M. Rohweder, Fortuna; John Schmid, Westby; A. G. Carlson, Kenraare. This puts this division in very good shape, there being only a few nons left. On the Fairmount and Veblen Branch there is only one, and he is seriously considering the matter. If the mem- bers will all work, we can make this the banner division of the entire system, and good results are sure to follow. Business on this division, which has been very good all winter, is slacking up some, but the work trains will go on in the near future, necessi- tating the opening of quite a few positions. There has been no surplus of extra men all winter, and it is almost impossible for any of the boys to get relief, there being no extra men to relieve them. The side table office at Enderlin still has five men working there; usually at this time of the year three men are able to handle the business. Among the men working on these positions, there is room for two or three up-to-date cards. The fourth operator has recently been added to the force at Drake to do the relaying. This is a very undesirable place to work, apparently, judging from the numerous changes that take place there, no one appears to have any desire to stop there very long at a time; unable to say what the trouble is, but it is a workshop pure and simple, this we do know. It requires a good operator to hold any of the positions, as the wire work is very heavy. Bro. Nick De Boer, recently assigned to Cam- den Place, desires to get out of there, as night work does not agree with him. , Bro. Enge is at Nashua pending bulletin. The three positions at Glenwood are held by Bro. Ringstrom, first; Bro. Shannon, second, and Bro. Brazel, third. Bro. Shirley is still on second at Elbow Lake, saving his money. Bro. Brenner, on first Hankinson, has been there since 1905. He must be giving service or he would not remain so long at such an important point. Cert. 94. Winnipeg Division — Assignments: Agencies — Bro. C. A. Aittaraa, Ogema; Bro. G. P. Philstrom, Forest River; Bro. T. A. Suprey, Strandquist. G. B. Evenvold, who bid in Detroit, bid back the night job. Bro. Haulotte, Newfolden, is being relieved by A. J. Hollwitz. The following are new members on this divi- sion: J. Krekelberg, Dent, Minn.; J. F. Wilcox, Plummer, Minn.; C. A. Aittama, Ogema, Minn.; E. P. Lennon, Warren, Minn.; H. Carlson, Con- way, N. D. ; C. T. Franson, Mylo, N. D., and C. I. Huset, Fonda, N. D. We are glad to wel- come these boys into the Order, and hope they win Digitized by Google

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778 The Railroad Telegrapher. assist us to get the balance of the non-members lined up. Bro. Ford is at Oslo until regular man is assigned. Walter Palm, from Adams, is at Hurd, vice Bro. Abernathy, resigned to go West. Mr. Pavek, froip the G. N., who was recently married, is relieving Mr. Carter at Harlow. A. E. Beaudry, third Plummer, resigned, re- lieved by Operator Lennon, from Warren, pend- ing bids. There are still a few desirables on the division we would like to have in our organization, and hope the members will try and get their applica- tions. W. G. Richakdson. W. & P. Division — Bro. Good took a trip to Chicago recently, and also visited with Bro. Trombley at Oneida. Bro. Delain was on the sick list there recently. Bro. Tousignant relieved Good, Bro. Crouch going to Bald Eagle Jet second. Bro. Edwards, first there, has a new “Tin Lizzie.** Bro. Grunz, second Prentice, took in the “Birth of a Nation" at Park Falls recently . Bro. Vogal, from Lusk, bid in Dafter agency. Bro. L. W. Redmond is at Gladstone nights. Keep after the nons and remember, “No card, no favors.’* Bro. L. A. Minard spent Sunday in Escanaba recently and called on Bro. Ashcroft at North Escanaba. Ladysmith tower abolished, the wire work now being done in the ticket office. All solid O. R. T. there. Bro. E. W. Wilson has an up-to-date, and Faithorn Jet. has been solid since October. Don’t use any non noise there. It is now Bro. F. J. Glcndenning also. On account of Bro. S. R. Shigley losing his little daughter, Bros. Kalaher and Guntz doubled three nights. Glendenning, from Dresser Jet., and Bro. W. Glendenning, > agent Nye, attended the funeral at Prentice. Bro. W. Simpson bid in Strickland agency, and Bro. E. H. Cram, now on vacation, bid in Marine agency. Thanks to the boys for these items. Drop me a line; it won’t take much of your time, or call “SN” on the wire and give me all the news you can. F. A. G., Cert. 1127. CARD OF THANKS. I want to express my deep appreciation for the beautiful floral offering and for the sympathy extended me from the Soo Line boys owing to the death of my daughter, Lela B. Shigley, who died March 31st. Bro. S. R. Shi«. ley and Family. Chicago Dilution, Northern District — Bro. Edwards, agent Marengo, who drew second Auburndale, we understand, has purchased a farm there. Bro. Lundin, third Auburndale, is reliev- ing at Upson agency. Sullivan, from the C. B. & Q., second Auburndale, resigned. Bro. C. D. Welch is relieving at Neekoosa agency. Bro. Clark, agent at Boyceville, drew Gloster agency, vice W. Buchmiller, a new man. Bro. Clark relieved at Albertville pending bulle- tin by Mr. Granger. Bro. Hafferman, agent Rib Lake, drew Marengo agency. The boys will soon move into the new station at New Richmond. Ye scribe has seen it, and it is sure some dandy. He who carries a card is always welcome. Bro. W. H. Bates, second Weyerhauser, W. & P. Division, while on a visit to Phillips, came in to see the boys, and they enjoyed a very nice Sunday afternoon talking over various matters of interest to both. Come again, Bro. Bates; you will always be welcome. Bro. Carter, who went to the F. & N. E., re- turned and is on third Spencer, but before going to work was married at Park Falls. The happy couple have our best wishes. The ore season opened April 20th with three crews and three operators at Ironwood, three at Hoyt and three at Ashland ore yards. I am indebted to Bros. Mais, Feit, Kotas and Hibbard for these items. Come again and others drop me a line or two. Buck. CARD OF THANKS. I wish to most heartily thank the Mutual Benefit Department for settling the $1000 claim, owing to the death of my husband, in three weeks. I also desire to thank the members of the O. R. T. who so generously contributed toward the pur- chase of flowers, turning the balance of the proceeds over to me. • Sincerely yours, Oliv* E. Clabk, Superior, Wis. Chicago Division, First and Second Districts — Bro. D. L. McCoy, third Kolze, has resigned and gone back to the W. U. at Chicago, relieved by Bro. H. H. Upchurch, and he on third Byron by Coleman, later by Scheibe pending bulletin; Coleman relieving Bro. E. J. Will, second shops yard, on his honeymoon. Congratulations and best wishes to the newlyweds. Bro. W. M. Jones is back at Area agency after six weeks* leave; relieved by Bro. H. L. Kurtzweil. Bro. Fred Olson, third Burlington, relieved a few days by Kennedy, from Vernon. Fellemeyer, who relieved at “FN** a few weeks, has resigned. Bro. A. E. Bialkowosky, third shops yard, re- lieved a few days by ex-Bro. Henke, and Bro. C. J. Wightman, agent State Hospital, relieved several days by Bro. H. L. Kurtzweil, who also relieved Bro. A. J. Althaus, third Neenah, a few days. Bro. H. S. Day, third South Oshkosh, resigned and gone to the C. P. R., relieved by Coleman pending bulletin, latter being relieved on second Fremont by Mr. Yount, from the Mo. Pac. Bro. I. B. Erickson, third Waupaca, relieved a few days by Wm. Christel. Bro. O. R. Barber, agent Amherst, on leave, relieved by Bro. W. J. Murphy, and he as agent Medina Jet. by Bro. A. E. Rupple, of third. Agent WTills, Portage, on vacation, relieved by Henke. Send your items to Bro. Frost at Fond du Lac before the 20th and help out on a write-up each month. “Jack.** Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 779 C. R. I. & P. Ry, Div. No. 126. General Offices— Trenton — Bro. Powers spent the 16th in St. Joe. Bro. Schreiber was called to St. Joe recently on account of his mother undergoing an operation. We are glad to hear she is doing fine. Bro. Peyton is in El Paso improving slowly. We would all be glad to have “PY” back with us. Bro. Cazell spent the 19th in Kansas City. Bro. Davenport is on the late night trick. Bro. Kososki returns to “GO** as soon as extra work here is over. Chicago, “GO” — Our brothers over at “MS’* “ain’t got nothing on ns no more.” Everybody up-to-date but the manager, and we are hoping for him. Bros. Kay and Stover, of the general committee, dropped in a few nights ago and turned the trick. Bro. Collins made a trip to Mangum, Okla., recently to see his wife and other relatives. Bro. Patterson is looking after his farm in Washington. Would like to see “Pat” on the common side of a 16-inch plow. Bro. Coyne takes second and Bro. Simond third during Patterson's absence, Bro. Flanagan doing the assistant. “Joe” is some traffic chief. Bro. Davis is working extra in Chicago. He can not stay out “in the sticks” while the big leagues are playing. Everybody is wistfully waiting and watching for the new schedule and hoping it will be the best ever. El Reno — Bro. Shortridge is back again, reliev- ing Bro. Prescott, who bid in Herington. Business is holding up wonderfully well, and we do not look for any more reductions in the force here unless the bottom falls entirely out. Bro. Teeters dropped in on us for a day or so recently “on important business,” the nature of which he refused to divulge; but we have a sus- picion. We are working hard to make “NO” solid, and believe this will soon be accomplished, as the few remaining nons intend to get “in the game” without further delay. Bro. Gladnor Barnard attended the “Big Re- vival Meeting” and a “Pugilistic Contest” all in the same evening. Can you beat it? Bro. Sullivan advises if we don’t get that big increase pretty soon he will be compelled to put his “flivver” on the shelf. Goodland — Bro. Harding will soon be on his vacation. Bro. Teeters did “the relieving act” while Manager Manion was off. We have the material for the machine current and expect to soon have it installed. Bro. G. W. Manion has two young wolfs. Ask him how he is raising them. I am afraid to say. The nons on the Colorado Division are getting scarce. We are after them strong and won’t let them rest until they become real men. Bro. Teeters returned to Mankato last week. He is a happy boy. The attraction is at El Reno, and the Relay boys wish him success. Des Moines — Business is good and everybody busy, even Traffic Chief Bylander whd does bonus work around the woods. Bro. Marion Davis, Sunday wire chief, will shortly take a lay off and go to Colorado. We hope just as good a telegrapher and loyal O. R. T. boy will relieve him. He has applied for a position with the post office department at Wash- ington, D. C. He can open mail faster than any one now employed there; should he obtain the position, he will appoint Bro. Baxter as his assistant. Bro. Hogewoning is now on at 10:30 a. m., around the room till 1 p. m., then on local the rest of the day. He says “the Rebeccas” don’t stop at Brooklyn any more, “as far as that goes.” Bro. John Davis, on the “KD,” also acts as wire chief on Sunday and helps the boys get part of the Pan Handle Division. “Jawn” still makes his monthly trip to Coon River. There must be some attraction there. He anticipates taking a long trip this summer. Any brother knowing the exact distance between Davenport and Rock Island will be highly rewarded, should they be able to advise him direct. Bro. Bongers, on the owl job, had a case of eggs recently shipped him from Bevington de- layed several days en route “account of bad ordei.” Bro. Ingram had a very enjoyable visit lecently in Kansas. Bro. Hatwick, now on at l'p. m., will be satisfied if he ever gets his rights back. We hope all the rest of the general offices will soon be solid like “MS.” Bro. Baxter, now on 7 a. m. to 3:30 p. m., re- cently lost two fox! terriers. Anyone having a young fox terrier for sale communicate with “Tom.” The printer is still short one girl, no one seems to miss the reduction; however, we would all be glad to see “Ruth” back there, as she is surely deserving of something better than messenger after her long years of faithful service. Miss Esther Wright is just as ambitious as ever. She is “some messenger,” and always “on the job.” Miss Carney has quite a difficult position since they took one girl off the printer; however, “Joe” is a regular little worker and has a sweet disposition. Bro. Overturf, at this writing, is in good shape. Herington — Mr. Ekel has resigned. He danced a long time without contributing a penny towards remunerating the fiddler, so why should we mourn. Degarmo is now with the Western Union at Kansas City. Bro. Prescott says, “Herington is the finest place in the world” (to get away from). • Bro. Carver, of Fairbury, bid in a position here, but as there is a job on bulletin at “F,” assume he will grab it. Bro. Ford is a pinochle fiend. He melded a thousand aces recently. There may be better managers to work for than we have here, but we are always willing to lay a little at odds, when we know we are right. Bros. Rollins, Nelson, McCann and Milam are all on the extra list here. Digitized by Google

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780 The Railroad Telegrapher. Several of my “staff correspondents” fell down this month. Let’s hear from you boys; five or ten minutes each month isn’t too much to ask of you, is it? Keep it in mind and drop me a few lines about the 24th of each month, and we will have a good write-up every month. R. D. Stove*, Local Chairman. Chicago Terminal and Illinois Divisions — Bro. Bevan, agent Minooka, was off a few days, relieved by Extra J. C. Campbell, who also re- lieved Bro. Pearson, first Depue, when he bid in Oak Forest agency. Milan agency bid in by Bro. Quigg, agent Mineral, vice Bro. Jefferies, resigned, to go on the farm. Luck to you, “Jeff.” We are glad to see Bro. King back on third Morris, much improved in health. Bro. Huser, second Silvis, relieved two weeks by Bro. Still. Bro. Woodfin put on as additional clerk at Utica on account of heavy business, relieved by Bro. Burke on second Fifth street, Rock Island. 'It is now Bro. Goodin, second Blue Island. The boys who have not paid up for the current term certainly know that our committee can not get the results it should unless every man does his duty. You all expect to share in any benefits obtained, so pay your dues and help to get what is coming to us. “N” at “BI.” Des Moines Valley Division — All Concerned: My recent call for contribu- tion for flowers was well responded to, and I thank you all. I spent $5.00 for an O. R. T. wreath, leaving $1.00 in the flower fund. I sug- gest we make a small assessment on all members on this division, say 10 cents per month, and have a little money on hand for this purpose. I have turned over to Bro. J. E. Sweeney the balance, and appointed him to take charge of this money. All those interested in this will remit to him. F. A. Foeche, Local Chairman. Des Moines Valley Division Notes — Indianola agency on bulletin, vice Bro. Walker, resigned to enter the “movie” business. Suc- cess to him. Bro. Christey to Harvey, Mr. McCay to Miller- ton and Bro. Thompson to Winterset. Mr. Westlake, relieved at Pella by Mr. Everett, assigned car clerk’s job at Des Moines, vice Kelley, resigned. Bro. Westfield relieved Cox, assigned second Carlisle, who later resigned and went with the U. P. • Bro. Christey relieved by Eckle on second Evans. Bro. Hunter is back after a month’s vaca- tion. Bro. Hulin back on first trick, and Davis to Evans first, relieving Barber, acting agent there while Bro. Brown is relieving at Winterset. Bro. Forchen was a recent business caller at Keota. Sister Funk was off a few days recently attend- ing the funeral of her grandmother at Eddyville. Miss Funk has the sympathy of all. I have been appointed by Bro. Forche to handle the flower fund, and will expect each brother to pay 10 cents per month until we bring the amount up to $10.00; until that amount is decreased by necessity, there will be no further assessments. Yours truly spent Sunday evening at Ottumwa recently. Bro. Shofstall was an Oskaloosa caller recently between trains. Bro. Goschkee attended the last “safety first” meeting at Des Moines, relieved by the helper for the day. Cskt. 967. Missouri Division — Bro. Steed, Stilling Jet., was off several weeks on account of an operation. Bro. Maxwell went to Hickory Creek a few days. Bro. Abernathy, first Columbus Jet., off two months regaining his health, is now at Excelsior Springs, Mo. Extra Frazier, at Nahant yard six weeks, re- lieved by H. B. Warnauett, a new man. Bro. P. E. Rouch, who went to Brighton agency, was relieved at Letts by Extra Agent Bailey. Bro. D. D. Underwood, Mill Grove, was off several weeks recently. Sister Frazier, agent East Pleasant Plains, was relieved a few days by her husband, C. H. Frazier. Bro. Jones, agent Fruitland, was called to K. C. recently on a company law suit. Bro. Lyne, second Columbus Jet., bid in Brighton agency, and Agent Fox went from there to second Columbus Jet. J. R. Keusor, J*., Cert. 889. Louisiana Division — There are several among us inclined to be neg- lectful in keeping up their dues, which is a very vital point in our endeavor to make this division solid. It is mainly due to these “forgetful lapses” that a division works backward and a non-member automatically crops out here and there. To avoid this, I am calling your attention to this one impor- tant fact: Pay your dues when tney are due. It is due to yourselves as well as to the organization, and promptness in matters of this kind (which is only good business) has a tendency to make one prompt in other business matters. We are to be congratulated on acquiring Bro. F. D. Swift, of Bernice, as a member. His coming in has nearly put this division out of non-members. We have great hopes that we will be able to con- vince at least one of the two remaining nons that the only way is the right way, and the right way is the up-to-date card system, without which one is apt to feel mightly lonesome, and this lonesome period is bound to grow as we advance until it will eventually reach a complete stage of isolation. Those of you who are delinquent I earnestly request to get up to date before it is entirely too late, and save yourselves the trouble and additional expense of having to join over. Assistant Superintendent of Telegraph Wray paid El Dorado a short visit recently, looking over equipment, with a view to making some changes on this divisioB. Digitized by C.ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 781 Bro. Adams, of Bunn, is spending a month at Hot Springs. Bro. C. R. Brown returned from a two weeks' visit to home folks at Utica, Miss., relieved by Bro. Nelson. Bro. Estes, who has been somewhat under the weather, is again feeling “fit.*’ Bro. Watts is having his annual round with spring chills. Bro. Lovett spent a few' days in Crossett, look- ing up old friends. Bro. Wyatt made another Randolph “turn.” What's the attraction? Bro. Amber G. Smith, from the Nebraska Divi- sion, spent a day in El Dorado, looking over the situation with a view of accepting a position, finally deciding that Arkansas wasn't to be com- pared with Nebraska, and returned to Virginia City. Div. Com. Pan Handle Division— Day telegraph service at Oklahoma City passen- ger station discontinued, Bro. G. E. Stone work- ing from 7 p. m. to 7 a. m. Position cashier-operator created at Hydro; Bro. C. H. Armstrong installed there. Bro. W. N. Mounger, second Sayre, relieved several days by Bro. D. Mitchell. Bro. G. H. Dale, agent Foss, called to his home in Kentucky on account of the death of his father; relieved by Bro. C. R. Frye. Bro. R. C. Douglas, agent Bridgeport, is on sixty days* leave. Bro. J. P. McCoy, agent Augusta, resigned, re- lieved by V. J. Hill, pending bulletin. If you are not getting assistance from the train- men in handling baggage and express at your sta- tions, you should so advise your superintendent, giving your local chairman copy of your letter. If you have not paid dues for current term, you should by all means arrange to do so at once. It should be clear to you that this is one thing that requires attention. Div. Co*. Haileyvitle District — Bro. W. E. Jones assigned to Wilburton second. Bro. A. F. Gilstrap on vacation, relieved by Bro. C. T. Hardin, who bid in Lehigh. He is to be married soon, and start housekeeping in the depot there. Bro. C. R. Maxwell relieved Bro Hartwell, at Barber, on vacation. Holdenville is now being operated by the Frisco; when the three tricks were put up for bid, Bro. Price bid in second, being the only one to hold his position. Bro. Marshall, third there, was bumped by Quinn, from Pierce City on Frisco. Understand Kirk will soon be relieved. Bro. W. C. Riggs is the live wire on the branch, and I hope he will continue his faithful work as assistant local chairman. We hope the schedule will soon be completed. Do not lose faith and knock your committee, but see that your dues are paid and give our work a boost every time you get a chance. Cbbt. 930. Dakota Division — Bro. Collins relieved Hess, at Garner, who goes to Titonka; Bro. Peterson later went to Garner from Clarion, on account of freight man being put on there and night clerk taken off; helper meeting No. 419. Bro. Leffler has gone to the C. G. W. at Clarion on account of taking off one dispatcher in “DI.” Bro. Payne relieved Bro. Mitchell at Klemme, who went to hospital for an operation. Bro. Staggs, Hardy, called home on account of illness of his father, relieved by Bro. Smith, pend- ing arrival of relief man. Bro. Oden checked in at Gruver agency, vice Littell resigned. The meeting at Estherville, April 25th, was called off when I got there and saw the crowd. Did not see any of the boys until 11 p. m., when Bro. Landmark showed up, he had gonw to Swea City and came to Estherville on No. 433. The boys were probably afraid they would miss the inspection special. I took in the circus with my- self, after Bro. Cramer had taken me home with him for supper. I hope you boys turn out better at the next meeting, as I do not want to make arrangements for a meeting and then not have any- one come. Of course there is some excuse, as this special showed up after the meeting had been called. C. C. Enslxy, L. C. Nebraska Division — Bro. H. O. Brown, second Thompson, relieved on vacation by F. C. Bagby, who promises to be with us soon. Bro. and Mrs. Draelantz, of Richfield, have the sympathy of the entire division in the loss of their daughter who recently passed away. Bro. Gills, second Kensington, is being relieved by Bro. Snodgrass. Bro. Pennington, of Phillipsburg, relieved a few days by Mr. Johnston, who later relieved Bro. Lyman at Belleville on account of sickness. Bro. Cadmon and bride have our congratulations on their recent marriage. Bro. Monroe relieved at Lebanon a few days by Mr. Boreland, a new man, who later relieved Bro. Randall at Kensington, off with the mumps. H. E. Gemeny, a new man, relieved Davis, South Bend, on an indefinite leave. Bro Bean, of Lincoln, is on a two months’ trip East, Bro. Short relieving. Bro. Corbett, Otego second, on vacation, relieved by Bro. Gram. Bro. Otten, of Hebron, on a trip to St. Joseph, relieved by Bro. Snodgrass. Bro. Teeters has decided to locate permanently at Mankato, and expects his mother and sister from the East in the near future. We are glad to see Bro. Couch is back at Agra after an extended leave. Relief Agent Cone, back to Gretna, will soon be a brother. Bro. Knoblaugh, of Martell, was called to Chi- cago recently, on account of the illness of his father; Bro. Johnson relieving. Bro. Bryan was taken from his regular trick at Jansen recently, to relieve Bro. Lyman at Belle- ville on account of sickness. Digitized by Google

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782 The Railroad Telegrapher. We are glad to welcome Bro. Gowdy back on third Dewitt. Miss McGowan returning to Rokeby. Bro. Keltner, of Montrose, spent Easter Sunday in Lincoln with friends. The boys are staying close to their jobs now, and no vacancies on last bulletin. Bro. F. R. Davis got Scandia, no bids. We were glad to hear O. B. O. and W. S. G. working recently, relieving Dispatcher McCoy. Wish to thank Bros. Foreman, Cook and Stevens' Vor items this month. Would be glad to have some of the brothers on the branches give us a few lines. Guess there is no excitement over there since they have a solid line up. The boys on the main line will have to get busy and duplicate their record. C. H. Eaton, Local Chairman. C., B. & Q. R. R., Div. No. 130. Relay Division — Recent assignment Bulletin 139, E. A. Owen. The new schedule which went into effect April 1st, carried with it approximately $92,500 per year increase in rules and money to the teleg- raphers on the system. While the committee did not secure every- thing that some of you would like, we done the very best that could be done. We have made a long step forward and now have the best schedule in this territory. The rules were given a thorough revision and segregated so that there can be no conflicting interpretations as to whether a certain rule applies to road or relay offices. Members of the committee have received many complimentary letters on the manner in which the schedule is constructed, and expressing much satisfaction on the settlement made. As we now have a good set of rules and a foundation to work upon, each member should do his best to- ward rendering good service to the company anil helping to build up the organization. Each member should become thoroughly con- versant with the rules. If anything is not under- stood, write me and I will be glad to get the desired information. There are some people who seem to think that the only time they receive benefit from the or- ganization is by revision of the schedule, and that this is the only time they ought to be re- quired to be members. Then there are others who will join if they get an increase. This is the proposition we are up against day after day, trying to educate these people on what organi- zation is. It might be interesting to some of you to know that since the 1911 schedule, fifty-three individual increases in salary, ranging from $5.00 to $25.00 per month, were received by telegraphers in the relay division. This means that 32 per cent of the men in the relay service were bene fited through the seniority clause. All this was done under adverse business conditions and heavy reductions in force. Of course, there were a few cases where the men suffered a small re- duction in salary by having to bump a man on a lower paying position, but such instances were only temporarily. According to this it would seem that the O. R. T. is continually bringing benefits to its mem- bers and that the seniority clause alone is worth $10.00 per year, the amount it costs to be a member of the organization which secures these concessions. Seniority has another good feature — it guarantees you employment and promotion as long as you render faithful service. J. J. Rosa. Relay Division Notes — Chicago — Mr. Wells, Omaha, called here during the first of April on account of the death of his aunt. Bro. Goodpasture, who worked here for some time, and later bid in Alliance, is taking a leave of absence on account of sickness. We hope he will soon be able to be around again. Bro. Abel, phoner Aurora, spent a day in Chi- cago during the latter part of April. Miss Grabow, Morkrum operator, is being re- lieved by Miss McCurdy, from the Western Union. Miss Reisa, phoner, is now an up-to-date member. Bro. Coats has resumed here permanently. Bro. Young is now spending his evenings speed- ing around Hinsdale in his new Studebaker. It is now Bro. Nelson, Morkrum operator. Mr. Mantliy should now fall in line. Div. Cos. C., B. & Q. Relay Division — McCook — Business still humming out this way. Don’t often see clear hooks in day time; shortage of cars and heqvy tonnage makes just a little bit more than we can handle. Considerable over- time being worked, but the boys seem to have the spring fever so bad they don’t want to work much overtime. “Dutch” Campbell is back in “MC” again, vice Gasch in dispatcher’s office. We will soon have "Dutch” up to date again. Stayner, in dispatcher’s office three days, re- lieved by Extra Agent Bro. Pexton. He seems to like the work in “MC” and we like to have him, as he is a good man and a fine fellow. The new schedule suits the members in this office, but it is making the nons “holler” loud and long who expected so much more than they got. We have the promise of three of them to line up soon, as they now see it is the only way to get what we want. Brothers on the Oberlin line get after “W” out there and show him where he is wrong. Let us make the ‘McCook Division 100 per cent strong by the time our committee goes in again for a revision, as they have a good local chairman who represented them in fine shape while serving on the Schedule Committee and helped to secure the best schedule we have ever had. Let’s get right behind him. Cekt 1422. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 783 Beardstown Division — Bro. C. McConnell is relieving the agent at Walnut Grove, 111. Bro. McCoy, of Vermont, is in very bad shape with rheumatism. We all wish him a speedy recovery. H. L. Haist is relieving him. Bros. Hickman and Smith will no doubt see that the gentleman gets a card. On account of slack business on this division Block 104, yard office Beardstown, Astoria, days, and Adair nights, have been discontinued. A. B. Hotchinson, Astoria, has been made assistant agent, works at the freight house during the day and sells tickets at the passenger station for No. 48 and No. 47. The helper keeps the ticket office open and does the janitor work. Mr. Green has been made night operator, hours 7 p. m. to 7 a. m. We should see that these two good men get an up to date. It is now Bro. G. A. Dyer, at Browning. We are glad to welcome Gus to the ranks. L. A. Carnahan second Browning, resides in Bader and rides back and forth on a bicycle, down the middle of the track. When our com- mittee gets him a raise he is going to buy an attachment to ride on the rails with his “bike.” Nothing said, however, about purchasing a new card. B. O. Allcnbaugh bid in third there, relieved by McNeil, on third Chapin; two more nons with the same old gag, no money. Bro. Glen Ventres, of White Hall, is a strong advocate of the $75.00 minimum. We hope we will soon get it. Local Chairman Fraser was in Chicago the first week of April working on our new schedule. Brq. P. E. Haist, second Osceola, Iowa, Ot- tumwa Division, visited home folks recently. Bro. V. L. Haist, of Adair, nominee for Col- lector of New Salem Township, has a good show of being elected. J. L. McFadden, who bid in West Frankfort Jet., nights, relieved P. t. Fordyce, third Bader, three days, and Bro. Farr for two days. Certs. 3915 and 3916. Aurora Division , Mendota and West — L. B. Lyman is the new superintendent on this division, vice A. G. Smart, transferred to the Beardstown Division. Sorry to see Mr. Smart leave us, but glad of his promotion. Mr. Lyman has made a favorable impression, considering the short time he has been with us. His charitable disposition was demonstrated recently when he and another gentleman were making an inspcc tion trip over the division. Between Malden and Princeton they overtook two women with several small children walking along the tracks, who, upon being questioned, said they were on their way from Chicago to Davenport, and having no money were forced to walk the entire distance. Mr. Lyman carried them on his motor car to Prince- ton, purchased tickets for them to Wyanct and gave them the necessary amount in money to pay for their tickets from Wyanet to Davenport over the Rock Island road. The evening local train on that road had been discontinued that day and Mr. Lyman made arrangements to have a fast train stop for them. One of the women had to be taken from the train and gave birth to a child in the waiting room at Sheffield. If you are figuring on a vacation, now is a good time to put in your application. Extra men are scarce. Understand that the increases at the different stations in the new schedule are somewhat varied, some receiving more than others. We hope the new way will be satisfactory to all. You will know all about it before you see these notes. Extensive improvements are to be made dur- ing 1916, new steel laid and some filling and cut- ting. Business has been very strenuous for some time past and the outlook is for its continuance on a large scale. Bro. C. W. Titus, second Plano, was home be- tween trains April 16th. It is not good business to talk shop over the wires, although we all do it. Are your friend nons all satisfied with the rate of salary now in vogue? If they are, and you are, well — ???!! Bro. Quigley, agent Princeton, is somewhat of a mystic occult. He even calls them up on the phone and suggests that "they” do funny stunts, and they do. Makes the boys see double-headers and chairs swinging in the air without any visible means of support. It is the best you ever saw if you can induce him to put on the show. Bro. W. A. Halliburton recently buried his grandfather at Quincy. Bro. II. has the sympathy of the brothers in his bereavement. He is now in Aurora relay office helping out on summer vacation duties and will probably be there several months. O. T. Olden, who has been with the "Q” about two years, relieved him on second Prince- ton. Bro. John Kunkle, third Buday, attended court in Peoria recently. Bro. Jas. Mclntee, first La Grange, visited home folks in Wyanet, April 22d. Whenever you have anything to say that would be of interest to the brothers, send it to me. I will bunch it and mail it to the editor, who is always ready to give us all the space we need. I will try to find time to write up any happen- ings that I may learn of. Beginning with "this issue,” the office of assistant local chairman may be wished upon the shoulders of someone else. I never did believe in an office with such a long title. I have no fault to find with anyone in particular, being sup- ported by the brothers excellently in the way of notes and suggestions for the betterment of local conditions. However, I have other duties which require my attention so that I find I am unable to properly represent the local chairman. I have no other comment to make worthy of mention at this time. [ wish to thank you all for your kindness and past favors, and if I can be of any help to any of you in any way in the future, command me. (Soft music and no flowers, please.) W. C. Weaver, Cert. 3775. Digitized by Google

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784 The Railroad Telegrapher. Galesburg Division — By the t\me this issue of The Telegrapher reaches you the new schedule will be in the hands of the membership and all other employes covered by it. Thoroughly acquaint yourselves with every rule in detail. We are ofttimes prone to see what our new rate of pay is and stick the schedule, away somewhere, and there has been many cases of men losing out on a rule applicable simply because they did not know it and found it out when too late. This is the first time in years that our rules have had a thorough revision and I ask each man to study them carefully. I hope that the new rates and rules will please the majority on the Galesburg. I would like to say “all,” but there never was an arrangement made by any one that could please every individual. In our consideration, however, of matters of such vital importance as those pertaining to our organization, let us not lose sight of the fact that it’s the little things that count. Hold what we have and with our organization intact in good standing we shall get more at the proper time. F. J. Graves, L. C. Galesburg Division, North End — Bro. C. M. Oliver relieved Rro. Coyer, third Denrock. on a few days’ visit with home folks east. Bro. Waddill, out over the line recently, visited several of the boys. We are always glad to see him. Business has lessened on account of warm weather, all temporary opened positions being closed. M. R. M. Galesburg Division Notes — Bro. Chinn, “YD,” was relieved a few days by Bro. Clayton, who was obliged to return to “GT” to relieve Bro. Erickson, owing to the death of Mrs. Erickson’s mother. Bro. Bowman, iclieving Bro. Fletcher, third Portal tower, was sick a few days, relieved by Bro. Oliver, who later relieved Guyer, third Barstow, who relieved Green, Terminal Jet. Cbet. 3904. Galesburg Division, Buda and Rushville, Gales- burg and Peoria — Bro. Anterim. Oak Hill, was off two days re- cently. Bro. Chas. HosWns. Canton, resigned, relieved by R. B. Toncray pending bids, later bid in by Bro. W. G. Chambers. Bro. R. B. B^wer, Bradford, relieved some time by Bro. Lombard, owing to illness of Mrs. R. B. Bower, sojourning in Texas. We are pleased to learn that Mrs. Bower is recovering. F. M. Irwin, relieved Fisk, resigned on first Knoxville, now closed for the summer. T. S. Moore is relieving Agent Love at Knox- ville thirty days. Bro. Oliver went to third Brick Yard, several nights. Bro. Lombard relieved Bro. Waite, Norris, a few days on account of the death of Mrs. Waite’s father. Bro. Dee. Prospect St., was off a few days recently. These items are of hack dates, due to the correspondent, Bro. Root, having gone to the hospital where he was operated on for appendi- citis. The entire Galesburg Division hopes for his speedy recovery and that this operation may give him relief from the attacks he has been suffering for the last year. There were no notes received for this month’s issue. Cbet. 492. La Crosse Division — Bro. Unangst is now able to be out of the hos- pital, where he had three different operations per- formed, but will not be able to resume work for several weeks. Bro. Gilliland bid in third Bay City; Bro. Fitz, second Savanna, and Mr. Ficker, second Trevino. The high water made it necessary to open up several night offices, which kept the extra men all busy several weeks. Those contributing towards the flower fund this month were Bros. Downer, J. F. Burns. C. X. Hartman. Leavitt and W. E. Garber. Bro. O’Brien, Onalaska. also donated fifty cards of each kind, “Our Heartfelt Sympathy from the O. R. T. Boys” and “With Sincerest Sympathy from the O. R. T.” We were certainly pleased to get them. If any of you brothers are in need of business cards of any kind, patronize Bro. O’Brien. When you receive your new schedule, go over it carefully and consider everything, and see if you agree with me that on the average I made a good spread. I am glad I had the pleasure of doing it for this division, and trust you will all be sat- isfied. I have served you brothers for quite a while now, and I hope you have appreciated my efforts, which has meant a great deal of time lost, and I believe you do from the way the ballots were cast at the election a year ago. It is impossible to please all alike as a rule, but if a local chairman sees that the schedule is not violated, be is doing well, as he receives no compensation whatever, only his dues paid. Whoever my successor may he, I hope you will keep him posted on whatever you might think is a violation. Quite a number came to ray notice too late. We must watch them. A local chairman can not know what is going on all over the divi- sion. and the members should notify him of any- thing that it will be a benefit for him to know. Several boys on the north end helped me out splendidly several times, and I will always appre- ciate it. Do not be afraid of your names being used, as the papers are always kept in the local chairman's hands. There were a couple of cases I handled when I started out that I did not do that with, and I learned my lesson. In tendering my resignation, to take effect at once, I want to thank you one and all for the help you have given me, and say that at no time did I Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 785 hold any personal feeling against any brother. While it was necessary for me to write several harsh letters on different subjects, especially on the practice of students, I want you to all under* stand that I did so in an official capacity and not personal. My heart is with all of you, and I will still be with you in spirit; but, on account of ex- tra work, it is necessary for me to let someone else, with more time, to take hold. Again I thank you for past favors. Yours fraternally, W. B. Schrunk. Hannibal Division — Our committee which met the general managers of the C. B. & Q. at Chicago, 111., January 31st, for the purpose of revising rules and rates of pay, concluded negotiations March 28th, reaching an agreement wmch means to us an aggregate of $92,500 — $70,000 in cash and $22,500 in new rules. The changes made in our old rules, and the new rules adopted, materially benefit working condi- tions, and when the new schedules have been received you should study them very carefully. It is hoped that the articles will be more easily under- stood this time and that it will not be an easy matter to become confused in regard to the proper interpretation of them. An eleven-hour day has been secured for all stations operated to exceed nine hours, which ap- plies practically to all branch lines. All telegra- phers will be relieved from shoveling snow, mow- ing lawns or scrubbing out buildings, and prac- tically from scrubbing stations. Telegraphers working to exceed nine hours per day will not be required to work more than five consecutive hours on Sunday, within their week- day hours; or, if the company so desires, three hours with not more than two splits. Assigned telegraphers will not be required to do relief work unless in case of emergency; and. if so required, they will not receive less than $15-00 per month greater than the compensation of their assigned position. The meal hour has been shortened thirty min- utes (11:30 to 1:00 o’clock, noon or midnight). In making transfer of station on bulletin both telegraphers will be paid for the transfer. A rule agreed upon provides that train orders shall not be banuied by others than a telegrapher, providing he can be promptly located; otherwise the telegrapher will receive pay for a call, which is 50 cents. Relay division rules provide for office seniority in addition to division seniority; also, when re- ducing the force they will hold their seniority for six months. Relay operators will receive 45 cents an hour for overtime except where the rate pro rata is greater, in which case the latter rate shall apply. Relay telegraphers whose hours are assigned be- tween 7 a. m. and 6 p. m. can be assigned a meal hour, but should they be required to come on duty before 7 a. m. or their eight hours on duty extend beyond 6 p. m., they will work eight consecutive hours, with no allowance made for meal hour. Practically all operators, agents and wire chiefs received some increase in pay, whose positions are covered by our agreement. The wage scale became effective April 1st; the rules, April 10th. If you have not received a copy of the new schedule, ask your chief dispatcher to furnish you with a copy. There are various other minor changes in the rules that require your close observ- ance and study in order that you and the company which gives you employment may understand each other better. It is now time to begin to study out some method of how you may be able to run up your ticket sales or take a carload of freight from a competitor, thereby boosting your station accounts, etc. This is one way we can show our appreciation for what we have received. Do not overlook writing a brief letter of thanks and commendation to your general chairman, general secretary and treasurer, and any other brothers that you are acquainted with that served on our committee. They may not realize how pleased you are unless they receive something to that effect. It doesn’t take much of an effort to do this and it tends to cement us so much closer together as friends and brothers that it is really worth your while. All vegetation has awakened from its winter’s slumber. The shrubbery, the trees enshrouded with their green leaves, the flowers on the hillsides and in the gardens and runways, all greet us now. Old Sol is a very welcome visitor, and his rays of light and heat seem to soothe our very soul and make us happy, and we, like the different kinds of vegetation seem to have new life, as it were, in- stilled within us. We are animated to greater activity, we have forgotten the bad colds and grippe that clung to us through the winter months; another season of the year has been born. Some of the boys have already caught two or three strings of crappie, perch and bass as they go about performing their office duties, and the baseball season is in full bloom. It is vacation time and presidential election year. The war in Europe will soon be brought to a close. Steel rail is going out of sight, and rail- roads are placing all the orders that the steel manu- facturers will accept for 1917 delivery at a stated low price now. Business is good throughout the whole United States — the only great nation in the world that can say as much. We should be truly thankful. Bro. Gilmore has resumed at Hannibal freight yards after three weeks off with the measles. Bro. Emmet Thompson recently posted up on handling the levers at Old Monroe. Any extra man who wishes to post up on the work at any station may do so on his own time when it suits his convenience. Mr. Lowrie will be glad to fur- nish him with transportation for this purpose. Nons are becoming so scarce on the Hannibal Division that it will soon be necessary to have a field glass and a Zeppelin to locate one. Div. Cor. Digitized by U.ooQLe

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786 The Railroad Telegrapher. North End Notes, Hannibal Division — Three men were put on at Gregory and Lagrange for about ten days, and a few new positions were opened up during the high veater. Bro. McAdams went to third Lagrange, Bro. Hays to second and Bro. Thompson to third Gregory. Bro. Muller, third Alexandria, resumed work April 1st after two months’ sickness. Glad to see him back. Shippy, his relief, went to nights at Montrose a few days the first of April; Bro. Han- cock attending court at Keokuk, relieved by the night man, Bro. Bowman. Cheadle, third Canton, relieved Bro. Bob Davis, and Extra Painter relieved Bro. Dan Davis, also attending court at that time. Cheadle relieved by Bro. Trichea. Bro. Lemons, Lagrange, off sick a few days the middle of April, Bro. McAdams relieving. St. Joe, Mo., Division — We wish to thank the committee for its good work and untiring efforts in securing a revision of the sechdule for us. While we did not get everything we expected and probably some did not get what they think was due them, still it is an improvement over the old one. We should be satisfied even if we only gain a little at a time. The same is true with the rules, some will help in some positions and not in another, but they can not all be made to affect every one alike, and the committee had a hard proposition securing these revisions. Now let us show the company that we are work- ing for its interest as well as our own, and the next time we may be able to get what we failed to secure this time. Bro. F. T. Brennen relieved Bro. Fred Arnold at Hamburg a few days while he was in Chicago assisting on a schedule committee. Bro. V. A. Solleder, Bigelow nights, is being relieved by Bro. S. B. Reed. « Bro. F. M. Bunten, third Parkville, is off owing to the illness of his mother. Fewson Farley is also off for the same reason. Bro. Pebley has been working in Alliance and St. Joe relay. J. S. Gardner, third Armour, and Agent Percival were off a few days recently. Bro. Hutchison relieved Vanlandingham on third “FY,” who went to first there; Bro. Gibbons going to “C.” Bro. C. M. Elliott, Payne nights, relieved Bro. Allison, third Amazonia, on vacation, also Bro. Lee, second there, while attending court. Owing to the death of Bro. Gillis’ grandmother, O’Hara and Gardner, Armour, doubled one night recently. L. J. Millen, Loc. Cor., Coin, Iowa. Ottumwa Division — Brothers, after eight weeks’ deliberation our committee came to an agreement with the managers, and it seems they have done all any one could have done for us under existing conditions. Copies of the new schedule have not appeared in print, but you no doubt know of a few of the important changes in which we are interested the most. The increase in salary, which is not as much as some might have wished for, is an indication of advancement and apparently met the approval of a majority of the brothers. In many cases, espe- cially the one-man stations and twelve-hour positions, the improved working conditions in addition to an advance in salary, has in a way accomplished a long-felt requirement of those occupying those positions. While we do not yet know of all the new things included in the schedule, all positions were benefited in some way. This division was allotted $296, and in making the distribution we endeavored to place it where it was most needed and would do the most good, and our plan has met almost unanimous approval. In most cases the first trick men, who have the most responsibility and work, were given a little more recognition than the second and third trick men, and it is apparent that they deserve more. This arrangement should create an induce- ment for those who wish something better, to work for advancement to a place where they may be enabled to better their condition. In making this distribution it become necessary to take into consideration the additional earnings in the way of express and Western Union com- mission, and this will explain the reason for the heavier commission positions receiving less than some and in a few instances nothing in the way of money. It is hoped that after the copies of the new schedule have been distributed and carefully studied that every one will consider it a great improvement over the old one, and feel that they have good reasons for boosting the cause. Bro. C. W. Small, Monmouth third, is visiting in Chicago. Bro. J. M. Browne, St. Charles, was off duty a few days recently, on account of sickness and the death of his baby. Bro. J. G. Harlan, Woodburn second, on a leave of absence, relieved by Bro. L. C. Call of the Grand Division. Bro. C. A. Baston from Jamison to Rome, and Bro. E. W. Putz from Rome to Afton second, on bulletin, vice Bro. H. B. McMillen resigned. Bro. H. R. Babcock is on 'Gladstone second. Owing to sickness in his family he has been un- able to move to Biggsville. Relieved on third there by our new Bro. L. E. Johnson, who also relieved Bro. C. M. Croy, who relieved on Agency City first while yours truly was in Chicago on schedule duty. Bro. J. C. Baker, relieved by Bro. J. M. Baston on Mt. Pleasant first, injured by his Ford. J. W. Funnell, extra, one of our newly initiated brothers, to Gladstone second, later to third there on bulletin. C. F. Mason. Crest on Division — I wish to thank the following who contributed 25 cents each towards the wreath for Bro. R. K. Thomas, former agent at Folsom, Iowa, who died recently in St. Joseph, Mo., hospital: Bros. C. C. Ingram, Henderson; F. L. Thompson, Anderson; C. C. Berry, Randolph; E. B. Wallahan, R. E. Poindexter and R. P. Rea, Hastings; R. M. Walk- Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 787 ley, R. L. Hale and H. P. Nixon, Malvern; I. W. Marr, Brooks; J. C. Overmier, Essex; M. J. Hull, R. C. Hickman and E. J. Shehan, McPherson; 0. C. Wallace, Maryville, Mo.; T. L. York, L. P. Strohl and J. P. Renfrow, Council Bluffs; W. A. Caldwell, Elliott; T. A. Wilbur, Pacific Jet.; H. H. Hefling, Balfour; P. G. Thompson and Jas. Farrell, Villisca; W. N. Robbins and B. C. Mierotto, Red Oak; W. L. Camp, and Messrs. C. K. Stoaks and 1. J. Castillo, Corning. Total $7.00. If each brother would remit to the local chair- man, or some other brother appointed, 10 cents each time with hi$ O. R. T. dues, we would soon have a flower fund, the same as some of the other divisions; then whoever has charge of the flower fund could immediately go ahead and order the flowers. When we get $15.00 or $20.00 on hand, remittances therefor could be stopped until necessary to draw on it. The local chairman does not like to go ahead and order flowers without consulting the members, but in some cases he does not have time and must take it upon himself to do so, then notify the members how much is expected from each one. If each member remits his proportion this plan works out fairly well, but if a few neglect to do so, then it is necessary to send out more notices. Sometimes members will remit after enough has been received, making a refund necessary. Let your local chairman hear from you in re- gard to such an arrangement, or any other you think might answer the same purpose. Bro. A. D. Collier has resumed third Malvern after thirty days* vacation visiting relatives in Spokane, Wash., relieved by C. M. Pace, a new man, who bid in Griswold operator and clerk, relieving M. D. Walker, who bid in second Gris- wold. Later Pace went to third Prescott. Bro. H. H. Hefling, third Balfour, relieved a few days by L. B. Frederickson, now relieving Bro. M. J. Hull, third McPherson. Bro. J. J. Powers, agent Greenfield, relieved on account of sickness by Estes from Prescott, who later relieved Bro. O. C. Wallace at Maryville, on a trip to Wyoming. Bro. W. C. Roberts, on the F. E. C. Ry., for merly on this division, was recently married. Con- gratulations. Mr. Glenn Reese, helper Maryville, has been transferred to Mr. Harrington's office at Omaha. Bro. Overmier, on Red Oak branch, shows an increase in earnings for January, February and March of $3,960.38. Bro. C. F. Nichols, Maryville, has purchased the old County Seat Hotel, which he is remodeling and putting in first-class condition. It will be known as the “Nichols’ Hotel” hereafter. We wish him the best of success. At the fuel economy meeting held at Brookfield, Mo., December 21, 1915, our attention was called to the fact that slowing down or stopping a train wastes fuel, and each one is asked to give trains the board in time to avoid stopping. Although this seems like a small item, it would count if each would watch it %and undoubtedly be much appreciated by the company. The committee has reached an agreement with the company, and by this time you probably have a copy of the new schedule. We thank our com- mittee for its faithful work and the increase. Each station will receive at least $2.00, which with the new rules should be the means of bring- ing in some of our nons. Brothers, let’s get after them now while the iron is hot, and put this division up where it ought to be. There is no excuse now for the nons not joining. They owe the Order that much at least, and we should give them no rest until they do the right thing. Thanks to Bros. Overmier and Hale for items this month. O. C. Wallace, Assistant Local Chairman. Omaha Division — New members: J. J. Gleason, G. C. Trier, W. J. Knopf, A. D. Wheeler and Ira Leavitt. Glad to have you with us, boys. Let's all try and have a bigger list to hand in next month. Bro. Starkey, of Louisville, was called to Dil- ler, Neb., on account of the serious illness of his father. Bro. Baum, South Omaha, was a recent Lin- coln visitor. There was a bulletin issued recently forbidding train and enginemen copying train orders over the phone at “DX,” South Omaha, when the operator was not on duty. Understand our new schedule provides that trainmen or enginemen copying orders in absence of the telegrapher the latter will be allowed for a call. This is some- thing that we have needed for a long time, as it has been a practice for trainmen to get orders on the phone for movement of trains, thereby knocking out a good many operators. Bro. Frey, of O’Neill, called to Omaha on ac- count of the death of a relative. Bro. Stevens, of O’Neill, who relieved Bro. Downey at Plain- view, while he was in Omaha on schedule work, was relieved by Extra Cavander. Bro. Lacey, of Osmond, made a trip to Sioux City recently. Bro. Lussier, of Randolph, has gone to the McCook Division for six months to try the moun- tain air awhile for his health. Bro. Sanderson on vacation in Missouri, re- lieved by Bro. Gleason. Hays, Goodwin agency, bid in operator’s job at Oakland, relieved by Extra Steinback pending bulletin, later bid in by Brittain, relieved at Walthill by Bro. Wheeler. Bro. Squyers, of Uehling, has resigned, relieved by Bro. Gleason. That job should have a helper, as Uehling is one of the heaviest stations on the line. It will be hard to find an agent who will stay any length of time there without help. Bro. Karn, of Nickerson, is working in a box car, his little boy having scarlet fever and the depot being under quarantine. Bro. Hudson has given up . Fremont and is re- lieving Bro. Stewart at Plattus for thirty days, relieved by Turner from Waterbury on bid, and he by Bro. Cady. e

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788 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Sanderson, of Allen, has returned from his Southern trip feeling fine. Bro. Gleason going to South Omaha. Members take notice: If any of you are in the habit of working over thirteen hours in order to keep up your work, you should discontinue it, as the Government officers are keeping a very close check on the hours of service and have picked up ten cases on the Northwestern and three cases on the Milwaukee recently. This not only gets the company into trouble but the agent or operator also. If the work can not be done in assigned hours, let Bro. Downey know and it will be taken up for adjustment with the proper officials. * Now that we have secured the long looked for schedule we should all try to give the com- pany the best possible service. Study the schedule, and if you think the company is vio- lating any of the articles, report the facts to Bro. Downey and he will see that the practice is dis- continued. See that you get the Sunday hours as provided for in the new schedule. Would like to hear from more of the brothers with some news for our write-up next month. H. L. Gilbert, Wann, Neb. Alliance Dknsion — Brothers: Congratulations and greetings. Our committee has completed negotiations with the company, and we have secured a revised schedule which not only gives us a good substantial increase in salaries, but improves our working conditions in many ways. Our committee did nobly, and every member should feel grateful for the ‘many days of hard work, sleepless nights and anxious moments spent in our behalf. Each brother will shortly receive a copy of the new schedule. After its receipt, read it over carefully, compare it with our old schedule and also with the schedules of other roads, and I believe you will agree with me that we have accomplished something. I, as your local chairman, was called in to assist in the distribution of the money. To some it may seem a trifle unjust, to others it may not; but I did my best to put the money in the right place. I would sincerely like to please everyone, but I know this is hardly possible, and I can only say that I did the best I knew how and trust to your verdict. Now that we have concluded these negotiations with our company, let the best of feelings prevail and each brother work all the harder for the inter- est of our employers. Let us make them feel that they have not made us a gift, but rather show them that we earned the increase and that our hardest efforts in the future will be to show our appreciation of their kindly attitude toward us. L. M. Davis, L. C. Alliance Division Notes — Bro. Davis, third Halsey, made a trip to Wheat- land, Wyo., relieved by Bro. Toohey, who later relieved Bro. Williams, third Broken Bow, relieving Bro. Hughes on second there. Later Bro. Toohey bid in third Hyannis, vice Bro. Peachman, gone with the Bell Telephone Co. in Lincoln. Bro. Cochran called to Crawford for relief work, Hecla third being closed during his absence. Helper Spradling, of Mullen, is doing a good job relieving on third Anselmo. We hope his next move will be to get a card. Bro. Kennedy called to Omaha on account of sickness, relieved by Bro. Stewart, and he by Geo. McCoy, a new man. Cert. 3729. Lincoln Division — Now that the new schedule is out and you are aware of what has been done for the agents and telegraphers of the Burlington, I hope you will talk a little O. R. T. to your neighbor and try to convince him that he should belong to the Order, and remember to give first-class service to your employers, who have given us quite a sum of money, besides the working conditions, which has benefited our craft of this system. W'e received the money in a bulk, and it was divided among the different positions on the divi- sion by Mr. Bignell, Mr. Denton and myself, and the best possible was done according to different compensation, inconveniences and according to class. Every position was given careful considera- tion from all points of view, and we feel that the Lincoln Division boys should be very grateful that the positions have been lined up as well as they have been, as we only had about $2.50 per position straight and had to bring up the under-paid posi- tions. The best possible was done with the amount of money we had to work on. If we are ever able to equalize the positions as they should be on this division, it will then be an easy matter, as we will then just have to make the increase general. Bro*. J. F. Mercrier, second Aurora, resigned and bid in mail route under Uncle Sam, relieved by Bro. J. W. Melton. Bro. R. R. Phillips, relieved on bid at third Kenesaw by J. W. Neville, went to second Ravenna several days, later to Cushman, then to Ravenna, and then to *‘NI” Lincoln a few days. Bro. P. H. Miller, first “GSM Hastings, on wage committee work at Omaha several days, relieved by Bro. Peachman. Sutton agency added to new schedule. Bro. E. A. Bourne is agent. Bro. A. A. Canfield, agent Inland, was a recent Harvard visitor. He and Bro. F. D. Chadwick, agent Juniata, were also recent Hastings visitors. Bro. H. H. Golden, first York, bid in second extra agency at $85.00. Bro. G. O. Vandt, now located in Sheridan relay, was a recent visitor at his home in Green- wood. Bro. J. W. Melton assigned second Sutton, and Bro. A. Kline, third Seward. First York on bul- letin. Thanks to Bro. E. E. Brehm, Cushman, for items this month. P. H. Mrrjjra, L C Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 789 IV y more Division Items — We should all boost the 0. R. T. now as we have never done before. Our committee surely deserves great credit for the new schedule it finally secured for us. It is the best agreement we ever had with the company, and $92,500 is no small sum. When we take into consideration that this fine agreement was gotten without even an extra assessment and without gaining the enmity of the officials, we should be proud of our committee. All give the company the very best of service and thereby satisfy the officials that they made no mistake in dealing so fairly with our committee. It was quite a surprise to all of us when L. B. Lyman was transferred to the Aurora Division, and G. L. Griggs, from the Sheridan Division, coming here as superintendent on April 1st. Bro. A. M. Russell bid in Salem agency; Bro. Van Duesen, Daykin agency, and Bro. J. J. Black- wood, Morrow. Bro. T. A. Majors and Bro. A. M. Russell were recently called to Johnson to attend court. Preston nights closed temporarily while Bro. Nicewonger was relieving Bro. A. M. Russell. M. A. Graves, who resigned as agent Wilcox some years ago to take up farming in Canada, is back withf us, working extra. Brp. Butler relieved O. D. Samsel, at Bladen, a few days while he attended the land drawing in the West. Bro. Wheeldon was off a few days taking his wife to Auburn for an operation. Bro. L. P. Zettle, Upland, on vacation. Bro. J. A. Kinsey, who relieved cashier Thomas, Beatrice, on vacation, was relieved by Extra Agent Van Duesen. Bro. L. C. McCumber, second Rulo, resigned, transferred to Alliance Division on account of his wife’s health, who died after being out there a short while. Bro. O. E. Lovejoy, S wanton, on vacation. A special train was run from Chester to handle the crowd for “The Birth of a Nation,” at Geneva, April 3d. Only a few have not paid dues for the current term. You should attend to this important duty at once. “No card, no favors.” Cert. 168. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, God, who knoweth and doeth all things well, has seen fit to call from her earthly home the wife of our esteemed Bro.. L. C. Mc- Cumber; therefore be it Resolved, That the members of Wymore Divi- sion, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing brother and members of the afflicted family their heartfelt sympathy in this sad hour of bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved brother, a copy spread on the minutes of the division, and a copy forwarded to The Telegrapher for publication. W. F. Denton, C. A. Sheeley, W, J. Hawkins, Committee, McCook Division — Assignments: Telegraphers — First Brush, Bro. A. Leeds; second Wiggins, Bro. J. H. Robers; Brush, J. E. Walkington; third Wiggins, Bro. J. W. Miner; Brush, Bro. B. D. Mallory; Minden, A. M. Harris. Changes: Bro. Watts, Ft. Morgan to Mc- Cook as timekeeper; Bro. Hitt, Rogen, on vaca- tion to see home folks in Missouri; Bro. Miner to Laird agency a few days. Bro. U. S. Jessup relieved Bro. Roy Young, agent Wiggins, a few days, who went to Wichita owing to the illness and death of his aunt. Bro. Young has the sympathy of the McCook Division in his sorrow. Bro. Hunt, while on committee work at Chi- cago, was relieved by Bro. Cheney, who later went to second Holdrege. Bro. Hunt, while off, visited home folks in Missouri and Bro. Landau, agent Funk, on his return, also stopped at Hol- drege between trains to see the boys, whom we hope to soon have in with us again. The new schedule is now in force, one hour less work for the long-hour men. There are many good features in the new schedule and we hope all the boys will study it well and if in doubt in regard to any part of it ask the local chairman for interpretation. The general mana- gers said they wanted us to have everything and in full measure, so do not be bashful in asking for anything coming that you are not getting. The time and work it required to secure this schedule cost quite a bit of money* but by good management on the part of the system officers, we did not have to run a special assessment. Every member should line up the non next to him, making him pay his part of the cost. Help the local chairman to get the division solid. Every man on this division got a raise, ao there can be no kick about not getting in line. At one office the first trick man got $20 increase since 1907, yet he says the O. R. T. is no good. He is now getting old and some of these days will be wanting an easy job; but “No card, no favor*” to all such as he. In order to get a better line-up each month, l have appointed Bro. H. R. Weyl as assistant corre- spondent east of McCook, and you brothers on the east end will do us a favor if you will call him up and give him the items as they occur, and he will send them to me in time for the write-up each month. He will be glad to help you land the nons and make it as easy as possible for them all. C. R. Hunt, L. C., Erie, Colo. Sheridan Division — M. T. McDaniels, third Gillette, resigned, re- lieved by H. L. Hollowell on bid. Cashier Bro. A. E. Beitel, who was subpoenaed on the federal grand jury at Sheridan, but not drawn, after visiting home folks at Franklin, Neb., relieved the agent, Bro. G. E. Pollard, who was accompanied by his wife, on thirty days’ vacation. Bro. F. H. McCully, second Arvada, relieved L. C. McCumber, who lost his wife after being out here only a few days, on account of consumption. Digitized by Google

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790 The Railroad Telegrapher. The remains were taken back to their former home at Rulo, Neb. Bro. C. C. Rose, third Newcastle, was relieved by R. A. Baker, who injured himself loading bag- gage and went to Omaha for an operation. Bro. Rose, who was going to Alger, is still on his old job. Floyd Thomas, formerly at Ulm, is now at Springdale, Mont., on the Northern Pacific. Second Trick Dispatcher Wilson, on west end, was a pleasant caller at Ranchester between trains recently. Mrs. Galliher, second Crow agency, who always carried a card while working here before, is again a member. Bro. L. V. Snyder, second Hardin, is visiting in Topeka. Bro. F. H. McCully, second Arvada, attended court at Sheridan on Conductor Fay's case. Judge Hoop sentenced Jim Bell and Allen Tracey to ninety days each in jail at hard labor and $75.00 fine and costs, and Tom Kendrick $25.00 and costs. These are the three men who fought with Conductor Fay at Arvado depot last February. Local Chairman Arnold, Wyola, called to Chi- cago April 1st to help the committee adjust wages on this division, was relieved by Bro. C. B. Cald- well, nights there. Chief Dispatcher Johnston was on No. 42 April 1st, en route to Chicago. Bro. C. O. Van Ness, third Upton, taken sud- denly sick with pneumonia, and closed the office one trick, no* extra men being available, and after being off only one night he went to work again. Bro. L. C. Cook, Corinth, while on vacation worked one night in Moorcroft while McKitrick’s wife was sick. Bro. Igoe, Osage, has proved up on his home- stead and is ready for more as soon as the law will allow it. He must be fixing for old age, but he looks like he would live to be 100; we trust so, anyway. We now have a good schedule. Let us show our appreciation by giving the best service possible and show the officials that it is a good investment for them. Bro. C. L. Hewey, second trick Ranchester, is going to help out on the news for the west end. Let him have any changes you know of; also, wherever you hear of a non, put him next; he will be right there. H. C. Thomas, A. L. C. Maine Central R. R., Div. No. 140. Bro. McLeod, agent Silvers Mill, is making fre- quent trips to Bangor by train. Wonder why he doesn’t use his Ford. Bro, Murphy relieving on first New Gloucester, former incumbent having bid in second Cumber- land Mills. Bro. McGee, third New Gloucester, recently purchased a Ford. Bro. Maddocks, agent North Leeds, bid in sec- ond Newport Jet., vice Bro. McGown, who bid in an agency on the Eastern Division. Bro. Robinson, Leeds Jet. third, was a recent Brunswick visitor. Bro. F. X. Lavallee, formerly cashier at Madi- son, bid in Milford agency. It is now Alderman Curran; Bro. “Bob’* being elected at the annual spring election. Congratula- tions. They say that Dan Cupid is getting in his good work in the vicinity of Richmond. J. E. Clark, agent Bowdoinh&m, assigned to freight agency at Brunswick, relieved by Spare Colbath. Wanted: The applications of the several nons located between Watsonville and Bangor. For Sale: Up-to-date cards in the O. R. T. For rates apply to Local Chairman Durgin, at Bruns- wick, Maine. Bro. Fardy, third Richmond, goes to Portland frequently. Wonder why. Bro. Farady, third North Maine Jet, called on the brothers at Bangor yard recently. We are always glad, to see any of the brothers when in town; so don't forget to call often, all of you. Wanted: More notes from the boys; not many coming in. Mail me all you can. Address to: S. A. Lavallee, Pleasant St. Park, Brunswick, Me. Calais Branch, Eastern Division — It is now Bro. E. J. Mclnnis, agent Ayers Jet. His position not yet bid off. He is very anxious to move; the place is too lonely for him. Bro. A. L. Miles, agent Calais, resigned to take a position with one of thft pulp mills there. W. L. Colburn there pending bids. Bro. Bunker at Franklin pending bids, relieved on third Washington Jet. by L. H. Doyle, a new man from Calais, who promises to join as* 60on as he gets a permanent position. Bro. Miner, agent Pembroke, on sick list, re- lieved by E. L. Ramsdell. Bro. J. F. Desmond, agent Eastport, is looking forward to another trip to the western coast to attend the convention of the Knights Templar, June 1st. There are a few on this branch who have not paid fheir dues for the last term. This should be attended to promptly. Don’t forget that non-pay- ment of insurance assessments forfeits membership in the Order. We are awaiting results of the committee in Portland after a new schedule. We should hear shortly, and have every reason to expect good re- sults. We will have a meeting in Calais as soon as things get straightened out in Portland. Bro. Desmond, local chairman Eastern Division, will be there. Cert. 584. T. & B. V. Ry., Div. No. 144. The pump station at North Houston is to be abolished, cutting Sister Smylie's pay check con- siderably. Bro. G. F. Barnhill, cashier at Waxahachie, ex- changed positions with M. A. Martin, taking the night job, who later bid Iola agency, relieved by J. P. Kelly, ex-agent Iola. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 791 Bro. A. E. Gormley, agent Flynn, on vacation about fifty days, will visit his home in Alabama and various points in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, Mississippi and Louisiana. We hope Bro. Qormley and his good lady a pleasant trip. Bro. Montgomery, agent Concord, will shortly visit icinfolks. It is now Bro. Farquhar, agent Streetman, again. VVe hope he will try and help us enlist those who are not now members. We have a promise that it will be Bro. Thorpe before long. Every non on this road has been written to by two or more of the live members, but only one or two have been heard from. It is suggested that every member on this division utilize some of his or her spare time to write each eligible telegrapher on this road and solicit their membership. Write each one every month. It will not take much of your time, and will impress them with our zeal and earnestness as well as the value of our cause. Make copies of your letters and send one to Bro. Smith, at Teague, who will then note who makes the greatest effort. By this means each one will develop their rhetoric and logic, as well as work for the benefit of the Order. Some of these will be used by the division correspondent in his notes to the journal, so you will be of serv- ice in more ways than one. Let's get these nons in or have a good reason for staying out. We are few in number on this division, and every man is needed. Get busy, brothers and sisters, with Cleburne, Corsicana. Mexia and Waxahachie. Bro. M. M. Cotton at Rcagor Springs is seri- ously ill. He is a good man, and we hope for his speedy recovery. Agencies at Malone, North Zulch, cashier and telegrapher at Hillsboro and Waxahachie have been bulletined. Bro. C. H. Crockett, Hillsboro, asks for North Zulch, vice Bro. Yancey, who asks for Malone, also Bro. Henderson from Dobbin. Bro. R. V. Smith, of Emhouse, and M. A. Mar- tin asks for Hillsboro, and Bro. C. E. Earl, of Malone, asks for Waxahachie. We trust that all these changes will be for the pleasure and profit of the men and the benefit of the company. We acknowledge with thanks notes from Bro. Yancey. Div. Co*., Cert. 86. Fort Worth & D. C. Ry., Div. No. 145. Third and Fourth Dhnsions — yhe recent rains along the entire Denver and Wichita Valley lines have been of untold benefit to the country, since it has been about six months since there has been any rain or mois- ture to speak of in that section. Business is light, although we had a fairly good stock movement the latter part of April. The reduction in business naturally reduced the number of night offices. We are still getting some promises for “next pay day,” so we hope to secure some new mem- bers in the near future. Bro. Mize relieved Bro. Kersey, who went with the E. P. & S. W. Bro. "KS” was a faith- ful member, having been with us for nine years. Bro. Mize's wife was quite seriously injured re- cently by a gas explosion. We hope she will soon be entirely well. Bro. Erwin, who has gone into the grain and coal business, we are glad to hear is makirig it a success. It’s now Bro. Everett, agent “CK.” We were sorry to lose Bro. McPherson, but hope his suc- cessor, Mr. Burns, will soon be one of us. Bro. Phelps, off a month with la grippe, caus- ing an abscess which ruptured an ear drum causing temporary deafness, resumed duty April 1st; Bro. Hodge, Division 88, filling in meanwhile. . Bro. Rummel visited home folks and friends near Houston for twenty days recently, relieved by Bro. Vaught, H. & T. C., on his return re- lieved Parham while off with an attack of appen- dicitis. Dispatcher McDowell was off for fifteen days recently. Ckrt. 164. First and Second Divisions — Chief Dispatcher Shaffer, Wichita Falls, re- cently visited relatives in Illinois and Indiana. Bros. Wilson and Durrett filling in on first and second “WF.” General Chairman Webb relieved on first Quanah ten days by Bro. Montgomery, while learning to run his new Overland. Bro. Wales relieving night ticket clerk Union Station, Wichita Falls, for three months. Bro. Hines, Alvord, off on account of dull business, and Bro. Sparkman, agent, is now work- ing twelve hours. Both operators at Rhome pulled off April 1st; agent now working twelve- hour shift. General Secretary-Treasurer Dickinson spent a day in Wichita Falls recently, calling on the boys. Several brothers, the best known on the line, have become delinquent for no good reason what- ever. We could depend on them for most any- thing towards the betterment of the Order. Two of them have families, and I can not understand how either of them can see fit to let a few dol- lars keep them out and let their loved ones go unprotected, and discontinue to help the cause which they have heretofore helped to promote. Think it over, boys, and be convinced that you are doing wrong. Ckrt. 180. A., B. & A. Ry., Div. No. 146. Birmingham and Brunstrick Divtsions-- Bohanan, first Klyton yards, has resigned, re- lieved on bid by Mr. Call. Second Elyton yarJs bid in by Williams, leaving second Scnoia up for bid. Bro. Slaton bid in Haralson agency. Business is good on the “Bee’* line, and it looks as if it was going to hold out for awhile. Our old line hauled more freight to the mile last year than any road in the South. That looks good to all of us. Don’t let the dispatchers call for ten to thirty minutes. Let’s co-opcratc with them. They ap- preciate good service. Digitized by Google

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792 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Maddox, of Oglethorpe, while attending court at Fitzgerald, relieved by Bro. B. F. H in desman, a new member, who is gladly wel- comed to the fold. Later Bro. Hindesman re- lieved General Secretary and Treasurer Pye, while he was in Atlanta on committee work. Bro. Bearden, with the committee there, relieyed by Bro. Howell, and Bro. Gorman Mauk relieved by Bro. F. W. Gormon. Bro. Ridgdill, Shops; bid in vacancy in the dis- patcher's office Fitzgerald, vice Bro. Sharpless, who bid in Talbotton agency, vice Bro. E. D. Robinson from Coffee. Brothers, get after the nons near you and per- suade them to get an up-to-date, and get the divi- sion solid. Don't wait on the other brothers; get busy yourself. I want to hear from the whole line next month, so we can keep the write-up going. I am willing to do my part; are you? W. W. M., Cert. 180, Talladega, Ala. Western Pacific Ry., Div. No. 153. Western Division — Bro. C. G. Thompson, assigned Belden second, relieved Bro. Robinson on Stockton third; Bro. E. E. Bell assigned second Oroville; Livingstone to “VI" third, relieved at Big Bar third by Bro. Baxter; Glocksine to ‘‘SR” nights. There are two dispatchers on all three tricks now, owing to the heavy increase of freight busi- ness and the congestion Spring Garden to Flan- nigan Pit. Extra Dispatcher Tussie to second west end, relieved at car desk by Bro. E. C. McGinnis. Bro. Wallace was delayed starting on his tour of Eastern resorts, including Cuba and Florida thence north and west, by the sudden illness of Mrs. Wallace's mother in Oregon. Vice-President Manion will soon be with us, and we hope to soon be working under a new agreement. The voluntary increase affected all points generally, averaging $2.50 advance per trick. Bro. O. E. Maddock, transferred from the East- ern Division, who relieved Bro. Ammons, Hack- staff, two weeks, later relieved Bro. T. H. Reed at Hawley, assigned third Portola. Maddock later relieved at Hawley by Bro. G. I. Martin, who after trying it for two months as T. F. and P. A. out of Elko, found conditions not to his liking and returned to his ‘ ‘first love.” Bro. E. C. Ziegler, second Doyle, on a week's vacation, relieved by Bro. W. W. Lang. Seven new members and one transfer since the last write-up. The local chairman or the general secretary and treasurer will gladly furnish the names and ad- dresses of the regularly assigned men on this division who are still out of the fold to any member who will write for them. A little con- certed action will soon make our line practically solid. Thanks to Bros. Marshall and Quackenbush for the news this month. Div. Co*. Rutland Ry., Div. No. 157. J. M. Spafford, our popular and efficient car accountant, has put up for bid the position of car tracer, made vacant by the resignation of L. D. Kenny, who has accepted service with the Delaware & Hudson. Putting this position up for bid creates a closer and friendlier feeling all around, and gives a man with the right kind of stuff in him a chance if he wishes to make a change. We are not in possession at this time of any new information in regard to the new schedule, other than what you already know. Hang to- gether and back up your committee. Remember we are trying to get more wages and the com- pany is not going to hand you any gold dollars on a silver platter. In union there is strength. The donation asked for was generously re- sponded to, and a list of the donors is now in the hands of your committee. Here and there is a non; get busy, you can find out who has a card by writing to your secretary and treasurer. Bro. Goodspeed, spare, spent two nights at Champlain recently, during No. 220's difficulties, which caused delay to Nos. 242 and 265. Later he relieved Bro. Hogan, third Malone, several days, on sick list. Spare Nichols, formerly helper at Champlain, took the examinations at Rutland, and worked a week in “G” office Alburgh, during the freight rush which has added work to Alburgh yard. Bro. Lanigan, Shelburne, visited at Healdville recently. Bro. Murray, agent Middlebury, took a trip to the fishing grounds recently, saw some nice ones but was not lucky enough to catch any, also saw some nice ducks but had no gun; rather hard luck. Bro. Welch, second Brandon, visited Rutland recently, in company with Bro. Pipper, formerly third Ogdensburg now first Moira pending bid. Bro. Motany, agent Vergennes,* was in Burling- ton recently. Bro. Smith, Ludlow, visited his home in Moira, also friends in Burlington recently. Bro. Hayden, third Middlebury, visited friends at Pittsford recently, also had a visit with Bro. Harris, agent there. Bro. M. C. Colhster, agent Mooers Jet, is busy with his ‘‘Dodge six” trying the State road. Bro. Casey, third Altona, off on account of sickness. Bro. Brennon has sold his barred plymouth rocks and is now raising a fine specimen of Orpingtons, which he will display at the fairs this year. The rush of freight crowding Rutland caused several extras to be put on, giving all the brothers plenty of work. The Bellows Falls Division has had a con- tinual flow of extras on account of the connecting road being completely filled up there several times recently. Brothers, send in some notes. There is no scarcity of news. Let's have your views of recent happenings; your aid will be appreciated greatly. Cut. 106. Digitized by ^ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 793 Florida East Coast Ry., Div. No. 160. This is only the second write-up from our division this year. Brothers, wake up and con- tribute a line or two now, and send your journal to the nons when through with it, perhaps it would encourage them to get in line. If we don't line up and get something, it won't be long before it will be impossible for us to exist on the present basis of a sixty-six minimum for all jobs. It costs more to live over here than on most other roads, and we are making less. The agents are making theirs off the express, but they have no assurance of that lasting. There are just about three telegrapher jobs on the road paying more than $66.00. One worthy brother has made the statement that conductors and trainmen will help us get our contract, but if he will note the number of orders they copy at one-man stations and the blind sid- ings he will probably change his mind. The only way we will get anything is to get it ourselves; so let's line up and go after it, and above all remember our war cry of “No cards, no favors." We haven't lived up to this motto enough in the past, that is the trouble. Cert 44. O.-W. R. & N. Ry., Div. No. 161. First District — Recent changes: Bro. A. G. Calvert to Shaniko agency, succeeded at Sherman agency by Bro. Lee Meade, and he at Heppner, C. & O., by A. O. Parker pending bids, who has been with Twohy Bros., contractors, on change of line work the past two months; Bro. W. H. Rhodes from S. P. at Biggs third pending bulletin. Contractors ‘have had big gangs of men and a number of steam shovels and work trains busy for the past two months between Blalock and Messner, taking the kinks out of our main line. When completed and the new steel is laid we will have a fine railroad along the river all the way into Portland. Work is just now being started on a new fill from a point on the cut-off about a mile east of Messner to the old Umatilla main line at top of grade east of Coyote. . When completed about two miles of track on the old line between Coyote and Messner will be done away with, and Messner station moved to the new junction point on the present cut-off track about opposite old Coyote, which will then be no more, except as a summer resort and picnic grounds for the force at Mess- ner. "Old Bill Webber" is the genial agent at that point, if you doubt it put your ear to the fone at 8 o'clock most any old morning and hear his cheery greeting to "Tom." Both "Bill" and his son, F. L., working second there, have their applications in; also Parker, at Heppner. A pretty good record for this month. Let’s get busy and make it three more next month. Seaman is still the whole works at Irrigon. He's going to have some town there and one of the best jobs on this district in another year. The Government is putting in a fine irrigation sys- tem and things are doe to boom there shortly. Don't fail to patronize a good brotfier when you want anything in the post card or novelty line. Let's each send a note or two to our local chairman, R. F. Paulu, at Umatilla, before May 20th. He will be glad to put them together and turn in a ^ood write-up for the next journal. Don’t wait until the 20th, sit down now and write an item or two. Let's put our division on the map with a write-up in the journal each month. It's the best thing we can do for our organiza- tion and costs so little. Cert. 36. Fourth Division — Bro. W. W. Smith, relieved on first Tekoa by Clay, a new man, relieved Bro. Harding at Rock- ford, relieving Walters, at Enaville, while look- ing after his ranch near Rockford, Wash. Bro. Whiting relieved at Oakesdale a few days by Patrick of St. John, relieved by his son, Clint. Two agencies on the board last month. Bro. Wents, of Elberton, has resigned, leaving Elberton up for bids. Boys, get after the few nons and line them up. In the March issue of the journal this division is the only one with any items. Come on, boys, send in more notes and let us keep up the good work. Cert. 79. Ann Arbor R. R., Div. No. 164. E. G. Clark goes to Oak Grove agency, relieved at Temple by C. A. Slear, later to Federman nights, relieved by Bro. Mickens; McDonald, a p. m. man, goes to Carland agency. Second trick Selma is open for bids, vice Bro. Clark to third there. Car ferries 4 and 5 have been to Milwaukee for repairs to their stern bearings, owing to the heavy work in the ice last winter. All the across lakes ports have been blocked with eastbound freight all winter and now the westbound business has picked up equally as well; Frankfort yard having an average of 400 to 500 cars in it all the time. The coal business started a little late, but is now coming in very large shipments, at an average of fifty cars into Frankfort yards a day. Boys, keep after the nons and line them up; they were not at all backward in accepting the increase, and they know where it came from. The bunch at Marion ought to help the good thing along, also the men at Rosebush. Both received increases enough to afford to get a card. Bro. O. W. Miller bid in third trick Hallett, vice Putney to Federman, three days, then to Howell; C. A. Slear going from Temple to Feder man nights. Keep after those few nons on the north end. When we get any new working rules or little in- crease they do not notify any one of being over- paid, and they are due for a card. Bro. Holmes has secured his increase from the Pere Marquette; is now carried on the rolls at the increased rates of pay and his back pay made good. Business is holding up well, especially east- bound out of Frankfort. 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794 The Railroad Telegrapher. new car ferry being purchased by the Ann Arbor to help take care of their heavy traffic. Boys, if you have any grievances take them up with your local chairman. If you do not get your overtime when you turn it in, make them show you why, as our superintendent hsfs agreed to live- up to the schedule to the letter, and of course expects us to do the same. Remember there are quite a number of things which he does • not see, and if we are in the right on any ques- tion, you can rest assured he will see that we get what is due us. The Western Union commission is being ar- ranged for, but when it will become effective is not known. This will hblp us at a great many points considerably. Remember our motto, “No card, no favors.” Cert. 42. Notes — Bro. McDaniels, first trick dispatcher, was off several days on account of the death of his sister at Bryan, Ohio. Bro. J. S. Cox, Toledo, and Bro. A. E. Brokaw, second Boulevard, were recently married. Con- gratulations. The former was on the sick list two weeks recently. Oak Grove agency, closed several days, as there was no man for the position, is now up for bids; also Cohoctah, Hamburg and Chilson agencies, first, second and third Durand and second Cadillac. We are very short of men at present, and no one is able to get relieved. The few who have not paid their dues for the ' present term should get in line at qnce. This looks bad just after securing a new schedule. Operator Holloway, Howell, resigned to accept position with Toledo Grain Co.; Operator Putncr relieving him. Our ex-general chairman, Bro. McCollum, who made a short call at Hallett recently, is doing fine in his new position. Toledo daily papers are now running an add: “Telegraphers wanted for open-shop conditions.” These kind of telegraphers are very scarce around Toledo. Cert. 5. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all wise Ruler of the Universe to call to His home the beloved sister of our Bro. F. J. McDan- iels. Bryan, Ohio; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Rcsohcd, That the members of A. A. Ry., Divi- sion 164, O. R. T., extend to the bereaved brother our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in his bereave- ment : and be it further Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be given tp the bereaved brother, a copy spread upon the minutes of the division, and a copy forw'ardcd to The Tei.egrapiier for publication. H. J. Werkman, F. Holmes, F. E. Gum, Committee, Georgia & Florida Ry., Div. No. 167. South End — We arc very glad to note that most of the boys on this end have decided to do the right thing by themselves and 11 concerned — get an up-to-date card and keep in good standing. Bro. Mathews has been assigned to first Val- dosta, relieving Rickert. Bro. Hunter, who went to Valdosta while on bulletin, is now at Mid- ville pending bids. Bro. J. C. Dunn, from the A. B. & A., assigned Ray City agency, vice Bro. Yeomans, resigned, will be transferred to our divi- sion. Bro. Y. S. Hogge, who was called home owing to the illness of his father, is back again. We are glad to note that his father is improving rapidly. Let’s all put a shoulder to the wheel and line up all the nons right away. Cert. 2. North End — Five new members this month. If we keep this up we will soon have them all in. J. N. Jackson, who bid in Uvalda agency, will soon be with us. Bro. V. M. Beecher bid in Sharp Spur agency, vice Bro. Jackson, going to Uvalda. Bro. H. W. Kennedy is back at Wesley agency again. Bro. Bowers, who swapped with him. is at Denton. R. F. Dawson resigned, relieved at Alston agency by Mr. Mahoney, from the Augusta Southern. Bro. Hill, of Rosier, had the misfortune to lose his wife, who died recently in Augusta hospital. Just a little more hard work and we will be 100 per cent strong. Cert. 9. Millcn Branch — It seems Dan Cupid doesn’t care where be shoots. Congratulations to Bro. Ivey, of Thrift. Business has been very good, but the fertiliser season is drawing to a close, and we look for things to ease down a little. Boys, get your cards and keep in line. Remem- ber the day of preparedness is drawing near with labor organizations as well as with other things. We should all stand shoulder to shoulder for our rights and hold up the dignity of our organization. You have a place to fill in this organization and should be in it and ready to do anything to help it along. Remember that we meet the first Saturday night each month in Vidalia, Ga. Won’t you meet me there. Send in your notes in time, so wc can get them to St. Louis before the 28th of the month. _ Cert. 18. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, has deemed it best to call to the great beyond the wife of our esteemed Bro. R. 1>. Hill, and we bow in humble submission to the will of iijm who doeth all things well; there- fore be it Digitized by LaOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 795 Resolved, That we, as members of the Georgia & Florida Railway System Division 167, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing brother and members of the afflicted family our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their bereave- ment; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, a copy placed upon the records of this division, and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. W. P. Ivet, D. F. Rush, C. W. Herring, Committee. Chicago A Alton R. R., Div. No. 168. The sad news has just reached me that the Grim Reaper has called another of our worthy brothers to rest, Bro. E. Cunningham, first Wann, who entered the service of the Chicago & Alton on August 11, 1884. In the death of the brother the company has lost one of its most trusted em- ployes and the O. R. T. one of its noble supporters. Every man who works at a trade and accepts and enjoys the conditions organized labor has brought about, is morally obligated to join the labor organization of his craft and lend his zeal, his interest and financial help to the movement that gave him these conditions. The non-union man who works union hours for union wages and union-work conditions, ignores the demands of honor and common brotherhood, accepts benefits for which others have sacrificed, struggled and fought to maintain, and, by refusing to contribute at least his share toward that which is of equal benefit to him, weakens the hands of his best friend. By staying out of the union he gives comfort and support to those who seek to destroy union' labor, thereby robbing every union man of fair hours and fair wages. He is either grossly ignorant of his obligations as a brother man or is a cowardly traitor to a cause whose success means only good to him. Nobody would rob a non- unionist of his rights, and in refusing to affiliate with us he exercises not a right, but a wrong. Second trick man at Bloomington yard and third trick Athol, please take notice. Brothers, this is a very poor trial at a write-up, but you all have laid down, and I am doing the same. If you expect C. & A. System Division to have a write-up each month, you will have to give me your support and let me know what’s happening along the line. Cert. 134. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Almighy God, with tender and in- finite mercy, has called from this world our worthy Bro. Edward J. Cunningham; and Whereas, We realize that in the death of Bro. Cunningham the Order of Railroad Telegraphers has lost a true and faithful member and co-worker; therefore be it Resolved, That we extend to the sorrowing fam- ily our heartfelt and fraternal sympathy in this their sad hour, commending them to the One who doeth all things for the best; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved family, a copy spread upon the minutes, and a copy sent to The Teleg- rapher for publication. Thos. Riley, W. L. Sloan, A. H. Steger, 1 Committee. Wabash R. R., Div. No. 170. Springfield Division — 1 The company, in order to increase its facilities for handling coal to Illinois River points, is put- ting in a 250-foot side track at Naples, running down t<J the river front, where the coal will be dumped into barges. The track will also extend to the elevator on the river front, which hereto- fore has had the benefit of water transportation only. All wooden trestle work, as soon as pos- sible, will be replaced by fills. The work will begin on one of the larger ones on this division at Barry, 150 feet long. It will require approxi- mately 14,000 yards of dirt supported by concrete boxes at each end of the fill. Estimated cost for this one fill will be about $9,000, which will be done by contractors. A new side and passing track of ninety cars capacity is being installed two and one-half miles east of Kinderhook, the side track will be used by the Lincoln Sand & Gravel Co., with a loading capacity of twenty cars daily. On account of the increasing demands for equip- ment for the transportation of automobiles, 250 large box cars are being converted into auto cars; increasing the width of the side doors to ten feet. Several miles of 80-pound steel rails are being laid on the Bluffs-Keokuk lines by the regular road department force with Supervisor Sauer in charge, and some 90-pound steel is being laid between Bayles and Kinderhook by the extra gang. Recently, while on No. 4, I overheard a very complimentary remark from a passenger who used the “Banner Route,” on Conductor Gould's train. He stated that he traveled over the country con- siderably, but for accommodation “The Wabash” had them all beat. This should be an incentive to everyone. Don’t forget, boys and brothers, it costs nothing to be courteous and it may not only bring business to the road but promotion to us. An increase in salary has been granted to the towermen and maintainers over the entire system, taking effect at once. Wc are glad to see the boys get more, as wc expect to get more ourselves in the fall; so stick together, boys, as “United we stand and divided we fall.” Contracts have been awarded at the 'St. Louis headquarters for twenty-five locomotives, for freight service; 1,000 new box cars and 100 miles of '90- pound steel rail. The new equipment is necessai y to meet the demands of the increasing traffic on the Wabash system. J. W. Henderson, extra dispatcher, spent Sun- day at Keokuk, looking over the “Dam” city with Conductor Frank Ashley. Digitized by Google

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796 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. J. V. Tolle, second Valley City, while visit- ing with parents at Versailles, was relieved by Extra Doty. Night Chief Sauders spent Sunday with ffiends at Hannibal recently; relieved by Third Trick Dis- patcher Little; Manager Bean assisting with the dispatching, relieved by Extra Dispatchers Hender- son and J. H. Doty. Mrs. Frank Marshall, wife of Bro. Marshall, second Riverton, returned home after a week-end visit with her parents at Clayton. The passenger departments are in receipt of a handsome booklet on Excelsior Springs, which has just been issued and is now being distributed by the passenger traffic department. It is illustrated with views of the hotels and golf links and other interesting features which are rapidly bringing Excelsior into national prominence. There also is a complete analysis of the curative properties of the various waters to be had there. These booklets may be had for the summer vacationists in our terri- tory by writing to the traffic department or Mr. J. D. McNamara. Bro. Jones, second Lodge, visited with his par- ents at Springfield a few days. Bro. East, first Barry, was off several days re- cently. Bro. McRoberts, agent Curran, was a recent Springfield visitor. Mrs. T. E. Smith, wife of Bro. Smith, agent Pittsfield, is taking an extended visit with relatives at Billings, Mont. Bro. C. H. Claus, second Bluffs, while on the sick list at his home in Pittsfield, was relieved by Bro. Punch Glaze. A new passenger train will be put in service on this division in the near future, to take care of the Decatur, Springfield and Jacksonville business. At present eight hours elapse between trains run- ning between Jacksonville and Springfield. C. P. Malley, the well-known Wabash conductor running between Quincy and Decatur, died recently of stomach trouble at his home in Quincy, at the age of sixty-one years. Bro. Taylor, third Jacksonville, visited with rela- tives a few days recently. Bro. J. K. Mills was relieved a week, while attending a political convention at Excelsior Springs, by Bro. Stehman, who later made a trip to Winchester to see his father, who was reported very ill. Bro. E. T. Fessler bid in third Kinderhook, vice Arnold, extra, Bro. Mappin, third Valley City, is being relieved by Extra Hooper. Bro. Martin Driscoll, agent Niantic, and Dis- patcher Dennis Driscoll, while visiting at Griggs- ville, on account of sickness in the family, were relieved by Frank Hancock and Extra Dispatcher Henderson. Bro. F. U. Stehmem, third Berlin, was off re- cently, owing to the illness of his father at Win- chester. Bro. M. L. Smith relieved Car Distributor Hat- field several days recently. Bro. J. E. Garvey and wife, second Jacksonville, enjoyed a week-end visit with their mother-in- laws at Springfield. Bro. H. C. Savage, in Colorado for his health, writes he is somewhat improved. We all hope for a speedy recovery and that he will soon be with us again. We regret to hear of the death of Superintendent H. W. “Hek” Ballpu, of the Wabash-Chicago ter- minal, at the Wabash hospital recently in Moberly. He began his railroad career on this division. The Wabash earnings for the second week in April showed an increase of $164,198, or 30 per cent over a corresponding week a year ago. Freight trains have also lowered expenditures on the various divisions, and show a nice increase in earnings. We are glad to hear that the com- pany is making money, and hope to see such good reports each month, and the time ripening for revision of oiy schedule. Brothers, get after the nons and make our divi- sion 100 per cent strong, only a few left, also send in a few items, so we can have a nice write-up each month. Thanks to Bro. “HF” for his help. Come again. A. E. Zold, Cert 258. Decatur Division — Bro. Lorin J. Foster died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Foster, Monticello, 111., on Thursday evening, March 23, 1916. He had just returned from the Southwest, whither he had gone for his health some three years ago, and for a time it appeared he was greatly benefited; but several months ago seemed to take worse and his decline was rapid. Unlike many similarly affected he seemed to realize his condition and lost hope; but his death came as a shock to his friends, many of whom did not know his con- dition was serious. Lorin was a young man of rare traits, to know him was to make him your friend. The high esteem in which he was held was eloquently attested to by the many who attended the funeral and the beautiful floral offerings, among which was one from the Wabash System, consisting of a wreath with O. R. T. Division 170. He was laid to rest in Monticello Cemetery on Sunday after- noon, March 26th; and truly can we say, the world is better for his having journeyed here. It is now Bros. Orin J. Bartley, extra, and W. L. Norvell, of Wing, and we hope all the other nons will follow their example. Just drop a note to, or call, Bro. Veech, first Bement, or Bro. Hefner, at Monticello, who have application blanks on hand to take care of emer- gencies. Gibson City agency is now on bulletin, which will probably cause some lively bidding. Remember, boys, this is campaign year, and a most peculiar situation confront? the working class. You should ponder well before casting your ballot this fall. Read the platforms of all parties before voting, and if your intelligence prompts you to discard your inherited political views, do not hesi- tate to do so. Remember that all things at all times are in a changing process. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 797 First and second Emington closed. Miss Adams, third there, bidding in third Manhattan; Bro. Rufty, second, bumping Bro. Keller, third Ballou; second Reddick closed, Durburo bumping into second at Karnes; third trick Syraerton closed, Bro. Thompson relieving the agent there. Bro. Jones, third Lodge, was off a few nights. Neece, third Marley, bid in first Chicago Ridge; Farhell, third Edwardsville Jet.; N. Gibbs, first Gibson; Nye the trick in “XD;” Veech first Bement. Quite a number of jobs on bulletin now, and the boys are getting a chance to better ones as their seniority permits. Many thanks to those who assisted in ’this write-up. Come again, please. “R. V.,” Div. Cor. CARD OF THANKS. My dear Mr. Hefner: We wish to thank the O. R. T. through you for the lovely flowers sent in remembrance of our dear son, Lorin. Ma. and Mas. James E. Foster. Moberly Division — Local Chairman Brossart was over his territory recently trying to line up the nons. He was re- lieved by Bro. Dornan. Stay with us, boys. We are going up for a raise again this fall and will need your assistance. The few who are behind in their dues should pay up at once. Bro. Owens, who relieved Agent Rice several days, was relieved by Sister Ida Sadler. Bro. Berchold, on sick list again, was relieved by Bro. Carroll, who also relieved Bro. Teice while in Moberly hospital. Bro. Rickert, from the I. C., relieved Smucker several days, who later relieved Bro. Storer, who went to Brunswick third. Bro. Ricket also re- lieved Bro. Cox several nights. Bro. Marion relieved several days by Bro. Men- nacc. Bro. P. M. Williams, while visiting in Colorado, was relieved by Whitney, a new man. Thanks to Bro. Ovey for items. C. M. W. Western Division — Our write-up for March did not reach St Louis in time for that issue and was published in the April number. Brothers, forward the correspond- ent, by the 15th of each month, all the changes at your station, so we can have a good write-up each month. Get after the few who have dropped their cards and a few others not yet lined up and get them up to date. We must keep a 100 per cent membership. The delinquents and nons are get- ting the same benefit of the schedule as those who are up to date. A lot of other roads connecting with the Wabash have given their operators new schedules. It’s about time we were trying again. Owing to business dropping off, third Malvern was abolished. Former General Chairman Clark, agent Imogene, Iowa, who helped to secure our last schedule, was assigned Shenandoah, Iowa, agency, Bro. Miller resigning. Bro. J. R. M innick, third Pattonsburg, to Imogene agency pending bulletin. Bro. M. A. Me Clung, Shenandoah agency, extra, went to Udell on north end, as extra agent. Bro. E. F. Germer, third Keytesville, appointed cashier at Shenandoah, relieved by Bro. Asbury. Bro. L. S. Storer to third Stanberry, relieved by Bro. R. C. Berry on third Brunswick, both pend- ing bulletin. Bro. D. Durham, from the S. P., resigned and went to the Union Pacific. We regret to lose him. Bro. C. E. Pike is now at Muscatine, Iowa, joint with the Rock Island and Milwaukee. Bro. E. P. Shay, agent Keytesville, attended the Chariton County track meet between the high schools. Chief Dispatcher Kelly relieved, on account of illness, by Night Chief Ferritor, relieved by Second Trick Dispatcher Hubbard, of the Moberly Divi- sion. Bro. Gregory, second South Liberty, is doing the telegraphing with the J. A. Ware Construction Co., at Old Tunnel Curve “OT” while it is cutting down some cuts and making fills near there. Bro. C. O. Richardson's lady friend at Bruns- wick entertained him with a birthday party. Bro. Bobbitt, operator and ticket agent Excel- sior Springs, Mo., has been promoted to city ticket agent at Detroit, Mich. The members extend con- gratulations to Bro. Bobbitt in his promotion. General Chairman Rizor recently made a trip over this division with satisfactory results. The boys are always glad to see the general chairman. Div. Cor. Western Division Notes — Bro. O. S. Gregory’s trick at South Liberty has been closed up. He is now on second Missouri City, extra, vice Bro. C. E. Lynch, back on third Excelsior Springs Jet. The Wabash is having considerable trouble at Dewitt, Hulls Point and Missouri City; have had to recently build some new main line on account of the inroads made by the river. Boys, let’s give good service on all messages and correspondence and show the officials that we are a business-like bunch, anyway. If you want me to send in the news, then please let me know of the changes or anything else of interest for our journal. Give Bro. Bittiker, our new local chairman, all the support possible. He can’t do everything alone. We must stand by him and each shoulder his part of the responsibility and work. Thanks to the boys contributing this time; come again. Cert. 206. Central Vermont Ry.f Div. No. 171. District One — It was with a great deal of pleasure that I read, under the heading of Central Vermont Sys- tem Division No. 171, in the March issue, Bro. J. Yeager’s greetings to our members. I am sure Digitized by Google

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798 The Railroad Telegrapher. wc all remember with pleasure Bro. Yeager’s visit over our system, and he did a good job, as we have the proof now with us. It was through Bro. Yeager’s efforts that we now have a divisjon of our own, through which we can demand our rights through the organization. “United we stand, divided we fall,” and I can not see why we work- ers on the Central Vermont System should not enjoy the same blessings as our brothers on other systems, so to Bro. Yeager we are very much indebted for the good work he did while with us. District No. 1 is gradually falling into line; we took in eight new members in March, with pros- pects very bright for more to follow. Now, sisters and brothers, let us treat the nons with every kindly consideration. There are only a few who have not united with us, but the most of them are heartily in sympathy with our cause, but their financial circumstances may not permit them to unite just now. Some of them have large families and have not been receiving very large pay, and I consider that a man’s first duty is to care for those dependent upon him, regardless ot how good a cause might me. It was for the pro- tection of our families and those dear to us that this grand old Order was started; so if we treat the nons with kindly consideration, they will soon find out that we are working for their welfare as well as for our own. The Central Vermont is blessed with a good set of officials, from whom we have already received courtesies on both the districts on the Northern Division and also on this district. I certainly appreciate these favors, and I am sure every mem- ber does, and we should each one of us back up our officials and give them the very best service that it is possible for us to give. By doing this we will be showing our appreciation of their kind- ness, for it is co-operation one with the other that counts. I wish to thank you members for the honor you have conferred upon me in electing me your local chairman, and I shall do all in my power to pro- tect your interests and guide you through our infancy honorably, and hope that you will not have reason to regret having elected me your first local chairman. We have been fortunate in electing Bro. Davis as our general chairman and Bro. Mannic as our general secretary and treasurer. These two brothers are hard workers and should get the hearty support of every member on the entire system, and I sin- cerely hope that Bro. Yeager’s advice will be taken and that we will all pay our dues and assessments promptly and always carry with us an up-to-date card. By doing this we will greatly assist Bros. Davis and Mannie, who have to shoulder the heaviest part of the work. Your committee will soon have the schedule com- pleted. and I hope the membership will give it the backing it should receive while this work is being carried to a successful issue. Best wishes to all. Hermon J. Gibbs, Local Chairman. Central Vermont Notes — The members of this division desire to sincerely thank Bro. Yeager, of Division 33, for his many words of praise as to the treatment he received here while with us endeavoring to establish a sys- tem division, also for his cordial invitation to look him up whenever in Pittsburg, where he is located. On Friday night, April 14th, thirty-nine of our brothers and sisters journeyed to St. Albans, Vt., where we assembled in the B. of L. E. & F. Hall and held a very important meeting concerning our proposed schedule, to be presented to the company for consideration as promptly as possible. Another meeting will be held at Montpelier and at White River Jet. in two or three weeks, and it will be to the interest of all the brothers and sisters to make some sacrifice to be present at these meetings, as the various matters discussed will concern each and every member. Bro. Sabine, Waterbury, assigned Burlington nights, vice Bro. Monroe, transferred to first Windsor. Bro. R. W. Brewster, formerly on third Ran- dolph, is now with the Boston & Maine at Pitts- field, N. H. Our congratulations are ^xtended to Bro. C. C. Clark, second Randolph; Bro. Collins, second Swanton, and Sister Sydney Clark, agent Bolton. Cert. 1633- I bad the pleasure of attending the nice meet- ing at St. Albans, Vt. Every brother and sister should make an effort to attend these meetings. There are just a few nons left between St. Johns and White River Jet., and we should give them no rest until we get them in. Cert. 5524. Fort Pitt Telegraphers’ Club, Pittsburg, Pa. The telegraphers’ banquet is to be held in the ‘ English Room,” Fort Pitt Hotel, Pittsburg, Pa., on Thursday evening, at 8 p. m. Two thousand invitations have been distributed in the Pittsburg district to telegraphers to attend this banquet. The affair is open to all telegraphers, regardless of where or how employed at present, the only re- quirements being that they were at one time teleg- raphers. The object is to celebrate the thirtieth anniver- sary of the Order of - Railroad Telegraphers and give the old telegraphers a chance to renew old acquaintances and take part in the most elaborate affair that -the telegraphers of this part of the country have ever had the opportunity to attend. This club, financing and looking after the many details, has arranged for several prominent speak- ers of national reputation. Bro. H. B. Perham. president of our Order, and Bro. S. J. Konenkamp. president of the C. T. U. A., both expect to be with us. Every telegrapher is urged to attend and use his influence to secure telegraphers in his vicinity to do so, and make this banquet a huge success, which Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 799 means so much to members of our craft, not from a financial side for the club, but for the prestige that will be gained for the telegraphers as a whole through the success of this affair. Your wives, daughters and sweethearts are included. W. C. Safford, Sec’y and Treas. The CORT Club. Comparatively few residents of a big city like Chicago know the advantages they have right at their fingertips, and, naturally, the telegraphers of this town of ours are no exception to the general rule. In spite of the fact that our Cort Club never has a low attendance, but, on the contrary, is often crowded to a full house, we know we are not reaching all the Chicago members who want and need what we are enjoying, and who have much to offer us. We can jump into larger quar- ters any time our membership becomes too large, so we are not afraid of getting too many. Also, we wish it understood that telegraphers from out of town who happen to be in our city on the first Saturday of the month have an unwritten invitation on their up-to-date cards to visit us and tell us something. The once-a-month meeting is not the only activ- ity we indulge in, as many of our members can testify. The tendency of Cort Club influence is to make a member a union man not only at meeting time, but also all the time between; and that one characteristic alone means we are always accom- plishing something for the good of the Order. Reports of doing in the labor world reach us first hand at every session, and we are continually stocked up with information as to labor progress and political conditions. If Dave Smart lives long enough, this country won’t be big enough to hold his army of O. R. T. recruits. He always has a new regiment of mem- bers to report at every meeting, and furnishes a real good joke sketch, telling some of the comical excuses he receives from those who don’t want to come along. If by chance a member reads this who has a hard nut to crack, let him drop a line to Bro. Dave and settle the question at once. I can assure him that Mr. Hard Nut will thank him. Bro. V. H. Huff, an old organizer, was present at our April meeting with an earful and pocketful of news from Washington activities. He treated us to a reading of the Cullop eight-hour bill, which we have reason to hope will become a law, and which is certainly a grand improvement over the present nine-hour law. The bill is most assuredly drawn up for us, and we have in Representative Cullop a friend in Congress. A copy of his bill will be mailed to any who will write to Wm. A. Cullop, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., and ask for H. R. 9219. First Vice-President Brown was present with a very optimistic report from President Perham. The report surely ought to be cheerful, with a list of completed schedules as long as a modem freight train, many of which Bro. Brown handled himself. The ever-alive question of handling U. S. mail was, as usual, discussed at some length, and a real good point was brought forward to the effect that the U. S. Government is paying a pension to one man at least, and usually more, in almost every town in the nation. Put that in your pipe and smoke it, and then build an opinion around it. C. M. S. Springfield, III., O. R. T. Club. Our regular monthly meeting was held Saturday evening, April 8th, with Bro. Stone in the chair. We were glad to see several new faces present. Chicago and East St. Louis were well represented. The local members fell short in attendance, and several local chairmen from Divisions 93 and 168 were present, and there were no dull moments. One dispatcher who ventured out returned home safe and sound. We are always glad to have these brothers with us. There should be enough O. R. T. clubs in the United States, and so located that every telegrapher could attend a meeting at least once a month. We probably have* but this one weakness that prevents us from being the foremost organization in the world— our inability to get together and discuss our conditions. We would undoubtedly reap great benefits if we could meet in a body at least once every month to study and discuss the great ques- tions in the railway world today, and educate our- selves in our occupation to the highest state of proficiency. This would be beneficial to the rail- road company as well as to ourselves, and would place us before the public and railroad officials as a select class of railway employes, commanding greater' respect and consideration from the railway companies. It should not be difficult for us to achieve greater accomplishments and secure just compensa- tion in our line of work, if we would put forth our greatest efforts. We do not want to stand still, or move backward. We must keep up with the great progress of the world; a little in advance if possible. We should make a special study of our interests and be up to date, not only in our dues, but in many other ways. To attain this advancement we must work and help ourselves. 'Others will not do it for us. Our first steps should be to attend some O. R. T. meeting at least once every month. The Illinois Central brothers inform us they are planning an early revision of their schedule. We hope they will secure their desired increase and better working conditions. Bro. Hilligoss, at 11 p. m., put a motion to adjourn. The steam roller was quickly put in motion, and Bro. Hilligoss and others were ex- cused for their midnight lunch. The meeting then proceeded without any further interruption and adjourned at. 11:59 p. m. Remainder of business will be attended to at the next regular meeting. W. L. Baker, Club Cor. Digitized by Google

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800 The Railroad Telegrapher. Hoosler O. R. T. Club. At our regular meeting on April 27th it was decided to give a supper at St. Francis Hall, Brightwood, 7:30 p. m., Thursday, June 22d. Members and friends of the O. R. T. are invited. Tickets, SO cents per plate. We expect to have with us the general chairman of the “Big Four,” also the officers of the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the “Big Four” Division. A good time is expected, and members are urged to come out and bring their friends. W. G. Brennkman, Scc’y and Treas. Gate City O. R. T. Club. This club has been revived at Denison, Tex., through the untiring effort of our secretary and treasurer, Bro. Rivers, who has the right kind of fighting spirit, which, if all of us would attain, we would have one of the liveliest clubs in exist- ence. We held our regular monthly meeting on Sunday, April 9th, with a fair attendance. Bro. Rivers claims there will be one meeting every second Sunday of each month, at W. O. W. Hall, if he has to hold it himself. He gave an interesting talk on organizing an auxiliary, and claims his wife has the same fighting spirit he has. We enjoyed the attendance of three worthy brothers from Oklahoma at our meeting, who faced the cold wind without a murmur and promised to be regular attendants in the future. The brothers only a few miles away from us should understand that all are more than welcome. You have good train service. Come right on; we will make you so perfectly comfortable that you will want to come back again. We intend to have a write-up every month in the journal. Let us have the news and we will gladly add it in order that we have a good one. You “HTC” “MOG” Frisco boys we are laying for you. Watch us grow. Cert. 441. Digitized by C.ooole

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 801 Index to Division Directory Name of Division. No. Addison, N. Y Annapolis Royal, N. S Ann Arbor Ry Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Ry Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic Ry Atlantic Coast Line R. R Ayer, Mass Baltimore & Ohio Ry Bangor & Aroostook Ry Bessemer & Lake Erie Ry Boston, Mass Boston, Mass Boston, Mass Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Ry Canadian Government Rys Canadian Northern Ry Canadian Pacific Ry Central of Georgia Ry Central Vermont Ry. Chesapeake & Ohio Ry Chicago & Alton Ry Chicago & Eastern Illinois Ry Chicago & Northwestern Ry Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Ry Chicago Great Western Ky Chicago, 111 Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Ry Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Ry Chicago, St. Paul. Minneapolis & Omaha Ry.. Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Ry Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Ry. Cobalt, Ont Colorado Midland Ry Concord, N. H Delaware & Hudson Ry Denver & Rio Grande Ry Denver, Colo Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Ry Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Ry El Paso & Southwestern Ry Erie Ry Florida East Coast Ry Fort Worth & Denver City Ry Georgia Ry Georgia & Florida Ry Georgia Southern & Florida Ry Grand Rapids & Indiana Ry Grand Trunk Ry Grand Trunk Pacific Ry Great Northern Ry Green Bay & Western Ry Hamilton, Ont Hocking Valley Ry Illinois Central Ry International & Great Northern Ry Kanawha & Michigan Ry Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Ry Kansas City Southern Ry Lake Erie & Western Ry Lehigh Valley Ry Maine Central Ry Michigan Central Ry Minneapolis & St. Louis Ry Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Ry.. Missouri, Kansas & Texas Ry 108 114 164 128 146 15 104 33 83 51 41 89 156 92 11 43 7 46 171 40 168 34 76 130 96 91 9 23 126 4 21 3 99 81 105 12 49 77 48 116 137 42 160 145 50 167 56 143 1 1 70 142 155 40 93 25 118 163 5 120 124 140 16 71 119 22 Name of Division. No. Missouri Pacific Ry 31 Mobile & Ohio Ry 24 Nashua, N. H 152 New Haven, Conn 29 New Orleans, Mobile & Chicago Ry 80 New Rochelle, N. Y 37 New York Central Ry 8 New York Central Ry. West 19 New York, Chicago & St. Louis Ry 18 New York City, N. Y 26 New York, N. Y 44 New York, Ontario & Western Ry 20 Norfolk & Southern Ry 1 147 Norfolk & Western Ry 14 North Adams, Mass 30 Northern Alabama Ry 59 Northern Pacific Ry 54 Northwestern Pacific Ry 165 Oregon Short Line 172 Oregon-Washington Ry. & Navigation Co 161 Panama Ry 158 Pennsylvania Ry. (Lines east of Pittsburg and Erie) 17 Pennsylvania Ry. (Lines west of Pittsburg) . . 36 Pere Marquette Ry 39 Philadelphia & Reading Ry 10 Pittsburg, Pa 52 Portland, Me 95 Providence, R. 1 35 Quebec, Que 115 Queen & Crescent Route (North) 62 Queen .& Crescent Route (South) 69 Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Ry.... 125 Rochester, N. H 65 Rutland Ry 157 St. Louis & San Francisco Ry 32 St. Louis, Brownsville & Mexico Ry 166 St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Ry 31 St. Louis, Mo 2 San Antonio & Aransas Pass Ry 141 San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Ry Ill Seaboard Air Line Ry 28 Southern Ry 59 Southern Ry. in Mississippi 24 Southern Pacific Ry 53 Springfield, Mass 38 Sydney, N. S ' 133 Texas & Pacific Ry -88 Toledo & Ohio Central Ry 118 Tring Junction, Que 131 Trinity & Brazos valley Ry 144 Ulster & Delaware Ry 113 Union Pacific Ry 6 Van dal ia Ry 27 Virginia & Southwestern Ry 59 Virginia, Minn 127 Virginian Ry *. 13 Wabash Ry 170 Wabash, Pittsburg & Terminal Ry 55 Washington, D. C 60 Western Maryland Ry 82 Western Pacific Ry 153 W'est Side Belt Ry 55 Wheeling & Lake Erie Ry 55 Woods ville, N. H 45 Yazoo & Mississippi Valley Ry 93 Zanesville & Western Ry 118 Digitized by ooole

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CRAND DIVISION Mutual Benefit Department Assessment No. 137 is due January 1, 1916 Time for payment expires February 29, 1916 AMOUNT OF ASSESSMENTS On $ 300 00 (Series A) $2 40 per year On 600 00 (Series B) 3 60 per year On 1,000 00 (Series C) 7 20 per year Claim No. 1904. 1909. 1911. 1912. 1913. 1914. 1915. 1916. 1918. 1919. 1920. 1921. 1922. 1923. 1924. 1925. 1926. 1927. 1929. 1930. 1931. 1932. 1933. 1934. 1936. BENEFITS PAID DURING APRIL, 1916 Name. Cause. Div. Cert. No. Series. Amt. Hulet H. Williams Tuberculosis Edw. B. Huntington Acute Cardiac Dilatation. Jas. C. Page Influenza Wm. A. Milliken Hodgkins’ Disease George H. Spencer Pneumonia George E. Pulley Heart Failure Ellsworth Cheever Gastric Carcinoma Wm. H. Maggard .Electrocuted Geo. M. Kane Heart Failure Ernest J. LeBlanc Tuberculosis Frank J. Thos. H. Irwin G. Nelson General Peritonitis Wm. Dale Struck and run over by railroad Howard C. Davis Cerebral Hemorrhage from Con- Waiter P. Cobb Oedema of Lungs. . Andrew Johnson Cancer Ventricule . J. F. E. Schatz Acute Endocarditis. 9.. 9865 . . B*. .$ 500 00 13.. 38820. .A. 300 00 93.. 9078. .B. 500 00 126. .45228. .C. . 1,000 00 7. .25849. .C. . 1,000 00 35.. 47913.. A. 300 00 14. 18944.. B. 500 00 76. .23715. B. 500 00 40. .22020. .B. 500 00 43. 18146. C. . 1,000 00 88. .34250. .C. . 1,000 00 48 . 38842.. C. . 1,000 00 51.. 2313 . B. 500 00 14. .11787. B. 500 00 6. .41998. .C. . 1,000 00 54. .44287. .A. 300 00 126. .38531. .A. 300 00 8 . 23459. A. 300 00 4. .41148.. A. 300 00 3. .45968. A. 300 00 54. .23642. .B. 500 00 65.. 17702. A. 300 00 23. .10426. .A. 300 00 8.. 7460.. A. 300 00 and. .19005. C. . 1,000 00 r FUND $1,737,548 24 2,624 21 $1,740,172 45 Receipts Received on Assessment to March 31, 1916. . . . ^ Received on Assessment Account April, 1916 nfQnTIDQITMPVTC Death Claims paid to March 31, 1916 ’ $1,171,131 47 Death Claims paid in April 14,000 00 Assessments Refunded, account rejected applications 2,050 68 Assessments Transferred to Dues 300 68 Cash on hand to credit Mortuary Fund April 30, 1916 552,689 62 $1,740,172 45 L. W. QUICK, Grand Secretary and Treasurer. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 803 Official Directory General Offices, St. Louis, Mo. \ GRAND OFFICERS. H. B. PERHAM President St. Louis, Mo. VV. T. BROWN First Vice-President 6039 Rhodes ave., Chicago, 111. G. D. ROBERTSON Third Vice-President R. R. 3, Welland, Ont., Canada. L. W. QUICK Grand Secretary and Treasurer St. Louis, Mo. T. M. PIERSON Second Vice-President Central Square, N. Y. J. J. DERMODY Fourth Vice-President 970 Kirbert ave., Price Hill, Cincinnati, Ohio. E. J. M ANION Fifth Vice-President Room 814, Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. George O. Forbes, Chairman, Sydney, N. S. C. E. Layman, Troutville, Va. A. O. Sinks, Secretary, 205 Summit Ave., North G. E. Soyster, Room 309, Drexel Bank Bldg., 765 Seattle, Wash. Oakwood blvd., Chicago, 111. J. F. Miller, 2916 Huntingdon ave., Baltimore, Md. ADVERTISING. All correspondence pertaining to advertising should be addressed to The W. N. Gates Co., Managers Advertising, Garfield Building, Cleveland, Ohio. Division Directory GRAND DIVISION — Attached membership not confined to any particular railroad or territory. H. B. Perham, President, St. Louis, Mo.; L. W. Quick, Grand Secretary and Treasurer, St. Louis, Mo. No. 1 — Division covers the Grand Trunk and Grand Trunk Pacific Rys. Meets subject to call of Chairman. L. M. Eddy, Gen’l Chair- man Grand Trunk Ry.f Marcellus, Mich.; R. L. Harrop, Gen’l Chairman Grand Trunk Pacific Ry., care G. T. P. Ry., Battleford, Sask. ; D. L. Shaw, Gen’l S. & T., 867 Waterloo st., London, Ont. No. 2, ST.* LOUIS, MO.— Meets 3d Monday of each month at 8 p. m., Small Hall, south side, third floor, Masonic Temple (Odeon Bldg.), Grand and Finney aves., St. Louis, Mo.; L. W\ Quick, Chief Telegrapher, 7th floor, Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo.; R. J. McElhinney, S. & T., 4110a Arsenal st., St. Louis, Mo. No. 3 — Division covers C. C. C. & St. L. Rail- way System. Edw. Whalen, Gen’l Chairman, 1601 Third ave., Terre Haute, Ind.; Geo. Laven- good, Gen’l S. & T., 404 East Monroe st., Alex- andria, Ind. System meetings held at Spencer Hotel, Indianapolis, Ind., subject to call of the Gen’l Chairman. No. 4 — Division covers the C. St. P. M. & O. Ry. W. J. Liddane, Gen’l Chairman, 1687 Berkley ave., St. Paul, Minn.; D. O. Tenney, Gen’l S. & T., 328 Fulton st., Mankato, Minn. No. 5 — Division covers the Kansas City Southern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. R. C. Ocheltree, Gen’l Chairman, Still- well, Okla. ; J. D. Townsend, Sr., Gen’l S. & T., Heavener, Okla. No. 6 — Division covers the Union Pacific Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chair- man. E. L. Stump, Gen’l Chairman, Box 53, Denver, Colo.; John H. Hughey, Jr., Gcn’l S. & T., Box 294, Junction City, Kan. No. 7 — Division covers the Canadian Pacific Rail- road System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. J. C. Rooney, Gen’l Chairman Eastern . Lines, 244 Bronson ave., Ottawa, Ont.; J. M. Mein, Gen’l Chairman Western Lines, 41 Noble ave., Elmwood, Winnipeg, Man.; R. C. Wilton, Gen’l S. & T., Kenora, Ont. No. 8 — Division covers New York Central Ry. H. B. Morey, Gen’l Chairman, 904 Jefferson ave., Utica, N. Y.; A. E. Blim, Gen'l S. & T., Chili Station, N. Y. No. 9 — Division covers the C. I. & L. Ry. J. E. Hollon, Gen’l Chairman, 2815 Cornell ave., Indianapolis, Ind.; M. T. Parks, Gen’l S. & T., Box 2, Bainbridge, Ind. No. 10 — Division covers the Philadelphia & Read- ing Ry. L. W. Quick, Acting Gen’l S. & T., St. Louis, Mo. No. 11 Division covers the Canadian Government Rys. J. J. Trainor, Gen’l Chairman, care of Digitized by Google

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804 The Railroad Telegrapher. P. E. I. Ry., Charlottetown, P. E. I.; VVm. Par- sons, Gen’l Sec. & Treas., St. Germain de Grant- ham, Quebec. No. 12 — Division covers the Delaware & Hudson Ry. System, Quebec, Montreal & Southern and Napierville Junction Rys. Regular meetings 4th Saturday of each month at 7:30 p m., in A. F. of L. Hall, Congress st., Troy, N. Y. Other meetings subject to call of Chairman. G. A. Johnson, Gen'l Chairman, Room 21 Stanwix Hall, Albany, N. Y.; Jos. Perrault, Chairman Canadian Lines, Iberville Jet., Que. ; O. C. Ben- jamin, Gen’l S. & T., Dresden Station, N. Y. No. 13 — Division covers Virginian Ry. H. W. Hix, Gen’l Chairman, Box 19, Salem, Va.; J. E. Goodwin, Gen’l S. & T., Box 24, Eggleston, Va. No. 14 — Division covers the Norfolk & Western Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. C. E. Layman, Gen’l Chairman, Trout- ville, Va.; J. L. George, Gen’l S. & T., Box 402, Roanoke, Va. No. 15 — Division covers the Atlantic Coast Line R. R. B. F. Wheeler, Gen’l Chairman, Oviedo, Fla.; J. H. Williams, Gen’l S. & T., Wilson, N. C. No. 16 — Division covers the Michigan Central Rail- road. Meets 3d Monday of each month at 7:30 p. m., Prismatic Hall, 130 First st., Detroit, Mich. J. C. Culkins, Gen’l Chairman, Albion, Mich.; J. H. Staley, Gen’l S. & T., Box 903, Welland, Ont. No. 17 — Division covers Pennsylvania Railroad Lines east of Pittsburg and Erie. J. F. Miller, Gen’l Chairman, 2916 Huntingdon ave., Balti- more, Md.; G. E. Nightingale, Gen’l S. St T., Newfield, N. J. No. 18 — Division covers the New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad System. F. F. Cowley, Gen’l Chairman, 519 W. Lincoln st., Findlay, Ohio; C. O. Crisenberry, Gen’l S. & T., Knox, Ind. No. 19 — Division covers New York Central Rail- road West. G. E. Kipp, Gen’l Chairman, Blas- dcll, N. Y.; G. R. Smith, Assistant Gen’l Chair- man, Rockwood, Mich.; E. D. Graham, Gen’l S. & T., Mishawaka, Ind. No. 20 — Division covers the New York, Ontario & Western Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. L. R. Conner, Gen’l Chairman, Cottekill, N. Y.; H. D. Pfoor, Gen’l S. St T., P. O. Box 28, Jermyn, Pa. No. 21 — Division covers the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. E. F. Stengcr, Gen’l Chair- man, R. F. D. No. 3, Miamisburg, Ohio; Harry F. Fritsch, Gen’l S. & T.# Station A, Cincinnati, Ohio. No. 22— Division covers Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway System. M. M. Moseley, Gen’l Chair- man, Lock Box 716, Waco, Tex.; R. C. Jackson, Gen’l S. & T., 117 S. 16th st., Temple, Tex. No. 23 — Division covers the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway, Bellingham & Northern Railway, Big Blackfoot Railway, Gallatin Valley Railway, Puget Sound & Willapa Harbor Rail- way, Seattle, Port Angeles & Western Railway and Tacoma-Eastern Railroad. G. E. Soyster. Gen’l Chairman, Room 309, Drexel Bank Bldg., 765 Oakwood blvd., Chicago, HI.; Ed. R. Der- rickson, Gen’l S. & T., Room 309, Drexel Bank Bldg., 765 Oakwood blvd., Chicago, III. No. 24 — Division covers the M. & O. and Southern Ry. in Mississippi. L. T. Murdaugh, Gen’l Chairman, 513 N. Royal St., Jackson, Tenn.: C. E. Hendley, Gen’l S. & T., Artesia, Miss. No, 25— -Division covers the International & Great Northern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. T. C. Berry, Gen’l Chairman. Encinal, Tex.; R. B. Adams, Gen’l S. & T., Oakwood, Tex. No. 26, NEW YORK CITY, N. Y.— Meets 2d Wednesday of each month at 8 p. m., in Von Glahn’s Hotel, Columbus ave. and 59th st.. New York City. A, R. Linn, Chief Telegrapher, 116 Willett st., Jamaica, N. Y.; H. S. Baker, S. & T., 88a Second place, Brooklyn, N. Y. No. 27 — Division covers the Vandalia Railroad System. Meets subjeet to call of Chairman. F. L. Davidson, Gen’l Chairman, 609 S. Jefferson st., Martinsville, Ind.; C. R. Shortridge, Gen’l S. & T., Coatesville, Ind. No. 28 — Division covers the Seaboard Air Line Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. D. May, Gen’l Chairman, Carlton, Ga. ; F. O. Cumming, Gen’l S. & T., 15 Dinwiddie st.t Portsmouth, Va. No. 29, NEW HAVEN, CONN.— Meets 1st Fri- day of each month at 8 p. m. and 3d Tuesday of each month at 10 a. m., in Red Men’s Hall, 48 Church st., cor. Crown, New Haven, Conn. O. S. Culver, Chief Tel., 170 Grafton st., New Haven, Conn.; G. F. McCormack, S. St T., 95 Main st., West Haven, Conn. No. 30, NORTH ADAMS. MASS.— Meets on the 4th Saturday of each month in Labor Temple. 57 and 59 Congress st., Troy, N. Y. H. F. Cook, Chief Tel., Charlemont, Mass.; J. W. Banker, S. & T., Schaghticoke, N. Y. No. 31 — Division covers the Missouri Pacific Rail- way System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. H. J. Mohler, Gen’l Chairman, Room 812, Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo.; N. S. Morgan, Gen’l S. & T., Room 812, Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. No. 32 — Division covers the St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. C. G. Kelso, Gen’l Chairman, 519 Woodruff Bldg., Springfield, Mo.; M. T. Fullington, Gen’l S. & T., 519 Woodruff Bldg., Springfield, Mo. No. 33 — Division covers the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. C. B. Rawlins, Gen’l Chairman. Moores Hill, Ind.; J. Yeager, Jr., Ass’t Gen’l Chairman, 2227 West Liberty ave., Pittsburg, Pa.; W. Edgar Frasher, Gen’l S. & T., 814 W. 9th st., Wilmington, Del. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 805 Xo. 34 — Division covers the Chicago fit Eastern Illinois Railway System. Meets subject to the call of Chairman. H. H. Skiles, Gen’l Chair- man, Inglefield, Ind.; J. Welles Begbie, Acting Gen’l S. & T., St. Anne, 111. No. 45, WOODSVILLE, N. H.— Meets 3d Satur- day of each month at 8 p. m., K. of P. Hall, Woodsville, N. H. Geo. A. Hamilton, Chief Tel., Wells River, Vt.; D. W. Gochey, S. & T., Wells River, Vt. No. 35, PROVIDENCE, R. I.— Meets 3d Saturday of each month in Swart’s Lodge, Odd Fellows* Hall, 96 Westminster st.. Providence, R. I. J. D. Vanderbeek, Chief Tel., 284 Montgomery ave., Providence, R. I.; D. M. Callis, S. & T., Touisset, Mass. Xo. 36 — Division covers the Pennsylvania Lines west of Pittsburg. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. L. W. Quick, Acting Gen’l S. fit T., Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. No. 37, NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y.— Meets 2d Friday evening each month, 7:30 p. m., in Metropolitan Hall, on North ave. near Hugcnut st.. New Rochelle, N. Y. P. F. McMahon, Chief Tel., 92 Leicester st., Port Chester, N. Y.; R. E. S. Seaman, S. & T., 1143 Longfellow ave., New York, N. Y. No. 38, SPRINGFIELD, MASS.— Meets 3d Sat- urday each month, 7 p. m., in Harmony Hall, Myrick Bldg., Worthington st., Springfield, Mass. Frank P. Sargent, Chief Tel., 24 Colton st., Merrick, Mass.; M. J. Walsh, S. Sc T., 19 Chapin st., Merrick, Mass. No. 39 — Division covers the Pere Marquette Rail- road System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. R. M. Burr, Gen’l Chairman, Central Lake, Mich.; W. R. Adair, Gen’l S. & T., 528 Vinewood ave., Detroit, Mich. No. 40 — Division covers the Chesapeake & Ohio, Chesapeake & Ohio of Indiana and the Hocking Valley Rys. L. E. Hicks, Gen’l Chairman, Craigsville, Va. ; J. W. Kiser, Gen’l S. & T., Guyandotte, W. Va. Xo. 41, BOSTON, MASS.— Meets 2d Saturday night of each month, Engineers’ Hall, 164 Canal st., Boston, Mass. D. J. MacDonald, Chief Tel., 15 Church ave., Woburn, Mass.; F. C. McGrath, S. fit T.t 16 Water st., Winchester, Mass. No. 42 — Division covers the Erie Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. ’ E. J. Hes- ter, Gen’l Chairman, 364 Wallace place, Elmira, N. Y.; C. L. Bridge, Gen’l S. & T., 507 Erie ave., Susquehanna, Pa. No. 43 — Division covers Canadian Northern Rail- way System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. Frank Muncey, Gen’l Chairman, Beaudette, Minn.; A. Chard, Ass’t Gen’l Chairman, Fort Saskatchewan, Alta.; G. H. Palmer, Gen’l S. fit T. , Dauphin, -Man. No*. 44, NEW YORK, N. Y.— Meets 2d Saturday each month at 8 p. m., in Fraternity Hall, 22 Harriman ave., Jamaica, N. Y. A. D. Light, Chief Tel., Woodside, N. Y.; A. A. Leonard, Gen’l Chairman, 46 Canal st., Jamaica, N. Y. ; L. Meringer, S. & T., 690 McDonough st., Brooklyn, N. Y. No. 46 — Division covers the Central of Georgia . Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. C. H. Livsey, Gen’l Chairman, East Point, Ga. ; O. S. Travis, Gen’l S. & T., 490 Lee st., Route 127, Atlanta, Ga. No. 48 — -Division covers the Detroit, Toledo fir Ironton Railway. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. H. Y. Benner, Gen’l Chairman, Ilamler, Ohio; D. R. Murray, Gen’l S. & T., Good Hope, Ohio. No. 49 — -Division covers the Denver & Rio Grande Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. H. J. Fulton, Gen’l Chairman, 112 E. 11th st., Leadville, Colo.; A. E. Roberts, Gen’l S. & T., Augusta, Colo. No. 50 — Division covers the Georgia Ry. T. W. Duffy, Gen’l Chairman, James, Ga.; J. P. Luckey, Gen’l S. & T., Dearing, Ga. No. 51 — Division covers Bessemer & Lake Erie Railway System. Meets the 4th Thursday of each month in Eagle’s Hall, Greenville, Pa. J. F. Emery, Gen’l Chairman, Mercer, Pa.; W. B. Risley, Gen’l S. & T.. 96 Marshall st., Conneaut, Ohio. No. 52, PITTSBURG, PA.— Meets Saturday, September 26th, and each alternating Saturday thereafter at 7:45 p. m., 231-233 Fifth ave., 3d floor, Roberts Bldg., Pittsburg, Pa. L. G. Murren, Chief Tel., Smithton, Pa.; R. W. Bees, S. & T.# Box 484, Wampum, Pa. No. 53 — Division covers Southern Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. John E. Cowgill, Gen’l Chairman, Hotel St. Regis, 85 Fourth st., San Francisco, Cal.; A. E. Laisure, Ass’t Gen’l Chairman, 622 Euclid ave., Houston, Tex.; E. C. Pennington, Gen’l S. fit T., Hotel St. Regis, 85 Fourth ^t., San Francisco, Cal. No. 54 — Division covers the Northern Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. Sam Johnson, Gcn’l Chairman, North Branch, Minn.; I. N. Holmes, Gen’l S. & T., 1009 East 3d st., Olympia, Wash. No. 55 — Division covers the Wheeling fit Lake Eric and Wabash, Pittsburg Terminal and West Side Belt Railways. Meets third Saturday even- ing of each month at Harmon, Ohio. J. O. Peoples, Gen’l Chairman, Bolivar, Ohio; C. E. Baltzer, Gen’l S. & T., Box 246, Navarre, Ohio. No. 56 — Division covers Georgia Southern 8t Florida Railway System. G. L. Siebert, Gen’l Chairman, Valdosta, Ga.; F. H. Cason, Gen’l S. & T., Lake City, Fla. No. 59 — Division covers the Southern, Northern Alabama and Virginia fit Southwestern Rail- roads. Meets subject to call of Chairman. H. Digitized by Google

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806 The Railroad Telegrapher. G. Alexander, Gen’l Chairman, 122 Tate at., Greensboro, N. C.; J. W. Burgess, G. S. & T., 223 Ninth st., S. W., Charlottesville, Va. No. 60, WASHINGTON, D. C.— Meets 2d Thurs- day of each month at 8 p. m., in Building Trades Hall, 610 G st., N. W., Washington, D. C. A. R. Morton, Chief Tel., 745 13th st., S. E., Washington, D. C.; P. H. Delaplaine, S. & T., 647 Keefer place, N. W., Washington, D. C. No. 62 — Division covers the Queen & Crescent Route (North). S. H. McCartt, Gen’l Chairman, Walton, Ky.; J. W. Anderson, Gen’l S. & T., Oakdale, Tenn. No. 65, ROCHESTER, N. H.— Meets at 7:30 p. m., 2d Saturday each month in K. of C. Hall, Main st., Dover, N. H. Jas. McDonough, Chief Tel., 279 Locust st., Dover, N. H.; C. P. Lord, S. & T. , 7 Lincoln st., Somersworth, N. H. No. 69 — Division covers the Queen & Crescent Route (South). Meets subject to call of Chair- man. M. V. Hickman, Gen’l Chairman, Heidel- berg, Miss.; E. M. Bilbo, Gen’l S. & T., Box 663, Meridian, Miss. No. 70 — Division covers Great Northern Railway System. L. W. Quick, Acting Gen’l S. & T.. St. Louis, Mo. No. 71 — Division covers the Minneapolis & St. Louis Ry. A. L. Gardner, Gen’l Chairman, Steamboat Rock, Iowa; J. C. Sandmier, Gen’l S. & T., Waukee, Iowa. No. 76 — Division covers the Chicago & North- western Railroad System. Meets subject to call of General or Local Chairman. E. J. Thomas, Gen’l Chairman, Room 618, Webster Bldg., 327 S. LaSalle st., Chicago, 111.; R. B. Boyington, Gen’l S. & T., Room 618, Webster Bldg., 327 S. LaSalle st., Chieago, 111. No. 77, DENVER, COLO.— Meets 1st Monday evening in each month at Markham Hotel, Denver, Colo. C. S. Guernsey, Chief Tel., 912 29th st., Denver, Colo.; F. Eppelsheimer, S. & T. , 2341 King st* Denver, Colo. No. 80 — Division covers the N. O. M. & C. Ry. System. R. G. Anderson, Gen’l Chairman, Stallo, Miss.; H. C. Hughes, Gen’l S. & T., Mahned, Miss. No. 81 — Division covers the Colorado Midland Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. J. W. LaFever, Gen’l Chairman, New Castle, Colo.; J. F. Jones, Gen’l S. & T., Car- bondale, Colo. No. 82 — Division covers Western Maryland Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chair- man. K. H. Stover, Gen’l Chairman, Henry, W. Va.; E. C. Kohlbaugh, Gen’l S. & T., 24 Eichelberger st., Hanover, Pa. No. 83 — Division covers the Bangor & Aroostook Railroad System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. F. J. Crozier, Gen’l Chairman, Bridgewater, Me.; J. L. Robbins, Gen’l S. & T., Grindstone, Me. No. 88 — Division covers the Texas & Pacific Rail- way System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. W. K. Gremillion, Gen’l Chairman, Donaldsonville, La.; B. T. Hambright, Gen’l S. & T., Roanoke, Tex. No. 89, BOSTON, MASS.— Meets 1st Saturday each month at 8 p. m., in Pilgrim Hall, also 3d Saturday each month at 10 a. m. (daylight meeting), in Pilgrim Hall, 694 Washington at., Boston, Mass. W. L. Enos, Chief Tel., Box 382, Cohasset, Mass.; J. H. McDermott, S. ft T. , 46 Crocker st., Mansfield, Mass. No. 91, CHICAGO, ILL.— Meets 1st Saturday of each month at 8:15 p. m., in Hall 912, Masonic Temple, cor. Randolph and State sts., Chicago. 111. G. Dal Jones, Chief Tel., 2526 North Kedzie blvd., Chicago, 111.; W. E. Carter, S. ft T., 5538 Broadway, Chicago, 111. No. 92 — Division covers the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railway System. Meets subject to the call of Chairman. J. T. Simmons, Acting Gen’l Chairman, 901 W. Long ave., Du Bois, Pa.; J. T. Simmons, Gen’l S. & T., 901 W. Long ave., Du Bois, Pa. No. 93 — Division covers the Illinois Central Rail- road and the Yazoo & Mississippi Valley Rail- road. Meets subject to call of Chairman. C. A. Mulhall, Gen’l Chairman, Clarkson, Ky.; G. E. Chance, Ass’t Gen’l Chairman, Mounds, 111.; W. W. Stumph, Gen’l Chairman, Y. & M. V. Lines, Tunica, Miss.; R. L. Shannon, Gen’l S. & T., Anna, 111. No. 95, PORTLAND, ME.— Meets 3d Thursday of each month at 546# Congress st., Portland. Me. C. E. Adams, Chief Tel., Springvale, Me.; F. S. Twombly, S. & T., Buxton, Me. No. 96 — Division covers Chicago Great Western Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. A. L. Coleman, Gen’l Chairman, 402 Troup ave., Kansas City, Kan.; C. E. Norris, Gen’l S. & T., Inver Grove, Minn. No. 99, COBALT, ONT. — Covers Timiskaming & Northern Ontario Ry. Meets on call of Gen’l Chairman. R. Richardson, Chief Tel., Latchford, Ont. ; R. Workman, Gen’l Chairman, North Bay, Ont.; M. R. Doherty, S. & T., Uno Park, Ont. No. 104, AYER, MASS. — Meets each month sub- ject to call of Chief Telegrapher and Secretary and Treasurer. J. E. Monahan, Chief Tel, Sterling Jet., Mass.; James P. Rutledge, S. ft T., Box 174, Clinton, Mass. No. 105, CONCORD, N. H.— Meets 3d Saturday each month at 7:30 p. m., in Concord Hall, Concord, N. H. F. A. Martin, Chief Tel., So. Danbury, N. H.; H. M. Clay, S. ft T., Gerrish, N. H. No. 108, ADDISON, N. Y.— Meets subject to call of Chief Telegrapher. E. C. Cole, Chief Tel., Cowanesque, Pa.; C. E. Belcher, S. ft T., Osceola, Pa. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 807 No. Ill — Division covers San Pedro, Los Angeles A Salt Lake Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. W. D. McGee, Gen’l S. A T., 324 Concord st., Los Angeles, Cal. No. 113 — Division covers the Ulster & Delaware System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. J. E. Mould, Gen’l Chairman, Oneonta, N. Y.; H. J. Halstead, Gen’l S. & T., Oneonta, N. Y. No. 114, ANNAPOLIS ROYAL, N. S.— H. A. Jacques, Chief Tel., Middletown, N. S.; Stanley Tavener, S. & T., Tupperville, Anna Co., N. S. No. 115, QUEBEC, QUE.— Meets 1st Monday of each month in I. O. O. F. Hall, Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Que. J. J. White, Chief Tel., No. 4 St. Angele st., Quebec, Que.; J. E. Potvin, S. A T., Gifford, Que., Can. So. 116 — Division covers the Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Railway System. Meets 2d Sunday of February, April, June, August, October and December, in place designated by Gen’l Chair- man. P. M. Stillman, Gen’l Chairman, Seney, Mich.; C. W. Danielson, Gen’l S. A T., Chassell, Mich. No. 118 — Division covers Toledo & Ohio Central, Kanawha & Michigan and Zanesville & Western Railway Systems. A. P. Hines, Gen’l Chairman, Burr Oak, Ohio; R. M. Henderson, Gen’l S. & T., 839 South st., Toledo, Ohio. No. 119 — Division covers the Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway System. G. W. Lewis, Gen’l Chairman, 2921 Chicago ave., Minneapolis. Minn.; F. C. Paine, Gen'l S. A T., Erskine, Minn. No. 120 — Division covers Lake Erie A Western Railway System. C. I. Turner, Gen’l Chairman, Ambia, Ind. ; M. A. Steckel, Gen’l S. A T., Atlanta, Ind. No. 124 — Division covers Lehigh Valley Railway System. L. W. Quick, Acting Gen’l S. A T., 711 Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. No. 125 — Division covers Richmond, Fredericks- burg A Potomac Railway System. Meets at 8 p. m., the 2d Friday of each month, af Freder- icksburg. Z. Tolbert, Gen’l Chairman, R. F. D. 4, Alexandria, Va.; J. C. Farmer, Gen’l S. A T., 7 12 Main st., Fredericksburg, Va. No. 130 — Division covers Chicago, Burlington A Quincy Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. W. F. Denton, Gen’l Chairman, Sterling, Neb.; J. F. Carder, Ass’t Gen’l Chair- man, Clearfield, Iowa; J. H. Rogers, Jr., Gen’l S. A T., 1505 Market st., La Crosse, Wis. No. 131, TRING JUNCTION, QUE.— P. Doyle, Chief Tel., Box 183, Levis, Que.; E. Lafon- taine, S. A T., Tring Junction, Que. No. 133, SYDNEY, N. S.— Geo. O. Forbes, Chief Tel., Sydney, N. S.; A. F. Macdougall, S. A T., West Bay Road, N. S. No. 137 — Division covers El Paso A Southwestern Railway System. F. A. Thomas, Acting Gen’l S. A T., 4112 Arsenal st., St. Louis, Mo. No. 140 — Division covers Maine Central Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. E. J. Hayes, Gen’l Chairman, Leeds Junction, Me.; H. N. Bates, Gen’l S. A T., Gardiner, Me. No. 141 — Division covers San Antonio A Aransas Pass Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. S. S. Sooy, Gen’l Chairman, Flato- nia, Tex.; E. B. Hill, Gen’l S. A T., 1027 Yale st., Houston, Tex. No. 142 — Division covers the Green Bay A West- ern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. D. Benrud, Gen’l Chairman, Blair, Wis.; L. P. Curran, Gen’l S. A T., Winona, Minn. No. 143 — Division covers the Grand Rapids A Indiana Railway System. L. W. Quick, Acting Gen’l S. A T., St. Louis, Mo. No. 144 — Division covers the Trinity A Brazos Valley Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. D. W. Ramsay, Gen’l Chairman, Bardwell, Tex.; N. W. Smith, Gen’l S. A T., Box 493, Teague, Tex. No. 145 — Division covers the Ft. W. A D. C. Ry. System. J. L. Webb, Gen’l Chairman, Quanah, Tex.; Bruce Dickinson, Gen'l S. A T., Byers, Tex. No. 146— Division covers the Atlanta, Birmingham A Atlantic Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Owen D. Gorman, Gen’l Chairman, Mauk, Ga.; C. A. Pye, Gen’l S. A T. , Oglethorpe, Ga. No. 126 — Division covers Chicago, Rock Island A Pacific Railway System. C. H. Meador, Gen’l Chairman, 310 Drexel Bank Bldg., Station M, Chicago, 111.; W. H. Plum, Vice-Chairman, Ed- gerton Junction, Mo.; W. F. Kay, Gen’l S. A T., 310 Drexel Bank Bldg., Station M, Chicago, 111. No. 127, VIRGINIA, MINN.— W. W. Woodward, Chief Tel., Hibbing, Minn.; C. J. Keenan, S. A T., Calumet, Minn. No. 128 — Division covers the Atchison, Topeka A Santa Fe Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. L. A. Tanquary, Gen'l Chairman, Board of Trade Bldg., Pueblo, Colo.; L. W. Quick, Acting Gen'l S. A T., St. Louis, Mo. No. 147 — Division covers the Norfolk A Southern Ry. System. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Miss S. D. Taylor, Gen’l S. A T., care J. H. Williams, Wilson, N. C. No. 152, NASHUA, N. H.— Meets every 3d Sun- day of each month at 10:30 a. m., in Elks' Hall, Beason Block, corner Main and Factory sts., Nashua, N. H.; H. E. Heath, Chief Tel., Pone- mah, N. H.; J. Wilfrid Vaillancourt, S. A T., Ill Allds st., Nashua, N. H. 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808 The Railroad Telegrapher. No. 155, HAMILTON, ONT.— Covers Toronto, Hamilton & Buffalo Ry. Meets 2d Sunday of each month at 3:30 p. m., in I. O. O. F. Hall, Temple Bldg., Gore st., Hamilton, Ont. J. N. Smith, Chief Tel., Jerseyville, Ont.; E. D. Arm- strong, S. & T., Box 98, Smithville, Ont. No. 156, BOSTON, MASS.— Meets in Rathbone Hall, 694 Washington st., Boston, Mass., 3d Thursday each month, day and night alternately, commencing with the day meeting in July. Day- light meetings 11 a. m., night meetings 7 p. m. Robert H. Buxton, Chief Tel., 8 Dresden st., Jamaica Plain, Boston, Mass.; F. J. Dansereau, S. & T., 65 Boylston st., Jamaica Plain, Boston, Mass. No. 157 — Division covers the Rutland Ry. E. J. La Pointe, Gen'l Chairman, Chatham, N. Y.; John F. Haher, Gen’l S. & T., Brandon, Vt. No. 158 — Division covers the Panama Ry. A. V. Losea, Gen’l Chairman, Box 17, Pedro Miguel, Canal Zone; John F. Stahl, Gen’l S. & T., Box 325, Cristobal, Canal Zone. No. 172 — Division covers the Oregon Short Line Ry. E. C. Mangrum, Gen’l Chairman, Clearfield, Utah; T. P. Romans, Gen’l S. & T., Wendell, Idaho. TWIN CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLU B — Regular meeting 2d Wednesday night of each month, Columbia Hall, Prior and University aves. G- W. Lewis, Pres., 2921 Chicago ave., Minneapolis, Minn.; S. H. Lester, S. & T., Flat 7, 912 South Sixth ave., Minneapolis, Minn. CREAM CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB— Meets the 2d Wednesday of each month at Fraternal Order of Eagles’ Club Rooms, 137-139 Second st., Milwaukee, Wis. W. T. Hoblehen, Pres., 363 Madison st., Milwaukee, Wis.; B. A. Gcthompson, S. & T., 959 Thirty-seventh st.. Milwaukee, Wis. PRETZEL CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB OF FREEPORT, ILL. — Meets 3d Wednesday of each month at Ladies & Knights of Security Hall, 107 Stephenson st., Freeport, 111. P. H. Mur- phy, Pres., 145 Delaware at., Freeport, 111.; H. B. Kiester, S. & T., 60 Second st., Freeport, 111. No. 160 — Division covers the Florida East Coast Ry. E. C. Wheeler, Acting Gen’l Chairman, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; J. H. Meyers, Gen’l S. & T., Hallandale, Fla. No. 161 — Division covers the O.-W. R. & N. Ry. J. V. Mitchell, Gen’l Chairman, Wallula, Wash.; Wm. H. L. Davis, Gen’l S. & T., Pendleton, Ore. No. 163 — Division covers the K. C. M. & O. Ry. L. R. Cotney, Gen’l Chairman, Ft. Stockton, Tex.; D. O. Kennedy, Gen’l S. & T., Clinton, Okla. No. 164 — Division covers the Ann Arbor R. R. II. J. Werkman, Gen’l Chairman, Box 59, Frank- fort, Mich.; E. C. West, Gen’l S. & T., 2238 Erie st., Toledo, Ohio. No. 165 — Division covert the Northwestern Pacific Ry. R. D. Shugrue, Gen’l S. & T., care N. W. Pac. Ry., Fulton, Cal. No. 166 — Division covers the St. Louis, Browns- ville & Mexico Ry. W. J. Thomas, Gen’l Chairman, Sea Drift, Tex.; C. L. Jackson, Gen’l S. & T., Bloomington, Tex. No. 167 — Division covers the Georgia & Florida Ry. R. M. Cason, Gen’l Chairman, Swainsboro, Ga. ; D. F. Rush, Gen’l S. & T., Hazelhurst, Ga. No. 168 — Division covers the C. & A. Ry. E. E. C.entz, Gen’l Chairman, Braidwood, 111.; Thos. Riley, Gen’l S. & T., Nilwood, 111. No. 170 — Division covers the Wabash Ry. J. S. Rizor, Gen’l Chairman, Box 135, Peru, Ind.; M. E. Fohey, Gen’l S. & T., 450 Crane ave., Detroit, Mich. No. 171 — Division covers Central V’ermont Ry. Maurice E. Davis, G. C., Windsor, Vt.; L. J. Mannie, G. S. & T., St. Alexander Sta., Quebec. CORT CLUB (Chicago O. R. T. Club)— Meets 1st Saturday of each month in Room 912, Masonic Temple. J. J. Rose, Pres., 2153 Ridge ave., Evanston, 111.; W. J. Earley, S. & T., 2718 S. Harding ave., Chicago, 111. THE QUEEN CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB OF CINCINNATI—Meets subject to call of President. E. F. Stenger, Pres., Miamisburg, OJiio; O. E. Marsh, S. & T., 4121 31st st.. Oakley Park, Cincinnati, Ohio. DES MOINES O. R. T. CLUB— Meets in Assem- bly Room, Kirkwood Hotel, Des Moines, Iowa, subject to call of President. M. R. Davis. Pres., care C. R. I. & P. Ry., Des Moines. Iowa; S. S. Price, S. & T., Grimes, Iowa. CEDAR RAPIDS O. R. T. CLUB— Mets 8 p. m. the 3d Friday of each month, second floor, Dows Bldg., cor. Second ave. and Second st., Cedar Rapids, Iowa; F. E. Conover, Pres., Low Moor, Iowa; J. L. Halpin, S. & T., 512 South Four- teenth st., Cedar Rapids, Iowa. LITTLE ROCK O. R. T. CLUB— Meets subject to call of S. & T. C. C. Jacklin, Pres., Room 224, Union Station, Little Rock, Ark.; H. W. Gibbs, S. & T., 516 E. Eighth st., Little Rock. Ark. THE TOPEKA O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 8 p. m., 2d Sunday of each month at Throop Hotel, Fourth and Kansas ave., Topeka, Kan. R. D. Stover, Pres., 305 Western ave., Topeka, Kan.; A. S. Carver, S. & T., 329 Lake st., Topeka. Kan. THE PANHOMA TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB- Meets Saturday evening following the 21st of each month in Southern Hotel, El Reno, Okla. G. A. Barnard, Pres., El Reno, Okla.; P. L. Peacher, Sec’y, El Reno, Okla.; H. T. Snod- grass, Treas., 1008 W. London st., El Reno, Okla. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 809 CHEMUNG TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB OF EL- MIRA, N. Y. — Meets subject to call of Presi- dent. M. G. Beach, Pres., 203 Norwood st., Norwood, N. Y.; W. U. Phillips, S. & T., Horse Heads, N. Y. EVANSVILLE O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 3d Sun- day each month. L. E. Crandall, Pres., Chris- ney, Ind.; C. McCleary, S. & T., 712 Mulberry st., Evansville, Ind. THE HOOSIER O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 4th Thursday each month at 8 p. m., Hotel English. Indianapolis, Ind. J. W. White, Pres., 2166 Avondale place, Indianapolis, Ind.; VV. H. Gipe, S. & T., 824 Oakland ave., Indianapolis, Ind. THE KANSAS CITY RAILROAD TELEGRA- PHERS’ CLUB — Meets subject to call of Presi- dent. M. Williams, Pres., 2115 Walnut st., Kan- sas City, Kan. A. J. Jones, S. & T., 1118 New- ton ave., Kansas City, Mo. THE FORT PITT TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB OF PITTSBURG — Meets subject to call of Secre- tary. H. K. Klingensmith, Pres., 124 Suburban ave., Beechview, Pittsburg, Pa.; W. C. Safford, 404 5th ave., McKeesport, Pa. THE HOUSTON O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 2d Thursday night of each month,' Hotel Cotton, cor. Fannin st. and Capitol ave., Houston, Tex., Chas. C. Webner, Pres., 425 Mason Bldg., Houston, Tex.; E. B. Hill, Sec’y, 1027 Yale st., Houston, Tex. THE DU-O. R. T. CLUB OF DURAND, MICH. — Meets 1st Thursday each month in I. O. O. F. Hall, Durand, Mich. A. E. McNamara, Pres., Drayton Plain, Mich.; H. F. Link, S. & T., Lansing, Mich. THE C. O. O. R. T. CLUB (Co-Operative O. R. T. Club) — Meets 8 p. m., 1st Friday of each month in Red Men’s Hall, South Bend, Ind. O. O. Replogle, Pres., 631 East Bronson st., South Bend, Ind.; D. A. Crum, S. & T., 817 Lindsey st., South Bend, Ind. THE CHICAGO HEIGHTS TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB — Meets 10 a. m., 2d Sunday of each month, at Chicago Heights, 111., in Trades & Labor Council Hall. J. W. Begbie, Pres., Box 232, St. Anne, 111.; C. R. Montgomery, S. & T., C. & E. I. Passenger Station, Watseka, 111. THE GATE CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB— Meets 2d Sunday each month in W. O. W. Hall. J. D. McAviney, Pres., 511 N. Houston st., Denison, Tex.; E. Rivers, S. & T., 104 W. Her- ron st., Denison, Tex. THE SPRINGFIELD O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 2d Saturday night of each month at St. Nicholas Hotel, Springfield, 111. W. Stone, Pres., Marine, 111.; W. R. Endicott, S. & T., 521 E. Mason st., Springfield, 111. THE GOLDEN RULE TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB — Meets 7 p. m. third Tuesday of each month at Crowe Hall, corner Broadway and Seger ave., Toledo, Ohio. W. W. Lewis, Pres., 229 Morris ave., Toledo, Ohio; Geo. D. Walker, S. & T., Sta. B., Box 8, Toledo, Ohio. General Committee Directory on Railroads Covered by Local Divisions Boston & Albany Railway — M. J. Walsh, G^n’l Chairman, 19 Chapin st., Merrick, Mass.; Ray L. Hyde, Gen’l S. & T., 242 Union st., West Springfield, Mass. Boston Terminal Co. — J. Andrews, Gen’l Chair- man, Tower 1, South Station, Boston, Mass.; S. E. Haseltine, Secretary General Committee, South Braintree, Mass. Boston & Maine Railroad — J. B. Bode, Gen’l Chairman, Chelsea Station, care of B. & M. Ry., Boston, Mass.; H. L. Jones, Secretary Gen- eral Committee, R. F. D. No. 37, Fremont, N. H. Chicago, Peoria & St. Louis Ry. — C. A. Patterson, GenT Chairman, Forest City, 111.; R. E. Johnson, Secretary General Committee, Jerseyville, 111. Intercolonial Ry. — S. C. Charters, Gen’l Chair- man, Point du Chene, N. B.; R. A. McMillan, Secretary General Committee, Charlo Station, N. B. Long Island Railroad — A. A. Leonard, Gen’l Chair- man, 46 Canal st., Jamaica, N. Y.; D. H. Powers, Secretary General Committee, 176 Union Hall st., Jamaica, N. Y. New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad — Leonard J. Ross, Gen’l Chairman, 457 Welling- ton ave., Auburn, R. I.; M. W. Handy, Secre- tary General Committee, Box 885, New Haven, Conn. St. Louis & Southwestern Ry. — H. C. Frizelle, Gen’l Chairman, Bearden, Ark.; E. E. Nettles, Secretary General Committee, Kerens, Tex. Digitized by C.OO Qle

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810 The Railroad Telegrapher. Ladies’ Auxiliary Directory OFFICERS. MISS DITA MAY WEST President 319 East Georgia avc., Atlanta, Ga. MRS. FLORENCE P. PIERCE.. Grand Sec.-Treas. Box 33, Halethorpc, Baltimore Co., Md. MRS. L. E. CRANDALL First Vice President Clirisney, Ind. MRS. D. H. PARKER Second Vice President Speed, N. C. MRS. G. D. ROBERTSON.. Third Vice President Welland, Ont., Canada. MRS. ETHEL P. JOSLI N .. Fourth Vice-President 52 Stanford ave.. Providence, R. I. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Mrs. Evva L. Quick, Chairman, 2807 E. 9th st., Mrs. H. O. Irwin, 416 E. Carter ave., Ashland, Ky. Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Helena B. Austin, 12 Broad st., Burlington. Miss Erna L. Schneider, Secretary, Dousman, Wis. N. J. Mrs. D. W. Koppikus, Oakville, Cal. All correspondence for The Telegrapher should be addressed to L. W. Quick, Editor, St. Louis, Mo., so that it will reach him not later than the 5th of the month. (Land Division — Attached membership not confined to any particular railroad or territory. Miss Dita May West, Pres., 319 East Georgia ave., Atlanta, Ga.; Mrs. Florence P. Pierce, Grand S. & T., Box 33, Halethorpc, Md. Division 3 — Covers the C. C. C. & St. Louis Ry. System. Meetings subject to call of the Gcn’l Chairman. Mrs. H. T. Sloan, Gen’l Chairman, 528 Grove ave., Galion, Ohio; Mrs. Hazel Elliott, Gen’l S. & T., Ashley, Ohio. Division 7 — Covers the Canadian Pacific Railway System. Meetings subject to call of Chairman. Mrs. Rebecca Sullivan, Gen’l Chairman, Chap- leau, Ont., Can.; Mrs. S. S. Campbell, Gen’l S. ft T., Verona, Ont. Division 8— Covers New York Central Railway System. Meets upon call. Mrs. M. B. Lynch, Gen’l Chairman, 963 State st., Schenectady, N. Y.; Mrs. M. J. Wood, Gen’l S. & T., South Schenectady, N. Y. Division 14 — Covers the Norfolk & Western Rail- way. Meets upon call. Mrs. N. A. Schwinger, Gen’l Chairman, 21 Tenth ave., S. W., Roanoke, Va.; Mrs. C. P. Winbome, Gen’l S. & T., Omaha, Va. Division 15 — Covers the Atlantic Coast Line R. R. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. B. F. Wheeler, Gen’l Chairman, Oviedo, Fla.; Miss Ruth Williams, Gen’l S. & T., Wilson, N. C. Division 17 — Covers the Pennsylvania R. R. (Lines east of Pittsburg and Eric). Meetings subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. Elinor A. Maurer, Gen’l Chairman, Elwood, N. J.; Mrs. Helena D. Hitchner, Gen’l S. ft T., Pitman, N. J. Division 23 — Covers th: Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul and the Puget Sound Railway Systems. Meetings subject to call. Mrs. S. Olive Lester, Gen'l S. ft T., Flat 7, 912 South Sixth a ve., Minneapolis, Minn. Division 31 — Covers the Missouri Pacific System. Meetings subject to call. Mrs. Pearl Mott, Gen'l Chairman, Haven, Kan.; Mrs. Maude Lawrence. Gen’l S. & T., Eads, Colo. Division 33 — Covers Baltimore ft Ohio Railway System. Meetings subject to call of Chairman. Mrs. Mary A. Bell, Gen’l Chairman, New Con- cord, Ohio; Mrs. Anna S. Gillum, Gen'l S. 4 T., Shinnston, W. Va. Division 35 — Meets 3d Thursday of each month at 2:30 p. m. in Manheim Hall, 433 Westminster st., Providence, R. I. Mrs. Clara A. Wood. Gen'l Chairman, 301 Station st.. Auburn, R. I.; Miss Clara J. Brady, Gen'l S. ft T., 91 Wood st. Providence, R. I. Division 39 — Covers the Pere Marquette System. Meetings held time and place of the O. R. T. brothers. Mrs. Florence E. Watson, GenT Chairman, 404 Columbus ave., Holland, Mich.; Mrs. Ellen Jacob, Gen'l S. ft T., 977 Cherry st. Grand Rapids, Mich. Division 44 — Meets 2d Saturday of each moot# at 8 p. m., in Hall No. 2, Fraternity Hall, 22 Harriman ave., Jamaica, N. Y. Mrs. O. A Hudson, Gen’l Chairman, 37 Longfellow ave^ Jamaica, L. I., N. Y.; Mrs. J. E. Shields, Gen’l S. ft T., 1034 Bergen st, Brooklyn, N. Y. Division 46 — Covers the Central of Georgia Rail- way System. Meetings subject to call of Chaff- man. Mrs. J. H. Randall, Jr„ Gen'l S. ft T„ Smith ville, Ga. Digitized by VjOOQlC

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 811 Division 53 — Covers the Southern Pacific System, H. G. & S. A. Ry. Meetings subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. W. E. Blume, Gen’l Chairman, Cameron, Cal.; Mrs. F. E. Walters, Gen’l S. & T., Ashland, Ore. Division 54 — Covers the Northern Pacific Railway System. Meetings subject to call of the Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. W. W. Jaynes, Pettibone, N. D.; Mrs. Annene P. Wilcoxen, Gen'l S. & T., Almira, Wash. Division 59 — Covers the Southern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Mrs. C. L. Watson, Gen’l Chairman, Veechdale, Ky.; Mrs. Logan Watson, Gen’l S. & T., 534 First st., Shelby- ville, Ky. Division 76 — Covers the Chicago & Northwestern Railway System. Meets upon call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. L. Roy Ness, Gen’l Chairman, Wood Lake, Neb.; Miss Irene O’Connell, Gen’l S. & T., 207 W. Sixth st., Marshfield, Wis. Division 81 — Covers the Colorado Midland Rail- way System. Meetings subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. Mae L. Potts, Gen’l Chairman, Ivanhoe, Colo.; Mrs. Emma L. Rose, Gen’l S. ft T., Granite, Colo. Division 93 — Covers the Illinois Central Railway System. Meets subject to call! Mrs. E. L. Mathis, Acting Gen’l Chairman and Gen’l S. ft T., 500 Arch st., Fulton, Ky. Division 113 — Covers the Ulster & Delaware Sys- tem. Meetings subject to call of Gen'l Chair- man. Mrs. Harry Halstead, Gen’l Chairman, R. F. D. No. 3, Oneonta, N. Y.; Mrs. Sinclair Snyder, Gen’l S. & T., South Kortright, N. Y. Division 126 — Covers #the Chicago, Rock Island ft Pacific System. Meetings subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. J. A. Tracy, Gen'l Chair- man, Vona, Colo.; Mrs. W. T. Brown, Gen’l S. & T., 6039 Rhodes ave., Chicago, 111. Division 130 — Covers the Chicago, Burlington ft Quincy Railroad. Meetings subject to call of Mrs. J. E. Kerr, Gen’l S. & T., Central City, Neb. Division 140 — Covers the Maine Central Railway System. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chair- man. Mrs. Edna P. McKenzie, Gen’l Chairman, Lincoln, Me.; Mrs. Florence L. Graham, Gen’l S. & T., 470 Main st., Bangor, Me. Division 146— Covers the Atlanta, Birmingham ft Atlantic Railway System. Meets upon call of Gen’l Chairman. Miss Dita May West, Gen'l Chairman, 319 East Georgia ave., Atlanta, Ga.; Mrs. J. W. Awbrey, Gen’l S. ft T., Craigford, Ala. Digitized by CaOOQte

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THE RAILROAD a TELEGRAPHER m Published Monthly by thb Order of Railroad Telegraphers L. W. QUICK • Editor and Manager. Subscription Price Entered as Second-Class Matter December 20, 1912, at the Post Office at St. Louis, Mo., Under the Act of August 24, 1912. - $1.00 Per Year. Our Thirtieth Anniversary THE history of the labor movement runs so far back along the stream of time that its beginning is lost in the obscurity of antiquity. Centuries ago great philosophers, whose minds seemed to grasp all finite philosophy, and to take hold of infini- tudes, casting their prophetic eyes far into the future, laid the foundation of our movement, which has commanded the earnest consideration of the greatest minds of centuries. A wise philosopher once said, “He who consecrates himself to a great and well- defined cause becomes in that very con- secration great.” The ever-willingness of members of organized labor to make sacrifices, not alone for their personal welfare, but for the welfare of their fellowmen, is the one ^ great cause which has given such mo- #nientum to the union movement. Life is not measurable by its hours and days, its months and years, but by its work, its actions, its events. Such is the testimony of history. Those feelings of reverence for and devotion to a just cause bring pleasures peculiar to themselves, pleasures which we can not define, pleasures which we can not express, but with it all pleasures which are so intensified that in the very exuberance of our devotion to unionism we become better soldiers in the cause. The Order of Railroad Telegraphers was instituted at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on June 9, 1886. as a result of the devotion of a fewr individuals to the cause of unionism. On June 9th, just passed, the members celebrated the thirtieth anniver- sary of its founding, which was made a red-letter day in nearly every locality. On the first named date, twenty-live patriots imbued with the spirit which Digitized by CjOOQle

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816 The Railroad Telegrapher. characterizes all pioneers in great move- ments, met and formed themselves into what is now known as the Order of Railroad Telegraphers. Pages innumer- able could be written upon this important event and the events leading up to it, and then the half would not be told of the struggles for an existence and the many sacrifices which were made that the O. R. T. ship might be kept afloat in the sea of adversity until it should finally reach a safe harbor. It might here be mentioned that in the beginning of the movement its founders were confronted with the prophecy of many who would otherwise be well wishers, that the railroad teleg- raphers could not be organized on account of being so scattered and in many instances located in isolated posi- tions, but regardless of these unfavor- able conditions, those stout-hearted men who assembled in Cedar Rapids on June 9, 1886, persevered in their purpose and although meeting with many rebuffs and various forms of intimidation never vvaivered, and as a consequence of their persistency the celebration of the thirtieth anniversary of the founding of the Order was made possible. Many historical tacts should be recited in order to make this article complete, but they are so numerous that space will not permit of the recounting of all of them; therefore, only the most impor- tant from a historical standpoint will be given. As a preliminary step to the founding of the Order, The Railroad Telegrapher was established, the first issue of which was published on August 1, 1885, as an eight-page publication, which was con- ducted on an independent basis and depended upon subscription for its exist- ence, a photograph of the first page of which appears on another page of this issue. It was published at LaPorte City, Iowa, with A. D. Thurston, the founder of the Order, as its editor and proprietor. The Order was founded as a non-strik- ing organization and continued as such until 1891 . when the laws were amended so as to make it a protective organiza- tion. The call for the first convention was published in The Railroad Telegrapher on April 15, 1886, and was as follows: ORGANIZATION. THE PLATFORM — THE CALL. Meeting to be Held at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, June 9, 1886, for the Purpose of Organizing the Order of Rail- way Telegraphers. We have been repeatedly asked during the past month why we did not issue the call for the meeting to organize the Order. We had not until now thought that the time had come to organize, but as it seems to be the desire of all that we should do so at once, we issue the call as above by request, believing that such an organization will be of benefit to employer and employe. All those who desire to form such an organization are requested to meet at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on the 9th day of June, 1886. In order that all may understand the principles of the Order, we have, after consultation with a committee of telegraphers, decided to adopt the following: PLATFORM OF PRINCIPLE^. Believing that intelligent labor is bene- ficial, alike to employer and employe, we, the undersigned, hereby express our- selves as in favor of an organization of the Railway Telegraph Operators of North America, the principles of which shall include the following: 1. That the Order shall not partici- pate in any labor agitation, or shall not in any way countenance strikes. 2. That no member of this organiza- tion shall be permitted to teach the art of telegraphy to any person or persons for a remuneration, and shall only teach those who are regularly employed as assistants and messengers. 3. That we pledge ourselves to do all in our power to promote the interests of our employers by faithful service and efficiency. 4. We pledge ourselves that we will in no manner do anything that shall be a disgrace to ourselves or the fraternity, and that we will at all times bear in Digitized by 1^.00 Qte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. SI 7 mind that we are mert, entrusted with vast interests, and so show our employ- ers and the public that we are worthy of their confidence. 5. That we will do all in our power to promote the interest of the Order, pro- vided the principles adopted are in har- mony with the above declarations. This platform will be printed in circu- lar form and distributed to those who have already sent in their names for registration, with a request that they cir- culate them among the operators on their various roads, and get as many signers as possible before the Cedar Rapids meeting. Mr. S. O. Fox, an old-time operator, has agreed to act as temporary secretary until the Cedar Rapids meeting, and will furnish all who desire copies of the platform; and workers in the interest of the Order are requested to report to him, at once, in order that systematic work can be done. Now let those who are interested in promoting this organiza- tion get to work at once, and send in their names as being willing to work up their particular division, and let us com- mence with an organization a thousand strong. Don’t be backward, but let us get down to business and every man pull hard and strong, with the desire to build up an organization that shall live and flourish long after we are no more. There should at least be one represen- tative at the Cedar Rapids meeting of each division of the railroads throughout the Union. All are invited. We expect a great and glorious time. Those who can attend will please notify the secre- tary, so that proper arrangements can be made for entertainment. If you can not attend, personally, send the secretary your name for enrollment, in order that we may have your encour- agement. From the foregoing, it will be observed that the Order was originally founded on the principle of “supply and demand,” by limiting the teaching of students. The proceedings of the first conven- tion, which have never been published, are probably the most important of all the historic documents, because they con- tain a list of those who were delegates to that eventful gathering. They are as follows: Cedar Rapids, Iowa, June 9, 1886. Pursuant to call made through the Weekly Telegrapher for a convention for the purpose of forming an organization in the interests of the railway telegraphers of North America, to be held at Cedar Rap- ids on this date, the meeting was called to order by P. W. McAllister, of Mayville, Dakota, at 10 o’clock a. m. On motion, A. D. Thurston was chosen Temporary Chairman and P. W. McAllister Temporary Secretary. The following Committee on Credentials was appointed by the Chair: H. G. Adams. F. L. Hall. W. C. Russell. The above Committee on Credentials re- port the following persons present: F. L. Hall, Livermore, Iowa. C. T. Young, Columbus Jet., Iowa. H. G. Adams, White, Dak. A. D. Thurston, La Porte City, Iowa. S. A. Wagoner, La Porte City, Iowa. W. C. Russell, Burlington, Iowa. H. E. Jones, Ft. Dodge, Iowa. F. T. Roche, Clinton, Iowa. J. E. Biles, West Liberty, Iowa. A. H. Birkby, Elk River Jet., Iowa. W. S. Warner, Dawson, Minn. H. M. Carr, Elwood, Iowa. A. E. Hughes, Van Horn, Iowa. W. A. Thompson, Van Horn, Iowa. J. E. Cook, Sabula, Iowa. J. E. Rice, Oxford Jet., Iowa. P. W. McAllister, Mayville, Dak. O. H. Wilson, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. J. A. Humiston, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. D. L. Isgrigg, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. W. F. Doran, Cedar Rapids. Iowa. C. W. Houston, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. W. A. Morton, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. S. F. Meguire, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. F. M. Shaffer, St. Paul, Minn. Remarks as to whether the organization should be an open or secret one were made, Digitized by LiOOQle

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SIX The Railroad Telegrapher. and, after a general discussion, the follow- ing resolution was submitted : “ Resolved . That we organize a secret organization.” On motion, the resolution was carried liy a vote of 21 for and 3 against. Motion made and secorided that we do adopt an insurance clause. Carried by acclamation. / Motion made and seconded that we adopt a strong anti-strike clause. C arried unan- imously. Letters were read from different parts of the country and referred to Committee on Constitution and By-Laws. Motion made and carried that a com- mittee of five each be appointed on Con- stitution and By-Laws, and on Secret Work. The Chair appointed the following on Constitution and By-Laws : H. G. Adams. A. H. Birkby. H. E. Jones. W. S. Warner. S. F. Meguire. ( )n Secret Work : . 1\ W. McAllister. F. L. Hall. \V. C Russell. J. K. Cook. J. F. Rice. Motion made and carried that we ad- journ until 2:30 p. m., and meet in secret session. AFTERNOON SESSION. Meeting called to order at 3 o'clock by Temporary Chairman. Motion made and carried that F. M. Shaffer, of St. Paul, Minn., be not admit- ted to this convention. The Committee on Constitution and By- Laws submitted their report, which, on motion, was placed on file and immediately considered. After reading the same by articles and making amendments thereto, the following was adopted as the legal Constitution and Statutes : (Here follows a copy of the first Con- stitution as adopted.) Motion made and carried that the Grand Executive Committee be empowered to de- cide upon the regalia of the Order, and that their report be made a part of the Consti- tution and be entitled Article VIII of the same. Motion made and carried that the Com- mittee on Constitution and By-Laws, hav- ing performed the duties assigned to them, be dismissed. The Committee on Secret Work reported the following Ritual, which they recom- mended be adopted as the Secret Work of the Order: (Here follows copy of the first Ritual.) Motion made and carried that the Ritual as read be adopted and accepted as our legal Secret Work. Motion made and carried that the Com- mittee on Secret Work, having performed the duties assigned to them, be dismissed. All present were, then obligated by the Temporary Chairman. The following bills for expenses were submitted : W. L. Weller, hall rent, $15.00. S. A. Wagoner, printing, $5.00. S. O. Fox, postage and stationery, $6.40. On motion the Temporary Secretary was instructed to pay the same, take receipts therefor and turn them over to Permanent Secretary as vouchers for cash paid out. Motion made and carried that we ad- journ until 7 o’clock p. m. EVENING SESSION. Called to order at 7:30 p. m. by Tem- porary Chairman. Motion made and carried that the rules be suspended, and that we proceed to the election of officers. The following Tellers were appointed by the Chair: H. M. Carr. W. F. Doran. H. E. Jones. The following persons were placed in nomination for Grand Chief Telegrapher: A. D. Thurston and E. I. Randall. Digitized by L.ooQle

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819 The Railroad Telegrapher. I On motion proceeded to formal ballot: A. D. Thurston received 23 votes, E. L. Randall, 1. The following persons were placed in nomination for Assistant Grand Chief- Telegrapher: E. L. Randall. W. S. War- ner, P. W. McAllister. Upon a formal ballot the vote stood as follows: E. L. Randall, 12; P. W. Mc- Allister, 4; W. E. Warner, 9. There be- ing no election, a second ballot was ordered, which resulted as follows: Ran- dall, 15; Warner, 10. On motion of Bro. Warner, E. L. Randall was declared unanimously elected. On motion we proceeded to the elec- tion of a Grand Secretary and Treasurer by acclamation. S. O. Fox, having re- ceived the unanimous vote of the con- vention, was declared duly elected. Proceeded to formal ballot for election of Grand Senior Telegrapher. Nominees: H. G. Adams and H. M. Carr. Ballot resulted as follows: Carr, 13; Adams, 6. On motion of Bro. Adams, H. M. Carr’s election was made unanimous. Proceeded to formal ballot for election of Grand Junior Telegrapher. Nominees: T. C. Scott and S. F. Meguire. Ballot resulted as follows : Meguire, 15 ; Scott, 4. S. F. Meguire declared duly elected. Proceeded to formal ballot for election of Grand Inside Sentinel. Nominees: E. 5. Seeley and F. T. Roche. Ballot re- sulted as follows: Seeley, 9; Roche, 10. On motion of Seeley the election of F. T. Roche was declared unanimous. Proceeded to formal ballot for election of Grand Outside Sentinel. Nominees: E. A. Brandenburg and H. I. Mills. Bal- lot resulted as follows: Mills, 12; Brand- enburg, 9. H. I. Mills’ election made unanimous. Proceeded to formal ballot for election of Past Grand Chief Telegrapher. Nomi- nees: P. W. McAllister, T. C. Scott, F. L. Hall. Ballot resulted as follows: McAllister, 14; Hall, 4; Scott, 4. P. W. McAllister was declared duly elected. GRAND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. For three-year term: On formal ballot W. S. Warner re- ceived 6 votes; J. H. Bagby, 3; J. T. Connors, 18; C. J. Coombs, 9. On mo- tion J. T. Connors and C. J. Coombs were declared unanimously elected. For two-year term: On formal ballot A. H. Birkby received 18 votes; H. G. Adams, 16; Craw- ford, 5. Birkby and Adams declared duly elected. For one-year term: On formal ballot J. H. Bagby received 18 votes; W. F. Doran, 18; F. L. Hall, 5; T. C. Scott, 1. Bagby and Doran de- clared duly elected. INSURANCE COMMITTEE. On formal ballot J. J. McElrath re- ceived 19 votes; W. J. Taylor, 15; W. S. Warner, 10. J. J. McElrath was declared elected for two-year term. W. J. Taylor for one year. On motion proceeded to exemplify the secret work of the Order. The following candidates for admission to the Order were reported as awaiting the pleasure of the Grand Division: A. M. Dafoe, O. H. Mayhew, W. I). Mueller, R. F. Maher, W. J. Taylor, S. E. Grant, Thos. H. Jacobs, E. S. Seeley, J. J. McElrath, H. I. Mills, W. L. Ramage, O. Hawks, E. A. Brandenburg and J. A. Humiston, who were initiated in due form. Motion made and carried that a vote of thanks be tendered Bro. S. O. Fox for his' services as Acting Secretary, and to Bro. P. W. McAllister for his valuable and efficient services as Secretary pro tern of this convention, and to A. D. Thurston for his valuable services as Temporary Chairman, and to the opera- tors of Cedar Rapids for their kind treat- ment and entertainment, and for their efforts to make the visiting delegates comfortable and happy. A vote of thanks was also extended to the proprietors of the Pullman Southern and North West- ern Hotels for especial kindness to the members of this convention. Digitized by LiOOQle

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820 The Railroad Telegrapher. There being no further business to be transacted, the Grand Chief Telegrapher declared the first regular session of the Grand Division of the Order of Railway Telegraphers of North America closed at 11:30 o’clock p. m. A. D. Thurston, G. C T. The first division to be established by the Order was Valley City Division No. 1, which was located at Cedar Rapids, Iowa ; the second one being Thurston Division No. 2, located at Council Bluffs, Iowa, and the third one St. Paul Division No. 3, located at Oxford Junction, Iowa — all three being organized by Grand Chief Telegrapher Thurston, having been organ- ized on July 4, July 11 and July 25, 1886, respectively. Breckenridge Division No. 4, located at Breckenridge, Minn. ; S. O. Fox Division No. 5, located at Atchison, Kan.; Randall Division No. 6, located at St. Joseph, Mo.; Waseca Division No. 7, lo- cated at Waseca, Minn.; Minneapolis Divi- sion No. 8, located at Minneapolis, Minn.; St. Paul Division No. 9, located at St. Paul, Minn. ; St. Paul and Duluth Division No. 10, located at Hinckley, Minn.; Clin- ton Division No. 11, located at Clinton, Jowa; Alexandria Division No. 12, located at Alexandria, Minn. ; Albany Division No. 13, located at Albany, N. Y. ; Turner Divi- sion No. 14, located at Turner, 111.; S. F. B. Morse Division No. 15, located at Powers, Mich. ; Dubuque Division No. 16, located at Dubuque, Iowa; Baltimore Division No. 17, located at Baltimore, Md., and New Hamp- ton Division No. 18, located at New Hamp- ton, Iowa, were also organized during the year 1886. The Editor has prepared various tables to be used in connection with this number, showing the progress of the Order, both numerically and financially, from the date of its organization, which appear in this issue and which tell their own story. (See pages 822-825.) The Editor also hopes at a later date to be able to publish a com- plete list of all the schedules now in exist- ence, which will also make interesting reading. In closing this historical sketch, it seems most appropriate to again recall the rever- ence and love which the Order holds for the memory of its founder, Bro. Ambrose D. Thurston, who devoted his life to the interests of the railroad telegraphers, and whose remains now lie in Oakhill Ceme- tery, Kirkwood, Mo., and whose grave is marked by a monument erected by the Grand Division of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers. Had it not been for his steadfastness of purpose in advancing the interests of the railroad telegraphers, re- gardless of any and all personal discom- fitures, the thirtieth anniversary of the founding of the Order would not have been celebrated. OUR THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY. Bv H. B. Peru am, President. ON the 9th day of June, 1916, we com- memorate our thirtieth anniver- sary as an organization. The Order of Railroad Telegraphers is now well estab- lished in the world of organized labor and enjoys the good will and respect of all similar organizations. It has established schedule relations and wage scales on over ninety per cent of the railroads in the United States and Canada, and has the con- fidence of the officials who manage those railroads. Not only has the organization united teleg- raphers, train dispatchers, station agents, line repairers, levermen, interlockers, train directors, telephones, block operators and sta'ffmen, but it has protected their interests, elevated their social and moral condition and increased the value of their servite. It has carried forward the prime object of organization and made itself indispensable to employes and employers alike. Many employers frankly acknowledge that they could not run their business as successfully nor with such comfort, ease and facility as they do now on account of the work done by our organization. The dismal tone so prevalent among rail- road telegraphers years ago has completely changed and there is hope, industry, and commendable ambition plainly apparent everywhere now where once there was noth- ing but complaint and hopeless despair. Digitized by CjOOQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 821 This change was brought about by the teachings of the organization, the meetings held all over the two countries, the drilling of representative committees, the chances for pointing out defects in the service, the getting together of men who by the nature of their business were hitherto separated and divided. They have by means of or- ganization learned to conserve their own interests and at the same time forward the interests of their employers. Only those who engaged in the initial and primitive work of the organization know of the enormous difficulties connected there- with. The disinclination of the men in the earlier days of the organization to put them- selves in position to assert their rights, the disposition to go along from day to day in the rut in which they found themselves, the hopelessness of the task in trying to form a concrete organization of men who were scattered all over the country with one, two or three men in a town, and the relent- less opposition of the employers. It was said by men in other classes familiar with organization work that the task was impos- sible of accomplishment, but “Needs must when the Devil drives,” and lo! the impos- sible has been accomplished. All honor to the men who bore the brunt of the first battles, those who were socially ostracised, those who were hounded by the blacklist and forced to wander from pillar to post as marked men. Many men are living today who went through it all, but the new generation are not interested in hard luck stories and consequently they are very sel- dom told. The men now commencing a railroad career know little or nothing about the poor conditions that prevailed previous to the advent of the Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers and take the improved conditions as a matter of course. Deep in the hearts of the pioneers of the movement there is a glowing satisfaction at the success of the organization; every schedule won, every raise in wages secured brings to them a feeling of joy totally unknown to those un- acquainted with the early history of the movement. They alone are conscious that' their efforts were well worth while, that the hardships they suffered were not in vain, and they are not the kind that seek praise. Notwithstanding the age of our organi- zation its work has scarce begun. Condi- tions had to be intolerable before an or- ganization could be started ; the official idea respecting loyalty to the company, the necessity for servility, had been so thoroughly ground into the men that thoughts of independence were few and far between, but the law of wages moved along immutably, and the pay went down to the cost of a bare subsistence — then the worm turned. It has taken thirty years to place the membership on a firm footing and the time has now arrived when they can easily afford to pay their dues and assessments and keep in the game. It takes many men and much money to make an effective organization and at last it can truthfully be said that the organiza- tion has both. The work done in the past is not to be taken as a criterion for the future, we have simply laid a stable foundation and the superstructure has been started ; the organi- zation will continue building from day to day, improving conditions, getting rid of irksome and unnecessary tasks that have been foisted upon us in our helpless days, shortening the working hours, increasing the wages, and in many other ways making the business such that any capable man can earn a comfortable living while engaged in it, and by the exercise of thrift and fru- gality provide for his declining years. Instead of .our business being regarded as a . stepping-stone to something better, as has often been said by the employer when trying to keep down wages, it should be acknowledged by all that those in charge of train movements occupy difficult and responsible positions, calling for a high grade of citizenship, and the laborer is worthy of his hire. On the 9th day of June every right think- ing man should wish the Order of Railroad Telegraphers many happy returns of the day. Digitized by CjOOQte

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822 The Railroad Telegrapher. STATEMENT Showing Membership of the Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers at the Close of Each Fiscal Year from Date of Organization to December 31st, 1915 March 31, 1887 2,251 March 31, 1888 4,106 March 31, 1889 9,394 March 31, 1890 9,252 March 31, 1891 8,447 March 31, 1892 12,560 March 31, 1893 17,780 March 31, 1894 10,114 December 31, 1894 6,684 December 31, 1895 4,796 December 31, 1896 5,467 December 31, 1897 5,548 December 31, 1898 8,134 December 31, 1899 10,610 December 31, 1900 10,520 December 31, 1901 10,339 December 31, 1902 19,065 December 31, 1903 29,718 December 31, 1904 31,315 December 31, 1905 28,338 December 31, 1906 31,224 December 31, 1907 37,522 December 31, 1908 34,193 December 31, 1909 33,340 December 31, 1910 36,638 December 31, 1911 36,800 December 31, 1912 39,159 December 31, 1913 41,329 December 31, 1914 44,370 December 31, 1915 42,412 Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 82 STATEMENT Showing Financial Progress of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers from Date of Organization to December 31st, 1915 YEAR Cash on Hand O. R. T. 1887 $ 275 58 1888 2,145 02 1889 586 30 1890 2,251 88 1891 2,936 62 1892.... 9,200 75 1893 ' 6,441 28 1894 5.006 26 1895 1,262 33 1895 (December 31) 2,462 86 1896 3,002 29 1897 1,841 82 1898 4,482 24 1899 6,103 13 1900 1,911 85 1901 144 56 1902 1903 43,417 32 1904 78,411 33 1905 98,604 44 1906 135,517 47 1907 139,037 68 1908 172,739 81 1909 133,928 44 1910 162,307 90 1911 157,564 03 1912 200,675 80 1913 161,528 31 1914 184,405 76 1915 140,762 14 Indebtedness $ 186 00 146 82 Cash on Hand Protective Fund 434 79 335 46 2,073 33 3,674 80 9,086 71 7,337 16 5,422 44 2,813 26 5,842 44 7,858 33 16,585 69 2,369 86 3,526 37 2,004 91 19,374 98 49,213 38 35,544 22 22,781 82 52,080 69 86,883 57 119,901 23 150,996 99 181,968 22 217,245 49 253,867 49 292,752 54 333,810 06 374,634 41 Digitized by L.ooQle

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<24 The Railroad Telegrapher. STATEMENT Showing Membership in Various Series Mutual Benefit Department of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers Close of Each Year Since its Organization (January 1st, 1898) to December 31st, 1915 Series A Series B Series C 1898 1,370 1,016 1.189 1899. 2,165 1,581 1,763 1900 * 2,103 1,528 1,784 1901 . . 2,432 1,798 2,000 1902 4.276 3,044 3,808 1903. . 9,352 6,027 6,582 1904 9,428 6,259 7,417 1905 . 8,495 5,815 7,413 1906. . 8,481 6,065 8,333 1907. . 10,179 7,554 10,852 1908. . 9,332 6,827 10,729 1909 . 8,645 6,616 10,687 1910 9.411 7,050 11,635 1911 . 9,381 7,093 12,099 19J2 . 9,361 7,090 12,588 1913. . . 9,529 7,366 13,570 1914 10,767 8,067 15,182 1915. 10,137 7,679 15,319 Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 825 STATEMENT Showing Financial Progress of Mutual Benefit Depart- ment of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers from Date of Organization (January 1st, 1898) to December 31st, 1915 YEAR Death Claims Paid Cash on Hand at Close of Year Mortuary Expense Fund Fund 1898 $ 9,054 54 1899 $ 16,200 00 10,400 86 $ 1,238 61 1900 13,400 00 20,787 14 10 29 1901 14,700 00 30,901 34 571 90 1902 17,900 00 48,104 47 7,974 07 1903 42,100 00 86,608 89 15,755 29 1904 72,953 00 107,063 51 16,116 89 1905 71,247 00 . 134,998 89 19,165 13 1906 71,181 47 160,637 85 24,178 00 1907 73,450 00 203,090 44 30,913 86 1906 87,900 00 233,748 46 37,449 36 1909 107,150 00 238,599 10 41,328 15 1910 78,400 00 281,261 52 51,734 13 1911 104,600 00 308,698 31 64,246 15 1912 81,450 00 360,843 70 82,637 09 1913 93,450 00 409,139 05 102,156 87 1914 90,000 00 476,086 86 125,336 74 1915 114,750 00 519,109 20 147,622 56 Digitized by ^ooQle

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826 The Railroad Telegrapher. jhrad ©riejrapher. VOLUME I la PORTE CITY. IOWA, AUGUST I, 1885. NUMBER I SALUTATORY Nearly c^ery trade, art and profession ha* its representative organ, hy which ideas con- cerning that particular industry are advanced, and Us members are enabled tv exchange their view* and experiences upon important sub- jects connected with their work. Publica- tions of this class have been of inestimable beucftt. not only in promulgating new ideas, and giving others the uenettt of experiences, but also in binding together the members of that particulsr profession, or trade as it were, into one common brotherhood. The Hail llood operators of the United States are numbered hy the tens of thousands, yet they have no representative organ pub- lished in their interest and exclusively for their henellt. The Conductors have their pa- per, also the llailway Engineers, the Firemen, anil the Station Agents, and in fact nearly every other branch of Hailway service has its own publication, excepting the Hail Hoad op- erators. (t is true, tliere aru publications in the interest of Telegraphers, generally, but these papers are of more Interest to the C'om- tnereial thun to Hail Hoad operators, and wlplc- they are good papers, they do not (ill the requirements of a trade journal for our profession. The same can be said of Rail Hoad papers generally. While they are. and have been excellent publications, and have done a world of good in their line, yet we need in addition to this a paper which shall Lie de- voted exclusively to Hail Hoad Telegraphy— for the advancement and improvement of that branch of the service. Feeling that such a publication would meet with the hearty support and co-operation ot all Hail Hoad operators who have the interests of the profession at heart, and after consults- 1 tion with prominent Hail Road telegraphers throughout the country, we ltave decided up- on the publication of such so organ, and have the pleasure of presenting to you tfip first munlier of the Hail Koai> Telegrapher. We bespeak for it your careful perusal and lenient criticism. It is our maiden effort at editing or conducting a paper of any kind, therefore judge us not too harshly, while we may make errors, we can assure our readers that they will lie errors of the mind and not of the heart. The Interests and welfare of the profession Is the first consideration, and it is for this that we have undertaken the publication of the Telegrapher. If in our humble way we can benefit the large number of laborers engaged in Hail Hoad Telegraphy we shall feel that the Rail Road Tele- oka ritcit has accomplished a great work. We want you to feel that this is yovr p*f*t, that fund bundle ot switch- es, and asked each one to test his strength bv trying to break them. But none were suc- cessful. After each had tried in vain, the fa- ther said, “ *tfes easy;” and taking the switches one by one, Iwoke them. “You see.” said he, “so long as you continue together in brotherly ties, none shall be able to separate you; but c.f you persist in each taking his separate way, you will be as easily broken by the oppressor " The moral Is one easily applied to the Tele- graph Fraternity. But this Is only a portion of our actual needs. A greater sense of responsibility of our position is needed, and a more careful at- tention to duty— especially is this true of the Operator. Not long since a Train Dispatcher on a certain road in Iowa, about 3 o’dock m the morning “called" an office forty-five min- utes to assist a train against a superior one The Operator's excuse for the delay was “I heard you sailing hut could not thinic what you wanted of me at this time of night " Un- doubtedly he was in Dreamland while im- portant business was being delayed. Another poin^ls, our strength is being sapped slowly but surdly, year by year, by these unlimited “plug factories." No single Instance can lie named in the many grades of employment of men who so ruthlessly t ut their own throats. For heaven’s sakp stop, men, atop it noaot If you will not take another student for three year*, my word for it >.oir salary will Increase twenty-five per cent by the force of the law of supply and de- mand alone. Now, while we support the agents and operators association, let us. by an increased watchfulness 'and carefulness, and realizing sensibility of our (Julies, so elevate the service and our standard of worth that all could be spared better than ourselves, and in the coming yean the needs of the lelcgrapN fraternity will grow beautifully less. Old Timer Probdbly In the course of time wo shall de- vote s page or so of the Telegrapher load vertlsements. However we i-an assure ou< readers that no advertisement will appear within these pages except those of a strict H reliable and substantial character. When contemplating dealings with any Arm who ad- vertise with us you can do so with safety Photograph of the first page of the first number of the RaUroad Telegrapher, issued August 1, 1885, It consisted of eight pages. Digitized by UaOOQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 827 OUR THIRTIETH ANNIVER8ARY. By W. T. Brown, First Vice-President. AMID the. rush of business we are brought up with a start, face to face with this, our thirtieth anni- versary. A day of commemoration to so many thousands must of ar necessity be contemplated with varied emotions. The meditations of the men who have grown old in the service and have spent so many years in the upbuilding of our Order are reflections of the past, with its mistakes and triumphs chronicled before them as only can occur to those who have had a part in the game every step of the way. They have marked the steady advance year by year, and each year’s advancement seems to have given these war-scarred veterans a renewed determination and im- petus to forge ahead. Then we have our young men — the new blood of our organization and our hope of tomorrow — who can only view our past as history and, perhaps, without a full realization of the hardships endured in the. long struggle that brought about the condi- tions into which they step today, who, per- haps, are thinking more of what is still desired than of what we have and how it was secured. Their undaunted courage and enthusiasm for the future will make all they hope for possible. To others, this day is poignant with membries sacred because of the interest and activity in this work of the ones to whom this day of all the years gone by means so much; but, with all the sadness occa- sioned by the loss of such brave and loyal hearts, there is left a comfort in the knowl- edge that one having any part in the up- building of an organization such as ours, has “fought a good fight” arid left to pos- terity a monument time can not destroy. But, from all the viewpoints from which our reflections are cast, we, as a unit, must contemplate with utmost pride and enthu- siasm the wonderful growth of our organ- ization. VVe, as a unit, should be ever mind- ful of the services and sacrifices of the men who have made our organization the great working body it is today, and what could be more fitting that we, as a unit, pledge anew our watchful care, our faithful per- formance of every duty and our loyalty to the principles upon which our Order has been building these thirty years. 1 believe a long eulogy would be out of keeping with the spirit of the day. You don’t want that. You don’t Want a state- ment of facts or principles. You don’t want anything but a feeling of unity and sym- pathy with the enthusiasm the commemora- tion of this thirtieth anniversary has cre- ated— a feeling of harmony and good- fellowship that will lead us to a higher realization of the brotherhood of man ; a feeling of revived interest and vigorous determination from this day on to do our best ; a feeling of real fraternalism, un- spotted by envy, jealousy or petty person- alities. ‘‘There is no room for envy in the heart of a man whose life is consecrated to in- terests larger than his own. He who lives not for himself, but others, is not jealous of another whose efforts in the same direc- tion arc crowned with higher achievement. If, after I have done my best, the quantity and quality of my work falls below the average, that is cause for regret ; but if there is one whose efforts are successful above the ordinary, I should be glad his success more than balances my deficiency. I shall be glad if I love the cause for which 1 labor more than my own profit and re- nown.” SOME ANCIENT HISTORY. By T. M. Pierson, Second Vice-President. HAVING been invited by Bro. Quick to contribute something for pub- lication in the June issue of The Telegrapher, which is to be a special num- ber, on account of the thirtieth anniver- sary of the organization, will say that I became a member of the organization in Indianapolis, Ind., Division 35, in the year- 1887, and 1 have never joined the organiza- tion but the one time. Believing that the following circular, issued by me in 1892 (twenty-four years ago), at which time I was general chair- man of the Vandalia Railroad, might be interesting, the same is submitted as evi- Digitized by LiOOQle

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828 The Railroad Telegrapher. dence of early schedule making. The cir- cular, though brown with age, tells its own story, in a crude way. It is as follows : written August 9, 1895, which also tells its own story, even though it was written more than twenty years ago : Terre Haute, Ind., Aug. 24, 1892. All Operators Vandalia Line: Having been selected as your Committee on Schedule, we desire to give you a full account of our efforts in your behalf. On April 25, 1892, the committee, com- posed of ,T. M. Pierson, J. W. Hubble, J. D. Dale and F. W. Kellogg, met at Terre Haute and formed a set of rules and wages to be presented to the Vandalia Line. We have made a number of trips over the road, and have been at great expense by same, and request that, according to the by-laws of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, each operator on the road remit $2.00 as his proportion of the expense, and we hope that each and every operator will remit to T. M. Pierson, at once, by express order or money order. We feel that each and every man has received a benefit which will be lasting. With but two or three exceptions, every man has received an increase in salary. The management of the Vandalia Line have been very fair in all respects, and have met us in a most friendly way and have no ill-feeling toward us or the O. R. T. We hope that you will all show your appreciation by giving perfect service in the future. A copy of the schedule will be mailed you at an early date. Trusting you will comply with this re- quest at once, we are, Yours fraternally, (Signed) T. M. Pierson, Chairman, F. W. Kellogg, J. W. Hubble, J. D. Dale, Approved : D. G. Ramsay, Grand Chief Telegrapher. Committee. In recalling what I believe to have been the longest continuous trip and on which the greatest number of local divisions were visited by any officer of the organization, I am pleased to submit the following letter, , The Grand Division Order of Railroad Telegraphers of North America. OFFICE OF GRAND CHIEF. Vinton, Iowa, Aug. 9. 1895. Mr. T. M. Pierson, Second Assistant Grand Chief Telegrapher, Wichita, Kan. Dear Sir and Brother : I have arranged to use you for at least two months for the purpose of visiting local divisions in the South, Fast and through the North. There will be a union meeting held in Fort Worth, Tex., commencing August 15th and closing on the evening of August 17th, and I wish you to leave and arrive there not later than the morning of August 15th and represent the Order at that meet- ing. From Fort Worth you will go to New Orleans and participate in a union meeting to be held at that point on August 21st. From there you will go to Atlanta. Ga., and hold a meeting at that place the even- ing of the 24th. From there to Macon, Ga., holding a meeting on August 26th. You will hold a meeting in Sanford, Fla- on the evening of August 30th ; Roanoke, Va., September 5th ; Ashland, Ky., Septem- ber 7th ; Grafton, W. Va., Septemlier 9th ; Cumberland, Md., September 10th ; Bruns- wick, Md., September 11th; Washington. D. C., September 12th ; Baltimore. Md.. September 13th ; Wilmington, Del., Sep- tember 14th ; Philadelphia, Pa., Septeml>er 16th ; Brooklyn, September 17th ; New Haven, September 18th ; Hartford, Conn., September 19th ; Providence, R. I., Sep- tember 20th ; Mauch Chunk, Pa., Septem- ber 24th ; Ashley, Pa., September 25th ; Farnham, Que., September 30th ; Montreal, October 1st; City of Quebec, October 3d; Levis, October 5th; Campbellton, October 7th; Moncton, October 8th; Truro, October 10th. Tn regard to transportation. I have asked for a trip pass for yourself from Ft. Worth over the T. $ P. to New Orleans, which will be sent you care the Delaware Hotel, Ft. Worth, Tex. From Digitized by CjOOQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 829 New Orleans to Montgomery, Ala., over the L. & N. and from Montgomery to Atlanta over the Western Railroad of Alabama. From Atlanta to Macon, buy a ticket, and I will endeavor to secure you transportation over the Georgia Southern and Florida Ry., Macon, Ga., to Palatka, Fla. From there you will have to make your own way to Sanford over the Plant System. You will then retrace your steps to Mafcon, and from Macon I will endeavor to secure you transportation to Lynchburg over the Southern Ry., and as it is but a few miles from Lynchburg to Roanoke, you can buy ticket to that place. Prom Roanoke I will endeavor to secure you transportation either over the C. & O. from Lynchburg to Ashland, or from Roanoke to fronton, Ky. (which is just across the river from Ashland), via the Norfolk & Western. From Ashland you will go to Huntington and there take the Ohio River Ry. to Parkersburg; I have written for transportation between these two points. From Parkersburg you have transpor- tation over the B. & O. S. W. and B. & O., which will take you as far as Phila- delphia, taking in Grafton, Cumberland, Brunswick, Washington, Baltimore, Wil- mington and Philadelphia. From Phila- delphia I will secure you transportation over the Central Ry. of N. J. to New York City. There you will meet with Brooklyn Division. From New York to New Haven I will endeavor to secure you transportation over the N. Y., N. H. & H. Ry., and also from New Haven to Hart- ford over the same line. From Hartford to Providence you will take the N. Y. & N. F. Ry., and I have this day written for transportation over that route. You will then retrace your steps to New York City where you will take the Central Ry. of N. J. to Mauch Chunk and Ashley, Pa. From Wilkes-Barre you will go to St. John, Que., over the Delaware & Hud- son Ry., and from St. John you will make connections for Farnum, Que. From Farnum it is only a short distance to Montreal, and no doubt you can get a pass from Farnum to Montreal, as the train dispatchers at Farnum are all mem- bers. From Montreal to Quebec I do not anticipate you will have any serious time in getting passes over the C. P. Ry. I will write the minister of railways at Ottawa and endeavor to secure you transportation over the Intercolonial Ry., as that is a government road. The Inter- colonial will let you visit Levis, Camp- bellton, Moncton and Truro, N. S. I trust that you will prepare a good, strong address, and uphold the position of Class Organizations in good shape. The following circular has been sent all divisions, and you-will notice that I have given you full credit for your ability as a speaker. It reads as follows: “For the purpose of holding a union meeting and an official inspection of your division, Bro. Pierson, Second Assistant Grand Chief Telegrapher, will visit you on the date named opposite your division. It is to be hoped that you will hatfe as large a meeting as is possible of all kinds and classes of railroad labor, more espe- cially telegraphers. Let due notice be given to all, in order that they may have a chance to attend. You will, no doubt, be pleasantly and profitably entertained by Bro; Pierson, as he is an earnest and fluent speaker, and am sure that his com- ing among you will be the means of do- ing your division much good and the Order in general. He has been instructed to make an examination of the books of the local divisions, and you will please have your records at the division room in order that this may be effected. “It is desired that you confer with the representatives of the other Orders, invit- ing your local .speakers, and have a rous- ing and instructive meeting.” You will see from this that you have a good sendoff to start with, and I have no doubt but what my every expectation will be realized as to your good and faithful work. I trust that you may be able to do some good for the Wichita Division while you are there. Kindly acknowledge receipt of this let- ter and instructions contained therein. Of course it is especially desired that you vigorously maintain the policy of Class Organizations and endeavor to Digitized by ^ooQte

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830 Tiie Railroad Telegrapher. arouse the different divisions to an en- thusiastic pitch. With best wishes, 1 am, Yours in S. O. and D., (Signed) \V. V. Powell, Grand Chief. At the time the above letter was writ- ten, the headquarters of the organization were located at Vinton, Iowa. The letter was dictated by Rro. I.. W. Quick, who was at that time Chief Clerk and Secre- tary to the then Grand Chief, W. V. Powell, and was written by Sister May Leonard, stenographer, who for many years has been Mrs. L. W. Quick, and who was a member of the organization at that time and has continued to be ever since. Thanking God and the membership for our preservation and progress, and the delegates for their continued confidence through all these years, and hoping to write again, thirty years hence, and with kind personal regards to the old and new members. THE MINORITY. By E. J. Manion, Fifth Vice-President. TO be or not to be; that’s the ques- tion. Whether it’s nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune or to take up arms against a sea of troubles, and by opposing, end them.” Thus wrote Shake- speare. Today and for thirty years the Railroad Telegraphers of North America have borne arms against a “sea of troubles,” striving mightily to mitigate injustices and struggling unceasingly to elevate the standard 'of living to a degree com- mensurate with the dignity of the profes- sion. Considerable success has attended our efforts, and we have just cause, upon this auspicious occasion, our thirtieth birthday, to celebrate the anniversary of the birth of the Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers, which was and is the medium through which all benefits accruing to the railroad telegraphers llowed. And if the progress of the past is a criterion for the future, we may justly and proudly in- dulge in fitting festivities for the accom- plishments of the past and the prospects for the future are such as to command the attention and respect of the entire indus- trial world. Every railroad telegrapher, station agent and signalman realizes fully (whether he will admit it or not) that every improvement in working con- ditions, rates of pay and other emolu- ments is attributed directly to the Order of Railroad Telegraphers. And if we have progressed so splendidly during the past thirty years, by reason of the energy of the majority of oltr members, what may we anticipate in the future if the minority will join hands with us and help the good work along? And speaking of the mi- nority, brings me to the theme of my sub- ject. Realizing, as I do, that much will be said in the June Telegrapher about the work of the majority, I- have decided to devote this article to the minority, hoping that my efforts along this line will result in the formation of new resolutions by those, who, for one reason or another, failed in the performance of their most sacred duty, when called upon to support their general committee in troublous times. Unfortunately, these are days of strike votes. On practically all railroads, at one time or another, the members and non- members are called upon to support their general committee by casting their vote to withdraw from the service, unless our demands are conceded. It is only after every argument has been exhausted and the officers of the company have flatly refused to grant our requests that we resort to the strike vote. Then it is the members and non-members are called upon by the committee to stand by their guns and back them up to extreme meas- ures, if necessary, and then it is the com- mittee awaits anxiously the verdict of their constituents. Invariably we receive an overwhelming vote in the affirmative, but there are always a few in the mi- nority who either decline to vote at all or vote in the negative. Truly, my Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 831 brother, you must appreciate that your committee is no more desirous of a strike than you are. You should realize that a vote would not be issued, were it pos- sible to get justice through other chan- nels. Your committee has been true to the trust reposed in them, and have fought your battle gallantly. And now, after all the trials and tribulations they have been through for you, you, Mr. Minority, fail in your duty to them. Is it because you fear you will lose your job? I can hardly believe so, for surely the job you hold can not mean as much to you as your honor! Is it because the “official” comes along over the division and tells you the company has had you in mind for a long time, and are on the eve of promoting you to a more responsible po- sition? Or tells you his personal friend- ship for you is such as to call for “loyalty” to the company at this time? As a man of ordinary intelligence you must know that the other men are not deserting the committee, as is often stated by the official, and you should also realize that the official who tries to per- suade you from your duty towards your committee, secretly abhors you for your weakness, and if he ever had you in mind for promotion before, he will discard you immediately when you desert your com- mittee. He will reason, and properly so. that if you desert your fellow men and yourself you will surely desert the com- pany, when they need you most. No one trusts a weakling. Think it over, my brother of the mi- nority. That committee is up before the management, representing your interests as well as their own, and devoting their efforts unselfishly to securing for you and the others whom they represent, those emoluments, which are justly yours. They will sacrifice their own interests, that yours may be served, and why should you not be man enough to stand behind them. Tell Mr. Official you have entrusted your interests to the committee and you propose to back them up, to the extent of leaving the service, if neces- sary, in support of their contentions for what is- right and just, and mean what you say. Try it the next time you are called upon to cast your vote, and see if it does not create within yourself a feel- ing of independence and self-respect that will repay you tenfold, and when you commingle with your committeemen and fellow workers you can look them squarely in the eye, with a feeling that you are now “a man among men.” ORIAL N0T€5 Seven hundred and six new members were initiated into the Order during the month of May. Democratic and Republican National Con- ventions to see that labor got a square deal in the platforms. The United States Public Health Service issues publications on hygiene and sanita- tion for free distribution. The United States Government has ordered thirty aeroplanes for war service, which arc said to be equal to the most powerful now in use in Europe. Samuel Gompers, President of the Ameri- can Federation of Labor, attended both the A campaign for a "safety first” Fourth of July has been inaugurated by the Safety hirst Federation of America. It was an- nounced by the federation that more than 20 Governors and the officials of 500 cities are co-operating. , The Editor, by special letter to each, in- vited every Grand Officer, General Chair- man. General Secretary and Treasurer, Chief Telegrapher and Secretary and Digitized by VjOOQte

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832 The Railroad Telegrapher. Treasurer to contribute a special article to this issue of the Journal and the replies to this request will be found in the Editorial and Our Correspondents' Departments. All export records were broken by the United States during March, and the de- partment of commerce officials predict that at the end of the fiscal year, this country will have a trade balance of $2,000,000,000 in its favor. Statistics show March ex- ports valued at $410,000,000, which is double the average per month for the last five years. At the convention of the Texas state federation of labor, the following preferen- tial legislative measures were adopted: Correction of the workmen’s compensation act, a law creating a commission to estab- lish a minimum wage for women, a model labor law, a plumbipg inspection law, con- stitutional amendment abolishing poll tax, and a free text book law for Texas school children. The United States bureau of mines re- ports that during the year 1915 the number killed per each 1,000 employed was 2.95. For the first time in the history of coal mining in the United States the average of fatalities per 1,000 employed is less than 3. The total number of killed was 2,266, against 2,454 during 1914. The number of workers employed fn coal mining during 1915 was 767,554. A judgment of $11,000 against a railroad company was sustained by the United States Supreme Court, which was issued to a brakeman because of injuries received in its yards. The court held that it was negligence for the railroad to be switching cars at both ends of a train without notify- ing the brakeman of what was going on. Private insurance companies are attack- ing Section 22 and other provisions of the Ohio workmen’s compensation law, which permits an employer to carry his own com- pensation insurance on proof that’ he pos- sesses sufficient financial resources to pro- tect employes. The question is now being considered by tile state supreme court and attorneys for the state federation of labor are defending the law. The Civil Service Commission ruled that civil service employes will not lose their positions through absence of Jess than one year for military service, and announced that where absences of more than a year are necessary, the commission will recom- mend reinstatements. Hundreds of govern- ment clerks in Washington and in other cities are members of the National guard and are Being mustered for border duty. The Wisconsin supreme court has held illegal that portion of the women’s hours of labor law, delegating specific powers of supervision and regulation to the state in- dustrial commission. The law provides that women workers shall work no longer than ten hours a day or 55 hours a week. Part day work and part night work does not come under the statute. More than 46,000 persons were killed and injured in the United States by railroad accidents during the three months ending September 30, 1915. Interstate Commerce figures show that 2,531 were killed and 43,518 injured. The figures show a net de- crease of 217 in the number killed and 3,697 in the number injured as compared with returns for the corresponding quarter in 1914. The State of New York does not accept the theory that immigration will cease after the European war. Governor Whitman has signed the Brown bill, which provides for a bureau conducted by the state “to promote the settlement of immigrant farm laborers.” The director of the bureau is authorized to co-operate in every way pos- sible to bring immigrant farm laborers and their families to homes in New York, Missouri railroads lost their fight in the Supreme Court for a retrial of the ques- tion of confiscation in the suit of the State of Missouri to recover from the railroads under the state 2-cent passenger rate law $1,400 as excess fare paid by state officials Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 833 •to the roads during the litigation several years ago over the validity of the rate law. The court ordered the contention that the law was confiscatory stricken out of the defense as having been disposed of in the court’s decision by Justice Hughes in the rate cases. The Massachusetts state law provides that where a strike exists, the employer must state this fact when advertising for employes. An amendment to this law, how- ever, provides that, “The provisions of this act shall cease to be operative when the state board of conciliation and arbitra- tion shall determine that the business of the employer, in respect to which the strike or other labor troubles occurred is being car- ried on in the normal and usual manner and to the normal and usual extent. Said board shall determine this question as soon as may be, upon the application of the em- ployer.” The statement issued by the Bureau of Immigration for the month of April, 1916, shows that there were 51,379 aliens landed at the various ports of entry during the month; that there were 1,858 debarred from entrance, classified as follows: Idiots, 26: insane and epileptic, 16; loathsome or dangerous contagious diseases, 142; professional beggars, 5; likely to become public charges, 906; mentally or physically defective, 282; contract laborers, 190; ac- companying aliens, 66; under sixteen years of age and unaccompanied by parent, 54; assisted aliens, 36; criminals, 31; prosti- tutes and procurers, 73; without passport, 7; under provisions of Chinese-exclusion act, 24. The report also shows that there were 268 aliens deported after landing. The value of trade union methods, by which the heads of families could reduce hours and maintain a living wage, were not considered in a speech before the conference of charities and corrections by General Sec- retary Riley of the Brooklyn bureau of charities. He estimates that there are 50,- 000 families who received aid from the half dozen largest charitable institutions in New York during the past year. The speaker said it requires, under present economic conditions from $900 to $1,000 a year to support a family, consisting of father, mother and three children under working age on an acceptable standard of living. Secretary Riley’s speech was fol- lowed by a discussion of the feasibility of establishing loan funds for families in temporary difficulties in order that the “standard of well being” 'may be main- tained over periods of uncertain conditions. Referee Scott of the Pennsylvania state compensation board, has ruled that where a worker is a member of a profit-sharing fund and receives benefits for injuries through the workman’s compensation law no portion of this money shall be deducted and placed in the fund. The technical point raised by the insurance adjusters for the Ford Motor Company of Philadelphia was that under a plan in effect among all employes of that concern, they paid $2 a week into the profit-sharing fund from wages or any sick or accident benefits they might draw. The adjuster allowed an in- jured worker $10 for the first two weeks he was hurt, then cut him to $8, under their de- cision that the balance should go into the fund. Referee Scott ruled that this con- flicted with the compensation law. ' The decision applies to all similar profit-sharing or bonus agreements. The reason for opposition to child labor legislation by large employers is shown in a report made public by the Pennsylvania bureau of statistics and information. During the period covered by the statis- tics boys working in 20,571 establishments were paid $2,723,000. Girls under 16 were paid $2,719,500, making a total of $5,442,700. Women employed in the 20,571 industries reporting drew $72,669,100. They make an impressive industrial army numbering 216.- 299 in the comparatively few establishments that served as the basis of the figures given. The children and the women were cheap labor. The investigations of the depart- ment show that in the vast majority of instances the earnings of the women and children were needed to maintain the family. The combined family’ income just about Digitized by ^ooQte

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834 The Railroad Telegrapher. kept things going. In other words parents and children earned a sum equal to the amount the father would have been forced to demand if the youngsters had been in school, the mother at home and the father in the mill. On account of threatened war with Mexico, a majority of insurance companies, which had not already included “war clauses” in policies, are hastening to do so. It is stated these clauses will govern all new business. Policies already in force cannot be affected by the war situation, ac- cording to insurance men, unless they have special “war clauses.” Many insurance companies began inserting war clauses after the European war started. A number of companies have decided not to accept policies on militiamen for two years; others will charge additional premiums; several will limit the amount of policy they will issue to militiamen and one company will pay indemnity only when the insured is 'in- jured or killed this side of the Mexican border. The Mutual Benefit Department of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers makes no restrictions regarding war. The workmen’s compensation board of the State of Michigan reports that during the month of April 3,943 workers suffered accidents in that state. Of this number 1,605 were so severely injured as to be in- capacitated for at least two weeks, thereby entering the compensation period; 1,459 were totally disabled temporarily; 119 were permanently partially disabled, and 27 of these accidents resulted in death. Of the fatalities, nine occurred in mines and five in connection with the operation of steam railroads. During the first quarter of 1915 there were, reported 2,853 accidents resulting in temporary total disability, 180 accidents re- sulting in permanent partial disability, and 73 fatalities — a total of 3,106 compensable accidents for three months. For the first quarter of 1916 there were 4,837 accidents resulting in temporary total disability, 385 resulting in permanently partial disability, and 99 fatalities — a total of 4,871, these figures showing an increase of 1,965 over the first quarter of 1915. The federal department of labor reports that 36,999 immigrants were admitted dur- ing April of this year, against 31,7^55 dur- ing the same period last year, and 142,207 during April, 1914, which was prior to the ,European war. Of the April, 1916, arrivals, Italy con- tributed the largest number, 4.703, followed by Greece, with 4,031. Out of the Balkan states — Bulgaria, Servia and Montenegro — come but 54, against 35 in April, 1915, and 2,433 in April, 1914. During April, 1916, the laborers admitted were 6,195, and the farm laborers 4,208. New York state secured the largest num- ber of these arrivals, 7,660; followed by Massachusetts with 3,572; Michigan, 2,581; Pennsylvania, 1,926, and California, 1.202. Few of these immigrants were destined to the southern states. But 5 were ticketed to Tennessee, 6 to Kentucky, 7 to Arkan- sas, 14 to Mississippi, 17 to North Carolina, 24 each to Alabama and Georgia, and 13 to South Carolina. Digitized by CjOOQte

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PERSONAL MENTION The following births have been reported since the last issue of The Telegrapher: To Bro. and Mrs. L. A. Drake, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. A. H. Brands, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. O. L. Cartwright, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. W. P. Addison, twin boys. To Bro. and Mrs. Dan Smith, of Orson, N. Y., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. O. S. Daniel, of Park Springs, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. W. F. Hyatt, of War- ing, Ga., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. T. Javins, of Alexan- dria, Va., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. J. E. Cox, of Bras- well, Ga., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. H. A. Green, of Ada, Okla., twin boys. To Bro. and Mrs. A. W. Smith, of Greg- ory, Minn., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. H. H. Lewis, of Leon- idas, Mich., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. F. C. Belton, of Jones- ville, Mich., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. J. L. Quirk, of State Line, Mass., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. C. W. • Chandler, of Aragon, Ga., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. J. H. Hoydcr, of An- derson, Mo., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. Bert Johnson, of Mc- Intyre, Iowa, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. A. F. Shopc. of Mc- Intyre, Iowa, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. Leon F. Benner, of Leland, Ore., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. Z. A. Mikesell, of Bucklin, Kan., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. L. R. Woodson, of Fordyce, Ark., a girl. ' To Bro. and Mrs. H. C. Aikens. of Rush- sylvania, Ohio, a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. W. F. Stehmann, of Hannibal, Mo., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. C. E. Schaaf, of Con- neautville, Pa., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. W. H. Graves, of Merigold, Miss., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. F. U. Stehmann, of New Berlin, 111., a boy. To Bro. and Mrs. W. B. Tompkins, of Marysville, Kan., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. J. M. Stevenson, of Frederick, Iowa, a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. H. A. Vigeant, of Jef- ferson Jet., N. H., a girl. To Bro. and Mrs. C. J. Hetherington, of Blue Springs, Neb., a girl. The following marriages have been re- ported since the last issue of The Teleg- rapher : Bro. Roy Black, of Div. 93. to Miss Dogan. Bro. W. S. Eggleston, of Div. 19, to Miss Rae Whaley. Bro. Geo. Smith, of Div. 7, to Miss Ella M. Greenlees. Bro. M. J. Knapp, of Div. 3, to Miss Demirle Albert. Bro. C. R. Hartzell, of Div. 16, to Miss Anna L. Arthur. Bro. A. A. Hutchinson, of Div. 7, to Miss Margaret F. Scott. Bro. J. W. Saunders, of Div. 170, to Miss Marie Schorr. At Royalton, Minn., Bro. Ed Miller, of Div. 54, to Miss Hazel Miller. Bro. James Robinson, of Div. 44, to Sis- ter Sadie Randall, of Div. 44. At Aberdeen, S. D., Bro. Roy Fretts, of Div. 23, to Miss Ruth L. Ward. At Commerce, Tex., Bro. J. R. Gassaway, of Div. 2, to Miss Vera Young. At Pierpont, S. D., Bro. B. F. Fuller, of Div. 23, to Miss Alice E. Dieter. Digitized by CjOOQle

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836 The Railroad At Ft. Worth, Tex., Bro. W. A. Spark- man, of Div. 2, to Miss Kate Patman. At Hopkington, Mass., Bro. Herman Evans, of Div. 89, to Miss Edna Davis. At New Haven, Conn., Bro. R. M. Walker, of Div. 29, to Miss Julie Berlot. At Kerrville, Tex., Bro. Fred A. Ober, of Div. 141, to Miss Rosalie B. Pfeuffer. At Hallettsville, Tex., Bro. Ellis Wil- liams, of Div. 141, to Miss Frieda Meitzen. At Iron Mountain, Mich., Bro. J. H. Anderson, of Div. 23, to Miss Florence Symons. The Telegrapher extends congratula- tions to the happy couples. The following deaths have been reported since the last issue of The Telegrapher: Bro. John Fromm, of Div. 8. Bro. W. P. Ross, of Div. 40. Bro. F. E. Sanner, of Div. 51. Bro. W. A. Charlton, of Div. 43. Bro. Thomas M. Hay, of Div. 34. Bro. E. C. Weatherly, of Div. 23. Father of Bro. Vuagniaux, of Div. 6. Wife of Bro. J. M. Moss, of Div. 8. Son of Bro. G. N. Gross, of Div. 19. Son of Bro. O. H. Coats, of Div. 54. Father of Bro. W. G. Gates, of Div. 6. Sister of Bro. B. T. Smith, of Div. 16. Wife of Bro. J. J. Johnson, of Div. 19. Bro. Frederick S. Burpee, of Div. 83. Son of Bro. E. W. Himburg, of Div. 3. Mother of Bro. G. A. Whitton, of Div. 6. Wife of Bro. C. L. Crawford, of Div. 8. Mother of Bro. W. I. Lawson, of Div. 8. Father of Bro. C. G. Kelso, of Div. 32. Daughter of Bro. L. R. Sigler, of Div. 33. Wife of Bro. Thomas Curiale, of Div. 44. Father of Bro. E. A. Thoma, of Div. 55. Father of Bro. H. P. Draper, of Div. 76. Wife of Bro. R. E. Thomas, of Div. 170. At Jackson, Mich., Bro. F. P. Coder, of Div. 19. Father of Bro. Edw. Cunningham, of Div. 37. Mother of Bro. J. M. McGowan, of Div. 93. At Bryson, Tex., Bro. W. R. Watkins, of Div. 126. Mother of Bros. H. G. and E. L. Smith, of Div. 15. Telegrapher. ! At North East, Pa., Bro. J. A. Clavin, of Div. 19. Father of Bros. J. R. and J. T. Parsons, of Div. 59. . At Blair, Neb., Bro. Arthur E. French, of Div. 76. Mother of Bros. G. W. and C. G. Smith, of Div. 93. At Burlington, Iowa, Bro. E. L. Martin, of Div. 130. At Bellevue Jet., Que., Bro. J. N. Per- rault, of Div. 12. At Lincoln, Neb., brother of Bro. J. E. Lukes, of Div. 6. v At New London, Conn., Bro. John Hearne, of Div. 35. At Albany, Ohio, mother of Bro. J. A. Adair, of Div. 173. At Creston. Iowa, sister of Bro. H. C. Thomas, of Div. 130. At Providence, R. I., the son and aged mother of Bro. E. J. Hadley, of Div. 35. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of all. WANTED. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of David G. Kitner — age 50, well built ; for- merly a druggist — please notify and oblige. C. E. Kitner, Heaton, N. D. LOST QR STOLEN. Card No. 674, Cert. 913. Div. 3, for term ending June 30, 1916. Card No. 36598, Cert. 541, Div. 41, for term ending June 30, 1916. Card No. 15086, Cert. 604, Div. 31, for term ending June 30, 1916. Card No. 38473, Cert. 790, Div. 43, for term ending June 30, 1916. Card No. 23361, Cert. 1276, Div. 31, for term ending June 30, 1916. Card No. 21293, Cert. 719, Div. 15, for term ending June 30, 1916. Card No. 24843, Cert. 2247, Div. 130, for term ending June 30, 1916. Card No. 18199, Cert. 318, Div. 52, for term ending June 30, 1916. Card No. 519, Cert. 62, Div. 31, for year ending December 31, 1916. Card No. 12374, Cert. 596, Div. 44, for term ending June 30, 1916. Digitized by LaOOQle

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THE SCHOOL TEACHER. By Dita May West, President. THE formal entrance of the school teachers into the ranks of organized labor marks an epoch in the history of our struggle for industrial emancipation. It means far more to us than just the great numerical strength that their numbers will give us. Their affiliation with the Amer- ican Federation of Labor, thereby acknowl- edging a common cause and a common re- sponsibility, means that we have the educa- tion, and, to a great extent, the moral train- ing of not only the future recruits of labor, but of all classes of citizens, directly in our hands. Nor will we have to wait to feel their influence through the children now under their training. Teachers come into direct contact with so many families and in such intimate ways that their influence is usually very great. As soon as their organization spreads from the cities to the smaller towns anil the rural districts, we will begin to feel their influence in the changed attitude of the general public towards us, incident to having in these positions of responsibility and leadership those who are of us. I do not hesitate to say that a worth- while teachers’ union would benefit all other classes of workers equally as much as it would the teachers themselves. Feeling thus. I earnestly urge each of you to assist and encourage, in every way possible, the growth of this organization. For instance, where there is already a parent-teachers’ association in your school, you can help through that. If there is not one, help to organize one. If you have no children of your own, take an interest in it because of other people’s children. One does not have to be a gifted speaker or especially endowed with the qualities of leadership to make one’s influence felt. Because their cause is our cause, and their victory is doubly ours, let us welcome them as such allies should be welcomed, which is not only with friendly words, but helpful deeds as well. Notes of th* Grand Secretary and Treasurer. June 30th marks the ending of another term, and July 1st the beginning of another term, and the last one in the year 1916. when we again enter the term be- fore the convention in Seattle, Wash.. 1917. These terms roll around so fast, that it seems almost impossible to keep up with time in its flight, but our faith- ful members are as regular in paying dues as the terms appear in succession. I therefore urge all members to pay promptly, fco as to secure as low a card number as you can, and leave time for other work that needs attention so much more now than formerly, since we seem to be considered an organization that must forge ahead to keep up with the times. Initiation and dues for new term $1.10 for July and $1.00 for August. Delin- quent members can renew membership by the payment of all back dues, or by making new application. It may be of interest to the member- ship to know that the Widows’ Pension Fund was passed in the State Legislature of Maryland, and is now a law, to go into effect at once, and is badly needed to relieve many an anxious mother’s heart. It is to be hoped that every State in the Digitized by Google

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838 The Railroad Telegrapher. Union will have this law upon its statute books, and not separate the children from their mothers, at the death of the father. This law was brought about by the women of Maryland in the many organi- zations, which went in a body to the State capital, and their influence was so strong that it could not be cast aside, and credit is given where it is due, for once in our state affairs. It is of great interest to us, that the High School Teachers of the city of Washington, D. C., have formed a local organization of the American Federation of Teachers, to which the American Federation of Labor has issued a charter. Two hundred and forty-three teachers in the high and normal schools have joined, and an effort is being made to organize the teachers in the elementary schools. It also gives me great pleasure to state that the teachers of the city of Baltimore are making an effort to organize and secure a charter from the American Federation of Labor, and a big mass meeting was held to which Mr. John H. Furgason, local president of the A. F. of L., was invited to speak and give all necessary information as to how to pro- ceed to organize. Do we, as the wives of organized labor, realize what this means? That the long standing idea that the teaching profession would be lowering their dignity to affiliate with the A. F. of L. is passing away, and that they realize that only in union is strength, and that only in that way can they also adjust their grievances, and receive, the right compensation for services rendered, and that they should demand equal pay for equal service, and do away with sex dif- ferences. This subject is inexhaustible, and I hope that every member will give it her earnest attention, as it concerns us all, in ways that can not be mentioned here. Again, the local branch of the Ameri- can Federation of Labor have taken up with the Mayor and leading men of the city the establishment of vocational train- ing, and this move is to revolutionize the curriculum of education for girls, and the change will be made at the opening of the public schools in September next. This is what has been advooated in these notes from time to time, that only through organized labor can these much needed reforms be made and justice done. This subject is so large that I can only give you the mere outline for your information. I am sure that this move of the public school teachers in the country will extend to every town and village, and is of inter- est to us as an organization. I am in receipt of another letter from Mr. J. Chas. Linthicum, who requested that I interest our organization in the better conditions of dairy products, and his reso- lution received the proper investigation, and is most startling in its revelations. The investigation was made by the chiefs of the various departments of the Depart- ment of Agriculture, which includes some eminent scientists, and states that thousands of children under sixteen years contract bovine tuberculosis through eating butter and drinking milk contaminated with bovine tubercular bacilli, and that 6,000 children under five years die every year of bovine tuberculosis. Much more is con- tained in this letter that 1 have not room to give, but Mr. Linthicum wishes all our members who agree with him that the above conditions should be changed, and for the enactment of a national inspection law to protect the children, to write to your congressman in care of the House of Rep- resentatives, Washington, D. C., expressing your views and asking him to favor this resolution for the above law. I am in receipt of a booklet from O. R. T. Division 53 headquarters, giving full in- formation of the annual joint picnic of railroad brotherhoods, May 21st. With this booklet came a most enjoyable account of the picnic, in a letter from Bro. E. C. Pennington, G. S. & T. Division 53, stating that it was a success in every way, the committeemen all working in perfect har- mony ; that the Ladies’ Auxiliaries of the four organizations took very active part, and that next year the L. A. to O. R. T. Division 53 will take a more active part, and a general campaign is to be put upon the division to line up the wives, so that the interest Will be more general, and be Digitized by CjOOQte

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Tiie Railroad Telegrapher. 839 very much in evidence in 1917, when the next one will be held. Sister Irene O’Connell, G. S. & T. of Local Division 76, has gone on an extended trip to the Pacific coast, and during her absence * all members will please pay to Grand Secretary and Treasurer direct until her return. We wish Sister O’Connell an enjoyable trip with her worthy father, one of the oldest O. R. T. men on Division 76. There is so much that is of national in- terest to us as an organization that 1 am called upon to consider, and requested to give to our membership; it is quite impos- sible to give it all, as I have stated before, and all these questions and subjects con- cern us so much as an organization that 1 wish it were possible to be able to hold meetings, and everyone would become ac- tively interested in these matters that arc being considered by all women’s organiza- tions; and we must confront them sooner or later, if we expect to have any standing before the country as affiliated with organ- ized labor, and an auxiliary to the O. R. T. This is my only way to call your attention to them, and they are increasing all the time. Yours fraternally, Mrs. Florence P. Pierce, Grand Secretary and Treasurer, Halethorpe, Baltimore Co., Md. Providence, Local No. 35. Our regular meeting, held Thursday, May 19th, was very well attended. Glad to welcome back some of the absent ones we have mjSsed all winter, owing to long distance and unfavorable weather. The sisters will kindly take notice that the July 21st meeting will be a box party, to be held at the home of Sister Goggin, Warren, R. I., and the August 18th meet- ing, also a party of the same kind, will be held at Roger Williams Park Casino; business meetings to open promptly at 2:30 p. m. Notice of September meeting later. Fourth Vice-President, Sister Joslin, was with us, and brought Baby Dorothy, who seemed to enjoy every minute, and we hope to have her with us every month; bring more of the little ones, there is always plenty to help take care of them, and they seem to enjoy it. We have several little regulars, and we seem to miss them very much when they are absent. All took great pleasure in trying to solve the very novel menu cards fur- nished by Past President Sister Mehring. There was some hustling for awhile. Sister Joslin winning first for the most correct answers in the given time; the prize, a mayonnaise dish. Refreshment Committee, Sisters Mehring, McKenna and Moore. We would like to hear from some of the brothers, saying they would like application blanks for some of the eligible members of their families. Our President, Mrs. Clara A. Wood, 301 Sta- tion St., Auburn, and our Secretary and Treasurer, Miss Clara Brady, 91 Wool St., Providence, always have plenty on hand, and are only too pleased to send them. Cert. 2. Long Island, Local No. 44. If some of our members knew what de- lightful times we have at our meetings, 1 * feel quite safe in saying they would make a special effort to attend regularly. Our euchre, helyl May 17th, at the home of Sister G. W. Hilley, proved to be a suc- cess both financially and socially. The prizes were bountiful and beautiful. The committee in charge deserve great praise for arranging this affair so well. On Thursday, May 25th, a surprise party was tendered to Bro. and Sister P. Mackin. Dancing and music were enjoyed by all, ample justice being done to the refresh- mentsv Bro. and Sister A. A. Leonard and daughters have returned from their vaca- tions spent with relatives in Pittsburg and Harrisburg, Pa. Sister Ellen Van Nostrand and the son of Sister M. Caffney were reported sick at our May meeting. These sisters would be glad to see any of the members that can arrange to call on them. Sisters, send in some notes. There is plenty of news that could be put in our write-ups each month. Cert. 5. Di< zed by LaOOQle

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o COLLEGE JUL 3 1918 f "V HE MET THE EMERGENCY. V N the early '80’s, before the railroads I had reached Lexington, Va., there was an old-fashioned stage line that made two trips daily between Lexington and Goshen, Va., connecting with the Chesa- peake & Ohio Railroad at Goshen, a dis- tance of twenty-seven miles. The only communication of intelligence was a single telegraph wire strung along the mountainous section, a part of the way on trees with glass insulators, the terminals being at Lexington and Goshen, with one summer office half way, the Rockbridge Baths Springs. One evening the train delivered two pas- sengers to the stagecoach, a woman and man, strangers to each other. One was Samuel Campbell, telegraph operator at Lexington , returning from his vacation, and the other was Miss Rogers who was visiting her uncle, a professor at the Wash- ington and Lee University. There had been a heavy rain, and as the stagecoach reached the mountain precipice known as Goshen Pass, the darkness pre- vented the driver from seeing a wash-out in the • road, and when the left wheels of the coach reached the place the coach turned turtle down the mountainside, lodg- ing against a tree about a hundred feet below the road. The driver, thrown from his seat, re- ceived a sprained ankle and Miss Rogers a broken arm, while Campbell was unin- jured. The driver was helpless and the nearest point was Reckbridge Baths, six miles away. Campbell made Miss Rogers as comfortable as possible and began to study some way of calling for help. Look- ing around, he saw the telegraph wire attached to a tree not far out of reach. He “decided at once to take a desperate chance to call for assistance. With a stone he smashed the glass insulator, which let the wire drop within his reach. Using the filing blade of his knife, he tapped the wire and performed a feat that would seem impossible. He had no instru- ment to attach to the wire, but he placed the ends of the severed wire against each side of his tongue and tested the current, which was painful. Then, by tapping the two ends of the wire together, he could call the Baths office — “R. B.” This he did five times, placing the wires against his tongue for a reply. Soon the pulsations of the current were jerking through his tongue. He read the Morse characters by feeling the dots and dashes as the answer came. He tapped the ends of the wires and told of the accident, requesting help and a doctor immediately. The final reply he read through his tongue — “I got you O. K. ; help will soon be on the way.” In a short while two rigs and a surgeon were calling from the road above and began the rescue. Campbell afterward married Miss Rogers and is today in the real estate business in a Virginia city. This is truth that I think stranger than fiction, for I was the operator at the Rock- bridge Baths that received Campbell’s mes- sage and sent out the relief party. — J. A. C., in Chicago Tribune. ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOGS AND THE DUKE. ^fTT HEN you handle a duke on this railroad, it is usually the gov- ernor-general, and you handle him with the silky mitt. Gilded coaches he would have had in Rome, perhaps, but where is there anything so sumptuous as a palatial private suite on an extra special Digitized by ^ooQte

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842 The Railroad Telegrapher. train traveling anywhere on the North American continent ?” A chief dispatcher’s office is no place for story-telling, but Joe O’Hara was one of the old boys, and great heed was always paid to his remarks. Joe, likewise, had always something interesting to tell. He lighted his pipe and proceeded: “You know how even the section men wait till the governor-general is due before they buy new overalls and smocks; how the enginemen adopt khaki and the train- men get their buttons gold-plated for one of these trips? You have seen those spe- cials with the car trucks freshly painted, the engine re-enameled and the mountings all shined up? “And you know the rule that she holds the main line over everything; nothing pre- cedes or follows her for one solid hour. Those are the arbitrary precautions to in- sure that his royal highness have an ex- clusive trip. “The time I’m thinking of all those measures were adopted, and the governor- general was looked for with the keenest expectancy. “Then it snowed 1“ This seemed to have about the same sig- nificance as if he had said “and then I woke upl” His pipe wasn’t pulling just right. He paused to borrow a seal wire from the yafdmaster and run it through his pipe. Then : “It was the very first snow of the season, and early at that. The flanger was ordered out to precede the royal train by at least an hour and a half. No one thinks of using the snow plows for the first snow, but we had her in readiness anyway. “The special was delivered to our district at 6 p. m., and everybody west of us just naturally collapsed for relief. It was now up to us. We felt that we were well pre- pared. We thought of many things they did not consider west of us; and, although it was not a daylight trip on our district, we meant that the duke should find some- thing to make special remark about. We did not pin a white rose on each trainman’s uniform for nothing 1 “Just to be on the safe side, we decided to lay up the flanger at Bury and have the same engine attached to the plow and run the plow over the rest of the subdivision ahead of the special. “At six sharp the wheels of the special sang on our rails, and at exactly the same minute our general superintendent wired us : “ ‘Steamer to sail from Montreal at 10 p. m. tomorrow with equipment for Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctic expedition. A special train of two cars of dogs coming down on the Hudson Northern and due at Bury at 6 p. m. today. These cars must make connections with boat.’ “Now, what do you know about that? That isn’t railroading at all. An hour’s notice to prepare for a flyer from Bury, where only one or two engines are ever available! Two minutes after that wire came over we got another: “ ‘My wire of morning — what prepara- tions made to handle dogs ex the Hudson Northern? Must not interfere with gov- ernor-general’s special.* “Wire of morning, he said — did you get that? That meant firing a decent kid of a messenger for keeping that important message of morning in his clothes till 6 p. m. But it didn’t solve our puzzle. “The royal special was due in Bury at 7 :30 p. m., and the two cars of huskies were already howling their heads of in the H. N. yard. The H. N. agent phones over to know why our engine was not over there and hooked onto those cars. He was wild. All the kids in town, he said, were hanging onto the cars and crowding the platform to get a peep at the crazy brutes. It was not every day that they could see one hundred and fifty Eskimo dogs belonging to a great explorer, but he wished they would choke for his part. “Our engine! It was at that moment switching the flour mill siding one mile at the other side of the town. But you can bet we got busy. “To get those dogs into Montreal by 10 the following night would require imme- diate departure and a uniform speed equal to that of the royal special. And nothing must precede the duke by one hour. Also, he must be run on schedule. Digitized by tjOOQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 843 “The yardmaster must get the credit for some quick thinking right then. He cut off the engine arriving on the flanger and flew over with it to the H. N. yards, and had the dogs yelping under our noses while we were trying to digest that second message. He had telephoned the mill and arranged for the yard engine to drop everything and hustle right over. It dropped everything all right — or what we consider most every- thing. It dropped a siderod and lay a cripple six feet from the main line switch 1 And Bury not a terminal where materials were kept on hand for running repairs I It looked as if we were going to lie down with the dogs and mighty lucky if we did not perish with the duke, too. “And it snowed harder and the wind made a blizzard of it.” Joe’s pipe seemed to bother him when he mentioned snow. He paused again to light up. “The plow was surely needed. The yardmaster would have considered putting those two cars of dogs on behind the plow and made a plow-dog special of it as ad- vance courier to his royal muchness. “But the engine could never handle extra tonnage and push the plow into the hill of snow which now mounted over the rail- road east of Bury. “There was no question about the dogs having to precede the royal special and making a record run. It simply had to be done. And there was only a minute to think it all but. “The road must be cleared first — there was nothing to it but that the plow be run out. So the yardmaster shunted the flanger into a back track and hitched up the plow. “Now,” and Joe’s chest made room for more air. “Here’s where the dispatcher comes in. I called every station between here and the next terminal, North Quay, for reports on the storm. It was very gratifying for me to hear that it had gradu- ally petered out at Sturgeon, thirty miles east of Bury. “I thought of a fantastic thing out of all railroad practice. What was the matter with hitching up some of the dogs and letting them pull the two cars to Sturgeon and there connect with the plow? “It was absurd, of course, and I dis- missed the thought. Just as I did so, the attendant in charge of the dogs was pro- posing something like it to the yardmaster. The yardmaster was in a bad quandary, all right, but he hadn’t lost his temper. He told Mr. Attendant that he hadn’t yet learned how to pull himself up by his boot- tops nor to haul cars without engines, and he didn’t think that the precious huskies could any more move their cars with the howls as motive power. “The attendant became very serious. ‘Why,’ he said, ‘if it means that you haven’t an engine I could hitch those dogs up and make excellent time to your next terminal. The conditions are, in fact, very propitious. Those dogs were brought down two hun- dred miles over snow fields before the railroad was reached. They could do the distance any time. It would limber them up wonderfully, you know, to have a run of fifty or eighty miles. I’d be delighted to do it if you’d permit me to use the right-of-way. It is really gratifying that this snow has fallen, else we should have been left without any recourse, you know. I realize, of course, that the duke's special has rather upset your plans for handling such a commodity as dogs, post haste. But there’s the way out, y’ seel’ “The yardmaster flew up to me to ask what I thought of it. ‘You could have an engine sent out from North Quay and meet the dogs at Sturgeon,’ he suggested. ‘There’d be a little delay reloading the dogs there,’ he demurred, ‘wouldn’t there? And it might be quite impossible to get them out ahead of the royal train.’ “The attendant had followed the yard- master upstairs, and he joined in the plea. “ ‘I’d like the chance, bully well, you know. The dogs are stiff, and a fifty-mile run would take only an hour and a half, and it would supple them up deucedly.’ “I let them both talk for about a minute. It’s amazing how much two excited people can say in a minute! And while they talked I had a vision. I saw a light sleigh with one man on it pulled by one hundred and fifty dogs, half-savage animals, tearing Digitized by LaOOQte

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844 The Railroad Telegrapher. along the right-of-way like mad, and then one of them taking a sudden notion to start a scrap. That ended it. I turned on them as if the thing had actually happened and yelled: “ ‘No — get out of here and don’t talk nonsense. The dogs will wait till the duke passes and one hour after that. We will have an engine from Carshay in that time and the savages can travel as they should — one hour on the block of the duke/ “The attendant looked scared, but the yardmaster laughed. He told me after- ward about how I mixed up my speech and how it sounded. ‘By Jove/ said the attend- ant, ‘what wroth 1' “They had lost valuable time. Anything that started ahead of the royal special must start in five minutes. “Nothing within the lawful and proper dispatching of trains was now feasible. I waited that five minutes before ordering an engine out of Carshay, the point where the duke’s train hit our district, to take the dogs out one hour behind the special and to notify the chief dispatcher, so that he could answer that message of the general superintendent’s. It was said, remember, that the dogs must make connections with the boat. If the boat were delayed and we handled the duke all right, what need we care! That was it — we did care. We have some pride on our district. “Even while I called Carshay to issue the order by trainmaster was pressed down by a heavy hand and I heard the chief dis- patcher say : “ ‘Hear that ?’ “It was the double go-head toot of the disabled yard engine. “The chief had slipped down into the yard and made himself conspicuous while we poor pawns puzzled over the problem of getting a twin load of huskies over the road so as not to interfere with the easy progress of the first gentleman of our land. “ ‘Talk about luck/ said the chief. ‘They had a siderod over at the shop which actually fitted. We changed out the broken one and now the 2173 is on the howling special. For the love of Mike, give her or- ders to run to Sturgeon and connect with the plow. We want her back. She can take the siding at Sturgeon and the howlers may proceed with the plow. It won’t have much snow to handle east of there/ “Nothing more than just that piece of luck finding a siderod where there isn't supposed to be a scrap cotter-pin. The dogs kept ahead of the duke all the way to Montreal and the duke had the fun of seeing them off. Was I going to order that engine from Carshay? That would have been the con- ventional thing to do, but the chief said he wouldn’t have allowed it. He was going to put the two cars of dogs ahead of the en- gine on the vice-regal train if the yard en- gine hadn’t been revived.” — By Charles Dorian, in The Railway Conductor. BILLY MUDGE’S SURPRISE. BILLY MUDGE was a strapping farmer’s boy, ambitious of some- thing more profitable than plowing, sitting all day on a reaper or tossing hay up into the second story of a barn with a pitchfork. Billy was trudging along through a wood one way when he came to a clear- ing. There was a small house on it, but no one appeared to be at home. Billy noticed the place before leaving the edge of the wood, and suddenly he saw something else that made him stop short. On the opposite side of the clearing a man emerged from the road and, taking posi- tion behind a tree standing alone, surveyed the house intently. Then he moved toward it stealthily, keeping his eye fixed on it, and on reaching it began to examine it for some place of entrance. From a dream Billy had suddenly entered upon a reality. How much there might be in it for him he didn’t consider. Appar- ently it was nothing more than an oppor- tunity to prevent a thief from committing a depredation. Billy was unarmed and felt it necessary to proceed cautiously. The man he watched, after trying windows and doors, at last found an opening to the cel- lar, through which he disappeared. Billy looked about him for a weapon and found a stout cudgel on the ground, which he picked up and clutched with a firm grasp. He had time to think while Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 845 the man was in the house, and realized that the robber doubtless had either a re- volver or a knife, perhaps both, and to attack him would be to get worsted. He therefore decided not to enter the house, but wait till the fellow came out, follow him, stand up behind him and fell him with a blow from his club. In a few minutes the front door was thrown open, and the thief emerged, carry- ing a long yarn stocking, full as after a visit from Santa Claus on Christmas eve. Billy knew the way some country persons kept their money, and recognized the stock- ing as the depository of the occupant of the house. He stooped and moved forward, expecting the robber to go the way he had come and intending to follow him. But just as the fellow was about to step down from the porch onto the ground there wa* a sound of breaking underbrush and a thud of horse’s hoofs on turf, and a girl on horseback emerged from the wood into the clearing. Billy paused and awaited developments. The man dropped the stocking, and the girl, pulling in her horse, rested the rein on his neck, covered her face with both hands, and was shaking with convulsive sobbing. The robber, who had been caught in the act, hung his head. It was evidently not merely a case of a common thief being detected by a stranger, but a brother or a lover surprised by his sister or his sweet- heart. There were words — reproaches likely — which Billy could not hear. The girl, call- ing on the man to follow her, urged her horse from the clearing, the man running on foot. They were out of sight when a posse of armed men broke into the clear- ing, and, hearing the sounds of breaking bushes, ran after them. Billy waited further developments; but, neither hearing nor seeing any more of the persons concerned, he emerged from his hiding, went to the house and picked up the stocking lying on the ground. He felt of it and concluded that it was full of bills and coins. Untying a string that held in the contents, he thrust in his hand and drew out a handful of loose pieces of paper and some small stones. “Well, I’ll be goldarned!” he exclaimed. Billy looked at the stocking, then at the house, then turned the stocking upside down and shook out the contents — bits of newspaper and stones — scratched his head and repeated : “I'll be goldarned 1” Going to the door, he tried to open it, but it had evidently been fastened, after the robber had gone out, by a spring lock. Billy tried to get into the house by the cel- lar door through which the robber had effected an entrance. This door, too, was locked, or, rather, bolted inside, for through a crack he could see the bolt shot. Turning, he stood looking up at the house with his hands in his pockets, still wondering. “I wish,” he said, “I’d knowed that stock- in’ didn’t have no money in it, ’cause I could ’a’ told the feller that, after all, he hadn’t committed no burglary, and the gal wouldn’t ’a’ tuk on so. But what he was so keerful fur about lockin’ up atter he’d tuk or thought he’d tuk all the funds in the house, I’d like to know.” Hearing a titter, he looked to his right. There stood a man beside some sort of a machine. A titter at his left drew his atten- tion, and he saw the robber and the girl laughing at him. “See here, you people,” he exclaimed. “What does all this goldarned performance mean ?” “It means,” said the man with the machine, “that we’ve been making a moving picture play. I’ve got you in picking up the stocking and trying to get into the house, and it’s the best part of the show.” Billy didn’t say anything for a few mo- ments while the true conditions were get- ting through his thick skull. Then the ire began to gather in his eye, and his eye was focused on the apparatus. Suddenly he gave a kick with his foot and lifted the machine in the air. — By Oscar Cox, in Iowa Unionist. A statistician who probably, knows esti- mates that there are at least 10,000,000 tunes in existence. If this be so, there is no excuse for the monotony of modern melodies. Digitized by CaOOQte

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846 The Railroad Telegrapher. THIRTY-ONE’S REDEMPTION. A SORT of psychological uncertainty hovered over the corner bed. They spoke of him as “That” Thirty-one, and lowered their voices, but could not have told why. He was little more than a boy. He had a mass of dark, close-curling hair that a woman might have envied, and eloquent, imploring eyes to match it. But the lines in his drawn white face, his sinister silence, and the flicker as of hunted fear and desperation in those eyes whenever the doctor's step was heard, seemed to mark him down as a man who had something in his life that it was best to forget. It was a settled conviction among them that he had no wish to pass the hospital gates again. Sister Nora had been preparing some liniment in a manner that required all her attention. It was done; she wound a coil of linen around her arm, replaced her materials with a quiet swiftness and floated like a breath of sweet wind past the knot of nurses who had just come off duty. No one had ever called her beautiful. In that calm, Madonna-like unconsciousness of herself, in her unstudied devotion to duty, lay the simple secret. As she went down the ward, of which she had sole charge till dawn, there were furtive rustles and murmurs of “Sister Nora 1” from either side of the avenue and spotless beds. “Sleep” was the order, and she went straight on, but in her wake was left a calm little smile to one, a queenly nod to another, a mute promise in her eyes to a third, and so on. At Thirty-one,, as she reached the far end, she did not glance. Her lips had seemed to set and sadden unknowingly. At that moment she looked like a woman who had convinced herself of the necessity of some stern purpose, and would not waver. Under the coverlet Thirty-one watched her with a breathless, frightened intensity. For some minutes she stooped above the bed in the opposite corner; then at last she straightened up, stood with a hand to her forehead and moved back down the ward. She had not looked at him. Thirty- one seemed to draw a breath as of mingled longing and relief. Did she know? For quite a long time she stood with her back turned at the far end; then suddenly she wheeled around. Thirty-one's figure had been raised upon one arm, almost to a sitting posture, staring that way. He dropped back, like one de- tected on the threshold of a crime; the coverlet went over his head. Ten o’clock. Sister Nora was upon her feet. Down the ward she went noiselessly, resolutely. She paused in Thirty-one's cor- ner. “Thirty-one,” she said, in that low, deep voice of hers. No answer. His eyes and lips were closed as in sleep. She made as if to go, turned quickly again — and the eyes were staring at her. “I knew it,” she bent to whisper. She laid a hand upon his forehead ; the instincts of the trained nurse came first. “Oh, you can easily deceive me, but you can not de- ceive yourself. Thirty-one, tonight or never ! What is it to be ?” “You’re wrong; there’s nothing to tell,” came his quick whisper back, huskily de- fiant. “Keep away from me, as the others do. Let me go as I came; you promised that. Don’t touch me — I’m poison to you !” It would have made most sensitive women shrink ; so much was condensed in the words. Sister Nora took both the flinching hands in hers determinedly. It was the tender fearlessness and searching intuition that have made women in all ages the conqueror of man. If so, I may touch poison without being defiled. Did I promise that? Then my conscience makes me break the promise. You are going to tell me before you leave this place,” she said. If I can help you, I must do it. An hour ago, when you sat up, you were trying once more to find out a way of tricking me. If your clothes had been at hand, you had it in your mind to leave the place by stealth — even if you had to creep out at that window and risk your life afresh. Forced to live on in spite of yourself, you have brooded solely upon escape. To you this is a prison. Why?” Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 847 He looked at her as one yielding to a spell. Sister Nora looked steadfastly. He made one last effort to turn her sympa- thies. “You’d hate me,” he rattled. “You’d wish that pity had never entered into you ; that's the truth tonight.” He was like a man hypnotized, held by a vast awe. “I lied to them,” he repeated, as to him- self. “I can't lie to her. She knows; she wants to make a man of me again. That night — that night it was all or nothing with me. I had not the price of a bed or a meal. I had gambled it all away, and owed more than I could pay. In that fear of exposure, I was wandering the streets. There was a house — a house in a quiet road. As I passed it, I thought of a leather bag in a bureau, crammed with gold coins, little crosses, unset stones, all lumped together there by the man who thought more of his medical books than of all the money in the world. It drew me with the strength of a clutching hand. It was Dr. Franklin’s house. I had known the maid there; I knew just how the doors and passages lay, I never stopped to think of an afterwards. * * * I did it — I could not tell how. I was climb- ing out again by the balcony window and thought I heard a sound behind. A face seemed to look at me across the drawing- room. It was a blind leap for the ground, and one of the sharp-pointed rails caught me here — just here. I lay there, waiting for death; I felt that the bleeding was in- ward. Then, as my thoughts came back, I moved down the road, and — hid the leather bag in a place where I could find it again if I lived. With that dread of the hue and cry behind I must have dragged myself a mile from the spot; and then someone saw me fall forward. * * * Heavens, I’ve put my life into her keeping! What can I say, what can I do, to make her believe that I live to forget it — that I’m not a hopeless villain?” “I only asked you to trust me. Now, if you mean that, your first act when you leave this place will be to make restitution to the man you have wronged. The rest — the rest lies between you and your Maker.” “Then — ?” he breathed, as if a life or death sentence were in the balances. She did not answer. She had covered her face with her hands for a moment. Then, as she rose, to move swiftly away, she found her arm gripped and held. Thirty-one's voice was different. “Not yet; I’ll do that — I’ll promise it — if you will carry on the noble part you have begun. Stand by me; help me through itl You have come into my life at its darkest hour; one word from you now — one look — will keep me true to my better self. Let me blot out the past and begin life again — but don’t let me drift alone I Whom have I to turn to when I pass those gates? Could I face any of my friends again? Alone, I’m a coward; with my guardian angel near me, and with the thought that some day, perhaps, if I prove myself a man — ” It broke off. The walls of the ward seemed to be moving; the beat of time seemed to be suspended for him just then. What had he dared to say? Assuredly, he could not have told. He knew only that there was a task before him greater than he could realize yet ; that this angel-woman hovering above him seemed to be the incar- nation of all that is purest and most pre- cious to a man’s ideals. To lose her again forever — to remember her only as a sweet figure moving through his dreams — no! And it seemed as if Sister Nora had known. Or was it that she could not bring herself at this fateful moment to give the answer that might throw him back to des- peration ? He was not to know. He lay that next minute in an incredulous quiver. He was alone; none of it seemed real. He struggled to realize that Sister Nora had stooped suddenly, put her lips to his damp forehead as if to seal some silent com- pact, and had vanished like a shadow. Barely one week later a thing unpar- alleled in the history of the hospital had been recorded. Thirty-one, still haggard and strange, but able for the first time to move up and down the ward in a suit of clothes lent him for that purpose, was missing. Sister Bertha, in charge, had not turned her back for a moment; dumb with the shock, she could only stare blankly until her questioning gaze rested upon Sis- ter Nora. But the calm eyes in that pale Digitized by ^ooQte

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848 The Railroad Telegrapher. face answered nothing ; besides, Sister Nora had not been on duty at the time. He had stolen down the staircase unno- ticed, mingled with the convalescents in the grounds below, and passed the main gate. There were vague whispers from outside that a cab had been waiting nqar at hand — that a veiled woman's hands had reached from it and helped him in with a marked tenderness ; but this was held to be the inevitable note of romance that fol- lows mystery. ♦ ****♦♦* “You have it?” “Yes,” the man whispered. A flush of shame darkened his face in the dusk, but it was gone again quickly. “It was there, lying between the shrubs and the wall. I have touched nothing in it. If you doubt me — ” and his black bag clicked. “No, no!" She turned her face. “If I trusted you to come back to me here, I can be sure of all else." “Heaven bless you!" he muttered, keep- ing back a sob. He stood uncertainly, look- ing around. Her arm had taken his again and held it tightly; but the awe and un- reality of it were as great as ever. If he could not believe that the moment had come, and that she was here with him to share the ordeal and pave the way to his redemption, how could he hope to realize that her money had paid for the small furnished room where he was living — that her own hands had given it all the thought- ful finishing touches for his comfort — that her womanly protectiveness had inspired day by day the parcel of delicacies to bring back his health? Her deepest thoughts he could not read. At some day he might hope to ; but tonight she was simply his ideal of God’s noblest creation — the angel- woman who was lifting him on “stepping- stones of his dead self" to higher things. They walked on in silence till he paused with a shudder of recollection, his voice a husky rattle. “Over there — the house with the red lamp. What — what if I never come back to you here? What if he should lock the door upon me and send for the police? Could I answer for—" “I had thought of it," she whispered. Her fingers had taken the black bag from his; her face was calm and determined. “You shall wait here. If I see him, hand back his valuables intact, and implore his forgiveness, surely he could not — " “If I did !" Thirty-one clutched her arm convulsively. “Don’t go. Send it by the post. You shall not risk anything more for me." “I must. I must know that you can begin life tomorrow without that shadow upon your mind. It is with you now; it would be always.” She put back his hands. “I am going; I have no fear. A few moments more and you will be free — free for the woman who loves you!” She broke away and crossed the quiet roadway quickly. A moment more, and the hall door of the house had shut her from his sight. He stood back in the shadow, his breath held, his brain in a wild whirl. “I am expecting Dr. Franklin back every moment." The maid, a delicate-looking girl with a subdued voice, was looking at her curiously as she stood there so still, clasping something to her breast. “If you will wait in here—" Sister Nora stepped mechanically into a front room. Minutes later, when the maid glanced instinctively in, she was sitting with her head down upon her hands. The girl’s hand touched her timidly, as if she under- stood suffering in its silent form. “Can I do anything? Doctor will come soon — he will not be long. Don’t worry," she said hardly knowing why ; “don’t worry." She went to the window and peered both ways through the blind laths. Next mo- ment— next momqnt a muffled, sobbing little cry had thrilled through the room and changed everything. “Dick! His face! He has come back — he was standing there — my Dick! Oh, call him back — tell him I — " Sister Nora had turned. “Be brave, be calm; tell me. Your Dick? What was he to you?” “My life — my life! Call him back; tell him — tell him I will work all my days to pay back for what he did." It came in slow sobs, as if she struggled against suffoca- Digitized by <^.ooQLe

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 849 tion. “He had gambled ; he was in debt. My fault; I — I had trifled with his heart — I made him think that all women were false. I would not answer him; I loved him more and more, but I left it too latel he had gone from me when I realized what I had lost. He — he came that night, when I lay thinking of him; I saw his face — saw him climb out at the balcony — and could not speak his name. I knew what I had done — what my trifling had driven him to. I have lived: in a fever of dread all these weeks; I can’t help him; it is break- ing my heart. He knows — he knows — and dare not face me again 1 He stood there on that pavement * * * and he is gone — it is too late 1” “Gone I" The word left Sister Nora’s lips mechan- ically. Very still she stood, the trembling fingers gripped in hers. For the moment, as those suffocating sobs died away, her own face had gone marblelike; her eyes had closed as in faintness, as that revela- tion beat itself into her brain. She had but to keep silence, to go as she had come, and this girl would never know. Just the human silence — that her own deep, never- dying love for the man would surely jus- tify I Oh, the readiness of that mental struggle, while the dark curtains slowly descended and shut out her hopes and dreams I “You would die for him? You would work all your life for him? And he knows it — I mean, he loved and wanted you for his wife?” “For his wife — yesl” came the half-un- conscious whisper. The dry, wide eyes still watched that window in hopeless long- ing. “We were boy and girl together. What he is now I have helped to make him. Two wasted lives — that love would have made happy! And it can never be undone !” There was a rattle of wheels ; a man sprang up the steps. The girl’s quiver of realization told Sister Nora that the su- preme moment had come — that Dr. Frank- lin had returned. No time to think, to hesi- tate. She whispered steadily. “Wait here; don’t move until I come back,” and went straight out, closing the door behind her. Ten minutes — perhaps twenty — passed in that strange, utter silence. Then of a sud- den, with the soft rustle of an angel, it seemed, she went back; and no one would ever know what she had said and done to pave the way for Thirty-one’s redemp- tion. She had put her arm about the girl’s motionless figure and was whispering: “You will go to him there, at once, and tell him all that you would have told him that night,” she ended. “Tell him that he is free, and that Dr. Franklin is willing and waiting to take him by the hand. Tell him that Sister Nora is quite content to know that the shadow has gone from his life, and that she goes back to her duties with — with a happy heart and full trust in his future ; she wants no thanks. Be a true wife and stay to him, an — ” the voice fal- tered a little, then steadied bravely, “and that is all. I am going — I shall take the other direction. Give him this note I have written. Good-bye 1” She went quietly out at the hall door, turned the other way, and passed from sight without a backward look. On the note that Thirty-one should treasure until his dying day, were just a few hastily- written words : “I have kept my promise — fulfilled my parting words. You are free — free for the woman who loves you. Heaven bless you both! Sister Nora.” — By T. B. Chamberlain, in Express Gazette . THE MODERN PRODIGAL. THE old man paused in the doorway of the barn. A strange figure con- fronted him. A man was sitting on the fence lazily swinging his long legs. “Dinner’s ready, dad.” The old man slightly started, and his keen gray eyes rested on the stranger's face. “It’s Jim, is it?” “It’s Jim. How’s dad?” “No complaint.” The old man paused and grimly smiled. “Come back hungry?” “Very hungry, dad.” “I said you would.” There was a note of triumph in the c’.q man’s voice. Digitized by LaOOQte

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850 The Railroad Telegrapher. That's what you said, dad. You were right. I am hungry. Been getting up an appetite for the last one-and-twenty years.” He slipped down from the fence, a tall man with a little stoop in his shoulders and a tinge of gray in his thick hair, and fell into step with the older man. “Things haven’t changed much,” said the father. “You haven't dad.” The rugged old features relaxed in a frosty smile. “That cord of hickory wood you ran away from waited for you for twenty years. I sawed and split it myself last year.” “Sorry dad. I always meant to come back and finish the job. But no doubt the wood grew tired of waiting.” “I grew tired of waiting,” said the old man. There was a little silence. “How has the world used you, dad?” “I told you I make no complaint. I’ve still got my health and l’,ve got the farm. It keeps your aunt and me. I owe $500 borrowed money.” “Secured by mortgage?” “No. My personal note.” He paused and looked at his son. “I’ve no money to lend,” he said, “and none to invest.” The stranger laughed. “Good,” he said. “That’s a very fair warning.” He looked at the old man’s bent figure. “Any objections to shaking hands with me, dad?” The old man hesitated. “I’ve been waiting a long time to have you come back and say you were sorry for your disobedience,” he said. “Of course I’m sorry, dad,” the young man cried, and their hands met. “And yet I know I should certainly do it all again.” The old man’s face hardened. “You’re worse than the prodigal,” he harshly murmured. “He repented.” They were near the porch. They had walked slowly. An elderly woman, who was watching them, came from the kitchen and waited their approach. The younger man smiled and waved his hand. “Aunt Mary wears well,” he said. The older man slightly nodded. The woman on the porch regarded them anx- iously. “Jim has changed a good deal, hasn’t he, Abner?” “No,” the old man sharply replied. “He hasn’t.” The woman softly sighed. “Dinner is waiting,” she said. It was not a cheerful meal, although the newcomer did something toward relieving the depression. The old man said but little, and when the meal was ended he arose and muttered something about work that re- quired his attention, and left the newcomer with Aunt Mary. “Father doesn’t forget,” the stranger said. “No,” said the woman. “He has little to think about, and that’s one of the mem- ories that comes closest to him.” “Poor old dad. Perhaps you don’t know that I’ve written to him several times and received no answer. But I’ve managed to keep posted regarding his health and his prosperity. Can you keep a secret, Aunt Mary?” “I should enjoy the sensation of trying,” she smilingly answered. “You know he had borrowed $500.” “Yes.” “Well, I loaned it to him.” “You, Jim?” “Yes, Aunt Mary. I found out he was a little pinched for money, and so I sent the stuff to Squire Allen, and told him to offer it to dad. See, here’s the canceled note. Put it where he’ll find it some day.” The woman regarded him with a dazed expression. “For mercy’s sake, Jim Halford, don’t tell me you’ve prospered!” “I can’t complain, Aunt Mary.” “It will break your father’s heart to know it, Jim. He’s been clinging to the idea all these years that you would come back poor and hungry.” “I can’t help that, Aunt Mary. Fortune has been very kind to me.” The woman suddenly laughed. “It’s quite too good to be true. Did you make it out of poetry or story-writing ?” Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 851 “I gave all that up long ago,” he an- swered. “I’m a serious man of business now. Father didn’t like my poetry, did he ?” “He said it would bring you to rags and the poorhouse. I heard him say it many times.” “Father didn’t understand me. We didn’t understand each other. But there; that’s a bygone that can't be recalled.” “And you’ve prospered, Jim Halford 1 I’m almost as much surprised as Brother Abner will be. But I tell you, Jim, it’s going to hurt him dreadfully when he knows it. He’s set his old heart on seeing you come back poor and worthless.” “I’ll have to break it to him by degrees, Aunt Mary. I think he’ll get over it in time. Anyway, I can’t say I’m sorry to dis- appoint him.” “But he wants you to be sorry, Jim. The other prodigal was sorry, you know. I can’t tell you how many times your father has taken down the Bible and read that story. It seems to comfort him.” “The other prodigal,” said the man very gently, and then he smiled. When the old man returned there seemed to be a softened look on his face. “I’ve been over to the cemetery,” he presently said. “I wanted to see that your mother’s grave was in good shape. I thought maybe you’d like to go over and see it.” “Thank you dad. Of course I will go.” “You* can find it without any trouble. I’ve put a simple little monument over it.” “Thank you again, dad.” He paused and looked at the old man’s averted face. “That's not the only monument that bears mother’s name,” he said. The old man looked up. “What’s that?” he asked. “Have you ever heard of the Emily Hal- ford Home for Friendless Girls?” The old man’s eyes opened wide, and he slowly shook his head. “It is in a great Western city in a beau- tiful park. There are more than a hun- dred girls within its sheltering walls who otherwise might be homeless in the streets.” The old man opened his lips as if to speak. A troubled look came over his face, and he turned away. That evening, after the quiet supper, the elder Halford brought out the great family Bible, and impressively read aloud the story of the Prodigal Son, and in the dim shadow beyond the range of the lamp the new prodigal sat and listened. When the reading was done and the great book was reverently closed, the younger man looked up. “Thank you, dad,” he said. The old man looked toward him and slowly shook his head. Then he sighed, and, replacing the Bible on its shelf, took a candle from the window ledge and gave it to his son. “You will sleep in your old room,” he said. “Good night,” said the younger man, as he put out his hand. • The old man hesitated. “Good night,” he said, and they solemnly shook hands. “I hope your dreams will not be un- pleasant,” said the old man a little grimly. “I hope so, dad.” But somehow the dreams did not come. He was restless, and his mind was busy. He remembered his boyhood, his mother’s early death, his father's severity, his flight from home, his early struggles. His father had quite failed to under- ' stand him. No doubt he was a disappoint- ment to him. The farm work was dis- tasteful to the boy. He grew to hate it. Then he broke the bonds and flung him- self into the unknown sea of the great world outside. He felt sorry for that boy of long ago. And yet he felt no anger at the father who has misunderstood him. He thought he was kind, he thought he was doing for the best. No man could question his father’s honesty of purpose. Poor old man. How unlike he was to that father of the Bible story. The thinker smiled. And how un- like he himself was to the prodigal son. The clang of a distant bell aroused him. He went to the window. There was a dull red glow over the village in the valley be- low. It was a fire. The glow deepened as he stood there. It was a serious fire, seri- ous in that little hamlet of frame dwell- ings and ancient methods of fire-fighting. Digitized by ^ooQte

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852 The Railroad Telegrapher. The man at the window turned and hurried into his clothes. As he reached the outer door he encoun- tered his father. “What is it?” the latter asked. “It looks like a bad fire. I'm going down.” “I’ll go with you,” said the old man. Side by side they hurried to the scene of the growing conflagration. It was indeed a threatening blaze. A strong wind had risen, and several frame dwellings were burning furiously, and the villagers seemed quite powerless to stop the progress of the flames. The old hand engine had just arrived on the scene, and the men were manning the brakes. The younger Halford seemed to stiffen up suddenly, and a new color came into his face. “Here’s work for me, dad,” he cried. “Look out for yourself.” He pushed into the little crowd of spec- tators. “You must get outside help,” he shouted; “if you don’t your town is doomed.” They stared around at him. “There’s not a mo- ment to lose. Where’s the nearest fire engine ?” “At Angora,” a voice replied. “Telegraph Angora at once.” “The office is locked and the operator lives three miles away.” “We must break down the door. I will telegraph.” A dozen men followed at his heels. The door was crushed in, and Jim Halford called for help. The reply came promptly. “They will send their engine as soon as a locomotive can be fired up — in a half hour at the outside.” And then he was up and back to the scene of the conflagration. And somehow it wasn’t many minutes before he seemed to dominate the whole affair. He encour- aged the firemen in their almost futile efforts ; he organized a line of bucket men ; he gave orders for the destruction of a barn that threatened the spread of the flames in a new direction ; he set the women at work preparing coffee and making sand- wiches. And nobody questioned his authority, nobody rebelled against his orders. It was a great emergency that confronted the vil- lagers. A leader was needed. Jim Hal- ford seemed to have sprung out of the very smoke clouds to succor these frightened ones. When the shrill shriek of the locomotive echoed against the hills, Jim started on a run for the station with a band of younger villagers at his heels. They joined the Angora men in unloading the fire engine, and manned the ropes that drew it to the scene. “Hustle, lads,” Jim shouted. A stout man on the opposite rope looked up quickly. “Great Scott!” he cried. “It’s Colonel Jim Halford.” “Who are you?” Jim shouted. “I am Captain Billy Manning. I’m mayor of Angora now.” “Captain Billy ! Then you take charge here.” “Not much. I’m still serving under the colonel.” So Jim Halford remained in command, and with the coming of these prayerfully received reinforcements the march of the flames was checked. It was daylight before the danger was entirely past, and the fire- fighters could rest from their effort. A smoke-blackened figure suddenly swooped down on old Abner Halford. “Hello, dad,” a hoarse voice cried, “how is it with you?” The old man’s voice trembled. “It is well, my son. How is it with you?” And the hands of the two met. “They want us to come over to the town hall, dad. There’s to be a business meeting and a little thanksgiving on the side. Come along.” When the meeting was opened the mayor of Angora arose, and was greeted by a cheer. He only wished to acknowledge the thanks of the villagers, and to tell them how fortunate they were in having that gallant soldier, Colonel Jim Halford, under whom he had been proud to serve in the Philippines, to lead them in the hour of trial. Then the cheers were quite deafen- ing, and the grimy colonel slowly and re- Digitized by <^.00 ;Le

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 853 luctantly arose in response to the vigorous calls. “I thank you,” he said, “for your appre- ciation of my efforts, but, really, I am no more deserving of praise than any other loyal son of Grayville should be. This is my old home. I was a boy here. The vil- lage is dear to me, and I am truly thank- ful that I could lend my aid towards pre- serving it in its hour of danger. But enough of this. Aid of a different kind is required now. There are the homeless to shelter, the hungry to feed, and the needy to clothe. A fund is required for this pur- pose. Grayville should not go outside for help. Her sons will stand by her now as they stood by her when the fire tried their mettle. Mr. Chairman, will you permit me to start that subscription roll with the sum of $1,000, given in the name of Abner Hal- ford, your fellow townsman?’' The old man’s hand clutched his son’s coat, but the younger man caught it and held it fast. And then the audience arose, and cheered as if it would never cease. “You see, father,” the younger man said, as they slowly trudged up the long hill on their way back to the farmhouse, “there is a new fashion in prodigals.” He laughed. “All I hope for is that the later wanderer will be made as welcome as the old one was.” “He is just as welcome, my son.” And the wrinkled old man rested gently on the younger man’s arm. — By W. R. Rose, in Cleveland Plain Dealer. Digitized by ^ooQte

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Any Chump Can Knock. Don’t criticise your neighbors’ faults, no matter what they do; Don't ridicule the masses, or malign the chosen few; Don’t think yourself a censor of the silly human flock — And just remember as you go that any chump can knock. Don't laugh at those who make mistakes, or stumble by the way, For you are apt to follow them — and almost any day. Don’t think the other’s shifting sand while you are solid rock — And don’t forget, for heaven’s sake, that any chump can knock. Don't be a puller-down of fame on other men conferred; Don't give a parting kick to one who fell because he erred, Don’t think that you are perfect and the only size in stock— And now, once more, just bear in mind that any chump can knock t — Exchange. Loyal Hearts. There are loyal hearts, there are spirits brave, There are souls that are pure and true; Then give to the world the best you have And the best will come back to you. Give love, and love to your life will flow A strength in your utmost need; Have faith, and a score of hearts will show Their faith in your word and deed. . Give truth and your gifts will be paid in kind. And honor will honor meet; And a smile that is sweet will surely find A smile that is just as sweet! Give pity and sorrow to those who mourn; You will gather in flowers again, The scattered seed from your thoughts outborne, Though the sowing seemed but vain. For life is the mirror of kind and slave, 'Tis just what we are and do, Then give to the world the best you have And the best will come back to you. — Madeline S. Budges. The Fellow Who Can Whistle. The fellow who can whistle when the world is going wrong Is the fellow who will make the most of life; No matter what may happen, you will find him brave and strong — He’s the fellow who will conquer in the strife. The fellow who can whistle when the whole world seems to frown Is the kind of man to stand the battle's brunt; He’s got the proper mettle, and you can not keep him down, For he’s just the sort that’s needed at the front. The fellow who can whistle is the fellow who can work, With a note of cheer to vanquish plodding care. His soul is filled with music and no evil shadows lurk In his active brain to foster grim despair. The fellow who can whistle is the "trump” card of the deck, Or the "whip-hand” in the parlance of the street; No petty cares rtor trifles can his buoyant spirit check, For a sunny heart can never know defeat. The fellow who can whistle — he is built on nature’s plan And he cheers his toiling fellow-man along; There is no room for pessimists, but give to us the man Who can whistle when the world is going wrong. — Sidney Warren Mass in Lippincott *s. No Luck. My pal and I both loved a maid Up in the Klondike region. We didn’t have a cinch — indeed, Her followers were legion. But Jim and I both swore that we Would win the girl or bust. For, though she wasn’t much on face, She had a sack of dust. The fates they smiled on my pal Jim, They frowned on me, alack 1 For he won both the girl and dust. I only got the sack. Digitized by U.ooQle

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856 The Railroad Telegrapher. The Friendly Hand. When a man ain’t got a cent, An* he’s feelin’ kind o’ blue, An’ the clouds hang dark and heavy, An’ won’t let the sunshine through. It’s a great thing, O my brethren, For a feller just to lay His hand upon your shoulder In a friendly sort o’ way. It makes a man feel curious; It makes the teardrops start; An’ you sort o’ feel a flutter In the region of the heart; You can look up an’ meet his eyes; You don’t know what to say, When his hand is on your shoulder In a friendly sort o’ way. Oh, the world’s a curious compound, With its honey and its gall. With its cares' an’ bitter crosses; But a good world after all; An’ a good God must have made it — Leastways, that is what I say, When a hand rests on your shoulder In a friendly sort o’ way. — James Whitcomb Riley. My Mother-in-Law. I had dreaded her coming, with “sharp, cold eyes,” This mother-in-law of mine, And I’ve found her merry and young and wise. Oh, she’s been a glorious, glad surprise, This mother-in-law of mine. She laughs at the very idea of age. This mother-in-law of mine, For her heart is young. Her philosophy sage, Is “one bride at a time,” and “each day its page.” And “no moaning of Auld Lang Syne.” She’s my “best girl friend,” and her boy's best friend, This mother-in-law of mine; She may walk with us to the journey's end, So joyous, so true. May the good God send This mother-in-law of mine. — Yeoman Shield. When I Am Dead. When I am dead, if men can say “He helped the world upon its way, With all his faults of word and deed Mankind did have some little need Of what he gave” — then in my grave No greater honor shall I crave. If they can say — if they but can — “He did his best, he played the man. His ways were straight; his soul was clean; His failings not unkind and mean, He loved his fellow-men and tried To help them” — I'll be satisfied. But when I’m gone, if even one Can weep because my life is done And feel the world is something bare Because I am no longer there; Call me a knave, my life misspent — No matter, I shall be content. — E. C. W., in W est minster Gazette. The Mother Voices. God gave to men the love of song. And voices that in twilights long Lull weary human hearts to rest, By daytime's care and. toil oppressed. He gave to some the wondrous voice That bids men weep or men rejoice; He took sweet singers from the skies And hid them in a mortal guise. All these He gave in tenderness To sing to us, our lives to bless; But of all voices, near and far, The mother voices sweetest are. They sing their simple songs each night O’er all the world where fades the light; From mother-bird’s song o’er its nest To human mother’s song of rest. No master’s skill or singer’s art Can rival e’er a mother’s heart; For love that is of His on high, Sings through a mother’s lullaby. — Farm Journal. Digitized by c.ooole

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PACETIOU.SB;. Sure. “Did your watch stop when you dropped it on the floor?” “Sure ; you didn’t think it would go on through, did you?” — Yale Record. A Sure Sign. Editor : Do you know how to run a newspaper ? Applicant : No, sir. Editor: Well, I’ll try you. I guess you have had experience. — Puck. Laying the Blame. Doctor (to patient) : You’ve had a pretty close call. It’s only your strong constitu- tion that pulled you through. Patient: Well, doctor, remember that when you make out your bill. — Topeka State Journal. Sympathy in the Dictionary. “My brudders,” said a waggish darkey to a crowd, “in all afflictions, in all ob your troubles, dar is one place you can always find sympathy.” “Whar? Whar?” shouted several of his audience. “In de dictionary,” he replied, rolling his eyes skyward. She Meant All Right. Mistress (getting ready for reception) : How does my new gown look in the back, Nora? Maid: Beautiful, mum. Sure, they'll be delighted when you leave the room. Urgent. A little girl of three was saying her prayers, when her little brother came slyly behind and pulled her hair. Without mov- ing her head, she paused and said : “Please, Lord, excuse me a minute while I lick Herby.” Just the Same. Father: What an unearthly hour that young fellow stops here every night, Doris. What does your mother say about it? Daughter: She says that men haven’t changed a bit since she was young, daddy. — Illustrated Bits. So, There! Mr. Flat bush : So you want to vote, do you? Mrs. Flatbush : Yes ; I do. Mr. F. : Want to have your own way, I suppose ? Mrs. F. : I certainly do. Mr. F. : But if you had a vote, you could not always have your own way, you know. Mrs. F. : Then I wouldn’t vote. — Yon- kers Statesman. Sounded Good. The Rev. Sol Broils was preaching what he considered his best sermon, but, for some unaccountable reason, it failed to arouse sufficient interest. He decided to try his audience on an- other theme. “Brethren,” he shouted, “in dat Glory Land dar ain’t gwine to be no mo’ scufflin’ fer de good things to eat! Everything gwine ter be fotched to you — sassage, sparerib, chitlin’s, possum! Think uv dat !” Old Uncle Bill Franklin, who had been sound asleep, woke up at this point and yelled out fervidly : “Parson, say dem greasy wuhds agin!” Sure Mike. “Sure, Oi’ll write me name on the back o’ your note, guaranteein’ ye’ll pay ut,” said Pat, smiling pleasantly as he indorsed Bill- up’s note, “but Oi know ye won’t pay ut. We’ll have a laugh at the ixpinse of the bank.” — Life . Digitized by ^ooQte

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858 The Railroad Telegrapher. Kentucky Negro Knows Power of Organization. Here is a story which vividly illustrates that which is very helpful to workingmen — organization : A planter down in Kentucky had just employed a strange negro as a mule driver. He handed him a brand new biacksnake, climbed up on a seat behind a pair of mules and asked the darkey if he could use the whip. Without a word the mule driver drew the black lash between his fingers, swung it over his head and flicked a butter- fly from a clover blossom alongside the road over which they were traveling. “That isn’t so bad” remarked the planter. “Can you hit that honey bee over there?” Again the negro swung the whip and the honey bee fell dead. Noting a pair of bumble bees on still another blossom, the negro swished them out of existence with the cracker of his new biacksnake, and drew further admira- tion from his new employer. A little further along the planter spied a hornet’s nest in a bush beside the high- way. Two or three hornets were assem- bled at the entrance to the nest. “Can you hit them, Sam?” he inquired. “Yes, sah ; I kin,” replied the negro, “but I ain't a-goin’ to ; dey’s organized.” Tommy's First Day at School. Little Tommy had spent his first day at school. “What did you learn?” he was asked on his return home. “Didn’t learn nothin’.” “Well, what did you do?” “Didn’t do nothin’ I A woman wanted to know how to spell ‘cat,’ and I told her.” Full Train. Down in Pittsburg, Mrs. Mulvaney one day met her friend, -Mrs. Carr, who had in her arms her twelfth child. “Arrah now, Bridget,” said she, “an’ there ye arr wid another little Carr in yer arms.” “Another it is, Mrs. Mulvaney,” replied her friend, “an’ it’s me that’s hopin’ *tis the caboose!” — The Maize. It Meant the Same Thing. “Well,” she inquired, “what can I do for you? Do you want employment?” “Lady,” replied the tramp, “you means well, but you can’t make work sound any more invitin’ by usin’ words of three syl- lables.” Very Obliging. Long-Suffering Employer : Good gra- cious, girl, I sent you to get me fifty post- cards nearly an hour ago! What’s kept you? New Office Girl (war substitute) : Well, sir, I had to pick ’em out. I wasn’t very sure which you’d like best, so I got half actress and half comics. — London Opinion. Reassured. Jenkins was always trying to borrow money, and his friends had begun to avoid him. One morning he tackled an acquaintance in the street before the latter had a chance to escape. “I say, old man,” began Jenkins, “I’m in a terrible fix. I want some money badly, and I haven’t the slightest idea where on earth I’m going to get it from.” “Glad to hear it, my boy,” returned the other promptly. “I was afraid that you might have an idea you could borrow it from me.” — Houston Chronicle. Worth More. “Why was it you never married again, Aunt Sallie?” inquired a lady of an old colored woman. “ ’Deed, Miss Ellie,” replied the old woman earnestly, “dat daid husband’s wuth moah to me dan a live one. I gits a pen- sion.”— Everybody's Magazine. The Difference. Tom, the country six-year-old, present- ing himself one day in even more than his usual state of dust and disorder, was asked by his mother if he would not like to be a little city boy,* and always be nice and clean in white suits and shoes and stock- ings. Tom answered scornfully. “They’re not children ; they’re pets.” — Harper's Monthly. Digitized by ^ooQte

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Our Thirtieth By D. L. SHAW, General Secretary and Treasurer Div. No. 1. On June 9, 1886, the Order of Railroad Telegraphers was founded, and on June 9th, this year, we celebrated its thirtieth birthday. In connection with the above, it was a trifle over fifteen years ago that Bro. H. B. Perham was elected President, and Bro. L. W. Quick Grand Secretary and Treasurer. At that time the entire mem- bership of the Order did not exceed eleven thousand, and the treasury was penniless. However, through the excel- lent management of these two brothers, assisted by the several vice-presidents, practically every railroad in the United States and the Dominion of Canada has been organized and scheduled, whereby millions of dollars have been added to the salaries of the telegraphers as a whole, their duties and hours of service reduced to a very fair minimum, together with many other benefits, which, for the want of space to enumerate herein, prevents mentioning. The record of these brothers as careful leaders being, perhaps, such as no other two in the entire organization could measure up to, is a record to be proud of. And as a result of these efforts, the Order of Railroad Telegraphers has gone ahead by leaps and bounds, and today is one of the strongest organiza- tions, numerically speaking, and one of the soundest and best-managed, from a financial point of view, of all the railroad organizations in the country. I have often thought what interesting reading it would be for the younger ele- ment of our craft, if the older members of our craft would put it in article form, Anniversary the rates of pay and conditions of em- ployment prevailing in the early days of our venture as an organization, explain- ing to the uninformed some of the diffi- culties encountered when attempting to secure better conditions, etc. If those still in active service who are grand-dads would tell just one-half the ups and downs passed through, and the obstacles that had to be overcome in order to win a point, thereby showing the younger members, to some extent at least, how the good conditions which they enjoy when entering the service at this late date, were won, it appears to me it would have a tendency to make them better members, and, no doubt, be the means of convincing them of the necessity of doing their part towards holding the good things they so much enjoy. I very well recall the time I first com- menced railroading. It was as night operator for the Grand Trunk Railway, at London East, in the year 1888, at a salary of $30.00 per month. I worked that position one year, and was appointed agent, with a salary of $35.00, had to work seven days per week, and, while twelve hours was supposed to constitute a work- day, yet I frequently had to work from fourteen to sixteen without extra com- pensation. At this time there was prac- tically no choice of roads to work for, as the rates of pay and conditions of em- ployment were much the same on all roads, no matter whether located in Uncle Sam’s land or the Dominion of Canada. The then prevailing rates of pay was from $20.00 to $45.00 per month for operators and agents, with duties and hours of service almost without limit and no extra compensation excepting express Digitized by Google

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860 The Railroad Telegrapher. and telegraph commissions. During these times, if a telegrapher was not satisfied with his salary and had the nerve to ask for more, it invariably meant his dis- missal. However, the O. R. T. came to the rescue, and wherever the men fell in line and supported it, their wages were increased and their conditions of employ- ment greatly improved. And as a result of the Order's birth and the support given it by all those concerned, prac- tically every road, both in the United States and the Dominion of Canada, are organized and scheduled, whereby the telegraphers are now enjoying all the way from 75 to 125 per cent better wages and conditions of employment than that which obtained when we had no organi- zation. As a result of the venture and the support given it, the minimum rate of pay has been increased during the past few years from $20.00 per month for operators and $30.00 for agents to $60.00 and $85.00 per month for the former, and $60.00 to $150.00 for the lat- ter, with hours of service reduced to a minimum of ten per day, with extra com- pensation for overtime, extra pay for all Sunday work, two weeks' holidays each year without loss of time for four-year men and over, and numerous other im- provements. Considering these improvements, it is surprising how many telegraphers can be found on the different roads, filling scheduled positions, who are without an up-to-date card in the O. R. T. It seems strange, nevertheless it’s a fact, that ninety-nine per cent of the non-members (I refer in particular to the professional non-member) look to and expect the Order to better their conditions. Why should they? In what way is the O. R. T. under obligations to them? Can anyone answer that? A common habit of the professional non-member is to denounce the profes- sional strike-breaker (sometimes called scab), and we are compelled to ask wherein is there any difference between the two? From an organization point of view, one is equally as bad as the other. For, are not the results of the actions of both one and the same? If there be any difference at all, it would appear to favor the latter, for he, when he enters the service of any corporation, knows ex- actly what he is going to get, as far as money is concerned, and is satisfied with his lot. You may call him a scab if you like, rotten-egg him and all the rest of it, but it has no more effect on him than it would were you to pour a bucket of water on a duck. On the other hand, the professional non-member, after helping the corporation defeat the aims and ob- jects of the union with his non-member- ship (just like the strike-breaker), accepts on pay day the benefits the committee are able to get him under the adverse condi- tions which he himself helps to create by being a non, then denounces the organi- zation and committeemen for not being able to do better. Therefore, as I view it, the agent or operator working on a scheduled road who refuses to join the organization representing his craft, thereby doing nothing towards maintain- ing the benefits enjoyed, not only scabs on the organization, the committee, and his own job too, but he becomes a party to helping the corporation tear down that what his craft builds up through organ- ized effort. A pike, you know, is not exactly like a bass, yet both are fish just the same. By R. L. HARROP, General Chairman Grand Trunk Pacific Ry. The writer is very much impressed with the necessity of federation, or co-opera- tion, of the different railroad organizations, and that “In union there is Strength.” Every member of each organization should consider himself an organizer, and go after the nons, putting his heart and soul into the work. This is more especially the case on new lines. I find the greatest difficulty with which we have to contend is that officers of the division are left to do most of the work of organizing, as well as that in connection with their several positions. We have a federation of the six organi- zations, formed by the general chairmen of the organizations. All local chairmen have expressed their approval of my action in so doing. Digitized by CaOOQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 861 It is only a matter of time before co- operation will be definitely formed, and I hope one committee, consisting of the executive heads of each organization, will handle all grievances which may be neces- sary to take up with the management. Those who toil must effect their own de- liverance, and co-operation appears to me as the only logical and sure way of secur- ing it, as well as relief, from the burdens imposed on each employe, by those who take delight in showing their petty author- ity. My sincere wish and hope is that such harmony will prevail in the future between the company’s officials and officers of divi- sions, that will redound to the mutual bene- fit of all concerned. By R. J. McELHINNEY, Secretary and Treasurer Div. No. 2. When on July 4, 1776, the representatives of the American Colonists signed in Phila- delphia, Pa., that immortal document “The Declaration of Independence/* they took the first step to free a people from the tyranny of a government in which they had no representation. It was, however, several years later, after passing through unheard of hardships and privations, bat- tling against not only all the troops of the British Empire but against hired Hessians as well, before that independence was finally established before the world, and the government firmly founded. It has since been the custom of the American people to celebrate July 4th as Independence Day. When on June 9, 1886, A. D. Thurston with a small band of telegraphers met at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to found the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, they were no less a band of patriots than our forefathers who gathered at Philadelphia nearly 110 years before. They, at that meeting, founded an organization for the purpose of improving the conditions of the railroad telegraphers mentally, morally, physically and finan- cially. Is that organization accomplishing its purpose? Ask yourself, ask any old- time telegrapher who before and during the early days of our organization was compelled to work twelve, eighteen or twenty hours, seven days a week, for a meager pittance, no overtime, no meal hours, and in addition to the regular station work now done, clean batteries, clean switch lights, clean windows, scrub stations, shovel snow and act as general porter. Like our forefathers, we have had a long, hard fight. Many of us have been com- pelled to forfeit our positions, leave our homes and seek new places of employ- ment to enforce our just demands. We have had not only to battle with the en- trenched forces of organized capital and their many officers, but also to contend with their hired Hessians in the shape of scab guards, but the worst is over. While there will be minor engagements in future, the real battles were fought on the Santa Fe, M. K. & T., Northern Pacific and Great Northern, where the General Mana- gers* Association learned that in the O. R. T. they had a foe worthy of their steel. But will our prosperity continue, will we finally accomplish the purpose for which the organization was formed — that of placing the telegrapher on an equal footing finan- cially with other branches of railroad em- ployes— is a question that must be decided by ourselves. It depends on our ability to enforce just demands, and that ability de- pends on the manner in which we support our organization. The great need at the present time is education of the telegraphers along the line of organization. Each and every rail- road telegrapher in the United States and Canada should be educated in the duty he owes to his organization, to his fellow- men and to himself. In order that he may understand not only the benefits to be de- rived from the organization, but that he may also understand the fact that it is only through and by that method that his right to live and support his family as an American citizen can be secured, and the better he understands his duty as a mem- ber of our organization, the more ready and willing he will be to support the officers of the organization, and the more anxious he will be to impart the information he has to others, thereby spreading the gospel of unity in action and strengthening our forces. He who does this and loses no Digitized by tjOOQte

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862 The Railroad Telegrapher. opportunity to strengthen our organization, is no less a patriot than were our fore- fathers in 1776. Are you a patriot? If you are, lose no opportunity to enlist others. Don’t take it for granted that the man working with you or at the next station is a member. Ask him; ask to see his card; if a non, show him the error of his ways. If a delin- quent, persuade him to pay up. Insist on an “up-to-date card” at all times. Study our constitution, so that you may be conversant with the laws governing our organization. Read your schedule care- fully, so that you may be able to discuss it if necessary, and so that you may know if it is being violated, and on June 9th, the day that we celebrate, let us make a resolution that just as carefully as we, the American people, guard the liberty secured to us by the Declaration of Independence in 1776, just so jealously will we guard and preserve the rights and liberties secured for the railroad telegraphers by the organiza- tion founded on June 9, 1886. By GUY A. JOHNSON, General Chairman Div. No. 12. On the thirtieth anniversary of the birth of our organization we may well go over our affairs and see what report we can make of that which has been given into our charge — i. e., the welfare of our organization. We should overlook our doings and see, if we can, just where we “fell down” (if we ever did this) — just what we did or did not do that served to “slow us up” or hindered us, and why we did it; not at all because it is pleasant to contemplate our mistakes, but because if we study them carefully enough we will know just what to avoid in the future. We have an organization of something like 46,500 members, and, inasmuch as there are about 80,000 eligible to mem- bership, we find that, roughly speaking, we are about 58 per cent of our possible strength. This is an age of extremes — especially of extreme efficiency — and it is mighty good practice to look this matter squarely in the face, talk plain and talk facts, in order that we may get most from our thinking; this because any body of men thoroughly conversant with the situation can do much more than if they know only part of the story. Among the really big railroads on which we have no contracts are the Louisville & Nashville, Pennsylvania (East and West), Santa Fe and Great Northern. Some of the smaller ones are the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western, Lehigh Valley, Oregon Short Line, Read- ing, San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake, Central Railroad of New Jei'sey, and there are others. It is fair to ask why we have no contracts on these lines and equally fair to answer it if you can. Were I forced to give an opinion as to why these lines were not scheduled, I’d say I thought it was because of the per- sonnel of the men on these lines and their attention to non-essentials; mind you, this is not a criticism, nor a thought of an unkind nature for these men, but rather an expression of belief. Dealing first with what is meant by “personnel,” I want to say I am not willing to believe that the men on any one of these lines are, as a class, intel- lectually inferior to the men on any or- ganized and scheduled road; neither will I concede that the officials of these com- panies are of a superior clay; at their disposal are only the tricks available for use of officials on any road. Relatively, the unscheduled roads are no more wealthy than are some that are sched- uled; they do not, therefore, have any more money to spend — the General Man- agers’ Association is not bound to do more in the way of support for them than it is for others. Finally, no one will agree that on these lines are gathered all the evil-minded officials there are in the country — they do not seem to be confined to any road or group of roads. The meat of the whole matter is that the men on any line can accomplish that which a similar body has accomplished on an- other line if they have “under their hats” the same kind of stuff; if they don’t have it, it’s another story. Not long ago a man from an unsched- uled road said to me he thought if his Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 863 line had a chairman like one he men- tioned on another road they could get a schedule. That’s bosh; every road has them. Do you believe that because two or three thousand me.n are employed by the Santa Fe is any reason that, somewhere among their number, there is not a man big enough to be a real chairman? Every railroad would like to have its pay rolls crowded with really good men — that’s their hobby — to get the very best men; but none of them have so far been able to corner this product. I believe that, generally speaking, the reason we do not have schedules on every road in the country, the reason existing schedules are not better, is because the membership generally gives too little thought to that which the organization does, or does not do. We waste a whole lot of time and energy on non-essen- tials; in other words, we don’t work hard enough on the really essential things. Supporting this statement, I offer the facts that since 1909 we’ve been casting about, and in divers places, for the thing we lack, and that is power. Different kinds of alliances have been recom- mended, and some of them have been tried, as the “cure-all.” Right here I want to call attention to the fact that when first one, and then another, nos- trum is held up to us as being the thing the O. R. T. needs, the outstanding fact is that someone recognizes that we need something. During the time this has been going on, right at our door has been the thing we cast off as useless — co-operation with the train and engine organizations — and our action seems to be analogous with that of the man in the now-famous lecture of the Rev. Russell H. Conwell, “Acres of Diamonds,” who searched the earth dur- ing his lifetime for diamonds and found none, but after his death his relatives found the walls of his home literally plastered with them. If we want schedules on all railroads, and better schedules, and a closer ob- servance of them on those where we now have contracts, there is just one way — just one thing for us to do — and that is to get co-operation — not with the “tin Whistle fixers” or with unorganized men, but squarely with the train and engine or- ganizations; without bragging, the kind of co-operation that was in effect on the Delaware & Hudson in 1914, where these organizations, and the O. R. T., in just sixteen hours after going to the mat, were the absolute victors; the kind now being put into effect on other roads. So far, the best example outside of the D. & H. is the recent grievance negotiations on the Baltimore & Ohio, where many thousands of dollars were collected for the men of the five organizations. With this all true, we should not lose sight of the fact that it is not that which is signed by the parties at interest that does the business. The best possible plan of co-operation that the mind of man can evolve means just exactly a scrap of paper unless the men, gener- ally, of all organizations are educated up to the point where they recognize co- operation for what it is worth, and when that time comes every organization can get justice through this method and there will be no need of a signed agreement. There is no signed agreement of co-oper- ation on the Delaware & Hudson, and there has not been any. I contend that there never should be, because if the time should ever come that any of us would find it necessary to use the force of a signed agreement to make our sister organizations play fairly with us, that time has arrived when co-operation has ceased to be of value; either the organi- zation that needs forcing is of absolutely no worth, or the case in question, and on which assistance is asked, is rotten. I’d much rather have the assistance of a man, or an organization, that is con- vinced of the right of our contentions than that of those who, by an agreement, feel forced to place their power at our disposal even though convinced we are unfair. If we can bring this state of affairs into being all over the country, and I know it can be done, we will see every railroad system in the country forced to deal, and deal fairly, not only with the O. R. T., but with the others; we will see Digitized by ^ooQte

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864 The Railroad Telegrapher. that the O. R. T. assumes its rightful place as a truly representative organiza- tion, and a tremendous power for the good of not only our own class, but all working men. It is undoubtedly true that co-opera- tion— or, in another guise, federation — has in the past not done for us all that we wanted it to do, and, after listening to all the stories that come along bearing on the question, I’ve found myself more thoroughly with the belief than before that we expected and asked too much. We were not willing to understand that we had been “asleep at the switch” for years; we wanted all the ground we had lost in this time back in one lump, and more besides. I believe we even wanted the other organizations to force for us, from one management, better rates and conditions than were in existence any- where, and when they could not “see” it, we “squalled,” and have many times shouted that they “threw us down,” evi- dently losing sight of the fact that if one of them had asked us to attempt to force, say, for the engineers, better than the best going rate, we’d have felt we were being made the goat Don’t lose sight of one essential detail that goes with the working-out of co- operation, and that is, if we expect other organizations to trust in us and in our judgment on their cases, we must give to them the same trust and confidence. Because a case originates with the O. R. T. is absolutely no reason why it should have preferential treatment — it must stand on its own merits, and if, as its advocates, we can not con- vince our friends, the other organiza- tions, that we have a case, we are mighty unfair if we expect them to place their future in the balance in an effort to force the issue. Again, and it is an old saying, “might does not make right.” Because co-operation is powerful enough to “put over the plate” a doubtful case does not by any means make it a stronger case or make the machine stronger; it really makes both weaker. Finally, and I’ll put it as plainly as I can, get co-operation on every railroad system in the country. Don’t think, after you’ve got co-opera- tion that, like the man in the Good Book who filled his storehouses with supplies and provisions and then gave out the information that he was fixed for the balance of his life, there is nothing fur- ther for you to do — that everything you want will come to you. Read the rest of the story and note carefully that the Supreme Ruler said that very night: “Thou fool. This night shall thy soul be required of thee.” He had given too much .thought to non- essentials; he’d taken what he thought was good care of the future, but suc- ceeded only in misleading himself. Get co-operation, live it, and work with it, and in direct proportion to that which you put into it, in the way of fair dealing and power, you will benefit. If, in this thirty years, we’ve learned thoroughly this lesson, we’ve no real cause for complaint; if not, we can blame no one but ourselves. By B. F. WHEELER, General Chairman Div. No. 15. As we have just celebrated the thirtieth anniversary of the Order, it would not be out of place for every member to pay tribute to those who have so faithfully stood by the ship, and safely piloted it through the rough places ; and thereby been the means of achieving results for the membership as a whole. The rise or fall of a nation is largely due to the ability of those at its head, and the same is equally true of a labor organization. We, as officers and members, are now enjoying the fruits of those who sacrificed many per- sonal interests thirty years ago, together with many others who have come down the line since that time with equal love and devotion for the cause of brotherhood. If I should attempt to offer a word of prophecy as to the future, I would have no hesitancy in saying that the next thirty years would usher ip greater things for the Order of Railroad Telegraphers than has been produced in the past, and would be Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 865 willing to go even farther than this, and say greater things than the most optimistic mind has yet conceived of. With undaunted confidence in the leaders of the organization, it is only reasonable and entirely possible for the various divi- sions to be rounded up to a standard that shall be a pride and a satisfaction to our leaders and membership. I wish to also take this occasion to pay tribute to all those who have labored to- gether with me for the past ten years in an effort to make Division 15 what it now stands for, and with the same harmony and united effort on the part of the officers and membership, am confident that great things are in store for us. There has never been a greater number of loyal supporters on this division, nor have we ever had more efficient officers than at the present time. Years ago our members looked upon the O. R. T. almost entirely from the stand- point of a fraternal organization, but today it is recognized largely as a business insti- tution, and is a factor in the business world, bringing results that would not be possible in any other way. The past twelve years have been a school of training for Division 15, and as we are now about to emerge from that period, with our lessons well learned, we may repre- sent the young man entering life and tak- ing up the real responsibilities that come to him. In conclusion, may we hope that with every year that shall be added to our his- tory, the future may be as bright as was the thirtieth anniversary. By J. H. WILLIAMS, General Secretary and Treasurer Div. No. 15. A short history of the O. R. T. move- ment on the Atlantic Coast Line will prob- ably be of interest to every member on the system, and a great many who have been connected with the making of this history who are now either on other lines or in other business. In the autumn of 1902 there' came to this line one of the best known organizers in the country, who labored with us for about two years and left the line in excellent shape. Bro. King Connor, was the man, who will always be remembered by the older members. Bro. Connor struck the A. C. L. at Montgomery soon after the purchase of the Plant System by the A. C. L., and was confronted in the beginning of his work by very active antagonism of the old Plant System officials, who covered the Montgomery District and discharged practically every member who would not then and there agree to give up their cards, conspicuously among this number being Bro. J. B. Fuller, of Luverne, Ala., and Bro. Bob Kirkland, of Brundidge, Ala. Times were made so warm for telegraphers on the old Plant System that Bro. Connor decided to move north, and landed in Flor- ence, S. C., securing the applications of every telegrapher at that point. Organizing was comparatively easy on the A. C. L. proper, and by the middle of 1903 the men were getting restless for some- thing to be done. This was after one of the so-called voluntary increases had been given them by the company, but which was done after the work of organizing had pro- gressed to the point where everybody was talking schedule, recognition, etc. On August 31, 1903, a charter was issued to Division 132, with 369 charter members, which the Grand Secretary and Treasurer stated to us was one of the largest divi- sions ever chartered up to that time, and I expect holds rank among the front even today. Immediately an election of local chairmen was held, and the following brothers were elected, ballots being sent to Bro. Quick, at St. Louis, which was then customary: Richmond District — E. L. Whitehead, Halifax, N. C Norfolk District — H. H. Jones, Hobgood, N. G Fayetteville District — J. L. Bridgers, Dil- lon, S. G Wilmington District — J. H. Land, Chad- bourn, N. C. Columbia District — J. H. Williams, Tim- monsville, S. C. Charleston District — C. W. Boswell, Salt- ers, S. C. Digitized by ^ooQte

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866 The Railroad Telegrapher. Savannah District — C. G. Murray, Black- shear, Ga. Thomasville District (now Waycross) — D. B. Palmer, Monticello, Fla. Montgomery District — R. L. Kirkland, Brundidge, Ala. Jacksonville District — F. J. Powers, Jack- sonville, Fla. Gainesville District (included most of present Lakeland District) — John O’Don- ald, High Springs, Fla. C. & W. C. — G. M. Martin, Augusta, Ga. These local chairmen met in Savannah, Ga., on October 12, 1903, and elected Bro. J. H. Williams, general chairman, and Bro. Frank J. Powers, general secretary and treasurer. Before the close of the year, Bro. Powers’ position had been abolished in order to get him out of the service, and Bro. Kirkland had been dis- charged upon the most flimsy excuse. The first meeting of the general committee was held in Wilmington, N. G, in January, 1904, for the purpose of trying to get these two brothers reinstated. Only three mem- bers of the committee could get relieved at all, and two of them had to return home before the general chairman could get there, so the first conference with the gen- eral manager was with two discharged em- ployes and the general chairman. Space forbids mentioning the names of some of the very active members who helped to hold the organization together in its infancy and who made many sacrifices for it. Since organization of a division on this line, six schedules have been successfully negotiated with the railroad and three with the Southern Express Co., adding hundreds of thousands of dollars in increased wages to the pay checks of the agents and teleg- raphers, and so materially bettering their conditions that when we older men tell of the conditions existing twelve years ago to the younger members they are hard to con- vince that so much improvement has been made within this space of time. These conditions have not been brought about by the officers of the division alone, but by the loyal support given them by the members out on the line, who have held up their end of the load, oftentimes with- out question, and it is to him that I wish to pay tribute here, and to say that but for the sticking qualities of the individual members out on the line of the A. C. L., there would have been no such conditions existing as there is today. With the true union spirit being instilled into the telegraphers on this line their ad- vancement will, we hope, be even more rapid than it has been in the past. By L. R. CONNER, General Chairman Div. No. 20. To the average member of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, perhaps this serious question of the non-member is not taken very strongly into consideration, when they go at their general committee with a hammer, after the general committee has secured a revision of schedule, but has failed to get a few members all the increase or working conditions that they think they should have gotten for them. I wonder does this class of hammer handlers ever stop to consider whether or not the man at the next station or tower is a member or a non. I wonder do they ever stop and consider that when the committee is up before the officials, and some particular position is up for argument, and this po- sition is not held by a member, and dur- ing the course of the argument you are asked, “Is this man a member of your organization?” and you are compelled to admit that he is not, and then you are asked why you take so much interest in this position, when it's not held by one of our members, and you have to fall back *on the only argument that I have been able to find, “Why, we want to get this position up to where it belongs, for no doubt some day one of our men will hold it,” and then we get the smile, and usually lose out on the argument. I wonder if these hammer men can understand how much it would mean to their committee to have a position, such as I have stated, filled by a member instead of a non. The time is fast ap- proaching when we have got to be 100 per cent strong, when we can say that all positions are filled by members. We must get these nons, we can not freeze them Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 867 out on schedule work without eventually doing harm to good members who may occupy the position later, but we can live up to the old motto, “No card, no favors,” and if this is done by one and all I am sure that we would all be agreeably surprised at the good results that would be obtained, but I am sorry to state that I have ob- served cases where the nons receive more favors than do the fellows with the card. So, brothers, let us one and all awake to this serious problem that is confronting us. Let us all unite in one great effort and rid our respective divisions of every non, now and forever, so that in the days to come our children will not know what the meaning of the word non is, nor will they ever know what one looks like. Let me say to all members, stick by your commit- tee, back them in whatever they do, for if you have elected the right kind of a com- mittee you will have no reason for not backing them 100 per cent strong, and in closing allow me to give a word of advice to these hammer handlers. Boys, give away your hammers and buy horns, good, big ones. Stop knocking and go to boosting, and you will be surprised at the results in a very short time, and you will be able to look back over your trail in after years and say that the biggest and best thing I ever did was when I sold my hammer and bought a horn. Now just one last thought to the member, and it’s this: Pay your dues promptly, never allow yourself to be- come delinquent, for in order to have a good, live division it’s necessary that we all have up-to-date cards, and there should be a spirit of friendly rivalry to see who secures the first card for the next term. I expect to get it myself on this division. By E. R. DERRICK80N, General Secretary and Treasurer Div. No. 23. The thirtieth anniversary of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers brings many thoughts of varied kinds to mind. Perhaps there has been no organization covering any class of men similarly situ- ated that has had so many obstacles to combat. The railway agents and telegraphers were and are still isolated from one another in so far as the vast majority are concerned, and in the beginning the agent or teleg- rapher who carried a card, was, with very few exceptions, the only one in the village or town who was a member of any labor organization. Years ago when practically all offices had from one to five students in it, it was hard to convince a man that he must control the supply to a certain extent if he ever expected to control the compensation for his labors, but step by step this was done, and when we consider the inducements placed before him on the student question and the necessity for help to perform his work, it was indeed the “easy way” to have a student to help do the objectionable work, and when so many did this, the man who did not and could not keep up his work was in a poor way for any sympathy from a railway official. Another phase that had to be considered was the fact that the agent or telegrapher who was the only card man in town, had to deal directly with business men who had no use for labor unions, and perhaps un- consciously dropped remarks discouraging to the aspirations of a union man, that little wonder can be had of why many discour- agements resulted. True, the men who manned the* trains were a help to keep alive the desire for results from the O. R. T. ; little opportunity was had however for anything else but brief remarks between them as a rule, but this had its effect. Some times I think when labor comes fully into its own that no craft can justly lay claim to having fought the fight alone, for there have been so many contributing causes by all classes that it will have to be conceded to have been a democratic move “of the people, for the people and by the people.” However, the Order of Rail- road Telegraphers can lay just claim to having been a reliable company in the great army of labor. Deep regard should ever be held by mem- bers for the founder of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, Bro. A. D. Thurs- ton, for his foresight, fidelity and perse- Digitized by <^.ooQLe

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868 The Railroad Telegrapher. verance — the fruit of which we now enjoy. His two words of counsel, “Do right,”, may they ever be present in our minds; if we follow them the Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers will never fail, and those who follow them wilf indeed be good citizens in all those words imply. By O. 8. CULVER, Div. No. 29. Upon the thirtieth anniversary of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, I would add my little mite to the many happy congratulations which will be received by you from all over our broad land, where the Order has done so much for the craft. Having become a member of the Order nearly at its birth, I can not look back over the years of its existence without my heart swelling with pride and gratitude in appreciation of the vast amount of blessings it has brought to us as a craft. Having joined the Order when it was a “crime” to be connected in any way with a labor organization, and to live to that period when the fact of mem- bership is an honor, and he who travels without the same is looked upon in con- tempt, or perhaps with piry for his lack of good sense, is indeed thirty years well spent, and that the near future will trans- form all eligible “nous” to the standing of honorable men is my most earnest wish. Long may the banner of “S. O. & D.” stand to protect those who have availed themselves of the privilege of member- ship in the O. R. T., and may success crown its every effort. By J. D. VANDERBEEK, Chief Telegrapher Div. No. 35. My first thought, as I reflect upon our thirtieth anniversary, is of the pioneers, or, perhaps, the martyrs, of this great organization — those loyal brothers who stood by their guns like veterans and who suffered much that the cause of just and fair treatment for the telegraphers might some day be a reality. The obstacles placed in their way seemed unsurmount- able, and yet, because these men pos- sessed the courage of their convictions, coupled with a persistency which re- fused to look in but one direction, and that ahead; and, supported by a personal integrity which finally won for them de- served recognition. Among this number were men of sterling qualities, peculiarly suited for the work before them, and who have won for themselves high honor among the profession by virtue of their accomplishments during the past thirty years in the various offices which they have filled, ranging all the way from outside sentinel to the highest office within the gift of our organization. Many hills have been climbed, many obstacles removed to open up and clear the way for progress; still there are a few left. Among them may be cited the apathy or indifference of some of our members. Far too many are content with simply paying their dues and leaving the real work, so necessary, to be done by some- body else. When individual members come to realize that they are a part of a great business organization and part- ners in the firm, and that its success depends quite as much upon their efforts as upon the energies and activities of others, then, and not until then, shall we have overcome one of the great draw- backs with which we are now contend- ing. The payment of dues is very essential, yet it marks only the beginning. Another deterring feature is the non. Few like to he classed as one of this number, so, perhaps, if we speak of them as being willing to enjoy improved con- ditions and a more equitable compensa- tion for services rendered without contributing a just proportion of their time and means to bring them about, they might prefer the definition of the word rather than the title it carries. We as an organization are greatly indebted to such employes for not producing bet- ter results than we have up to the present time. Happily, the number is diminish- ing, and some day — it can not come too soon — they may be eliminated entirely, having learned that the idea of always getting something for nothing, or, at an- Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 869 other’s expense, is an unpardonable, self- ish motive and not a manly act. It is not too late, therefore, for such to see the error of his way, and, for his own good, through the benefits to be de- rived by doing the proper thing, at once place himself in a position where an up- to-date card will be found in his posses- sion, and where his presence and counsel may be seen and heard in the lodge- room. Then we have the kicker to contend with. An honest kicker sometimes pro- duces good results by stirring others to more activity, and such a one is bene- . ficial as a rule. But then there is the other kind — the one nobody can please. More often he is one not well posted be- cause of non-attendance at meetings, does not know just what is being done, is doing nothing himself, yet continually kicking because others don’t do more. If such members would cut out the kick- - ing and chip in and do their part to pro- duce results, what a vast difference it would make both to those working in the lodge-room and even more as an inspiration to those bearing the burden both of local and general committee work. Improvement along this line will be most beneficial. A review of the thirty years that are gone is hardly necessary at this time. If we are looking for encouragement, surely the work accomplished during the past year should inspire us to renewed efforts in every direction. Our thirtieth year was easily our best when we reflect upon the many schedules put into effect. The tendency everywhere seems to indi- cate that, after all, the telegrapher, the towerman and the agent are of some account in the eyes of the railroad com- panies. These three classes of men rep- resent brains and skilled efficiency. No railroad can get on without them; then why not treat them as they should be treated. Telegraphy is looked upon as a wonderful thing and something we can not get along without; yet the telegra- pher, with all his training and brain power to perform this great work, has too long been looked upon as no better than the commonest of laborers. The telegraph has been the stepping- stone for many men to higher positions, and yet so many of them forget, after promotion, where they originated. Very much like the boy who was taught read- ing, spelling, writing and about all the knowledge he had on a little bench at his mother’s knee, and who, when he be- came a man and was successful in busi- ness, forgot who his teacher was and failed to give her proper credit. That which we have been able to achieve during the past thirty years was due us even before then, but those profit- ing by our work were not willing to con- cede it to us. Gradually, we are coming into our own. It should come without the asking, but greed and disrespect have kept it from us. Organizations such as ours are a bless- ing to the railroads as well as a help to us. They know it, and we have known it for a long while. The class of men working today is fifty per cent better than thirty years ago as a whole, and the service rendered to the companies at least fifty per cent better than it was then. Hence, our great organization is quite as much a benefit to them as to us. The fact that railroads will not and do not openly admit this is simply a matter of policy and not because they do not believe it is true. The annual reports and statements issued in connection with work done by our organization last year, including that of our president, secretary and the vari- ous general committees, shows great progress and proves beyond a doubt that all of them are worth their hire. They might have done more were it not for the nons, the kickers and the inactive ones, but they have done exceedingly well, and we have every reason to feel encouraged. But to get back to my text, “After Thirty years, What?” Shall we stop here? Nay, the work is only fairly begun, and it must go on until such time as we are working decent hours each day or night, getting proper Digitized by Google

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870 The Railroad Telegrapher. payment for our skilled work so neces- sary to our employers, and until we are treated like human beings and not simply slaves. When these things are accom- plished, as men we can feel that, after all, there is something in life worth living for and that neither the men of means nor corporations can, without proper re- turns, grow fat at our expense. No one likes to see a corporation pros- per better than I, but when they want it all and are unwilling to share it propor- tionately with the men of brains and ability to make the success possible, then it is time something was done. I believe things are mending along these lines, and when they have improved to a point where men are more equal this side of the grave as they are at the grave, we shall feel then, even more than now, that ere another thirty years have elapsed we have not labored in vain. Injustice brought us into existence, and justice is the only thing that will lead us to diminish our efforts and activities for the uplift and betterment of man- kind generally. To accomplish this, shall we not at the birth of a new year in our existence be more attentive at our lodge meetings; work to eliminate the non-member, and, instead of being kick- ers, be helpers? Everybody who has helped to do what has been done in these thirty years is to be congratulated upon the results. I wish our organization a happy new year, and, with the able men which honor us at its head and down through the ranks, believe much better things are in store for us if we stand back of them and do our part as we should. Having done these things, we may then feel sure that we are living up to the rules which we hear so much about re- cently, among them “safety first.” Co-operation is a splendid thing, but we need to practice it more in order to get its full benefits. We have read, too, about compound unionism, and this, while still in its in- fancy, is deserving of our serious thought and may he most useful before another thirty years are gone by. Let everybody be up and doing. By P. F. McMAHON, Chief Telegrapher Div. No. 37. It was with pleasure that the members of Division 37 commemorated the thir- tieth anniversary on June 9, 1916, of the institution of the Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers. These years have been fraught with great benefits to the craft as well as bringing relief in many instances to the widows and orphans of our deceased brothers. We can not look back on those years without thinking that we have at least played some part in the welfare and uplift of our fellow craftsmen, so I say that this anniversary should be to us at least a source of great satisfaction and contentment. Since the institution of the Order, ' we have increased numerically beyond the ex- pectation of every one, and while we have gained in numbers we have likewise grown to be a mighty power in the labor world. Division 37 from a small beginning has rapidly gained a place among the larger divisions of the Order. During its many years of existence the officers and members have tried as far as possible to carry out its mandates and live up to the Order’s teachings. Time and space will not permit me to dwell at length upon the many benefits to be derived from association with an Order of this kind; suffice it to say that the telegraphers’ conditions today stand as a living monument to the efforts of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers. Before closing I wish to take this op- portunity to express our appreciation of the efforts put forth by the Grand Officers and general committees in our behalf, and we would wish for the Order many years of continued prosperity and active move- ment in the human endeavor to benefit our co-workers’s condition, thereby making his home life more easy and his family’s existence more secure. Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 871 By R. M. BURR, General Chairman Div. No. 39. In celebrating the thirtieth anniversary of our Order, our first thought reverts to the origin and early history of our organization. To the older members it is unnecessary to recall the heroic work of our beloved Bro. Thurston and his untiring efforts in behalf of his fellow-men. To the younger fellows, if they could realize the sacrifices, discouragements and trials of the earlier days, they would bet- ter appreciate the benefits which have been handed down to them. To some it appears we are not as progressive as other organi- zations, but I ask them to consider the fact that other organizations were well estab- lished in the field before our birth, and when we have seen the years of existence of those organizations we will be as well developed as our sister organizations. Our growth has been a steady one, and while the membership at large should realize we need their efforts in our onward march, we can look to our Grand Officers with pride. Bro. Quick, through his un- excelled ability, has placed our finances in an excellent condition, for which we should all be proud. President Perham is also well-known to us all, not only through his work for our Order, but his labor in the A. F. of L., and we earnestly hope that he will succeed in improving the Hours of Service Law. Bro. Campbell, late Third Vice-Presi- dent, while not actually in the service of our Order is closely affiliated with us in his practice at Winnipeg, and his ability and success can be pointed to with pride by his many friends. Bro. Robertson, now Third Vice-Presi- dent, is continuing the good work of Bro. Campbell in the Canadian section, and we who live in the States that can avail our- selves of his services are proud of the op- portunity to do ' so, and with all due credit to our other Gr^nd Officers, these Cana- dian brothers have established working con- ditions and wages that no other section has secured. In congratulating ourselves, let us re- member that our progress is for the good of all, and ask ourselves if we are doing all that we can towards securing the neces- sities of life as well as a chance to secure some of its pleasures, remembering that time, patience and perseverance ac- complish all things. and let us look forward to success in as great a measure ten years hence. By W. R. ADAIR, General Secretary and Treasurer Div. No. 39. Thirty years of success. To many of the members I am afraid this means little but the amount of their present pay roll. There are few of us who can look back thirty years in our organization's association. To a great many, ten years back is merely a dream, and back of that there is undoubt- edly lots that we don't care about recalling. The pay of telegraphers of today com- pared with that of twelve and fifteen years ago in many cases is treble; this is an accomplishment many of us no doubt are very proud of, but greater than this in my estimation is the change in working con- ditions. Do any of you remember when your road was not scheduled? About forty extra men on each division, and you had to work hours that would be a death warrant to a good many of you now. Thirty days or a red ticket was handed to you on the slightest provocation, in many instances merely an excuse to put some “extra” to work, and you had to swallow it all with- out a kick. An article showing the con- ditions and rates of pay that confronted the telegraphers in that period would, I am sure, be interesting reading to the men of today. Last year at St. Louis our organization paid its respects to one of the brothers who was responsible to a large extent for the success, Bro. Thurston. Scattered here and there and departed forever from our midst, in some instances, are many who contributed to this great change in various manners. At this time I think it no more than fit- ting to say a few words in regard to a brother who has contributed largely to the success of our organization. The finan- cial part of any business is in my mind the Digitized by Google

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872 The Railroad Telegrapher. most important, and just what your con- dition is along this line depends your suc- cess. Those of us who have been at one time or another connected with the secretary work of divisions or locals can appreciate more than others what a discouraging at- tempt we have to make at times to keep up the financial end of our divisions. In sitting in the conventions I have seen reso- lution after resolution passed calling for more expense from the Grand Division funds, and I have yet to hear one resolu- tion which meant an increase for the Grand Division proportion of dues. We raise our dues from time to time, get special con- tributions from our members, but our Grand Secretary is forced to meet all in- crease with the same amount of money. Not only has he been able to do this, but he has built up a protective fund that is a wonder. I have heard many explanations of why our organization has been so successful, and why we have become so powerful. I have heard many take credit for it, but, brothers, in my humble estimation the credit belongs to the brother who has made this protective fund a possibility. There are men who make a success out of dif- ferent positions in life, but men who make the financial success that our Grand Secre- tary and Treasurer has made are not picked up here and there. It takes a man who is willing to center his whole mind on that business and then he must have the necessary gray matter to do it with. Many of you no doubt have never thought so, but such a man in the right position is of priceless value to any business or any organization, and is especially so to us. For this reason let us think over this problem a little more carefully, and when the next convention comes and bills are introduced to cut down the overwhelming expenses of our convention funds, let us be reasonable and give the matter a proper consideration. If we do not feel like mak- ing our conventions every three years in- stead of every two, or cut down the num- ber of delegates, let us do the next proper thing, vote a larger sum to the convention fund. Let us show Bro. Quick we appre- ciate what he has done for us and help him in his work instead of hindering it. By A. A. LEONARD, General Chairman Div. No. 44. I have been requested by the Editor to write an article for the anniversary number of The Telegrapher. If I under- stand his letter correctly, said article might be entitled “Looking Backward; or, Thirty Years of Progress.” I further assume the Editor expects me to write with reference to the progress made by Division No. 44. To cover the ground thoroughly would require a special edition of The Teleg- rapher; therefore, the writer can only partially review the work, and if the question should arise as to why no men- tion is made of this thing or that thing, the answer is, lack of space. The first real activity of New York Division No. 44 dates back to the year 1902. Prior to that time repeated efforts had been made to organize, but opposition by the railroad company to organization was generally successful from the then railroad point of view, and other than making the telegraphers more determined than ever to organize, there was very little progress made. On May 18, 1903, the first real schedule was secured. It took nearly a year to secure an audience with the officials of the Long Island Railroad Company, and many months of hard work on the part of the committee to get the proposed rules and rates of pay in shape so that every inch of ground for better condi- tions could be gone over with the offi- cials. Finally, after overcoming many obstacles, an audience with the then president of the road was secured, and the result of this conference was the be- ginning of real progress for the teleg- raphers, agents and towermen employed on the Long Island Railroad. The com- mittee thought they had accomplished wonders: First, by securing an audience with the officials; second, by having the officials agree to the rule that no teleg- rapher would be dismissed from the Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 873 service without just cause; and, in case of reduction of force, dismissals would be from the bottom of the list. The committee was successful in having two towers put on an eight-hour basis. An advance in wages amounting to $16,024.00 per year was also secured. - All of this and much more was accom- plished by the committee, and the only expense to the division or the members was an item of ten dollars for typing the proposed schedule and rates of pay. The committee donated their services, paid their own hotel bills, and the general chairman even went sofar as to pay the bill for postage out of his own funds. At this time the division had no funds in the treasury; in fact, the division was in debt. The last report of the secretary and treasurer will show better than words the progress made along financial lines. In the year 1902 the average wage for a telegrapher was $47.75 per month, and, with the exception of the towermen, who worked twelve hours per day, providing their relief showed up, there was no limit to the hours of service and no overtime was paid. When one considers that at the present time the minimum wage is $60.00 per month, whereas in the old days there were many telegraphers working for $30.00 and $35.00 per month, we can only come to one conclusion — organiza- tion was necessary for our success, and organization is absolutely necessary for the future welfare of the stationman and towerman; and, as a matter of fact, for all who have labor to sell. Since the year 1902 the schedule and wage scale has been revised many times, and always to the advantage of the teleg- raphers. The old-time officers of Division 44 looked into the future with no little fore- sight. They realized that obtaining re- vised schedules and increases in rates of pay was not all that was necessary, nor all that could be done towards better- ing the condition of the telegrapher; and next in importance to the work of the general committee has been the work of the legislative committee. Their work in helping to secure an eight-hour day in the State of New York, a Federal nine- hour law, and the bi-monthly payment law must not be overlooked when review- ing the work of the past. For a number of years this division had an active legis- lative committee, the members of which spent their time talents and their per- sonal funds trying to show legislators the justice of legislation that would im- prove the condition of the workers of this country. There is room for much improvement along these lines in the future, but it remains to be seen whether or not the members give the serious matter of legislation the attention it should receive. In the year 1907 the State eight-hour law went into effect, and in 1908 the Federal nine-hour law became effective. Therefore, the year 1907 was the most successful and progressive of any year in the history of the division, because all telegraphers who handled train orders went on an eight-hour basis, and at the same time received substantial increases in wages. The foregoing is a very brief review of the past from a business standpoint. If it serves to make the younger mem- bers think of the importance of the work done in the past and has a tendency to get them interested in the still more important work of the future, then this will not have been written in vain. Con- cluding my remarks upon the business side of the Order, I want to say that I have not overlooked benefits we have received, such as overtime, card passes, vacations, the hundreds of grievances that have been successfully handled, etc. Space will permit me to only touch briefly upon the social and fraternal work of the division. The list of mem- bers who have been assisted when in distress is too large to even comment upon. Seldom has the division turned a deaf ear to an appeal for assistance, financial or otherwise. Sister organizations in the industrial world have appealed times without number for financial assistance to fight their battles, and a cash remit- tance has always been forthcoming to help along their cause. Digitized by Google

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874 The Railroad Telegrapher. Appeals for assistance from individ- uals have been received from all parts of the country, and in each and every case some financial help has been cheerfully given. In a social way, our entertainments have been generally successful. I feel safe in saying that the members have had as much enjoyment out of various enter- tainments given by Division 44 as they could get in any other way. It has been a time^honored rule, to have only good, clean amusement, and the writer ex- presses the wish that this policy will be adhered to in the future. I can not pass over the social side of our division without making mention of the splendid work of the Ladies* Aux- iliary. Their work has been most impor- tant and praiseworthy. Some will say our efforts have not always been successful and some will even argue that we as a division have not advanced as far as we should. I would ask those who take issue with me if they can look back upon their individual rec- ords and be satisfied in their own minds that they have done all they could to make Division 44 the best local in the organization, or do you, my brother, be- long to the element who has tried from time to time, through politics, to undo all the work that has been done? Have you always voted with an eye to the best interests of the division, or have you in the past voted to deliver the division and the organization into the hands of trait- ors who have sinc$ been expelled from the Order? Have you been a knocker or a booster ? What part have you played in the success of the work, and what part have you played in the fail- ures? If in the future we are to report progress, don't you think that we should profit by experience of the past, and not deliver our division to those who would, and actually have tried, to sell us out? Don’t you think we should in the future vote for those members who are quali- fied to hold office, who know something about the labor problem? These things form a part of our activi- ties in the past, and the result of these blunders has been to retard progress, and in writing an anniversary article review- ing the past they can not be overlooked nor smoothed over just to make the article good reading matter. If we are to be successful in the future, we must profit by our experience in the past, and some of our experiences have been bitter and costly to the division and the teleg- raphers. It has been the history of nations from time out of mind, the history of organi- zations of every kind and description, that internal trouble is the cause of more downfalls than what is known as the common enemy or known opponent. It’s the same with the telegraphers — each member must do his full duty to the division, to the Order and all the mem- bers thereof. A knocker who does not know what he is talking about is an ob-. stacle in the way of progress. If a per- son was reviewing the work of the Con- tinental Army, he would have to make mention of ope Benedict Arnold, no mat- ter how unpleasant the subject, and in reviewing the work of Division No. 44 it is necessary to make mention of our failures and their causes as well as our successes. It is a fact that when we have had failures the trouble has been for the most part within our own ranks, and not from an outside agency. I hope that the brother who is called upon to write an anniversary article for this division thirty years hence will have only continued success to write about. I trust that each member will put the success of the Order above personal gain or temporary advantage; that we will be able to report a membership better than a member to a mile of track, and that we will continue to be what I think we are now — the best local division in the Order. By A. E. ROBERT8, General Secretary and Treasurer Div. No. 49. On June 9, 1916, the Order of Railroad Telegraphers was thirty years old, we might say thirty years young. We are not so old in years compared with other trans- portation organizations, and have not yet reached that state of perfection to which Digitized by tjOOQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 875 wc aspire, but, nevertheless, wonderful things have been accomplished during that time by our Order. Hark back to 1886 and compare conditions then with what they are now. I entered the O. R. T. ranks in 1888, when our revered first president was at the helm, working as I did from fifteen to eighteen (generally eighteen) hours per day, and the superintendent was insulted when I asked for overtime, which impressed upon me a lasting remembrance of the working conditions at that time. I do not wish to bore anybody with a long article, but there is just one thing that I want to mention for the possible good of the Order. My experience as a local secretary has brought to my attention numerous cases where members became peeved at some action, policy or a possible wrongdoing of a local or Grand Officer, and to empha- size their displeasure they withdraw or drop their membership in the Order. Such a course is altogether wrong; it makes no difference what an officer does, the Order as an Order is not to be blamed; spite should not be vented on the organization working for your welfare; keep up your membership and fight such things out where they should be fought, in local or Grand Division meetings, and if any punishment is found necessary wreak it on the one at fault, not on the Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers. In conclusion, I wish to say that while we have made wonderful progress, the goal has not yet been made, but we are going to keep right after it until we do make it, and will surely succeed if all of you will make the proper effort. The Order is comparatively young in years, let's re- main young in spirit, energy and willingness to work hard for the better things to come. I trust the time will never come when the O. R. T. reaches the senile age. By J. E. COWGILL, General Chairman Div. No. 53. As my memory takes me back through the years since I first attached myself to the Order in 1887, at the age of twenty-one, and then review the many accomplishments of the organization from that day to this, I am reminded of the lines of the poet: “I hold with him who sings in Godlike rhyme, 'Tis better far to mingle joy with pain, With failing fingers to essay tb climb, In quest of gifts we never may attain ; To struggle, agonize and long in vain. Better all this and failure, than that life Should pass us by and bring nor loss nor gain Because we fled the storm and shunned the strife.” It was largely through sentiment that I joined the Order in that early day, being pleased with the idea that a fraternal or- ganization was being founded composed of telegraphers* little dreaming that in years to come, myself and those dependent upon me would be benefited practically 100 per cent; and that it would become such a tremendous force in the country that it would be more for the telegrapher, and indirectly for other wage earners, than it is possible for any other fraternal body to do for the railroad telegrapher and those other employes who have since become eligible to membership and for whom we are now legislating. And we should not overlook the fact that the Order of Rail- road Telegraphers can and should become as valuable an institution both from a social and fraternal standpoint as any other institution on earth ; and it is a duty incum- bent upon every member to conscientiously endeavor to make it such. I am a member of four other fraternal bodies, from one of which I was recently presented with a “Veteran's Jewel” for twenty-five years* continuous membership, which I prize very highly; and while all of these organizations have done much more for me than one should expect for $1 per month investment, yet it did not lay within their province to do for myself and those dependent upon me what the O. R. T. has 'done for us all these years. All of these organizations have their par- ticular place and function to fill, which they have all did admirably, and it is well worth any man's while to seek membership in them for the protection and benefit of Digitized by Google

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876 The Railroad Telegrapher. themselves and families, yet it is necessary for sickness or misfortune to come upon us before we are in position to reap any very material benefit from them, and which comes in splendidly at such times of dis- tress, yet the Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers have been securing to us and our families from $200 to $500 annually to en- joy with one another, and from four to six hours per day to go home and enjoy with our families, which has meant a great deal in the matter of good health and mutual pleasure; indeed it is beyond computation and can not be expressed in figures or dol- lars and cents. Hence we can well appreciate why many at this later day have but little patience with the selfish non, who can be classed as noth- ing else but a sore spot upon our body politic, a traitor to his class, who deserves to be ostracized from his fellows and who can not possibly be depended upon as a patriot. However, we must continue to ex- tend charity to these shortsighted fellows and delay the time of closed shop a little while longer. Speaking of patriotism, reminds me of a letter recently received from one of our members, asking that we arrange with the company to permit those who desire to join the army should we be forced into war with Mexico or any other country, to take indefinite leave of absence and retain their right to return to the position they vacate and their present seniority rights. It is not probable that any of the nons will take advantage of the privilege to be shot at. Regardless of the fact that I was a mem- ber of the O. R. T. for over eight years before I was employed by any road boast- ing a wage contract and better working conditions (the D. & R. G.) for teleg- raphers, and that I was dismissed from the C. & S. by Mr. Dunaway about nineteen years ago for my activity in endeavoring to reorganize that line, as a consequence of which I was out of employment for several months, and away from my family, yet I feel well repaid, yes, one hundred- fold, for all the sacrifice and all the diffi- culties I have undergone or encountered in trying to help to make it all it should be as a help and protection to those of my class; and it has certainly confirmed the truth, that “bread cast upon the waters shall be returned to us an hundredfold/’ Forgetting for the moment the many benefits we have individually and collect- ively enjoyed from the bounties of the O. R. T., and viewing our Order in the light of a philanthropic institution ; if there is any man eligible to membership who desires to contribute to a cause that is up- lifting and doing good for humanity he could not possibly lend his support to an institution which has done or which gives promise of doing more for his fellow man than the trade union, such as the O. R. T. And there is no more reason for a wage earner to withhold his support from the organization representing his class, than there would be for his withdrawing his support as a citizen of his country. For we all know that our labor organizations are conducted more intelligently, more efficiently and more honorably than most of the affairs of state. I only regret that the records of the general Chairman’s office, up to January, 1913, were not preserved, that I might give a complete history of old 53 from the time she was reorganized in 1898, and our first working agreement secured; at which time the compensation of the men was in- creased $91,000 per year, and their hours of service materially shortened, which put fifty more men in service the day it took effect. Step by step old 53 has gradually ad- vanced year by year since 1898, kept well up with, and sometimes in advance of other lines, and particularly our two chief com- petitors, the Santa Fe and Western Pa- cific, until today we boast a membership of 1,600 in good standing, and one of the best working contracts in North America, eighteen very active and competent local chairmen and a live, wide-awake member- ship, who are eternally after the nons. At our last revision, September 1, 1913, just fourteen years after our first contract was secured, we succeeded in adding to the total of our payroll a little over $100,000 annu- ally; the 8, 9, 10 and 11-hour day, dead- head time for extra men ; telephones Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 877 included in Article 1 ; rate of overtime in- creased to 30 cents and special call to 75 cents; the work of handling train boards, train crews, the calling of trains and engine crews and the starting of trains at terminals and sub-terminals taken off the telegraphers; half-day holidays as well as Sundays or overtime, which means thirty days per year on pay, a splendid emergency article, by which nien employed at wrecks, washouts, etc., will be paid $3 per day, for a ten-hour day, the company providing shelter, board and lodging ; and time is computed from the time he starts to the scene of * emergency until his return. There were a great many other smaller conces- sions, which are too numerous to mention in an article of this kind. However, I should add that we secured many non- telegraph agencies to the contract which we automatically lost under our previous contract by wires being removed. The company had filled many of these good agencies with clerks from the larger sta- tions during the time they were suspended from contract; but now only those whose names appear on our seniority lists can apply for and be assigned to these po- sitions, and there are many good ones that the old-time, broken-down telegraphers are happy to have the right to file into, as they pay the same as similar stations which are still maintained as telegraph offices. We have enjoyed four revisions since we secured our first contract, both on the Atlantic and Pacific Systems, 1900, 1902, 1908 and 1913; and we have been fortunate to make considerable improvement each time, yet at our revision in 1913 on the Pacific end we made greater advancement than at any other time. And while there were a few less than 1,000 telegraphers employed from Portland and Ogden to New Orleans in 1898, and regardless of the fact that a number of “OS” stations have been closed altogether, yet on account of the shorter day we have about 1,700 telegraphers on the system today; and if the non was a thing of the past we would have 1,700 in good standing. By I. N. HOLMES, General Secretary and Treasurer Div. No. 54. It is said that the third schedule granted to the Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers was granted to the telegraphers on'the Northern Pacific. It is also said that in the times of the greatest stress of the Order — the days of Powell and Dolphin — practically the entire member- ship (such as it was) was located in the Northwest along the lines of the Great Northern, Northern Pacific, Union and Southern Pacific, etc. All of the schedules secured on these various lines have been held intact with the exception of that on the Great Northern, which line, for unknown causes, has seen fit to winder from the fold and take “potluck” with the so-called “empire builder.” We, the rest of us, regret this condition for their own and our sakes, and trust that the time will come when a different story can be told. During the time of greatest stress on the Great Northern and North- ern Pacific, where the two committees were tied up with a beforehand agree- ment, no better nor truer ally could have been asked for than they proved them- selves to be; but after the collapse of the strike there seemed to be a blight cast on them, and they went from bad to worse until reaching the low level of today. The Northwest will have the pleasure, as well as the burden, of entertaining the Grand Division convention in Seattle in 1917, and it of a necessity must be done in a manner fitting the spirit of the West and the largest young city in the world. Those of the membership who are for- tunate enough to be able to attend as delegate or visitor must come prepared to see the most beautiful scenery in the United States, and, for that matter, the whole world, and rest assured you will not be asked to live upon the scenery alone, and if Dame Nature acts normal, you will enjoy the most delightful cli- mate it has ever been your lot to meet up with. Here is wishing the Order continued success for as many more years as it will be necessary to settle wage differ- Digitized by <^.ooQLe

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878 The Railroad Telegrapher. ences along lines as practiced in this day and age. Our past successes have been dearly bought, and the future need not be looked forward to in fear and trem- bling, as what was hard in the past has to a great extent been eliminated today, and no longer is it necessary to sneak in for conference and “rap wood” upon a safe return. May our martyrs1 graves be kept green by loving memories of those left behind. By F. H. CASON, General Secretary and Treasurer Div. No. 56. On June 9, 1916, we celebrated our thirtieth anniversary as an organization. As we look back through the years and review the progress of our craft, our thoughts naturally rest upon the men who, through their efforts thirty years ago, sowed the seeds which have thrived through later years and made possible the splendid organization that we have today and caused us to reap the harvest of their efforts. When the founders of this great organ- ization met for the purpose of binding themselves together for the common good, there was a vast difference of con- ditions under which they met then and under which we meet today. Realizing that conditions under which they worked were nearly unbearable and knowing that there could be no improvement without organization, a small band of men met and perfected the organization of their craft. We understand from the old-timers that it was no easy matter to hold labor meetings in those days, and it was worth a man’s job to be caught with a card in his pocket. The founder of this organization has lived his life and passed to his reward, but the influ- ence of that life will be felt as long as this organization exists. Our members are becoming more educated in the labor movement as new responsibilities are placed upon us, and we are in a larger degree abler to cope with new situa- tions as they arrive. It should be our purpose at all times to select our very best men as officers and leaders, and no man should forget that the organization is larger than the individual, and be true to the trust and confidence placed in him. Our Grand Officers should be, and we feel they are, the best men that we have, and it is up to us as divisions to keep our divisions in the best shape possible, giving efficient service to our local divi- sions. We must not forget the fact that we owe the best that is in us to the rail- roads— our employers — and if each indi- vidual gives the proper service, there will be fewer grievances to handle with our employers. “A card” does not entitle any man to a job, and if some of our membership could realize this, we would be much better off. In other words, we must make good. Since the beginning of the European war our members have suffered some- what from the depression. Most all roads have cut off men, but at the present time business is perhaps better than it has been for years. New schedules are being placed before general managers, and a number have already been secured. At the beginning of the European war, or early in 1915, when the railroads were cutting down every expense possible, one expression from a railroad executive to his department heads showed the full meaning of the words, “organized labor.” He told his subordinate to “cut every- thing but organized labor,” which has been done. We should therefore pull together and bring to the front ranks the organization that has meant so much to us. By K. H. STOVER, General Chairman Div. No. 82. In nature almost all depends upon cir- cumstances for a free and perfect develop- ment. Bro. Thurston in applying this cir- cumstantial foundation has brought about a development beyond his most sanguine hopes. So many of us value life, not as a means of securingN com fort, but as a field of dar- ing action where the risk outweighs the chance of practical results, and so few devote ourselves to the comfort of others, Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 879 occasionally one comes forward who in health and vigor and the full tide of life does something that will minister to those less fortunate ones and thereby is deserv- ing of praise and credit. For this reason we. are again happily paying our most generous tribute to the founder of this organization, Bro. A. D. Thurston, whose wise and judicious fore- thought has made it possible for the or- ganization to steadily rise to a member- ship of approximately 50,000 sturdy men and women who are following his benevo- lent purposes, with a love of home and reverence of the founder’s name. To follow the growth of the Order in- spires us with the hope* that the day is clo$e at hand when there will be no such personage as a non, and also leads us to realize the fact that to accomplish this we must instill into ourselves some of the principles of our noble founder, which have been the cause of making the Order so attractive to us, we should not look upon the non as an undesirable, but be broad enough to believe that he would be a better man if he carried a card, be more imbued with his duty to his fellow men and the love of home, for of such are the members of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers. We lament the fact that such noble men are not permiited to remain to see the results of their work, and the thought arises, would we fall short of their expec- tations ? By W. K. GREMILLION, General Chairman Dlv. No. 88. It is very gratifying to know that on June 9, 1916, we celebrated the thirtieth anniversary of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers. It is with exquisite pleasure that we are able to look back upon the field of our labors and note the progress that has been made towards the betterment of the telegraph profession. It was on that eventful day, June 9, 1886, that those twenty-six brave and fear- less members, headed by the late Bro. A. D. Thurston, assembled at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and founded the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, which stands as a monument of mother of pearl to their honor today. To those twenty-six great men we owe- a debt of gratitude, which I dare say we will never be able to pay. In reviewing our splendid organization during the past thirty years, it resembles very much a child which has steadily grown into noble manhood, and stands today as one of the foremost bodies of organized labor on the American continent. It is recognized by practically every railroad in the United States and Canada. The good that has been accomplished through its efforts are inestimable. The principal con- cessions granted to it by the railroads are shorter hours, more pay, overtime and hun- dreds of other things too numerous to mention here. In order that our noble organization may continue strong, both morally and physically, let us lend our aid individually and collectively in organization. By WALTER L. ENOS, Chief Telegrapher Dlv. No. 89. As chief telegrapher of Division No. 89, I am glad of the opportunity to con- tribute a few words of praise for our noble Order on this thirtieth anniver- sary celebration. Division No. 89, one of the most loyal of the many subordinate divisions, feels proud of the privilege of being a branch of that great parent tree whose fruits — benevolence, charity and union princi- ples— have been transplanted in every quarter of this great and glorious con- tinent. * We also feel proud that among us are many of the pioneers who in this his- torical locality have sown the seed of brotherhood and have ever striven to emulate the precepts of the O. R. T. They have endured many hardships and heartaches, accompanied by many trials and tribulations, but their perseverance and wisdom gained from experience have won for them success, the fruits of which we are all enjoying at the present time. Our Grand Officers, too, must not be forgotten. To them more than to any- one else belongs the credit of placing the Order upon its present solid founda- Digitized by <^.ooQLe

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880 The Railroad Telegrapher. tion. We point with pride to our present financial standing, the result of untiring efforts. There is strength in union, and the hearty support of a brother’s love and affection will remove all obstacles if we but endure to the end. By C. H. MEADOR, General Chairman Div. No. 126. The Rock Island Lines Division feels particular pride in the magnificent growth of our Order from its inception to the present time, for in one of our sta- tions— La Porte City, Iowa — the founder, “Dad” Thurston, was working as night operator when he issued the call for a meeting to be held in Cedar Rapids that resulted in the beginning of the organi- zation, and its first headquarters, Vinton, Iowa, is a little city on the Rock Island Lines. Many of the men remaining on the Rock Island can recall the early history of this institution and recall its founder with his pleasant, persevering, “do right” ways. And none of them remember him but to praise him and the results of his labor. Thus, it is the particular duty of the Roc]c Island Division to show to the world of organizations that their inspira- tion means even more to them than pos- sibly to others, that their part in the history of the organization bids them particularly to hold inviolate their trust and continue in the forward march toward the goal of our ideals. And we are continuing in 1916, even as in 1886, to hold fast our pledge — and to “do right.” By J. H. ROGERS, Jr., General Secretary and Treasurer Div. No. 130. Thirty years ago the spirit moved the mind of our dear Bro. A. D. Thurston, to map out a road for the birth of this great organization known as the Order of Rail- road Telegraphers. When we look it is but a short space in time, but during that thirty years many things have been accom- plished and the working conditions of the men in this profession has been improved more than words can explain. Our record will go down in history as one of the great union labor movements of its time. It is true that the Order has had “its ups and downs,” but today we are proud of the record that we have made, our membership numbers nearly 50,000 strong, over a million dollars behind us and still moving forward at a rapid pace under the leadership of such men as Bros. Perham, Quick, Brown, Pierson, Dermody, Manion and others too numerous to mention; we will know no end until every man in our profession is enrolled as a member, and we have at least 99 per cent schedule on each road. Many times I stop and ponder what the conditions of the telegrapher would be to- day if this organization had never been known ; no doubt words would fail to show what our condition would have been. Take, for instance, on the C. B. & Q. R. R., bet- ter known as the “Burlington Route,” and one of the best roads in this territory, the Central West, we have a good, strong membership, a fine schedule covering work- ing conditions and rates of pay all secured through the efforts of the brothers who have been elected to represent us through the organization. Only a few years ago we were organized. A system division charter was granted to us by the Grand Division on June 12, 1903, and we are now known as Division 130. Our path for a few years was a hard one to travel, but we were fortunate enough to have some good faithful brothers to carry on the work and place us on solid ground, and today we have one of the best divisions in the Order, also a good feeling among the officials of the road, from the president down to the minor division officers. We are proud of this fact and trust that the good feeling will always exist. Today this organization is* a business proposition; we have outgrown the one- man idea. If the non-members who are on the outside of the fold would only realize how much they block our progress, they no doubt would get into the game and put on the harness and help us to pull Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 881 the load. 1 am unable to understand how any man who is in this profession can stay on the outside. Just let him look back over the past thirty years and see what has been done. He can not deny the fact that what has been done was through the organ- ization. They can not deny history, our records will prove this statement true. To the faithful members, our past his- tory or at least our present record is one that we all should be proud of, and it is or should be the earnest desire of every member to help push forward faster than we have in the pasf. It can be done if we all take an individual interest to see that our fellow worker carries the card. It has been the personal work of our mem- bers that has made the keystbne for build- ing up the good, strong membership that we are able to show today. May we know no end until we have every man working at this trade over on the right side, then we can proclaim to the world a 100 per cent membership, and it can be done if we all do our share. All honor to the man who laid the path for the birth of this great organization, known as the Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers. By N. W. SMITH, General Secretary and Treasurer Dlv. No. 144. No intimation as to subject was given by the o/ie who invited a contribution to this issue. Among the live questions • of the day, there are many that might be discussed with profit. When we look back over the thirty years* history of the O. R. T., we view with profound tenderness and sympathy the struggles of the pioneers in their efforts to promote, foster, maintain and advance the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, whose principles were founded on the thought embodied in “In union there is strength.** That is equally true in all human en- deavor where organization is required and just in proportion as this principle is heeded is the success or failure of an organization successful. It was a rare privilege to have the op- portunity of attending the tenth biennial and the twentieth regular session of the O. R. T. convention last year, and espe- cially being privileged to participate in the dedication of the monument to the founder of our Order, A. D. Thurston. The speakers on that memorable occa- sion did themselves proud in giving ex- pression to such words of praise and endearment for the one who gave his life, so to speak, for the uplift of the operators. In speaking of “ye olden time,** let me speak of the one who has been the most potent factor in molding the manhood and womanhood in' every walk of life. To whom do we owe the most? From whom does the most of our inspiration come? Did you ever hear of a hero, or any other person who has succeeded to any extent worth while, who did not attribute all he was to the one who gave them birth? Mother! To many of us that word, that one, whenever and wherever men- tioned brings memories of gone-by days, when we did not realize to what extent her life and influence dominated us all along. Mother’s love is the most far- reaching of any earthly creature. She is the most like Him, the definition of whom is “love.** She is “the holiest thing alive,’’ as Coleridge expressed it. That she does love most is proven by the fact that she will sacrifice most freely, deny herself most cheerfully, en- dure most patiently, labor more persist- enly and perseveringly and forgive most fully. She does the most without any hope of reward, continues to struggle on when all others have given up in despair, persuades herself that the good in her child will triumph over the evil. It makes no difference how depraved, or sodden in drink, nor how beset with dis- ease, she sees only that which is good. Men sometimes wonder why women can do these things. Perhaps if they loved like mother does they would know. The only mystery about it is that we do not, some of us, fully appreciate the close relationship between the mother love and the One who said: “Though your sins Digitized by tjOOQte

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882 The Railroad Telegrapher. be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson they shall be as wool.” Because mother can feel like that is the secret of her fortitude and forbearance, of her pa- tience and' tenderness. The sweetness, the depth, the beauty and holiness of mother love has been recognized and glorified during the ages past. Her words are the most comforting, her touch the most tender and her sympathy the most helpful. The grandest and most satisfying creature God has ever created is mother. What would the baby do without her? What would the child do without her di- rection? Where in all this broad land of ours, among the forty-six thousand teleg- raphers, be they “Hams” or press reporters, that does not realize that his mother’s influence and love is the impelling and compelling force that stimulates him or her to their best? Very few of those that read this who are not or have not been a father or mother will appreciate the sentiment of this article. Many such may think they understand this principle or element in the nature and life we are trying to portray, but it is a mistake. It must be experienced before it is under- stood. Why was the Savior of men so attrac- tive to the poor, the downtrodden,' the afflicted and the distressed? Was it not the abundant love of Him for all man- kind? He reflected, in a superlative de- gree, the gentleness, kindness and sweet- ness, the works of love. “Let any one manifest genuine love for those about him, sympathy for their sor- rows, tenderness in their sufferings, en- couragement in their disappointments and loving kindness in their hours of trouble, and they will be attracted toward him as naturally as the needle to the pole.” Since mother possesses in greater degree the love that causes these beautiful traits to be most in evidence, it is plainly seen why she is held up higher in the esteem of humanity than all others. The love that impels these deeds of help- fulness to humanity gives her courage. The bravest person on this earth is not the hero of the wreck, who remains at the throttle and goes to his death for the sake of those who ride his train. It is not the soldier who charges through shot and shell to the blare of trumpets. It is not the brave fireman who mounts the hoisted ladder at the burning building, who climbs through smoke and flame while the onlookers cheer, to try and rescue one more that has not escaped. All these are deserving of the praise they receive. But the bravest soul since He was nailed to the cross and laid down His life to rescue the world, is Mother. There is no valley so deep, no shadow so dark, no cross so heavy, no grief so great, no pain so poig- nant that she will stop to consider the cost of her sacrifices. It is when she comes to us in times of sorrow that we realize : “Evil is impotent ; sorrow’s a dream. God is omnipotent; love is supreme.” She exemplifies her Master by being will- ing to give her life for those she loves. No doubt the poet had this in mind when he said : “The bravest battle that ever was fought — Shall I tell you where and when? On the maps of the world you will find it not — ’Twas fought by the mothers of men.” I wish to close this tribute to mother by quoting from an unknown author: Mother. The first word on infants* lisp- ing lips; often the last word of expiring old age. Mother. All the “perfume of Araby” could not add sweetness to that name. All the gems that lie hidden in the caverns of earth could not adequately adorn her crown. All the flowers that waft their odors upon the tropic breezes could not make more graceful her love. All the stars that twinkle in the heavens could not add to the brightness of her being. All the “harpers with their harps” and all the voices of the choir invisible can not make too glorious her welcome to that home where she will hear it said, “She hath done what she could,” and where she will listen while cherubim and seraphim shall join in one never-ending chorus of heavenly melody. Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 883 By E. B. HILL, General Secretary and Treasurer Dlv. No. 141. In passing the thirtieth milestone and entering upon the thirty-first year of our organization,* and in meditating on its well-defined history, attended by reflec- tions of reverses, abiding accomplish- ments— a succession of successes and a profusion of progress, I shall leave the recital of those subjects to those who have been in a position to play a better part, but I deem it most fitting, for the benefit of the younger membership, to ask and to answer a familiar and a com- mon question: Who is the O. R. T., and what does it do? While its mission is becoming better understood by all, yet some small-caliber railroad officials still claim to feel it their duty to characterize the O. R. T. as some- thing dangerous or of questionable pro- priety and undesirable association for their subjects who would expect to make a mark for themselves or to attain some sort of title, conditions and the principle involved being a secondary consideration. Yet in spite of this baleful hypocritical influence, the O. R. T. stands out in its pre-eminence and is looked upon more and more by honest people as the only medium by which a vestige of hope is held out for the future of the profession of telegraphers and associated crafts. Who is the O. R. T.? There seems to prevail an impression with some that the President is the organization. They have not read the constitution. Many persons, in discussing the merits and demerits or the enviable financial standing of the Order, has no conception of others in- volved save the Grand Secretary and Treasurer. Their opinion of the Order can not be varied from their opinion of the one Grand officer. They are uninformed. And, coming on down the line, some men know the organization only to such degree as they know the vice-president of their district, or as they may have known their division officers. They are not the O. R. T. Bear this in mind: You, man or woman, who read this, if you carry an up-to-date card in this organization, you are the O. R. T. You are not only the stockholders, but you are the managers and the directors of its destiny. When you boost the organization, you are boosting yourself. When you criticise, you are knocking yourself. You pay the freight. The immense protective fund, the general fund, the mortuary fund and the convention fund are yours to spend in accordance with the by-laws of the organization. The O. R. T. being a democratic organ- ization, who could it belong to except you who created it, who maintain it, con- trol it and preside over its destiny? You must name your delegates and they must make your laws and name your Grand Officers and your Grand Officers are your employes and sub-man- agers, while you are the O. R. T. It should be said to the credit of rep- resentatives elected by you that they have shown wisdom in their selection of Grand Officers. Your Presideht, your Grand Secretary and Treasurer, whose equals are rarely if ever seen in the world of leaders of labor. No greater reverence to the will of the majority can be por- trayed than has characterized the admin- istration of those two great leaders. Great in leadership, rich in experience, pre-eminent in ability, firm and conserva- tive in the exercise of power, modest in claims and deportment, long may they both live to serve a downtrodden con- stituency. Here are a few brief reasons why every eligible telegrapher and associated crafts should not only belong to the O. R. T., but should follow the flag with the same firm step and with the same singleness of purpose that a soldier would follow the flag of his country: 1. Because the O. R. T. raises wages. This is proven by all sorts of evidence all over the United States and Canada. 2. It prevents a reduction in wages. Re- ductions are neVer visited upon an organ- ized class of labor. 3. It aids in procuring shorter hours. Ask men who are working an eight-hour day, they can prove it if they are honest Digitized by ^ooQte

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884 The Railroad Telegrapher. 4. Because in union there is strength. This is as true of wage earners as it is true of the sovereign States that make up a union. 5. It makes your labor respected. Power wins respect from employers as it does from all men. 6. Because it gives men self-reliance. 7. It develops fraternity.. Craftsmen are all too jealous of and suspicious of one another, even at best. 8. It is a good investment. No other in- vestment gives back so large a return for the expenditure of your time and money. 9. Because it makes thinkers. Men need to rub intellects together in matters of com- mon concern. 10. Because it enlarges acquaintances. This world is too restricted for wage earn- ers to beat a trodden path alone. 11. It teaches co-operation. When wage earners learn co-operation they will come into possession of a fair proportion of the wealth they produce by their labor. 12. It curbs selfishness. The grab-all is toned down by the fear of the opinion of his fellows. 13. It makes the job a better place to work. The Bully Chief or the Bully Supe can not bully a union card. 14. It helps your family; more money, comforts and a better opportunity to im- prove your social conditions. 15. Because it is universal. The trade union is co-existent with civilization. 16. It pays your family after you are dead. 17. Because a union card commands re- spect of all honest, right-thinking people, and the bearer of a card is never without friends. For June 9th, the thirtieth anniversary of the Order, here is the striking hands with the membership (the O. R. T.) in fraternal greeting. To every Grand Officer and my past associates in conventions, here is my congratulations to bespeak harmony and good will. May the reforms which have been chronicled in the past thirty years be an index of what is to follow in the thirty years to come, a heritage worthy of our posterity. By E. B. ARMSTRONG, Secretary and Treasurer Div. No. 155. On this our anniversary I want to say for the benefit of those who are not mem- bers of the Order, or who have been and have let their membership drop, that had it not been for the O. R. T. and the excel- lent schedules we have secured through it, the chances are we would now, as teleg- raphers, be back where we were thirty years ago. But owing to the size of the membership and the excellent record which the Order has made and the respect it enjoys among the officials of the various railroads of the United States and Canada, we are not standing still, we are still advancing. We are not looked down upon as we used to be twenty and thirty years ago, but on the contrary hold the respect of everyone. We now take our grievances up with the management collectively and can de- mand that they listen to us, where for- merly, when we approached them as individuals, and if it suited them, they would grant our requests; and if it didn’t, they wouldn’t. I am pleased to be able to state that the boys on this road are all good union men and always wish to be up to date, and invariably stick to the motto, “No card, no favors.’’ Digitized by VaOOQte

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FRATERNAL < NOTICE. All matter for this department must be in the hands of the Grand Secretary and Treasurer on or before the 28th day of the month in order to insure its use in the following issue. St Louis, Mo., Div. No. 2. The meeting on June 9th to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of our Order’s birth was “a dandy” and was well attended. We were fortunate in having with us many “old-timers'’ and distin- guished men in the labor field. Bro. L. W. Quick, the Grand Secretary and Treasurer, presided. He made a very instructive speech, as well as giving us a r&sumg of the Order’s history. It is through Bro. Quick’s business ability, loyalty to the membership and Order, keen insight, know- ing our needs and how to get them, that has taken us from poverty to influence and wealth in the last few years. His address included the reading of the pro- ceedings of the first Grand Division, written by our late brother, “Dad” Thurston, in longhand. Bro. Quick referred to the important milestones in our progress through the past, and pointed out the goal of the future. Bro. Finnan, the only living charter member, was also present. Bro. “Jim” gave us fe very beautiful talk on the early history of the organi- zation down to the present time. “Optimist” doesn’t cover Bro. Jim’s enthusiasm — the word is too light. He has never missed a card, which gives him an unbroken membership — the one essen- tial of good organization. We were also favored with speeches by Bro. H. J. Mohler, general chairman of the Missouri Pacific. “The Kaiser” is right at home on the floor, and made many excellent points. Bro. N. S. Morgan, general secretary Missouri Pacific; Bros. Wm. C. Long, E. A. Compton, Hosea X. Smith and R. J. McElhinney, secretary St. Louis Division No. 2, also gave us some pleasing and instructive talks. One brother re- marked that he came 225 miles to be present. Cigars were in abundance. Those who attended the meeting were certainly well repaid. “Food for Thought” would be a good slogan for the meeting. All members should attend the meetings because a great responsibility rests upon each anti every member. You owe it to the Order which has done so much to uplift the railroad telegrapher in his profession — the upbuilding of his home and the protection of his family. Cekt. 1823. New Haven, Conn., Div. No. 29. N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R., New Haven Division— Our regular meeting was held Friday evening, May 5th, with between forty and fifty members present. An unusually large number of applica- tions for membership being received is a good sign of confidence in this strenuous period of time. The platform being occupied by Division 29’s first chief, Bro. Delaware; its last chief, Bro. Brown, and present chief, Bro. Culver, presented an unusually air of dignity. Also present were: General Chairman Ross, Local Chairman Dunbar, Murphy and Tourtellotte, and former Local Chairman Leete. Quite an array of talent, each of whom gave remarks" concern- ing the Order's past, present and future. ' From the proverbial “long talk” of General Chairftian Ross to the echo of the last speaker, attention ^as held and merited. What did they t^lk about? Well among other things they talked about you, dear brother. Be self-respecting, come to the meetings and don't have yourself talked about any more. We waited with not a little impatience to hear from Bro. Delaware, Division 29's first chief. Then there came to our mind an incident related in the life of Daniel Webster.' Always selecting his own time when to go into action, on a particu- lar occasion the assembly despaired. A friend remarked, “Just wait, when he says something it will weigh a ton.” And it did. Bro. Delaware spoke on “Getting the Habit of Staying at Home or Attending Meetings.” All were pleased to have our old friend Bro. Clements, formerly of Tower 75, “NH,” with us, and enjoyed his timely remarks on the Sick Benefit Association and Pension Fund. The financial report of the General Committee was read and accepted. Adequate funds for an enlarged work of this committee was cheerfully and unanimously voted. Every item of business received careful atten- tion. Every member present had an opportunity to express his mind. Not a member left before the lodge closed at 10:15, all having ample time to catch their trains. Come out and see how it is done. It is certainly gratifying to note the large num- ber who now attend the meetings, and equally gratifying to note the caliber of same. In meditation our thoughts go back to many years ago, when our thinking was done for us and not by us, there was little incentive for the exercise e

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886 The Railroad Telegrapher. of this faculty. Consequently to many of us, a division meeting meant almost anything else than business. From the dawn of civilization, prophets, leaders in social, moral and economic reform have been unpopular, hated and oppressed, because they advanced not something pleasing, but the truth. We therefore take off our hat to those who worked while some of us slept; to those like Napoleon in his memorable campaign saw not the snow capped Alps, saw only the other side, saw the end and defined the difficulties. Through wise leadership, led by men with a vision, we have passed to manhood’s estate and obtained recognition. Obtaining the status of men involved in corresponding responsibilities, duties as well as rights. Have we measured up to the occasion? In answer we point with pride to our division room. As we remarked before “men of caliber.” On its roster, considered numerically, morally and intellectually, is a preponderance, an over- whelming majority of the telegraphers throughout its territory. If you consider this only a flight of fancy, we challenge its successful contradiction. In heaven there will probably be no minority reports, just one side, the right side, and every one on that side. Not having attained that ideal here, we are growing beautifully close to it as the minority diminishes. In these moments of mediation, or meditation, there appears another order of development, or more properly speaking, “degeneracy” the “strike breaker.” Social outcasts, dregs of immorality, scavengers of industrial life, they sell their very souls for a mess of pottage. Dragnetted from their life of oblivion and darkness, herded, housed and fed like an infected lot of cattle, used for a specified purpose for a specified time, they finally disappear in the darkness aftid oblivion from which they came. Restore normal conditions, restore the pure air of brotherhood, honor and manhoods' necessary associations, they scurry away like the creeping, crawling creatures seen when you lift up an old rock and admit the sunlight. Now my uninitiated brother, our meditations con- cern you whether you admit the fact or not. Oliver Wendell Holmes says, “I find the greatest thing in this world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving; to reach the port of heaven, we must sail sometimes with the wind and sometimes against it — but we must sail, and not drift, nor lie at anchor.” “Organization” had its birth in a new theory or principle of life; that men live not to work, but work to live and to live more abundantly; more time for rest and recreation, an increased share in the product of their labor, and some say as to what the conditions of their labor shall be. All of these with a goodly measure of accom- plishment has been the heaven or haven of the organization of which you should have been a part. It has increased your wages, lessened your hours of labor, obtained for you justice in place of privilege in the awarding of positions, ban- ished the liability of discharge without a just cause. and many other assets of which you are well aware. So it has not drifted nor stood still. Sometimes sailing with the wind and sometimes sailing against it, it has weathered the storms of thirty years. Manned and piloted by safe, sane and intelligent men, never in its h^tory has it stood on a higher plane than what it does today. Now what is your attitude? It hardly seems within the bounds of reason, you can be looking the other way. Would you link your interests with pirates of the industrial sea whose only mission is to destroy the very instrument that raised you from a serf to a free-born man? If you stand on what you choose to call neutral ground and claim liberty of action, you place your- self on the same plane as the immigrant who imme- diately upon landing began to throw stones at the windows, and on being taken to task replied: “Ain't this a free country?” He mistook liberty for license. “Liberty is doing what is right, license is doing what you please.” There is no such thing as neutral ground, a standing still, and from throwing stones to scut- tling the ship, you are only passing from a smaller to « larger degree of cussedness. Think it over, change your attitude and be a man. Did you bring or try to bring that disinterested brother along to the last meeting? Bro. Carroll, Tower 38, Stamford, has chosen the New Haven Division as his bidding territory. His many friends will gladly welcome him back to the home town, as there is where he will eventually land. Bro. Ransome is a frequent New Haven visitor. Comes in to get the styles and incidentally sell a few shares of voting machine stock, as second Northford is a position, and style and revenue are necessary in order to uphold its dignity. Our last meeting showed some improvement in the representation from the Supreme Court, but better still will be required to insure a look in at the opening of the pork barrel, which will be coming along one of these days. Our General Committee has been waiting patiently since last February for a conference with the officials to construct a new schedule. An appointment made for May 22d was broken on account of unexpected developments with the clerks. That having been fought out to a peaceable conclusion (a raise of 6.4 per cent), the signal- men and maintainers also disposed of, we may soon expect to be in the ring ourselves. We wish publicly, as we have privately, to ex- tend our thanks to Bros. Halstead, of the Hartford Division, and Dunbar, of the Highland Division, in appreciation of the thorough write-up of their respective divisions. Any notes of interest you may have, if sent to them, will be properly taken care of and welcomed. Bro. Acker, second “BS,” New Haven, has been absent several weeks, having broken a ^mall bone in his right elbow. While very slow in healing, there is anticipated no permanent injury. Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 887 Bro. Davis relieved Bro. R. M. Walker, second Stock Yard, while on an extended tour including Boston and points East. The happy and popular couple have the best wishes of the members of Division 29. Bro. Hopkins, of tower 75, New Haven, has the sympathy of the members of Division 29 and of all the railroad fraternity in the sudden death of his father, on May 4th, in his sixty-eighth year. He served through the Civil War, and started railroading in Minnesota in 1866, firing a wood- burning locomotive, being promoted to an engineer at the age of twenty years on the N. Y. & N. E. R. R.t coming to the New Haven in 1882 as an engineer, and ran continuously up to April 25th of this year, holding a clear record. He was a member of Division 77, B. of L. E., and of Trumbull Lodge, No. 22, A. F. & A. M. He leaves a widow, a son and a daughter, all of whom reside in New Haven. The relations of father and son always called forth our admiration, as they seemed just like chums, indulgence and appreciation going hand in hand. Having known him and held him in deep regard for many years, we can truly attest to his sterling worth and noble character, a type of man of whom the world has only too few, and can ill afford to lose. W. B. Shalkof, Div. Cor. N. Y N. H. & H. R. R., Hartford Division Notts — Bros. MacClellan, Rivers, DeRosier and Gill were the only ones from the old Midland who chose this division. Bros. C. R. Kellog, McAllister, Webb and Reese, came to us from the Highland Division. I have not heard how many chose this division from the Shore Line and New London Division. I am sorry to announce the resignation of two good, loyal brothers, Mitchell, agent and operator East Hartford, and O’Connors, spare. We will miss them both. I understand Bro. Mitchell will join the Austrian Army, and Bro. O'Connors has gone with Cooley, broker at Hartford. We wish them both success. Bro. Massey, first Steeles signal cabin, while off with an abscess in his ear, was relieved by Bro. Andre, who later relieved Bro. Bill Johns- ton, Vernon cabin days, May 4th, while taking examinations at Hartford, and also relieved Bro. J. T. Murphy, agent Andover, a week while on committee work. Bro. Jim Donovan relieved Thorne, west side Hartford Platform, a week while visiting his sister in Vermont, who was very sick. Bros. Burke and O'Connors doubled in superintendent’s office, Hartford, and Bro. Reilly went to first "AD" pending assignments. The official special passed over the division Sun- day, April 30th, en route Boston to Hartford, re- turning after midnight. Bro. Millburn third Steeles signal cabin, who has been burning up the dust on his motor, has it in the shop undergoing repairs. It is some wear on a machine to carry around 250 pounds over these roads at the clip that "Harry” likes to travel. Bro. Allison, New Britain days, is on the sick list, relieved by Bro. Reese. We hope for his speedy recovery. New members secured this month by Bro. Murphy: W. H. Kane, agent Dee River; C. B. Messenger, agent Wauregan, and Mr. Balcom, agent Clarks Corners. We welcome these men as brothers. Bro. Pop Johnston, second "AD,” relieved two days by Bro. O'Connors, second Steeles cabin, who can fix you up on all kinds of fancy poultry. Bro. W. E. Murphy, copier Hartford dispatchers' office, abolished in the shake up of divisions, has been appointed examiner at New London. Bro. Brennan is dispatching on second trick on the Valley and Springfield branches. Dispatcher Mark- ham is working as night chief train dispatcher while Messrs. Brooks and Kelly are looking over the new territory. Dispatcher J. A. Brooks is working as second, and Bro. Randall as third trick dispatcher, Willimantic to Waterbury. The company have placed several bulletin boards on all stations, inside and outside, and on the freight houses, for advertising purposes, as a means of increasing the revenue. This should be the means of givifig us "ops” a good substantial raise in our new schedule before the officials. Bro. F. L. White was off sick a week. With relief agents, sick and spare men scarce, it is hard to get relieved. Bro. Joe Gagnon, second Columbia, caught thirty- five bull heads one, night recently. Bro. Spencer and Sister Cullen are kept on the jump at Bristol these days with heavy business on the road and the Western Union. Assignments: First Hartford superintendent’s office, Bro. Burke; second Bro. Andre, from relief agent and operator, first "AD,” Hartford west side; Bro. Reese, ticket agent Newington, third Windsor Locks; Bro. Finton from Collinsville, third Wallingford; Bro. J. A. McAllister from Sandy Hook, Highland Division, agent and operator Haddam; M. C. Rice from operator at Southing- ton; and Relief Agent and Operator R. B. Steven- son from Farmington, East Hartford station days; Bro. C. R. Kellogg, from Highland Division. R. G. H., Cert 767. Highland Division Notes — Recent changes: Bro. C. E. Leach, Oxford, to second towerman at Hawley ville Jet.; R. J. Bailey, Van Duesenville, to second towerman S. S. 201, Hawley ville; E. W. Bowman, leverman Bank St. Jet., to third Winsted, Conn.; Bro. J. S. Safholm to second Torrington, Conn.; Bro. G. M. Wadman, Waterville, to second Thomaston, Conn., vice Bro. P. H. Boxx, to third Stevenson, Conn.; S. S. Todd, second Hawleyville Jet., to third Brookfield Jet; Bro. N. C. Keeling, first to third message trick Dan- bury, vice Bro. H. L. Rogers, deceased; Bro. W. J. Hydrick to Hawleyville Jet.; Bro. W.- A. Lancor to ticket clerk and operator Seymour; C. H. Link, assistant ticket agent Danbury, to relief agent and operator Highland Division, headquarters Waterbury; J. L. 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888 The Railroad Telegrapher. Waterville; J. C. Coulter, second Cornwall Bridge, Conn. Pursuant to agreement between the company and the operators, on account of divisional changes, brothers have chosen to go to the following positions: Bros. Chas. Kellogg and R. J. McAllis- ter to Hartford Division; Bro. A. C. Webster, Terryville; H. R. Humphrey, Sister Mary Cullen and Bro. H. L. Spencer, Bristol; Bro. H. H. Gerrity, Forestville; Bros. C. D. Ellison and J. C. Webb, New Britain; Bro. C. B. Reeves, Newing- ton. All Hartford Division jobs under new ar- rangement. In addition, following non-members go from Western Division to the Hartford Division terri- tory: C. L. Thompson, agent Terryville; H. A. Reynolds, agent Bristol; W. H. Plummer, agent Forestville; C. A. Clare, agent Elmwood, and J. W. Williams, ticket agent New Britain. It is now Bro. Powell, Housatonic; Welch, West Stockbridge, and Bandyura, Woodrow. Boys, get after the nons, there are only a few left. Bro. Ferguson, agent Falls Village, recently called on friends in New Milford. We are always glad to see him. Bro. Davids, agent Still River, while visiting friends, in Waterbury, Sunday, May 7th, on account of scarcity of men his office was closed for the day. On May 15th he was absent three days, while taking his wife to Waterbisry hospital. We hope for her quick and complete recovery. Bro. N. C. Keeling relieved him, also relieved Bro. Van Duesen, first New Milford, several days, while he attended the Grand Lodge session of Odd Fellows at New Haven. Bro. Jess. Babcock, agent at Cornwall Bridge, is very much pleased now that a second trick has been put on there, from 5 p. m. to 1 a. m., begin- ning Tuesday, May 9th; the office being closed from 1 a. m. until 7 a. m. New Milford freight house and office has been treated to a new coat of paint. Bro. Percy feels more like working now, and his office force is correspondingly happy. The fire on May 13th, which destroyed the large barns of the Berkshire Inn, at Great Barrington, near the tracks on this division, put all the wires out of commission, and the trains had to be moved by the Southern New England Telephone Co.'s fones, resulting in much inconvenience to all con- cerned. Bro. Van Duesen, New Milford, has been ap- pointed by Bros. Dunbar and Bailey as division cor- respondent, and Bro. N. C. Keeling, Danbury, as assistant. Send any notes to them that you wish to have published. Bro. L. H. Dowd, former local chairman Divi- sion 29, now qualifying for train dispatcher for the Highland Division, was calling on friends re- cently, and becoming acquainted with the char- acteristics of Danbury yard and vicinity. Bro. J. W. Davis bid in first message trick Dun- bury, vice Bro. E. G. Shea, back on second, vice Bro. “Andy” Conniff, substituting. J. P. Hahn, Ansonia third, who recently bid in clerk and operator at Oxford, was formerly dispatcher for N. Y. C. at Grand Central Terminal, New York City, but resigned to engage in busi- ness in Canada, which was later lost by fire. We hope he will not only be a brother soon, but also officiate on the sheet again. Cert. 89, Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, The Supreme Ruler of the Universe, in His infinite wisdom and love, has called from our midst, from labor to rest, our beloved brother, H. L. Rogers; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of New Haven Divi- sion, No. 29, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, ex- tend to the bereaved wife and family our sincere* and heartfelt sympathy in this their sad hour of sorrow; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family, a copy be spread on the minutes of the division, and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. B. H. Dunbar, E. A. Bateman, A. W. Bailey, Committee. Providence, R. I., Div. No. 35. Two features — fine weather and good attendance — marked the opening of our May meeting on the 20th. As the gavel fell at 7:45 p. m. and from that hour until our usual closing time, 11:30, there were no idle moments. There was considerable routine business on the secretary’s desk awaiting action, most of which was readily disposed of to good advantage, after which General Chairman L. J. Ross had our undivided attention for nearly two hours in an address, one of the best that he has ever delivered in our lodge room. While he varied his remarks to different features of the work in hand, he chiefly dealt with schedule re- vision matters, and the interest individual mem- bers as well as officers should have in them. Those who were on our streets and others who failed to be present neglected their duty and missed one of the general chairman's best efforts. One feature of his address, while intensely inter- esting and edifying to those present, might have done more good could the absent ones who needed it perhaps more, have heard it. A great deal is missed by members who habitually absent them- selves, often without good cause, from the meet- ings. Promises of loyalty and support to your general and local chairmen and other, officers is best shown by your presence in the lodge room and it is an inspiration to those who are carrying on the work and producing results which benefits all alike. The loss sustained by your failure to do this can not be computed in dollars and cents. It is possible for at least one-third of our mem- bership to attend every meeting and the failure to do this is the chief reason why more is not accomplished. Let every member who possibly can, attend our meetings regularly the balance of the year. The evenings are beautiful now, so let everybody that possibly can, come ont the third Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 889 Saturday evening of each month. There should be at least 125 at our next meeting. Our secretary for the Beneficial Association re- ports no case of sickness on hand, which with our large membership is remarkable and a fact to be justly proud of. We had a few cases earlier in the season, ‘but thanks to this helpful institution, we were able to care for them in a creditable manner without affecting our division finances. A very sad item of the month was the sudden death of Bro. John Hearne, at New London, Conn., Memorial hospital, after barely a week's sickness with diphtheria. Sad, because away from home and relatives and the fact that his malady precluded even his friends from seeing him. His mother, an aged lady, lives at Grafton, W. Va., and he was her only living son. The body was shipped to his late home by express, accompanied by a beautiful floral pillow from Div. No. 35, with the letters “O. R. T." worked on it. Bro. Hearne was also a member of our Beneficial Association. While we were unable to be present when the body of Bro. Hearne was received at his home we can assure his mother of our sincere sympathy at that sad hour. Everything that could possibly be done for him during his illness by our division, re- ceived prompt attention, and a committee has been appointed to assist Mrs. Hearne in the adjustment of her son’s affairs at New London. On Saturday night, April 29th, a mock trial, the “Great Umbrella Case,” was given by mem- bers of this division in our lodge room at Swarts’ Hall, 96 Westminster street. Providence, R. I. Following the trial a programme of specialties was given and dahcing concluded the evening’s meeting. Those taking part in the trial were: P. I. Farley, F. L. Fowler, J. J. McCabe, Geo. E. Joslin, E. J. Hadley, O. T. Toadvine, M. J. Welch, R. S. Eaton, H. R. Winters, J. D. Vanderbeek, W. J. Smith, W. E. Moore, W. E. Bowersocks, W. H. Briggs, W. J. Brenner, E. J. Hennessey, A. W. Carleen, H. E. Johnson, J. E. Gaffney, H. H. Mehring,s J. F. Brady, H. A. Savaria, John Dinges and F. Car- leen. During the intermission before the dancing vocal solos were given by Miss Lena E. Vander- beek, accompanied by Miss Alice Darling, of Lake- wood, and fancy dancing by Venetia Smith, of Wickford. The committee in charge of the entertainment consisted of the following: A. H. Had'dock, chairman; M. J. Welch, J. J. McCabe, W. J. Smith and W. E. Moore. The ladies were present in generous numbers, but the dearth of men, especially those who dance, proved very embarrassing to the committee. It was impossible to meet the demands of the former for partners. The committee, whose efforts were untiring, should have been better supported in this one particular by our members. Consider- ing the presentation of such a feature as the “Mock Trial" was a new thing, and we had only a short time for preparation, it went very smoothly and the parts well sustained. The judge, counsel and chief witnesses were especially good, while the sheriff, his prisoner, the foreman of the jury and clerk of the court could hardly have been improved upon. Numerous guests were present, including General Chairman Ross and wife, Trainmaster R. E. Wil- son, Train Dispatcher J. D. Hobbs, Train Dis- patcher H. E. Webber and wife. Bids posted on May 1st: Agent Pondville, Mass., $14.00; operator Southgate *St., Worcester, $16.00; agent Phillipsdale, R. I., $20.00; all twelve-hour tricks; leverman Valley Falls, R. I. (split trick six days), $16.50; third trick towerman Northup ,Ave., Providence (temporary), $20.20; second 'trick operator dispatcher’s office, Providence (temporary), $21.00. Herbert C., son of Bro. E. J. Hadley, died sud- denly at '8 a. m., at his home. May 3d, in his twentieth year. He was a fine specimen of young manhood, six feet, one-half inch in height, a billing clerk in the Providence freight office. He worked up to 8 p. m. the previous day and although he had complained of a pain around his heart during the day he ate his supper as usual and read until 10 p. m., when he retired in good spirits and joking with his mother. When called the follow- ing morning for breakfast he failed to respond and was found in difficulty A physician was caned at once, but was unable to afford any relief and death followed without any apparent pain at 8 a. m. His funeral took place at the hpme at 2 p. m. on Sunday, being attended by the Order of Railroad Clerks, Local No. 103, and other clerks from the Providence freight office (with whom he was a general favorite) in a body. The floral remembrances were many and beautiful. As if this were not enough affliction for our brother and his family, Bro. Hadley’s mother passed away May 12th i4i her seventy-eighth year. She had been sick since Thanksgiving, when she had a shock while dressing for a visit to another son’s home. Bright’s disease which set in was the direct cause of her death. Her funeral took place May 14th from the home of Bro. Hadley. In this double affliction we tender Bro. Hadley and family our most sincere sympathy. Assigned on bids Providence Division : Bro. William Brennan third Mystic, Conn., New London Division, to first Ad&msdale Jet., vice Bro. Ray Pollitt to dispatcher's office. Providence, tem- porary. Bro. W. J. Brennan visited with folks at Keene, N. H., a week recently. Div. Cor. New Rochelle, N. Y., Div. No. 37. V. Y., N. H . & H. R. R. — Our regular night meeting was held Friday evening, May 12th, in our new lodge room at Metropolitan Hall. Our new quarters are not so large as the old ones, but they will answer the purpose just as well, and be nearer for train service, so the boys will not have to run to the station. Chief Telegrapher McMahon opened the meeting. All the officers and about forty members were present. General Chairman Ross favored us with an in- teresting talk. Bro. Harry Dunone,. agent Van Nest, and Bro. Donne, agent Bay Chester, were initiated and we Digitized by Google

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890 The Railroad Telegrapher. received the application for membership of Operator Larivee, of Mamaroneck. We must keep on show* ing the nons the light, try to have the few brothers who are back in their dues pay up promptly and remember “no card, no favors." Bro. Nugent missed his train and Bro. Stud well acted as faarshal until he arrived. Assigned on bids: Third “SS“ 4, Oak Point to “Mike" Enright, from third “SS" 12; Bro. Oliver to second “SS“ 22, New Rochelle Junction; Bro. James R. Lynch, third “SS" 3, to second "SS" 21, Mt. Vernon; Bro. Moore, second “SS" 37, Stam- ford to ticket clerk and operator Stamford days; Bro. McGuire (the only bidder) to second “SS" 30, Riverside. Bro. Haniquet, who relieved Bro. Risler first “SS" 20, South Mt Vernon, on sick list, also relieved Bro. Dureyea, third “SS" 37, Stamford, while visiting his folks at Albany, N. Y., ten days. Bro. Wooley relieved Bro. N. E. Flanner on third “SS" 4, who went to “HY." Bro. Putnam, first “SS" 4, Oak Point, relieved two days by Bro. Pethick. Bro. Durkin, third trick leverman “SS" 4, re- lieved by Bros. Wooley and Haniquet several nights on account of sickness. Bro. Rotham, Stamford, has resigned and re- turned to the Jersey Central. We regret to lose this brother. He joined the first month he came on this road. We wish there were more like him. Our best wishes go with him. Bro. Africa, second “SS" 27, relieved two days by Bro. Eiter, who later went to “DP" first, pend- ing bid, vice Bro. Rotham resigned. Bro. Gould, Portchester, off two days on account of sickness, Bros. McMahon and Nugent working eighteen hours. Bro. Wooley relieved Bro. Smith, leverman “SS" 23, on sick list. Bro. Gorman, second “SS" 21, Mt. Vernon, has resigned. We are sorry to lose him and wish him success. Bro. Matyas relieved Bro. Iiemmingway on “BM" a few days. Our committee is in session on our revised schedule with the officials of the company. Full details of our entertainment and dance will be published next issue. Pay your dues promptly, get your new card and help the committee as well as yourself. Assistant Maintainer Mitchell, “SS" 27, was used recently as a substitute for a leverman in the tower. Our local chairman will look into the matter. Bro. I- D. Wooley relieved Bro. Buckley, lever- man first “SS" 23, recently. Bro. J. D. Mitchell, a new man on third “SS" 3, pending bids, vice Bro. Lynch to second “SS" 21. “NC,” Cert. 190. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased the All-wise Ruler of the Universe to take away the father of our dear Bro. Edw. Cunningham* therefore, in our fra- ternal sympathy, be it Resolved' That the members of New Rochelle Div. 37, extend to the sorrowing brother and mem- bers of the family our deepest sympathy in their bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the brother, a copy sent to The Telegrapher and a copy spread on the minutes of this division. B. E. S. Seaman. E. B. Clay, L. R. Tiffany, Committee. Springfield, Mats., Div. No. 38. Albany Div., West End B. & A. R. R. — Bro. M. Walsh, first “WS" yard, was over the West End recently rounding up the nons, and called at St. Lin on Bros. Quirk, Patterson and Norris, taking lunch with the latter. Bro. Sweatt is on third Cadys, H. J. Brophy at Hudson Upper, W. H. Sweet on second tower 45, Westfield, P. A. Nagle on second and S. J. Rocke- feller on third Russell, and Bro. T. C. Bowes, station agent Famams. The meeting on May 20th was well attended by members of the East End. Bro. E. F. Whitney, tower 65, was the only member from the West End. Would like to see more of the boys from that end at the meetings, so they could learn what's doing. The same bunch of nons is still with us. You brothers all know who they arc; get busy. One of them is wearing a button and putting up quite a bluff, but the brothers are all wise to him. Cadys, “BC," will probably be moved down to Paynes Siding this summer. Boys, if you want to see a better write-up, send me some news. “Doc," Cert. 45. Boston, Mass., Div. No. 41. Fitchburg Div., B. & M. R. R. — Our committee has asked for a shorter workday, an increase in pay, vacations and some other things. These requests are reasonable, and I think we will get most of what we asked for. Bro. Pierson will meet with our committee as soon as he finishes on the New York Central. The general chairman and general secretary and treasurer's annual reports show the good work done by our grievance committee, most all the grievances being handled successfully. A co-operative agreement was signed up on April 10th with the conductors, trainmen, engineers and firemen, but as our committee asked for a new schedule on January 4th, this co-operation was too late to do us any good. The applications of three new members were voted on and passed at last meeting. Bro. J. L. Lombard bid in Millers Falls second, and Bro. A. W. Parquette bid in Watertown ticket agency and baggage master Job, leaving West Cambridge agency up for bids. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 891 Joe O'Neil, of Hudson, Mass., a new man, who bid in Gleasondale agency temporary, promises to join soon. Bro. Charley Bardwell bid in East Deerfield first, temporary, relieved on second there by Manley. C*rt. 622. New York, N. Y., Div. No. 44. Our regular meeting was called to order as per schedule May 13th, and some very important mat* ters discussed. Tt was quite well represented by the boys of the station department, who brought up some interesting subjects which were dwelt upon to quite some extent. Brothers, those of you in a position to do so, who do not attend the meetings are missing some- thing which tends- to keep you in ignorance of affairs that pertain to your personal welfare. There are new problems coming up continuously, which with your co-operation and suggestions would greatly help the officers of our division to form some basis for argument which our general com- mittee will have to produce when the proper time comes to present any grievances before the com- pany officials for adjustment, which we may have. No doubt some of you have been up against some proposition or other which was not to your liking and it behooves you to get busy and file your com- plaints in the proper way. so as to give the gen- eral committee some grounds to work upon. Your conditions will be greatly improved through the concerted efforts and appeals to you brothers who feel that you are being unjustly imposed upon. Make the meeting room the clearing house for all your business troubles and show up the bad spots of your particular game, and you will find that the committee is looking out for your welfare when planning its campaign for the future. Do not air your troubles on the outside, nor tell some disinterested person about what is going on or how you feel about certain matters, as that will never bring you anything, but take it to the proper place and it will be given due consideration. Think for yourselves, and do not listen to grumblers, as it will only tend to create discontentment into the minds of those willing to listen to them. Remem- ber that nothing can be gained by individual peti- tions or appeals regarding the changing of your status after final negotiations with the general committee have been consummated by the company, for a contract is a contract whether it is to the satisfaction of all or not. It has got to be lived up to, and whether it is a good or a bad bargain, we will have to abide by it and await some future time when conditions can be changed to meet the approval of all concerned. Be a "booster,” do not resort to knocking and finding fault, slip the "hardware” under the desk or machine; get out the "brass instruments” and let's hear some loud "tooting” for the O. R. T. in general, and Div. 44 in particular. Get after the man next to you and find out how he stands. If he does not happen to be "in the clear” show him his failings and a little past history on how con- ditions were not so very long ago, and how much better he is off today in his particular craft than he ever was before. Then slip him the news of how this came about, that his conditions have im- proved and who worked to make it that way, and who is continuously striving to make it better all the time in order that he may enjoy the good things in life, improve his conditions at home, and bring his oraft up to the standard on a monetary basis where it rightfully belongs. Impress upon his mind the fact that such conditions can only be gotten by the concerted support of all con- nected with his profession. You can not censure the employing official of any corporation for wanting to keep his overhead charges down to the lowest minimum cost, as that is what he is placed there for. It is up to us to match our brains with his, and have an organization behind us which will pilot us on to success. Re- member "united we stand, divided we fall.” Bro. E. J. Dalton, second "MT” tower, after a visit to relatives in Connecticut, went to "VA” tower second, on bid. Bro. A. A. Mendoza, "Duke of Panama,” Valley Stream second, is now at "DF” tower. Fresh Pond Jet., relieving Bro. W. E. MacCargar, who went to "PR” cabin first, on bid. Bro. Bill Anderson, now at Far Rockaway, has already gained in weight and pocket and is think- ing seriously of locating there permanently. The wife of Bro. Asa T. Pierce, second "HX” tower. Hicksville, we are glad to note is well on her way to recovery after an operation at St. Mary’s hospital. Jamaica. Through an error in the April issue I bestowed upon F. L. Thompson the sacred title of "Bro.” We hope, however, that he will soon be with us in that capacity. Bro. James Robinson, agent Kings Park, and Sister Sadie Randall, agent at Shorham, are on their wedding tour. • Bro. C. H. Laachman, of "BX” tower, was also recently married and will take his honeymoon trip when Charlie receives his vacation in the near future. The boys of this division extend their hearty congratulations to both happy couples and wish them all the success and happiness in the world throughout life’s journey. Bro. J. D. Howell, second “SP” tower, was off recently, visiting a very dear friend in Central Park. Let's know when it is coming off, "old Scout.” Understand Bro. H. Schneider, of "DF” tower, has issued a challenge open to all comers in the national German pastime of pinochle. He has established quite a reputation around Bushwick Junction in this line. Bros. John Fox and Louis Buckbee, first and second trick directors at "J” tower, have returned from their vacations. Bro. Fox spent his visiting Niagara Falls and on a sail up tne St. Lawrence River, stopping off at points among the Thousand Islands. Bro. Buckbee visited the Capital City and made a trip down the Potomac River to Nor- folk, Va., visiting points of interest, including Old Point Comfort and Fortress Monroe, and while inspecting the S. S. Appam interned near there was mistaken for a German naval officer (incog.) by one of the soldiers guarding the boat. Digitized by Google

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892 The Railroad Telegrapher. Boys, bear in mind the general manager’s circu- lar letter pertaining to pass privileges and follow out the instructions as requested. Your pass was granted you for the convenience of the company and carries no special privileges with it. Remem- ber when trains are crowded that the revenue passenger standing is entitled to your seat. Bro. J. J. Coligan, Farmingdale, whose position was turned over to the station department, dis- placed Bro. E. E. Van Nostrand, “IS” cabin, Hollis, third, who displaced Bro. A. Attona on second there, who displaced Bro. E. Clarke, “RO” cabin. East Rockaway, who went to “IN” tower. Queens, as operator and sheet man during the races at Belmont Park. Bro. Thomas Curiale, “J” tower nights, while off doing jury duty, received notice from Italy of the death of his wife, who had gone there for her health. Bro. Benj. Dank, agent Sea Cliff, relieved by Bro. Lobel several days on account of the death of his mother. The boys of this division extend their sympathy to both these brothers in their hour of bereavement. “73”— “RU,” Cert 237. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and All-wise Ruler of the Universe to take unto Himself the beloved mother of our dear Bro. B. Dank; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of New York Div. No. 44, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing brother and members of the afflicted family, their sincere and heartfelt sym- pathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, a copy spread upon the minutes of the division and a copy be for- warded to The Telegrapher for publication. J. L. Martin, A. F. Heller, E. F. Webb, Committee. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and All-wise Ruler of the Universe to take unto Himself the beloved wife of our dear Bro. Thomas Curiale; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of New York Div. No. 44, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing brother and members of the afflicted family, their sincere and heartfelt sym- pathy in their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, a copy spread upon the minutes of the divisi&n and a copy be for- warded to The Telegrapher for publication. J. L. Martin, A. F. Heller, E. F. Webb, Committee. Woodsville, N. H., Div. No. 45. White Mountains Division Main Line, B. & M. R. R.— Bro. Fallon, Woodsville yard, bid in second Littleton, vice Bro. E. A. Hubert there pend- ing bids. Those attending the installation of O’Neil Coun- cil, K. of C., at Littleton, May 7th, were: Bro*. J. E. Mason, agent G. T. Ry., North Stratford; J. H. O’Connor, Groveton, G. T. Ry.; W. A. Gleeson, Island Pond, Vt., G. T. Ry.; Crepeau, M. C., Whitefield; Wright, M. C., Twin Mountain; C. J. McKenna, B. & M., Bethlehem Jet. Seventy candi lates received the first, second and third degrees. Among those were: Bros. E. P. White, Littleton; Crepeau, Whitefield, and McKenna, Bethlehem Jet. Bro. Lenhert bid in Whitefield ticket job, and Bro. Cushing third Plymouth. Bro. Smith, agent Laconia, has been appointed assistant trainmaster on White Mountains Division for the summer. Bro. Leggett is relieving Bro. Yeaton, on Woods- ville ticket job. Dispatcher Bro. Ashley recently spent several days in New York, relieved by Bro. Sheehan, who has been assigned the relief dispatcher’s position. Bro. Fred Mullaney, Whitefield, has resigne 1 and is now bookkeeper for the Whitefield Tannery. He has our best wishes for success. Bro. Bill Mullavey, Whitefield Jet, was relieved a few days recently by Bro. Ogle. E. P. W., Cert. 152. Boston, Mass., Div. No. 89. It was voted not to celebrate the thirtieth anni- versary until the B. & M. and N. H. secure their new schedules, when Division 156, covering the Boston Elevated, will also join in making merry. Everybody is waiting patiently for the new schedule negotiations to open up, and none more anxious than the committee themselves. Here’s hoping for an early hearing. There are none so low as to wantonly criticize the committee without first hearing its side of the story, but a little encouragement would not go amiss either. That everybody is satisfied with the new bidding territory is emphasized by hearing no complaints to the contrary. Boost then boost some more for our division. We shall and will make our mark. Don’t get discouraged because we haven't had a hearing. The company has probably placed our allotment at interest, so as to greatly -swell our portion, because we have been good and waited three long years for a raise in pay. Bro. Ross, general chairman, again favored us with some choice information gleaned in his wide travels on this and other roads. He doesn't have many idle moments but what is put to some good advantage. The benefit association is blooming forth in good shape, with such good officers as Bros. Clark and Vose conducting its affairs. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 893 There arc just a few more nons who would be better off if they would adopt the wreath and sounder for their emblem. Now for that summer vacation, if you are lucky enough and can afford to take one. Bro. Andrews, general chairman of the Boston Terminal, is busy looking after the interests of the Terminal boys. A' V., N. H. R. R., Boston Division Notes — Assigned on bids: Ex-Bro. John F. Mullens from Taunton dispatcher's office, 7 a. m. to 3 p. m.t Boston office; Bro. John F. Regan, 10:00 a. m. to 6:00 p. m., and Bro. Howard C. Jones from Taunton, 11:00 a. m. to 7:00 p. m., Boston dis- patcher's office. Two good jobs up for bids. Bro. H. W. Robideau returns to third Readville transfer. This division has 297 men to cover 255 jobs, and most of them working all the time. B. F. Williams, from the B. & M., on spare list here, is finding plenty of work. Bro. Geo. F. Peterson, who secured relief tower- man’s position, was appointed to serve on the “Safety First" Committee the first half of 1916. Bro. Henderson prefers throwing levers at Chick- ering to working the telautograph in the dispatch- er's office. Bjo. P. S. Flint is on second Plymouth branch, while the dispatchers are out reviewing the road. Indications point to scarcity of good operators during vacation season. Bro. Boardman’s mill is plainly heard above the din in the dispatcher's room. The little bell rings with such regularity that we are almost sure the “now is the time for all good men," etc., is being played on it. Bro. Col. J. F. Regan has leased a cottage at Houghs Neck for the summer. Bro. Boby B. Taylor, covering New York and Harlem River wires, 11:00 a. m. to 7:00 p. m., is looking forward to a summer among the chickens at Nantasket. Bro. Eddie Donnell, dispatcher Boston office, m- joyed an afternoon and evening among the “Select Vincent Club," at a May party held recently, at which fair Eddie was lionized. Bro. Kerns, dispatching the noon lunch extras between “S” and the Waldorf lunch, was given fifty demerits by Bro. Boardman for neglecting the form “F” in his case. When Bros. Regan and Kerns bump each other, Bro. Kerns being more solid will bounce back on second "NH" wires. Bros. Hays, Cashen and Curtis on sick leave; those living handy should call on these brothers. Bro. Phinney, second Braintree Highlands, to first Campello tower. Bro. Joe Foster, after braving the storms at Provincetown, has bid in Onset Jet. The death of Bro. Shaw, agent Cranes, is re- ported. The sympathy of the members of Division 89 is extended to relatives and friends. Sister A. J. Nichols, of Cohasset, spent a month at Washington, New York and other large cities, looking over the spring fashions; relieved by Bro. Welsh. Bro. Denbroeder is back on Middleboro third, and Bro. Gordon is relieving at tower 237, vice Bro. Hays, sick. Why do we not see more of those Braintree fellows at the daylight meetings? They have ex- press service at short intervals. Bill Jamison, of Neponset tower, is our most faithful attendant, never misses a meeting. Bro. AtkinsPn was present at the last day meet- ing; now if Bro. Don Godfrey will show up, Boyl- ston St. tower will come to its own, Bro. Rich- ardson regularly attending. A number of good jobs are posted. N. Y., N. H. R. R., Midland Division Notes— Bros. Riley, Steffy, “Big Bill" McLaughlin and St. Laurient have shied their hats in thef Midland Division ring. Bro. “Bill" secured 7:00 a. m. to 3:00 p. m., and Bro. Tom Clark, 3:00 p. m. to 11:00 p. m. jobs in dispatcher’s office. 11:00 p. m.* to 7:00 a. m. not yet assigned. Bro. St. Laurient bid in car distributor; Harry Curren from second to relief signalman. In a twenty-minute chat with some of our officials I learn that the train order copies and the various forms and reports are highly commended for their neatness. The embargo lifted from those choice jobs in the dispatcher's office left one or two fellows a little bit sore. “Tornado Tom" is the new non de plume of Windy Clark. He certainly made the smoke and grass fly. Bro. Jim Mooney is still on the sick list. Bro. Tourtelotte, agent East Douglas, spent a day in Boston recently. Bro. Boweman, East Douglas, who resigned to accept a more lucrative position in North Bruns- wick, Maine, was relieved by Thorpe. v No one envies Bro. Covert his job at Douglas Jet., now that fly-time is here. Mr. Duncan, clerk and operator at Milford sta- tion, who left for parts unknown, left no mourners. Now that the old Midland has been extended Boston way, we may look for a larger attendance at our meetings. Bro. ONiel, agent West Midway, bid in clerk and operator Milford. Bro. F. A. Kingsbury, agent City Mills, says it looks good to have No. 17 on roster list, while Jim Mooney, his neighbor, stands second. Second signalman South Bay Jet. salary $20.50, the best in the tower service, not yet assigned. Bro. Chas. Brant, agent Dorchester, has cast his lot with the Midland Division, while Bros. Tourte- lotte, Evans, Barber and White have chosen the New London Division. Those looking for a soft job can secure Dedham Jet. for the asking. Bro. Glazier, agent Bellingham Jet., will go into the chicken business this summer. Digitized by C.OO Qte

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894 The Railroad Telegrapher. N. Y., N. H. R. R., New London Division Notes — Bro. White, of Auburn, is on the sick list. Bro. Williams, second “PO” block station, re- lieved ten days by Bro. Fitzgerald, Midway yard. The reorganized Putnam baseball team has been beaten the two first games played, owing probably to Bro. Jack Kempf having withdrawn from the management, on account of other matters requiring hb personal attention. Bro. Williams, second Putnam block office, has resigned and started for the wilds of Alberta. Bro. Appleby bid in his trick, and third there closed on account of scarcity of operators. Five jobs up for bids, six season jobs to be opened June 15th and no extra men. Some change from the old days when an extra could hardly get a job. This is one of the good results of the O. R. T. Bro. Gulnac has a good chance now to commune with nature, just far enough away from the activi- ties of life to make it seem like his old haunts in the Canal Zone. Bros. White, Evens and Barber made a tour of inspection over their new bidding territory on the New London Division. Bro. Fulton, agent West Thompson, is probably too much engrossed in his new surroundings to think seriously of changing divisions. We will hear from him after the honeymoon. Bro. Baker, first Putnam to.wer, of course misses his old love the Midland, but New London is not such a bad name. Well, here’s to better conditions for everyone. Bardol, Div. Cor. Chicago, III., Div. No. 91. Chicago, Terre Haute & Southeastern R. R., Indiana Division — We are over 95 per cent solid. Get after the other nons, and remember, boys, “No card, no favors.” We can line them up by letting them entirely alone. “KR” has gone to the E. & I. as dispatcher. We all wish him the best of luck. The boys will miss the merry “OK-KR.” But the best of friends must part some times. “AX,” from Latta, trans- ferred to “DX.” He is a good man, and *we all hope he will not give up his card, now that he is in the dispatcher’s office. Old Me transferred from second to first at Latta, which meanS $70 per, and he earns his money. Our old friend Miller, at Shelburn, expects that office is going to close, and he don’t now where he will go. There is no better operator on the road, and we have some pretty hot men on this line. We all were thankful to receive the $5 raise in salary, May 1st. Boys, be patient, we will be all lined up before long, and our chairman will meet the officials, but we must not expect too much the first time. We hope to soon be enjoying a ten-hour day with meal hour off. Boys, give the dispatchers good service, they are all good fellows and will accommodate us whenever they possibly can. Let’s all try and be more efficient in our work, and show the officials that the man with a card is the most efficient. This will, go a long way in getting our schedule. As we have no regular correspondent, I am fill- ing in until one is elected. Stand behind our chairman solid. He will do all he can to get what is justly due us. Get that non next to you; keep up-to-date, and we will come out with a schedule that we will be proud of. “No card, no favors.” Cert. 5719, Grand. Hamilton, Ont., Div. No. 155. Toronto, Hamilton & Buffalo Ry. — No. 155 is still on top. There has been dearth of news for some time, so we have not had any for publication. Bro. J. W. McClymont, Brantford nights, has resigned to enter a higher service, that of his king and country, and has enlisted with the “205th Tiger Battalion” at Hamilton as a signaler. At our April meeting, Bro. McClymont was called to the front and presented with a wrist watch as a slight token of the esteem in which he was held by No. 155, with the hope when the war was over that we could again welcome him among us as of yore. He was succeeded at Brantford by Bro. Upper, ticket clerk James St. Station, Ham- ilton. Bro. McDonald, Smithville nights, has resuxqed duty after being laid up fifteen days with a severe attack of grippe. Bro. Smith, Jerseyville, is still the handy man on the road, there seeming to be enough work to keep both him and Mr. Potticary busy relieving. E. B. A. Boston, Mass., Div. No. 156. . Boston Elevated R. R. — Bro. V. T. Prcssey assigned to third “H,” yours truly from second left at “F,” to second right at “C”; Bro. Cann, from second right at “G” to split at “D”; Bro. Breen, second left “C” to sec- ond left at “F”; Bro. Wardrope split at “A” to second right at “G”; Bro. Martin split at “D” to split at “A.” Bro. Ashe was taken to the hospital while on duty and operated upon the following morning. Expect him back to work soon. Boys, it is near July 1st and dues can be paid any time. Don’t put it off utytil the last minute, for it will be just as hard to pay up. I am at tower “C” from 3 p. m. to 11 p. m., or send me a money order and I will send you a receipt by return mail. “Don,” Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and love, has deemed it best to call to the Great Beyond our esteemed Bro. Joseph L. Breault, of Boston, Mass.; therefore, be it Resolved , That we members of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers of Boston Elevated Division 156, extend to the bereaved wife and family our Digitized by U.oooLe

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 895 sincere sympathy in this their sad hour of be- reavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family, a copy spread upon the minutes of this division and a copy forwarded to The Telegrapher for publication. E. C. Barringer, Jas. Melville, J. H. Martin, Committee . IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Almighty God, with tender and infi- nite mercy, has called from this world for his reward, the beloved father and brother of our Bros. W. E. and W. T. Roughsedge; in manifesta- tion of our sincere grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of Boston Elevated By., Division 156, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, do extend to his sorrowing son and brother our sincere sympathy in this their sad hour of bereave- ment; and be it further Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the son and brother, a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication, and a copy spread upon the minutes of this division. E. C. Barringer, Jas. Melville, J. H. Martin, Committee . Grand Trunk Ry., Div. No. 1. Twenty-seventh, Twenty-ninth Districts — McKinnon, Durand, on vacation, relieved by G. C. Robb; J. C. Robb relieved by Wait. Manager Robertson relieved on first several days, Tipton, Ford Jet. second, was a recent Durand visitor. Dispatcher Sedman, Durand, on the sick list, relieved by Dispatcher Dell. W. J. Hurd relieved agents at Royal Oak and Nunica several days. Greenwood Ave. and Twelfth Street on grade separation opened May 1st. Second and third West Yard closed temporarily on account of shortage of operators; also East Yard are all being held down now by conductors. G. C. Roof on bill desk Grand Haven during the winter, now relieving at Flushing. W. J. Black relieved regulars at Smith’s Creek and Gaines, on their vacations. H. A. Livingston transferred from Owendale to assistant ticket agent Pontiac. New station at Highland Park is up for bids. Bro. J. J. Longnecker bid in Nunica agency, leaving Carson City open for bids. Hornick, Pettibone and Phelps, Mt. Clemens, are now working nine hours so they could do more clerical work in addition to their telegraph duties. The management has purchased several large tracts of land between Mount Olivet and Measels Switch for a new yard. No notes received from the West End or P. O, & N. this month. Cwt. 1811. Western Division-— Bro. Savary has returned to third Bellevue after an extended sickness. Bro. Snyder expects to soon resume on second Climax. His illness was caused by bowel trouble instead of tuberculosis as noted in previous write- up. Bro. Vine has returned to second Charlotte, from a trip West. Bro. Rcplogle relieved on first South Bend by Beetz, has been promoted to chief clerk at Grand Rapids. Bro. Davis relieved at Olivers several days by Bro. Granger, on account of blood poisoning in his hand. Bro. Herman has returned to second Valparaiso, after several weeks’ illness. Bro. Crum, relieved by Krouse on second Stude- baker, bid in second South Bend. Cert. 1597. “Cotton Belt” Ry., Div. No. 2. I would like to give the boys a line up, as to what is being done for them, as I know from past experience that it is very unsatisfactory to mem bers out on the road when their committee is uy for schedule revision to not be able to hear whal it is doing, and it is an impossibility to write each one and keep them advised. We are over 85 per cent strong and should have a monthly write-up from each division. It not only shows the other boys what, we are doing, but it keeps our own courage up. The committee first met Mr. Everman on March 31st and continued the meetings from day to day until April 6th, but nothing definite was agreed upon. The committee then went to St. Louis to confer with the Grand Officers in regard to the matter and were sent back to Tyler for more con- ferences. We had some trouble in meeting the general manager on account of his being out of town and was not able to get another date until April 28th, when it was decided to call in the division superintendents and a meeting was set for May 3d, to go into the matter in a thorough and systematic manner. We, the compiittee, have no hesitancy in saying that we will secure a fine revision of rules and wages, and the only thing for the boys to do is to sit still and “don’t rock the boat,” get busy, talk O. R. T., write O. R. T., scare up the nons, make them feel that they are very much in the minority and in a class by them- selves, so that they will be glad to get in the Order. I am ashamed to say that there are still a very few delinquents, who have not been able, or think they have not, to meet their obligations. Suppose every member of the Order was to do the same (and one member has as much right to do this as another) we would have no Order, we would be working twelve hours spread out over eighteen hours and for $50.00 to $55.00 per month. . Now on the other hand, when 250 of you get together as a part of a great organization away up in the thousands more, qnd sepd ip yopr committee to Digitized by t^ooole

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896 The Railroad Telegrapher, confer about your hours, salary, etc., it is treated with consideration and is able to argue the matter and get your salary adjusted satisfactorily. Some people think the object of the Order is to foment strikes and antagonize the management and that it is likely to act as a boomerang and the ihembers get fired. This idea is wrong. The object of organization is a sort of “preparedness,” so that we keep out of such strife, and the better we are organized the less liable we are to get mixed up in anything of that kind. Let the members on the Cotton Belt organize the few nons on the system and stand as a solid body behind the committee, and I will guarantee you the best schedule secured this year on any road. Another thing, when changes come within your ken, send them to the local correspondent, C. B. Welch, St. Francis; R. A. Richards, Fordyce, Ark.; P. D. Neisler, Lamkin, Tex.; Jack C. Har- well, Mt. Vernon, Tex., and help them make a good report each month. H. C. Friziellb, General Chairman. Pine Bluff Division — The committee is' still in Tyler, but we hope to have a new schedule in the near future that will be a great improvement on the present one. Bro. Frizielle has done lots of good work in the last few months. Bro. H. T. Culp is relieving him at Bearden. There are only a few nons left now on the entire division and we expect one of them to join shortly. Get after them, brothers. We need them all and must stand together in trying to secure a revised schedule with better working conditions and increased pay. The financial condition of the Cotton Belt is the best now in the history of the road and we should be given a raise in accordance with the higher cost of living. By getting the applications of these nons we will be in a better position to secure the desired results. In addition to other things we are asking two weeks off each year with full pay; that alone is worth the price of admis- sion. We are over 90 per cent strong now and gaining all the time. Bro. Campbell, first Camden, is going in the automobile business. Assignments: Bro. M. W. Loventhal, Buena Vista agency; Bro. W. L. Gresham and Bro. C. R. Bevill, third Clarendon extra, vice Bro. Daily lay- ing off. First Trick Dispatcher McCarra has been rein- stated. We are glad to have him with us again. Keep constantly after the nons, brothers. Bro. W. L. Gresham is doing some fine work. Try your hand at it. Cert. 2981. One by one the nons will, leave us, One by one their heads will fall, But, departing, they will leave us Others with the same old stall. H. C. F. Jonesboro to Pine Bluff Division — We are all very much pleased to know that our committee has met the company officials at Tyler. We must show the committee that we are back of it and get in the few nons between Jonesboro and Pine Bluff. They are not doing the right thing by hanging out and letting us pay for the increase they will get in salary. We hope our next sched- ule will be arranged so that conductors will not copy train orders unless they need to run for coal or water, or in case of wreck, injury or the like. Conductors should not be obliged to do an operator’s work every time he gets stuck for a few minutes. When you hear this being done re- port it to your local chairman with copies of what you heard. The nons all seem to be good men, so boys, wake up and get them in now while the committee is working so hard for us. The boys on the I. M. & S. got a 7 per cent increase and we should be able to do that well, if not better. The more members we have the easier it is to get what we ask for. We should do all in our power to help the com- mittee along. If you have something to suggest let the committee know what it is. Cbrt. 3311. Ft. Worth Division — It has now been a little over two years since our schedule was secured on the Cotton Belt and the committee is again before the management, asking for a revision. No one not engaged in the struggle then can appreciate the contrast in condi- tions then and now. Then there was uneasiness and uncertainty on the part of the operators and some resentment and contention on both sides. Now, no matter what the attitude of the com- pany is as to the demands being made, the operators are confident that with a record of a two years' satisfactory working schedule, an admitted advan- tage to both the men and the company, that they are bound to win. Slow as negotiations necessarily are and weary as the waiting is, with only occasional words from the committee, we have learned to wait and be steadfast, knowing that “patient endurance at- taineth unto all things.” Here’s to the courageous committee. We're all with you. However hard the waiting and watching is for us, we know it is harder for you and we’re for you strong, now and forever. Business is picking up on this division and there are some very exciting times around Commerce and Sulphur Springs. Local Chairman Gassaway, manager at Com- merce, and bride, went to Galveston via Dallas, and visited various western points on their honeymoon. Bro. W. A. Sparkman, ticket man Sulphur Springs, Tex., was also married recently. Congratulations and best wishes to the newly-weds. Bro. Jack Harwell, Mt. Vernon, was off a few days on a fishing trip. Bro. J. A. Bixler, who was bitten by a mad dog, is back at Murphy, Tex. Says he does not like dogs when they are mad. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 897 Bro. C. R. Claybrook, agent Addison, relieved by E. L. Hart, has taken a position with the Magnolia Petroleum Company at Corsicana. L. Hazel assigned third Greenville, T. L. Car- row to second Commerce, later bid in agent-opera- tor at Rusk, leaving former on bulletin. G. R. Reynolds bid in agent-operator Winfield. Bro. F. W. Ferguson, of Sherman, made several trips to Randolph recently and visited his friend “XN," in Commerce one day. Boys, I wish you would send in a few words to help me along with these write-ups, and don't forget the nons. The no-card proposition will work; try it. L. A., Cert. 3561. Illmo Division — Our general committee, still in conference with the management, is making some progress toward securing a revised schedule. We know it can't always be smooth sailing, but if each of us will do our part and back up the committee it will be much easier to secure what we are after. Bro. “Jack" Phelps, second Paragould, three years, has resigned. We are sorry to lose him, but wish him success wherever he locates. Bro. V. J. Bugg, Rector second, while visiting home folks in Illinois, was relieved by Bro. D. L. Alexander, who joined while there. We are glad to welcome him to our ranks, but let us all re- member that our work is not completed as soon as we get a card; it has just begun. Go after the remaining nons, land them and make the division 100 per cent strong. Bro. J. E. Gray, forced several months ago to go to Arizona owing to ill health, writes that he is improving very rapidly and thinks he will soon be well again. We all wish him a speedy recov- ery and will be glad to hear the old familiar sign "ED" again. Bro. B. F. Gleason, agent Rector, and Bro. J. V. Long have secured an automobile and arc now having some pleasant joy rides evenings. Everything is moving along nicely on this divi- sion, with no indications of a reduction in force this summer. St. Francis is to get a brand new station right away, which is badly needed, for box cars are very disagreeable for all concerned at any time during the year. Bra. L. R. Woodson didn't tarry long at Mar- maduke, bidding back Fordyce third. Assignments on bid: Bro. F. A. Wright to Paragould second; P. W. Cook to Marmaduke and Bro. M. A. Dodglas to Bird's Point days. La Forge agency on bulletin. Thanks to Bro. Long for news this month. C. B. W., Div. Cor. Toledo, St. Louis & Western R. R.v Div. No. 2. Bro. J. S. Van Rennesalau, first Copeland, re- ports he had a fine time while off recently feed- ing the chickens and learning how to plow on his father-in-law's farm, relieved by Phillips, from Toledo, who also relieved Griffen, third Copeland, while visiting relatives in Geveland, and later re- lieved Bro. F. D. Redman, second there, to attend a dance. Bro. Thomas, Watervillc, reports pickerel fishing good in the Maumee River. Who are we, can’t you guess, members of the O. R. T. We secured a schedule and got a raise. For the great work who would you praise? Can’t you guess, O. R. T., yes, yes, yes. Everybody keep the good work going and show the brothers of the other roads that “the Clover Leaf" is on the way toward the top; watch us grow. , Every brother should send all the news to O. D. Thomas, Waterville, so we can have a good write- up; also keep busy on the nons and keep in mind “no card, no favor." Bro. J. G. Gerthoffer has returned after being off ninety days resting up and traveling for a grocery supply house. He prefers telegraphing to selling groceries. Bro. Seed, who relieved him, is now clerking in the Toledo freight house. We wish “Bill" the best of success. Bro. D. G. Yonart resigned to accept his old position back on the C. & E. I. at North Junction. We hate to lose him, as we need his support, but wish him good luck. Bro. Clark, second Ramsey, is being relieved by Extra Snyder. Bro. C. G. Peters, agent at Kirkpatrick, attended the high school commencement at Linden the other night, accompanied by a lady friend. Bet she is O. R. T., too. Bro. O. L. Johnson, second Linden, who maav good with Linden in the try-out, didn’t make such a good showing against the Richmond boys May 1st. Let’s all see how many nons we can line up the coming month. They all accepted the increase and should now get an up-to-date and help us to make the road solid O. R. T. in the near future. Bro. O. D. Thomas called home, was relieved by Bro. Simpson on account of his mother being accidentally shot in the foot. I have volunteered to send in a write-up for the journal each month and will do this to the best of my ability and try to scatter some enthusiasm among the boys. If you see fit for me to do this then do your part by mailing me the news, as we want a good showing on the Clover Leaf. O. D. Thomas, Waterville, Ohio, Cert. 3303. “Clover Leaf” Notes — H. S. Walters, our general chairman, has moved from 1203 South Washington St., to 910 South Adams St., Marion, Ind. Send all mail to him to last-named address to insure prompt delivery. Bro. Walters suggests that the brothers who are not keeping a file of their Tblb&xaphbk, mail them to the nons after reading them. It may help con- vert the nons when they read the news. Enclose your card with the journal when you send it to your friend. It will help him see the light. Russell Clark, agent North Creek, has taken the receiving clerk’s position at Continental, relieved by a new man. Let's get him lined up. Digitized by Caooote

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898 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. H. A. Clay, second Continental, has par- tially solved the remedy for the high cost of livifig by gardening a little. Although it is hard work it saves money, and money is what we need at present. Line up, boys, and we will soon get more money. L. O. White, first, and E. C. Warden, third Continental, will be with us this month. Spring is here and it will soon be vacation time. How would two weeks with pay go? Come in and we will get it. Earl Warren, agent Linden, on a sixty days’ trip West; relieved by C. E. Harris, from C. & E. I. Bro. Davis, third Linden, was recently presented with a new $850 auto by his wife. Flood says: “It’s just the thing.” He can haul a “bigger load” back from Lafayette now. Bro. Carl Dowe, from N. Y. N. H. & H., extra Delphes yard, refused a job in “DS” and later resigned. Brakeman Ed Becker relieved Bro. Jemeal sev- eral nights at Delphes yard owing to the shortage of men. “Ed” hasn’t forgot how it’s done and says sometimes he wishes he was back in some office when he draws a 3 bagger. Cert. 3248. “Big Four” Ry., Div. No. 3. Cincinnati-Sandusky Division — After a lapse of. about two years, upon the solici- tation of several brothers, I have agreed to again furnish a monthly write-up for The Telegrapher, the success of which will largely depend on you brothers, as it is impossible for me to know every- thing happening on the division. So furnish me all the news you can. I will appreciate it and handle it to the best of my ability. Address C. A. Stewart, 707 S. Fountain Ave., Springfield, Ohio. We are in very good shape, so far as enthusiasm and membership is concerned, but quite a lot of extra men securing jobs here, many without cards. Give them no rest, boys, until they line up. Give extras to understand there is no middle ground. , Bro. J. W. Diehl, second Wharton, is occupying his spare time farming, specializing on raising potatoes. Some one suggested, in order to keep off the bugs, that he raise chickens on the same ground. He bought two roosters, a Bantam and an old-fashioned dominicker. Instead of killing the bugs, his waking hours is taken up keeping the roosters apart. Dayton yard is solid, with Bro. Everett Gallagher on first, and Bro. Earnest Gallagher on third. Bro. Tom Flynn, first drawbridge Dayton, re- lieved a few days by Dillard, a new man, coming from Alabama. Understand Bro. “Casey” Jones, third Cold Springs, had his pockets picked or lost $25 pay day. Bro. Weber, who recently resigned first Carney, is now in the candy and pop-corn crisp business in Columbus. We all wish him success. Bro Peare Smith, third “GM,” now spends his eight hours devoted to pleasure in a new Maxwell touring car. Bro. R. E. Neu, first' Carey, is gaining quite a reputation as an oculist. Don’t forget him, if you need anything in his line. Bro. G. P. McMahon, third trick dispatcher, run his left hand through a plate glass door at the depot recently, and it required six stitches to clow up the wound. Night Chief Griffin resigned April 1st to go back to his old hone, Mattoon, 111., and engage in farming. He takes with him the best wishes of all the boys, who also welcome our new chief, Mr. Ed. Cram, and promise him our hearty co- operation. A special meeting was held in Trades and Labor Assembly Hall, Springfield, Ohio, April 29th, for the discussion of important matters. After the business session we repaired to the dining room, where a bountiful luncheon was served. A large representation of the members were present, some of whom we have not seen at meetings for a long while. Among whom were: “Mutt” (Bro. Hen- drix) and “Jeff” (Bro. Raff), of Urbana. Glad to see you all, boys. Come again, and keep posted. Local Chairman Sheering attended a meeting of the General Committee in Cincinnati, May 20th. He is very desirous for the co-operation of every member, in order to make this branch of Division 3 solid. We believe the company realizes that we are working hand in hand with the officials for better service, and looking more and more to our organization for the fulfillment of their hopes. Better take a tip from yours truly and get in, Mr. Non, while getting in is good. More Anon, “Dad.” IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased the Great Ruler of the Universe in His infinite wisdom and goodness to take from our midst Francis Eugene Hiraburg, the beloved son of our brother, E. W. Himburg, of Warder St., Springfield, Ohio; therefore, be it Resolved, That the members of the Cincinnati- Sandusky Division, C. C. C. & St. L. System Divi- sion, No. 3, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, ex- tend their sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved brother and his wife in this their bereave- ment. L. W. Sheering, H. Schaefe, C. A. Stewart, Committee. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to extend our most sincere thanks to all the members and trainmen of the Cincinnati- Sandusky and P. & E. Division of the “Big Four,” for the contribution made by them and for the beautiful floral offering furnished by the O. R. T. at the time of the death of our son, Francis Eugene Himburg. Especially do we thank Bro. L. W. Sheering. It was highly appreciated by us. Bro. E. W. and Mrs. E. W. Himburg. Cleveland Division — “No card, no favors.” Bro. D. R. Stump, first Hayes, visited his par- ents at Westerville, Ohio, recently. Bro. H. C. Conklin, second Hayes, was off a few days on account of sickness. Digitized by CaOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 899 Bro. Travis, Shelby third, was off one night recently. Bro. C. L. Henry off fishing, relieved by Liggett from the Penna. on Vernon first, who later went to second there. Bro. T. C. Powers resigned third Vernon to accept a position with a stone firm at Columbus, his old home; relieved by Bro. T. J. Coltmah. who, while on his way to work, fell off his motorcycle and was relieved a few days by Extra Richardson. Bro. M. J. Knapp, second LaRue, under the pretense of “taking a trip,” returned from Cincin- nati recently with a wife. Congratulations. Assignments: Bro. G. M. Ashwell, third “UD,” and Bro. W. Alexander, third “DK,” Cleveland; Bro. Larkins from third to first Linndale, and New- kirk to third Berea. Bro. Joe Chabra bumped into second Linndale. Bro. W. B. Elliott, Ashley, was off a few days attending an alumni banquet at Ridgeway and visit- ing his parents at Covington, Ky. No assistance whatever from any one for this number, hence I missed a number oL items. It's simply impossible to get them all, and your assist- ance is absolutely necessary. Z. R. Reams, Div. Cor. Indianapolis Division — While it's a pretty good idea to save your money, brother, it only costs you one cent to mail that news card to us, so we can have a good write-up each month; get busy and help us out. P. J. R. (everybody knows him) purchased a complete fishing outfit and enticed a’ couple of lads to go fishing with him, giving them to under- stand that he was some fisherman. “Happy” and “Bill” each caught one, and P. J. did not even get a nibble. Bro. Meldrum, second Taft, relieved a few days by Bro. Morgan. The chief called Bro. Meldrum to go to South Anderson to relieve Martz, but O. E. could not see first at “DE,” so Bro. Terry went there, and Bro. Meldrum to Chesterfield a few days. Bro. Dicks, second Muncie, is acting relief agent on the east end for several weeks. Second Harrisville again opened up, and is now open from 7:00 a. m. to 11:00 p. m. It is now Bro. Ferre, at Belt Jet., and Bro. Flynn, at Mix. We still have a few more that should be in line. Keep after them, brothers, until we make this division solid. Business was never better on the “Bee Line” than at present. Bro. Sellers, second Hart, was called to Wash- ington, D. C., on account of the death of his grand- mother. “Happy” Amspaugh, Connor second, has the blanks all filled out and will be one of us in a few days. He and Bro. Rowe are practising ball every day; probably expect to join the Cincinnati Reds for the fall try out. Bro. Dock Deboben, third Quincy, visiting friends at Muncie, relieved by Bro. Margan several days. We expected a good bunch of items from the brothers at Ansonia this month, but they failed to materialize. Assignments: Bro. Ferree, Belt Jet., and Bro. Cline, Brightwood yard. Myers, Dolby days, says he will never join the O. R. T. as long as there is a twelve-hour job on the road. He had an eight-hour job at Chester- field, and bid in the twelve-hour job at Dolby, now he is “kicking'* about it. Bro. H. G. Hess, first Margan, relieved a few days by Bro. Black; who also relieved Bro. Rickey several days at Mix. Coons and Irvin have resigned and gone to the Pennsylvania. Bro. McDonald relieved Keener, first Chester- field, a few days. Bro. G. B. Clegg, “BN” yard, is still off sick; no better and has not worked but two days this year. Bill, Cert. 2001. CARD OF THANKS. We desire, thiough The Telegrapher, to ex- press our sincere thanks and appreciation to the members of the O. R. T., No. 3, and other employes of the C. C. C. & St. L. Railway, for the beauti- ful floral offering and sympathy tendered us during out late bereavement, the death of our dear hus- band and son, Earl Lockhart, a member of Divi- sion 3. Donna Lockhart, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Lockhart. Crawfordsville, Ind. Chicago Division, West End — Bro. J. P. Ward, first Altamont, who bid in third there, later bid in second Loft yard, vice Bro. W. C. Argenbright, who bid in third Aroma Park; Bro. E. F. Loveless, of first Loft yard, bid- ding in second Altamont. Bro. C. B. Turner relieved at Sheldon by D. W. Cramer, who also relieved Bro. F. C. Bussert on first there while in Chicago two days, and later relieved Bro. W. S. McConnell, agent at Raub. It is now Bros. R. L. Coyer, third Fowler, and P. J. Gearin and W. H. Britian, extra. Bro. Earl Francis, second Aroma Park, on ninety days' vacation, relieved by Mrs. Headlee, from Swanington. Sister Sweeney bid in third Whitestown, leaving third Earl Park open. Bro. P. J. Gearin is relieving the agent at Hazzelrigg. Brakeman F. F. Carr was killed at Zionsville, on May 3d, and Brakeman M. P. Dalton had his foot cut off at Swanington while coupling cars Bro. W. M. Williams was elected to fill the unexpired term of Bro. G. B. Harris. A. B., Div. Cor., Cert. 429. C., St. P., M. & O. R. R., Div. No. 4. Western Division — Bro. W. F. DeMuth relieved O. A. Shafer, re- signed at Doon, now at Ihlen, Minn., on the Great Northern. Bro. G. W. Reid, of Savage, relieved Bro. B. J. Funk at Mankato while he attended the “aafety first” meeting at §t- James, May 16th, Digitized by C.ooQle

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900 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. S/ D. Fahey is again relieving at St. James, relieved on Belle Plaine third by Bro. Morrow, one of our new members. Bro. Ender, another new member, is relieving E. Tronstad at Merriam, whose injured limb is still bothering him. Bro. A. Backer, of Western avenue, and wife, enjoyed two weeks* vacation visiting his brother- in-law, Local Chairman Tenney, at Mankato, and their former home at Bingham Lake and Win- dom. Bro. J. F. Jansen, of Madelia, was relieved several weeks recently by Bro. Cochrane. Bro. Moulster is back at Mountain Lake again. W. M. Hale, agent Windo'm, in Minneapolis city hospital with stomach trouble, is slightly im- proved. Gravel trains are pretty thick on the west end, hauling from Woodstock pit to the Nebraska Divi- sion. Bro. H. L. Glick, organizer for {he B. of R. E., writes from Thief River Falls, Minn., that he is doing splendidly, but would not be able to do much if he did not carry an up-to-date card in the O. R. T. Several nons left the past month, but we still have a few with us, who were benefited by an in- crease or shortening of hours the last revision. “Consistency, thou art a jewel.*’ We also have several delinquents who will soon be classed with the nons. If in your neighborhood, touch them Op a little. They should join and keep up their membership the same as you do. If you do not know where they are located, ask your local chairman and get busy. Mrs. W. J. Liddane, wife of General Chairman Liddane, who has been seriously ill, we are pleased to know is slowly improving. “Dues notice slips’* for the term ending Decem- ber 31, 1916, have been sent out to all the mem- bers. You can save the division several dollars if you will pay up promptly and avoid the neces- sity of mailing the second or possibly the third notice. While yours alone would only amount to two or possibly four cents’ extra postage, there are always others behind, like the caboose on a freight train, and the mailing of these extra notices also makes extra work for the secretary, besides the cost to the division. You should show your appreciation for the bettered conditions re- cently brought to you by remitting upon receipt of the first notice. It’s just as easy, will relieve your mind and help your division materially. Cert. 2. Northern Division — Bro. Mack, New Auburn, relieved a few days by B. W. Crandall. Bro. Purvis, relieving on first Chippewa Falls, was relieved at Tuscobia by J. Parent, who later bid in Lakeside nights, relieved at Tuscobia by R. E. Stockman. Bro. Cook, operator Park Falls, was relieved by J. E. Bartosic, third trick dispatcher, pulled off May 1st, who later relieved Bro. Block on third Rice Lake, spending a few days with his folks at Milwaukee. Bro. Kozlik and wife, from Haugen, were sight- seers at the twin ports recently. P. M. Olson, agent Minong, relieved a week by T. C. Cashman, owing to the death of his father. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to Mr. Olson. Bro. Harbeck bid in Turtle Lake third, relieved at Washburn by G. W. Welch. G. J. Lichetzki got back his old job at Koll. All that he needs now is an up-to-date card. W. E. Gold, Hawthorne third, resigned, re- lieved by J. E. Morrow pending bulletin. The big Mikados are expected to be running on the north soon. Just heard that the father of Bro. Abrahamzon, at Rockmont is dead. Further details next month. One trick pulled off at Rockmont, leaving only one there. 1 The train dispatchers at Spooner are now tak- ing their annual two weeks* vacation. Bro. Peterson, agent Park, relieved a few days by A. King, relieved on Spooner side wire by F. D. Smith, later appointed postmaster at Fair- child, relieved by O. Balgard. Spooner aide wire pulled off April 15th. Bros. Brooks, Palmer and Nordholm now have to handle all the work, and it sure keeps ’em jumping. Cbrt. 67. Nebraska Division — Assignments: Agencies — Magnet, Bro. Boltz; Sholes, Bro. Foote; Coburn, Mr. Ferber. Teleg- raphers— Hubbard, Mr. Cartland. Days — Sioux City, Bro. Benson; Bloomfield, Bro. Brooks. First — Pender, Mr. Shearer. Second — First street, Mr. Breece; Pender, Mr. Hurtt. Third — First street, Bro. Wilhoite; Emerson, Mr. Weygant; Oakland, Bro. King; Ferry, Bro. Crouch, from second there. Nights — South Cut, Bro. Wood. Bro. Davidson, Hubbard, has gone to Tennessee with his wife and baby for thirty days. Bro. Plumleigh, Hartington, relieved several days by “Pat** Laharty, from Coleridge, who also relieved Bro. Fox at Obert a few days. Bro. Dickinson, Maskell, relieved a few days by helper from Laurel. Mr- Stewart, relieving at Sholes, and Pat La- harty will soon be brothers. Bro. Brooks, who returned from his trip and drew Bloomfield, is after the new ones. Wish we had a few more like him. It would make a strong division and help the local chairman, who has enough work to do as it is and likes all the help he can get. Regarding the rule in the schedule about assign- ments of positions, the superintendent is to decide who is fit for any position, and his word is law unless the older party can convince him that he is as well fitted for the new position as the. man who drew it. First take the matter up with the superintendent, and if no satisfaction is derived from him, then take it up with your* local chair- man, who will do what he can; but, remember, it is up to you to show your ability, as the auditing department has a lot to say regarding your fitness Digitized by kjOOQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 901 for the service. Don’t blame the local chairman if you don’t get what you want, as the committee signed up for what they thought best in the last negotiations. Let’s line up the nons and have a good strong division in Nebraska. “Scribe," Cert. 155. Eastern District — Bro. Johnson, Tunnel, was relieved several days by a new man from the M. & I. Division while visiting at Chippewa Falls. Bro. Cook, from the North, visited his folks at Valley Jet. over Sunday recently. Bro. Harpold was relieved, while attending the “safety first" meeting, by Bro. Waldum at B. R. Falls, who later relieved Bro. Sroka on first Fair- child, relieving Agent Humbird, on sick list. Bro. Morton, agent Fairchild, resigned, relieved by Bro. Strieker pending bulletin. The gravel pit office has been opened by Mr. Zank, from Augusta, with a new man at the junc- tion, and there are prospects for quite a siege in gravel hauling this summer. The wires have been cut through from Eau Claire dispatcher’s office to the pit, which will eliminate the work to some extent for the brothers at Merrillan. Mr. Lennie has left and joined the Bush League. Since the bunch in “A" office lined up, the entire Twin City terminal is solid with the excep- tion of St. Paul shops. It is good to know that East Seventh street, East St. Paul, Prince street, Western avenue, Minneapolis, and the general office are all manned by O. R. T. members. Work trains are being put on at Hazel Park to enlarge the park there and Minneapolis yards. It looks like a busy summer for the bunch at East St. Paul. Stillwater Jet. is again solid, thanks to the good work of Bro. Tom Hurst, at Hudson. We are pleased to see our old friend Dud Con- dit on his run again after several months in the hospital. Brothers don’t forget to line up the non or delinquent who works with you. You do not fulfill your duty by merely paying your dues. Each one of us must be an organizer if we expect to achieve success in our efforts to secure increased wages and better working conditions. Bear this in mind: It is up to the individual member. Bro. Liddane has had a siege of it, as his wife has been very low, but at present writing am pleased to say is on the gain. We are all sorry to hear of Mrs. Liddane's illness, as she is a great worker for the O. R. T. She belongs to the Ladies' Auxiliary and is a great helpmate to our genial general chairman. We all wish her a speedy recovery. The brothers have responded nobly to my appeal for news, and I wish to thank them for doing so. If more would get the habit we could have a nice write-up each month. Assigned on bids: J. J. Wynne, who relieved Bro. Allen at Rush a few days, to Hammond agency; C. E. Wright to Menominee Jet. third. H. T. Hall on Baldwin second pending bulletin, relieved on third there by F. C. Poeschl, a new % . man from the Milwaukee. If these four keep their promises to come in next pay day, nons will be very scarce. We still have a few, however, who think their salaries should be raised and work less hours and get more overtime. Cert. 7. Kansas City Southern Ry„ Div. No. 5. Having been appointed local chairman for the First District, to fill out the unexpired term of Bro. Graham, who resigned, I would like to have the co-operation of every member in building up our division, and while we believe in organiza- tion for our protection, let us show our loyalty to the company by more efficient service. Organization, efficiency and co-operation meet our eye every day. Success is the goal to be reached through these three principles. I think it will be clear to every thinking man that success can not be attained only as the latter principle. “Co-operation” is properly understood and appre- ciated. An erroneous conception and practice of co-operation would make the other impossible. Co-operation, to be effective, can not be one- sided, but must take into consideration all the parties working together for the same end. Much of the failure in the organization of today may be traced to the failure to take into consideration the interests of all parties in any given enterprise. We have organization of capital and also organi- zation of labor; both are supposedly for mutual benefit, but this can be accomplished only as both sides consider the others' proper rights and real interests. The one is absolutely dependent upon the other. The one can truthfully say “I owe something to you." For instance, there are a number of great enter- prises in our country where a large amount of capital must be expended and years of training and mature judgment put into the enterprises. Many times this capital must wait for five, ten or twenty-five years before there is any adequate return on the labor and capital expended. On the other hand, where there is no money (capital), labor as its equivalent . does not have to wait for, returns, but gets its result once or twice every month. We assume, of course, an adequate return, which means enough to maintain properly self-respect. This labor, it seems clear, owes something to capital in such cases as well as capital owes some- thing to labor. If this was more fully appreciated, I believe there would be less friction and bad feeling between the two classes, and many of the difficulties arising could be so settled that both parties would become lasting friends. C. M. Keck, L. C. Div. 5, Neosho, Mo. The meeting on April 16th, at Texarkana, was presided over by our genial Bro. Nelson, Texar- kana, local chairman Second District, and it will not soon be forgotten by the ones who attended. Bro. Nelson brought out points of interest to both the company and the Order, and anyone who will attend such a general meeting will return to his Digitized by Google

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902 The Railroad Telegrapher. work filled with a determination to do better work and feel better over it. The heavy fruit season on the Second and Fourth Districts is over, and the operators and agents handled these commodities very efficiently, thereby showing the officials of the road that we are trying to give the best service possible. First District Notes — News for this district is somewhat scarce for this issue. The correspondent department has undergone some changes, but if you will take a little obligation on yourselves and send items to either your local chairman or your district corre- spondent, we will have a good write-up hereafter. Let this “item grabbing** apply to all the dis- tricts. If anyone has a birth or good luck, ad- vise us, and we will rejoice with you; or, should a death or any sickness take place, let us know it and we will all mourn with you. Let the motto “More Fraternity*’ be the slogan for all mankind. Oskaloosa agency has been awarded to Bro. B. C. Rullman, relieved on Sallisaw by Bro. “Jake” Cochrane until bid in by Bro. Powell, from Pan- ama, and Oskaloosa nights to Bro. W. C. Ward, who relieved Bro. Bixler, third Stillwell, of Third District, on ninety days* leave on account of ill- health. We hope for his speedy recovery. Merwin agency went to Joe Wilson, and Agent Rakestraw to Sallisaw second. A local meeting has been arranged by Local Chairman Keck for June 18th, at some point on this district. Cert. 134. Second District — Bro. W. W. Norwood relieved Bro. F. L. Snod- grass, third Goodman, a few days while taking his son to the Kansas City hospital. We hope the operation will be successful. BrQ. W. H. Crowe, third North yard, made a pleasure trip to Sulphur Springs, Sunday, May 7th. It is now Bro. Londagin, Gravette nights, also Bro. L. F. Pickering, who drew first Watts, re- lieved on second Lanagan by M. E. Stewart, who promises to come in soon. Bro. Dixon, from Van- dervoort nights, Third District, later bid in Lana- gan second. Bro. J. B. Norwood, agent Decatur, on vacation, was relieved by his brother, Bro. W. W. Norwood. Cert. 134. Third District — Bro. Bewley, first Spiro, while in Kansas City hospital, relieved by Bro. Brey, and he by Bro. Henry, relieved by Bro. Ward, extra. Spiro is now solid. Bro. Hogg relieved Bro. Powell, Panama, when he bid in first Sallisaw on First District. Bro. Mclntire, agent Page, on ninety days' leave, relieved by Mr. Layne. Bro. Robbins is entertain- ing the owls on the mountain there nights. Bro. Collyer, extra, relieved Mr. Gaffney, first Ft. Smith, off with a broken arm. We did not ascertain how the accident happened, but we know he did not break it making out one of the three or four doien application blanks that he has asked for in the last year. Bro. Rabun, agent Bunch, entertained the local chairman one day recently, when he came across with the necessary papers to put him on the right side. Three tricks at DeQueen yard now. Bro. Clark on first, from the passenger station. Western Union, is being handled now by Bro. Armstrong, the cashier. And it is now Bro. Rudrow on sec- ond “YD." Brothers, if you can’t find any one to tell the news to, send it to the local chairman, and he will see that it gets to the right party each month. The new local chairman, Bro. S. Nelson, from Texarkana, covered the District April 1st to 13th, meeting the brothers and trying to induce the nons to see it our way, having very good luck. He wishes to thank the brothers for their assistance while out and also the nons, all of whom were very friendly and considerate while listening to the “gospel.** These nons are getting scarcer every day, and with a little help from each of you we will have this district 100 per cent by the beginning of the new term. Bro. E. L. Augsburger bid in Shady Point agency. Bro L. H. Parks, extra, has resigned and gone West. Bro. W. W. Winn, Bunch nights, was a Stillwell caller April 24th, between trains. First Panama awarded to Bro. Henry; Bro. J. E. Dixon, who drew Lanagan second, relieving him on third Spiro, on account of a shortage of extra operators. Cbrt. 329. Third District Notes — The new home of Bro. Townsend, our general secretary and treasurer, is nearing completion. We are glad to welcome our new brothers: Rabun, agent Bunch; Collyer, Ft. Smith; Bray, second, and Henry, third Spiro. Boys, keep after the nons in your office, and let’s try and make the road 99 per cent strong. When a new man goes to work, find out if he is lined up. and if not get his application as soon as possible. The new depot at Spiro was occupied March 15th. Heavener depot destroyed by fire March 19th, making it necessary to move the dispatchers and operators to the old yard office until their new office is built Bro. Clark, first DeQueen, has purchased a new bug. Recent assignments: Bro. Henry, first Panama, vice Bro. Hogg, who goes back on nights there, vice Bro. Cochran; Mr. Rakestraw, Richards nights, to second Sallisaw. Berries are moving now. Help the dispatcher by answering calls promptly, and show the officials that O. R. T. men are to be depended upon. Bro. Langwell, third Ft. Smith, relieved a few days recently, while on the sick list, by Bro. Curtis, Gillham nights. Local Chairman Ocheltree, first Stilwell, went to Kansas City to have his eyes treated, and Bro. Digitized by CaOOQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 903 Kirtley, third Westville, is now in Kansas City hospital. We hope for their speedy recovery. Bro. Worrell, agent Richxnountain, relieved a few days by Bro. Dulaney, nights there. Allen, Westville, relieved Robbins, Page, several nights. Thanks to Bros. Townsend, Collyer and Cochran for their assistance in this write-up. Trust the other brothers will do likewise next month. J. H. Jerome, Cert. 341. Fourth District — Every thing lovely, lots of business, plenty of 3,000-ton trains and fine weather. We are glad to see Mr. Logan, our popular super- intendent of telegraph, back with us after quite an extended trip for his health among the “Native Sons'* of California. We hope he lives a thousand years without another spell of sickness. We are glad to see Mr. Sutherland out again after being confined to his room for several days. Not many changes on this district; all are “stay- ers," and all but a very few have the right idea. Bro. Smith, relieved at Oil City nights by Mr. Houston, while he relieved Local Chairman Nelson, Texarkana nights, covering the line, Siloam to Port Arthur. An operator was put on at Horatio during the berry season, enabling Mr. Davis to gather in the extra commission from the movement, and take his annual vacation; Mr. Latil filling in extra. We regret to hear of the illness of the wife of Bro. Sims, at Mooringsport, and trust she will soon be enjoying the best of health. Bro. West, agent Mooringsport, in Shreveport hospital with malaria, relieved by Bro. Brakefield, clerk. Bro. Ferd Hunter, Bloomburg, is very busy tak- ing care of the truck movement unknown there up to a short time ago, which Bro. Hunter deserves the credit for building up. Six new members on this district recently. When there is a change let us know, so we can give you a write-up. Carr. 329. Fifth and Sixth Districts — Bro. Bishop, Shops, took his vacation early, relieved by Mrs. Gammie, formerly Sister Talley, Beaumont, who promises to come back with us if she stays on extra. Sister Mulder is back on third Union Depot, after a few days in the hospital, relieved by a man from the Western Union. Bro. Justus, Neame, on ninety days' leave, re- lieved by Mr. Pettus. Bro. Sledge relieved Mr. Blake at Ludington, who bid in “GO" nights. Mr. Hopkins, Starks, resigned, relieved by Mr. Flenniken, a brother of Bro. A. R. Flenniken, agent Lewis. Bro. Rushing, third Beaumont, resigned, re- lieved by Extra Matkin pending bulletin. Bro. Ruple, third DeQuincy, relieved thirty days by Bro. Joyner, extra. Bro. Burnham bid in DeRidder nights, vice Bro. Moore to Mansfield days. Beaumont first bid in by Bro. Parks. Give us the news, boys, and you will get a write-up. I wish to thank each of you for the cour- tesies extended me while covering Bro. Green's district. I hope you will all turn out to the meet- ing when held at points in your vicinity, and help us to make the Kansas City Southern solid, which can be done with a little effort on the part of each of us. “Hit the ball,” give an honest day's work to the company, rustle for business and support ycur organization. When the company is enjoying a good strong business there is work, and when there is work we are sure of our jobs holding out and seeing that slip of paper twice a month, which means “hog and bread." S. Nklsoh, Local Chairman, Second District. Union Pacific R. R., Div. No. 6. Kansas Division — A party of fifteen, representing 262 employes of the Eastern District, recently surprised H. L. Brownson, ex-chief dispatcher, at his home, 407 Seventh st., Kansas City, Kan., and presented him with a purse of $108.10. The affair was a complete surprise to Mr. Brownson, who previously had arranged for a visit from Mr. Chandley, his successor. Mr. Brownson resigned December 1, 1915, after forty-four years' service with the Union Pacific. Owing to his ill-health he was retired and placed on the pension rolls. He was very popular and well liked by all who came in contact with him. Mr. Brownson was greatly affected by the mark of esteem shown him on this surprise visit and re- quested that his thanks and appreciation be ex- tended to all. A delightful luncneon was served by Mary, the housekeeper. After a most pleasant evening we bade him farewell with the hope that relieved from work and worry he may soon regain his usual health and enjoy his well-earned leisure for many years to follow. Those present were Dispatchers J. L. Chandley and C. D. Townsley, Conductors J. E. Cave and L. A. Deckelmeyer, Miss M. L. Doering, telegrapher; Misses Jessie and Florence Holler, telephoners, and Misses Ruby Groves, Anna Schneider, Lucy Watts and Goldie Vande- vere, clerks. Bro. F. W. Long, after an extended vacation, relieved Bro. White at Lindsborg, a few days, and then bid in Emmett second. Bro. Caswell, our relief agent on West End, relieved Bro. Spradley at McPherson, pending six months bulletin. Bro. Moore, Lincoln Center, became suddenly ill with appendicitis and was relieved by Bro. Me- Collough, from the Milwaukee. We are glad to report that an operation was not necessary and that Bro. Moore is back at work again. Bro. Marker, manager Ellis, who recently took a vacation to Frisco, etc., has transferred to the Colorado Division and is now in “UD," Denver. We hated to lose him, as he was always fair and square with all the boys. Bro. E. K. Floyd was at “RT" until relieved on bid by Bro. S. C. Wilson. It is now Bro. W. B. Wood at Lin wood, and Bro. E. P. Dehart at Abilene nights. e

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904 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. C. L. Johnson, extra on East End, has gone back to the Rock Island. Bro. R. D. Campbell at Glasco, is off, relieved by Bro. G. W« Haynes. Bro. C. C. Weedin, who accepted the “OS & D” job in Mr. Davis’ office, was succeeded at Frank- lin agency by Bro. L. C. Stout and he at St. Mary’s agency by Bro. A. E. Me El vane, from first there. Dispatchers should appreciate the good work the boys are turning out lately; every one seems to be strictly on the job and seldom have to be called over two or three times. Boys, we are all asking for a raise 'in salary and better working conditions, including several concessions which will benefit every man on the system. Let’s show our company it pays to have in their employ men who belong to the Order, be strictly on the job at all times, keeping our work up to date, where it is pos- sible to do so and serve the company the same as you should if you were working for yourself. Bro. J. E. Lukes, Perry first, away several days on account of the death of his brother at Lincoln, Neb. He has the heartfelt sympathy of us all in his loss. Bro. H. A. Mansfield, who relieved him, is now ticket agent at Armstrong, a new position created on account of heavy traffic at that point since the new rates went into effect. Later Bro. Lukes went to St. Mary's first. Boys, let’s make this division come up to the 100 per cent mark by June 30th. Each one see if he can’t get one new member by that time. Of course there are not enough non-members on the division to do this, but get after the one you know best and stay with him until you land1 him. Don’t give them the impression that we want to force them in, but do it with a friendly spirit. Let them know that we are a bunch of good fellows that want their co-operation both in the work and socially as well. The tie that binds is friendship and co-operation, all for the good of each one of us. Business on the double track down on the East End is booming, keeping the fellows there tied pretty close and strictly on the job every minute. Assignments not previously mentioned: Bro. Dougherty to “RT” second, from third there; Bro. F. W. Williams to Sylvan Grove agency, vice Bro. Lewis to McPherson agency; Bro. G. A. Mobly, Dorrance third to “SN*’ second, later to “JM’’ third, vice Bro. G. C. Marshall to “RT’’ third; Bro. C. V. Pardon, Ogdensburg second to Emmett second, vice Bro. Edwards to “DA” third; Bro. H. A. Mansfield, Wakefield first, to Green agency; Bro. Newcom to Manhattan temporarily, thence to extra board; Bro. J. A. Gallahue, Bonner Springs second, to Lindsborg first, a new posi- tion; Bro. A. C. Cobley to second “GN”; Bro. G. W. Cobb, Plainville third, to first Lucas. Kansas City “Z” days abolished; “Z” nights temporarily bid in by Bro. Chas. Webb. Bro. E. K. Floyd, extra Ellis, assigned Russell second. The new brothers since the new schedule took effect are: W. F. Hughes, Niles; L. G. Cox, Duluth; S. G. Wilson, Ellis; J. E. P. Ooxv Menoken; C. A. Hodges, Blue Rapids; C. G Dye, Alida; C. A. Schulte, extra Wakefield; K. H. Martins, H. G. Hayes, extra; C. R. Elder, Codell; L. H. Neilson, Shady Bend; R. W. Stein ford, Hol- lis, and G. F. Cairns, agent Ellis. There are only a few left and we should get them all in by June 30th. The Solomon, McPherson, Topeka and Man- hattan branches are absolutely solid. Are the rest of us going to take a back seat? Bro. G. R. Carr, agent Culver, while visiting his parents back East, relieved by Bro. Swinehart. The new union station at Salma, Kan., one of the most up-to-date depots on the Union Pacific System, has been opened for traffic. Thanks to the brothers who assisted in this write-up. If each of you will send me one item or more for next month we will have a good write- up. Try it and see the result. If you hear of any- thing just drop me a post card to Tescott, Kan. Cert. 586. Nebraska Division , Third and Fourth Districts — Bro. J. H. McKale, “NO,” North Platte, bid in temporary position in dispatcher’s office there. Bro. O. V. Hollen, agent Paxton, on vacation. Bro. A. H. Becker on sixty days’ trip to the west coast. Sutherland agency on bulletin. Bro. T. W. Petty, agent Brule, has returned from a month’s vacation spent in Salt Lake and Idaho. Bro. J. C. Duxbury, agent Ogallala, has resigned to engage in the mercantile business at Brule, re- lieved by Bro. Mann, from second, pending bids. Bro. T. D. Pyle is on thirty days* vacation, visiting in Texas, Arkansas and Kentucky. Bro. A. G. Spillman has returhed from vacation spent on his farm; Bro. Morris, relief, back to Hillsdale, third. Everyone seems to be satisfied with the new schedule, which ithe committee had such a hard time getting. Cert. 225. Colorado Division , D, P. — Platteville nights closed March 1st, Bro. C. W. Smith relieving Bro. Dorf, Cheyenne Wells, thirty days. St. Vrains and Dent second also closed on account of coal business slacking up. Bro. Kimberly, Ault, with a bad attack of rheu- matism, and Bro. Summerfield, operated on for appendicitis, in Mercy hospital, are both getting along nicely; relieved by Bro. Dollarhide an** V. J. Emmons. „„ Bro. J. E. Taylor, C. & N. W., is relieving Bro. Woodard on Brighton first, while looking after his tungsten mine, and Bro. J. P. Patterson re- lieved Bro. Patterson at Erie two weeks, looking for tungsten at Nederland. Bro. Steadman relieved T. A. Smith, Pierce, second, to “DE” extra. Bro. Mattingly bid in Greeley third, Bro. A. E. Griffin relieving him until Bro. R. H. Roberts, who drew Speer on last bulletin, is sent there. Bro. Gates, agent Pullman, relieved by Bro. J. E. Taylor, on account of the death of his father. Digitized by t^oooLe

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The Railroad Telegrapher.. 905 Bro. Wm. Campbell to Platteville days, put on May 1st, pending bulletin. Bro. W. E. Evans, extra, has resigned and gone East. Bro. A. J. Geis assigned Hazelton, new agency, Bro. Lutz, Atwood, and Mr. Cordill, Briggsdale agency. ' Bro. F. G. Locker is relieving Steever at Gil- crest. This position on new schedule, will be bul- letined if Steever does not qualify as an operator. Bro. F. E. Marker assigned “UD,” Denver, extra, Bros. J. G. Sage and G. F. Frost, the two temporary positions and Bro. P. G. Smith, second chief operator there. Bro. Geo. Mitchell laid up with rheumatism for six months past; does not seem to improve very fast. Bro. Evans, Greeley, third extra, injured slightly with a motor bike. Bro. Admire, Union, off for a few days recently. Bro. A. E. Griffin relieved Bro. C. E. Johnson, Sterling third, for thirty days, on a trip to New York. Bro. Patterson relieved Bro. Mead, Union second, several days. Bro. C. A. Vick Roy relieved Bro. E. G. Everly, Ft. Morgan, three months, and Bro. Campbell re- lieved Bro. Kelly, at Crook, a few days on ac- count of sickness. Bro. Sale, LaSalle third, relieved Bro. W. G. Link, agent Kersey, on three weeks* vacation. Bro. T. M. Doherty, Dacono, was off a few days. Bro. Covey, Merino second, relieved by Bro. Veneri, from Ptfllman, who was relieving Bro. Frost. Assignments: Merino, second, S. C. Town- send; Merino third, R. J. Stroup; Platteville sec- ond, R. R. Dollarhide; Pullman second, J. F. Hannon; Pullman third, U. Vauginaux; Sterling second, C. G. Kullman. Colorado Division, K. P. — Bro. M. A. Pounds, who went to Kit Carson second, a few days, vice Bro. Kimberly to Ault first, is relieving Bro. H. W. Miller, agent Byers, while working on his ranch. He also relieved Bro. C. W. Smith, Cheyenne Wells, who relieved Bro. Vauginaux, LaSalle second, while attending his father's funeral at Council Bluffs. Bro. C. Noon bid in Kit Carson second. Bro. Etheridge relieved Emmons on Deer Trail second, pending bulletin, who went to Ault. Bro. Dorf, Cheyenne Wells second, resigned id gone to live on bis homestead, relieved by Bro. Dollarhide on bid. R. J. Stroup to third put on at Cheyenne Wells. W. F. Carroll to Hugo third, pending bulletin, and E. E. Esco to Oakley third extra. Bro. E. C. Phillips, agent McAllaster, off sick, relieved by Bro. J. P. Patterson. Bro. G. A. Birkland relieved Payne on Sharon Springs third. Wakeeney third put on account of gravel business. Bro. Pounds relieved Tascott at Strasburg. Bro. E. L. Minnick has resigned and gone into the banking business. Bro. Hedgepeth assigned Menlo agency. Bros. Henderson and Sutherland have cleaned up all the desirable nons on the Colby branch. Bro. C. A. Vick Roy is relieving the agents on that branch whose positions are included in new schedule, while they are taking examinations on book of rules. Assignments: Third Watkins, E. S. Rhodes; Cheyenne Wells, J. P. Patterson; Deer Trail, G- W. Steadman; Wakeeney second, T. S. Raborn ; Bro. A. B. Toothaker to Wakeeney third, extra; agency McAllaster, C. Noon; Strasburg, R. B. Kimberly. Don’t fool around about paying that $5.00 as- sessment. Everyone has received twice its value already. It’s worth that much to see a section man scrubbing your floors. Cbxt. 158, Div. Cor. Canadian Pacific Ry., Div. No. 7. District No. One, Ontario Division — The May meeting held in West Toronto was not very well attended by the boys from this district. Boys, you are missing a lot by being absent from these meetings. Bro. Moore, Havelock, is hitting the high spots with his new motorcycle. Bro. C. A. Copp, Harrowsmith, has enlisted for overseas, relieved by Bro. Howard. The Port Line is busy now making a few more vacancies for the spare men. Bros. Synider, Glen Tay, and I. F. Dopking, Robbindale, are among the latest to get new cars. Bro. H. W. Roach, Havelock, is now taking a few holidays with his new McLaughlin six. * Bro. Easterbrook has been appointed to, Shan- nonville nights. Bro. Courtney is at Newtonville. Bro. Martin has decided to take Colborne night shift. Bro. Herd is at Bowmanville working days tem- porarily. Bro. McArthur goes home part way by motorcycle on the week end. The dispatchers have a lot of new rules regard- ing train orders, added to their numerous duties. Let us help them out, boys, by answering ’phone and wires promptly. Bro. Prasky, “HS,” has a big tftne getting a line up in the “wee sma” hours. Remember, boys, they slide in on him rather suddenly. Bro. McGinty is back after three weeks’ leave, relieved by Bro. Leslie. Bros. Pugh at Orilla, and Dopking at Tweed, were both married recently. Congratulations. We hope Bro. Pugh is left at Orilla for the sum- mer. It’s the nicest place on the line. Bco. Armstrong is back to Port McNicoll again. He can’t be kept from there long; the fishing is too good. 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906 The Railroad Telegrapher. As we don’t seem to be able to get over our work at the West Toronto meetings, some of the 1 ovs have circulated a petition to have our meet- ings on District 1, and as soon as it can be arranged we hope to get them going. Bro. Rooney has promised to be with us and we must make these meetings a success. Everybody make it a point to go or let the other fellow go. Cert. 1401. District No. One, Sask. Division — Since the embargoes on wheat to the lake front has been lifted business has picked up and all lines are quite busy moving last year’s bumper crop. Recent agency appointments: Bro. L. A. Har- per, from Renown to Belle Plaine, vice Bro. M. F. Hanley to Fillntore agency, vice Bro. R. J. Ley- don to Stoughton, vice Bro. O. G. Sibbald to Francis, who later enlisted for overseas service. Bro. T. G. Crosby, former agent there, also en- listed, making two from Francis within one month. Bro. T. W. Davidson, agent La Flesche, Sask., enlisted in the 195th and will no doubt* be one of the signal men. Bro. W. J. Carr goes to Dilke, and Bro. J. L. Chinn, a new man, to Assinaboia nights. Bro. George Smith, Summerberry, has returned from his honeymoon in Winnipeg. Congratula- tions. Bro. W. L. Woodger, who relieved him, appointed agent at Regina Beach for the camping season. Bro. J. P. Boudreau, first Regina Yard, and Bro. W. J. Noonan, “QU," Appclle days, ap- pointed relieving train dispatchers Regina. Both are made of the right kind of stuff and we know they will get the trains over the road. Cert. 208. Third District, Sask. Division — So far May has been a pretty good kid and summer is again smiling over the prairie. In addi- tion to the “sunshine in our soul," there are good prospects for a big 1916 yield. Last year’s crop is not all out of the country yet, but will be during the next two months. Such conditions and pros- pects means money for everybody - and we can truly feel that our country is safe in the hands of the Good Man — and the grain growers. Assigned on bids: Bros. J. Clark to Kelfield, J. H. Weber* to Dysart, O. C. Yates to Elfres, I*. P. Dunlop to Lipton, J. H. Hughes to Primate, J. R. Chambers to first, and K. Hatlestadt to second Sutherland, and E. H. Chambers to third Wilkie. Evesham and Markinch are up for bids. The boys are not all at their new posts. Should St. Peter suddenly summon the Third District telegraphers to Celestial quarters some of the boys would be found without “cards." Lt. Bond, late of Saskatoon and Regina dis- patching offices, has recruited Bro. E. Wood, of Mozart, into the signal corps. Lt. Sewell, of the Little Black Devils of the 190th, formerly agent at Strassburg, out recruit- ing operators for army signaling purposes, passed west-bound over the district recently. The new cards are ready. Try and get your $6.50 into Bro. Wilton’s Traders’ Bank, Kenora, Ont., as early as possible. Promptness on our part greatly simplifies his work and shows we are interested in this big movement to make, life worth the living. Bro. J. W. Trotter, Tramping Lake, has en- listed and is waiting relief. Bro. H. A. McKen has resumed at Hardisty nights after relieving awhile on the West End. Bro. F. Langford is relieving I. H. Willson. Colonsay, relieving* D. Finley at Kerrobert, on account of illness.. Bro. Scott is relieving on second Sutherland. Mr. Orr, of the B. & A., relieving at Kinley, will soon be up to date. Meetings bring us together; we get acquainted and learn to understand each other to such an extent that the following lines almost seem true: “If I knew you and you knew me If both of us could clearly see, And with an inner sight divine The meaning of your heart and mine, I am sure that we would differ less. And clasp our hands in friendliness; Our thoughts would pleasantly agree, If I knew you and you knew me." Bro. McOrmond is arranging for meetings at Wynyard and Amisk. When dates are announced arrange to attend. Bro. Tidmarsh says he won’t stand for anything but a full house at Wynyard and you know the royal way you were treated at Amisk. General Chairman Mein recehtly paid a visit to Local Chairman McOrmond. Bros. Beisel and Jones are with the Canadian Engineers at Ottawa and ekpect to leave shortly for the scene of activities, where the fate of Europe is being decided. Bro. S. Hutchinson, Salvador, has returned from a nice little run around the Pacific Coast country. J. W. Maher, a new man from the I. C. R., is on third Wilkie. Bro. V. J. Kosner, dispatcher, and family, are holidaying down the Mississippi Valley. Previous to the former’s departure Bro. D. M. Martin, relieving dispatcher, spent a few days with his family in Regina. In referring to the eight-hour movement the Sunday American says: “The day is coming and not far off, when men of power will be just as much ashamed to sit upon the backs of the poor to make themselves rich as they would be ashamed to go back to the days of slavery and torture." These two conditions in all their re- volting cruelness existed fifty and eighty years ago. E. H. Chambers is relieving at Mozart. Bro. T. Eagan, Elstow, had a hot time of it re- cently when one of the nearby elevators burned down. Bro. W. D. Scott is one of the new O. R. T. recruits. We are glad to see the boys get him “in the swim." Digitized by C.ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 907 The following is from the May Trainman: "As long as all of a man’s time, not given to his work, is devoted to rest that he may gather strength for more work, he can not progress socially or develop strength of character to lift him out of his animal existence. He has a right to enough time to develop greater desires for better living and intelligence to secure it. Col lective progress can only come through wage v\orkers generally lifting themselves to higher standards, and they Jiave a right to enough spare time to do it. We are in perfect accord with this principle and committed to the doctrine of a fairer division of leisure, pleasure and treasure.” J. E. Swallow, assistant at Yorkton for the last three years, who did some relieving during the rush last year, will be in Kahoki as soon as re- lieved. The Yorkton brothers are in receipt of a letter from Bro. Baldwin, of the 61st Battalion, who with several other of the railroad boys are camped near London, England. He says everything is “Ho. K. hin Hingland” and that he will soon be crossing over the Straits of Dover, where he will have to “poly vue de dingdong.” Bro. Baldwin thinks railroading in England looks much like a good joke to a Canadian. Bro. Cordingley is again acting as chief dis- patcher during the absence of Supt. DuVal in St. I.ouis. S. C. Graham has been appointed trainmaster on the West End. The freight agency at Saska- toon is now in charge of Charlie Hood, one time connected with O. R. T. schedule work. The nationalization of Canadian railways may help us out some, if it ever comes to that. But no scheme will lever be of much advantage to the wage-earner until he learns to make better use of the ballot than he has in the past. The numeri- cal voting strength of labor should guarantee a political advantage to the ratio of 10 to 1, whereas now we have no more influence in the delibera- tions at Ottawa than that exercised by a band of McKenzie River Eskimos. « Ce*t. 2480. District One, Alberta Division — Bro. H. D. Patterson, agent Sceptre, is back, relieving F. Y. Archibald, relieving Bro. C. L. Nutter, Bassano nights, to days there, vice Bro. A. H. Goodwin, who enlisted with the 175th at Medicine Hat. Bros. Moore and Cain, Maple Creek, on holi- days, relieved by L. A. Grubb, a new man, who also relieved J. S. Halliday at Irvine a few days and then bid in Bassano nights, vice Archibald, relieving Bro. C. J. Suffel, agent Langdon, on holidays. Bro. A. J. Meunier, agent Success, back to work relieving Bro. F. E. Cassel, relieving Bro. W.- J. Weismiller, agent Shackleton, on holidays, then to Lancer, as agent, relieving Bro. A. B. Williams, to Alderson agency, vice C. C. Totten, relieving Bro. H. H. Hall, agent Empress, on holidays. Bro. C. E. L. Baker on holidays, relieved by F. M. Harrison, relieved by E. C. Pushor, a new man, at Prelate days. Bro. R. A. Dowdell, Irvine agency, relieved at Piapot agency by Harrison. Cantaur agency opened by F. W. Cassel, a new man, a brother of Bro. F. E. Cassel. Bro. M. J. Mutch, back from Eastern Lines, to Java nights, relieving Bro. H. A. Christie, who opened Antelope agency. Enchant agency opened by J. R. Evans, from G. N., pending bulletin. Bro. H. W. Whitney relieving Bro. E. H. Trickey, agent Tompkins, on holidays, relieved by H. C. Rice, a new man, at Tompkins. Bro. R. L. Conn bid in relief dispatcher, First District. Dispatcher Bro. Hopkins back from holidays, humping Dispatcher Bro. C. E. Lister to first "NS,” vice Bro. Hamblin, third “NS,” bumping C. C. Totten to Alderson, vice Bro. A. G. Beat- tie, our local chairman, who has resigned, been married and g^ne farming. We wish him all kinds of luck. He made a first-class local chair- man will be missed by us all. General Chair- man Mein has appointed me temporary local chair- man until a good one can be elected. Bro. W. A. Graham, breaking in as relief dis- patcher, trying to get a transfer to Eastern Lines, is back from the East, relieving Bro. R. L. Conn on second “NS.” Bro. W. II. McEwan, dispatching at Farnham, Que., all winter, has returned and relieved Bro. C. E. Lister, on first “NS,” who relieved Bro. L. W. Chappell, third trick dispatcher West End, Medicine Hat, on holidays, Bro. R. L. Conn re- lieving Bro., Lister when he bid in swing trick dis- patcher at Calgary and Edmonton, working three days at each place. Assigned on bids: T. E. Murphy, from Michel “BC,” Fifth District, to Iddesleigh, new agency; Bro. C. A. Wade, Fourth District,* to agency Superb. On bulletin: First “NS” and agencies Piapot. Lancer, Standard and Prelate, Bro. G. E. Chud- leigh resigning the latter. No applications from this district for Bideford agency on Fourth District. Bro. H. N. Pratt, Walsh nights, on holidays, relieved by J. C. Stewart, a new man from the **WU.” “Q,” “NS,” Cert. 1290. British Columbia Division, Main Line — Bro. H. C. Webster, dispatcher, is on a three months’ leave of absence visiting his old home in Minneapolis, Minn. Bro. Stewart, at Three V’alley, trapped three bears lately. Bro. Ireland, Notch Hill, has enlisted for active service. Bro. Sloane resumed duty at Rogers Past. Bro. Barney Kellogg relieving Bro. Blackstone, at Don- ald, for a few days. Plenty of mosquitoes up there. Bro. W. W. Smith, Golden nights, is on vaca- tion in Oregon, relieved by Bro. Kellogg. Things are getting into shape on the west end of Rogers Pass tunnel. A turn-table will be in- stalled there and Bro. James is getting ready to Digitized by C.ooQle

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906 The Railroad Telegrapher. put a telegraph cable through and the track through the tunnel will probably be electrified. Business is very good and everything going smooth. I hope everyone will get ready and have his new card promptly. Don’t wait until the last moment. Cert. 165. New York Central R. R.f Div. No. 8. Electric Division — We are all very sorry to learn of the death of Local Chairman Moss*s wife. Now is the time to show what we are made of. If it was not for the O. R. T. we would be working longer hours' and for smaller pay even than we are today. In union there is strength; show our fellow-workers that they must come in with us in order to change present-day conditions. Unless they are willing to help us, then remember our motto, “No card, no favors,” and half of our troubles will be over. Understand Agent Heller is teaching the bag- gageman telegraphy. Bro. Holloran is now on the safety committee. Bro. Donetz is on leave, testing out his new place in the Post Office Department. Birchard is enjoying a trip to Indiana. Wescoe, nights "WM,” on day job there pend- ing bids. Bro. Ferris relieved Rooney, on sick list a few days. Glad to see Ex-Bro. Leonard back to work after quite a siege with pneumonia. Hope he will soon be able to get a card again. Bitters, assistant Dobbs Ferry, and Extra Assist- ant Gilman resigned. Don’t forget the meeting days; cfieck off on your home calendar accordingly, the second and fourth Wednesday of every month, according to which one you generally can get to. New York Central Lines West, Division 19, has been given a 5 per cent increase by the company. They deserve more and are going to try for it. Every towerman who had his tower closed and was told to post up elsewhere is now enjoying a vacation with full pay for time off. Please send your news notes to me at Woodlawn for the time being, and I will get them O. K. Div. Co*. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Amighty God, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, has deemed it best to call to the Great Beyond the beloved wife of our esteemed local chairman, Bro. J. M. Moss; be it Resolved, That we, members of the Electric Division, Local No. 8, Order of Railroad Telegra- phers, extend to our bereaved brother and his children our heartfelt sympathy; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, a copy spread upon the minutes of the division, and a copy for- warded to The Telegrapher for publication. S. L. Schultz, R. J. O’Brien, J. Holloran, Committee. Grand Central Jerminal Notes — Bro. McCarthy, recently appointed director on third “C,” has not yet been relieved at “U.” Sev- eral of the brothers who bid it in bid their own jobs back again, on account of having an extra tower added to it. Bro. Flinn, split at “U,** who bid it in as relief, will be required to qualify at “B” as a leverraan. Bro. Toman is director at “C” temporarily. Bro. Cornell, off a few days recently with an attack of la grippe, relieved by Bro. Williams. Bro. Stimson enjoyed a week's hunting in the White Mountains, accompanied by his wife and two children, who will stay a few weeks longer. Bro. Leo Williams is on first at superintendent’s office as stenographer, relieved by Bro. Coleman from No 1. All good men are picked for special service from our ranks. Bro. Burrell recently ap- pointed stenographer “nights” in superintendent's office has dropped his card. Bro. Noon is contemplating a fishing trip in the Adirondacks, and Bro. James Lilly a similar one to Croton Point. Bro. Schwartz, suffering with a very painful index finger on sheet third “U,” can still sing out with his third finger. Bro. Murty relieved by Bro. Lafferty while on committee duty. Bro. Wright relieved Bro. Fred Williams as director, vice Bro. Stimson. Bro. Ritchey, on twelve-hour shift at “YD.M off two weeks recently, has been aiding to his stock of cattle during his absence at Trenton, N. J. Cert. 1108. Adirondack Division — Business on the north end is picking up, and we are doing our bit these days. Bro. Viau has his new auto and says: “No cards, no gasoline; and no gasoline, the car will not go. It is a Chevrolet. Bro. Bourdon is anxiously waiting for the sum- mer job at “DA” to open up, when the ladies will arrive there. Bro. A. Weaner’s interchange balance sheets are up in the 50,000, which means business. Bro. Trembaly’s wife has been very sick, but we are now pleased to say she is fast improving. Bro. McPherson was called to “MO” several times lately on account of the serious illness and death of his aunt. Bro. Phaneuf says no more kerosene lamps in his station, as electric lights have been installed there. Bros. Fraser and Mouler are doing the same amount of work as the G. T. man and receive about half as much salary. Our local chairman is on his annual vacation, relieved by Bros. Higgins and Amo. Jack spent most of his time with Assistant Chairman Van Dyke holding the men steady, but it was not really necessary, as they all showed the right color. Bro. Amo, relief agent, has returned from a week’s vacation and relieved Bro. Smith for his annual rest-up, after which he relieved Bro. Long Digitized by ^ooQte •

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 909 John Kennedy for the same purpose, who has re- turned looking younger than ever. Bros. Davis, Wright, Bray and Borland had an enjoyable visit recently with Assistant Local Chairman Van Dyke. Bro. Mason, who came very near crossing the divide, we are glad to say will soon be back in the harness again. Brothers, we will have to get after the few remaining nons and make our division solid. Bros. C. F. and H. W. Day, who left with their cars recently on several weeks’ vacation to their home down the State, with their families, sister and mother, were relieved by Bros. “Happy” Hol- lenbeck and Higgins. The latter is back again looking fresher than ever. “Happy,” who with Tyler Hart, Tommy’s son, witnessed the “Birth of a Nation” in Utica, pronounced it an educational photo play which everyone interested .in the his- tory of the United States would do well to wit- ness.* Local Chairman Ryan looked the brothers over during his vacation and found them all O. K. Cbkt. 1395. St. Lawrence Division — We regret the transfer of our division superin- tendent, F. E. Williamson, to the Hudson Divi- sion, but what is our loss is their gain. The new superintendent, D. L. Sommerville, from the Adi- rondack Division, is highly spoken of by the boys on that part of the road. It is up to us to give him the same loyal support given to Mr. William- son. Supervising Agent E. J. Virkler has cov- ered the road with a paper, and Mr. Williamson will be presented with a Swiss watch as a token of esteem in which he is held by the boys of the St. Lawrence Division. We wish him success in his promotion. Bro. Bob Beach, formerly of this division, is now employed by the N. Y. N. H. & H. at North Windham, Conn. Bro. C. H. McQueer also went to the N. Y. N. H. & H. recently, and Bro: W. K. Klein is hustling for the B. R. & P. in the yard office at Punxsutawney, Pa. Woods, Matoon and Sisson have been reopened, and those who were locked out have resumed work. Bros. Bates, Lee and King returned to Matoon, Bro. Woodside to third Woods. Bro. Andrews displaced Bro. Poppino on second Pots- dam, who displaced Bro. 1. Maroney on second Eben. Bro. McKenna displaced Bro. Hedden on second DeKalb Jet., but afterward reverted to the extra list. Bro, rf. A. Watson, agent Morristown attended the Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. in New York recently. F. D. Fultz assigned Antwerp agency; Bro. M. M. Morse, second Ogdcnsburg; Bro. F. H. Crewe, second at Richvillc (temporary) ; Bro. D. F. Poppino, Sissons; Bro. E. G. Eddy, third Car- thage; Bro. E. C. McCarthy, second relief agent; Bro. B. E. Emond, third Richvillc (temporary) ; Bro. J. P. King, second Matoon; Bro. D. F. White, Deer River second. First and second Lyons Falls, RedwoOd agency, second Eben and Woods and first Norwood, bids on which closed May 26th, have not yet been as- signed. Bro. C. A. Waters, second Carthage, was off a few days recently. Richville third, discontinued some time ago, was reopened by Bro. J. P. Mangine, who was dis- placed by Bro. F. H. Crewe. It was closed one night later owing to shortage of men. Bro. Crewe was taken to Philo third; Bro. Escudero relieving Manwarring on third Watertown Jet. Thanks to Bro. Crewe for notes. We trust negotiations will soon close with satisfaction to the membership. New members: I. Tobachnek and J. P. Man- gine, extra; J. H. Fogarty, agent, and E. G. Eddy, operator Clayton, and Clarence Knapp, extra. These brothers are now entitled to the full fra- ternalism of the organization. Bro. A. J. Robinson, first Stittville, has received his pay for three days lost on account of errone- ous displacement allowed Bro. C. A. Waters. Ckrt. 414. Hudson Division — We are very sorry to hear of the death of the wife of Bro. J. M. Moss, chairman of the Electric Division, and all extend him our heartfelt sym- pathy in his bereavement. Bro. W. I. Lawson was off a few days on ac- count of the death of his mother. Bro. Paul Wenrich of the Grand, has been with us for the past five, weeks, meeting the boys at headquarters. All the meetings we have had in the past two months have been very well attended, and the few who did not attend missed something. Superintendent Christie has been transferred to Buffalo as superintendent, and F. E. Williamson is now the superintendent of the Hudson Division, with our old friend, F. N. Melius as assistant superintendent. Get after that non next to you and get him in the fold. Don’t leave it all for your chairman to do. You may have more influence with him than the chairman. Bro. F. M. Smith, of S. S. 58, is slowly im- proving. Bro. L. Bauer, sick for some time, will soon be back on S. S. 74. Bro. G. P. Clark was called home to Hachan- sack, N. J. recently owing to the death of his aunt. Bro. Peter Burns is relieving on second S. S. 57. Superintendent of Tracks Egan’s office moved from Peekskill to new S. S. 50 and had telegraphy added to its other duties. A. A. S., Cert. 602. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, the all -wise Ruler of the Universe, has deemed it best to call to her heavenly home and reward the mother of our esteemed and worthy brother, W. I. Lawson; and Digitized by CaOOQte

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910 The Railroad Telegrapher. Whereas, Wc bow in humble submission to the will of Him who doeth all things for the best; therefore be it Resolved , That we extend to Bro. Lawson our fraternal and heartfelt sympathy in this sad hour of his bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to Bro. Lawson, a copy spread upon the minutes of this meeting, and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. F. P. Fraleigh, A. Hyde, G. H. Myers, Committee. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, the all-wise Ruler of the Universe, has deemed it best to remove from our midst the beloved wife of our brother, C. L. Crawford; in manifestation of our fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved. That the members of N. Y. C. Divi- sion No. 8, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, do extend to the sorrowing brother our heartfelt sym- pathy in his sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the brother, a copy sent to The Telegra- pher for publication, and a copy spread upon the minutes of this division. C. E. Sadler, S. E. Shepard, J. T. Farrell, Committee. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom and love, to call from our midst, from labor to rest, our beloved brother, John Fromm; in manifestation of our grief and fra- ternal sympathy, be it Resolved. That the members of N. Y. C. Divi- sion No. 8, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, do extend to the sorrowing wife and members of the bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy in this their sad hour of bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the sorrowing family, a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication, and a copy spread upon the minutes of this division. T. Lasco, J. Gilmore, J. T. Farrell, Committee. , CARD OF THANKS. Mr. L. W. Quick, St. Louis, Mo. Dear Sir — In acknowledging receipt of your check for $1,000, I would like to take the oppor tunity to thank the boys of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers for the kind assistance given during my husband’s sickness and for the beautiful flowers sent at the time of his death. I can assure you all was gratefully received and fully appreci- ated bv us. Very sincerely yours, Mrs. Maude Sherwood. 51 Montgomery St.. Newburgh, N. Y. Canadian Government Rye., Div. No. 11. District No. One — We are nearly all lined up. Just a few nons left. With a little hard work we should soon get them in. If not, remember “No card, no favors.” That’s the O. R. T. trade-mark. Our new schedule is now in the hands of the general manager; thanks to our local chairman, J. E. Trotier. Brothers, he is working very hard to have all matters fixed up as quickly as possible. Our new chief dispatcher, Mr. Duff, is for us. We hope he always stays with us, and we wish him, with his two friends, J. E. Trotier and J. E. Arcand as second and third trick dispatchers, all possible success. Cert. 1648, Div. 7. Delaware & Hudson Ry., Div. No. 12. Saratoga and Champlain Divisions — Hats off to the brothers on the Chesapeake & Ohio; 75 cents for the call. 40 cents per hour for overtime, twenty days’ vacation per year with pay, system passes and a 7 to 10 per cent increase- according to length of service, are some of the good things incorporated in their new schedule. Most of the older men on the D. & H. who have families to support have had their nose to the grindstone so long that the words “vacation’* and “procrastination” have come to mean the same things — “Putting off to a future time.” Twenty days; think of it! — twenty days in which to get acquainted with your family and recover your sanity; twenty days away from the roar of trains and the shriek of locomotives; twenty days far from a telegraph or watch tick to commune with nature and' feel that you are still a human being, not a piece of machinery. While congratulating the brothers on the C. & O., let us feel optimistic, not pessimistic. If the storm clouds look for- bidding, let us hope that justice on the D. & H. will ultimately prevail. Twenty-two years ago l worked a twelve-hour trick on the (*. & O. for $40 per, and a pair of overalls was handed you by the man who relieved you, which went with the job. The duties ranged from trucking freight to lighting switch lamps, and you held your job at the pleasure of anyone from the section boss up. If you worked hard and had no grievances, you might last a month; otherwise the overalls passed on to your successor. It is a far cry from that to their present schedule. If some of the brothers are becoming restless and impatient be- cause our negotiations have not progressed further, I would respectfully remind them that “The mills of the gods grind slowly, but the final product is 'Hire.” 1 regret to announce the death of Bro. Chas. Mullin, at Troy, N. Y., May 11th. Beginning life with a handicap of a deformed body, he possessed a kindly disposition, which earned him warm friendships wherever bis duties called him as extra telegrapher. “Senator,” as he was famil- iarly called by the boys, will be sincerely missed by all who knew him, and our heartfelt sympathy i-, extended to his family in their sad bereavement. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 911 and Division 12 of the O. R. T., and is survived by his parents, three * brothers and one sister. Among the floral offerings were a large cross bearing the letters “(). R. T.,” and a pillow from the K. of C. with the word “Brother.” Interment was in St. Agnes Cemetery, Troy, N. Y. In the April Telegrapher I referred to Bro. J. H. Pinchin without the prefix “Bro.,” which was the way the notes were sent to me. As Bro. Pinchin carries an up-to-date, I apologize. If some time in the future I refer to some non as brother, I trust the brothers will put me straight. Rro. Kellerman, third Dresden, relieved by Bro. Owens for a few days. Bro. Clark, third Mont- calm Landing, relieved several days by Bro. Otis, and Bro. Foster, agent Fort Ticonderago, one day by Bro. Lyons, from the Ticonderago freight office. Bro. Lawrence, third Whitehall, bid in third Crown Point (temporary), vice Bro. Davies, who I id in Standish (temporary), vice Bro. Alex- ander, on leave. Later Bro. Carroll Lawrence assigned third Crown Point, relieved on third “HD” Whitehall on bid by Bro. F. Cassidy. Bro. Clark, third Montcalm, spent a few days with his folks at Ft. Edward recently. Bro. P. Boyle has returned from Westport to Willsboro ager^y, vice Bro. Abare, back to second. Bro. Dragon third “BX” tower, relieved two days by Bro. Bush. George is “some knight.” Rumor has it that he is going to “u nite” in wed- lock. “Good night!” Bro. Rush also relieved Bro. Hovey, Lake Placid, a few days, and later bid in Fair Haven, vice Bro. Hatch. Bro. Sheldon, Rutland, relieved by Bro. Christo- pher three days. Bro. Flannery, agent at Montcalm, says the new Chalmers is “some car.” Bro. Carr, agent Cadyville, was off one day re- cently. Bro. J. Pinchin, who relieved Bro. Ray Upssett, "WI” tower, a few days while visiting his old home in Lyon Mountain, also relieved Bro. Welch a few days. Bro. Connors and Bro. Frank Cas sidy, Whitehall third, were also off a few days. Bro. Klein relieved Bro. Harry Welch, first **JA” tower, while attending a meeting at Schenec- tady. and later relieved Bro. Bill Cassidy, who relieved Bro. F. Sullivan “WY” tower third, a few days. Bro. J. L. O’Rourke assigned Saratoga city ticket office for the summer, relieved on Saratoga yard first by Bro. Klein. Bros. Austin and Dragon have been keeping “bachelor’s hall” in the Bluff Point station rooms the past winter. Valcour station was broken into one night re- cently and $150 of post office money stolen. Cliff Haven and Cooperville were also broken into, but nothing of value was taken. Tony Dedona, formerly with this company, is now at Columbus, N. M. Bro. Dupee bid in Saranac Lake (temporary), vice Bro. Lyman, assigned third “.TA” tower. Bro. C. Bush relieved Bro. Dustin for a few days at Lyon Mountain. Bro. Coyne was off a few days on account of sickness. Bro. Denio has resumed Fort Edward second after two months’ sick leave. We are all glad to hear “FR” at “Z” again. Bro. Brink, first “XO” tower, on sick list, relieved by Bro. Jack W'alsh. I wish to thank all who have contributed notes for this write-up. L. B. Burritt, Div. Cor. Quebec, Montreal & Southern Ry., Div. No. 12. I beg to announce to the brothers of this divi- sion the death of Bro. J. N. Perrault, of Bellevue Jet., who was only on the sick list for a short while. The committee wishes to thank all the brothers and friends who gave offerings to the wife of Bro. Perrault. This courtesy was very much appreciated. Bro. J. G. Chabot, of Clarenceville, on three months’ leave, relieved by Bro. J. E. Brochue, relieved at “RV” by Bro. Jos. Blanchette, later on sick list, relieved by R. Chabot, whom we hope will soon join the happy hunch. Several agents on this division who have stu- dents at their offices’ will avoid trouble by dis- continuing that kind of work and keeping up the rules. I will be thankful to members of the Shore Division if they will send me news for The Teleg- papher, so we can have a good write-up every month like other divisions. “FN” St. Robert has not been bulletined, as it is to be closed and made a flag station. Get aft«r our friends, “DU,” of Ste. Angele, and “F,’|^of Mont Johnson. Wake them up, brothers, as we have only four on this division that seem to be “afraid.” Shake them up, boys, and make them join. Keep the “motto” running good and do not favor a non. Bro. H. W. Perrault, on two months’ leave, should' keep away from the river, as this is leap year. Bro. A. R. Noiseux, relief agent, who relieved F. Caboue, operator “SY.” was later relieved by Bro. Auclair. Bro. A. Cote, agent St. Aimc, is now in good standing and promises to keep so. We are sorry to hear of the illness of the wife of Bro. J. E. E. Auclair, train dispatcher at Sorel, and hope for her speedy recovery. Trust us to help them in our prayers. Bro. A. J. Perrault is back from his six months’ honeymoon. Best wishes to the happy couple. Business is going fine boys. Help out the com- pany in every possible way and show the officials that we are a better set of men than the nons. We are glad to hear that Bro. J. G. Chabot will soon be on duty again, and hope he can soon settle for bis dues. Div. Cor., Cert. 4660-G. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the Universe to call to his reward Bro. J. N. Perrault; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it AV,vo/;r./. That the members of the Quebec, Montreal & Southern and Xapicrvillc Junction Digitized by Google

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912 The Railroad Telegrapher. Railways, of Division No. 12, D. & H. Ry., Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing wife and children of the afflicted family their sin- cerest sympathy in their bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved wife and children, a copy be spread on the minutes of this division, and a copy forwarded to The Railroad Telegra- pher for publication. j Phrault, J. A. Brbux, C. E. Dauphin, Committee. Virginian Ry.f Div. No. 13. First and Second Divisions — We have just completed a new schedule with the management, which averages about 10 per cent all over the road. Let us all show our apprecia- tion by giving our very best efforts to the com- pany*s interest and the increase of its revenue. Also show your gratitude to the general com- mittee by lining up the non next to you. Quite a number of new men have been em- ployed on these divisions in the past month. If any of them relieve you, find out if he has a card; and if not, tell him where to get it. W. B. Hall bid in Sebrell agency, relieving Extra Agent J. V. Finlayson, who had relieved Bro. Gardner when he resigned there. Finlayson then bid in Seneca agency displacing R. L. Cross, who bid in second Phenix. Bro. J. R. Thompson, relieved at Ads&by Extra Agent Wilt, bid in Sedley agency, displacing Bro. S. L. Gardner, resigned. Agent Hemphill, Purdy, relieved several days by W. C. Painter. Some of you boys line him up. Bro. Hamer was relieved a few days by D. L. Rashaw, who Jias been relieving Maxson at Hud- dleston on account of sickness. Bro. Compher relieved by Mr. Wiles, N. & W. Ry., who will soon be with us. Bro. Peck, agent Abilene, relieved Geo. Giles at Victoria while Dispatcher Kirkirtan was going over the road. Bro. Williams spent Sunday in Roanoke re- cently with his relatives. Cert. 42. Third and Deepuciter Divisions — Our committee came back from Norfolk with the very best schedule and agreement ever given by a new road, and as good as any other road in this territory. Let ns all give such good service that the officials will know we appreciate it. The older ones will, and so will llie younger ones when we tell them what \v« had to stand for in years gone by — twelve hours and $35 to $45 per month. We compliment the committee on its good work. We are better paid and have better offi- cials to work under than ninety per cent of the railroads in this U. S. A. Bro. G. C. Hash is relieving Extra Dispatchei Good at Princeton, relieving Dispatcher Penn, Third Division, and Dispatcher A. S. Fortune, Deepwater Division, while going over the road. General Chairman Hix is back at Salem after a short visit to Washington, D. C. Bro. S. L. Nickell visited relatives and friends at Page and Oak Hill recently. Bro. G. L. Yeager, third Eccles, on thirty days* leave, relieved by Extra Agent and Operator Snidow. Bro. C. F. Parsons, first Page, off on a hunting and fishing trip near Mt. Carbon several days, was relieved by Extra Ryan. Extra Relief Agent Bro. T. C. Holland relieved Bro. S. H. Davis, agent Maben and local chair- man, while he attended the meeting of the com- mittee at Norfolk. Bro. G. L. Wilcoxon relieved Agent Snyder, at Harper, off on vacation. Bro. C. W. Riddick, agent Slab Fork, attending court at Bluefield, relieved by Bro. H. W. Biggs. Bro. Harry Trent, first Herndon, while taking his vacation and looking after his farm in Texas, was relieved by Mr. Hyde. Bro. A. C. Thomas, first Pax, is back from a six weeks’ stay at Atlantic City, N. J., Wilming- ton, Del., and Washington, D. C., and all are glad to see him so much improved in health. Cert. 72. Atlantic Coast Line Ry., Div. No. 15. Second Division, Montgomery District — We have only a few delinquents on this dis- trict, who are without the protection of our organ- ization, and their families denied the protection of our insurance. The few nons still squeal about “hard times” and “haqd out” promises, although they have been at work long enough to have an up-to-date, and have no reasonable excuse for not joining. They squander enough each month for cigarettes and other “dope” to keep their dues paid up and carry the highest insurance, and then have some to spare. Every telegrapher who accepts employment on an organized road is morally obligated to join our Order and lend his zeal, his interest and financial support to the movement that insures him those benefits. The brothers, also, should take more interest in the Order, to which we are very much indebted, as it has been the means of bettering our working conditions and securing for us an increase in wages and shorter hours, enabling us to have a few hours daily to spend with our families and an opportunity to make better men of ourselves. To show our appreciation for these concessions, let’s give our officials such cheerful and efficient service that it will show them that the man with the up-to- date card is the best man for the company. When the dispatcher calls, answer promptly and don't oblige him to call for your “OS.” Keep your correspondence up. Give the same care to your office that your wife does to your home. The public respects a neat, clean office. It's easy to keep it that way. Bro. Pos6y, at Newton, being located under a high hill, is naturally apprehensive of landslides. Hearing a terrible naisc one evening recently and' Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 913 noticing a clear sky, indicating no storms near, he phoned to the town, a mile distant, and learned that it was simply Bro. Barfield, of Waterford, trying to climb Newton hill with his new Ford. Bro. Adams, Daleville, visited around New Brockton several days recently. Bro. Maloy, Sprague, was relieved one day by Bro. Gunn. Bro. Munn, Grimes, was off a few days visiting home folks at Brundidge and attending court, relieved by Bro. Connelly. Bro. Brown and wife, Brundidge, visited friends at Headland a few days. Bro. Phillips, Jakin, visiting home folks at Ari- ton, relieved by Bro. Knowles several days. Bro. Baggette bid in third Day street yard, vice Lewis, who bid in Enterprise clerk-telegrapher, but gave it up owing to his health, and it is on bulletin again. Brothers, as far as possible, turn your time off to the brothers on the extra list. Cert. 120. IVaycross District Notes — Dispatcher Seay off for court. . Bro. Pixley relieved Bro. Dixon, “F," Way- cross, a few days, owing to his baby’s sickness. Bro. Hack back at work again. Bro. Hughes, delegate to State Democratic Presidential convention, relieved while attending the session at Macon by former Bro. Corbett. Bro. N. C. Douglas assigned third Thomasville, relieved on second by Bro. C. M. White, to which Bro. Jas. Courson was assigned later; Bro. J. N. Lampkin assigned second Valdosta, and Bro. W. J. Henderson,, Cutting Agency. On bulletin: Mc- Donald and Hardaway agencies and second Albany. Bro. House, of Pearson, was a recent Way- cross visitor. Only three delinquents on this district, and Norfolk District has not a non or delinquent on it. Let’s make Wavcross District the same. We hope to soon have a satisfactory settlement. The S. A. L. boys have a new contract. We need all the backing we can get, especially now. Let me have your notes, brothers, not later than the 25th of each month and I will try to have this district represented each month. F. A. Crittenden. Div. Cor. Richmond District — Bro. McCotter is practicing law at Hopewell. Bro. Kidwell went to Emporia first, after serv- ing about six years on second Dunlop, relieved on bid by Bro. Best, and he by Bro. Chandler, on third KBX” tower, relieved on bid by Bro. Roe buck on second there, leaving second Shops on bulletin. Bro. Lanier relieved Bro. Lowry, on third “CY,” while on his honeymoon, who went to first Shops, a few days on his return. Bro. Taylor is at “B“ tower extra. Bro. Sanford relieved Bro. Miles agent Garys burg, while on his bridal tour. All of our bride grooms have our hearty congratulations and best wishes. Bro. Seal, who relieved Bros. Crouch and Cutchin, also went to Emporia, pending bulletin, vice Bro. Arrington, who has gone in the en- gineering department at Wilmington. Bro. Seal later paid his better half a short visit. Bro. Sines is on second Shops extra. Brothers, get after the few nons on this dis- trict and keep up our. old standard of efficiency. We heartily agree with “Old Timer’’ on the Norfolk District, in regard to having meetings. It does us all good to get together and talk things over, and get better acquainted. Let’s have an old-time reunion like we used to have. “Cub/’ Cert. 1621. Fayetteville District — I hope those who have not paid dues for the current term will do so at once. Boys, by put- ting off this important matter you may sometimes be led to spend foolishly the money you should pay your dues with and retain your membership. Pay them promptly and urge others to do likewise and assist us to gain members. Thus you cause the organization to become that much stronger and much more effective, and our efforts to obtain more improved conditions and have agreements sooner and more quickly established. This seem- ing indifference in not paying dues more promptly and inactiveness in securing new recruits is a great drawback. It is utterly impossible for a committee to ac- complish much without your earnest co-operation. Therefore, it’s absolutely necessary that we be- come more solidly united if we hope to be effective and successful. Bro. Summerlin, third Latta, relieved by Bro. Allsbrook, lost out by sleeping too much on duty. Job later bulletined and bid in by Bro. Eagles. Second Hope Mills, which with third there, Four Oaks and Wade, were closed on account of double track being cut in. Rro. Teford relieved at Contentnea a few days by Bro. Allsbrook, who also relieved Bro. Biggs, third Fayetteville, off several nights, and then re- lieved Bro. Culp, third Dunn, while undergoing an operation for appendicitis in South Rocky Mount. Bro. Hudson, agent Parkton, relieved a few days bv Mr. White, a newcomer. Bro. Jones, third Elrod, relieved during Easter by Bro. Perrott. Boys, keep right behind the nons and let’s try and clean them all out. Our committee is back in Wilmington again. Remember our motto. “OW,” Cert. 287. Columbia District- — The brothers on the Southern have just secured an agreement something like $6.75 per man; also good vacation and overtime clauses. This is the second one they have secured since our agree rnent of April, 1913. Bro. Dtrtnody. Fourth Vice-President, will ban die our case with our bosses. As he is an exccp tionally good man for the job and the officials Digitized by ooQle

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914 The Railroad Telegrapher. realize that we deserve a good increase, indica- tions are that our new schedule will not be long in the making. So pay your dues, and if there is a non in your office or near by get him to sign the necessary credentials. There are some big jobs on the “Old Columbia,” and some good increases are naturally coming our way. The business for March, 1916, came very near being the largest in the history of the A. C. L. Mr. Walter stated in the press recently that con- ditions were almost normal again; that 1915 would compare favorably with 1913, the greatest year financially the A. C. L. had ever known, so we are hoping that the wages of the operators and agents will also be made “normal,” which should mean a good increase for us this year. Our annual banquet was not held last year on account of my brother’s death just about the timd it was due. I was sorry some of the brothers did not work it up last year, but it will be held on lime this year greater than ever, and we will call it an “annual” banquet, even if we did miss one year, as it is my intention to have this affair every year. So lay aside $2.00 for the one we are going to have about the latter part of Sep- tember or the first of October, when the nights will be cooler. I will leave the exact date up to the local board. When you hear the call re- spond promptly. Recently a non wrote your local chairman up for not receiving any “bulletin notices.” How- ever I am not worrying, for I use the “seniority list” issued by the superintendent for my mail- ing list. Nons have no kick coming anyway, even if I did not mail them “the cards.” They would not have the opportunity to bid on vacant posi- tions if it was not for the O. R. T., although they pretend to think that all 1 his is being done by the company. I wonder if they will kick about l he increases we get them. “Kick” seems to be their nature. Bro. Carter, of Orangeburg, is still unable to resume duty, and probably will not be for some time yet. I understand the negro who assaulted him was given otdy five years, which seems very small punishment in proportion to the crime, as it was not his fault that he did not kill Bro. Carter. + Bro. Clayton, first Columbia, in Florence hos- pital, is in a critical condition. He has not been able to do any work since January. Treatment at Hot Springs and other places does not seem to have done him much good, but we all hope that Dr. McLeod will soon be able to get him back on his job again. John is one of our very best members, never delinquent and always ready to do what he can for the good of the Order. I wish the members on this district would be- come interested in this matter and help me collect from the men who insist on putting otT the pay- ment ~f dues until the very last minute. I have given every reason under the sun why a man should stay up to date, still they hold back. Try yours on them the new term. If we should lose live members \\c will not be able to send a dele- gate to the convention from this district, as we did in 1915. Let’s not drop hack. That is a pretty good record to maintain. I will gladly furnish any member writh a list of every non and delinquent on my district at any time. Call on me for it and get in the game. Not a single man has been dismissed so far in’ 1916. Do your work and keep right at all times. Let’s not have any man with a card dis- missed this year. The non-members dismissed on our district since April, 1914, compared with members, has been about three to one. Let’s prove that the non-member is at all times unde- sirable both to the company and to the O. R. T. It can be done if the men will just do their full duty. Don’t leave some of your work undone just because you do not consider that you are paid enough; none of us get what we are worth, but we promised to do it, so live up to your promise and do the best you can. Faithful dis- charge of duty is one of our “longest suits,” and will get us more money about as easy as any- thing we can do. Don’t forget to work on the nons and delin- quents. Do your best to keep the list down to the minimum. Chas. Bolick, L. C. Columbia District Notes — Bro. Ellis assigned clerk-operator Pinewood, vice Bro. Ham assigned bill clerk at Cheraw. Bro. Davis, Pinewood, located, and Bro. Ellis caused the arrest of the party who broke in a store and other places along the M. & A. Bro. Smith, Society Hill, while off was relieved by Bro. Hall, and Bro. Smith, Congaree, also off, was relieved by a clerk. Bro. Blackwell, “DH,” Darlington, reported missing, located in Dillon. Bro. Bridgers, of Clark, should investigate or they may be checking short a lady before long. These visits arc quite frequent now. Bro. Crosswell, Timmonsville, visited his home in Florence recently. Bro. Clifton, Darlington agency, was off recently attending the funeral of his mother-in-law. Bro. White, third Robbins, relieved a few days by Bro. Stokes, from Orangeburg freight office, who also relieved Bro. Ennis, Denmark, while off “to be married.” Congratulations and best wishes to the happy couple. Bro. Johnson, Florence, a recent Darlington visitor, favored all the boys with a call. O. L. J., Jr., Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAL Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the Universe, in His in- finite wisdom and goodness, to call to her reward, the beloved mother of our Bros. H. C. and E. L. Smith; in manifestation of our grief and fra- ternal sympathy; be it Resolved, That the members of Atlantic Coast Line System Division No. 15, Order of Railroad Tolegi aphers, extend to the sorrowing brothers and members of the family their sincere and heart- felt s\mpathy; and be it further Digitized by C.ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. f 915 Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brothers, a copy spread on the minutes of the division, and a copy sent to The Tei egrapher for publication. K. L. Rogers, O. L. Johnson, Jr., B. Mayer, Committee. Charleston District — We regret that some of our members have al- lowed themselves to become delinquent, even while our committee has been wrestling with the man- agement. This is very encouraging for those who are working hard for our betterment against great odds. There is absolutely no excuse for not paying dues within the sfxty days limit allowed. Let every member on the district pay dues for the second half of the year right after July pay day and save us the expense incurred collecting them. Those desiring the committee to do something before it comes in should pay up and help to that extent at least. Bro. Peal bid in third Hardeeville, placing the agency on bulletin, which was drawn by Bro. Toward, placing Coward agency on bulletin. We are glad to welcome Bro. Smith to the ranks. He was moved from second Effingham to second Magnolia, Sou. Conn., relieving Bro. Han- tiaford, visiting folks at home. Bro. Conklin, third Ashley Junction, relieved one night by Bro. Tucker, of Santee Bluff. Bro. Rogers, Ravenel, was a visitor recently and went out to see the game. Good prospects for plenty of work this summer is causing the extra men to wear a smiling face. The boys on the Southern and Seaboard are the happy recipients of a very nice revised schedule, and we hope w'e will soon be in the same boat. Bro. Ray has resigned and taken service with some other road. We wish him success, but wish it had been one without a card. In taking your vacations this summer you can show what is meant by “No card, no favors.” There will be card men available. Div. Cor. Lakeland District — Forf Meade, clerk-telegrapher, on bulletin; Zolfo agency assigned to Bro. O. C. Kight, vice Smith, resigned and dropped his card. W. B. Markham, traveling passenger agent for the Union Pacific, spent a few hours with the division correspondent recently looking up pros- pective passengers. Bro. J. A. Parramore, Wauchula, clerk-operator, bid in Bartow ticket agency, and Bro. Mack Harper bid in Ft. Myers agency, vice J. B. Neel, acting agent, assigned other duties. Bro. A. J. Harnage, recently on a trip to Tampa, relieved by J. F. Boskey, who also re- lieved H. C. Martin at Homosassa. There are seve:al nous on this line; use our motto. “No card, no favors. ' We are very much pleased to note that nearly all the delinquent members are calling for new cards. We hope they will not miss another. Brothers, don’t forget to send Bro. Brantley all the news you hear of for the Lakeland District write-up. Cert. 1469. Michigan Central R. R., Div. No. 16. Northern Division — Bro. J. Haseley gave up Bath agency to go back on the extra list, relieved by Bro. F. S. Smith, of North Lansing second, until bid in by Bro. H. W. Stewart, relieved on second Roscommon by Bro. E. L. Jennings, of the D. & N. Bro. M. J. Murray# first North Lansing, sick, relieved by Bro. O. E. Gilbert. Laingsburg third closed several nights while Decker was on third North Lansing on account of shortage of men. Bro. W. E. Kinsey, first Mason, sick a few days, Bros. Wiltsc and Campbell working tw’elvc hours. Bro. B. T. Smith, first Rives Jet., relieved by Bro. Jack Rice, from second there, several days owing to the death of his sister. Bro. Smith has the sympathy of all. Later Bro. Rice went to first Chesaning. relieved on second Rives Jet. by Bro. Maier, from third Gaylord Regular dispatchers making their way freight trips, relieved by Bro. Louie Uberhorst; Bro. Harry Adams taking afternoon hours in “DI” Bay City. Bro. A. W. Bissell, who relieved Bro. J. A. Miller on second Gaylord a few days on account of sickness, also relieved Bro. H. Renwick, Ben- nington, while attending court and on Rives Jet. during transfer. Bro. E. L. Jennings relieved Bro. R. W. Lewis, second Beaver Lake, while he made a trip to Texas to get a bride. Congratulations. Dygart, from 1). S. S. & A., relieving on second Gaylord, called home on account of death of relative, relieved by Burch, a new man. It is now Bro. G. B. Bond, second St. Charles, and Bro. G. Gould, Swan Creek. We are glad to have them with us. When the nons ask you what is going on, tell them to get a card and they will get the information. “No card, no favors” for them. Bro. Vandusen, from Hill office, Niles, bid in Vanderbilt days, vice Howell, to extra list, who relieved on second West Branch a few days. Bro. Gordon is relieving the agent at Bay City. Bro. W. J. Shaw, first double track switch, while visiting his parents at Bath was relieved by Bro. E. L. Jennings. Cert. 63. Middle Division and Branches — Bro. C. Coolbaugh, relieved Bro. Hartzell, sec- ond nights Concord, while on a three weeks' honeymoon to the groom’s home at Greenville, Ohio. Bro. Hartzell has the good wishes of the boys of Division 16, and we hope he has a long and happy way with a clear track ahead for many years to come. Digitized by kjOOQle

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916 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Loveland, Kalamazoo, off several days on account of sickness. Bro. Alden, who relieved Bro. A. R. Wagner, Homer tower, while attending a golden wedding, also relieved Bro. Ells, first nights Charlotte, on account of the death of his mother. Bro. Ells has the heartfelt sympathy of the many friends he has made by always being the same pleasant, good- natured “Glen.” Bro. F. W. Glass, days Cassopolis tower, was relieved by Bro. Alden while looking over the 1916 models in Detroit. Bro. Howell, relieving at “SF” Jackson a few days, relieved by H. H. Holt on first nights Sher- wood. Second nights Sherwood, closed on account of shortage of men, was later bid in by Holt. Bro. W. S. Barron secured Albion agency, suc- ceeded by Bro. G. D. Eddy at Lawton, relieved by ' Cashier Dunn, of Marshall, at Union City agency. Boys, line him up at once. Bro. D. Sherrard, second nights block station “A,” was off seven days. Bro. Fitzgibbons, first nights Pearl street tower, Jackson, relieved, on account of sickness, by Bro. H. Hildebrand, who went from there to East Jackson yard, relieved at Block station “A” by Bro. C. Coolbaugh. Bro. C. E. Webber, first nights Eaton Rapids, is on vacation. Bro. L. Mack, Tekonsha, was off several nights. Thanks to Bro. Alden for items. Wish more would send something in to Operator Vanhorn. You all like a write-up, but I must have some notes to work on. Div. Co*., Cert. 747. Penna. R. R. Lines East, Div. No. 17. Baltimore Division — Many new offices are being opened on this divi- sion. many new men taken on and business is very good indeed. Several offices have been granted increases in wages dating May 1st, and we under- stand an increase has been granted covering the system of about 5 per cent on . the pay roll. All around us on the different roads the telegraphers' committees have been securing 10 to 12 per cent, so you see what we are losing by not having a solid organization Wake up, boys; get a card and see that you get what is coming to you. Remember, you can’t get justice without organization.. All the increases granted the past ten years, shorter workday, seniority rights, pass privileges, relief days, etc., have been secured by the organization. So it’s up to each man to maintain his organiza- tion and work for its success. Get busy. Pay your dues promptly and see that your neighbor has a paid-up card in his pocket. Two meetings were held at Huntingdon Hall recently that were attended by more than fifty members. General Chairman Bro. J. M. Miller gave us much general information regarding the organization progress, which we were glad to hear, and is indeed helpful to all. We should have more present at the next meeting, on the third Friday in July. Several new members were taken in last month and others promised for this month. With a little more effort on the part of the membership we shall soon be well organized. There has been a change made on this division. Part of the old Baltimore Division was turned over to the Philadelphia, and the division- part of the Maryland Division taken over by the Balti- more DivisioA. This will cause quite a mix-up for awhile; but after things get properly adjusted it is likely the boys generally will like the change better. “Jimmy.” Schuylkill Division — Our write-up in the April journal did not evoke the enthusiastic response from the advocates of good organization that we had hoped for, but I am going to take up the work started by Cert. 2627 and continue sending copies of the journal to non-members on this division. I hope those who receive them will take them to their offices and let their fellow operators read them, especially the write-ups from this division. There are only a few offices on this division now that are not solid, owing to the perfection of our plan for protecting our members, and this condition is rapidly pre- vailing all over the system. The only thing nec- essary for us to do now is to keep our dues paid up, hold fast what we have and try to get more of the boys to come in with us. We need their co operation and they need our Order back of them to secure the benefits the telegraphers on oth’er roads are enjoying. Boys, everything is in our favor when a mighty organization like the O. R. T. is willing to help us as soon as we are ready to help ourselves. The achievement of the O. R. T. is a record of successive victories on every rail- road where the men have shown a willingness to do their part by joining the organization. Prog- ress is an eternal struggle. As long as you are outside the Order you are a detriment to your fellow operators, because no corporation will grant concessions to its employes uAtil they are banded together strong enough to be recognized. You must line up with the majority in order to accom- plish results, instead of remaining with the minor- ity, who are obliged to accept just what is grudg- ingly offered them. Your so-called “safe and sane conservativeness*’ will achieve no better results in the future than it has in the past. You must wake up and allow the light of reason to shine on the darkness of your understanding and join the O. R. T. Wait- ing for the organization to be recognized by the company will not get you anything. We expect shortly to start at least two meetings a month. When you receive a notice of a meeting, make it your business to attend. You will find them all very interesting. If you are not a member, come anyhow and voice your opinion, be what it may. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 917 Re novo Division — During the month of May I wrote evefy teleg- rapher on this division, requesting each one to send me a few notes for the next issue of Thb Telegrapher, and only two responded. If our efforts toward bettering our working conditions and getting more money are as feeble as our notes, can you wonder that we are drawing less money than nearly every other road in the East? Our indifference in ascertaining if the new men are nons or delinquents, or the standing of the men with whom we are working, is clearly shown when we endeavor to get a correct line-up of the men; and unless we take more interest in the organization and get after the nons and delin- quents, we will never get any more than we now have. The mere fact that you have paid your dues is not sufficient. VVe need thorough organiza- tion, and the only way we can get it is to get busy. We can do more with the man working with us than a dozen organizers, and we could soon build up a division that would be the pride of the system if we would get into action. We can create a more brotherly interest in each other, something which is needed in every organi- zation. We will then be able to hold meetings, perhaps get together and have a good time once in awhile — an affair to which we can bring our wives and lady friends. With our organization in this shape we would be more satisfied with the work our brother telegraphers are doing and we would be willing to help them carry the load. I would like the name and address of each teleg- rapher on the Renovo Division who reads. A postal card will do, and if you are a member of another division, let me know and I will arrange for your transfer. I would also like the post-office addresses of all the new men. If they do not join our organiza- tion, we can at least become better acquainted. Stay on the job and hit the ball. We are after more money, and it is up to us to show the com- pany that we are worth it. C. A. Smith, Local Chairman, Box 126, Driftwood, Pa. Renovo Division Notes — Bro. Crosby is happy over the advent of a baby girl. The way the ladies can stick to the rear seat of Bro. Larsen’s motocycle shows the thorough- ness of his method of training over the rough roads. Bro. Paul is keeping bachelor’s hall. Bro. Bierly relieved Poorman one day. Bro. Randolph on a business trip, relieved by Bro. O’Sullivan. Bros. Larson and Crosby are raising bees, and Bro. Larson delivers two quarts of milk daily to customers near “BU.” Have not heard whether they . intend to retire or merely purchase a “tin lizzie.” Bro. Rougeux, in the Clearfield hospital with typhoid fever, has passed the critical stage and hopes to soon be able to be out. Telegrapher Berry, on his way to third “HY,’’ fell through a culvert east of there, broke his nose and had his face and body badly cut and bruised. He received first-aid treatment and re- turned home. S. F. Rougeux is filling in at second “CT.” Telegrapher Jones bid in third “CT,” leaving third “HU” on bulletin, Lohman holding it down. “PR” second on bulletin. Hall bid in third “HY.” It is rumored that some of the offices on this division are to have increases in salary. Hope the dream comes true. It is now Bro. Milburn, second “PR.” Div. Coa. “Nickel Plate” R. R., Div. No. 18. Cleveland Division — Bro. Frank Kelly, Conneaut yard, is taking a few days’ well-earned rest. The work at all of the yards and dispatchers’ offices has been a record- breaker this winter, and many of the “boys” are about worn out with seven days’ grind every week. Bro. W. F. Engle, second Woodland, relieved H. R. Kist on first there, on twelve days’ vacation. Loyal members, don't forget to get these relief men in. Show them by good example the differ- ence between the O. R. T. and the non-member. It is now Bro. Gordon S. Thompson, of Kings- ville. Have at least two prime ideals — good service and fealty to the Order. If there is a brother on the line not treating you right, tell him about it in a kindly way (or write him). A few mutual explanations may straighten matters out Get together. The same problems that are bothering you are confronting your brothers perhaps a hun- dred miles away. Brothers, answer your brothers employed in the yard or dispatcher’s office promptly. The Order of Railroad Telegraphers stands for good service, and upon that principle stands the success of the railroad company and your Order. The railroad company has just two things to offer — passenger and freight service — and you can contribute a great deal to make this service first class. We know you get nervous and discouraged at times when you have so many train orders to copy, which run from- three to thirteen or sixteen copies, but answer the over- worked brother at the other end of the line be- tween times. He has, perhaps, twice or three times the work you have. Don’t forget the train dispatcher. Doubtless you have noticed that eight hours’ talking on the phone has cracked his voice and not helped his temper. Be patient with him; be not too talkative, but prompt. Figure out how you would like to have the receiver hanging over your head for eight hours straight. It is now Bro. Harry Lamar, a new man reliev- ing one of the brothers at Kingsville. Bro. W. A. Stover, Bellevue yard days, was away a few days on account of his wife being dangerously sick with ptomaine poisoning. Bro. Frank W. Crossen relieved Exclusive Agent L. F. Cantlon, who resigned Euclid, Ohio, agency, to go into the lumber business, leaving Mentor Digitized by ^ooQle

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918 The Railroad Telegrapher. ' agency up for bid. Bro. Crossen’s cheery voice will be missed on the phone. The committee up for schedule negotiations is meeting with Judge Chambers, of Washington. D. C., commissioner of the Board of Mediation and Conciliation, with a view to getting together with the “Nickel Plate’' and New York Central Railroad officials in an endeavor to straighten ort the matters relating to the wage scale and im proved working conditions. Back up the com- mittee. It is just as strong as you make it. Superintendent Todd is out with a circular in regard to blocking trains five minutes apart in clear weather and ten minutes apart in foggy or stormy weather, where the vision is not clear for one-half mile. In doing so, he refers to rules 89, 91, 163, 346 and 519. Remember, fellows, fog and misty weather are the railroad company’s greatest elements of risk, next to a broken rail. The rules should be followed to the letter, includ- ing the notification to the dispatcher when bad weather prevails. “Safety first.’’ “No card, no favors." “Alert.” N. Y. C. R. R. Lines West, Div. No. 19. Detroit Division — Bro. Frank P. Coder died at Jackson, Mich., April 27, 1916, in his sixty-second year. He was born in Westmoreland County, Pa., and came overland to Wayne County, Ohio, with his parents in 1864. After farming and teaching school awhile in Indiana, he learned telegraphy and was em- ployed on the Lake Shore Railroad, being an agent the greater part of his thirty years’ service at Norvell, Mich., and the last eight at Napoleon, Mich., where the accident occurred which caused his death. His little five-year old daughter met with a fatal accident on the road in 1890. Bro. Coder was a man of sterling integrity, with a quiet, unassuming disposition, a great lover of his home, and a patient sufferer through a long and tedious illness at the hospital. The funeral services held at his home in Napo- leon were conducted by Rev. J. W. Hoyt, of the Jacksod Baptist Church, of which our departed brother was a consistent member, assisted by Rev. Shorney, of Norvell. Mr. G. H. Hess had charge of the music. The remains were laid to rest in Norvell Cemetery with the impressive burial serv- ice of the Masonic fraternity, he being a member of Napoleon Lodge as well as a member of the O. R. T. The deceased is survived by his wife, one brother — E. J. Coder, Cleveland, Ohio; two sis- ters— Mrs. M. E. Olds, Clinton, Mich., and Mrs. E. Zimmerman, of Masillon, Ohio; his brother Joseph R., the eldest of the family, having died November 2, 1914. “I hear a voice you can not hear, Which says I can not stay; I see a hand you can not see. Which beckons me away.” Cirt. 600. Lansing Division — Bro. Vern Laird, who relieved on Auburn, Ind., agency ten days, was relieved by Bro. C. A. Boger. Bro. Laird writes that he thinks more of us should attend the meetings at Toledo; but it is hard for us to get away. The meetings are held the third Tuesday night of each month at Crewe's Hall, on South Broadway, and anyone with an up-to-date card is welcome. Bro. Laird is also a member of the “Golden Rule Telegraphers’ Club,’’ composed of all the roads entering Toledo. They expect to have a membership of a couple of hundred. Bro. R. L. Talmage, agent N$w Era, has almost recovered from injuries owing to his motor-cir spill, but fears his left wrist will be stiff. Bro. J. J. Johnson, who relieved Bro. H. C. Tuttle, first Pleasant Lake, on account of the sudden death of his wife, also relieved Bro. A. J. Gorden, agent Bridgewater, on account of sick- ness. Bro. Tuttle has our sympathy in his be- reavement. Bro. B. E. Thompson, agent Mosherville, was married on April 22d, and relieved on his honey- moon by Bro. J. J. Johnson. We are unable to learn the name of the bride. We extend congratu lations to the happy couple. Bro. W. S. Eggleston was relieved at Fremont, on his wedding trip to Chicago, by L. W. Ballard, who also relieved Bro. O. H. French at North Fort Wayne. Bro. J. J. Johnson, stationman at Ray, now acting as extra operator during the summer months, was relieved by C. Zimmerman. I received an obituary notice from some brother at Napoleon, on the Detroit Division, recently. If the brothers over there have no correspondent, I will try and act for both divisions if they will send me their items before the 20th of the month. Address them to W. S. Eggleston, Fremont, Ind. I wish to thank the members of this division for the items received for the current month. Try and see if each one of you can’t send at least one item every month, so we can have a good write-up. We are hoping to hear of some good results from the arbitration committee in the near future. Cert. 600. Michigan Division — L. L. Wickter, agent Sylvania, relieved a few days by A. H. Censman, and C. W. Baker is relieving C. E. Judson, first Lenawee Junction, who has a new car and is contemplating a trip with it to Colorado Springs in the near future. The following positions have lately been assigned on bids: Second tricks: Vickers to G. L. Sud- borough; Vulcan to D. H. Kyle; Allegan to P. Vosburgh; Three Rivers to J. Van Selons; third White Pigeon to F. L. Fuller; first Delta to aec- ond trick man there, leaving second Delta and third Wauseon pending assignment. H. W. Schmueck made a trip to his farm in northern Michigan for several days recently. C. R. Weitz is in Chicago visiting relatives and friends. G. A. Scouten is relieving on the Detroit Divi- sion. Digitized by C.OO ole

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Thb Railroad Tki.egraimi kr. 919 A. H. Porter has purchased a new seven pas- senger Chalmers. All the boys with an “up to date” have a cordial invitation to take a ride with him. F. S. Chapman bid in third Kalamazoo, vice R. R. Hudson to second, vice E. A. Kastner to Archbald. It’s now Bro. 1* ranee at Byron Center, and Dun way, Krapf and Barbour at Grand Rapids. Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Bilton are the proud parents of a fine baby boy, born in April. L. O. DeWolfe, Cert. 548. Alliance Division — Bro. and Chairman J. H. Kirkbride, agent Min- erva, who has been sick for some time, was suc- ceeded there by Mr. H. VV. Witherspoon, relieved at Deerfield agency by J. G. Pettit. These agen- cies were not bulletined. Freeburg second bulletined, third there abol- ished. Bro. Ruggles bid in second “MI,” vice Bro. Barnett resigned, relieved on third there by Wat- son, a new man, later resigned, relieved by Mor- rison, a new man. The men on this division were recently com- plimented by General Chairman Kipp for show- ing they made during schedule negotiations. The section men have been granted another raise. Get after the nons on both sides of you. We thank them for their moral support, but they owe us their financial support also. Clyde Case, second Amsterdam, on sick list. Some jobs closed on* account of shortage of men. It will soon be time for the Sunday men’s vaca- tion. We hope after negotiations close the twelve- hour six-day men will receive a vacation also. Div. Co*. Erie Division Notes — The recent closing of nine towers on this divi- sion locked out about thirty operators and tower- men. Four of the offices have been re-opened. Bro. Sidney Shepard, third Bay View, bid in third Seneca yard. Bro. Tom Clancy, first P. & E. Crossing, is staying with fois folks at Portland, N. Y., and riding accommodation trains to and from work. Bro. G. N. Gross, second P. & E. Crossing, lost his fifteen-months-old baby boy recently with measles. Bro. Gross has the sympathy of all the brothers. Bro. R. J. Welsh was about to accept a position on the Erie, Pa., police force when the com- pany re-opened Westfield tower. Bro. Jack Frawley is relieving Bro. Pickard at “MS,” Erie, days, who is working third there. The wife of Bro. C. L. Crawford died April 27th, at Farnham, N. Y., leaving him with four small children, the youngest a baby a few days old. Bro. Crawford is now a member of Div. No. 8, Bay View, where he works now, being on the N. Y. C. Lines East. Through the efforts of Bro. W. E. Wakely, agent at Athol Springs, a floral piece was sent to Farnham by the brothers of Div. No. 19. Bro. Crawford has the deep sympathy of all the members. Bro. J. A. Clavin. retired on pension by the company, died Sunday, May 21st, at his home. North East, Pa. Bro. Clavin bad been in poor health all winter, but his untimely taking away was not looked for. Div. No. 19 loses a faithful member in Bro. Clavin and a true friend to all. He is survived by his wife, a daughter and three sons, who have the sympathy of the O. R. T. The man who fails to carry an “up-to-date” card through times which we have passed and are passing is unworthy of the notice of any re- spectable person and the company will have no use for him after the trouble is over. Get wise and carry an up to date. Cert. 287, Div. Cor. N. Y., O. & W. Ry., Div. No. 20. Northern Division — Bro. Ed McLean, agent Lakewood, has a new Chalmers automobile, and Joe McGrath, second Preston Park, a new Ford. Bro. F. M. Howe, agent Pleasant Mount, has not been able to complete his new bungalow which he expected to occupy before this, on ac- count of the scarcity of labor. Bro. Burdick, second Forest City, was a recent Hancock visitor. There is an attraction which seems to draw Bro. Burdick to this beautiful spot. Bro. VV. S. May, the veteran agent at Hancock, recently caught a 16-inch trout in Sands Creek. He was the first on the list for the twelve days’ vacation granted by the O. & VV. in the last schedule. He expects to catch more trout while off and also take a trfp to New Haven, Conn. J. H. Cailyon, Div. Cor. CARD OF THANKS. I wish to thank the members of Division 20 who contributed so generously for the beautiful flowers and for the heartfelt sympathy they ex- tended to me and my family in my sad affliction, the death of my five-year-old son, Haydon, which occurred on May 18th. Yours in S., O. & D., Bro. and Mrs. Hervey Shear*. Diamond Crossing, Pa. Southern Division Notes — Brothers, now that we have a new schedule and a good one, too, let’s live up to our part of the agreement as we expect the officials to do. We still have a few nons that are very good promisers. Let’s keep after them. With that extra $5.00 and the day off every month they can well afford to, and we should see that they do so at once. Bro. Cudrey was relieved a few days by Extra Wood, who also relieved Bro. Stevens one day. Bro. Wood, second Cadosia, was relieved four days by Bro. Davis. It is now Bro. Bebbler, back at “ZA.” Digitized by C.ooQle

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920 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Bennett, our genial relief agent, is enjoy- ing six weeks at Napanoch, relieving the agent there. Bro. J. A. Keaton, second Kingston, was off a few days recently. There are not many jobs up for bids these days. Our summer boarding business is beginning to pick up and our brothers on the southern end will he pretty busy from now until September. “Dl,” Cert. 271. C., H. & D. Ry., Div. No. 21. First District t South — Extra Hollarn is doing relief work. Hope to call him brother soon. Bro. Lee Vorhis has returned from his thirty days’ honeymoon. Congratulations. The company claimed no operators were needed at “DJ” and displaced three of our brothers, meaning displacement of others. The Panhandle immediately put on three men there, and the C. H. & D. two switch tenders. The delays have been costly to both roads, as the Panhandle operators do no business for this company. It is now Bros. Seegars and Starry. Bro. Esslingcr is at the Trenton gravel pit. Bro. Stewart relieved Bro. Fritsch while on com- mittee work. Brothers, this is one of the strongest organized roads in the country, and you must work to keep it so. Every extra man you come in contact with, see if he has an up-to-date; if not, get him applica- tion blanks and keep after him until he lines up. Extra men who have been here more than six months and are not lined up should be shown no favors at all. They go only with an up-to-date card. Ex-members holding regular jobs should be treated the same as a non. Every brother should make it his business to know exactly what our agreement with the com- pany calls for and see that the schedule is being lived up to. This will help the committee out in handling grievances. Also read up on the con- stitution of the Order and know what it con- tains. It will make you a better member. Double-tracking between Whitfield and “AX” cabin is progressing very slowly. Those who were all riled up about double-tracking and automatic signals throwing them out of jobs should remem- ber that it takes years to modernize railroads, and they never run without the aid of telegraphers. Never trouble trouble until trouble troubles you. Operators are scarce and jobs were never more plentiful in all departments. Labor of all kinds is suffering. The time was never riper for thorough organization. You brothers who have not paid your dues for the first half of 1916, or the special assessment, cut out a few picture shows if necessary, or any- thing else that’s getting your money. You owe it to yourself. The stronger we are the more business we can do. Don’t delay another minute; pay up. Ckkt. 236. C. I. & W. Ry., Div. No. 21. Springfield Dilution — The new ninety-foot turn-table at Moorefield is now in service and considerable track work is under way, putting the road in first-class condi- tion. Dispatcher Thomas, of Indianapolis Division, is on vacation, relieved by Mr. Shot well. Melchi, first Decatur, was off a few days recently on account of sickness. Bro. Key relieved Bro. Cummins, who went to second Moorefield. As our committee is after a new schedule, let’s help all we can. Remember our motto, “No card, no favors.” The delinquent brothers have prom- ised to line up soon. Get after the man near to you, if he does not belong, and give him no rest until you land him. The boiler-makers, machinists, car repairers and section men all have been after new schedules, as well as the telegraphers. This means we must all help roll the wheels and stick to our committee. Business is getting better, and that looks good for our committee that is working hard on our new schedule. Telegrapher Clark, from car desk, is now on hit vacation. We should see that he gets a card on his return, and also line up the other nons next to us. Bro. R. E. Ford, working helper’s job at Roach- dale, has been assigned Fountaintown agency. Good luck to you. Bob. We are glad to see Bro. Carrigan back on sec- ond State street after several days’ illness. Bro. J. R. Holmes, on his fifteen days’ vacation, is right after sun perch and catfish. We hope he will catch all be wants. Gilkerson is also taking his fifteen days’ vacation. Bro, McKown, first Hume, was off a few days recently. Iron bridges are being put in to enable the 300-class engines, which only run to Hume, to come into the shops. These new engines have made quite a reduction in engine crews, causing engineers running eight years to be set back to firing, and some have been cut off the board en- tirely. Some of you brothers send me some notes. It is impossible to get all the changes unless you advise me when they occur and let me have them in time so I can get them to St. Louis before the 28th. “CU,” Cert 169. East End — State street second hours have been changed— 5 p. m. to 2 a. m. — and we are now able to get the “sists” in on time. Ticket Agent Osborne, Connersville, was obliged to take hit sister to the Cincinnati hospital. Second Trick Dispatcher Thomas on vacation visiting around Denver, Colo., relieved by Extra Shotwell. Edgar Bates is now with the Adams Express Co. at Richmond, Ind., succeeded as freight clerk Digitized by C.ooQle

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1'hk Railroap Tki.kgkaph kk. 921 at Rushville by Paul McManus, from the “Big Four." Bro. Husted, Liberty, attended the opening ball game at Cincinnati. Bro. Seng relieved Bro. Wright while he re- lieved Bro. McCoy. Bro. Carrigan has reported for duty again after quite a spell of sickness. Bro. Kay relieved Bro. Rairdan a few days. Herbert Napier, second “CG,” paid “ye scribe*’ a visit recently and promised to be with us again shortly. We have a similar promise from O’Keefe, third “CV.” However, there is no use in going after a man’s size schedule with a boy’s size membership, and promises are not worth a “con- tinental” unless backed up with deeds. Some of the nons and “has-beens” are going to wake up some of these fine days and find themselves “out in the cold” in regard to that nice raise they are expecting to share without helping in the expense of getting it. This seems to be about the only remedy. “DO.” M., K. & T. Ry., Div. No. 22. All Members — Greeting: We have passed our thirtieth year of existence as an international organization. We have grown from a handful of men to a fair-sized army, not- withstanding the opposition we have had to en- counter. Our growth has been magnificent. It not only portrays the resentment of an oppressed people, but proves conclusively what organized efforts arc worth to the wage-earning population. You union men have a free hand to work for labor desires compared with the conditions exist- ing but a few years ago, when it was almost a crime in the eyes of the great employers to allow a union man the privilege of earning a living. My dear brother, times did not bring these condi- tions about. They were brought about by the hard work and determination of that handful of men who met in Cedar Rapids thirty years ago to devise ways and means for the betterment of the agents, linemen and telegraphers of our rail- way systems. This spirit of determination must grow, and the extent of its growth rests with you separately and collectively. It will pay each of you to watch The Teleg- rapher closely for the different bills that are presented to the National and State legislative bodies, and an effort made to have your repre- sentative to these bodies act favorably toward these will not be in vain. Our efforts are not neces- sarily confined to dealing with our employers alone. You will also do a great good by remem- bering our friends when going to the ballot-box. Watch them closely in order to avoid any error. A poll-tax receipt is the other half of your union card. We are still in need of more thorough organiza- tion. There are nons still among us. I would like to see every one of you make some effort each week to line up the non closest to you. Write him a letter. If you have already written him, do so again; let him know that you are in the game to win, and give him no rest until we have his application. One hundred per cent mem- bership gets 100 per cent results. Just now re- sults is the big expectation of all of you; surely you are willing to lend your influence to secure your wants. The time for paying dues is at hand; see that you have an up-to-date, and do a little toward keeping down the delinquent list. R. C. Jackson, G. S. and T. Smithville District — Bro. E. B. Moore, Hunter agency, resigned. We all wish him success wherever he may go. He was relieved by Bro. J. F. Hollis, extra cashier Belton, pending permanent transfer. Bro. J. C. King who bid in second Taylor, has been advised that he will be checked in as cashier at Belton. Bro. B. H. Middleton, Bartlett nights (re- duced), bid in San Marcos third. Bro. B. F. Pendarvis, Lorena, spent a night •with yours truly while returning from a trip to Smithville recently. Bro. H. W. Davidson was also a Temple visitor lately. Bro. W. Colly relieved Bro. R. T. Whitehead, Phelan, on vacation. Bro. H. L. Hanby seems to have dropped out of sight. Neither myself nor the Smithville office have been able to locate him. It seems the bulletin on Hunter station was not received by several of the boys. It will be well to say when you miss these bulletins, as * it can be easily remedied. Qur superintendent intends that all of you will have them, and in case they do not reach you, I am sure he will take pleasure in correcting his mailing list. The meeting in Dallas resulted in revising the present contract, a copy of which has been sub- mitted to the management for consideration. We have asked for a date to be set when we can open negotiations. Bro. M. M. Moseley has established himself in the Waldorf Hotel, Dallas, Tex., for the purpose of handling the situation until the proper time comes for other members of the gen- eral committee to join him. You are requested to forward any information you deem necessary to the above address. It will be looked after properly, all your wishes respected and our best efforts put forth in your behalf. The notice of dues has been mailed to each of you. Please remit promptly. We will need the money to finance the revision. Watch for the old cards. When a brother displays one, jog his memory of the fact that the committee can not live on wind and do effective work. We are en- titled to a fair revision, and with your help will get it. Get after the nons that are left and rush them up in order that they will be in the game with us. We have but very few on the dis- trict, and I am sure if you boys would make up your minds to not have any, there would not be a single one left in a week after you read this in The Telegrapher. I am willing to do all in Digitized by Laooole

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922 The Railroad Telegrapher. my power for the betterment of conditions, but am compelled to lean on you for support and sym- pathy. Without a card is about the poorest sup- port that can be given any man. So let’s all get busy and make the Smithville District the best in the land. R. C. Jackson, L. C. Shreveport District -- Being in Dallas on committee work, there has been no write-up of this district for some time. I will appreciate any news from the boys on the line, in order that we may have one each month. J. G. Sibley, from the McKay, who relieved me, is now with the W. U. at Dallas. Bro. O. M. Huggins, second Winnsboro, bid in Farmersville, relieved by Thompson, Dallas Dis- trict, later relieved by Taylor, who went to Bra- shear on bid, relieved by Bro. Sandy Hazel, later reinstated on Cotton Belt, going to third Green- ville, relieved by C. H. Reeves. Bro. C. H. Doug- las, third Winnsboro, bid in second there, relieved by Gack, Texas Midland, later relieved by Reeves. All will be glad to know that Bro. Barnes has been reinstated on third Winnsboro. This, with the payment of overtime due Bro. Matthews, Alba, leaves this district clear of grievances. Bro. Dugger, Alba, was a recent pleasant Winns- boro Sunday visitor, making the trip over in his car. Bro. C. H. Douglas, Winnsboro, who re- lieved Dispatcher Cain a few days, in court, later relieved Agent Como for court duty, but the case was put off to the disappointment of both. Bro. Herman Castlebury, a recent Winnsboro visitor, with the M. & E. T. at Ashland, as pumper and agent, says he was there a month without seeing a train, and finally had to walk out. Too lonesome for Bro. Castlebury who is fond of the white lights. Bro. L. B. Pounds, agent Lassater, was off a few days recently, also Bro. R. M. Honeycutt, agent Cason, on account of illness. C. H. Peters, Farmersville, bid in cashier-oper- ator McKinney, vice Arlitt, to Northwestern. Bro. Bolling, agent Leigh, was off Sunday re- cently. Bro. H. V. Brinker, operator-cashier Sulphur Springs, and wife, were recent Dallas visitors. Dispatcher Harlow has resigned to go in busi- ness. We certainly regret to lose this good man, but wish him such success. The strawberry business is good, especially around Winnsboro— thirty-five solid cars shipped so far. Dewberries, blackberries plums and early peaches just starting. Messenger boy, car clerk and fruit inspector, extra help, have been put on there. It will soon be Bro. Brady Lee, at Greenville; too good a man to stay outside. Ray Beggs, son of Agent W. E. Beggs, Winns- boro, broke his arm in a ball game during com- mencement exercises of high school. We hope for his quick recovery from the injury. Bob Watson, night ticket clerk Como, has gone to Elk City, Okla.. Wichita Falls Division, as warehouse foreman. Agent Jarrett, Archer City, was at court at Quitman recently. He was up to date while on this district. Hope he will soon renew his card again. We would like to have a long write-up from this district. If you boys have any news, send it to me or tell me about it when working with me. I will appreciate it. Let’s make our district the banner one on the Katy. “BN,” Cert. 718. Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry., Div. No. 23. Columbia and Idaho Divisions — Business is still humming, with prospects of becoming better. Bulletins are as thick as cam- paign literature, and the* extra men of last winter have more whiskers than a sheep herder. Every- one has confidence that our wants will be well taken care of by our committee, and, while it is at work, it would be a good idea for us to do a little missionary work at home. There are a number of new men on the division, and they should all have the price of a card by June pay day; so don’t forget to remind them of their obligations. Bro. Hearn has discarded his boots since his vacation on the farm and is quoting ticket rates in a pair of low-cuts and a sport shirt at Ellens- burg. Buck going back on the night ticket job there. Bro. Homer Stephens, on third Kittitas for the past three years, goes to Tekoa second. This will be a treat for him, after his long siege of night work. Bro. King, agent Beverly, took in the sights at Seattle recently, relieved by Bro. Tapley, who laid off on Bro. King’s return, relieved by an extra man. Bro. Carroll has returned to Beverly third and says the sage brush looks good after a year in the bitter roots. He was relieved at Fern- wood on bid by Bro. M. J. Campbell, of Tekoa second. Three men at Corfu. Kirkbeck and R. E. Sny- der are the new men. Bro. E. E. Kilbourne, second Othello, has gone to Malden as trick dispatcher, and will probably be there all summer while the regular trick men are laying off. C. A. Peterson to second Othello, relieved on third by an extra. Bro. Vickers, agent Warden, was relieved sev- eral weeks by a new man. Bro. Breittingross, agent Lind, and Sister Breit- tingross, back East on account of sickness of rela- tives; Bro. Downs, of second, taking the agency, with new men on second and third. Bro. Rudaloff, agent Warden, back East for the summer, relieved by Bro. White, from Lind. Dispatcher L. V. Curren is relieving Dispatcher Beals at Spokane, who is in the hospital. Every- one is sorry to hear of Riley’s illness, as he is very popular with the “ops.” Lineman Turner, at Malden for the past six years, goes to Spokane, relieved by a new man. Bro. Olson, second St. Maries, promoted to a regular trick dispatcher at Missoula. We are glad Digitized by t^oooLe

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 923 to hear of Chris’ promotion, as he is a good head and will no doubt make good. Bro. Horn got relieved on third there by a ^iew man, pending bulletin. An agency has been established at Clarkja, but has not been awarded yet. Bro. Kirkpatrick, agent Herrick, is back again after a short lay-off. A new man is on Mozart days pending bulletin. Automatic block signals are to be installed from Plummer Jet. to Spokane and Marengo to Beverly, which will make the work of the “ops” consider- ably lighter. Cert. 614. Trans Missouri Division Business is picking up some on account of sev- eral work trains on the division. Bro. R. H. Laird, third Marmarth, is working as extra dispatcher at Miles City. Bro. K. B. Marshall, dispatcher on branches Mobridge, relieved a few days by Bro. S. W. Fuller, from first McIntosh, relieved by Extra Olson, from Lemmon. Bro. Hackney, a new man, is on third train wire Mobridge; Bro. E. C. Holman to Chicago on business. Bros. Nick Gahr and Frundle, agents Haynes and Reeder, advise they have already had this year’s feed of new “spuds” off their claims. Agents at Shields and Brisbane, we hear, are driving new autos. ' Mahton second put on a few days during work- train service, filled by Bro. Fish. Our committee is still in Chicago, and every- one should be in line with a card. Not many changes on the division, and no news from branch lines; consequently, a short write-up. Brothers, send me the news. I can’t write if everybody sleeps. Neither will pay day do you any good if your name isn’t on the time roll. E. C. W., Div. Cor. S. C. & D. Division Notes — On bulletin: Telegraph offices established at Fairview Pit and Glen Ellen and a second trick put on at Hudson during the graveling; Sioux Falls second, vice Morrell, and Sioux City yards third, vice Ellis. Bro. H. R. McPhearson, agent Rodney, had an enjoyable two weeks’ visit with friends and rela- tives in Montana; relieved by Bro. G. V. Kohls, who spent Easter Sunday in Mapleton with ye scribe, and also relieved Bro. W. H. Deveny, agent Grant Center, two weeks. Ex-Bro. S. J. Cummings from the So. Pac., is on morning side (temporary) second; graveling going on in full swing. Bro. Bert Helvik, second Charter Oak, is enjoy- ing his new Maxwell auto. Business is not very rushing, but we have a good stock run nearly every Saturday night. None of the fellows seem to take any interest in the write-up. I would appreciate it very much if some of the boys on the west end would send me in some notes. June will soon be here and that means to pay up our dues. Do not let it be forgotten and get on the delinquent list, as that is a bad showing. C. B. Diehl, Div. Cor. Superior Division — Bro. J. H. Anderson assigned to third Green Bay shops, slipped one over on us and was re- cently married. Congratulations and best wishes for future happiness. Bro. E. G. Glenn, who re- lieved him on second Iron Mountaiji, also re- lieved on second Ellis Jet. a few days. H. O. Asp is on third Iron Mountain temporarily. The ore business is good. We now have two levermen at Antoine tower. Pilley on days and Hedlund on the owl watch. We have not seen Bro. E. Gauthier, agent Randville, in the city since he became a “dad.” He is probably kept busy making willow whistles for “sonnie.” Bro. W. J. Luth, agent Sagola, does not fall for the bright lights of our city since he joined the ranks of the benedicts. A. Carlson, back on second Mass after having relieved at several points on the division, will soon be with us. Bro. Douglas, first Ontonagon has resigned. Bro. A. F. Johnson is on first Wausaukee. A new man is on second and E. W. Dropp, Jr., on third. The train dispatcher’s districts have been changed since the first of the month. “C” office has the eagle eye on Hrains Iron Mountain and east. Several brothers on the east end promised me some news, but their mail must have been lost, strayed or stolen; but I hope to hear from them in time for our next write-up. On receiving a copy of the journal, we all look first for a Supe- rior Division write-up, and it’s rather a disap- pointment not to find one. With a little help from you brothers we can have a good one for each issue. There are still a few nons on this division. If you are working with any, try and convince them that a brother with an up-to-date is welcome any place. We also have a few on the west end, and we. are after them, too. Cert. 2322. Kansas City Division — Bro. Chase, second Rutledge, relieved the agent there while he relieved Dispatcher Hanan, who spent his vacation down on fhe farm. Our esteemed local chairman went to Cedar Rapids on May 9th to a banquet. After waiting around for two or three hours for the boys, he found the banquet was to be June 9th instead ot May 9th. Bro. L. H. Wilson, third Ottumwa Jet., is on leave exploring the country west. Bro. Frank Roberts, Linby second, relieved a few days by Bro. J. W. Fagan. Bro. W. C. Bell, first Washington, is contem- plating a trip to St. Paul and points in Wiscon- sin and a visit to some of his boyhood play- grounds. Digitized by C.ooQle

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924 Tiik Railroad Telegrapher.' Heavy rains and high water from the Missis* sippi caused C. R. I. & P. and Milwaukee trains to be run over single westbound track between Culver and Nahant, embankment and fill being washed out under eastbound track in several places. The Rock Island had to put on a few extra operators during the high water. Received notes from Bros. Beistel, of Sigourney, and Hamaker, of Washington, for this write-up. Bro. J. R. Weber, agent Gladwin, relieved a few days by Bro. Lennox. Assignments: Second Sigourney to Bro. C. A. Beistle; third Osgood to Bro. R. M. Johnson; third Williamsburg to Bro. W. A. Johnson; fourth Williamsburg to Bro. George Lennox; third Ottumwa Jet. (temporary) to Bro. J. L. Pogue; fourth Ottumwa Jet. (temporary) to Bro. H. G. Barnard; third Ottumwa ticket office to Bro. Wil- liam I. Wendell; third Mystic to Bro. M. F. Pollard; third Lawson to Bro. Claude L. Carey; second Cone (temporary) to Bro. J. W. Fagan. J. V. T. La Crosse Division — ( The man who opened the telegraph school at Tomah, Wis., was F. J. Marvin, not F. Maguire. Cert. 528. Dubuque Division — There has been a new man at Pleasant Creek every night recently. They don’t stay long enough to get their names or ratings Bro. Mullen, third Dubuque shops, is sick, re- lieved by Bro. Hickey. . Andreson, third Spephts Ferry to Volga City agency, temporarily. New men on second and third Spechts Ferry, Snyder and Leagual. Bro. Dwark has returned to second and Bro. Dcgnan to third Guttennerg. Bro. Degnan, third Guttcnberg, to Iowa City, visiting his brother Phil; relieved by Blake. Men seem to be scarce on the division. Several agents want vacation and no relief in sight. Track and shop men have received an increase in wages, and understand the bridgemen are to receive one also in the near future. Div. v.o*., Cert. 579. C. & C. B., 111. Division, R. & S. W. Division , District One— Bro. J. A. Foilcs. Florence, off several days owing to the illness of his youngest son, who is reported improving, was relieved by Bro. Wickler. Bro. Morrissey, agent Kansasville, who accepted the managership of the Western Union at Delavan, was relieved on hid by Bro. O. E. White, second ( orliso. It is now Bro. Ray Harkness at Freeport. There are more who should follow Ray’s example in a short time. Bro. Hildebrand, Lanark, visiting home folks at Monroe Center several days, was relieved by Bro. Dan Suter. from Ashdale, and he by Bro. Kline, from Mt. Carroll. Bro. Siler, second Lanark, was off several days this month owing to the death of his little daughter. Bro. W. L. Eldred and wife. Gale wood tower, on an extended trip to their old home, Albany, Wis., will also visit the Twin Cities and North Dakota to look after their farming interests. Bro. Eldred was relieved by Bro. Wm. McNerney. third Soo Line tower, and he by Extra Floyd. The Pingree boys will see that Floyd gets a card, as he has been in the service three years. Understand a certain non around Galewood tower claims it i$ useless to join the O. R. T., as he gets the benefits anyway. Brothers, remember our motto, “No card, no favors.” Bro. Pat Coyle, third Savanna yard, is taking in the sights in St. Louis, and, as it comes to us, the attraction there is not nearly so great as at Little Rock, Ark., where there is a little Southern lady waiting to become Mrs. Pat and live in Savanna, where Bro. Coyle has a nest nicely feathered on the banks of the “Father of Waters.* Congratulations. The dispatchers are unable to start their vaca- tions, as there is no one to relieve Relief Dis- patcher Ende on Savanna side wire. We need a good brother for relief there. Bro. Ed Holman, formerly on this district, now located at Mobridge, is visiting relatives at Lanark, and is under the care of at oculist at Chicago. Bro. LeMaster, second ByTon, relieved a few days, on account of sickness, by Mr. Lamoreux, who is now on second Ashdale until relieved by Bro. Stumphy. Bro. A. W. Pape, Ebner, relieved a few days recently by Mr. Anderson, who will soon line up. Bro. Richards is relieving Bro. Coyle, Savanna yard. Brothers, send your items to any one of us at Kittridge, and we will try and have a write-up every month, as I have been appointed local cor- respondent by Bro. Correll. Cert. 2265. C. 6* M. Notes — Bro. Campbell went to second Ranncy pending bulletin, later bid in by Bro. H. C. Cone. A. E. Porter to second Soo tower, pending bulletin, until bid in by H. V. Robison, later to “CG” extra. Porter to Hebron tower. Bro. Bastain, who bid in Libertyville old sta- tion, later relieved Bro. Hoffman, Morton Grove, on account of illness. Bro. C. J. Fisher bid in Libertyville agency. Fox Lake and Edgewater agencies open for bids. j Bro. Healy relieved Bro. J. R. Porter on first Wadsworth one day recently. Cert. 1984. International & Great Northern Ry., Div. No. 25. Ft. W orth Division — Bro. Reulet second Italy, attending the “safety first” meeting at Mart, was relieved two days by Bro. Hildebrand, who afterwards relieved me on first Bryan and later relieved Bro. Miller, agent Digitized by U.ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 925 Stoneham, who is in the hospital at Palestine. We are sorry to hear of Bro. Miller’s illness, and wish him a speedy recovery. Bro. Duncan, agent Irene, was relieved a few days by Bro. Ramsey, a new man. Bro. Zeller, Otto, and Bro. Pringle, May Pearl, traded jobs. Bro. Umland, who relieved Bro. Zeller at Otto, remained there while Bro. Pringle took two weeks’ vacation. Later Bro. Umland bid in second and Bro. Mitchell first Bryan. We are indebted to Bro. Hildebrand for most of these items. I wish the boys on the north end would drop me a card when any changes are made. Div. Cor., Cert. 159. Missouri Pacific Ry., Div. No. 31. Eastern Division — The committee did everything in its power to effect a settlement and secure us a new schedule that would be satisfactory to all, with an increase in wages and better working conditions. In behalf of this division, we want to thank the members of that committee for what they have done. Let's all show our appreciation by keeping up to date, always speaking a good word for and about our organization, and show the officials of the company that we appreciate the pleasant and con- siderate manner in which they negotiated with the committee. Let’s all get into the habit of doing just a little more than not quite enough and sec if we don’t feel better for it. Let our motto be “Rustlers for our organization and for our com- pany.’’ In going over the division recently, both Bro. Phillips and I have met some mighty fine men, who are always glad and ready to give the hand of fellowship, men whom we know have both a friendly and brotherly feeling for you. It does one good to meet that kind. It makes you feci like new and convinces you that we are all work- ing'towards one end — a better place in life. It’s the brotherly feeling you get in meeting such fel- lows that inspires you to see in them things you have never seen before. C. C. Brown, Asst. L. C. Eastern Division Notes — Bro. L. M. Nance, agent Kirkwood, is spending two months’ vacation in Texas and other Southern States. Sandy Hook agency is on bulletin, Bro. Ford having resigned some time ago. Bro. Milton, third Washington, relieved a few nights by Mr. Weaver. Bro. Snyder, from the Iron Mountain, visiting home folks at Eureka, has returned to Cotter, Ark. Cert. 415. Colorado Division — Business continues good after the best winter this division has had in some years. All extra men are working and more being hired as fast as they show up. Watch these new men; keep after the ones that are not up to date, and remem- ber, “No card, no favors.’’ W. W. Bundy, a new man, relieving the agent at Perjdennis, promises to line up soon. Bro. McGuire, first Ordway, has resigned to look after his farm near there more closely. We are sorry to lose “Mac,” but wish him all kinds of success with his cows^ind chickens. Extra Cole is on Ordway second pending bids. Bro. Coughlin, agent Otis, bid in new job, third at Olmitz, vice Extra Putnam. Bro. Miller with- drew his bid on Otis agency, and it fell to Extra Cole, the next oldest bidder. Bro. Hain, La Crosse nights, is wanting off thirty days to look after the building of his new house. Bro. Donaldson, Scott City second, has filed on a homestead near Ordway and expects to move there with his family about August 1st. We wish “VN” success at dry farming. Bro. Whitchurch, on sick list for a year, is greatly improved and expects soon to resume his duties at Leoti agency. “Whit” will find, that his force has been increased during his absence by a clerk. Bro. Ramsey relieved thirty days by Extra Dis- patcher Siddorn, who also relieved Third Trick Dispatcher Marshall, acting chief while Mr. Sites went over the line interviewing the operators. Ford, Haswell second, after an extended vaca- tion, has resigned and gone on a ranch dear Denver, relieved by Extra Hayes pending bulletin. Bro. IIuss, Horace third, bid in Haswell nights. Night jobs seem to be in greater demand than agencies. With the ever-increasing population through the west, help being reduced instead of increased, express commission cut, good crops and additional reports to render, we can’t blame an operator for not aspiring to the position of agent. Bro. Trueblood relief agent Leoti and our local chairman, is down with the measles. We hope for his speedy recovery. Bro. G. W. Blakey, agent Bison, off thirty days, has gone to St. Louis hospital, relieved by Russell, a new man, from the Ft. Worth & Denver. Bro. Yirkle, agent McCracken, has purchased a new Ford. Bro. Hain, La Cfosse nights, relieved by Sulli- van, a new man. Bro. Dick Elias motored to McCracken Sunday recently between trains. Understand Bro. Tom Butler has been supplied with suitable help at Sugar City and will with- draw his bid on Ordway first. Our committee reached an agreement with the management at St. Louis on May 6th, securing about an 8 per cent increase, all changes in rules asked for and a vacation clause applying to all telegraphers continuously in service the past two years. We most heartily congratulate the com- mittee on its . success. But remember we haven’t reached that $75 minimum, still carry the parcel post, no contract w'ith the express company — just take what it sees fit to offer — and we have no relief from Sunday work. Our old contract simply says: “Telegraphers will be excused from Sunday work as much as conditions of business will per- mit.” So if the dispatcher sees fit, he can have Digitized by Google

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926 The Railroad Telegrapher, a man show up every hour to give a weather report. Now that the committee has secured a good revision of the former schedule, don’t stop and forget that we have an organization. It’s your work to keep an up-to-date yourself and see that the man next to you gets one also. We should give the company t\ie best service possible, answer “DS” promptly and treat the public the same as you would if in the mercantile business, so the patrons of the road will come again. Then give the Order the same support and energy you devote to the company, and the committee will find it easy 'sailing on the next schedule. Cert. 682. St. L., I. M. & S. Ry., Div. No. 31. Valley Division — I enjoy telling about the new schedule our committee has just signed up. Those who were holding underpaid positions and who received spe- cial consideration should indeed feel that it is worth while to carry a card and to stand solidly by their committee. Several on this division received special consideration, having their salaries raised $6 to $15 a month, and every man holding a scheduled position on the system received money and something in rules. Relieve me, our schedule is a dandy. There should now be no argument left for the sore head nons. And the skeptical member will have to look around for a new line of pessimism, for Mohler, Mott, Lewis and Morgan have knocked their argument into a “cocked hat.” Let every man take up the cudgel with renewed energy now and give good service in return for the advanced pay. There is little doubt on the part of the management nojv that the object of the Order is to help the company as well as ourselves, and there should be nothing left undone to con- vince the officials that they can not afford to trust anyone except a good, organized man to handle the business. The O. R. T. insists on their men improving themselves, morally, intellectually and otherwise, which means better qualifications and better service to our employers for their money. It should be the aim of every one of us to render a full day’s honorable work. Every agent or telegrapher should be a general manager in and about his station. A good, sane suggestion, even from a station porter, will help, and often contributes towards better conditions and a prob- able saving to the company. It is regrettable that a few of the men on this division permitted the committee to labor three long months for the new schedule and will accept the results without m bt.ihuting a cent to the cause. I hope they w 11 not prove themselves so unappreciative as to decline to contribute the first month’s increase to help replenish our treasury. This has been an expensive proposition, and I hope that every man will respond to the request of the general chairman to contribute the first month’s increase without an exception. I trust, also, that the thirtieth day of June will not find a man on this division or on the system without an up-to- datc card in his own name in his possession. There are a few men on this division who have been out of work considerably, who could in some way be excused for not having a card: but there is no excuse for the man who has had a regular job for sixty or ninety days. A card is one of the first obligations that should be met. Every member on this division must appoint himself an organizer to secure the application of the non nearest him. If you make him mad, let him get mad; but don’t permit him to eat up and wear out our earnings without paying for it. The following new men have been employed since the publication of the last seniority list: E. W. Burns, second Moscow (ready to line up); Bro. W. C. Downing, now on vacation in Chi- cago; H. C. Walker, extra, third Pine Bluff: Geo. Hight, agent Blissville (expects to line up right away); N. W. Rupe, third Collinston; T. S. Preston, agent Gould; E. E. Marshall, extra agent Tillar. F. E. Iloefer and N. E. Ham resigned; the latter owing to declination of bond. The brothers and friends of Bro. Glover will be glad to hear that he has fully recovered from an operation for appendicitis and is back on second Bonita. Bro. Archibald was relieved by Mrs. Kistler on second Wilmot a few days recently while in Little Rock hospital. Bro. Gipson, third Wilmot, wanted to rest for several days recently, but no one to relieve him. We are glad to learn that he is so much improved that it will not now be necessary for him to lay off. Bro. Wall, agent Portland, has the world’s rec- ord for distance with an “Overland.” He has owned his car less than a year, and his speed- ometer shows he has run 77,864 miles up to and including May 15, 1916. He says he is willing to contribute his salary for the next ten years, except what it takes to provide himself with an up-to-date card, to the building of good roads. Barker, with his “Ford,” takes to the woods when he hears T. Y.’s Klaxon. Bro. Seamans, first Dermott, has transferred his Sunday work to Monroe. The train auditors have worn the numbers off his annual service pass handling it so much. It would be cheaper to bring the attraction to Arkansas. Bro. Wilson, first “MC” McGehee, who accom- panied his little son to Texas for the summer, expected to return via St. Louis in order to get :-ome first-hand information from the committee relative to the schedule negotiations. Bro. Brown, agent Tillar, is off on account of ill-health. Hope he will return soon, fully and permanently recovered. Bro. Barker, assistant local chairman, made a trip over the north end last meeting night, rounded up the boys and brought them in to the meeting with fine success. Hope he will go again. Bro. M. J. Walker, on a visit to his old home in Colorado, will take charge of third Pine Bluff and ticket job on his return, Bro. Mason having bi<l in second there. Bro. Kelley, *off some time on account of trouble wifti his application, is re- lieving Bro. Wilson at “MC ” Digitized by CaOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 927 Bro. Lewis, one of the general committee, passed through recently en route home from St. Louis, where he has been negotiating on a new schedule for the past three months. All his limbs were intact, and other features fairly normal. Those present at the meeting in McGehee on Sunday, May 14th, were: McDonald, Parkdale; Corson, Portland; Bro. and Sister Barker, Chamb- less and Downing, Montrose; Townsley, Dermott; Cline, MerRouge; Morris, Collinston; Morris, Eudora; Kistler, Wilmot; Kelley, Sample; Robin- son, Lake# Providence; Ruff, Bonita; Chandler, Walnut Lake, and Burton, Simmons and Harris, McGehee. The meetings are getting better all the time. Everyone should attend. You will learn some- thing worth the while. Those who have no annual passes, apply to C. D. or superintendent early in the week before the meeting, secure your passes and be prepared to go on short notice. Bro. Ed Morris was with us on the 14th for the first time in quite awhile. We were so glad to have him come back that the local chairman ^appointed him to preside at the meeting, and he did the position full justice. Come again, Ed. Old Joe Simmons was also reflecting that broad smile of his around, the hall for the first in some time. Keep it up, Joe. Cbrt. 426. Lake Charles District , Louisiana Division — The local chairman made several important trips over the line recently. Griffin, Ark., and Kinder agencies and third Oakdale up for bids. Bro. J. W. Waggoner is beautifying the yard around his residence. Bro. A. B. Beardslee, agent Clarks, and Mrs. B., visited Olla recently in his Ford. Bro. H. L. Clark, agent Standard, was also a recent Olla visitor. Come again. Bro. W. K. Bush, third Olla, raised a head of lettuce weighing about a pound on his farm. Trainmaster Kendall, Chief Dispatcher and Superintendent Taylor paid all the boys a visit recently, each making a separate call. Bro. Pat Milam, Antonia nights, says his wages before there was any schedule amounted to about 95 cents a day. When necessary to work two or three hours overtime, there was no addition to his pay check, and he lived in an old box car. Now he makes better than $2.10 per day, owns a forty-acre farm and has a substantial residence on it, all paid for. He gives the Order credit for having made this a possibility. I mention this for the benefit of the nons on this division, who seem to think that all they aie expected to do is keep their collars clean, do as little work as possible and draw as big a check as anyone. Mr. Kennedy, second Riverton, former agent- telegrapher at Meadville, Miss., for the Missis- sippi Central, at $45 per, now on Riverton second at $66.50, and now there will be 8 per cent added to it, stili is unable to carry an up-to-date card. Meadville, the county seat of Franklin, is a heavy agency, while Riverton is a nine-hour telegraph job, with very little clerical work. The hours at Meadville were as many as the law allowed, and then some, as the work had to be done. Still he says the Order never did anything for him. E. Hohnsbeen, another non, gobbles up all the extra work at standard wages, but is not willing to spend $1.00 a month towards the expenses of the general comrhittee while looking out for our interests. “No card, no favors.” Clarks second opened temporarily by Bro. J. W. Vining, from the Valley Division, on account of four work trains between Riverton and Olla. This is quite a help to Bro. Beardslee, who has a heavy agency to look after. Local Chairman Horton is at Fondale nights. This is close to Monroe, where he lives. No notes from Felsental District. Carr. 495. White River Division — Litz and Gifford, who have contracts for im- provement work on this division, are now work- ing on the north end of Bergman tunnel, using the dirt removed to fill the deep gulch north of there now spanned by a high bridge. A steel span is being built in the cenler of the trestle over the Calico Rock Creek. This bridge has caused more trouble than any other on this division, going out with every high water. Cars loaded with merchandise and machinery arc arriving at Buffalo daily, most of them being for Rush and other mining camps along the Buf- falo River. Teams are scarce and heavy ship- ments are being moved slowly. Assignments: Telegrapher-clerk — Bro. B. O. Wilson to Yellville. Agent-telegraphers — Bro. R. A. Allen to Bergman pending bids; Bro. Ketter to Buffalo; C. A. Rowen to Flippin, and Bro. A. J. Pierce to Mt. Olive agency. Bro. H. F. Klotz, telegrapher Crane, Mo., on vacation, relieved by Bro. Sigler, from St. Louis. Bro. Bivans, while over the division on business, was relieved by Mr. Stevens, a new man from the Frisco. Bro. L. F. Elliott, Sulphur Rock, put in a week baching while his wife visited home folks at Mountain View. F. E. Foieest, Cert. 812. Central Division — CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank the telegraphers on the Cen- . tral Division for their many messages of sympathy and beautiful floral offerings at the death of our dear daughter, Euleta. May you he spared a* similar loss. L. D. McCoy and Family. I lli w ois Divisio n — Business is good and crops are making good progress. Bush days re-established. Bro. Stone is relieving J. J. McCoy, and Bro. H. J. Hoganmiller relieved by P. A. Hoganmiller, relieved by Bro. Ballance. Bro. Childers is relieving Bro. Stone helping out on heavier positions. Bro. Bradley is relieving Cauble and Bro. E. R. Williams was relieved by Bro. Valleroy. Sister Duncan’s trick at M'boro pulled off for the summer. Digitized by kjooole

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928 The Railroad Telegrapher. Brothers accept my thanks for the splendid sup- port you gave our general committee. Results again demonstrated that “In union there is strength.” Help me land the few nons here and there who are enjoying the fruits of our efforts, and remind the delinquent next to you of his obligations which he has overlooked. You will not only help the committee and your local chairman by so doing, but will help yourself as well. Bro. J. E. Willett is sporting a mew Overland. Brothers, let us enforce and live up to agree- ments in our new schedule. It will save a lot of correspondence by keeping right up to the letter, be cheaper in the long run and fairer to all con- cerned. F. C. Ahrens, Local Chairman. "Frisco” R. R., Div. No. 32. Red River Division — Bro. J. A. Dudley, a new man from the F. S. & W., relieved Bro. L. F. Booker at Kiefer while he was in “X” Sapulpa relay office. Sister I. M. Phillips gets the trick put on there. Bro. E. H. Graves, first Okmulgee, is on vaca- tion, relieved by Bro. J. E. Chastain. Bro. W. B. Mullins, of Seneca, Mo., bid in Ravia agency. Bro. E. Dunham bid in the tele- graph job at Randolph, Okla., and Bro. H. Harrell, third Madill, Okla. Bro. W. C. Kirkwood, agent Kingston, is on an extended vacation, relieved by Bro. G. W. Baker. Bro. G. B. Hamilton has returned to second Beggs after a short vacation. Bro. R. H. Martin, of Beggs, was granted a few days’ leave. Since this company took over the office force at Holdenville, Okla., the three tricks there were bulletined; Bro. M C. Davis securing first, Bro. Chas. Barrett, second, and Bro. C. J. Quinn, third. Bro. I. Morgan is on second Francis while Bro. W. C. Hyde is acting night chief. Cert. 171. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father, our Supreme Ruler, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, to call the beloved father of our worthy general chairman, Bro. C. G. Kelso; in manifesta- tion of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of St. Louis & San Francisco System Division No. 32, Order of Rail- road Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing brother and members of the family their sincere and heart- felt sympathy; and be it further Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved brother, a copy spread on the minutes of the division, and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. C. C. Larson, F. G. Casey, C. D. Brewer, II. E. Stone, A, S. Atkinson, W. B. Musgrave, J. H. Grabiel, ' J. D. Potter, M. V. Fullington, Committee, Baltimore & Ohio R. R., Div. No. 33. Cumberland Division, East End Notes — Your semi-annual dues are payable July 1st. Let every brother remit promptly. You did nobly the last semi-annual period, and are to be con- gratulated for paying up so promptly. Make a determined effort to do likewise this teTm, and see what new courage you will put into the hearts of those who are representing you on the general committee and your local chairman. It has been said that “a man is fool who cheats himself.” The nons are cheating themSelves out of better working conditions, increased salary and large opportunities for assisting their fellow-man. 1'hey never had a better time than now to show their manhood. Brothers, make this plain to them. Business on this division continues heavy. Let us all co-operate with the officials to keep cars moving. See that they are loaded and unloaded at once. Cars set out in transit for repa:rs and hot boxes should be reported promptly. Efficiency, co-operation and loyalty to the company means prosperity for all. Our meeting at Martinsburg, May 23d, was well attended. Every brother who can should attend these meetings and keep posted as to what is being done to better our conditions. Bro. F. C. Littlejohn, first Hobbs, on six months' leave, contemplates going into the elevator busi- ness. Bro. A. C. Hamilton, first Patterson Creek, spent his vacation visiting friends in Cleveland. Bro. J. W. Murphy, -first Magnolia, relieved by Bro. Freshour several days on account of sickness. Bro. A. D. McDonald, third East Cumbo, on sick leave for some time, is rapidly improving. Bro. H. H. Chambers, first Engle, enjoyed his fifteen days’ vacation visiting eastern cities. Div. Cor., Cert. 676. Wheeling Dhision — It is now Bro. F. B. Shivlin, “CY” tower. Bro. C. S. Stewart, who, while relieving Bro. Hager, was taken suddenly ill with acute indiges- tion and confined to his bed for two weeks, we are glad to hear is recovering. Our sympathy is extended to Bro. and Mrs. L. R. Sigler, first Narrows, in the loss of their baby girl. Bro. H. Villers, who relieved E. Knowelton, sechnd Rosby Rock, called home suddenly after doubling one night, was relieved by C. R. Mason on second Underwood. Bro. J. W. Keenan, enjoying his fifteen days’ vacation visiting on the farm and calling on frieads in Wheeling, was relieved on second Cameron by Bro. E. F. Turner, of Moundsville. Bro. L. J. Wilson, third Mannington; Bro. J. A. Gallaher, of Martins Ferry, and Bro. J. K. Payne, have resigned to accept better positions with other companies. We regret very much to see these good brothers leave, but our best wishes go with them. Digitized by C.OO Qle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 929 Bro. J. B. Springer, relieved for his fifteen days’ vacation by Bro. W. F. Hawkins on third Colfax, called on Local Chairman Allender and friends in Littleton. Bro. and Mrs. J. L. Odea, visiting home folks at Moundsville, was relieved by Bro. R. G. Ever- ett on first Littleton. Watch the hours-of-serrice law, brothers. This is your law, and no defense can be made for vio- lations of it. Several good Morse men with up-to-date cards can make full time on this division while vaca- tions last. Boys, get after the delinquents and nons. We must make up our losses from their ranks. Read the definition of a scab in the April journal. Div. Cor. Baltimore Division, First District — Bro. Kramer, relieved May 2d, after being off four days was called back to work on account ot so many of the boys being on the sick list; but was relieved again May 17th to finish his ten days’ vacation. Bros. Shawen and Await were off three days sight-seeing in Pittsburgh. Bro. McGrath is off suffering from nervous trouble. Hope to see him out shortly. Bro. Elliott was also off for some time with the same trouble. Bro. Beck was off ten days having an operation performed on his nose. Bro. Berry spent the Easter holidays at Atlantic City. Bro. Feelmeyer, off on account of his wife being sick, has our sympathy and hopes for her com- plete recovery. First Hollofields bid in by Bro. Klunk, from third, now on bulletin. "FN,” Cert. 134. Connellsville Division — Bro. W. A. Raupach, first Markleton, attended court as a witness for the company in Cleveland, Ohio, recently. Bro. D. E. Hartzel. second Philson, has taken unto himself a wife. May sorrow never cross their path. Bro. J. D. Margraff, first Hyndman, was seen election day with a bundle of ballots and a smile which bespoke confidence. “Dover” will make good at whatever he may be in the field for. Bro. John Hable spent his vacation on the farm. John likes to go back to nature when not “pounding brass.” Bro. W. D. Drumm, first Wilson Creek, as- signed third Philson. Bro. H. J. Evans, first Williams, recently made a trip to Cumberland in his little Ford'.. Howard has very little respect for the speed law when hfe gets on the good roads in Maryland. Bro. C. A. Fetter, from the S. & C., is on the F. M. & P., extra. Bro. Sembower, second Rockwood, was relieved a few days by Bro. Souzer. It sounds old-fashioned to hear “VO” at Rockwood again. Each member appoint himself a committee of one to get in the few nons left oh this division. The Order has secured the betterments they are enjoying, and they should help support it. If the money we have secured for them wquld always be coming “next pay,” there would be a big noise raised. Do as you would be done by. and you can then draw your pay with a clear conscience. DiV. Con., Cert. 199. Monongahela Division, First District — Bro. Hosier, local chairman, absent on account of an operation, reported out of danger, feeling fine and expects to soon be back to work. Bro. C. C. Smith, Grafton relay, was a recent Pittsburg visitor. Bros. Cross and Lynch, Flemington, have moved into their new abode, thus avoiding house-cleaning. Bro. Stalney, Fleming, relieved Bro. Lannon, first “DK” tower, and Bro. Hinorman, first Bridge- port, a few' days each. Bro. L. S. Switzer relieved Bro. Coyne sev- eral days at “MD” tower second, who relieved Bro. Beveridge, second “MO” tower, called away on account of sickness. Bro. Louden to “MO” tower first trick while Bro. Thrasher was planting his garden. Bro. L. C. Scott, third Cornwallis, absent on account of sickness. Bro. Rinker called to Washington, D. C., oh account of the serious illness of his father. Bro. Harry Davis to Smithburg second, and Sister Annie Riley to third Pennsboro several days. Vacations are in order. Bro. C. L. West, agent Cowen, Second Dist., visited several brothers on the Parkersburg branch while on his vacation, renew- ing old acquaintances. Bro. Roush, first Central, relieved by Bro. Logsdop; Sister Graham, second Kanawha, by Bro. Ferrell, and Bro. Wolfe, third Kanawha, by Sister Annie Riley, are enjoying their vacations. Some of the nons are also enjoy- ing vacations at the expense of the O. R. T. Our general committee is negotiating with the company, and we expect a new schedule in the near future. Cbrt. 343. Indiana and Illinois Division, B. & O. S. W. — Business is picking up; vacations are starting with the hot weather. There are a great many to be relieved for fifteen and seven-day vacations, and extra men are scarce. Many brothers who expect to get away during September and October may have to wait until later in the fall. A great concession, was gained by our general chairman this spring. We do not have to wait until 365 days have elapsed from our last vacation, but get it any time every calendar year. Bro. J. Q. A. Fritchey, Lawrenceville first, was a recent Bloomington visitor. Bro. E. M. Winks, agent Lawrenceville, attended the ticket agents’ annual banquet at Springfield, 111. He has not missed one for several years. Bro. Morris Pritchett, Frichton, was off a few days recently. Bro. C. Weems bid in first "HX” cabin. East St. Louis, near his home, relieved at Bridgeport by Bro. Grutiz, Digitized by V.ooole

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930 The Railroad Telegrapher. Z. F. Beck bid in Beardstown, relieved at Law- renceville by Ault. We hope Mr. Beck will soon have a new card, and that some of the other nons will soon get in line. We oan not afford to have any nons or delinquents on the ro?d. They are a detriment to us when we go in for a schedule; therefore we should work hard to get them in now before the new schedule goes into effect. Remem- ber that it is time to pay dues for the next six months; pay up promptly, so the committee work- ing on our schedule will know just tfhere we stand. Bro. M. L. Greene, from Cone, worked at Flora last month. Bro. C. A. Wright, third Carlyle, staged a play there before leaving, which was a great success. After enjoying fifteen days’ vacation, he went to Bridgeport on bid. Bro. F. J. Messig, relieved by Bro. Zahn sev- eral weeks on account of sickness, was pleased to learn that during his absence an operator was put on there. Bro. E. C. Hoffman, O’ Fallon, was off one night recently. Bro. R. M. Allen, first Taylorville, called to the bedside of his sick brother at Kansas City, was relieved by Bro. Gilson, and he on second by Bro. R. D. Pritchett. Div. Cor., Cert. 3314. C. & E. I. R. R., Div. No. 34. Chicago Division - On account of the resignation of Bro. W. H. Davenport as general secretary-treasurer and chairman of the terminals, the general committee has appointed me to act as general secretary and treasurer, and I desire to call your attention to the fact that the semi-annual term dues are now due and payable, and should be mailed to me direct at St. Anne, 111., Box 305. Your Mutual Benefit assessments should be sent to Bro. L. W. Quick, 706 Star Building, St. Louis, Mo., at the same time. Your dues are $6 unless otherwise notified, and in connection therewith I suggest that you also remit me 10 or 20 cents additional, to be placed to the credit of a floral fund. This matter was referred to the membership in the general committee’s circular letter of May 2, 1916, and quite a majority of the members are in favor of it. While it is not compulsory in any manner, it is a good thing, as we should show some con- sideration for our fellow telegraphers and their loved ones when they have been called to the Great Beyond, and a few flowers is about as small an item as we could contribute. The committee is experiencing considerable trouble and delay in handling grievances on sev- eral of our articles on account of the officials compelling us to take up each case individually instead of collectively, and I beg of you to be patient, and bear with us, in case you think we are too slow in handling matters; also, if you know of any violations, make the fact known to your local chairman immediately, writing him all the facts, so he can be in a position to handle them before referring them to the general chair- man. Your especial attention is called to Article 6-A — the word “located” interpreted to mean the territory covered by the “lampman.” In other words, the lampman will clean, fill, light and place in position train order and manual block signals at his home station, or where he makes his head- quarters, and at other stations on his territory he will clean, fill and leave them in the office for the telegrapher to light and place in position. There has been a great deal of misunderstanding regarding this article, and it is not being properly handled yet; but we hope ere long to have it fixed up and in the proper running order. Article 11-B, the word “depot” means stations and offices, and does not apply to interlocking towers. When your station needs scrubbing out, you should refer the matter to the proper official. In Article 5-A. do not misinterpret it, as it is an old article: “Telegrapher required to meet train within one hour after expiration of his day shall be paid thirty-five cents (35c), remaining on duty one hour if necessary,” etc. If your hours are up at 6:30 p. m. and you are required to meet a train at 6:40 p. m., you are entitled to the 35 cents, but you can be held an hour, if necessary, after the first hour; then Article 3 would apply, which would make it necessary for you to remain on duty more than thirty minutes before being allowed overtime for the second hour. In Article 5-C, anything that affects the movement of a train is considered a train order, either verbal or writ- ten, and the article means just what it says, the only exceptions being made is a train dispatcher, and conductors in emergencies, and the word emer- gency interpreted to mean personal injury, wash- outs, unavoidable accidents, or other accidents unforeseen. Any time the conductor deems it necessary to communicate with the dispatcher, it is necessary that the telegrapher be called, as the telephone should be handled just the same as the telegraph. Watch these articles closely and report any violations to your local chairman immediately. The floral fund on the Chicago Division stands as follows: Collected account flowers for Bro. E. L. Eaken’s mother, $18.25; flowers purchased, $10.00. Collected account death of Bro. T. M. Hay, $14.00; flowers purchased, $10.00. Balance left on hand May 12, 1916, $12.25. Bro. C. D. Smith has resigned as assistant local chairman, effective May 8th. Sorry to lose “CD,” as he is a faithful worker for the cause, and a real live wire. “CD” says “Too much grief.” Those who failed to attend the banquet given by the Chicago Heights Telegraphers’ Club, Sun- day, May 14th, missed a real treat, as Bro. Kno- pinski and Bro. Snow, of Division 34, who were on the arrangement committee, proved to us that that they knew how to supply the eats. The members are not displaying enough interest in these meetings. They should attend and become educated to what is going on instead of remaining at home “knocking” and hurting no one but them- sches. If you do not take any interest in your own affairs, bow do you expect others to interest themselves ? Digitized by kjOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 931 The O. R. T. is no doubt the only organization which pays you dividends on the money invested, so why should you neglect it for others? It should be always first, and let the others follow. Your representatives can not do everything; it is absolutely necessary that the membership at large render some aid; and the least vy<m can do is to sit in the boat, and not rock it, if you are not familiar with absolute facts. J. Welles Begbie, Local Chairman Chicago Division. Villa Grove District — Bro. E. D. Adams, second Goodwine, relieved Bro. Burton at “DH” tower, relieving at “XN.” Bro. J. P. McCammon, agent Newport, motored to Royal to say “hello'’' to his wife. Several bad storms hit us the first part of the month, but did not hurt the service much. Brothers and sisters, I am afraid some of us are getting a little bit careless in regard to our register slips. Watch closely and do not have them wired for, as that does not show up good on your record. What’s the matter? The write-ups on this line arc getting smaller all the time. It’s not my fault, boys, if you don’t sec any news, and nothing in the daily papers, about your home town. Many thanks to the good brother at Bronson and other brothers for the news they have sent. Who will be the next? C. D. S. CARD OF THANKS. Having resigned as assistant local chairman on the Villa Grove District, I wish to kindly thank all the good brothers and sisters on this district for the kindness and support given me while working with them. I also desire to thank the general committee for the kindness shown me, • which will forever be remembered. With best wishes to all, I am, as ever, Yours in S. O. and D., C. D. Smith, Cert. 17. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His wisdom, has deemed it best to remove from our midst our esteemed and worthy brother, Thomas M. Hay; and Whereas, We realize that in the death of Bro. Hay the Order of Railroad Telegraphers has lost a true and faithful member and co-worker; there- fore be it Resolved, That we extend to the sorrowing family our heartfelt and fraternal sympathy in this their sad hour, commencing them to the One who doeth all things for the best; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded the bereaved family, a copy spread upon the minutes, and a copy sent The Telegra- phi* for publication. j Welles Begbie, W. II. Potts, G. C. Price, Committee, CARD OF THANKS. Mr. J. W. Begbie: Will you please convey to the O. R. T. my deep appreciation for the beautiful floral emblem sent by that organization as a tribute to my hus- band, Mr. T. M. Hay. Yours sincerely, Mrs. T. M. Hay. Chesapeake & Ohio Ry., Div. No. 40. Clifton Forge Division — This, so far, has been the most eventful year the O. R. T. has ever experienced on the C. & O. Lines. Through hard struggles looking toward solid organization we have emerged with our expectations fully realized and an appreciative membership standing behind the best general com- mittee we or any road ever had. Stimulated to action and supported by a determined membership, never before has the spirit of unrest been asserted so plainly as recently, mostly on account of unjust decisions and precedents making ones arising from causes heretofore not experienced, and nothing was contained in the old agreement to cover these new conditions, rendering it useless to handle the situation. In these changing times railroading and the methods used are very different from what they were ten years ago. Almost every case of aggravated infraction of the company’s rules has been traceable to non-members. That causes us a great deal of trouble. The management deals with these errings ones as it secs fit, and should one of our men err, the management thinks it has adopted a precedent when in reality they have only meted out punishment to one victim of his own folly, who has no protection and no alternative save to “take his medicine.” Such has happened right close to us. Non-members should take warning. If they have no feeling, they should at least exhibit the self-preservation that even an animal has. Boys, give good service. Show the company that their greatest asset is the labor union. Though we have a written agreement and demand an increase in pay when the revenues of the company justify it, still we are the men who cause the least trouble and take the most interest in the welfare of the company. Every investiga- tion costs the company money, and every time a man is found guilty it adds one more blot to his record and lowers him in the estimation of his fellow man. Close unionism is the great educator of our class, and to that we must look for the betterment of our condition. Pay your dues and boost the Order; attend the meetings and the rest will be given you by Provi- dence. C. A. Mitchell, Cor. ltinton Division — Sister Deifenbauch, of “CW” cabin, relieved a few days by Bro. Clark. Bro. Older relieved Bro. Smith, agent Quinni- mont, operated on recently at the Hinton hospital for appendicitis. We are glad to learn that he is doing nicely. Hope lie will soon be able to re- sume duty. Digitized by Google

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932 i , The Railroad Telegrapher. Boys, .news items are rather scarce. If you will mail me the items, I will gladly write them up, but am unable to get much of the news unless you hflp me. tfemember the third Thursday of each month is our regular meeting night at Hinton, and make every effort to come out. Some of the boys growl about certain conditions, but never come to the meetings to make their wishes known. If you know of any conditions that should be remedied, come to the meetings and let it be known. We had a splendid meeting last month. General Chair* man Hicks gave us a very interesting talk about what was accomplished for the boys on the Hock- ing Valley Railway, which we think was pretty good, considering the conditions in that part of the country. We should show our appreciation of what our committee has accomplished for us by attending the meetings. It is very discouraging to our general chairman when he has to come so far to attend our meetings and not find a larger turn- out than we have been having lately. “N,” “MQ,” Cert. 373. Indiana Division — Third Trick Dispatcher Swartz was relieved six days by Extra Dispatcher “Bill” Kamiensky. Bro. C. B. Hammer, Losantville second, re- signed to go to work with one of the New York Central Lines, was relieved by J. W. Fields, a new man. Bro. Hedrick was relieved several days by C. E. DeLong, a new man. Bro. L. H. Warvel, of North Judson, was a Peru caller recently. Bro. V. L. Barker, Fulton agency, relieved on vacation by Bro. Harry Cain. The regular meeting on May 17th, at Richmond, Ind., was attended by Bros. C. E. Duke, E. W. Bassett, S. L. Priser, W. H. Hutchens, G. O. Timmons and Chairman Murphy. Bro. Walt Johnson promises us two applications soon. New members are always welcome. Chairman Shucy has asked for a meeting with the express company to revise our present agree- ment. General Chairman Hicks has concluded negotiations for the H. V., receiving a new sched- ule with a $62.50 minimum, annual vacations, overtime and call provisions. Our regular meeting at Peru on May 30th was attended by General Chairman Hicks, Chair- man Murphy, M. D. Wood, C. E. Duke, O. E. Rife, E. O. Crecraft, H. VV. Brock, A. Gossett, F. M. Peoples, J. H. Bauer and O. E. Miller. Bro. Hicks explained about the special assessment, and showed how necessary it was. Don't delay; it will have to be paid, and the sooner the better. The Old Line boys have “come across,” and we should pay ours promptly. Bro. F. E. Littell, of Okeana, has a new speed marvel, and it is now in order for the chairman to appoint him “bead bussman” and let him haul us to and from the meetings. Assistant Chairman J^hanklin knows how to operate the pump. Cbrt. 941. CARD OF THANKS. I desire, through The Railroad Telegrapher, to thank the members of the O. R. T., Division No. 40, for the beautiful wreath sent to me, thus lightening the great burden of sorrow so suddenly thrust upon me in the loss of my beloved hus- band, W. P. Ross. Mrs. W. P. Ross. Erie R. R., Dlv. No. 42. Susquehanna Division Notts — Our series of meetings, Jersey City to Chicago, were a great success in every way. Our member- ship is increasing daily. As yet we have not been granted an interview with officials for pur- pose of revising schedule, but we will do so in the near future. Business is “booming” on the “old Reliable.” and we have about all we can properly handle. The fact that we have good business should not cause us to neglect our duty in looking out for more business. With a little energy on the part of each employe, we can keep this good run of traffic always. Do not let an opportunity go by to turn business to our lines. Don't wait for opportunities, but keep your eyes open all the time for traffic of both kinds. Speak to your friends and the traveling public about the good service, both freight and passenger, on our road, show them where it is to their advantage to patronize our lines. It is a very easy matter to convince them of this, for we can easily prove that we are giving the very best service. Land either short or long hauls; often a short haul will lead to the landing of a long one. It all helps. We can always handle just a little more business, even if we are pretty busy now. Each employe should look upon the company's busi- ness as though it was his own, and try to build it up to a still higher point; give the company and the public the best service possible; the company's prosperity is naturally your prosperity. If there is no business, there is no work for us. Vacation time is coming, and we hope the supply of extra men will be good this summer. It is now Bros. Allen and Hilbert. We are glad to welcome -them into old 42. Bros. Monohan and Wezloski evidently intend shortly to follow Bro. Moseson's example and join the “benedicts.” They have been buying furniture for the past six months. Congratula- tions. Div. Cor., Cert. 1330. Kent Division — The series of meetings held along the line were a grand success, respiting in securing over 165 new members. The meetings at Kent and Marion were well attended. The boys were given the situation in general, and all the nons who attended filled out their applications — seven at Marion and two at Kent. Since that time we have received ten more applications from the Kent Division. After Organ- izer Holton puts the finishing touches on this division we will be solid. The boys east arc all Digitized by kjOOQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 933 lined up now, and in a very short time we will be solid from New York to Chicago. Bros. Hesser and Holton gave the boys their money’s worth. Their talks were very good, show- ing the value of an up-to-date card and what the organization has done for the operators in general. Bro. Holton is “some man.” Go after the rest of the nons, boys. When you receive Bro. Hesser’s letter with the application enclosed, don’t fail to execute the same on some non in your location. Go right after them, as they are the ones keeping you from getting what you are entitled to. You pay the money and they get the same results. After Bro. Holton covers this division a non will be a thing of th^ past. First Trick Dispatcher Rench, under the doc- tor's care for some time, is taking a much-needed rest. We hope he will soon be able to be with us again. Kenmore telegraph office opened and advertised. Extra men are very scarce on this division, and it is almost impossible for any of the boys to lay off. We hope our chief dispatcher will soon get some men, as it makes it very bad for the boys who would like to have a little rest. Cert. 46. Wyoming Division — Bro. Hesser’s brief sojourn on this division has been crowned with success. With the exception of a few nons, who will be with us next month, the old Wyoming Division is solid. Bro. Hes- ser’s winning ways did the trick. “KO” tower closed two tricks, Bro. Chapman working twelve hours, and it is expected that others will be closed. The section men received a raise of one cent an hour. Ceet. 5140. Grand. Main and Side Lines — Regular meetings the third Monday evening of each month, corner Grove and Fourth streets, Jersey City, N. J. The meeting of May 15th was well attended and new officers were elected for the ensuing year. The S. & W. meeting at Paterton, on the evening of May 16th, was also well attended and officers installed. This is very gratifying to the Main and Side Line members, as it gives those so situated who are unable to attend Jersey City meetings an opportunity to learn what is transpiring. It is hoped S. & W. members near the Jersey end will attend our Jersey City meetings in return. We are all one, and should not hesitate to attend meetings wherever held. Our affairs are being pushed forward determinedly, and all should stand with a united front. Bro. Coleman was off a few days on account of sickness. Bro. Earl has returned to third “WJ,” and Bro. Nooman to third “SJ. Bro. Donnelly is on “WC” third; Bro. Dean on “SF” first (temporary), and Bro. Roche on “NJ” second pending bids. Bro. McNamara went to "VG” on account of circus trains. Bro. Tom Cliford paid Harriman a visit. The boys are waking up, and applications are coming in fast. Bro. Sanderson is still on the sick list. We all hope for his speedy recovery. Bro. Whritner, who has also been ill for some time, was improv- ing, but had another set-back on account of the cold and damp weather. We miss him and hope he will soon be with us again, better physically than ever. Cert. 85, Div. Cor. Canadian Northern Ry., Div. No. 43. Winnipeg Division, Districts Two and Three — Bro. W. A. Charlton, lineman North Battleford, killed in action in France on May 22d, was an old employe, having entered the service of the Cana- dian Northern in June, 1905. Bro. C. H. Simpson, of Dauphin dispatcher’s office, spent a few days in Winnipeg recently, the guest of Bro. J. G. Anderson. Bro. McKee, of Portage, laid up with fever, relieved by Bro. Blair, of first there; Bros. Preece and Ruddy doubling up on his trick on account of shortage of operators. Bro. Cairns, Glenella, is spending his holidays in the East. We are sorry to report the continued illness of Bro. Hugh McLean, ex-agent Gladstone, who has put in the winter in bed. We all sincerely hope he will make a speedy recovery and soon be back to work. Bro. Hay, at Amaranth, and Bro. Fitzsimmons (new member) have things all their own way out on the Oakland Subdivision. If Fitz makes a few more trips to “GO,” look out for wedding bells. This is our first opportunity to congratulate Bro. Haight, Oakville. He went East last fall and did not return alone. Night offices Oakville, Ochre River and Glen- enna were closed for some time owing to shortage of operators. Assignments: Bro. Kuddy, relieved at Cardale by Bro. Bouvier, went to Ericksdale to open a new station, later relieved there by Bro. Cox on bid; Bro. Kuddy going to Portage second, relieving Bro. Pfrimmer, who secured second “WI” Winni- peg. Bro. Cox relieved at Altamont by Bro. Somerville, from Sanford. Bro. Robertson was there until Bro. McCarthy, who*secured Sanford on bid, was relieved at Cardinal. Bro. H. W. Fee, Angusville, secured Albreda, on Pacific Divi- sion, on bid. The meeting held in the Empire Hotel, May 21st, was attended by forty members, including General Chairman Muacey, General Secretary and Treasurer Palmer, Local Chairman Phillips, Third District, and Sterling, Fourth District, and Gen- eral Counsel D. Campbell. The meeting was called to order by W. H. Phillips at 13:30k. Several important matters were taken up and satisfactorily adjusted, after which Local Chairman Muncey narrated in full his recent trip to the East on schedule business. It was gratifying to hear that Bro. Muncey and Digitized by Google

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934 The Railroad Telegrapher. his committee had successfully secured schedules on several short lines in the East, with substan- tial increases, and negotiations had ended peace- fully. These lines will now be in a position to work with us when our next schedule for the entire system is revised. General Secretary and Treasurer Palmer re- ported on financial standing of Division 43 that our funds are in a healthy condition. Division 43, like the other Canadian unions, is keeping its members at the front in good standing. This is causing considerable drain on the treasury, and the brother suggested relief by special assess- ment. A motion put by him was carried unani- mously that all members contribute $1.00 each to cover this. Matters of importance having by this time been completed, Bro. Phillips called upon our general counsel, Bro. D. Campbell, who had arrived at the meeting some time previous, for a few remarks. The brother responded nobly. Affairs legal, social and otherwise were dwelt upon for some time and some very good advice given. Bro. Campbell is in favor of a social club for Winnipeg being organized. Although no action was taken, it is expected that something in this line will be done during the summer season, as we are assured of his assistance. His address was greatly appre- ciated by the members, and all feel that his pres- ence at our meeting was a great benefit. Bro. Connelly, St. Agathe, had his new Mc- Laughlin in the city Sunday, but refused to give us a ride, claiming he is not yet sufficiently versed in its mechanism. If “Con” will only let us know when he is going to visit the city again, wc will arrange to have one of the fair sex meet him at the outskirts and act as a pilot. We know several who would be “tickled to death” to get the chance. Bro. J. Robertson arrived late at the meeting. Isn’t it hard to break away from the ladies, Jack? Several stations and operators* positions up for bid, including Steep Rock, Cardinal, Angusville, Wroxton and Cardale, nights Elie, Oakville, Glen- ella, Ochre River, day and night operators Nee- pawa. Since the last write-up a number of delinquents have paid up and several nons have come in. Dis- tricts 2 and 3 are now practically solid. We were pleased to see Bro. Young, lineman at Brandon, at the meeting, having recovered from the serious accident which befell him. Bro. Sterling, Verden, was also a welcome vis- itor, having had to travel all night and change trains several times to get there. Some brothers go to any trouble and expense to get to meetings, while others living in the city stay at home. Ceut. 365. District Two, Western Qivision — A meeting was held at Saskatoon on April 16th, attended by thirty-six members. Several matters of Importance were discussed. However, the time was too limited to allow more than an outline. Seeding is on in full over the district, and everything bids fair for another bumper crop; consequently, heavy traffic and lots of work again this coming fall and winter. Recent changes: Bro. McCarthy, Lucerne nights; Bro. Kennedy, Richleau (temporary); Bro. Phillips, Bethune (temporary), while Bro. Henry “is doing the bit;” Bro. Baudette, Edam (tem- porary); Bro. McClure, Raddison days; Bro. Schu mann, Swanson; Bro. Campbell, Warman nights. Bro. Gentry appointed regular relieving agent. Lnmsden experienced the highest water in twelve years, and there was considerable difficulty in transferring passengers, etc. Understand that Bro. Whitlock was compelled to take the yard check in a canoe. On March 1st an agreement covering rules and rates of pay for telegraphers on lines west of Tollerton to Vancouver was entered into. The telegraphers’ schedule now in effect on lines cast of Edmonton is extended in its entirety to the lines west of Edmonton, with one or two excep- tions. Bro. Campbell has been retained as general counsel by an almost unanimous vote of the mem- bers. Bro. Campbell’s address is 709 Electric Chambers, Winnipeg, Man., and he is always at the service of the members of the division. In case any members enlist for active service, kindly notify the local chairman, so arrangements can be made to keep their dues up to date during their absence. I wish every member of this district would take a more active interest in regard to news items. It is very hard, indeed, for one individual to look after this unaided. Please send Bro. Felt, Find- later, any news items you can. He has kindly consented to act as correspondent for this dis- trict. This division was practically 100 i>er cent strong at the beginning of the new year but there have been so many changes that we will have to do a little missionary work. If everyone will do this, we can have this district solid before the end of this term. Let our motto be: “100 per cent strong by June 30th.” Bro. Ben Lewis, of Raddison, is on an extended leave on account of sickness. We trust he will be able to resume duty again after a good lay-off. We must thank Bro. Felt for this write-up. All try and help him with the news items. Ce*t. 111. Third District , Western Division — Mr. Collins appointed relief agent, relieved at Fort Saskatchewan nights by Mr. Gregory, a new man, later relieved by Mr. Jaynes. Bro. Cunningham, Vermillion nights, on holi- days to try some business in Vermillion; relieved by Bro. Marshall, from the S. P. Bro. Mooney, agent Lloydminster, • on holidays, relieved by Bro. McMillan, agent Evansburg, . re- lieved by Mr. Adams, a new man. Bro. Bethune, first North Battleford. appointed relief dispatcher, relieved by Regan. Bro. Nicbel- son, lineman, has enlisted with the 232d at North Battleford. Luck to you, ‘'Nick.” Digitized by CaOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 935 Bro. Giguere, spare at Kamloops dispatcher’s office, relieved in “MO’* Edmonton by Mr. Peebles, from Vegreville, relieved by Jaynes, a beginner. Bro. Strong, third “MO” office, Edmonton, on holidays to Seattle and Vancouver, relieved by Bro. Carson, from the G. T. P., who has been in the Canadian army for the past year. Chief Dispatcher Nelson on holidays to the coast, relieved by Bro. Thompson, first trick dispatcher, and he by Bro. Jollymour, returned from Rainey River, who later relieved Bro. Easton, dispatcher Edmonton, who joined the Canadian army in the engineering corps, and has left for Ottawa. Sec- ond trick dispatcher Rainey River and third trick dispatcher Edmonton on bulletin. Bro. Morgan secured third trick dispatcher Brandon. He will be missed by all the boys, as he was a first-class man and a square fellow. Marvin station (temporary) opened by Bro. Sheppard. Day station opened permanently, bid in by Bro. Wheaton, from Cardiff. Mr. Collins is at Cardiff pending bids. Bro. Francisco appointed first trick dispatcher Kamloops Jet., a new position, succeeded as third trick dispatcher by Bro. Thomm, from Port Arthur. Third trick dispatcher now on bulletin. Cert. 474. Ontario Division — Through the efforts of Local Chairman McLane, General Chairman Muncey and Third Vice-Presi- dent Robertson, the operators of this division re- ceived a general increase in wages, ' commencing the 1st of May, the particulars of which you have learned of before this. Branch lines received a minimum of $66 per month, an increase from $35, in some cases; east of Folyette, $60; agents $66, and relief agents $75. Agencies previously over the minimum have also received substantial increases. The committee is to be congratulated on its good work in our behalf, having been almost continu- ously in session in Toronto from March 14th until April 29th, endeavoring to secure from the man- agement the best possible schedule under present conditions. We must now Show our appreciation of this good work by the committee; giving the company the best possible service, paying dues promptly and assisting in keeping the membership up to the 100 per cent mark. Bro. McLane intends calling a meeting in the near future to give the boys an opportunity to dis- cuss the new schedule. We trust our chairman will be able to prevail on our officials to allow Nos. 7 and 8 to stop and pick up operators asking to attend meetings, if held at Ottawa or Toronto. We are glad to hear Bro. Cruse is able to be on the job again, after being relieved a few days by Bro. Allan to undergo ah operation in Oshawa hospital. Bro. Snyder, owl "ON/* bid in “AC" days, vice Bro. Elliott, who bid in “CH.” Bro. Badley, owl at Smiths Falls, has been re- lieving Bro. Bennett, Portland, off rusticating. Bro. McLaren, “HD,” has taken or is about to take the advice contained in a recent write-up; full particulars later. Only one brother has sent in notes the past three months. I take it that you do not wish write-ups. Drop me a note next month if that is not the case. Cert. 456. Central of Georgia Ry., Div. No. 46. Savannah Dhnsion — We have not had a write-up from this division in quite awhile. Too fllany of the members de- pend too much on the local chairman to get up the items. If each one would take just a moment occasionally and drop me notes of any change, we could have some newsy items every month. Be- cause you know it, don’t think that the others wouldn’t like to know also. The grievance committee, in conference with General Manager Baldwin, succeeded in adjusting all grievances on hand; we now have a clean slate. I wish to ask all the boys to hold up their end, and we assure you that your committee will have no trouble in adjusting satisfactory. We are indeed glad to know that Bro. L. L. Snell w’as reinstated without any loss of time; the evidence against him wouldn’t hold the test. Brothers, take warning of allowing yourself to become in arrears; you do not know what time you* may need the assistance of the Order in ad- justing your grievances. 'As a matter of informa- tion, a certain brother allowed his card to drop for two years, kept promising to get right. May 1st he had trouble with letting two trains in block, slightly damaging two or three persons. He asked for the local chairman to go and represent him. He Was asked on what grounds he expected the Order to represent him, but failed to answer, and the local chairman failed to appear at the investi- gation. It is bad enough for a man to sit on a schedule job and draw the many advantages, but it is far worse when he gets in trouble to look for refuge from those who have made it possible for such things. This is where the line is drawn. You may ride a free horse a long way, but when you get to the end of the road don’t expect to drink out of our well. Recent changes: T. L. Rahn, clerk Guyton, to Pulaski agency, vice Bro. C. N. Rountree to Tootns- boro agency, vice Bro. C. M. Kenne to Gordon agency, vice Bro. A. C. Pitts resigned. We hated to see “old” Pitts leave us, as he was always there with the goods. He is now in the insurance business at Gordon. Bro. O. S. Ross, Norristown, to Porterdale agency, vice Bro. O. L. Jones to Register agency, vice Bro. D. M. Rogers to Covington, vice Bro. A. H. Milner, whom we understand will take a telegraph position on account of failing health, such w'ork being much easier and less strain on his eyes, which are giving him considerable trouble. Bro. R. A. Milner bid in third Tennille. Bro. B. J. Moore, Tybee depot, Savannah, bid in Register agency, but as Tybee is extremely heavy for an inexperienced man Bro. Moore consented to remain on tha job until the summer season was Digitized by Google

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936 The Railroad Tki.koradhkr. over. Some of the members claim as Bro. Moore bid this job in, he should either take it now or withdraw. Now, boys, some things are reasonable and some are unreasonable, and any one dis- satisfied should take into consideration the com- pany’s interest as well as that of the new man. We don’t care to work a hardship on either, hence the arrangements above cited. There is nothing irregular about this, if you consider others welfare as well as your own. Note change in address of local chairman, and any matters desired handling, write me at Coving- ton, Ga., Box 295. D. M. Rogers, L. C. Chattanooga Division — Boys, my first request was for you all to send me some news occasionally and to “co-operate” with me in getting up something every month. Send me all the changes, vacations, where going and how long, etc. Bro. Addison is certainly happy over those twin hoys. You can tell it on the wire. He makes me think of old “happy Jack” Conyers, at Newman. Does anybody know whether Jack ever got mar- ried? We are glad to note that Bro. Woodard is back at Chickamauga » after undergoing a successful operation. Says he feels better since being “chopped” on. He was relieved by Bro. Ratliff and Worsham. Bro. C. E. Bledsoe, Sargent, relieved two weeks by Bro. J. W. Butler, relieved at Brooks by his brother. Bro. Bosworth, Senoia, relieved by Bro. Ratliff, who was later relieved by Worsham, and went to Cedartown, “QN.” Bro. Silas Battson, of Barnesville, is visiting his father at Lindale, who is very sick. He has our sympathy. Silas is one of the old Chattanooga Division boys, and we are glad to see him up this way. Let each of us agents see that our reports are correct before sending them to the accounting de- partment. Check all reports personally and satisfy yourselves that they arc correctly added and right amounts in proper places. Our division has just as much efficiency as any of the others, if we will not be in too great haste trying to be the first getting «in reports; of course we must get them in promptly. The agents and operators on the Southern secured their new schedule with 7 to 12 per-cent raise, effective May 1st. Boys, let’s listen for the wire calls. Give this pteference over anything else. If too busy to answer at the moment, say “25.” This will save the other fellows’ arm. Let’s get systematized and be on the spot at the usual moment for such work that we have to do daily. On the big gate at the Massachusetts Mills at Lindale was posted by some one a few days ago: “Street cars are dangerous, jitneys are worse. Best ride the Central of Georgia — Safety First.” We have good roads and good officials, too. Boys, let me have all the changes made at your respective stations, etc., so we can have a write-up every month. “ABE.” Southwestern Division — ' Bro. C. Mathis, agent Fitzpatrick, Ala., on vaca- tion, relieved by Sister Lamar. Bro. Embry, of Williamsburg, made a trip to Smithville recently. Bro. E. B. Baldwin, of Coffee Springs, is off sick. We understand he contemplates going to Hot Springs. His station is on bulletin temporarily. We hope he will soon recover. We are glad to note that Bro. Anderson has recovered from his illness and is back at Albany. It is with pleasure that we welcome Sister Black- well, of Dawson, into Division 46. She knows a good thing when she sees it. Bro. V. Cavender, of Americus, Ga.. is spend- ing his vacation in the Rockies; relieved by Bro. McGravy. Bro. E. E. Hodges, of Reynolds, Ga., off sick, is spending some time at Hot Springs, Ark., re- cuperating. We trust that he will be benefited by his trip. He is being relieved by Sister Hodges, and she on second by Bro. Paul Hodges. Bro. Watson, with steam shovel several weeks, has returned to Byron, relieving Bro. English, who then relieved Bro. Epting at Fort Valley. Sister Jenkins, of Upatoi, relieved Miss Merritt, at Junction City, a few days, relieved by Bro. Jackson. Bro. L. S. Stephens, clerk-operator, cut off at Ozark, Ala., bumped Non R. L. Holliday, clerk Perry, Ga. The outlook is very promising for a good peach and melon crop, and the extra men should get a hand in the pie. It’s probable that the block will be opened up June 1st, for two months, on account of the fruit season. Boys, answer calls promptly and help out the poor fellow in “RA.” He has his full tonnage when everything is work- ing in his favor, and when you fail to come to his rescue, you fail to do your duty. Our annual honor roll gave us a very good show- ing, but we can make a great improvement over this, if each one of us will try to do just a little better. We have a good set of officials to work with, they appreciate our efforts and are willing K> help us out in any way they can. Let’s show them that we are loyal and appreciative. Don’t wait for the boss to “crank up.” Be a “self starter.” Bro. J. E. Mathis and wife were off fifteen days, enjoying a fishing trip in Florida, relieved by Sister Kimble, of Box Springs, and H. N. Molton, a new man. Bro. Coleman, joint man at Union Springs, Ala., absent quite awhile, having his eyes treated, has resumed work, and we are glad to learn he was very much benefited. Bro. Smith, better known as “AX,” working as dispatcher, is being relieved in “RA** by Bro. Herrington, from Terra Cotta, who says the “pleas- ure” is great. Bros. Livsey, Travis and Randall have made sev- eral business trips to Macon recently. Sister Lamar bid in Coffee Springs, Ala., agency temporarily. We understand the last meeting held in Macon was the best ever. Some of the boys came 200 Digitized by CaOO 2

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 9*7 miles, and those who did not or could not attend missed a treat. The large hall filled almost to its capacity, and if there was any one present with a case of the “blues” he could not be located. This is my first attempt at “ink slinging,” but I will endeavor to get in a little something for The Telegrapher each month, if you boys will help me out. Our write-ups have been a little scattering, but it is not due to indifference or disloyalty; abnut all of us devote 99 per cent of our time to work, and when we do get a little breathing spell we fell like taking it easy. I cer- tainly appreciate the items furnished by the dif- ferent members for this write-up, and hope they will continue to make a note of each change and let me know at their earliest convenience, so that I can get them to St. Louis before the 28th. Understand Bro. Sears, of Perry, Ga., is raising onions as a side line. Don’t know how he is on growing them, but I will put him up against the best when it comes to eating them. Ceet. 504. Denver & Rio Grande R. R., Div. No. 49. First Division — A. L. Challis, agent Texas Creek, is on vacation, relieved by Extra Luther. H. J. Dittbrenner, third Union Depot, Denver, relieved by T. D. Hawkins, Second Division, sev- eral weeks on account of sickness, relieved by F. M. Jones. Later Hawkins relieved G. E. Schlaf, third Canon City, on an extended leave. J. J. Roudebush, agent Rouse Jet., has gone East with his family to visit home folks and secure a much-deserved rest. “Dad” Wright, the old veteran, is at Rouse again after three months’ vacation. We are glad to see him back much improved in health. “SI” Jenkins, of Portland, relieved by D. L. Keefe, from the B. & A, we understand, has accepted a position with a well-known brokerage firm at Colorado Springs. Local Chairman Reynolds is on vacation visiting old schoolmates in the State of New York, and will spend several months taking in the sights in Buffalo and New York City. Fred has been away from his boyhood home for many long years, but his mind always goes back to the little old red schoolhouse yard. Here’s wishing him a safe and pleasant trip. W. C. Cavanaugh to dispatcher Pueblo, vice W. A. Watts, resigned. Several miles of telegr. oh line was broken down by the heavy snow storm May 1st, paralyzing business for several days. ’ Some of the linemen are commencing to wish they were included in the sixteen-hour law. Mr. H. Jones, agent Portland, who got $60 more a year the last increase through the Order, says he would join but he’s afraid the cement company will get his Angora if he does. Beats all what excuses some fellows can think up. Wonder what the cement company would do towards helping him if in trouble. He still draws a railroad check each month inatead of one on the cement works. Others on this division are remaining out of the Order nursing imaginary petty personal griev- ances, displaying an amount of obstinacy and standing in their own light; yet they never fail to come in for their share of the benefits which have been secured through the efforts of those who are paying the bills. They simply lay low and take what is secured without any effort whatever, and appear to do it with a clear conscience. It’s rather hard to find conductors, engineers, brakemen or firemen who do not belong to one or the other of these organizations. They seem to be able to see much more clearly than some men in the tele- graph service, although the latter look fully as intelligent as the average men in the train and engine service. Perhaps some are intelligent enough to see where they can secure benefits at the expense of the other fellows* efforts, who are not quite so wise and pay the bills. Div. Cor., Cert. 99. Georgia R. R., Div. No. 50. This is to remind you, brothers, that your cor- respondent is still waiting for those news items you promised to send him each month. Business has fallen off considerably, as was to be expected, during the summer months. How- ever we are holding our own, which is very grati- fying. No night offices have been cut out; all are at work making full time, and extra men are very much in demand. We hope the boys at the points which were cut out last summer will stay right “on the job” and prove to the management that much better train service can be had with these night offices open. # • There is still nothing to compare with “Father” Murrow’s brand new baby gjrl, according to that proud parent. Something was said last month about Union Point and Crawfordsville being lined up “solid bachelor.” Possibly I spoke too hastily, as it looks as if “BZ” is about to break ranks. Watch your step, young fellow. Bear in mind that June 30th is renewal time; let our secretary have your dues and remit your insurance direct to L. W. Quick promptly, so that we will be in good shape all the time for any interesting developments liable to arise and be prepared to meet the emergency and do our duty. Come to the meetings, boys, and you will know what is going on; our next one will be called by the general chairman. Div. Cor., Cert. 13. Bessemer & Lake Erie R. R., Div. No. 51. Main Line, North District — Tom O’Brien is back after a year’s leave of absence. Bro. Quinn relieved on third “RX” Albion, a few days recently. Assigned on bids: First “AK” tower to Bro. Gregory, second to Boone; Albion yard days to Bro. Kebert, vice N. F. Staley, resigned. Bro. C. H. Barney has returned from relief work there to “XG.” Digitized by Tooele

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938 The Railroad Telegrapher. Conncout Branch — Bro. Quinn relieved Orcutt, second "YA,” a few days on account of sickness. The steamer Lynch, with 200 cars of ore, the first boat of the season, arrived at Conneaut Har- bor on Sunday, April 16th. Bro. Ross Williams, on the sick list a few days recently, was relieved by Bros. Quinn and Schaaf. If you do not see any items in this write-up from your district, it is because none have been sent in. I am willing to. prepare a write-up each month if the brothers will furnish * some items, which can be sent either to Bro. Ross Williams or me at Cranesville, Pa. “AO,” Cert. 57. Southern Pacific Ry., Div. No. 53. San Francisco, Cal., May 26, 1916. All Members Divisions 53, 128, 153 and 165. Sisters and Brothers: That we may celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of our Order in a fitting manner, it has been arranged, through the com- mittees of Divisions 53, 128, 153 and 165, to hold a mammoth O. R. T. meeting in the assembly hall of the Pacific Building, corner of Fourth and Market streets, San Francisco, near the entrance of the Hof Brau Cafe, on the evening of June 11th, to which all members of the organization are cordially invited, whether members of the above- named divisions or not. Our fifth vice-president, Bro. E. J. Manion, will be present to address us; and, as Bro. Manion has been associated with our Order in various capacities for many years, he will have many interesting experiences to relate in connection with the history and work of the organization. An invitation will also be extended to the Grand officers and general chairmen of the other organi- zations who may be in this city at that time; hence, we anticipate a very interesting program and an evening of pleasing entertainment. This notice will be mailed all over the lines affected, so that those who may be on vacation in San Francisco from distant points may arrange to take advantage of this opportunity to meet and listen to your vice-president and other prominent speakers. Arrange your transportation and keep in mind the time, place afid date — Pacific Building, San Francisco, 7:30 p. m., Sunday, June 11, 1916. Those arriving early will call at Division 53’s headquarters, Hotel St. Regis, 85 Fourth street. Fraternally yours, Jno. E. Cowgill, G. C. Div. 53. F. J. McElroy, G. C Div. 153. R. D. Shugruk, G. S. & T. Div. 165. Hotxl St. Rsgis, San Francisco, Cal., May 24, 1916. All Local Chairmen Pacific System. Brothers: Owing to the number of complaints arising relative to Sunday hours of service and ~ver- time, account of Mr. Scott's recent ruling, which is contrary to that expected by both Mr. Scott and our committee, I am quoting correspondence pass- ing between myself and Mr. Platt with respect to this controversy: “Your letter of March 31st, with reference to claim for overtime, Mr. W. E. Blume, of Cameron. For your information I am quoting letter written Mr. Scott, under date of February 24th, ' 1914, at which time our committee agreed to accept the ruling relative to Sunday hours and overtime as outlined in Mr. Scott s letter to Mr. Manson, to apply under our present contract, and which has been adhered to until recently: "The men are working uniformly on Sundays over the entire system, carrying out the instr'ic- tions of their superiors, without protest, awaiting advice from me after the question could be mutually settled between your office and tne O. R. T. committee; and while Mr. Manion and the entire committee believe that if the schedule was correctly interpreted, as effects the Sunday hours of service, the men would be required to work only half their week-day working hours on Sundays. However, to avoid further controversy regarding Sunday hours of service, and in view of the fact that the question was not definitely settled before the close of our recent conferences and at time of final settlement in schedule nego- tiations, the committee have decided to accept and permit you to enforce your ruling on Sunday hours of service, obtaining under the old schedule, as outlined in your letter addressed to Mr. L. C Manson, at Salt Lake City, under date of Novem- ber 10, 1908, with the one exception that where telegraphers are assigned to an eight-hour day for week days, they shall be required to work but four hours on Sundays, with their overtime based on an eight-hour day; and where their regular assigned week-day hours are ten (including meal hour), their Sunday overtime will be based on a ten-hour day.” In Mr. Scott's reply, under date of March 27, 1914, he writes as follows with respect to "Sun- day Hours of Service” and "Overtime.” "Under the first subject, 'Sunday Hours of Service,* I note that you now thoroughly under- stand and agree to the manner in which telegra- phers are being employed on Sundays, but ask that where telegraphers are assigned to an eight- hour day for week days they shall be required to work but four hours on Sundays, with their over- time based on an eight-hour day, and that where their regularly assigned week-day hours are ten hours, including meal hour, their Sunday overtime be based on a ten-hour day. I think you will find that Sunday hours of service for telegraphers coming under these two heads are uniformly han- dled in the manner outlined, but if any excep- tions thereto have come to your notice, will be pleased to receive further advice.” The above was in reply to my letter of Febru- ary 24, 1914, and very plainly indicates that it was understood that the previous ruling respect- ing Sunday hours of service and overtime, as per Mr. Scott's letter to Mr. Manson, would remain in force under the agreement of September 1. 1916. And, therefore, Mr. Blume's claim should Digitized by t^ooole

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 939 be allowed, as should also that of Mr. Gage at La Rose. A copy of this correspondence between myself and Mr. Scott was mailed to all local chairmen, Pacific System, at the time, but some of you per- haps do not recall it owing to the time which has intervened. The very fact that Mr. Scott acknowledged my letter of February 24, 1914, in which I advised him that our committee was willing to accept the ruling which obtained under the former contract, and that without protest; and the further fact the Sunday overtime has been handled on this basis until very recently, is sufficient evidence and guarantee that it was to be so handled during the life of our present schedule. Therefore, you will please advise our members to turn in overtime accordingly and refer their claims to the local chairman when they are not settled with upon this basis; the local chairmen appealing the several claims to me when necessary. For your further information, 1 am quoting letter addressed to Messrs. Platt and Campbell, under date of May 15th, again asking for date for conference upon the grievances now pending, a copy of which was sent to Mr. Scott: ‘‘You will please be referred to my letter of February 7th and subsequent correspondence ask- ing for date to review grievances which have been pending for many months. “Will you now kindly arrange early date to meet our committee to go into these matters that de- mand early settlement?" Mr. Platt’s reply, May 17th: "Acknowledging - receipt of yours of May 15th. We will not take on any further conferences with Orders until such time as we have disposed of matters now pending with the enginemen." Mr. Campbell's reply, May 18th: "Referring to your letter. May 15th, asking for date to review pending grievances. We have not concluded our negotiations with enginemen and trainmen; there- fore can not arrange to meet you in conference at this time." 1 am enclosing additional copies that you may pass them along your respective districts, and am not nolding up to include 'vith my monthly report that our members may be kept fully and promptly advised on all matters of this kind, that they may know why the adjustment of their grievances are being delayed, and that they may also see that the other organizations are experiencing the same diffi- culty. Yours fraternally, Jno. E. Cowgill, General Chairman. Portland Division — Bro. Jacobson, agent Yaquina, on vacation. Bro. Pook, agent Hubbard, has purchased an Overland and visits the brothers evening, explain- ing the machinery. Bro. Hickman, agent Molalla, has gone to San Francisco hospital for ear trouble; relieved by Bro. Hackett. Bro. Simmons, third Albany, attended court in Portland recently. Bro. Olsen, agent Oregon City, on a trip to Gervais recently, stopped off and said "hello" to the brothers at Wood burn. Bro. Ford, agent Lebanon, is still in California for his health. We wish him a speedy recovery. Bro. Knott, second Junction, was a Portland visi- tor recently. Bro. Carl Bragg, agent West Scio, is figuring how to get his helper back. Bro. Bert Simpson, agent Forest Grove, relieved two weeks by Bro. Sfhroll of first there. Bro. Proudfit, second Halsey, has a new Under- wood for copying train orders. Riddles second hours changed, 8 p. m. to 6 a. m., account of new train schedule. Bro. S. L. Smith, agent Whiteson, assigned Mill City agency. Bro. Carl Larsen is on ten days* leave. Bro. Smith, agent Silverton, and Bro. Welton, agent Mt. Angel, have their helpers back again. Bro. Welton can now stand on the bleachers’ side Sundays and see the boys make home runs. He knows how he used to do it in days gone by. Bro. Hewitt is at Myrtle Creek agency pending bulletin, vice G. H. Smith, who was delinquent and could not have his case investigated. "De- links" take warning. Bro. Harry Morse, who bid in Timber agency, and Bro. Easley, who bid in second there, are now at home to all who have an "up-to-date," otherwise "nothing doing." Bro. L. H. Neilson, agent Shady Bend, Kan., Union Pacific, was a recent visitor at Glendale. Bro. Duncanson showing him some rare Oregon scenery. William M. Bond, veteran yard master at Port- land, died at Spokane recently. The Federal Telegraph Co., located in the Cham- ber of Commerce Bldg, in Portland, is a strong competitor of the Western Union and Postal, ac- cording to a recent report of business filed with the State. Bro. Frank H. Barstow, manager of the Federal at Seattle, was formerly located at Port- land. The Federal is allowing its operators an $85 minimum. They are required to know Morse and Continental, as they are used in both wire and wireless service. Bro. F. C. Waldron, third Drain, relieved by Bro. Ralph W. Kuenzli, on account of a sprained ankle. The Port of Portland installed its own wireless on the bar tugs Oneonta and Wallula recently, also the pilot schooner Joseph Pulitzer, displacing the Marconi apparatus. Southern Pacific engineers are figuring on a beautiful new depot sight, in the heart of Marsh- field, Oregon. Bro. L. F. Benner, agent Leland, has the dis- tinction of being the first brother to bid in a position on the new Willamette Pacific branch, having received Myrtle Point agency at extreme end of line, vice Mr. Starr, agent, under the old Roseburg Coos Bay and Eastern control, who, not being a telegrapher, lost out when the Southern Pacific superseded the telephone with the telegraph. Bro. Robert Fromm is the dispatcher at Marsh- field. Digitized by ^ooQle

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940 Tiie Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. N. R. Cereghino, who relieved Bro. C. P. Easley at Enright a few days, later relieved Bro. Paul W. Lemmer at second Riddle, who went to Merlin agency. Bro. H. A. Morse, second Eugene, to Timber agency, vice Bro. S. A. Connor to third Beaver- ton. Bro. W. M. Knott, second Junction City, was a recent Portland visitor. Bro. Ralph E. Dean is back on third Drain again, and J. W. Lucas on second. Bro. Ralph W. Kuenzli is back from a pleasant vacation spent in Ohio. Superintendent of Telegraph King, San Fran- cisco, has sent out a circular letter explaining minutely the scientific way to adjust our sending machines. He recently made a trip of inspection over the line and was very much distressed over the way some were adjusting their bugs. Chief operator at San Francisco general office is up for bid. We hope a Portland Division brother gets it. The rose festival held at Portland, June 7th, 8th and 9th, caused a heavy ticket business. Several new men recently sent in their applica- tions, which cheered our hard-working Local Chair- man Boyd. Let's all help him line up the few nons left, and the two or three delinquents. There is no excuse for these former brothers. Keep after them and bring them back to life again. Bro. O. C. Purkeypile, second Leland, was off a few days. Bro. S. M. Crom, agent West Fork, relieved, account sickness, by Bro. Simpson, relieved on second by Bro. Moody A. Smith, who later relieved Bro. E. C. Simpson, on a trip to Portland. J. W. Lucas, from Cottage Grove, to West Fork third, a new position, later bumped by Bro. A. F. Reitzel, from Oswego. The brothers there are enjoying the trout fishing. F. L. Dolan, back from vacation, relieved Rice, second Leland, who went to Albany. Fred Taylor, second Timber, to Lyons, Ore., agency, vice H. H. Cronise, former, agent at Albany, who recently died of pneumonia. Bro. H. T. Shirley, a veteran Western Pacific agent, visited Bro. Duncanson at Glendale recently. Bro. Johnson, agent Woodburn, was among those who made a trip over the Columbia highway, Sun- day, April 14th. Bro. Moreland, agent Harrisburg, on a year's leave, has gone to Colorado to work on his farm, on account of Mrs. Moreland's health. We hope she will be benefited, and Bro. Moreland successful by the change. Bro. Larsen to second Eugene, vice Bro. Fromm, doing extra dispatching at Marshfield. Bro. Pook, agent Hubbard, has purchased a new Overland and is taking in the sights evenings. Bro. Knott, second Junction, is doing some O. R. T. business around his vicinity with his new Ford. Bro. Fields, agent Gaston, and Bro. Livengood have had their depots painted. Harry Rice displaced Chapman on second Cot- tage Grove. Some one land S. E. Roland, the new man acting agent at Coquille. If all the brothers will send me just a line or two, it will help me to have a good write-up every month. Just list them on "PD-1" and get them to me regularly. Bro. Duncanson, at Glendale, never forgets to help me. P. G. ViCKJtas, Cert. 1201. Sacramento Division — Brothers, the following contributed toward the salary of the local chairman, on the petition which I sent out some time ago: Bros. Waters, Biggs; I. A. Van Loon, Durham, and I. S. Wilson, Marys- ville, $1 each; R. H. Kast and F. M. Thompson, Chico, and J. J. Mason, Gridley, 50 cents each; W. C. Johnson, Rocklin; C. B. Mills, Folsom; M. L. Ballard, Loomis, and F. F. Bush, Marys- ville, 25 cents each. Making a total of $5.50. A very small showing for the size of a division of 141 members. The small number contributing did not warrant sending out individual circulars to each station, so I am taking this way of advising you. The petitions were never returned to me, al- though I especially requested that they be for- warded to the next office if you were unable to con- tribute. Three of these petitions were forwarded in different directions over the division. This showing was a great disappointment to me, as I feel that we could well afford to pay the local chairman $15 per month, considering the work he has to do; not only in the way of griev- ances, but in correspondence and keeping after the nons and delinquents, and in other ways keep- ing the division up to the best standard that he can. I wish to thank the brothers who contributed. I. S. Wilson, Cert. 470. General Chairman Cowgill, going over the Sac- ramento Division recently, dropped off at Rose- ville and secured several applications, and then went east as far as Sparks, Nev. Very few escaped. When it comes to getting in the nons, or any other strenuous work, you can bet on "Jack" Cowgill. He's there and back again before you know it. Bro. M. B. Moore, first Roseville, has returned from San Diego, where he, wife and son, spent a very pleasant week. Mat. says the trained horse "got all their goats." Bro. F. L. Rector, first Andover, who started for Casa Grande, Mexico, recently, to look after some property his grandfather had down there once upon a time, on nearing the border decided that the place wasn't worth much no-how, and re- turned. "Safety first." Bro. W. W. McClintock, second Roseville, spent two weeks* vacation at San Diego and Chicago. "Me" left the "Rudder Grange Inn," where he has held forth for three years, on May 13th, two days before it burned to the ground. "Bunch" managed to save his trunk and grips, but his B. V. D.*s and safety razors are a total loss. Who says the 13th is a lucky day? Bro. Dan Rogers, agent and everything else up around Biggs, is relieving McClintock. Shake hands with Bro. Bill Thomas at Colfax, one of Cowgill’s recent recruits. Digitized by C.00 Qte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 941 Bro. E. R. Allen, third Troy, while oiling up his new 16-H. P. fishing rod back of the depot, had a ground hog grab his silk line and speed away with sufficient force to break the reel. It “sang,” any- way, and that made Evran happy. We mean “the reel” sang — not the hog. Bro. J. J. Mason, third Gridley, is experiment- ing on a four-acre tract about fire miles from town. He has a two-wheeled cart and a blue mule; his chief industry, is young pelicans, that seem to thrive. Wow! Bro. F. J. Dusher, second Troy, purchased one of them Mrs. Stanton’s “barrel-less” scatter guns from a New Jersey agent. Besides not taking up any room, this gun can be shot off from the hip pocket and hit a quail anywhere between Troy and Crystal Lake, or right in thevhead, it don’t make any difference. Bro. G. C. McAdow has a full-blooded English Setter dog. We had one quite similar swiped off our back porch. Bro. Harry Baxter, Sacramento, formerly local chairman, took a party of six down to Oakland, Sunday recently, in h»s new Studebaker. They say the road was as smooth as Bro. Sharp’s head, and there are no bumps on that. Bro. W. G. Davis, Sacramento, has been work- ing as extra dispatcher there and San Luis Obispo. There was some talk of him being appointed chief dispatcher of the Mexican Central, as he is known all over the United States as “Wild Bill.” Bro. G. B. King, Sacramento, married in Denver, Colo., recently, has returned to work, just like all other married men. Bro. L. A. Dever, extra Sacramento, resigned, is now with the Western Pacific. Bro. V. P. Miner, second Truckee, is being re- lieved by Bro. Lighty. Bro. A. Bundy, extra dispatcher, Sacramento, and wife, nee “Sister Genevieve Duffy,” have re- turned from Seattle, where they were called by the serious illness of Bro. Bundy’s father. We are glad to learn that he is on the road to recovery. Bro. Schneegas, Woodland, carries three revolv- ers since the safe has been blown up twice. While going from the snowsheds to historic Donner Lake, Bro. F. H. Jacobs, second Andover, ran into a lone mountain goat. The animal was dazed for an instant, seeing such a long-legged fellow ramming through the brush. This gave “Jake” a “hunch” to beat it, and he did. Although two miles distant from his wife and the depot, he made record time. Bro. W. G. Flickenger, second Cisco, has built a dance floor, 80x100 feet, for the big crowd on the opening Decoration Day. “Flick” is some “two stepper,” as well as a first-class “lumber jack.” Tn the news from the Sunset District, we recog- nise the name of Rathburn, in Houston, with much joy. “Rath1’ will probably remember the time he and I, and “some” others, were canned for belonging to the O. R. T. Happy days, eh? Bro. J. M. Cleary, agent Yale, wants a bull-dog to watch his depot from about midnight till 8 a. m. Send him to “Jim” by express. Bros. F. E. Scott and L. Fingland are working as extra dispatchers at Sacramento. Dispatcher M. A. Wallace has gone to San Diego on his vaca- tion. Chief Dispatcher W. S. Law, Sacramento, while fixing up a new time table, is being relieved by O. T. Stackpole, and he as night dispatcher by Dispatcher Geiger. Bro. V. P. Miner, second Truckee, has taken some fine views of the snowsheds and the high Sierras, which he will be glad to supply any of the brothers with at so much per. Bro. Ed. Stewart is back at Summit agency from his Mexican ranch. Shortly after Villa discovered Columbus, and rewards were posted up on telephone poles and barns, the switchmen at Roseville organized as a “watchful waiting crew,” halted a black man wearing a big white hat and riding a brindle mule, and “kangarood” him near the ice house. He claimed to be a Spaniard, but no relative of Villa. After the third degree he confessed to having lived in Mojave, Cal., for two years. The fore- man of the switchmen’s court promptly said “turn him loose my brave men, he’s immune from all further punishment,” and he went on his mule re- joicing. Mooney, Div. Cor., Cert. 986. Sacramento Division, Placerville Branch — Did you all write a letter to your Congressman and Chairman Wm. C. Adamson, of the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce? Eight hours would be acceptable to all of us, but too many will not go to the trouble of writing a letter or two te congressional representatives, asking them to get behind legislation that we are interested in and endeavor to put it through. Congressmen, as a rule, try to please their constituents, and if they receive a greater number of letters from voters in their districts, requesting them to support a certain bill than they get asking them to kill it, they will almost always vote as the majority of their constituents have asked them to, and do what they can to assure the passage of the bill. So it is up to every member of the Order to do all in his power to secure the passage of bills that will improve our working conditions. Very often by writing to your representatives in Congress, or the State Legislatures, you will aid in getting such legislation through. Your Congressman is your personal representative, and it is proper that you should keep him posted on what you think is good or bad legislation. W. B. Lewis, agent Fair Oaks, referred to for- merly as brother, will be very soon. Bro. Plank, of Placerville, closed up his joint and attended the fruit meeting at Sacramento, May 15th. Heavy steel and gravel ballast work will be completed on this branch about July 1st. Conductor Tommy Holder has Bud Fisher backed over the derailer as an artist. Understand the G. M. O. for the new station at Latrobe has been approved, for which Mr. Duden is duly thankful, no doubt. He' should get a card so as to be up-to-date in his new station. Bro. 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942 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bragg and two cars crossing the bridge over the American River near there, on the old line from Sacramento to Lincoln via Folsom and Roseville. “Bill0 Nichols, who was engineer at that time, is still in Folsom. He is now express driver for Wells-Fargo, and is the father of Conductor Chas. Nichols. It is now Bros. Fox, El Dorado; Thomas, Col- fax, and Gould at Stirling. I would appreciate it if each member would take more interest in the Order — the only salvation for the telegraphers, which anyone with a clear mind will admit. Those who have allowed themselves to become delinquent are now looked upon as nons. They should act like men and help support what we have struggled so hard for instead of buying Fords. They can’t squeeze out $12 per year for dues, but they are “Johnny on the spot” when it comes to taking the benefits the Order affords. Their promises to “come in pay day sure” never materialize. I am glad that there are very few of that kind on the Sacramento Division, and hope for a day when there will be none. Our two delinquents for the past term have left. I will be glad to give a list of the few nons left to any of the members interested enough to try and land them. C**t. 1351, Acting L. C. Sacramento Division, Truckee Subdivision — Bro. Merrick is relieving at “VIM pending bul- letin. Bro. LaPoint, at Floriston, had his station re- modeled recently. Bro. Roy, at Boca, handles his job very coolly, as about all the traffic is ice. The Boca & Loyalton R. R., snowbound all winter, reopened May 1st, and Boca is the joint agency for the S. P. and B. & L. One dark and stormy night (20 below zero) Roy was sleeping peacefully and dreaming of the green fields of the valley, when about 10:30 p. m. Noddin rudely awakened him, stating that someont had been killed by train No. 23. Roy dressed, hit the key and notified “DS,” requesting that the coroner at Truckee be called, and also ask No. 23 about it. A search revealed plenty of evidence in the way of blood, etc., and he returned to the station and reported to “DS” the result, adding that he had been unable to find the rc mains, when he was advised that it was a big dog that was killed. Of course, he got the “horse laugh," but he got his little old special call just the same, and hopes they will hit more dogs in the future, although one good night’s sleep was shot to pieces. Bro. Miner, back from his vacation, is OS'ing on second “UK." The company has installed its own lighting sys- tem at all stations from Truckee to Sparks, getting their “juice” from the signal line, thereby saving hundreds of dollars for electricity. Cert. 500. It es tern Division — It is now Bro. A. A. Stone at “NH." Bro. Ahern is on the S. J., owing to the short- age of men on that division. Bro. O. Rutherford relieved Bro. Dove and Bro. Rohrer each a few days, and several days at Niles and Livermore. Bro. Brickhouse, at Hutton's, has gone to Pasa- dena with a newspaper; relieved by Bro. Moran, of "BD.” Brothers assigned on bids: Agencies — Avon, to E. L. Bryan (allowed a clerk on account of the gradual increase of the Associated Oil Co.*s business) ; Bay Point, E. P. Holliday. Third telegrapher-towerman Davis, W. Casselman. Teleg- raphers— Bay Point, H. L. Taylor; Winters, O. R. Rutherford; Vacaville, E. L. Dyer. Claiming dead-head mileage from a point where an operator makes his headquarters has caused considerable controversy. It will figure out about the same wherever the time is claimed from. The company could require extra men to make Oak- land their headquarters and work a hardship on quite a few. The schedule does not specify that the mileage shall be claimed from the superinten- dent’s office, but it has been generally understood on most divisions that such would be the case. If given permission to stay at some outside point and not claim mileage from there, it should be put in from Oakland Pier. The question of who shall receive time, when making transfer of a station, is still under consideration by the gen- eral committee and will be handled when it meets the officials on other matters. Article 3, para- graph A, provides that a telegrapher will receive one day’s pay in each twenty-four hours if regu- larly assigned and ready for service. There is nothing in the sohedule that covers a regular man laying off and returning to his position and pro- vides that he shall lose the time. It should be a fifty-fifty proposition for the time, for one trans- fer. The annual joint picnic given by the railroad brotherhoods of the Western Division, consisting of locomotive engineers, railway conductors, rail- road trainmen, locomotive firemen, switchmen and railroad telegraphers, was held at Fernbrook Park, Niles Canyon, on Sunday, May 21st. Two trains of fourteen cars each were necessary to take care of the 1,500 attendants. There was dancing from 10 a. m. to 6 p. m., and a varied number of games — ladies’ egg race, Ladies’ Auxiliary race, fat ladies’ race, young men’s race, brotherhood race, potato race, married ladies* race, tug-of-war by five picked teams from the brotherhood lodges, which was won by B. R. T. No. 71, and a prize ladies’ waltz, won by a Mr. Rutherford and wife; Dispatcher Clarence Davidson and wife being close competitors. We were extended an invitation to participate in this joint brotherhood picnic, giving us a chance to show if we are a wide-awake organiza- tion or one that does more talking than deeds. There were not many of our members present owing to the shortage of extra men; but, through the kindness of Superintendent Brennan, the O. R. T. members of the various committees were able to attend, which we assure him was greatly appreciated. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 943 Vice-President “Doc” Manion, General Chair- man Cowgill, Local Chairman Watson, Salt Lake Division, and Local Chairman Ward, Coast Divi- sion, were present and thoroughly enjoyed the day. A panoramic view of the assembled crowd, in- cluding the entire committee, was taken, also a photo of the Western Division local committee, which was sent to The Telegrapher. Another year we hope to be able to attend such affairs in larger numbers, as many brothers can secure re- lief for the day. Bro. C. A. Nelson, formerly on the Portland Division, who demonstrated the Pierson transmit- ter at the Panama Exposition, is now with W. S. Welisoh & Co., rice brokers, San Francisco, as their traffic man. Third Vice-President Robertson writes General Chairman Cowgill: “This is to acknowledge, with thanks, receipt of your semi-annual report, which I have read with great interest. Too many of our divisions do not exercise enough pains in this important matter, which results in the membership lacking in interest outside of their own locality. Reports such as you have issued from time to time will have the effect of creating universal interest among your members, and they will look forward to the receiving of the chairman’s and secretary’s semi-annual report just as they look for and digest their Telegrapher every month, and automatically and unconsciously become real partners in the institution instead of dues payers only.” Don’t forget “No card, no favors” to the two undesirables on this division. Cert. 749. Coast Division — Bro. J. H. Munday, who relieved Bro. Walter Oakes, agent Ben Lomond, a few days, also re- lieved Bro. Carey at Concepcion. Bro. Emery, third “BI” San Luis Obispo, who relieved Dispatcher Leveredge a few days on account of sickness, was relieved by Bro. L. C. Holt. Bro. Miles, relieved at San Mateo agency on bid by J. R. Montague, relieved Bro. Andrews, Guadalupe, while visting his ranch. Montague was relieved at Monterey by Bro. R. C. Jones, relieved at Lompoc by Bro. Sisson. Bro. Cookson relieved Bro. Wilson, assistant at Monterey, on vacation. Bro. Harrison, the old-timer at Cohna, retired on pension; relieved by Bro. Runkle. Bro. VeVerka, relieved at South San Francisco by Bro. McCry, a new man, bid in Gonzales agency. Bro. Brown, agent San Carlos, is in the hos- pital, relieved by Bro. Green. Bro. Emil Schmick, resigned, is now ticket clerk and telegrapher at the Del Monte Hotel, relieved on Gilroy second by Bro. Trexlor. Bro. Hoon, San Lucas, while visiting his ranch in the “Peach tree district,” was relieved by Bro. Roy Miles, who previously relieved Bro. An- drews, agent Guadclup^, while on his ranch in the Cuyama country for three months. Bro. Paul Werner has given up first Gilroy and gone on the extra board, to enable him to jearn station work. Bro. Miles relieved Bro. Doc Hathaway, agent Casmalia, while the doctor went trout fishing on the Santa Ynez. Bro. Monday is relieving Bro. Car^y, agent Concepcion, for three months. Mr. Knox, from the Shasta Division, is on Guadalupe third pending bulletin. Lompoc Jet. (Old Surf) is again the head- quarters for enthusiasts of the “finny tribe.” Fish- ing there is now at its best, everyone taking a whirl at it. If any of the boys fail to show up on time they just send someone down to the river for them. You might run across a section boss you know, fishing; or you might bump into a rail- road president or a general manager, and it’s a jbet of ten to one that you will find “Old Man” McNair there. They say he eats so much fish that he has begun to grow fins. Bro. Locey, from Santa Cruz second, relieved Bro. A. B. Sisson at agency Lompoc, who relieved Bro. Redmond, King City second, who relieved Bro. Gross on Redwood City first, on vacation. Bro. Kennedy at Oceano, has switched from peas to strawberries. They all wait while he Joads from three to six truckloads. If you like ber- ries, ask him to get you a crate; he has nothing else to do. Bro. Tooker, second Soledad, paid us a visit between trains Sunday recently. Bro. L. R. Dains, who recently bid in Monterey, is on two months’ vacation, relieved at Santa Clara agency by Bro. R. R. Miles. Bro. Raymond, ticket agent West San Jose, has resigned and gone into business for himself; re- lieved by Bro. Burdick until bid in by Bro. Top- ham, relieved by Bro. Paul Werner, extra. Bro. Green, agent Edna, relieved by Bro. Feldt. Assignments: Agencies — Colma, Bro. Ward- well; West San Jose, Bro. Topham; Edna, Bro. Stender. No news from Santa Cruz and Boulder Creek branches. Cert. 558. Los Angeles Division — Assignments* Agents-telegrapher — Edom, Bro. E. W. Kalies; Walnut, Bro. W. H. Speer. Teleg- raphers— First Iris, Bro. D. H. McCormack; "WD,” Los Angeles, I. C. McReynolds. Teleg- rapher-clerk— El Centro, G. E. McCord. First— r Calexico, Bro. E. C. Fuller. Second — Declez, E. H. Hinkle; Glamis, Bro. L; H. Pritchett. Third — Bassett. Bro. W. W. Moore; Ogilby, G. M. Rus- sell; Redlands Jet., Bro. C. C. White; Santa Bar- bara, Bro. A. M. Hammond. Agent Norwalk, Pasadena, and two copy opera- tors dispatcher's office Los Angeles not yet as- signed; Chatsworth third discontinued. Bro. Bernado relieved on second Ventura sev- eral days. Bro. W. Armstrong is at Mexicali for a couple of months. Bro. Jas. L. Monnet, Arcadia, retired on pension, relieved by J. R. Bryan, returned after a year’s leave. We are all glad to see Bro. Monnet get his well-earned fest; he has been a faithful and loyal worker and member of our organization for twenty Digitized by Google

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944 The Railroad Telegrapher. years or more; always ready to stand by ns in our efforts to obtain better conditions and pay, with his moral ind financial support. We all wish him a long and happy vacation. Bro. G. E. Foster has given up second Cabazon and gone on the extra board, on account of Mrs. Foster’s health. We trust the change will bring the desired result. Bro. Foster relieved by Bro. Gentry. Bro. McMullen relieved our "Grand Old Man” Bro. H. C. Powell, at Chatsworth, for two weeks. We are glad to hear that Bro. O. H. Weight is hack at El Casco, and hope he has entirely re- covered from his illness. Bro. Earl, on a recent trip to Los Angeles, pur- chased a new pianola. We’ll have some music at Niland now. Bro. Armstrong relieving. Bro. Gentry bumped McEUigot at Bassett, and Bro. Butler bumped Foster, third Santa Barbara. Bro. McCormick, third Ogilby, has a new Martin Vibroplex, and has consigned his Dunduplex to the scrap heap. Bro. Gelwicks took in the San Francisco dog show, exhibiting one of his "blue ribbon" win- ners. On his return he went to "DS" copying, relieved by Wayman. Bro. Jas. Rush is now with the Western Union at Los Angeles. Bro. Gentry, of Bassett, was obliged to have an operation performed on his foot. Ben Webb relieved Bro. Spraggins at Colton a few days; Ben will send in his application shortly. R. H. Stuart bid in third "HU." 1 Hargitt relieved Conway at Palm Springs, assigned Bassett. Bro. and Mrs. T. L. Wilson, our veteran on second Burbank, relieved by Bro. G. O. Cully, is in San Francisco hospital for treatment. Trust it is nothing serious and that Bro. Wilson will soon be with us again. Bro. F. E. Wright, third Burbank, fell from his wheel and will be laid up for some time with a broken leg; relieved by Bro. J. A. Phegley, from second Strathearn, discontinued. Bro. W. A. Post is at Pasadena pending assign- ment. vice Hawkins. Bro. Carl Oxnard writes that "the nons at Ventura is a reflection on our working qualities, and we should all get after them and enforce ‘No card, no favors.’ ” Our local chairman has bid in third Santa Barbara, and we look for better re- sults. However, we should not depend on our local chairman to do it all, but every one get busy and not give the nons a minute’s peace until we have secured the applications of all the desirable ones. Bro. Keyes will be one of the dispatchers at Niland for the melon season. Dispatcher Foster, who was at Indio during the washouts, will be on first. The office was opened there on May 21st by F. H. Eisenhardt. Telegraphers are very scarce, and applications for relief are flooding the office; very few men applying for jobs. Bro. McMullen relieved by Conway, relieved Bro. Fridell at Glamis, assigned to San Fernando, relieving Bro. W. R. Armstrong, second Niland, relieving Bro. Burroughs, who relieves Bro. J. A. Armstrong, first Indio, assigned third Glamis. Bro. Katies bumped Bro. Sullivan, who displaced Rus- sell, assigned third Ogilby, vice Melrose to extra list. "Dippy" McReynolds assigned “WD," shops, Los Angeles, vice Bro. Cully to extra list. Extra 'Dispatcher Foltz to Sparks. Dispatcher Fred Slaker has returned from a vacation trip to old “Mizzury," relieved by F. H. Eisenhardt. Bro. Malott’s father, who has been very ill, is on road to recovery, has gone to Yosemite to re- cuperate. Bro. Spraggins, second Colton, was called East on account of the illness of his mother, which we trust is not serious; relieved by Bro. Murray, who has a two-seated motorcycle. Why the "two seats" ? Bro. McBay. from the Western Division, is now on this division on third Redlands Jet. Welcome to our division, brother. Bro. Brannon, El Casco, is the proud possessor of a new Ford roadster; no keeping track of him now. The hot weather is here on the desert now. and unless I can get some of the boys to handle the write-up for the next two months, it is going to be short, but will do the best I can. Cert. 1206. Tucson District — Bro. Cull's circular, which reached me recently, is very encouraging and a fine testimony to the value of organization. The importance of his re quest that you write him your opinion about the several matters he mentions in his report and in regard to any matter you may have in mind, should be fully impressed upon you. The disadvantage of not being able to hold division meetings can not be emphasized too strongly. The opportunity to make division trips does not come to our chairman very often, and when he does have the chance, because of the very limited time that he can give to each station on account of train schedules, it is not possible for him to go into any extensive discussion upon any of the matters that many of the members would like to talk over, so that really the only way is to write him. Do not be at all backward about it. Write just what you think. It is the only possible way you can give your chairman a comprehensive idea of your needs and desires, and that is just what he wants. The transfer of telegraphers from this or other divisions with the suggestion that such transfers be limited to those suffering from poor health who should be required to produce a doctor’s cer- tificate, although a mighty good thing, like all good things has suffered some abuse; but if the matter is carefully looked into it will undoubtedly be found that the abuse that has resulted from that privilege is not as great as it may seem. Every member should give this matter the thought it deserves, and write Bro. Cull unreservedly just what he thinks of it as well a» the other matters he has brought to your attention. During the January-June period we had only six delinquents, which sounds small, but is really half a do?en too many. At the very least it means $36 lost to the Order, and we have not reached — and never will for that matter — the stage of Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 945 opulence where we can afford to let that sum of money get away from us. It is due usy and up to us to get it. It is now time for the payment of dues for the last half of the year, and it is each members duty to meet that obligation promptly and to see to it that every other member does it too. It requires much time to write letters, re- minding backward members of delinquency — time that could be used to very good advantage in other ways — so it will be of great value to all of us if each member will do his or her full duty in this re- spect, and make it impossible for us to have any delinquents at all. Two tricks added at Rillito. Bro. Horton and Mjss Meyers are there pending bulletin. Bros. Moorman and F. M. Bechler, both mem- bers of Division S3, were recently employed on this division. Moorman put in two years at school, and Bechler three years on a ranch, and both carried their cards all the while. That is what we call "real loyalty.** Bro. L. D. Herrell to El Paso as extra dis- patcher, relieved on first “OD“ by Mr. Nygren, a new man, who promises to be with us next pay day. Bro. Herrell was recently displaced on fifth “UN** by Bro. Manderville from second Deming, the former relieving Bro. Stinson on Lordsburg first a few days. Bro. R. E. Loomis, returning from vacation,' re- lieved Bro. Manderville at Deming. Bro. O. L. Butler, “UN,** on a trip to Los Angeles, relieved by Bro. E. D. Spence from Ben- son, relieved by Bro. Stover, relieved at Esmond by Miss Myers, extra. Bro. J. E. McNeil, from Bowie, to “UN** second, relieving Bro. Leroy Palmer, assigned to Artec. Bro. Stover to Esmond nights, vice Bro. Horton, who relieved Bro. A. D. Fellows on second Will- cox, on vacation. The telegraph call for Willcox has been changed from “OX** to “WC.** Bro. E. D. Spence assigned third Benson, vice Bro. Cronin, assigned Dome third. Bro. F. M. Henderson is relieving Sister Weiler on second Dragoon, on several months' vacation. Bro. A. W. Lawrence, from Lanark agency, re- lieved Bro. I. F. O'Maley on third Dragoon, assigned San Simon. Owing to an increase in business around Dragoon, Bro. B. H. Caldwell opened up first there May 10th. Sister Kathryn Morrison, from sick leave, relieved G. P. Pannell, second San Simon, who bid in Deming first. Bro. R. H. Barrett, from west end, is on third Deming, relieving Bro. J. T. Stevens. Bros. Clavio and Mooreman are on second and third Bowie extra. Bro. J. W. Maus relieved at Afton by Bro. A. J. Borie, extra, assigned to Cambray. . Bro. J. T. Fields to Steins second, vice Bro. C. W. Goebel, resigned. Thanks to Sister Kathryn Morrison and Bru. Ford for notes sent in. “XB,** Cert. 514. Salt Lake Division — Bro. I. L. VanLoon, agent Durham, Cal., wishes a trade to this division. Seniority October, 1911. Modern depot, street cars, close to Chicago and pays $115. If interested write him. Correct error in March items: Nos. 129 and 140 retain their seniority. Bro. Twaddle assigned third “BM“ instead of Bro. Jackson; this change made by message from assistant' superintendent too late to be included in last month*s items. Bro. Severson relieved Sister Grauvogel, Lake- side agency, a few days. New man on nights there, and another new man relieved Bro. Gibson, third Lemay, while on vacation. Sister Naylor, reported sick, is better at this writing May 21st. A broken axle put two freight cars off at Tioga and delayed No. 6 about six hours May 1st. Assistant Superintendent H. L. Bell appointed superintendent Ogden union depot, effective May 1st, vice R. A. Pierce, promoted to superintendent Utah-Montana Division of the Oregon Short Line at Pocatello, Ida. This will make some changes in our officials that will be recorded later. Dispatcher McDonald, at Sparks, is taking his vacation. Lampo agency closed, Mr. Ockerman going to Westwood. Extra Dubois at Elko. Send copy of your bids to the local chairman, so he can check against assignments and correct any mistakes that arise. This protects you if your bid does not reach the superintendent’s office. Expect to soon have Bro. T. G. Morris back with us again. Summer vacations are due and the extra mep will all be busy for some time to come. Fenelon opened again as a one-man office. , By oversight Lemay was omitted in Morse bene- fit report. Apologies. Sister Hubbard, Churchill, on vacation, relieved by Nixon, a new man. Local Chairman Watson in San Francisco to attend the joint picnic at Fernbrook Park, May 21st. In the April number of The Telegraphee refer- ence was made to overtime allowance. This refer- ence to Articles 5-G and 21-B should be held in abeyance until further advised. Bros. Butler and Collins relieved at Imlay for a few days by Mrs. Stanton. Extra Buswell to second Lovelock a few days. Bro. Kenyon is our latest new member. The general committee expects to meet the man- agement about the time this appears in print, and everything looks favorable for an agreeable set- tlement of the cases noyv pending. Mad coyotes are still numerous and increasing. One came into the heart of this village to his sor- row. Lemay citizens have killed three in their hamlet in the past ninety days. A little girl was bitten by one and rushed to the hospital for treat- ment from here. One of the qien in Larson's bridge gang fell under the motor car in starting it at Pigeon and was severely injured. They put him on No. 9 and took him to Montello, where Dr. Paradis gave him first aid and later sent him to Ogden hospital. Dispatcher Johnson, Ogden, is off for several weeks. Feed. W. Adams, Div. Cor. Digitized by Google

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946 The Railroad Telegrapher. San Joaquin Division — It is now Bro. Pickford at Dinuba. Don't for- get brothers. Bro. Black is relieving him on a few weeks* vacation. Bro. G. W. Harmonson, agent Sanger, has taken a year’s leave of absence to try the banking busi- ness with the bank at Fillmore, Cal. Bro. W. E. Blume, our local chairman, of Cam- eron, left on May 25th for a year's vacation. He expects to look after his ranch near Porterville and take an extended trip East, visiting his parents in Indiana, who will celebrate their golden wedding on August 8th. Bro. Blume has already arranged to purchase a Dodge Bros, touring car in Chicago, which he intends driving to the home of his parents and to California in the spring of 1917. Some trip. Bro. M. B. McMullen, of Inyokern, is in the mountains for the summer, relieved by Bro. Eaton. “Mack" is some “big game" hunter. Brothers, look out for the new men coming to us now. Don't let them land until they have filled, out the papers. We are almost “solid." Quite a number of the seemingly hard ones have seen the light, chosen the bright and narrow path and now carry up-to-date cards. A great campaign is going on all over the country to secure all the desirable nons and get all delinquents to pay up, and it is doing the business. Every mail brings in new applications on this division, and “old" Bro. Blume is having to dig up card cases and O. R. T. pins to beat the band. “Solid San Joaquin for 1916” is what he wants to see. Bros. Manion, Cowgill and family, and Penning- ton attended the big O. R. T. meeting in Bakers-* field, Sunday, May 28th. Business fell off a little here when the big ditch opened, but we think it is only temporarily. Sev- eral new offices have been opened, cable telegraph office and agent-telegraph one-man office at Helm. Bro. Stice at Helm. Bro. Pat Millakin is with us again at Warren. Items are scarce. Let us do better, brothers, send the news to your local chairman. The only brothers who contributed this month were Arm- stead and Campbell, two of our newest men. Let's hear from some of the other new men. “Stand Patter." Cert. 430. H. & T. C., First Division — Brothers, I have been requested to act as your correspondent, and request that you send me all the changes, etc., at your offices. Bro. Angle, at Denison, was on the sick list re- cently. We are getting our share of business, also several home-seekers’ specials. Boys, keep a supply of special schedule orders and protect yourselves. Train orders must meet the requirements. Bro. G. E. Winstead, third M. O. & G., Denison, a member of Cotton Belt Division No. 2, was buried from his home in Sherman, Tex., April 24th. His funeral was attended by seven of the boys from the roads entering Denison. A good collection was taken up and a beautiful floral offering purchased. B. R. T. Bro. Dennington, of Denison, kindly loaned us an auto, which we certainly appreciated. Brothers should remember this when needing any- thing in his line. This is my first experience. No notes were re- ceived, but I expect some for the next write-up. Give them to “DE." I'll be glad to handle them and serve you the best I can. C. H. Spears. H. & T. C. District, Second Division — G. L. Kelly, cashier freight house, relieved Beaman, first Giddings, while attending court at Victoria. Assignments: Bro. W. F. Brown, third Elgin, to Chapel Hill agency; Bro. VV. H. Cherry, Chapel Hill agency, to first Giddings. No changes made yet; no extra men for relief work. Hon. Sam Rayburn, member of Congress, Wash- ington, D. C., writes me that the Telegraphers* Eight-Hour Bill, H. B. 9162, has been reported favorably by the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce to the House. No one sent me any notes this month. Brothers, wake up; let’s make this a wide-awake division. Drop me a card before the 20th of the month at Giddings, Tex., giving any changes you hear of. W. L. Foster, L. C., Cert. 1149. Northern Pacific Ry., Div. No. 54. Members Seattle Division: Please make the following corrections in your Union Directory and Year Book: Add on line No. 58 — Gress, R., 5-23*11; add on line No. 104— Jones, H. W., 6-14-15; add line No. 115-4-24-16; add line No. 116 — Seik, T. W., 4-29-16; add line So. 117— Hart, E. R., 4-29-16; add line No. 118— Wallace, F., 4-30-16; scratch out line No. 110; scratch off listed not under schedule — Hart. E, R. Fraternally yours, C. H. Bell, L. C. Seattle Division Notes — Bro. Carr, first Auburn transfer, relieved a few days by Bro. Kelley, who also relieved Bro. Bell, third Auburn, on a trip East. Sumner second closed, Bro. Cosgrove bumping Bro. Selvidge, second East Auburn, who bumped Bro. Russell, second Ravensdale, who bumped Bro. G. R. Wright, agent-operator Maltby, who contemplates bumping Bro. Freeman at Wilburton. Bro. Maunee relieved at Sumner by Bro. Hud- son. Bro. Fischer, third Cle Elum, relieved by Wallace, a new man, who will be with us next month. Don’t let him forget it. Bro. Crockett, third Martin, relieved by Bro. F. T. Wright, has gone to Tennessee to be mar- ried. Congratulations. We are having a very backward spring — the latest in the last twenty years. It is reported that there will be a bumper crop of huckleberries at Stampede and Martin this year. Better plan your vacations so you can Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 947 spend part of the time in that vicinity. You are welcome. Bro. Benoit, third Easton, relieved a few days by F. Wallace, a new man, who also relieved Bro. Bayer, third Kennedy, several days. It is now Bros. R. Gross, W. H. Jones, E. R. Hart, Seip Wallace. Welcome brothers; w« are glad to have you with us. There are only a few more nons left on the division. Let’s try and land them before Bro. Bell returns from the East and have a 100 per cent division. Understand ex-Bro. DePue, third Spokane ave- nue tower, Seattle, is now an instructor in a “ham factory.” Sister Boyer, first Kennedy, was relieved a few days by Bro. Kelley. Quite a few brothers are going to register at the land drawing to be held in Spokane in July. Bro. Stoneburner, third Everett, is being re- lieved by Bro. Baker. I wish some brother on the north end 'would send me notes every month, to Box 51, Easton, not later than the 20th. Let us hear what is going on up there. Cert. 2337. Members Tacoma Division: Place an X before the name of Bro. W. G. Mann and A. C. Carpenter. Add to your senior- ity lists: Louis M. White, 4-1-16; Thomas E. Adams, 4-5-16; Joseph Smith, 4-11-16; Elise A. Mielke, 4-20-16; Hiram F. Carter, 4-22-16. E. L. Carr, L. C. Tacoma Division Notes — The O. R. T. ball given at Tenino, April 29th, while not a huge financial success was the best social affair given by the telegraphers. The following brothers attended: J. F. Henderson, I. N. Holmes, W. H. Lang, C. R. Gillispie, Stan- ley, Kuhn and Sherwood; and Wm. Cocking, who also acted as floor manager for every dance the O. R. T. has given on this division. All who are acquainted with him will know that meant good management and sociability. The committees were a little short-handed, but put forth their best efforts to help all to become acquainted and enjoy themselves. Miss Neva Acker, of Centralia, and Mr. Stuart, of Tenino, selected by a committee of five as being the best waltzers, won the prize waltz, and the committee’s decision was approved by great applause. As all the returns from the sale of tickets have not yet been received, it is impossible to give a financial statement, although there was some gain made for the social fund. Have you paid your dues for the current term? You should get a yearly card issued for our con- venience. Pay up promptly and save our local chairman this worry and time, so he may use it on the previous “delinks" and nons. He has done some mighty fine work this past six months, and We can help and encourage him by being prompt and keeping in line. Seven new men recently employed. Brothers with whom they are working should do a little organizing and line them up. Ryan closed and McCarver street opened with Bro, Hugg on third, Baker on second and. Bro. W. J. Dickerson operator-agent. Bro. Barnett bid in St. Clair third. Bro. Peck transferred to Chambers Prairie agency. T. E. Adams assigned third there. Battle Ground log position on bid, Bro. Ritchie going to Union Mills as operator-clerk. Bro. Barnett bid in third Reservation. Bro. Matousek assigned Battle Ground days. Bro. Jacobson, assigned McCarver street second in error, and bulletin on Kelso canceled. Agent- operator Sixth Ave. and St. Clair third up for bids. Bro. Graybeal on month’s vacation, looking over the farm and visiting with relatives. Bro. Jacobson and bride were met at the train by the home band upon their return from their honeymoon. Local Chairman Carr left for St. Paul, May 17th, to attend the meeting with the officials, pertaining to the revision of our schedule; relieved by E. A. Mielke. We should all be prepared to uphold and support the committee. Bro. Carter has returned to Dryad from his vacation. Bro. Runyon says a Ford’s no joke when you have one turn over on top of you. He met with an accident while instructing a new driver. Fishing has been very poor along this division. Bros. Lang, Henderson and Emerick please note. Bro. Long writes from Montana that he has secured a fine piece of land, and will be back at Yelm in July. Bro. Cole has returned, but we did not hear how he made out. Chief Dispatcher Coleman, on two weeks* vaca- tion, relieved by Kavanaugh, relieved by Extra Dispatcher Adams. The Newaukum Valley Ry. is now operating on a schedule between Napavine and Onalaska daily except Sunday. Cert. 2637. Pasco Division — The meeting held in Pasco, April 28th, was attended by Bros. G. H. Johnson, E. E. La- Marchc, K. (I. Schupel, B. E. Edwards, D. J. Duggan, C. G Mason, R. F. Hickey, C. S. Chadwick, C. S. Davis, C. H. Mockrose, M. A. Olson, W. G. O'Neil, D. J. Beattie, W. S. McCormack and Mr. Dan Putnam. The new proposed schedule was read by Local Chairman LaMarche, and thoroughly discussed by each member pro and con. We hope the proposed change, in certain clauses, in last schedule, which took effect in September, 1913, will all be allowed, although some of them will not affect this divi- sion. Several other subjects were discussed, and the meeting as a whole was very interesting. All should attend these meetings and find out what is being done; and if anyone is not living up to the schedule, it should be brought up. Our membership is on the increase and we hope to soon reach the 100 per cent mark. Bro. B. E. Edwards, first Sprague, is relieving the agent there. Bro. Graff, who relieved Bro. Hoffman, third Cunningham, for several months* vacation, went Digitized by C.OO Qte

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948 The Railroad Telegrapher. to Mesa Pit days (reopened), while graveling Sunny Side branch, relieved by Sister Pierce. Sister Chadwick is on first Glade while the gravel pit is in operation. Bro. E. G. Schupel to chief dispatcher's office as clerk, relieved by Bro. Flesher on second Pasco yard. Bro. Smith, second Prosser, visiting relatives East, relieved by Mr. French, an old-timer on this division. Local Chairman LaMarche is now in St. Paul attending the committee meeting of the O. R. T. and railroad officials. Cert. 1444. Members Montana Division: In the April journal I requested each member to help me to get this division up to a proper stand- ing, and I again request each one who has any spare time to devote at least a part of it lining up the nons. A local chairman can not do all this work, no matter how hard he works, and must have the support of the members to accomplish results. A few members have helped me, but many have failed to ask for a delinquent or non list or made any effort to assist me. I trust you will all take more interest in gathering in those who have been here a long time and failed to support us in the past. Each one knows whether there is a non working at his station, and if so it is your personal duty to urge him to come in. If you are unsuc- cessful, write me or one of the assistant local chair- men what you have done, and we will be only to glad to help you. No one member can look after the division properly, and I hope you all realize this, and all keep after these fellows until we land them. I covered the division twelve days in April and gathered in quite a number of nons, but there are still several out who have no good excuse for not lining up and supporting the organization in which they receive better conditions and more money. We have a fine bunch of boys on this division, as a whole, but have a few hard nuts to crack because there has not been enough personal effort made by the rank and file on these fellows to keep them from getting by. Brothers and sisters, watch your offices; if there is a non there, use your best efforts to line him up, and write me regarding the matter so I may assist you. By all co-operating in the work we will have very few of them left on this division in a short time. There is no excuse whatever for anyone not tak- ing out a card after having several full months' work, and if he has any unionism about him, he will not have to be asked very often to come in. There are some here who never have carried a card and have been reaping all the benefits the past few years without paying a dollar to the support of the Order which has male better conditions and more money possible. I will gladly furnish a list of nons to any mem- ber on this division who will take the interest to write me for it and help line them up. Bro. Unger, assistant local chairman at Laurel, will act as local chairman while I am at St. Paul on the general committee. I trust that we will be very successful this year in our negotiations with the management for more money and better working conditions. We have not Hfeen in for three years, and we arc sure entitled to consideration. There are some very important matters to come before the general com- mittee at this meeting. Be prompt in paying your semi-annual dues for the last half of 1916, especially those I got back into the fold while going over the division. Do not neglect this very important matter. It makes untold work on the local chairman. Remit your system dues to Bro. I. N. Holmes, 1009 E. Third Street, Olympia, Wash., and your insurance direct to Bro. L. W. Quick, Grand Secretary and Treasurer O. R. T., St. Louis, Mo., not later than July pay day; you will save me a lot of extra letter-writing and it will show that you are taking an interest in your own welfare. We must all pull together if we would better our conditions in the future. Fraternally yours, L. C. Carlbton, Local Chairman. Montana Division Notes — Bro. H. D. Akeson taking two months off, visit- ing his folks in South Dakota. Bro. Thomas is relieving Bro. Carleton, now in St. Paul with general committee on schedule work. Mrs. Hoover, wife of Bfo. Hoover, is on second “H." Bro. McDowell, agent Three Forks, has re- signed, now waiting for relief. Bro. Darham is how on his ranch, after a month in the Missoula hospital. We hope his health will soon permit him to be with us again. Bro. L. L. Riddle, relieving on first “W,” re- lieved at “MT” by Bro. G. A. McDonald. Bro. H. V. Arndt, agent Silesia, who has been in Glendive hospital for ten days, is now home, resting up for a month before returning to work. Bro. Beneeman, agent “SO," on his ranch six weeks, relieved by Bro. Young. Bro. and Sister Taylor are on their ranch; Bro. Swartz relieving. Bro. Lang, from the U. P., is at Gardiner. Percy Huntley is with us again, now on second “WH" extra, and we hope he will soon be a “Bro." among men. Bro. Crane called to Yellowstone Division, owing to. the sickness of his brother, relieved by “yours truly" for two nights. His brother goes to the Mayo institution at Rochester, Minn., for an operation, which we hope may be successful. Bro. S. Peterson is off sixty days, visiting his folks in South Dakota. Bro. Thatcher to third “GN," vice Stevie. Bro. Roberts, now at “RG," relieved at “BD" by Bro. Swartz. Helmer and Mills out of service. Bro. Atwell, third “BD," off sixty days, visiting folks in Missouri, relieved by Hansen, a new man. Bro. Darham stopped with friends at “BD" a day, en route to his ranch for three months* work. Bro. Brown relieved one day by Sister Taylor recently. Bro. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 949 Bro. Glover is relieving Bro, Turvey, about whom rumor has wedding bells ringing. Congratu- lations. Sister Cassidy was a recent Helena visitor. Bro. Leach was bench manager for the “CJ” ball team in the game, May 21st, with Spring Creek, resulting 7 to 5 favor “CJ.” The boys at ”CH” won a game from an inland town, same date, 9 to 2. Mrs. Young, wife of Bro. S. L. Young, third “JNM extra, was hit qn the ankle by a piece of a brake shoe, from a passing freight; at Missoula hospital an X-ray was taken, and are glad to learn that she will soon be able for duty again. Bro. Pidgeon is acting agent “JN;” Sister Pidgeon on second, and Mr. Hansen on third. Bro. P. M. Abbott, president of the First National Bank of Three Forks, an old-time teleg- rapher, still carrying the pasteboard, and a man whom we feel safe in calling a friend of the laboring people, seeks the nomination as lieutenant- governor of Montana on the Democratic ticket. I have the personal endorsement of President Perham and Bros. Holmes and Johnson for the support of Bro. Abbott, which all the boys should consider, and render, if they feel he is entitled to it. Bros. McDowell and Hecbner helped Bro. Carle- ton and myself with some notes this month. Bro. “Mac” is about completing his new house, and says that the latch string hangs outside to all brothers. “Shoety.” CARD OF THANKS. We wish to take this means to thank the mem- bers of Division 54 for their kindness and sym- pathy during the recent illness of our loved one; also the thoughtfulness of Bro. Carleton, local chairman, for his kind letters and request to have flowers sent to the hospital, and which Mr. Arndt canceled, feeling* his unworthiness of them in see- ing others more sorely afflicted. We can not ex- press in words the warm feeling that we have for Division 54, but hope you members will accept this small acknowledgment of our heartfelt thanks. Fraternally, Mas. H. V. Aendt, Cert. 3, Div. 54, L. A. to O. R. T. Russell Aendt, Ceamillia Aendt, Maey Aendt, « Silesia, Mont. Rocky Mountain Division — Bro. Cron was off a few days recently. Bro. Spencer is laying off thirty days, visiting relatives East. Local Chairman Rowan is in St. Paul with the committee to arrange a new schedule. Bro. O’Dell who bid in second Drummond, is on thirty days’ leave, visiting in Illinois. Silver Bow third went to Bro. Dorval. Sister C. B. Avery is at the Tacoma hospital. She has the best wishes of all for a speedy restora- tion to health. Bro. Ward relieved Bro. Coats, at Austin, on his recent visit to the East. Bro. Harry Balhiser awarded Iron Mountain agency. A station helper has been put on there, and another at Dixon. Thanks to Bro. Gouthroe. He didn’t get, help for himself, but he got it for his successors. Bro. Rowan made a raid upon the enemy’s lines and captured all but four. Lend a hand, fellows, and we will soon have them all in camp. Bro. Schini, manager at “MD,” off a few days sick; relieved by 'Bro. Everett Showalter. Ceet. 443. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to send our heartfelt thanks to the brothers and sisters of the Rocky Mountain Divi- sion for the kind sympathy manifested during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father. Mas. C. B. Aveey. • H. B. Aveey. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to express our sincere thanks to the brothers and sisters of Division No. 54 for the beautiful floral offering and sympathy tendered us during the recent illness and death of our little son, George William. Mas. and Mas. O. H. Coates. Yellowstone Division — In covering the division, I found conditions splendid and very gratifying. There is, h'owever, quite a little work to be done which can be accomplished by the brothers. With the individual co-operation of all, we can have a strong organi- zation. We are in excellent condition for begin- ning our new schedule work. While negotiations are under way each one of us should do our very best to get all lined up. The few nons left seem anxious to get in line as soon as financial conditions will permit. Some should line up right away. T^hey have been here a long time and are still talking hard times. I wish to warn the beginners not to depend en- tirely on the telephone. They must practice dur- ing their spare time. There are good Morse wires in all the main line offices, and it is not only to the company’s advantage, but to your own, to make better telegraphers of * yourselves. The company can not promote you until you can telegraph well enough to handle heavy business in case the phones should go down. There will be no trouble to get seniority rights if we can deliver the goods. Get busy, boys and girls. Don’t sit down and be content just because you can work the job by using the phone. If there is no improvement after six or eight months, some will no doubt be removed. Let’s show them that O. R. T. mem- bers can deliver the goods. I wish to urge the few delinquents to pay up and get their cards. Remember that after two months’ grace in which to pay your dues, your insurance becomes void; although you can fix it Digitized by Tooele

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950 The Railroad Telegrapher. up by paying your assessment and signing a cer- tificate of health within six months. After that time it is necessary to make out an application and come in as a new member. Let's all do our utmost to make our division 100 per cent strong, remembering the great benefits already secured through the good old O. R. T. There are many more good things coming if we will all work for them and keep up to date. E. A. Brand, L. C. Yellowstone Division Notes — Bro. R. M. Batzer to Glendive as relief dis- patcher while the dispatchers are taking their annual vacations; relieved at Huntley by Bro. E. P. Henry, a new man. Third Huntley on bul- letin. Sister L. L. Sheffer xm second Waco pending assignment; relieved by Bro. Roach on third, closed later, when Bro. Roach relieved R. W. E. Sheffer at Custer, taken suddenly ill; no operator avail- able to make change. Bro. Pratt, of the O. R. C., returns to train service in Minnesota; relieved on Hysham second by C. V. Claflin, a new man. Bro. F. H. Vasbinder assigned second Howard, on honeymoon, relieved by Everett Gilbert. Mrs. Ava Lee. assigned third Hathaway, reliev- ing W. T. Griffin, who failed to pass eye test. Bro. Hollinshead relieved Jessie Hiers on Miles City ticket job, relieved on third there by J. S. Burton, a new man. G. F. Grote reinstated and back on second Fallon. Worden made a three-man station, with Bro. Foreman as agent telegrapher, Bro. C. Lovgren on second and N. B. Hogmier on third; both the latter are new man. Bro. Lee Maguire, Forsyth, on three months’ vacation. « Bro. Brand, first Sidney, made a trip over the division recently, relieved by Bro. McMichael, Hebron first. He secured the following new members: G. S. Cooper, Custer, Mont.; J. M. Logan, Rosebud, Mont.; B. E. Sharpe, Sanders, Mont.; G. D. Miller, New Salem, N. D., and C. A. Quire, Medora, N. D. Cert. 1746. First Subdivision — Bro. Jim Golden, Sweet Briar, on vacation. It’s Bro. L. McNally, a new man, on second New Salem. He signed up as soon as approached, showing the right spirit Bros. E. O. and E. H. Murray, Hebron, both relieved, for visual examination, by Claflin. Bro. Currier, Taylor, just returned from vaca- tion, relieved Bro. Gotschall, assigned relief agent. Bro. Shoquist bid in third Beach, relieved on third Gladstone by J. J. Gruman, Bro. "Joe” Josephson resigned; second there to R. O. Hooker. Bro. Hunt bid in third Belfield; Gladstone agency not yet assigned. Second Subdivision — Bro. Julian bid in first Sully Springs; Fryburg not yet assigned. Csit. 1746. Yellowstone Division, Second District — Recent assignments: Third Beach, Bro. Sho- quist; third Belfield, Bro. Hunt; third Wibaux, W. D. Smith (filling out papers) ; third Sully Springs, Bro. K. E. Julian; Medora agency, Bro. C. A. Quire. There are three operators at Sentinel Butte now, for the first time since 1912 — Bro. Theo. Zech, first; Bro. Harry Gilbert, second, and Bro. E. H. Gilbert, third, extra. Bro. L. C. Keeley has returned to second Beach after a prolonged lay-off, due to an operation for appendicitis. One of the extra jobs in "GI” Glendive pulled off. Cert. 2521. Idaho Division — Bro. J. W. McCusker, second Garfield, is visit- ing friends in Spokane and Rathdrum; relieved by Mr. Pearson, from the O.-W. R. & N. Co. Bro. C. A. Crough, agent Orofino, on ninety days* vacation, relieved by Bro. L. J. King. Bro. F. B. Barrow, Operator Moscow, relieved a few days by Mr. Matheney, who will be with us in a short time. Bro. Elmer Kay, agent Trout Creek, while tak- ing care of his farm, relieved by Bro. Anderson. Bro. A. E. Elver has resumed first Kildee, after an extended vacation; relieved by Mr. McGrath, who later relieved Bro. G. C. Williams, third Kil- dee, on a short visit to Spokane. Bro. F. E. Owen, agent Cabinet, spending thirty days blowing stumps on his farm; relieved by Bro. P. A. Anderson. Bro. O. P. Stephens is at Hangman while the work trains are hauling gravel to Spokane for the grade separation. All traffic was suspended on the Low Line on April 24th, and all trains are now running via the High Line. Temporary offices were opened at Sheridan street and Fifth avenue — all three-man positions; later Sheridan closed and moved to Cedar street. This makes good work for the extra men. The Great Northern was obliged to detour the fast mail and passenger trains via the Northern Pacific between Sand Point and Helena for a couple of days recently. Bro. G. U. Cunningham, first Ramsey, relieved several days by Bro. R. B. Campbell. Mr. Allen, a new man, is working the temporary trick at Heron, Mont. Sister E. F. McNcmey, second Velox, on vaca- tion, relieved by Sister M. I. Cahill. Bro. W. M. Andrews, at Portland, writes that he has resigned and is operating a garage and repair shop there. We are sorry to lose him and wish him every possible ’success. A few of the brothers sent in news this month, which gives us encouragement Keep up the good spirit, brothers, and let us be represented every month. Drv. Cor. Dakota Division — You have just recently had your general com- mittee in St Paul representing you and negotiat- ing for betterment of your wages and working Digitized by taOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 951 conditions, which means a large expense, and your financial support is earnestly solicited. Please remit your dues and assessment for this term at once. Our delinquent list should be nil for this past term. Receiving but very#few notes for the May issue, and waiting in hopes of receiving many that were promised, I delayed the write-up too long and missed connections. If the brothers will have their notes in before the 20th, and more of them, we will try not to miss another Telegraphs* this year. Bro. A. L. Boelter, agent Adrian, visited at Anoka, Minn., talked with Bro. Ringham, now dispatching trains out of Minneapolis. “Ring” sent his “73” to all the Dakota Division boys. Bro. H. S. Schmoldt, agent Buchanan, was at Brainerd hospital for a week with inflammatory rheumatism and having his tonsils removed. He was relieved by F. H. Carley, who will soon be up to date. Bro. Bashinski, agent Pingree, on an extended leave, relieved by Bro. N. H. Collins. Glad to advise that Bro. Ralph Whitcome, who has been sick at his home in Minnewaukan for four months, is greatly improved. Bro. Thomas A. Sanford, helper, is now with the G. N. It is now Bro. C. R. Romberger, formerly helper at Hazen, relieving at Bowden. Bro. F. A. Sommars, Mercer, is being relieved by ex-Bro. E. A. Grann, from the Rock Island, who will get up to date in Division 54 immediately. Bro. J. W. King, agent Hurdsfleld, has re- turned after a month’s vacation, relieved by H. H. Knoblauch, now relieving Bro. A. C. Diehl, Dunn Center, on three months' leave. Bro. A. L. Woods is on first “J;” Ray Mc- Cormick, W. U., from Fargo, on second, and Bro. C. E. Andre on third. Bro. Pliny Moen acted as agent at Kildeer during the absence of ye scribe, attending the general committee meeting at St. Paul. I am glad to note that the fofiowing newly made and ex-brothers are now carrying up-to-date cards: H. E. Burkett, Dawson; L. E. Tilney, Werner; W. R. Whitcome, New Rockford; A. G. Spiering, Sanger; S. E. Colby, Hazelton; E. H. Wagner, Barlow; A. L. Wood, Jamestown; O. A. Paulson, Fort Rice; L. G. Brewster, Cannon Ball; C. H. Geil, Timmer; C. A. McCoy, Heil, N. D., and Gt W. McKulla, Glover, N. D. Excepting the new arrivals on the division whom I have at this time no line on, I confi- dently believe the Dakota Division will be as near 100 per cent solid as is possible, and rightly so at a time when the general committee is nego- tiating for the welfare of the craft as a whole. This does not imply that we should rest on our laurels for the next six months and permit so creditable a condition to run down. It is up to myself, three assistants and every individual member to continue to exert his best possible effort in keeping the Dakota where it now stands and show the general committee we are behind it to a man. Kindly bear in mind that as your representatives appear before the general management through your carrying an up-to-date card in the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, they are also repre- senting you as the most efficient, courteous and loyal body of men employed on the Northern Pacific Railway. It is up to each of you indi- vidually to make this true in the fullest sense of the word by becoming that same efficient, courte- ous and hard-working unit to your employer. With the hope that every brother will work as he never worked before, keep his dues paid up and keep after the nons, I am. Industriously yours, H. H. Ellswoith, L. C. Fargo Division — Bro. E. W. Reidasch, third Bloom, on vacation to move family to Jamestown. Mrs. M. H. Rogers returned to third Bloom after four months in the “movie” business at Jamestown. Bro. F. B. Hughes, second Moorhead, bid in Sanborn second. Telegraph service at Moorhead discontinued later. Two tricks pulled off at Kol- dok; Bro. Midgley bumped E. J. Hinds, who bid in second Eckelson, vice C. E. Beighley. Hinds, after relieving Bro. Taylor, first Alta, called to his wife’s former home on account of the death of her father, relieved Bro. H. T. Seaburg, third Alta, who, on return from vacation, relieved Bro. Meldahl, third “MX,” a few days. It is now Bro. Klefsas, who joined after last month’s items were sent in to Thb Tblbgkaphbk. We are sorry this happened, as we do not wish to offend any brother, which probably accounts for some of the new members being listed as nons. “GK” bid in first Koldok, Mr. Gallipo being deprived of his rights and saw the need of pro- tection a trifle too late. He had four years' time to do what was right. The brothers at Milwaukee Crossing' walked the plank lately while the plant was being given a new coat of paint. There has never been a non there. May it always keep this record. Mrs. E. D. Taylor, on sick leave, is doing nicely. We hope to soon see her back on second Alta, and also a sister. Mr. Glasgow, formerly night chief Glasgow, is now senior trainmaster, owing to the promotion of G. H. Jacobus to the new position of assistant general superintendent, with headquarters at Liv- ingston. Bro. Jones on first Berea and Mr. Beighley on second, relieving Bro. and Mrs. Munson. Bros. Lokke and Bring on first and third and Mr. Thompson on second, with Bro. Arnold on the branches at Dil worth, on account of sickness there and the dispatchers going over the line. The flower fund is doing nicely under Bro. Lokke's management It's a mystery to a lot of us why he is still single when he is so handy with “the posies.” Bro. Ryan, second Casselton, is relieving Bro. Bailey on first there. Digitized by taOOQle

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952 The Railroad Telegrapher. It is now Bro. O’Mera at Sanborn, and Bro. Matcjcck on second Bloom. Mrs. Rogers is back bn third there. Third Oriska closed and one crew taken off entirely there. Bro. Cushway working on the Montana Division. Bro. Seaburg, while visiting in Stanton, re* lieved Bro. Berdahl, of the Dakota Division at Milwaukee Crossing. Bro. Seaburg and Bro. Klefsas are building a boat for the lake at Koldok. Mr. Wright, who spent the winter in California for his health, is back in Oriska, very much im- proved. Some of the brothers use the G. N., Soo Line and Midland Cdnt. to get to the meetings, paying their fares when necessary even on the N. P. when too late to get a pass. Wish some of the others would exercise a little of this kind of energy and get there. Bro. A. Kn Mannes, who relieved R. M. Davis, agent Litchville, on sick list two weeks with a carbuncle on his neck, visited Bro. H. O. Mannes at Marion before returning to second Oriska, and relieved Bro. S. Kvien, on ninety days’ vacation to Colorado and Wyoming. “No card, no favors” to any of the nous. They are deriving the same benefits and have been in the service long enough to belong. Bro. Massena is relieving at Englevale. Bro. Hetzler, Diesem, on committee work, re- lieved by Bro. Burton. Hereafter no seniority lists will be given out except on receipt of one or more news items for the magazine. The ditching crew is on the Cooperstown branch now. Cert. 1817, Div. Cor. Members Lake Superior Division: I made “the rounds” of the various offices before going to the meeting of the general com- mittee in St. Paul, and found ‘there were quite a few nons and delinquent members to work on. It is reported that some of the nons are willing and ready to join but have never been asked. 1 am mighty glad if this is their only excuse, and am willing to take any amount of such blame, and want to call your attention to the fact that as members it is the duty of every one of you to see that no one eligible to membership is left to go uninvited to join. I know some nons have put up this as an excuse along with forty others, but they can’t give one real good reason why they don’t and shouldn’t belong. I feel confident that most of the nons and delinquents are* favorably inclined and will be “landed” with little persua- sion. Of course, there are some of the old crusty ones who always shake their heads the wrong way and seem to think the last raise and others before it simply a streak of luck, and forget that it is the result of the hard work of our organization, supported by their up-to-date progressive fellow- workers. Bro. Bailey, the “gun man,” has prom- ised to take care of all those who deliberately refused to come in at this “round-up.” There are some interested brothers on the division who are anxious to see a good write-up in the journal each month, and I suggest to everyone to send all the news he can get hold of to Bro. Bailey, Rush Gty, that he may send in a good bunch of notes each month. It is hard for any one man located at any point on the division to get all the news alone. J. S. Spurrier, L. C Lake Superior Division Notes — Frahk Yeakcr has resumed Iron River agency after a six months* leave on account of ill-health, relieving T. H. Needham, who went to Ashland first, vice E. F. Berrisford, who bid in Hugo agency, vice D. B. Westland, out of service. First Iron River bid in by A. O. Olson. Agent M. P. Hoyde, Willow River, on ninety days’ leave on account of ilFhealth, relieved by R. T. Addington, former agent Iron River. Second Moose .Lake assigned to Peterson, vice Michaelson, and third to John Gray, vice Johnson, out of service. Bro. Wigg, relieved on third “DU” by Jas. H. Miller, relieved Bro. Knowlton on second, who relieved the dispatchers on their annual road trips. Agent Elwood Gray bid in second Wyoming, leaving agency Finlayson open for bids. Bro. Brown, from St. Paul Division, relieved Bro. Lankford, second “DO,” while he and his wife were seeing the sights in Boston. Bro. Brown later relieved by F. E. Sene, a new man, and then relieved Bro. Spurrier, agent Cromwell, while attending the committee meeting in St. Paul and taking a trip to the Pacific Coast. Agent Thomas Gill, Rock Creek, resigned, re- lieved on bid by O. E. Peterson, from Wyoming. Bro. O’Neal, agent Zebulon, took the Florida cure for local monotony a few weeks the latter part of the winter. Bro. Halvorsen, first West Duluth, is proprietor of the McKay barber shop on Fifth avenue, Duluth. Don’t forget to patronize the place when in Duluth. Div. Cor. St. Paul Division — We have been successful in lining up the fol- lowing, whom we may now call brothers: C. A. Swan, F. S. Stucke, M. E. Smith, H. A. Harned, F. R. Schutz, C. A. Walburn, A. E. Tollefson, Frank Streich, A J. F'redrickson, W. P. Sullivan, Ralph Skellenger, L. D. Duffee, Wm. D. Ander- son, G. O. Barrett, and several more have prom- ised to join shortly. Assignments and changes: Wm. H. Blackhurst, Grey Eagle agency on bid, relieving Chas. Glantz, resigned, relieved on third Royalton by Bro. John Sova, third Darling; Sova relieved by Bro. C. A. Swan, of third Randall, pending bids; V. J. Sar tell, third Anoka, ,on sixty days’ leave, relieved by Extra Lindahl; Bro. Ea Miller, first Royalton. on a happy honeymoon for a few days, relieved by Peters, of second there. Bro. E. F. Buck, agent Darling, Minn., has purchased a new Oakland Six. Div. Cor. Digitized by U.ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 953 Wheeling & Lake Erie R. R., Div, No. 55. Toledo Division — Bro. J. W. Spring, agent Limestone, bid in one of the relief agencies. MHX" Huron nights reopened by Operator Gate- wood, a new man. Bro. Osborn, third Brewster yard, on committee work, relieved by Bro. Darling, later relieving Bro. McGurk, “D” Brewster, resigned, now with the Northern Pacific. We wish Bro. McGurk success in his new position. Bro. Friend, of Norwalk, relieved Bro. Thoma, second Hartland, called home on account of the death of his father. The membership extend Bro. Thoma their heartfelt sympathy in his bereave- ment. Bro. Larker, Massillon, relieved by Bro. J. D. Brandal several days while undergoing a minor operation. Bro. N. C. Osborn, third Brewster yard, re- lieved by Bro. F. P. Darling while undergoing .in operation on his eye. W'e hope this operation will be more successful than the first one. Items have been very scarce on this division. Get busy, brothers, and let me have your notes for The Telegrapher. W heeling Division — Bro. T. J. Horton, Sherrodsville first, who re- cently purchased a home there, also a Ford, was called home to Sommerfield recently on account of the illness of his mother; relieved by Bro. J. D. Brandal. Bros. B. H. Betton and C. O. Edie, of Mingo yard, took in Ringling Bros.’ circus at Wheeling. The former spent a few days with friends at Cleveland and Canton. Bros. Peregoy and Love are quite successful, having an extraordinary attendance at their movie houses in Dun Glen. Bro. J. D. Healy, second Warrenton, on sick list several days, relieved by Bro. F. C. Ingram. Bro. W. K. Carr, “BM,” Pittsburg, spent several days visiting friends in Mingo and Steuben- ville. Bro. C. R. Guthrie, first Jewet, off sick, le- lieved by Bro. W. H. Copeland. Bro. H. S. Love, Adena third, has moved, bag and baggage, to Zoar, contemplating becoming a converted Zoarite. He expects to land some big fish this summer. I am indebted for the above items to Bros. Blue, Thomas, Ames, Love and Betton. Come again, boys, just a little stronger, about the 20th. Then we can have a fine write-up each month. Cleveland Division — Bro. C. H. Rector, “XN” Cleveland, on thirty days leave, .relieved by Bro. W. B. Parker, who bid in first West Belt Jet., relieved on second 93d street by Bro. Eby, third Canton yard, on bid, after twelve days* vacation. Eckis at Canton yard pending bulletin. No bidders on Coal Docks; Gatewood, a new man, appointed. Bro. Blue, second there, bid in second West Belt Jet. Bro. A. J. Mack, third Kent, on vacation, re- lieved by Bro. F. C. Ingram. Pro. J. N. Sproul, “GX” Canton, spent his vacation at Tippecanoe City, relieved by Bro. J. D. Brandal. Bro. Pair, second Harmon, has purchased a new auto and is open for all engagements to the brothers. Bros. C. E. Baltzer, Osborn and Love were recent Bolivar visitors. Business on the Cleveland Division is booming. Owing to the scarcity of extra men, a number of the boys have been unable to get relief. Bros. R. F. Smith and I. E. Thomas, of Twins- burg, report the fish biting fine. They are receiv- ing congratulations from the boys along the line on account of the beautiful flower beds surround- ing their station. We have received very few items from the brothers south of Harmon for the last three years. It would be greatly appreciated if some brother from that section would furnish items for every issue, as a great number of the boys are not aware that the Wheeling touches Zanesville. Wake up, some good-hearted brother; send me the news. “OK,” R. F. C. N., Ass’t. Southern Ry„ Div. No. 59. " GM ” Relay , Washington, D. C. — Business has been good during the past winter. With the coming fruit season this should be a banner year for the Southern. Every district is showing an increase over last year. Equipment is scarce and traffic far above the average. Let u» give high-class service and “keep the ball rolling.” April 23d, at 11 p. m., fire was discovered in the Southern Railway’s building at 1300 Pennsyl- vania avenue North West, and it was nearly two hours before it was under control. Sixteen com- panies responded to a general alarm, and, through the hard work of the firemen, only the eastern portion of the building was seriously damaged by fire; but all floors were flooded with water. “GM” is temporarily located in the balcony of “QR” Western Union, 14th and F streets, N. W.; Mr. Hutchens at Munsey Building; Mr. Cowhig, Terminal Station, passenger department on G street N. W. It is reported “GM” will be given a new office, with all new equipment, in the new building now under construction alongside the old one. The old building, we understand, is to be razed. Our committee was very successful in securing a new schedule .and agreement, having been only twelve and one-half days in conference with Messrs. Taylor and Coapman. The new schedule, which took effect May 1st, in all probability will make $85 the minimum for relay operators and a substantial increase for all others. It will con- tain many other things, which has not as yet been given out. The Southern has for some time been construct- ing a double track between Washington and Atlanta, and it will not be many more months before this great work is completed. This will Digitized by ooole

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954 The Railroad Telegrapher. cut off quite a few telegraphers, as is evidence^ in all similar cases of double-tracking. It is reli- ably reported that a cable containing fifty trunk telephone lines is now being laid between this city and Atlanta, to be used in dispatching trains and message work, as well as for promotion of the interests of this company. Thus, the general office should set a good example by going solid. There is no excuse for any man in this office putting up a hard-luck story, as it has been shown in the past that any man who shows the proper spirit will be upheld by the brothers and a collection made from each member of the O. R. T., and the brother in distress given an up-to-date. Overtime can be had, and the fellows who are working the most of it are the ones who decline to line up. There are four nons in this office. Love- less, “MS,” has been delinquent for three or four terms. Hvale, “U,” and DuLaney, “DU,” have also been delinquent for several terms. Devers, “S,” extra, has never had a card, but all promise to line up sooner or later. Here is the way our brothers on the Adiron- dack Division of the N. Y. C. put it. Look it over: “A non is an illusion, at first sight you think you see a man, but after looking at him for a few moments you see you’re mistaken and only see a very poor excuse of a man, who never amounts to much. He will not do anything to try and better his salary or working conditions, etc., but leaves this to others and glories in it. No company, firm or corporation cares to trust him, as he is weak and usually yellow and has no grit. He is called more than fifty-seven different varieties of names by his fellow-workingmen, some of wliich would not look good in print.” Those who are most inquisitive regarding the new schedule are non-n^embers. Ever notice it? The two street car companies of this city were completely tied up for two days recently. The striking motormen and conductors received a sub- stantial increase in wages, and many other con- cessions. “Griff” says it’s a long way from union station to Mount Pleasant. The W. & O. D., an electric line, is tied up by a strike of its employes, owing to a disagree- ment over wages, hours, etc. Recently there was an add in one of the local papers calling for men to work on the New York Central Lines. $4.00 per day and board. Handsome price for scabs. Strange to say they were not crowded for standing room. Remit now and get that new card. It would afford us all a great deal of pleasure to see a write-up from some of our sister relays. How about a joint meeting of the roads running into Washington, at some given date. Loveless returned to “GM” after about six weeks' absence. They all come back, brothers, especially the nons. The grass is not so green and alluring in other fields. With our newly accepted schedule, it is about time some of these back-sliders remitted. Fritz, our chief messenger, is shivering these warm days, fearing a call to the border. Bro. J. N. Fuller was a recent visitor at Char- lottesville. We understand H. G. Alexander, Jr., has sent in his application for membership. Bro. W. H. Trotter, formerly of this office, who has been engaged in business in Florida the past winter, will be with us in a few days to spend the summer months at home. Bro. J. R. Smith, Jr., who has been working extra for United Press, is now carrying an up- to-date C. T. U. of A. card. Bro. H. A. Lowe says his sine is “ED” not “X.” Slow down a little “Jocko.” Be prepared. Get a little pasteboard and be up-to-the-minute. Cert. 1676. Washington Division — Referring to the Danville write-up by Cert. 316, in the April Telegrapher, regarding the way Yard Conductor Hawkins handles train orders over the phone. If the brother has the facts of this case, why not put the matter in an-hours-of-service- inspector’s hands and let him see whether Hawkins can use the phones for train movements in the manner noted? We have noticed articles in these columns com- plaining of similar conditions elsewhere on the Southern, and believe an effort should be made to put an end to such business. On all divisions you will find a few over- officious and zealous trainmen who seem to want to do their own phone work, but we are glad to say that this class of men are very much in the minority, and as a rule are not members, nor are they eligible for membership, in the trainmen’s organizations. The exclusive agents doing train order work, in a majority of cases, are ignorant of the harm they are doing, and a system of education would, no doubt, eliminate it, so I would suggest that at every opportunity we talk to these men and try to convince them how they injure us by this practice. I hope Bro. 316 will have the particular case he mentions investigated by the proper govern- ment officers. He can get plenty of assistance to do this. One or two good examples made of those over-officious gentlemen will have a most surprising effect. Cert. 1994. Washington Division Notes — Bro. C. H. Page, second North Shipman, ex- changed for extra work second Barrett, relieving Bro. N. S. Desler, in order that Bro. Page (who by the way is quite an enthusiastic agriculturist in a small way) could be at . home and assist in making a garden. He relieved Bro. Oscar N. Hudson, third Barrett, several days. Bro. John Connolly, agent Monroe, aays very few of the boys seem to want agency work, and he don’t blame them. Bro. C. D. Lewis relieved by Bro. Paul DeWitt on third Monroe, on account of his father, Bro. W. R. Lewis, agent Proffitt, being seriously ill in Charlottesville hospital. Bro. E. M. Weeks, second Monroe, was off several days on aceount of sickness. Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 955 Bro. W. E. Strother, agent Shipman, was off several days witlj “work-boils** on hit arms. North Garden second discontinued. Bro. Percy Hudson on the job alone. New position at 124 Mile Post open, three tricks, with Bro. N. S. Desler on first, Bro. W. E. Berry on second, and Bro. E. H. Young on third, pending bulletin; Cul- peper third temporary also on bulletin. Bro. S. C. McCleary, third Amherst double track junction, on vacation. Several extra men have promised to line up within the next thirty days. Don’t let them forget their promises. See that they have every possible opportunity to come in; 'remind them ' that “promises” did not keep our committee in Washington this month, nor did “promises” pay their expenses there, making it possible for us to get our new contract. Sister L. E. Connelly rolled Bro. H. E. Clough- erty from “SA” third. Bro. Barksdale is off on account of illness in his family. Bro. J. L. Herrell, third Gilbert, relieved on account of illness by Bro. E. H. Young. Dispatcher J. R. Smith, North End, relieved by Extra Dispatcher Fletcher, on account of illness in his family. We are glad to see Bro. Burgess back at Charlottesville. Bro. K. H. Lewis, “CD,** Alexandria, relieved on third Cameron Run several nights. Bro. E. R. Lewis, first Montpelier, relieved several days by Bro. “Sampson** J. B. Watts, extra. Bro. M. W. Douglas, third “NS,” Shipman, off on account illness. Bro. R. J. Morarity, agent Plains, relieved sev- eral days by W. D. Wiggs, a new man. Bro. B. W. Munday, third Barboursville, re- lieved by an extra man, on account of death in the family. Bro. J. L. Sullivan, second Calverton, relieved several days by Bro. S. D. Bloxton. Brothers recently assigned: Weyburn third, M. H. Crump; Monroe third, C. D. Lewis; “CO,” New Glasgow first, J. V. Dudley; “CO** second, A. J. Redmiles; “CO” third, R. L. Fields, Jr.; “J,** temporary, R. L. Fields, Sr.; Monroe first, temporary, S. D. Bloxton. Our committee has returned from its labors in Washington, and can say as the prophet of old “well done.” Its efforts in our behalf well deserve our congratulations as well as our appre- ciation, and it is to be hoped that under our new contract we will strive to make this a better, stronger and a more up-to-date division to work on. Make that non in your office come to time. Wish to thank Bros. “DE,” “RS” and “FA” for their appreciative assistance this month. Come again, boys. It looks as if we are alive to be represented in The Telegrapher every month. Don't let us look like dead ones. “73.** “BE,” Div. Cor. Knoxvillt Division — Every man will be furnished a copy of the new schedule. If you do not receive one, ask the superintendent for it. Some years ago in less than two months after copies of the schedule was sent out, not a man seemed to have one. Keep your schedule where you may get hold of it when needed. This will save you having to write the local chairman to advise you about some clause. The agreement is plain, and I hope every man will do this, and “read the rules for himself.” So far everybody seems very well pleased with the schedule, except one or two who claim they did not receive their share. As a whole, it is a pretty fair distribution; very few men receiving under $5 and $6, and some as much as $7, $8, $9 and $10, and one man $12. Calhoun agency was added to the schedule with $8 increase. The committee and management had agreed that the block minimum would be fixed at $70, there- fore none of these men receive less than $70, which in most cases meant a $6 increase; while the levermen-block operators were made $72, also in most cases an increase of $6. Ooltewah, “VM” tower, Cleveland and Morristown received the big- gest increase. Now that your schedule has been changed and some of the rules improved, let’s make it our business to see that there is no trifling with them. Your superintendent has assured me that he very much appreciates the loyal service rendered by the men on this division, and that the agreement will be lived up to in every case. In case there is any irregularities, first take it up with the chief dispatcher, failing to get satisfaction, then with the superintendent, and if not satisfied, refer the matter to your division chairman. If you are not sufficiently interested to proceed in this man- ner, there will not be anything doing. Your chairman does not know what is going on all over the division, and can not handle your grievances without your saying something about it. I want to thank Bro. Baily for his co-operation. You brothers up the river give him your support. Is there not some good brother up there who will volunteer to act as assistant chairman, also some one for the division Knoxville to Bristol? We ought to have one, because the division is too large for one man. When there is a called meeting, come out. You don’t know what you miss. If you will come, we will try to move the meeting point to various places, say one at Morristown for the east end, and one at Cleveland or Knoxville for the wtst end. Starting out with our new schedule, I expect more co-operation from you. I will do my part as chairman, but you must carry your part of the load; most of you, I am satisfied, will do that Adjust your personal differences between your- selves. Don’t bother the officials with them. Come to the meetings and you will broaden out and forget such things. It does good to meet together and talk things over. It’s good for you and for the company; therefore, don't fail to attend the meetings. The little things we can ad- just between ourselves, and matters of such im- portance to make it necessary to refer to the officials, will also be adjusted there. W. H. Cort, L. C Digitized by C.00 Qte

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956 The Railroad Telegrapher. Knoxvillf Division , between Morristown and Ash- villc — Everybody on this end seems very much pleased over the results of the efficient work done by our committee in Washington. The way to show our general chairman and committee how much we appreciate the efforts put forth by them is to line up every non on the division and keep them lined up, thereby giving our committee solid sup- port in anything it wishes to tackle hereafter. This can be done, as there is no excuse for any one being out now, since receiving the increase which amounts to enough in two months to. pay dues for a full year. Bro. B. A. Hawkins, third Craggy, is spend- ing his vacation in Chicago, relieved by Bro. V. L. Evans; “Wild Bill,” second Alexander, was off a few days recently; Bro. G. D. Rodgers, off sometime, has resumed on third Volga; Bro. J. A. Swaim. second there, was off a few days; Bro. G. R. Duncan, second Rollins, relieved sev- eral days by Bro. V. L. Evans; Bro. W. R. Gorrell relieved on first Nocona a few days; Bro. D. T. Haypie, first Barnard, attended court several days; Bro. Gay to Hot Springs first on vacation, relieved by Bro. Rich, and Bro. L. L. Skeen, first Witt, off two months visiting out West. Bro. A. M. Brown, from west end, bid in sec- ond Nocona, and Bro. A. B. Porter, second Wolf Creek, bid in second Johnson City. I wish to apologize to Sister C. M. Plemmons and Bro. R. S. McDevitt, of Sandy Bottom, for classing them among the nons in one of my recent write-ups. They have both been up-to-date for some time. F. D. Jones, third Sandy Bottom, referred to as brother, has no card, but we hope he will get one, now that we got a nice increase for him; also J. Q. Wagnor, agent at Delrio, for whom we se- cured a nice increase. The brothers along the line who have purchased automobiles since we received our increase are W. V. Calfee, O. W. Grubbs, D. F. Jones, D. T. Haynic and J. C. Chandler. O. R. T. men always have money, but a non is always “broke.” J. J. Bailey. Charlotte Division, North End — Wa were granted an increase of approximately $140,000, making each office about $5 per man increase, and very much improving working con- ditions. We should show our appreciation by giving the company our very best work, and show that it means something to be an Order man. Keep after all the desirable nons until we get them in the fold. They will have to hunt another excuse. ‘‘I haven’t got the money” won’t go any more. Bro. Holmes has been in Washington several times recently in connection with our committee work. “HO” is a hustler anywhere you put him, and “a holy terror” to the nons. Bro. Ward. Blacksburg, sick a few days, was relieved by R. P. White, whom we hope to call “Bro.” before long. Boys, get after him and bring him in. He is too nice a fellow to stay in bad company. It’s “no card, no favors” here on the Char- lotte Division from now on. Make the nons aware of that fact, and all live up to it Bro. Cooksey bid in Wellford agency, his old love. Double tracking is about half completed between Hayne and Greenville. There will be some tall rolling done when it is completed and they start ( cutting out offices. Understand there will be only one telegraph office between Hayne and Green- ville. Understand contract has been let for an additional fifty-six miles south of Greenville. Cert. 466. Atlanta Division — Our division correspondent has left us, and I will act as division correspondent until some one sees fit to take it, and do the best I can. If the boys from the south end will send the news to Oostanaula, Ga., we will have a nice write-up in the journal every month. Longs closed, and two men put on at Aragon; Bro. J. H. Williams bid in second, and Bro. W. N. Boyles third there. “BO” has been on the sick list some time. We are glad to learn that he will soon be able to return to work. Bro. H. B. Dellinger bid in second Varneils; Bro. F. E. Hudson rolled Bro. S. B. Stanley from third McPherson, who rolled Bro. L. C. Rains from Silver Creek, who bid in Waring third. Bro. Stanley, Silver Creek, was off several nights re- cently. Bro. W. F. Thomas, Phelps, was badly burned when his auto caught fire and was destroyed. We are sorry to know that he is not doing so well, and hope he will soon be able to return to work. Bro. C. S. Thomas relieved him. Bro. J. T. Parsons, Hill City, was relieved a few days, on account of his father's death, by H. E. Davis, and Bro. J. R. Parsons, Oostanaula, by Bro. O. R. Mullins, relieved on second by Bro. R. B. Durham, who later relieved Bro. B. T. Watkins at Brice, off a few days. Bro. J. H. Massingale, of Forrestville, was also off several days recently. We have been given an increase of $135,000 on Division 59, about $6 to $8 dollars each. Now, boys, “hit the ball,” and don’t let the dispatcher call you so much before you answer. He has something else to do. Glad to see Bro. Boyles back at work after a long spell of sickness. Bro. Phillips was relieve! at Brice a few days by Bro. O. W. Durham. Boys, live up to your rights, and. remember “no card, no favors.” L. C. Mullins, Div. Cor. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father, the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, in His infinite wisdom, to call from our midst, to his eterjial home, the father of our beloved brothers, J. R. and J. T. Parsons; therefore, be it Resolved, That the members of the Southern Railway System, Division 59, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing brothers and Digitized by C.ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 957 their afflicted families our heartfelt sympathies in this their sad bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That copies of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved brothers, a copy spread upon the minutes of the division, and one sent to The Telegraph ek for publication. H. G. Cat, G. D. Groover, W. E. Dellinger, Committee. Atlanta Division, South End — Recent changes: Second Chauncey discon- tinued; Bro. Boswell displacing Bro. Bridges on second Empire, who took third there, vice Bro. Tucker to third Helena, displacing Moyer. First Eastman, first Stockbridge and third Baxley on bulletin. Bro. Dellinger, agent Baxley, bid in second Varnells, and Bro. Love third Chauncey. Two of our 18-karat nons have resigned, making room for men with cards. "Bro. D. G. Williams, having settled all differences with the company, is again with us on first Eastman pending bul- letin. Bro. H. L. Allen is credited with Bro. Williams* return to the service, which is another star in the crown of the grand, old Order. Your humble servant has been appointed assist- ant local chairman, vice Bro. Barker, who failed to make a transfer properly. Brothers, note this and make your transfers. Bro. J. J. Anderson, third Reids, is on sick list. We hope for a speedy recovery. Our committee has returned from Washington, having secured an increase of $132,000, approxi- mately 9 per cent. Too bad we can not allot this increase to the men only who helped to earn it. “No card, no favors,** to those of that cali- ber still with us. Let's all show that we deserve the increase by “hitting the ball'* good and proper. There is an extra man on every freight train nowadays. I want to congratulate the committee for their good work. Let's extend it and the management a vote of thanks. Bro. Land, third Eastman, is keeping “bachelors* hall** while his good lady is visiting her family at Maitland, Florida; also Bro. Williams, Mrs. Wil- liams visiting her parents in East Tennessee. Boys, with just a few items from each of you we can have a write-up each month that we will be proud of. Some of the farmer brothers, especially around “BU,** should give us some news now and then, even a line about your “boll weevil'* crop would be interesting reading. Let’s have a meeting, quick. W. A. Burke, Asst. L. C. St. Louis Division — Bro. F. P. Williams was relieved a few days by Bro. Cheatham, who also relieved Bro. H. Merrick, while attending the meeting at Indian- apolis. Bro. Zachery, on fifteen days* vacation with Mrs. Zachery, visiting in Denver and other Western cities, relieved by Bro. McLaughlin. Bro. Willis, on third “DS** a few days, relieved by Bro. Overbee on first “XN.” Bro. Dodd, first Becks, was off a few days. BrO. Heggy is relieving Bro. Harris, and Bro. F. I. Geddis is relieving Bro. Willis. Mr. Camp, our chief, was relieved several days by First Trick Dispatcher Devony. Assigned on bids: Bro. Geddis, Belleville Jet.; Bro. Boren to “NE** third, relieved at East Jet. by Bro. Pittman, rolled by Bro. Peters, from second “NE," who had been rolled from second “X** by MacGregor. R. C. Overbee, Cert. 2881. Queen & Crescent (North), Div. No. 62. First District — Bro. M. P. O’Hara is relieving Bro. L. M. Triplett, “SO," Cincinnati days, taking a much needed rest on account of his health. Bro. F. A. Lewis, Devon, and Bro. V. B. Reed, Bracht, have a large crop of Irish potatoes, corn and other garden stuff. This is one*of the most successful ways to fight the high cost of living. Bro. W. T. Sumner is relieving Bro. Marshall, Blanchett agency, on a fishing trip to Licking River. Bro. Ray Gardner relieved Bro. O. H. Brooks, third Sadieville, and Bro. Mathews, Hinton. Bro. Ed. Isbell, Sadieville agency, on vacation, visiting his relatives near Bowling Green, Ky., expects to rid that section of the country of a large part of its strawberry crop before returning. Bob. Webb, first Nicholasville, twenty-six years with the Q. & C., and a non, is now in Henry Ford's factory at Detroit. It is now Bro. Robinson, third Georgetown. Cert. 58. Second and Third Districts — Bro. H. Griffith bid in first Nicholasville, re- lieved on bid on third Science Hill by Bro. E. Ritch, “CX," Chattanooga, who "drew the full page cartoon in the March number of The Teleg- rapher. E. Dungan to Science Hill, pending bulletin, relieved Bro. J. W. Bailey, Junction City, several days. Second “CX," Chattanooga days, bid in by Bro. H. B. Griffin, now relieving Mrs. Bible, Sun- bright nights. Second Citico is up for bids. Bro. G. W. Lee, second “KD" tower, while visiting at his home a few days, was relieved by Marshall Treadway, former helper at McKinney. His father, on “KD** tower first, has done some effective organizing, and Marshall will make a good member. Temporary offices opened during strawberry season: Sheffield days by Agent Boyd, -first Spring City by Bro. M. W. Frix, first Evensville by Agent May, second Evensville not permanently filled. The fish has called many away from their office cares, hypnotizing them into the belief that they are going to bite. The operators sitting, pole in hand, nervously waiting for the reel to spin. Bro. J. D. Pemberton, first “WJ" tower, while attending court, relieved by Bro. J. H. Vales, who also relieved Agent Nemo a few days. Bro. “Bob’* Justice has resumed at Robbins agency after a long vacation. Digitized by t^ooQle

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958 The Railroad Telegrapher. In the April number of The Telegrapher we requested the boys to ask the nons at their sta- tions why they did not become members. 1 got but one answer. It stated that “the non was entirely too fat to belong to anything that might add more food to the table.” J. G. Van Hook, Cor., Cert. 593. Queen & Crescent (South), Div. No. 69. iV. O. & N. E. R. R.— We very much regret the loss by death of Mr. Geo. 11.. Smith, who has so ably tilled the posi- tion of general passenger agent for a number of years. He was liked by every one who knew him personally or otherwise. His remains were placed in a little private burying ground by the side of his wife, who preceded him two years ago. The last resting place is located on the out- skirts of the picturesque village of Whittensville, Mass., and# the burying ground is located on a wooded knoll surrounded by lovely lakes. Mr. Geo. C. Keller, assistant to Mr. Smith, a very promising young man, succeeds him as general passenger agent. Bro. E. L. Bishop, agent Enterprise, relieved by L. E. Shannon, spent his fifteen days’ vaca- tion touring South Mississippi in his new Dodge, and made a brief call on the undersigned while passing through town. Bro. Will Horne relieved Agent Boyett at Poplarville several days. First there bid in by Bro. H. D. Evans. Mr. Batson, a new man, on second, will do the necessary. L. H. Bilbo, on third there pending bulletin. Bro. Horne also relieved Bro. C. H. Hyde, agent Lumbcrton, on fifteen days* annual vacation. Bro. H. A. Marioneaux bid in second Pica- yune, relieved on third by M. H. Caraway, of “X,” South Point, relieved by Mr. Moffett, a new man, until bid in by E. D. Nelson, of Poplarville. J. C. Burt, Lumberton, on fifteen days’ annual vacation; relieved by Extra Austin. Hope Bros. Hyde and Burt, of Lumberton, will not allow themselves to become delinquent. R. B. Henderson, agent Laurel, was relieved on May 1st by C. W. Hassell, relieved at Slidell agency by Chief Clerk Parker. Nothing *aid about any of our local agents getting a chance at any of these places. Our contract does not cover them. Heretofore we have been given a little consideration, but this time were ignored altogether. It’s getting to be a common thing to see fifty to sixty cars in one train of lumber on the north end, which cuts down the number of trains, but keeps lots of loads moving. The company is certainly making money. Would like to see someone line up the nons on the south end. We are solid elsewhere. We are still waiting for a date to meet the management to revise our schedule. The train- men’s eight-hour proposition is delaying the game. Bro. Weems was the only one to send me any items for this issue. Please assist me each month and we can have a good write-up. I can not get the information without your co- operation. Will the brother from the V. S. & P. please come again. M. V. H. IN MEMORIAM. The Angel of Death descended April 13, 1916, and took from the home circle, Norfleet, the de- voted wife of Bro. W. G. Morris, of Pearl River, La.; the affectionate and dutiful daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. McLeod, of Purvis, Miss. A gentle, patient sister, and a friend loyal and true, an attractive woman, a sweet, Christian character. It can be said of her as Longfellow said of Evangeline: “Something there seemed in this life unfin- ished, incomplete. As if a morning in June, with all its music and sunshine suddenly paused in the sky, and fading slowly, descended into the cast again from whence it late had arisen.” Her sun went down in the morning while all was fair and lovely, but we know it shines to- day, on the far away hills in the land that knows no night. “One feeling comforts us alone. And consolation gives; We know before Jehovah’s throne Her high bom spirit lives!” May our Merciful Father assuage the grief of the sorrowing ones, is the prayer of A Friend. A CARD OF THANKS. Our great and crushing sorrow occasioned by the sudden and untimely demise of our dearly beloved wife, daughter and sister fias but one consolation, and that is the tender and constant kindness of our dear friends and the good people of Purvis and numerous towns throughout the surrounding country. While no words can pos sibly voice the deep and heartfelt appreciation we feel towards all who were so thoughtful and kind during our hours of trial and tribulation we take this means to express our appreciation to those friends for their tender sympathy and many acts of mercy towards us and assure them that they shall never be forgotten. Sincerely, W. G. Morris, Cert. 207, Div. 69. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. McLeod and Family. Minn. & St. Louis R. R., Div. No. 71. Eastern Division — Assistant local chairman, Bro. Archie Nelson, who gave us such a good write-up of the First. Second, Third and Fourth Districts in the April issue, has gone to the O. S. L. R. R. Bro. Nel- son is a strong man, and a good “booster” for the O. R. T. We sure hate to lose him, and wish him success. Bro. R. E. Davis, of Middle Grove, has been appointed assistant local chairman. Digitized by C.ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 959 Between “YA” and “WS” “Rex” is there with the goods, and is going right after the nons, from whom we are getting some good replies and promises for June. Bro. Nichols, second London Mills, is another live wire from whom we are getting good reports. If some more of the brothers will boost for the Order, we will soon run out of nons and can all spend our time on the few delinquents on this division who are slighting their best interests by neglecting the Order. Watch every corner that will save our company money, and grab all the business you can. By close saving and working every day our present wages just about keeps us, and the only way to increase them so we can lay by a little is to line up with the Order, stay lined up and boost. This is a business proposition; get busy. It is now Bro. Ed Kester, at Hermon, 111.; he doesn’t have a telegraph job, but he believes in lining up. Roth, second “WS,” in answer to my letter, says he will line up by June 15th, and remit for the rest of the year. Many of the boys won’t answer and tell us what they will do. W. C. W., L. C. Eastern Division Notes — I would like the members from “WY” to “WS” to get busy and help me get all the nons in line. While we have to compete with organ- ized capital we must be organized solidly to pro- tect ourselves. An agent on this end who says he can not afford to belong to the O. R. T., at a station where I worked before we were organized for $35.00 per month and express money, receives $62.00 per and express. Our committee each year has secured this man a raise in salary with overtime and better working conditions, and he never fails to sign the pay roll for the increase. The only way to secure further concessions is through organization and we need an increase in salary every year to enable us to purchase the necessities of life which are increasing daily. Even the overalls we are obliged to wear have increased 20 per cent and many other articles 50 per cent. It’s time to wake up and get busy. C. B. Morgan, on first east end, vice Bill Ebey, visiting in Jacksonville, 111. R. B. Mitchell, “YD,” Marshalltown, helped out at Oskaloosa while the boys attended Federal court in Des Moines. Lester Trout, “YD,” Marshalltown, is relieving "Dick” Jordan on east end, vice C. L. Keehen, relieving Morgan, now on relief work. Zorastroff to Eldorado, vice Spoor visiting at Ottumwa Junction. Later to Gifford agency. F. B. Matthews, of superintendent’s office, “OS&D,” took everything but his stenographer and moved to Minneapolis. Lineman Ralph Shorts is back after a siege with pneumonia. Bro. H. W. Boyenga, Faulkner agency, re- signed, to try the farm. We wish him good luck. He says he will stay with the Order. Would we had more such true blue members. Botts, who relieved him, promises to join the first pay pay. Bro. Kightlinger, Marshalltown yard, went to Steamboat Rock and was initiated by Bro. Gard- ner. It is now Bro. W. J. Patlzer, agent Clemons Grove. Bro. Tight, of St. Anthony, is doing some good missionary work. Cert. 12. Central & Western Divisions — Pulling off a dispatcher trick at Watertown made several changes at Cedar Lake “MS” office. Extra Dispatcher Callies goes back to side table Cedar Lake, G. R. Cook to “GO” office, displac- ing Bro. Daniels, who takes third Cedar Lake yard “DI,” with Bro. Stout still on second there. H. E. Brumner to Watertown nights. Bro. Rovang, Chaska, has resigned to join the navy wireless service. Sorry to see him go, but wish him good luck on the briny deep. Bro. Dwyer gave up Hartland agency and bid in second Hopkins. S. E. Saffel, who bid in the former, has promised to join. Rumor says Bros. Nelson and Crielman, third and second New Prague, are going West to try their luck. Five work trains put on recently laying double track from Hopkins to H. & D. crossing three and one-half miles east, where the switches will be operated by the interlocking plant. Sidings at” Excelsior and Dcephaven are also being length- ened. This with regular business makes Hopkins a busy place. Edward Scheele, relieved at Conde by Night Helper Schempf, from Gibbon, bid in Chelsea agency, vice F. Johnson, transferred to Troy agency. Rrothers, get busy with the new men landing on Seventh and Eighth Districts and land every non that lights. Bro. Sandmier will furnish blanks as needed. Send them your Telegrapher after you have read it; it may get them interested. Wm. Walbridge, agent LaSalle, checked in as agent Dunnell, May 8th. All he needs now to be a real agent and protect himself and that little wife, is an up to date. Bro. E. M. Hertrich, for some time agent at Bradley, S. D., is now canvassing for the S. F. Baker Co. Bro. F. Bieraugle, Otisco agency, goes on the road as a salesman. An up-to-date card will make business better for him. We wish him good luck. After thirty years of faithful service the old war horse, Bro. W. A. Van Winkle, agent Dayton, Iowa, has resigned and gone into the mercantile business there, but will continue to carry an up- to-date. Here’s hoping he makes her win. It is now Bro. Munsell at Rippey, Bro. Ward at Dayton and Bro. Rudolph at Otisco. Notice of dues for the last half of 1916 have been sent out and wc hope you will all remit promptly to J. C. Sandmier, Waukec, Iowa, for your O. R. T. dues and the insurance assessments Digitized by Google

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960 The Railroad Telegrapher. to Bro. L. W. Quick, St. Louis, Mo. Let's see who will be the first to get his new card. S. J. Boyle, who bid in Baton agency, was re- cently married at Ft. Dodge. He should protect his wife by taking out a card at once in case that old depot should fall down or some stock shipper do him bodily harm for not getting him a stock car on forty-five minutes’ notice. Bro. McMahon, formerly at Crocker and Paton, is now at Gowrie nights. We are glad to note that Bro. C- A. Spitler, second Perry, is up-to-date again. Bro. Edw. Arndt relieved Bro. O. A. Agotness at Burnside several weeks. Train dispatching on second district has again been taken from Ft. Dodge and given back to Cedar Lake dispatchers. This caused Bro. Mann’s job at “FD” to be discontinued, and he went to the Eastern Division. We all hated to See him go. He is a good operator with whom it is a pleasure to work. We all wish him success with our old reliable friend, J. P. H. Only one express package from Chicago through the Des Moines office in the three days the express drivers and bill clerks there were out on strike for a nine-hour day. We all hope it will soon be settled, as the parcels post is doing all the package business and the only thing we get from that is a lame hack lugging it to the post office. On bulletin: Agencies — Crocke/, Brentford and Bradley, S. D., Emmons, Iowa, and Otisco, Minn. Telegraph, jobs — Second at Nejv Prague, Chaska, Winthrop and Waterville. Recently agencies at Gibbon, Delhi, Boyd, Madison, Hazel Run, Truesdale, Livermore and LuVerne, and telegraph jobs at New Ulm and Albert Lea were bulletined and filled, but I was unable to find out who drew them. Now, if some brother near those jobs had advised me who bid them in, it would have been news to the rest of us. Having been appointed correspondent for the Central and Western Divisions I will do my best to get all the news, but it is an impossibility without the assistance of all the rest of you. Let each brother send me the changes in his vicinity, such as laying off, sickness, injured, dead, married or any other news. We are help- ing pay for publishing this journal and unless we get the news from our system in it, we are not getting value received. Each one make it a point to give me these items for the next write- up and we will make a dandy good showing. Send them to me at Dallas Center, Iowa, before the 20th of the month. Many thanks to the brothers who helped me with items for this write-up; come again and keep coming. C. F. Beard, Cert. 165. Chicago & North Western Ry., Div. No. 76. Chicago T erminal Division — There were thirty in attendance at our last meeting, six short of the April attendance, prob- ably owing to the war in Europe. The following towers show 100 per cent O. R. T. divisions: Carpenter and Sangamon streets, Grayland, Mayfair, Tower “RS” and Kedzie Avenue. From reports coming in there will soon be others. Bro. John Wroelewski, first Clybourn Jet., re- signed and gone with the St Paul as yard clerk, cutting Clybourn Jet. out of the 100 per cent class temporarily. Bro. De Decker, second Hunting Avenue, spent his six days* vacation in Ohio. Bro. C. M. Scanlan, second Lake Street, took five days’ vacation and visited home folks back in dear old Iowa. Bro. “Eddie'* Lawson has returned from a trip through a part of the northwest, in company with Secretary and Treasurer Boyington. (Noth- ing like a strong body guard.) Eddie Lawson is captain of a ball team with a standing chal- lenge to any team on the C. & N. W. System, and then (speaking softly) on any other system. Last month in noting Bro. Byrne’s return to second Mayfair, he was referred to as “Burns.” We cheerfully correct and apologize. Through the action of our last meeting, con- gratulations were sent Mr. D. B. McIntyre on his promotion to train master. There were four new members for the month of May. Bro. M. S. Remington, second Canal Jet., and Bro. Tim Buckley, second Main Street, recently confided to me that things seemed so dead, they hardly knew when the trains went by. I'm afraid that this condition is caused by the ghosts of their forefathers arising from Calvary in a vain attempt to quench their thirst in “dry” territory. In the material world all. living crea- tures seek an oasis for that purpose, so departed spirits may have an object in haunting those particular parts of Evanston. While out riding with his family in his “flivver” a few days ago, Bro. J. F. Dawson, third Deer- ing, avoided colliding with a large auto delivery, only by knocking out one corner of the Evans- ton police department building. Self preserva- tion is the first law of nature. • Did you see the write-up given Lake Street in the Sunday Tribune, May 21st? Nothing like having one’s business advertised — providing the business is legitimate. The outlook for the Terminal Division is fine. Drv. Cor. Galena Division — The meeting at West Chicago, Saturday even- ing May 20th, was fairly well attended, but there was room for more, and we hope there will be a larger number at our next meeting. Now is the time to line up the nons, so when our committee goea in* this fall wt* can present a solid front to the company. If we do this we will come nearer getting what we ask for than ever before. There are many things that we need besides more money. I understand our congenial Local Chairman Webster has added to his list of trophies the belt as champion pool player, and wonder how be acquired it. It was also intimated at the last Digitized by CaOOQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 961 West Chicago meeting that Bro. Henning is a pool shark. I am inclined to doubt these reports, as I don't believe either of them ever play the game. There have been quite a number of changes on the division lately. Bro. C. D. Rose, of Cortland, is still siek and has been retired on a pension. Assignments: Agencies — South Elgin, S. A. Taylor; Cortland, Bro. A. P.. Freeman; Pecaton- ica, Bro. J. J. O'Niel. Telegraphers — Tower “DG," C. F. McFall. Second tricks — Proviso, Bro. G. M. Fischer; Nelson yard, S. L. Layton. Third — Rockford, J. A. Talentino; Rochelle,- G. B. Heir fling. Leverman — Third “MN" tower, T. G. Fisher. Telegrapher Sycamore, no application. Some of you boys missed it by not bidding on this job, as it is a nice place to work. Meetings will probably be held oftener now, so get ready to come to the next one, of which due notice will be given. Cert. 805. Madison Division — Dispatcher Holden went to Watersmeet to assist in the handling of the ore business during sev- eral weeks of heavy run of ore. Chas. Hinners relieving *t “BA." E. J. Boehm went to Rochester for a few days to see his father-in-law, who is sick in the hospital there, when Holden resumed at Baraboo. Jas. Neff is in “B" office there, while the different shifts are being made in dispatcher’s office, relieved at Waukesha by Jaehnke, whose wife is in the hospital there, recovering from a serious accident sustained some time ago. We are glad to hear that she is doing nicely. Bro. C. L. Graves, on account of ill health, re- lieved at Cottage Grove agency by Childs. Bro. Frank Main, relieving Agent Copeland, Jefferson Jet., for some time on account of sick- ness. relieved by Jack Hibbard, relieved by Bro. E. M. Richards on third. Bro. D. C. Babcock, agent Helenville, bid in Necedah agency, given up by Bro. C. W. Wood, after many years of faithful service. t Bro. Wood taking third on account of his health. B. M. Smith, extra, is now with the Western Union at Janesville. Bro. J. L. Crogan, who relieved Agent R. J. Koch at Baraboo several months, was off a few weeks, looking after his brother's affairs, who lost his life with his entire family in an auto accident near Winona a few weeks ago, when the car over- turned into the Mississippi River on a bad piece of road. The sympathy of the fraternity is ex- tended to Bro. Cogan and his folks. A. E. Cook, confined to the house for some months, is slightly better. Bro. Ed. Lang bid in Cobb station. Bro. A. W. Axelson bid in Chase tower third, vice Kelly, who went with Ringling’s show. Harry Corsaw relieved Agent C. L. Wilcox. Union Center, a few days, on account of death in the family. No extra men available. J. H. Meirer, agent Hazel Green, off several months, relieved by W. E. Wells, a new man. Bro. H. L. Lippolt, for many years agent at Benton and other points, is now with the mining company there, leaving Ban ton open for bide. Good luck, Henry. O. F. Glenn, M. S. Bently, W. E. Wells, G. H. Thomas, H. A. Ware, H. M. Otto, P. B. McDon- ald, R. G. Uselman and L. C. Flinn are among the naw employes recently hired, and we are still in need of more extra men, especially agents. A. H. Hansen, extra third Reedsburg, taken sick, relieved by Ted Thompson, gateman from Wauna- kee, Hansen later relieved Ramesdale at Mendota a few days, then went to work for his brother, E. F. Jaehnke relieved him until regular agent returned. J. F. Gannon bid in Lebanon but did not accept it, taking his old job at Helenville pending bulletin. John F. Dahnke, a new man, helper at Benton, has gone to the Sparta Line, also P. L. Jones. C. L. Stephenson relieved E. L. Gross, Evansville third, who bid in Merrimac agency, vice Bro. A. B. Steinhoff, who took Wyeville agency. Bro. Thomas Corcoran bid back Afton third, being unable to rent even a tent to live in at Beloit, relieved there by Jack Callahan, latter relieved by W. E. Jackson. Dispatcher J. E. Stekl has resumed work after several weeks’ absence, recovering from a slight operation in La Crosse hospital. Edward Titus, a new man, to Sparta line extra. R. H. Koch, agent Baraboo, has returned after spending the greater part of the winter in the South, mainly at Portsmouth, Va. Bro. L. D. Brown, cashier Waukesha, assigned Benton agency, as all bidders turned it down. Bro. G. Frondrie accepted the operators job there, as all those bidding declined to go there. Lots of work there, but these boys are good for it. H. Schurbet is agent at Preston, vice R. J. Morgan, who bid in third Glen Oaks. Bro. J. Holden resumed at Mt. Horeb after help- ing out at Benton awhile. L. C. Flinn went from there to Evansville third to relieve Mr. Stephenson, whose mother died at Galena. He has our sympathy. Bro. T. W. Siek, an old-timer on this division, is now cashier at Waukesha. He has been South for twelve years and was agent at Columbus, N. M., for some time. Chris Kramer, helper at Ridgeway, is now a full- fledged operator and agent. Bro. H. M. Hobart has resumed at Galena after helping out at Benton as agent for several weeks. The mining companies have taken several of our good men from us lately, and while we hate to lose them, still we wish them prosperity in their new line of work. Quite a number of the boys from the general oflico force took in the Ringling circus at the Chicago coliseum. Bru. Harry Whit «.-, second trick, relieved b’. L. Main on first there a few days, while he took in the circus Each brother take an interest in the new men and ask them to join; do not let them work awhile and go away not knowing if they are union men or not. The more members we get will help us. Let’s all work for our interest. Digitized by Google

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962 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. E. M. Richards bid in West Salem second. If I omitted to call some of the boys brothers, will rectify it next writing, if they will call my attention to it. Those not members, we invite to join as soon as possible. Scribe, Cert. 18. Wisconsin Division — Bro. J. G. Frakes, first Northfield, is enjoying the bachelor's stunt, cooking his own meals while his wife is visiting at her home in Indiana. Snatches of the famous old tune, “My Wife Has Gone to the Country.” and the whistling of which the wind occasionally carries from that direction, goes to show that the brother is still game. Bro. Houser, agent Argyle, is back again after a severe attack of rheumatism, relieved by Bro. W. J. Chapman. The work of installing electric block signals between Wiscona and tower “NW” is progressing rapidly. Bro. Joe Nelson, second Racine, on the sick list nine days, was relieved by Bro. Fishnick, of Valley tower first, who decided to hit the extra list for awhile. After all the changes were made in the dispatcher's office, Bro. Fishnick transferred to sec- ond there; Bro. Chapman, extra, relieving him on second Racine until Joe's return, when he relieved F. Dickson, Highland Park, a week on account of an injured fdot. Bro. Mike Beck, first West Bend, was off a week, taking unto himself a “better half.” Bro. Foote, who relieved W. C. Lange, second Crystal Lake, a few days, later relieved R. K. Canary, agent Hartland, assigned a position at South Milwaukee. Bro. G. Steward, again with us, went to tower “CF,” Crystal Lake, put into service April 29th. The death of Bro. Soules was a shock to the boys, being sick for such a short time. Bro. W. R. Louis was called home on account of the sickness of his father. I wish to thank him for not forgetting his usual contribution to this column. He is one of the few brothers who help keep up our monthly write-up. He sent me his news from home, having taken interest enough to pick them up before leaving. Bro. L. Clarke, second Kenosha, returned June 1st from vacation spent at San Francisco. Bro. J. A. Mansnerus, second Lake Bluff tower, takes a position in C. A. Cairn's office for the summer. Bro. M. C. Lawtenslager bid in first tower “EA,” vice Bro. G. N. Harbort to second Barrington. Bro. Lawtenslager to Caledonia. Other assignments: Hartland, C. H. Litscher; Willow tower, H. Klein; third Lake Bluff tower, E. A. Kangas; third tower "NY,” C. W. Bretzlaff. The three tricks at Racine Jet. tower recently made telegraph positions were bid in by M. H. Levi, first; R. G. Rusk, second; M. J. Flora, third. South Janesville (south end) assigned to J. J. Mitchell; Harvard third, W. J. Daulton; Lake St., H. C. Ganley, pending return of G. Russ, indefi- nite date. Rockford, “KD,” W. J. Pcndergast, pending return of F. M. Flannery in six months or earlier. I received the following anonymous communi- cation, presumably intended for this column: "Some of the boys are inclined to think that 50 cents every six months is enough for our local dues, making it a dollar a year. Taking two dollars for his fund makes our dues and assess- ments rather high; would suggest that a 50-cent fee be assessed every six months, making it a dollar a year, and I think more will be able to remit.” Suggestions are always welcome, but wish the brother would sign his name to them in future. Notices have been sent out for the pay- ment of local dues; remit to Bro. W. P. Joyce, Jaynesville. I have been asked to touch up the delinquents. Rather surprising that this applies to members who received maximum benefits from our latest schedule. Let's see that this is remedied by all in this condition, and the proper payment of dues looked after by everyone. Bro. A. H. Shenk, second Waukegan, our division correspondent, is on two months' leave, visiting home folks, relieved by Bro. W. J. Chap- man. As Bro. Shenk tendered the job of assem- bling the news and arranging the fraternal column to me during his absence, I wish you would address all news for the next month's write-up to me at Waukegan. J. J. Koski, Acting Division Correspondent. CARD OF THANKS. Dear Friends: We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for the sympathy and beautiful floral offering extended to us in our recent bereavement. Mrs. Olive Soules and Family. .Vioii.r City Uix'ision — Bro. B. I. Fenn, agent Holstein, Iowa, who went to St. Joseph Hospital, Sioux City, Iowa, on April 4th for an operation, returned to work May 1st, feeling fine. Bro. Bruner, operator Holstein, relieved him. Assignments: Agencies — Moville, Iowa, to S. B. Alloway, Blencoe to Bro. B. F. Dean, Auburn to Bro. J. J. Meehan, Lake View to F. E. Baskin. Operators — Lake City second to C. F. Utsman, Mondain to Bro. L. P. Johnson. Sac- ton pumper and operator no bids. Modale agency, vice Bro. Dwyer resigned, and Sacton now on bulletin. Bro. Barfoot, agent Galva, Iowa, is figuring on taking two months' vacation through the West. Bro. J. E. Green relieved a few days by Bro. H. L. Hobson, who had been relieving at Lake View, Iowa, relieved by Bro. H. F. Bruner. Helper Licht, of Pierson, Iowa, passed the examination and is now relieving O. W. Tolbert, agent Brunsville, Iowa, on three months’ vaca- tion through the West. Local Chairman Fagan is trying to organize an O. R. T. Club among the members of the various roads entering Sioux City so we may have joint meetings there. He proposes to have some form of amusement for the ladies while we men arc busy at the meetings. T. M. Noe. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 963 CARD OF THANKS. I wish to thank all the members of Sioux City Division for the beautiful flowers given me while in the hospital at Sioux City. The pleasure given by them will long be remembered and is one of the happy thoughts of the past and present. I also want to thank those who wrote to me. It was surely appreciated to hear from you. Fraternally, B. I. Fenn. Minnesota Division — Assignments: Agent-telegraphers — Seaforth, Bro. C. L. Cady; Havana, M. H. Randall. Telegra- phers— First Dodge Center, C. L. Cady; second Haverhill, J. P. Banks; Kasson, L. E. Wold; Owatonna, Bro. C. M. Keefe; Sanborn, A. J. Bradac; Springfield, L. E. Wold; third Eyota, T. J. Wright; Dodge Center, A. J. Bradac. On bulletin — Agent and telegrapher Revere, third telegrapher New Ulm and Walnut Grove, second telegrapher Kasson, Dodge Center and Sanborn. A meeting at Mankato Saturday evening, May 27th, will be noted in our next write-up. Bro. A. M. Wentworth is back at Gary agency after a prolonged vacation in the West, during which he joined another union. Bro. J. G. Johnson, assistant local chairman, Owatonna, is on three months’ leave to try out another line of work. We would dislike to see “Jack” leave us for good, as he is one of our strongest members, but nevertheless wish him success. Bro. V. Frantz, from Kasson, relieved Bro. Johnson several days. Bro. H. Highlen has resumed in Winona dis- patcher’s office after an extended lay off on account of sickness. Extra Dispatcher Nixson, from Spooner, Wis., on The Omaha, visited different points on this division, also at Sioux City and Chicago during his vacation. E. E. Johnson, extra Minona, assigned Cort- land second. Superintendent of Telegraph Bennett, Chicago, issued a circular recently regarding the use of “Bugs.” This is good advice which should be well received. Bro. C. N. Watson, agent Smiths Mill, spent a few days recently at St. Charles, his old home. Dispatcher Tom Carroll, on his annual vacation, taking a trip through the East, relieved by Extra Dispatcher Dan Carroll; Harry Sorenson to first side table. E. E. Johnson has returned to Winona side table extra, vice Bro. G. W. Ware, transferred to “SJ” office, Chicago. We wish him success in the Windy City. The gravel trains 'operating on this division for the past two months are winding up their work, much to the satisfaction of several of the brothers. The roadbed will be in fine shape after the finish- ing touches arc put on. It will soon be time for the semi-annual dues again. We hope there will not be a delinquent on the division this time. General Chairman Thomas made a trip over the division recently looking up grievances. Received very little assistance for this write-up. In order to turn out a breezy sheet each month I must have co-operation. Let me have it, boys. DJM. Dakota Division — Brothers, why not land a non or two who have been receiving a nice increase for the last six months, secured by our new schelule. Don’t wait to be told who are nons and who are not, but , go after anyone you run across, and if he is not a member give him no rest until he gets an up- to-date. This division is in pretty good shape. The only two delinquents for this term I expect will both soon be paid up. Let's all make an extra effort to land a new member. One dollar commission for each member sending me an application for mem- bership with the application fee. The application fee will soon be raised and the nons will have to hurry or pay the higher rate. Assignments: Agent-telegraphers — Beresford, L. D. Feathers, during the absence of J. F. Truax; Houghton, M. S. Daly; Volin, M. G. Smith. Telegraphers — Qark, E. L. Foster; Doland, H. M. Kluess. Positions up: Telegra- phers— Beresford, operator, vice Acting Agent L. D. Feathers, and DeSmet first. Send in the news items, boys, and with the assistance of Bros. Harrington and Brown we will try and have a write-up every month. Bro. Postal, agent Alcester, was a recent Volga and Iroquois visitor. General Chairman Thomas on this division re- cently, spent several hours with Local Chairman Long at Iroquois. N. G. Stimson, second DeSmet, on vacation, relieved by W. D. Morse, a new man. Bros. Brown and Long, Iroquois, assisted by their wives, are trying their hand in the chicken business. Bro. P. E. Goth, second Centerville, to second Redfield. L. M. Syler, first Centerville, to Heda agency. P. E. Long- Eastern District — Bro. Kring, “SY,” South Omaha, was on vaca- tion recently visiting his folks in Pennsylvania. Bro. Draper, ”RH” South Omaha, called home recently to Pennsylvania on account of the death of his father. Bro. Bretlinger, Irvington, bid in third South Omaha, on bulletin. Bro. Sutton, second Bennington, on six months’ leave, is back East on the farm. Bro. Lucas, third *‘FY,” bid in “FY” Fremont days, vice Kocum, gone in the insurance business. Bro. Samuelson, from Rawhide, twelve-hour day job, back to West End third. F. W. Smith, third Blair, off, relieved by Extra Coe, on vacation, visited home folks in Wisconsin recently. Both promise to come in this month; also Beltings, Fremont, and J. J. Temple, East End. Digitized by Google

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964 The Railroad Telegrapher. A. W. Lacey, Lincoln days, resigned to enter the real estate business. We are sorry to hear of Bro. E. J. Thomas' wife being sick and all hope for her quick re- covery. Bro. Hall relieved Carpenter on car job, re- lieving dispatchers in Fremont while taking vaca- tions. Night C. T. D. Evans, of Fremont, called to Denver, Colo., in April on account of the death of his brother-in-law. Bro. Saumelson visited his home at Lindsay recently. The few brothers is arrears should remember that it will cost them more to join again later on than now, and pay up, so our local chairman can make a good showing. Local Chairman Thomas and General Secretary and -Treasurer Boyington held meetings at Plain- view, Norfolk and Fremont on May 14th, 15th and 16th. Those who attended at Norfolk were Bros. Eastly and McGahan, freight yard, Norfolk; Cook, from Stanton; Wurtzbacker, West Point; Williams, Norfolk, and Whitney, Battle Creek. At Fremont, Bros. Kuntzleman, of Hooper; Samuelson and Rusmisel, West End; Johnson, East End, and Hall and Lucas, from “FY.” After the latter meeting closed Chief Train Dis- patcher Golden gave the boys a good talk, which Bro. Boyington thanked him for in behalf of the telegraphers. We were all shocked to learn of Bro. French’s death at Blair on March 5th. Bro. French was on his way to take the train to Omaha when he dropped dead within one block of the depot. He entered the service of the C. & N. W. over thirty years ago, working at Arlington, Neb., Mo. Valley, Iowa, in the yard office, and at Blair nights, being on the day job there until time of his illness in December, 1915, and retirement on pension Jan- uary 1st, 1916. Bro. French was well liked by all who knew him. Always with a smile on his face, he will be greatly missed. The writer and Bro. Samuelson, from the West End, attended the funeral, the church being crowded to the doors. Cert. 2393. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, God, who knoweth and doeth all things well, has seen fit to call from his earthly home to a better world the beloved father of our esteemed Bro. H. P. Draper; therefore, be it Resolved, That we, the members of the Eastern Division C. &. N. W. System No. 76, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the bereaved brother our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this his great loss, and pray that the richest blessings of God may ever he with him in this hour of 9adness; and be it further Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be -sent to the bereaved brother and a copy fur- nished The Telegrapher for publication. W. E. Hall, E. W. Kuntzelman, H. W. Lucas, Committee, IN MEMORIAM. W hereas, Our heavenly Father, in Hia infinite wisdom and love, has deemed it best to call from our midst to his eternal home, where parting and sorrow are unknown, our Bro. Arthur E. French, of Blair, Neb.; therefore, be it Resolved} That the members of the Eastern Division C. & N. W. System No. 76, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the bereaved wife and brother and families our heartfelt sym- pathy in their sad hour of bereavement; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family and a copy spread on the records of this division. W. E. Hall, E. W. Kuntzelmam, H. W. Lucas, Committee. Wyoming & N. W. Ry., Dlv. No. 76. As I have been asked by Bro. Ross, local chair- man, to act as correspondent for the balance of the term for this end of his territory I have accepted and am going to ask each member to send at least one item concerning the happenings at his station. If you all comply I will try to send them in and get what few more I possibly can and let them all know that we are still doing business and lots of it, as it is better now than for several years past. I have not had time to get hold of many items this month, but am indebted to Bro. Smart, Shoshoni, for several he contributed. Not much changing around this spring. Bro. Merrill appointed agent Buckman, as Bro. Karman left for his farm in Canada. Bro. Ross, Powder River, went to Casper, and F. V. Marsh, agent Lander to Thermopolis to take in “The Birth of a Nation.” A. W. Maly, Lander, while visiting his parents at Salt Lake City, relieved by Esque, now helper at Riverton. Bro. Daugaard, who was hurt at Moneta sev- eral months ago, is still in Omaha hospital get- ting along nicely. We trust he will soon be with us again. We should get the Tew nons along the line in shape, as we are going after a betterment this fall again and need their help as well as they need ours. Why not go fifty-fifty on this matter? Get your items to me for next issue not later than the 20th, as I have to get them to St. Louis not later than the 28th. A. J. R., Cert. 1769. Western Maryland Ry., Div. No. 82. West End— Extra men seem to be scarce and several new men have been employed. Get behind these men, brothers, whenever they show up at your station and don’t give them any rest until they come across. We have not yet heard a word of criticism from an “Order Man” of the results accom- plished by our general committee at Hagerstown. Digitized by C.oooLe

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 965 Of course we did not get all that we asked for, or all that we are justly entitled to, but with business in its present unsettled condition, we feel that our committee did mighty well. Some former members who held out waiting to see what our committee would do, promised to come in at once. This is hncouraging and shows the right spirit, even if it was delayed. Our committee to do its best must have our support. Bro.. Coffman, second West Va. Central Jet., on six months’ furlough, relieved pending bulle- tin by Bro. Determan,- third Knobmount, relieved by Bro. Moore, senior extra on this division, who is very proud of his up-to-date. Bro. Adams is back on second Rawlings after three weeks’ illness. It is now Bro. Fortney, third there, and Bro. Stiles, second Hendricks; welcome to our fold. We wish the few other nons would do likewise. Former Bro. R. L. Critchfield, who upon his promotion to a job in the dispatcher's office thought be did not need the Order any more, has joined a gang of linemen. Bro. Blair, agent-operator Ohio Pyle, while out joy riding on a motor car, was painfully injured; relieved by Bro. Murray. Bro. Farrow, second Harrison, bid in third there, relieved by Bro. Garrett. Bro. W. A. Knaggs is relieving Friend “VA” Ave. Bro. Hanger has been appointed agent Roaring Creek Jet., vice H. D. Rinehart transferred to operator and ticket agent Thomas. Bro. R. T. Ryan is back on his old job again. Bro. Babst relieved the dispatchers in “DS” while they were out looking over the road. G. M. Gruber, agent-operator Wildell, while visiting relatives in Hagerstown, relieved by Bro. Robinson. See that Mr. Gruber keeps his promise to join this month. We still have several nons on our district who have taken the nice raise that came their way, and failed to even thank the committee for get- ting it for them to say nothing about helping to pay for it, giving nothing in return. Bro. Stemple, Fairfax, has the nicest bunch of chickens along the line. Let us try and have a nice write-up every month. * Each brother send in a few notes and we can have it. Thanks to Bro. Adams for the assistance in getting up this one. Cekt. 226. Bangor & Aroostook R. R., Div. No. 83. Brothers, we have not held our place in Thb T*LBG*ArH*a each month lately as we formerly did, due mostly to lack of news. It is impossi- ble for one man, with only about 100 miles of track to know what’s doing on the other 530 miles; so it’s really up to some one on each branch or cut off as well as at each end of the main line to slip us a few news items each month around the 20th, so we can be represented and get them in to Bro. Quick on time. Our committee has convened at Bangor and gone before the management to try and get us a raise if nothing more than 5 per cent. We need it if anybody does. We have stuck to our posts during three very trying years now and there should be a little extra cash coming our way. Promises are all right for a short time, but stretched out for a period of years they don’t count for much, or help pay for the ever-increas- ing cost of the necessities of life, even though we are more or less isolated in the woods. We have a good committee and every brother should figure on backing it up more so than ever before. Bro. Potter on leave for the winter, bid in first relief job, vice Bro. McKeen, who bid in division agency, to settle down to the quiet life. Bro. Robertson, first Millinocket, bid in Oak- field agency, vice Bro. Walsh, who bid in second Oakfield, in order to have more time to study law, which he has recently taken up. We wish both brothers success. Bro. Mahaney, for some years agent at David- son, resigned, is now yardmaster at Northern Maine Jet. for the Maine Central. Sorry to lose “Bill,” but wish him the best of luck. Bro. Crocker, Norcross, relieved a few days recently by Bro. Campbell, West Seboois, who has bid in Milp assistant, vice Bro. Crockett, bidding in second Northern Maine Jet., relieving Bro. Hitchings, who has been there since Bro. Barnett resigned to go on the Maine Central. Harry later returned and is working second relief for the summer on Southern Division, and has an interesting narrative to relate about a pumping job on the M. C. He recently relieved at Davidson, “BC,” Derby, Medford and Grindstone, and also relieved Bro. P. L. Bates at Sandy Point* on a visit to Gardner, Me. Bro. McNair, third Millinocket, is now with the M. C. We all wish old “white hope” the best of success. Bro. Linnell, “CD,” Bangor, bid in the vacancy. Bro. Frost, second Milli- nocket, recently called home on account of sick- ness, relieved by Luther, a new man. Bro. Cameron is on second and Tracy, a new man, on third West Seboois. Bro. Smith relieved Bro. Holmes at Sangefville recently. Terrio is assistant at Brownville Jet. We were glad to see some of our brothers who formerly worked here, but went to the C. P. last winter, making calls along the line recently, the C. P. transferring them West now, if they care to go, as business is booming there. We certainly should like to hear more of the Northern Division in our write-up. Bro. Nelder, of Littleton, was a recent Bangor visitor. Bro. Cookson, of Dyer Brook, was called to Derby on account of sickness recently. We certainly sympathize with Bro. O. R. Brown, of Stacyville, in the loss of his eye, a piece of steel flying from a hoop he was driving onto a barrel at the freight house. Digitized by C.00 Qle

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966 The Railroad Telegrapher. We are glad to note good spring business, in- stead of the usual big slump heretofore. Let*s keep it going if possible, aqd show the company that the old O. R. T. boys are the proper thing to have and far superior to the other kind. Now, brothers, let’s try and have a regular good old-fashioned write-up each month. Brothers who worked here and went to other roads are always looking for Division 83 news and want to know what the old guard is up to. We must show them that we are still on the map and living, even though we have felt sort of down at the heel at times in recent years. Don't leave it all to one man, but every one contribute a few items. If you are relieved for a day or two or a few weeks, drop us a line about it and say who relieved you. The “scribe,” with about ten years “seniority” on the scribe list, is greatly indebted to Bro. Barnett for 50 per cent of this write-up. He and Bro. Nelder have been the only contributors for some years. Everybody boost good and strong now for more business, more money and more members. Go to it. Keep after the nons. Cei^t. 52. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, has seen fit to call from our midst to his eternal home, where parting and sorrow shall be no more, our beloved Bro. Frederick S. Burpee; therefore, be it Resolved , That we, the member* of Division 83, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, bow in humble submission to the power over which we have no control, and extend to the bereaved widow and family our deepest and most heartfelt sympathy in this their dark hour of grief and trouble; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family, a copy to The Railroad Telegrapher for publication, and a copy spread on the minutes of this division. W. J. Donoghue, J. B. Crocker, J. L. Robbins, Committee. Texas & Pacific Ry., Dlv. No. 88. Eastern Division — Assignments: Days — Abner, Bro. C. O. Thomp- son; Jamestown, Bro. Dickard; dispatcher’s office, Marshall, Bro. W. M. Harris; telegraphers, first tricks — Camps, Bro. B. Campbell; Lake Fork, Bro. Horace Blades; Fair Grounds, Bro. J. S. Morris; Browder, Bro. J. C. Fitzgerald; second, Browder, F. M. Ray; Lake Fork, P. G. Berry; Fair Grounds, Bro. G. A. Mcjimsey; Forney, Bro. Kingston; Grand Saline, Bro. J. C. Allen; third. Grand Saline, Mr. Melancon, from Louisiana; Arlington, Bro. Barbier; Fair Grounds, Bro. J. R. Henderson; Mineola, Bro. Vandermark; nights, Hawkins, Bro. Hugh Adams; Russell, Bro. Smart; Gladewater, Mr. Pennal; Split “MX,” Bro. E. J. Parsons. Bro. Montague, Wills Point, is being relieved by Ed Rice; Bro. Fillmore, first “B/,” relieved a few days by Bro. J. W. Ferguson. Investigate carefully the exact conditions of a position before you bid on it and save confusion and complaints in regard to irregularities. The Eastern Division shifting men on new posi- tions may cause some perplexing problems for the local chairman to handle. We have a splendid agreement and stand comparatively well in work- ing conditions and salaries in the same territory of other lines. We are working on a progressive railroad and let us all unite in an effort to “deliver the goods” in appreciation of what we now have. The older set will appreciate the meaning of this and I would suggest to the younger set not to “kick out of the harness” for some fancied grievance. We are always ready and will cheerfully do all in our power to assist you. Be patient and consistent enough to allow a proposition to work itself out. Be democratic. Our division correspondent thinks we have entirely too many “Misters” and not enough “Brothers” on the division. Here’s a splendid chance for us to do some missionary work. "Win one” should be the slogan. Go after some of the prizes listed in our Telegrapher for new mem- bers. I will be glad to furnish the applications and any information upon request. Send them in to Bro. Hambright, Roanoke, Tex., who will give you credit for them accordingly. Thanks to Bros. Allen and Campbell for their contributions to this write-up. Do not forget the dues period. H. H. Hoept, L. C. Illinois Central R. R., Dlv. No. 93. St. Louis Division — On the night of Saturday, May 13th, we held a meeting of the membership on this division at Carbondale, I. O. O. F. Hall, on which occasion the boys turned out some thirty-four strong, and last but not by any means least, we were hon- ored with the presence of our only lady member on this division, Sister Nell Barnes. We also had the pleasure of Chief Dispatcher Odell’s company, and would have had that of Superintendent Williams, had not the roads been in such good shape that he was unable to resist the temptation to go joy-riding that evening (ac- cording to the rumors reaching us). Bro. Chance opened the meeting with a few well-chosen remarks on the subject of the har- monious relations prevalent between the officials and the employes in our department, to which Mr. Odell replied with a short talk along similar lines, expressing his appreciation of the support given him by all concerned during his administration at Carbondale. There were few suggestions offered for the com- mittee, which at the present writing is in con- ference with the management in Chicago; the members apparently having faith in the judgment of the committee, and its ability to draft a revision of the schedule that will meet with the approval of Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 967 all of us, although there will no doubt be some disappointments, as we can not figure on all that we ask for in every case. Whatever else was said, the big idea impressed upon all was that in case there was any friction during the negotiations, we are to “stand pat” and not be misled by statements not issued by our com- mittee. The Cairo Terminal was well represented; “Happy Cameron” being on hand with that smile that won't come off. The boys down there are saving up their spare pennies to buy rice, as they rather suspect Jack of planning a honeymoon trip, but he won't commit himself; however, “silence gives consent,” and if Barkis is willin' no doubt the great event will not be far distant. Bro. Dye, of Cache, took the opportunity to insert his pleasant countenance in the row, along with the Terminal bunch. Understand he and Bro. Pierson, the night hawk at Cache, are doing quite well in the chicken business down there, and Bro. Dye's chicks can tell the difference between the whistles of the M. & O. and I. C. trains, well enough to beat it for shelter and off the track, no matter which line they're feeding on, when a train approaches the crossing. Conspicuous by their absence from the meeting were: Bros. Virgin, of Marissa; Alderson, of Belleville; Syfert, of Coulterville; Wedding, of Mounds; Mathis, of Tamaroa, and a number o ( others, who it seems might have easily gotten arpund. We also missed the remarks on the subject of the handling of United States mail by station agents, which is always covered in an able manner by Bro. Hobbs, of Mulkeytown, when he gets out to the meetings. Much has been said, pro and con, pn this rank piece of injustice, and while Bro. Hobbs has preached it so thoroughly that some of the boys have come to view it in the light of a joke on account of his forceful oratory, there are others along the line who will agree with him that it is positively no joke. Bro. Chance says, however, that this is one subject on which the railroads and the operators and agents seem to agree, as the legislative committee of the railroads at Washing- ton have been preparing a strong argument in favor of having this mail handled by the Govern- ment, between the stations and the post offices. Bro. Stout, of Centralia, emerged from his shell and came down to see, hear and meet the boys, for the first time since 1876 or thereabouts, but still thinks Centralia has it on Carbondale a little bit. Bro. Hal Thomas, of “NY,” Centralia, also thinks Centralia a good town, as he says it's 252 miles from Chicago, but only three miles from Wamac (O, joy), while Carbondale is eight miles from Murphysboro, the nearest oasis. Bro. Noble, of Balcom, was unable to attend the meeting on account of sickness, but sent his regrets and announced his intention to back up the com- mittee on its judgment, in the negotiations at Chicago. Bro. Davis continues to catch a good bit of extra in “CD,” Carbondale, with Bro. Walter Hobbs sitting in there occasionally, too. Bro. V. B. Turner, agent West Frankfort, says the only brand of help he has there is “help your- self.” Well, you know they say the Lord helps those that help themselves. But what puzzles us all is to know whether that “V. B.” means vinegar bitters, or very best. If Bro. Turner had stayed at Texas Jet we would have unquestionably be- lieved that it was “very best,” and he was our very best turner, making a Texas Jet turn every twenty-four hours from Carbondale, but now we are at sea. We would have liked to seen the other Bro. Turner, “T. T.” of Pulaski, at the meeting, but he was evidently too busy counting his money. Bro. Bob Moser, of Pinckneyville, was on hand to say a few words for the good of the Order, and incidentally to crow a little over his garden and tell how vastly superior it was to that of the other operators at his station, but we haven't heard the other side of tho story yet, from Bros. Bischoff and Christman. Bob says the W. U. business is something beautiful right now. . Bro. Weaver admitted under pressure (?) that he might be willing to accept a little more salary at his station. He also demonstrated his ability as secretary pro tern, in the absence of Bro. Shan- non, but he disorganized the bunch when he announced the pro rata amount due from those present to make up the $5 for Bro. Huntington's flowers, and after that we didn’t need any secretary. Bro. Bill Reynolds, agent Ozark, says he didn't bid on north yard Carbondale, on account of being an old married man now, and can't use the job. Bro. Hartman, of Tamaroa, took a few days off to match wits with the finny tribes, but the “big- gest one” got away, as usual. Bro. Haynes, of Anna, was such a good base- ball fan that he laid off to attend the game at St Louis recently, being relieved by Bro. Cerne. Bro. Orval Hobbs, North Yard, was off a few days. Bro. W. R. Hobbs was forced to give up work at “CD” recently on account of sickness. Bro. Taylor put in a few days on first Cairo depot, on account of Bro. Roethe relieving Bro. Childers in the ticket office. Bro. G. C Davis doing the artistic relief work in “CD,” Carbondale, Manager Casper being off sick and dispatchers’ vacations now on, leaving considerable chance for an extra man downstairs. Bro. Wedding, straining himself to keep up with the business at “UN,” Mounds, during the absence of Bro. Chance, on committee work, says more bananas are slipping through the yards there now than at any time for five years previous, and diversions are fast and frequent. Bro. Cameron visited “UN” office a few nights ago. It being his first view of the place, it re- quired considerable coaxing before he would stand without hitching in the midst of all the clatter there. *| A huge new switchboard has been installed at Illinois Jet, carrying 106 wires, including the M. & O. and the “Big Four” as well as our own. Dispatcher Jack Hayden, Cairo Jet, is being relieved by the regular relief man, owing to the serious illness of his wife. A. G. Hill. Digitized by ^ooQte

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968 The Railroad Telegrapher. Iowa Division — Bro. Libby, of Rowena, S. D., bid in Rock Rapids agency, vice Bro. Sherrill there temporarily. Bro. Ed. West, of George, is contemplating a trip to Nevada and other Western points. The wife of Bro. Rittenhouse, Sheldon, recently underwent a serious operation and is now recover- ing nicely. Bro. Robinson, Pomeroy, is on vacation, relieved oy Bro. Warner. Bro. Mills, agent Smithland, has been pensioned, relieved by Bro. Rosma, pending bulletin. Bro. Mills has been in very feeble health for a long time and is not improving very much. Let me have some notes for the next number. Did not receive any at all for this one. Cert. 955. Wisconsin Division — CARD OF THANKS. I wish to extend my sincere thanks to the members of Wisconsin Division No. 93, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, for the beautiful floral offering presented to me at the death of my dear mother. Vour beautiful expression of sympathy and kind words were appreciated very much, and I assure you your kindness will never be forgotten. Fraternally, J. M. McGowan, Amboy, 111. Illinois Division — Our meeting at Kankakee, on May 19th, was called to order with thirty members present, the largest attendance we have had for a long time. We should have this kind of a meeting every time, as they only come every two months, and we can surely spare a few hours sleep that often. Just paying our dues does not constitute our full duty to the Order. Too many of us have the “let George do it*' habit. The burden of the whole division has been falling on two or three of the brothers’ shoulders. Let’s wake up and do our share and take more interest in the Illinois Divi- sion and the O. R. T. in general. Bro. Mulhall gave a long and very interesting talk on the progress being made on the new schedule, and also gave us an idea of some of the difficulties experienced by the committee i^i getting the last one. We were all very glad to have Bro. Mulhall with us, and hope he will attend soon again. There were several of the brothers present from the south end; keep it up, bring more with you next time. Bro. Bebrends, third Monee, has accepted a three months’ vacancy in the superintendent’s office at Chicago; relieved by Bro. Wilkes, who previously relieved Bro. Grim, Rantoul nights, for a short time. Bro. Meeks, who bid in second “W,” Champaign, vice Bro. Foster, there temporarily, relieved Bro. Harris a few days at Anchor, and also relieved Davis, Kankakee Jet., while he relieved Bro. Walters, “CM,” Kankakee, several days. Bro. Cline, Colfax, relieved by Bro. Hammond a short time on account of sickness. Bro. Hennion, Gibson City, relieved a few nights by Bro. Wilkes. Bro. Pendergast, Roberts, relieved by Bro. Greiman, extra, a few days. Bro. Dougan, Jr., is on the night trick there. Bro. Lovan, Harpster, on vacation, relieved by Bro. Smith. Bro. Besore bid in Cropsey agency, relieved on bid by Bro. Marberry, second Champaign yard, at Tonti agency, vice Extra Wheat, there, and Br*. Greiman at Cropsey, pending bulletin. Bro. McFee, nights Edgewood, visiting, relieved by Extra Hood. Sister Hefton has returned to second Effingham after an extended vacation. ' I am indebted to Bro. McFee for the south end notes. Thanks “Me,” come again. “CEO,” Cert. 3072. Louisiana Division — Our regular monthly meeting has been postponed on account of the general committee in Chicago. We should get a good increase this time, as the road is prospering as never before, and every other branch in service are receiving substantial increases. We stand between the company and the public, and practically all its earnings are handled through the agents and operators, which means a great responsibility. Living expenses have increased greatly in the past two years, and a great many other items are required in order that we can look decent and be presentable to the public. The better the wages the better class of employes are thereby obtained, and the railroad is benefited a£ well as the em ployes. To get these conditions takes co-opera- tion with both the O. R. T. and the railroad. Give the company the best there is in you, and con- vince the non that it is to his. interest as well as ours to join the Order. Those who claim they are with us at heart can best show it by carrying an up-to-date. “We are from Missouri.” “Non” (Poley), first Nogan, says he will do all in his power to prevent the trainmen from obtaining their eight-hour basis, and if it wasn’t a violation he would gladly work sixteen hours. He should return to the farm. That is the best place for a “would be” with such an ambition. The ending of the berry season puts Bros. Ellzey and Wade out on the road. When in Yazoo City go to Bro. Eckcr’s drug store for your “cold drinks, etc.” and spend the night with Bro. Merkle to get fried chicken. Since the law has put the “ban” on bunting, Bro. Jimmie Phipps, Cynthia, is making more frequent trips to Jackson. Bros. Head, Jackson and McGowan, Asylum, are becoming some “bug artists.” W. A. Bracken, from the Mississippi Division, is on third “FD,” New Orleans, and Bro. Frank Hall. holding on third Harahan Jet., pending trans- fer; Bro. Akers, Jr., is handling second Harahan Jet., just like Bro. Dunning did. . Fourth trick at Gwin changed, 6 a. m. to 2 p. m. Bro. Cox says, just right to do some farming. Bro. Red Smith, agent Tickfaw, resigned. We regret to lose good, staunch O. R. T. men, and our best wishes are with him. Digitized by ^ooQte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 969 We all regret to learn that Sister Jessie Tatom Schreiber, “BD,” bas resigned. We all wish her the best of everything. Our good Bro. Howard Whitworth, has returned to his old “camping grounds” after being a short while with the O. S. L. in the far northwest. “Whit” says it was too cold there, and ‘there’s no place like home.” Bro. Whitworth, extra, who relieved Sister Cum- mings, at Summit, also relieved Sister Furlow, Canton first* and Bro. Wall, HammonJ third, sev- eral days. Bro. Hungate, agent Summit, on leave, relieved by A. Y. Steger, extra O. S. & D. man. Bro. Bowden, Mileston nights, spent several days in Alabama, relieved by Mr. Selser, who also relieved Sister Rivers, Gwin, three days. Bro. Ward was at Hazlehurst during, vegetable season. , Bro. Seale bumped Bro. Akers, Jr., Mancbac third. Bro. Bilbo has taken his former position with N. O. N. E., relieved at Kentwoo 1 by Bro. Cole, who recently relieved Bro. C. A. Head, off sev- eral days owing to the illness of his father. We wish him a speedy recovery. Assignments: Bro. Babbington, Gwin third, to Harahan Jet. third, vice Mr. Barbee, to Natal- bany agency; Bro. Wall, Hammond, to operator Kentwood; Bro. Cram, extra, to Norfield agency; Bro. Bennett, “MO,” McComb second, to “BD,” New Orleans, 9 a. m. to 6 p. m. ; Bro. Addis, third “FD,” New Orleans, to temporary “FD,” 11 a. m. to 7 p. m. On bulletin: Tickfaw agency, Hammond and Gwin thirJ. Thanks to Bro. Foard and others for notes and keeping me posted on changes. It is much easier to do this when I have help. Cert. 1239. Mississippi Division — Bro. K. Summers, first Holly Springs, spent three weeks at Hot Springs, Ark., on account of his health, relieved by Bro. S. Sheets, who later bid in Michigan City agency sixty days, vice Bro. Hardaway, on vacation. Bro. Bull, Grenada, in Chicago with committee, relieved by Bro. Carrol. Brd. Roy Black, who relieved Bro. Jones, at Tillatoba, was recently married. Congratulations. Agency Ethel, Miss., on bulletin, Bro. Cook resigned. Vaiden nights bulletined permanently, Bro. Pullen having gone on extra. Bro. Geo. Smith, Taylor, off a few days on account of the death of his mother. We extend our sympathy. Bro. H. Caldwell, first Winona, off on account of the illness of his wife, and Bro. Rosser, third Winona, off on business, relieved by Dispatchers Bull and Moyer a day or so each on account of no extra operators. A. Bracken, recently re-employed, went to third “FD,” New Orleans, sixty days. Our division i$ enjoying a record of which no other division on the system can boast. Abso- lutely 100 per cent strong, not a non to be seen, and only one to be heard (on our ’phone). Not wishing our sister division any bad luck, but we are truly glad he belongs to “Louisiana.” Let’s all pay up when the time comes, maintain our fine record indefinitely and prove to our efficient local chairman that we appreciate his efforts, and are willing to do this much toward helping him and ourselves to better our working conditions, for we all know full well the truthfulness of “l United we stand, divided we fall.” “W,” Cert. 2260. Y. & M. V.t New Orleans Division — Seventeen members were present at the meeting held at Baton Rouge, Sunday evening. May 14th. This was not as large a crowd as we hoped for, but one of the largest meetings we have ever had and one of the most interesting. Many good and interesting subjects were brought up by the boys along the line and dis- cussed with great interest. Our worthy local chairman, Bro. Levi, gave us a lot of good encouraging news which brought an unusually big smile over their faces. Bro. Levi spent a good deal of the time telling us about what our committee is going to do and what addi- tions are going to be made to the new schedule. Bro. Levi also gave us a good lecture On various articles which are in effect and the necessity of getting in all the nons who are getting the fruits that are paid for by those who support the Order. We have been working faithfully on them and have very few left. We must not consider our task finished until we have them all in and are 100 per cent strong. We can do it if every member will do his duty and help our local chairman, so when he goes to Chicago to assist the general committee he will know by our deeds that he has a strong, true and faithful army to hack him up. It was voted and decided at the Baton Rouge meeting that it would be the regular meeting place and that we will hold meetings there on the first Sunday evening after the 15 th of each month. All that can possibly get off come and make things interesting. Bro. Powell went to Minneapolis, May 25th, with Dispatcher Wallace to take in the automobile races. Bro. James has been on the sick list for several days, being relieved by Bro. Szubenski, being re- lieved by Bro. Bernett. Bro. Phelps bid in first “GO,” leaving second “BU” open. Sister T. Smith, having served her time, got married and has gone to a higher climate to spend her honeymoon. Congratulations from all the boys. “X,” Cert. 2215. Chicago Great Western Ry., Div. No. 96. Northern Division — Bro. H. J. Tolstead is back at Cannon Falls after a few weeks’ vacation. Bro. M. H. Perkins, agent Taopi, resigned, re- lieved by A. Broadbcnt, helper from Randolph, Digitized by Caooole

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970 The Railroad Telegrapher. until bid in by Bro. R. C. Johnson, second Red- wing, who had relieved on Hampton agency awhile. We are pleased to report that it is now Bro. Bangs on third Taopi. It is with regret that we report the death of l he mother of Bro. Frank Briggs, third Coates. He has the sympathy of all on the division. He was relieved a few days to attend the funeral by W. H. Wightman, assigned Dodge Center second. J. E. Jenny bid in third St. Paul. Bro. H. F. Wood, first Sumner, has recalled his resignation. We are glad that we are not going to lose him. Bro. Geo. Sc h mock on several weeks’ vacation, visiting his folks at Lamont, Iowa. There are a few non-members on this division we should get in. Promises sound good, but they do not get schedules. The brothers working with these men should urge them \o become members. They are filling positions tjiat have been increased from $15.00 to $25.00 per month through the efforts of the Order, which your money has sup- ported. How can you go on day after day work- ing with them without using every effort to get them on our side? Just as long as you are in- different as to whether they become members or not, just so long will they remain nons. We have had a thorough demonstration that the achievements we long for can be had only through a thorough organization. This is a precedent of a good schedule revision. I hope you will co-operate and give a little of your time to your own interests. Be an or- ganizer. You can be more than a card bearer if you will. C. E. Norris. Western Division — Bro. F. W. Davies, first Carroll, took in the sights at Omaha and other points for ten days recently. Bro. C. M. Morse, Eagle Grove, on a trip to Ft. Dodge, May 21st, paid - us a pleasant visit between trains. Bro. W. H. Tucker, Mrs. Tucker and son, Donald, spent a pleasant week’s visit with rela- tives in Chicago. Tucker says he left most of the Windy City right where it was when he came away. Bro. J. J. Brown, of C. & N. W., at Pulaski, Wis., is visiting Bro. and Mrs. E. C. Brown, first Mason City. Bro. G. J. Eggleston, third Mason City, is still receiving letters from Ames, Iowa. Think he is contemplating taking a course there. Bro. Wilson, of Clear Lake Jet., H. B. Coffin and the ticket agent Mason City attended the ticket agents' meeting at Omaha, May 23d. Bro. and Mrs. E. C. Brown were hosts to Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Wetter and little daughter Vivian, agent and family Thornton, at Sunday dinner May 21st. The Wetters were on their return from a trip to Iowa Falls, where they had been visiting relative!. I would suggest to the boys who would like to see a nice long write-up from this division to send me some items. I do not get to hear of many of the happenings on the division, therefore can not offer a very good line of news. It does not matter if you only have one or two items; they all help. Please jot down what happens during the month and mail to me about the 20th. It is getting very close to the end of the present term, and I trust that every brother has re- mitted his dues so we will not have a delinquent. We must keep every member and continue drill- ing away at the nons until we get this division in good shape. Louie. Seaboard Air Line Ry., Div. No. 97. Florida Division — Not seeing any write-ups in the journal for some time think this is a good time to begin. Bro. Stephens called to Tampa dispatcher’s office for a few days, relieved by Bro. Howard, second Turkey Creek, who also relieved Bro. Pul- len, agent Williston, off on account of an opera- tion, which we hope will be successful. Bro. A. A. Allen bid in Archer agency, relieved at Cedar Key agency by Bro. Carl Whitlock on bid. Wimauma agency transferred from Bro. J. E. Bradford to Mr. Strange on May 5th. We are sorry to lose Bro. Bradford. He is the oldest man on the seniority list, having been on the Seaboard since May, 1875. We will miss him and trust he will return before long. The few delinquents on this division have all promised to soon get in line. A little effort now, boys, and it will be easier sailing later. The one or two nons with us are also coming in before long. They understand and have a conscience, and are not going to “go way back and sit down’’ and have it said that they are the only ones not in line. Too bad for them when they know others are in line for better working conditions 'and better pay. Brothers, keep after them and we will soon be 100 per cent solid. Each member make it a point to notify the local chairman of any nons coming next to him, or of any changes made. Asst. L. C. Kanawha & Michigan Ry.v Div. No. 118. Our new schedule went in effect May 1st and is sure “a corker," and considering the handicap our committee was under it surely deserves our warmest appreciation, having secured a little over TYi per cent increase and a revision of the rules. This is a nice increase considering the fact that we received 10 per cent less than three years ago, secured by our local committee. Let us show our thankfulness to the company by giving the best possible service so that it will consider the increase a good investment. Bro. Hines relieved by Bro. Shafer, while doing committee work, and Bro. Helsel by Bro. England; did not learn who relieved Bro. Robinson. Bro. L. W. Fish has been promoted to extra dispatcher. Digitized by Laooole

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 971 Bro. Dent Hobson, third trick dispatcher, re- lieved by ex-Bro. French.* Dispatcher Thompkins is back on third Charles- ton, having recovered from an operation, per- formed at Johns-Hopkins hospital. Bro. McGucken, agent Black Betsey, on a trip to Proctor, W. Va., recently, relieved by Bro. P. Thomas. Bro. G. E. Quillin, third Dickinson, visited his sister at Moxahala, Ohio, the latter part of April. Bro. Bob McConihay is relieving Bro. Fish on first Dickinson. Bro. D. E. Yates and wife, of Arbuckle, were shopping in Pt. Pleasant, May 11th. Bro. Joe McLaughlin, relief agent, relieved W. C. Jordan, agent Pt. Pleasant, thirty days, on a trip to Colorado and New Mexico to find relief from asthma which is not much improved. Bro. W. P. Flack, agent Leon, attended the safety committee meeting at Hobson, May 15th. Bro. Wines, third Albany, operated on for ap- pendicitis at Columbus recently, relieved by Bro. Dunfee. Bro. W. A. Throckmorton, agent Carpenter, re- lieved a few days by Extra Agent Harmon. Bro. E. R. Dent, third Dexter, has purchased a Maxwell at Bidwell, Ohio. Bro. Shafer relieved on third Chauncey a few days. Bro. O. A. Pickens relieved at Buffalo, W. Va., for ten days by Miss Ruby Yates. C. H. Q., Cert. 128. “Soo Line” Ry., Dfv. No. 119. Winnipeg Division — ' New members received in May: W. M. Young, Orrin; M. P. Geeslin, Greene; C. R. Geeslin, Lans- ford; Walter Palm, Hurd; W. E. Watson, Rollete, and C. E. Inman, Loma, all in “ND." The “Wheat Line” has only three nons. Two who have prom- ised have not yet filed their applications, and the other one will require a little correspondence to show him the way. Bro. Salisbury, Parkers Prairie, Minn., we hear is going to Montana to take a station on the Ambrose line. Bro. C. T. F ranson, Mylo, relieved by Andy Field, from the Missouri River Division, is off for the Coast to bring back a bride; and Cashier Yakel, Devils Lake, is on a similar errand. Pay up at once and keep up-to-date. We can not expect to make any headway unless we have our forces always ready to stand by the ship, which has capable masters at the helm. You can't expect any returns if you are not doing your part. The fellows who do the loud hollering are the ones who do not pay up. W. B. Richardson, Div. Cor. W. & P. Division — Our section men have been given a raise, and the coal heavers are getting $3 a night, which nets them $90 to $93 a month. The mechanics’ department also received a raise without asking for it. After July 1st we get double time for Sunday and a fifteen-day vacation. Stick like glue now; no “pikers" recognized. Bro. Delaine bid in second Dresser Jet., and Bro. L. J. Peterson drew Belden agency. There were twenty-two applicants for the latter position. Hill Mount drew third Weyerhauser; Bro. Broenel bjd in his old “owl" trick at Rhinelander, and Bro. Alfred Duel bid in third Luck. Bro. Bedard, Goodman second, was called to Phillips by the death of his wife’s father, and Bro. Ben Meyers and Mr. Emerson doubled during his absence. Bro. Winchester relieved at Dafter by Bro. Vogel from Luck. These are the first items I have received from east of Rhinelander, for which I thank Bros. Derusha and Bates. Bro. Arey is back again, after farming for sev- eral weeks. Bro. Fred Glendenning spent several days at Chippewa Falls. We understand he is soon 'to be married. Vanderlain is at Soo Line Jet., and Sloson re- lieved J. E. K. at “WR.” Get after them, also the non at “BA.” Thanks to all for the notes, but take more in- terest in our Order, boys, and liven up the few dead ones. All get busy. F. A. G., Cert. 1127. Chicago Division , First and Second Districts — Bro. L. E. Kruger, first Kolze, relieved a few days by Agent Burns. Bro. Fred Olson, third Burlington, off sick a few days, relieved by Wm. Christel, who also relieved ex-Bro. W. R. Thompson, first Waukesha, on vaca- tion. Bro. W. J. Watts, agent Lomira, off a few days on account of death, relieved by Bro. H. L. Kurtz- weil. Bro. C. H. Bowman, second Fond du Lac, on ten days’ vacation visiting “folks back East," relieved by Bro. P. D. Steeves, and he on third Medina Jet. by E. Lepinski. The dispatcher’s office and round house base- ball clubs play at Fond du Lac park once a week. First game, 5 to 0 in favor of the latter. Second game, 12 to 5 in favor of the dispatchers. A. R. North, agent North Fond du Lac, on vacation, relieved by ex-Bro. H. R. Henke. F. E. Coleman bid in third Byron, relieved on bid on third South Oshkosh by Bro. A. J. Hoffman, relieved on bid at Vandyne agency by Bro. Wm. Drumm. Bremont second closed temporarily. Bro. John Weber, agent Plainfield, on three weeks leave, relieved by Bro. H. L. Kurtzweil. Bro. O. R. Barber, agent Amherst, has resigned to enter the service of Uncle Sam as a mail carrier; relieved by Bro. W. J. Murphy, and he as agent Medina Jet. by Bro. A. E. Rupple, and he on second there by L. D. Severt. Later Bro. F. H. Cramer, from Caloma, bid in Amherst agency, re- lieving Bro. Murphy. “Jack,” Cert- 261, Digitized by Google

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972 The Railroad Telegrapher. C., R. I. & P. Ry„ Dlv. No. 12R General Offices — Trenton — Bro. Peyton returned May 1st from El Paso, where he has been sometime on account of ill health. Bro. Davenport spent a few days in Welling- ton recently. Bro. Schreiber was off a week, down on the farm near Stockbridge. Bro. Cazell and wife spent Sunday with friends near Lineville. Bro. Shortridge, from El Reno, bumped Bro. Walden, who goes to El Reno. Business is mighty good in this office, work- ing overtime every day. Bro. Powers has “some garden” and a new variety of spuds of which he is very proul. Bro. Lowe recently purchased a home on North Main; he evidently intends to stay for good. The eight-hour day is great; thirty minutes Jonger to work in the garden. We are certainly proud of our new ' schedule from what we have heard of it, and presume we will be swelled up when we get the whole thing. The writer is unable to locate a non on tfoe string he works, and only one delinquent, who promises to do the necessary. Not so bad? We are solid in this office, with the exception of the manager, and we are hoping he will some day have a change of heart and get up-to-date. Manager Hafford leaves June 5th for two weeks' vacation on full pay. Fairbury — Working eight hours these days. The shorter hours necessitates overtime on Sunday. Bro. Woolen leaves shortly for an extended trip East, visiting New York City and Niagara Falls, accompanied by Bro. Shortridge. Bro. Carver has moved his family to Fair- bury. No more beanery grub for him. Dis- patcher Olsen relieved him a few days while getting straightened out at home. Bro. Hatpin on third trick now. Bro. Rice resigned, is now farming in Missouri. Everybody is pleased over our new schedule and feel that the committee did fine. Des Moines — Thanks to our loyal and efficient committee, we are now on eight-hours and every- one feels better and works harder. Now, boys, it’s up to every one of us to “hit the high places” and show t the company as well as the O. R. T. that we appreciate all that has been done for us. Bro. Marion Davis now on 6:30 a. m. to help gather up the morning reports, and he is the boy that can do it. Bro. Jawn Davis, still on the “KD,” clears Trenton occasionally. He has joined the Y. M. C. A. and is taking his exercises daily. Bro. Hogenwoning now on 11 a. m. to 7 p. m. clears 17E and 17W after 2:30 p. m. each day. Bro. Charlie Hatwick, now on 3 p. m. till 11 p. m., has some job. It keeps him digging all the time. The printer girl surely appreciates what the O. R. T. has done for her. A nice $20 increase. “Joe” says she can purchase chocolates daily now. Bro. Bylander is still with us as traffic chief. Bro. Bongers, working; nights and hitting the ball as usual, says: “We have one of the best schedules in the U. S.” Bro. Ingram expects, if business keeps up, to soon land a day job. We all feel satisfied that when we see the new schedule, Des Moines, “MS,” will be right where it belongs, in regard to salaries, etc. Bro. Thomas Joseph Baxter, now on 9 a. m. to 5 p. m., thinks these hours are O. K., as well as the new schedule. No one knew he was coming to Des Moines until he got off the train. “Tom” asked E. J. Campbell, extra, here re- cently, about getting a card, but got the same old stall, “when he gets regular job.” He went to Trenton from here. Hope they get him in the fold. Goodland — Machine battery being installed in “GD” relay, will be in operation in a few days. We thank the committee very much for the results shown in the new schedule. Bro. Harding is a lonesome guy these days. His wife is visiting in Chicago, and he will prob- ably bo flying that way soon. Query — Who stole Bro. Snyder's dog? It’s gone! Bro. Potts is back on the Colorado Division. We are all glad to see him, as he is a good O. R. T. man at all times. Only five men in Goodland now, and it makes us “hump” to keep business on the clear side. Manager Manion is going to the coast soon, on his vacation. Bro. George Manion says his vacation includes the world's series this year, and that goes for Bro. Harding also. Chicago — Bro. Austin bumped by Bro. Kososld, is now at El Reno. We all hated to see Walter leave. Bro. Patterson is back from his thirty days in the far Northwest, looking fine and dandy. Bro. Davis went back to his regular job at Herington. The Morkrum force has been cut from four to three girls. Business is good now, and it will be pretty hard to “get by” without increasing our force or working overtime, since we went on an eight-hour day. Herington — Bro. Davis has returned and re- sumed his regular trick here. Bros. Rollins and Milam are both off on account of sickness. Bro. Rollins now on sixty days* vacation. Bro. Allen is still back in Indiana somewhere, and Bro. Badsky at Topeka, Kan. The three high-priced men are still working at old “KI.” Bro. Hogewoning went to Willard recently to fish with Bro. Lewis. 'He says — but what's the use, nobody believes that sort of stuff. You got to give it to Bro. Hamilton, he is some pedestrian. He walks more than all the other brothers in Herington combined, but is missing a lot of good sleep. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 973 Bro. McCann is still with us, but the touch of real Kansas summer we experienced recently has set him to thinking about cooler climes. Bro. Ford and wife leave the 15th for thirty days with relatives in Illinois. Second trick wire chief Jones says he will be right with us in a few days, and that will put Herington in the “300 class.” It is now time to pay your dues for the last terra of 1916. The new schedule with its eight- hour day and increase in salary should cause every brother to be right on the dot this time. Let's all remit not later than July 1st. R. D. Stover, Local Chairman. . Chicago Terminal and Illinois Division — Bro. Oehmke, third Blue Island, to Watseka thirty days to spend his vacation on the farm. Congratulations may be in order upon his return. Bro. Poe, Tiskilwa, was off a few days recently. Mineral agency bid in by Bro. A. C. Kelly, DePue second by A. W. Ruggkes, DePue third by Bro. White, Sheffield second by Bro. R. B. Reinhart, Utica days bid back by Bro. Woodfin; Blue Island third no bids. All vacancies filled and nothing now on bid. There are severaj changes in our new schedule and each man should study it carefully and if not understood drop me a line and I will try and give you the proper interpretation. Up to this time we have not received the ap- plications of the nons on the division and pre- sume some of them are waiting to see how much money they get before coming in. Right now is the time to go after them and get their applica- tions. Don’t wait for one or two men to do all the organizing. We presume the few delinquents will now. get that up-to -date. Any one who would even think of dropping their cards now are traitors to the cause. Remember, boys, to get after every delinquent and non now and that our motto is “No card, no favors.” “N” at “BI,” Cert. 978. Mo. Division Notes — Bro. J. R. Krusor, Jr., thitd Culver tower, on ninety days’ vacation, relieved by Bro. C. E. Pike. Bro. Waggoner, second Eldon, relieved a week recently by Bro. Montgomery. Sister Kate Holmes, Paris nights, to Cols. Jet. second, relieved on bid by Extra Darrah. On account of being out of service for the next ninety days will have to ask Bro. Plum to look after the notes until my return. J. R. Krusor, Cert. 899, Div. Cor. Des Moines Valley Division — Bro. Christey to Harvey on bulletin, relieved at Evans by Mr. Eckle, who promises to line up soon. Bro. McKay to Millerton, Bro. Thompson to Winterset, Bro. Brown back to Evans, Barber to Evans first, relieving Davis, who takes Pella second. Later Davis was off several days on account of the death of his sister at Beatrice, Neb. Bro. Westlake, second Pella, to car clerk Des Moines, vice Everett, resigned. Bro. Joyce, third Evans, is visiting folks at Chicago, relieved by Mr. Cox. Bro. Sweeney, Oskaloosa, relieved by Bro. Brown, off a few days recently on account of sickness. Bro. Logue, Eldon, relieved several days by a new man. Bro. Forche and family were Oskaloosa callers recently. Sister Funk is relieving at Winterset days on account of shortage of operators. Mr. Tazwell was a recent business caller at all offices Des Moines to Oskaloosa. Cert. 956. East Iowa Division — This division has not been represented in The Telegrapher for several months. With the num- ber of operators working here and the numerous changes that are made, we should have a dandy write-up regularly. Please take a few minutes about the 20th of each month and send me the changes or any other news. Mr. Clarkson is on first and R. G. Chapman, a new man, on third Short Line Jet. Mr. Chap- man has his application papers and will soon be with us. Bro. Fred Kuhns, first Newton, has accepted a ticket clerkship in Des Moines passenger office. We are sorry to lose Fred. He was a mighty industrious and progressive member. Bro. “Skinny” Putnam is on Brooklyn second and Bro. “SI” Reed on third. Now that the committee is through with the negotiations we may have a “revival” at Des Moines. It is about time that Sadelik, at Newton, and Elumley, at West Liberty, carried a card. In the last six years the Order was instrumental in securing an increase of $25.00 for Plumley and still the man is blind. Let’s start something. Mr. Longwell, Short Line Jet. first, on leave of absence, is now chief train dispatcher on the Muscatine and Iowa City. Bro. Kerlin, second Grinnell, recently fell and broke his ankle in two places. He wiU be absent about six weeks. W. C. Murphy, an old O. R. T. and O. R. C. man, recently general yardmaster for the B. & O. at Youngstown, Ohio, is relieving him. If he stays, he will get up-to-date. Every man lives in expectation, and the same condition exists with his better half. Now then, if some of the' boys on this division, so named the party of the first part, will keep the news of the new schedule from the said party of the second part, they will be able to become up to date once more, *nd both parties of all parts will eventually be happy. Remember to save all the news items you get and send them to me. “Dutch,” Cert, 1427, Digitized by t^ooole

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974 The Railroad Telegrapher. Dakota Division — We are glad to see Bro. Farrington back to work again after being off several months on ac- count of an injury. Bro. Lewis, from Palmer, is relieving Bro. D’ Acres at Rake, on vacation. Bro. Horsewell checked in at Larchwood agency, vice Bro. Landmark. Bro. Price checked in at Harris until filled by bulletin. Our new schedule brings conditions on the R. I. up to standard, with a good increase in pay. We should all get to work and stay at it until there are no nons left on the division. It is going to take lots of work to get some who have been hanging back for several years, but we can get them if we go after them hard enough. If you need any application blanks drop me a line and I will gladly send them to you. Talk to the non close to you and write the others. Let us make the Dakota Division solid before another revision. C. C. E., L. C. El Paso Division — I have been appointed correspondent of this division, and with the .assistance of the brothers will try and see that we have a monthly write-up. It will be very short this month, as I have not had time to receive any notes from the brothers out on this division. We now have one of the best schedules, carry- ing with it the largest cash increase ever secured on the Rock Island Lines, and it is the duty of every man in the service to keep right up to date and see that the men working with you do the same. So let’s get busy, brothers, and help Bro. Matties, one of the best local chairmeh on the entire system, to make this division solid. While we are boosting the O. R. T. let's boost the Rock Island in securing business for it and show that we are . working for the company’s interests as well as our own. It is now Bro. L. J. Barr, at Durham third, one more who has seen the light. Bro. H. R. Crist, agent Tampa, is taking a few days’ vacation, relieved by Peck, a new man, who promises to come in as soon as he lands something regular. Brothers, do not neglect to talk to the tower- men; they are in the schedule now. Hand them any information you can in regard to the O. R. T. and if not members, hand them the necessary blanks. The local chairman will see that you are supplied. Bro. Chas. Johnson dropped in on us after his vacation on his way back to Turon, and we are glad to say is feeling very much better. Bro. Jarrett relieved him. Cert. 1034. Louisiana Division — My recent appeals to the delinquent members on this division have not brought forth the re- sults expected and we still have several not up to date. As the time for new cards is rapidly approaching I hope every one will remit promptly so we may start the new half with a solid line-up. When you receive your copy of the new schedule study it carefully, and if there is anything you do not fully understand take it up at once with me and avoid any confusion that might arise. A comprehensive understanding of it will save a great deal of unnecessary work later ou. One of our two non-members has resigned, but I regret that there is still one among us not fully in accord with our ideas and theories. Perhaps our ’‘mutual friend” will now give us the con- sideration that has always been extended to him, and owing to what has been attained in the grant- ing of our latest increase, forget his fancied grievances and come in with us. It’s the only way, sooner or later, and but one final destina- tion for all. Bro. Adams, back from his annual outing at Hot Springs, says he never felt better. For the first time in a number of years we have a union agent at Calion, Ark., same being bid in by Bro. Morrison. Bro. O’Neal bid in' Meridian, La., vice Bro. Morrison transferred, leaving Ruston third up for bids. Bro. Fulton on an indefinite leave visiting friends in Osage, Tex., relieved by Bro. Nelson, who later went to Ruston pending bulletin, re- lieved by our newest member, Bro. Cook. Bro. Watts on vacation is visiting friends in New Orleans. Bro. Hawn spent a few days in Winfield re- cently. Bros. McQuiddy and Morrison attended the ‘‘Prevent Claims” meeting in El Dorado. Bro. Morton made a couple of Little Rock ‘‘turns” lately, but advises that there is no ap- parent reason for him doing so again — that is, not for some time. All of our extra men are working with the exception of Bro. Kinard, who is still in Dallas. Div. Cos. Oklahoma Division — Now that we have secured a revised schedule with a nice increase in pay and other valuable concessions, we should show our appreciation by giving the best possible service to the company and not neglect our duty to our organization. We should study the new rules carefully and live up to them in every particular. The management agreed to them with that expectation. We still have a few non-members on this divi sion regardless of the many appeals to them and regardless of the fact that they will each be favored with their per cent of the cash increase which will amount to much more than the cost of membership. However, each of these gentle- men have recently promised to join as soon as they can settle some financial matters, etc. They should consider it also an important matter to help support the Order which is the very life of their positions, salaries and good working con- ditions in securing higher wages and holding the increase after we get it and a protection in many ways. There also are a few brothers who are in the habit of going delinquent every term and we see some of the same names on this list from time to Digitized by t^ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 975 time. This causes a large expense lor postage and stationery making appeals to them to stay with us, which should not be necessary. Bro. W. L. Moore, agent at Anadarko, on an extended vacation on account o 4 poor health, is being relieved by Bro. F. J. Bratt. We hope Bro. Moore will return soon much improved and on the road tft complete recovery. Bro. VV. H. Gilbert, operator and clerk Lawton, is also on a lengthy vacation, relieved by Bro. W. A. Warren. Bro. W. P. Stovall assigned Medford agency, relieved at Verden on bid by Bro. F. R. Booher, cashier Mangum, where he worked in 1910 as operator. Bro. E. B. Kennedy assigned first Kingfisher, relieved on bid by Bro. L. Morahan, on first Pond Creek. Bro. J. B. Johnson assigned third Hennessey; Bro. P. V. Heinen, second, and Bro. R. E. Spears, third Kingfisher; latter was relief agent at Bridge- port for a short time. Bro. L. R. Guidry went to Kingfisher third while up for bids. Bro. Z. C. Kell is back on third Chickasha after a month’s vacation, relieved by Bro. M. V. Burns, who also relieved Sister Peck, first there, a few days, and then relieved Bro. L. R. Mathews, Waurika yard first, several days. Those who do not get a. copy of bulletins showing positions up for bids, should report the fact to our local chairman or assistant, so the matter can be taken up. Cert. 1254. Indian Territory Division — Brothers: I wish to thank all of you for your earnest support during my term as local chairman of your division, and ask that you give Bro. W. C. Riggs, Coalgate, Okla., who is now acting local chairman in my place, the same full measure of support that you gave me. He will without doubt make you the best local chairman you have ever had. To the few brothers who were dissatisfied with the cautious progress made by the schedule com- mittee, or who thought it would not secure a new contract, etc., I merely wish to say: Let this be a lesson to you to remember that, as in this case your uneasy thoughts were uncalled for, so in future don’t get weak-kneed, but hold your shoulders up and remember that “Rome was not built in a day.’’ I am now night dispatcher for the McMan Oil Co., and have the promise of steady work here with my brother. I am very well pleased with the situation, and am only sorry that there is so much difference between telegraphing for an oil company and for a railroad. Let me say again to you: Don’t be a “knocker” against the Order. You are every day receiving increased wages and better working conditions through it. Get out among your fellow workers, boost the O. R. T. Be a dyed-in-the-wool union man, heart, soul, mind and body. Again thanking you, and with only the best of wishes to you all, I am, Yours fraternally. Char. Kirk, Local Chairman. Indian Territory Division Notes — Wewoka first abolished, and the, agent, Bro. A. F. Gilstrap, is now doing the telegraphing in addition to his other duties. Bro. C. T. Hardin, formerly Wewoka first, has taken unto himself a wife, and bid in Lehigh agency. The Frisco bunch rolled our boys at Holden- ville, and Bros. W. E. Price and E. F. Marshall are idle. Bro. H. H. Martin, first Hartford, relieved a week by Bro. C. R. Maxwell, who later bid in Fillmore. Bro. W. G. Hartwell, agent Barber, on thirty days’ vacation, relieved by Bro. C. R. Maxwell. Bro. A. T. Aldridge, agent Alderson, relieved a week by J. G. England. Bro. J. D. Thompson, Lehigh, bid in Durwood. Bro. M. Christian, of Fillmore, is on extra board. Boys, send your items to Bro. R. S. Hutchin- son, Earlsboro, our regular correspondent. We should have a write-up from this division each mpnth, and we must not depend on him to hunt up the news. Any items, no matter how small or apparently unimportant, send to him, so he can draft out a letter every month, that will give us the news. W. C. Riggs, Assistant Local Chairman. Southern Division — It has been some time since this division has been represented in The Telegrapher. Boys, you are earnestly requested to send your items to your local chairman, 307 North Harding Street, Fort Worth, Tex., not later than the 15th of each month. Bro. Payne has relinquished Paradise agency, taking extra work in preference. It is with profound regret that wc mention the death of Bro. W. R. Watkins, agent Bryson. Bro. Watkins, who, after an illness of three weeks, was unable to survive an operation for appendicitis. He was buried at Bowie, Tex., May 11, 1916. Those attending the funeral were: James Short, chief dispatcher; J. L. Corbett, chief clerk to vice-president and general superin- tendent, Warner; Bros. Terhune, freight yards; Local Chairman Bennett, Elsey and Payne, Bridgeport; Daniel, Park Springs; Hart, Ryan, and Fitzgerald, Sugden. The Southern Division, of which Bro. Watkins was a member, furnished an O. R. T. wreath. Terral agency bid in by Mr. Hunt, first Ryan. We hope he will soon join, as he is one of the only two nons on the division. Bro. Hart bid in the vacancy on Ryan first. Bro. Tarry, agent Boyd, on vacation attending the Old Soldiers’ Reunion and visiting other points, is being relieved by Bro. Payne. Paradise and Bryson agencies up for bids. Bro. Sloan at Paradise, and Bro. Keller at Bryson pending bulletin. One man each pulled off at Dalwor Jet., and Irving, making the former a one-man eleven- hour trick. Bro. Greenman in charge with Bro. E. A. Moore, agent, and Bro. Rees, operator at Digitized by Google

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976 Tim Railroad Telegrapher. Irving. These reductions displaces Bro. East lake, Irving second, and Bro. Jernigan, second Dalwor Jet., Bro. Bolton was on second Dalwor Jet. when the job was abolished, relieving Bro. Jerni- gan, on the Gulf and Pacific Coast. Dispatcher Wilson off two days seeing the ball games, and Dispatcher Brant off fishing, relieved by Extra Dispatcher Roy Moore, second freight yards. Bro. Bland, agent Jacksboro, was a recent Fort Worth visitor. Bro. Elsey, third Bridgeport, relieved several days by Bro. Payne. Bro. Wynns, agent Graham, was in Fort Worth recently attending the prevent loss and damage claims, accompanied by Mrs. Wynns. Bro. Ringgenberg, agent Jacksboro, is now agent for the Gulf Texas and Western. Bro. Fletcher, agent Vineyard, relieved a few days recently by Bro. Sloan. Understand we are to receive a substantial increase, effective May 1st, of $75,000 cash and $37,000 with better working conditions, aggregat- ing $112,000 to be distributed to the best advan- tage by the representatives of the company and O. R. T. Our committee has proven its efficiency and is to be highly commended for securing this nice sum under the adverse conditions confronting^ it. Let’s all prove our appreciation by backing *up the promise to our committee to the company that we would perform more efficient service, which I am sure will include every member. Remember the motto, boys, and send in the items and we will try and have a write-up more often in the future. Cert. 247. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Our worthy Bro. W. R. Watkins has been called to pass over from this to his eternal home; and Whereas, Our division, Rock Island Lines, No. 126, has lost a most loyal, valuable, kind and loving brother, and his sorrowing family a tried and true husband and brother; therefore, be it Resolved, That we, the undersigned committee from Southern Division, Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers, Rock Island Lines, No. 126, offer to the sorrowing family our heartfelt sympathy in this their hour of affliction; that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the division, a copy given Sister Watkins, and a copy published in our official organ, The Railroad Telegrapher. J. H. Terhune, M. B. Wagner, R. A. Moore, Committee. CARD OF THANKS. To the Members of the O. R. T., Division 126: From the depths of my heart I thank you for kindness and respect shown my husband during his illness, and for the sympathy and beautiful Soral offering in the darkest and saddest hour of my life. Such thoughtfulness helps to lighten burdens, which otherwise would be more than one could carry. Mrs. Wm. R. Watkins. Bryson, Tex. Nebraska Division — Bro. Gill is back on second Kensington after a short vacation spent East; Bro. Snodgrass reliev- ing. Bro. Short is now with the D. R. G.; sorry t<» lose the brother, but wish him success. Bro. Johnston to the Colorado Division on ac- count reduction in forces. On account operators taken from Courtlarrd and Montrosq, Bro. Currence to Formoso second, and Mr. Bagby, Formoso third, making that a con- tinuous office. Sister Eaton, of Montrose, look- ing after the helper’s various duties. It is now Bro. Cone at Gretna, making the west end and the branches solid once more. Sorry we have so little influence over some on the east end. A. S. Bishop has been appointed day chief dis- patcher and division operator at Fairbury, vice W. A. Inwood, who takes the night chief’s po- sition. We appreciate the efforts put forth by Mr. In wood tp make things as pleasant as possible for the boys. We extend Mr. Bishop a hearty welcome, and will appreciate his hearty co-opera- tion in the future as in the past. Bro. Snodgrass to Otego second pending bul- letin. Bro. Corbet out of service, account of physical examination. Sorry to lose such a faith- ful brother. Operators’ positions Otego to be discontinued shortly, and positions created at Lebanon and Esbon. We realize that help is needed at the latter places and are glad to see them get it, though very sorry to see Bro. Bale work so hard at Otego. Bro. Teeters to Fairbury relay a few days, relieved by Mr. Bagby, a new man, who also re- lieved Bro. Kcltner, Montrose third. Bro. Baltzell bid in Lincoln first, extra, re- lieved by Bro. Gram on second. Our faithful committee has signed a new con- tract with the management, which carries with it many valuable rulings as well as an increase in salary. This has had the effect of bringing on a wonderful rush in the payment of dues among the delinquents, and set the nons guess- ing as to whether they will receive their share. We are glad to receive the towermen, Morkrum operators and others into our schedule, and trust they will realize the benefits to be received by them and line up at their first opportunity in appreciation of the work done for them. Many of them have filled out application papers, and we feel sure that the others will follow. We are sorry the nons have shown, by their attitude, that they did not appreciate the work being done for them, but trust that in fairness to their fel- low employes they will now line up and do their share. Now that we have agreed with the management as to our working conditions, we must not over- Digitized by Caooole

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 977 look the service we owe the company, but show tty our work that no. mistake has been made in granting us the new schedule. C. H. E., Local Chairman. Colorado Division — Assignments: Gem, Bro. C. W. Smith; Kano- rado third, Operator Doering; Stratton first, Bro. J. D. Garrison; Brewster third, Bro. C. E. Delong; Delvale nights, Bro. Roy Conquest. Up for bid: Clayton nights, Colby third, Matheson agent-operator. Bro. Maxwell, Dellvale, on three months* vaca- tion. We “13” contemplates taking a better half some time in June. Congratulations. He was relieved by Bro. Cook, who had been relieving Agent Vona. While there the plastering came loose and fell on his unsuspecting head, knocking him unconscious. When he came too, about two hours later, he cut out the wires, climbed the semaphore pole and dared any one to come up. We welcome Mr. Black, of Stuggart, to the fold. Bro. Miller, third “VW," is engaged in the pleasant occupation of running an angora goat farm on the side. Communicate with him if you want one. Bros. Miller, Cook and Maxwell recently took in a ball game and the sights at “AU.” Come again boys, if you get too thick we have a bull dog we can use. Bro. L. C. Mathis, third- Seibert, on two weeks’ vacation, relieved by Sister Weaver. We are glad to have Bro. F. H. Weaver, agent Seibert, with us again, having been in hospital some time. Bro. Hainil, , third fCalhan, on vacation; office closed on account of shortage of men. A non recently went on vacation for ninety days; his job of course being bulletined was bid in by a brother. He returned 'in about thirty days and got wrought up because our chief would not put him to work on his old job again. How is that for nerve? He can afford a vacation, but can’t afford an up-to-date. Brothers, remember our battle cry, “No card, no favors.” If you get a non in your office or there is one next to you, keep after him until you convince him that the O. R. T. is the only thing for him. Bro. A. D. Williams, extra dispatcher, who re- lieved Dispatcher Hill a few days, later relieved Dispatcher Zellers. Bro. Brown has appointed me division corre- spondent, and^ I would appreciate any news that any of the brothers may have. Just drop me a line or call me up any night, or call Bro. W. C. any time during the day. If you will do this we can have a nice write-up each month. Our able committee got us a nice raise and better working conditions. Let’s show the officials that we appreciate this by being prompt in report- ing trains, waiting on customers and your eye always open for more business. There is a lot of new men coming to the divi- sion; I could not learn all their names; see to it, boys, that they have an up-to-date. I am indebted to Bro. A. D. Williams for the most of these items. I hope to be able to thank more of you for assistance next month. “NS,” “AU,” Div. Cor. C., B. & Q. R. R., Div. No. 130. Relay Division — With the first period of 1916 at an end we have a good membership and no delinquents to speak of. Everything indicates that the members are taking an active interest in the affairs of the organization, which accounts for the good show- ing made. With a new term at hand it is hoped that each member will pay up promptly and con- tinue the good work the same as in the past. During vacation time quite a number of new men will be brought in, and we should make every effdrt to get their application or transfer them if they hold cards in another division. A transfer is as good as a new member. Members can help out a great deal by keeping the local chairman posted on the various changes. Bro. Clendenin, Lincoln, dropped in to visit the boys in “GO,” on his return from Ohio where he spent a short vacatio^. Mr. Thornton, Lincoln, spent a day in' Chicago recently. Bj-o. Kaiser, phoner “GO,” is enjoying a two weeks’ vacation, relieved by Morkrum Operator Manthy, who can’t afford to join the Order after receiving a $5 increase per month and 15 cents an hour increase in overtime rate. Western Union Manager E. P. Griffin, Creston, Iowa, died May 12th, after a short illness. J. J. Rose. McCook Relay — Mr. Gasch is in the dispatcher’s office again, relieved by Mr. Campbell, who promises to line up. Bro. Lane called to Terre Haute, Ind., on account of the serious illness of his wife’s mother, Extra Agent Bro. Pexfon relieving. Bro. Moore, from Sterling Division, after working in “MC” one day went to Denver with the Western Union. He was a good man, and we would have liked to see him stick on the “Q.” Everybody is well pleased with our new schedule, except Mr. Bass and Mr. Andresen, second and third trick wire chiefs, who both say they will line up soon. We will be glad to see them get right again. Our new schedules show that we have a first-class committee, and the boys should line up and stay lined u^. It’s pretty hard to write a man up now on account of the new rates, but when they are lined up they will think twice before dropping out. I never see a write-up from Wymore relay. Would suggest that Bro. Glenn tell us what is doing down there. Cert. 1422. Aurora Division — At a meeting held at Hotel Bishop, Aurora, 111., May 27th, Bros. W. F. Denton, general chair- man; J. H. Rogers, Jr., secretary and treasurer, and G. Dal Jones, of Chicago, gave us good talks on what was doing on the different parts of the Digitized by G.oooLe

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978 The Railroad Telegrapher. Burlington as well as on other roads. Twenty- five members of this division wfere present. Bro. T. H'. Neill, lineman foreman, is stringing wires between Aurora and Mendota for the new automatic block system. Bro. Plautz, of Eola, spent his vacation visit- ing in Baltimore and Washington. Bro. Hallburton, second Princeton, is now in the relay division at Aurora, and Bro. Cope, Earlville depot, has gone with the Farmer Eleva- tor Co. It is now Bro. Hart, extra Meriden, also Bro. E. T. Wilcox, making Eola, 111., solid with four up-to-date members. The few delinquents left, if not paid up by June 30th, will be dropped and names published in the August journal. Cert. 14. Galesburg Division , Peoria, Buda and Rushville Branches — Bro. Tribler, Rushville, relieved a few days re- cently by Bro. R. C. Hoskins, who also relieved Bro. Ferris, Peoria yard, two weeks, while visit- ing home folks, and Bro. Conner, second Maquon, several days. Bro. Duncan, Knoxville, in hospital again for rupture, and is not getting along very well, but we hope for his recovery. Bro. Root, who went to Pennville, Ind., April 12th, for an operation for appendicitis, is now out, feeling fine and will soon resume work. Bro. C. E. Walker, third Yates City, who has been relieving him, goes to Omaha for two months* relay service, relieved by W. H. Fahnestock. Bro. Grohering bid in second Farmington. Bro. Rogers, who relieved Bro. Hoskins, there pending bulletin, bid in third, just opened up at Farm- ington. Former Helper Watkins, Elmwood, re- lieved Bro. Toncray on second there, opened per- manently, on account of sickness, pending bul- letin. Knoxville third on bulletin. Bro. Tom Sappington was a recent Galesburg visitor. Cert. 3049. North End — Bro. F. D. Sweat bid in second Briar Bluff; Bro. Kynion, third Golden, and Bro. L. C. Dun- can, third Ewbanks. Bro. Vancil relieved Bro. Miller on second Erie, relieving Bro. Lonis, second Rio, visiting home folks, etc. Traffic on D. R. I. & N. W. between Daven- port and Clinton discontinued until further notice, on account of high water. Stub trains between Barstow and Rock Island handling Tri-City busi- ness, and main lihe trains detoured via Denrock and Garden Plain to Clinton, Iowa. Joslin and Fenton second opened temporary by Foner9 Cox and Jacobs. J. T. Kirkland, agent Erie, and wife visited tlieir son, “Busch,” and family in St. Paul. Busch, who used to be a “brass pounder” on “GT” Division, is cow ticket seller in St. Paul depot. C. W. Parnell, first Erie, sprained his ankle recently, losing his balance and falling from a load of cinders. Being too early to secure regular relief, the gateman was used in his stead. Bro. Mickey Metcalf relieved Bro. Coyer, third Denrock, several weeks. Sister Cornwall, agent Briar Bluff, enjoyed several weeks* vacation recently. Bro. Kelly, agent Joslin, relieved a few days by Bro. Sweat. Understand Bro. Kiddoo’s wife is quarantined for smallpox at Alpha. Bro. Roy Dougherty was off a few days, visit- ing home folks, and Bro. F. D. Sweat, second Briar Bluff, was off one day recently. * Everybody on north end is satisfied with the new schedule. Thanks to Bros. Miller and Walker for assist- ance in write-up. No news from Quincy branch. Cert. 3904, Div. Cor. Hannibal Division — Bro. J. M. Porter went to West Alton several nights; S. R. Schedcl, of Canton, Mo., bid in the agency there; Bro. O. L. Jarman played ball with the team there Sunday recently; Bro. W. Roberts, former agent West Alton, is now opera- tor and cashier at Greybbull, Wyo., on Casper Division. Bro. Wilburn, agent Peruque, a regular Stude- baker bug, called on the boys at Machens, and Bro. G. L. Hubbard, agent Orchard Farm, visited there one evening recently. Bro. King and family, at Machens, visited by E. A. King, St. L. & H., Silex, Mo., recently. Bro. Banks, first Machens, is baching while his wife and family are visiting home folks in Clark County. Bro. Jarman has a new car. Bro. H. C. Clayton, extra relief “X,** Hanni- bal, after visiting in Colorado, will relieve the dispatchers on vacation. Bro. W. E. Kenning, “X,” spent Sunday in Edwardsville visiting rela- tives recently. Bro. J. L. Haynes was off a week on account of the death of his mother. Bro. Stephens relieved by Bro. Porter several days on account of sickness. R. W. Wilson, dispatcher on Missouri Pacific, Jefferson City, wife and son spent several days with Bro. Hubbard at Orchard Farm recently. Mr. Wilson formerly worked on this division, and carried an up-to-date in Division 130. Bro. Hub- bard attended commencement exercises of the Hannibal High School, where his son graduated. No items received from our north end corre- spondent this month. Bro. B., don’t fail to get - on the job next month. Only a few nons left on this division. They received their increases in pay just the same as the men who paid their dues, and we should see that they get in line this month. Cert. 1605, Div. Cor. St. Joe, Mo., Division — Bro. E. A. Camden, Bartlett nights, preferred working extra and was relieved by Extra Harvey pending bulletin. Digitized by C.00 Qte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 979 Block office 83 opened between Forbes and Nod- away, on account of new double track work be* tween Curzons and Forbes. The meeting at St. Joseph, May 13th, was attended by about twenty-five of the brothers, was very interesting. Bros. Denton and Rogers l»oth gave very instructive and interesting talks, the new schedule discussed, and the boys left with a better understanding. Bro. C. G. Conrad and O. E. Walton, second and third tower 48, were among those who attended. Arthur Leach, an old St. Joe Division man, who died recently of throat and lung trouble in New Mexico, was taken to his old home at Thayer, Iowa, for burial. Bro. G. A. Conaway, agent Bigelow, while attending court at Oregon, Mo., was relieved by Bro. R. J. Camp. Bro J. S. Clanton, third Hamburg, called to Percival recently on account of death in his wife’s family, was relieved by Bro. Gorman Allen, who also relieved Bro. Chas. Lee on Amazonia, who relieved Bro. Jesse Hull, agent there, on vacation. Bro. C. M. Elliott, Payne nights, also relieved at Amazonia during Bro. Hull's absence. Later Bro. Allen relieved Burkhalter, second Napier, on vacation. Bro. R. I. Gillis, agent Armour, attended court in Atchison several days, relieved by Brennen, later assigned Garden Grove agency. He also re- lieved Bro. Canfield ten days while visiting folks in Iowa. Bro. R. I. Gillis, agent Armour, was off re- cently on account of the death of his cousin. Reed, who relieved Extra WatBon, third Wal- dron, when he hurt his hand, relieved Martin, Forest City nights, on vacation. L. J. Millen, Coin, Iowa, Local Cor. LaCrosse Division — Having been elected as local chairman on this division to fill out the unexpired term of Bro. Schrunk, I wish to thank the brothers who so loyally supported me in this election. With your assistance I will endeavor to handle the. duties of the office in as satisfactory a manner as my ability will permit. C. E. White, L. C. Centsrvill t Division — Bro. Tuttle, of Milton, is on the sick list, relieved by Bro. Smith, of Gravity, relieved by Helper Hunt, from Bloomfield. Brothers, rea'd all the rules of the new schedule, so you will understand them, and if in doubt about any of them take it up with your local chair- man or the chief dispatcher and get set right on it Bro. Westfall, of Mendota, relieved Karle at Linneus, on vacation. Bro. Taylor visited with his parents at Donnel- son over Sunday recently. Bfo. H. E. Jennings drew Leroy agency, vice Bro. Wm. Umpferman, who bid in Corydon opera- tor, vice Bro. E. H. Ashley, who resigned, now selling medicine at Albina. We wish him success. The vice-president’s inspection special went over the track recently, Keokuk to Shenandoah, and a good roads special was run over this division between Shenandoah and Burlington via 'Center- ville, making several stops en route and deliver- ing lecturos. Let us start a flower fund for this division. If we all send in just a few cents each month, we will soon have a nice little sum. The other divisions have them, why can’t we? Brothers, if you hear of any phone station being used for telegraphing, copy the matter being sent and forward to me or Bro. Buckles, and the matter will be adjusted. We can not do any- thing without such evidence. Let’s all "boost” and show the management that we are worthy of what our committee accom- plished for us. Business was the heaviest during March than has been known for several years of the corre- sponding month. Brothers, I am again making a plea for items for our write-up. There is no reason why we should not have a column or two each month, if you brothers will only help me out a little. Thanks to Cert. 3944 for the items this month. Come again. Cbet. 2627. Creston Division — E. H. Ashley relieved J. H. Buel, agent Coburg, a few days on account of sickness, and later re- lieved several days at Griswold. Buel, who prom- ises to get in line soon, was later relieved at Coburg by L. L. Lauber, and went to Kent agency, vice D. G. Hindman, who bid in Stanton agency. W. B. Estes bid in Coburg agency. W. B. Estes, after relieving A. Jarvis, agent Farragut, a few days, went to third Prescott. Bro. B. C. Murphy, agent Essex, now at Red Desert, Wyo., on the Union Pacific, says there are fifteen positions open on that division. All the boys at Red Oak tower have new bugs, and making things pretty warm on the main line. L. B. Frederickson assigned West Baker Cut Some of the boys should land him now. Bro. J. F. Johnson resigned Henderson agency, going into the restaurant business there. We all wish him the best of luck. He says he will keep up-to-date. He was relieved on bid by Bro. G. L. Nixon. Bro. J. A. Yates, agent Pickering, relieved by Bro. E. W. Puts, from the Ottumwa Division, two weeks, while visiting home folks at Farming- ton, Mo., also at Denver. Brothers, let's see that the few delinquents pay up. The Order has shown it can help us, so let's show our appreciation by paying our dues promptly. The few nons on this division ^re receiving the same benefits that we are and should be shown that the Order should have their sup- port. Most of these boys will come in if they have the right kind of encouragement, so let’s all make a special effort to land them, and see if we can't make this division one of the strongest on the system. O. C. Wallace, Assistant Local Chairman, Digitized by CaOOQte

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980 The Railroad Telegrapher. Ottumwa Division — Wc are indeed sorry to report the death of Bro. E. L. Martin, third Burlington yard, after an extended illness. Burial took place at West Burlington, Wednesday, May 3d. Bro. T. L. Coughlin bid in West Burlington first. This is an addition to the force, no doubt appreciated by Bro. Starbuck. Bro. J. C. Baker has resumed on Mt. Pleasant first, after having been off some time on account of personal injury. Bro. J. M. Baston relieving him on third there. Bro. W. R. Clampit, Mt. Pleasant second, off a few days recently on ac- count of sickness, relieved by Bro. Burns, now on Osceola third, vice Bro. Bradshaw to Jamison extra. Bro. W. A. Stroup relieved by Extra Smith on Block 210 third, bid in “BY,” Burlington third. Bro. E. W. Puts, Afton second, resigned, re- lieved by Mr. Jacobson, also resigned. Bro. C. C. Carson is in Mr. Messenger’s office again. Bro. E. A. Gustaveson relieving him on tnird Qttuma yard; Bro. L. E. Johnson to second there. The new schedule has been distributed, and we hope that general satisfaction will be the final result. We of course did not get it all, but did get some good things, and expect to try for more. Let every one consider it his personal duty to “keep his shoulder to the wheel” and assist in keeping up the good work. C. F. Mason. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Death has again broken into the ranks of our Order and removed our beloved brother, Edward L. Martin; therefore, be it Resolved , That it is with the deepest sorrow and regret that this Order approaches its customary duty of doing honor to its dead. To those who are bound to him by closer ties of kindred we wish to offer our heartfelt sympathy in this* their sad bereavement. His family mourn the loss of a loving husband, son and brother; the commu- nity an honest and upright citizen, and our Order d beloved and worthy brother; it is further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be presented to the bereaved wife, a copy be spread upon the minutes of Ottumwa Division, and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. John Collins, J. W. Walsh, C. F. Mason, Committee. Omaha Division — Bro. Stevens, of O’Neill, spent a few days in Omaha, and Bro. Benn, of McLean, several weeks in Missouri and Kansas, relieved by Ex. Stien- bock, who also relieved Brittian at Goodwin, and relieved Gordon, Dak. City, who went to Gris- wold, Iowa. Bro. Cady worked at Waterbury until relieved on bid by Mr. Brittian, of Goodwin. Bro. Marsh says the express business is still picking up and is a pretty wet job now. Bro. Howell, from Winden, “K,” bid in Ran- dolph agency, and Bro. Lawritson, Allen agency, relieved on bid at Dixon agency by Cavander. Bro. Hudson bid in Walthill, and Bro. Sanderson got homesick and bid in Fremont again. Bro. Knopf, of Schuyler, bid in third Chaleo, vacated by Non Greggerson; Turner bid in Uehling agency. They have allowed the station a $30 helper now. Bro. Fisk, at Uehling a short time, relieved Bro. Wheeler at Walthill, relieved Bro. Hudson at Plattsmouth, who relieved Bro. Fisk at Walthill, who relieved Cavander at Wann. Bro. Yocum is some busy guy, handling the construction gang’s business over a farmer (Foam) line. Bro. Gilbert and family spent a few days in Colorado and Iowa. Bro. Kimball, of Greenwood, was an Omaha shopper lately, and Bro. Hoenshell was away one day recently. Bros. Holt, Crader and Holecek attended the Sells-Floto show at Lincoln, and drank nothing but red pop. Bro. Starkey, of Louisville, has a clerk to help him out now — a long needed addition. Bro. Henesh, of Waverly, has made several trips to Lincoln, with the view of changing his vocation. Bro. Lyle, of Cedar Creek, makes a little over- time, since the new schedule put the ban on con- ductors copying their own orders at telephone stations. The following attended the O. S. & D. meet- ing at Osmond and partook of “some feed:” Bros. Frey, Howerter, Coffield, Steinbock, Downey, Benn, Lacey, Miller, Lawritson and Cady; Messrs. Mullen, Johnson, Bagnell, Morrison, Hoenshell, Adams were also there. They ped- dled the boys back on the 367. L. E. Downey, L. C. Lincoln Division — The O. S. & D. meeting, held at Hastings, May 11th, was well attended, including Bros. Starks, Fairmont; Kirchner, Grafton? Bourne, Sutton; Plith,’ Saronville; Wing, Harvard; Chadwick, Juniata, and Miller, Hastings. Mr. Bignell gave a very interesting talk on the saving of a half million dollars in claims through the co-operation of the employes in their different lines of work, keeping better records of different kinds which was brought about through the O. S. & D. meetings. It is our desire to have all members attend these meetings when given the opportunity, as they are very instructive and interesting. Agents, Fairmount to Hastings, ar- rived on 367 with Mr. Bignell, and returned on No. 8, and Bro. Chadwick come in his car. General Chairman Denton, who passed through Hastings recently, reports conditions on the Bur- lington in fine shape, and members very well satisfied with the new wage scale. Let’s show, our appreciation by being prompt in future in paying our dues, and doing a little O. R. T. talking to our non -neighbor. Point out to him the good derived through the efforts of the Order; Digitized by C.OO Qte

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The Railroad Telegrapher. m also remember that first-class service and co-opera- tion with other employes in handling the business and keeping good records help the officials in cutting down xlaims, which are nothing but a waste as we as well as the management are neither one getting it. Bro. Howells, agent Minden, has gone to Ran- dolph, on the Omaha Division. We hate to see the old-timers leave this division, but wish him luck. Agent Rector assigned to Minden. Bro. B. W. DeFord, at Staplehurst, sick a few days, was relieved by Bro. L. H. Kilgore, who later relieved Bro. Kratzer at Garrison, and then went to Utica pending bulletin. Bro. H. H. Golden assigned second extra agent, relieved on bid on first York by Bro. F. D. Chadwick. Bro. A. S. Kellogg, agent Palmer, on vaca- tion, relieved by Bro. B. K. Kaney, first extra agent, who later relieved Cashier Ryan at Grand Island three weeks. Bro. R. R. Phillips went to “NI,” Lincoln, several days last month. Lincoln, Omaha and Wymore Divisions called a meeting at Lindell Hotel, Lincoln, 7 :30 p. m., June 3d. Bro. J. M. Combs, agent Trumbull, was a Harvard visitor; Bro. A. A. Canfield, agent In- land, a Harvard and Hastings visitor, and Bro. F. D. Chadwick, Juniata, a Hastings caller in his car. Bro. A. J. Monroe, Sargent, on vacation, re- lieved by Bro. H. L. Kilgore. Bro. C. E. Rogers, third “GS” has moved his household goods from Berks to Hastings. Bro. B. H. Balderson, second “GS,” now with tele- phone company there, relieved Bro. Jim Elinor, while attending the Lincoln meeting on June 3d. Bro. Anderson, second, and Lannom, third Fair- mont, were recent Hastings callers. The latter assigned Juniata agency, will soon be a brother. Assignments not heretofore noted: Third Seward to Bro. Andy Kline, and second Utica to Bro. E. E. Thrapp. On bulletin: Third Fairmont, operator Emerald and agency Bellwood. Thanks to Bro. Kratzer for items contributed. ' Regard and best wishes, and hope you will all be real prompt this coming term with your dues. P. H. Miller, L. C. Alliance Division t West End — Bro. W. E. Herncall is taking a three months* vacation and improving his homestead at Lingle, Wyo., relieved by Bro. Mackey, and he on third Edgemont, by Bro. Sheets. Bro. Sprague, sec- ond Edgemont, promoted to dispatcher and assigned a trick at Sheridan. Bro. Mackey has also passed the dispatcher’s examination and will probably be assigned some trick in the near future. This is proof that the Alliance Division is entitled to the banner, when the other divisions have to come over here for their dispatchers. Bro. L. A. Kenneda, third Ardmore, has re- signed and gone into the banking business there. While we regret losing him, we congratulate him and the good people at Ardmore, as we have no doubt but what he will more than make good. Mr. Hutton bid in the vacancy. Harry L. Arrison, the popular freight agent at Crawford, who spent two weeks back in his old haunts in Iowa last month, is perfectly satis- fied that Western Nebraska is the best place in the world to live. Bro. Lee Gregory was relieved by Tiller, a new man^ several days on account of the serious illness of his daughter in Hot Springs hospital. He has our sympathy, and we hope to soon hear of his daughter’s recovery. Mr. Simonds, at Ansley since Heck was a pup, bid in Mason agency, taking advantage of the increase in pay. We sincerely hope he feels sufficiently satisfied with what the O. R. T. has done for him to show his appreciation by taking out a card. Assignments: Agencies — Lakeside, Bro. Mc- Knight; Hoffland, Bro. J. S. Roe. Telegraphers, second — Ansley, Mr. Phillipi; Halsey, Bro. S. W. King; Hemingford, Bro. J. L. Toohey; Edge- mont, Bro. C. W. Osborn; Whitman, Bro. King. Third — Hecla, L. A. Rudisell; Ellsworth, Bro. Sheets; Hyannfe, Bro. Toohey. All positions filled by seniority. On bulletin: Heckla agency, second Halsey and third Seneca, Anselmo and Ansley. L. M. Davis, L. C. Alliance Division — Brothers, the new schedule is now in effect and everything running smoothly. There are several portions of it that will be tested from time to time, and I hope each of you will follow closely the rules as laid down. Send your local chairman a copy of bids the same day you send your bid in. We had occasion to use a copy recently, the original having been lost in the mail. i If you are having trouble with the scrubbing of depots, call the attention of the proper officials to it and it will be straightened out. The sec- tion men should scrub the depots thoroughly and wash all the windows and out-houses at least once a week as the agent directs. Your committee worked hard to get this schedule and it’s up to you to maintain it. Ascer- tain if the new man next to you is a member of the Order; if not, invite him to join. Show him that you are alive. L. M. Davis, L. C. Alliance Division Notes — Bro. Thos. VonDruska, cashier Crawford, is on an extended trip through the South and East, relieved by Bro. Cochran. Bro. Jolly, agent and postmaster Orella, re- lieved a few days, on a visit to Omaha, by Bro. Powell. Ground is being broken for a new depot at Broken Bow. Some one stick a needle in Bro. Coldwell and have him give us a line on things down that way. Digitized by L.ooole

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982 The Railroad Telegrapher. Bro. Wade Hack, one of the live wires on the west end for several years, has resigned Mars- land agency and will try his hand at raising spuds, a few miles east of Belmont in the heart of the potato district. Any brothers who feel in need of a little exercise should apply to Bro. Hack. Our best wishes go with him. We hope he makes enough of the filthy lucre to stand a “touch” now and then. Bro. J. L. McKinnie bid in the vacancy, relieving Bro. Patrick. Bro. J. G. Davis, third Whitman, on a trip to Broken Bow recently. Bro. Hughes, second Broken Bow, attended the O. S. & D. meeting in Alliance, relieved by Bro. Stewart, second Ells- worth. Bro. Newman, first Seneca, relieved several days by Bro. Heilman, on account of sickness, relieved on second there by Bro. Hall, who later relieved Bro. Powell, second Orella, while visiting Bro. Kennedy at EHsworth. Bro. Fisk, agent Lakeside, resigned, is now with the U. P., and Bro. Cochran resigned third Hecla, now extra, relieved at Lakeside agency pending bulletin. Lakeside is to have a new depot, the old one being moved to Hoffland. Boys, when making a change call and let me know. S. W. King, Cert. 3729. Wymore Division — Now that we all have the new schedule, the rules should be carefully read over. We should see that they are lived up to, and any time there is a violation it should be reported. The new working hours are very pleasing, even to the nons, and we should see that they come across now and help support the Order. On bulletin: Second regular extra agent and operator at $85 per. M. U. Hadsell, agent Geneva, is very low with heart trouble. Our new superintendent, Mr. Griggs, disap- proves of typewriting slow orders, and a bulletin from the chief orders this discontinued at once. Mr. Hammond, our oldest dispatcher, has pur- chased an auto. If he can control its speed as he does the key, “Fat” will have no mishaps. Bro. O. E. Love joy, agent Swanton, is back from an extended vacation, relieved by Extra Agent Graves. Bro. A. H. Allgeier, Smyrna, likes his new place, as he has lots of time to farm and saves more than when on extra. Some delay to trains and trouble handling trans- fer at DeWitt when the $10 mail carrier re- signed. Bro. Hartzell had a hard time securing any one to handle the mail. Helper Cassell, Edgar, transferred to night ticket clerk McCook at $70 per. Extra Bro. Flanagan bid in second Rulo. Mike says those Indians have nothing on him. Geo. Workman, off a few days attending court, relieved by Extra Butler. Spring work is progressing fine and things look good for another bumper crop. Business con- tinues heavy, keeping most of the train and engine- men going their best all the time. “No card, no favors.” Cest. 168. Sheridan Division — Bro. McCully, second Arvada, relieved two weeks by L. C. Hanson, a new man, now on second Parkman. Bro. M. L. Snow, second Newcastle, relieved by Bro. J. M. Mead, second Hardin, a few days. Bro. M. L.’s baby girl and Bro. F. E.'s boy, Fred, were operated on at Hardin recently for adenoids. Both doing fine. Upton third discontinued; Bro. VanNess, after relieving Bro. Cordura, at Felix, and Bro. Cooper, at Echeta, one day each, went to Alger. Bro. C. C. Rose, third Newcastle, relieved on sixty days’ vacation by Bro. H. L. Swan, a new man, takes second Alger on bis return. Bro. Dick Heywood, agent Dewey, relieved thirty days by Bro. J. M. Mead. Two boys, probably “seeing the West,” laid down on the track near a pile of hot cinders, to get warm, at Arvada. They failed to awaken on the arrival of No. 43 and were killed. Bro. L. C. Cook, of Corinth, after taking thirty days* vacation, went to Clifton, which be bid in two months ago. Cummings, bis relief, off a few days, then relieved Bro. Swan, third Newcastle. Bro. G. E. Pollard, agent Gillette, and his wife have returned after spending their vacation at various points in Nebraska; Bro. Bietel resum- ing as first and cashier there; Bro. Hollowell going to Sheridan a few days. Bro. O. A. Roode, Verona, off a few days re- cently. Second Trick Dispatcher Gurley, east end, on vacation, relieved by Dispatcher Wilson. We hope he enjoys it. The boys always welcome his re- turn to work. The company is making some needed repairs at Ulm. Extending passing track, building stock track and new stock yards. Horace Crofford, second Alger, and L. C Hanson, a new man, have filled out their applica- tions. Agent Cambria to Cheyenne ten days, relieved by C. O. VanNess. Bro. H. C. Thomas, of Ulm, received a tele- gram, saying his sister was dead at Creston, Iowa. Bro. Thomas with bis son and daughter left at once to attend the funeral.. H. C. Thomas, A. L. C McCook Division — Assignments: Telegraphers — Third Ft. Morgan, Bro. A. E. Fredrickson; Roggens, A. Haas; sec- ond Otis, Bro. W. B. Schrack; Keensburg, Mr. S. W. Mundy; Parks, Bro. P. W. Ainslie; Arapa- hoe, C. W. Richards. Bro. 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The Railroad Telegrapher. 983 ney called to Eckley agency pending bulletin, relieved at Akron by Palmer. Understand Bro. Beam has a good chance to work relay for the summer. We are always glad to see the home guards get the best there is. Bro. Roberts, agent Ludell, visited Yuma re- cently. Bro. Byrd, second Yuma on vacation. Bro. Spratt, off sick some time, relieved by Bro. Fenney, from Arkop third, vice Dillman resigned. Sister Spratt on furlough. Bro. Chehey relieved Agent Miller, Palisade, on vacation. We hope he will have enough cash on his return to pay for a new card. Bro. Rohn, at Stratton, is enjoying rides in his new car. Bro. E. O. Boyer, LaFayette, visiting folks in Illinois, relieved by Bro. Lussier, from the Omaha Division. Brothers, we certainly had an enjoyable meet- ing at McCook, on Saturday night, May 20th; went over the new rules pretty well and did con- siderable business. The branch line men were sorely disappointed, as the rain kept them from coming, however, there were seventeen out. Bro. Denton gave us one of his business talks; his re- marks being right to the point, as he hits center all the time. Flowery talk does not get us as near the goal as a good, sound business propo- sition, and Bro. Denton has the business end of his work down to the minute. We now have the new rules and a chance to study them. If there is a thing you do ndt under- stand, write me and I will be glad to advise you. Mr. Runnels is working them out, and in a little time will get them in good shape, so as to give us the most benefit of them he can; but if you are not satisfied when you get turned down or not let off in accordance with the rules, go right after it with your overtime slip and if turned down send them to me, and we will see who is wrong and get the matter fixed up. None of us have to work regular so long now each week but what we should give the very best of service, and we must do this or we need not expect better conditions. Poor- service is unexcusable now, under the short hours we have to work. Land on the non and stay with him until you get him. He is only holding the rest of us back. It is to your interest to see that each man has a card up-to-date all the time. C. R. Hunt, L. C. Maine Central R. R., Dlv. No. 140. Eastern Division — Bro. McGee, of New Gloucester, while out rid- ing recently with his new horse and carriage, col- lided with a reckless running auto, but escaped with slight injuries. Bro. Campbell, second Lewiston, U. S., spent a few days at his home recently in Skish., N. B. Bro. Bailey, third Pittsfield, while on sick list, relieved by Bro. Wakefield, who later bid in Bemis agency, replaced at Pittsfield by Bro. Murphy, who, upon Bro. Bailey’s return, relieved at Rum- ford Jet. a few days. We are glad Bro. Bailey is able to be on duty again. ,Bro. Maddocks, second Newport Jet., was sud- denly called away by sickness of his grandmother in Ellsworth. Bros. Blodgett and Maddocks, of Newport Jet., were recent callers on Bros. Buck- ley and Hendrickson at Burnham Jet. Bro. McLeod, agent Silvers Mills has returned from an extended vacation spent with an uncle in Denver, Colo. Bro. Durgin, first Brunswick, relieved several days by Spare D'ouglass, who later relieved Bro. Eaton, Waterville yard third, on a fishing trip. Many thanks to Bro. Blodgett, Newport Jet., for items this month. Hope he will continue it, and if the rest of the boys would do as well, we could have a good write-up every month. ' Bro. Wakefield, agent Bemis, will look after that branch, if the boys on that division will kindly hand him all the news they can, to be mailed to me by the 20th. Bro. Sanborn, now on the Long Island R. R., sends his best regards to all the boys. S. A. Lavallee, Pleasant St. Park, Brunswick, Maine. Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic R. R.f Div. No. 146. Birmingham Division — Our committee and general manager came to an agreement several weeks ago, but have not yet learned the details. Our general chairman is running for repre- sentative from his county. Let's do all we pos- sibly can to get him elected, and thus show our appreciation for the good he has done for us in the past and what he will do fdr us in the future. Bro. Firkins, of Wadley, relieved a few days by Bro. Sprouse, clerk of Bellwood yard. Bro. “Red” Williams, who bid in second Ely- ton, is relieving Call Dispatcher White, who was in Birmingham during the old soldiers’ reunion. Tyrone agency open for bid. Hudson, Roan- oke, Ala., student, who has been with the A. & W. P. there pending bulletin, promised to get a card. Keep after him until he does. Our new agent, Bro. Harding, at Chelsea, is a nice man and strong O. R. T. That’s the kind wc all like to see come with us. His baby was pretty sick. We all will be glad to hear he is better. This is all my vocabulary contains this time. Cert. . 180. Norfolk Southern Ry.r Div. No. 147. Northern Division — There was an important meeting of all the divi- sions at Washington, Sunday, April 23d. Bro. Williams, of the A. C. L., was with us in the place of Sister Taylor, and elected general officers for the several divisions. Bros. Poe for the West- ern Division, Local Chairman and General Chair- man Oglesby, Central Division, and Douglas for Digitized by t^ooQle

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984 The Railroad Telegrapher. the Northern Division. A called ‘meeting for the general committee at Raleigh, Sunday, May 7th or the 14th was suggested. The boys generally are waking up to their needs, but we have some still waiting for the harvest. Some of the boys on the Northern Division got a $2.50 increase the first of April, which was an incentive to further activity with us/ Crop movement will soon be upon us, increas- ing the Norfolk Southern’s earnings. We have been shareholders a long time, but dividends have been a long time coming. I have mailed additional information blanks to all those who failed to return them. This very important request should be complied with promptly, the blanks all filled out and returned to the general chairman for the use of the com- mittee. This is all we need now to go up to the management for a schedule. Bro. Tilden has done great work for us the past five months. The two operators at Edenton are with us, and the two operators at 'Washington will be with us pay day; all the few others need is to be shown. If you don’t know who they are, ask your local chairman, and get busy with them. This is the busy season at Fentress, and from Fentress to Norfolk with the truckers. ’ Bro. Spires will have all he can do, as the mail propo- sition is a fright there as well as at Snowden, where about three tons a week is handled; a mail carrier being hired at his own expense. No late frost this spring, and it is dry, too, so we will have a large crop of potatoes and peas if we can have a good rain soon, and keep the blooms' from dropping off. Last year Bro. Tark- enton, at Mackeys, loaded almost a solid express car daily to Norfolk and via boat line thence to New York and Philadelphia. We hope to soon be able to report a hand- some schedule, and get the few remaining nons in the fold. Positions are being filled without any bulletins, nor any regard to seniority or any- thing else. Suffolk was filled with comparatively new men, when we had plenty of older and com- petent men who wanted the job. This is the time to quit “snoozing” and get these things righted. Wc expect to make a full report to all the boys as to our Raleigh, Sunday meeting, and will keep the several divisions fully advised as to our movements. We want the co-operation of all the boys along the line. Stand together now and we will be able to show you good results. We have had considerable encouragement from General Superintendent Stack concerning our pro- posed agreement, which is a great help to us, and should be as a beacon of light in the fog. We can not report any changes as positions are filled without our knowledge, and wc are, there- fore, all the time in the dark as far as our interest is concerned in that matter. Tidewater second was recently filled by a new man, that no doubt some older man would have hid on it if it had been bulletined as it should have been. We are working alongside “The Vir- ginian” and S. A. L. and are being paid in many cases as low as $20 less than they arc for doing the same work. E. S. D., L. C., Cert. 72. Rutland R. R., Div. No. 157. Chairman Lord bid in Cherubusco agency. Bro. Williams, agent “CTR,” Rutland, has re- turned from vacation. The section men on the main line north of Rutland struck on May 25th, asking 20 cents an hour and time and a half for overtime. The foreman did not go out. The strike was stopped at Leicester Jet. by the chief engineer, who asked until the first of the month for time to consider the demands of the men. Bro. Whalen, Headville, attended the ’ Demo- cratic convention at Burlington on May 24th. Arlington station is up for bids. Don’t be astraddle of the fence. If you can’t produce an up-to-date card, you are not a member. There are about half a dozen new men on the road now. Any brother who will send their names and addresses to Secretary and Treasurer Haher, at Brandon, he will send them the necessary papers for membership. Do it now. Bro. Page, Ludlow, has had his station rebuilt after the recent fire. It’s a very busy place. Bro. Haher has purchased a farm at Lake Dunmore near Brandon, and is stocking it with Morgan horses and registered cattle. Jack says if he don’t get run over by a fast freight or a Ford automobile he is going to end his days in peace and plenty. Chairman LaPointe has sold his moving picture show at Chatham. Bro. Tierney, Vergennes, is off thirty days visiting relatives in Philadelphia and Washington, D. C. He visited Rutland recently and took in the movies. Bro. Harris, agent Pittsford, also paid a similar visit. Bro. Cunningham, Mooers Jet., after fifteen days has resigned to go with the Canadian Great North- ern. We all wish him success, and regret very much his departure. Morah, spare, relieving pend- ing bids. Bro. Quinn, relieving O. L. C. dispatcher, had blood poison and was obliged to be relieved. He caught some fine pike and pickerel along the islands recently. Bro. Jones resigned, leaving Grand Isle agency- open for bids. Bro. Jones was a great aid in our write-ups each month. We regret very much his departure and wish him success in his position with the American Express Co. at Rochester, N. Y.; McCardle relieved him pending bids. We hope the brother who succeeds him will make an effort to fill his place in regard to the notes. Former Bro. Donnelly is relieving Shelburne pending bids. Let’s see that he does not lose one minute getting his papers again. Bro. Lanigan, first Ludlow, made a fine show- ing at billiards at Rutland recently. Digitized by C.ooQle

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I The Railroad Telegrapher. 985 Bro. Plumb, Mooers Jet., and Bro. Fiske had a successful trip up the mountains to Bristol recently. Bro. LaPointe, Chatham, was off a few days. Bro. Quinn is relieving and spare dispatcher. Bro. Murphy, on sick list, goes west for an operation. We all hope that it will be a success, and that he will speedily recover and return. Bro. Welch, third Brandon, manager of the Brandon Giants, is making a fine showing. We all wish him success. Bro. Brennon, first Middlebury, and Bro. Pres- ton, agent Salisbury, were recent Rutland visitors, and Bro. Montannv, agent Y'ergennes, a recent Burlington visitor. Bro. Fiske, agent New Haven Jet., took a spin to Burlington recently, over the fine roads in his Studebaker. Bro. Marsette, agent Shelburne, in his Twin Six Packard, also had a pleasant trip to Burlington. Bros. Hayden, third, and Durivage, second Mid- dlebury, witnessed a fine ball game at Burlington, Vermont vs. Middlebury College, May 1st. Bro. P. S. Murray, agent Middlebury, visited his parents recently in Leicester Jet. Bro. Lanigan, Shelburne, bid in Ludlow, vice Br.o. Smith, who bid in second Morea on the O. L. C. Bro. Goodspeed bid in third Ogdensburg, vice Bro. Piper to spare, relieving Garrow, Manches- ter second, on sick list. Later Bro. Goodspeed bid in second Cherubusco. It is now' Bros. Markura, agent, and S. H. Burt, operator Proctor. Brothers, remember 6ro. A. A. Durivage, sec- ond Middlebury, Vermont, is looking for your notes. Get them to him before the 20th. Cert. 106. s Georgia & Florida Ry., Div. No. 167. MUlen Branch — Stillmore agency bid in By Bro. Cason, leaving the operator trick on bulletin. We all regret very much to lose Bro. Ivey. Garfield agency on bid. Bro. Adams resigned. Sorry to have him leave, but wish him success in his new field. If you haven’t got an up-to-date card, you had better get one. Let’s make Division 167 solid. We don’t lack very much of it, and I would re- gret to be the one who would prevent us from reaching that very desirabld condition. Stay close to the wires, boys, and let’s show the officials that O. R. T. men give results. Remember our meetings at Vidalia every first Saturday night. Cert. 18. Main Line — St. Clair agency on bid; Bro. Godbee having resigned. Sorry to lose the brother, but wish him success in his new field. We hope the .brother bidding on Augusta agency will land it. The new man at Swains borro operator, extra, says he will come in as soon as he lands a regular job and gets a pay day. No dots from the north or south end. Boys, you ought to send them in and not depend' too much on yours truly and little “CW” at “NO” for these write-ups. There are still a few nons on this line. You boys close to them get busy and don’t let up until you land them. We must make them sec- how they a^e standing in 'their own light by re- maining on the outside. P. F. Rush, S. & T., Cert. 9. Chicago & Alton R. R., Div. No. 168. Our regular quarterly meeting was held in Odd Fellows Temple, Bloomington, 111., Saturday evening, May 20th, General Chairman Gentz pre-' siding. The general secretary and treasurer's report was received with much pleasure, as it was found that we have gained almost 100 in mem bership since we formed a system division, and have money in the treasury. This is a great showing, when you take into consideration the fact that we arc not a year old and have revised our schedule since forming the division. This sure speaks well for the officers of the division, and they deserve the solid support of us all, in making the Alton 100 per cent solid by the first of the year. It was decided to elect a set of officers and transact all business accordingly. Bro. Gentz was chosen chief telegrapher; Bro. Riley, secretary and treasurer; Bro. Whitson, first vice-chief; Bro. Deaton, second vice-chief; Bro. Hilligross, marshal; Bro. McGee, inside sentinel. This be- ing the first set of officers ever elected on Divi- sion 168, and no past chief telegrapher belonging to this division, it was voted to bestow this honor on Bro. Dean. The officers will confer the initiatory ceremony at the next meeting. Bros. Hamilton, Melton and Schlicht were ap- pointed a committee to count the ballots on the proposition of putting on a paid chairman; counted the vote on May 15th and found the proposition carried. The ballots are being kept on file by Bro. Riley, and any one wishing to see them can do so. The chairman will start his duties on July 1st. Your dues for the last six months of 1916 will be $6.50 instead of $5.00, and are almost due. Let’s all remit to Bro. Riley promptly and save him the trouble of having to remind us the second time. Being one of the supporters for a paid chair- man and knowing what he can accomplish for us, I ask those who voted against the proposition to not pass judgment until he has been on the road six months and you get his first report. We can not truthfully say at this time whether it’s going Digitized by YaOOQle

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986 The Railroad Telegrapher. to be a paying proposition or not. So let’s wait until we get his first six months’ report; and re- member that united we stand, but divided we are sure to fall. It would please only those who hope for such a result. The majority has voted in favor of this increase, and it should rule; so let’s all “put our shoulders to the wheel” and “boost” for one of the best divisions of the Order. Don’t forget to remind the non-members, if there be any in your neighborhood, that the initia- tion fee for any month in the year after July 1st is $14.00. Let’s try and get them all in by that time. Southern Division — Bros. Sloan, Riley, Krepel, Steger, Swartz and Porter were pallbearers at Bro. Ed. Cunningham's funeral. Bro. W. L. Sloan, agent Godfrey, is to be congratulated in selecting such an appropriate floral piece for that occasion. Bro. Kahl, agent Shipman, on his ten days’ off with pay, was relieved by C. E. Cornett. In spite of the many hard knocks he has received, he still remains outside the fold. Bro. Lewis, off on a few days’ vacation, was relieved by Bro. Gibson, extra, who lined up as soon as he landed. It is now Bros. Gyunn, second Sherman, and Bro. Endicott, third Athol, making it 100 per cent to Virden. Don’t forget that station, and any time the boys there ask any favors don’t forget the slogan: “No card, no favors,” and live up to it. Bro. Sotzen, first Pekin, has resigned and joined Uncle Sam's signal corps. We hate to lose Bro. Sotzen, but all wish him well. Bro. Vosburgh, agent Middletown, on fifteen days’ vacation, was relieved by Bro. Cowgill, extra. The only way we can figure out an excuse for Bro. Baker not being at the meeting, was that he could not leave Atlanta for five hours at any one time. Bro. Homer Deaton, acting third wire chief in “B” office for the last thirty days, was operated on at Brokaw hospital for a growth in his nose, and is doing nicely. Sage, of Normal, is reliev- ing him. Northern Division — Bro. Bowen, “GO,” Chicago, was relieved sev- eral weeks by Bro. Peterson, relieved by Bro. Glazier, extra. Some of the boys tell me that the "wedding bells” rang for Joe, while he was away. Have not heard the particulars. Bro. Gentz, on his ten days with pay, was re- lieved by Bro. McGuire, extra, transferred from the Penna. Bro. Premersdorfer, who bid in Ocoya, was re- lieved on third Pontiac pending assignment by Extra Wilson. Every one around Chicago is wondering what is attracting Bro. Stice to Bloomington so much. Bro. Sleeter, Peoria, is some singer. He -dras a visitor in Bloomington recently, with the choir of the first M. E. Church of Peoria. We hope he will give us a solo at some of our meetings, as he is a faithful member of O. R. T. Bro. Houder is relieving Agent Nevm, Toluca, while attending court. Bro. Brocken, agent Summit, attending court several days, was relieved by Bro. Cowgill. Cert. 134. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father, the all-wise Ruler of the Universe, to call to his home and his reward the father of our esteemed and worthy Bro. C. H. Adolph, Jr.; and Whereas, We, the members of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, bow in humble submission to the will of Him who doeth all things for the best; be it therefore Resolved, That we extend to Bro. Adolph our heartfelt and fraternal sympathy in this hour of his sad bereavement, commending him to the One who doeth all things for the best; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to Bro. Adolph, a copy spread upon the minutes of this division, and a copy sent to The Telegrapher for publication. J. S. Whitson, E. E. Gentz, J. H. Dean, Committee. Wabash R. R.y Div. No. 170. Springfield Division — The concrete work a i bridge No. 603, at Barry, which is to be replaced by a fill, is 500 feet long and will require 500 barrels of cement to con- struct the concrete waterway box to prevent washing of the fill. The movement of live stock on the Springfield Division has shown a heavy increase the last month. Movements from the stations amount to over thirty cars weekly, mostly destined to Chi- cago, Indianapolis and Buffalo. The try-out of the large 2,400 series of engines on the Wabash, equipped with super-heaters, has been found a success in the matter of increased tonnage power. President E. F. Kearney, of St. Louis, is the proud possessor of his private car No. 4, turned out of Decatur shops last month; seventy feet long and equipped with every convenience of the modern private car. The new side track put in between “BA” and “KH” will be about 4,000 feet long and will be used as a passing track for trains in connection with the Lincoln Sand & Gravel Co.'s track, and will probably be named “Magner,” in honor of T. W. Magner, former supervisor of that district Digitized by Caooole

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 987 Three young boys from Springfield had a big “bonfire” at Sanger, west of Springfield, last month. The station caught fire and burned to the ground; today the lads are at the county jail wishing for another “bonfire” so they could escape the hearing before the judge. The charge is malicious mischief, and it may mean reform school for the lads. The Boston Elevated recently secured a dandy schedule, and one of the rulings being that the increase applies only to organized telegraphers. Members who become delinquent or barred from the Order are discharged. These boys also get two Sundays each month off. Now, boys, we can have a schedule similar to this, in part at leftt, when we become solidly organized as they are. Consider and apply “No card, no favors,” and if everyone applies this system it will not be hard to keep the division lined up. Brothers, don’t overlook any orders. Lots of war supplies are being handled and might mix things up. The C. & A. recently turned over a car loaded with “dynamite;” lucky it was properly packed. On account of the illness of Bro. Ed Fesler’s children, at Griggsville, Arnold, of Baylis, re- lieved him. He also relieved Bro. B. D. Mehl, while visiting his parents several days. Bro. N. H. McRoberts, agent Curran, while attending to his spring farming, was relieved by Bro. R. L. York. Bro. S. E. Foutch, first Bluffs, while attend- ing court at Winchester, 111., was relieved by' Extra Hooper. Bro. C. J. Ryan, second Berlin, visited Spring- field recently to purchase some household neces- sities. Bro. L. E. Hancock, agent Arnold, relieved a few days by Extra Hancock, who also relieved Bro. Geo. Fitzgerald, agent Bayles, several days. The sad news reached us last month of the death of Paymaster W. H. Miller, at his home in St. Louis from appendicitis. Night Chief Dispatcher Souders on vacation through the North and West, relieved by Third Trick Dispatcher Little, and he by Manager Bean. Mrs. Souders and daughter. Miss Harriet, and son, John, are on an extended visit to Roach- dale, Ind., with relatives. Bill Henderson, extra dispatcher, while relieving the manager, was re- lieved by F. W. Hooper. I desire to rectify a mistake in the preceding write-up by naming C. M. Hooper as a brother. He is a non without any reasonable excuse for being one, as he is well able to afford aq up-to-date. Don’t let him tell you he belongs to Division 2, but have him show you the card. Bro. J. K. Mills, agent East Hannibal, while attending to his duties as “Mayor” of Hannibal, was relieved by Extra Doty, who also relieved Sister J. M. Leeper, second Lanesville, while visiting with her mother in East St. Louis. Mrs. C. J. Ryan, wife of Bro. “RN,” second Berlin, visited with her folks a few days at Alexander, and Mrs. M. L. Smith, wife of Bro. “MN,” “JN,” is visiting with relatives at Barry. Bro. F. U. Stehman, while meeting the stork, was relieved by Extra Hancock, who also relieved Bro. Geo. East, first Barry, for thirty days. Mr. Hancock is getting plenty of work now, and we should see that he gets a card. Bro. E. T. Fesler was relieved by H. H. Arnold, while his children had the measles. Three trains of United States troops passed over this division recently, as first, second and third, No. 15. containing about twenty cars, each going to the Texas border. Understand East Hannibal depot is to be moved across the tracks, and the telegraph office added to accommodate passengers who transfer at East 'Hannibal, and that all interstate baggage will be transferred there. This 'will give Bros. Mills, Stehman and Flint all they can do, in addition to telegraphing, selling bridge trickets and collecting. The Mississippi at East Hannibal is now higher than it has been since 1903, the stage being 19 feet 1-inch and still rising at lhst reports. Bro. A. B. Page, visiting with his parents at Effingham, accompanied by his wife, was relieved by Extra Rogers. The railroad company has contracted with two men to round up the cattle, hogs and goats wan- dering around the country since No. 90 was de- railed on May 18th, a mile west of Riverton, when eighteen cars of bouillon, eggs, meat, stock, etc., went over a high embankment, strewing the wreck over a radius of five miles. About every kid around Riverton was leading or chasing goats. The loss to the road equipment was $4,000 and $400 to the track. Rogers went to “GM” extra, and McAndrews to the wreck. Several of the boys are wanting off, but are unable to get extra men to relieve them. Brothers, get after the few nons. They have promised to be with us this month. Try to land Extras Arnold, Doty and Hooper. We are reach- ing 100 per cent. Don’t let them pass by on promises, for promises never built the O. R. T. When you read your Telegrapher, hand it over to a non and underline the most interesting articles which will draw his attention and may result in his joining the Order. Get your new cards promptly, thus saving our local chairman extra work, which will be very much appreciated. Thanks to the brothers for the news. A. E. Zold, Cert. 258. Dscoiur Division — Assignments: O. B. Wflker, agent Philo, Homer agency; O. Graybell, third East Decatur, to third “JO,” Woodford St.; J. W. Durborrow, second Karnes, Worden agency; R. E. Newman, second Sidney, to Forrest third; Bro. C. L. Gan- bret, agent New Lenox, to first Gibson City; Bro. C. A. Myers, second Symerton to second Mercer. St., Decatur; Bro. T. C. Taylor, first Streator, Digitized by ^ooQte

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988 The Railroad to Sullivan; Bro. Geo. Knebel, third Orland, to second Mitchell; C. W. Rice, extra, to third Bris- bane; N O. Gibbs, Manhattan first. Worden is now solid O. R. T., and the three brothers there will try to keep it so. When you get solid at your station, boys, get your picture taken and let us see what three of a kind look like. Bro. L.' K. Cannon, third Worden, substi- tuting as agent pending bulletin, has got so used to sleeping like white people (at night) that he is not sure whether he can "make hay while the sun shines." Bros. J, Harry Rudy and Harry J. Schlueter, second and third Worden, visited St. Louis recently. Look out, boys, you know the female of the species is more deadly than the male. Bro. Meyers, first Brooklyn, went to Detroit on company business recently. Up to last month "GM” was solid, but a non has slipped in. Get busy, boys, and lipe him up. He can’t plead "no money" now, with the salary that "GM" pays. Business is good now, so make all of them come across. If you want a list, write to our local chairman, who will be only too glad to furnish you with it. There is plenty of extra 'work, so those on the extra list can not plead "not enough work.” Send in any news items you pick up to either the local chairman or the correspondent at Bement. I am just helping the regular correspondent out this month. Ckrt. 609. Decatur Division Notes— Bro. C. C. Hess on two weeks’ vacation. Bro. Huffman, second Ashburn, called on the boys at "DN” recently en route to Sullivan. Bro. Burwell also called on the boys recently while passing through. Drop in, boys, you are welcome any old time. General Chairman Rizor was over this division last month. Bro. Keller was off sixty days getting married. Congratulations. Bro. Hedburg, agent Reddick, and wife, were Decatur visitors recently. Bro. Dixon bid in Gibson agency, relieved at Homer by R. E. Jones. Bro. Veech is on first Bement, subject to re- turn \of W. H. Hart. Bro. Wolf, agent Milmine, has a fine flower garden. Send in the notes, boys. Ckrt. 169, Div. Cor. Detroit Division — Telegraph agency Aetna bid in by Bro. E. W. Schillo. Bro B. H. Scharlow, of Gary, has a new Fox visible typewriter. Business is very good on the Fourth District; tlie large number of trains run being handled in fine style. The O. R. T. boys are sure "delivering the goods." Telegrapher. Bro. H. E. Brandt, extra Croker, bid in third Wakarusa. We understand he is about to jump into double harness, as we have seen the ring. Bro. E. M. Sullivan on a short vacation, re- lieved by Bro. E. M. Thiess. Bro. M. E. Fohey, general secretary anl treas- urer, having bid in a trick at “MD,” Detroit, is - now permanently located at 450 Crane Ave., Detroit. All correspondence, dues, etc., should be sent to that address. Bro. O. Fielder resigned Milan agency, relieved by Bro. H. A. Briggs, of Stroh, until bid in by Chief Clerk Jordan, from Gary. Bro. Fielder recently underwent an operation for appendicitis in Harper hospital, Detroit. We are all glad to see him out again. Bro. F. S. Pennel, agent Foraker, was re- lieved for two weeks by P. Hardesty, while he attended the funeral of a brother at Harlan, Mich., and buried his mother. He has the sym- pathy of the boys on the Detroit Division. Hardesty also relieved Agent Smith, of W'yatt, for a week, accidentally shot in the ankle. Much has been accomplished during the past year in the betterment of the conditions of operators on the Wabash. Still much remains to be done. Our committee soon goes up for schedule revision, and by becoming solidly organized we can look for a schedule as good as any in this territory. Don’t overlook the extra men; find out if they have cards; if not why? Bro. A. W. Baily, agent Willis, bid in a trick at "RG." Thanks to Bro. Scharlow for items. Cert. 314. Moberly Division — Bro. Gwinn, third Thompson, was off several days recently. Bro. Ike Hampton relieved Bro. Hardin a few nights at Montgomery. We are glad to see Ike back with us. Sister K. C. Sadler, who relieved Bro. Taylor/ agent Wright, several days, -was relieved by Sister Miss Ida Sadler, who also worked a few nights at Sturgeon. Bro. Hampton was on third Clark several days. Sister Stephens, third St. Charles, was off a few days, Bro. Durham, second Clark, has resigned. Bro. Garrison, "GM,” was off sixty days, on bis farm. Bro. E. P. Marion, agent Sturgeon, was off sev- eral days recently. Bro. Pitts, third Ferguson, relieved at Bridge- ton for thirty days. Our first bulletin for several months came out May 13th, with only two jobs open. Everybody sticking close. Glad to see the boys on the west end getting a write up. Hope the good work will continue. Thanks to Bro. Layten for keeping me lined up on "GM.” P. M. Williams. Digitized by C.ooole

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 989 Peru Division — CARD OF THANKS. Through the columns of Thb Telegrapher we desire to thank the members of the Order of Rail- road Telegraphers, Wabash Ry., Peru Division, for the many kind expressions of sympathy and condolence, at the death of my dear wife, and for the beautiful floral offering which you so thought- fully contributed. R. E. Thomas and Family, State Line, lnd. Members Western Division: I wish to thank each of you for my election as local chairman, to finish out the term of Bro. M. G. Clark. I want every member to assist me in every way possible. The local chairman is what the boys make him. Let us line up the few delinquents and nons, and keep them that way. We should be 100 per cent strong. Most of us are working in offices that are solid. Let’s make it a rule when a new man shows up, to find out if he is a member, if not get his application at once. If you have no blanks, notify me, and I will mail them to you on the first train. Please send me a copy of application when bidding on anything. General Chairman Rizor, of Peru, recently made a tour of our division and advised me of the work to be done. He desires that we get busy at once and get in first-class shape. Our committee will probably convene about September 1st, and we would like to have the members of it feel that they have a solid mem- bership behind them. Let’s all see if we can’t make this the best division on the system. It will be time to pay dues in a few days. Remember that our general secretary and treasurer, M. E. Fohey, is now located at 450 Crane ave., Detroit, Mich. Remit him the $5 dues, and the mutual benefit assessment to Bro. L. W. Quick, Star Building, St. Louis, Mo. Let’s all be prompt in getting our dues paid up; it is to our interest to do so. I would like to have any suggestions any one can offer in regard to better conditions. When preparing for a new schedule, there are many things of interest to us that can be considered at that time. After it is made, it is too late to correct it. Let’s have our suggestions before and not afterwards. I have appointed W. P. Marion, of Clifton, to act as our correspondent. Let’s send him all the news we can. The first thing when a member gets his journal is to look for his division write-up. It will only take a minute to make a note of the happenings, and send to our correspondent to put together and forward to the journal. Bro. Marion should have these items not later than the 15th of each month. Each member help out on this and we can have a good write-up in every issue. C. J. Bittiker, L. C. Western Division Notes — Local Chairman Bittiker has requested me to act as correspondent for this division. Boys, send me the happenings around your stations, so we can have a good write-up each month. And let us work as we have never worked before to make this division solid and give our committee our undivided support. It can not do anything unless we get together and back it up. Assignments: C. O. Richardson to third Bruns- wick, and L. S. Storer, third Stanberry; F. L. Spencer, second Wakenda, relieved*on ten days* vacation by D. H. Cantrell, who later relieved Higgins, third Darlington, who is in hospital with mumps; Messick, second Moberly yard is off similarly afflicted. We wish them a speedy re- covery. Agent Kunze, Darlington, off on a week’s vaca- tion, probably a honeymoon, relieved by J. T. Brothers. Wm. McClanahan, third Maryville, resigned, relieved by Williams, from Pattonsburg. Agent Courtor, Burlington Jet., also resigned, relieved by Haggerman, first Gallatin. J. W. Saunders, third Moberly yard, and bride, have returned from their honeymoon, spent in Kansas City. Congratulations. E. P. Shay, agent Keytesville, on vacation,* re- lieved by R. H. Asbury, of third there. Wm. Griffith, third Huntsville, in St. Louis a few days, taking a degree in the K. P. lodge; relieved by J. D. Carter, from second. Local Chairman Bittiker, first Brunswick, on organization work, and the operators there and at Moberly yard doubled. That looks favorable for extra men. Gcrmer to cashier Shenandoah, succeeded at Imogene agency by J. R. M innick, second Pat- tonsburg. J. E. Wyckoff, third Malvern, who went to Elmo agency, while Shonsey was off on account of sickness, later relieved Williams on third Pat- tonsburg, who took second there pending bulletin, and also put several hours at the wreck between Pattonsburg and McFall. Ray Kraus, third Malvern, abolished, to second Gallatin. Clark, at East Switch, was off a few days on account of sickness. W. P. Marion, Div. Cor., Clifton, Mo. Central Vermont Ry., Div. No. 171. Everything is in readiness; Bro. Pierson will soon be here, and we will do business, we will all be mighty glad to see our first schedule come out, and most of the brothers are anxiously look- ing forward to an increase. We are sorry Bro. Davis has left us. We will greatly miss him as general chairman, and also as a brother on our division. The way Bros. Dfivis and Mannic handled the last meeting at St. Albans, and transacted the business, made a great impression upon all members. Next month I hope to write about our nevy schedule, that the boys are getting an increase Digitized by C.ooole

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990 The Railroad Telegrapher. and that jobs arc up for bids as they should be, giving everybody the same chance. This summer should be one to remember, brothers, and if we all stick together and not get out of patience, there will be bright days in the future for all of us. Remember we were slow in getting where we are, and may be slow in getting what we want afid should have, but we will be there strong, when we land the O. R. T. on the old C. V. So don’t forget to all pull together now and forever. Cert. 69. T. & O. C. and Z. & W. Rys., Div. No. 173. If you haven’t got an up-to-date card, get one and see that your neighbor gets one also. The ma- jority now have them and you surely do not wish to be classed with the minority. Did you ever stop to consider the matter of taxes, as applied to the needs of the State and community? Figure your membership in the O. R. T. on the same basis, and you will find them practically the same. You would not ask your neighbor to pay your taxes nor the increase in the rent of a bouse that had been improved, making it better to live in. Yet you accept the improved conditions and increases in wages from time to time secured by the efforts of your neighbor, which makes your position more desirable, and expect him to pay for them. On the Boston Elevated, if the members fail to pay their dues and assessments, they are not allowed to work there. That is what I would like to see the world over, and especially on the lines covered by our new division. Neither the pass question nor the Western Union commissions have been settled yet. Through an error I mentioned in the March write-up that the latter had been granted. However, we hope to soon have these matters arranged satisfactorily to all concerned. Our application for a charter to cover the T. & O. C. and Z. & W. Rys. has been granted, and these lines will hereafter be known as System Division No. 173. Let us all make it a personal issue now to see that we have a solid organization before the summer is over, so we may be able to further better present conditions. The fee for membership until June 30th will be $5.17. Get in line and stay there. I wish to thank the brothers who have sent in notes. They help out in our write-up. I wish more of you would let me have the changes that come to your attention, so that we can have a write-up each month. “No card, no favors.” Everybody get busy. Six new members for May is a good starter for our new division. Let us see if we can not have 100 per cent before the snow flies again. This can be accomplished if we make organizing a per- sonal matter. A great deal has been accpm- plished and a great deal more will be by this means. The good fruits of our last revision are surely apparent to the non-members who have paid nothing, while we members have footed the bill for the benefits they received. We should see to it now that they line up and help us. We have a brand new division now, covering only our own line in working order, and can keep up the good work with every man on the line pull- ing together. Corning Division & Z. & W. — Assigned on bids: Bro. O'Leary, from Clay Bank, to Rendville, vice Bro. F. L. Franklin, to second Fostoria, Eastern Division. Bro. Schneider, Corning, was a recent Colum- bus visitor. Bro. Hewetson, Z. & W., relieved at Crooksville several days, and Bro. U. S. Goodwin relieved at Shawnee agency a few days. Let me have your changes, so we can have each division represented every month. Just make a note of each change, and mail all to me not later than the 21st, to be published the following month. Eastern Division — Bro. C. F. Holcombe, third Stanley, relieved by his brother, W. W. Holcombe, from Steelton, several days, while on the sick list, later resigned, on account of trouble with a Toledo Terminal dispatcher. Brothers, this is not the right way. If you have a grievance take it up in the proper manner, and it will be straightened out. Bro. Ray, at Beagle, was off for a few days. First Trick Dispatcher Ebright relieved re- cently by Fultz. Snyder, clerk from Mortimer, back as extra operator. Bro. Powless and Doherty, first Stanley and second Hickox, have purchased autos. Brb. Sink, second Stony Ridge, was off recently on the sick list. Bro. Detwiler, third Pemberville, bid in Marys- ville third, and Bro. iHenry bid in second Whit- more, succeeded on second Fostoria on bid by Bro. Franklin, from Corning Division. Bro. Gaelbraith, first Benwiclc, visited Toledo several days recently. Bro Woodruff who relieved Bro. Arnold, first Langraf, owing to the illness of his aunt at Plain City, later relieved Operator and Clerk Bro. J. A. Adair, Granville, three weeks, on account of the sickness and death of his mother at Albany, Ohio, who had been confined to her bed since last November. Bro. Adair has our sym- pathy in his sad bereavement. Bro. F. R. Colgrove relieved on third Whit- more by S. P. Butte, went to third Stanley. Bro. J. E. Arnold is back on first Langraf. Bro. Ewing, second there, relieved by R. D. Klink (who has promised to soon be with us) a few days, later relieving Bro. Krause, third Stony Ridge, several days, the first new member on the new division. Bro. Detwiler, to third Marysville, relieved by Bro. Sink on bid on third Pemberville, relieved by Klink on second Stony Ridge. On bulletin: Second and third at Demons and Corning. Members bidding on positions kindly follow in- structions mailed you May 15th. Digitized by C.ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 991 IV es tern Division — Bro. Avers, second Hickox, resigned, succeeded on bid by Bro. Doherty, and he on third there by C. McDermitt on bid. J. L. Chambers, from trainmaster's office, Co- lumbus, bid in dispatcher's office there nights, vice C. A. Rogers to Board St. second. Bro. F. R. Colgrove, third Whitmore, relieved a few days by D. K. Robinson, who has promised to be with us a3 soon as he lands sdmething regular. Dispatcher J. D. Harrod, while attending court, relieved by Dispatcher Ebright. Bro. Detwiler, Pemberville third, now on third Marysville. McDaniels relieved Operators Wiseman and Fultz several days at “FD,” Columbus. On bulletin: Whitmore, Hickox, Scheller St. Columbus, extra “FD” dispatcher’s office, Colum- bus nights, Marysville, Fostoria, Rendville and Clay Bank. Ceet. 7, Div. Cor. CORT Club. So far our membership seems to have no fear of the hot weather, to judge from the loyal attendance we are enjoying. The' members in town manage to show up at the meetings and bring something with them. That is what makes us. There is always something to come to meet- ings for, and we can reasonably expect to receive as much benefit as at least we contribute and usually more. Then, too, the helping hand which we are occasionally able to extend is a source of pride and satisfaction to us, and an oppor- tunity to aid in distress is always cheerfully met. The announcement of the death of Bro. William H. Sando, of Division 170, was sad news to the members of this club, where he has been known for some time. Bro. G. Dal Jones wishing to raise immediate funds for Bro. Sando's family, pend- ing the payment of the insurance benefit, in his usual resourceful way came prepared to do it right by auctioning off our deceased brother’s Vibroplexr which was bid in at a good price in short order by Bro. J. E. Peterbok. Bro. Soyster gave us an interesting talk, not only in regard to his St. Paul line, but also of St. Louis and conventions. He has been there and knows. His optimistic view of the present and future outlook is very encouraging, to say the least. He gave us a very pleasant item of news, to the effect that our loyal Bro. Dave Smart has made a record for low cost per member for organizing, and that this brother will receive one of the gold watches for his organization work this yekr. Our club philosopher, Bro. Spencer, read us a paper on the “Bill of Rights,’’ and incidentally brought in a bill or two of “wrong." We hope to see it published in our Telegrapher at an early date. The New York Central situation was, of course, up for discussion, and Bro. Jones was right there with first-hand information about the affair. If the public knew as much about the N. Y. C. situation as Bro. Jones does, there wouldn't be any “situation.” C. M. S. IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom and love has seen fit to call from our midst our beloved brother, William Henry Sando; and Whereas, Bro. Sando at the time of his death was a member in good standing of Wabash System Division, No. 170, and had for many years been an active member of Chicago O. R. T. Division No. 91; therefore, be it Resolved, That we, the officers and members of Chicago Division, No. 91, Order of Railroad Teleg- raphers, and the officers and members of Chicago Order of Railroad Telegraphers’ Club, in joint meeting assembled, extend to the bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy in this their sad hour of bereavement in the loss of a loving husband and father; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family, a copy sent to The Railroad Telegrapher for publication, and a copy spread upon the minutes of this meeting. G. Dal Jones, Chief Telegrapher Div. No. 91. W. E. Carter, Secretary-Treasurer Div. No. 91. J. J. Rose, President CORT Club. W. J. Early, Secretary-Treasurer CORT Club. Evansville O. R. T. Club. We had a very successful meeting, Sunday, May 21st. The new members, all from the South- ern Ry., being: Bros. B. H. Kemp, Velpen; F. H. Dundine, Jasper; J. A. Wood, Boonville; M. J. Kemp, Winslow; C. U. Bishop, Toll City and M. C. Day, Cannelton. Our old stand-by, Bro. Johnson, from Chandler, was present. The I. C., “Big Four” and C. & E. I. were not well represented. If the members on the roads that should be represented would wake up as the Southern has, the Club would be a greater success than it has been. The members were very enthusiastic over the proposed boat excursion the Club proposes to give in the near future, and all present promised their full support. Bro. Crandall, president of the Club and local chairman, enlightened the boys on the new schedule recently secured. We congratulate Bro. Crandall and other members of the general com- mittee in securing a raise as well as a betterment of working conditions on the Southern. We hope to have a larger attendance at our next meeting, the third Sunday in June. C. C. McCleary, S. & T. Digitized by C.ooQle

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992 The Railroad Telegrapher. Chicago Heights Telegraphers’ Club. Only a few of the members attended the regu- lar monthly meeting, Sunday, May 14th, in Trades and Labor Hall. Refreshments were served at the close of the session and “justice” was done to a good feed. With the hope of getting the mem- bers on Division 34 interested in these meetings we went to quite an expense in order to serve refreshments and were greatly disappointed by hav- ing less present than at any previous meeting ever held at Chicago Heights. This certainly is dis- couraging to the few members who take an inter- est and want to see things moving. The members seem to show no disposition whatever to help their committeemen, or to find out what the committee is doing. My personal opinion of this type of telegraphers would not look good in print. Bros. G. Dal Jones, G. E. Soyster, J. J. Farnum tand others came dow'n from Chicago and gave us some pointers on what is being done on other divisions, and their way of handling business on their respective divisions. These “live ones” know what to say and the time to say it, and it is interesting as well as instructive to hear them. Bro. J. W. Begbie was re-elected president of the Club, and yours truly, *secrctary and treasurer, for the coming year. Remember the Club meets the second Sunday in each month. C. R. Montgomery, Sec. & Trcas. Digitized by C.OO Qle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 993 Index to Division Directory Name of Division. Addison, N. Y Annapolis Royal, N. S Ann Arbor Ry Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Ry Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic Ry Atlantic Coast Line R. R . . Ayer, Mass Baltimore & Ohio Ry Bangor & Aroostook Ry Bessemer & Lake Erie Ry Boston, Mass Boston, Mass Boston, Mass Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Ry Canadian Government Rys Canadian Northern Ry Canadian Pacific Rv Central of Georgia Ry Central Vermont Ry Chesapeake & Ohio Ry Chicago & Alton Ry Chicago & Eastern Illinois Ry Chicago & Northwestern Ry. Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Ry Chicago Great Western Ry Chicago, 111. Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Ry Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Ry Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Ry.. Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Ry Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Ry. Cobalt, Ont Colorado Midland Ry ' Concord, N. H Delaware Sc Hudson Ry Denver & Rio Grande Ry Denver, Colo Detroit, Toledo Sc 1 ronton Ry Duluth, South Shore \ Atlantic Ry El Paso Si Southwestern Ry Erie Ry Florida East Coast Ry Fort Worth & Denver City Ry Georgia Ry Georgia & Florida Ry * Georgia Southern & Florida Ry Grand Rapids & Indiana Ry Grand Trunk Ry Grand Trunk Pacific Ry Great Northern Ry Green Bay & Western Ry Hamilton, Ont Hocking Valley Ry Illinois Central Ry International & Great Northern Ry Kanawha & Michigan Ry Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Ry Kansas City Southern Ry Lake Erie & Western Ry Lehigh Valley Ry Maine Central Ry..... Michigan Central Ry Minneapolis & St. Louis Ry Minneapolis, St. Pad & Sault Ste. Marie Ry. . Missouri, Kansas & Texas Ry Missouri Pacific Ry No. 108 114 164 128 146 15 104 33 83 51 41 89 156 92 11 43 7 46 171 40 168 34 76i 130 96 91 9 23 126 4 21 3 99 81 105 12 49 77 48 116 137 42 160 145 50 167 56 143 1 1 70 142 155 40 . .93 25 118 163 5 120 124 140 16 71 119 22 31 Name of Diinsion. No. Mobile & Ohio Ry 24 Nashua, N. H 152 New Haven, Conn 29 New Orleans, Mobile & Chicago Ry 80 New Rochelle, N. Y 37 New York Central Ry 8 New York Central Ry. West 19 New York, Chicago & St. I^ouis Ry 18 New York City, N. Y 26 New York, N. Y. 44 New York, Ontario , & Western Ry 20 Norfolk & Southern Ry 147 Norfolk & Western Ry 14 North Adams. Mass 30 Northern Alabama Ry 59 Northern Pacific Ry 54 Northwestern Pacific Ry 165 Oregon Short Line 172 Oregon-Washington Ry. & Navigation Co 161 Panama Ry 158 Pennsylvania Ry. (Lines east of Pittsburg and Erie) 17 Pennsylvania Ry. (Lines west of Pittsburg) . . 36 * Pere Marquette Ry 39 Philadelphia & Reading Ry 10 Pittsburg, Pa 52 Portland, Me 95 Providence, R. I 35 Quebec, Que 115 Queen & Crescent Route (North) 62 Queen & Crescent Route (South) 69 Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Ry.... 125 Rochester, N. H 65 Rutland Ry 157 St. Louis Sc San Francisco Ry 32 St. Louis, Brownsville & Mexico Ry 166 St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Ry 31 St. Louis, Mo 2 San Antonio & Aransas Pass Ry 141 San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Ry Ill vSeaboard Air Line Ry 28 Southern Ry 59 , Southern Ry. in Mississippi 24 Southern Pacific Ry 53 Springfield, Mass 38 Sydney, N. S 133 Texas & Pacific Ry 88 Toledo & Ohio Central Ry 173 Tring Junction, Quc 131 Trinity & Brazos Valley Ry 144 Ulster & Delaware Ry 113 Union Pacific Ry 6 Vandalia Ry 27 Virginia & Southwestern Ry 59 Virginia, Minn 127 Virginian Ry 13 Wabash Ry 170 Wabash, Pittsburg & Terminal Ry 55 Washington, D. C 60 Western Maryland Ry 82 Western Pacific Ry 153 West Side Belt Ry 55 Wheeling & Lake Erie Ry 55 Woodsville, N. H 45 Yazoo & Mississippi Valley Ry 93 Zanesville & Western Ry 173 Digitized by C.ooQle

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CRAND DIVISION NOTICE. I. E. Hatch, Certificate 2190, Division No. 23, has been expelled from the Order^for conduct unbecoming a member. Mutual Benefit Department Assessment No. 138 is due July 1, 1916 Time for payment expires August 31, 1916 AMOUNT OF ASSESSMENTS On $ 300 00 (Series A) $2 40 per year On 500 00 (Series B) 3 60 per year On 1,000 00 (Series C) 7 20 per year Claim No. 1863. 1864. 1883. 1917. 1937. 1938. 1939. 1940. 1941. 1942. 1943. 1945. 1946. BENEFITS PAID DURING MAY. 1916 Name. Cause. Albert C. Hendricks Lobar Pneumonia Sidney E. Marshall General Paralysis of Insane. . Jack W. Stinnett Insanity Russell K. Thomas Pulmonary Tuberculosis Wm. H. Lameson Double Lobar Pneumonia. . . W. H. Sando Nephritis. Joseph L. Breault Appendicitis .' Earl Lockhart Suicide H. L. Rogers Chronic Nephritis J. D. Dunbar .Carcinoma of Stomach Div. Cert. No. Series. Amt. for .Ambrose J. Nichols Operation Abscess 1947. .Frank P. Coder Chronic Nephritis. 1948. .Ralph W. Holmes Tubercular Laryng 1950. 1951.. 1952.. 1954.. _ 1955. .Malcolm L. Griffin Pulmonary Tuberculosis. 1956. ~ ~ ‘ * * 1957. . 1958. 1959.. .Samuel M. Berntheisel. . . .Lobar Pneumonia. . .Thomas M. Hay Cerebral Embolism . .John F. Carey Paralysis. .Robert H. Reynolds Chronic N .126. .41770. .C. .$ 500 00 .157. .42697. .C. . 1000 00 . .126. .39735. C. . 1000 00 .. 130.. 25280.. C. . 1000 00 . . 24.. 29406.. C. . 1000 00 ..170.. 19105.. B. 500 00 ..156.. 37803.. C. . 1000 00 .. 3.. 41800.. A. 300 00 . . 29.. 35205.. C. . 1000 00 . . 33. .11625. .A. 300 00 . . 7.. 37686.. C. . 1000 00 .. 2. .28460. .B. ar 500 00 . . 32. .11181. B. 500 00 . . 19. .33704. .A. 300 00 . . 3.. 34931. A. 300 00 . .168. .44536. A. 300 00 . . 33. .22786. B. 500 00 . . 34. .23947. .B. 500 00 . . 8.. 23901.. B. 500 00 .. 56.. 43364.. C. . 1000 00 . . 71. .17742. .B. 500 00 . . 46.. 2308.. C-. . 1000 00 .. 1.. 241. .B. 500 00 . . 8.. 14224.. C. . 1000 00 FINANCIAL STATEMENT— MORTUARY FUND Receipts Received on Assessment to April 30, 1916 $1,740,172 45 Received on Assessment Account May, 1916 1,715 87 . . $1,741,888 32 niQRITPQI?MI?VTQ Death Claims paid to April 30, 1916 $1,185,131 47 Death Claims paid in May 16,000 00 Assessments Refunded, account rejected applications 2,069 72 Assessments Transferred to Dues 300 68 Cash on hand to credit Mortuary Fund May 31, 1916 538,386 45 $1,741,888 32 L. W. QUICK, Grand, Secretary and Treasurer. Digitized by Google

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 995 'Official Directory General Offices, St. Louis, Mo. GRAND OFFICERS. H. B. PERHAM President St. Louis, Mo. W. T. BROWN First Vice-President 6039 Rhodes ave., Chicago, 111. G. D. ROBERTSON Third Vice-President R. R. 3, Welland, Ont., Canada. L. W. QUICK. . . .Grand Secretary and Treasurer St. Louis, Mo. T. M. PIERSON Second Vice-President . Central Square, N. Y. J. J. DERMODY Fourth Vice-President 970 Kirbert ave., Price Hill, Cincinnati, Ohio. E. J. MANION Fifth Vice-President Room 814, Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. George O. Forbes, Chairman, Sydney, N. S. C. E. Layman, Troutville, Va. A. O. Sinks, Secretary, 205 Summit ave., North G. E. Soyster, Room 309, Drexel Bank Bldg., 765 Seattle, Wash. Oakwood blvd., Chicago, 111. J. F. Miller, 2916 Huntingdon ave., Baltimore, Md. ADVERTISING. All correspondence pertaining to advertising should be addressed to The W. N. Gates Co., Managers Advertising, Garfield Building, Cleveland, Ohio. Division Directory GRAND DIVISION — Attached membership not confined to any particular railroad or territory. H. B. Perham, President, St. Louis, Mo.; L. W. Quick, Grand Secretary and Treasurer, St. Louis, Mo. No. j — Division covers the Grand Trunk and Grand Trunk Pacific Rys. Meets subject to call of Chairman. L. M. Eddy, GenM Chair- man Grand Trunk Ry., Marcellus, Mich.; R. I. Harrop, GenM Chairman Grand Trunk Pacific Ry., care G. T. P. Ry., Battleford, Sask. ; D. L. Shaw, GenM S. & T., 867 Waterloo st., London, Ont. No. 2, £T. LOUIS, MO.— Meets 3d Monday of each month at 8 p. m., Small Hall, south side, third floor, Masonic Temple (Odeon Bldg.), Grand and Finney aves., St. Louis, Mo.; L. W. Quick, Chief Telegrapher, 7th floor, Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo.; R. J. McElhinney, S. & T., 4110a Arsenal st., St. Louis, Mo. No. 3 — Division covers C. C. C. & St. L. Rail- way System. Edw. Whalen, GenM Chairman, 1601 Third ave., Terre Haute, Ind.; Geo. Laven- good, GenM S. & T., 404 East Monroe st., Alex- andria, Ind. System meetings held at Spencer Hotel, Indianapolis, Ind., subject to call of the GenM Chairman. No. 4 — Division covers the C. St. P. M. & O Ry. W. J. Liddane, GenM Chairman, 1687 Berkley ave., St. Paul, Minn.; D. O. Tenney, GenM S. & T., 328 Fulton st, Mankato, Minn. No. 5 — Division covers the Kansas City Southern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. R. C. Ocheltree, GenM Chairman, Still- well, Okla. ; J. D. Townsend, Sr., GenM S. & T., Heavener, Okla. No. 6 — Division covers the Union Pacific Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Gen’k Chair- man. E. L. Stump, GenM Chairman, Box 53, Denver, Colo.; John H. Hughey, Jr., GenM S. & T., Box 294, Junction City, Kan. No. 7 — Division covers the Canadian Pacific Rail- road System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. J. C. Rooney, GenM Chairman Eastern Lines, 614 Gilmour st., Ottawa, Ont.; J. M. Mein, GenM Chairman Western Lines, 41 Noble ave., Elmwood, Winnipeg, Man.; R. C. Wilton, GenM S. & T., Kenora, Ont. No. 8 — Division covers New York Central Ry. H. B. Morey, GenM Chairman, 904 Jefferson ave., Utica, N. Y.; A. E. Blim, GenM S. & T., Chili Station, N. Y. No. 9 — Division covers the C. I. $ L. Ry. J. E. Hollon, GenM Chairman, 2815 Cornell ave., Indianapolis, Ind.; M. T. Parks, GenM S. & T., Box 2, Bainbridge, Ind. No. 10 — Division covers the Philadelphia & Read- ing Ry. L. W. Quick, Acting GenM S. & T., St. Louis, Mo. No. 11 — Division covers the Canadian Government Rys. J. J. Trainor, GenM Chairman, care of Digitized by ^ooQle

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996 The Railroad Telegrapher. P. E. I. Ry., Charlottetown, P. E. I.; Wm. Par- sons, Gen’l Sec. & Treas., St. Germain de Grant- ham, Quebec. No. 12 — Division covers the Delaware & Hudson Ry. System, Quebec, Montreal & Southern and Napierville Junction Rys. Regular meetings 4th Saturday of each month at 7:30 p. m., in A. F. of L. Hall, Congress st., Troy, N. Y. Other meetings subject to call of Chairman. G. A. Johnson, Gen’l Chairman, Room 21, Stanwix Hall, Albany, N. Y. ; Jos. Perrault, Chairman Canadian Lines, Iberville Jet., Que. ; O. C. Ben- jamin, Gen'l S. & T., Dresden Station, N. Y. No. 13— Division covers Virginian Ry. H. W. Hix, Gen’l Chairman, Box 19, Salem, Va.; J. E. Goodwin, Gen’l S. & T., Box 24, Eggleston, Va. No. 14 — Division covers the Norfolk & Western Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. C. E. Layman, Gen'l Chairman, Trout- ville, Va.; J. L. George, Gen’l S. ft T., Box 402, Roanoke, Va. No. IS — Division covers the Atlantic Coast Line R. R. B. F. Wheeler, Gen’l Chairman, Oviedo, Fla.; J. H. Williams, Gen’l S. & T., Wilson, N. C. No. 16 — Division covers the Michigan Central Rail- road. Meets 3d Monday of each month at 7:30 p. m., Prismatic Hall, 130 First st., Detroit, Midi. J. C. Culkins, Gen’l Chairman, Albion. Mich.; J. H. Staley, Gen’l S. & T., Box 903, Welland, Ont. No. 17— Division covers l’eunsylvaiiia Railroad Lines east of Pittsburg and Erie. J. F. Miller, Gen’l Chairman, 2916 Huntingdon ave., Balti- more, Md.; G. E. Nightingale, Gen’l S. & T., Newfield, N. J. No. 18 — Division covers the New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad System. F. F. Cowley, Gen’l Chairman, 519 W. Lincoln st., Findlay, Ohio; C. O. Crisenberry, Gen’l S. & T., Knox, Ind. No. 19 — Division covers New York Central Rail- road West. G. E. Kipp, Gen’l Chairman, Blas- dell, N. Y.; G. R. Smith, Assistant Gen’l Chair- man, Rockwood, Mich.; E. B. Graham, Gen’l S. & T., Mishawaka, Ind. No. 20 — Division covers the New York, Ontario & Western Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. L. R. Conner, Gen’l Chairman, Cottekill, N. Y.; H. D. Pfoor, Gen’l S. & T., P. O. Box 28, Jermyn, Pa. No. 21 — Division covers the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. E. F. Stenger, < len’l Chair- man, R. F. I}. No. 3, Miamisburg, Ohio; Harry F. Fritsch, Gen’l S. ft T., Station A, Cincinnati, Ohio. No. 22— Division covers Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway System. M. M. Moseley, Gen’l Chair- man, Lock Box 716, Waco. Tex.; R. C. Jackson, Gen’l S. & T., 818 East ave.. B, Temple, Tex. No. 23— Division covers the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway, Bellingham & Northern Railway, Big Blackfoot Railway, Gallatin Valley Railway, Puget Sound ft Willapa Harbor Rail- way, Seattle, Port ^Angeles & Western Railway and Tacoma-Eastern Railroad. G. E. Soyster, Gen’l Chairman, Room 309, Drexel Bank Bldg., 765 Oakwood blvd., Chicago, 111.; Ed. R. Der- rickson, Gen’l S. & T., Room 309, Drexel Bank Bldg., 765 Oakwood blvd., Chicago, III. No. 24 — Division covers the M. ft O. and Southern Ry. in Mississippi. L. T. Murdaugh, Gen’l Chairman, 513 N. Royal st., Jackson, Tenn.; C. E. Hendley, Gen'l S. & T., Artesia, Miss. No. 25 — Division covers the International ft Great Northern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. T. C. Berry, Gen’l Chairman, Encinal, Tex.; R. B. Adams, Gen’l S. ft T., Oakwood, Tex. No. 26, NEW YORK CITY, N. Y.— Meets 2d Wednesday- of each month at 8 p. m., in Von Glahn’s Hotel, Columbus ave. and 59th st., New York City. A. R. Linn, Chief Telegrapher, 116 Willett st., Jamaica, N. Y. ; H. S. Baker, S. ft T., 88a Second place, Brooklyn, N. Y. No. 27 — Division covers the Vandalia Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. F. L. Davidson, Gen’l Chairman, 609 S. Jefferson, st., Martinsville, Ind.; C. R. Shortridge, Gen’l S. & T., Coatesville, Ind. No. 28 — Division covers the Seaboard Air Line Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. I). May, Gen’l Chairman, Carlton, Ga.; F. O. Cumming, Gen’l S. ft T., 15 Dinwiddie st., Portsmouth, Va. No. 29, NEW HAVEN, CONN.— Meets 1st Fri- day of each month at 8 p. m. and 3d Tuesday of each month at 10 a. m., in Red Men’s Hall, 48 Church st., .cor. Crown, New Haven, Conn. O. S. Culver, Chief Tel., 170 Grafton st.. New Haven, Conn.; G. F. McCormack, S. ft T., 95 Main st., West Haven, Conn. No. 30, NORTH ADAMS, MASS.— Meets on the 4th Saturday of each month in Labor Temple, 57 and 59 Congress st., Troy, N. Y. H. F. Cook, Chief Tel., Charlemont, Mass.; J. W. Banker, S. ft T., Schaghticoke, N.“ Y. No. 31 — Division covers the Missouri Pacific Rail- way System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. H. J. Mohler, Gen’l Chairman, Room 812, Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo.; N. S. Morgan, Gen’l S- & T., Room 812, Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. No. 32 — Division covers the St. Louis ft San Francisco Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. C. G. Kelso, Gen’l Chairman, 519 Woodruff Bldg., Springfield, Mo.; M. T. Fullington, Gen’l S. ft T., 519 Woodruff Bldg., Springfield, Mo. No. 33 — Division covers the Baltimore ft Ohio Railroad System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. C. B. Rawlins, Gen’l Chairman, Moores Hill, Ind.; J. Yeager, Jr., Ass’t Gen’l Chairman, 2227 West Liberty ave., Pittsburg, Pa.; W. Edgar Frasher, Gen’l S. ft T., 814 W. 9th st., Wilmington, Del. Digitized by C.ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 997 No. 34 — Division covers the Chicago & Eastern Tllinois Railway System. Meet9 subject to -the call of Chairman. H. H. Skiles, Gen'l Chair- man, R. F. D. No. 5, Evansville, Ind.; J. Welles Begbic, Gen'l S. & T., Box 305, St. Anne, 111. No. 35, PROVIDENCE, R. I.— Meets 3d Saturday of each month in Swart's Lodge, Odd Fellows* Hall, 96 Westminster st.. Providence, R. I. J. D. Vanderbeek, Chief Tel., 284 Montgomery ave., Providence, R. I.; D. M. Callis, S & T., Touisset, Mass. No. 36 — Division covers the Pennsylvania Lines west of Pittsburg. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. L. W. Quick, Acting Gen'l S. & T., Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. No. 37, NEW ROCHELLE. N. Y.— Meets 2d Friday evening each month, 7:30 p. m., in Metropolitan Hall, on North aw. near Hugenut st., New Rochelle, N. Y. P. F. McMahon, Chief Tel., 92 Leicester st.. Port Chester, N. Y.; B. E. S. Seaman, S. & T., 1143 Longfellow ave., New York, N. Y. No. 38, SPRINGFIELD. MASS.— Meets 3d Sat- urday each month, 7 p. m., in Harmony Hall, Myrick Bldg., Worthington st., Springfield, Mass. Frank P. Sargent. Chief Tel., 24 Colton st., Merrick, Mass.; M. J. Walsh, S. & T., 19 Chapin st., Merrick, Mass. No. 39 — Division covers the Perc Marquette Rail- road System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. R. M. Burr, GenM Chairman, Central Lake, Mich.; W. R. Adair. GenM S. & T.. 528 Vinewood ave., Detroit, Mich. No. 40 — Division covers the Chesapeake & Ohio, Chesapeake & Ohio of Indiana and the Hocking Valley Rys. L. E. Hicks, GenM Chairman, Craigsville, Va.; J. W. Kiser, GenM S. & T„ Guyandotte, W. Va. No. 41, BOSTON, MASS.— Meets 2d Saturday night of each month, Engineers' Hall, 164 Canal st., Boston, Mass. D. J. MacDonald, Chief Tel., 15 Church ave., Woburn, Mass.; F. C. McGrath, S. & T., 16 Water st., Winchester, Mass. No. 42 — Division covers the Erie Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. E. J. Hes- ser, Gen'l Chairman, 364 Wallace place, Elmira, N. Y.; C. L. Bridge, Gen'l S. & T., 507 Erie ave., Susquehanna, Pa. No. 43 — Division covers Canadian Northern Rail- way System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. Frank Muncey, GenM Chairman, Beaudette, Minn.; A. Chard, Ass’t GenM Chairman, Fort Saskatchewan, Alta.; G. H. Palmer, Gen'l S. & T. , Dauphin, Man. No. 44, NEW YORK, N. Y— Meets 2d Saturday each month at 8 p. in., in Fraternity Hall, 22 Harriman ave., Jamaica, N. Y. A. D. Light, Chief Tel., Woodside, N. Y.; A. A. Leonard, Gen'l Chairman, 46 Canal st., Jamaica, N. Y. ; L. Meringer, S. & T., 69Q McDonough st., Brooklyn, N. Y, No. 45, WOODSVILLE, N. H.— Meets 3d Satur- day of each month at 8 p. m., K. of P. Hall, Woodsville, N. H. Geo. A. Hamilton, Chief Tel., Wells River, Vt.; D. W. Gochey, S. & T., Wells River, Vt. No. 46 — Division covers the Central of Georgia Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. C. H. Livsey, GenM Chairman, East Point, Ga.; O. S. Travis, GenM S. & T., 490 Lee st., Route 127, Atlanta, Ga. No. 48 — Division covers the Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Railway. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. H. Y. Benner, Gen'l Chairman, Hamler, Ohio; D. R. Murray, GenM S. & T., Good Hope, Ohio. No. 49 — -Division covers the Denver & Rio Grande Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. H. J. Fulton, GenM Chairman, 112 E. 11th st., Leaiville, Colo.; A. E. Roberts,' GenM S. & T., Augusta, Coto. No. 50 — Division covers the Georgia Ry. T. W. Duffy, GenM Chairman, James, Ga.; J. P. Luckey, GenM S. & T., Dearing, Ga. No. 51 — Division covers Bessemer & Lake* Erie Railway System. Meets the 4th Thursday of each month in Eagle's Hall, Greenville, Pa. J. F% Emery, GenM Chairman, Mercer, Pa.: W. B. Risley, Gen'l S. & T., 96 Marshall st., Conneaut, Ohio. No. 52, PITTSBURG, PA.— Meets Saturday. July 1st, 1916, and each alternating Saturday thereafter at 7:45 p. m., 231-233 Fifth ave., 3d floor, Roberts Bldg., Pittsburg, Pa. T. H. Alexander, Chief Tel., 1229 4th ave., Corao- polis, Pa.; R. W. Bees, S. & T., Box 314, Beaver, Pa. No. 53 — Division covers Southern Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. John E. Cowgill, GenM Chairman, Hotel St. Regis, 85 Fourth st., San Francisco, Cal.; A. E. Laisure, Ass't Gen'l Chairman, 622 Euclid ave., Houston, Tex.; E. C. Pennington, Gen'l S. & T., Hotel St. Regis, 85 Fourth st., San Francisco, Cal. No. 54— Division covers the Northern Pacific Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. Sam Johnson, GenM Chairman, North Branch, Minn.; I. N. Holmes, GenM S. & T., 1009 East 3d st., Olympia, Wash. No. 55 — Division covers the Wheeling & Lake Erie and Wabash, Pittsburg Terminal and West Side Belt Railways. Meets third Saturday even- ing of each month at Harmon, Ohio. J. (>. Peoples, GenM Chairman, Bolivar, Ohio; C. K. Balzer, GenM £. & T., Box 246, Navarre, Ohio. No. 56 — Division covers Georgia Southern & Florida Railway System. G. L. Siebert, Gen’l Chairman, Valdosta, Ga. ; F. H. Cason, GenM S. & T., Lake City, Fla. No. 59 — Division covers the Southern, Northern Alabama and Virginia & Southwestern Rail- roads. Meets subject to call of Chairman. H, Digitized by C.ooQle

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998 The Railroad Telegrapher. G. Alexander, GenM Chairman, 122 Tate at., Greensboro, N. C.; J. W. Burgess, G. S. & T., 223 Ninth st., S. W.. Charlottesville, Va. No. 60, WASHINGTON, D. C.— Meets 2d Thurs- day of each month at 8 p. m., in Building Trades Hall, 610 G st., N. W., Washington, D. C. J. E. Blades, Chief Tel., 1529 East Capitol st., Washington, D. C.; P. H. Delaplaine, S. ft T., 647 Keefer place, N W., Washington, D. C. No. 62 — Division covers the Queen & Crescent Route (North). S. H. McCartt, GenM Chairman, / Walton, Ky.; J. W. Anderson, GenM S. ft T., Oakdale, Tenn, No. 65. ROCHESTER, N. H.— Meets at 7:30 p. m., ' 2d Saturday each month in K. of C. Hall, Main st., Dover, N. H. Jas. McDonough, Chief Tel., 279 Locust st., Dover, N. H.; C. P. Lord, S. & T. , Lincoln st, Somersworth, N. H. No 69 — Division covers the Queen & Crescent Route (South). Meets subject to call of Chair- man. M. V. Hickman, GenM Chairman, Heidel- berg, Miss.; E. M. Bilbo, GenM S. ft T., Box 663, Meridian, Miss. No. 70 — Division covers Great Northern Railway System. L. W. Quick, Acting GenM S. ft T., St. Louis, Mo. No. 71 — Division covers the Minneapolis ft St. Louis Ry. A. L. Gardner, GenM Chairman, Steamboat Rock, Iowa; J. C. Sandmier, GenM S. & T., Waukee, Iowa. No. 76 — Division covers the Chicago & North Western Railroad System. Meets subject to call of General or Local Chairman. E. J. Thomas, GenM Chairman, Room 618, Webster Bldg., 327 S. LaSalle, st., Chicago, 111.; R. B. Boyington, GenM S. & T., Room 618, Webster Bldg., 327 S. LaSalle st., Chicago, 111. No. 77, DENVER, COLO.— Meets 1st Monday evening in each month at Markham Hotel, Denver, Colo. C. S. Guernsey, Chief Tel., 912 29th st., Denver, Colo.; F. Eppelsheimer, S. ft T. , 2341 King st., Denver, Colo. No. 80 — Division covers the N. O. M. & C. Ry. System. T. R Craig, GenM Chairman, Falkner, Miss.; H. C. Hughes, GenM S & T., Mahned, Miss. No. 81 — Division covers the Colorado Midland Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. J. W. LaFever, GenM Chairman, New Castle, Colo.; J. F. Jones, GenM S. & T., Car- hondale, Colo. No. 82 — Division covers Western Maryland Ry. System. Meets subject to call of GenM Chair- man. K. H. Stover, GenM Chairman, Henry, W. Va. ; E. C. Kohlbaugh, GenM S. & T., 24 Eichelberger st., Hanover, Pa. No. 83 — Division covers the Bangor & Aroostook Railroad System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. F. J. Crozier, GenM Chairman, Bridgewater, Me.; J. L. Robbins, GenM S. & T., Grindstone, Me. No. 88 — Division covers the Texas ft Pacific Rail- way System. Meets subject to call of the Chairman. W. K. Gremillion, GenM Chairman, Donaldsonville, La. ; B. T. Hambright, GenM S. ft T., Roanoke, Tex. No. 89, BOSTON, MASS. — Meets 1st Saturday each month at 8 p. m., in Pilgrim Hall, also 3d Saturday each month at 10 a. m. (daylight meeting), in Pilgrim Hall, 694 Washington st., Boston, Mass. W. L. Enos, Chief Tel., Box 382, Cohasset, Mass.; J. H. McDermott, S. ft T. , 46 Crocker st., Mansfield, Mass. No. 91, CHICAGO, ILL. — Meets 1st Saturday of each month at 8:15 p. m., in Hall 912, Masonic Temple, cor. Randolph and State sts., Chicago, III. G. Dal Jones, Chief Tel., 2526 North Kedzie blvd., Chicago, III.; W. E. Carter, S. ft T., 5538 Broadway, Chicago, 111. No. 92 — Division covers the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railway System. Meets subject to the call of Chairman. J. T. Simmons, GenM Chairman, 901 W. Long ave., Du Bois, Pa.; E. H. Eastman, GenM S. & T., 1001 West Main st., Punxsutawney, Pa. No. 93 — Division covers the Illinois Central Rail- road and the Yazoo & Mississippi Valley Rail- road. Meets subject to call of Chairman. C. A. Mulhall, GenM Chairman, Clarkson, Ky.; G. E. Chance, Ass’t GenM Chairman, Mounds, 111.; W. W. Stumph, GenM Chairman, Y. ft M. V. Lines, Tunica, Miss.; R. L. Shannon, GenM S. & T., Anna, 111. No. 95, PORTLAND, ME.— Meets 3d Thursday of each month at 546 Congress st., Portland, Me. C. E. Adams, Chief Tel., Springvale, Me.; F. S. Twombly, S. ft T., Buxton, Me. No. 96 — Division covers Chicago Great Western Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chair- man. A. t,. Coleman, GenM Chairman, 402 Troup ave., Kansas City, Kan.; C. E. Norris, GenM S. & T., Inver Grove, Minn. No. 99, COBALT, ONT. — Covers Timiskaming ft Northern Ontario Ry. Meets on call of GenM Chairman. R. Richardson, Chief Tel., Latchford, Out.; R. Workman, GenM Chairman, North Bay, Ont. ; M. R. Doherty, S. & T., Uno Park, Ont. No. 104, AYER, MASS. — Meets each month sub- ject to call of Chief Telegrapher and Secretary and Treasurer. J. E. Monahan, Chief Tel., Sterling Jet., Mass.; James P. Rutledge, S. ft T., Box 174, Clinton, Mass. No. 105, CONCORD, N. H.— Meets 3d Saturday each month at 7:30 p. m., in Concord Hall, Concord, N. H. F. A. Martin, Chief Tel., So. Danbury, N. H.; H. M. Clay, S. ft T., Gerrish, N. 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The Railroad Telegrapher.' 999 No. Ill — Division covers San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. W. D. McGee, GenM S. & T., 324 Concord st., Los Angeles, Cal. No. 113 — Division covers the Ulster & Delaware System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. J. E. Mould, GenM Chairman, Oneonta, N. Y. ; H. J. Halstead, GenM S. & T., Oneonta, N Y. No. 114, ANNAPOLIS ROYAL, N. S.— H. A. Jacques, Chief Tel., Middletown, N. S.; Stanley Tavener, S. & T., Tupperville, Anna Co., N. S. No. 115, QUEBEC, QUE.— Meets 1st Monday of each month in I. O. O. F. Hall, Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Que. J. J. White, Chief Tel., No. 4 St. Angele st., Quebec, Que.; J. E. Potvin, S. & T., Gifford, Que., Can. No. 116 — Division covers the Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Railway System. Meets 2d Sunday of February, April, June, August, October and December, in place designated by GenM Chair- man. P. M. Stillman, GenM Chairman, Seney, Mich.; C. W. Danielson, GenM S. & T., Chassell, Mich. No. 118 — Division covers Kanawha & Michigan Railway System. A. P. Hines, GenM Chairman, R. F. D. 4, Glouster, Ohio; R. M. Henderson, GenM S. & T., 839 South st., Toledo, Ohio. No. 119 — Division covers the Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway System. G. W. Lewis, GenM Chairman, 2921 Chicago ave., Minneapolis, Minn.; F. C. Paine, GenM S. & T., Erskine, Minn. No. 120— Division covers Lake Erie & Western Railway System. C. I. Turner, GenM Chairman, Ambia, Ind.; M. A. Steckel, GenM S. & T., Atlanta, Ind. No. 124 — Division covers Lehigh Valley Railway System. L. W. Quick, Acting GenM S. & T., 711 Star Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. No. 125 — Division covers Richmond, Fredericks- burg & Potomac Railway System. Meets at 8 p. m., the 2d Friday of each month, at Freder- icksburg. Z. Tolbert, GenM Chairman, R. F. D. 4, Alexandria, Va. ; J. C. Farmer, GenM S. & T., 712 Main st., Fredericksburg, Va. No. 126 — Division covers Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway System. C. H. Meador, GenM Chairman, 310 Drexel Bank Bldg., Station M, Chicago, 111.; W. H. Plum, Vice-Chairman, Ed- gerton Junction, Mo.; W. F. Key, GenM S. & T., 310 Drexel Bank Bldg., Station M, Chicago, 111. No. 127, VIRGINIA, MINN.— W. W. Woodward, Chief Tel., Hibbing, Minn.; C. J. Keenan, S. & T., Calumet, Minn. No. 128 — Division covers the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. L. A. Tanquary, GenM Chairman, Board of Trade Bldg., Pueblo, Colo.; L. W. Quick, Acting GenM S. & T., St. Louis, Mo. No. 130 — Division covers Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. W. F. Denton, GenM Chairman, Sterling, Neb.; J. F. Carder, Ass*t GenM Chair- man, Clearfield, Iowa; J. H. Rogers, Jr., GenM S. & T., 1505 Market st.. La Crosse, Wis. No. 131, TRING JUNCTION, QUE.— P. Doyle. Chief Tel., Box 183, Levis, Que.; E. Lafon- taine, S. & T., Tring Junction, Que. No. 133, SYDNEY, N. S.— L. S. Jackson. Chief Tel., Glace Bay, N. S.; C. H. Dow, S. & T., P. O. Box 4, Bridgeport, N S. No. 137 — Division covers El Paso & Southwestern Railway System. F. A. Thomas, Acting GenM S. & T., 7727 Suffolk st., St. Louis, Mo. No. 140 — Division covers Maine Central Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. E. J. Hayes, GenM Chairman, Leeds Junction, Me.; H. N. Bates, GenM S. & T., Gardiner, Me. No. 141 — Division covers San Antonio & Aransas Pass Railroad System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. S. S. Sooy, GenM Chairman, Flato- nia, Tex.; E. B. Hill, GenM S. & T., 1027 Yale st., Houston, Tex. No. 142 — Division covers the Green Bay & West- ern Railway Sy^em. Meets subject to call of Chairman. D. Benrud, GenM Chairman, Blair, Wis.; L. P. Curran, GenM S. & T., Winona, Minn. No. 143 — Division covers the Grand Rapids & Indiana Railway System. L. W. Quick, Acting GenM S. & T., St. Louis, Mo. No. 144 — Division covers the Trinity & Brazos Valley Railway System. Meets subject to call of Chairman. D. W. Ramsay, GenM Chairman, Bardwell, Tex.; N. W. Smith, GenM S. & T., Box 493, Teague, Tex. No. 145 — Division covers the Ft. W. & D. C. Ry. System. J. L Webb, GenM Chairman, Quanah, Tex.; Bruce Dickinson, GenM S. & T., Byers, Tex. No. 146 — Division covers the Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic Ry. System. Meets subject to call of GenM Chairman. Owen D. Gorman, GenM Chairman, Mauk, Ga.; C. A. Pye, GenM S. & T. , Oglethorpe, Ga. No. 147 — Division covers the Norfolk & Southern Ry. System. Meets subject to call of GenM Chairman. Miss S. D. Taylor, GenM S. & T., care J. H. Williams, Wilson, N. C. No. 152, NASHUA, N. H.— Meets every 3d Sun- day of each month at 10:30 a. m., in Elks’ Hall, Beason Block, corner Main and Factory sts., Nashua, N. H.; H. E. Heath, Chief Tel., Pone- mah, N. H.,; J. Wilfrid Vaillancourt, S. & T., Ill Allds st., Nashua, N. H. No. 153 — Division covers the Western Pacific Ry. W. T. Dauterman, GenM Chairman, Red House, Nev.; H. B. Marshall, GenM S. & T., Calneva, Cal. Digitized by ^ooQte

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1000 The Railroad Telegrapher. I No. 155, HAMILTON, ONT. — Covers Toronto, Hamilton & Buffalo Ry. Meets 2d Sunday of each month at 3:30 p. m., in I. O. O. F. Hall, Temple Bldg., Gore st., Hamilton, Ont. J. N. Smith, Chief Tel., Jerseyville, Ont.; E. D. Arm- strong, S. & T., Box 98, Smithvilie, Ont. No. 156, BOSTON. MASS. — Meets in Rathbone Hall, 694 Washington si., Boston, Mass., 3d Thursday each mouth, day and night alternately, commencing with the day meeting in July. Day- light meetings 11 a. m., night meetings 7 p. m. Robert H. Buxton, Chief Tel., 8 Dresden st., Jamaica Plain, Boston, Mass.; F. J. Dansereau, S. & T., 65 Boylston st., Jamaica Plain, Boston, Mass. * No. 157 -Division covers the Rutland Ry. E. J. La Pointe, Gen’l Chairman, Chatham, N. Y.; John F. Haher, Gen’l S. & T., Bra ml on. Vt. No. 158 — Division covers the Panama Ry. A. V. Losea, Gen’l Chairman, Box 17, Pedro Miguel, Canal Zone; John F. Stahl, (ien’l S. & T., Box 325, Cristobal, Canal Zone. No. 1,60 — Division covers the Florida East Coast Ry. E. C. Wheeler, Acting GenM Chairman, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; J. H. Meyers, GenM S. & T, Hallandale, Fla. No. 161 Division covers the*t).-W. R. & N. Ry. J. V. Mitchell, GenM Chairman, Wallula, Wash.; Wni. H. I,. Davis, GenM S. & T., Pendleton, Ore. No. 163- Division covers the K. C. M. & O. Ry. L. R. Cotney, GenM Chairman, Ft. Stockton, 'lex.; D. O. Kennedy, GenM S. & T. Clinton, Okla. No. 164- Division covers the Ann Arbor R. R. H. J. Werkman, GenM Chairman, Box 59, Frank- fort, Mich.; E. C. West, GenM S. & T., 2238 Erie st., Tolelo, Ohio. No. 165— Division covers the Northwestern Pacific Ry. R. D. Shugrue, GenM S. & T., care N. W. Pac. Ry., Fulton, Cal. No. 166 — Division covers the St. Louis, Browns- ville & Mexico Ry. W. J. Thomas, GenM Chairman, Spa Drift, Tex.; C. L. Jackson, GenM S. & T., Bloomington, Tex. No. 167 — Division covers the Georgia & Florida Ry. R. M. Cason, GenM Chairman, Stillmore, Ga.; D. F. Rush, GenM S. & T., Hazelhurst, Ga. No. 168 — Division covers the C. & A. Ry. E. E. Gentz, GenM Chairman, Braidwood, 111.; Thos. Riley, GenM S. & T., Nilwood, 111. No. 170 — Division covers the Wabash Ry. J. S. Rizor, GenM Chairman, Box 135, Peru, Ind.; M. E. Fohey, GenM S. & T., 450 Crane ave., Detroit, Mich. No. 171 — Division covers Central Vermont Ry. H. J. Gibb, GenM Chairman, Yantic, Conn.; L. J. Mannie, G. S. & T., St. Alexander Sta., Quebec. No. 172 — Division covers the Oregon Short Line Ry. E. C. Mangrum, GenM Chairman, Clearfield, Utah; T. P. Romans, GenM S. & T.. Wendell. Idaho. No. 173- Division covers the T. & O. C. and Z. & W. Rys. Walter M. Schneider, GenM Chairman, Box 91, Corning. Ohio; John F. Justice, GenM S. & T., Box 20, Croton, Ohio. TWIN CITY TELEGRAPHERS* CLUB— Regular meeting 2d Wednesday night of each month, Columbia Hall, Prior and University aves. G. W. Lewis, Pres., 2921 Chicago ave.. Minncan- olis, Minn.; S. H. Lester, S. & T., Flat 7, 912 South Sixth ave., Minneapolis, Minn. CREAM CITY TELEGRAPHERS* CLUB— Meets the 2d Wednesday of each month at Fraternal Order of Eagles* Club Rooms, 137-139 Second st., Milwaukee, Wis. W. T. Houlehen, Pres., 363 Madison st, Milwaukee, Wis.; B. A. Gothompson, S. & T., 738 40th st.. Milwaukee, Wis. PRETZEL CITY TELEGRAPHERS* CLUB OF FREEPORT, ILL.— Meets 3d Wednesday of each month at Ladies & Knights of Security- Hall, 107 Stephenson st., Freeport, 111. P. H. Murphy, Pres., 145 Delaware st., Freeport, 111.; H. B. Kiester, S. & T., 60 Second st., Freeport, 111. CORT CLUB (Chicago O. R. T. Club)— Meets 1st Saturday of each month in Room 912, Masonic Temple. J. J. Rose, Pres., 2153 Ridge ave., Evanston, 111.; W. J. Earley, S & T., 2718 S. Harding ave., Chicago, 111. THE QUEEN CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB OF CINCINNATI — Meets subject to call of President. E. F. Stengcr. Pres., Miamisburg, Ohio; O. E. Marsh, S. & T., 4121 31st st., Oakley Park, Cincinnati, Ohio. DES MOINES O. R. T. CLUB— Meets in Assem bly Room, Kirkwood Hotel, Des Moines, Iowa, subject to call of President. M. R. Davis, Pres., care C. R. I. & P. Ry., Des Moines, Iowa; S. S. Price, S. & T., Grimes, Iowa. CEDAR RAPIDS O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 8 p. m. the 3d Friday of each month, second floor, Dows Bldg., cor. Second ave. and Second st.. Cedar Rapids, Iowa; F. E. Conover, Pres., Low Moor, Iowa; J. L. Halpin, S. & T., 512 South Four- teenth st., Cedar Rapids, Iowa. LITTLE ROCK O. R. T. CLUB— Meets subject to call of S. & T. C. C. Jacklin, Pres., Room 224, Union Station, Little Rock, Ark.; H. W. Gibbs, S. & T., 516 E. Eighth st., Little Rock, Ark. THE TOPEKA O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 8 p. m., 2d Sunday of each month at Throop Hotel, Fourth and Kansas ave., Topeka, Kan. R. D. Stover, Pres., 305 Western ave., Topeka, Kan.; A. S. Carver, S. & T., 329 Lake st., Topeka, Kan. Digitized by U.ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1001 THE PANHOMA TELEGRAPHERS* CLUB— Meets Saturday evening following the 21st of each month in Southern Hotel, El Reno, Okla. G. A. Barnard, Pres., El Reno, Okla.; P. L. Peacher, Sec’y, El Reno, Okla.; H. T. Snod- grass, Treas., 1008 W. London st., El Reno, Okla. CHEMUNG TELEGRAPHERS* CLUB OF EL- MIRA, N. Y. — Meets' subject to call of Presi- dent. M. G. Beach, Pres., 203 Norwood st., Norwood, N. Y.; W. U. Phillips, S. & T., Horse Heads, N. Y. EVANSVILLE O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 3d Sun- day each month. L. E. Crandall, Pres., Chris- ney, Ind.; C. McCleary, S. & T., 712 Mulberry st., Evansville, Ind. THE HOOSIER O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 4th Thursday each month at 8 p. m.. Hotel English, . Indianapolis, Ind. J. W. White, Pres., 2166 Avondale place, Indianapolis, Ind.; W. G. Bren- neman, S & T., 2327 Prospect st., Indianapolis, Ind. THE KANSAS CITY RAILROAD TELEGRA- PHERS’ CLUB — Meets subject to call of Presi- dent. M. Williams, Pres., 2115 Walnut st., Kan- sas City, Kan. A. J. Jones, S. & T., 1118 New- ton ave., Kansas City, Mo. THE FORT PITT TELEGRAPHERS* CLUB OF PITTSBURG — Meets subject to call of Secre- tary. H. K. Klingensmith, Pres., 124 Suburban ave., Beechview, Pittsburg, Pa.; W. C. Safford, 404 5th ave., McKeesport, Pa. THE HOUSTON O. R. T. CLUB— Meets 2d Thursday night of each month, Hotel Cotton, cor. Fannin st. and Capitol ave., Houston, Tex. Chas. C. Webner, Pres., 425 Mason Bldg., Houston, Tex.; E. B. Hill, Sec’y, 1027 Yale st., Houston, Tex. THE DU-O. R. T. CLUB OF DURAND, MICH. — Meets 1st Thursday each month in I. O. O. F. Hall, Durand. Mich. A. E. McNamara, Pres., Drayton Plain, Mich.; Id. F. Link, S. & T., Lansing, Mich. THE C. O. O. R. T. CLUB (Co-Operative O. R. T. Club) — Meets 8 p. m., 1st Friday of each month in Red Men’s Hall, South Bend, Ind. O. O. Replogle, Pres., 631 East Bronson st.. South Bend, Ind.; D. A. Crum, S. & T., 817 Lindsey st., South Bend, Ind. THE CHICAGO HEIGHTS TELEGRAPHERS* CLUB — Meets 10 a. m., 2d Sunday of each month, at Chicago Heights, 111., in Trades & Labor Council Hall. J. W. Begbie, Pres., Box 305, St. Anne, 111.; C. R. Montgo riery, S. & T., C. & E. I. Passenger Station, Watseka, 111. THE GATE CITY TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB— Meets 2d Sunday' each month in W. O. W. Hall. J. D. McAviney, Pres., 511 N. Houston st., Denison, Tex.; E. Rivers, S. & T., 104 W. Her- ron st., Denison, Tex. THE SPRINGFIELD O R. T. CLUB— Meets 2d Saturday night of each month at St. Nicholas Hotel, Springfield, 111. W. Stone, Pres., Marine, 111.; W. R. Endicott, S. & T., 521 E. Mason st., Springfield, 111. THE GOLDEN RULE TELEGRAPHERS’ CLUB — Meets 7 p. m. third Tuesday of each month at Crowe Hall, corner Broadway and Seger ave., Toledo, Ohio. W. W. Lewis, Pres., 229 Morris ave., Toledo, Ohio; Geo. D. Walker, S. & T., Sta. B., Box 8, Toledo, Ohio. THE MONUMENTAL O. R. T. CLUB— Meets monthly in Baltimore, Md., subject to call of President. W. M. Skinner, Pres., 115 S. Potomac st., Baltimore, Md.; E. E. Hurdle, Sec., 207 N. Monroe st., Baltimore, Md. General Committee Directory on Railroads Covered by Local Divisions Boston & Albany Railway — M. J. Walsh, Gen’l Chairman, 19 Chapin st., Merrick, Mass.; Ray L. Hyde, Gen’l S. & T., 242 Union st., West Springfield, Mass. Boston Terminal Co. — J. Andrews, Gen'l Chair- man, Tower 1, South Station, Boston, Mass.; S. E. Haseltine, Secretary General Committee, South Braintree, Mass. Boston & Maine Railroad — J. B. Bode, Gen’l Chairman, Chelsea Station, care of B. & M. Ry., Boston, Mass.; H. L. Jones, Secretary Gen- eral Committee, R. F. D. No. 37, Fremont, N. H. Chicago, Peoria & St. Louis Ry. — C. A. Patterson. Gen’l Chairman, Forest City, 111.; R. E. Johnson, Secretary General Committee, Jersey ville, 111. Intercolonial Ry. — S. C. Charters, Gen’l Chair- man, Point du Chenc, N. B.; R. A. McMillan, Secretary General Committee, Charlo Station, N. B. Long Island Railroad — A. A. Leonard, Gen’l Chair- man, 46 Canal st., Jamaica, N. Y.; D. H. Powers, Secretary General Committee, 176 Union Hall st., Jamaica, N. Y. New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad — Leonard J. Ross, Gen’l Chairman, 457 Welling- ton ave., Auburn, R. I.; M. W. Handy, Secre- tary General Committee, Box 885, New Haven, Conn. St. Louis & Southwestern Ry. — H. C. Frizelle, Gen’l Chairman, Bearden, Ark.; E. E. Nettles, Secretary General Committee, Kerens, Tex. Digitized by C.ooQle

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1002 The Railroad Telegrapher. Ladies’ Auxiliary Directory OFFICERS. MISS DITA MAY WEST President 319 East Georgia ave., Atlanta, Ga. MRS. FLORENCE P. PIERCE. .Grand Sec.-Treas. Box 33, Halethorpe, Baltimore Co., Md. MRS. L. E. CRANDALL First Vice-President Chrisney, Ind. MRS. D. H. PARKER Second Vice-President Speed, N. C. MRS. G. D. ROBERTSON. .Third Vice-Pres dent Welland, Ont., Canada. MRS. ETHEL P! JOSLIN. .Fourth Vice-President 52 Stanford ave.. Providence, R. I. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Mrs. Evva L. Quick, Chairman, 2807 E. 9tli st., Mrs. H. O. Irwin, 416 E. Carter ave., Ashland, Ky. Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Helena B. Austin, 12 Broad st., Burlington. Miss Erna L. Schneider, Secretary, Dousman, Wis. N. J. Mrs. D. W. Koppikus, Oakville, Cal. ^ All correspondence for The Telegrapher should be addressed to L. W. Quick, Editor, St. Louis, Mo., so that it will reach him not later than the 5tli of the month. Grand Division — Attached membership not confined to any particular railroad or territory. Miss Dita May West, Pres., 319 East Georgia ave., Atlanta, Ga.; Mrs. Florence P. Pierce, Grand S. & T., Box 33, Halethorpe, Mi. Division 3 — Covers the C. C. C. & St. Louis Ry. System. Meetings subject to call of the Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. H. T. Sloan, Gen’l Chairman, 528 Grove ave., Galion, Ohio; Mrs. Hazel Elliott, Gen’l S. & T., Ashley, Ohio. Division 7 — Covers the Canadian Pacific Railway System. Meetings subject to call of Chairman. Mrs. Rebecca Sullivan, Gen’l Chairman, Chap- leau, Ont., Can.; Mrs. S. S. Campbell, Gen'l S. & T., Verona, Ont. Division 8 — Covers New York Central Railway System. Meets upon call. Mrs. M. B. Lynch, Gen’l Chairman, 963 State st., Schenectady, N. Y.; Mrs. M. J. Wood, Gen’l S. & T., South Schenectady, N. Y. Division 14 — -Covers the Norfolk & Western Rail- way. Meets upon call. Mrs. N. A. Schwinger, Gen’l Chairman, 21 Tenth ave., S. W., Roanoke, Va. ; Mrs. C. P. Winborne, Gen’l S. & T., Omaha, Va. Division 15 — Covers the Atlantic Coast Line R. R. Meets subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. B. F. Wheeler, Gen’l Chairman, Oviedo, Fla.; Miss Ruth Williams, Gen’l S. & T., Wilson, N. C. Division 17 — Covers the Pennsylvania R. R. (Lines east of Pittsburg and Erie). Meetings subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. Elinor A. Maurer, Gen’l Chairman, Elwood, N. J.; Mrs. Helena D. Hitchner, Gen’l S. & T., Pitman, N. J. Division 23 — Covers the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul and the Puget Sound Railway Systems. Meetings subject to call. Mrs. S. Olive Lester. Gen’l S. & T., Flat 7, 912 South Sixth ave., Minneapolis, Minn. Division 31 — Covers the Missouri Pacific System. Meetings subject to call. Mrs. Pearl Mott, Gen’l Chairman, Haven, Kan.; Mrs. Maude Lawrence, Gen’l S. & T., Eads, Colo. Division 33 — Covers Baltimore & Ohio Railway System. Meetings subject to call of Chairman. Mrs. Mary A. Bell, Gen’l Chairman, New Con- cord, Ohio; Mrs. Anna S. Gillum, Gen’l S. & T., Shinnston,~W. Va. Division 35 — Meets 3d Thursday of each month at 2:30 p. m. in Manheim Hall, 433 Westminster st., Providence, R. I. Mrs. Clara A. Wood, Gen’l Chairman, 301 Station st., Auburn, R. I.; Miss Clara J. Brady, Gen’l S. & T., 91 Wood st.. Providence, R. I. Division 39 — Covers the Pere Marquette System. Meetings held time and place of the O. R. T. brothers. Mrs. Florence E. Watson, Gen’l Chairman, 404 Columbus ave., Holland, Mich.; Mrs. Ellen Jacob, Gen’l S. & T., 977 Cherry st.. Grand Rapids, Mich. Division 44 — Meets 2d Saturday of each month at 8 p. m., in Hall No. 2, Fraternity Hall, 22 Harriman ave., Jamaica, N. Y. Mrs. O. A. Hudson, Gen’l Chairman, 37 Longfellow ave., Jamaica, L. I., N. Y.; Mrs. J. E. Shields, Gen’l S. & T., 1034 Bergen st., Brooklyn, N. Y. Division 46 — Covers the Central of Georgia Rail- way System. Meetings subject to call of Chair- man. Mrs. J. H. Randall, Jr., Gen’l S. & T., Smithville, Ga. Digitized by C.ooQle

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The Railroad Telegrapher. 1003 Division 53 — Covers the Southern Pacific System, H. G. & S. A. Ry. Meetings subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. W. E. Blume, Gen’l Chairman. Cameron, Cal.; Mrs. F. E. Walters, Gen’l S. & T., Ashland, Ore. Division 54 — Covers the Northern Pacific Railway System. Meetings subject to call of the Gen’l Chairman, Mrs W. W, Jaynes, Pettibone, N. D. : Mrs. Annene P. Wilcoxen, Gen’l S. & T., Almira, Wash. Division 59 — Covers the Southern Railway System. Meets subject to call of Mrs. C. L. Watson, Gen’l Chairman, Veechdale, Ky.; Mrs. Logan Watson, Gen’l S. & T., 534 First st., Shelby- ville, Ky. Division 76 — Covers the Chicago & North Western Railway System. Meets upon call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. L. Roy Ness, Gen’l Chairman, Wood Lake, Neb.; Miss Irene O’Connell, Gen’l S. & T., 207 W. Sixth st., Marshfield, Wis. Division 81 — Covers the Colorado Midland Rail- way System. Meetings subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. Mac L. Potts, Gen’l Chairman, Ivanhoe, Colo.; Mrs. Ada Downing, Gen’l S. & T. , Cascade, Colo. Division 93 — Covers the Illinois Central Railway System. Meets subject to call. Mrs. E. L. Mathis. Acting Gen’l Chairman and Gen’l S. & T., 500 Arch st., Fulton, Ky. Division 113 — Covers the Ulster & Delaware Sys- tem. Meetings subject to call of Gen’l Chair- man. Mrs. Harry Halstead, Gen’l Chairman, R. F. 1). No. 3, Oneonta, N. Y. ; Mrs. Sinclair, Snyder, Gcn’l S. & T., South Kortright, N. Y. Division 126 — Covers the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific System. Meetings subject to call of Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. J. A. Tracy, C.en’l Chair- man, Vona, Colo.; Mrs. W. T. Brown, Gen’l S. & T., 6039 Rhodes ave., Chicago, 111. Division 130 — Covers the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad. Meetings subject to call of Mrs. J. E. Kerr, Gen’l S. & T., Central City, Neb. Division 140 — Covers the Maine Central Railway System. Meets subject to call of Acting Gen’l Chairman. Mrs. Florence L. Graham, Acting General Chairman, 470 Main st., Bangor, Me.; Mrs. Florence L. Graham, Gen’l S. & T., 470 Main st., Bangor, Me. Division 146 — Covers the Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic Railway System. Meets upon call of Gen’l Chairman. Miss Dita May West, Gen’l Chairman, 319 East Georgia' ave., Atlanta, Ga.; Miss Pearl Gorman, Gen’l S. & T., Mauk, Ga. Digitized by C.OO Qle

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vose PLAYER PIANO Lack of Phosphates in the Human Body causes Nervous Breakdown Phosphates are a constituent of the bodily economy, always present, in normal health. Headaches, brain- fag, insomnia, nervousness, and sim- ilar symptoms indicate a probable depletion of the phosphates. Hors- ford’sAcid Phosphate supplies brain, nerves and blood with phosphates in a convenient form, readily assimi- lated. It acts as a nerve nutrient, stimulates the„secretory glands, and increases mental and physical activ- ity. Sufferers from nervous exhaus- tion will find that ^ The VOSE PLAYER PIANO not only has one of the latest, most perfect con- trol methods, but har; a patent device that enables you to instantly chance the key in which a piece is written to suit your taste or the voice of the singer. This is a most remarkable improve- ment, without which no player piano is com- plete. To this is added the sweet tone and su- preme quality of the Vose Piano, made for 66 years by the Vose family. Ttre parrmevtt aerrptfft. Delivered to your home free of charge, l.xbernl auov ante for old ptanoe. It interested in a l‘\ono or /‘layer 1‘tano tend for beautifully illustrated catalog. I'OSE & SONS PIANO COMPANY 161 Boylston Street Huston, Mass. Hereford's Acid Phosphate restores the phosphates necessary to normal conditions Sold by Druggists. Send for free Booklet. RUMFORD CHEMICAL WORKS Providence. R. I. Sangamo Special^ Adjusted to Bunn Special k Adjusted to Positions Positions Dial op Dial down Pendant up Pendant left Pendant right Pendant doom, as shown in illustration Dial up Dial down Pendant up Pendant left Pendant tight PendaTit down, as shown in illustration 6 Rooms, Bath Save *500 to *1000 on Your Home f nr nr i. l a , , III The Harris Way is the most economical and IS Your Watcn Adjusted to I perfect of all cut-to-fit building methods. It is original! Six Positions? Most railroad watches are adjusted to only five positions but owing to their superior quality the famous “Sangamo Special” and “Bunn Special" Railroad Watches are adjusted to six posi- tions. Ask your jeweler about these superior watches. Descriptive folder sent on request Illinois Watch Company Springfield you hundreds of dollars on the cost of your home. See proof of these claims in our free Book of Plans. The house illustrated above is Harris Home No E161. Size 30 ft. by 26 feet. We furnish cl ear and knot less lumber and millwork in all exposed places. Cwosctcd foundation wall plates, galvanized guttering and down spouting; exquisite hardware. All materials in perfect harmony with tbt design. Complete building plana and expert architectural service included free. No Money Down ments. You risk nothing. All our liberal terms and guarantees are explained in our Book of Plans. Free Book of Plans Send for our Book of Plans No. EL 250 today. It shows over a hundred Harris homfit L>uniralown, barn*, gunge*, etc , in beautiful halftone engravinga. Explains every* - Harris Brothers Company 35tl> A Iron Sts., Chicago

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