WILL WELCOME RESULTS...

Ottawa, Ont. Since the New Year, our president has taken a firm hold on the reins of government and is driving things along at a very good pace. The only drawback seems to be poor attendance at meetings. It is to the members' own interests to stand firm and strong under present conditions and one way is by attending meetings at full strength. Newly elected officers at our afternoon meeting have done good work but the same trouble exists there. Too many seats are vacant at meetings. It would appear that with the night meeting many are working the long day runs. Where are all the members who pledged themselves to work only a ten hour day and give all a chance to live? Some would work the twenty-four hours, seven days a week if they were allowed. It is time something was done to enforce the ten-hour day.

Some changes wil lbe made again the 1st of May and it is hoped our officers will do their utmost to bring this matter to light. Bro. Deevey's views are very strong on this point. Bro. Jim Reid has laid away the uniform again for awhile.

Our Financial Secretary has a supply of badges on hand. Those not supplied can secure them from him.

Our delegates to the Allied Trades Council have not been very busy lately. We want to hear from them.

Bro. B. Cassidy is at present on the sick list. Bro. Deevey is wearing that fatherly smile. It was a nine-pounder.

We are looking forward to the quarterly report which should be ready by this time.

Much interest was shown in a letter received from an ex-member of 279, now in Calgary. Those who heard the letter read must see clearly what it means to be organized.

Our chief is working hard with his Safety First campaign. We will all welcome any good results. 279.

TRYING OUT FARE BOXES.

Butte, Mont.-The most wild winter we have experienced for some time has passed.

The Montana legislature convened and adjourned without acting favorably upon any street railway employes' proposed legislation. In fact, labor bills in general got the axe. Representative Foltz, a member of our Local, returned home in apparent good health,_but battle-scarred from his efforts in the Race Track Bill. The race track gambling was killed. Racing now must be for pleasure only. The death of the father of Bro. Dan McMillan occurred Sunday, March 21. He was wellknown and liked among our boys. Sincere sympathy is extended to Bro. McMillan.

Our new secretary, Bro. Fluent, is a man of many accomplishments. Aside from being secretary he is a practicing attorney and also works on the cars.

An additional club room has been supplied us by the company. It is equipped with tables, writing desks, chairs, magazines, etc. Our other two rooms are the battleground where all arguments are settled a Ja European.

Ex-President Anderson was beaten by 14 votes for city treasurer in the recent primary election. We regret even that.

Our company is trying out P-A-Y-E fare boxes. It is trying the Johnson and Dayton types. 381.

SEEKING LEGISLATION.

New London, Conn.-At a recent meeting of Div. No. 482 a resolution of thanks was adopted and directed to be extended to General Manager S. H. Anderson for his consideration in providing a special car for our use in visiting Norwich on the occasion of the dance given by Div. No. 262.

President A. L. Swarin extends his thanks

to the members for their consideration during his recent illness.

Bills reported as presented to the Connecticut legislature in the interest of street railway men are given by Conference Board Member W. A. Lewis as to provide stools for motormen; vestibules for open cars; heaters in vestibules of closed cars; to prohibit passengers from riding on front seat or running board and requiring new men to put in at least 15 days under instruction.

Bro. Watson is congratultaed upon the recent advent of an additional member of his family. A full month has passed without Bro. Crouch having an accident with his motorcycle.

Bro. L. Smith is returning to the spare list. Bro. Winslow has moved to the Pequot section.

Bro. Roy has recovered from the sick list. 482.

success.

Bro. F. Goehrig, of 457 Adams street, gave a birthday party March 20. It was a great spread. Among those present were Business Agent C. F. Conroy, Board Member Frank Fascinating Reilly and Bro. W. H. Kelly. games and tricks were enjoyed and the girls showed their partiality for fat men by making it pleasant for Bro. Kelly. Bro. Goehrig was 49, although he performs some stunts not to be done by a man of 20. An enjoyable time was had by all present.

Bro. Wm. Woodside is pleased with the ap pearance at his home on Feb. 26 of a pair of girls weighing 15 pounds.

The home of Bro. Ales was recently cheered by the advent of an eight pound boy.

The sympathy of Div. No. 623 goes out to Bro. Porter of the Broadway Station, in the recent death of his only boy.

The Sick Benefit Association of Div. 623 is progressing. Some $2,000 distributed amongst the members since Jan. 1, 1915. This association pays $10 per wook after the first week of illness for 12 weeks of each year. We have now about 1,600 members.

Div. 623 expects to have one of the snappiest baseball teams of the Amalgamated and is prepared to issue a sweeping challenge to any of the division teams throughout the country.

Some time ago in Riley's vision

Came thoughts of a band for this Division.
No sooner thought, than he began
To study out a successful plan.

Together he brought a score or more of strong lunged boys

At the Virginia Station,

Who tooted and tried till lips were sore
With many a variation.

Not so now, for by great endeavor
Harmony came, and working together,
The band at last came into its own,
And it's up to us to give it a home.

R. C. B.

DEPRESSION REDUCES SERVICE.

Marinette, Wis.-Due to the illness of Pres. F. J. Derricks, Div. No. 302 held no meetings during January and February. Our March meeting was regularly held and well attended and we are pleased to see Bro. Derricks with us again.

Bro. James Hlink was awarded a gold medal by the company for his thoughtful action in dropping the fender and saving the life of a boy.

Due to depression in business a tripper was taken off on both the Menominee and Marinette sides of our system.

Most of our members will not receive Saturday and Sunday as formerly, but will now alternate one week Saturday and one week Sunday.

A card party recently held at the home of Bro. Mosted was enjoyed by those present. Bro. Brabant is looking for an open switch. Bro. Gorman can tell you all about streetcarring in Chicago. A. C.

DETROIT DIGEST.

In a recent report made by Bus. Agent Fred Castator to Div. No. 26, it appeared clear that there are certain alleged offenses that cause the members charged with them much unavoidable trouble that might be easily avoided. First, there is that of entering saloons in uniform. Every employe knows the rule applying to this offense. No matter to whom it may appear a justifiable offense, there is no probability of making it so appear. Besides, the rule stands and it meets growing favor with the public. For a man to enter a saloon in uniform and get away with it, he must be especially favored. The Business Agent urges that it should be easy for a man to avoid entering saloons while in uniform. In fact, it is much easier than to get from under the charge. It also avoids the possibility of that charge being entered on one's record. The Business Agent, however, stated that while there are offenders of this class, the uniformed saloon frequenter is few in number compared with those who do not violate the rule, although numerous among those guilty of preventable offenses. The Business Agent urged all members to take no chances and not enter saloons without first togging with citizens clothes.

Another offense common among those_penalized is failure to report accidents. The Business Agent finds that no matter how unimportant an accident may appear to the motorman or conductor, the company holds that without defense, damage is possible, and more possible and probable of a greater amount if no record of the accident is available to the claim department. As a matter of fact, the rule requires an accident report. Where it is discovered that these reports are not made, the conductor or motorman is sure to suffer lost of time and an unnecessary charge of neglect on his record.

The recent untimely death of Mrs. Branigan, wife of Bro. John T. Bran's of the Baker line, was a most saddening shock to the entire membership. Mrs. Branigan died at Providence hospital in the early morning of March 22, from pneumonia. The funeral took place March 24. Burial was in Woodmere cemetery. Many brothers, including International President W. D. Mahon, attended the funeral. Two beautiful floral tributes were made by the membership, one by the local and one by Bro.

Providence, B. I.-In the March M. and C. much was said of the jitney service in various cities. In this city alone in the past month there were granted 610 licenses to jitney machines. The streets are blocked with them. At times they impede the progress of the cars so that it is impossible to maintain the schedules. Our company is suffering to a large extent in the depletion of receipts through jitney service. We are doing everything possible to secure regulating legislation, as this service is certainly a menace to the safety of the people on the streets and it affords by no means a safe transportation.

The expiration of our agreement June 1st takes on a new aspect under the conditions forced by jitney service, that is why every member of our Association should be interested as well also as our common interest in the matter of safety.

The second anniversary of Division No. 618 was observed on Tuesday evening, March 30th. in Talma Theatre, Providence. The event will be long remembered by those who were fortunate enough to be present. The history of the Division was gone into by capable speakers and a fine entertainment was given by the Royal Entertainers Club, an organization of young men who volunteered their services for the occasion. Their work was appreciated. An orchestra comprised of members of Division No. 618 from the Olneyville barn furnished music. A special invitation was extended to the wives, sisters and lady friends of the members to attend and the committee in charge were very much pleased with the large number of ladies present.

President Cahill and Business Agent Coleman attended the State Branch Convention of the A. F. of L. and submitted a report of its doings at the last meeting of the Division. It showed to the members that the Trade Union movement is very much alive in this state.

Our C. L. U. delegates are doing some fine work these days and our advice is keep it up, boys.

LOWER ACCIDENT RECORD.

Colorado Springs, Colo.-Brothers C. E. Williams and E. L. Rinehart are intending to leave March 1 for a month's trip to the western coast and incidentally to visit the Panama Exposition.

Bro. C. L. Bristow is back at work after a two months' visit with home folks at Flat Rock, Ill.

Bros. A. O. Leeper and E. C. Randall have gone to their ranches east of town to prepare for spring planting.

Bro. J. A. Pawleska has gone to Climax, Mich., to secure employment in the shops.

A jolly birthday party was recently given by Bro. W. D. Buchanan at which several of the boys were guests. W. D. is a good entertainer, but wouldn't tell his age.

A month ago a posted notice called the attention of the trainmen to the large number of preventable accidents occurring. A letter

of thanks from Assistant Superintendent J. O. Henry just posted states that these accidents have decreased 200 per cent the past month. Superintendent B. M. Lathrop is in Florida looking after property interests.

Bro. F. A. Storts spent several days in Denver the last of the month.

Bro. E. Shideler is serving his third term as president of the Federated Trades Council and has the distinction of being not once absent the past year. Bro. Shideler was president of Division 19 during 1913.

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OVER TWO HUNDRED ATTEND

Trenton, N. J.-With over 200 uniformed members of Div. No. 540 of the Amalgamated Association in attendance on March 1, 1915, the funeral services over the remains of late Bro Albert B. Alcutt were conducted at the home of his father-in-law, Mr. Edward Cook, 136 Kent street. The bearers were Bros. E. McGarigle, S. Hilliby, L. Heidiman, D. Comfort, D. Mozer and F. Giese. Interment was in Riverview cemetery. Brother Alcutt was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Alcutt of Washington street.

Brother Slimm has matured to a full man since the advent of Jack, Jr. Mrs. Slimm and baby are geting along nicely.

Hog roasts are popular with the members of Div. 540.

Inspector Jennett is enjoying refreshing breezes at Beverley, N. J.

A LIBELOUS REFLECTION.

540.

Lowell, Mass.-A most unusual and unique trespass of police authority has been experienced by Div. No. 280. A lady passenger from Arlington to Lowell recently claimed to have lost $195 after arriving in our city. She arrived at Merrimack Square at 12:18 p. m. Sunday, January 24. She spent the afternoon and evening with friends and after returning home discovered her alleged loss. She notified the Lowell police department and Sergeant Petrie was assigned to the case. He published a notice which he posted in our company's lobby, a place intended for railway ebployes, but public as a waiting room. This notice directed that if the uniformed man seen by two witnesses to pick up the money would return it to the police, nothing further would be said. The matter was called to the attention of our executive board and, under the leadership of our president, Bro. Fred Crowley, it was taken up with the company. Upon order of Superintendent Lees, Starter Donohoe took the notice from the lobby. The original was kept in Mr. Lees' office and a duplicate handed to the executive board. President Crowley and the committee then took the matter up with Superintendent Redmond Welsh of the police department, from whom they got very litle satis. faction. They next interviewed the mayor, whom they prevailed upon to grant a public hearing. It was our intention that if there

was a man in our ranks guilty of such an offense he should be singled out and properly dealt with, that suspicion should not be cast on the 350 others. So much local interest was centered in the affair that not one-half so desiring could gain admittance to the city hall. Sergeant Petrie was represented by Attorney D. J. Donohue. Our interests were looked after by Attorney James Vahey. Sergeant Petrie was present with his two witnesses. Attorney Vahey compelled Sergeant Petrie to divulge the name of the uniform man whom two witnesses claimed they saw pick up the money. President Crowley at once left the hearing and shortly returned with Brother Thomas Sherry. Brother Sherry at once took the stand and denied any knowledge of the money. The witnesses failed to identify him and admitted that they could not even swear that it was money they saw the man pick up in the street. The mayor took the case under advisement and promised a decision in two or three days. It has now been two or three weeks and we are still waiting. Attorney Vahey very plainly told his honor, the mayor, that he should make reparation to Brother Sherry. The newspapers did not publish Brother Sherry's name in connection with the affair, but passed that feature of it with the comment that "we do not publish the name of the man suspected because there was no evidence to justify the allegation that he picked up the money." However, through this gross trespass the Lowell police stand convicted of imposing upon Brother Sherry the dastardly humiliation of presenting himself in defense of a most contemptible and libelous reflection upon his integrity and manhood. Div. No. 280 is preparing to play ball. Locals wanting a game will please write P. J. Fells, Bay State Railway, Lowell, Mass. 280.

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SEEKING UNIVERSAL TRANSFERS.

Cedar Rapids, Ia.-Our company is adding some new men to the pay-roll in preparation of a good summer business. It means more members for Div. No. 638.

Bro. Jos. E. Kintz has received the appointment of assistant superintendent.

Mr. F. K. George of the safety department of the company was in this city recently and organized a committee to promote safety first among our members.

Upon solicitation of our city council and our citizens the two companies operating here are endeavoring to get together on a universal transfer system.

An addition has been made to the family of Bro. J. B. Barton by the advent of a fine boy. "Scribe" of East St. Louis in his presentation of "The Clique" hits the mark here quite well.

I note the Shreveport experience with the jitney bus. Such an opposition started to our Marion cars here on a ten cent fare. The company stopped running the cars. The jitney then stung the people for a quarter. The bus isn't running now. -AIECHERT.

NOT A GENERAL FAULT.

Regina, Sask.-Let me suggest that there is nothing gained by pecking at our officers. This suggestion is inspired, not by any general fault, but by the conduct of an individual. Let's be men and attend the meetings. That is the place to talk. Don't be whispering around the street corners.

Bro. McLean is the father of a bouncing boy.

The stork has left a nice little girl at the home of Bro. Casson.

Bro. Stevens is seriously contemplating matrimony.

Passengers are especially attracted to the funny little motorman who many refer to as looking so much like the Kaiser.

Bro. R. A. Brown now has a pretty little cottage on Robinson street and no bird. 588.

OBTAIN IMPROVED CONDITIONS.

Galesburg, I.-Div. No. 515 has successfully negotiated a renewal of agreement with the Galesburg Railway Lighting and Power Company. We were unable to obtain a straight increase in wages, but we did obtain some very valuable features in the line of improved working conditions. We were assisted in the final conferences by G. E. B. Member J. C. Colgan of Chicago.

Bro. J. A. Jacobs has returned to work after a recent illness.

Bro. Chas. McClurg has returned to work after recovering from an operation made necessary by an accident with which he met several months ago.

We hope to elect one of our members, Bro. C. M. Smith, to the position of city treasurer. I may apologize for theorizing a bit, but I am taking as my subject the assuming of our obligation. We There is something to it. obligate ourselves to do what we can for one another. Now, for instance, suppose some misfortune overtook a brother member in connection with which we are unable to render him any assistance, but we are able to avoid doing him any harm,- doesn't our obligation in such a case require that we at least do the brother no harm? We are all obligated to our wives and children and to our fellow workmen. When a man forgets his wife and children he forgets his obligation. It applies the same way in our relations with brother workmen and in our conduct within our organization. On account of lack of space for continuing I shall leave further theorizing to my fellow workmen of the Association with the suggestion that we ever put into practice the purpose of our obligation. 515.

BOOST WELL ATTENDED MEETINGS

Derby, Conn.-At the meeting of Div. No. 469 held March 31, our president was pleased with the attendance. While this was a well attended meeting there were those who were not present. Let us see how nearly we can come to having every member present at every meeting in the future.

Don't compel Brother Reilley to ask you for your dues. He has his work to attend to the same as we, besides looking after his work as financial secretary. Remember when you are back in dues your benefits and insurance cease. Besides you will have a better standing with the passengers who take notice of your button to see whether it is up to date or not.

Brother Geo. Simmons has returned to his work after a week's sickness.

Brother Shea is on the sub-list as a mail carrier in Shelton.

Brother Flannagan recently found a quite well-filled pocketbook. He also found the young lady to whom it belonged. She thanked him, stating that it would save her a walk to Union City. It was sufficient reward for Brother Flannagan that the lady did not have to walk.

Brother Henry Connors is often seen at Main and Bridge streets.

Brother Robert McNish is now an alderman at Ansonia.

Brother Loda has abandoned the use of tobacco.

Brother Heminway is authority that diamond rings are expensive.

We suggest to Brother Conny Ryan that steel plates are high.

Brother Jake Levy has opened a poolroom. 469.

BAGGAGE TRUCK RETURNED.

Muscatine, Iowa.-Div. 599 meets the last Saturday night of each month. Let us all be there.

Bro. M. Callahan has returned to his run. Thanks to Alderman Miller for the interest he took in reinstalling the baggage truck. First, last and all the time for the wage earner is the motto of Bro. Miller.

Bros. Moots and Schrader extend their thanks to Fritz for the recent nice lunch he served them.

The interurban boys do not wholly agree with Bros. Miller and Reay in their report that everything is going good on their branch line.

The much talked of jitney has appeared here. It is running from the busy part of the city. Due to the lay of the town, it will hardly prove a success. But it is of no benefit to us in any prospect for an increase of wage. We will watch its progress.

Bro. Liebe has returned to work from the sick list. 599.

FIRST DANCE A SUCCESS.

Woburn, Mass.-Feb. 10 our annual dance took place. It was the first ever pulled by Div. No. 473 and was a success.

Bro. Thomas P. Penny recently added two feet to his bed.

The stork left a fine girl at the home of Brother Edward D. O'Connell.

Bro. Parker is authority that Bro. Stearns is doing well on eggs. He recently purchased a new pair of shoes.

Bro. Smallwood is looking for a house. Bros. Morgan and Foley recently enjoyed a few days' fishing. 473.

ONE CENT WAGE INCREASE.

New Castle, Pa.-A very interesting meeting was held by Div. No. 89 last month. The union label came up as an important subject. It was resolved that union men should not wear non-union clothes and smoke and chew non-union tobacco.

April 1 we received an increase in wage. Our new rates are: For the first six months' service men, 30c per hour; second six months, 31c; to those of one or more years of service, 32c per hour.

It is moving time for some of the boys.

It is rumored that one of the boys converted a picket fence into sawdust while discussing affairs with a young lady on Mahoning avenue recently.

Bros. Fink and Moore are our champion checker players.

Pleased to see Bros. J. S. McKibben and Rennie again at work; also Bro. Nelson.

Bro. Richards is preparing for spring fishing. Bro. Bixler is now in his own home on Cumberland avenue.

Bro. Abe Martin Reed is thinking seriously of getting married. Likewise Bro. Bert Peete. Some of our boys are wearing gold safety first buttons they won by offering safety first suggestions to the company.

The boys extend congratulations to Jack Cunniny, now of California, who went there, got married and was recently presented with a pair of twins by his wife.

Bro. Nick Wick has returned from a few days' sojourn in Pittsburgh.

WHISTLING DICK.

MEETING IN NEW HALL.

Peoria, Ill.-Div. No. 416 will hold her first meeting in May in the Moose Hall. The hall has fine accommodations with club rooms attached. Let every member be present at the first meeting we hold in the new hall.

We are putting forth every effort possible to elect Bro. Collier alderman.

Bro. Frank Sprague and Miss Ethel Bruce were married March 2, Rev. Raymond officiating. They have our best wishes.

New mules are putting in an appearance which shows that spring is with us.

Births recorded with the correspondent are: At the home of Bro. Mustead, a nine pound boy; at the home of Bro. McMorris, a nine and one-half pound girl; at the home of Bro. Kirkpatrick, a nine and three-quarters pound girl. They are all doing well. Cor.