was tendered to Supt. C. M. Bissell for courtesies in furnishing special trains to convey friends attending the funeral of Mrs. R. S. Craig from Dover Plains to Louner's and return. Division 153 at their last meeting tendered a vote of thanks to F. H. Britton, Esq., Supt., H. N. Coffinberry, Train Master, B. F. Lother, Esq., M. M. of the B. & O. R. R., G. W. Stevens, Esq., Mr. F. L. Davis, who, for a number of Supt. W. St. L. & P. R. R., for couryears, has been connected with the Me- tesies in granting passes to Brothers visitchanical Dept. as chief clerk of the C., ing Union Meeting at Toronto, and to C., C. & I., Columbus Division, tendered | Bro. John McMinn, C. E. Div. No. 1, we his resignation, to accept a position as tender our grateful thanks for many fachief clerk at Moberly, Mo., on the W., vors. St. L. & P. R. R., before he took his departure, was presented by his associates in office and the foremen of the various departments with several valuable mementoes, among the number a hand-presented, through their committee, consome solid gold penholder and pencil. He leaves with the best of wishes from a host of friends. We would request JOURNAL Agents where the JOURNAL is distributed at post offices, to notify their postmasters if any journals remain in their office uncalled for, to have them delivered to said JOURNAL Agent. Much trouble will be saved to postmasters and the G. I. D. if this is carried out. Meadow Lawn, the great prize in the Mattoon Gift Concert, was drawn by one of the tickets donated to the Brotherhood. A good chance for some one of our Delegates to the New York Convention to make his name famous. At a regular meeting held in Division 10, a vote of thanks was tendered to C. D. Law, Esq., Supt. of P., F. W. & C. R. R., for courtesies extended to the Brothers. Through the mistake of a compositor in setting the advertisement of the Holman Medical Co., which appeared in the July and August JOURNALS, the words eight oz. bottle read one-eighth oz. bottle, and as an eighth of an ounce is a smaller quantity of medicine than most people would care to pay a dollar for, we deem this an act of justice to call our readers' attention to the correction. The Brothers of Div. 294 were treated to a very pleasing surprise on the evening of June 19th by the Ladies' Auxiliary Society of that Division, who called and sisting of Mrs. G. Brown, Mrs. Wm. Cassell, Mrs. W. G. Fields, Mrs. S. Martin, Mrs. F. G. Cleveland, and Mrs. Wilkins, a beautiful set of regalia. Bro. O. F. Long, of 95, made the presentation speech. Bro. Geo. Grant, C. E. of 294, accepted the beautiful gift, and in behalf of the Brothers thanked the fair donors. Speeches were made by several of the Brothers, after which Bro. John Wandell, C. E. of 96, and chairman for the occasion, ordered an adjournment to the reception room, where again the Brothers were agreeably surprised in the shape of tables well laden with fruits of the scason, cakes and ices. A half hour was pleasantly enjoyed, when all returned to the Division room, where the evening was spent in vocal and instrumental music. The Brothers are very proud, and voted a pleasing set of resolutions. We were compelled last month, for want of space, to leave out a part of the Division addresses. We will be compelled to take even more this month. We hope Sub-Divisions will do all they possibly can as to transportation for Delegates to the New York Convention, and report as soon as possible to this office. We have received in the past month many communications in regard to the seems to think that his idea or plan is the best, We will be unable to print many of the communications for want of space in the JOURNAL, but would say to all, discuss the matter thoroughly in your Divisions, and instruct your Delegates as to what you think best to be adopted. Insurance. Each one of our Brothers gan, against F. Lunkenheimer for infringement of their patent No. 196,650, which covers the sight feed feature, i. e., oil rising in visible drops through a water tube or sight feed glass, as used in all practicable lubricators now upon the market. As this is a matter which interests nearly every user of steam in America, we make mention of the fact for the benefit of our friends. For further information address the company at Detroit. At the last regular in Division 301, Lovely Mount, Va., a vote of thanks was tendered to the Baldwin, Rogers, Brooks and Porter Locomotive Works for the presentation of lithographs of the different makes of locomotives to adorn their hall. A short time since when the Brothers met in Division 230, they found some one or more benevolent persons had been there while they were gone, and left as a memento a beautiful Bible. The Brothers are very proud of the gift, and would be pleased to tender a vote of thanks to the donors. We would suggest you appoint a committee to interview the ladies. Bro. Grand Chief P. M. Arthur will be present and deliver an address at the Union Meeting to be held in Scranton, Sept. 5th. At a regular meeting in Division 91, Trenton, Mo., a vote of thanks was tendered to G. F. Walker, Esq., Div. Supt. C., R. I. & P. Ry., for placing at the disposal of the Brothers an extra coach, free of charge, to and from Union Meeting at Kansas City; also to R. O. Carscaden, M. M., P. C. Mason, Locomotive Foreman, W. S. Robinson, Chief Clerk, T. B. Cook, Train Master, for courtesies; also to Mrs. J. B. Morns, of Davenport, Ia., for the gift of beautiful badges for the Brothers. Every Sub-Division should select a committee to interview their officials as to passes for Delegates to and from the Convention. We hope this matter will be attended to at once, and report to us as soon as possible, so we may have a correct report in the October Journal. Credentials for Delegates have been sent to all Sub-Divisions. If any SubDivision has failed to receive theirs, please notify the Grand Office. At a regular meeting in Division 151, a vote of thanks was tendered to Supt. W. F. Merrill, Esq., Asst. Supt. O. E. Stewart, Esq., G. W. Rhodes, Esq., Supt. of Motive Power, S. T. Pope, Esq., Gen. Foreman, T. G. Willson, Esq., Chief Train Dispatcher, for courtesies extended to the Brothers and their friends at the Burlington Union Meeting; also to Mayor A. G. Adams, Rev. M. A. Johnson, Rev. Father J. J. O'Brien, Senator W. W. Dodge, S. K. Tracey, Esq., R. W. Washburn, Manager Opera House, to the A. O. U. W. Society for use of hall, Grand Chief P. M. Arthur, Grand Master F. P. Sargent, of the B. of L. F., Bro. Royal and others for favors. The grading on the Covington & Macon Road is now completed from Macon, Ga., to within five miles of Covington. Tracklaying is in progress and the rails are down for six miles from Macon. The work has been somewhat delayed by the We are in receipt of a letter from the Detroit Lubricator Co., with a copy enclosed giving a statement as to a decree granted to that company by the U. S. Circuit Court, Eastern District of Michi-high water. Surveys are being made for the extension of the Raleigh & Augușta Air Line from the present terminus at Hamlet, N. C., south to Florence, fifty-five miles. A contract has been made to finish in The extension of the Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Road from Dallas to Red River is reported as being pushed ahead with great energy. Grading has begun on the seventieth mile, and the track for twenty miles is ready for the cars, the road hav-eighteen months the proposed Ridgefield ing crossed Rowlett's creck. The road & New York road, which is to run from has been extended from Coleman Junction to Ballinger, a distance of thirtyseven miles. Port Chester, on the New York & New Haven, to Danbury, Conn., on the New York & New England, about thirty miles, and work is to be resumed in September. It is stated that the Richmond & Danville Company will at once commence work on the extension from Paint Rock, Track is reported laid on the St. Louis N. C., east to Knoxville. When built & Chicago Road from Litchfield, Ill., this will complete a direct all-rail line northward to Springfield, a distance of from Charleston, S. C., by way of Ashe- forty-five miles. Regular trains will ville, N. C., to Knoxville, and thence to shortly be put on the road and will be the west and northwest, and will consid-run through from Springfield to St. erably shorten the present route to Knox ville. The contract for the construction of the Savannah & Tybee, a Georgia road, from Savannah to Tybee, about eighteen miles, has been let to Mr. T. B. Innes, of New York city. Work is to be commenced at once, and it is expected to have the road completed before January 1st. Over 200 miles of the extension of the Burlington & Missouri River from Grand Island, Neb., northwest, are under contract, and eighty-one miles to Broken Bow will, it is said, be completed within thirty days. Louis, the company having made arrangements for the use of the Indianapolis & St. Louis tracks from Litchfield to St. Louis. The new road is intended to form part of a new line between St. Louis and Chicago. It will be extended from Springfield to Pekin by the Peoria, St. Louis & Chicago Co., recently organized, and will connect at Pekin with the Chicago and St. Louis roads. The Chicago, Madison & Northern Company has been incorporated in the interest of the Illinois Central Railroad Company to build a road from Chicago to Freeport, Ill., and thence north to Madison, Wis., evidently with the possi It is reported that the Louisville, New ble intention of an extension to St. Paul. Albany & Chicago Company is consider-Right of way has been secured for much ing the question of building an extension of the line, and work has commenced on of its Indianapolis Division from Indian. apolis to Cincinnati by the most practical and direct route which can be found. President Stickney, of the Minnesota & Northwestern Railroad, has let the contract to grade 100 miles of road between Freeport, Ill., and Chicago. The Missouri Pacific Company has filed a charter in Kansas for an extension from Ottawa to Topeka. the construction of a bridge across the The Old Colony Railroad has adopted the weekly payment system. The pay train has been discontinued, and local employes will be paid by the local agents of the company. gin. Work on the extension of the Fort distance of about 140 miles, and the work Scott & Gulf from Memphis to Birming- of construction, it is said, is about to beham is being prosecuted rapidly. Nearly the whole line is under contract, and it will not be many months before cars will be running over the road. The grading on the sixty miles of the Memphis, Birmingham & Atlantic between Tupelo and Holly Springs, Miss., is nearly finished, and tracklaying has commenced at both ends. Rails have been received and tracklaying is about to begin on the Montgomery & Florida Road from Montgomery south, and it is thought that thirty miles will be completed by September 15th. Considerable interest is being excited in Louisiana and Arkansas for this project (North & South) for a road from Fort Scott, Kan., via Natchez, Miss., to Vidalia, La., there connecting for New Orleans. Surveys have been made for an extension of the Fargo & South-western line of the Northern Pacific from La Moure, Dak., west some eighty miles. The Ohio & North-western Company proposes to build a road from Gallipolis, O., along the Ohio river to Cincinnati. The enterprise also contemplates a connection with the Ohio River Road, which is to be extended from Parkersburg to Point Pleasant, opposite Gallipolis, and which, in connection with the Pittsburgh, Cincinnati & St. Louis and the Pittsburgh, Wheeling & Kentucky, will give a new line between Cincinnati and Pittsburgh. The Pennsylvania Company is said to be interested in the scheme. The Ohio River Road, now in operation from Wheeling, W. Va., to Parkersburg, is under contract to be extended along the Ohio river to Point Pleasant by November. The survey of the Pensacola & Memphis line has been completed from Pensacola, Fla., northwest to Butler, Ala., a BRAKE TESTS. The following is a record of stops with different driver and tender brakes, with engine, tender, and 'dynamometer car, on test ground of C., B. & Q. R. R. at Burlington, Iowa, July 13, 1886. LIST OF PATENTS RELATING TO LOCOMO- Reported for the Locomotive Engineers' Monthly JULY 20 TO Aug. 10, 1886. Ash Pan for Locomotives: Jasper F. Hussey, Ger. No. 346,588. New Vienna, O. N. 346,049. Automatic Brake Regulator: Geo. Westinghouse, Jr., Pittsburgh, Pa. No. 345,820. Adjustable Packing for Piston Rods: Wm. Phobann, Middletown, N. Y No 347,197. Cork Core Steam Packing; F. Maass, Berlin, Brake for Locomotives; Geo. H. Poor, St. Louis, Mo. No. 346,441. Electric Arc Lamp for Locomotive Headlights: G. C. Pyle, Dayton, O. No 348,561. Injector; James Jenks and Thos. J. Hurt, DeJournal Box; Geo. R. Meneely, Albany, N. Y. troit, Mich. No. 347,247. No. 345,798. Locomotive Brake; Henry A. Mahlert, St. Louis, Mo. No. 347,017. Locomotive Brake; Bradford Dunham, Balti | dollars ($3,000), the full amount due me on the more, Md. No. 346,271. Locomotive Brake: Elisha D. Eames, Water town, N. Y. No. 346,364. Locomotive Headlight with Signal Attachment; Irvin A. C. Will. Rocking Grate; O. C. Bannister, Council Bluffs, Iowa. No. 346,455. Safety Valve; Wm. F. Walker, Chicago, Ill. Steam Engine Piston; J. Davis, Altoona, Pa. Stuffing Box; John Loftus, Albany, N. Y. No. Spark Arrester; Paul H. Adams, Philadelphia, insurance policy held by my late son, Thomas S. Livingston. Please accept my heartfelt thanks for the same, and wishing the Association every success, I am Yours truly, MRS. HELEn LivingstON, INDIANAPOLIS, IND., Aug. 12, 1886. To the Officers and Members of the Locomotive Engineers' Mutual Life Insurance Association: GENTLEMEN: I have received your draft for three thousand dollars ($3,000), for the full amount due me on the policy of insurance held by my late husband Joseph Arterburn. Please accept my sincere thanks for same and for Bro. Con. C. Lowery is requested to corre- kindness shown me in my deep trouble by mem spond with the F. A. E. of Div. 202. bers of your Order. SPECIAL NOTICES. S. W. JOHNSON, F. A. E. Any Brother knowing the address of an engineer by the name of Louis Knebel, who formerly ran an engine through Iowa City, and who, when last heard from, was in Colorado, will confer a favor by sending his address to T. R. Freeman, C. R. I. & P. roundhouse, Chicago, Ill. The following Brothers are requested to correspond with Div. 150: P. L Brockaw, H. Peters, Jas. Root, C. P. Fadden, O. Swandollar, E. J. Rouse. HENRY REDPATH, F. A. E., Div. 150. Any Brother knowing the present address of John H. Jones, formerly employed on G. T. Ry. and Iron Mountain R. R., and whose last address was 323 W. Chestnut street, Louisville, Ky., will confer a favor by addressing O. F. LONG, F. A. E., Div. 96. Bro. Thomas Reynolds is requested to correspond with Div. 108 at once. ROGER TREWICK, F. A. E. Bro. J. W. Farley is requested to correspond with his Division at once. H. W. KENDALL, F. A. E. Div. 254. Div. 116, Escanaba, Mich., issued a traveling card to Bro. Ed. McHale. If presented to any Brother, take it up and send to F. A. E. J. J. Cox. Bro. Chas. R. Phelps, formerly of the N. Y., ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. Yours with great respect, ANNA C. ARTERBURN. To Mr. Geo. H. Van Tassell, Sec. of Insurance, EAST ALBANY, Aug. 12, 1886. Div. 145 B. of L. E.: GENTLEMEN: I am pleased to acknowledge the receipt of three thousand dollars ($3,000), in full, the amount payable on the policy issued to my late beloved husband, Jacob A. Van Olinda, by the B. of L. E. I fail to find words expressive of my gratefulness to the officers and members of your Division, for their untiring efforts in my behalf during my trouble and affliction. While life lasts I shall ever remember your kindness. May your noble Order continue to prosper, and may God bless each member with his loving care, is the prayer of Respectfully yours, ELDORA VAN OLINDA. AVON, Aug. 9, 1886. To the Officers and Members of the Locomotive Engineers' Mutual Life Insurance Association: GENTLEMEN: I have this day received from Mr. John H. Horner, Secretary and Treasurer of Buffalo Division No. 15, a draft for the sum of three thousand dollars ($3,000), the full MRS. SARAH H. FARNUM. COLUMBIA, PA., Aug, 3, 1886. DEAR JOURNAL: I take this method to express my thanks to the members of Columbia Div. PARKER, DAK., Aug. 10, 1886. No. 104, and Harrisburg Div. No. 74, for the To the Officers and Members of the Locomotive En- many kindnesses shown to me and my son, gineers' Mutual Life Insurance Association: Wm. D. Hershey, during his sickness. I also GENTLEMEN: I have this day received from appreciate the sacrifice which many of you B. C. Howard, Insurance Secretary of Division made in loss of time, arranging for and attendNo. 183, a draft for the sum of three thousanding the funeral; also for the many beautiful |
