Erie R. R., Div. No. 42.

N. Y. Division East

The regular meeting at Jersey City was not very well attended, probably on account of the warm weather; however, we should not let that prevent us, but come out and do business, no matter what weather conditions prevail. Several in the near vicinity who were regular attendants while in office, although they still carry up-to-date cards and are interested in what is going on, have fallen into the old rut by staying away from meetings. We need your atten lance, brothers, at every meeting. It only comes once each month, and you certainly can arrange your affairs accordingly.

When the loyal members of Division 44 come from their respective homes on Long Island and other distant places and don't reach home until 2 or 3 a. m. after attending our meetings, it ought to make our own members sit up and take notice. These brothers take a great interest in our cause. Knowing that the same conditions existed on the L. I. that we are working to remedy here, and by hard work, they have overcome their difficulties and secured a very good schedule. Their advice and pointers help us, and we should show that we appreciate them by coming out to hear them. Let us have a full house at every meeting, as we can never tell when these visiting brothers will drop in on us. Loyal old Bro. Thuma, Division 44, came to the last meeting entirely alone to give us some pointers. Their kind invitation to attend their anniversary at Morris Park, Saturday night, June 6th, was accepted, and Bros. Horton, Fairservier and Hagerman attended and received every courtesy possible. Owing to the distance they had to travel home, they had to leave earlier than desired, but nevertheless en joyed themselves immensely. Bro. Horton brought his banjo and gave some of his songs and come dian sketches and entertained until time for train homeward.

Bro. Noonan is on first "HB" pending bids. Bro. Dockery secured first "BJ," and Bro. Pitketley secured second "R."

Bro. L. A. Utter, second "SF," has moved to Suffern.

Bro. Heinon, first "SJ," is quite a farmer. We hope he can land that new third man at "H."

One of our live brothers on the side line has recently secured thirteen new members. This shows what can be accomplished if the spirit is put forth.

We hope Bro. Sike Stevens will soon be able to convince that agent at "SU" that he should get a card in return for what the O. R. T. has done for him.

Bros. Dean and Bucher on a fishing trip recently landed some fine perch. They claim to have thrown a three-pound bass back in the pond owing to the closed season.

Bro. Billy McNamara recently relieved Bro. Dean at "NJ."

A certain non on the division has saved up enough out of what he owes the O. R. T. to pur chase a speeder.

There is some talk of reopening "GD" and "JD."

A new plant is being installed at "GB."
Bro. Mat Brown is now on the D., L. & W.
Bro. Newl has gone on the L. I.

DIV. COR., Cert. 85.

Delaware and Jefferson DivisionThree towers that were closed have been opened up again, and business seems to be picking up. There isn't any doubt of the ability of the automatic system to handle trains as far as blocking trains is concerned, but towers are necessary to assist the train dispatcher in locating and handling his trains successfully.

Our dispatchers appreciate assistance, and as business increases we hope to hear all the old familiar responses to the office calls. Let us try to work together and give them all the information necessary to facilitate the movement of

trains.

Most of the boys have returned to their former places, which is very gratifying, as no doubt many would not care to leave their old homes and long-time friends.

It has been the desire of the officers of Division 42 to make some changes in the conditions, but the slackness of freight making its appearance and the poor showing made by the long-time nons, who have begged off for a little further time before taking out an up-todate card, has made it a very discouraging proposition, especially when those mainly concerned in their own welfare and that of their families fail to assist in bettering conditions and leave it to a few to stand the brunt.

Those who hold papers given them by the local chairman of their territory and promised to for ward them should be reminded forcibly of their neglect, and we should make it our business to see that they make good their promises at once. They have all been given plenty of time.

They continue to enjoy the benefits secured by the Order, and should do their share in helping to pay for them by getting an up-to-date. Let's all see that they do so. CERT. 186.

Susquehanna Division-

Bro. Lisenby, displaced at "JT," bumped Bro. Welch on third "VO;" Bro. Mike O'Neil, displaced at "K," bid in third "BS;" Bro. Derrig, displaced on third "W," bid in second "W."

Bro. Stahl, when "XU" closed, went West. Were sorry to lose him, but wish him success.

Bro. Huntly, bumped from "BD," is now a member of the Lestershire fire department-a good position-and will probably continue to carry a card.

Bro. N. S. Whitney, our local chairman for so long, writes from Redlands, Cal., and wishes to be remembered to all the boys. He and his son are both members of a band in Redlands, and has a fine home there. He still carries an up-to-date in the Grand Division, even though he never ex

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pects to work at the telegraph business. Whitney did some good work for the Erie boys when the O. R. T. was much younger than it is now. We greatly appreciate what he did for us. We miss him greatly and will always think of him as one of our staunchest members and best workers for the good of the telegraphers.

After five or six weeks of pretty hard work, Bro. Chichester has become an expert in handling a go-cart. He can be seen almost any afternoon on the principal thoroughfare with George, Jr.

On account of ill-health, your local chairman expects to apply for ninety days' leave soon. We are looking for a "willing worker" to fill the position during his absence. Will the brothers kindly help him out by sending in notes for the write-up. DIV. COR.

Mahoning Division

C. F. Lewis is now air-brake inspector at Randall, and Jackson, third Aurora, is now clerking in "RH" Cleveland freight house.

Fenstermaker at "DY" several days, relieved on second "SB" by Hempel.

Perry has accepted a clerical position in Warren, relieved on third "XD" by Heckman, from "HF."

Armstrong accepted second "VO," and Fitch, third "CB," took second "P." "CB" closed. Williams at Hubbard several days, closing "JU” second while there.

Leitch is now with an oil company in Oklahoma, relieved on second "XD" by Nestor, from "GN,' on bid.

The automatic signals are now in operation be. tween Leavittsburg and Pymatuning, thus relieving the operators from block trains.

Don't forget to pay your dues and keep in good standing, or you will be suspended.

Bro. Lewis, while visiting in Cleveland, was relieved by Carrets, from "VY."

Bailey has purchased a brand new Ford, and is enjoying the good old summertime.

Cassady, third "PN," was off a few days.

Moyer recently purchased a small acreage in the city of Warren, and is putting in his spare time gardening and raising chickens.

Hamilton spent several days in "SB," visiting and enjoying the fishing.

Morgan was relieved, while attending a funeral, by Blair.

Hempel is back on first Niles, after being bumped by Fenstermaker, second "SB," Pearson taking third "NE."

Stroup was relieved a few days by Cassady. King, while visiting in Cleveland, was relieved by J. C. King.

Unfortunately, a swelled head does not hurt as much as a swelled thumb.

Cincinnati Division

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Some of the boys think we should have more money and better working conditions. We are glad to see this, for as soon as men are satisfied interest will cease. I would like every member

on the division to write or call on the local chairman and urge him to do something to benefit the

men.

Bro. Ed. Smith, a former dispatcher on this division, was recently circulating among his old friends a few days. He is now holding down a hot wire in the general office of the Burlington, in Chicago. We were glad to have him call on us and hope he will come again. It seemed like olden times.

Dispatcher A. L. Cavault is on a trip South attending a meeting of the dispatchers' association. Al will make a good representative, as he has been a delegate to the good old O. R. T. conven tions, and we are sure he will be on the job,

There are a few applications being received for membership, but not as many as there should be. Let us all get busy and have this division the strongest on the system. It can be done by a little effort on the part of each man.

Bro. J. P. Wilson has resumed at Broadway, after six weeks' absence on account of a severe attack of rheumatism. We hope he will not have to give up his work on this account again.

It is about time to have a good, old-fashioned meeting some place on this division-one like we had some time ago. There is no use calling meetings and only half a dozen attending when there could just as well be twenty or twenty-five. Give the chairman some encouragement by attending; bring your kicks with you; don't stay at home and send them. CERT. 20.

Canadian Northern Ry., Div. No. 43. All Members Division Forty-threeSix new members added in May; five by initia tion and one by transfer. G. H. PALMER, General Secretary-Treasurer.

Western Division, District One

The warm weather is inducing some of the boys to take their vacations. Among those now on extended holidays are: Bros. McDonald, of Muenster; Finn, Kenville; Wells, Swan River, and Sheridan, of Pelly. The steamer that Bro. Wells took on his trip to Scotland struck an iceberg, but luckily escaped without serious damage.

Bro. Fred Musgrave, of Dauphin, was married June 17th, and left with his bride for a trip through the western country, with the best wishes of everyone. Bro. R. A. Craven was best man. Bro. E. G. Delano, after relieving at Hudson Bay Jct., has gone to Mistatim to relieve Bro. Craven and fight mosquitoes.

Bro. Cloutier has returned to Kamsack after a trip during which he visited headquarters at St. Louis.

The appointment of Bro. G. H. Vasbinder to the safety-first committee is a good one, and anyone who has any suggestions to make that would tend to prevent loss and damage to life and property should send him their suggestions. CERT. 52.

Western Division, Third District

The following brothers were present meeting hell in Edmonton, June 14th: Bethune, Beckett, Ireland, McKinnon, Douglas, Bigham, Tebo, Wilson, Chard, Stevenson, Savage, Francisco, Morgan, Roberts, Rock. McRae, Anderson and Giguere. A good crowd considering the distance some of them came.

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Meeting called at 3:00 p. m., Assistant General Chairman Chard being in the chair. The principal business transacted was that brought up by the case of Bro. Altvater, who had been acting as a train agent upwards of two years, and who was endeavoring to secure his seniority from time entering service as a telegrapher, meanwhile holding the position of train auditor or agent. good roun of discussion followed, and as have another brother (Guernsey) who is occupied in same capacity on the north run to Athabasca Landing, the following resolution by Bro. Douglas, seconded by Bro. Stevenson, was carried, subject to the approval of the general committee: "That ruling governing train agents and auditors whereby they could not hold their seniority in rank of telegraphers should not apply to Bros. Altvater and Guernsey, and that the assistant general chairman consult the general committee with view of having this exception made." There was not very much discussion on the question of our salaried general chairman during our meeting. think it was because no one thought of it. Business has picked up somewhat on of so many work trains going on, but these may not be kept on long. Construction west of Elmonton on the line to the coast is under full swing. Bros H. G. Krouse and H. Knoblauch have been appointed dispatchers at Tollerton for the construction, working the district by ordinary telephone line.

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There are only five men who do not belong to our organization on the Third District, Western Division, and one or two of those are coming across. This is a good showing considering the territory is nearly a thousand miles.

CERT. 27.

Western Division, Third District Notes--

Bro. Grant to Camrose days, relieved at Radisson by Mr. Lomas, from the G. T. P., who will soon be up to date; Bro. T. Morgan to Lloydminster days: Bro. J. Giguere to Vegreville, and Bro. Hamilton to Big Valley nights.

Bro. Shaw, first North Battleford, transferred to second district; relieved by Bro. Rutherford, from the C. P. R.

Bro. Sturgis, agent Innisfree, on holidays, relieved by Bro. Bruce, who also relieved Bro. Lane, agent Bruderheim, on holidays.

Bro. Oliver, agent Dalmeny, on a trip East, relieved by Bro. Toop, who later went to Radisson nights. Bro. Lewis, agent Radisson, on holidays, relieved by Bro. Rutherford, from North Battleford second, and he by Bro. Buchanan, from the Grand Division.

Bro. McMann, Warman days, on sick list, relieved by Bro. Melkonian, formerly cartaker at Delmas.

Bro. G. A. Roberts, first trick dispatcher Branch lines Edmonton, on holidays, relieved by Bro. P. J. Morgan, from "MO" Edmonton. Bro. Joe Giguere is relieving in "MO" Edmonton while the dispatchers are laying off. Bro. Jollymour, second "MO," was recently married.. Congratulations from all the boys.

Bro. Russell, agent Humbolt, on holidays, relieved by Relief Agent Bro. LeRoy, and Bro. McLaren, agent Denholm, on holidays, relieved by Bro. McMillan, formerly agent at Humbolt.

There should be a few stations opened on the Sturgeon River Subdivision soon, and understand that Mervin and Turtleford will be opened. S. J. H. and D. J. B.

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up to this country looking for work without an up-to-date, as a man without a card is not looked on very favorably by anyone, and it is a big detriment in securing work.

Mosquitoes are worse on this end than for many years past, but we are getting more expert in the capture and slaughter of them.

Bro. Hickey, agent Rainy River, is on holiday and wedding bells will no doubt soon be ringing. we know he is too fond of company to travel alone. CERT. 1094.

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D. W. & P. Local

Some of the boys have evidently misunderstood the rule in regard to cach alternate Sunday off duty, part of Article 6, Clause B. It has been interpreted by the authorities in charge of the division to mean that operators will be required, when necessary, without compensation, to copy orders and report regular passenger trains due to stop at their stations. Ι expect to call a meeting just as soon as the summer schedule passenger trains are put into effect, and explain to you their decision in regard to some of these rules.

Quite a bit of antagonism has been stirred up by the manner in which some overtime slips have been put in, some of which were not justifiable. These misunderstandings will no doubt be eliminated as soon as cach man has a copy of the

schedule.

Britt and Virginia nights, and second West Virginia yard have been re-established.

Bro. A. A. Riste bid in first Britt; Bro. T. H. McAllister, second West Virginia yard, and Bro.

McInnis, second West Duluth yard. No bids on second Rainer or Britt, and they were filled by Extra Deacon and Extra Londers. Bro. O. R. Dorris. Virginia "VI" nights, appointed extra dispatcher.

Chief Dispatcher Dafoe has been handling the positions to be bulletined strictly in accordance with schedule, for which he has our thanks.

Three work trains now on the north end, and the logging business started means the re-establishment of positions abolished during the recent business depression.

It is now Bros. R. M. Thomas, agent Angora, and J. J. Cronan, agent Ellsmere.

We are now 95 per cent strong. that non near you and bring him in.

Regina Division, Prince Albert Branch

Get after ET AL.

There was no news from this branch in our welcome May journal, and our brothers might wonder if we are still on the map. I can vouch for it that we are good and strong. No beating us, but we would like to know what has become I of our correspondent? am holding down a branch station and kept very busy, but if 1 were in a position like some of the brothers on the main stem, I would not hesitate to write every month how we are situated on our sixty miles-an-hour pike. Would like to see a good write-up in the journal every month.

P. E. ARMITAGE.

Central of Georgia Ry., Div. No. 46. Savannah Division

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In future any change at any station know of during the month, take the time to drop your local chairman a card, showing who relieves you, and let's have a good write-up once a month. Recent assignments on bulletin: Jimps, F. S. Olliff; Clito, G. E. Donaldson; Newborn, Bro. Ozburn: Covena, Bro. C. R. Horton; Tybee Island, Bro. R. H. Toler; first West yard, Bro. Yarborough, from Dover second, abolished for the summer.

Bro. and Mrs. R. W. Mathews, of Millen, re cently visited relatives at Statesboro,

Sister B. Holland, first Dover, spent her vacation in the mountains of North Carolina, relieved by Bro. Best, and he on third by Bro. A. G. Young, of Gordon.

Bro. R. L. Peacock, of Rocky Ford, relieved Bro. D. M. Rogers at Register, while taking the civil service examination for inspector of hours of service.

Bro. G. B. Proctor, cashier Millen, is a regular visitor to Tybee during the summer.

Bro. T. F. Yarborough, of Scarboro, was a recent Stillmore visitor, and Bro. J. L. Youmans, of Meldrim, visited his parents there during June. Bro. S. N. Wood, of Oliver, recently visited relatives at Pulaski.

Bro. and Mrs. L. P. Tapnell, of Metter, visited relatives at Register recently.

Brothers, it is now dues-paying time. Remit your division dues promptly to Bro. Travis, and

your assessments to Bro. Quick. Do not allow your membership to lapse and jeopardize your in

surance.

We only have two or three nons now on this division. They are usually the first to bid on any job that pays 50 cents or more than their present jobs. We should give them no rest until they join. Recently a good brother was given an agency over this class of men, and the nons and arrearage members should wake up to the fact that we have our eyes open when anything of interest is taking place, and that we propose to live strictly up to our motto, "No card, no favors." When men are doing all in their power to stab you in the back, don't furnish them the knife. Let them call on their non friends for favors.

Let every member ask every other member to let him see his card, and if it is not the right color, find out why.

We only lack a few members now of having four delegates to the next convention, and by a little individual work on the part of every member can have them. Don't lie around idle when there is work to be done, but get busy. DIV. COR., Cert. 1.

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Chattanooga Division

Bro. Frazier, of Durham, was off a few days on account of sickness of his mother, relieved by Bro. Gay.

Bro. Wilkes, of Buchanan, off a few days on account of the death of his mother-in-law, was relieved by Bro. Bosworth.

Bro. Miller, of Rome, off a few days on vacation.

Bro. Martin, of Chickamauga, off a few days visiting south Georgia and Florida and getting married.

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Bro. Abrams, of Lavender, off a day or getting married, relieved by Mr. Worsham, whom we hope to get in shortly.

It is now Bro. Cleveland at Clem.

Any who have not paid dues and insurance for the current term are urged to remit card dues to Bro. Travis, 490 Lee street, Atlanta. Ga.. at once. Remember the insurance goes to Bro. Quick, St. Louis.

It takes just as strong an organization to sus tain a good schedule as it does to secure it, and we should not allow ourselves to get behind at CERT. 69. any time.

Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Ry., Div. No. 48. G. G. Rankin has resumed duty as car distributor at Jackson, after a severe illness of several weeks, We are glad he has recovered.

Bro. Dawse, at Lisman, spent a very pleasant vacation of two weeks around Wellston and vicinity.

Bro. Chism, Jackson, off a few days, was relieved by Mr. Hutton.

Keep after the non working with or next to you until he gets an up-to-date; don't let him rest; all they need is to be shown that it will be

for their own good to get a card. Let's try to get this division solid. It can be done if we will get after the nons in earnest. With a solid organization we can expect to secure better hours and better pay for what we do. We do the same work as operators and agents of other roads and our salaries do not compare with some of them.

Bro. Lowrey, at "GO," is a very busy man, but I hope he can find time to send us a few notes from the north end by the 20th of each month, so I can get them in the current issue of THE TELEGRAPHER.

Bro. Palmer was relieved by Mr. Rankin, relieved by B. M. Gibson while off on account of the death of his aunt. Bro. Palmer has the sympathy of the entire division in his bereavement. I hope the good brother at Quincy will still continue to help me out with the write-up.

We are sorry to hear of one of the brothers getting discharged. Boys, be careful.

V. E. Hutton, at "GO," who has promised to take a card soon, generally keeps his word. We are glad to have men of this kind with us.

I met a few of the brothers on my trip over the line recently, and prospects seem very good for nearly a solid division shortly, if the boys will keep their promises.

We hope Bro. Morris, at Washington "CH," will be able to land the two nons there. They both have had the benefit of an increase and ought to show their appreciation by coming in with us.

We were all very much shocked to hear of Charlie Call getting killed while inspecting two bad-order cars at Jackson. He leaves a host of

friends on the road.

The motor cars will soon start the additional passenger train, which will mean more work. Everyone be on the job.

Bro. Frank Dick, third "QC" tower, was off about three weeks last month with mumps, relieved by Mr. Binnegar. Bro. Hess, first there, called to Indianapolis for eye examination, was relieved by Mr. De Long.

Bro. Ginn, St. Paris, was given a clerk recently. We haven't met him yet, but if he carries as much avoirdupois as Bro. Ginn, it is safe to say there is no room in that office for "loafers." Mr. Davis, extra Rosewood, will no doubt soon apply for an up-to-date.

I wish to thank Bro. Kneisley for part of these items. "FC" at "G."

Ann Arbor R. R., Div. No. 48. Mr. H. O. Smith, our general yardmaster at Manhattan, on vacation visiting relatives in Charlevoix, Mich., is making the trip from Toledo to Charlevoix in his Saxon automobile.

Bro. Mickens, first Marrion, on vacation, motored to Toledo and vicinity visiting relatives. Boys, it is time to pay dues. Let every member remit to Bro. Kneisley promptly, so he can show

a clean slate without one delinquent. In order to get in the new men, the old reliables must pay up and help us.

Chief Dispatcher Lahy on vacation at Springfield, Ohio, relieved by Mr. Boyln.

Bro. West is back on first "AX," fresh from his vacation at Washington, D. C. Bro. Lewis, second there is on his vacation in New York City, relieved by the local chairman.

We are very sorry to hear that ex-Local Chairman George Lanham, while handling freight at Lakeland, strained his eyes so badly that he may never be able to see again. Bro. Lanham's eyes have been in very bad shape for some time, and we sincerely hope that he will not lose the sight of them altogether.

The summer excursion trains between Toledo and Frankfort add more work for the boys at the same rate of pay, and the telegraphers at some of the stations are now working twelve to thirteen hours a day. Now, boys, it is time to wake up and help get in the nons, so we can remedy this. Thorough organization will do it. Get after those nearest to you, and your officers will do the rest.

I took a little trip up the line last month to see if I could induce some of these nons to join, and incidentally get acquainted with some of the brothers. I had to talk to the nons through the open windows, as I could not get inside. One of them left me for a few minutes to sell tickets. I took a turn around the platform and came back only to find the window shut. However, he might have been too busy to talk to me at that time, as a train was about due. I shall take another trip there shortly, and hope for better results. Sometimes the hardest man to get to join makes the best member after he once gets in. So don't let a little thing like a closed window discourage you; the one who sticks to his man generally wins out in the end. Also remember, "No card, no favors."

I have written Chief Dispatcher Lahy, at Owosso, Mich., about bulletining positions and new offices when open for bids. I wish every brother to watch for these bulletins and acknowledge receiving them, paying particular attention to "23" messages of this kind. It would be of no use to have these conditions in our schedule unless we do our part. If Mr. Lahy starts bulletining these offices again, please be on hand to receive them.

Bro. Frank Holmes, Clare, Mich., has just been appointed local correspondent of this division. All correspondence for THE TELEGRAPHER should be forwarded to him not later than the 20th of each month. Let us all help Bro. Holmes in this work and try to have a good monthly write-up. Bro. Holmes will also act on the committee when we go after a revision of our schedule. Anyone having any grievance of any kind on the north end will take it up with Bro. Holmes, and on the south end with the local chairman.

ORA A. MCCOLLUM, Local Chairman.