ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE DETROIT SPECIAL OYERAlb Prepared! This man is ready for any thing that railroading can offer — Food from Home — and a suit of FinckV'DetroitSpeciar Overalls which "Wear Like a Pig's Nose" A\ YOU Railroaders who want the most for your money should always ASK for and GET the overalls with the "Pig's Nose" ticket. Write us if your dealer hasn't them! W. M. Finck & Company Detroit, Michigan The ticket is your guarantee. Insist on it. RETAIL PRICE $1.25 $1.15 $1.10 $1.00 When Writing to Advertisers Please Mention Rock Island Employes' Magazine. ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE THE PARKER GUN We make it reliable. Its friends have made it famous. Send for Catalogue PARKER BROS., Meriden, Conn. N. Y. Salesrooms: 32 Warren St. A. \V. duBray, Res. Agt., Box 102, San Francises DAVID RUTTER & COMPANY Plymouth Building, CHICAGO Producers and Shippers of PIRATE COAL Mines on the P. & P. U. and P. R. T. 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When Writing to Advertisers Please Mention Rock Island Employes' Magazine ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE "RED BALL HOT SHOT" C. R. I. & P. Ry., Section 34. "Never turned a gasoline engine wheel in my life until the day I received my 4 H. P. FAIRMONT ; have run it about eight months and had no trouble. It's the simplest engine I ever saw ; any one of my three men can run it. "Don't see how we got anything done be fore we got the engine. It is easy to keep men and good ones Would not take twice what I paid and do without. Have named our car the 'Red Ball Hot Shot'." L. L. FRAME, Foreman, Waveland, Ark. FAIRMONT WINS GOLD MEDAL, Highest Competitive Award . at Panama-Pacific International Exposition, San Francisco Now is the time to order, before the spring rush puts us behind. Fairmont Gas Engine & Railway Motor Car Co. Formerly Fairmont Machine Company 439 N. Main Street FAIRMONT, MINN. 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ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE Riveting Bettendorf Side Sills The Bettendorf Company Bettendorf Iowa When Writing to Advertisers Please Mention Rock Island Employes' Magazine. ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE Making Hotel History "nn. Mr. I. R Cofrnn, Conductor, Mr. J. O. Vincent, and Mr. Leslie Brltt, Brakemen. and Eric Olson, Section Foreman, of Des Moines, la., have each been commended for their close watch, while going from Chariton to William son to locate trouble of telephone wire being down at that point, and finally succeeded in ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE repairing same, thereby avoiding delay to pass ing trains and waiting for section men to make repairs. Mr. R. E. Miller, Brakeman, Burr Oak, 111., has been commended for voluntarily firing en gine on the Joliet Merchandise extra west, regular fireman having taken sick. Mr. G. M. Gregory, Conductor, Shawnee, has been commended for reporting notation on waybill of merchandise from Kansas City to McAlester, consisting in part high explosives, which had been omitted. Mr. Fred Shannon, Engineer, Fairbury, has been commended for extinguishing flames at Kensington, Kansas, and Mankota, Kansas, re cently which would have In all probabilities done serious damage If left to burn. Mr. Jess Davis, Train Porter, Council Bluffs, Iowa, has been commended for voluntarily fir ing engine on train 18 from Alvo, Nebr., to Council Bluffs, la., after regular fireman had taken sick and was unable to complete his trip. Mr. H. Gardner, Section Foreman, Winnekan, Okla., has been commended for discovering a brake beam dragging on C-82049 of passing train, and having car stopped to make necessary repairs. Mr. R. I. Eubanks, Brakeman, Amarillo, Texas, while on extra east on 84's train vol untarily fired engine from Erick to Sayre, regu lar fireman's time being up. Mr. R W. Thomas, Engineer, and Mr. J. A. Houle, Conductor, El Reno, while deadheading from Kingfisher to El Reno, voluntarily took charge of train into El Reno, the time of the crew being up. Mr. W. L. Cook, Conductor, and Mr. J. B. Jordan, Brakeman, El Dorado, have been com mended for handling train from Winfield to Ruston without incurring any overtime, one of the brakemen being called away on account of father's illness. EMPLOYES DESERVING SPECIAL MENTION FOR INTEREST IN PRO MOTING EARNINGS OF COM PANY BY SOLICITING BUSINESS. Mr. L Mosely, train porter on Missouri Divi sion, was instrumental in selling one whole and two half-fare tickets via our line Kansas City to Chicago. Mr. H. B. Trumbull, conductor. Missouri Di vision, was instrumental in the sale of a ticket via our line to Caldwell, Kansas, on Dec. 1. Mr. L D. Batsfield, conductor, Missouri Divi sion, on Nov. 24 introduced to the depot pas senger agent at Kansas City a party who pur chased a ticket to Sullivan, Mo., via our line to St. Louis. Mr. E. F. Wright, conductor, Missouri Divi sion, on Nov. 15 introduced to the depot ticket agent at Kansas City a party who purchased two whole and one half-fare tickets to New- kirk, Cal. Agent at Amarillo. Texas, has been instru mental In securing one ticket from Amarillo to Nashville, Tenn. This party had expected to use another line. The revenue amounted to 338.08. Mr. H. Hays, conductor, Shawnee, Okla., was instrumental in securing two passengers for our line to Boston, Mass., who had Intended using another line out of Oklahoma City. Mr. L. Mosely, train porter. Trenton, Mo., on Nov. 15, while waiting in for his pay check was accosted by a colored man looking for the ticket office of another railroad, and after some little conversation, induced him to transact his busi ness with our ticket agent, which resulted In the sale of two half- fare and one whole fare tickets from Chicago to Kansas City. Mr. Ed. Wright, conductor, Trenton. Mo., on Nov. 15, turned over to Mr. Franklin two pas sengers who purchased two whole and one half tickets to Newkirk, Calif. Mr. Bruce Hays, conductor. Oklahoma City. Nov. 22, secured two passengers for our line for Houston, Texas, who had Intended using another line. Mr. William Godfrey, baggage eheckman, Chi cago, has again been instrumental in securing three whole tickets from Chicago to Santa Bar- liara. who had intended using another line. Through the solicitation of F. M. Chapman, engineer, Amarillo, we secured a passenger from Amarillo to Oklahoma City on Nov. 28. This party had intended using another line. Mr. Floyd Smith, train porter, EI Reno, Okla., has been instrumental in securing a passenger from El Reno to Kansas City, who had in tended using another line from Oklahoma City. Mr. L B. Shroop, brakeman. El Reno, was re cently instrumental in having a friend of his make cash deposit with ticket agent at El Reno, covering four one way tickets from San Fran cisco to El Reno. Mr. Floyd Smith, porter, El Reno, has re cently secured for our line two passengers from Lone Wolf to Oklahoma City, who had intended going another line to Kansas City. Mr. Smith advised them to save time and get in to Kansas City in a. m. was our No. 32. and he wired ticket agent at El Reno to have two Kansas City tickets ready so parties would not miss connection. Mr. C. B. Bales, brakeman on Nos. 703 and 704 between Enid and Waurika, has been eom- mended for securing three passengers for our line to Los Angeles. These parties had in tended going to Kansas City and using another line from that point. The traffic department at Oklahoma City, ap preciates the work of J. A. Wimple, conductor on the Kingfisher- Chandler Branch, as during the past six months he has sent in routing or ders covering two cars of automobiles and three carloads of flour and feed for Guthrie and Chandler, which business was secured by our company. Mr. F. B. Shepherd, conductor, Oklahoma City, Okla., has been commended for interest shown in giving us information on a number of occasions during the past which resulted in our securing business which otherwise we may have lost. Mr. Pat Lourell, usher, at La Salle Station. Chicago, while assisting a man and his wife from one of the eastern line connecting trains through the depot, found in conversation that they were going to the Pacific Coast, and after a little talk, succeeded in taking them up to our depot passenger agent who sold them two round trip tickets to the Pacific Coast, amount ing to $225.00. Mr. R W. R Well, agent, Trenton, Mo., has been Instrumental In persuading party to take our line from Kansas City to St. Louis, who had Intended taking another line. Mr. W. C. Holmes, conducetor, Eldon, Mo.. recently persuaded two stockmen to use our line from Kansas City to St. Louis, and return ing our line to Medford, 111., with their stock, these parties intending using another line. This resulted In a nice sum of revenue for this company. Mr. A. L Martin, operator, at Oklahoma City, although on the sick list at the time, secured a passenger to Los Angeles. Mr. W. D. Worst, conductor, operating be tween Estherville and Cedar Rapids on train No. 420, Influenced three passengers to purchase tickets at Cedar Rapids for Ottawa, 111., and one winter tourist to use our road as far as possible enroute to New Orleans. Mr. C. H. Plumb, conductor. Fort Worth, Texas, on Dec. 17, brought in a passenger to the general passenger agent who sold a ticket to Brackenrldge, Mo., via our line to Kansas City. thence another line to destination. Mr. A. A. Halleck, traveling freight agent, who found two parties at Rock Rapids, Iowa, having purchased tickets to Sibley, Iowa, and had their baggage checked to that station, learned they were destined to Kansas City, and per suaded them to purchase tickets through to Kansas City. Mr. M. E. Slavens, section foreman, Conway. Texas, has secured tickets for our line from three Mexicans going from Conway to Fort Worth, on December 15. These Mexicans had intended using another line. Through the solicitation of Mr. G. W. Roane. timekeeper, Amarillo, Texas, we secured a ticket from Memphis to Amarillo, party Intend ing using another line. Through the solicitation of Mr. Chester Floyd, rate clerk, Amarillo. Texas, we sold two tickets to passengers going from Amarillo to Elk City. parties intending using another line. ARKANSAS DIVISION. H. L. Howe, Editor. January! Cold, quiet, old month ever new. What are we doing this new cycle? Most of our New Year resolutions are probably broken by now. Well—they were only "New Year's" resolutions anyhow. It was a comparatively easy matter to hold our habits in check for one day. The worst thing a man can do is to "swear off" on New Year's day. Life is a bunch of habits. Revise or abolish some of your habits and you instantly change the phase of your life. But don't wait for January first to revise your habits. If you have a habit that is detri mental, either Improve it or strike it from your list. At least, don't wear it on your sleeve any more. "STUNG." They tell it on our friend, Carl Oman, that while engaging in an innocent game of golf sometime ago, felt something tickling, prick ling, stickling—up the hind leg of his trousers and forthwith presuming that it was "tickle- gTass" scratched his calf vehemently for sev eral minutes at divers Intervals. Finally in exasperation he decided to investigate and—do you believe in evolution? For the "ticklegrass" evolved into a wasp and planted his stinger several times in Brother Oman's hide. Moral: When on the links don't wear pants! THE LADIES' CIRCLE. By Violette Greye. Why do some of us jeer and sneer at the mere mention of the word "love"? Is it a Joke? Where would we have gone had mother not loved us? Where are those who love noth ing? Are they human? Can you depend upon them? Would not the universe disintegrate if love were abolished? Are not the laws of gravi tation and attraction but love manifested in a matter-of-fact, scientific way? Some of us love to work, some love to play, some love to sing, a few love to loaf and most all of us love to love. Whatever we do from desire is merely an expression of that law of love. And remember that the" lowliest gravel stone In the roadway Is simply millions of atoms held together by virtue of that same law. The more we love, the more we live. TO ROSE. By Sara Teasdale. "Rose when I remember you, Little lady, scarcely two, I am suddenly aware Of the angels In the air. All your softly gracious ways Make an island in my days Where my thoughts fly back to be Sheltered from too strong a sea. All your luminous delight Shines before me In the night When I grope for sleep and find Only shadows in my mind. Rose, when I remember you, White and glowing, pink and new. With so swift a sense of fun Although life has just begun; With so sure a pride of place In your very Infant face. I should like to malte a prayer To the angels in the air: "If an angel ever brings Me a baby in his wing. Please be certain that it grows Very, very much like Rose." —Literary Digest. ABOUT PEOPLE. Of what an employe can do with his spare time while off duty !s in many cases only a vague possibility sailing on a turbulent sea of obscurity. It is well to have a hobby. If noth ing but a hobby horse. But we have one man on the Arkansas Divi sion who, by utilizing his spare moments to a certain advantage, has won world recognition lor himself and the State of Arkansas, in an art which is considered extremely difficult in its ultimate. To make a violin by hand and secure therein a powerful mellow tone, thoroughly responsive and even on all four strings; neatly carved and accurately made and revealing to the artist who plays, a horn artistic sense—very few have ever accomplished It. The honor is due Mr. G. T. Shrader, conduc tor, Arkansas Division. In the language of the Superior Jury of Awards of the Panama Pa cific Exposition, we read; "We are pleased to advise you that an award of Silver Medal has been placed on Shrader Violin on Superior Tone and Workmanship." Hillory Jennings, secretary of the Arkansas Commission to the Exposition, wrote to Mr. Shrader. "This is certainly a great winning for Arkansas and every citizen should be proud of same." Si'-'::.. ^L^:: 'EftSfeft,. J^ *'■ G. T. SHRADER, Conductor, Arkansas Division. An employe whose hobby has won for himself and State, world recognition. LITTLE ROCK BALLAST. By Stoane Clifton. "Can't" never did anything but it has kept 23 24 ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE many a thoughtful person out of trouble.— Stoane Clifton. Little Rock Item says "Can't never did any thing, but up our way Kandt does; he runs a drug store.—Georgia Cullins, Herrington. Indeed, fair lady! Well, Kandt could run other things. 1 once knew a fellow that can't "ran" out of town. As a sire "cells" in his cranium so he think- eth he is, but not always is he. A jane is as wrong as her sleekest wink. Fit definition of "Wolf"—a 47th Street Lion. It would take about two months of Rock Island car mileage to reach from the earth to the sun. Some mileage! On the job: Lady—but this piano has such a dead sound. Salesman—Quite natural, madam. It's made of "kiln" dried wood. And the lady thought he was "stringing" her. "Cappy" Smith says that his idea of a gink practicing economy is wearing one collar two weeks. There are no passes issued to Eternity. Soon or late everyone must board the "Overwith Limited" and pay their "fare well." Fond. "Why all these toots as you pass that village?" inquired the fireman. "Toots is my wife's pet name." explained the engineer.—Kansas City Journal. Mr. R. C. Wolf and "boys" of 47th Street Shop. Gentlemen: Miss Greye being out of town at present and acting on her behalf, wish to very kindly thank you for your hearty invitation which we all read in last month's issue of 47th Street Line. We appreciate your gracious courtesy and will endeavor to attend your ball on Jan. 15, if possible. Personally I will be unable to attend. Mr. Clifton wants to, as do .several others. As to Miss Violette, I am not guessing what the "Greye Violette" will say to the "Grey Wolf." She will probably write vou direct. Sincerely yours, DOC HOWE. Start the New Year right by sending for one of Hatfield's Parlor Baseball games. See ad on Page 3G. ABNER'S BRIEFS OF THE ARDMORE BRANCH. By G. Hiram Young. JANUARY. The new month of January is here at last, And the twelve old ones that came and passed. Are History, and should be buried deep— So let us leave the old year sleep; And grab holt now. to this, the New; And pick out things that we can do That'll help the most our fellow man To live and learn, and understand That by our acts we help to cheer The weaker ones through this New Year. Let's be as one, and form a band— For peace on earth, good will to man. Now we are not going to come stalling that there isn't any news to let you have this month, for there is, in fact so much that we can't expect to Bet the space to the extent that would no doubt crowd others out, that has some as well that is interesting, so in a gen eral way we hope to get by. by asking that from now on until the last issue of our maga zine In the year of 1916, we get the co-opera tion from every one concerned as we have In the past. It miKht be well to note that Bob Freeman, when as a plain brake, uses just any old lan tern, but when his nationality is changed to that of conductor, he uses an electric, some class, eh? Our old friend. Billy Cobb, is able to be out on crutches nnd is in position to say anything bad about a knee that became BO acct. being Jlmmed up against an oil car. Poor old car. Charley Harden was on the sick list some time back, nnd he gave us as the reason: Chills and fever, but who ever heard of eating too many pecans giving one the chills. The aerent of Hartford, Ark., was In Shawnee some time back and couldn't hardly wait until the safety meeting was over before visiting the Indoor carnival. Boys will be boys, won't they? Carl Mikesell says it is a time to look for ward to, when children get next to who is the actual Santa Claus, and quit asking him for so much. Blondy the night baggageman at Shawnee thought too loud at the musical comedy and his girl didn't have the same idea of blond chorus actresses, so Blondy came home by himself. Mr. E. K. Elliott in the December issue says there are few ways every employe of a railroad may become an active solicitor of business. The only thing the matter with the statement is that Instead of a FEW ways he should have used the word MANY. QUESTIONS. Dear Hi—Did you see Billy Olds on the street the other day with his new girl?—Si Bryant. Wait, Si, till we find out if his other girl saw him or not. If she did first, we saw him, if she don't know of it, we didn't.—Ed. Dear Albert—Just why, in your opinion, did Hiram fall from where he did out at the pool in Benson Park last summer?—Pete Watrous. Probably, Pete, he was trying to illustrate the song, "Get Down and Go Under."—Ed. Mr. ????—It has been rumored that Oscar Hatfield was going to enter the ministry. Can you tell me why he thinks he would make a good preacher?—Tom Cook. Probably, Tom, because there isn't a thing between him and Heaven; not even a hair.—Ed. Question—How should I go about getting the Sandwich Girl at Booneville to give me a sand wich with ham in it?—Ab Booth. I'll tell you, Ab. Tell her she is getting younger and better looking every day.—Ed. Say—Starting in the first of the year I fig ured to save my money. How can I make a dollar go the farthest?—Jack Spurlock. Do you mean the farthest from you? If so. do like you did all last year, or send it on a journey via some other railroad besides the Rock Island.—Ed. Editor of ? Dept.—What is the most used sharp practice in getting by without working?— M. P. Jolly. M. P., you just come to Shawnee and get shaved at the Palace shop by our old friend, Moyer.—Ed. THE STUDENT BRAKEMAN REFLECTS. I have noticed in reading our magazine, that we all can help out wonderfully if we would but just get in the game, for instance. Bandy of Burr Oak could help us with his billing ma chine in correcting the non-readable waybills saving delay to freight; this would make friends of many of our patrons, and they would be going through Herrington, maybe to some place to buy more biz, and that would give the Flash light something to write about, and not dis appoint us like she did last time. See? Bill of Amarillo scaring up a load of sorghum to be shipped to Blue Island would stick things up long enough to make some of the boys think differently of that place than the way they have written of it in the past. Any way, it would help to keep Ray C. Wolf from the door of Violette Greye long enough to get some of the Hamilton Park Krispettes, which would keep soul and body together until we could find out why the news from K. C. and other places isn't signed by some one. The Monthly Muddle would be so muddled if the fellow that writes the Silvis News could get the Missouri Division man to tell us more about the duck hunt of the bunch he spoke of in connection with Boston Baked Beans. Mr. Howe of the Arkansas Di vision might ship us at least a Little Rock: I am sure it would be appreciated by those that have the Rye. ** j£ AMARILLO DIVISION. By the time we get the magazine, with the Chrlstmastide on at this writing, it will be hard to tell Just who's stocking got touched up, or who's pocketbook got bumped. It is a game that can be played both ways and is as old as the history of the world; but safe to say that many a little heart was made glad. And as to the givers, they'll all be living Just the same till fate overtakes them, and even then he can smile on the world and say, I did my share. Most any of us "kids" will remember some uncle or aunt or friend that gave us our first best present as long as we live, and In a great ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE 2b many cases just this very act has proven that kinu deeds make deep impressions and some- time bring their reward. Mr. Edwards, chief clerk to G. M. Fox of the Santa Fe. made a trip over our line to spend holidays at home. Mr. R. L. Stewart, mechanical superintendent of lil Reno, paid Amarillo a pleasant visit, both on business and pleasure, and made good a promise. "By grab," that was a case contain ing a set of three fine cob pipes, as good as is made, guaranteed to handle "granger" or any "man's" tobacco, and they sure are a luxury, and "Bob" will be remembered at every smoke. They will only be used at home, and therefore no scamp need lose any sleep laying for the set. "see." That means no one need lay plans to butt in on my "cob pipes." Geo. Stone of El Reno came out to visit the pit in New Mexico and is about the same George. Only one thing, he'd like to get all the Kock Island's money to load gravel. There are more that would like to move the pit bodily, but that would be going too fast. Messrs. Dimmitt and Alfree paid this division a visit on business. We extend a standing invi tation to all visitors. They are always welcome. providing they don't do two things—add more hours to the dock or reduce the figures on the pay check. Two miles of 60-pound steel was relald with the same weight rail and made a wonderful change in the riding of the track, being laid square joints and 30-foot rails, is quite a de parture from what was there, and being all in the great cap rock cut, the matter of "Bucking snow" will be a whole lot safer; besides the square joints cut out all the north and south mileage we never got anvthing but grief out of. We should have just 111 miles of it to finish the job. Mr. Timman, Superintendent P. H. Dion, Mr. Dick, trainmaster, and Fred Woods, roadmas- ter. were all at Sayre to meet track inspection train, whiah started out on the opposite end of the line from its usual trips and came along right on the "cat-hop." "Better late than never" is an old saying, but I am like "Mike and Pat." Pat said to Mike, "An' where was you born?" Mike said, "Sure, in New York." "Well," says Pat, "I was born in Philadelphia, but I could have been born in New York if I wanted to." So here we fo. You know Charley Mason has that little lississippi brogue and he warned me under severe "classification" if I'd tell the truth, so for fear of a slop-over on my part, I clapped the "lid" on the news. But it's all off now and I don't care what 1 say, neither does he, so here it goes. Charlie Alphus Mason married to Miss Christina Marie Paulsen of El Reno on Tuesday, the 23d of November, 1915. Of course, that was a big 23 for Charlie and a good one for Miss Christina. Nothing doing with 13 or 23 or the hind leg of a black cat or any other old thing for them—they were married and came to Amarillo, where they will be good. They are both young -and have a world of friends and pleasures before them and the best wishes of all the boys and girls along the line and a few presents on the side, the rest thev will get themselves, and peg along on life's long journey, as many have done before them. May God bless them and lead them. We have a good new stock yard at Jericho, the pride of Amarillo Division, good for 40 cars of cattle, with guiding wing, and there are no better chutes made than the Rock Island kind. One by one we will clean up these old-timers and get up to date. Mr. A. B. Copley, the great friend to every body, has passed away, as announced: but we must, as a whole, speak once more of our reftrets of his loss. Distance and circumstances prevented a large delegation from attending his funeral, but our respect and sympathy are ex tended to the bereaved. You know every 360 to 65 days we have a track inspector on this Third district and this covers lots of ground. From Tucumcanarv to Memphis, Caldwell to Ft. Worth, or from Ten nessee to New Mexico and Kansas to the Gulf of Mexico. And it Is quite a job to make a trip over all this territory and talk to every and Book of Rules and some thousand other things. Those who were on the committee were Mr. F. T. Beckett, Eng. M. of Way, El Re no; Mr. D. Van Hecke. Supt. Louisiana Divn. : Mr. H. F. Rcddig, Supt. Indian Ter. Divn.; Mr. A. R. Warner, Gen. Supt. C. R. I. & G., Ft. Worth; Mr. C. 1* Ruppert, of the Oklahoma Division. Those accompanying the commit tee were E. W. Morris, of Shaunee store; Mr. Woods, Fuel and E'ng. lnsp. ; Mr. Tassel, car accountant; Mr. 11. L. Stewart, Mechanical Supt.. El Reno; Air. H. J. Sewell. Supt. of Amarillo Division; Mr. W. E. Danver, Super visor Motive Power. Amarillo Divn.; Mr. Varney, Station Inspector: W. H. Gruhlkey. roadmaster and Master Carp., Amariilo Di vision; J. Burson, Asst. K. M. O. K. Aury Clerk; Mr. Van Hecke's clerk and Dan Morgan (with big sharp butcher knife), the cook, and a few more too numerous to mention, all busy making the trip a success or failure for some one. The cars came to Amarillo on No. 43 and local extra Sunday P. M. to Tucumcanary and out promptly 7 u. m.. the 2S"th. The run was made to McLean, Tex., and tied up there for the sun to rise next A. M. The weather being ideal and the watermelons all gone the evening was passed leisurely taking in the sights at McLean and telling stories. One of them was a big (fish) story and the Big Mule at Boydston took his share of honors. But the trip was finished next day early. Some were marking up, others down, and it would take Philadelphia lawyer to "flgger" out results. One thing I do know, most of the marks fell below the middle or a long way from the "Double bubble" with a fence post ahead. I must say I had most of my submarine joints up on the dry docks and ammunition (ties) in and the danger signs Morris sends out are out of Balance and don't stand straight up and down. I am thinking seriously of having Mr. Morris make them with a joint at the ground line, so I can take a monkey wrench and set them by adjusting the joint. Of course we will never tret all the scrap entirely picked up, nor keep an extra keg of spikes from dropping up in the tool house, or two grindstones make a positive meet In the same town, or keep some southern boss from making "a sap order" on this ditch or grass line, nor stop the "demurrage" on a bunch of ties on the right of way that ought to go in. The job is a big one, the force is small and few graduates at the business. The thing rolls along slowly. Like civilization, it takes time. But I must honestly close by ad mitting that things could and should be better than they are, and the entire committee were very sociable and liberal in their comments. And everything will come around all right. At any rate the Amarillo division as a whole is up and coming, coming fast. Mr. Van Hecke paid us a good compliment on the big improvement made in just 30 days since he left. It was just submerged when he left for Louisiana. Yet he was responsible for the biggest part of the general condition of the division, as far as help and material. Your "Uncle Dudley" was in on the rest. Mr. C. L. Ruppert was a welcome visitor. All the hoys feel Interested In him. His jokes are appreciated en route. Mr. Warner and Reddig are not to be for gotten and helped to keep things up to the standard. Mr. Beckett was "boss" and didn't miss any thing, and it was right and proper, and I am sure is appreciated just the same. We are not perfect and reasonable criticism is always wel come. Considerable la grippe and pneumonia is pre vailing here. Nearly half the force is off on account of it. If we do not have some snow or fallen weather it will be a sickly season. Three big cheers for Carl Van Hecke! That's "hat I said. If you can't hear me, read it. He's a chip off the "old block," and will make good. Cheer again, flood for you, "Carl." Jm «£• Start the New Year right bv sending for one "f Hatfield's Parlor Baseball games. See ad on Pat and Mike on the job about his watch, time Page 35. 26 ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE BLUE ISLAND SHOP NEWS. By Ed. Schneider. Herbert Stalley, now has charge of the scales In the store house, succeeding Samuel Redke, promoted. Oscar Linnberg, blasksmith's helper, has re signed to accept a position as chief of police of the village of Burr Oak, taking the position vacated by the resignation of Louis Jakes. Dave McKillip. assistant timekeeper, resigned on December 11, to accept a better position with the Ingalls Shepherd Company in Harvey. Car Inspector Jim Berry was slightly injured on December 13, while closing a car door, but was able to continue working. Joe Hendricks, carpenter, who has been in specting the new Rock Island equipment at Pullman, has returned to work. Say, Al, did you receive an A. F. E. on Elmer's mustache? That's an addition and betterment, isn't it? John Kellgren and John Nordquist have re turned from Michigan City. Wonder what makes Art Swanson so popular with the voung ladles around 59th and Halsted streets? They all think a lot of Art in that neighborhood. Walter Marchessault, personal record clerk, was promoted to assistant timekeeper, succeed ing Dave McKillip, resigned. So Jim Fineron Is figuring on getting married. Well, Jim, you have the best wishes of every one at 124th street, and may vour married life be a happy one. Henry Brandt, Fred Patton and John Rampet spent December 12 in Morris, Illinois, hunting rabbits. Between the three of them they bagged fourteen rabbits. "WEDDDING BELLS AGAIN." Again we take our pen in hand to report an other wedding. It seems to me as though we will have to dedicate a certain section of our column to the announcing of the weddings which take place here at 124th Street. This month, it is Rodger Fiske, special apprentice, that fell for the guiles of the Little Love God, "Dan Cupid." Rodger got a leave of absence to spend Christmas at his fiancee's home at Grand Junction, Colorado. While there he was married to a childhood sweetheart, and returned with his bride to Gary, Indiana, where the young couple spent their honeymoon. At the present time they are living in Blue Island. Both the bride and groom have the best wishes of everyone at 124th Street. P. S.—Our friend. Bill Haskell, gave Rodger some good advice before he left for home. Bill ought to know, he got married not long ago. August Wilson, tinner, resigned to accept a better position elsewhere. Mike Danlk. car inspector, has resigned his position at this point to accept position as as sistant foreman of the Milwaukee Refrigerator Transit Company, at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. John Nordquist has returned from Michigan City and Is again In charge of the West Yard Repair Tracks. Glad to see you back, John. John Dalstrom, carpenter, has recovered from a serious attack of pneumonia. You have our best wishes to a speedy recovery of your good health, John. Our janitor, Leo Pabst, was laid up for a week with a bad cold, as he was taken flick the day after Thanksgiving. We are inclined to think that Das tangesgaben fest var zu feil vor unser deutche freund. Start the New Year right by sending for one of Hatfield's Parlor Baseball games. See ad on Page 29. Messrs. Ridgway. Dickinson and Tollerton were shop visitors on December 7. Albert Ryde, accountant, has resigned his position at this point to accept a better posi tion elsewhere. He leaves a host of friends at 124th Street, who all unite in wishing him the best of success in anything which he may un dertake. Henry Peglow has returned to 124th Street, and is back at his old position as steel foreman. and Ferd Werner is again working on the carl. Lester La More has been promoted to per sonal record clerk, succeeding Walter Marches sault, promoted. "THE PAINTERS." The painters slop their paint around, On box car, ground and face. If they had time and paint enough, They'd paint the holdam place. We would like to know who the fellow U that uses the magniphone when he gets on the phone, over at the Transfer House, and wish for our sake, that he would turn It the other way, as none of us are used to the roar of the German's 42 centimeteers, and liable to go deaf; as it is impossible to hear, whether the shops are working when he gets started. Watch 'em, Helen. Harry Lindsay, steel worker, and wife, spent the holidays at their former home in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Boy Scout Bill Biege always carries his tin lunch box with him when he comes over In this direction. Are you afraid someone over at Weissner's will steal your lunch, Bill? W. D. Schultz has returned from Pullman, after having finished the building of the new Rock Island equipment at that point. EDITORIAL COMMENT. Didn't see any Herington Flash Lights in the L&st issue What's the matter, Georgia? What excuse can you offer? The best thing in the Rock Island Muddle is the Mudditorials. Who writes the stuff, Ed. It's good dope. "THE PAINTER'S FALL" We have a painter here at this shop, And to his painting abilities, there is no stop, Now Emil Shogren, is the painter's name. To write him up this way, it is a shame. Now Shogren was painting a car one day, And while painting same, felt quite gay. He was singing, and making a lot of noise When an accident happened, that stopped his joys. He fell off the roof of that big car, And hit the ground with an awful jar, He opened his eyes and looked all around, And wondered how he got to the ground. John Edgars, paint foreman, arrived on the scene, And examined Shogren's hard old bean. He said, "Go home and go to bed, I didn't think you could hurt that head." Then Shogren went home, and to bed, And Edgars was sorry for what he has said. He afterwards said, "Shogren is a darn good man But on painting roofs, he's not worth a d n." I was informed that a certain class of Uttle Sunday school girls, I believe they call them selves Blue Birds, think a great deal of thelr teacher. We all think a lot of their teacher, Blanche. Tawnley Bridge has succeeded Lester La More in the time office, the latter having been promoted to personal record clerk. James McBurnett, tinner, spent Christmas in Little Rock, Ark., visiting relatives. At least that's what he told me. Sid Payne was laid up for a week with a bad cold, but at the present time is feeling fine. Are you sure you wasn't lovesick, Sid? A fine baby girl was welcomed to the home of Henry Marx, tinner, on Dec. 13. Congratu lations, Henry, but where are those cigars? We usually get cigars when such an event takes place. Franklin Suchar, our esteemed interchange clerk, is the proud possessor of a watch (no, it's not a clock, but it looks like one). What we are trying to figure out is whether he stole it, found it, or bought it, or maybe somebody gave it to him. What time is it, Frank? Start the New Year right by sending for ont of Hatfield's Parlor Baseball games. See ad on Frank Adams has been set bacl< to checker Page 35. ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE 27 8 ?} P; Itamnion The RailroadTime ofA. Railroad progress in the United States is closely linked with Hamilton Watch history. As railroading has bet tered and bettered so have rail road men realized the need for better watches—more accurate —the most accurate watches. That is why many thousands of railroad men today carry the Hamilton Watch. Write for the Hamilton Watch Book, "The Timekeeper" It pictures and describes the va rious Hamilton models and gives interesting watch information. The Hamilton Watch is made in all standard sizes and sold by jewelers everywhere. For Time Inspection Service. Hamilton No. 940 (18 size—21 jewels) and No. 992 (16 size—21 jewels) are the most popular watches on American Railroads and will pass any Official Time Inspection. For general use you can buy a Hamilton Watch from $12.25 for movement alone (in Canada $13.00), up to the superb Hamilton Masterpiece at $150.00 in 1 81c heavy gold case. No extra charge for Safety Numer ical Dial on new railroad grades of Hanrltons. A Hamilton movement can be fitted to your present watch case if you desire. Hamilton Watch Company Dept . 34, Lancaster, Pennsylvania The man In the circle Is KiiKlneer \V. Gallagher of the Rock Island Railroad, one of the thousands of railroad men who lime their fast tral m with the Hamilton Watch. When Writing to Advertisers Please Mention Rock Island Employes' Magazine. 28 ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE "BURR OAK TRANSFERS." By Bandy. Here's a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year to all. We're a few weeks late in our wishes, etc., but it's better late than never. We hope that Xmas was enjoyed by all, that "Old Nick" for got none and that in celebrating the New Year none forgot the usual toasts, resolutions, etc. We also hope that "Rock Island Lines" will have a prosperous year. Robert Gammell has started a campaign for tobacco coupons, tags and soap wrappers. We understand Bob is after an "Edison." Gosh! He don't need any. Still they like to hear something new once in a while. Here's hoping you succeed, Bob. We often wonder what's the sense of wear ing gloves when you still keep your hands in your pockets. O. Thomas might enlighten us on this subject. Fred Carlson says it's easy for a woman to paint a pretty face if she has it. Easy, Fred, easy. ODE TO POWDER. It is used in varied ways, It is made in many places, But chiefly do we see it, On the fairer sex's faces. Our modesty is sadly shocked When we view the chamois bag Which makes the wrinkles disappear With a single dash of the rag. There will be turmoil in this place And we'll see our steno's blush When all the powder has been used By Europe's armies in their rush. —Guess. Some say the L. V. Is a hard road to work for. How about the Iron Mountain? We're all admiring "Scatty" Thomas' new drinking cup. Such a name engraved on it, "Darling." It's been hinted Mabel gave it to Scatty as an Xmas present. Klnd-a-early, Ma bel. Yes? After an absence of several months Ollie Fay is back with us once more. Ollie sure is a handy "man" around our office. We hope you're with us for good again. Fred Witt, while taking Fritz Coulson's place nights account of Fritz meeting with an acci dent, had the opportunity to rest up. Wonder If Fred really did so. IFS. If Herman Driescherf is "Slim'1 is Ed. Long fellow? If Martin Mahoney's smile is like a "lamp" has Ed. Korde-wick? If eggs are forty- three cents per dozen would "Bill" Lay? If Paul Kiefler is sick is Geo. Cas-well? If Gus Klein shoots craps does Bob Gamble? Storz, Driescherf and Kordewick are sure some hunters. Storz not seeing anything live to shoot tries his eyesight on a telephone pole; sure he missed it and turned over a farmer's cow. Driescherf took seven shots at a sparrow, missed, of course. Discouraged Slim walks up to the sparrow and finds out it's a sick bird. What did Slim say? Ask Kordewick. Korde wick was gun-bearer and water-boy. Anything on the hip, Tub? Now that the clock is moved back to the "Traffic Dept." Watts wants to wind it. Nit, Harry, you're too strong and apt to wind it too hard like you did the copy press. The "Bunch" want to know why Buck and Caswell hold their daily walks in the record room after lunch. It's possible Buck thinks he's a young race horse again. Caswell, you know, is a "Boy Scooter." Bandy: Unser friend Nick Grossland he chust come from Washington, D. C. Inn, he says he looked all over the White House, out. We take on ourselves der pleasure of anonsing that he Iss be-gaged to Miss Rchmalzgerzicht. Hoping all pleasure to Nick after der war. my TOP HEAVY. We heard a noise like thundtr, And all looked up In wonder. For the chair gave a lurch, And "Mick" Carlson fell off his perch. —G. C. & C. L. Ophelia that comic young lassie shown every evening in the Daily News, had this to say about dreams: "Cheer up, a shattered dream is better than a lasting night-mare." How true Is this. Bertha? Has your experience proven so? POINTED PARAGRAPHS. If you have occasion to criticize a mule, do it to his face. Let's see, where is he? The man who can accurately describe a wom an's dress made a mistake in not being born a dressmaker. (Wonder then if they would make good?) Too great a command of language sometimes lessens a woman's matrimonial chances. (Now, girls, do be careful.) As a rule the more a man has to say about women the more he doesn't really know about them. (Wonder if he ever thought so?) Jim Carter, check clerk, says "Bunny Hug, I say means a hard-boiled Easter egg." Well, Jim, it may be so, but "Mutt" Anderson is tie only one here who can prove it. Mutt Anderson has copyrighted his famous "Bunr.y Hug." Yes. Mutt, while your receiv ing your royalties on it, you might pay Berdie for time lost account missing the six-five every night. No remarks, please. Slim wants to know if Lone Tree is the only tree in Iowa. Also if the Morning Sun or Ris ing Sun set behind this Lone Tree. Can you imagine it? Why, Slim, are you looking for a shady spot to spend your vacation next sum mer? So Ed. Schneider wants to know what we have at Broke Transfer. Read it carefully Ed., and you will find out. Start the New Year right by sending for one of Hatfield's Parlor Baseball games. See ad on Page 35. Three of our young ladies, Grace Inman, Mabel and Hyrtle Fay, recently attended a meeting of a china club of which they are members. Understand before leaving they were served with coffee, etc. (at least that's what they claimed it to be). We also under stand that they got on the wrong car arriving home about 1 a. m. Never heard of coffee making a person take the wrong car. Further more, what would these young American ladies do at a china club. We're thinking they are suffergets using a different name. Little girls, better have an escort hereafter. Clarence Cain has resigned as night yard clerk to go back to his old position as day caller. Clarence being only 6 ft. three Ins. can't see the Joke in carrying a ladder to grab numbers and seals. Clarence said on account of his being unable to go to "court" on Wed nesday ar.d Sunday caused her to object. Let's hope your new position will not affect your social affairs. A good excuse is better than none. That's what they all said when "Pinkey" Harvey asked to be off on a Saturday to go to court Now we all sat up and took notice, you bet. Someone said Pinkey went for an injunction order, restraining everyone from "Button" in his affairs till February 29, 1916. Do you think she will pop then, old top? It may be hopeless, but let's hope your hopes won't be hopeless. We understand Fred Piehl and Geraldine Det- rick intend joining the "Ragan Colts," Chi cago's most up-to-date pleasure club. Evidently that's the reason of "Deek's" daily boxing les son which we hear one must be proficient In. Latest reports from in-freight office state Deek's going around with a chip on his shoul der. Better a chip on the shoulder than on the finger or tie. Nit so. Geraldine? Wanted—To trade a desk. Our agent has a large, heavy roll-top desk which he wishes to trade with somebody for a double flat-top desk. What can you do for him? We are now having our "at home" afternoons remains. JEW KLEIN. since the completion of the decoration of our ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE 2) The Old Way The New Way I I I The photograph shown above is a familiar sight to every section man. It was taken on Section 206 where Henry Diers is foreman. For years and years Mr. Diers used the old fashioned hand car for his work and many are the miles he and his crew have pumped the old car back and forth over his section. Many a day during the hot summer months when the thermometer was hovering in the nineties, the same back-breaking job had to be per formed, and during the winter months things were not much better; cold weather made the car pump hard and it is not much fun to push a car against a fierce storm or a driving blizzard. Here is a picture of the same section, the same foreman and the same crew after installing a "Casey Jones" engine on their car. Instead of pushing the load by the "Sweat of their brow," the same crew now all jump on and take a joy ride. Instead of coming to their work all tired out, they are hearty and happy. Instead of eating cold grub out along the track they now run home at noon for a warm dinner and when the day's work is done they simply give the engine a turn and "sail for home." Casey Jones Hand-Car Engine This is the celebrated "Casey Jones" Hand-Car Engine which is now known in every country where railways are in use. On almost every line and in every state of the Union this wonderful little labor saver is daily performing the hardest part of the days' work for the section crew and many of the first engines we sold years ago are still in use and as good as ever. Every year we have added new devices and improvements to this motor so that now it stands absolutely in a class by itself; there is no other engine to compare it with. It is an engine that can be controlled like an automobile. It can be started, stopped or reversed without getting out of your seat. It can be thrown into high or low gear by simply shifting a lever, so it can be run on low gear so slow that a man can walk along and pick up 4„ p A things along the track, or it can be shifted into high gear and speeded n.r . I up to run away from an express train. ~~ " Make a MOTOR CAR From Your HAND-CAR Changing a hand car into a motor car is a job that can be done in a a couple of hours by anyone. The work consists simply of discon necting the handle bars, remove the gears, take out a couple of boards from the car platform, fasten the split pulley to the driving axle, bolt the engine to the car platform with four bolts and con nect the belt. The engine comes with outfit complete ready to install. Nothing to buy, nothing to wait for. Connect the battery, wires, fill the tank with gasoline, and you have the most up-to-date and modern motor car that money can buy. Price of engine and outfit complete only $90.00. Terms. $10.00 down and $5.00 per month on the balance. Send for it and try it out on your own section for thirty days at our expense. If not satisfactory, return, and no questions will be asked. Order direct from this ad. or send for our complete new 1916 catalog. NORTHWESTERN MOTOR COMPANY 100 Spring Street EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN This Is the new 2 speed transmission gear,which doubles the pulling power ol engine when needed. When Writing to Advertisers Please Mention Rock Island Employes' Magazine. 30 KOCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE offices. The day office men employes for some time past have been giving: a part of their time on Sundays and at other odd hours and have assisted in the general cleaning and decorating of the main office, agent's office, clothes rooms, We now have what we think is the neatest and best arranged local office in the Chicago terminal territory and we will enjoy showing our outfit to those who may favor us with a visit. Now please lay off an afternoon and come and see us as we will surely appreciate our visitors. Jl J* 47TH STREET LINE. Ray C. Wolf, Editor-in-Chief. Fred Fasold, Assistant Editor. Our motto: Liven the magazine at any cost. Don't forget the dance. WE CAN'T FORGET. A very pleasant evening was spent by a few of the boys last week, the occasion being the departure of their esteemed friend, Frank Grady, who leaves the night foremanship of the Burr Oak roundhouse to take up the duties of assistant foreman at a larger place. Rock Island being the point to which he goes. The news of his appointment was somewhat of a surprise to most everyone except his intimate friends and they grasped the chance to show their old friend that they still remembered all he had done for them. A small musical pro gram in which the old and once famous "Dougherty Quartette" took a leading part, was given in his honor. Led by the old veteran master, Daniel Dougherty, and accompanied by Davis, Briggs, and Tragnitz, the famous quar tette rendered some very pleasing harmony. When the time-worn though still popular song, "When Good Fellows Get Together," was given it caused a few wet eyes, for 'tis hard to part with a beloved comrade. Through the efforts of Thos. Connors, a collection was taken up which was generously responded to. Jerry Connell, who as usual acted the part of toast- master, made the farewell and presentation speech and presented Frank with a beautiful watch, chain and charm. After the usual re freshments which go to make such a friend ship gathering, the ooys sang the farewell song, 'We Can't Forget the Days We Spent To gether." Handshaking, congratulations and good wishes for success were in order and the boys departed rather downhearted to think that they had lost so good a pal, but glad to know that he was bettering himself. We all wish him as good luck on his new venture as he had while among us. FITZ ERBSTEIN. VIOLETTE HAS GONE. This being January, the month in which the majority of people make some sort of resolu tions, we feel that in justice to the readers of this colyum, we, too, should change a little from the course we traveled along during the last year. In the past we have strived to make the magazine a something to which each one would look forward to with anxiety, for they knew full well that someone, perhaps themselves, would be mentioned either in reality or in a jest. At times the Jests caused dis comfort to some but pleasure to others. It was from this point of view that we derived our present motto, which we will still follow: "Liven the magazine at any cost." The reso lution which we made on New Year's day was "not to keep our readers so much in the dark for our own personal pleasure." Some 6 or 7 months ago we started to chide a few of the different editors along the system and re ceived "comebacks" from a few, the most ag gressive being "Violette Greye" of the Arkansas Division. The boys here have come to await with pleasure each edition to see whether the Arkansas Division or the 47th Street Line was In the lead in this battle of wits. Many times as we passed among the hoys we would have them call after us "The Girl from Arkansas" told you something this month. A smile would sneak over our face and inwardly we would laugh to ourselves, for well we knew who the •Girl from Arkansas" was. The Joke was good so we kept the ball rolling expecting each month that "Violette Greye" would expose her dual personality, but we waited in vain. We enjoyed the novelty of It, but It was a last year's joke and with the passing of 1915 the battle of wits between "Violette Greye" and 47th Street will come to a terminus. With the passing of 1915 and the starting of 1916 we all wish you, Mr. Doc Howe, alias "Violette Greye," the best wishes of the day, geod luck in your capacity as editor and also in the growing of your Charlie Chaplin mustache. If your mus tache is as good as your writing we sure will give you credit for good judgment. Most likely you have been having a very pleasant time laughing at the way in which you have been putting it over on us and we have had to keep it to ourselves so as to keep the joke going. However, it Is now our turn to laugh and we feel like letting the rest of the system laugh with us, and not keep It all to ourselves, as per our New Year's resolution. Will look for ward to February issue to see If the Misses Allen, Foster or the Kelley sisters have not taken the place of the mysterious "Violette Greye" as correspondent for the Ladies' Circle of the Arkansas Division. EDITORS. TURN ON THE LIGHT. We were not aware that European customs had arrived in this country in the shape of a censor for Rock Island news items. Such seems to be the case and the party who self appoints himself censor and criticiser is no other than "King" Kinney, former employe of the Rock Island and ex-reporter of Hamilton Park Krisp- ettes. In last July's magazine we read where he had turned over the editorial end to S. & B. with great pomp and ceremony. In that same edition he states he has resigned, but in a re cent edition we And. unsigned, where he criti cises Gazok No. 13 for his views on matri mony and also, before it comes in print, he has something to say about us "calling" the differ ent editors for not signing their names. Looks as though he was still trying to "run" the magazine and advise us what to print. We like to see Mr. Kinney contribute to Hamilton Park Krispettes, If they will accept his articles, but WHY DOESN'T HE SIGN HIS NAME? He may be an authority on Hatfield's Parlor Base ball games, but when it comes to censoring 47th Street Line news Items we wish to leave that to the employes of the road who get their •salary for that work. We accepted his resigna tion to take effect July 1, 1915. GAZOK NO. IS. Don't forget the Machinists' dance, Saturday evening, January 15, 1916, at Calumet Club House, 62nd St. and Cottage Grove Ave. Come and enjoy yourself, everybody. Have been informed that Davenport has made all arrangements to declare war on 116th and State Sts. The dispute being about the Isle of Loy. Start the New Year right by sending for one of Hatfield's Parlor Baseball games. See ad on Page 29. APPOINTMENTS. Mr. P. J. Comerford, chief clerk to Master Mechanic, has accepted a position in Mr. W. J Tollerton's office, effective Dec. 8, 1915. Mr. Comerford, during his short stay here of 13 months, made many friends and all the 47th St. employes were sorry to see him leave. He was presented with a handsome gold watch as a token of their esteem and an appreciation for all the favors he has given them. We wish him good hick and success in all his future ventures. Mr. J. Herlihy was promoted to Chief Clerk. effective Dec. S, 1 915. vice P. J. Comerford, pro moted. Mr. Herlihy has held the position of Asst. Chief Clerk in this office for the past two years and is well known at 47th St. All the employes are glnd to hear of his promotion and ho has the hearty co-operation and good will of them all. Thos. P. Afnroney has been promoted to R. H. Foreman, Sllvls. effective Dec. 16, 1915, vice G. W. Cuvler promoted. Frank M. Grady h?.s been promoted to Asst. R. H. Foremnn, Rock Island, vice T. P. Maroney. promoted. Mr. Chas. Peck has been promoted to Night ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE 31 R. H. Foreman at Burr Oak, vice F. M. Grady, promoted. Mr. Edward E. Phillips, former Accountant at Goodland, Kans., has been promoted to Asst. Chief Clerk at this office, effective Dec. 20, 1915, vice J. Herlihy, promoted. Mr. Howard iSogman says he photographs well and would like to have his picture along with the officers of the dance committee on the program. And some one has passed a lead quarter on our friend, Dan Hogan. He recently tried to palm It off on J. Fineron from H. P., but Finny was too wise to accept it. Now Schneider, give James credit. Miss Cullin's letter received and must say that we deeply sympathize with her in her great sorrow and hope that everything turns out for her good. Very sorry that she can not be with us on the night of the dance and hope to have her at some future time. We also ex tend our congratulations and hope that she will soon be happily wedded. Mr. E. B. Smith should collect 15 cents from the waitress over the the "Big Onion" restau rant whenever he gives her the magazine. We will expect this amount to come into the treas ury the next 10th. Mr. Thos. Grady, who had his legs crushed in the transfer table last May is seen again in the shop. Glad to see him looking so well. Don't forget Saturday evening, January 15, 1916. Calumet Club House, 62nd St. and Cot tage Grove Ave. There is a little rivalry on between Motor cycle Mike and Mr. E. B. Smith to see who will take a certain girl to the dance. May the best man win. The cartoon printed above is the symbol of the Gazok Local No. 13 Club and was drawn by Mr. Fred Fasold. There are thir teen spokes in the wheel, four of which are 2eoh for the Watch, xvith the Purple Ribbon When a man's job depends upon his watch he must be sure No leeway or fruess-work is allowed— his watch must be on-tlie-tiot. That's why so many Railroad men carry South Bend Studebaker Itailroad watches— theygive that kind of accuracy. They are built with the precision that assures accurate time not only for a week or a month, but for a life-time. RAILROAD WATCH With every watch is given a. 0-year guaran tee—pictured above—against time changes. If the time requirements of your Koatl change—or any Road you go to—we make your Studebaker conform to the new requirements, or give you a new watch that will. Movements Only 10 Size—17 J.—5 pos. $2H.OO 21 " 30.00 21 " 40.00 1H Size—17 " 21.00 ■ " 21 " 29.00 Fitted to your own ease if desired Sec these watches ut your jewelers or inspectors. Write today fores-pace hook,"Mow and why own a South Bend Watch," South Bend Watch Co. broken, and represents the four members of 32 ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE the local who have been married since the organization was started. The young lady with the hammer who is about to break the fifth spoke is the fiancee of Mr. Shupert, who is about to be married. We wish Mr. Shupert and his bride all the luck in the world and cigars will be acceptable any time after the holidays. jl ^ HAMILTON PARK KRISPETTES. "Happy New Year'" BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE'. (A New Year's Resolution.) If you have a gray-haired mother From whom you are away, Sit down and write the letter You've put oft day by day. Don't wait until her tired steps Reach heaven's pearly gate, But show her that you think of her Before it is too late. If you've a tender message, Or a loving word to say, Don't wait till you forget it. But whisper it today. Who knows what bitter memories May haunt you if you wait; So make your loved ones happy Before it is too late. The tender words unspoken. The letter never sent. The long- forgotten messages. The wealth of love unspent; For these some hearts are breaking. For these some loved ones wait; So show them that you care for them Before It is too late. —Selected. Messrs. Harry D. Koch and Edward Hines spent the Christmas holiday in Kansas City and Moberly, Mo. Indications are they had a glor ious time. Mr. Fred Foss persists in habltating the spots in or about Milwaukee. West Allis espe cially seems to appeal to him the most during this season of dryness, although Fred Insists his better three-fourths is out there on a visit. We can draw our conclusions, Fred. Myrtle Daley, of the A. P. T. can be seen at her post as usual. Her absence caused uneasi ness to those who did not realize she was on a vacation but Imagined that she was indisposed. This in answer to queries received. Baby Bliss Bromeley, the pride of Record Room staff and Secretary to the Custodian we understand was buried in the coal dust, and with the assistance of young Jack and Joe the young elephant was blasted out of place leav ing nothing but ruins after the disaster. Some folks are surely ponderous and clumsy. The Indians in command of Charley Foster and the Wildcats under the leadership of Pete Kraemer, will meet in a match bowling contest on Wednesday. Jan. 5, at Nick Bruck's alleys. We are clad to hear about the complete re covery from recent illness of little Miss Silcox, daughter of our genial Chief Gabe. The mailing department at Hamilton Park has had a general overhauling and its location now is verv prominent. How about it. Frod? Father Time Warner is still walking around with the hour glass in his hand. What's the idea, Joseph? Harrv Hatfield's Parlor Ciame is once more the shining light of the season. Be It Yuletide time or the Fourth of July the ball game goes on Just the same. Those who haven't seen the game or tried its plays oupht to secure one at once and get amongst the exciting throngs which are now indulging in this groat pastime. King Kinney, erstwhile Royalty confirmed but now the dashing business manager for a promi nent life Insurance company, is so busy these days looking after the welfare of his fellow- man in the way of advice for taking out a policy while the taking is good, dropped in on us a few days ago and after wishing a merry Xmas and a happy new year denarted with our good wishes for success. T.ook him up, friends, KANSAS CITY, MO. Kobt. Reeves, night yard master, was ac- cidcntly shot U-st month while on a hunting trip. Mr. Reeves, with a party of friends, went down in Southern Missouri to hunt. They were about to return to town one evening when a flock of quail flew up and Mr. Reeves, who is pretty quick with his gun, fired and brought down several, and went out to get them and in doing so scared up another bunch which was fired at by another of the party, who did not see Mr. Reeves on account of the brush. Part of the charge hit Mr. Reeves in the head, in juring his right eye so badly that he will lose the use of It. W. E. Matthews is wearing a smile these days—while Mr. Matthews' territory has been greatly increased, what he likes about the new arrangement is that he does not now have to get up at midnight and go out on the line to look after wrecks. Claim adjusting is all he has to handle now. Steve Meade is the only real fisherman in local office. Steve caught 13 fish in creek at Muncie, Kansas, last month. Steve's only re gret was that he was unable to fry any of them on account of Lloyd Bedell, who carried the skillet getting lost in the woods. Roy L. Brown is now traveling freight and passenger agent for I. & G. N. Ry., with head quarters at San Antonio, Texas. Merchandise has been heavy at Kansas City. We forwarded 88,700 shipments in November. J. I. Locke is back to work again after be ing on the sick list for about two months. He is feeling well, but is still a little weak. Wm. Speaks, night clerk, Is the happy father of a baby girl. Willie Gresty and Paul Slaymaker have re turned to work, Paul gaining eight pounds while he was gone. H. A. Granade, steno in superintendent's of fice, who resigned some time ago, is now traffic manager for Sonken Galamba Iron Company. Joe Roche is back at his old job again. Besides being an expert performer on the machine, Joe is now getting very proficient in running one of Henry Ford's Tin Lizzies. MEMPHIS TERMINALS. Everybody has had a Merry Christmas and has opened the New Year with resolutions, in the hope that by next Christmas one of the most prosperous, successful and happiest years of his life will have been spent. Despite the fact that la grippe Is so preva lent in Memphis, and nearly everyone of the force has lost a day or two from the office with an attack from same, we are all on top again. Mr. Tim E. Babb spent Xmas with his home folks In El Dorado, Ark. He still will have it that those El Dorado girls are prettier than the Memphis beauties. Mr. W. J. Cottlngham, Jr., made a quick trip to Chicago on business about the middle of De cember, via the I. C. railroad. Mr. O. Maxey, supervisor of weights (whom Memphis considers the Adonis of the Rock Island), with Traveling Auditor W. H. Nicho las, spent several days in Memphis during De cember In connection with the Bonus System. Mr. "Heinle" Stigler of the commercial office brought Mr. Paul Hevener, superintendent of Insurance department, into the office for a short call on December 9. Start the New Year right by sending for one of Hatfield's Parlor Baseball games. See ad on Page 35. We also had a short visit with Mr. Morse, chief engineer, one day early in December. Mr. Morse was in Memphis in connection with the new bridge work. On November 29 Warehouse Foreman G. E. Ross and O. S. and D. Clerk Henry LeBosquet went to Little Rock to attend the "Prevent Claim" meeting. Mr. E. E. Medelrls, formerly with the I. C. local office, has accepted position as disposition clerk in our local office. Mr. L. C. Mitchell, operator, got lots of Hoyt's German cologne for Christmas. He likes It, too. Outbound Abstract Clerk J. C. Hlght and if interested. Let's all pull for him. family spent Xmas day In Jackson, Terin. ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE 33 Joe Cottingham spent 50 cents for a beautiful gift for his girl, who Is now In Oklahoma, and with the 3 cents parcel post charges, made quite a "splash" for Joe. At 2 o'clock on the morning of Wednesday, December 15. 1915, John Martin Bateese, famil iarly known as "Martin," known by every Rock Island employe who has at any time been con nected with the Memphis-Hulburt terminals for the past thirty years, died at his home, 729 Grand Pacific avenue, Memphis, Tenn. He was born In 1S58, and had been continuously in tha employ of the company at this point in various capacities since September, 1880. Martin was one of the most intelligent, conscientious and loyal employes the writer has ever known, and during his long service with the company has at all times enjoyed the utmost confidence of his employers as well as fellow employes. His vir tues were many and his reputation for honesty, truthfulness and painstaking efforts will endure in the memory of all those with whom he came in contact. Martin was one of the prominent colored citizens of the community in which he lived, and his race loses much by his death. His life was an exemplary one, and should be taken by all colored men as an example of what they may accomplish by right living. A beau tiful floral tribute sent by the Rock Island em ployes attested to the esteem in which they held him. MISSOURI DIVISION. Claude Cline, accountant in the master mechanic's office at Trenton, underwent on op eration at St. Joe this month for appendicitis. He is reported as doing nicely, but at this time has not been able to return to work. Miss Sue Hume, stenographer in the super intendent's office, visited ten days in Wichita in December. Mr. Frank Dragoo, of Mr. Hermany's office, was a Trenton visitor this month. Mr. Dragoo was employed in the Trenton office a number of years ago and has a number of friends here. F. K. Watson, division engineer, left Decem ber IS with his family for Ardmore, Oklahoma. Mr. Watson is taking a leave of absence ac count ill health of his wife. Verne Gilluly, engineer, has been laying off account illness. Mrs. James Griffin, wife of engineer, went to Kansas City December 17 for a visit. John W. Ashby, transportation clerk in the superintendent's office, spent Thanksgiving with his sister at Carson, Iowa. Mr. George B. Brown, Mr. Coughlin's secre tary, did his Christmas shopping at Kansas City December 18. H. M. Bowers, agent at Paris, Iowa, is laying off on account of the serious illness of his wife. Mr. F. M. McKinney, operator at Princeton, is taking a leave of absence and visiting home 1 i >lks in Kansas. Mr. A. Hafford. wire chief in the relay office, was called to Coiumbus, Ohio, by the illness of his father, the fore part of December. Mr. N. J. Luther, dispatcher at Trenton, will spend Chirstmas with his family at Grand Forks. North Dakota. H. H. Boylam, conductor, with his wife and daughter will spend Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Coughlin at El Reno. Start the New Year right by sending for one of Hatfield's Parlor Baseball games. See ad on Page 35. THE MONTHLY MUDDLE. Published at 20th Street, Rock Island, III. Motto: "Without Fear or Favor, with Fool ishness for Flavor." Ed. Meehan Muddler-in-Chief Cully and Mac Assistant Muddlers DECEMBER, 1915. Vol. 1. No. 9. MUDDLETORIAL SECTION. "Suum-cuique." After we had perused last month's issue of The Muddle our feelings were difficult to de fine. We were not, to tell the truth, exactly astounded at what we beheld, or rather, what & Have Healthy, Strong Beautiful Eyes. Oculists and Physicians used Murine Eye Remedy many years before it was offered as a Domestic Eye Medicine. Murine is Still Com pounded by Our Physicians and Guaranteed by them as a Reliable Relief for Eyes that Need Care. Try it in your Eyes and in Baby's Eyes —No Smarting—Just Eye Comfort. Twenty years of honorable success have firmly established Murine "In the World's Eye" as the "Standard of Eye Remedy Qual ity." Autoists—Golfers—Tour ists— Mechanics—All—should have Murine handy by as First Aid in Emergencies. Ask your Dealer for Murine —accept no Substitute, and if interested write for Book of the Eye Free. Murine Eye Remedy Co. Chicago II =Q INFANT FOOD Robinson's Patent Barley for Infants, Invalids and Nursing Mothers. Robinson's Patent Barley used with fresh cow's milk, is recommended by leading physicians all over the world. Sold by all Druggists and Grocers. Send for booklet "Advice to Mothers" Free JAMES P. SMITH&CO. Sole Agents 33 and 35 E. South Water St., CHICAGO New York we did not behold. We were slightly chagrined. 34 ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE but we believe our surprise and chagrin were subordinated by a feeling closely akin to In dignation. We can apply the phrase "Labor ipse volup- tas" to ourselves only with reservations. La bor Is pleasure to us when we are permitted to glimpse the results of our labor. Therefore, we do not feel that we are to be condemned for feeling somewhat "peeved" upon the dis covery of the fact that over half our labor in preparing last month's Muddle had been wasted. It may be that "Full many a flower Is born to blush unseen and waste it's sweetness on the desert air," but the staff of The Muddle is not of that variety. Blushes being exceedingly rare with us, we have no desire that one shall re main unseen, nor have we anything in common with unappreciatlve desert air. Rather than submit to having our "sweetness" wasted, we shall refuse to "bloom." One object we have in saying these things is to avoid any erroneous conclusions on tho part of our contemporaries that we are incapable of getting out a full sized edition each and every month. Another is—well, the alphabetical arrangement for pub lication of the division correspondence is a bad handicap for The Muddle to overcome. It is unfortunate that Rock Island's initial letter is not "A"—which brings us back to the heading of this muddletorial. Look it up. Start the New Year right by sending for one of Hatfield's Parlor Baseball games. See ad on Page 35. PERSONALS. The heading above is used advisedly in what we are about to say. However, we are quite sure that Miss Dempsey will be glad of this opportunity to let a waiting world know of the beautiful solitaire that quite recently appeared on the THIRD finger of her LEFT hand. "Omnia vincit amor." Mr. Lucas paid the office a pleasant little cull the other day. He. like almost every member of the office force has a bad cold. Our old friend. Mr. Stillwell, has been neglect ing us shamefully of late. We are wondering if he is still— (no. we are not oven tempted to perpetrate the atrocious pun that is as ancient as his family name) we are wondering if he is still acting in his official capacity of safety supervisor of the first district. Sir. McMurtrie, chief clerk to the superintend ent for the past three years or more, has been promoted to a position covering the Missouri Division, entailing supervision of all stations. He reports direct to Mr. Bunger. Ed. I.undberg, who is well known to all of us, having served in various positions in the superintendent's office for the past nine or ten years, has been appointed to succeed Mr. Mc Murtrie. We have no doubt but that Ed will make good and wish him every success. Mr. Litten was absent from his trick for a few days recently on account of illness. We are glad to note that be is back again and ap parently feeling as chipper as ever. Ed. Warner attended the exposition at Frisco, returning some three weeks ago. We were not aware of this fact in time to chronicle it in last month's issue, but we trust Ed. will par don the omission. Every clerk in the freight office is suffering from a cold except Joe Suess. Wc heard Glen Reid make an impolite reference to "brains" and "colds" but we shall not repeat it in detail. Fred Brennan has his chest so thickly cov ered with Denver mud and the attendant cov erings that he looks like a physical culture exnert. Personally, we can think of any number of things we would rather have for Xmas than the cold we are at present afflicted with. MAC'S MEDITATIONS. Isn't it strange, the difference in the points of view of the man with a cold and one with out? (You see, we can't get away from it.) We read today that the Ford Peace Pa'ty is now in Norway. Will history record tha Tact a veneration hence? One guess. Now that Pres. Wilson and Mrs. Gait have been made one, we can resume our interrupted duties. We have Just made a discovery and that is the ears are ringing, the eyes smarting and the nose giving an imitation of a defective water faucet. Also that it is long past time when we should have been soundly sleeping. Therefore we will leave the meditating to you, gentle reader. GLOOM. I don't care what happens to me now! I don't believe I've got a friend on earth; And you can take that just for what it's worth. To unkind fate I'm compelled to bow. Rut do not try to kid me with that old Stuff about dark clouds being lined with gold. Abas! With that stuff, man! I'VE GOT A COLD! SILVIS NEWS. Mr. G. W. Cuyler has been appointed assist ant superintendent of Silvis shops, effective De cember ly, and he has congratulations from all over the system as well as locally. Mr. Tom Maroney, formerly assistant round house foreman at Rock Island, has been ap pointed roundhouse foreman at Silvis, succeed ing G. W. Cuyler, promoted. Rod and Link Foreman Fred Beckstrom has the sympathy of all who know him; his little boy fell at his home and broke his thigh Decem ber IS. We all wish him a speedy recovery. A large number of the Silvis employes are spending the holidays making trips to their homes, some being far off. The safety first committee met at Silvis shops December 16 and very interesting topics were discussed. A new committee for the year 1916 has been appointed as follows: Mr. Joe Andrews, M. Tunnicliff, Geo. Bell, C. O. Eckert. Wm. Santry, Geo. Woeber, H. H. Blanchard Conrad Johnson, Tom Glynn, W. R. Williams, 1. C. Bellis and F. Nelson, representing all crafts of the shops and we hope they will take as much interest in safety first as our 1915 committee did. Buster Brown is able to be back again after a week's attack of tonsilitis. Machinist Apprentices Leo Nicholson of Fair- bury and H. C. Tufts of Eldon. la., have been transferred to Silvis shops to finish their time. Mr. Fearhieley seems to have been taking the majority of the checker games In the as sistant superintendents office lately, and is ready to meet all comers with a reputation from Silvis shops. Now you have a chance to show him up, men. Silvis shops are having some additional pits installed which will be a great benefit in han dling power through shop. To our friends wc extend hearty greeting This beautiful snow-white Christmas morn, Tho day all the people rejoice, The day that the Savior was born. The day of the angels' glad singing, The song we all love to sing still, "Glory to God in the highest. On earth peace to men of good will." Peace 'mongst our shopmates and neighbors. This song in our hearts will instill. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones; We know you are men of good will. Though our brethren across the broad waters Are at war, and are battling still. Lord grant the strife soon may be over And all again become men of good will. In their madness they fail to remember Thy mandate. "Thou shalt not kill." Forgive them. O God, in Thy mercy. Grant them peace, O Lord, and good will. Peace to the nations now fighting May they have peace lasting until The dawn of Eternity's morning. "Peace on earth to men of good will." Start the New Year right by sending for one •"■f Hatfield's Parlor Baseball games. See ad on that it is utterly impossible to meditate when Page 35. ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE 35 I Must Let You Do The Talking For Me about Hatfield's Parlor Base Ball This is my "thank you" to readers of this Mag azine everywhere. The letters you have written me make me feel that my hopes and your expecta tions are realized. If Hatfield's Parlor Base Ball deserves only one small part of the kind things you have said about it, I am pleased — just pleased, that's all I can say. When I read such a letter as that of Jimmy Archer of the Chicago Cubs, who tells me the game has all the thrills of the great American Pastime —why pages of type become too weak to de scribe my feelings. These are my sentiments that the game will continue to be a real source of plea sure to all who play it. I can add nothing to the above statement about the game. If you have not already sent for one I can say no more than do it now and you will find many a long night made short playing Hatfield's Parlor Base Ball. 50c Sent postpaid anywhere for 50c We can use a few good agents. Write for our agency proposition—many railroad men are making good money selling our game during their spare time— the work is easy and pleasant. Write to us and let us tell you how—send 50c for^sample game, anyhow. THE HATFIELD CO. (Not Inc.) Dept. R. 6401 Normal Blvd. CHICAGO LACLEDE H0TEL==ST. LOUIS, MO. The Popular A Dollar a Day Hotel in the Heart of ihe f=a Business District-Remodeled and Refum-^sL ished. New Managment Large e^f 30 Days FREE Trial ^TT**^ Direct from my factory to you. l Tointroduceour Profit-Shar ing: Plan, we lousi™ '^'""M.Bcienlincally built, pro- 41M A. J. Shirk Roofing Co. 200 Southwest Boulevard Kansas City Missouri Agricultural Limestoie DOLESE BROS. CO. QUARRIES Buffalo. Iowa Apacks. Oku*. TATE FLEXIBLE STAYBOLT The Recognized Standard of over 250 Railroads Flannery Bolt Company Pittsburgh, Pa. J. ROGERS FLANNERY A CO., Sailing Agent* When "Writing to Advertisers Please Mention Rock Island Employes' Magazine. ADVERTISING SECTION. The Merchants-Laclede National Bank of St. Louia $1,700,000 $1,700,009 United Stale* Depositary Capital Surplus and Undivided Profits W. G. Lloyd Company 62f-636 Clark Street Sontb CHICAGO Manufacturers of Perpetual Account Books Loose Leaf Specialties and Blank Books High Grade Printing The Palm Bros. Co. MANUFACTURERS OF fiigb Grade transfers Bectlco-Miia Widow Signs Telephone Harriaon'6878 20 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago HarriMn (614* (6141 AolOMMtic 52-219 Hedstrom-Barry Company RAILROAD AND COMMERCIAL PRINTERS BINDERS AND STATIONERS Licenced Railroad Ticket Printers 618-620 So. Sherman St., CHICAGO \^ This Trade Markx^ On your track tools means a satisfied workman and better work. Let us prove the economy of their use. VERONA TOOL WORKS Chicago Pittsburg INE'S PAR- Tkt Vnkk n«Waal Tan Wka«* Valspar insures a perfection of pro tection and a long continued bright ness of finish afforded by no other varnish. Writs us for the proof and materials for making a rial tarnish UsU Valentine & Company 343 S. Dearborn St., Chicago The McConway & Torley Co. Pittsburg, Pa. MANUFACTURERS OF THB Janney Passenger Couplers USED ON The Rock Island System Federal Steel Lockers have the strength, the security the durable baked enamel finish. Theyare theRailroadLockert Federal Steel Fixture Co. 4545 Homer Ave. CHICAGO When Writing to Advertisers Please Mention Rock Island Employes' Magazine. 44 ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE L. L. HAMMOND J. R. HAMMOND GILMORE & SOLOMON COAL MINING CO. HAMMOND BROS. 1118 Transportation Bldg. CHICAGO FUEL AND ICE HANDLING CONTRACTORS 6000 tons of coal daily from The Black Diamond and Cora mines, Springfield District, 111. Steam or Domestic use. 1732 Grand Ave.. 17 N. La Salle St., KANSAS CITY, MO. CHICAGO Let us figure with you on handling Coal. Ice, Cin ders, Sand, and save you money and worry. Ref erences: C. R. 1. & P.. Missouri Pacific, St. L. 1. M. & S., C. M. & St. P. and C. & N. W. Railways. THE PREMIUM COAL OFIOWA PANTAS0TE Carbon Chunks A perfect substitute for leather and one-third the cost of gen uine leather. Will be pleased to forward samples upon ap- Mined and Prepared only By CARBON BLOCK COAL CO. THE PANTAS0TE COMPANY CENTERVILLE, IOWA 11 Broadway. NEW YORK 1 CHICAGO BEARING METAL COMPANY // Stands for Quality \S therefore Economy OFFICE AND WORKS: 2234-2252 West Forty-third Street CHICAGO JEROME-EDWARDS METALLIC PACKING CO. Journal Bearings, Engine Castings, Brass and Bronze Castings for all purposes. Babbitt Metal. CHICAGO Chicago Car Heating Company VAPOR SYSTEM OF CAR HEATING Chicago, Railway Exchange Bldg. Washington, D. C., Hf Munsey Bldg. New York, Qrand Central Terminal Bldg. Montreal, Qu». 61 Dalhousle Street Atlanta, Qa., Candler Bldg. OAST STEEL Buckeye Truck Frames, Truck Boltten, Key Connected Yokes, Journal Bales, and "Major" Top Lift and Side Lift Couplers. THE BUCKEYE STEEL CASTINGS COMPANY, "&fifi&$fimlF NEW YORK OPPICB. 1274 No. (0 Church Str..t CHICAGO OFFICE, «l» Railway Etching. Blag. ST. PAUL, MINN., OFFICE, No. 70* Pioneer Bldg. When Writing to Advertisers Please Mention Rock Island Employes* Magazine. ADVERTISING SECTION. 45 Loom Leaf Systems Order Blanks Telepbonc Hurino 243 H. J. Armstrong & Co. Blank Book Makers Railroad andCommercial Printers 416 So. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Telephone Harrison 111 R. F. Herring & Co. Railroad and .... Commercial Printers 542 South Dearborn Street CHICAGO. ILL. ESTABLISHED 1858. B. JOHNSON & SON Contractors and Manufacturer, of Railroad Ties —AND— Lumber Office:Second National Bank BIdg. Richmond. Indiana Tit* Portsmouth Refractories Company PORTSMOUTH, OHIO MANUFACTURERS HIGH GRADE FIRE BRICK lor Locomotive Arch Brick and Oil Burning Furnaces MAENDLER BROS. MANUFACTURERS OF BRUSHES We make a full line of standard BRUSHES, which includes any brushes used in Paints and Varnishes, Car Wash ing and Sweeping BRUSHES. We also make any grade or kind on SPECIFICATION furnished. Office and Factory: ST. PAUL ... MINNESOTA Office and Wnrerooms: 6 E. Lake St., cor. State, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF EL PASO, TEXAS (U. S. Depository) Capital and Surplus. 11,000,0*0 RESOURCES Loans and Investments United States Bonds J950.000.00 rash on band 924.206. 10 Exchange 1.711.911.82 Total. Capital Stock Surplus and Profits Circulation DEPOSITS: Bank Individual United BUtea Total, LIABILITIES $1,868,849.70 4,746.888.34 118.810.71 16.168 086.18 S.688.117.B2 $8,742,203.11 $800,000.00 252.35736 1.188,300.00 8.627.846,76 8.742.803.11 Condensed Report to Comptroller. December 31. 1914. Telephones Wabash 2336-2337 PRINTERS : BINDERS and Blank Book Manufacturers RAILWAY TICKETS AND SUPPLIES 712 Federal Street, CHICAGO Cat Over Pine Lands In Louisiana EXCELLENT FOR FARMING We will sell in small tracts to actual settlers Industrial Lumber Co., Elizabeth. Louisiana. When Writing to Advertisers Please Mention Rock Island Employes' Magazine. 46 ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE SHOP FOREMEN Are you interested in improving your shop conditions and reducing your maintenance and labor costs? 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MEGEATH, President MORDEN FROG & CROSSING WORKS 1873-9 Continental-Commercial Bank Bldg., Chicago Works, Chicago Heights MANUFACTURERS FROGS, SWITCHES, CROSSINGS, SWITCH STANDS, RAIL BRACES MANGANESE TRACK WORK A SPECIALTY When Writing to Advertisers Please Mention Rock Island Employes' Magazine. ADVERTISING SECTION. 47 fROGS JD RAILS tOSSINGS 'SWITCHES GH STANDS {PER RAILS JL BRACE: ■ [M^U, STAR SI BANNER ST/ ROLLERBAILBEI TRANSIT SWITCHES STROMCLAMPFROGS MANGANESE FROGS ANDGRI Pettibone Mulliken Co. res MarquetteBmxamra The Republic Rubber Company Factories and General Office YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO ...Manufacturers of... High Grade Air, Steam Water Hose and Gaskets For Railroad Use DOMESTIC and STEAM COAL (Capacity 6000 Tons per Day) DOMESTIC and SMELTER COKE (Capacity 1000 Tons per Day) Dawson Fuel Sales Company Sole Vendor ■son Coal and Coke DAWSON, NEW MEXICO THE HEWITT COMPANY C. M. HEWITT, President Hewitt Babbitt Metals Machine Finished Standard Metallic Packing Rings Rubber Goods 303 Railway Exchange CHICAGO C. M. HEWITT, Chairman. H. H. HEWITT. President. MAGNUS COMPANY incorporated Journal Bearings and Brass Engine Castings NEW YORK CHICAGO When Wrltlnsr to Advertisers Please Mention Rock Island Employes' Magazine. 48 ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE TEXACO THB MARK OP QUALITY POR ALL PETROLEUM PRODUCTS TEXACO ILLUM1NATINO. OILS TEXACO NAPHTHAS TEXACO QASOLINES TEXACO LUBRICANTS High Grade Lubricating Oils and Greases for all conditions. TEXACO MOTOR OILS TEXACO ENGINE OILS TEXACO AXLE OREASE TEXACO RAILWAY OILS TEXACO ROOFINQ TEXACO FUEL OIL TEXACO BITUMENS AND CEMENTS Scientifically prepared for special purposes such as PAVINQ, ROOFINQ, WATERPROOFINQ MASTIC PIPE COATINQ INSULATION THE TEXAS COMPANY HOUSTON NEW YORK BRANCH OFFICES Boston, St. Louis, New Orleans, Pueblo, Philadelphia. Norfolk, Dallas, Tulsa, Chicago, Atlanta, El Paso. 175 W. Jacks*. Blvd. CHICAGO 19 Cedar St»**t TOM Marsh & McLennan INSURANCE IN ALL ITS BRANCHES S BiafaopigsU LONDON 3M Hicallet An. MINNEAPOLIS Your Problems are Our Business. FLINT VARNISH WORKS FLINT. MICH., U. S. A. Makers of a complete line of High Grade Varnish and Paint. Specislties for every railway use. $Ota Natha COAL SPRINKLER Accident* to Engineer* and Firemen from hot water on account of blowing off of sprinkler hose elim inated by using this Independent Coal Sprinkler. Throws Water 25 feet it i Temperature of 95° Sole Licensees and Makers NATHAN MANUFACTURING COMPANY 101 Park Ave., Naw York, H. Y. Western Office: 1612 Old Colon* Bide. Chicijo, II Patent Applied For PrloeS5-00 Net When Writlns to Advertisers Please Mention Rock Island Employes' Magazine. S /£ £* Pays All Your Expenses for Meals and DO Room for 3 Weeks, and 21 Baths at Majestic Hotel™!Majestic Baths Hot Springs, Arkansas Home of CoWtesy, Comfort and First-Class Service where the pleasures of recreation and the pleasures of getting well are delightfully combined Golfing guests of the Majestic Hotel have the privilege of playing over the ideal 18-hole all-year course of the Country Club of Hot Springs. Magnificent mountain drives, paths and roads for horse back riding and autos. Send for illustrated booklet giving detailed information regard ing the hotel, baths and golf. Address HARRY A. JONES, Manager Hot Springs, Arkansas Majestic Hotel, and Baths in Connection. 66 Fast Mail" OVERALLS and JACKETS (Union Made) FASTM urn* TheH.LWillinoCo. TRADE MARK 0 DETROIT OUR TICKET Always Look lor This Ticket When Baying Overalls and Jackets lor It Guarantees Yon Superior Quality, High Grade Work manship, Com fort and Satls- lactlon. "FAST MAIL" Garments are made of the beet denim we can buy and will stand the test of hard wear. "FAST MAIL" Garments are cut large and full with roominess where you need it. "FAST MAIL" Jackets are made with ad justable collar and insure free arm action at all times. One trial will convince you that "FAST MAIL" garments are the best. "A DOLLARS WORTH WITH EVERY PAIR" Atboayj ajKyour dtalerfor "FAST MAIL" The H. L. Willing Company, Detroit, Mich. When Writing to Advertisers Please Mention Rock Island Employes' Magazine.

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