der held fifteen tons of coal, how broad his smile would be when he got the last shovelful in the box, and realized that he had earned $2.00? Or, even if he were qualified to run a "Hog," how broad his smile would be when he was trying to get a signal from the ninety-ninth car, and he had been eighteen hours on the road?

If President Eliot will look into the lives of all artists, he will find many in garrets starving and disgusted with art because the effort brings little money and no comforts; and if he will look beyond his theories and into the facts as they exist, he will find that pleasant looks follow lines of comfort, or at least enough of comfort to prevent distress and to make one feel as though his efforts were in some sense appreciated; and this feeling comes from fair reward and fair treatment, and never from taking a mean, narrow advantage of men on the principle of supply and demand. It requires some degree of moral obligation to tote fair, but if we are to have laborers look pleasant and feel so, that element must enter into the solution. There will be few quarrels between employer and employee when men are fairly paid and treated with that consideration due to our fellowman, whether he be a college preceptor or has a shovel in his hand.

BRO. ROBERT M. ORR, member of Div. 417, Peoria, Ill., who was twice elected to the office of City Clerk, made so many friends while in that office that at the late election he was successful in being elected to another good office. As about the only Democrat elected, he may appear in a party sense somewhat lonesome, but he can afford to forget party lines as his friends have done in voting for him, not because he was a Democrat or a Republican, but because he was worthy of their confidence, because he has been tried and not found wanting, certainly a very high compliment, and we congratulate Brother Orr upon his political success made possible by honesty and fidelity. It is an honor to be proud of and, indirectly, it is a compliment to the B. of L. E., of which he has been a faithful member so long.-ED.

Editorial Paragraphs.

Bro. Chas. F. Hubbard, Chief Engineer of Div. 238, Tacoma, Wash., who will be remembered as a delegate to the Los Angeles Convention, representing Divisions 238 and 439, has been appointed Railroad Commissioner by Governor Mead of Washington, which is very satisfying to the members of the B. of L. E. in Tacoma, as it is to all classes of union men.

C. F. HUBBARD.

Brother Hubbard is a Vermonter by birth, and began his railroad life at the age of 17 years, starting a s a telegraph operator. Getting the Western fever he moved to Minneapolis and secured a position as fireman for the C. & N. W. Ry., remaining with that company about ten years, in which time he was promoted to engineer and met success. Desiring a change, he went to the Northern Pacific with headquarters at Tacoma, where he has since remained, always taking an active part in the B. of L. E. and won favor with all classes. Being intellectual, practical and broad-minded, he naturally became a leader among men; being studious and a deep thinker, he is well equipped for the manifold duties of the important office with which Governor Mead has honored him.

Next to Brother Hubbard, the Brothers in Washington will appreciate the action of the Governor in selecting a member of the order as a part of his official force, and we predict that the Governor will never have occasion to regret his choice.

Bro. M. F. Kincaid, member of Div. 399, Seattle, Wash., has also been honored by Governor Mead, who appointed him a member of the State Board of Control.

Brother Kincaid is a son of Dr. Kincaid and brother of Trover Kincaid, a member

of the faculty of the University of Washington, and has a brother, Kenneth, in the medical department of the regular army.

Brother Kincaid started his railroad career at the age of 16 years on the Midland Railway of Canada as a caller and later fireman; went to the Canadian Pacific in 1882, promoted to engineer in 1885, go

ing to the Pacific Coast in 1886, where he secured a position on a tramp steamer in charge of the electrical machinery, and made a trip around the world, arriving in New York in 1888, securing a position with the Baldwin Locomotive Works. In 1889 went with the Erie Railway as fireman and engineer until 1897, when he went to the Klondike where he had charge of the first railroad in the Yukon and ran the first engine in that country, but his health compelled him to seek a milder climate.

M. F. KINCAID.

Governor Mead makes another good choice in the appointment of Brother Kincaid.

The Brothers in Washington have confidence in both these honored members and are much pleased with the evidence of good standing with the Governor and the people who expressed preference for their appointment, and we feel sure that neither will be disappointed in the result.

BRO. HOWARD M. CURRY, member Div. 474, who made a wide acquaintance as delegate to the Ottawa Convention in 1896 and St. Louis in 1898, was later appointed Traveling Engineer for the Northern Pacific Co., and demonstrated both ability and energy in that position, resulting in his appointment as Division Master Mechanic with headquarters at Staples, Minn., and the same qualities of push and energetic attention to business have again resulted in his further promotion on Feb.

27 to the position of General Master Mechanic with headquarters at St. Paul. This is a very flattering record for Brother Curry. It is a striking illustration of what intelligence coupled with energy can accomplish. Brother Curry has won his place by demonstrating his practical abil ity to fill it. His accomplishments in the service was all the recommendation he needed, and the company pays him a deserved compliment in placing him next to the Mechanical Superintendent.

We feel that he will continue to deserve the best the company has to give, and that he will continue to deal justly and fairly by those in train service he has been so long and so closely associated with. He knows all the trials of road service and can understand cause and effect, which greatly assists in decisions which mean peace and prosperity of both men and company.

The same bulletin from the Mechanical Superintendent, Mr. David Van Alstyne, appoints Bro. Willard Lincoln, member of Div. 395, as Master Mechanic, to succeed Brother Curry, at Staples, Minn., another good selection and another compliment to the membership of the order on the N. P. Ry. May Brother Lincoln find his way up the ladder of promotion by close attention to duty and fairness to both the company and those who serve under him. The good wishes for the success of the two Brothers will be with them from all members of the order.

BRO. JAMES JACOBS, member of Div. 14, Utica, N. Y., has just completed his fiftieth year of service for the N. Y. C. & H. R. Ry. Born in Wexford, Ireland, July 1840, he with his brothers and sisters came to this country and settled in Schenectady, N. Y., July 3, 1847, and started to work for the Central road April 7, 1855, three months before he was fifteen. He proved faithful and energetic in any work given him, and in 1857 was given a position as fireman between Schenectady and Utica. The Central was then composed of three short divisions, Albany to Schenectady, Schenectady to Utica, Utica to Syracuse. In September, 1865, he was

promoted to an engineer and ran from Utica to Syracuse, and has been in passenger service for the past 25 years. He joined the B. of L. E. in its infancy, has presided as Chief Engineer of Div. 14 in all 18 years, and has attended six conventions as the delegate representing his Division; certainly an excellent record and one to be very proud of. He is still as vigorous as many at 45, never patronized a saloon, and regardless of Dr. Osler's opinion, Brother Jacobs was never better equipped for the duties of an engineer than now. May good fortune continue to attend him, and the company and the public to have the benefit of his safe and painstaking service as long as he desires to continue in it. EDITOR.

The Twin Meetings.

It is not often that we have had meetings of this character that can justly be termed "A Twin Meeting," yet Divs. 37 and 577, located at Mattoon, made such an event possible and nobly did they do their share to make the 26th and 27th days of March two red-letter days in our history, which every true lover of our Brotherhood will be pleased to read.

The writer having an invitation to attend both of these gatherings left Cleveland, Saturday, March 25, for Mattoon, Ill., arrived there the same night, was met at the station by Bro. Wm. Bird, of Div. 37, who escorted him to his beautiful home, 194 Wabash avenue, and informed him that he was to be his guest during his stay in Mattoon. The evening was pleasantly spent in chatting about the happy reminiscences of the past, and of the present and future prospects of our Brotherhood until the dials of the clock indicated the midnight hour. Retiring for the night, we awoke Sunday morning to be greeted with the bright rays of the sun, which betokened a clear and beautiful day, for our union meeting. At 10:45 A. M., in company with Brothers Arthur Khron and Wm. Burke, we attended divine service at the Congregational Church and heard an elegant sermon by the pastor, Rev. Naboth Osborne, and

Mrs. Mabel Hooper Kerns, the famous soprano of Mattoon, rendered a solo entitled, "In the Palace of the King," that made one think of the better land as we listened to the inspiring melody by this gifted singer.

The union meeting was opened promptly at 2:30 P. M., Bro. O. F. Hamilton, Chief of Div. 37, in the chair. This being a joint affair of both Divisions in Mattoon, Bro. John M. Rossiter, Chief of Div. 577, assisted in the duties of the occasion, which in part was the initiation of a candidate. Their sister Division 245, situated at Charleston, only about twelve miles distant, was well represented. After the usual routine of duties had been dispensed with, Bro. Deloss Everett, Third Grand Engineer, delivered an address on the duties and responsibilities of the day and hour in which we live, dwelling principally on the vital and all-important subject of true and genuine brotherhood, which met with a hearty response of all present. To give a detailed description of this gathering would make a lengthy article. The meeting was honored with the presence of Bro. G. H. Daniels, Chief of Div. 245, and Brothers C. W. Kemp, C. J. Singleton, and a host of others too numerous to mention, who made the welkin ring with happy speeches in defense of the principles we advocate.

About 6 P. M. a delegation of the members of the G. I. A. were admitted to the hall, when Mrs. D. Flynn, President of Div. 47, welcomed us in a neat speech, and announced that supper was ready. Forming in line, we were escorted to the dining room, keeping step to the inspiring strain of the "Amazon March," a piano selection played by Mrs. Maggie McComb. It would appear that our good sisters had searched the four corners of the earth for all the good things imaginable to satisfy our craving appetites, for their meal was all that could be desired. After this was over we returned again to the Division room, and in conjunction with our lady friends, spent the evening in social converse, until we were reminded of the approach of the midnight hour, when we separated each for their different homes,

thus closing another happy event in our history.

Monday, March 27, in company with Brother Wm. Bird, we left Mattoon for Charleston to participate in the celebration atttending the twenty-first anniversary of the birth of Div. 245, of which the Charleston Daily Courier gives the following account:

On Sunday afternoon, March 26, 1884, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers' Div. No. 245 was organized in this city. The day was pretty and bright, and to assist in the celebration of the twenty-first anniversary, the weather man sent the same kind of weather, Monday evening.

The anniversary was one of best celebrations ever held here; it was a success in every way and the various committees are to be congratulated. Fourteen members and their wives of the Delphos, O., Division, 550, arrived here at 1 o'clock.

At 7 o'clock a special train on the Big Four with fifty-seven members and their wives of the Mattoon organizations, Nos. 37 and 577, arrived to assist the members of 245 in celebrating and they did their part to perfection.

Engineer C. W. Kemp, master of ceremonies, made a short address on behalf of 245, welcoming the visitors. He introduced Mayor Digby, who made a neat and witty address of welcome.

An entertaining and interesting program was announced; for an hour.the audience was royally entertained. The program was as follows:

Piano selections-Mrs. Harry Shrieves, Mrs. Ed. Eckenrode and Miss Marguerite Waible.

Recitations-Miss Irma Martin, Irma Bradley, Laura Laughlin.

Violin solo accompanied with piano-Miss Laura Laughlin and Miss Ione Walker.

Cornet duet-Tyron Shuler, Charles Myers.

The program, a selected one, was of the very best and every number was heartily encored. It was far better than the attraction at the Charleston Theater, and was the subject of much comment.

Short talks were made by Eugineers Wm. Bird, Arthur Khron, J. F. Nelms, W. C. Parson and W. H. Morris of Div. 37, and Vic Gustafson, Div. 577, and Thomas Campbell and F. A. Drolett, Div. 550. Deloss Everett, Third Grand Engineer of the B. of L. E., was introduced and made a very good address. Mr. Everett has grown gray in the service, and although an elderly gentleman, he still has a good strong voice and handles it well; has a good store of short stories and makes illustrations with them to the point, and is a very pleasant speaker.

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At the conclusion of his speech, the way was led to the dining rooms where the Ladies' Auxiliary had prepared a supper-not a banquet. tables were so crowded with the many good things of an hundred different varieties of "eatables" that another toothpick could not have found room on the snow-white linen. The table decorations were neat and pretty.

After the large number had satisfied the "inner

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man the remainder of the time was spent in amusements. The Wizard club rooms were used for a dance, and many of the engineers and their wives enjoyed the waltz and two step, while others returned to the Engineers' hall and found amusement in cinch and other games.

The Mattoon and Delphos, Ohio, visitors were loud in their praise of the hospitality shown them by the members of the Charleston lodge and citizens, and wish that 245 could have a celebration each night in the year. D. EVERETT.

LINKS.

A UNION meeting under the auspices of Divisions 56, 436, 432 and 386, will be held in Birmingham, Ala., on June 21, to be followed by a picnic at German Park on the 22nd. The Governor of Alabama and other distinguished men of Birmingham are expected to be present. The Grand Officers of the order have been invited and the local committee is doing everything possible to make the meeting a success, and desire the Brothers from all points to come and participate in the social and educational features, which always attend these meetings and we will try to make you glad you came.

GEO. L. CARLISLE, Chr.,
GEO. T. ROBERTS, Sec'y.

THE Canadian Divisions of the B. of L. E. will hold their Annual Union Meeting in Riviere du Loup, Province of Quebec, on July 4, 5 and 6, 1905. We insert this notice early, for it deserves consideration. Riviere du Loup is one of Canada's beauty spots, and our Canadian Brothers make their annual gathering a notable event, in which there is pleasure, education and social relations long to be remembered by those who attend.

The committee will have something in the June number which will give the needed information to all who wish to attend. Any one desiring earlier information can write Bro. F. W. Rioux, Sec'y. There should be no Canadian Brother missing from this meeting who can get there, for they not only miss a grand good time, but fail to give the encouragement they should. These meetings are impor tant to the fraternity in Canada, and the committee deserves the encouragement of your presence, and all will profit by helping to make it a grand success.

BRO. FRANK BURKE, a member of Div. 559, has been appointed to the position of Traveling Engineer of the Duluth, Missabe and Northern Railway, one of the United States steel and iron ore roads in Northern Minnesota.

Brother Burke's selection we feel assured was due to his many years' experience and ability as an engineer on different roads, and Brother Burke will fill the position with credit to himself and honor to the Brotherhood of which he is a valued member. Div. 559 wishes him every success in his new position.

J. S. BROWN, F. A. E. Div. 559.

ON March 8, Bro. M. W. Cadle, A. G. C., visited Div. 482, at East Tawas, Mich., where quite a number of the Brothers had the pleasure of meeting him. Bro. R. D. Cutler, Chief, and Bro. Luke Murray, Traveling Engineer, met Brother Cadle in Bay City and accompanied him to East Tawas. Brother Cadle entertained some of our members with an address in his pleasing way, all regretting that he was unable to stay with us longer and expressing the hope that we may have the pleasure of meeting with him again.

JOHN L. SWARTZ, F. A. E. Div. 482.

Drv. 302 held a special meeting March 27, 1905. Assistant Grand Chief Cadle and Brother Hammond, C. E. of Div. 548, were present. We had a good attendance, several members of the other Chicago Divisions attending.

Assistant Grand Chief Cadle exemplified the work, and gave us a very interesting talk on subjects of interest to the order. Brother Hammond and several other Brothers had a little speech to make. It is the first time a Grand Officer has visited 302 in a long time. If Grand Officers would visit Divisions more often it might get some Brothers interested, so they could attend Division once in a while. F A. E., Div. 302.

THE members of Div. 290 think they have something to feel proud of, for within the last three years there have been three of its members taken from the

rank and file and promoted to official positions on the G. N. R. R. The first was Bro. P. H. McGuire, who was promoted to Traveling Engineer and afterward to Master Mechanic, which office he still holds.

About eight months ago Bro. C. E. McAuliffe accepted a position as Traveling Engineer with the Mo. P. System with headquarters at Argenta, Ark.; and on April 1, 1905, Bro. F. E. Owen accepted a like position on the Dakota Division of the G. N., with headquarters at Larimore, N. D.

Bro. Owen is a young man under thirty years of age, but with a head full of good mechanical ideas, and has a faculty of demonstrating them so they will be some use to himself and others who come in contact with them, of which he had several on his engine while running on the Lake District. He was painstaking and studious in regard to his work and engine and improved his idle hours in studying, and is somewhat of an electrician and a number of other accomplishments; and for the benefit of some of the old timers who may see this, will say he is a son of A. J. Owen, commonly known as "Old Shang Owen," who ran an engine all through the Middle West.

The promotion of Brother Owen shows what opportunities are open for a young man in railroad circles of today, if he will only improve his idle time in a little study, and Div. 290 wishes Brother Owen success in his new field.

MEMBER, Div. 290.

ON March 29th, Bro. H. E. Wills, Assistant Grand Chief Engineer, paid Jefferson Levy Div. No. 513, Charlottesville, Va., a call. This is the first visit from the Grand Office in the history of the Division. Our Chief, Bro. L. D. Payne, posted a notice that there would be a called meeting at 1:30 P. M. on the date above. Every member in town was present. Yes, even Bro. L. D. Edwards, who has been unable to attend for a long time, on hearing of the meeting thought he could venture out and he did and seemed much pleased with the talk.