bers present that all send greetings to Brother Savage who recently retired from active service and has been pensioned. He has been an active member of Div. 6 since 1867 and been in the C. & N. W.'s service as an engineer 40 years.

Another feature of the evening was some fine songs from one of our new members, Bro. Oscar Anderson, one of the best soloists in this vicinity, who will be a material addition to wipe away the gloom with a song when such prevails in our Division. With kind regards to all Divisions and our Brotherhood and Sisterhood, I am Fraternally yours,

B. H. SMITH.

THE fourth annual ball given under the auspices of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Div. 598, Richmond, Ind., took place Thanksgiving eve at I. O. O. F. hall. Music was furnished by Heidelberg's orchestra of Dayton.

More than 100 couples took part in the grand march, which started at 9 o'clock. At midnight the Ladies' Auxiliary to the Brotherhood served an elegant turkey supper in the banquet hall. All the "fixins" were there and those who attended are just one great big turkey dinner ahead of those who did not.

The card rooms proved an entertaining place for those who, tired of dancing, sought diversion. The rooms were decorated in red, white and blue paper ribbons, and the lights were shaded in red.

The committee in charge of the affair was composed of J. E. Manford, Roy Dormire, C. Weist, J. W. Hugo, J. W. Hoey, R. H. Hodgia and O. J. Stamback. Many other members of the Brotherhood lent assistance to the success of the affair. -Richmond Evening Item.

THE first annual ball given by Rainy Lake Div. 677 proved to be a grand success. Over 200 tickets were sold and about 150 couples attended, which filled Minnesota Hall to its utmost capacity. The music was furnished by Flasen's Orchestra of Duluth, and was the best heard here this season. The hall was decorated in an artistic and appropriate manner for the occasion. On entering the hall the switch lights indicated that the track was clear, but the whole system became so crowded that there were many collisions, but none of a serious nature. By midnight we had the B. & O.'s switched out and everything ran on time to the wee sma' hours of the morning.

"Dad" Myers, of Div. 559, was ordained to lead the grand march but was taken with a bad attack of chilblains and so was excused. The honor was then given

to Conductor Chase and wife. On the stage appeared a large engine with headlight and signal lamps all lit up for the occasion. This part of the decoration was very unique, and represented considerable labor on the part of Bro. Ed Hambly and others who assisted. The headlights and other decorations were kindly loaned by master mechanic William Moore of the Rainy Lake Railway.

Everyone reports a fine time, and much praise is given to the Rainy Lake boys for the united interest in making this ball one of the social successes of the season. BRO. F. SKINNER, Div. 677.

FORMAL Opening Railroad Y. M. C. A., Portsmouth, Ohio. The Norfolk & Western Railway recently voted to expend $70,000 in buildings for Young Men's Christian Associations on their line and in connection with the opening of one of these buildings-that at Portsmouth, O., on Thursday, Nov. 15, President L. E. Johnson of the company made the following statement:

"This Association is an association not only of you men who realize its need, but the officials of the road are associated with it in building it and putting the money of the stockholders into it, and for its support, all because we heartily believe in it, and we count it as one of the necessary items of expense in modern railroad equipment. There should exist among yourselves an effort to maintain the manhood of your Association work. I congratulate you on the opening of this building, it secretaries, board of management and friends, and last but not least, the men who shall be most directly benefited-the men of the Norfolk & Western Railway service, and wish you godspeed in your undertaking in this Association for the days to come."

MORE than 100 railroad men employed on the Cumberland division of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, and embracing all departments of labor, assembled in Martinsburg, W. Va., the occasion being a banquet given in honor of Bro. Webb B. Blackwell, member of Subdivision 352, who recently tendered his resignation as road foreman of engines with the Baltimore & Ohio to accept a similar position with the Western Maryland road. The railroad men as a further mark of their affection and esteem presented a handsome diamond ring to Brother Blackwell. The presentation and speeches took place in the G. A. R. hall, in the Lambert building, which was comfortably filled with the railroad men. Mr. F. L. Brown of Martinsburg, presided at the meeting.

Mr. Z. T. Brantner, superintendent of the Baltimore & Ohio shops here, made the presentation speech. As he spoke of the regret among the railroad men over the departure of Mr. Blackwell, he was heartily applauded, and every reference to the qualities of the guest of honor, whether as a railroad man or individual, brought out a burst of applause. Mr. Brantner's speech was in a very happy vein, and touched a responsive chord in the hearts of those present.

In accepting the ring and replying to the speech of Mr. Brautner, Mr. Blackwell referred to the support and assistance invariably accorded him in the performance of his duties by the men of the Cumberland division. He said that he had performed his duties as he saw them, and had endeavored to be fair and just to both the company and employees, the cordial feelings expressed by the men upon the eve of his departure gave him peculiar gratification. He declared that one could search the railroad world over and not find better men than those on this division. His remarks were enthusiastically applauded.

Others who spoke were H. C. McAdams of Cumberland, division operator; C. M. Gearhart of Cumberland, chief clerk to Superintendent Blaser; C. H. Burch of Martinsburg and W. F. Eberle of Martinsburg, who all testified to the esteem in which Mr. Blackwell was held and the general regret at his departure. A telegram from Superintendent Blaser expressing sympathy with the compliment to Mr. Blackwell, and praising him as a railroader and man, was read, and received with applause.

The banquet at Schneider's restaurant followed, and proved to be a very enjoyable affair. The presentation and banquet was arranged by the railroad men of the east end of the Cumberland division, with the following in active charge: Frank Wilhelm and C. H. Burch of Martinsburg; J. T. Sennett of Brunswick; P. W. Mangold, D. A. Miller and J. P. Kotschenreuther, formerly clerk to Mr. Blackwell, all of Cumberland.

In addition to those mentioned above from other points, there were also present W. E. Yarnell, J. L. Matthews, W. M. Naughton, R. P. McCardell and E. E. Connelly of Cumberland, and C. M. Tristh of Hagerstown.

Mr. Blackwell, who was born and raised in Martinsburg, has been with the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad for 23 years and rose from the position of a clerk in Baltimore to road foreman of engines by his ability and energy. He began his work on the tracks as a fireman, and within six months had been promoted to the position as engineman. In 1899 he

was made road foreman of engines on the Cumberland division, and resigned November 15, to go with the Western Maryland. He has proved a very popular and efficient official, and the affair in his honor was arranged and carried out by men in all departments on the Cumberland division.-Martinsburg Paper.

In appreciation of Brother Blackwell the following resolution was adopted:

"WHEREAS, Bro. W. B. Blackwell, road foreman of engines on the Cumberland division of the B. & O., having resigned to accept a situation with the Wabash R. R. Co. as assistant superintendent of motive power, therefore be it

Resolved, That we rejoice to know that Bro. W. B. Blackwell's ability and faithfulness have been recognized by others and that he has been rewarded merited

promotion. And while his promotion takes him from us and, in a measure, breaks the relations which have been so close and friendly, yet the remembrance of those relations will be affectionately treasured by each member of United Link Div. 352, who wish him the largest measure of success."

Fraternally yours,

JOHN A. BOWERS, F. A. E. Div. 352.

ON Dec. 11, 1906, a committee representing the Rock Island engineers of Eastern Kansas Division, members of Div. No. 81, met Mr. Thos. Roope at the Midland Hotel in Kansas City, Mo., and, in token of the high esteem in which he was held by them during his three years' service as superintendent of motive power, presented him with a beautiful and expensive chest of fifty-seven pieces of silver. Bro. M. Conway and Bro. J. L. Slater should be complimented as a committee in their untiring labors and judgment in arranging meeting and purchasing a present so beautiful and useful. In presenting the present to Mr. Roope, Bro. J. A. Carter said in part:

"This being the first opportunity to meet you and pay our respects to you as our retiring superintendent of motive power, I will speak the sentiment of the body of Rock Island engineers on the Kansas Division. Mr. Roope, when we received notice of your resignation as superintendent of motive power to go to the Burlington system, the word was received with the keenest regret. But in this age of progress promotions and advancements fall thick and fast upon those possessing capabilities for greater responsibilities, and you, Mr. Roope, being possessed with these qualifications, are again rewarded by promotion and many times promotion means separation between truest of friends. But to have esteemed

friends go from our midst in the activities of life does not necessarily mean severance, for there are some things that are inseparable, and one of these we are taught is true friendship, which continues even into eternity. During your labors with us our social and business relations have been very pleasant and satisfactory to us. You have filled your position with efficiency and ability and with all the dignity it required. You always insisted upon a faithful discharge of duty, a strict discipline, yet in your gentlemanly disposition you never failed to lend an attentive ear to our pleading or grievances, and invariably you rendered justice where justice was due. You overlooked our failings and imperfections and, unsolicited, extended kind acts, spoke words of cheer and encouragement. So, how can we do otherwise than regret your departure? Yet, unselfishly, we congratulate the Burlington men because of their good fortune in getting a superior officer so gentlemanly, efficient and able in his profession, as frank, fair and generous in his dealings.

So, in token of our friendship and esteem, I present this present to you and yours, not because of its intrinsic worth or value, but as a memento or remembrance of the deep regard held by the Rock Island engineers for you; and as its beautiful white surface is emblematic of purity, as it is brought to your notice each day at home, may it be a reminder of the purity of the friendship of the Rock Island engineers, which ages will never tarnish; and their wishes are that you may be prosperous and successful in this life and at last find rest and peace.”

Mr. Roope replied in a very touching manner, thanking the Rock Island engineers for their kind remembrance of him. Mr. Roope invited Mr. Meillinix, master mechanic, Mr. Ward, chief clerk, and committee to accompany him to a royal feast he had prepared for them. On his return to Lincoln, Neb., where he is superintendent of motive power of the Burlington Lines west of Missouri river, Mr. Roope wrote the following letter to Rock Island engineers:

"LINCOLN, NEB., Dec. 12, 1906.

Mr. J. Carter and the Locomotive Engineers of Kansas Division, Kansas City, Kans.:

"GENTLEMEN: On behalf of Mrs. Roope and for myself, I want to take this means of thanking the locomotive engineers of the Kansas division of the C. R. I. & P. Ry. for the handsome chest of silver they so kindly remembered us with, and indeed am grateful for the manner same was presented to me in Kansas City, December 11, 1903. The remembrance,

IT is through a spirit of (I hope) pardonable pride I am prompted to give you an account of our memorial service which was held at the Maryland Theater, Baltimore, Md., on Sunday afternoon November 25. I am sure the many flattering compliments paid to our deceased comrades on this occasion are sufficient to make any engineer feel proud of his calling. The spacious theater was filled to its utmost capacity. All of our railroad officials were present and occupied private boxes. When the curtain was raised at 2:30 it would be difficult to describe a more beautiful scene. The speakers were arranged in a semicircle and immediately in their rear sat twenty little girls, all daughters of the engineers, beautifully attired in white. These little girls furnished the vocal music.

In the first semicircle reading from left to right was first the chair of honor occupied by Bro. Abner T. Ingals, who is the oldest and only living charter member of Div. 97, and is still a member in good standing and in active service. On this occasion the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company presented him with a gold medal in recognition of his long term of faithful service. Next in turn was our worthy Chief, Bro. J. O. F. Covell, who made the opening address after prayer had been offered by our worthy Chaplain, Bro. S. E. Labarre. Brother Covell's remarks were brief but very appropriate and accepted with a high degree of appreciation. Next to Brother Covell sat our worthy Chaplain. Next in order was the Rev. Father M. J. Riordan, representing the Catholic Church, who made a most interesting address and paid a high tribute to the memory of our departed Brothers, and also spoke of the benefits of our Brotherhood. Next in the order of sitting was the Rev. J. Wynne Jones, representing the Presbyterian Church. He was also an interesting speaker and spoke in the most complimentary terms of the engineers. Next in the order of sitting and in the middle of the semicircle was our much beloved Governor, Hon. Edwin Warfield, whose address followed the opening address by Brother Covell. Major J. G. Pangborn, special representative of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company, acted as Master of Ceremonies, and introduced all the speakers with very appropriate remarks. In introducing Governor Warfield he

said, "Honoring us by his presence here this afternoon-himself honored by the affection we all have for him-the ideal son-the ideal husband-the ideal father -I now present to you the ideal Governor of our beloved State, His Excellency, Edwin Warfield."

The Governor in his address dwelt upon the many manly qualities a man must possess in order to make him a successful engineer. He said: "I love you because you do possess these qualities." In his remarks he turned to the little girls in his rear and addressed them as his girls. The Governor and Mrs. Warfield had entertained them at the State House in Annapolis on a previous occasion and he spoke in the highest terms of them, adding that "they reflected great credit upon their parents. His address was highly complimentary throughout and in his closing remarks urged us not to make the death of our loved ones the occasion for depressing gloom in our households. He spoke of the folly of keeping God's sunlight out of funeral occasions, and advised his hearers to think of the living rather than the false notions about the proper respect to be accorded the departed. He closed by quoting Mrs. Browning's verse:

And friends, dear friends, when it shall be
That this low breath is gone from me,

And 'round my bier you come to weep,
Let one most loving of you all
Say "Not a tear must o'er her fall;
He giveth His beloved sleep."

Next in order of sitting was Hon. E. Clay Timanus, mayor of Baltimore, who spoke near the close of the program. His address was brief but very interesting and received with much enthusiasm. Rev. Dr. L. M. Zimmerman was next and represented the Lutheran Church. He also made a splendid address and spoke of the many good qualities of railroad men.

Mr. Z. T. Branter, foreman of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad shops at Martinsburg, W. Va., also made a most interesting address. In the course of his remarks he produced an order signed by Andrew Carnegie, who was then Assistant Manager of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. He also produced other orders dating back as far as 1842, when a rear end collision was officially known as an improper contact. Thus he compared men, means and results of the early periods of railroading with those of to-day.

Mr. Thomas Fitzgerald, our highly esteemed general manager, was also present and made a short but most interesting address, in which he characterized the railroad employes as "one great family," and said the enthusiasm displayed in this memorial service was a strong evidence of

us.

the spirit of brotherhood existing among He gave his unqualified approval of these memorial services, saying he hoped we would ever continue to hold in high esteem the memory of our departed Brothers.

Mr. J. M. Rice, Secretary of the B. & O. branch of the Y. M. C. A., also made an address which did full justice to us as engineers, and to the Brotherhood as a labor organization. He spoke in rather humorous terms, but his remarks were full of that spirit which should inspire us with Christian and manly principles. He said the time was when there was scarcely a Christian to be found in the railroad service, but that the situation has so changed that there is scarcely a crew who goes out on the road that there is not some one of them who could offer up a a prayer in an hour of peril.

Hon. E. Clay Timanus, mayor of Baltimore, who has already been mentioned, made the closing address. In introducing him, Major Pangborn said he had reserved him for the last on the program in order that the audience would more fully appreciate the exercises.

The little girls who furnished the vocal music rendered the following selections under the direction of Bro. W. A. Tribby: "Bright Beautiful Home," Misses Ruth Ftchison, daughter of Bro. F. B. Etchison, and Pauline McCauley sang "Angry Words! O, let them never from the tongue unbridled slip." Miss Althea Stroup recited, "Our Heroes," and Miss Marion Alexander recited "Life's Railway to Heaven."

The program occupied more than three hours and was exceedingly interesting from start to finish.

The committee was composed of Bros. J. O. F. Covell, Chairman; C. W. Mantz, Secretary; J. H. Stephens, N. H. Toomey, J. W. Kelly, C. W. Cavey, G. W. Hobbs, D. Wright, J. A. Wall and W. A. Tribby.

It was a general regret that our Grand Chief was not present. He was invited to participate in the service, but from some cause which I do not know was not present. Fraternally yours,

J. T. A. STROUP, F. A. E. Div. 97.

AT the annual convention of the American Federation of Labor at Minneapolis, Minn., on Nov. 24, officers were elected as follows: President, Samuel Gompers, Washington (elected for the twenty-fifth time); vice-presidents, James Duncan, John Mitchell, James O'Connell, Max Morris, D. A. Hayes, Daniel J. Keefe, William D. Huber, and Joseph F. Valentine, treasurer, John B. Lennon, Bloomington, Ill.: secretar Frank Morrison, Washington, D. C.

Wanted To know the whereabouts of John Nelson, who when last heard of was employed on the Chicago & Indiana Southern. Kindly address Grand Chief W. S. Stone, Cleveland, O.

Wanted-To know the whereabouts of Elmer S. Gilson, who, when last heard from, was running an engine out of Louisville on the L. & N. R. R. Kindly address W. S. Stone, Grand Chief Engineer, Cleveland, O.

Any person knowing the present address of Walter H. Savigny will confer a favor on his father, Edward J. Savigny, 150 41st avenue, Chicago, Ill.

Wanted-To know the present whereabouts of F. O. Harris, formerly a member of Div. 661. Kindly address F. A. E. Div. 678.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of G. B. Jordan, who has run as an engineer on the C. & E. I., the Pere Marquette and the Soo, will confer a favor by addressing Grand Chief Stone.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of W. F. Mayo, member of Div. 589, who, when last heard from, was in Portchester, N. Y., will confer a favor by notifying Thos. Moore, F. A. E. Div. 589.

A coat containing traveling card and letters belonging to Bro. J. B. Whitlock, member of Div. 385, was stolen at Tonopah, Neb., on the night of Dec. 7. If either the traveling card or letters are presented for favors kindly take up and forward to Bro. T. J. Callahan, F. A. E. Div. 385.

Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 3, apoplexy, Bro. Jas Wray, member of Div, 11.

Ft. Wayne, Ind., Nov. 9. old age, Bro. John J. Conklin, member of Div. 12.

Ft. Wayne, Ind., Dec. 13, Bro. Jerry C. Lynch, member of Div. 12.

La Crosse, Wis., Nov. 8, Bro. James McLindon, member of Div. 13.

Utica, N. Y., Nov. 4, Bro. Adelbert Brower, member of Div. 14.

Utica, N. Y., Nov. 10, diabetes, Bro. P. H. Cummings, member of Div. 14.

Pleasantdale, Me.. Dec. 7, killed in collision, Bro. F. E. Fletcher, member of Div. 40.

Harkersville, N. Y., Dec. 3, Bro. C. H. Pratt, member of Div. 47.

Hazlewood, Pa., Dec. 1, engine ran into an open switch, Bro. H. G. Sheppard, member of Div. 50.

Rock Island, Ill., Oct. 6, run over by train, Bro. W. G. Brindle, member of Div. 60.

Davenport, Ia., Nov. 29, killed by mail crane, Bro. C. T. O'Brien, member of Div. 60.

Somerville, Mass, Dec. 14, pneumonia, Bro. Russell F. Goodwin, member of Div. 61.

Milwaukee, Wis., Nov. 26, paralysis, Bro. Thos. Callahan, member of Div. 66.

Grand Fork, N. D., Nov. 21, derailment of engine, Bro. Henry E. Comfort, member of Div. 69.

Philadelphia, Pa., Nov. 16, killed in wreck, Bro. John V. Buck, member of Div. 71.

Harrisburg, Pa., Dec. 1, indigestion and kidney trouble, Bro. J. Lemuel Kennedy, member of Div. 74.

New Haven, Conn., Dec. 7, killed in wreck, Bro. Wm. Henry Marvin, member of Div. 77.

North Platte, Neb., Nov. 19, Bro. C. H. Winget, member of Div. 88.

Pt. St. Charles, Montreal, Can, Nov. 24, pneumonia, Bro. Geo. Smart, member of Div. 89.

Ft. Covington, N. Y., Nov. 6, bladder trouble, Bro. S. Atcheson, member of Div. 89.

South Baltimore, Md, Oct. 25, paralysis, Bro. R. Crotsley, member of Div. 97.

South Baltimore, Md., Nov. 15, both legs amputated, Bro. W. H. Storm, member of Div. 97.

Danville, Ill., Sept. 7, heart trouble, Bro. Geo. Long, member of Div. 100.

Danville, Ill., Oct. 16, injured in wreck, Bro. John Wakeley, member of Div. 100.

Grand Island, Neb., Nov. 25, accidentally shot, Bro. H. Habig, member of Div. 107.

Clinton Ia., Nov. 5, apoplexy, Bro. Geo. Arnold, member of Div. 125.

Spokane, Wash., Dec. 5, headon collision, Bro. W. T. Brand, member of Div. 147.

Spokane, Wash., Dec. 3, collision, Bro. E. T. Feal, member of Div. 147.

Pittsburg, Pa., Nov. 16, engine turning over, Bro. L. M. Holloway, member of Div. 148.

Columbus, Miss., Nov. 25. Mrs. Eliza Florence Cooper, daughter of Bro. T. G. Simpson, member of Div. 156.

Milwaukee, Wis., Nov. 10, paralysis, Bro. Thomas Dolan, member of Div. 176.

Denver, Colo., Nov. 21, scarlet fever, Bro. Wm. Mundell, member of Div. 186.

Ft. Worth, Tex., Nov. 5. injured in collision, Bro. R. V. Fallon, member of Div. 187.

Minturn, Colo., Dec. 4, stomach trouble, Bro. E. J. McKnight, member of Div. 199.

Tecumseh, Mich., Nov. 6, Bro. Ben F. Morris, member of Div. 208.

El Paso, Tex., Nov. 10, heart failure, Bro. A. B. Perkins, member of Div. 212.

Knoxville, Tenn., Dec 10, paresis, Bro. G. E. Kinzel, member of Div. 239.

Corning, N. Y., Nov. 23 killed in collision, Bro. S. A. Doolittle, member of Div. 244.

Charleston, Ill.. Nov. 24, typhoid fever, Bro. O. P. Kemp, member of Div. 245.

Elkhart, Ind., Oct. 19, heart failure, Bro. W. H. Bliss, member of Div. 248.

Scranton, Pa., Nov. 27, kidney disease, Mrs. Emma Troch, wife of Bro. John R. Troch, member of Div. 276.

Oxford, N. Y., Nov. 22, pneumonia, Bro Chas. H. Davis, member of Div. 292.

Creston, Ia., Dec. 1, scalded, Bro. James Bissett, member of Div. 314.