New Haven, Conn., Div. No. 29. Central New England Ry.

Bros. Baty, Jenkins and Agent Yeager are all back from their two weeks' vacations, and Bros. Clark and Margraf are now on their vacations, relieved by Mr. Leight and Relief Agent Desmond.

Bro. Teasdale was relieved one day by Mr. Leight.

Bro. Campbell is back again, after several days' illness.

Bro. Hotchkin is back from a week's enjoyable vacation up State, fishing in the Delaware.

Bro. House bid in agent and operator "VO," relieved on bid at "DO" by Bro. R. H. Yeager. Bro. Melius has refused his vacation, relief agent being booked to relieve him at "HY" two weeks in the middle of the fruit season. Our vacation clause should be governed by seniority, same as all other clauses in our schedule. Understand our general superintendent is in favor of making it so read. Should Bro. Melius take his vacation when booked, he would lose a good express commission and perhaps lose business for the company, as our fruit growers might not feel like doing business with a "green" man at such a busy time.

Agents or operators should have their vacations when they desire them, and this would be the case if seniority governed our asking for them.

We are glad to learn that Bro. Margraf's wife, who has been very sick, is now very much better. Relief Agents Atkins and Desmond and Telegraphers Dorr and Leight will soon be brothers. They desire to help pay for the benefits they have received. Let the good work go on. Those who hang out take their two weeks' vacations, come back feeling fine and report a great time, automobiling, etc., still claiming to be too hard up to secure an up-to-date card.

E. L. C., Cert. 263.

Providence, R. I., Div. No. 35.

The rules of the beneficial association, amended at a recent meeting of the finance committee, will be submitted for adoption shortly, followed by a new issue of the book of rules, which every member should provide himself with and live up to them. They are based upon good, sound, business principles for the proper and safe conduct of its affairs.

A prompt payment of dues, which are small, to those authorized to receive them, will

materially help the collectors and the secretarytreasurer in the performance of their duties. These are not salaried officers, and it is unkind to add to or put unnecessary work upon them.

The condition of the association is most gratify. ing, and that it is doing splendid work is being proven daily. Let us support it in every way possible.

From present indications we will close this year in a better condition than ever. Other divisions are inquiring about the splendid work this association is doing, which is a splendid endorsement of its meritorious work. It's just what every division should have.

In this city, on June 3d, Mrs. Lorinda E., widow of David Kemp, also grandmother of Bro. Fletcher Brady, in her ninety-third year, passed to her rest. Funeral services were held at her late residence, 91 Wood street, Providence, on June 5th, at 11 a. m. The four railroad men invited to act as pallbearers were: Train Dispatcher H. E. Webber, Assistant Local Chairman Bro. J. F. Brady, Spare Dispatcher Bro. Charles Weeks and Chief Dispatcher Bro. Vanderbeek. The floral remembrances were exceptionally fine.

A small cabin has been placed for the new block telegraph (twelve-hour trick) at Southgate street, South Worcester, Mass., and the Bar Harbor trains, formerly run via the B. & A., will be handled over the Midland Division route.

Bro. Shepard has purchased a motocycle to aid him in locating game this fall. His aim is to bag "deer," but those in close touch with our good brother insist it is Massachusetts "dear" he is after. In either case, we wish him luck.

Bro. Young is making a record for himself as a violinist. Why not start a good O. R. T. orches tra? Division 35 can use one.

Bro. Davin is trying to get away and enjoy a day at Fenway Park.

Route locking has been installed at "JS" tower, South Worcester, in line with the "safety-first" movement. Bro. Ferron recently returned from his wedding trip through New York State. We wish him and his all happiness.

Bro. L. B. Timmins has had his eyes successfully operated on at Massachusetts general hospital. He hopes to be in Providence shortly. He is to be congratulated upon these favorable results.

The new address of Local Chairman Bro. Geo. E. Joslin is 52 Stamford ave., Providence, R. 1., where all communications should be addressed.

The smell of clams has brought forth an urgent request for another outing similar to the one so successfully conducted a year ago, and Bros. W. J. Brenner, M. J. Welch, A. H. Haddock, F. P. Brady and R. S. Eaton appointed a committee for the event, which will be a grand success, provided the support to which this committee is entitled is given by every member of our division. Everybody get busy and help. The Ladies' Auxiliary has been invited, and this of itself means a most enjoyable occasion.

Our June meeting was a hummer. With the general and local chairman present, the latest news was no small feature. You could hear the clock tick, but not a watch.

Bro. Joslin, as chairman of the memorial committee, reported progress. This committee is sparing no pains to make it the success it should be. Bro. Brenner, chairman of the auxiliary committee, rendered a most gratifying report. The Ladies' Auxiliary, Local No. 4, is now an assured fact, starting off with near thirty charter members. The ladies, as well as our committee, deserve our hearty congratulations upon this successful achievement. Everybody should take hold and assist the ladies to make Local No. 4 the best ever.

Your chief telegrapher was requested to communicate the sympathy and condolence of our members to Sister Mary Barrett, at Danielson, Conn., and Bro. Fletcher P. Brady, Providence, R. I., owing to the recent deaths in their families. Mr. E. N. Tupper, father-in-law of our chief telegrapher, is dangerously sick, and may pass away at any moment.

Bro. Brenner worked a few days in the train dispatcher's office.

Recent bids posted are: Northbridge, Mass.; Centreville, R. I.; Millbury, Mass.; Sterling, Conn.; Central Falls, R. 1., and Farnumsville, Mass., C. & O.; Wood River Jct., R. I., second trick towerman; Northrup avenue tower, East Foxboro, Mass., and Park street, Attleboro, Mass., third trick towermen, the latter a season vacancy. J. D. V., Div. Cor.

New Rochelle, N. Y., Div. No. 37. Assignments: Bro. D. J. McDonald, third Harrison tower; Bro. J. C. Donovan, relay clerk and operator Harlem River; Bro. G. White, third staff cabin, 149th street, New York; Bro. M. Lakin, second Bronx River draw (season position), later relieved, owing to illness, by J. F. Forbes; Bro. C. Melick, first; Bro. M. J. Holahan, second, and Bro. T. A. Reif, third trick assistant load dispatcher Cos Cob; L. F. Sherwood, operator and clerk Rye Station, N. Y.; J. M. Hemingwey, second cabin 60, Bridgeport, Conn.

The notables who attended Our last meeting were: Legislative committee from L. I. R. R., including the general chairman and local chairman on the committee; Bro. Terry, our eminent lawyer from New Haven; Bros. Ross and Tiger, our general and local chairmen; Officers Reif,

O'Brien, Seaman, Haag and Storm, beside a goodly number of brothers.

Bro. Tom Pierson has at last joined the benedicts, and the famous Bachelors' Club is no more. We, the members of the Benedicts' Club, welcome you, Bro. Tom, and wish you a long, happy mar ried life. You are setting a good example, and it would be well for some of the brothers to follow it (I have in mind Bro. Ted R-).

Sad to relate, we will not have our annual clambake this year.

The three new positions of assistant load dispatchers at Cos Cob were created by the company owing to the increased work of handling the extended electric line to New Haven. Electric passenger trains are now being run through New Haven to New York, and some freights between N. H. and Harlem River. The passenger service will be increased until the full schedule is in operation.

The law providing two days off each month for railroad operators in New York State is being legaily tested in the courts. Of course, all the brothers, whether beneficiaries or not, wish to have it declared constitutional. CERT. 123, Div. Cor.

Boston, Mass., Div. No. 41.

Boston & Maine R. R.

The members present at the June meeting were pleased at the optimistic report of Bro. Mullen on "Senate Bill 540."

The dues of two sick brothers were ordered paid, by vote of members, from division funds. Due notice was sent out by the committee in charge of the Memorial Day arrangements on July 12th.

Bro. Carroll E. Scott will spend the summer as "private secretary" at various summer resorts in New England.

Up for bid: West Kennebunk third and Kennebunk agent and operator.

Portland Division

Lynn "XA" passenger station office abolished, the work now being done at "WY" and "HK." Mr. Crowley is on "DO" Lawrence third temporarily; Bro. Sutherland on Wenham second, and Bro. Hamor at Old Orchard for the summer.

Bro. Gray, of Melrose, will spend a month at Prince Edward Island, relieved by Bro. Lew Henderson.

No sooner had Agent A. P. Little, of Rochester, put on an O. R. T. button than Mrs. L. presented him with a son. Thus are the faithful rewarded.

Fitchburg Division—

Southern Division "DK" and "JD" office on this division have been consolidated into two nine-hour tricks, Mr. Wenzell on first and McCoughlin on second. Mike Meehan, third "JD," is now dispatching in the "KR" office on the Maine Central at Portland, and Bro. Handlin, second "JD," is working spare on this division.

Southern Division

Bro. Cummings, third North Cambridge, was relieved one night by Bro. Rourke.

Bro. R. W. Fine, of Wilmington, came into camp at the June meeting.

T. B. GRAY, Div. Cor., Melrose, Mass.

B. & M. Ry., C. & P. So.

The station at Mt. Tom burned June 5th. A coach being used until a new depot is built. An office has been opened at Mt. Hermon to help move the gravel trains.

Bro. Kinary was off several days on account of the death of his nephew.

No one seemed to want the clerk and operator job at Easthampton, and it was given to a New Haven man.

It is again Bro. H. D. Crowley, relieving at Winchester, N. H.

Mr. Lewis bid off clerk and operator at Holyoke. Bro. Hicks, at Ashuelot, has had the misfortune to lose his mother. We all extend our sympathy.

Bernardston third, bid off by former Bro. Odell, was discontinued June 19th, and he had to go on the spare list. "DA" was also discontinued June 19th, Bro. Bonner bidding in first Silver street, and Bro. Brown Easthampton, their work being put in "X" office.

Sister Damien, of "X," is being relieved by her brother, Mr. Damien.

Bro. Rowland, third "P," is now at "WA." Thanks to Bro. Cyr for his notes for this write-up.

Get after the nons, boys, and let us make this division solid. Remember, "No card, no favors." C. B., Div. Cor.

New York, N. Y., Div. No. 44. On Saturday evening, June 6th, this division celebrated the twenty-eighth anniversary of the O. R. T. at K. C. Club House, in Morris Park, by giving a reception, dance and supper. We had with us Second Vice-President Bro. T. M. Pierson and bride as guests of honor; Bro. and Sister Pierce, of Baltimore, Md.; First Vice-President of the L. A., Sister Hilley; Bro. Fuller and wife, of Division 26, and our old-time friend and always welcome brother, J. E. Shields, of New Rochelle Division No. 37.

It was a night long to be remembered by all those able to attend. Bros. Van Nostrand, Thuma, Heller and Gaffney certainly deserve special mention for their efforts in making this such a success and a credit to the organization; Bro. Thuma having taken the day off to see that everything possible was done for the comfort of the brothers, their wives and lady friends and guests of honor.

Sister Randall, from Shoreham, pronounced it a social success, while Grand Secretary and Treasurer Sister Pierce and First Vice-President Sister Hilley busied themselves explaining the objects of the L. A. to the brothers' wives and sisters.

Our regular meeting on Saturday evening, June 13th, was quite interesting and very well attended,

several new applications being received and favorably acted upon.

Chairman Bro. Leonard gave a lengthy report of his work on the co-operation plan of the four brotherhoods, which he has worked long and hard for.

Bro. Wm. Anderson, second Long Beach, bid in Woodmere agency.

Bro. Ira Baker, Amagansett, resigned owing to having been appointed postmaster there. Division 44 extends its congratulations and best wishes for his success.

Bro. E. C. Bedell, ticket agent Huntington, off sick, relieved by Bro. E. F. Dietz.

Bro. Sam Adams has bid in Sea Side agency at Rockaway Beach, and will have the time of his life this summer, vice Bro. Tom Walker, gone South.

Express service at College Point and Whitestone have been eliminated and is now being handled from Flushing. Bros. Scully and Truett are very much pleased with the change, and more agents hope the same will soon take effect at their offices.

Our genial Bro. Hawkins, agent Elmhurst, is making a success of the poultry business, with fresh eggs for sale.

Bro. Morgenwick, agent Corona, always seems busy as we pass by, with his express reports, etc. Bro. Larry Maher, agent Winfield, is enjoying married life and gaining rapidly in weight.

Our worthy chief, Bro. Light, agent at Woodside, will spend most of the summer in his cottage at Rockaway Beach with his family.

No further excuses should be accepted from the few nons scattered over the North Shore, who are enjoying the increases in our schedules. Ex-Bro. Gordon, agent Little Neck, will soon fall in line, also Mr. Fowler, agent Flushing, Bridge street. Keep after them, boys.

Mr. Hess, College Point, and Relief Agent Lobel leave for the gold fields, via Denver, Colo., in August.

Bro. Merringer is enjoying the fishing at the banks, where he says the Killies and McGalls are running fine this season.

Bro. Leahy and an old friend Joe Leonard expect to take their annual trips this fall to the Dutch Kill Mountains

Bro. George F. Powell, freight clerk at the Hempstead freight house, and bride have started housekeeping in their new home on Fulton street, Hempstead. The boys of the station force presented them with a beautiful cut-glass bowl. wishes and happiness to the young couple.

Good

Bro. A. W. Brooker went to second Garden City during the polo game at Meadow Brook.

Hempstead boasts solid O. R. T. Brothers, get busy and have the same pride that Bro. Van Nostrand takes. The officials know that a man who is faithful to his organization will do his duty and work for the true interest of his employer.

Everywhere the talk of the splendid reception and supper served by N. Y. Division 44 at the Knights of Columbus club house, Morris Park,

L. I., is pleasing to the committee who worked hard for the success of the affair.

Bro. Van Nostrand attended the Southern N. Y. Volunteer Firemen's parade at Babylon recently. Van says it's good to get down the line and see the boys once in a while.

Bro. Joe Fitzgerald has been appointed agent at East Williston.

Former clerk from Jamaica telegraph office has been assigned Garden City ticket job.

Tower Department

Bro. Tom Cornelia is at Rockaway Park cabin for the summer, and you can see him coming in on the train almost any day loaded with black and blue fish.

Bro. Tucker, "JC" tower, is enjoying life in the new tower just erected there and in his large garden on the "tin can" farm.

Bro. "Red" Cook bid in "B" cabin second. Bro. Yallowby, first "H" tower, was off recently, owing to the arrival of a boy, John D.

It is now Bro. Bumgartner on second machine. "JE." Good chance for he and Bro. Mackin to do some missionary work now.

Bro. D. H. Powers has returned from thirty days' leave in the Catskill Mountains.

Bros. Heller and Leonard visited New Rochelle Division 37 recently, and report a pleasant evening. Bro. A. A. Mendoza, recently from the Panama R. R., is on third "WT" tower, and has asked for a transfer to 44.

Recent assignments: Third "BT" tower, H. McAllister, from "HM" second; third "JC" tower, T. Rhodes, from "BA" cabin first; second "HV" tower, Bro. W. T. Studley, from second "CN" tower; second "OY" tower, D. B. McMullen, from third "G" cabin.

New arrivals whom I have not yet learned if brothers or not are: A. A. Smith, first "BA" cabin; B. A. Benson, second "SY" cabin; C. S. Blanvelt, third "OA" cabin; J. E. Duxbury, second "CN" tower; R. P. Sheehan, third "G" cabin; F. J. Torry, third "JC" tower; S. F. Miles, first "G" cabin; J. S. Engle, second "WD" tower; C. Ryan, second "SE" cabin; Edward Clark, second "RO" cabin, and J. Hart Cook, first "OY" cabin. Bros. Van Nostrand, Hoadley and Mann, who have been taking in the ball games at Ebbetts' Field, are all big boosters for the Brooklyns.

Bro. Hank Place gave a real German dinner recently to Bros. O'Rourke, Snyder, Hoadley and others, the "menu" being: Limburger cheese, bockworst, frankfurters and sauer kraut, and pumpernickel; winding up with "Ruppert's real German stuff" a fine layout to serve these "sons of Erin" with.

Bro. Leonard, first Hillside tower, visiting friends at Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and other points in Pennsylvania ten days, had the "Life of Reilley" while away, but was glad to get back to "dear old Long Island."

Bro. McManus, Division No. 8, on second Hempstead Crossing for the summer season, will be transferred to this division.

Bro. McAllister, second "HM" tower, Hempstead, bid in third "BJ" tower, Blissville yards. Bro. Frank L. Barnes, one of our new meinbers, is holding down Hollis agency in first-class shape.

Bro. Anthony Antonna, second "IS" tower, Hollis, was off ten days embarking upon the "sea of matrimony." We extend our sincere congratulations to the brother and his bride.

Bro. Thos. Bennett, first "OY" cabin, is at Locust Valley (at west end of trestle on the Rockaway Beach Division) for the summer so as to be nearer to his home at Glendale.

Bros. Hagerman, Horton and Fairservice, Division 42, attended our twenty-eighth anniversary on Saturday evening, June 6th. Bro. Horton, an expert banjoist, favored us with a number of his specialties, and was greatly applauded and appreciated by all present. We were glad to have these brothers with us, and hope they will all come again and bring more with them.

Bro. Thuma, who attended the regular monthly meeting of Division 42 at Jersey City, N. J., Monday evening, June 15th, had an enjoyable time, and reports that the Erie brothers are increasing their membership rapidly, with good prospects for 100 per cent by 1915.

Bro. LaRue, relief signalman, who was sheet man at Hollis tower during the races at Belmont Park and the polo matches at Meadow Brook, also relieved Bro. Atonna, on his honeymoon. Bro. McCarger is doing the relief work at "BM" Belmont Park track during the races.

Bro. Crotty, second "QU" Queens tower, while visiting his daughters at Hicksville, was relieved by Bro. Hopkins.

It is my sad duty to chronicle the sudden death of our beloved brother, Ralph L. Herbert, of Floral Park, on Sunday morning, May 24th. We deeply feel our loss, as he was a good, loyal brother. For several years past he worked on the Ulster & Delaware during the summer months, and in the winter returned to his home and assisted his father in his business; but still held his membership in this division. Bros. Collyer, Place, Snyder and O'Rourke represented the division and acted as pallbearers at his funeral.

The time for our semi-annual dues is again at hand. Do not forget to pay up promptly, as it is essential that every member be in good standing at all times. There were too many delinquents for the period ending June 30th, and I sincerely hope that each brother and sister will put themselves in good standing at once and remain so, as there is no reason why they should not. We have as good a schedule on this road as any in the East, and a better set of officials to work for can not be found anywhere.

Our working conditions are very good, but too many of us are inclined to be somewhat selfish and indulge too much in little personalities. Lay aside petty grievances, do your duty to your fellowmen, put your shoulder to the wheel, and help to keep the motive power in motion all the time. How I wish we could do what the members have done on the Boston Elevated, making

it 100 per cent strong, and no one but an O. R. T. man able to get a job. We can make it so on this road if we go about it in the right way.

It has always been an enigma to me why any man who has received untold benefits, through the efforts of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, should not be convinced in his own mind that nothing but organization has brought about our good working conditions, and they should try to help further these conditions and work for their own benefit as well as everyone else. A manager of a trunk line truly said recently: "I can blame no man for working for his best interests. Men who show an interest in the welfare of themselves will likewise show an interest in the welfare and interest of the company."

I hope that all who are back in their dues will pay up promptly and help to get in all the new members they possibly can, for you know our slogan must be upheld at all cost: "Man to every mile." Furthermore, "No card, no favors."

IN MEMORIAM.

DIV. COR.

WHEREAS, It has pleased our heavenly Father and all-wise Ruler of the universe to take unto Himself our beloved brother, R. L. Herbert; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy,

be it

Resolved, That the members of New York Division No. 44, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to the sorrowing 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 upon the minutes of the division, and a copy forwarded to THE TELEGRAPHER for publication. J. S. MARTIN,

A. F. HELLER,
O. A. HUDSON,
Committee.

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 brother, Thomas F. Gaffney; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it

Resolved, That the members of New York Division No. 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.

J. S. MARTIN,
A. F. HELLER,
O. A. HUDSON,

Committee.

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, Geo. W. Coslar; 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, 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.

J. S. MARTIN, A. F. HELLER,

O. A. HUDSON,

Committee.

Pittsburg, Pa., Div. No. 52.

Pittsburg & Lake Erie R. R.

NOTICE.

Joint O. R. T. meetings, inviting members of all roads entering Pittsburg, Pa., or any member who can be present, will be held Wednesday, July 29, 1914, 10:00 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. sharp, 12th floor lodge room, Century Building, Sandusky street, between Duquesne Way and Pennsylvania avenue, Pittsburg.

A large delegation from this division is desired. LOCAL CHAIRMAN.

Division Fifty-two Notes

We had a fairly good attendance and quite an interesting time at our meeting Saturday, May 23d, but there should have been more. We are starting meetings promptly at 7:45 p. m., city time, and at this meeting we finished all the business at 8:47 p. m., city time, giving a full hour for social chat and plenty of time to catch the early trains. Everything was carried through harmoniously and all were pleased with the change. Now, brothers, try and get into our meetings, as they are held but once in every two weeks. attendance is what puts interest in the organization, as we get your views on conditions and are then able to do better for all concerned.

Your

We have been getting quite a few new members, and I am pleased to say that some of the old hold-backs are beginning to Get see the light. after them, boys; there are only a few more left; strengthen your organization and give your committee a chance, with a long pull, a strong pull and a pull all together, and such a thing as a non on this road will be like hunting for a bear in a ground mole's hole.

Your secretary-treasurer will act as division correspondent temporarily, so if you pick up anything of importance or will write something, I will try and get it in the journal.

How about that non you are working with or that you see and run around with? Have you tried to show him where he stands? If not, do