depots and postoffices, and between depots of connecting lines where the service is being performed by our members. The railroads are now being compensated by the Government for the time consumed by the employes in this work. The new Labor Board, now meeting in Washington, will shortly be located in Chicago, and our president and his assistants will represent all the men in our department. We must support and assist them by lining up solidly.

I recently made a trip to Alamogordo to investigate the condition of Bro. J. U. Malphurs, Alamo third. He was relieved by Bro. Reeder on an extended vacation for his health, and the organization is contributing $50 per month to assist him. He came to us with a fine record from the Atlantic Coast and Seaboard Air Lines. Arrangements have been made to place his son Albert on the road. Our thanks are due the railroad officials for their assistance in taking care of Bro. Malphurs case.

In the case of the second trick operator in "SW" El Paso, a decision has been rendered favorable to our contentions and the boys who have worked on this position will receive some back pay.

It is now Bro. Edwin H. Shirk, Tucson second. Mr. Sands, Columbus, the only "non" left on the Western Division, will line up again shortly.

There are just a few out on the Eastern Division yet. Brothers, we should see that they come in and help us to get a just settlement for them as well as ourselves.

Vaughn relieved Neal on Duran third, who succeeded Bro. Maurice, on Orogrande third, who succeeded Bro. Keeling on Three Rivers second, latter taking third there. C. M. ARMSTRONG, G. C.

Western Division

Bro. Hopkins, second Fairbanks, was off a few days getting his tonsils treated.

Business, except passenger traffic, was completely tied up on this division during the switchmen's strike. Some of the trainmen at Douglas and Bisbee also went out. It is now Bro. Shirk. second Tucson, again. Gands, Columbus, is still out.

Don't forget to send $1 to Bro. Armstrong at Vaughn, New Mex., to help defray his expenses and reimburse him for lost time on his trip to Washington on February 28th to attend the general chairmen's meeting; and don't overlook sending a year's subscription to Labor, published weekly by the Plumb Plan League at Washington.

Brothers, remember that our committee has done everything it possibly could for us, and every member get behind the committee with a boost and stay there. "Knocking" only creates more knocks and get you nowhere.

Election time is drawing near and the

capitalists are spending millions to elect their candidates. Forget parties and vote for the known friends of labor. Money can nominate the capitalist's candidates but cannot elect them if labor will vote for the man instead of the party.

General Chairman Armstrong advises that there is $230 in the fund for relief of sick and distressed brothers and sisters and that a contribution of $1 from each of us will replenish this fund. Send it to him.

CERT. 213.

San Antonio & A. P. R. R., Div. 141.

Division 141 has experienced many changes since the railroads have been returned to their owners. I have never before worked with a more congenial bunch. It is a pleasure to know that you have the cooperation of all the boys in the discharge of your duties and pleasing to know they are willing to assist each other for the benefit of the service. (The system that never fails to win friendship and keep it.)

Bro. R. O. Little, secretary and treasurer, is now with the Humble Oil Co., working a pipeline job, telegraphing. Bro. J. M. Sullivan succeeded him on first "WX" Wallis tower with Bro. C. H. Hammond on second and Bro. C. Derr "Ky" Kennedy on third there.

Bro. C. Derr, second Wallis tower, recently fell off a motor car en route to a signal with a maintainer, breaking his left arm and large toe on right foot and otherwise bruising himself up, which kept him off some three weeks. He is improving and now working third Wallis, vice Bro. C. A. Hall, now at Eagle Lake. Bro J. G. Thomas is now agent there.

Bro. F. E. Meissel. Sublime, is in Hallettsville Hospital, having undergone several operations during the past two months. Bro. A. E. Outler is relieving him.

Bro. B. L. Hale opened up "ND" Houston freight house.

Bro. E. C. Cole, blew into "Q" Yoakum recently and is now demonstrating his new bug.

Bro. H. C. Holcak, relief agent, bid in Kerrville agency, vice Bro. L. D. Lowther, going to Alice, vice Bro. R. B. Taylor, who resumed at Beeville.

Bro. J. F. Jolly, "WS" San Antonio, went to Skidmore as agent, vice Bro. H. P. Allen resumed Luling agency. Bro. J. C. Cherry, relieved at Rock Port by Bro. B. F. Ober, took Rockdale. Bro. L. N. Lyon, Houston agency, relieved Bro. W. E. Trantham, first Kennedy, at Cuero agency by Bro. H. C. Link, and went to West Point agency, succeeded by Bro. R. E. Buckles. extra dispatcher, Yoakum. as chief operator "Q" Yoakum chief operator.

If the brothers will send in a few lines

each month I will try to keep our division represented monthly in THE TELEGRAPHER. CERT. 321.

Atlanta, B'ghm & Atlantic R. R. Div. 146. Brunswick Division

Bro. J. W. Boswell is back at Woodland Bro. agency after a siege with the "flu." Frank Calahan, agent, Rupert, was also off several days with the same malady.

General Chairman Gorman is being relieved by Bro. W. E. Boswell, relieved by Bro. W. I. Smith.

Bro. William Blanton was called away during the first of the war serving in the signal corps of the army. in France and Germany.

He was stationed We are all glad to see the "oldtimer" back again. He is now on second "UN."

Bro. Smith, agent, Douglas, bid in Vienna. Bro. P. H. S. English, Oglethorpe freight and Bro. Terry, second Shops, Alma agency. Bro. Hancock resigned to follow "Beck." Bro. Webster, second Shops, appointed passenger and ticket agent, Brunswick. "KC" Jones, an oldtimer from the G, C. & P.. bid in clerk-operator, Alma agency. Boys, let's see if we can't have a writeup CERTS. 330 and 551. every month.

Western Pacific R. R., Div. 153.

Eastern Division

Bro.

Bro. Guy M. Blair, Elko, Nev., is acting G. S. & T., vice Bro. H. B. Marshall, resigned on account of being appointed traveling freight and passenger agent, Western Division.

Bro. Twyman from Shafter has gone with "The Katy," succeeded as local chairman by Bro. Grauvogel.

Bro. A. M. Lamberty, Elko, Nev., has returned from two wars, World and Matrimony, unhurt as yet.

Send in your notes, boys.

Western Division

LAMBERTY, Cert. 236.

Our new agreement with the management. signed February 21, 1920, is the best one yet. Working conditions have been greatly improved, rates preserved as granted by the Government, and some new positions added A few to the list covered by our schedule. which the management would not add, have been referred to the wage board.

Printing the new schedules has been withheld pending the decision of the board, as we want to show them all when they are sent out.

H. R. Clark, Jr., filled out his blanks as soon as he passed the railroad examinations and handed them over to "Dad" for his approval. We are expecting Bro. Tryon to lead his son in the right path also.

We

Bro. Fagan is dabbling around the superintendent's signature in "RD," and, no doubt. will soon be working on the sheets. hope "Bill" and Bro. Amblo can get the "fat fellow." We think the rest will then follow.

Members who have regular positions, when placed at some other station temporarily. will be allowed $2 extra per day for expenses. Don't forget to show it on your payroll. We had the old rate of $1 per day doubled under the new schedule.

CERT. 164.

Florida East Coast R. R., Div. 160. Bro. F. W. Moore writes he will return to work this summer and sends 73's to all.

Bro. Beville, Arch Creek, on six months' leave, relieved by Bro. Cabot. Bro. K. S Jones, second Buena-Vista, gone north for few weeks.

Bro. Ferrell bid in first West Palm Beach. Bro. Pratt, second, and Bro. Cooper, third Stuart. Bro. Bill Johnson on second Ft Lauderdale.

The scribes on the Northern Division to busy to send notes.

A. F. BAUER, General Chairman.

Northwestern Pacific Ry., Div. 165.

Northern Division

How about the co-operative store movement to reduce the high cost of living, etc.?"

We all extend our sincere sympathy to Bro. Holt of South Bay, whose father dropped dead in Loleta Theatre on March 11th.

Bro. Supon, San Rafael, is doing relief work on this division.

Bro. Lofholm, assistant agent Loleta, who had an abscess removed from one of his kidneys, has returned home after convalescing ten weeks in Sequoia Hospital, Eureka, will be several weeks yet before he can resume his duties.

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We had a fair attendance at our last meeting held in Petaluma, but more should have been there. General Chairman Sanborn gave us an interesting account of the doings at Washington, D. C., all of which you are now familiar with through the pages of our Journal. He also related some of his experiences in Washington and New York, which we all enjoyed hearing.

These meetings are always interesting and instructive and the members should make special efforts to be present. It's our only way of keeping in personal touch with each other and tends to make us better Order men when we can meet each brother personally and know that he is shoulder to shoulder with us.

Next to our regular meetings as a method of keeping us in touch with one another, are the circular letters which should be sent out by the general chairman or secretary after each meeting. Then the loyal brothers who could not be present will know what has been discussed and the action taken.

Remember, brothers, we must remain solidly organized. Have the few delinquents with or near you pay up at once.

Bro. Seaton is off securing members for Subscribe the proposed co-operative store. to this movement, and boost it all you possibly can. These stores have succeeded in other places and can here.

D. T. Ryan from San Francisco freight office bid in Willits agency. Get him to sign up at once and any other non you hear of. Most of the boys and some girls are visitOne ing the instruction car at Sausalito. day there were 37 operators and agents there. That's more than we ever had at any of our O. R. T. meetings. Let's have more present at our meetings hereafter. I received no items this month.

CERT. 106.

Georgia & Florida Ry., Div. 167. Bro. J. P. Byne bid in Rosier agentoperator.

Bro. Rush has returned to Hazelhurst after a month's lay off, relieved by Bro. J. A. Walker.

Bro. A. L. Dryden is now operator day, vice Swainsboro.

Two new men on the tricks at Douglas. We have new chairmen and each member should assist them to make all possible improvement so we can get on a scale with the other roads in this part of the country. Anything you think would be for the good of the Order take up with Bro. H. H. Thompson or Bro. D. F. Rush, explaining fully. CERT. 77.

Central Vermont R. R., Div. 171. The high water this year has been the worst this division has experienced for many years. The company is waiting for the flood to subside to recover the bridge at Brattleboro, that has not yet been replaced.

Both the Central Vermont and Boston & Maine passenger trains were three to four hours late daily, and freight trains were not run at all for over a week, the latter en route to New London going via Dole Junction and B. & M. Iron, our track being so badly washed away that it will take a great part of this spring and summer to repair it.

Bro. Joyal was married April 19 to M.33 Blanche Guild of Windsor. They will reside there for some time. We all extend our best wishes and congratulations.

Bro. Fenton, chief dispatcher, has returned to New London after several months' rest recuperating from an attack of the "flu." Send me a few notes for next issue.

J. F. FLANAGAN, Cert. 151.

Oregon Short Line R. R., Div. 172. Idaho Division

Bro. Peabody, agent Banks, expects to take leave this summer to assist Mrs. E. J. Peabody, who has resigned there and purchased the Lakeview Hotel at McCall,

Bro. Myers, agent McCall, has purchased a tug boat, fitted it up with a marine engine to tow logs for Hoff & Brown while the lake is open. His son-in-law is to run the station meanwhile.

Bro. Schinzler, relieved on first Bliss by Bro. Humphreys, Utah Division, is back on second Bliss, vice Bro. Watts to third American Falls.

Bro. Dilley, proving up on his dry farm at Hailey, relieved on second Gooding 30 days by Bro. Vanderbilt, third Reverse, and he by Sister Story from Orchard.

One of our famous nons discharged for mishandling train orders. They are gradually being weeded out. Keep after Alley

and Moreland at Gooding; Mattson at Richfield and Jollineau at Nampa.

Bro. Shaw has taken the new agency at Cabarton, relieved by Davenport, a new man, on second Caldwell.

Bro. Crandall, Homedale, has been given a helper.

Bro. Lefler, first Weiser, is being relieved ninety days by Faust, a new man.

Bro. G. C. McPeek has returned and is now relieving Bro. Barry, agent Emmett.

Bro. McKittrick, who relieved the agent at Brogan, has returned to second Nampa, relieved by Bro. Gambill.

Bro. W. F. Escue, second Ontario, is now in a bank there, relieved by B. J. Leonard, a returned veteran.

We regret to announce the resignation of Local Chairman Lefler, Weiser, Idaho, who is now assistant cashier in a bank there. He has done wonderful work on this division. We hope to secure another who will look after our interests as well.

R. W. SCHINZLER.

New Orleans Gt. Nor. R. R., Div. 179. At the meeting held at Columbia, Miss., on March 20th, arrangements were made to hold a regular one there the third Saturday of each month beginning with April as that is the most central point for the division, and with the train service we have, members from any district can attend and reach home before noon the following day. It also has adequate hotel facilities and other conveniences, and I think all will agree that it Is the LOGICAL POINT. So in the future on third Saturdays let your slogan be: "I AM COLUMBIA BOUND,

AND CAN'T BE TURNED 'ROUND." With apologies to the author of "Preacher in the Pulpit."

A little later we hope to have a banquet there or some other point, something "SWELL," dontcherno? WHAT! Laughing already? Well, "can it" and let me finish. I was going to describe the "good eats" and "good smokes" when you interrupted. GEE! but won't it be some inducement to get the boys out? We would like to know how many can attend. WAIT! WAIT! ORDER, PLEASE! DON'T ALL SPEAK AT ONCE! I see it will take one "baked whale" and a carload of "Virginia Extras" to take care of the banquet boys. We will name the date later, but in the meantime attend the meetings and help plan how to catch the whale.

John M. Parker, Louisiana's new governor, in a recent speech said: Labor has the absolute right to organize and bargain collectively. Labor is as jealous of its rights as capital is of its rights. Each is absolutely dependent upon the other, and instead of a spirit of animosity or open hostility, a real spirit of co-operation should exist."

Some of the boys were "flashing big rolls" during the latter part of March when they, cashed in back-pay checks under Supplement 13 to G. O. 27. CERT. 16.

Chgo. T.-H. & S. E., Div. 180. Illinois Division—

Meeting called at Danville, Ills., April 5th. by General Chairman Powell, Understand the attendance very light account of the weather.

Bro. Oliver is again on third West Dana after three weeks' illness, relieved by J. C. Lucas, a new man, who has promised to join. Bro. Chapman Blanford relieved a few days by Bro. Armstrong, owing to the serious illness of his wife, who we are glad to learn is recovering.

Sister Wright, St. Bernice, relieved a few days by Miss Peer.

Stockland, second and third cut-off, Osmon relieving Bro. Malone, second West Dana, who bid in third Belt Junction, Bro. Perryoman going to second Latta.

Bro. Page, third West Clinton, was cut off during the strike. No business.

Bro. Wm. Ogden relieved Bro. Powell in "DX" April 10th while he was attending the funeral of Bro. Tolliver's daughter at Odon. The bereaved have our sympathy in their affliction and sorrow.

It is now Bro. Miljour on first at Webster. "D," we are glad to have you with us.

Local Chairman Blythe of this division attendea the Terre Haute meeting April 10th. A very nice one but attendance very light, only two members from Division 180 being present.

Keep all lights burning and everybody be on the job. Watch your head, boys, that it don't get cut off.

The family of our late brother, W. A. Ogden, desire to thank the brothers for the beautiful flowers presented at his funeral. DIV. COR.

Mo. & North Ark. Ry., Div. 182. R. D. Pierce is back at Wheaton. E. F. Stewart to cashier, Berryville. E. W. Bailey to Shirley, and G. R. Russell to St. Joe on bids. G. R. Kinscloe to Aubrey and J. M. Johnson to Moro agencies. No bids.

General Chairman Brasfield spent April 7th and 8th in Harrison adjusting grievances and endeavoring to have our members entirely relieved of handling the mail.

Ye scribe was checked in G. O. ticket office May 1st.

Brothers, please remit your dues to the general secretary and treasury promptly. Remember we have a better contract than lots of other roads and should show our ap preciation by keeping lined up.

"STEVE," L. C., Cert. 61.

Claim No.

Name

3101..John T. Spencer.. 3185..James Robertson. 3186.,Andrew J. Jones. 3187..David R. Warren. 3188..Thomas Allen.. 3189..Russell E. Hickman 3190..Linwood M. Simpler. 3191..James H. Mortimer. 3192..Andrew Scroeder.... 3193..William L. Burgess. 3194..Frank O Johnson.. 3195..Peter L. Berg.. 3196..Harry N. Harper. 3197..L. G. Morissette. 3198..W. A. Murray. 3199..Samuel B. Mays.. 3200..John W. McCormack. 3201..Howard B. Segur. 3202..Jesse W. Mays.... 3203..Ernest W. Lewis. 3204..L. S. Stephens.. 3205..John T. Alexander. 3207..Robert S. Loving. 3208..Charles E. Wilson.

3209..Charles E. Dickinson. 3210..James R. Walters. 3211..George A. Barney 3212 James G. Oatis. 3213..Theodore Gaston. 3214..S. B. Sweet... 3215..Harry J. Marshall. 3216..Thomas P. Bishop. 3217 Harry A. Fulmer.

Total

.$23,100.00

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