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WESTON, Manager booklet in rnx htfosiutm* mm When Writing to Advertisers Please Mention Rock Island Employes' Magazine. William Barlow Ross, Secretary, Pension Board and Personal Record Bureau. ROCK ISLAND EMP LOYES' MAGAZINE Harley E. Reisman Managing Editor Jno. A. Simpson Editor La Salle Station, Chicago Vol. IX. MARCH, 1916. No. 9. ROCK ISLAND RAILWAY CLUB ANNUAL "LADIES' NIGHT DINNER" The annual "Ladies' Night—Dinner" of the Rock Island Railway Club, held in the Louis XVI Banquet Room, Hotel Sherman, Chicago, on Tuesday, Febru ary 8th, was one of the most successful events in the history of the club. Mr. Charles T. Ames, President of the Club, presided, and over two hundred mem bers and guests were present. A num ber of Executive and General Officers and their wives sat at the speakers' table and everybody seemed to enjoy the splendid dinner and attractive musical program and entertainment, which so materially contributed to the evening's success. This being the annual "La dies' Night," business was postponed, with the exception of reading report of the special nominating committee, which presented a new slate of officials for the Club to be elected at the March meeting, when the present officers retire. The entertainment of the evening was furnished principally by the Rock Island Railway Men's Chorus, under the direc tion of William Barlow Ross, Secretary of our Personal Record and Pension Bureau. The chorus was organized about six months ago and has made re markable progress under the able leader ship of Mr. Ross. Their selections were well rendered and their work was very favorably commented on by everybody. About forty members of the chorus par their accompanist. Mr. Ross, who has a very rich and pleasing tenor voice, de lighted everyone by rendering a number of splendid selections and his "I Hear You Calling Me" and "My Sweetheart When a Boy" were especially well sung. He was compelled to give several encores before his hearers were satisfied. A par ticularly attractive feature of the pro gram was the beautiful violin solo work by Miss Malvina Neilsson, accompanied by Miss Adeline Neilsson, her sister, pianist. They are both clever young ar tists and were encored many times. The only thing to mar the complete success of the evening was the absence of our Receiver, Honorable Jacob M. Dickinson, who had accepted an invita tion and was to talk on the subject "Op timism" ; unfortunately, he was suddenly called out of the city on the day of the banquet and everyone was greatly disap pointed when President Ames announced this fact. But this disappointment was allayed in a measure when Mr. Ames stated that he had selected an able "pinch-hitter" in the person of Mr. Samuel O. Dunn, Editor of the "Railway Age Gazette," who very graciously con sented to "fill in." Mr. Dunn is an able speaker and his address on "Optimism" was thoroughly enjoyed by all. The Toastmaster in a few appropriate remarks then introduced Mr. J. E. Gor ticipated and Mr. Ralph Becktel was man, our Chief Executive Officer, who 10 ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE responded to the toast "Success." Mr. Gorman's reception was such that it was some time before he could proceed. He gave a very interesting and instructive heart-to-heart talk, as the head of a family would to the younger members, telling of his experiences in his early days of railroad service, particularly while in the capacity of chief clerk. His own remarkable career indicates plainly that to be a successful chief clerk it is necessary to do all things in a manner pleasing to those with whom you deal. Mr. Gorman concluded his talk by say ing: "I think this is all I care to say to you at this time," which left us hopeful that he would soon be able to again be the guest of the Club and continue his most interesting talk. After one or two musical numbers, Mr. M. L. Bell, our General Solicitor (who, by the way, is one of the youngest men in the country at the head of any railroad law department) gave a very pleasing and clever talk in response to the toast "Prosperity." Mr. Bell is an active member of the Club, but of such a modest and retiring disposition that it is difficult to induce him to talk to his fel low members, consequently, his address was most thoroughly appreciated by everybody. Program. Mr. Charles T. Ames—Toastmaster. The Three Chafers H. Truhn Rock Island Railway Men's Chorus. Address Samuel O. Dunn Songs by American Composers: (a) Love I Have Won You Landon Ronald (b) Thou Art So Like a Flower G. W. Chadwick (c) Lift Thine Eyes. .Frederick Knight Logan Mr. W. B. Ross. Address Mr. J. E. Gorman Sleep Lil Chile Rexford PettUohn Mdn's Chorus. (a) Meditation (Thais) Massenet (b) Liebesfreund Krelsler Malvina Nellsson. Violinist. Adeline Nellsson, Accompanist. I Hear You Calling Me Charles Marshall My Sweetheart When a Boy Mr. W. B. Ross. Address Mr. M. L. Bell (a) Love's Old Sweet Song Daniel Protheror- (b) The Long Day Closes Sullivan Men's Chorus. Finale, "America." Menu. Blue Point Oyster Cocktail Celery Olives Chicken Okra Broiled Individual Tenderloin Steak (Mushroom Sauce) Potatoes Au Gratin Green Peas in Butter Combination Salad (Thousand Island Dressing) Neapolitan Ice Cream Assorted Cakes Demi Tasse RECAPITULATION OF ANNUAL REPORT PENSION DEPARTMENT OF The pension department has recently completed its annual report for the calen dar year ending December 31st, 1915, which shows we have pensioned since its inaugu ration (January 1, 1910, to December 31, 1915,) 299 employees classified as follows: General and minor officers 13 General office employees 10 Enginemen (52 engineers) 57 Trainmen (12 conductors) 23 Station employees 34 Yardmen 8 Crossing flagmen 36 Roadmasters 3 Section men 42 B. & B. employees 8 Shop employees 61 Store house employees 4 Of the 299 pensioners, 156 were retired account age limit and 143 account incapaci tated. It will be noted from this that prac tically as many employees were pensioned account incapacitated as for age limit. We have paid out in pensions in six per cent was paid to employees retired ac count age limit having been attained. The average amount of each monthly pension granted account incapacitated is $33.42 and for age limit $27.31. The in creased rate paid per month account inca pacitated is due to the higher class of em ployees pensioned, many of them being en gineers. The average for all pensioners is $30.60 which is distributed as follows: 172 received the min. pension, $20 per. mo. 43 received from $ 20 to $ 30 per month 49 received from 30 to 50 per month 21 received from 50 to 70 per month 6 received from 70 to 100 per month 2 received from 100 to 110 per month 6 received the max. pension, $150 per mo. The actual monthly pension paid per pen sioner for the six-year period is $28.99. The average age of employees pensioned account incapacitated is 62 10-12 years and their period of continuous service is 33 7-12 years, while the continuous service of those retired account age limit is 33 years or a years, $309,361.99 and of this amount 55.3? general average of 33 3-12 years. ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE 11 The per cent of employees pensioned to the general average of employees in service (37,580) is 0.00795 per cent. The Canadian Pacific, Atchison. Topeka and Santa Fe, Chicago, Rock Island and Pa cific, El Paso and Southwestern and St. Louis and San Francisco Railway Com panies are the only railroads that have a minimum pension of $20.00 per month. The maximum monthly pension of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company is $75.00, the Chicago, Rock Island and Paci fic, El Paso and Southwestern and St. Louis and San Francisco Railway Compa nies, $150.00 and the New York Central Lines, $250.00. The writer has been asked many times in what manner the pension system of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company is more advantageous to the working class than that of railroads whose pension system is computed on the actual basis. In reply thereto would state that by having a minimum and maximum pen sion it enables the company to distribute the surplus amount it would be required to pay those who are entitled to more than the maximum pension, among the workmen whose pension, if computed on the actual basis, would range from $5.00 to $15.00 per month. For example the 172 employees who are now receiving the minimum pen sion of $20.00 per month would be en titled to an average of only $13.30, if no such minimum existed. There is no question but what the pen sion system of this company was inaugu rated for the benefit of the laboring class and should be quoted as "the working men's pension." FORMER ROCK ISLAND BRAKEMAN AND OTHERS INDICTED By FRANK WICKIZER, St. Joseph News-Press George A. Callicotte, brakeman, ob tained an $18,000 judgment against a railroad company on "fake" evidence, according to the report of a grand jury at St. Joseph, Missouri, which has just returned indictments against Callicotte and four others, charging perjury and subornation of perjury. Those indicted with Callicotte were his lawyers, Joseph Goldman and B. L. Liberman ; his physician, Dr. M. J. Far- ber, and his brother, Harry Callicotte. It is the theory of the state that George A. Callicotte feigned paralysis of the legs. At the time of the trial numerous tests were made by disinter ested physicians, and these, with but one exception, testified in the trial that it was a genuine case of paralysis. A year after the "injury," almost to a day, Callicotte was arrested at his home in St. Joseph while masquerading in woman's clothes, carrying in coal. Before being taken to jail he was photo graphed in the pink kimona and plaid shawl. Doctors who testified in the civil suit then explained that the symptoms of paralysis must have been produced arti ficially by the injection of a drug to the spinal cord, or to the sciatic nerve. The state is proceeding on the theory that injected this drug, thus fortifying his patient for the tests which were applied by other physicians. The tests included thrusting pins and needles into his legs and feet. Testi mony in the trial shows he did not flinch under this treatment. There was no "reflex" from striking the knee-cap, the doctors testified, and the application of an electric battery to the legs produced no effect. The grand jury which recently re turned eleven true bills in the case sum moned before it all of the doctors who testified in the civil suit, and, it is under stood, went exhaustively into the matter of artificially produced paralysis. Large numbers of medical works were brought to the attention of the inquisitors. One of these, "Operative Therapeu- sis," by Johnson, says that "regional an esthesia" may be produced by a proper injection into the medullary canal. Here is a sample paragraph : "Spinal nerve roots, when bathed in proper anesthetic solution, cease to functionate. Pain impressions from the lower segments of the body may thus be blocked by intrameningeal injection of a proper dose of an anesthetic agent. This fact was first demonstrated by Corning with cocain, and its practical Doctor Farber, the attending physician, application made by Bier. With the re- 12 ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE cent discovery of agents less toxic than cocain the margin of safety in the method has increased until it now has become a routine method in certain clinics for operations below the dia phragm." Here is the formula of a solution which, if injected at the right spot, will produce temporarily all the symptoms of paralysis of the legs: Stovian 0.08 gm. Lactic acid 0.04 c.c. Absolute alcohol 0.2 c.c. Distilled water 1.8 c.c. to trial. The associate, probably prompted by revenge, went to John A. Dolman, attorney for the Rock Island railroad, defendant in the $100,000 dam age suit, and told him the suit was a "frame up." He related in detail how Callicotte was being "doped" to with stand the tests for paralysis, and how in his home every day, with window-shades drawn as a safeguard against inquisi tive neighbors, he was walking the floor for exercise. But the story was so ro mantic that Dolman refused to believe it, and took no action. George A. Callicotte, as dressed to imper sonate his wife, exercising in the yard of his home, when arrested. George A. Callicotte, as he looked at the County Jail a few minutes after Itaving re moved his disguise. The prosecuting attorney regards it as significant that Dr. M. J. Farber, who attended Callicotte, is a graduate of the Imperial University of Moscow, Russia, where "regional anesthesia" i<= commonly practiced in surgery. The practice is al most entirely unknown, however, throughout this country. The case has developed certain phases so romantic and sensational as to stag ger both the legal and medical profes sions of this section. For example: There was a falling out between Callicotte and one of his asso The incensed associate then went to the prosecuting attorney, and told him the same narrative, and here also it was discredited. The state took no part in the case until a few hours before Calli cotte was arrested while masquerading in his wife's clothes. To cite another incident : Callicotte lived at 131 1 Sacramento street with his wife and nine-year-old son. One day last summer relatives called—a woman and her little son, from out of town. The boys quarreled, and—again the spirit of revenge—the visiting lad ran into the street, crying: "George Callicotte can ciates shortly before the civil case went walk ! George Callicotte can walk !" ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE 13 Several of the neighbors heard him before he could be overtaken and calmed. Railroad attorneys say this is merely one of a series of alleged "fake" per sonal injury cases, and that, within the last five years, roads running into St. Joseph have been mulcted in damages to the extent of $50,000 in this way. Most of these cases, however, were settled out of court. It is believed that the Calli- cotte case is the first to actually go to trial. The personal "injury," which was the basis of the $100,000 damage suit, is al- Dr. M. J. Faber, who is charged with inject ing anesthesia to spinal cord, which rendered Callicotte's legs temporarily "dead." leged to have been incurred in the Rock Island railroad yards in St. Joseph, the night of Dec. 28, 1914. A freight train on which George A. Callicotte was brakeman had just pulled into the yards. The engineer, leaning out of his cab, saw Callicotte fall from the side of a car. As the train had come to a standstill, the engineer went back and found Callicotte lying beside the tracks, apparently suffering much pain. He held in one hand the "grab iron" which had pulled from the side of the car. This "grab iron" figured prominently in the trial of the civil suit, it being con tended by the plaintiff that the wood in which the screws were imbedded was rotten. The present theory of the rail road company, as well as of the state, is that the screws were loosened by hu man agency before Callicotte fell. At his home where he was taken fol lowing the injury Callicotte complained of a pain in his back. A doctor named Roundy was called by the family to at tend him. A few days later the law firm of Goldman & Liberman took his case, signed a contract with him whereby he was to receive 40 per cent of any judg ment that might be obtained, and per mitting him to anticipate the judgment at the rate of $20 a week. An account book seized by the officers at the Callicotte house at the time of his arrest shows that his lawyers had ad vanced him $1,040, in $20 a week install ments on which he had lived and sup ported his family. The contract signed, the lawyers ar ranged to change physicians. Doctor Farber took the place of Doctor Roundy, and a short time afterward—30 days after the "accident"—paralysis of the legs developed. Doctor Farber ex plained this in the trial by saying that a clot of blood probably had formed, and was pressing against the spinal cord. The next step in the proceeding was to file a $100,000 damage suit against the Rock Island railroad, it being con tended in the petition that Callicotte was totally and permanently paralyzed be low the waist, as a result of an accident caused by the carelessness of the rail road company in maintaining its equip ment. The case went to trial in Judge Allen's division of the circuit court at St. Jo seph in June, 191 5. The trial lasted a week and, because of the suspicion that Callicotte was malingering, attracted wide attention. Each morning the plain tiff was wheeled into the court room in and invalid chair, on which he lay at full length, covered with a light blanket. The explanation was that his legs were "dead." He took his luncheons in the court room, in company with relatives, and at night would be wheeled out of the building, and lifted into an autom- bile, in which he would be conveyed to his home. It was all very pitiful, on 14 ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE the surface, and the spectacle of the stricken man, doomed to a life of in validism, no doubt made a marked im pression on the minds of the jury. But all was not smooth sailing throughout the trial. Attorneys for the railroad company kept injecting into it what Callicotte's counsel called "the poi son of suspicion." Nor were they en tirely without grounds for so doing, as one of the disinterested physicians who had examined Callicotte—Dr. C. R. Woodson, now president of the Missouri State Medical Association—testified that in his opinion the plaintiff was feigning paralysis. When cross-examined by counsel for Callicotte, Doctor Woodson gave his reasons for this opinion. One of them was that there was no atrophy of the legs. The muscles were firm and well founded—a condition, he said, which would not be possible in a man who had had no use of his legs for nearly six months. All of the other physicians, among them Doctor Farber, testified that it was a bona fide case of paralysis, and that the disability in all human probability would prove incurable and permanent. The jury brought in a verdict for the plaintiff, and assessed his damages at $18,000. The railroad company ap pealed, and the case is now pending in the state supreme court. The unusually large judgment served to still further advertise the case, and it was quite generally discussed in med ical, legal and railroad circles. Meanwhile Callicotte entered upon the routine of his daily life, with his wife and young son, in their humble house on Sacramento street ; and in the course of a few months, so far as the commun ity in general was concerned, the case was forgotten. Even the secret service department of the railroad seems to have forgotten it for several months. Then, in November of last year, word reached the railroad attorneys that Callicotte was walking about the house as though per fectly sound, and that once each day it was his custom to go out into the yard, disguised as a woman! Callicotte, 33 years old, had been a open air, and heavy outdoor work, and it is presumed he found close confine ment in the house intolerable. In any event, the attorneys were informed that he was going out into the yard for ex ercise once each day, and that, dressed to impersonate his wife, he would sweep snow off the walks, hang out clothes or carry in coal. At such times his wife always remained indoors. Acting on this tip, the attorneys com municated with the secret service de partment of the railroad, and early in December H. H. Germain of Chicago, head of the department, arrived in St. Joseph and took charge of the case. Soon afterward he was joined by F. E. McGrath, D. P. Fagan and C. G. Gra ham of Des Moines. These took turn about watching the house day and night. It was necessary to work with "outside talent" exclusively, as Callicotte was ac quainted personally with all of the local secret service men. They soon con firmed the tip as to Callicotte's practice of taking exercise. Then an arrest was planned. It was agreed that he should be arrested while in the yard in female attire. The detec tives took the local sheriff into their confi dence, and through him arranged for the use as a base of operations of the house nearest the Callicotte home—a house just across the alley, with two fences in tervening. A time agreed upon, the family moved upstairs, and gave the de tectives the full use of the ground floor. Three railroad detectives and two deputy sheriffs entered this house at midnight of Dec. 27, and there waited until 10 o'clock the following morning. Four were stationed in the kitchen, and one at a front window, commanding the rear door of the Callicotte home. Those in the kitchen could not see the door, as the Callicotte coal house intervened, but it was agreed that the man in front should signal when Callicotte appeared. A few minutes after 10 o'clock the signal was given, and the four men in the kitchen vaulted the two fences and plunged into the Callicotte yard. There was Callicotte, garbed in a pink and white flowered kimono, with a plaid shawl over his head, practically covering his face, and with a pair of houseslip railroader for years, accustomed to the pers on his feet. He was carrying a ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE 15 coal hod, and was on his way for the day's supply of fuel. Callicotte, seeing the officers as soon as they saw him, dropped the hod and turned to run back into the house, but tripped in the skirts of his kimono and fell practically into the arms of the squad. He struggled for a moment, and then, realizing he was overpowered, sur rendered. At the court house he made no objec tion to being photographed in the kimono and shawl. The state now has evidence that Cal licotte, both before and after the trail last June, was in the habit of walking about the house. The window shades were always drawn, and it is said to have been Callicotte's practice to wear a nightgown about the house, day and night, so he could get into bed quickly in case of visitors. Notwithstanding these precautions, however, several neighbors and tradesmen, calling unex pectedly, found Callicotte walking about, and on several occasions, according to the prosecuting attorney, Goldman and Liberman, his counsel, and Doctor Far- ber, his physician, were there consulting with him while he would be up in his nightgown, walking the floor. The penalty for prejury in Missouri is seven years in the penitentiary and the penalty for subornation of perjury is the same. Callicotte now walks without the slight est trace of infirmity. •'CHAIN LETTERS" SHOW AS TONISHING FIGURES. Recently quite a number of our em ployes and officials have received a num ber of so-called "Chain Letters" solicit ing help for some deserving person, which read about as follows: NO. 11. Chicago, Dec. 30, 1915. Mr. . Dear Sir: The following' letter came to me from a friend, and I assume the proposition is legitimate and a worthy one, so I am comply ing with the request made: "This chain was started for the purpose of raising a fund to assist an old railroad man, Mr. , who is down and out on account of his long siege of sickness, after spending the greater part of his life in the railroad service. He can never get well, and, having one arm, a widowed mother and no income, we will help him in this way, and if all will respond a suffi cient sum will be raised to make him comfort able while he is still with us. "Please make five copies of this letter, as I have done, and only change the date and put the next higher number at the top, numbering and dating them the same. Sign and mail the five copies to five of your friends whom you feel will take like action. "Mail this letter and ten cents to , , , Chicago, 111. Mr. , , , will see that the funds are properly de livered. "This chain will end with No. 50. The par ties receiving No. 50 will please return the let ter with ten cents and make no copies at the end of the chain. "Please do not break the chain, but I earnest ly appeal to you to give it prompt action and thereby help a worthy railroad man. "Yours truly, (Signed) " ." It is rather astonishing to know the amount which can be collected by stop ping the letter with No. n instead of running it up to No. 50, providing the chain is not broken, as will be shown by the following figures: 1st person. 1st letter goes to 2d ■• •• " 3d 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 25 125 625 3.125 15,625 78.125 390,625 1,953,125 9,765,626 48,828,125 61,035.156 5 producing 1 7 39 196 S76 $0.10 0.50 2.60 12.60 62.50 312.60 ,562.50 ,812.50 ,062.50 ,312.50 ,562.50 ,812.50 16,103,615.60 When you stop to think the eleventh letter reaches 48,828,125 persons (as suming no duplication) and there are only about one hundred millions of per sons in the United States, including new-born babies to our oldest grandpar ents, the twelfth letter would require 244,140,626 persons. The mails to for eign countries are not now conducive to "chain letters," so it is decided not to compute further. Eleven letters, you will note, produce the modest sum of $6,103,515.60. It is suggested that our employes and officials discourage the "chain letter" proposition as much as possible. GOWER BANQUET. Over forty of the Freight Traffic Of ficials of the Rock Island Lines from nearly all the large centers in the United States from Boston as far west as Den ver gathered at the Hotel LaSalle, Presi dential Suite, on Friday, February 4, to partake in a dinner given for Mr. Harry Gower, our retired Freight Traffic Man ager. They presented Mr. Gower with a beautiful motor boat which he intends using at his winter home at West Palm Beach, Florida. 16 EXPRESS SERVICE ON THE ROCK ISLAND LINES By W. E. BECKNER. Asst. to Vice Prcs. 8c General Manager American Express Company—Chicago Express service is exclusively an Amer ican institution. No other country has any thing like it. What is known as express traffic in this country is handled in Europe through the medium of the parcel post up to eleven pounds. Shipments above that weight are usually forwarded via fast or slow freight service, the so-called fast freight service of Europe being considerably slower than our own. There is no compari son whatever between the express service of this country and corresponding facilities abroad. The express business is not only of great volume but of great detail as well. The American Express Company alone handles upwards of 100,000,000 shipments a year, every one of which has to be receipted for, weighed, priced, waybilled, transported, as sorted at destination, written up on delivery sheets, delivered to consignees and charges collected, unless prepaid. To perform this work, usually done under great pressure, the company must rely upon its employes for accuracy and thoroughness, and investi gation has shown that the number of errors is extremely small in comparison with the volume of transactions handled, and rela tively no greater than exist in the most perfectly organized business establishments. Of the express shipments forwarded with in the United States a very large percentage is picked up by wagon or other vehicle serv ice, either at place of business or residence of the shipper, and free delivery service is maintained at all important points within a certain prescribed limits approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission. A com plete and descriptive receipt is given for each consignment, which automatically car ries with it, and without extra charge, in surance against loss or damage up to $50.00 when the weight does not exceed 100 pounds, and beyond that weight the free insurance is on the basis of 50 cents a pound- When the value declared by shipper exceeds $50.00 on a shipment weighing 100 pounds or less, or exceeds 50 cents a pound on shipments weighing more than 100 pounds, a nominal valuation charge of 10 cents per $100.00, or any fraction of $100.00, is made for such excess value. The collection of charges at destination is not alone a con venience, but a saving of time and expense to the shipper. Over 75 per cent of express shipments are subject to collection of charges at destination. We may safely assume that express facil ities first existed in the accommodation and personal services rendered by travelers to their friends or neighbors at home who had need to consummate transactions with others at places to which the travelers were destined. This custom of conveying pack ages and performing commissions for friends and neighbors was often utilized to the extent of travelers being entrusted with considerable sums of money by merchants who had bills to pay or by bankers who had credits to maintain with their correspon dents. If a person were going to New York or any of the then larger commercial cen ters, it was usually known a week or two in advance and his friends and acquaintances would not only arrange to send their own parcels by him but refer others to the travel er as likely to accommodate them also. In this manner it became a not unusual custom to entrust valuable packages to parties who were personally unknown to the forwarder but who had been introduced by some mutual friend—a degree of confi dence that was frequently abused and gave rise to a demand for some method affording greater responsibility and protection. From this need grew in time the practice of those in charge of public conveyances, which made regular trips between communi ties, undertaking to carry parcels and per form commissions of special service. Less than a century ago the public vehicle of land travel was the stage coach, and by degrees it became the custom for the stage drivers to perform these personal services for the people along their routes. However, it was not long until a new means of travel made its appearance and rapidly supplanted the stage coach in public favor and usefulness. The railroad and railroad train crowded the stage coach from the field of action and with the stage coach went the stage driver, but the system of special transportation and agency service did not disappear but con tinued in public usefulness. It was in 1839 that Wm. F. Harnden, a young man but twenty-eight years of age, perceived the opportunity of adapting the stage driver's system of special transporta tion to the newer means of travel which the railroad and the railroad train afforded, and accordingly—only a little over three-quar ters of a century ago—what is now known as the express service was established by Harnden through the medium of regular trips between New York and Boston. At first the volume of business was easily with in the compass of the carpet-bag carried by Harnden but the facilities afforded quickly found recognition by the public, and the or ganizations which conducted it soon multi plied and rapidly extended the fields of their operation. Other men engaged in the new line of business, partnerships were formed and routes established between all principal points and to the then Western frontier. In 1841 Henry Wells, then the agent of Harnden at Albany, with George Pomeroy, a western freight and passenger forwarder, established in the name of Pomeroy & Com pany an express route from Albany to Buf falo, which was in part by railroad, in part by stage and partly by private conveyance, 17 18 ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE the trip of 300 miles each way and but once a week occupying four nights and three days, which distance is now covered by the Twentieth Century train is approximately six hours. Thus was established the busi ness organization now conducted by the American Express Company. In the course of a few years the firm name was altered to Livingston, Wells & Pomeroy, and later to Livingston, Wells & Company. The Government was then charging 25 cents for a single letter between New York and Buffalo. Livingston, Wells & Company advertised to perform the same service for six cents. The express messengers were' re peatedly arrested for alleged violation of the postal laws but in every instance citizens stood ready to furnish the necessary bail, and in fact so great was public opinion that the next Congress was moved to reduce the Wasson & Company, which had established service on the New York Central Railroad. During the succeeding decade just preceding the Civil War the service of the new com pany was extended through the rapidly developing central states. In 1866 the Merchants Union Express Company was organized, but after operating for a period of two years became stranded through reckless expenditures. A consoli dation was thereupon effected in 1868 be tween the American Express Company and the Merchants Union Express Company, under the name of the American Merchants Union Express Company, with a capitaliza tion of $18,000,000, which has not been in creased in nearly a half century. The name of the company was again changed in 1873 to that of the American Express Company. It has required unceasing endeavor ex- Exprcss Quarters, La Salle Street Station, Chicago. Government postage rate to about one- fourth. The country therefore owes to the express service one of the most important reforms experienced by the mercantile world. In 1845 Henry Wells and Wm. G. Fargo, under the name of Wells & Company, es tablished an express service from Buffalo to Cincinnati, St. Louis, Chicago and intermed iate points. At that time there were no rail road facilities west of Buffalo and express shipments were transported by stage or on lake or river boats. The following year Mr. Wells retired and the business was con ducted under the name of Livingston & Fargo. The two organizations east and west of Buffalo were operated as connecting lines and in 1850 were consolidated as the Amer ican Express Company, the new concern also taking over the business of Butterfield, tending over a period of seventy-five years and the expenditure and investment of many millions of dollars to establish and develop the world-wide organization main tained by the American Express Company, with its ample accommodations and repre sentation in every country of the globe where Americans seek business or pleasure, and to so perfect its system that business of any character can be transacted by simple, inexpensive and convenient methods, and safeguarded by one single responsible agency from point of origin to destination. The Interstate Commerce Commission, as well as the United States Supreme Court, has recognized the necessity of express service as conducted in this country as a means of fast transportation of small freight, and the mercantile interests, which represent 90 per cent of express patrons, are as much concerned in maintaining its ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE 19 efficiency as are the companies themselves. It is believed that the merchants of the country recognize the value and need of express service in their business, and will not be satisfied to accept any medium for the transportation of their shipments that does not afford equal time, personal service and efficiency. Within the past twenty months two of the older express companies have retired, owing to the depressed business conditions, the ever-increasing cost of operation, addi tional burdens through Government regula tion and the arbitrary lowering of rates in pursuance of order issued by the Interstate Commerce Commission, from which latter source alone the express companies suffered a loss in gross earnings estimated at 16 per cent. Having already applied every con ceivable economy in the conduct of the business consistent with good management tributary to the Rock Island Lines. The American Express Company is an active feeder to the express earnings of the Rock Island Lines through its performance of the express service on the following prin cipal connecting railroads: New York Central Lines. Michigan Central. Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis. New York, Chicago & St. Louis. Chicago & Grand Trunk. Toledo, St. Louis & Western. Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville. Chicago & North Western. Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Illinois Central. Union Pacific. Chicago & Alton. Missouri, Kansas & Texas. Kansas City, Mexico & Orient. Express Platform, La Salle Street Station, Chicago. and a desire to maintain an efficient organi zation and service, the express companies of the country were confronted with the choice of voluntary liquidation or the pros pect of early bankruptcy. One of the companies to accept the safer course was the United States Express Com pany, organized in 1854, the board of direc tors deciding in the interests of its stock holders to terminate its functions as a com mon carrier, which it did on June 30, 1914. Thus it was that after operating the express service of the Rock Island for a period of over forty years, it was succeeded by the American Express Company, which later extended its service over the lines of that road on July 1st, 1914. The transfer of the service from the one company to the other and extending over the entire system, up wards of 8,000 miles, was accomplished without annoyance or inconvenience to the thousands of express patrons located on or Trinity & Brazos Valley. New Orleans, Texas & Mexico. Louisiana Railway & Navigation Com pany. At the present time the American Express Company maintains over 10,000 offices, car ries over 30,000 employes on its payroll and operates the express service on nearly 75,000 miles of railroad in the United States and Canada, extending from Vanceboro, Me., to San Pedro, Cal., from Washington, D. C, to Victoria, B. C, and from Winnipeg to New Orleans and Galveston. The chief executive officer of the Com pany is George C. Taylor, president, 65 Broadway, New York City. Mr. Taylor's entire business life has been identified with the American Express Company's service. He is personally known to the great ma jority of the company's employes, by all of whom he is greatly admired by reason of his personality, his high sense of honor 20 ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE in his dealings with the public and em ployes, and for his thorough knowledge of the business and efficient manner of han dling the many problems confronting him. Mr. Taylor is ably assisted by Francis F. Flagg, first vice-president, whose experience as an executive of the company extends over a period of many years; also by H. K. Brooks, vice-president in charge of the financial department; D. S. Elliott, vice- president in charge of traffic, and Harry Gee, general manager of the foreign de partment. The operating department is divided be tween the eastern and western lines, the latter embracing all of the territory west of Buffalo and Pittsburgh to the Pacific coast, and from the Canadian Provinces to the Gulf. The administration of the com pany's affairs in this vast empire is in charge of J. A. D. Vickers, vice-president and general manager, Chicago. The western lines are in turn divided into A brief mention of some of the important features of the express business as con ducted on the Rock Island may not be out of place. The handling of horses and auto mobiles in carloads is an important feature of the service, involving particular care and attention, and the use of special cars. The American Express Company has made a specialty of the development of the south ern fruit industry, in which the lines of the Rock Island are largely interested, espe cially in the Oklahoma, Kansas and Arkan sas districts. Fifteen years ago regrigerator cars equipped for fast passenger train service were introduced by the American Express Company, and with its widely scattered soliciting forces it has been in a position to bring to the growers the highest returns for their labor. During the past season carload shipments of berries were distributed by the American Express Com pany to eighty-seven different cities located in twenty-nine states, extending from Ban- Exprcss Quarters, Cedar Rapids, Ioiva. five departments, four in charge of manag ers, one each at Cleveland, Chicago, St. Louis and Salt Lake City, the Chicago city department being in charge of C. E. Finch, general agent. The express business of the Rock Island Lines in Illinois, Iowa, Minne sota and South Dakota is in charge of W. A. Naylor, manager of the Northwestern department, Chicago, and in turn under the direct supervision of C. S. Taylor and T. J. Worfhman, Superintendents at Chicago and Des Moines respectively. All of the Rock Island Lines south of Iowa and from St. Louis to Belleville, Kans., are in the south ern department of the American Express Company, in charge of C. D..Summy, mana ger, St. Louis, the direct supervision being vested in H. H. Meek, superintendent, Kan sas City, and James Kennedy, superintend ent, Topeka. The express service of the western lines of the Rock Island from Omaha to Colorado, including the Horton Line, is under the immediate supervision of G. D. Patterson, superintendent, Omaha, and in turn in charge of E. M. Whittle, manager of the Pacific department at Salt gor, Me., to Seattle, Wash., and to every province of Canada. The less than car load shipments of fruit and vegetables, as well as consignments of poultry, eggs and other farm products are important features of the express service of the Rock Island. The general movement of manufactured articles is from the East to the West, and with its unexcelled service from the New England and eastern manufacturing dis tricts the 'American" is in position to offer to its many patrons in the territory covered by the Rock Island Lines a service that is both prompt and highly efficient. The C. O. D. system of shipping was originated by the express companies many years ago and furnishes a simple and effec tive method of selling merchandise without risk to the shipper. It has been an im portant feature in extending trade relations between thousands of manufacturers, mer chants and individuals. Without it the pur chaser would be obliged to establish credit or pay in advance of selection, thereby limiting his opportunities to purchase in the market he might consider the most de Lake City. sirable. Approximately 2,000,000 C. O. D. ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE 21 shipments are handled by the American Ex press Company annually. Special commissions for the performance of almost any transaction are undertaken by the express company through the chan nels of its order and commission depart ment, such as the purchase of goods, col lection of debts, payment of bills and taxes, service of legal papers, claiming of baggage at railroad stations or steamship piers, and the transaction of any legitimate service requiring special and personal attention at home or abroad. Through its efforts markets are found for producers, and with out charge other than the regular transpor tation fees. In line with other progressive measures for the benefit of the public, the American Express Company in 1882 devised and put in use what is known as the express money order, a substitute for the older method of forwarding small sums of money by ex press. This system gave the public better the annoyances resulting from inability to cash other forms of paper on Sundays, holi days or fete days, and before or after busi ness hours, and the cheques carry an abso lute guarantee against loss or theft. The enjoyment and comfort of foreign travel depend largely upon the ease with which the traveler can pass along his chosen way, and while familiarity with the customs of a country and some knowledge of its language may be aids to that end, the funds he carries may be either a source of pleas ure or the cause of much trouble, inconven ience and delay. The excellent record made by the American Express Company with its travelers cheques at the outbreak of the European conflict is one that will commend this form of credit to travelers for all lime, for when all other means of exchange failed, the stranded tourist, who was possessed of these cheques found no inconvenience in their prompt encashment and without the payment of exorbitant discounts frequently View of Express Handling on Rock Island Lines. and more businesslike facilities, and mod ernized the old method of making such remittances. It also originated the system of issuing money orders without written application of the purchaser and without the order being limited to one specified point of payment, but payable at any ex press office in the United States or Canada. In this feature of its business the American Express Company has maintained the lead of all competitors, its money order sales approximating 5,500,000 a year, nearly as many as those of all the other companies combined. In 1891 the American Express Company introduced its popular form of travelers cheque, which was brought to perfection after years of pioneer work and through the expenditure of thousands of dollars. Be fore the outbreak of the present European war over 150,000 travelers were carrying these cheques each year. These cheques are known the world over and are readily accepted by hotels of the better class, steam ship companies, merchants, etc., by reason of which travelers avoid loss of time in visiting banks to obtain funds and escaping demanded on other forms of credit, or the absolute inability to raise a cent on certain classes of paper. The American Express Company also is sues travelers and commercial letters of credit, sells sight drafts payable at the world's principal commercial centers, trans fers money by mail, telegraph or cable to points at home and abroad, exchanges for eign money and accepts from tourists checking deposits at its offices in Europe. For more than twenty years the Ameri can Express Company has had its own in dependent foreign agencies, now maintain ing such offices in all important European cities, as well as in Buenos Ayres, Manila and Hong Kong, in addition to shipping and banking correspondents at all principal cities and ports of the commercial world. By the establishment of these exclusive offices abroad it is able to give the travel ing public the benefits of an American insti tution, completely and fully equipped with facilities tending to promote the comfort and convenience of American travelers. Mail matter may be addressed for delivery of reforwarding to the care of the Amer 22 ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE ican Express Company at its foreign or do mestic offices. Reading and writing rooms are maintained and tickets via all conti nental railways are sold at its principal European offices. Storage insurance and the forwarding of baggage is given special attention at all of its offices abroad. Through the medium of its foreign de partment the company offers the most com plete arrangements for transmission of ex press shipments, and has a special depart ment for the handling of freight shipments of every description, either small or car load lots, and by every class of ocean ser vice, to and from all foreign countries. Through negotiable bills-of-lading are is sued, and the company undertakes the col lection of accompanying drafts or invoices at the lowest rates of exchange and the re turn of proceeds by mail or cable. The American Express Company is a bonded line for the immediate transporta tion of goods to inland points in the United States and Canada without customs exam ination at port of arrival, thereby avoiding delays at the seaboard, and enabling the consignee to personally or under his own direction attend to the entry and clearance of the goods, payment of duty, etc. The company itself, by authority of consignees, often attends to the entry and clearance of shipments at the custom house. The foreign department of the company, and later through its foreign trade infor mation bureau, has been the means of bringing together American and foreign buyers and sellers, manufacturers and dis tributors, thus encouraging business rela tions between them with distinct benefit and stimulation to American trade develop ment. One of the more recent departures of the company is its establishment of a travel department, which undertakes to perform all the offices of the regular tourist agen cies, including personally conducted for eign tours. Already trips to South Amer ica, the West Indies, Panama and to China and Japan have been arranged. A well deserved tribute is due the small army of employees who have contributed toward the success of the express service on the Rock Island Lines. A great many of these men are joint railroad and express employees, and to their co-operation is at tributable in no small measure the success ful operation of the very efficient express service of the Chicago, Rock Island & Pa cific Railway. CAR DEPARTMENT FORCE—VALLEY JUNCTION SHOP BIOGRAPHIES OF PENSIONERS Charles Heller, Locomotive Engineer, Cedar Rapids Division. Age, April 21st 1915, 66 years. Length of continuous service, 36 years. Monthly pension, $42.65. Date of application, Sept. 30, 1915. Retired from active service, Dec. 31, 1915. Pension effective, Jan. 1, 1916. Careful and unselfish work, in due time receives its reward. After a long, faithful and conscientious service in railroad circles, extending over a period of about forty years, it is eminently fitting that a brief biographical sketch of Mr. Heller be writ ten. Ordinarily, to the man upon the engine, life is a long and heavy grade, but not so Charles Heller. with our friend; he loved his work and it appeared to us as though to him, his rail road life was but a long and enjoyable va cation. Always on the alert for his com pany's interest, he did his whole duty dili gently and carefully, many times working over time in order that his engine would be in proper shape for the next trip out. This was appreciated and quickly recog nized by the officials of the road, and his steady advancement, with a liberal increase in salary was the just reward for labor well done. Charles Heller first saw the light of day in Muscatine, Iowa, on the 21st date of April, 1849, and grew up to sturdy and use ful manhood in the city of his birth. As a youth he attended the public schools of Muscatine; at the age of fifteen years he entered a grocery store as clerk, remaining in the business for several years. In 1873 he took the first step toward what later proved to be his life vocation, when he en tered the employ of the C. R. I. & P. Ry. as car repairer. On August 31, 1879, was engaged as fireman under the tutelage of that staunch and reliable old engineer, Wil liam P. Cassidy, now retired on the Mus catine branch of the then B. C. R. & N. and for intelligent and meritorious service, he was promoted to engineer on the regular run between Muscatine and Montezuma. He continued in the service of the B. C. R. & N. until that road was taken over by the C. R. I. & P. Ry., since which time he has been in the employ of the latter company, being in all, up to the time of his retire ment on January 1, 1916, in continuous ser vice for thirty-six years. Engineer Heller is now retired from active service on ac count of natural infirmities incident to ad vancing years. Mr. Heller was united in the holy bonds of matrimony with Miss Fannie V. Ma- thewson on June 22, 1876; to this happy union were born six children, one son and five daughters. The son and eldest daugh ter have passed through the dark valley of the shadow of death, four daughters remain to soothe and comfort their loving and de voted parents in their declining years of a faithful and well spent life. * * * Herman Lester Cook, passenger conduc tor, Iowa Division. Age, December 1, 1915, 70 years. Length of continuous service, 37 years. Monthly pension, $50.15. Date of application, October 16, 1915. Retired from active service, December 31, 1915. Pension effective, Jan. 1, 1916. "There is very little to say regarding the historical record of Herman Lester Cook, other than he has been one of the best con ductors we have ever had; always cheerful and friendly with patrons, as well as other employees. He has held his age well and at the present time his hair is only sprinkled with gray. "He has one distinction, in the fact that although our passenger men were moved from Des Moines to Davenport and after ward Rock Island, some twenty years ago, Mr. Cook, who owned his home at Des Moines, has been fortunate in always hav ing a run with his lay-over at Des Moines, he being the only Iowa Division conductor whose whole service has been on runs from Des Moines. "He is a man who has always saved his money and made good investments and is presumed to be quite well to do. One of his sons, Herman D. Cook, was for a number of years timekeeper on the Iowa Division, and is at the present time traveling time inspector for the First District." 23 24 ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE John Read, tin and coppersmith, Valley Junction, Iowa. Age, December 12, 1915, 70 years. Length of continuous service, 41 years. Monthly pension, $30.65. Date of application, September 28, 1915. Retired from active service, December 31, 1915. Pension effective, January 1, 1916. John Read was born in Bedford, England, in 1845, and came to the United States in 1869. Mr. Read started to work for the Rock Island at Stuart, Iowa, in the spring of 1875, which gives him the enviable rec ord of forty years and six months of serv ice with this road. Another unusual feature John Read. of Mr. Read's service is that during his en tire service he has not requested nor used a foreign pass. He has always been an hon est, faithful, loyal and conscientious em ployee. Mr. Read has never missed a pay day or left the service of the company since the original date of his employment. Mr. Read has always been closely identi fied with religious work, is an ardent work er in this cause as well as a generous dona- tor. He has three daughters and one son, and at the expiration of his services here will make his home with one of his daugh ters in Streator, 111. HEROISM. The bravest battle that ever was fought, Shall I tell you where and when? On the maps of the world you will find it not, LETTERS WE LIKE TO RECEIVE. San Francisco, Cal., Feb. 2, 1916. Mr. L. M. Allen, Passenger Traffic Mgr., Rock Island Lines. Chicago, 111. Dear Sir:—I just returned from the East on one of your trains, leaving St. Louis on Tuesday night, Jan. 25th, and I want to compliment you on the service rendered by your company. When we arrived at El Paso, our train went on to Douglas and was returned to El Paso and the dining car we had; there was but one. To this train were attached three other trains, making a train of 14 cars and the service given by your dining car con ductor and all the employees therein was most marvelous. They fed a crowd of any where from 165 to 200 people, naturally held them in line for a while, but gave them everything they wanted and most expedi ently. The waiters worked like Trojans and the kitchen help certainly must have done the same. In fact, one meal ran into the other, though they had no time to clean up, and it was most marvelous that they were able to do this. If there is any reward due a crew for doing the work they did, and in the manner they did, I wish you would see to it that they receive this reward. Hoping to travel over your lines again. I beg to remain, Yours very truly, (Signed) LEO J. CLAYBURGH. Note.—This car was in charge of Steward Clausen. J* J* FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE SERVICE. Some of our employees occasionally, it is to be presumed, come in contact with some detail of the service, minor or otherwise, which might be changed so as to effect an improvement in such conditions and a bet terment of the service. This is especially true of our employees who are traveling over the line more or less, such as em ployees in train service, traveling agents, train baggagemen, etc., etc., who have the opportunity of seeing and comparing con ditions at many different stations and on different parts of the line. Our ticket agents, passenger agents, freight solicitors, in their daily contact with the traveling and shipping public must also occasionally run across items of this kind which might be of interest or benefit to the company. All employees are solicited to report by letter or in person to proper official or rep resentative, according to their department, any suggestions they may have for the im provement of conditions or the betterment of the service. The company desires to co operate in every consistent possible way to effect an improvement wherever needed and will gladly give every consideration to It was fought by the mothers of men. any suggestions to this end. EMPLOYES PENSIONED At a meeting of the Board of Pensions Jan. 28, the following applications for pension were approved: Monthly Pension Name. Occupation. Location. Pension. Effective. Robert Small Loco. Engineer Missouri Div. . .$72.10 11-1-15 Oswell Dillon I oco. Engineer Dakota Div 49.20 10.1-15 PENSIONERS WHO HAVE PASSED AWAY Following is list of pensioners who passed away subsequent to the meeting of the Board of Pensions, Dec. 28, 1915: Name. Occupation. Location. Died. C. B. McLaughlin Station Agent Indianola, la 12-26-15 Pension effective [an. 1, 1910; $23.25 per month ; pension ceased Dec. 31, 1915 ; total pension received, $1,674.00. James Vance Station Agent Mossville, 111 12-30-15 Pension effective June 1, 1910; $20.00 per month ; pension ceased Dec. 31, 1915 ; total pension received, $1,340.00. J» J* NEW BOOKS. PRACTICAL TRACK WORK. By Ken neth L. Van Auken, formerly extra gang foreman C. & N. W. Ry.; 216 pages, 51 illustrations, price $1.50 net. Published by Railway Educational Press, Fourteen East Jackson Boulevard, Chicago. The book Practical Track Work is a dis tinct departure from anything attempted heretofore in that it treats the subject of track work exclusively and treats it entirely from the viewpoint of the practical man. The simplest possible language is used through out, the author having omitted engineering terms, technical descriptions or formulas which cannot be used easily by the prac tical track man. The author states that the greater part of the information is compiled from his own personal experience and also that the book is not intended as a treatise on mainte nance, but merely on track construction. However, it does take up the subjects of switch construction, double tracking and relaying rails, labor and organization, spik ing, cutting and curving rails—all of which are likely to come up in maintenance on a progressive railway. These few instances show that it is just as necessary for the section foreman or roadmaster to know the features of track construction as to know the features of track maintenance. There is no foreman but makes a better man in the maintenance of track if he knows the methods and fea tures in track construction. • ** "* COLONIST FARES TO PACIFIC COAST. The attention of agents is directed to the reduced colonist fares to be made ef fective from all points on Rock Island Lines to practically all points on the Pa cific coast. The dates of sale are from March 25th to April 14th, inclusive only. Complete tariff showing fares and condi tions in detail will be mailed all agents in a few days. Note particularly the fact that these 'col onist fares will be on a slightly higher basis than in former years, the increase being approximately $2.50 from all points. Tickets sold at colonist fares must have each coupon and contract reduced to "sec ond-class" and stamped "Colonist" on the back, and must be dated and sold only on authorized selling dates noted above. Every agent should have the colonist fare tariff on file. If you do not receive it in a few days, write the general passenger agent for it. "WHO AM I?" I am more powerful than the combined armies of the world. I have destroyed more men than all the wars of the world. 1 am more deadly than bullets and I have wrecked more homes than the mightiest of siege guns. I spare no one and I find my victims among the rich and the poor alike, the young and the old, the strong and the weak; widows and orphans know me. I loom up in such proportions that I cast my shadow over every field of labor, from the turning of a grindstone to the moving of a railroad train. I massacre thousands upon thousands of wage-earners in a year. I am relentless. I am everywhere; in the home, on the streets, in the factory, at rail road crossings and on the sea. I bring sickness, degradation and death, yet few seek to avoid me. I destroy, crush or maim, yet I give noth ing. I AM CARELESSNESS. 25 "PREVENT CLAIMS" MEETING COLORADO DIVISION, COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, JANUARY 20, 1916 Remarks By B. S. REDDINGTON, Agent, Stratton, Colorado. Perhaps the most important problem that has engaged the attention of man has been that of railroad service in various capaci ties. It is the problem solved by every age, and is yet to be solved. From the time of the building of the pyramids, forty centu ries ago, to the completion of the greatest piece of building of yesterday, railroading in all departments has been essential in the progress of the nation and world. Slaves in olden times carried the burdens with which to build temples, camels trod the desert, patiently the river boat, the wagon train and stage coach have served with pride their purpose in the advancement of the world's history, which has led us to this age where travel is a delight and dis tance a delusion. We railroad men should feel proud to be classed in an organization which has taken centuries to bring up to the present standard, and which today is only in its infancy. The public of today is demanding of railroads greater and more perfect things. They cannot wait patiently as the merchants of caravan days, but a delay of a day must be accounted for in order that we show him where we used every effort to get his shipment in without delay. We can not doubt but the bring ing of this to the present status has cost a price, and the price in this instance has been scraps of broken shipments, consist ing of every known article which has been handled by the railroad companies of our country. We as employees should not hinder or turn back the dial of progress in any man ner intentionally, but we do these things thoughtlessly and unintentionally. Officials work under a constant nerve strain, em ployees who work in conjunction with them are the same, more or less, and we should not expect perfection in railroading, but if we all would work together, we could expect a great improvement. There are two causes for claims: Im proper methods of work or operation and failure of employees to use proper care and diligence. I do not believe employees are responsible for the first, but we are the makers of the second in every case. What are the remedies? Correct improper meth ods and educate and train employees in all branches of service to use care and good judgment, protecting every moment your employer's interests, as you would expect anyone in your employ to do with you. You and I make this one million and a half dollars every year when we neglect the little things in discharging our duty, and I have found by experience that it is easier to do things right than to explain why you did them wrong, or in other words to do things right, and you will not have to put on gloves when you open a personal letter from your superior officer. We, as station agents, are the sole repre sentatives of our company in our cities, and we should use every care to protect their interests by seeing that all articles are properly marked and waybilled, giving re ceipt for only such articles as are actually received, noting every bad order on bill of lading, etc. I wonder how many of you at these stations show the weather condi tions, and if in winter, the temperature of the weather at the time a shipment of per ishable freight was received. Do you show this on your bill of lading? It takes but a second of time, and puts a closer check on claims. Do you always know what you receipt for is the proper article? A few days ago there was received at a station on the Colorado Division, a shipment billed seventeen (17) pieces, weight 2430 pounds, charges $8.39, loaded in a car and billed direct to the destination, which by the way was only a few miles. Consignor had load ed this shipment and placed padlocks on car. Upon arrival at destination the agent broke the locks and inspected freight and found there were 122 pieces of freight in the car, and there were none properly marked, and articles did not compare in the least with the waybill. Upon weighing it found it to weigh 7041 pounds, and correct charges to be $42.37. In this case there was made for his employer $33.98 for about five hours' work. Can you suggest how an employee could issue a bill of lading for the shipment? This is only one of the many cases which happen every day some where, and are you helping your employer or are you making extra work and expense for him and the other fellow? All freight received at our station is checked from car and draymen are not al lowed to load a piece from platform until it is checked to him by some station em ployee, and his receipt taken for the ship ment on waybill. In this way we know that shipment was delivered to the right man and make him responsible for the de livery to the consignee. I hear some of you say the drayman is in a hurry and will not wait. That's up to you. Don't you draw the little $67.50 per month for being the boss? It's up to you, for that's where you get the honor, and you will save yourself and your employer trouble and ex pense by being careful. Do you cooper all bad order boxes? I have found that a hammer and nails will save your employer a great many dollars. 26 ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE 27 Do you arrange your freight in your freight house systematically, so you can find it in the dark and thereby avoid handling it un necessarily, thereby avoiding claims? Do you take all grain doors from cars and re-use them? These cost about 40 cents each. Do you let grain men have pads of shippers' order bills of lading to keep in their office? A man came to me the other day and asked for a pad. I said, "nothing doing." He said they had a pad at another station, and did not have to come to the station every time they wanted to bill out a car. I told him I would be glad to give him the com bination to the safe and money drawer and let him have access to the tickets, but he was asking too much wanting shippers' or der bills of lading. There could be serious trouble arising from this practice in the way of claims. When you receive money for freight, tickets, western union, or express, do you say "Thank you?." Of course, you do and that's right. Courtesy above everything else is necessary in dealing with the public. Do you know that your passenger stations are properly lighted and heated and kept clean and that passengers are made comfortable after you have gone? Do we allow boards with nails in or around our platform or sta tion grounds? Of course the public would step over these and not be injured, but someone might not see, then we would have a claim. Do we see that our corres pondence is answered promptly and accu rately? We should bear in mind that ne glect in answering correspondence results in additional work, not only for ourselves, but for those making inquiries, thereby making more expense. The badge of carelessness is a "dunner." I have gotten them and so have you, but let us make a new start and have a clear record on this year. Also careful handling of baggage will reflect credit upon our selves and our employees. The railroad is benefited and relieved of a_ responsibility when baggage has reached its destination and is delivered, thereby avoiding claim. Courtesy cannot be bought, but that cour tesy is essential to those seeking advance ment in railroad work is a fact. It is es sential not only between employees and officials, but with the public. Without it, men with other talents have failed. The patrons traveling on a railroad are usually nervous, of course we do not know what the cause may be, and they may ask ques tions which seem to us to be very foolish, but we should try and give them correct answers, thereby making them feel that their wants are our every day care. While we, as employees understand schedules and time tables, we must remember that to about eighty million people it is a very complex affair. A kind word to those in the waiting rooms who seem too timid to ask for information shows thoughtfulness, and is_ appreciated. The agent is the com pany in this case._ He should know that room full of people a few minutes spent among them may result in many dollars to the company in return. Conductors should practice the same in their trains. A railroad for which all employees are working to win the good will of the public would need no better advertisement than courtesy. It will stand against all other advertisements. Every victory over dis courtesy is well worth the effort and makes a man bigger and better and stronger, and a more desirable employee. It brings him nearer promotion and raises him in the es teem of his family and friends. To sum up the requirements to success as an agent, I find courtesy, truthfulness, pluck, the ever lasting sticking to it, a determination to win under all circumstances, promptness, carefulness and working for the interest of your employer, remembering that the suc cess of all our undertakings must be in the co-operation of the officials and employes; it cannot be solved by one without the other, and sincerity of purpose on the part of both is essential and let the official not forget that he was an employee yesterday, and the employee reflect that he may be charged with official duties tomorrow, and let each and all of us accept our full share of all responsibility today. EARLY RAILWAY TRAVEL. Twenty-four Hours' Notice Was Required at One Time to Secure Passage. As a contrast to the traveling facilities which are now so universal, it is interesting to read a "Copy of the Rules for Travelers on the First Railway," a document still pre served among the archives of the company of the Manchester to Liverpool Railway, and which has been sent to us. The rules are as follows: (1) Any person desiring to _ travel from Liverpool to Manchester, or vice versa, or any portion of the journey thereof, must twenty-four hours before hand, make ap plication to the station agent at the place of departure, giving his name, address, place of birth, age, occupation and reason for de siring to travel. (2) The station agent upon assuring him self that the applicant desires to travel for a just and lawful cause shall thereupon issue a ticket to the applicant, who shall travel by the train named thereon. (3) Trains will start at their point of de parture as near schedule times as possible, but the company does not guarantee when they will reach their destination. (4) Trains not reaching their destination before dark will put up at one of the several stopping places along the route for the night, and passengers must pay, and provide for, their own lodging during the night. (5) Luggage will be carried on the roof of the carriages; if such luggage gets wet, the company will not be responsible for any passengers are satisfied. With the waiting loss attaching thereto. 28 ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE DETROIT CONCERN BACK TO NA TURE FOR INDIGO DYE. An S. O. S. call was being sent to all members of the United Garment Manufac turers' Association to meet in Chicago re cently to consider the shortage in dye stuffs, caused by the stopping of German exportation by the war. L. J. Miles, sales manager of the Hamil ton Carhartt Co., says that indigo dye, which could be bought from Germany be fore the war for 15 cents a pound, now costs $2.75 a pound. By a synthetic proc ess unkonwn to American science the Ger man chemists were able to produce the commodity, and so completely controlled all the trade that there was no competition whatever, so when England blockaded the German ports the world was shut off from its dye supply. The condition of the manufacturing world at this time is described in an inter esting manner by E. R. Partridge, manager of the Carhartt factory in Georgia, who is now at the Detroit factory for a short time. As soon as American manufacturers real ized that their stock of German dyes could not be replenished, buyers were sent to all parts of the world to pick up any surplus stock that might still remain. Some was found in far-off China, where 800,000,000 persons wear only blue cotton shirts and trousers with the shirts outside the trous ers, reversing the American custom. Aside from this their ransacking of the world had little result. Manufacturers then tried other colors than the prohibited blue. Blacks, browns and slates were put on the market, and appeals were made to the patriotism of American buyers to purchase overalls of colors that could be made in the United States. "Blue or nothing, was the cry. The little that was found in China and which had been snapped up by enterprising specula tors and resold to American mills at 10 times the original cost, proved only a drop in the bucket. Something had to be done and done quickly, or thousands of people would be turned out of work and the over all cloth industry stopped. "At this time Hamilton Carhartt of De troit, who is the largest manufacturer of overalls in the country, personally took up the problem. He had a two-fold interest— to keep his overall factories in Detroit, At lanta and Dallas going, and to provide dye for the 'master' cloth made for them by his South Carolina cotton mills. "Mr. Carhartt's plan was to go back to first principles and again take up the use of nature's product, vegetable indigo. Suiting action to his thought the cables to India were called into use and orders given to search the land over for the fiber, from which the old-time vegetable indigo could be made. "The abandoned agencies for securing the product were not easy to get into ac tion again, but necessity knew no law and soon the patient camel, the ponderous ele jackass were making their way to Bengal, India, loaded with the blue crystals of indi go distilled from plants, and indigo blue dye was again on the market, although its cost was almost prohibitive. The dye in each pair of overalls now costs 25 cents." The early history of the popular blue dye and the development of its production is an interesting one. Years ago this color was obtained by evaporating and crystal lizing a solution made by extracting the juice from the indigo plant, found near Ku- pah, India. Most of us can remember how our mothers used to tie a few pieces of this, bought at the drug store, in a bag and dip it into the tub of washed white clothes to give them the blue-white which is deemed so desirable by good house wives. For a time after the blue overall cloth came into common use, cotton mills tried to dye it with the vegetable indigo, but the demand for the cloth was too great to ad mit of the use of a dye produced in such a slow and tedious manner. At this point the serious, plodding, thor ough German chemist took up the problem of synthetically producing an indigo dye. After deliberate and careful research work, together with a large investment of capital, an indigo dye was produced that could not be told from the vegetable one of nature except for the absence of the characteristic odor. For years the trade had been taught to know the real from the spurius by the pe culiar pungent odor the vegetable dye pos sessed. Consequently manufacturers fought shy of the German synthetic substitute. This was a nut for the kaiser's cohorts, but they cracked it as in other cases. They satisfied the manufacturers' demands for odor by furnishing him with a small phial of odor for each barrel of dye. This Ger man product was so much ceaper and easier to handle than nature's one that the latter quickly disappeared and was not used till the war shut off the German supply, and manufacturers were driven to it. F. O. BUNNELL RESIGNS. Effective February 15th, after 16 years of continuous service as engineer of tests with the Rock Island Lines, Mr. F. O. Bun nell resigns to take a position with the Southern Wheel Co., St. Louis, Mo., as chief engineer. The employees of the testing department presented Mr. Bunnell with a bronze desk set inlaid with Sterling silver. Mr. Bun nell assured them that no matter where he worked if he had a desk at all that set would be forever before him. The em ployees of the testing department feel that they are losing a loyal friend in Mr. Bun nell leaving the department, as he was a man that believed firmly in a "square deal" and always saw that everyone received same. Mr. Bunnell's many friends of the Rock- Island wish him success in his new field phant, the dependable mule and the braying of work. ROCK ISLAND LINES Rock Island SAFETY BUREAU BY L. F. SHEDD. General Safety Supervisor. Some "Worth While" Safety Meetings. The months of December, 1915, and of January, 1916, evidenced some of the most interesting and enthusiastic safety meetings on the various divisions and shops that it has been our privilege to note and mention for some time past, and while we consider EVERY meeting a beneficial one, we must needs take notice of those that are espe cially splendid and where every effort is put forth to advance the interests of the "Pre vent Injury" movement. Among those par ticularly noticeable were these: Nebraska Division. The anticipation of an exceptionally good meeting came to us with the announcement from Superintendent H. E. Allen that the Nebraska Division Safety Committee would meet with him at Fairbury on December 3d, and in his notice of the meeting, Mr. Allen, in his usual painstaking and effective though brief manner, let is be understood that EVERY committeeman was expected to be present, requested EVERY employee "in town" that day to be present, and placed particular emphasis on his desire that each member of the committee "bring a visitor," the bugle call of our organiza tion. His "call to the colors" was re sponded to as the record of attendance shows: EVERY member of the committee present save ONE, "on vacation," and THIRTY-EIGHT VISITORS (38). Those who attended were rewarded with having Mr. Allen in the chair and when he pre sides at a safety meeting or at any other meeting, even down to a "story telling match," believe us when we say there's something done. Mr. Allen made his first "safety appearance" on the Nebraska Divi sion at this meeting, having recently been transferred from a division in the "Land of Roses" to the Nebraska Division in the "Land of the Rotary," but he will equal the occasion in either climate and under all conditions. The slogan "Bring a Visitor," means much to the Safety Bureau. Once in attendance at a meeting means a second attendance and after the second appearance, you just can't stay away. Thanks for that meeting, Mr. Allen! Dakota Division. It's only repetition to say the Dakota Di vision had a splendid meeting in December. That's the usual custom "up state" on that division. The slogan, "Bring a Visitor," again proved its worth. TWENTY-FIVE VISITORS at the December meeting and NOT ONE MEMBER ABSENT. Mr. Rosser is a painstaking chairman, and wherr he calls his safety committee to meet with him there's no doubt about the attendance and the good work that will be considered and accomplished. The Safety Bureau surely appreciates every assistance given by Mr. Rosser, his staff and the com mittee, as well as the employees who are not on his committee, in making the Dako ta Division the one talked about in the safe ty world and as being a leader, not a fol lower, an originator, not an imitator. The Dakota Division was the only one during the month that shows a FULL at tendance at the meetings. Arkansas Division. The sentiment expressed by "Bring a Vis itor" is growing in the South, attested to by the fact that SEVENTEEN visitors at tended the Arkansas Division meeting in December. To appreciate what SEVEN TEEN VISITORS and TWENTY-FIVE active safety committeemen can do for the "Prevent Injury" movement, you should at tend a meeting when Mr. A. E. Walker presides. The only harm (?) we wish the Arkansas Division is that their meeting room will soon not be large enough to hold the crowd of interested employees who come to advance the safety movement. Minnesota Division, January. January 19th was the day set for the Min nesota Division safety meeting, and if a colder, more disagreeable and chilling day had been ordered for the occasion, it could not have improved the situation that met those who attended. It was almost im possible to remain out of doors for a short time—snow flying, wind blowing and every thing that had life and valued it was "hid ing IN." But the weather made no differ ence to the safety committee and those in terested. The meeting was a splendid one, lasting nearly FOUR hours and during that time, the suggestions offered, considered and favorably handled are worthy of men tion. Good fellowship was manifested, ev ery one had HIS say and all agreed that the meeting was a decidedly beneficial one. The only regret was that Superintendent Wallace was unavoidably detained by con ditions over which he had no control, but his place was satisfactorily filled by Mr. 29 30 ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE Laflet, trainmaster, who acted as chairman. The attendance, the efforts put forth to ad vance the cause, the disposition of matters considered as well as the "get-together" spirit manifestly present, are all appreciat ed and bespeak success for the Minnesota Division in making her personal injury mark something to be envied. Oklahoma Division. The assembly hall in the new office build ing at El Reno seemed to have been looked upon as a "select" meeting place, and sel dom used until the offices of the superin tendents would no longer hold the safety committees and their interested visitors, and then, and only then, was that splendid room pressed into "safety" service. It re mained, however, for Superintendent C. L. Ruppert to tax that room to capacity, and "then some," demonstrated by his safety meeting on January 13th, when every avail able chair in the building was pressed into service and standing room was at a prem ium. The presence of Doctors Hatchett, Adderhold and Runkle, the former address ing the boys on the first aid work, the lat ter addressing them on the care of the "Windows of Their Souls," added material interest to the meeting. Superintendent Ruppert is one of those fellows about whom it may be properly said, "what he purposes, he performs." He held his "pre vent claims" meeting in the morning, and then admitted his belief (?) that EVERY man at the morning meeting would attend the one in the afternoon, and it was accord ingly done. The Oklahoma Division has been of great and appreciated assistance in the advancement of the safety movement, and all credit is due to Mr. Ruppert, his staff and his committee and the employees generally, and is hereby conceded to them. Pan Handle Division. Superintendent F. N. Tinsman, another admitted "live wire," in the "Prevent In jury" movement attests the interest of him self and his co-workers on the Pan Handle Division through the meeting held on Jan uary 4th, in his office at El Reno, at which meeting there were FOURTEEN VISI TORS. Another page of evidence that "Bring a Visitor" is taking root, and that the employees of OUR railroad are becom ing more earnestly interested as each day passes. El Paso Division. The illness of Superintendent H. _P. Greenough, regretted by all who know him and are privileged to associate with him, has necessitated his absence from several safety committee meetings, much to our regret, but we rejoice at this time to learn that he is now on the road to rapid recov ery and will soon be with us again. Mr. Greenough always presided at HIS safety meetings, took an active part and appre ciated the information presented, and was ready with the remedy when needed. The boys of the El Paso assured him that his interest in the "Prevent Injury" movement was still kept up, attested to by the attend ance of NINETEEN committeemen and TWENTY-FOUR VISITORS at the Janu ary meeting. Just a sample (continued) of the former meetings. Amarillo Division. The title "acting" superintendent fittingly applies to Mr. H. J. Sewell of the Amarillo Division, for he surely is an "actor" when it comes to holding a safety meeting. Just think, a meeting away out on the plains of Texas recording the attendance of TWELVE committemen and TWENTY- FIVE VISITORS. Doesn't it make some of you gentlemen who are located in more densely populated places and where a larg er number of men are employed than at Amarillo, just a little envious (?) of the Amarillo Division? They set a good exam ple out there—one worth following. Keep after it, Mr. Sewell; you are "acting" all right for the Safety Bureau and the move ment to "Prevent Injury." These are not the only splendid and ex ceptionally good meetings held, but space will not permit further details appearing. The "Prevent Injury" movement is grow ing in strength and in favor. The assist ance of the employees generally is mani fested and appreciated. We can be leaders in this great work; we have the railroad to work for and the MEN to work with to effect results that will startle the railroad world. WE MUST LEAD. YOUR AS SISTANCE IS ASKED. ,* J* VIM. Did you face the trouble that came your way With a resolute heart and cheerful, Or turn your soul from the light of day With a craven heart and fearful? Oh, a trouble's a ton, or a trouble's a pound, Or a trouble is what you make it, But it isn't the fact that you're hurt that counts, But only, how did you take it? You're beaten to earth; well, well, what's that? Come up with a smiling face— It's nothing against you to be knocked flat, But to lie there, that's the disgrace. The harder you're thrown, the higher you bounce, Be proud of your blackened eye. It isn't the fact that you're hurt that counts, But how did you fight, and why? And though you be done to earth, what then? If you did the best that you could, And played your part in the world of men, Why the critic will call you good. Death comes with a crawl, or comes with a pounce, But whether 'tis slow or spry, It isn't the fact that you're dead that counts, But only, how did you die? 14 ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE 31 Reductions Effected in Cost of Locomotive Fuel W. J. TOLLERTON General Mechanical Superintendent In connection with the article printed in the Rock Island Employes' Magazine of December, 1915, on the possibility of economies in stationary and pumping plant stations in the use of fuel, I would like to pass a few remarks on the consumption of fuel in locomotives, which supervision has now been taken over by the newly organized Mining and Fuel Department. It. will no doubt be interesting to the employes of the Company as to what has been accomplished in the past and the prospects for making still further material savings in the future. The special department to effect economies in the consumption of locomotive fuel, under the general direction of the Mechanical Department, was organized in January, 1913. During the calendar year of 1915, as compared with the calendar year of 1912, on the basis of cost of fuel per 1,000 gross freight ton mile, per 1,000 gross passenger ton mile and per switch engine mile, a reduction of $1,010,681.84 was effected in the cost of locomotive fuel. I will not attempt to apportion the credit for this showing, as it was simply due to the co-operation of all employes, and they are to be congratulated on this excellent performance. There are still very large opportunities for making further substantial reduc tions in the cost of locomotive fuel. For instance, during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1915, in freight service there was an average consumption of 16 scoops of coal per engine mile, in passenger service 7.4 scoops per engine mile and 9 scoops of coal per switch engine mile. If a reduction of only one scoop of coal per freight engine mile and one-half a scoop of coal per passenger and switch engine mile can be effected, the following annual saving would result: Freight service, 131,022 tons $294,799.50 Passenger service, 67,496 tons 151,864.75 Switch service, 24,045 tons 54,101.25 $500,765.50 It is felt that with the continued co-operation of all concerned these figures could be exceeded. The main factors to accomplish such a result are: Engineers making complete work reports, and the roundhouse forces making repairs promptly. This is also of vital importance in connection with the Federal requirements on condition of locomotive and tender. The coal being properly cracked before being delivered to locomotive tenders. Locomotives not to be fired up an undue length of time in advance of the time needed, and care taken in building the fire. Proper instruction and co-operation of engine crews and terminal employes in the proper and economical performance of their duties. In conclusion I desire to express to all employes on behalf of the management appreciation o£ the hearty and loyal co-operation for the economies brought about in the consumption of locomotive fuel. It is only by this co-operation and team work that the very best results can be accomplished. 32 ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE MOTOR WHEEL A BOON TO HAND SPEEDER MEN. With the Smith motor wheel, which is in daily use on thousands of bicycles, the man with the "Old Armstrong" can now at slight cost fit himself out with a motor driven car which will release him from la borious pumping and his slow method of getting over the ground. The motor wheel, which is the entire power plant within itself, it hitched behind the velocipede and employed as a pusher. Special appliances for attaching are, of course, necessary and these are built and furnished free in accordance with certain dimensions given by the speeder owner when sending in his order. The engine is the four-cycle, air cooled type, 2^-inch bore by 2%-inch stroke, and develops 1% horse power. It is magneto equipped and is throttle governed by means of a flexible tubing control fastened to handle bars or conveniently on seat board. Any speed from four to twenty-five miles an hour can be set and maintained. Some idea of the capacity of this motor wheel can be gained from the fact that for a test two of them applied to the rear of a seven passenger Franklin automobile easily propelled it on a several-mile run. The wheel complete weighs but SO pounds and with its heavy rubber tire gives ample tractive power to carry one, and under fa vorable conditions, two men on a speeder. It is quickly attached and detached and can be taken off at night and locked up if it its desired to leave the speeder out of doors. When not in operation it is hooked up to the frame of the speeder about an inch over the rail so that the handle bars can be used if desired. Sherman C. Amsden, sales manager of Mudge and Company, Chicago, exclusive railroad distributors for the motor wheel, states that it makes a valuable addition to the complete Mudge line of motor driven section and inspection cars. „* *.* MURINE EYE REMEDY. Murine Allays Irritation Caused by Smoke —Cinders—Alkali Dust—Strong Winds—Re flected Sunlight—Eye Strain and in fact should be used for all Eyes that Need Care. These Suggestions most surely Appeal to Men in all branches of Railway Service. See Murine Eye Remedy Co. Adv. in this issue and write for LIFE. By Arthur Warren, Porter, Arkansas Division. Life is what you make it— No matter where you may be, In North or South America Or on the stormy sea. Some people prefer the evil one And stray from the path of right, But God looks down upon them Even in the hush of night. Well, then; we'll take the minister With Bible in his hand Trying hard to convince them There is a better land. Now, will they listen to him— Not a word do they believe But when the Son of God returns No blessing will they receive. And when they march before the bar To meet our blessed Lord, He will tell them that the Bible says The way of the transgressor is hard. The other side of life, of course, God's mercy and strength will give; It makes no difference who you are It's just the way you live. Take up the habit of doing right Unto your fellow man And when you die, your soul will pass Into the Promised Land. You'll then look back over your past life And remember from whence you came. Your fellow man can think of you And try to live the same. So remember the Golden Rule. In this world as you go through Do unto others as you would Have them do unto you. • ** -"* ANOTHER ROCK ISLAND BOOSTER The following letter was received from Fuel Inspector John Patnoe under date of February 12. "The R. R. have been getting about 80 per cent of the haulage on coal shipped ir.to "This did not seem right to me as is practicaly supported by the Rock Island. About January 10, 1916, I was_ instrumental in geteing Mr. to go into the coal business using Rock Island coal for a Rock Island town. This has made quite a hit and to date he has sold ten cars of coal r.ll snipped over the R. I. and cannot get coal fast enough to supply the_ demand on account of car shortage. This is also getting other dealers to get in coal over the Rock Island. "I am not interested in this in any way only I think that every employee should do what he could to increase the income for their Book of the Eye. the road." ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE 33 MERITORIOUS SERVICE. Mr. T. M. Daniels, Operator, MeFarland, has been credited with ten merit marks for action in assisting in movement of trains at MeFar land Jan. 26th when wires were down between Herington and MeFarland. Mr. J. W. Lustig, Brakeman, Colorado Springs, was given ten merit marks for noting from cupola train 85. Dec. 8th. at Elsmore, bar down in train, immediately stopping train. Inspection showed oil box bolts broken off on top and binder and arch bars bent down, permitting sand board to drag on rail. Mr. S. W. Dowell. Conductor, Mr. W. H. Sap- penfield, and Mr. J. O. Vincent. Brakemen, of the DesMolnes Valley Division, have each been given 5 merit marks for interest displayed in handling live stock in extra 1628 Nov. lith. They found the upper deck of car broken down and raised it back up. making repairs and loading the hogs which had all fallen down on to the lower deck. Mr. C. M. Crane, brakeman, St. Louis Divi sion, has been credited with ten merit marks for firing engine 2062, No. 93's extra, Dec. 13th. from Aigyle to Eldon. Mo., when fireman sprained wrist, thereby avoiding serious delay to train. Conductor A. R. Bradley. Engineer W. A. Comstock. Brakeman B. B. Murphy and E. G. Murphy. Missouri Division, given 5 merit marks each for brassing a car In passenger train, while on freight train waiting at station for the pas senger to leave. Harry Rickett, Brakeman, Missouri Division, given 5 merit marks for firing engine on Ex tra 1974 from Altamont to St. Joe. January 4th, when regular fireman was taken 111. C. J. Lynch, Brakeman, Missouri Division, given 5 merits for firing engine on his train Maysville to St. Joe, January 10th, when the regular fireman was taken suddenly 111. Wm. Brownson, Switchman. Missouri Divi sion, given letter of commendation for making temporary repairs to switch so It could be used when rinding bridle rods disconnected from switch stand, leaving points open, January 23d. Brakeman O. R. Wamsley, Missouri Division, given 5 merits for firing engine train 993, Kear ney to Armourdale, February 7th, account fire man taken suddenly 111. Brakeman Floyd Potts, Missouri Division, given 5 merits for firing engine Allerton to El don. Dec. 23, 1915. account regular fireman becoming incapacitated by reason of personal injury. Mr. M. Mann, Section Foreman. Minco, Okla.. has been commended for discovering brake beam down on Train 83 on Jan. 21st. Mr. R. W. Thorn. Engineer, and Mr. J. A. Houle, Conductor, of El Reno, Okla.. have been highlv commended for voluntarily taking charge of Train 601, Kingfisher to El Reno, on the night of Dec. 13th, after crew had been tied up at Concho account of the sixteen-hour period. Mr. B. T. Smith. Engineer, El Reno, Okla.. has been commended for services rendered on Jan. 13th. when he was called out about 4:45 a, m. and notified that he would have to kill his engine on account no water in tank, and he promptly assisted In towing the engine to tank by using one of the other lay-over engines, and found the engine frozen up. but succeeded in keeping the engine alive, avoiding serious de lay to train. Mr. Geo. W. Kelsay. Engine 'Watchman. Wind sor, Mo., on Jan. 16th. discovered a brake beam down on Car C-52743, flour for St. Louis, as No. 96 was pulling into the Yards at Windsor and immediately called this to the attention of the train crew. Mr. Johnson Young. Oklahoma City, has been commended for his close observation In detect ing broken flange on Car C-69948 and calling this to the attention of foreman. Mr. E. Bewls. Agent at Lone Wolf, has been highly commended for clearing case of trouble between wires Nos. 27 and 111 in outside cable at that point, securing ladder, examining cable and finding bullet of target rifle lodged In EMPLOYES DESERVING SPECIAL MENTION FOR INTEREST IN PRO MOTING EARNINGS OF COM PANY BY SOLICITING BUSINESS. Mr. J. W. Lake, conductor, Missouri Division, has been commended for influencing two passen gers on his train into Kansas City to purchase tickets via our line to Wichita, Kansas. Mr. Thomas Thurston, train porter, Missouri Division, has been commended for turning over to station passenger agent, Kansas City, a pas senger who purchased ticket via our line to Wel lington, Kansas. Mrs. C. M. Taylor, Shawnee, Okla., has been instrumental In getting five passengers for our line recently, each long hauls—some to Cali fornia and some to the East, putting herself to considerable trouble to get them. Mr. J. L. Barnard, our agent at Elmore, la., last spring cleaned off part of the ground ad jacent to the station and laid out a baseball ground. This action resulted in the sale of 95 tickets to Elmore, purchased by amateur clubs at adjacent stations, and there were a number of tickets sold to Elmore players who visited other towns, resulting altogether in a revenue of approximately $50. Through solicitation of Mr. V. B. Eubanks, engineer, Amarillo, Texas, passenger on train 42 from Tucumcari to Amarillo. who Intended to use another line to Fort Worth, was persuaded to use our line all the way through. Mr. R. A. Neill, brakeman, Caldwell, Kansas, has been commended for persuading a party to use our line for handling stock between Texas and Kansas City. On Jan. 6th. Conductor Shepherd on train 726, El Reno, induced a passenger holding ticket Geary to Oklahoma City, to purchase a round trip ticket El Reno to Jacksonville, Florida. This party intended to use another line. Mr. L. H. Wallace, watchman, Arkansas Di vision, was instrumental In securing three tickets from Memphis to Denver via Rock Island. Par ties en route from Roanoke, Va., to the Pacific Coast. Mr. W. G. McNew, conductor, Arkansas Divi sion secured two tickets Hot Springs to New Orleans via Rock Island which parties had in tended using another line. APPOINTMENTS. Mr. T. D. Sedwick, formerly chief chemist of the Testing Department, Chicago, has now been appointed acting engineer of test owing to the resignation of Mr. F. O. Bunnell. Mr. Sedwick has been with the Testing Department for four teen years. He graduated from the Arkansas University and is a man of exceptional ability. Mr. Sedwick's many Rock Island friends wish him success in his new position. Effective Feb. 15th, Mr. R. C. Hyde was ap pointed master mechanic of the Iowa and Des Moines Valley Divisions, headquarters Valley Junction, Iowa, vice Mr. W. B. Embury, trans ferred. Effective February 1st. Mr. H. W. Walter was appointed Acting Trainmaster, Sub-Divi sions 16. 1G-A-17, to Inver Grove, vice Mr. U. S. Rea, temporarily assigned to other duties Effective February 1st. Mr. V. B. Davis was appointed Acting Chief Dispatcher In place of Mr. Walter. Effective February 23d, Mr. J. S. Laird was appointed General Yardmaster at Manly, Iowa, vice J. W. Lang, resigned. Effective February 16th. 1916, Mr. Wesley Kucera was appointed Machine Foreman at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, vice Mr. W. H. Wenks. promoted. Effective February 1st, R. W. Albright was appointed Agent and Operator at Valencia, Kan sas, vice W. R. Phares. William L. Sehildmuller. formerly bill clerk at Rilvis shops, resigned to take a position with the same. United Fruit Company of New York City. ABNER'S BRIEFS OF THE ARDMORE BRANCH. By G. Hiram Young. MARCH. Old windy March, you're here at last, And Just as windy as the past. But blow your best, and see'f we car, You'll find we ain't so easy scared. February that has Just passed might be the shortest month In the whole bunch, but If the rest of 'em that Is to come will prove as profit able In proportion in a business way, why we ain't go'in to kick any. Sorry, Arkansas division, that you had so much high water trouble last month, we con tracted a little of the same disease ourselves, but, thanks to the track department boys, we are recovering. George Wheeler of the Halleyville yard office tells us that the light failure in his town held Up the Saturday night dance a little. Not neces sary had George started "The Dark Town Rag, but he was busy. ■_..._, Notice—Oscar Hatfield advises us that he de sires that we refrain from using his name In the magazine any more. Alright Hat, the days of free advertising are over anyway. M. P. Jolly of the superintendent's office has a chance now to prove the theory that two can live as cheap as one. His exit from bacherlor- hood to the land of wedded bliss will, however, not change the fact that he is still around here and is the same old jolly Jolly. Slate of Holdenvllle remarks that If beauty is only skin deep why Is it that girls cover up their faces so deep with powder that a feller is put farther and farther from It. Sam Alldredge, who is now working out of Shawnee, is getting used to town and its ways more and more every day, and the only thing to get used to now is the easy riding of the big Pullman palace cars, which are SO different he says and IS. Another thing, according to Bill Olds, is why the boss of the Palace barber shop will almost insist on him using some hair tonic for falling hair, when the boss himself is almost as slick on top as a peeled onion. Is more than he can figure out. Chisel Ghln was wanting to know what has become of the old-fashioned girl that used to be afraid the powder would show. She passed with the "Follies of 1890." A few of the operators and some more by this time ought to know what is meant by keep ing a good record of the "blocks." To save recording on the delay report under the head of "Eng. Failure," any time wasted blowing up for steam. Fireman Burny Shelton wonders why it is that there never was a time when an air hose bursted or getting flag-ed right along about that time? Herman Howard was seen out digging for fish bait, wearing a straw hat, and even though the snow wasn't all melted off he refused to admit that the old saying about the early bird catches etc., wasn't out of date. It has been reported that the little Ring Mis tress of the eating house at Booneville will take a job of overseeing Just one table, her own. Arthur Evans, formerly agent at Earlsboro, has taken the station at Wapanucka, and says that after he gets used to spelling some of the Indian names down the branch he thinks he will like It fine. Probably he never hopes to pro nounce them. Conductor Chas. Hackney has been conducting a dirt daubbing stunt with the ditcher and is making quite a showing. Stay with 'er Charley, better drainage is worth the money at any cost. Tell me, oh, ye winds, that around my path way roar, is there a place, oh, tell me, where they don't clean house no more.—E. B. Oh, yes, E. B., there Is a place, but It is awful scenery ; Just come and go with us some trip, we'll cite some cheap-john beanry. By this time Conductor J. A. Gibson has got all the fresh paint rubbed off of his new ( ?) caboose that went to the shop for a general overhauling. If some fellows was as handy with a wrench tigthenlng up loose nuts as others are with never-drying yellow paint, why things would be different. Ben Young, a lineman, looks forward with re gret to the time when trains will be dispatched by wireless, as a case of wire trouble then will be hard to find. Not necessary, Ben, Just build another line around. Bandy of Burr Oak says his billing is so per fect that a child of two day's schooling couldn't make a mistake. Fine. But remember in an other kind of a school (maybe Bandy never went to that one) we learned something about a fellow that said "there is no man perfect." Watch your step Bandy, watch your step. Pony Moore has been turned loose on the case of running the sissor down that sent Hiram that valentine, but the mystery is deepening. The days of "flying switches" are over as far as Brakeman Wm. L. Reed of Shawnee is con cerned, especially when there is ice on the ground, unless sanders are installed on brake- men's shoes. Yes, Roy, there is many a slip be tween the front truck and the second, and they are the kind of slips that count, too. Billy Cobb has gone back to work after hav ing been off for a time with a B. O. knee. He says that oil tans and knee caps won't couple, and on 43-44 they don't haul 'em—so that's why he took that run. Our train master, Mr. McNerney, lost a good horse and was asking the claim clerk, Mr. Bur- dick, if a record of one of the description of his hoss showed up, why Just settle with Mr. B. B. Shaw. Brakeman Snowden of Ardmore will be more for Safety First from now on than ever, and the first suggestion is to place an interlocking device on baggage car doors, especially the one that slid so unexpectedly shut and caught him while he was er napping. A report that Gen. Villa had been captured turned out that he was sure-nuf. He got mar ried again, which means all the same thing. It's an 111 wind that blows no good, and may it be recorded that for once the price of castor oil has gone up so high on account of the war In Europe that the doctors are figuring on some thing else. Sherman's Idea of war for once has been proven wrong. REFLECTIONS OF A STUDENT BRAKEMAN. An ounce uv percoushlon Is worth a pound uv waste and sum-times saves havin' to brass a car. Smith may be freezln' and Jones sweatin' in the same car, but that don't keep them frum agreein' on the subject ov the train bein' late caused by sum one that was Indifferent to givin' the best uv service that they could. One good feature about sum Hoggers ollin' around ever stop, the other day a feller would uv got left when he went up town, but he nu he could get back in time to catch 'er. The fellers that speaks with pride uv the good old days uv railroadin' that used to be. looses out on argument without sayin' a word if he'll show up a stub finger, a trade mark uv the link an' pin couple'ln. 34 ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE 35 ARKANSAS DIVISION. H. L. Howe, Editor. The following under the caption of "Two View Points" appeared recently In the "Express Ga zette" and savors of being rather timely to those who "pull the crack drive stuff" : "You don't realize what a nervous strain you are putting on a man in the cab," said a loco motive engineer the other day to an automobile driver, "when you dash up to a crossing just ahead of his train. There he Is In his cab. and he knows that he can't stop his engine. There you are in your auto speeding toward the cross ing just ahead. Tou probably know that you are going to stop just at the edge of the track, and Took up and laugh at him. He doesn't know that you even see the train. He doesn't know but what you are going to try and dash across ahead of him. It's a Joke, maybe, to you. To him it's a few seconds of the most Intense agony. Why do you do It? When you see a train coming, and know that you can't make the crossing, and don't even intend to try to make It—why don't you slow down and give the engineer the assurance that his train is not about to hurl you Into eternity?" "I never thought of it In that light," said the auto man. "I guess we do those things In a spirit of deviltry. I can tell you one thing, though. I'm never going to harrow up another engineer's nerves." "I wish they'd all quit it," said the railroad man. "It happens a dozen times a day." WE HEARD IT. Mr. C. H. Squires, claim adjuster, delightfully entertained some of his many Rock Island friends New Tear's Eve at his new home in West Little Rock. Those present were Messrs. Squires, C. R Rush, E. A. Vogel, J. S. Caldwell and L. C. Reed of the Claim Department ; C. L. Johnson of the Legal Department and P. B. Bennetsen of the Operating Department Mr. S. T. Patterson has been transferred from the Illinois Division to Arkansas Division, as road foreman of equipment west of Little Rock. Mr. Patterson was formerly an engineer on this Division. Mr. Frank Meredith, who was formerly super visor of Locomotive Operation, has flown from our midst and Is probably by now acting In the capacity of road foreman on the Colorado Divi sion. We were sorry to see Frank leave us, and we miss the smiling, jovial countenance which he seemed to always wear. Meredith has a host of friends on the Arkansas Division. POSITION vs. BUSINESS. If you are receiving a normal wage or salary every month—have a steady job—you are doing as well if not better than forty per cent of the business men ! In the United States there are approximately 250,000 business corporations. Over 190,000 of these concerns, or 76 per cent, make less than $5,000 per year; and about 100.000 companies, or 40 per cent of the entire business concerns of our county, make nothing at all. Balm In the commercial Ollead Is only for the few. The road Is narrow and dangerous, beset with the mire of loose methods, Inundated In places with bogs of high expenses and closely adjacent to countless pitfalls of failure and bankruptcy. How often do we hear a friend say: "Wish I had some money—I'd go Into business for my self. I'm tired working for a railroad." We usually agree with our disagreed friend and de plore the fact that It's tough to have only a steady job, safe In a certain Income every month and go home after the day's work with no busi ness cares to disturb our sleep. Far back In the savage ages was planted In Bell's Jersey Stock Farm Best Stock and Milk Products Produced. Where quality only counts. If in need of improved stock write us. Heifers for sale. Phone 857 EL RENO, OKLA. EVERY PHONE IS OUR AOENT Market 100 Douglas 100 ROOT & COMPANY AUTO LIVERY TAXICABS TOURINQ CARS LIMOUSINES AUTO BAOUAUE 125-127 S. Water St. WICHITA, KAN. CHICKASHA ICE & COLD STORAGE COMPANY Corner Sixth Street and Frisco Avenue CHICKASHA, OKLA. Phone 440 TREATED DISTILLED WATER ICE Car lots a specialty A FIRM doing business on the square, catering " to the Railroad man and his family, firmly believing that Quality merchandise, coupled with firompt service, will win and hold your business, s the HUGHES MERCANTILE COMPANY PRATT, KANSAS Wholesale and Retail Merchandise THAD. C. CARVER, Prut. E. P. TOLMAN, Cuhltr THE PEOPLES BANK 1887—OLDEST BANK IN PRATT COUNTY—IfI* Capital and Surplus $66,000.00 PAY Z% ON TIME DEPOSITS PRATT, KANSAS ELECTRIC LIGHT ICE AND COAL BUILD UP HOME INDUSTRIES DON'T DESTROY THEM Patronize THE PRATT LIGHT & ICE COMPANY PHONE 36 LIBERAL LIGHT, ICE & POWER COMPANY LIBERAL KANSAS THE LIBERAL GREAMERY& BOTTLING COMPANY A. l_. EIDSON, Manager Manufacturing [.Wholesalers Ice Cream and Fancy Creamery Butter Bottlers of Soda Water and Jobbers of Fountain Supplies, Wholesalers of Poultry, Butter and Eggs. LIBERAL., KANSAS When Writing to Advertisers Please Mention Rock Island Employes' Magazine. 36 ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE man's nature a desire to take chances. He found a certain fascination In searching for the ruby amongst a million stones. But it is grad ually dawning upon the human race that "going into business" is by far one of the longest chances among human endeavors that one can take. A common expression Is: Once a railroad man, always a railroad man. And why is this saying prevalent? We speak now of ourselves, the "proletariat." He wanders away from the super-gigantic fam ily of railroad employes, "hooking up" with some commercial quota. Nine times out of ten he loses out, soon or late, account "lay off," bankruptcy or consolidation ; and ere long back comes our prodigal to the hearth—we give him "fatted calf" for his previous "bulls." Man will always be a product of his environ ment and he should surround himself with things which will reflect good Images In order to make for character. And one of the most essential things to this end is a "steady Job." ABOUT PEOPLE. Mr. M. C. Bishop, master carpenter of the Oklahoma Division, was a visitor In Little Rock recently. W. L. Bradley, section foreman, Is the proud father of a big baby girl, born February 11, 1916—a nine pounder at birth. Mr. C. D. Bolle, ticket agent. Little Rock, as sumes the dignity of a "proud papa" of late. The little one's name Is Lillian. According to the ancient sage lilies toil not. But this one In particular is highly amused to see daddy "spin" on a tack. Notice to car foremen and inspectors. When Will Corcoran makes you a visit have him pull the "Charlie Chaplin" stunt. If he appears re luctant about exhibiting his inherent talent of imitation, just quietly pass the hat around and he will readily acquiesce. WHY WE SAY "ARKANSAW." Arkansas is of Indian origin and means "Bow of Smoky Water." It was received by the French from the native Indians, and committed to writing in French word. According to sound In the French language It should be pronounced In three syllables, with accent on the first and last syllables; the final "s" silent, and this in its French vernacular, transmits to us the word- pronunciation of "Arkansas." Years ago both houses of the General Assembly adopted a reso lution discouraging the Innovation of the word- sound of "Arkansas" In favor of that of "Ar- kansaw." All established citizens of this State pronounce it "Arkansaw." OTHER HAPPENINGS. The Argenta agency having been abolished, Mr. C. N. Mable, agent, Little Rock, now has charge. Mr. E. E. Whltehurst, formerly of Argenta, has been Installed as agent at Brlnkley. Mr. J. R. Sangster, formerly of Brlnkley, has been installed as agent at DeValls Bluff. Born, to Conductor G. C. Pearce and wife, a beautiful daughter, February 7, 1916. Mr. J. T. Tucker, formerly agent at DeValls Bluff, has resigned to accept service with the Alabama Great Southern at Akron, Ohio. OBITUARY. We regret to report the death of Mrs. J. L. Boggs and Infant twins who died January 21, 1916. They were the wife and children of J. L. Boggs, fireman. The bodies were taken to Mor gan, Texas, for burial. We sympathize with Mr. Boggs in his hour of bereavement LITTLE ROCK BALLAST. By Stoane Clifton. Lost Chord—An unpaid-for load of wood. FRY TWO.—Lucky—Who's that jane with the feathers around her collar? Ducky—That's a Rhode Island Red. Think she's "layin' " for some guy. Lucky—Wonder If she's in love? Ducky—Must be, she has a "boa" around her neck. A dally paper describes a "flatbean" as the gink who gets his shoes shined on a rainy day. "If the shoe fits wear It;" If It doesn't fit try a corn razor. Ankle watches cover a multitude of "shins" and It seems to be characteristic of men on every suitable occasion to ascertain the time of day. Years ago some of our grandmothers set a precedent against women smoking cigarets—by their prodigious use of the clay pipe. But what of the Bystanders' eyes? "Claude Matson, a Shaw student, while running a relay race last Friday, tript and fell, ripping the whole leg out of his trousers and narrowly escaped having his eyeglasses broken."—Cleve land News. "SOAKING IN." A certain track official on the East End was in company with other members of the staff re cently on a section of the line where at that time dry land was scarce as diamonds on an honest hobo. "Those present" were trying out high top boots in the station, when our friend made a remarkable "discovery." "Well, for the love of stock laws '." he ejacu lated, "look at the water in here!" (Over two feet deep.) "Yes," replied the "mechano-therapeutlc," and suggested that our friend open the door and let the water run out. Automatically acting on suggestion the road way representative made straightway and quickly flung wide the door—only to find lying before him a vast expanse of water up to the same level of that In the station. "MARRIED ON A BET." J. E. Purdy, switchman at Biddle, took a beautiful bride to himself January 30, 1916, In the person of Miss Martha De Hatre of Little Rock. Purdy secured the license the day before unbeknown to Miss De Hatre and calling on her Sunday, "popt the question." The girl consented and Methodist Rev. Bryan did the rest that eve ning at 7 P. M. Mr. and Mrs. Purdy will re side at present with Mrs. Blaze, 15th and Main Streets, Little Rock. LADIES' CIRCLE. By Annabel Demarest The grippe hit us pretty hard but most every one is able to be on duty, even if it does sound like a kennel. Understand some of our fair sex have gone in for moving pictures recently. Mighty good looking girls on this Division. We hear that some of their pictures have been accepted. Most of the girls around the offices are wear ing broad smiles. Wonder if leap year has any thing to do with it Brakeman Clarence O. Blackwell and Miss Marguerite Beyerleln were married January 31. 1916. in Little Rock. The ceremony was said by Rt. Rev. Bishop James R Winchester. Only the members of the family were present. Mr. and Mrs. Blackwell are spending their honey moon in Hot Springs, and on their return will be at home at 1322 Spring Street. We all join In wishing them much happiness. Too bad the "ICC" car did not get to stay longer in the Little Rock Terminal. To Just get acquainted and then have to move Is some fate '. Such nice boys, too. Well—they may come back, girls. Cheer up ! OUR EUROPEAN SISTER Women—having eternally been blest In many ways with charms to which the opposite sex readily falls a victim—are attracting more at tention today than ever before. Not so much because of their beauty and delicacy, nor even their grandstand stunts on suffrage. But rather on account of their efficiency and service in in dustry. Women as a rule have alwavs worked, and yet, It Is this working quality In women that just now puts them In a conspicuous position. The conflict across the Atlantic having called all available men to serve at the front has left an Industrial vacuum In factorydom which Is being rapidly filled by women workers. From Germany, Austria, England, France—come the news that every week finds female workers entering some new occupation. Just think of It! Women teamsters—pardon us—teamstresses ! and women driving Ice-wagons ; avaunt Ice man, fore the Ice-woman ! Women chauffeurs are already ancient history. Women are driving milk-wagons, meat-wag ons, bread wagons, jerking soda and tending bar. In Paris women have "manned" the street cars and you pay your fare to apolite, petite, sweet creature of a conductor. Wee, wee ! In ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE 37 The amtlttm^JJatch "The Railroad Timekeeper of America" atch ofi Railroad Accuracy Conductor C. D. Hortenstein o( Penn. R. R. Me carries a Hamillon Wa'cli. <'jTi(luclor U.K. Sorter ol PtBA. R. K. He came* a Hamilton Watch. Conductor Jas. F. I.-ti of Penn. K. K. He - iirir^ ;i Hamilton Watch. -.* FORTY-SEVENTH STREET LINE. Ray C. Wolf, Editor-in-Chief. Fred Fasold, Assistant Editor. Motto : Liven the magazine at any cost— and smile. IF AND YOU. If you think that when you stumble Others ought to be upset : If you think because you grumble Other people ought to fret : If, because your joys grow lesser. You think others will be sad, You're a failure as a guesser, Just remember that, my lad. If you think when luck deserts you Other men will like to hear How the lack of pleasure hurts you. You're mistaken—get that clear! 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It throws a clear bright light and can be seen distinctly for over a mile. Designed by a railroad trainman and meets all rail road requirements. Lights instantly by simply turning handle. Collapsible—fits easily into suit case or bag. You will find its use a pleasure and con venience, and will be proud to own one. Write today for our circular completely describing thii Electric Lantern. Federal Sign System (Electric) , Desk 14 1 , Chicago Dealers and agents wanled'eterywhere. When Writing to Advertisers Please Mention Rock Island Employes' Magazine. 44 ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE THEY DO COME BACK. Mr. James Jeffreye, the party who left the employ of the Rock Island a few months ago, and who will be remembered by our readers as the married man who threw his lunch In the drop pit day after day, Is again back in our midst and seems glad to be here. Mr. Shupert says : Falling In love is like losing your balance In a street car and sitting down in a basket of eggs. You know the rest. EDITORIAL CONTEST. Mr. Fred Fasold, assistant editor of the 47th street line has left the employ of the Rock Island and we are therefore in need of an as sistant. There are four candidates for this honorable position, all machinists and well known among the 47th street employes. Not wishing to make the choice myself I will leave it to the employes of the road to make the selection. The would-be editors are Mr. Jerry Connell, Mr. E. B. Smith, Mr. Adlair Loy and Mr. Simon Peters. If you will kindly make your choice on the coupon below and forward to the editor, the candidate with the most votes will be appointed successor to Mr. Fasold. Thanking you all for your kind attention, we will now go on with the performance. Editor, 47th Street Line: Kindly accept my vote In favor of Mr. as Assistant Editor of the above mentioned column. Yours truly, (Signed) HIS LASTING LOVE. He loves her still with all his heart. It makes him glad to hear her speak ; He grieves whenever they must part—■ They have been married for a week. Above little verse Is sincerely dedicated to James. Our own bureau of information is well filled In the back-shop at this point. Whenever any information is wanted on any subject the party asked always says: "Ask Healy, he knows." We are always up to date on all news and gossip concerning 4 7th St. shop. Mr. Fasold says : "The most painful thing about a rejected suitor in a woman's eyes Is the easy solace he finds in another of her own sex. Mae says : "Nothins is as contagious as a smile, nor as hard to cure, permanently." Sympathy of the 47th St. employes is ex tended to Mr. James Fineron, upon the death of his sister, Frances, after an Illness of a few weeks. ECHO OF THE DANCE. Have just been advised that Mr. Adam Willms, the versatile German, played In hard luck the night of the now famous machinist's dance. It really was a very low temperature at that time in the morning and Adam had to walk home from a section of the city with which he was unacquainted. And his hair is so thin! WANTED—HELP ! A certain young lady who answers to the ini tials of M. V. M. has requested me to write up the Blue Island girls and stop picking on her. Trying to please our readers as always, we are open to receive all news. Items or other wise, regarding the Beautiful Island fair ones. Mr. Fred Dougherty has promised us a poem on them for the past few months, but up to date It has not been received. Now is your chance to show your talent and also win fame (?) and money. LOOKS LIKE AN ADVERTISEMENT. Machinist Kimball advises that if you want to see very pretty waitresses, go over to Zim merman's restaurant on 47th St. and give them the double O. He sort of likes one they call "Little Eva," and seems to know all about her. He never said a word about the meals. Mr. Fred Fasold, who for the past six months has been occupied as assistant editor of this scintillating column, left the service of the com pany last month and departed for the great Northwest, not because the police were after him, but simply because he had a longing for the mountains and "HER." Will always re member "Slim" as a pal and a true friend. The girls in the office seem to like lemons, both In eating and drinking, also wearing. EDITORIAL COMMENT. Bandy is a game little rooster, so they say. At least, he certainly thinks a lot of the "Burr Oak Transfer" and its environments. Hint to Blue Island shop : Why not let the janitor edit your wonderful, Invigorating, joy ful, enlightening, exhilarating column? VERY CONSIDERATE PEOPLE? Brother D. L. Grady's furniture car was very well taken care of by Joe Barber and Tom Connors. They saw that everything was safely packed in the car and then accompanied it to Trenton. There they helped Bro. Grady straighten out his household goods and had a few days' visit with him. Special attention was given to the piano in which these good Samaritans were ably assisted by Bull Trag- nitz and Barrelhouse Davia GAZOK NO. 13. Messrs. Howard Logman and Edward Ek- berg, both machinist apprentices, are getting to like the "high life." They are traveling around 31st St. between Indiana and Cottage Grove Ave. and seem to be very well ac quainted in that neighborhood. Mr. Logman recently entertained a few of the people In that section with one of his famous song hits. And he was hit . Certain of the apprentice boys are trying to see who can get the best "pompadour." The race at present seems to be centered between Colonel Bishop and Young McConnochie. Bishop is now wearing "wavers" in his hair and the hoys say he looks like an old maid. SCANDAL PICKED UP HERE AND THERE. If certain of the back-shop boys are not care ful the ever watchful Funkhouser men are going to get them. If they don't behave we shall be forced to publish their names in this heartless column. Mr. Diniel Hogan is soon to be married and in the meantime is looking for a position with an increase in salary. Maybe some of the boys can lead him to something good. Mr. Jerry Pop Connell would like to know who the young lady was that inquired "about the ladling out of soup" up at the dance. He says that is almost as bad as thinking it was made of lemons. Our own little telephone operator is now tak ing a course in dramatic acting and some time in the near future Is expected to make her debut on the stage at Fuller Park. She has not as yet invited all the Rock Island employes, but no doubt she will extend a general Invitation to the system. A certain back-shop machinist Is willing to part with a five case note if Bomebody will lie so kind as to obtain a picture of Mr. How ard Logman, the w. k. entertainer, so that it can be published in this column for the benefit of those who do not happen to know him. 'Will some person kindly step forward and help us out? It listens good, Doc, as Sorghum would say. but I doubt very much if there is or ever wa« any such person as "Violette Greye." That can really be classed among "famous Alibis" and we will give it Jar No. 14. Shelf No. 6 In our famous cannery. If any other time you wish to make use of this Item, kindly refer to that number. Now, what I would like to know Is. where did Annabel Demarest come from? Is she or is she not another day dream of the Doc's GAZOK NO. IS. And the "Muddle" has its suspicions ! Well, if the title has anything to do with their thoughts, the Line's staff has no cause for worry. Muddle on Mac, and be happy. ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE 45 Quickly Attached to Any Hand Speeder Without Change — as Quickly Detached, no Expense. Everything Furnished. Weighs only 50 lbs. Magneto Ignition. Money Back Guarantee. 6H.P. 'Pulls Like .Bull' Power for YourOld Hand Car Here is a man who whizzes along without the slightest effort. Not one pump does he take at the old handle bars, he coasts along as cozily as you please up grade and down. At his finger tips is the throttle governor with which he regulates his speed from 4 to 20 miles an hour. He owns a Just as you see it below. Every bolt and nut in place and everything "shop tight." Nothing left for you to attend to. That's the way we will hip to you the Smith Motor Wheel for Track Velocipedes which pushes him along the track like some giant hand without vibration or jerk, now swiftly, now slowly, at the operator's will, but always with the same strong easy motion He is progressive. He gets there in half the time with no labor. Mudge "Wonder-Pull" Complete Top and Engine for Hand Car Ask any Section Foreman, who owns a Mudge what he thinks of it. He will tell you a story of satisfaction that there's only one way to equal and that's to own a Mudge yourself. You can handle your gang and a trailer loaded with ties and the"Wonder- Pull" will hit it off without missing a pop. Send for informa tion you'll be glad to know about this section cat top anyway. Do it today. The coupon is below —Just Tear ItlOff. Be that Man ! Send the Coupon Furnished Complete with Belt and Split Pulley Name- MUDGE AND COMPANY. 467 Railway Exchange. Chicano, Illinois Send information on the devices I have checked; □ Smith Motor Wheel for Veloci pedes. Lj Mudge Wonder-Pull for Hand Cars. Occupation Railroads Slate ..Town- 46 ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE Question: Why do girls like lemons? They have nothing in common with flsh or sucker* and can see no reason for their apparent fond ness of the fruit. Some of them even wear lemon colored waists and dearly love "lemon" frappe. One of life's mysteries. HAMILTON PARK KRISPETTES. "Essenkay Editor." THE GOOD SCOUTS. There are so many noble gents in this bright world of Joy and glee that men who seem like 18 cents don't need to worry you or me. We do not need associates who are not built to put up ice; we need not mingle with the skates who would be dear at any price. The woods are full of splendid scouts whose friendship is a thing to prize, but if you herd with down-and- outs, you cannot to such friendship rise. Man must be honest, good and straight if he'd have friends who're worth the while; he cannot trot a crooked gait and be considered quite in style. The men whose friendship is a boon are found all o'er this cheerful earth; they do not give a picayune for anything but sterling worth. You may be poor, you may be bald, you may have water on the brain, but when you're to their circle called you know you have not lived in vain. WALT MASON. Mr. John Balun, who composed the "Bee of Essenbee" on the editorial staff in recent issues of Hamilton Park Krispettes, has left the em ploy of the Crisp after 13 years of service, a record well to be proud of. His congenial dis position and radiant expression on his counte nance won for him a host of friends In the A. F. T. or otherwise. The above poem would bring out his sterling qualities. He leaves with the Dest wishes of all to take up a position with Sargent & Co., stock and bond brokers. If the opportunity presents Itself you may feel assured John will cater to you regarding high class investments at any time. Mr. John Rlmlet has been inconvenienced of late with a troublesome bronchial affection due, no doubt, to the almost unprecedented bad weather. We hope to hear of his speedy con valescence, his wit and humor always prevail ing among his fellow workers. The latest salutation In the morning is to ad dress anyone by the expression. "Good eve ning." At any rate you must have enjoyed yourself the evening previous. Miss Duffy, and was in the realm of its dreamy illusion's. Not being too inquisitive, but merely asking the question, Mr. McGlnnis: Why so familiar with a certain young lady of late; perchance you may be a leap year bridegroom, "who knows?" Mr. H. H. Hawley, crack ball tosser and cele brated bridge and whist player, has become a recognized checker star. His name has been entered in the R. I. Tournament, soon to be realized, and undoubtedly when results are pub lished he will rank with the victors. The R. I. Pleasure Club made its debut at Englewood Men's Club, Wednesday evening. Feb. 16, 1916. "Some dance," by Arthur Ross Hlnes; "some music," by Nichols; "some crowd." 'Nuff sed. Let's know the date of the next event. Miss Imogene Dlffenbach Is still confined to her home. However, we understand, she is im proving rapidly, which Is very encouraging. Aha! And thou too, Harry Willis, shall be come a benedict, according to current comment. All Indications point that way. And you'll surely be a popular bridegroom. Miss Mabel Nelson, whose fingers for many years have tickled the keys of a comptometer machine in the A. F. T., has left to become a May bride. Mabel has our congratulations in her new position, which will be permanent. Jack Honan, "Handsome Jack" as he is known, has left the service of the C. R. I. & P. to take up a position with the Chicago Tele phone Co. Jack was well thought of and will strike up many new acquaintances in his new enterprise. Au Revolr, Jack, but not good-bye. Mr. Ralph Becktel is still in the racing game, but in a new line. He was observed pac ing the floor at Ogden Park field house with a fascinating young lady. Keep this up. Ralph, and the goal is not far distant, especially when The A. P. T. statistical crew had a merry- time one cold evening, recently, at a reception and stag tendered them by their chief, Harry A. Beste. After a ride of 41 miles to Mr. Beste's country place, situated about midway between Wood stock and Elgin, the famished party of men, and men only, made haste to devour six cold fowl which had been laid out on platters expressly for that purpose, and a boiled ham which had been Intended for the boss' lunches for some time to come. Various little odds and ends, such as pickles, sweet and sour, cheeae, swlss and Limburger, as well as a considerable quan tity of various products of the bakery art met the same fate. This indulgence tended to increase the al ready great thirst of the party so at a given signal they attacked a couple of cases of bottled goods, which for a while, alleviated their de sire for liquid nourishment. After collecting the chicken bones and piling them before Rover, the dog, who by the way, seemed very much surprised, the tribe was ushered into a large room containing two tables and many chairs which they divided between themselves; each man taking a chair and splitting a table between six of them. They were given a certain amount of cards by the fellows delegated to deal and as many as they wanted under six each alternate deal. This manner of action continued for a con siderable period, augmented at times by a free recourse to certain boxes containing clear Ha- vanas, and a little free-er recourse to certain bottles containing clear—liquid. When White and Kelly had duly been adjudged winners and Monson, Harrell and the rest Just about even except "Slim" Alois, who was termed the goat, the gang began to tune up. Light haired and fingered Pete Sinclair grabbed the piano stool and struck up the sailor's hornpipe. He was ably accompanied by Monson, McMaster, Danny Hum and the rest, who kicked up their legs in great fashion, while Beste made a sound like a base drum with an empty cigar box on the sole of his shoe. The gathering, after a time, tired of this ex ercise, by no means light, and formed a semi circle around the piano where a spirit of broth erly love, their hands around each other's necks, they had recourse to various songs of sentiment which were expressed in a very strong manner. Finally, after a few of the fellows had sung "Home, Sweet Home," and a few had fallen asleep on the davenport, and a few had fin ished the liquid they one and all took Harry Beste by his right hand separately, and after each one enumerated the enjoyments of the evening and added one source of Joy which the previous hand shake had omitted, they one and all shouted "good night" and took the last train home to their wives. HERINGTON SHOPS. August says he has the time and the girl, but not the place. Courage will win, old boy. Our friend Mr. Davis, the machinist helper, says he is the ONLY REAL SOCIETY KID in the shop now. He is only leaving that Im pression with a few. Mr. Davis may be a Society Kid, but he isn't in it with Dan. our car inspector, who has bought a new Ford. Look out, Dan, this is Leap Year. Recently Mr. Gunn went to Pearl, Kansas, to see a friend who he said got hurt, but we think different. It might have been a beautiful Ruby In that little town of Pearl. Now Dan, fess up. Chick, the Hunter, and also pipe fitter helper, says he never saw rabbits so tame in his life before as they are this year. He says it Is almost Impossible to make them run. So he claimed to have killed 42 (?) and some say they were all setting too. Some sport, eh? Al Wentland was reported sick, but to look at him you couldn't notice It. Boots is so crooked when he passes away they won't bury him, but Just screw him in the ground. Some kid. Don't forget Dan has a new Ford auto and you wind up in a chop suey restaurant. girl. Please take notice. ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE 47 Your Name Inlaid in Gold No. 16 Size Thin Models The REAL Triumph SantaTfeSpeeial of Watch manufacturing the famous The only watch in the world that's guaranteed to last you all your life. Guaranteed to pass Railroad Inspection. You can now save from $15 to $25 on a standard watch that has proven dependable to the last degree. EXTRA SPECIAL OFFER ttfEfflSSK to order the watch which is made particularly for railroad service this company has decided to sell the "Santa Fe Special" direct to you at actual wholesale price, thus cut ting out all agents and middlemen and their commissions. This price means a clean saving of about one-third the amount usually charged for such high grade watches. EASY PAYMENTS So fair are the terms that anv l"' ' "•■"■■■■• railroad man may own a stand ard railroad watch. The "Santa Fe Special" will be sent to you on approval or for inspection. Examine it in your own hands, wear It tor thirty days, send it right back if you don't want it. If you want to keep this superb watch send $3.50 a month, have the satisfaction of wearing the best watch right from the start, a timepiece, accurate and dependable which will last you all your life. ■■ PJ ■* ■■ Write tor the splendid 52 page art watch catalog which ■ II K " te'ls °^ ^le or^in of the famous "Santa Fe Special." Read about the installation of the first time service on a great Railroad 'system, of the twenty years experience of the SantaPe Watch Co. officials in regulating, handling and selling, standard rail road watches. So remarkable has been the demand for the "Santa Fe Special" watch among'Santa Fe employees and so many requests have been received regarding this famous timepiece from other railroad men that we have decided to remove the restriction placed upon the distribution of the watch and extend our wonderful watch offer to other roads. NEWEST Watch Case Designs W*F* We want you to see the marvelous 'beauty of the "Santa Fe Special" watches, see the 3 color enamel monogram or name work, inlaid in solid gold of the case. See the beautiful ribbon and block engraved monograms, special art designs, the crown ing efforts of the world's most talented engravers. Don't Buy a Watch Until You Have Seen the Santa Fe Special SANTA FE WATCH CO. Dept. Rl-ll 821 Kansas Ave. TOPEKA, KANS. SOME PACTS About the "Santa Fe Speclat" Move ment You Should Consider IawaIc Either 17 or 21 uewtis absoIut(.ly flawless sapphire and ruby jewels are used in the 16 size Men's "SANTA FE SPECIAL." The Ladies' watch is fitted with 17 of these perfect jewels. Adjustments "SANTA FE SPECIAL" movements are Adjusted to positions, Adjusted to temp erature. Adjusted to isochron- ism. Adjusted to the least fraction of a second. Sizes and Models The "SANTA FE SPECIAL" is made in three models, men's 17 jewel, men's 21 jewel and ladies' 17 jewel movements. Two sizes only are made, gentlemen's 1 6 size and ladies' 0 size watches, all thin models. This coupon, a letter or a postal brings the FREE WATCH BOOK. Write today. Santa Fe Watch Company. Dept. R. I.-11, Topeka, Kana. Please send me the new 52 page 4 color watch book without any obligation on my part. Name City state When Writing to Advertisers Please Mention Kock Island Employes' Magazine. 48 ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE Wm. Singleton also has bought himself a new auto, and say, boys, you auto see him go by. Frosty, the switchman, claims to have the only real car In this burg and the only man who knows all about the make of this one particular car. Others not mentioned. Enough said. It is very easy to make a chair out of a stump of wood. It is just as easy to make a switchman out of a RUNT. Ask FROSTY, he knows. ,«* ■< KANSAS CITY, MO. Mr. Herbig is now holding regular semi monthly meetings of the platform forces here for the purpose of promoting higher efficiency and at the same time reducing O. S. & D.'s and claims. The last meeting was attended by Mr. Dewey of Mr. Bunger's office and also by J. H. Dlmmett of El Reno, both of which commended favorably on the results obtainable from holding such meetings. Mr. W. H. Wallace, car accountant, and Mr. Holt of Mr. Burns' office paid us a visit last month. A Safety First meeting was held at Mr. Sweney's office at Armourdale the first part of February and all the new members of the Safety Committee on this division were present. There were quite a number of very good suggestions offered by these members, all of which were re corded by Mr. Lothian. Mr. Saunders and Mr. Lothian were the principle speakers. They were very well pleased by the result obtained by the Safety First Bureau of this division. Report shows considerable decrease in the number of accidents. Business continues good at Kansas City, for the month of January our freight earnings re port shows an increase of $115,008. If we can keep this up this station will beat all previous records. Miles C. Blrdsall is on the sick list. Miles was taken suddenly sick and was taken to the hos pital and operated on. He is getting along all right, however, although it will be several weeks before he will be able to be back to work. Willie Cunneen has returned to work. Willie had a hard seige of it. He was first operated on for appendicitis which later developed Into typhoid. A. S. Pond, formerly car service inspector, is now traveling for a cement concern. T. P. Mays, another inspector, has gone to work for the Mis souri Pacific. Following changes in the warehouse last month : J. D. Parrish, team track clerk. In place of H. A. Goff ; G. C. Sutton to position of chief clerk to general warehouse foreman and Pearl Stone, assistant to L. C. L. cashier. MEMPHIS. Owing to flood conditions prevailing along Rock Island Lines and connections in Arkansas recently train service was interrupted during the first part of February. We are glad to note, however, that traffic has resumed and every thing running on schedule time. No doubt the people from afar reading of the high water in this part of the country formed the opinion that we were all being drowned, but we are very thankful to report that none of us was hurt, and only a small part of this section of the country has been under water, that being the lowlands and Inhabitable districts. Mr. W. R. Malone is taking a short vacation and spending the time with relatives in Cairo, 111. Mr. J. B. Cottingham has severed his connec tions with the local freight office and accepted a position In the office of Mr. J. W. Farley, agent, Amarillo, Texas. Messrs. H. S. Smith and W. R. WImmer con stitute our new billing force. Mr. Lawhead, stenographer at Hulbert Sta tion, is spending a portion of his time in the Memphis local freight office, rendering very able assistance to Mr. W. L. Stout, agent, during the Illness of the latter's stenographer. Mr. L. H. Wallace, former agent Briark and now master pilot Steamer General Plerson, made us a visit a few days ago. Come again Mr. Wal lace as we like to see your smiling counten Miss Georgia Hafer, stenographer, who has been on the sick list for some time, having undergone a very serious operation, is convalesc ing and we look forward to her early return, Mr. W. L. Stout, agent, has a very progres sive poultry farm—ten baby chicks already this season. Guess who Mr. P. F. O'Neill mailed the flower to on St. Valentine's day. I believe he said it was addressed to St. Louis, but you can't always sometimes tell. The Widow Jones' credit having exhausted at the corner grocery, she was compelled to trade eggs for table necessities. One day little Willie Jones burst into the grocery store and very excitedly exclaimed: Mamma says send her a penny's worth of mustard. The hen Is on !" The Widow Jones was dealing in "futures." And Mr. M. P. Nelson (Sweet Papa) is also dealing In "futures." He says if he can just marry that rich widow he will take life easy. Quite an elaborate social function Is scheduled to take place at the home of Mr. J. W. Cotting ham the latter part of this month. They say It is to be a "pig" affair, so that excludes two or three of us. A MYSTERY SOLVED. The park watchman and mounted police have been shadowing a mysterious person who seemed to spend most of his time in the vicinity of the "Park Zoo." The man had a dark box under his arm and the sleuths seem to think they were on the trail of a "European Spy." They seized the mysterious one last Saturday evening and he "fessed up." He is our genial and much admired (by the ladies) telegrapher, Mr. Mitchell, who held the lucky number in a raffle and drew the capital prize, said prize being a camera. Mr. Mitchell explained he "took a pic ture" of his best girl seated on the grass at the park, but after developing nothing showed on the picture but feet, and he was using the only spare time he had to take a few lessons before making another attempt. When Rastus Johnson's baby come Hit look jes lack his poppy ; In fact the doctor done declare Hit wuz a carbon copy. —Selected. J* < TO THE MEMORY OF FORMER R. I. CLERKS AT MOLINE, ILL. Richard Fish was chief clerk Went farming in a spurt. Located now at East Moline Insurance on his shingle is seen. Billle Wilson was also chief, Get the money was his belief ; Gig Stromberg at the rates Loved football and debates. Arky Cummings of Sparland In this work took a hand, At Midlothian he now feeds While our troubles he reads. Of all clerks, large and small. None forget Henry Lau at all ; He called the numbers very loud And smoked and spat an awful cloud. Cully Nelson was a biller's name. Now as "Pa Pa" has reached fame ; Morris Tucker then hung his hat In the spot near the old cat ; He wrote his name mit Yiddish twist And wore a watch upon his wrist. Bones, the checker, and Slivers Kept the pay roll in shivers ; The latter for pencils was great, The former loved Cordova Kate. Clyde Hendricks was a checker, too, Natick to Sylvan had all to do ; The doctor advised a change of clime, So at the steel mill he's doing fine. Joe Colson, the Marengo kid, Into this place then slid : Great for tango and daylight sleep. ance. Now at Geneseo he plants his feet. ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE 49 NEBRASKA DIVISION. By M. B. K. We are glad to see Henry Schrieber back at the roundhouse after working at Goodland for some time. Sherman Mathis, Second Track Operator at Smith Center, is off sick, and Le E. McKnight is filling the vacancy for the present. Division Store Keeper Beard attended the Jewelry Auction Sale this week. Perhaps that is nothing out of the ordinary, but he was examining plain band rings. Round House Clerk Davis says working for the Government isn't "Duck Soup." Agent Richardson at DeWitt has been granted ten-day leave of absence and is spending it visiting in the south. Agent Harvey is still in the hospital at Lin coln and is improving slowly from operation. He has our best wishes that he may soon re turn to his station in Belleville. After having been away for some time, J. J. Knoblauch is again in the service of the com pany and is working as agent at Martell. Our genial ticket clerk, C. P. Bradley, is again on the job, after having spent a few days around Fremont, Neb., for his health. A. B. Corbett Is back at Otego as Second Trick Operator. Dispatcher Dickens was compelled to lay off a day on account of sickness about the middle of February. W. R. Johnson from Belleville relieved him. "Shorty," our efficient janitor, says that over coat was only for that Saturday—not a perma nent fixture. Fireman Luce was a Des Moines visitor the latter part of January. Brakeman Kingsley is now on a leave of absence and is spending the time visiting in the East. Conductor O. S. Brown is visiting relatives in Pennsylvania. He expects to be gone about sixty days, returning via Niagara Falls. Engineer Green and family are contemplat ing a trip to Texas in the near future. We are glad to see Conductors Poole and Doty back at work again. Brakeman Titus is again on his run, after being away for sixty days. Agent Luke of DuBois was dangerously ill with erysipelas the first part of February, but is again able to be at work. Condutcor Moyer was also ill with the same disease and he, also, is able to work again. Another of our conductors has had his name added to the list of "Grandpas" in the last month—M. E. Patterson. Conductor Brindle and wife are at Hot Springs on account of Mr. Brindle's health. He has our good wishes for his speedy recovery. Yardmaster Jameson was called to Denver about the middle of February on account of the serious illness of his wife. He has our best wishes for her speedy recovery. Chief Executive Officer Gorman and Chief Operating Officer Rldgway passed over the di vision Feb. 17th en route to Colorado. Operator Arpke of Beatrice certainly has the sympathy of all In the loss of his mother Jan. 31st and his father Feb. 11th. Machinist Thomas Donnelly and wife were Lincoln visitors the first part of February. Miss Ethel Woodward, who has been messen ger here for about two years, left the service of the company Feb. 10th. to enter a hospital in Beatrice and fit herself to become a nurse. Miss Eva Strawhacker is our new messenger. A. J. Kelley and wife are spending their annual vacation In Hot Springs, Ark. Conductor Hinitt is again at work, after being off on account of illness. Fireman Schultz and wife visited Valley Junc tion the latter part of February. Engineer Enyart and wife were Kansas City visitors the latter part of February. Fireman Emery is now in Chicago on Con ference Work. Conductor W. E. Brown Is In Chicago on Con ference Work. Machinist Chas. Wands and family spent a few days In Phlllipsburg the latter part of 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 QuaT 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 | & 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 February. 50 ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE Mrs. John Heldelk was a Lincoln visitor Feb. 19th. Conductor Elsham and wife were called to Chicago Feb. 19th on account of Illness. Brakeman Bell is spending a few days in Lawton, Okla. R. M. Davis has been re-appolnted Agent at South Bend, Neb., and we are glad to welcome him back to the Division. C. H. Zook, formerly agent at Martell Is now at Gilead. Owing to hlghwater over track In the vicin ity of Meadow, Neb., night of Feb. 20th, it was necessary to detour trains Nos. 7 and 8 via the Burlington between Omaha and Lincoln. The high water was caused by ice formed in the Platte River in that vicinity. F. G. Hurt, former agent at Belleville, Kas., is now located at Loveland, Okla., as Agent for the Wichita Falls & Northwestern Ry. R. L. Brown, former Division Agent of the Nebraska Division, is now located at San An tonio, Tex. F. M. Patt was a Fairbury visitor Feb. 21st and called on the boys at this point. We are certainly glad to have him around. THE MONTHLY MUDDLE. Published at 20th Street, Rock Island, 111. Motto : "Without Fear or Favor, with Fool ishness for Flavor." R. E. McGowen Muddler-in-Chief Most Anybody and Nearly Everybody.... Ass't Muddlers FEBRUARY, 1916. Vol. 2. No. 2 MUDDLETORIAL SECTION. Announcement. The staff organization of The Muddle was re cently disrupted, necessitating the appointment of a new Muddler-in-Chief and Assistant Mud dlers. The reasons for this change are first, the fact that Cully Nelson has departed for Detroit, Mich., to take over, we understand the manage ment of a Ford factory. Second, Ed. Meehan has tendered his resignation as Muddier-In-Chief for reasons which must be assigned to the un kind activities of the make-up man of magazine proper In pruning The Muddle down until at times It was barely discernible with a micro scope. The mangement of The Muddle deeply regrets the severance of always pleasant and profitable business relations with these two gentlemen. However, It does not struggle against the In evitable. The management congratulates Itself and the readers of The Muddle upon the acquisition of the three gentlemen who will from now on direct Its destinies. The new Chief Muddler Is not precisely an acquisition, having been connected with this publication since its inception, but the two new assistants come to us highly recom mended and we are confident they will fulfill our expectations. While It is a fact little known to the masses, It is nevertheless true that these two gentlemen are connected, in a major or minor capacity, as the case may be, with nearly every publication In the country, hence our satisfaction at securing first call on their services. OUR PROGRESS. This being the second number of the second volume of our publication, we at this time feel Impelled to cast the eye of Introspection athwart our record of past endeavor to decide whether or not we have suffered from retrogression. We do not believe we have. On the contrary, we be lieve we have progressed materially. In fact (we do not mean to be unkind), we may even claim, as did our one time esteemed contempo rary. King Kinney, that The Muddle has been a "conspicuous success." Lest we be misunder stood, we hasten to insert here that the claim set forth above was not made for The Muddle, but for his own publication. As evidence of our recognition by other publications we call atten tion to the fact that the Mollne Dispatch re cently took occasion to reprint a few of our news Items, which Is very gratifying to us. In deed. We feel, however, that such recognition Is but our lust due. We have heard It said of T. R. that he has a very well developed knob of self- esteem which he always keeps polished for Im mediate use. Possibly some of our readers would gratified. We are thankful for the possession of many friends, but we are proud of the acquisi tion of a few enemies. It Is a matter of regret to us that Edw. Schneider, editor of the Blue Island Shop News, has left the service and is therefore no longer editor of that department. A matter of great regret, we may say, inasmuch as Edward's kind ly comments on The Muddle will be missed. We wish him success in his new line of endeavor, whatever it may be. ' After a careful perusal of The 47th St Line, we are inclined toward the theory that there was a dance given in that vicinity last month. In support of our theory, we may state that we noted an Item or two that seemed to imply as much. Our compliments to the cartoonist of the Jollet freight office. Verree good, Eddie. Porter Jones of the Iowa Division recently picked up a roll containing, It is said, J2.728, and immediately turned It over to Agent Kirly at Co. Bluffs, where the owner shortly after ward called for it. We recommend that the Re cording Angel make a note of this in the "Meri torious Conduct" section of his Great Ledger. PERSONAL MENTION. Marcus Russell Is the successor to Carl Nelson In the local freight office, Carl having left for Detroit the 18th. We are sorry to lose Cully, but wish him success in his new venture. A bold bad bandit recently unhitched a team of horses belonging to the Rock Island Brewery Co. while they were standing in the freight driveway and succeeded In leading them down the track almost two hundred yards before he was apprehended. He claimed he had bought them for seven dollars. We understand he is now Indulging in a period of reflection in the city bastlle. Mr. W. J. Leahy called on us the 19th, leav ing for Chicago on No. 2 that morning. We hope Mr. Leahy feels as well as he looks. We note on the bulletin of February 15 that J. R. Teeter is assigned to the position of fifth telegrapher at "RK" Rock Island and Bernle HammiU to first trick Sllvis yard. B. J. will no doubt appreciate the daylight working hours, together with the satisfaction of spending his evenings with his family. We understand Bill Burke is back at Fifth street second trick, although we have not seen him as yet. We had the pleasure of attending the big ban quet which opened the Layman's Missionary Meeting at the Coliseum at Davenport the 16th. We read later that 868 men were present. Mr. E. L. Goff was present and recently voiced his regret to us that he did not receive any of the Ice cream. We did. We came early. Freddy Gallagher claims to possess the "finest girl In the world." Quite the right spirit, Freddy, but. unless your Intentions are serious, we would advise you not to voice such sentiments to the lady herself. She may take undue advantage of the leap year prerogative. We were informed by what we have always deemed a reliable source that Joe Suess recently became the father of a baby girl. Joe being ab sent from duty on that date, we did not doubt the truth of this and hastened to congratulate Joe the following morning, but he denied it flat ly, claiming it. if we remember correctly, to be Impossible, whereupon we withdrew our con gratulations until a more fitting time. However, we may remind Joseph that we have often heard it said by extremely optimistic per sons that "nothing Is Impossible." The freight house force recently Importuned our baggageman, John McGee, to procure for them about ten dozen eggs each, from Cable, 111., at the unheard of price of fifteen cents per dozen. Their confidence In the Integrity of "Dolly" Dahlen Is touching, to say the least. Job had boils, which was a great affliction. Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers. Hypatia had the flesh scraped from her bones by monks, Marc Antony suffered the loss of his kingdom, T. R. has been, and Is, repeatedly slapped on the wrist by the Old Guard. Na poleon suffered exile. Bryan must give Chatau- qua lectures at only five hundred dollars per lec ture, but none of these martyrs endured what our cashier. Al. Christiansen, a,nd his assistant, Miss Oulnn, are compelled to endure day after day. They—mv friends, think of it—they must oply the same to us. If so, we are further CASH TIME CHECKS. ADVERTISING SECTION-. 51 Trade in Your Old Typewriter On The Light Running Fox Send us the name, model and serial number of your typewriter and we will at once mail you our New catalog and write you exchange offer on the New Fox Model No. 24, cash or time payments. The Fox is the Lightest Running Typewriter in the world and will give a lifetime of service without repairs. Agents and Dealers Wanted Everywhere Guaranteed for 3 Years The Fox is the only high grade typewriter guaranteed to Railway Telegrapliers for Three Years, for the Fox is the only typewriter that will stand up under the hard use that the average Telegrapher gives to his type writer. In replying don't fail to mention Rock Island Em ployes' Magazine. FOX TYPEWRITER CO. 6203-6253 FRONT AVE., GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN LACLEDE H0TEL==ST. LOUIS, MO. The Popular A DoHar a Day Hotel in the Heart ot the £3 Business District-Remodeled and Refurn- Jg3v ished. New Managment Large ^v^ilf^jfi Elegant Rooms with Hot ^xV.and Cold Running ! Ill'" .•! I I IlliJrUIHii ' eiepno-nes--- jB manyof the rooms of this hotel have fine private baths C A F E_under the management of WELDON & WHITSON Formerly o( the Mosei Hold and Silver Moon Restaurant FRED. D. MICHAEL, General Manager Hotel Benton "Center of Everything" We Cater to the Railroad Man 819 PINE ST., ST. LOUIS, MO. OUR DIRECT FACTORY TO HOME ^ plan saves you money. WE PAY THE FREIGHT and ship to you any piano or player piano you select from our catalog. 25 YEARS GUARANTEE on all our pianos and player pianos. FREE MUSIC LESSONS to all who accept our offer. Write for handsomely illus trated piano catalog and full details of our selling plan. SCHMOLLER A MUELLER PIANO CO. Established 1860. Capital and Surplus. 11 000,000 ina. Neb:Dept. R1125 Oman —^^^^^^— Sand Thii Coupon Today - SCHHOLLBfl A MUELLER PiANO CO. Dept. R1126 Omaha, Nebraska. Bend me your Piano Offer and Free Catalog. Name Address braska When Writing to Advertisers Please Mention Rock Island Employes' Magazine. 52 ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE Lud Chansky recently came to work sporting the prettiest little "mouse" on his right eye that it has been our good fortune to see for many moons, and the strange thing is that he did not offer any one of the number of usual alibis as to how It occurred. He frankly admitted that he had received it in a boxing match, although he did add the statement that, previous to receiving the blow from his opponent he had run into an open door. Now we have confidence in Lud and do not doubt him in the last. However, a skep tical public may take its choice. OUR VERSION. "F" Is for the Farmer and his fury, "A" for the Apples I swiped from his cart ; "T" is for the Tattle-tale who told him, "H" signifies the Hardness of his heart. "E" is for the Evidence against me, "R" stands for my Remorse and vain regret— Put together they spelled retribution— And father's hand was heavy, you can bet ! MAC. J* J* SILVIS. Silvis shops safety committee met February 10 and Mr. Shedd, general safety supervisor, was present on that date. Machinist A. Hoover has also joined the mat rimonial club and was on deck with the smokes. Congratulations, Hoover. Silvis Glee Club made a hit at the Moline Commercial Club February 11. Mr. G. W. Seidel, former superintendent of Silvis shops, now with the M. & St. L. R. R, vis ited Silvis shops February 16. Machinist James Morris has returned to work after a prolonged siege of illness. Machinist Percy Fry wears the smile of papa. A baby boy was born January 23 at his home. Congratulations, Percy. Machinist W. Santry of the round house has returned to work after a siege of pneumonia. Fred. Miller of the power house spent Febru ary 19 and 20 at Des Moines. The Checker League is proving quite a nov elty at Silvis shops. It seems that the boiler shop has the best over the machine shop. Hurry up, Fred. Fearhuby. <£ Jl ST. LOUIS DIVISION. C. A. Dunnavent, formerly located at Halley- ville, Okla., has been appointed general foreman at Eldon, vice R S. Brown, returned to Dal- hart. Supt. Correll was confined to his bed several days with an attack of Inflammatory rheuma tism, but at the present writing is very much Improved. Miss E. C. Carlson, trainmaster's clerk, was called home January 25th, on account of the death of her brother at Springfield, Mo. Mrs. L. G. Standiford, wife of Conductor Standiford, was called to Peru, Ind., latter part of January on account of sickness of relative. Agent G. E. Slinkman at Vale, while on his vacation recently, stopped over at Eldon and spent a day with his brother, W. H. Slinkman, who Is file clerk in superintendent's office. "BEST CHIPPED SOAP" The old fashioned soap, made from kettle rendered tal low, with the old fashioned idea of cleansing the linen of hotels and institutions, without injury to the fabric. Get the NEW IDEA of using the OLD FASHIONED goods for best and most economical results. We also carry a complete line of Laundry Supplies. WARNOCK & RALSTON, ROCK ISLAND, ILL. Established 1SS3 Agent C. O. Mennell and W. H. Slinkman, local agents for the Saxon automobile, attended the Automobile Show, which was held in Kan sas City recently. A large gasoline tractor of the Aultman & Taylor type was received at Eldon over the Rock Island last month, to be used in road making in this vicinity. Mr. B. T. Harvey, local banker, received a carlood of the latest model Buick autos over the Rock Island which were shipped to him direct from Flint, Mich. Mr. Harvey Is the local agent for this make of automobile. Large shipments of live poultry enroute from Oklahoma and Texas have been passing over the St. Louis Division lately, destined for points In New York and the East. Night Clerk L. H. Gunter was on the sick list a few days last month. Accountant J. W. Jacobs went to Horton to accompany his wife and son William home on account of Mrs. Jacobs just recovering from a slight illness contracted while spending the holi days at that point with relatives. Assistant Accountant Leslie Lumpkin and son John Hoard visited Mr. Lumpkin s parents at Spring Garden, his mother returning with him to spend a few days in Eldon with relatives- Mr. A. W. Kelso, district examiner on Book of Rules, held an examination in Eldon re cently with officials of this Division. The third meeting of the Prevent Claims Com mittee was held on the St. Louis Division at Eldon January 29th with quite a large attend ance and the meeting was quite a success. Mr. W. H. Hunn, district superintendent of the Western Weighing & Inspection Bureau, with headquarters at St. Louis, was a visitor and made quite an Interesting and Instructive talk concerning prevent claims matters and other matters in connection with the Bureau. A class meeting of section foremen from the west end of the Division was held at Eldon Feb ruary 12th, by Roadmaster N. T. Blackwell, who made quite a nice talk on different subjects con cerning track matters. Conductor C. R. Duskey met with a fatal acci dent while in charge of Train No. 96 January 31st, when his caboose turned over at Brandon. Mo., while backing in on passing track for Train No. 24. Mr. Duskey was highly esteemed by all who were personally acquainted with him and his departure from this life will be greatly mourned by his brother employes, officials, and friends who all extend their deepest sympathy to Mrs. Duskey during her bereavement. Mr. Duskey's remains were taken to New Franklin. Mo., his home town, to be Interred ; several of his brother trainmen and wives accompanied the remains. On account of placing the Supervisors of Fuel Economy back, which made a reduction In Road Foremen of Equipment, Mr. F. J. Tonkers. re cently appointed Road Foreman of Equipment on the Colorado Division, returns to the St. Louis Division and will in the near future return to road service as engineer. Trainmaster J. S. Jones Is at present holding about four meetings a month on the re-examina tion of employes on the Book of Rules. $50 to $100*' NT ■ We want railroad men /to represent us during spare time. Many of our agents make $50 to $100 monthly. 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Will be pleased to forward samples upon ap plication. : : : : : : : THE PANTASOTE COMPANY 11 Broadway, NEW YORK Our COFFEE Served by the J. J. Grier Hotels and Eating Houses W. F. McUugbfin & Co. Chicago THE RAILROAD SUPPLY CO. TIE PLATES Signals—Signal Supplies CHICAGO NEW YORK That ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYEES are loyal to the core WE KNOW and gladly welcome any money-saving device or material. FORSTER'S LOCOMOTIVE CEMENT is one that after becoming familiar with its many good dualities and noting RE SULTS obtained will never be voluntarily abandoned, ft meant much to your COMPANY and surely that meant much to YOU. You can do your Company and yourself a favor, and do us a favor, and we trust you will by asking for it. When Writing to Advertisers Please Mention Rock Island Employes' Magazine. 54 ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE National Waste Company MANUFACTURERS WOOL WASTE For Journal Box Packing COTTON WASTE For Wiping General Offices: Fisher Building CHICAGO Mills: Philadelphia, Pa. 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When Writing to Advertisers Please Mention Rock Island Employes' Magazine. ADVERTISING SECTION. 55 CRECO B E A 1VI The Beam That Never Fails in Fair Service CHICAGO RAILWAY EQUIPMENT COMPANY CHICAGO "The World's Brake Beam Builders" pYESIGHT is man's most valua- *-* ble possession. ' Its preservation is more impor tant than any other thing except life itself. VfOUR occupation is one that is a risky one, especially for your eyes. YTOUR employers want you to * wear proper eye protectors and will tell you the kind to wear that are best suited to your in dividual needs, or we will, if you will write to us and we will tell you where to get them or will supply you ourselves. F. A. HARDT & CO. JOHN H. HARDIN, President 10 S. Wabash Are., CHICAGO, ILL 30 Days FREE Trial I Direct frommy factory to you. 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"BOSS" LOCK NUTS When you specify don't say "Lock Nuts"—but "Write it Right"—put it down this way:— "BOSS" LOCK NUTS »-=*■- Why not investigate and learn why nearly one hundred Railways, Private Car Lines and Industrial Corporations are using Millions of "BOSS" Lock Nuts annually? BOSS NUT COMPANY RAILWAY EXCHANGE, CHICAGO 1 In Use Everywhere A simple and efficient anti-creeper; which becomes more effective the longer it is in service; being made of malleable iron, it will last the life of the rail, and be capable of success ful re-application. KP.iM. COMPANY P. & M. Rail Anti-Creepers New York, Chicago, Denver, San Francisco, Montreal When Writing to Advertisers Please Mention Rock Island Employes' Magazine. 58 ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE JOHN VOLK CO. CONTRACTORS Manufacturers of Sash, Doors, Blinds, Screens and Interior Finish ROCK ISLAND. ILL. DRY GOODS W.m.u'. Ready-to-wear Apparel and 91m*. THE CROSBY BROS. CO. TOPEKA, KAS. 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Lloyd Company 626-636 South Clark Street CHICAGO Manufacturers of Perpetual Account Books Loose Leaf Specialties and Blank Books High Grade Printing HATCH -WILC0XS0N COAL CO. Fisher Building, Chicago MINES: Sangamon Athens West End Sales Offices: Peoria, 111. Davenport, Iowa and Keokuk, Iowa Agents for: Kinkaid and Sherman SUPERIOR COALS Sangamon County. Illinois Teh-em rUrraon { jjJJJ Automatic 5Z-21S Hedstrom-Barry Company RAILROAD AND COMMERCIAL PRINTERS BINDERS AND STATIONERS Licenced Railroad Ticket Printer! 618-620 So. Sherman St., CHICAGO \fr This Trade MarksJ/ 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 twVmk* fast Wert Tan Wear Valspar insures a perfection of pro tection and a long continued bright ness of finish afforded by no other varnish. Writs usfor Ike proof and materials for making a real varnish Usl. Valentine & Company 343 S. Dearborn St., Chicago The McConway & Torley Co. Pittsburg, Pa. MANUFACTURERS OF THE Janney Passenger Couplers USED ON Ths Rock Island System Federal Steel Lockers have the strength, the security and the durable baked enamel finish. Theyare the Railroad Lockers Federal Steel Fixture Co. 4545 Homer Ave. CHICAGO When Writing to Advertisers Please Mention Rock Island Employes' Magazine. 60 ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE GILMORE & SOLOMON COAL MINING CO. 1118 Transportation Bldg. CHICAGO 6000 tons of coal daily from The Black Diamond and Cora mines, Springfield District, 111. Steam or Domestic use. THE PREMIUM COAL OFIOWA Carbon Chunks Mined and Prepared only By CARBON BLOCK COAL CO. CENTERVILLE, IOWA CHICAGO BEARING METAL COMPANY OFFICE AND WORKS: 2234-2252 West Forty-third Street CHICAGO Journal Bearings, Engine Castings, trass and Bronze Castings for all purposes. Babbitt Metal. L. L. HAMMOND J. R. HAMMOND HAMMOND BROS. FUEL AND ICE HANDLING CONTRACTORS 1732 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY, MO. 17 N. U Salle St., CHICAGO Let us figure with you on handling Coal, Ice, Cin ders, Sand, and save you money and worry. Ref erences: C. R. I. & P., Missouri Pacific, St. L. I. M. & S., C. M. & St. P. and C. & N. W. Railways. Established 1884 Peabody Coal Company General Offices: McCORMICK BUILDING, CHICAGO St. Louis, Mo. Office: Syndicate Trust Building Stands for Quality therefore Economy JEROME-EDWARDS METALLIC PACKING CO. CHICAGO Chicago Car VAPOR SYSTEM OF CAR HEATING Company Chicago, Railway Eichanga Bldg. New York, Qrand Central Terminal Bldg. Atlanta, Qa., Candler Bldg. Washington, D. C, 83* Munsay Bldg. Montreal, Qu». 61 Dalhousle Street OAST STEBL Buckeye Truck Frames, Truck Bolsters, Key Connected Yokes, Journal Barnes), and "Major" Top Lift and Side Lift Coupler!. THE BUCKEYE STEEL CASTINGS COMPANY, ^lVmWoEo NEW YORK OPPICE, 1274 No. I* Church Street CHICAOO OPPICE, f I* Railway Eichanga Bids. ST. PAUL, MINN.. OFFICE. No. 70* Pioneer Bldg. When Writing; to Advertisers Please Mention Rock Island Employes' Magazine. ADVERTISING SECTION. 61 Syttemi Telephone Order Blanki 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 ISM. B. JOHNSON & SON Contractor! and Manufacture™ of Railroad Ties —AND— Lumber Office:Second National Bank Bldg. Richmond. Indiana Tkt Portsmouth Refractories Company PORTSMOUTH, OHIO MANUFACTURERS HIGH GRADE FIRE BRICK ft* Locomotive Arch Brick and Oil Burning Furnaces Do Business by Mail Start with accurate lists of name* we furnish—- build solidly. Chooee from the following or any others desired. Apron Mfrs. Wealthy Men Cheese Box Mfrs. Ice Mfrs. Shoe Retailers Doctors Tin Can Ml™. Axle Grease Mfrs. Druggists Railroad Employee* Auto Owner* Contractor* Our complete book ot mailing statistic* on 7000 classes of prospective customers free. letl-GsiM, 829.G Olive Stmt, St Loals. Ross-Gould Ma ilirag S*. Louis THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF EL PASO, TEXAS (U. S. Depository) Capital and Surplus, $1,000,0*0 RESOURCES Loans ana Investments United Slates Bonds $860,000.00 Cash on band 924,20*. 10 Exchange 1.711.911.83 Total. Capital fltocX Surplus and FroOtl Circulation DEPOSITS: Bank Individual United states Total, LIABILITIES $1,868,340,70 4,745,886.34 113,810.71 $6,168 086.19 8,686.117.83 88.742.203.il $800,000.00 282,357.38 1.162.300.00 e.6$7.»tt.7» 8.742.203.11 Condensed Report to Comptroller, December 31, 1814. Telephones Wabash 2336-2337 PRINTERS : BINDERS and Blank Book Manufacturers RAILWAY TICKETS AND SUPPLIES 712 Federal Street, CHICAGO Cut 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 AdrertlMra Pleaae Mention Rock Island Employes' Magazine. 62 ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE SHOP FOREMEN Are you interested in improving your shop conditions and reducing your maintenance and labor costs? If so, write AYER & LORD TIE COMPANY, Railway Exchange, Chicago, for their booklet "FLOORS." NILES-BEMENT-POND CO. New York : : : Chicago Niles Cranes Railway Machine Tools Bement Hammers .*• Hydraulic Machinery Galena-Signal Oil Company FRANKLIN, PA. QUALITY EFFICIENCY ECONOMY The SURPASSING EXCELLENCE of Galena Oils is the natural result of over forty years' experience in the manufacture of oils for RAILWAY USES EXCLUSIVELY. We guarantee your oil cost. ELECTRIC RAILWAY LUBRICATION A SPECIALTY Galena Oils are recognised as the ACME OF LUBRICATION PERFECTION. PERFECTION VALVE and SIGNAL OILS. RAILWAY SAFETY OIL. for headlights, marker and classification lamps. LONG TIME BURNER OIL. for switch and semaphore lamps. Tests and correspondence solicited. S. A. 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. 63 LOGS ?D RAILS )SSINGS SWITCHES 1 STANDS SR HAILS IL BRACES nrHEE STARSTANC BANNERSTANE ROLLER RAIL 6ENDE TRANSIT SWITCH STROMGLAMPfRO MANGANESI FROGS AND GROSSING Pettibone Mulliken Co. 725 The Republic Rubber Company Factories and General Office YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO ...Manufacturer! 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 nd Coke Sole Vendor >oal DAWSON, NEW MEXICO THE HEWITT COMPANY C. M. HEWITT, President Hewitt Babbitt Metals Machine Finished Standard Metallic Packing Rings Rubber Goods C. M. HEWITT. Chairman. H. H. HEWITT. President. MAGNUS COMPANY incorporated Journal Bearings and Brass Engine Castings 303 Railway Exchange CHICAGO CHICAGONEW YORK 64 ROCK ISLAND EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE TEXACO THE MARK OF QUALITY FOR ALL PETROLEUM PRODUCTS TEXACO ILLUMINATINO. OILS TEXACO NAPHTHAS TEXACO GASOLINES TEXACO LUBRICANTS High Grade Lubricating Oils and Greases for all conditions. TEXACO MOTOR OILS TEXACO ENOINE OILS TEXACO AXLE OREASE TEXACO RAILWAY OILS TEXACO ROOFINQ TEXACO FUEL OIL TEXACO BITUMENS AND CEMENTS Scientifically prepared for special purposes such as PAVINO, ROOFINQ, WATERPROOFINO. MASTIC PIPE COATINQ INSULATION THE TEXAS COMPANY HOUSTON NEW YORK Boston, St. L Philadelphia Chicago, AU BRANCH OFFICES Louis, New Orleans, Pueblo, Norfolk, Dallas, Tulsa, Atlanta, El Paso. ITS W. Jackioo Bird. CHICAGO It CeJar Sens! NSW YORK Marsh & McLennan INSURANCE IN ALL ITS BRANCHES 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. Specialties for every railway use. fJBaM Math aI COAL SPRINKLER Accidents to Englneera 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 ef 95° Sole Licensees and Makers NATHAN MANUFACTURING COMPANY 101 Park Ave., New York, H.V. Western Office: 1612 Old Colonr Bide., CMctlt, 11. Pitent Applied For Prloe»5-00 Nat When 'Writing; to Advertisers Please Mention Rock Island Employes' Magazine. Efficiency Books

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