and will not allow the Secretary to incur any expense on his own account.

Carried unanimously.

Mr. Doyle On behalf of the grand city of the States, I take this opportunity to thank you for selecting Detroit as our next place of meeting.

The Secretary then read a letter from Mr. A. J. Scott.

The President -You have heard a letter read by our Secretary relative to publishing our book. What disposition shall we make of it?

Mr. W. H. Reed-I move that the letter be referred to the President, Secretary and Treasurer of the Association. for such action as they may think proper, and that the publishing of these proceedings be left entirely in their hands. Carried unanimously.

Mr. Bishop-I wish to inform those not already informed, that in the East we have what is called the New England Association of Roadmasters. Our jurisdiction is limited. I wish to say in behalf of the New England Roadmasters present here, and as a personal duty and pleasure, that we are very thankful for the invitation to be present with you, and also for the privilege of being permitted to become members of this Association. We also wish to thank you for our many courtesies received and hospitalities. And now I wish to invite you all as as organization, individually and collectively, to our New England convention, which will be held in Boston, on the third Wednesday of August next. However, you will receive from the Secretary in due time a notice of this meeting. I would be pleased to see you one and all, and will endeavor to make it as pleasant as possible for you. [Loud applause.]

Mr. Craig- This is President Bishop, who has just spoken, of the New England Association. He has just been made President of that Association. At Washington there were three members of that Association present, who joined at our annual convention, and we are increased by eight more

at Denver. Now I think they all should turn in and join our Association. If Mr. Doyle had not made his eloquent speech, I was going to make the speech of the meeting, and nominate San Francisco, holding out the inducements of the country, inviting the New England men to be out and attend in full force. [Laughter.]

Mr. Lane Although this is my first meeting with you, I was one of the old International men at its birth, but not at its death. I was one of the three or four who revived the New England after its death. I have joined you here, and if alive will try and be with you at Detroit. If we get as far east as Detroit, I will warrant that twenty-five of our Eastern members will be with you, and I hope just as many of you will come East to Boston next year, to meet with us, as possible.

Mr. Bishop One moment more. I did not intend to refer to the old organization; but so long as it has been referred to, I wish to say that I was one of those that met at Greenfield to help organize the old International, and I have come to join your Association, to stay with you and to be present with you, and to work for the interests of this Association. [Applause.]

Mr. Burnett-Referring to the old Association, I was one of four at its death.

Mr. Courtney made the motion to appoint a committee of five on reception, to arrange for our meeting in Detroit. next season, and that the members be as follows: John Doyle, D. L. & N.; O. F. Jordan, M. C. R. R.; W. H. Courtney, L. S. & M. S.; Thomas Hickey, M. C., and John Ross, F. & P. M.

Mr. Craig I will state personally, for the benefit of members intending to visit the Smelting Works with their ladies, that those who have already visited this place have not enjoyed the trip, and soiled their dresses, and would recommend that the trip be not made, as one lacking in interest.

It was also moved and carried that the invitation be kindly refused, as the Association has not the time to meet. this engagement and fulfill those already in hand.

Mr. Craig I move we adjourn sine die, and that every member present here, with his friends, meet with us at Detroit. Carried.

The Convention adjourned to meet in Detroit, Michigan, the second Tuesday in September, 1890.

Hillburn, Rockland Co., N. Y.

Interlocked Distant Semaphore Signals

FOR SWITCHES, CROSSINGS,

Yard Protection and Station Signals.

With the Safety Switch Stand a distant signal is set at danger before the Switch can be opened (a'so when thrown by train) and must so remain until the Switch is returned to main track and locked.

This is a Light Working Positive Signal, whether operated with counter weight or by double line of wire. Expansion and contraction of the wire does not change the position of the target. The style of construction can be made to conform to standards on any road, and adapted to all purposes as train signals. Successfully in use for five years.

Lag Screw