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ing from car to car at all hours of the day and night, and upon freight trains very often chilled and blinded by rain and smoke; creeping over the roofs of cars from brake to brake, upon the shrill summons of the engineer, to avoid a danger, of the nature of which they know nothing. For this service, and risk, and exposure, they receive from $1.25 to $1.40 per day or trip.

But this is not all; and, at the risk of making myself tedious, and only that your readers may understand and decide intelligently whether these men are altogether in the wrong or not, I will state, further, that the three classes of employes referred to are subjected to daily expenses hot attaching to any other branch of railway service, but which seriously diminish their net wages. They are away from their homes more than onehalf their time, and, when so away, must provide themselves with food and lodging at their own cost. This necessary outlay absorbs no small fraction of their daily or monthly pay.

are the parties now virtually called upon to make up the loss. The merchants and manufacturers of the country have not enforced these ruinous rates of transportation. All they ever need or ask for is uniform rates over all competing lines to common points; and what difference has it made to the Western farmer whether his wheat, and corn, and cattle paid twenty cents freight to New York or fifty cents, so long as the rates were uniform and the price to the consumer was the original cost of the product with the actual freight added ? No, Messrs. Editors, the fault lies with the railway managers, who have defied all established maxims and rules of business procedure-who have quarreled among themselves, and inaugurated a policy of personal and local and corporate rivalry and competition which has been destructive of the property they were pledged to protect, and of all confidence in railway securities; and they are now striving to stem the tide by the practice of a false economy in striking a blow at It is well known that our railway companies the wages of overworked men, while the rates of have been steadily, during the past two years, transportation are not changed. They give anreducing the pay of all classes of labor, until it is other turn to the screw upon wages, but make no now claimed by the latter that they can not possi-effort to reform themselves. The result is natubly keep their wives and children from want. ral, inevitable, and will continue to be so as long Hence the general disaffection now culminating in as the world shall stand. Capital and men in violence and illegal methods, for which there is no power become timid, apprehensive, and call upon excuse other than that arising from suffering, des- the State for protection, and labor becomes first titution and apprehension as to the future. It is suspicious and then mutinous. equally well known that very many of our roads are in the hands of Federal and State Courts, whose records show that the pay-rolls of the employes are terribly in arrears, while they should have been promptly paid, in preference to bondholders or any other class of creditors. So they are left to the mercy of the small grocers and shopkeepers who have furnished them food and raiment upon their credit in the corporations; and now the employe is refused further credit, and is at the same time called on to pay up his back dues, which he can not do. He is alarmed and desperate, and now a further reduction in his wages is threatened.

Now, while I have no sympathy with a "strike," which never did and never will accomplish any beneficial result to the employe, which is in violation of law, and exposes the offender to punishment, still greater personal and domestic suffering-I have much sympathy with the suffering men; and they have tremendous claims upon their employers and the owners of the property of which they have been the trusted guardians.

But it is claimed by the railway managers that they are only acting for the interest of their owners and that of economy. This claim is now but a mere pretense and apology-a stupid effort to hide from public knowledge and censure their own mismanagement and folly.

It is perfectly well known-at least to the railway and mercantile community-that while there has been no essential falling off, during the past two years, in the number of passengers carried on our railroads, nor in the amount of tonnage hauled between the seaboard and our Western cities, farms and prairies, yet the business has been done at rates of fare and freight earning no profit to the companies, but, on the contrary, involving them in daily loss.

I venture the assertion that if fair and judicious rates of transportation had been fixed, and not departed from, nearly every railroad in the country would to-day be in a fairly prosperous condition, its men paid up and contented, the whole country more prosperous, and not a "strike" throughout the land. Now, who is to blame for this gross mismanagement? Certainly not the engineers, nor the firemen, nor the brakemen, nor the mechanics, nor the section men; and yet they

In confirmation of the above reflections I have only to refer to the published press reports of sundry meetings of the Presidents of the four "Trunk Lines," at the Windsor or St. Nicholas Hotels in New York during the past two years. These conferences have been announced as called for the purpose of "reconciling differences" and "agreeing upon uniform and remunerative rates," etc. Well, the parties meet in some parlor, shake hands, refer casually to the depreciation of railroad credit and the fearful results of competition, and then open the meeting. Thereupon Mr. S. turns to Mr. G. and says, pleasantly: "Mr. G., you are one;" to which Mr. G. retorts, very blandly: "Mr. S., you are another." At this Mr. I., Receiver, inclines to Mr. V., and smilingly says: "Brother V., you are one;" at which Mr. V., after reflecting for a moment upon the millions at stake, replies: "Brother I, you are another." At this moment, and just in season to prevent a "strike," a waiter opens the door and announces that "lunch is ready." Upon this the conference adjourns for four or five weeks, or to meet at the call of the Chairman. Meanwhile rates of transportation continue to drop, stocks decline to zero, bonds are "neglected," supply bills are settled by long notes, pay-rolls are postponed with "much regret,' ," and large floating debts appear in the background, and, in the mist still beyond appear "shapes" of Sheriffs, Receivers, and other illomened ghosts-alas! too soon to become stern realities. After this cometh a "strike" from unpaid, suffering, scared and debt-ridden laborers. "Is the picture strained?"

Another word and I close. While the law rebukes the striker, strikes the weapon from his hand, and sends him home and orders the peace to be kept, ought not either the statutes of the State or the mandate of stock and bond holders

to compel the managers of our railroads and the owners of the property to foster and protect the same-first, by paying promptly and reasonably the hard-earned wages of the men who, with their lives in their hands, by day and by night, through storm and sunshine, and for a small day's wages for a hard day's work, protect the lives and the property which unceasingly flow over our great iron thoroughfares?

RIVERSIDE, July 21, 1877.

H. C. LORD.

SPECIAL NOTICES.

All members of Hoboken Division No. 171, who know themselves to be in arrears for dues and assessments, are requested to settle up at once and avoid further trouble. GEORGE S. FORCE, F. A. E.

Information is wanted of Brother Charles M. Stickles, of Chicago Division, No. 10. Any one knowing his whereabouts will confer a favor by addressing this office.

VOTE OF THANKS.

WHEREAS, We, the Locomotive Firemen of St. Thomas, employed on the G. W. and the C. S. Railways of Canada, have been recipients of many kind favors from the members of the Brotherhood of Engineers; and

WHEREAS, They, having assisted and instructed us in forming a Union of Locomotive Firemen for our mutual benefit and protection; and

WHEREAS, That in so doing they have shown no small interest in our welfare and advancement; therefore, be it

Resolved, That we, not only as a Union, but also individually, most earnestly extend to them, not only as a body, but also to our respective inates, our universal, heartfelt and sincere thanks; and be it further

Resolved, That we do hope and pray that the time may not be far distant when, working in harmony as we do now, that we may still be bound in more close ties than at present, and that in the trials that the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers are now passing through, they may not only come out victorious, but will be able to show their banners in a far more glittering light than ever before. And be it further

Resolved, That we extend to Division No. 132 of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers our special kind feelings, and may God ever watch over them and guide them in all their doings, now and forever.

LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS' MUTUAL
LIFE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION.
CLEVELAND, O., Aug 30, 1877.
ASSESSMENT NOTICES Nos. 336 AND 337.
To the Secretary and Treasurer of Div. No. --
You are hereby notified of the death of the fol-
lowing 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 the Association at the time these deaths
occurred.

Resolved, That these resolutions be published in the LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS' JOURNAL, as well as in our own.

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ASSESSMENT NO. 336.

July 18, 1877. Brother W. R. EWING, of Bloom. Admitted June 27, 1875. ington Division No. 19. Age 43. Died of Consumption. Insurance payable to MARY A. EWING.

ASSESSMENT NO. 337.

July 23, 1877. Brother JACOB FAILS, of Pittsburgh Division No. 50. Admitted March 20, 1870. Age 33. Killed by a collision. Insurance payable

Resolved, That the thanks of this Division be, and hereby are, tendered to Mrs. G. D. Oliver, for the beautifully painted motto presented to them by her. In connection with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, we desire to express to her our high appreclation of the kind regard entertained by her for this Division and its members, and assuring her that as it shall call to our minds the principles of our Order it shall ever be regarded as a cherished gift from a friend.

Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to Mrs. Oliver and one to the ENGINEERS' JOURNAL for publication.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT.

to heirs.

Number of Members July 30th, 2852. Holders of certificates will remit to their Secretary within thirty days, and the Secretaries to the First Grand Assistant Engineer within ten days thereafter on penalty of forfeiting their membership failing to do so.

SCHENECTADY, July 20, 1877. To the Officers and Members of the Locomotive Engineers' Mutual Life Insurance Association: GENTLEMEN: I desire to express to you my heartfelt thanks for your kindness and promptness in presenting, through Mr. James Bellinger, Secretary and Treasurer of Albany Division No. 46, the sum of two thousand nine hundred and thirty dollars and twenty-four cents on the insurance policy of my late husband, Thomas L. Pemberton.

To the benefits of the Organization none can testify as well as the widow and the fatherless, for they only experience them. May their blessings and thanksgivings encourage you in your good work, any may you not weary in well-doing.

Respectfully yours,

MRS. JANE PEMBERTON.

This order will be strictly enforced.

L. B. GREENE, Gen'l Sec.

P. M. ARTHUR, President.

ADMITTED BY CARD.

Into Division

56-O. W. McCall, from Div. 33.
54-Charles Hulsizer, from Div. 58.
48-J. D. Graham, from Div. 42.
181-M. Valley, from iv. 103.

J. E. Thomas, from Div. 60.
136-H. R. Unks, from Div. 62.
66-Lyell T. Mead.

1-Wm. Hamilton, from Div. 48.
101-Jas. Stanley and Walter Bowers, from Div

65.

A. Norton, from Div. 128.

George V. Seavers, from Div. 160.
T. F. Smith, from Div. 143.
34-James H. Hevey, from Div. 121.

180-John Lee and Robert Thomas, from Div. 150.
S. E. Hedding, from Div. 102.

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EXPULSIONS.

From Division-
146-Geo, W. Sisco, for non-attendance and de-
frauding the Division.

48-Wm. Vermillion and L. Gilbert, for unbe
coming conduct.

70-John Lithgow, for drunkenness.
181-Geo Hopkins, for being drunk while on duty,
114-A. M, Wood, for non-payment of dues and
unbecoming conduct.

A. J. Owens, for drunkenness and unbecom
ing conduct.

15-B. Kane, for unbecoming conduct.
73-Lewis Brownback, ignominiously, for vio-
lating his obligation.

71-C. A. Elkins, for unbecoming language.
135-Samuel F. Hammond and O. B. Doremus,
for non-payment of dues and non-attend-

ance.

29-Robert Fantone, for unbecoming conduct and defrauding his Division.

51-H. R Gillingham, for violating his obligation.

John Clark, for unbecoming conduct. 153-T. F. Hayes, for violation of Art. 7, Sec. 6, of the Constitution, and unbecoming conduct.

J. H. Stevens, for violation of Art. 7, Sec. 6, of the Constitution 33-L. M. Richardson, for deserting his family.

OBITUARIES.

Brother Zack Armstead, of Augusta Division No. 131, was killed recently by his engine being thrown from the track.

Brothers John H. Weaver and John A. Cassidy, of Reading Division No. 75, were shot during the late riot at Reading, July 23, 1877.

Brother H. B. Sleppy, of Brookfield Division No. 29, died recently.

Brother James Moore, of same Division, died of consumption, at Quincy, Illinois, June 20, 1877. Brother Wm. Quint, of Providence Division No. 57, died recently. He leaves a family.

Appropriate resolutions were adopted in each of

the above instances.

At a meeting of Division 83 Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, held at their hall July 17. 1877, the following preamble and resolutions were adopted:

On the night of June 24, 1877, Brother Frank Caton came to his death by the rails being misplaced, one and one half miles west of Wood End siding, turning his engine completely over; also causing the death of his fireman, Mr. Samuel Richardson and Dr. E. L. Atkinson, who were riding with him.

Brother Caton's home was at Pacific, Franklin County, Missouri. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn his loss. Brother Caton lived two hours after being taken from the wreck, and asked if any of the passengers were hurt. On being told

Resolved, That by his death Division 83 has lost one of its best members, and the St. Louis & San Francisco Railway a faithful engineer.

Resolved, That we extend to the widow and little ones our heartfelt sympathy in this their great affliction, and may the Heavenly Father care for them until they meet him who has only gone before.

Resolved, That the thanks of Division 83 be extended to the officers of the St. Louis & San Francisco

Railway for their kindness in furnishing transport

ation for all friends to and from the funeral.

Resolved, That these resolutions be entered on the records of the Division, a copy be forwarded to the relatives of the deceased Brother, and that they be

published in the ENGINEERS' MONTHLY JOURNAL.

ALBERT WAGNER,

G. M. FAVOR,
W. W. MANSFIELD,)

A TRIBUTE

Committee.

TO THE MEMORY OF MR. JOSEPH HINTON, WHO,
IN AUGUST, 1876, ACCIDENTALLY SHOT HIMSELF
AT PENOBSCOT, PA.

"Forget thee, forget thee! how can I forget,
When not a sigh leaves me but breathes of regret-
When not a day passes but finds in my breast
A hope for thy future-a prayer for thy rest?"
In the classic valley of Wyoming, on the fair
banks of the winding Susquehanna, in a most lovely
spot, we laid thee to rest one beautiful summer day.
Above us the azure vault of heaven, with its white,
fleecy clouds, piled up like mountains of snow, was
sweetly sleeping-around us was spread the verdant
landscape, while at our feet murmured the placid
water of the river. On every tree Nature's sweet
songsters were pouring forth their happiest mel-
odies-giving us a faint conception, perhaps, of the
rapturous strains which thou dost swell in that "far-
away home of the soul." Gentle winds softly
breathed thy requiem in the sobbing pines. All na-
ture was transcendantly beautiful, but alas! its
beauty, freshness and vigor did not thrill with life
thy pulseless breast; and with the bright sunshine

falling like a blessing upon thee, we laid thee in the narrow tomb-buried thee beneath the green sodand with chastened hearts and tearful eyes, left thee there-alone in the "silent city" of the dead. There thou dost rest in peace! The drenching rain of Summer, with her lightning's livid dart and her thunder's awful roar, and the deep snows of Winter with his keen blasts, disturb not thy repose. The flowers with which we decked thy grave are bloomIng in all their fragrance above thee-but they, too, will wither and die! Yet, in that beautiful beyond, where thy spirit dwells, the amaranthine flowers of immortality bloom. They never fade! Ah, that blissful hope of reunion! Take all else, but rob us not of the hope of meeting again those who have passed from this sublunary scene and are now the

no, he said, "Thank God! I did my duty. I could angelic inhabitants of an immortal clime. We shall

have saved my life, but wanted to stop the train." Though fearfully scalded he was conscious till he died. He gave his life for those who were under his care.

WHEREAS, It hath pleased Him who doeth all things well, to take from our number, by accident, our beloved Brother, Frank Caton, thus reminding us of the uncertainty of human life and the neces sity of preparing for that life which is to come; and WHEREAS, Brother Caton, by his strict attention to business, his gentlemanly bearing, and his good, brotherly advice to those who were just starting with new responsibilities, made him dear to all; therefore be it

meet again! Yet a little longer left to fulfil the
mission of life, and we shall see thee Rs thou art!
Then we shall know why an unerring Providence so
suddenly bereft us-so suddenly tore in twain the
cord that bound thee to earth! Then we shall see,
shall know and shall love, with the vision and knowl-
edge and affection of the angels.

Peace to thy ashes-sweet be thy rest
'Neath the boughs of the low-bending pine;
Beyond mortal limits thou truly art blest-
Dear Savior, our loved one is thine.

Penobscot, Pa., July 17, 1877.

A FRIEND.

DIVISION ADDRESSES. Addresses are same as location of Division unless M. CALLAHAN, C. E otherwise noted.

1-DETROIT, MICH., meets every Wednesday at 7 p. m., at room 23 Merrill Block, cor. Jefferson and Woodward aves.

CHAS. WELLINGTON, C. E...

.384 Abbott st.

C. D. BROWN. F. A. E....353 Larned st.. E. Detroit F. H. BURROWS, Sec. of Ins., Box 23, Detroit Junetion, Michigan.

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8-CRESTLINE, AT ALLIANCE, O., meets every
Monday evening, over First National Bank.
CHAS. BOOTH, C. E..
Box 140, Alliance, O.
D. S. ROBINSON, F. A. E...Lock Box 80, Crestline, O.
A. W. CONGER, Cor. Sec., Box 696, Crestline, O.
D. M. PEPPARD, Sec. of Ins., Box 542, Crestline, O.

9-ELKHART, IND., meets every Monday evening
in Engineers' Hall.
T. L. BOYD, C. E..

....Box749.

D. WATSON, F. A. E. and Sec. of Ins......Box380,

10-CHICAGO, ILL.. meets every Monday at 7:30 at 717 Chapel Building, State street.

J. J. DELACY, C.E. and Cor. Sec..1040 S. Dearborn st. J. L. BRADBURY, F. A. E., and Cor. Sec. and Journal Agent, Box 73.

E. O. DANA, Sec. and Treas. of Ins..1468 Prairie ave.

11-INDIANAPOLIS, IND., meets every Saturday
fu Etna Building, 4th floor, cor. Penn, and Court sts.
FRED KLINE, C. E. and Sec. of Ins., 580 E. Georgia st.
Jos. DORY, F. A. E.
..94 East Michigan Road

12-FORT WAYNE, IND., meets every Saturday
evening, at their new Hall, on Calhoun st., south
of Railroad.

CLARK SNYDER, C. E..

J. W. ORR. F. A. E..

W. E. STONE, Sec. of Ins..

18-CONCORD, N. H.

S. E. SAUTELL, C. E..

E. C. BARRETT, F. A. E.

L. C. WOODS, Sec. of Ins.

.21 Lavina st.

.28 Butler st.

.3 McClellan st.

.Box 1433
Box 664
Box 241

14-UTICA, N. Y., meets alternate Mondays at 9
a. m. and 7 p. m., commencing September 28, over
9 Broad street.

M. H, LYONS, C. E....571 Clinton ave. Albany, N. Y.
JERRY HARRIS, Jr., F. A. E, 583"

H. HARVEY, Sec. of Ins..... 90 Main st., Utica, N. Y.

15-BUFFALO, N. Y., meets every Monday even-
ing, in Engineers' Hall, Hyam's Block, Seneca st.
.160 Jefferson st.
THEO. WILLIAMSON, F. A. E......596 N. Division st.
A. EASTMAN, Sec. of Ins.
409 Swan st,

16-GALION, O., meets every Friday evening,
corner Main and Adams street.
DAVID SWISHER, C. E........
JAS. DUNHAM. F.A. E...
M. V. GREEN, Cor. Sec..

J. R. BELTON, Sec. of Ins...

17-ALLEGHENY CITY, PA.. meets first and third
Thursday, and second and fourth Monday in
each month, cor.Pennsylvania ave, and Bidwell st.
J. S. HASSLER, C. E.... ...112 Pennsylvania ave.
J. L. WOODWORTH, F. A. E..
S. H. Boss, Cor. Sec....
WM. BEALL, Sec. of Ins.

.....

136 Preble ave.
202 Juniata st.
175 Adams st.

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29-BROOKFIELD, MO., meets every Saturday eve- 43-MEADVILLE, PA., meets in Meadville Savings ning in Odd Fellows' Hall, Main street. JOHN MCCARTNEY, C. E... WM. VAN HORN, F. A. E.

Box 244

Box 278

W. H. ALSHOUSE, Sec. of Ins..........Hannibal, Mo.

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Bank Block every Monday evening.
WM. ROBERTS, C. E,

W. S. MURRAY, F. A. E..

N. JOHNSON, Journal Agent..
G. R. WILLIAMSON, Sec. of Ins..

Box 821

Box 1624

Box 578

.Box 1864

44-ALTOONA, PA., meets first and third Sundays,
at 1:30 p. m., and second and last Saturday of each
month, at 7:30 p. m., in Masonic Hall. 12th st.
ISAAC R. BAER, C. E...
Box 318. Tyrone, Pa.
JAS. W. ICKES, F. A. E. .Box 362. Altoona, Pa.
J. C. BURLEY, ..Sec. of Ins., Box 477, Tyrone, Pa.
45-WEST PHILADELPHIA, PA., meets every al-
ternate Sunday, at 2 p. m., at Mantua Hall, 3512
Haverford street, commencing June 6.
DELOSS EVERETT, C. E....

.3629 Haverford st

B. F. KENNEDY, F. A. E. and Sce. of Ins. 3335 Market st.

H. P. MCMICHAEL, Cor. Sec.....

3719 Elm st.

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M. M. STEPHENS. Sec. of as..4th ward Eng. House.
50-PITTSBURGH, PA., meets every Sunday at 2
p. m., in Engineers Hall, corner Penn avenue
and Twenty-second street.

J. H. BROWN, C. E., Smallman st., 3d door from 261 h.
HUGH MCLAREN, F. A. E.... 3 Liberty st., near 22d.
GEO. CASSIDY, Cor. Sec
38 Mary st.

CHAS. H. JERROME, Sec. of Ins., Henry st., Park
Place, 22d ward.

51-PHILADELPHIA, PA., meets every alternate
Tuesday evening, commencing May 25th, at their
Hall, S. E. cor. 16th and Christian sta.
JOHN CLARKSON, C. E..

38-MARTINSBURG, W. VA., meets every Monday, F. A. GILMORE. F. A. E...

at 9:30 a. m.. at Lewis Shew's Hall.

JOHN H. HUETT, C E.

W. H. BARTON, F. A. E.

PETER YOUNG, Sec. of Ins..

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L. D. TUFTS, Sec. of Ins.
32-BALTIMORE, MD., meets
Sunday at 2 p. m.

.1716 Reed st .1018 S. Sixteenth st. 1022 Clement st. every first and third

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JESSE A. HITCHCOCK, C. E..
PHILIP UNGLAUB, F.A. E
GEO. W. FRY, Sec. and Treas. of Ins., and Journal
.39 East Eager st.

Agent

53-JERSEY CITY, N. J., meets over Savings Bank
corner Mercer and Plymouth streets, first and
third Friday of each month at 7:30 p. m.
P. MOFFETT C. E...
.Box 235
SMITH GARA RANT, F. A. E., 402 Mulberry street,
Newark, N. J.
Box 235

C. METZ, Sec. and Treas. of Ins.

54-PORT JERVIS, N. Y., meets every Monday al-
ternately at 9 a. m. and 6% p. m., Music Hall, cor-
ner of Front and Sussex streets.
N. HATCH, C. E....

JOHN B. VAIL, F. A. E. and Sec. of Ins........ Box 96

35-AMERICAN DESERT, AT TERRACE, UTAH
TER., meets every Saturday evening, at 4 p. m.
PATRICK HEALY, C. E..

J H. DRISCOLL, F. A. E...
P. MCUEVINE, Sec. of Ins...
F. HOUSTON, Journal Agent

56-KEOKUK, IOWA., meets the first and third
Sunday, in Patterson's Block Johnson street.
P H. PECK, C. E.
....Lock Box 71
L R. CARVER, F. A. E. and Sec. of Ins., Lock Box 59

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