Chicago & Alton R. R., Div. No. 2. Relay Division

The meeting held at the Illinois Hotel, Bloomington, June 20th, was exceptionally well at tended, the attendance numbering from eighty to ninety, including members from the Western, Southern and Northern Division of the C. & A.

Vice-President Newman came down from Chicago. Bro. Quick, who intended to be with us until the last minute, when unforeseen circumstances arose, and he could not attend, sent Bro. Whalen, general chairman of the Big Four, who, by the way, was most heartily welcomedbringing with him Bro. Schluser, local chairman, Big Four, who is always welcomed to our meetings. The Peoria and Pekin O. R. T. Club was represented by six or eight members, including Bro. Rixey, C. B. & Q.; Bro. McNeff, Big Four; Bro. Endsley, C. R. I. & P.; Bro. Decker, L. E. & W., and Bro. Sleater, C. & A.

The meeting was called at 8:00 p. m. by General Chairman Gentz, and interesting talks were made by Bros. Whalen and Schluser. Bros. Decker, Rixey, McNeff and Edmunds also made most interesting talks along the line of co-operation and organization, both ancient and modern, demonstrating the growth and progress of our Order, also the loyalty and support of the members to both the organization and the company.

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Last, but not least, Bro. Newman gave us general talk that will long be remembered. We congratulate him on his ability as an orator, as well as his good judgment and advice. We most surely appreciated Bro. Newman being with us. He has been a very busy man the last few months, reaching settlements with the officials of the Northern Pacific, M. K. & T., Cotton Belt, T. & P,. Frisco, Nickel Plate, C. & E. I., Big Four, and Illinois Central. We hope more of the brothers will get to our future meetings and share in the treat in case Bro. Newman is able to be be with us.

The Big Four delegation and brothers from the Peoria and Pekin O. R. T. Club had to depart on the 9:30 car, when we took a few minutes' recess, meeting again at 10:00 p. m., when the committee and Bro. Newman discussed a few points in our revised schedule.

Bro. Newman then gave us a very instructive talk as to the support of the members of the committee while negotiating for a revised sched ule. A few minor grievances were then discussed, and the meeting closed at 11:30 p. m. The only inconvenience in attending these meetings is a little loss of sleep for some of the brothers who have to come so far, but as the next day is always Sunday and the meetings are held quarterly, we hope to keep up the good attendance.

Our proposition is now in the hands of the company. It is a good one, and the results will depend upon the support your committee gets while in session.

With the exception of a few scattered nons we are solid over the entire system. They are being canvassed every day. Keep up the good work.

Do not let them rest even for a day. Their hearts are right, but they hate to jar loose.

Be prompt in paying your dues. Our good secretary and treasurer is a very busy man. One notice should be sufficient from Bro. McElhinney. Bro. Devalt bid in third Roodhouse, relieving Mr. Peters, now on extra list.

Our two good operators "VN" and "W" at "DV" will be with us shortly.

We were glad to see Bros. Peterson and Edmunds from the general office with us at the meeting June 20th.

Bro. La Salle, wire chief Bloomington, made a flying trip to Chicago, Sunday, June 21st.

Bro. Endsley, formerly of "B" office, was shaking hands with old friends in Bloomington, Saturday, June 20th. Bro. Endsley is now at the Rock Island ticket office in Peoria.

Bro. Major is relieving Mr. Perry, car distributer, in dispatcher's office, who is enjoying a vacation with his wife at various points in the East and Northeast. CERT. 2371.

Northern Division

Bro. E. V. Swanson, third South Joliet, has migrated to California.

Bro. Swanson, third South Joliet, is being relieved by Mr. Banes, from Sherman.

The office of superintendent of Southern Division has been abolished, Mr. Henderson now having jurisdiction over the same, with Mr. Bearden as assistant. Brothers, you should co-operate in every way possible with these two eminent gentlemen to increase the company's revenue, making a record for yourselves, thereby proving you are worthy of something better, and they will not forget you.

We regret very much losing Superintendent Miller of the Southern Division, but a man of his ability will have no trouble in securing another suitable position.

We are progressing toward the 100 per cent goal, but we must continue in our efforts until we reach it. Every brother put his shoulder to the wheel and push. Perseverance built the pyramids and did everything else under the sun of monumental value.

Bro. T. D. Scoville has returned to Dwight agency, Bro. Edgar going back on first. O. C. Lewis, third Dwight, extra, to Auburn.

Bro. Simpson is back at agency Washburn. Bro. Ruppert, operator Lemont, went to agency Lambert a few days. A. M., Cert. 1266.

Southern Division

There is absolutely no excuse for not attending our meetings at Bloomington, especially those who are working first tricks between Springfield and Bloomington. Bro. Phillips, Lincoln days, now has the ice broken, and we hope he will continue to attend, and that others will manifest enough interest to attend once in a while.

Bro. Fred Misegades, third Auburn, is in the Northwest on his honeymoon. Congratulations. Bro. L. I. Henry relieved Mr. Brooks, first

Auburn, a few days on account of the death of his son.

Bro. Melton, third Nilwood, resumed duty after spending fifteen days learning to be a brakeman on the I. T. S.

There are only a few nons left on the south end, most all of whom have promised to come in the first of July. Being in debt is no excuse at all for not joining, as all have been benefited from $2.50 to $10.00 per month through the efforts of the O. R. T., and the debt due the organization therefor should receive the first consideration.

DIV. COR.

C., C., C. & St. L. R. R. (Big Four), Div. No. 3.

Cleveland Division

Bro. Humphrey, second Vernon, attending trial, relieved by Extra Parkin. Bro. J. Reeley, first Hiles, off few days, relieved by Bro. Alexander. McKinley, third Vernon, off few days, relieved by Fisher, a Pennsylvania man. Bro. Clyde Henry, first Vernon, off few days, relieved by Pennsylvania operator C. E. Kilgore. Effective with the new schedule the operators at St. James were put on an eight-hour trick. Bro. C. R. Golden, Marsh, off few days, relieved by Bro. Alexander. Bro. Reams, first Shelby off few weeks relieved by Extra Parkin. G. Lavelle, agent St. James, off few days, relieved by G. E. Detwiler, from third Lewis Center.

Bro. Jack Collins, second St. James, bought an automobile in Cleveland recently. We hope Jack can stand prosperity, and be able to manage the critter.

B. E. Detwiler, third Lewis Center, on the sick list, relieved by Extra Case. Bro. Geo. Smith, Rochester, attended the Indianapolis races. Local chairman on few days' vacation, relieved by H. A. Gallagher, third Cordington. Bro. C. H. Rose, Shiloh, off several days, relievel by Bro. Griefinstine. Bro. I. S. Tripplet, second Hiles, off a month, relieved by Extra Chabra. Bro. W. O. Tripplet, second Huff, and Bro. McCaffey, leverman, off, relieved by Bro. Griefenstine; the former on a thirty-day leave to Texas, relieved by A. Cove. J. Mullen, engineer M. of W., at Galion, was thrown from a motor car at Shiloh a few days ago and received some painful bruises, but nothing serious.

Only one delinquent on this division for the first half of 1914, and he is on the west end. See if we can keep the record up for the last half

of the year.

The June meeting was transferred from Cleveland to Galion, and held the 23d in Odd Fellows Hall. We may hold them there every month, as it is a more convenient place for the men to all get together, the only drawback being bad connections in getting back after the meeting.

The brothers should all have received their new schedules by this time, and the back payroll to be made up separately will be out before long. Trainmaster White is on his wedding tour, having been married about a month. We wish him all the happiness possible.

Mr. Borchers, the book of rules man, was around again, giving the boys some good advice in regard to their work, which we will do well to follow. We have as good a schedule as most of the roads, and the brothers ought to see that they give the company the best service possible. Be alive to what is going on while you are on duty. and don't aim to just watch the clock and wish it was quitting time.

Bro. Frank Powers, while visiting his son in Chattanooga, Tenn., was relieved by Bro. Rollins, relieved by Bro. Dick.

The three nons between Galion and Delaware -LaVelle, Miller and Galligher-were all benefited by the new schedule. They should bury those individual grievances, get a card, and pull

one way.

Bros. Rhoades, Shiloh; Golden, Marsh, and Bill Elliott, Ashley, are still on twelve-hour tricks. It's tough getting up at five every morning and working until six in the evening.

Now that we have our new schedule let us try and maintain a little more interest throughout the year, and not be like a nigger at camp meeting, "merely warmed over for de season."

Bro. H. T. Sloan is worthy of mention in his efforts to build up and maintain one of the leading divisions of the system. He has landed men who seemed to be hopeless, good men who should have been with us long ago.

When the telephone goes on the blink you can soon see "who's who mit de ole reliable."

Bro. Chas. Kiefer is getting things in good shape at Ashley, and we trust that in the near future the officials can speak as highly of this office as they did of West View when he was there. Bro. Kiefer secured his rights through the Order in securing this agency. CERT. 1123.

Cincinnati and Sandusky Division

Don't put off paying your dues, brothers, until the last moment, and cause the general secretary and treasurer and your local chairman to spend your good money the rest of the term mailing you notices. Line up and be right up to date.

A well-known professor (?) has decided to quit business because his "graduates" are joining the O. R. T. immediately after getting positions.

The few nons left have all had increase enough to pay their expenses in the Order for six months out of one month's increase. Those who do not pay up now we should remember with our motto, "No card, no favors." They are getting too good a thing at our expense. Let's help Local Chairman Shearing to make them sit up and take notice.

Bro. Calaway, who relieved Mr. Wolf on second West Carrollton, also relieved Mr. Diehl on second there while he was serving a few days.

Bro. Shoemaker, of Silver Creek, was relieved a few days by Bro. Coats.

Bro. Columber won Mechanicsburg, putting Mr. Offenbacker on first Marysville pending bulletin. When bidding on a job be sure to send a copy to your local chairman.

Bro. Emmers was released from service account of not getting permission from "J" office to be relieved by second trick man one hour earlier. Bro. Shaw worked a turn on first at Deer Creek for Mr. Meese.

Bro. Robt. Neese's mother, who has been ill a long time, is very low, with no hopes for her recovery. The brother recently lost his wife. He has our sympathy.

The Vison car was over the division this month. Bro. Webber spent Decoration Day at Carey. Bro. Gramlich, who worked a turn for Bro. Howser, also relieved Bro. Keyes, third Wells. The writer relieved Mr. Cecil, second M. & C. Jct., a few days.

Bro. C. O. Delp, third Middletown yards, broke the speed limit with his motor, and was relieved by Mr. Harper while he was rubbing the sore spots. Bro. Gramlich is relieving Mr. Riner on second Miamisburg.

Bro. Irwin, second Middletown, was relieved a few days by C. Stabler.

Bro. Meese goes to Glen Echo, Bro. Stewart to East street and Mr. Glenn to third Miami crossing.

Bro. L. Flynn is under the doctor's care, relieved by Bro. Diehl, on third Draw Bridge.

Dispatcher H. Smith, taking thirty days; Jumbo Crane on first, and Extra Dispatcher Fawcett on second.

Bro. Cavanaugh is on second Knisley and Bro. Slane on third Carlisle Jct. pending bulletin.

The matrimonial bee is buzzing in the bonnets of several of the boys along the line.

Bro. Frank Raff, third Urbana, who was master of ceremonies at the recent dedication of the new asphalt street there, is some tango dancer, but Bro. Hendrix has him beat a block when it comes to making the dip.

The motto on the western lines is "No card, no jobs," and we decided that it is a good one. This is a tip to the nons.

Rox closed; Mr. Glenn, second Carlisle Jct., bumped by J. Hildebrand, first Rox, going to Miami crossing; Mr. Harper, second Rox, bumped Bro. Keyes, third Carlisle Jct., who took third Wells, Alge going to second Sand Cut, and Mr. Harmon to Draw Bridge extra; Bro. Slane, third Rox, took second West Sharon, Mr. Hadley going to second Plum streeet.

Boys, please send me the news by the 20th so that I may keep Division No. 3 represented in every issue of THE TELEGRAPHER. DIV. COR.

St. Louis Division

Bro. E. J. Welsh, third Helm, was relieved, while at home several days, by Bro. Leitch. Bro. Welsh and Epperson (who will soon be with us) are "baching" now.

Lenox is now solid. Bros. Parrett and Weber, from east end, bumped Johnson and Stadler. Bro. H. E. Cole, first there, was relieved several days, on account of the heat, by Mr. Johnson, who later bumped Bucklo, second Lake View.

Bro. R. H. Eyer, bumped at Nameoki nights by Taylor, bid in third Gard, and immediately sent

for his wife, as short line was too lonesome for him.

Brothers, let us try to make this division the strongest of our new System Division No. 3. The new schedule and recent raise in salary secured by our committee should help us to convince the nons of the advantages of being united with us. Bro. H. E. Geiseman, first Gard, is on an extended leave, relieved by L. D. Kidwell.

It is now Bros. Scott, first Waver, and Huron, Carbon days. We are very glad to have them with us, and hope they will land at least one non before next card is due.

Bro. N. E. Day, relieving Lyford, third Nokomis, bid in Fontanet agency, vice Overholtz, resigned.

By the good work of General Chairman Whalen three eight-hour leverman tricks were established at Burnett at the rate of $55.00 a month, and the jobs are now on bulletin.

Bro. Whalen, first Duane, is being relieved by O. J. Sexton.

Mr. Morgan, first Karl, is hack from a visit South.

All the news I get I have to go after on the wires. Brothers, keep your promises and mail me all the changes, etc., at your station every month before the 20th, to Mitchell. I will appreciate it very much if the brothers at Lenox and some brother on the east end will send me the news from that locality. Let's have a good writeup each month.

Bro. M. D. Brown relieved the C. & A. man at Hartford third for two months.

Bro. Ritenhouse bumped Benson from second Granite City. G, C. WEBER, Cert. 981.

Chicago Division West

Let us show that we are thankful for our new schedule by getting after the nons and making this old pike solid.

Bro. V. F. Lowe bid in third "PK," relieved by Bro. Browning, relieved by Bro. Andrews, third "KT," relieved by Mr. Martin, third "W," relieved by Mr. Sayers, from third "PK."

Mr. Duesler, third "Q," is going into the undertaking business at Wyoming, Ill.; relieved by Mr. Insko, from the east end.

Sister Miller, second "DR," relieved several days by Extra Sweeney, who also relieved Mr. Sloan at "HR" a week on account of sickness, and later relieved Bro. Boyle, agent "HR," for two weeks' vacation.

Sister Danewood on sick list, relieved by Bro. Wert. We hope for her speedy recovery.

Manly, "DI," on an extended vacation, relieved by Percy.

Bro. Francis, third "RO," was married June 17th. The happy pair have our best wishes for a long and happy life.

Pay your dues promptly, brothers, and if you have a non in your office you can't do anything with, drop me a note. If there is anything I love more than to "roast" a non, it's "eating them raw." BARNEY, Cert. 1520.

IN MEMORIAM.

Bro. M. Hayes, of Blue Earth, is now in his new position at Sioux City shops; address, 110 Virginia street.

We are pleased to again welcome into our ranks Bro. J. C. Stuart, telegrapher at Prince street,

M. W. LOUCKS,

R. E. MCMAHON, H. G. GREER,

Committee.

C., St. P., M. & O. R. R., Div. No. 4. Minnesota & Iowa Division

Bro. G. H. Schneiderhan, of Shakopee, was successfully nominated June 16th for the position of clerk of court, and we predict that he will be elected easily at the coming election.

Bro. C. W. West, of Vernon Center, has applied for three months' leave, from August 15th, and will seek another climate in an effort to improve his health. A good, long rest we hope will be beneficial. He and Bro. C. R. Williams, of Minneopa were Mankato visitors June 12th. Bro. W. L. Cochrane transacted business in Mankato, June 8th.

Bro. "Jim" C. Crandall, of Northrop spent several days recently in the Wisconsin woods hunting, and along those splendid trout streams fishing. Bro. Rathman canceled stamps and acted as agent at Northrop during his absence.

Bro. G. W. Lasseck, of Lake Crystal, was relieved while sick by B. H. Allen, who later relieved Bro. Reidel at Kasota a few days and then went to Mankato while Bro. and Mrs. B. J. Funk were in Minneapolis. He was relieved on second there by H. J. Clark and went to Blue Earth.

Bro. W. L. Cochrane, of Madelia, and Bro. J. C. Rathman were Mankato callers June 11th.

Bro. L. M. Kilburg, relieved at Blakeley by Bro. J. C. Rathman, is trying out Mitchell agency, vice O. A. Shafer, who has taken the cashiership

there.

Up-to-date telegraphers will bear in mind that Bro. Near, proprietor of the Commercial Hotel at Mankato, carries an up-to-date card in Division 4, having recently transferred from Division 23, where he has held membership since 1902.

Bro. and Mrs. A. Backer, of Western avenue, having sold their residence in Minneapolis, will shortly move to St. Paul.

Bro. C. N. Frank, of Belle Plaine, is working first and E. Willson night at St. Peter.

Phoner Hicker has resigned at Grogan, and the position has been bulletined.

Recent heavy rains caused several railroads in Minnesota more or less inconvenience by bad washouts.

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Bro. Mathews drew Hoskins, and Bro. L. J. Young, from Indiana or eastern seaport, drew Coburn on last month's bulletin. Bro. Ray Larsen is being relieved by Bro. Logan at Wakefield while taking in the sights on the coast. Mr. Dyke is relieving the latter, relieved at Fordyce by Bro. Schaller returning to work. We are glad to see Bro. Schaller back improved in health. He has had his share of bad luck, and we hope he has no more.

Lee Hallisey, agent Coburn, has resigned and is now with the W. U. at "XD."

The time for our semi-annual dues is at hand, and would like to see everyone paid up before our next write-up. Nothing helps in our case like thorough organization. Don't wait until you are called upon by your local chairman and general secretary to pay your back dues, but keep them paid up and always be up to date; and remember, "No card, no favors." Bro. Quick and Bro. Tenney have called your attention to this matter often enough, and I have taken it up with each of you personally, and a few of the delinquents have responded by getting up to date. Let's try to keep up to date, so there will be no occasion for Bro. Tenney or myself to write you personal

Bro. Scott, of Winter, who drew Chippewa Falls third on last bulletin, turned it down and it was given to Bro. H. J. Payson, of Barronett, the next oldest bidder, vice Bro. Peterson, now relieving the agent at Cornell.

P. Imislund, while visiting at Eau Claire, was relieved on Shell Lake second by Mr. Couter. Bro. Reid is at Minog agency. No bids on it the last two bulletins.

Bro. Amdahl is relieving Mr. Wilson, agent Drummond, and Bro. A. J. Trogan is relieving H. J. Britton at Jim Falls.

Bro. Tinker, of Holcombe, laying off, was re lieved by W. T. Hatch, lately resumed work. Bro. Peterson, from Chetek, relieved Hatch, who then relieved Bro. Payson at Barronett.

Bro. Steiner is back at Deer Park.

Bro. O. C. Jacobs and wife made a trip to the Twin Cities recently and shook hands with Bro. Liddane.

G. E. Gibson, of Cumberland, and Dispatcher Boothlet, of Spooner, were among the bunch that took in the ball game at Shell Lake, Wis., June 7th.

G. Couter to second Solon Springs, relieved on Shell Lake second by A. S. Johnson, back from school at Madison, spending his vacation "pounding brass."

No one sent in any news. Business is dull except where the gravel is being handled.

We are working for a solid membership by early fall, so our committee can stay in for a substantial raise when it convenes. DIV. COR.

Eastern Division

The boys must be pretty well contented as there isn't much moving around these days.

The gravel is pretty near finished now, which will release two operators. Maybe some of the boys can get vacations now if they get a couple of extra men.

Bro. Waldum relieved Mr. Johnson, second Levis, and Bro. Engebretson relieved Bro. Bartness, first Sheppard, on their vacations.

The strawberry movement is keeping the agents at one-man stations on the jump.

Bro. Sever Engebretson, from the C. P. R., is visiting at B. R. Falls.

On June 2d fire broke out in the old Anderson lumber yards and mill in front of the freight depot at Hudson. For a time it looked as though the depot would be swept away, but the only serious damage to the company property was the burning of two merchandise cars. The mill, two storage houses and the Second street school house were consumed.

It is now Bro. L. F. Stuart, at Prince street, and expect to add the man at "UN" shortly.

Bro. L. W. Richards, East St. Paul third, took the civil service examination recently for inspector of hours-of-service law. "Rich" is confident that he passed the test, but the large number of applicants who took the examination makes the appointment of any one of them look rather distant. Bro. F. Goss, of "GY," is now checking up train sheets in the different train dispatchers' offices. He will not take the daily car reports again until the new crop begins to move.

Bro. Kuhn, Northline third, had to retire temporarily on account of his arm giving out. We all sincerely hope he will be back on the job soon.

The gravel trains have made plenty of work for the telegraphers between Hudson and East St. Paul lately. The hardshell non at Lake Elmo is working harder then he ever did before.

Some of the east end brothers should find out what keeps J. F. Tracy, second Altoona, outside the fold. He is drawing a substantial increase every month secured by the O. R. T., still he refuses to do the "necessary," although he is continually asking the brothers there to work an hour or so for him, so he can get away. Those are just the kind of fellows that sit back and grab all the committee gets them and then sit around and criticise the committee and the O. R. T. in general. A hog will grunt his thanks at least, while you are throwing corn to him, but the non throws everything he possibly can in the way of the committee. He is a stumbling block by not giving his support, yet always has his ears glued to the ground to hear what the committee got for him, and spends more money foolishly than it would take to pay his dues for a year. When you ask him to get a card he sings the same old song he sang so many times that he has learned it by heart, "I haven't any money; maybe next pay day; my family has been sick; I got to pay some bills; I got to finish making payments on my auto; I just bought a farm; I am going to quit in the spring." They have got it down pat. They know there are enough O. R. T. boys left to get them the required raise and better working conditions. "We should worry"-let the O. R. T. do the worrying.

Everything points to a bumper crop this year, and we want to share in the profits, so let every brother get after the nons, so we can send our committee in with a solid backing. CERT. 7.

Union Pacific R. R., Div. No. 6. Wyoming Division

Relief Operator Bro. McGowan relieved at Walcott by J. H. Cannon, from the N. P.

Sister Quinn, second Lookout, while spending a week in Denver, was relieved by E. Fishback, from the N. P. Bro. Quinn, third Lookout, after spending a few days in Cheyenne, relieved Bro. Dirst on third Rock River pending bulletin. Bro. Dirst assigned third Sherman. Miss Quinn working third Lookout temporarily, promises to line up soon.