rangements for delegates, viz: half regular rates for full capacity of cars chartered between common points, or $25 per day per car when used for several days, a week or more in New York City. Bean, Esq., Master Mechanic, officials of the N. P. R. R., for courtesies extended to the Brothers in the dedication of their new hall. At a regular meeting held in Detroit Division No. 1 Aug. 29th, a vote of thanks was tendered to W. J. Spicer, Esq., Gen. Manager, A. B. Atwater, Supt., H. Roberts, Esq., Mechanical Passes will be granted delegates and wives in Man's Sleeping Cars over the N. Y., O. & W. R. R. by making application to Mr. Purdy, Gen. Manager, No. 15, Broadway, New York City, with let- | Supt., and J. A. Slack, Esq., Asst. Meter endorsed by Superintendent of the chanical Supt., for courtesies extended Road by which the delegate is employed to the Brothers, families and friends at We would call the attention of the del- the Union Meeting at Jackson. egates to the fact that the Convention will be called to order at 9 A. M. sharp, Wednesday, Oct. 20th, at Lyric Hall, 6th avenue, near 42d street. Every delegate is requested to be prompt and be at the hall at the appointed time. The public exercises will be held at the Metropolitan Opera House at 2:00 P. M. LINKS. At a regular meeting held in Div. 65 a vote of thanks was tendered to F. H. Hopkins & Co. for the present of a beautiful eight-day clock; to the Revs. Wal lace and Galbraith, who kindly conducted the divine service; to his Honor Mayor Smart, Grand Chief P. M. Arthur, Albert Douglass, Jr., and Willis H. Wiggins, for their interesting and instructive speeches; John E. Rose, Master Transportation, Edward Evans, Esq., Supt. Motive Power C1, W. & B. R. R., for courtesies extended at the dedication of the new hall, and to all others who contributed to make it so great a success, they tender their heartfelt thanks. Charters have been granted to organize Divisions 319, 320, 321, and 322. Still the good work goes on. At a regular meeting held in Yellowstone Div. 195 on the evening of August Sth, a vote of thanks was tendered to F. W. D. Holbrook, Esq, Supt., F. H. Marsh, Esq., Train Master, and S. L. Arrangements have been made for the accommodation of delegates at the Rossmore Hotel, Broadway and 42d street, easy of access by all railroads in the city. R. take cars at ferry on New York side Delegates arriving by the West Shore R. to door of hotel; New York Central and N. Y. & N. H. take cars at Grand Central Depot to door of hotel; Delaware, Lackawanna & Western, Erie, Penn., Central, New Jersey Central, walk two blocks from ferry and take 9th Avenue Elevated Railway to 42d street, take horse cars at 42d street to door of hotel. At a regular meeting in Div. 58, at Oneonta, N. Y., Aug. 15th, a vote of thanks was tendered Mrs. A. Disbrow for the gift of a beautiful oil painting, representing one of the many beautiful scenes along the A. & S. R. R. The Brothers of 58 feel justly proud of the beautiful gift. We are in receipt of a letter from Atchison, Kas., informing us of the good fortune of Bio. J. S. Bassett, C. E. of Division 164, who has been appointed to the position of foreman at Downs on the C. B. U. P. It is very pleasing to us to note the many promotions in the past year of our members to positions of trust. A vote of thanks was tendered by Div. 186 to L. McLean, Esq., photographic artist of Idaho Springs, Col., for the gift of two large and two small photographs the B. of L. E., and has procured a very of locomotive engineers assembled at the agreeable assistant. Were it a little later, Union Meeting at Denver, Aug. 8th, and would be pleased to meet Bro. and Mrs. also taken on High Bridge in Loop, and Zane at New York. Nevertheless, we at Big Hill side track, Colorado Central tender our congratulations, and with the R. R. good old wish long life and happiness. Photographs taken at the Union Meeting and at the High Bridge in Loop, also at Colorado Central side track, are for sale by the artist, $1.00 for large size, 25 cents for small. Address Albert Nelson, 800 Arapaho street, Denver, Col. Our office was invaded a short time since by a little merry party, consisting of Bro. J. J. Stroh, of Div. 74, wife and son, Bro. J. Lowry and wife, Bro. Trego and wife, and Mr. W. Hoffmaster. A couple of hours passed very pleasantly, when they left on the noon train for home. At a regular meeting in Newark Division 36, a vote of thanks was tendered to Mrs. N. C. Criswell for the gift of a very nice picture of her late husband, and Chief of 36. The gift is a very appropriate one, and will be cherished by members of No. 36. They also tendered a vote of thanks to Supt. Thos. Fitzgerald for courtesies extended to the Brothers at the funeral of their late Brother, Joseph Beatty. At a regular meeting of Div. 95 a vote of thanks was tendered to the officers of the C. S. R'y for favors shown the Brothers at the funeral of their late Brother, A. L. Van Cleve. At a regular meeting held by Division 193 at New Orleans, La., a vote of thanks was tendered by the Division to Bros. Tankersly, Betencourt and Pendegrass, retiring officers, for their punctual attendance and faithful performance of their duties the past year. Bro. L. H. Zane, who has just been elected C. E. of Division 257, finds the duties of his new position requires more time than he can conveniently devote to The Parsons & Pacific Road is under construction from Parsons, Kan., southeast to Coffeyville, and it is proposed to extend it north to Paola and thence to Kansas City, and south through the Indian territory into Texas. The completion of the Denver, Memphis & Atlantic Road from Chetopa, Kan., west to Coffeyville, thirty miles already reported, was celebrated at Coffeyville, September 1, with great rejoicings. Work is in progress along some 300 miles of this line. It is stated that a large force of men has been set at work between Memphis, Tenn., and Birmingham, Ala., on the Kansas City, Memphis & Birmingham Road, which is an extension of the Kansas City, Fort Scott & Gulf system, and is to parallel the Memphis, Birmingham & Atlantic. On the Manhattan & Blue Valley Branch of the Kansas Division of the Union Pacific track is laid from Garrison, Kan., on the Kansas Central, northward to Randolph, twenty-two miles. DRIVER AND TENDER BRAKES FOR No life and property saving improvement is coming into general use faster than the driver and tender brakes for locomotives, and in this connection it is interesting to notice the change in opinion which has occurred with master mechanics generally. It is only a few years since the latter were almost universally opposed to the use of driver brakes upon their engines, but to-day the man who is so is the exception. to know that he does not benefit his Society by ordering a strike which will cost it two dollars for every dollar that it costs the railway. On the subject of strikes Mr. Arthur says: We suppose their prejudice came from the rigid and unyielding form of brakes which were at first applied, but as great improvements have been made in afford-only true remedy is that suggested by St. Paul: ing more elasticity, as particularly shown with the steam driver brakes of modern construction, that objection has been overcome. Every engine, it seems to us, ought to be provided with a brake upon its driv. ers, and also upon the wheels of the tender, which shall furnish a breaking force sufficient to overcome the momen tum of the machine itself, and not, as is generally the case, be dependent upon the hand brakes on the train to stop it. The hand brakes have certainly all they can be expected to do in controlling the modern heavy freight car and its contents, without having imposed upon them the :additional duty of stopping the modern heavy freight engine at the head of the train. The risks of limb and life which constantly surround the members of our profession, even with all the safety appliances in use that modern invention can pro. duce, are great enough, and hence we cannot refrain from commending the action of railroad managers in the adoption of such devices as have proven themselves worthy of employment, in saving of life, as well as of their property. "I believe that in these labor troubles the capital has rights that labor is bound to re'Come, let us reason together. I hold that spect. When we find men who will not reason and resort to violence, we find a cause that is weak and unworthy of the support of honest men. I am opposed, decidedly opposed, to the means of coercion and violence to which some labor organizations resort. I hold that we have no right to detain a man from working for his family; we have a right to persuade, we have the right to buy or hire men, but beyond that we have no right to go. I believe that neglect of these principles by some labor organizations has brought a stigma upon honest labor that it will take years of honest labor to efface." good rule to foilow by workingmen and emCome, let us reason together" is a very ployers. If it were observed there would rarely arise a dispute that would not be amicably adjusted to the advantage of both parties. but it is not often unreasonable towards itself; Capital may at times be cruel and oppressive, it is not often so stubborn and selfish that it will destroy itself for the sake of burting workingmen. On the other hand it is not rare for labor organizations, under the leadership of men who work more with their jaws than with their hands, to be more stubborn than wise and to hurt themselves in a foolish offort to spite others. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers sets an example that could be profitably followed by most, if not all of the labor organizations and trades unions. When the engineers and employers cannot agree and a strike becomes necessary, people will know that wise men are no longer in control of the Brotherhood, or else railroad managers are clearly in the wrong. SPECIAL NOTICES. Brothers H. Cavins, Wm. Dugan, M. Kean, B. Moore, W. B. Simpson, and P. Carter, are Brother Charles A. Bennett, F. A. E. of Division 25, notifies this office that one O'Connell is traveling on an old card, changing dates as the time expires. If the card is presented to any Brother for favors it should be taken up. Any Brother knowing the address of David Young, who, when last heard from, was running an engine out of Atchison, Kansas, will confer a favor by sending his address to the G. I. D. [From the Utah Daily Herald.] THE ENGINEERS' BROTHERHOOD. On several occasions the Herald has had cause to say a good word for the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, and to commend its course and conduct to other labor organizations. The Brotherhood is one of the most prosperous and successful orders of wage-workers; it enjoys the respect and confidence of employers, and rarely has trouble and more rarely disputes necessitating a strike or a resort to Any Brother knowing the address of an enviolence. One reason for its smooth sailing,gineer named Isaac H. Britton, who was a and it is the chief one, is found in the fact that the majority of the members are more or less member of the Brotherhood in 1877, will confer educated and are capable of reasoni g; they a favor by sending his address to A. BRITTON, do not put over them the agitators and blatherskites, but the wise men who will devote themselves to the good of the Order. Chief Arthur, who for some time has been the head of the Organization, is an intelligent, educated, able man who has a higher ambition than to make war on employers, and who has sense enough 1905 North 2d st., Philadelphia, Pa. Any Brother who may be able to give information of James Corrigan, an ex-member of Division 34, will confer a great favor on his family by addressing C. G. KNIGHT, C. E. o Division 34, Columbus, O. He is supposed to have suicided in the south or west the latter part of June. He could be easily identified, having lost his right leg below the knee and the thumb and index finger of left hand. Any Brother knowing the address of an engineer by the name of Frank Maybee, will confer a favor by addressing C. A. STUART, 232 East st., East Albany, N. Y. Brother R. J. Bailey, of Division 210, is requested to correspond with his Division. B. T. COLE, F. A. E. Geo. Oaks, an expelled member of Division 15, is traveling around the country representing himself as a member of said Division. He has several notices presented to him by the Division. He is a slick talker, and we would warn the Brothers not to grant him favors. Look out for him. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. To the Officers and Membersof the Locomotive Engineers' Mutual Life insurance Association: WHITEHALL, N Y., Sept. 6, 1886. GENTLEMEN: I have this day received from E. F. Marquette, Secretary of Insurance of Division 217, a draft for the sum of three thou sand dollars ($3,000), the full amount due me on the insurance policy held by my late husband, Frederick Bradshaw. Please accept my thanks for the same. The officers and members of Divisions 217 and 68 I shall always hold in grateful remembrance for their many acts of kindness. EMILY BRADSHAW. Respectfully yours, To the Officers and Members of the Locomotive Engineers' Mutual Life Insurance Association: LOWELL, MASS., Aug. 14, 1886. GENTLEMEN: I acknowledge the receipt of three thousand dollars ($3,000), the full amount due me on the insurance policy held by my late step-father, J. C. Bean. I wish to express my thanks to Mr. J. L. Cooper and the members of the Brotherhood, Worcester Division especially, for their kindness and attention at his burial. I cannot express my gratitude to your noble order for your respect and thoughtfulness at that time, and may each one of you receive His blessing and ours, is my sincere wish. Yours truly, MRS. MATTIE W. NOYES. the insurance in full on the life of Jonas B. Wiggins, deceased. A. BRUNER, Executor of will of Jonas B. Wiggins. To the Officers and Members of the Locomotive Engineers' Mutual Life Insurance Association: GENTLEMEN: I have this day received from Mr. Z. F. Sharp, a draft for the sum of threethousand dollars ($3,000), due me on the policy. held by my late husband in the Association. Accept my most heartfelt thanks, and may the Brotherhood prosper is my most ardent wish, and may God's choicest blessings be with the officers and members of the Association, as this has been the means of alleviating the burden and lightening the hearts of those that have lost their dearest treasure. May the God of the widow and orphan be ever with you in your hour of peril, and when your missions on earth are filled, may you find. a home in heaven and peace with God. I also wish to extend my warmest thanks to the members of Divisions Nos. 11 and 143 for their many kindnesses in my hour of affliction, and may God bless and prosper you wherever you may be. May the Brotherhood prosper and continue to be a blessing to its members and their families, is the sincere prayer of MRS. JULIA A. TRENARY. To the Officers and Members of the Locomotive Engineers' Mutual Life Insurance Association:: SAN LEANDRO, Aug. 14, 1886. GENTLEMEN: I have this day received from J. R. Forrest, Secretary of Truckee Division. No. 158, the sum of three thousand dollars (3,000), the full amount due on policy of insurance held by my late husband, Jas. Stirling. I wish to tender you my warmest thanks, and particularly to the members of Division 158 for their many acts of kindness to myself and children in our late bereavement. Hoping your noble Order may ever prosper and continue to be a blessing to the widow and Respectfully yours, orphans, I am MRS. E. M. STIRLING. To the Officers and Members of the Locomotive En-three thousand dollars ($3,000), due me on the gineers' Mutual Life Insurance Association: life insurance policy held by my late husband. COLUMBIA, Aug. 9, 1886. I desire to extend my sincere thanks to the Brotherhood, and especially to Division 36, for the many acts of kindness shown us during our late bereavement. With kind words and heartfelt sympathy they did all they could to lighten GENTLEMEN: This is to certify that I have this day received from Mr. B. F. Kennedy, Secretary and Treasurer of Division No. 45, the sum of three thousand dollars ($3,000), it being Assessable members, 4,420. Total membership to date, 4,445. An assessment of one dollar per member for the payment of each of the above claims is hereby ordered to be collected and forwarded LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS' MUTUAL LIFE to the General Secretary within thirty days INSURANCE ASSOCIATION. CLEVELAND, O., Sept. 30, 1886. ASSESSMENT NOTICES Nos. 749, 750, 751, 752, 753, 754, 755, 756, AND 757. To the Secretary and Treasurer of Division No. You are hereby notified of the death of the following members of this Association, and ordered to collect an assessment of one dollar for the payment of each of the following claims from all who were members of this Association at the time these deaths occurred. ASSESSMENT No. 749. August 11, 1886. Bro. JOHN HIGGINS, of Huntington Division No. 190. Admitted October 30, 1881. Died from injuries received in a collision. Insurance payable to ELLA C. HIG GINS. ASSESSMENT No. 750. August 17, 1886. Bro. JOHN FITZGERALD, of Rochester Division No. 18. Admitted February 4, 1882. Died of heart disease. Insurance payable to MRS. MARY A. FITZGERALD. ASSESSMENT No. 751. August 19, 1886. Brother JOSEPH BEATTY, of Newark Division No. 36. Admitted June 13, 1886. Died of congestion of the brain. Insurance payable to MRS. J. M. BEATTY. ASSESSMENT No. 752. August 20, 1886. Bro. H. W. STINE, of St. Joseph Division No. 107. Admitted June 20, 1875. Died of inflammation of the bowels. Insurance payable to MARTHA E. STINE. ASSESSMENT No. 753. August 30, 1886. Brother A. L. VAN CLEVE, of Cincinnati Division No. 95. Admitted July 5, 1881. Killed by derailed engine. Insurance payable to ELIZABETH M. VAN CLEVE. ASSESSMENT No. 754. September 4, 1886. Brother THOMAS HAZLEIT, of Chicago Division No. 10. Admitted October 17, 1882. Died of consumption. Insurance payable to MRS. LIZZIE HAZLETT. from date of notice. In Rocklin, Cal., May 1st, Miss Jennie R. Gale, daughter of Brother H. and Mrs. M. Gale, of Truckee, Cal., aged 16 years, 3 months and 20 days. There is silence in the household, We are waiting, only waiting, At Bellaire, O., Aug. 19, of congestion of the brain, after a short illness. Brother Jos. Beatty. Resolutions of sympathy passed by Div. 36, of which he was at the time of his death an honored member. At Newark, O.. July 31, of heart disease, Bro. George W. Campbell. Resolutions of sympathy passed by Div. 36, of which he was an honored member at the time of his death. At Savannah, Ga., Aug. 16, Mrs. S. H. Crovat, wife of Brother H. H. Crovat, of gastric fever, after a short illness. Division 256 passed resolutions of sympathy. At Bridgewater, Conn., July 22, after a short illness of typhoid pneumonia, Brother L. F. Livingston. Division 7, of which he was a member, passed resolutions of sympathy. |