WHEREAS, Rutland Division No. 84, by the liberality of our wives and sisters, has been presented with a costly and beautiful volume of God's Holy Word, for the use of our hall; and WHEREAS, Our Division have been the reciplent of a most beautiful and substantial altar from the hands of our worthy Brother, G. W. Blanchard; and

WHEREAS, Our Division has been kindly remembered by Mrs. G. A. Griswold, the estimable wife of our Worthy Past Chief, in presenting to us an elegant hand-wrought worsted altar cushion: and

WHEREAS, Our Division has been presented with a beautiful and substantial upholstered chair from our lady friends, to be occupied by the Chief in his official capacity; and

WHEREAS, We have been kindly remembered by N. L. Davis, the efficient and gentlemanly Master Mechanic of the Rutland Railroad, by presenting to our Division a splendid photograph of himself to adorn our hall; therefore be it

Resolved, That it is with feelings of the deepest appreciation and gratitude that we accept these tokens of kindness, and that we tender our sincere thanks for these evidences of the interest taken by the donors in the welfare of our organization. Resolved, That the Holy Bible, the altar, cushion and chair, are gifts that will be cherished as faithful mementoes of the co-operation extended to us by the ladies.

Resolved, That we hereby acknowledge the receipt of the beautiful altar from the hands of Brother George W. Blanchard, and that we do hereby tender our unbounded thanks to Brother Blanchard for this manifestation of his sympathy in our welfare.

Resolved, That we hereby acknoweledge the receipt of the splendid photograph of N. L. Davis, and we find that words cannot express the feeling of gratification for this evidence of his friendship and for the high appreciation he has for our order.

Resolved, That we will ever remember in our official capccities that it is our duty as Locomotive Engineers to give him reciprocal proof of our good will toward him as a gentleman and as an officer.

Resolved, That we will endeavor in every way to prove ourselves worthy as men, and entitled to the respect due to the very responsible positions which we as Locomotive Engineers occupy.

Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be presented to Mrs. G. A. Griswold and N. L. Davis, and that they be published in the Locomotive Engineer's Monthly JOURNAL and the Rutland Daily Herald.

DETROIT, MICH, Dec. 15, 1872. Detroit Division, No. 1, being the recipient of a very fine present-an elegant chair for the C. E., from the ladies and friends of No. 1, Mrs. W. H. Smith, in their behalf.made the following address: Mr. CHIEF:-It has been a custom from time Immemorial to make presents. For this purpose we have met here to-day, as a testimonial of our friendship and esteem for you. In the acceptance of this gift we hope for a continuance of your former courtesies and kind conduct toward, us; and as you look at it, may you have the happy reflection that" Truth crushd to earth must rise again," and should you escape the perils of your profession until you are descending the downward grade of life, may you then have the consolation of hav ing lived a sober truthful, just, and moral life; and when you are called to make that last trip from whence there is no return-when the last whistle is sounded and you near the last station, may the departed spirits of friends, whose widows and orphans you have made glad and cheered

in their loneliness, stand ready to greet you with a hearty welcome, and conduct you to a place at the right hand of the Supreme Grand Engineer of the universe-where you will be free from judges, but where all must stand on their merit alone.

Now, in behalf of the wives, sisters, daughters and friends of members of No. 1, I beg leave to present you with this chair for the use of your association. Please accept it as the most suitable token of our love and heartfelt interest in your welfare and prosperity. May God bless you all and prosper your Division, is our prayer.

Hoping your pathway may be strewn with flowers, and that the clouds of adversity may never overtake you in your noble career through life. Chief Engineer Cummings accepted the gift in behalf of No. 1, in the following reply:

LADIES:-I am really at a loss for a proper expression of our gratitude aud heartfelt thanks for this elegant present, which I take great pleasure in accepting in behalf of this Division; that we appreciate your kindness, I assure you. The place this chair will occupy is a prominent one; and may the teachings and rulings given from it always be profitable and just.

Let me again thank you for your kindness, and vouch to you that this occasion and its fruits will never be forgotten by the members of No. 1.

W. H. KING, Cor. Sec'y.

OBITUARIES.

Brother Samuel Scott, of Memphis Div., No. 21. died Oct. 26, 1872. He leaves a wife and children. Brother Charles Putnell, of Memphis Div., No. 21, was killed by his engine leaving the track, on the 15th day of Nov. 1872, on the M. and L. R. R. R. He leaves a wife and children.

Brother Jacob Gates, of Uhrichsville Div., No, 82, lost his life recently while in the discharge of his duty.

Brother Warren D. Atwood, of Bellows Falls Div., No. 106, died at Fitchburgh, Mass., Sept. 20, 1872, of typhoid fever, in the twenty-third year of his age. This is the first death in Div. 106. Brother Walter S. Lewis, of Rochester Div., No. 18, died Nov. 19, 1872, of typhoid fever.

Brother Lewis was known only to be loved. His record on earth was pure. No member of No 18 will ever be more sadly missed or sincerly mourned. It was hard to hear" Earth to earth," and say farewell, dearly loved Walter.

Brother James N. Carr, of Boston Div., No. 61, died recently.

Brother David Messenheimer, of No. 11, was killed Nov. 8, 1872. No. 11 tendered their thanks to the C. C. C. and I., and P. F. W. and C. Rail. ways, for courtesies extended to the family and friends of the deceased.

Brother John Carter, of Rock Island Div., No. 60, died of appoplexy, Oct. 10, 1872. See obituary in Dec. JOURNAL.

Bro, Peter Mehan, of Division 152, lost his life by his engine being thrown from the track Nov. 28, 1872, on the Syracuse and Binghampton divis'on of the D. L. & W. R, R.

F. W. Reynolds,.... ..$ 100 | Alex. Riddock,.. 100 C. H. Sherman,..... 25 00 David H. Hayes,.... 200 O. Chaunto,. ........ 100 W. J. Howe. 100 J. A. Steller,

100

Total receipts from Nov. 1st to Nov. 29th & 107 50 Cash on hand, Oct. 31, 1872. 13,812 32 $13.919 82

Total....

55. G. Artist, wid. and 4 children....... 9. Bro. E, P. Dutton, disabled, wife and 1 child......

39. Mrs. R. McCowick, wid. and 2 children 100 4. Bro. J. Wynn, disabled, wife and 4 children 250 21. S. Scott, disabled, wife and 2 children 125 43. 2 children of Bro. J. Cookson, deceased. 100 95. Mrs. W. Meddad, wid. and 2 children.... 150 34. "F. Davis, wid, and 2 children....... 50 15. J. L. Thompson, wid. and 3 children 50 96. D. McCarty, wid. and 3 children, to be paid to Charles Wilson, G. C. E., for distribution as he may think proper. 150 6. Mrs. Kingsland, formerly of Div. No. 9, to be paid to Chas. Wilson, G. C. E., for distribution as he may think proper..... 125

Total expenses from Nov. 5 to Nov. 30.....$8,979 68 Total cash on hand, Nov. 30, 1872.....$4,940 14

Wm. Bailey, a railroad man, late of Jackson, Tenn., can learn of something to his advantage by addressing Ed. D. Anderson, box 68, Memphis, Tenn.

SPECIAL NOTICES.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for any articles from our correspondents, and we hope that none will feel aggrieved if their communications are rejected. We are acting for the good of the Brotherhood, and have no personal aims to promote. All communications should be accompanied with the post-office address in full of the writer, but the real signature need not appear in the JOURNAL if so desired. All communications of this character will receive prompt attention, and a reply will be returned if rejected.

The price of subscription will be One Dollar per copy; but we offer as an inducement to all that send a list of ten or more, ten per cent. discount. This rule will apply to all our friends, as well as to members of the Brotherhood.

In addition to the above, we will give a nicely bound copy of the JOURNAL for 1871, to any of our lady friends who send us a list of ten or more subscribers, obtained outside of the Brotherhood.

To be fairly entitled to the ten per cent., the JOURNALS should be ordered sent to one address without any names being written upon them. It is but a trifle for each agent to keep a list and write the names upon each JOURNAL. but to be obliged to write the uames for several thousand, it is quite a task.

In sending subscriptions for the JOURNAL, be sure and write names distinct and give full directions as to WHERE and HOW they wish them sent. Subscribers wishing a change made in the direction of the JOURNAL, will please state where it

was sent before. It is almost impossible to find the name without much waste of time, when they simply say, send my JOURNAL to such a place, and not give the present address.

All orders for JOURNALS to be sent by Express, should give residence, or some particular place to have the package left, so as not to cause any delay in the delivery, or unnecessary trouble to the express companies.

We have plenty of bound JOURNALS, volumes First, Fourth and Fifth, which we will furnish at One Dollar for the year 1867, and One Dollar and Fifty Cents each for the years 1870 and 71. We have plenty of back numbers of the JOURNAL for the years 1871-2

Great complaint is made that it is impossible to obtain replies to correspondents between some of the Sub-Divisions. We hope some Brother will be selected in each Division, whose special duty it shall be to answer all correspondents promptly. And it is very important that each Division should have a particular Post-Office address that can be reached at any time, without a possibility of failure. The Division addresses, should, in all cases, appear in the meeting notices in the JOUR

NAL.

It is much the safest and cheapest way to send money by Post-Office order or Drafts. Registered Letters are no safeguard to the money.

Brothers calling, will find our office readily by following walk in rear of depot, up Bank street, opposite rear of Weddell House, then turn to the left on Frankfort street, when the sign of Messrs. Nevins' Printing House will be visible.

GORDON HALL NOTT,

Consulting and Constructing Civil Engineer.

Especial and practical attention given to the economical application of fuel for the LOCOMOTIVE, the Stationary, and the Marine Engine, etc., etc.

Address Hyde Park, Mass.

UNITED STATES RAILROAD CONDUC-
TORS' INSURANCE COMPANY.
JAMES MARSHALL, Prest.
Jos. F. CULBERTSON, Sec. & Treas.
Columbus, O.

PASSENGER CONDUCTORS' LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE UNITED STATES..

(INCORPORATED 1871.)

PRESIDENT..

A. F. RIGHTMYER, Philadelphia & Reading R. R.

SECRETARY AND TREASURER. T. SPEOLE LHISEWRING, Pennsylvania R. B.

1st. The platforms are held in a plane with the sills on the cars,

24. The platforms cannot be broken by any ordinary accident.

3d. Telescoping is impossible.

4th. Any required compression may be attained, to prevent accidents by oscillation.

5th. No links and pins are required, and no one is required to go between cars to couple them. 6th. The platforms may be held as close together as desired,

7th. By close coupling the train is shortened. 8th. They will not accidently uncouple, 9th. They may be uncoupled without shutting off." to make a flying switch.

10th. They are strong; the train will not "break in two," at starting or while running. 11th. They cause the train to move steadily and not jerk in starting or stopping.

12th. They will work well at great variation of height.

13th. They will couple with all kinds of "draw heads" and couplers."

14th. They are cheap and durable.

15th. Injury to men when coupling cars is entirely prevented.

16th. Iujury to persons by falling between cars is entirely prevented.

17th. Injury to persons and to cars by "telescoping" is entirely prevented.

18th Injury to persons and to cars by "oscillation" is entirely prevented

19th. The great steadiness of the cars, produced by compression, render sleeping cars much more desirable.

20th. Train Brakes" are rendered more valuable by the non-existence of "slack" in the train.

them.

Levers..

2.00

E. MILLER.