and while he was agent at Elgin always warned men who were organizing this division to keep away from "his" operators. He is still at Galewood.

Bro. Buchanan, third Savanna yard, was off several days unpacking his household goods.

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The Nickel Plate telegraphers have just been awarded, by a board of arbitration, a $65.00 minimum schedule, Sunday overtime in excess of six hours' service on positions assigned to eleven hours' work, nine hours at two-trick stations and eight hours straight where three men ployed. The C. M. & St. P. doesn't come up to the Nickel Plate minimum by about $15.00, but there are six or seven men on our system in heavy relay offices who only work eight hours and a half a day, after that they get overtime. We need something substantial in the way of an increase in money, and hours arranged more in accordance with modern civilization.

CERT. 817.

1. & G. N. Ry., Div. No. 25.

On May 17th a joint meeting of O. R. T. members of the M. K. & T., I. & G. N., H. & T. C., C. B. & Q. and S. A. & A. P. railroads was held in the Young Men's Business League rooms, Waco, Texas,

Bro. C. C. Webner, local chairman of Division No. 25, Mart, Tex., presided, and Bro. J. I. Gates, of Division No. 22, acted as secretary and treasurer, pro tem. The roads named were represented from Giddings, Temple, College Station, Bryan, Calvert, Otto, Mart, Hallsburg, Penelope, Malone and Taylor.

The following brothers made short talks: M. M. Mosley, Division 22, on local conditions; C. C. Webner, Division 25, on legislative matters, and Bro. Hunnicutt, of the I. & G. N., from Otto, on federation of all roads west of the Mississippi River. His talk was heartily applauded, and he asked the joint representatives to take the matter up and push it to that end.

A great many of our brothers were prevented from attending on account of track conditions and trains running late. Bro. Laisure, of Houston, wired that he was unable to attend on account of a committee meeting at that place.

The meeting was a great success, and we trust that these meetings will continue to be held throughout the entire United States and that great good may result therefrom. Federation we must obtain, and by getting together where we can discuss matters pertaining thereto, we will eventually become one. Stand solid together and march steadily forward toward the goal of our ambition. Unless we do become as one we will eventually fall, one by one, and that fall will be disastrous to organized labor.

A resolution was adopted, strongly condemning the policy adopted by the State authorities, for their attitude toward striking miners and train crews in Colorado, for refusing to man troop trains.

Although many were compelled to leave after the close of the day session, a very interesting

social meeting was held in the evening in the same hall, the chief speaker being John R. Spencer, Sr., of Waco, secretary-treasurer of the State Federation of Labor. DIV. COR.

Ft. Worth Division

Bro. J. H. Kelly, of Everman, attended an interesting meeting of Ft. Worth O. R. T. Club, Sunday, May 24th, where about ninety members were present.

Bro. Fred L. Patterson has gone to St. Louis; object, matrimony. He has the best wishes of all the boys.

Lineman Jones, injured by falling from a pole on the north end some weeks ago, expects to soon resume work.

E. H. Hardison, from Gulf Division, is relieving the dispatchers on their annual fifteen-day vacations. Dispatcher Fretwell is going to spend his with T. Johnson, the popular south end local conductor in Galveston-watch their smoke. The dispatchers draw full pay during their vacations, which is no more than right, but we believe the telegraphers should enjoy the same privilege.

Bro. Coy Hellums, second Marlin, called to Ennis on account of the sudden and serious illness of his father, was relieved by Bro. Hatfield.

Bro. M. F. Barrett bid in Maypearl; relieved on bid at Anderson by Bro. Roulet, first Italy.

Bro. E. H. Smith, Madisonville, attended court in Ft. Worth, June 1st; relieved by ex-Bro. H. N. Sandall, Navasota "HN." That "ex-brother" doesn't look good before your name.

Bro. Webner, Mart, lost several days latter part of May on account of the illness of his wife.

Dispatcher Slaigth, off several days the latter part of May on account of sickness, was relieved by Extra Dispatcher Hardison.

Bro. W. A. Dean, who relieved Bro. J. M. Talley, clerk at Maypearl, acting relief agent at Highbank on bid, later resigned.

There has been some trouble in regard to handling overtime. Overtime slips should be mailed in within twenty-four hours after the time is made. Make them out carefully and mail in promptly. By so doing you will save Bro. Webner and yourself a great deal of trouble.

Show the company that it pays to hire O. R. T. men by giving the best of service at all times.

Do your best to keep down differences, then when you do have a grievance it will be much easier to handle. Den't blame the local chairman because he doesn't handle every grievance to your satisfaction. He may be in possession of some facts you are not aware of, which makes it impossible to settle it in your favor. Keep in line and give Bro. Webner your loyal support at all times. He needs it, and in view of the good work he has done, he is entitled to it in anything he undertakes.

The Telegraphers' Legislative Board of Texas held a very successful meeting at Waco, Sunday, May 17th, in the Young Men's Business League Club rooms, as noted in the report of the secretary of the meeting on another page in this issue. This club was organized with the object in view, among

other things, of getting a better bond law through the next session of the State Legislature, and should be given the support of every telegrapher in this State, whether a member of the O. R. T. or not. It takes money to push a thing of this kind, and should you be called upon to help financially, dig up. As usual in matters pertaining to the good of organized labor, our local chairman was one of the leaders in starting the movement to organize this club, and is one of three members of the executive committee. Doubtless you have all received a copy of the constitution by this time. DIV. COR.

Gulf Division,

Bro. J. T. Robinson, while off gathering tomatoes, was relieved by Bro. W. A. Wilson. Bro. Jones is now using an "armstrong" car, as his motor car was too heavy to handle alone in making trips from Gause to Valley Jet.

Bro. E. B. McLean, third Valley, visited relatives at Oakwood a few days.

Bro. R. D. Barnes, Hearne, spent a few days at Jewett, his old boyhood home.

Bro. J. L. Lovin, second Rockdale tower, while visiting relatives at Sealy, was relieved by Bro. C. H. Hanson, who passed up Jacksonville on account of the heavy baggage business. Hanson likes to relieve at "RK" tower. Someone calls frequently and inquires "when Clarence is coming back."

Bro. F. E. Holloway, first Sellers, bid in Elkhart agency, relieving Bro. Howard, who is going into business there. We wish him success.

Bro. W. A. Wilson preferred the extra board to second Trinity, where he was relieved on vacation by Mr. Partlow, who tried to swap talk with the dispatcher, hence a new face is at the window, J. H. Hoot.

Bro. W. Murchinson, first Conroe, off a few Bro. days, was relieved by Bro. Hanson, and J. H. White, second there, on vacation, by Bro. Smith. Bro. Hanson is getting the piledriver pretty regularly now.

Bro. S. Yarbrough, of Troup, and wife accompanied his mother to Galveston, where she is undergoing treatment.

Bro. C. M. McNutt, second Jacksonville, relieved Bro. Kassebaum, who was called to the bedside of his mother at Cairo, Ill.

Bro. J. H. Harding, of the T. & P., is on first Sellers pending bulletin. We welcome him.

Dispatcher R. B. Martin, second trick north end, Palestine, is one of the congenial kind that Is born and not made.

Dispatchers McClure, Talcott, Arnold and Brooks have taken their vacations, the latter in Colerado. Night Chief Leo took his in Arkansas, Dispatcher Hungate in Western Texas, and Chief Gready is taking his in New York. We telegra phers should get together and get a 15-day, fullpay vacation ourselves. The Illinois Central and Yazoo & Mississippi Valley give all employes in service two years fifteen days' vacation with full pay, and we can get the same if we go about it right.

Improper bulletining of positions, seniority, etc., is not being overlooked, and the committee is assured that they will be adjusted satisfactorily to all, so hold up your criticisms, as some good work is being done on the "qt." "Still waters run deep."

I want to thank the two brothers who contributed the news items for this issue. I wish there were more loyal workers on this division, then we could accomplish something.

The telegraphers' joint meetings at different places are meeting with great success. Whenever you get a chance do not fail to attend them, for they will open your eyes and get the narrowness out of your mind.

Do not condemn a man if he doesn't want tc come into your organization; try to show him where it will benefit him.

It is now time for the semi-annual dues. Try to not go delinquent, for that makes more work all around.

Bro. J. J. Dermody was with us a few days, and expresses his best wishes and kindest regards to all the members of Division 25. DIV. COR.

Vandalia R. R., Div. No. 27.

St. Louis Division, West End

Bro. G. J. Kilby, first Griswold, which, with "QN" tower, has been closed, made a trip to Terre Haute recently to confer with the division operator in regard to bidding in a new position. Two new offices, opened not long ago on this end, were not bulletined, and we should see that those boys at Griswold and "QN" get what is coming to them.

Applications are rolling in. The boys are tired of living on promises, and expect to take a different course entirely hereafter. Promises don't pay grocery and butcher bills, or give you time off with pay, brothers.

Bro. "Dick" Fogler, third Mulberry Grove, has been at his home in St. Elmo recently on account of illness. Bro. J. H. Poindexter is relieving Bro. Warren Johnson on first Mulberry Grove, relieving Bro. W. L. Darner, first "V" Vandalia. Bro. Seebree, of Terre Haute, is relieving Non McCracken, third "V" Vandalia.

Bro. Fred Martin, of Highland, migrated east on No. 8 recently, but we failed to learn his des tination. He recently relieved Bro. W. A. Harris, third Smithboro, a few days.

Bro. F. H. Matthews, second St. Elmo, attended the Chritian Endeavor convention at Greenup one morning.

General Chairman Bro. E. E. Pierron, first Rose Lake, visited home folks at Pierron recently.

Bro. Fred Wells, agent Mulberry Grove, and family visited with Bro. F. O. Berry and family at St. Elmo a few Sundays ago.

We would like very much to see a good write-up from the East End and Middle Divisions, and especially the Vincennes Division, as we certainly have some true-blue O. R. T. brothers down there. PANHANDLE PETE.

Missouri Pacific Ry., Div. No. 31. Joplin Division-

Bro. C. C. Fortune, Rich Hill second, is on a lecturing tour, relieved by Wm. Humphries, Horton nights.

Bro. Roy Christel, Pittsburg days, assistant local chairman on the Minden side, is on his annual leave, relieved by Bro. T. H. Matkin, from second, and he by Bro. W. E. Hadley, of the Grand. Atol second closed, and Bro. R. G. Broyles bumped Humphries off Horton second, relieving Bro. Smith. later to Rich Hill, relieving Moss at Ham, now extra Joplin for thirty days.

Bro. S. K. Williams, agent Asbury, K. C. S. joint office, has returned from his thirty days' leave.

Bro. L. R. Biggarstaff, Cornell first, is now with the Standard Oil Co. in Coffeyville pending investigation of his dismissal; accused of refusing to clean up. Bro. H. J. Hoagland, third Cornell, bid in first, and Bro. Noonan second there.

Bro. Dick Malone, agent, is the proud possessor of a brand new Ford.

Former Bro. and Assistant Local Chairman Porter, third Archie, is now with the W. U. at Kansas. Porter refused to deliver perishable express matter after regular hours. There are times when a fellow can take such things too far. E. J. Stulz, who bid in Archie night vacancy, ran into wire fence while out on his motocycle, and got the worst of it.

Sister A. G. Baker, forced out of Jasper by the "female hours-of-service law," which forbids women to work in excess of fifty-four hours a week, has resigned, relieved by J. J. Caddigan, Wish we had such a law

from the Burlington.

for men.

their names.

The two who bid on Jasper withdrew
Lamar agency was also passed up

by the boys, and a stranger put in.

Third Trick Dispatcher Carney has a roast now, as he is also handling the Minden from midnight to 4 a. m., and telegrapher in "X" office from 1 to 5 a. m.

Quite a number were present at a meeting of employes in Nevada, on Sunday, June 14th, at which various topics of mutual interest to the company and the men were discussed. These meetings are very helpful and should be attended by all who can.

Bro. C. L. Plain, second Harrisonville, is spending his annual at various points in Illinois and the East, relieved by Bro. Roberts.

Bro. T. A. Wilkinson, third Ore, has resigned and gone to his home at Murphysboro, Ill., relieved on bid by Bro. R. A. Johnson. The extra men are busy now relieving regulars on vacation.

Bro. R. A. Bailey, of Rich Hill, and Trainmaster Crawford, of Pittsburg, recently took a motor trip across the country to Kansas City, and ran into the only rain we have had this

summer.

Study the recent ruling of Superintendent Chenery on vacations, and be sure you get all that is coming to you.

I am indebted to Bro. Johnson for a nice bunch of these items, and sure appreciate his assistance. Hope he will come again.

C. V. RowE, Local Chairman.

Eastern Division, Sedalia District

Bro. H. Sharpe, Smithton nights, off a few days fishing, was relieved by Non Willis.

Bro. McBride, Centerview, has returned from his vacation in Utah, Bro. Keown going to Sweet Springs, vice Bro. Smith, on vacation.

Bro. Church, Cole Jet. second, was off sick one night, and Bro. Adams and Non Pulliam had to double.

Boys on the west end try to send me some news, and let's get busy and land some of these nons along the line. Talk to them about what the Order has done for them as well as ourselves, and keep after them until they sign up and hand over the required amount of cash.

River District

Bro. Hadwen, Blackwater, was off a few days recently, relieved by R. A. Hodgins. Bro. Becker, who relieved the night man there while sick, reopened Grand Pass nights on June 10th temporarily, until Mrs. Best returns.

Bro. F. Kendall, Wooldridge, on vacation, relieved by R. S. Davis. We still have two nons on this district. Talk to them boys; I can't.

Bro. Lakin, Versailles, returned from vacation, relieved by Hodson, and Bro. Lessel, Olean, relieved a few days by W. R. Reavis.

Freight Agent Johnson, Jeff City, has gone with the Soo Line as auditor, succeeded by Chief Clerk Field, Jeff City.

Mr. Hobbs, third trick dispatcher, acting night chief, relieved by Extra Dispatcher Miller.

East End, St. Louis District

Bro. Ward, Morrison, while off was relieved by Bro. John Wilson, and Bro. Cassady, secon Chamois, by Bro. J. Kresl.

Non Miller to Eureka nights, vice Hutton, out of the service.

Bro. B. Burlingame bid in Bagnell, relieving Bro. Lamb. Bro. O. P. Keown to Glencoe, relieving W. R. Reavis. Non Helber to Continental, vice Giffen.

Bro. Rau was relieved several days, on account of sickness and death of his father, by A. S. Davis. Bro. Rau has our heartfelt sympathy in his sad bereavement.

Bro. Milton while off fishing was relieved by Bro. Becker.

Bro. Carter, Labadie, was relieved by Bro. John Wilson.

Bro. Bonnell, Lake Jet., on vacation, relieved by W. D. Davis.

Bro. John Singleton has moved his household goods to Pacific. Bro. Burlingame, second there,

is baching while his wife is visiting in western Missouri.

Bro. Brown, who relieved Agent Callicott, New Haven, while sick several weeks, was relieved on first there by Bro. Teigler.

Don't wait for some other brother to get after the nons, but be a working member of this army of good, loyal working brothers. We are the union and can help our cause if we make up our minds to make a solid bunch out of them. Then we will be helping each other also.

Bro. P. A. Stizman, Seventh street, St. Louis, relieved on vacation by Bro. J. J. Glinn, from Twenty-third street, and he by Bro. Keithley.

Agent Webster Groves relieved recently on account of sickness in his family by Bro. Becker. Bro. White, Dewey, was off several days recently, also Bro. Frillman, Berger second.

Thanks to Bros. Wood, Singleton, Becker and Brenton for their assistance in this write-up. Come again, boys; this is certainly appreciated. We will get up a good one after awhile.

Bro. Sherman gave up Coffeyville yard third, and it was assigned to Bro. W. S. Brown, next oldest bidder.

Bro. McCormick has returned to Mont Ida. It is now Bro. Duncan there, and Bro. Brandon at Rose. This makes the main line solid with the exception of Mr. Maxwell, second Neodesha. Keep after him boys. Wish to thank Bros. Lucy, Mabe and Heininger for their assistance towards lining up the others.

Bro. John Kennedy gave up Altoona third and is back on extra board.

Bob Singleton, agent Larned, made a trip to Toledo, Ohio, with a delegation of Woodmen recently. He will be O. K. again soon.

Bro. L. A. Martin, third Lane, was relieved on his honeymoon by Bro. Ellingwood, Bro. C. A. Vinson, second there, relieved sixty days, on account of sickness, by Bro. Stewart.

Wish some brother would volunteer to act as division correspondent. Will publish it in next month's journal, and notes will be sent to whoever it may be. T. F. JAMESON.

Central Kansas Division

Lost, strayed or stolen-One very efficient and able correspondent; six feet high; weight, 160 pounds. Last heard of at Marquette, Kan.; possibly deserted to the harvest fields. Any information concerning him will be greatly appreciated by the membership of this division. "GI," Cert. 2309.

Omaha Division—

Bro. Humble, Edgewater Jct., was relieved a few days by Mr. Tigue. Bro. Davis, who was relieved by Bro. Stabler on bid at second Wolcott, later relieved Tigue.

Bro. Farrah is now with the Western Union at Kansas City.

It is now Bros. Thornburg and Hayter. Local Chairman Williams is baehing while his wife and family are on a trip West.

Bro. Shultz is now at Dalbey nights, and Bro. Spatz is relieving Mr. Fuller on third Huron. Both these brothers were at Oak Mills with Sister Barnes before second and third tricks were closed. Bro. Jackson, of Nearman, relieved Sister Hequembourg, at Nearman, several days.

Bro. Bastien, of Baker, was laid up several days with a sprained foot.

Bro. C. M. Williams, of Padonia, taken sick the other night, was relieved by Bro. Hayter. We trust he will soon be O. K. again.

Brothers, I held this short write-up three weeks expecting to hear from some of you. If we are to have a write-up each month, we must have the support of the brothers along the line. Let's keep it going each month. Send your items to M. Williams, local chairman, by the 20th, and I will see that they are sent to Bro. Quick.

CERT. 306.

St. L., I. M. & S. Ry., Div. No. 31. White River Division

The statement in April issue regarding Bro. Collins, at Cricket, as being an ex-brother and leaving for the Frisco, is an error, and we beg his pardon, as he holds an up to date, and is still at Cricket.

We are very sorry to learn of the sickness of Sister Jesse L. Barron, of second Batesville, and trust that her trip to Hot Springs will prove to be of great advantage to her health. Relieved by Willard Sweat, from Branson, Mo. We trust that our other fellow workers at Batesville will make him see his way clear to join our ranks.

Our postoffice was robbed recently of $10.46 in stamps and $55.55 in cash. Better not leave any change in your cash drawer at night, boys.

It is now Bro. Keeler, at Branson, relieving Bro. J. M. Johnson on thirty days' leave.

First Trick Dispatcher Duey is on a fishing trip; relieved by Bro. Moss, and he on second by Bro. Leisure. Let's answer promptly and help them make good.

The Batesville force has moved in and are very proud of their new depot with its electric lights, water, etc. With better working condi tions they can handle the work more promptly.

The little old wood depot is to be used for freight only, which gives more room for the heavy volume of business there.

Bro. J. H. Bivans, agent Sylamore, is contemplating a trip to Ogden, Utah, with his wife. Should he not return, we trust we will have another as pleasant at Sylamore as Bro. Bivans.

Bro. J. D. Porter, at Hollister, Mo., is busy taking care of the pleasure seekers there this summer. Hollister is located at the foot hills of the "Shepherd of the Hills" country, a place everyone wishes to visit who has read the book in regard to it. The company is having a nice business there this season.

We notice that General Chairman Maxwell has been visiting the boys on the Valley Division, and would be glad to have him call on us again.

Bro. S. K. Burton is back at Hoberg after forty days' illness in St. Louis hospital; relieved by Bro. Kullie, who goes to Cotter as night seal clerk.

I wish to thank the brothers for their news contributions. Come on with some more for next write-up, and work on that non next to you.

Everyone send me a list of the boys who are working and who are nons, right away; I will make an effort to get them in. CERT. 1180.

recently

Bro. McCoin, third Collinston, was married. Did not learn the name of the fair lady. Congratulations and best wishes.

Bro. Hair, agent Parkdale, relieved on bid by Bro. Ward, of Galion, won Blissville agency, vice Bro. Ralston, transferred to Arkansas City.

Bro. Robinson, third Montrose, relieved while off sick by Mr. Rogers, from the Cotton Belt, who will get his credentials as soon as the "ghost" comes his way. Poor Guise, third Montrose, has his troubles now. He will probably recover, but it will take a long time. All will be glad to note any improvement. Recently Bro. Robinson, third Montrose, noticed after a train had passed his office that the brake rigging had come down and torn up the switch in north end of yard badly. He notified the dispatcher, who protected the track Bro. Robinson received a perby a slow order. sonal letter from the superintendent commending him for his action. While this was no more than his duty, it proved that he has the company's interest at heart. Men of this stripe will always find something open for them. Let us all remember that the company's welfare is ours also.

Bro. Archibald, second Wilmot, while visiting relatives in Louisiana, was relieved by Mr. Perdue, working extra during his vacation from school.

It is now Bro. McGraw, second Collinston, again; also Bro. Horn, second Swartz. This leaves only one non on the McGehee District. going scme. Watch Barker.

We are

Bro. Ralston has finally been placed at Arkansas City. The case was carried to the general superintendent, whom we commend for his action.

We

only want what our contract provides for, but that we do want.

Don't forget that trading positions subjects your jobs to bulletin. Exclusive telegraphers should not absent themselves from the office without permission. Hours are only, in most cases, nine or less, and there is plenty of time for you to get your rest while off duty. The short hours provided by our national congress, indirectly a result of the work of the O. R. T., should be appreciated, and any man who does not appreciate them enough to stay awake and on duty during his work hours should be displaced. Do every. thing you can to convince the company that union men are what they need.

Bros. Kistler and Barker, agents Wilmot and Montrose, were recently elected aldermen of their respective towns.

Brothers, study the schedule and get wise to its full benefits; take it up. The management expects to pay you on this basis. Remember, however, that you are not on the "pension roll," and are expected to deliver the goods for the price. If anyone breaks the contract be sure it's not you. You can't downright, but you can abuse a privilege.

We note with genuine pleasure the write-ups from the T. & P. and the M. K. & T. Just a short while ago these lines were "open shops."

Everyone is glad to see spuds moving. Next will be the bumper wheat crop, which should make business good for some time to come. Don't forget, brothers, wheat and spuds are "red-ball freight," and the dispatcher hasn't time to waste calling you. Don't stop them.

On bulletin: Galion agency and Swartz third. Bro. B. F. Curtis, second Bonita, who recently bid in Montrose third, couldn't stay away from his "swamp angel," so bid Bonita second back. Bro. E. E. Robinson, who had been displaced by Curtis, bid in Montrose third.

Bro. Gilbert, who recently relieved the agent at Wilmar, has gone back to Parkdale agency.

Bro. Williams, of Lake Village, spent the remainder of a Sunday night recently at Dermott, en route for home from the meeting at McGehee. Bro. A. C. Seamon, first Dermott, also attended the meeting at McGehee on June 14th; also Bro. and Mrs. Wall, of Portland, and Bro. and Mrs. Morris, Collinston. DIV. COR., Cert. 2831.

Central Division

Bro. W. C. Edmondson, Mulberry, on vacation, relieved by Jones.

Bro. Tom Harned relieved Agent Wildman, at Ozark, while off sick several weeks.

Bro. H. H. Hobbs, of Conway, made a rush trip to South Coffeyville recently.

Several of the boys on this division took the civil service examination at Little Rock last month for inspector of hours of service.

Bro. H. L. Bidwell, of Ozark, was off several days last month visiting in Little Rock, Memphis and Kentucky.

Bro. Ralph Henderson has returned to Knoxville from a trip up in Kansas,