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so at once, and get him in line; you can do it if you go after him right.

Bro. Keadle is being relieved for six weeks by Extra Snyder.

Bro. Lefever is off six months, relieved by Bro. Nelle.

Vacations are on tap now, and the extra men will be kept busy for some time.

I will appreciate it if some of you boys on the Mon. & Yough and P. & L. E. will send me a few notes, anything you think would be interesting to your brothers. Let us let them know that we are alive here on the Little Giant. Buzz.

IN MEMORIAM.

WHEREAS, God, in His infinite wisdom, has seen fit to call to his reward the son of our Chairman Bro. Shafer; in manifestation of our grief and fraternal sympathy, be it

Resolved, That the members of Division 52, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, extend to Our brother and the members of the afflicted family our sincere and fraternal sympathy in this hour of 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.

T. H. ALEXANDER,

R. W. BEES,

J. P. O'NEIL,

Committee.

Rochester, N. H., Div. No. 65.

Boston & Maine R. R.

Mr. Ryder, from the New Haven, now spare man on this division, is at Lakewood agency temporarily.

Sister Hoar, "GF" Somersworth, is on vacation; relieved by Mrs. Brackett, of Sanbornville.

Conway agency transferred to Mr. Bee.

Paul Pitman, Western Union main office Boston, in September will enter upon his third and last year at the Harvard dental school.

R. Y. Scott is now assistant to the district toll wire chief in the Lowell office of the New England Telephone Co.

Mr. Ricker, New Durham agency, is on vacation. Bro. Cobb, Mountainview agency, on two weeks' vacation, is being relieved by Bro. Lynes.

Bro. C. L. Beaton, second Portsmouth, on leave of absence, has been appointed to the United States railway mail service.

Bro. Hamor, second Hamilton, and Wenhan, has again resumed the management of the Old Orchard office for the summer.

Bert Dow, of Kearsarge, is now summer telegrapher at North Conway. We are glad to hear "DW" back on the wire again.

Bro. L. S. Butler, temporarily at Farmington agency, was married June 22d. Congratulations. Bro. Saunders, Intervale, took a week's vacation just before the change of time.

"SI."

Boston, Mass., Div. No. 89. Worthy Chief Bro. Enos presided at both the day and night meetings in June. The attendance at the night meeting was unusually large. No doubt many came to hear something on the new blocking rules which went into effect that night, but nothing of that nature came before the meeting.

General Chairman Ross, in his report, held close attention while describing the make of clocks that will pass the standard test, and where such clocks are in use the brothers will not be required to buy standard watches.

Bro. Mullen also rendered his report regarding the bill at the State house, which was soon to be taken up for the third reading.

At the daylight meeting it was reported that the bill had passed both the House and Senate without any amendment thereto, and only awaited the Governor's signature. The report was received with hearty applause.

Under Good of the Order Bros. Riley, Ross, Francis, Kinsely, McLeod and DeWar addressed the meeting.

The small attendance at the daylight meeting was taken up and the regular attendants were in favor of discontinuing them for awhile at least. as repeated efforts to bring out the second and third trick men at these meetings seems to have been of no avail. This matter will come up again for further consideration when it is hoped a larger representation will be present.

Boston Division, N. H. R. R.

Vacation season, now at its height, has given some of the members the long desired opportunity of working in the dispatcher's office. Bro. E. L. Donnell is now acting as third trick dispatcher, relieved by Mr. Abbott, "Moon Island," who intends to enter our ranks soon. Bro. E. A. St. Laurient is working as second trick dispatcher on "Plymouth Branch," relieved on first trick copiers' job by Bro. Jack Regan.

Bro. Tom Clark, back to spare on account of closing Savin Hill tower, relieved Bro. J. B. Kindler in the dispatcher's office a few days while J. B. is enjoying the sea breezes and sauer kraut at Portsmouth, N. H. He also relieved Bro. De Santos, "FB" Readville tower, while Joe was in Maine painting up the farm buildings during clean-up week.

Bro. Charlie Wing is at Buffalo visiting his German friends and taking in the mist at Niagara Falls; relieved by Bro. Weigert.

Bros. J. E. Kerns and H. T. Graffum recently inspected the division from the observation end of a steel coal car, and report conditions good. Bro. J. E. and Bro. Bill McLaughlin are qualifying as dispatchers.

Bro. Kinseley, of North Hanson, who went to Plymouth on the rules examination special, put up a howl because the refreshments run short. Dan promised to do better next time.

Bro. Geddis, of Needham Jct., spent ten days at North Adams recently polishing the wedding bells.

Bro. Hank Sears, off for a month, taking in the train dispatcher's convention at Jacksonville, Fla. Hank is traveling some.

Bro. Bill O'Brien, of Atlantic Station, has invested in a Ford automobile.

The new manual block system installed between Atlantic and Braintree on the West Quincy branch is now ready for service; the movements will be made by telephone.

Bro. A. W. Mitchell, first trick Sweat street tower, is on a short vacation; relieved by Bro. Clark.

Bro. M. Colbert, South Braintree tower, took a day off fishing; relieved by Bro. Clark.

Bro. Jones, Boylston street station, refused to be examined on the new rules unless he was allowed pay for doing so, and was given an indefinite lay-off.

Bro. Richardson, second trick Boylston tower, proved to be some speaker at the day meeting. His glasses seemed to bother him though.

Bro. Covil, tower 234, has returned from his honeymoon in New York and Jersey City.

Bro. Hickey is at "HS" since the closing of Savin Hill.

Bros. Laberge, Ness, Steffy, Bicknell, and Henderson, acting as captain, enjoy motorboating down the harbor frequently, serving the two-fold purpose of cutting down the cost of living when fishing is good, and inexpensive recreation after working hours.

The 17th of June passed uneventfully for Geo. Bartlett until nearly the eleventh hour, when he was plodding wearily homeward after his daily toil and, like a good patriot, repeating the words of Paul Revere "One if by land and two if by sea"-but in George's case it was three by land. Three gum-shoe men who commanded him to stand, as he was trespassing on company property. He was roughly handled, handcuffed, a gun pointed at his head and frightened out of seven years' of his life. He now has a grievance with the

company.

Providence and Old Colony Division, N. H. R. R.— We were pleased to see Bro. Rogers, of Stanley, at the night meeting. He was a member of the first general committee on the N. H. System.

Bro. A. G. Robinson, of Mansfield, won the $10.00 prize in the booklovers' contest.

Bro. Patsy Egan, Marlboro Jct. towerman, is a constant attendant at the night meetings, despite his long journey home. His market basket, too, is evidence that he is a good provider as well as an active member.

Bro. Joe Black, of East Foxboro, on a month's leave, has gone to Montana.

Bro. S. D. Sprague, agent Foxboro, finds it difficult to attend meetings since his station force was cut from four to two men.

Bro. G. F. Morse, of Mansfield, was suddenly called to New Hampshire on account of the death of his brother, and Bro. G. T. Faulkes was called to Detroit, Mich., where his brother was struck

and killed by an automobile while in the performance of a kindly act helping an aged lady alight from an electric car. Division 89 extends its heartfelt sympathy to both of our bereaved brothers.

Bro. J. H. Farrell, of Mansfield, our oldest member, both in age and service, we are sorry to say is not enjoying his well-earned retirement. His weak condition forbids exertion beyond a short journey to the doctor's office.

The prefix "brother" was inadvertently omitted in the April issue, and Bro. E. M. Allen feels justly aggrieved. It is my duty and pleasure to correct the mistake.

Bro. Tim Delaney, of Walpole tower, is looking forward to the two days off each month. We wonder who can hold down that job during that time.

Bro. Griffiths, second Walpole tower, is an expert on rules of any kind. Ask him when you get

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Bro. Leete, local chairman, made a quick visit to Franklin, and held short talks with the boys en route.

Bro. J. F. Savage, from second Norwood Jct.. to tower 214 Hartford third trick. Bro. N. C. Markson bid in the former.

Many new jobs have been created owing to the new blocking system put in effect June 7th. Mr. Porter is on Franklin block station third, a new job, pending assignment.

Blackstone station third, a new job, covered by Providence Division, was bid in by Bro. C. A. Heffernon, formerly of Northbridge.

Putnam block station first bid in by Bro. E. G. Gulnac, recently returned from Panama, and third there bid in by Bro. H. W. Jones, Division 8.

Abington station and Clark's Corner, two new twelve-hour jobs, secured by E. C. Bridges and T. J. Carroll.

Columbia block station, end of double iron, Bro. W. I. Gill secured first and C. A. Moris second.

Vernon tower third bid in by Bro. Mason; Bro. J. E. Lalley to car service job Hartford office; Bro. J. L. Otis bid in third Oxford station, and L. J. Strong third East Hartford yard.

The new jobs created had to be filled by new men, and we would like them to get a card as soon as eligible.

Bro. Jack Kempf, of Putnam tower, has again donned the wreath and sounder.

BARDOL, Correspondent.

Meridian, Miss., Div. No. 94.

I had a letter from Bro. Crump last month, but it was received too late for me to get it to

St. Louis in time. He was right on time this month, however, with a good write-up, also Bro. Holmes. Thanks to both of them.

Dispatchers Vestal and Avinger, Bro. Sikes and your self-appointed scribe enjoyed a very pleasant outing on Escatawpa Creek recently; although we worked hard all day, we were unable to even land a few minnows for our lunch, and I know we had the right kind of bait.

The telegraphers and agents of this division presented to our genial chief dispatcher, Chas. B. Middlebrook, as a birthday present, on June 17th, a fifty-piece silver service, the presentation speech being made by O. L. McKay, agent Meridian.

The Artesia bunch are real chesty over their new depot completed recently. It is a beauty, and you can't blame them. Speaking of depots, old man Rube Wilkins, at Brooksville, says lumber is already on the ground for a new one there.

Local Chairman Holmes lined up several more nons recently, and also dropped down to Brooksville to cheer up the chief telegrapher on June 24th. We are going to have a big ice cream supper at Artesia some time during July. All members of the Order, as well as the nons (Holmes says there isn't going to be any nons by then) will be invited, and we will try and have a regular old get-acquainted, good-time meeting. Due notice by letter will be given and all are expected to be present.

Bro. R. F. Dawkins, second Meridian dispatcher's office, is visiting relatives in the West; relieved by Bro. G. H. Lawhorn. We wish Bro. Dawkins a delightful trip.

Bro. C. E. Hendley, our hustling secretary and treasurer, spent his two weeks' vacation visiting relatives and friends in Georgia and Alabama; relieved on first Artesia by Bro. J. M. Elliott, fourth there, and he by Bro. G. H. Lawhorn, who later relieved Bro. Holmes on account of sickness.

Bro. A. E. Peterman, third Artesia, off on account of the death of his aunt, was relieved by Extra Ingle, who promises to get the necessary next pay day.

E. E. Sedberry was relieved a few days on first Okolona by F. M. Herndon, and he by Mr. Ingle, who later bid in third Muldon.

Electric Mills, Miss., agent-operator on bulletin, Bro. E. C. Puturbaugh having bid in third West End yard, Montgomery, Ala.

We are glad to welcome Bros. H. Y. Mauldin, W. M. Hedge and Sister J. E. Spragg, all of "NS" Mobile, in our midst.

We are exceedingly glad to know that so much interest is being manifested in the Order now Everyone has begun to realize that we are repre senting a real cause.

Mrs. McCrary, Mobile general office days, is being relieved by Mr. Stallsworth, who later re beved Bro. Davis several nights.

Let's all remember the meetings at Artesia every second Saturday night, and let's all attend who can, for we get great good from attending the meetings and mingling with one another.

The last half is on us, and the new cards are due now, so let's all get busy and see that our cards are not neglected, for "In union there is strength."

Montgomery District

Bro. C. H. Graham, second Reform, relieved a few days owing to sickness, by J. L. Payne.

Bro. C. B. Harris, second Maplesville, on vacation, visited Washington, D. C.; Baltimore, Md., and several other large points; relieved by Mr. Dickert.

Bro. P. K. Gwinn, while on special business assigned him by the trainmaster, was relieved by J. C. Payne, who also relieved Mr. Brown, third Eoline days, and later relieved Mr. Buffington, second West End yard, while taking his wife to Michigan for her health.

J. W. McClendon is on third West End yard, until bid in by Bro. E. C. Puturbaugh, from Electric Mills. W. W. WILKING.

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Miss Scull is back at Bennezette nights again. Ye scribe has lost out as operator and car inspector, and has troubles of his own.

We should have a write-up each month. Send me all the news items you can.

So many court proceedings, the road changing hands and the mines not working for two months has delayed the presentation of our new revised schedule, but as things are again running smoothly, I hope to soon have negotiations under way, and before very long we will be drawing that 10 per cent increase in pay.

It has been impossible for me to be present at the meetings since the operator was taken off here. I would like very much to sec all the brothers, but in the meantime let's keep right after the nons and get them all in the fold. If there is one near you, send him your journal to study, and show him why he should join us.

E. E. HASKINS, G. C.

Boston Elevated, Div. No. 156. Sond O. R. 1.

The new line-up. Bio. Schuman, third "A;" Bro. J. Wardrope, first tower "J;" Bro. Martin assigned second tower "J."

Bro. Dixon resigned to go into business, and third "G" is up for bid, $21.28 per week.

Bro. Tuttle is back after a year's sick leave. Night meeting June 20th; voted to change meetings to one a month -daylight one month and

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Grand Trunk Ry., Div. No. 1. Eastern Division

Bro. J. J. Lord is at Brosseau Jct. nights regular. St. Agnes nights closed on account of decrease in traffic. Huntingdon nights advertised. Now is the time to file your application for a good job. There are a good many telegraphers on the spare list, and one does not have to wait for relief when wanting holidays. In fact, we have been offered holidays without making application. L. Grandpre, day operator at Laprairie days, we understand, is now disposed to join, since enjoying two weeks' vacation without loss of time. What about the night towerman at "RA?" Boys, send what news you have for publication to Bro. J. P. Laporte, Ft. Covington, who will see hat it reaches the editor in time each month.

DIV. COR., Cert. 929.

Grand Trunk Pacific Ry., Div. No. 1. Districts Four, Five and Six

Bro. Bergman, agent Coblenz, to Saskatoon a few days, was relieved by Mr. Bullas, a new man. Bro. D. L. Lyons, Unity days, resigned, relieved by Mr. White.

Bro. W. S. Simmons, first "DI," to Mirror as chief; Mr. Brown on first, Bro. Roy Moore on second, and Relieving Dispatcher Bro. Reid on third.

Bro. Jones to Oban on bulletin, relieved at Biggar days by Bro. H. E. Franke, and he nights there by Mr. Statey.

Please send in a few more news items. We can not guess them all.

DIV. COR., Cert. 1505.

Grand Trunk Western Ry., Div. No. 1. Some of these cast-iron plates left are so hard you can't dent them with an emery wheel, but a good O. R. T. man never gets discouraged (only disgusted). We have about 1,000 miles of track this side of the river, and by stationing a new member every 24 miles we would not run out of new material until after we had reached the 1,000-mile mark. That's not so bad for six months' work, but we want the few left in the ditch to climb out and flag the first mail with an application blank and a money order. They can afford to stay in the rut and still work with their

fellow men.

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One more operator has been added to "UN" office at Chicago.

Ex-Bro. Rathburn, out of the business for some time, is now on third Lapeer, Bro. Boylan, first, being away for a month. This places Bro. Porter on first and Bro. Stewart on second.

Bro. H. S. Harmon, agent Emmett, was a recent Capac visitor.

once.

The brothers who have not yet forwarded Bro. Shaw their first month's increase should do so at You want the full protection of the Order, so do your full share in paying the expenses. A phone man relieved Bro. Case a few days at Otterburn:

New members: W. B. Canyon, F. S. Daniels and F. Mitchels, Blue Island, and A. L. Hammond, Pt. Huron.

Bro. H. F. Downing, first Griffith, is acting as assistant local chairman Chicago territory.

Bro. Geo. Kay, extra dispatcher Battle Creek, was off two weeks recently, also agent Union Mills. Dempsey, agent Edewsburge, was off for a month.

It is now Bro. R. Barney at "WI" Battle Creek, and F. L. Beeman, a new man there, will also soon be with us.

Bro. Fairchilds, Potterville, is now at Ainsworth, re Bro. Keithely, resigned, and Bro. Hoak, first Thornton Jct., is on third Valparaiso, and Bro. J. T. Eddy is at Thornton Jct. Allbright, at Thornton, says he will soon be with us, also Agent Beebe and Operator Waldron, of Morrice, and Agent Connell and Operator Decker, at Haslett. Ex-Bro. O. M. Hilderbridle, at Goodells, is still on the outside.

Operator Guy, of Grangers, recently killed by train No. 6, left nothing for his family. Those whose families have no protection should take warning and get it at once.

Bro. George Neil, third dispatcher Battle Creek, on a month's vacation, was relieved by Bro. Geo. Kay.

Bro. Shaw has mailed you all dues notices. Pay up promptly. There is another hundred thousand to divide up next December. Be in good standing and get your share.

Hope Bros. Leverick, South Bend; Downing, Griffith, and Chambers, of Bay City, will help out with some news next month.

The recent meeting at Pt. Huron was well attended. General Chairman Eddy explained to the boys how everything was going on. Among the other brothers present were: Schoedle, Hammond, McFall, Searles, Crowe, Brophy and Cornell, all Terminal men; Burns, of Flint; Bro. Congo, dispatcher East Summit; several from the P. M. and a number from the Canadian side.

Bro. Joe Eddy, from the P. M., formerly agent at Bancroft, on the G. T., bid in Marcellus agency, and Bro. Hammond, of Sixteenth street, Pt. Hu ron, bid in third Tunnel yard, vice Thos. Summers, from the Mo. Pac., there pending bulletin.

Bro. B. C. Mathews, second Pt. Huron, relieved a few days at East Summit in dispatcher's office. Keep after those three delinquents on the Westcrn Division until they pay up.

Bro. Thomas, agent Duffield, was relieved by Relief Agent Haun while off on account of an injury to his hand.

Bro. Gogue, Scotts; Bros. Robinson and Strego, of Holly, and Bro. F. O. Willis, of Clarkstown, recently enjoyed two weeks' vacation.

Bro. Case was called to Pontiac recently owing to the illness of his mother.

Bro. Jerry Shea slipped one over the whole bunch by getting snugly tied up. Congratulations. Thanks to those who helped this month with the news. It Come was greatly appreciated. again. "STUB."

Wabash Ry., Div. No. 2.

Relay Division

The meetings at Peru, Montpelier, Springfield, Moberly and Decatur were some "whizzers," and, being the first held, proved quite satisfactory both in attendance and enthusiasm. Bro. Quick, Grand Secretary and Treasurer, was with us, and his presence, as well as his most instructive talk, were more than appreciated. Bro. Woods, general chairman, sure is some speaker, and everyone enjoyed his talk on the conditions on the Wabash. Short talks by all called upon were thoroughly enjoyed and it was certainly gratifying to see so many out taking an active interest in the affairs of an organization. This was an open meeting, and its good can not be estimated. Already we are having calls for application blanks, and a great deal more can and will be accomplished if each and every member will put his shoulder to the wheel and be more active and write up every non with whom you are acquainted. Our organization needs more members, and if you know of an operator who is not carrying a card, hop on his trail and make him come across and help carry the load.

The matter of giving dances and social entertainments at these meetings is being talked of, all costs to be guaranteed prior to the termination of arrangements for each dance, thus relieving the organization of any responsibility. Prospects seem very favorable for a successful termination of the proposition.

Sister Jones, "GM," resumed work after three weeks' vacation with her parents, relieved by Mr. Talley, from the W. U.

Bro. Nixon, off several days attending O. R. T. meetings, and Bro. Carter, who also attended one, were relieved by Mr. Stone and Talley, from the W. U.

Bro. Wheeler, "GM," on ninety days' vacation with his parents in Jeff City, relieved by Bro. Col. lins and Bro. Bagby, who are doubling. Bro. M. G. Clark, of Imogene, called on the boys in "GM" Bro. recently while in on company's business. Bagby, "GM," spent Sunday recently with his brother, of Huntsville. LAYTON, Cert. 2147.

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thorough organization as I see it, we would soon have trouble to locate a non on this road. Brothers, get busy and see if we can not make this pike solid.

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The young fellows spend more money in a week foolishly downtown nights than would pay their dues for a year. The married men maintain their families on their incomes and carry up-to-date cards, and there is no reason why the others can not do likewise. There is an imperative necessity that we get this whole system solid at once. cost of living has raised, but the telegraphers' salaries remain just the same. The salaries we are getting are not large enough to enable us to save anything towards the purchase of a home, and it is hardly possible to say whether we will have a job from one day to the next.

Such conditions take the heart and spirit out of us. There is not a position on this division which should pay less than $70.00, graded to $95.00, and the only way we will ever get such salaries is to wake up. The average monthly expenses of a family man on this division is about $57.00 a month. With such a salary any little recreation is out of the question, and should sickness occur, he would be hopelessly in debt. These conditions will continue just so long as we stay demoralized and the nons refuse to join. The only thing to do is to induce them to get up-to-date cards, and those who will not do so should be given scant consideration.

Bro. C. B. Maddox, St. Charles, called to Ft. Worth, Tex., owing to the death of his mother, was relieved by Extra Schumcker, from Gilmore. Bro. E. P. Marion was a St. Louis visitor recently. LAYTON, Cert. 2147.

Detroit Division

At Montpelier, Ohio, June 2d, a very interesting meeting was held, at which a nice percentage of the members of Detroit Division were present.

Bros. Iliff and Drennan, of North Liberty; Gund, of Adrian; Bather, of "MX" Detroit; Bro. Mayer and Sister Nelson, of "MD" Detroit; Bros. Fohey, Seibert, Havener and King, of "NG" Montpelier; Rarig, of Kunkle; Bro. Black and wife, of Alvordton; Sister May, of "BO;" Sister Jones and Bros. Carter and Nixon, of "GM" St. Louis, who made the trip from St. Louis with Bro. L. W. Quick especially to attend.

Bro. Delmarter, of "JH" Toledo, is another one of the boys made of the right kind of stuff, as he made the trip from Toledo to help boost the cause along. Wish we had a 95 per cent member: ship of the kind of material that attended this meeting. We could then instruct our committee when they next meet the Wabash officials to get us a 95 per cent schedule and not come back without it.

Bro. Bloom, of Cone, and several others whom the writer did not have the pleasure of meeting, also attended.

The meeting was called to order by General Chairman Wood, who introduced Mayor W. H. Shin, of Montpelier, who welcomed the members by a few well-chosen remarks, in which he es

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