PERSONAL

Norman W. Rose has been appointed electrical engineer of the Duluth & Iron Range, succeeding A. M. Frazee.

H. W. Lasser has been appointed superintendent of shops of the Erie at Galion, Ohio, succeeding A. J. Davis.

C. L. Walker has been appointed master car repairer of the Southern Pacific, with headquarters at Los Angeles, Cal.

J. H. Sweeney, storekeeper of the Erie at Meadville, Pa., has been appointed superintendent of stores at Meadville, succeeding H. S. Burr.

T. H. Osborne has been appointed master car repairer of the Los Angeles division of the Southern Pacific, with headquarters at Los Angeles, Cal.

H. S. Burr, superintendent of stores of the Erie at Meadville, Pa., has been appointed general supervisor of stores, with headquarters at New York.

Harry Polland has been appointed general fire inspector on the Southern Pacific, with headquarters at San Francisco, Cal., succeeding Miles Searls, retired.

J. B. Noyes has been appointed storekeeper of the Soo division of the Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie, with headquarters at Minneapolis.

E. H. Hughes has been appointed general storekeeper of the Kansas City Southern, with headquarters at Pittsburg, Kan., suceeding R. C. Lowry, resigned.

M. A. Hall, master mechanic of the Kansas City Southern, with headquarters at Pittsburg, Kan., has been appointed superintendent of machinery, with the same headquarters; and C. J. Burkholder, general road foreman of engines, has been promoted to master mechanic, succeeding Mr. Hall.

W. H. Eckroate, road foreman of engines on the Wheeling & Lake Erie at Brewster, Ohio, has been appointed master mechanic at Brewster, succeeding J. F. Hill, promoted.

N. M. Barker, master mechanic of the Copper Range, has been appointed mechanical superintendent of the American Automatic Connector Company, Cleveland, Ohio.

A. S. Sternberg, general foreman of the Belt Railroad of Chicago, has been appointed master car builder, with office at Chicago, the position of general foreman being abolished.

Charles W. McGuirk, assistant master mechanic of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western, has been appointed master mechanic of the Delaware & Hudson, with headquarters at Carbondale, Pa.

J. F. Hill, master mechanic of the Wheeling & Lake Erie at Brewster, Ohio, has been appointed superintendent of motive power and cars, with headquarters at Brewster, succeeding George Dunham, resigned.

H. G. Flanders has been appointed master mechanic of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe, with office at Amarillo, Texas, and W. H. Smith has been appointed roundhouse foreman on the same road at Albuquerque, N. M.

George T. Brown has been appointed master mechanic of the Fernwood & Gulf, with headquarters at Fernwood, Miss., succeeding C. N. Spicer, who has resigned to become master mechanic of the Williams Lumber Company, Ponchatoula, La.

F. V. Green, formerly in the service of the Westinghouse Air Brake Company, and recently associated with the Baldwin Locomotive Works, has been appointed export manager in charge of South African territory, with offices in the Standard Bank building, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Elmer R. Larson, supervisor of apprentices of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western, has been appointed special motive power inspector, and John Murray, assistant superintendent of apprentices, has been promoted to supervisor of apprentices, succeeding Mr. Larson.-From Railway and Locomotive Engineering.

The Hanna locomotive stoker has been applied to the big government standard 2-10-2B Santa Fe type engines. We are interested in the success of all stokers, as mechanical firing permits the fireman to give some of his time to the observance of signals, something impossible on the modern handfired locomotive,

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The Plumb Plan League Booming

The following Divisions are now members of the Plumb Plan League:

3, 6, 11, 41, 45, 55, 60, 69, 72, 74, 93, 117, 125, 126, 129, 144, 145, 153, 154, 158, 169, 171, 183, 184, 186, 207, 208, 215, 216, 221, 231, 238, 259, 276, 290, 301, 312, 318, 325, 328, 342, 353, 400, 404, 405, 418, 421, 425, 448, 457, 458, 493, 495, 497, 498, 499, 514, 523, 527, 531, 559, 580, 590, 604, 645, 655, 706, 713, 720, 730, 745, 752, 754, 757, 760, 814, 851, 861, 870, 872, 37, 78, 87, 99, 135, 156, 235, 249, 302, 333, 344, 424, 429, 437, 488, 489, 512, 569, 602, 607, 625, 650, 655, 675, 727, 734, 743, 790, 801, 1, 5, 36, 44, 54, 55, 59, 65, 72, 114, 122, 157, 161, 180, 219, 244, 266, 273, 282, 297, 303, 307, 318, 327, 351, 386, 395, 398, 401, 408, 409, 436, 440, 447, 456, 473, 477, 480, 483, 487, 501, 511, 546, 565, 569, 573, 596, 612, 627, 633, 660, 666, 785, 808, 824, 839, 871, 875, 78, 704, 886, 58, 71, 79, 97, 148, 233, 257, 262, 275, 288, 304, 316, 384, 391, 393, 406, 415, 419, 431, 441, 446, 450, 459, 481, 485, 496, 511, 544, 557, 584, 591, 599, 626, 641, 644, 651, 652, 701, 766, 767, 773, 820, 836, 838, 863, 865, 883, 9, 17, 19, 28, 31, 32, 47, 50, 64, 66, 95, 101, 102, 112, 141, 150, 160, 190, 217, 222, 255, 298, 306, 356, 360, 376, 380, 468, 513, 520, 552, 605, 671, 683, 699, 717, 741, 867, 2, 15, 20, 92, 94, 96, 98, 110, 194, 196, 226, 229, 292, 311, 317, 335, 343, 358, 370, 372, 383, 525, 629, 672, 742, 845, 869, 576, 374, 334, 829, 18, 75, 82, 83, 107, 187, 248, 361, 364, 411, 494, 543, 577, 618, 640, 692, 710, 805, 55, 359, 58, 61, 250, 775, 33, 61, 7, 77, 121, 170, 120, 192, 244, 250, 392, 464, 577, 592, 664, 678, 659, 708, 702, 876, 804, 52, 354, 4, 16, 18, 69, 139, 177, 202, 218, 254, 270, 284, 293, 349, 369, 416, 452, 467, 504, 506,

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560, 598, 609, 623, 669, 681, 800, 830, 868, 43, 31, 155, 263, 461, 476, 682, 173, 175, 100, 264, 14, 38, 49, 137, 182, 193, 205, 244, 272, 329, 399, 638, 665, 791, 883, 197, 348, 673, 300, 48 and 508.

We are not in position to publish all the Divisions who have joined the Plumb Plan League, as many have failed to notify us that they have joined.

We still find that far too many of our Divisions have not joined the Plumb Plan League-we are very sure that if this matter were given the consideration that it deserves, not only every Division, but every member of the organization, would join the Plumb Plan League. Yours fraternally,

W. S. STONE,
Grand Chief Engineer.
M. W. CADLE,
H. E. WILLS,
F. A. BURGESS,
ASH KENNEDY,
E. CORRIGAN,
L. G. GRIFFING,
M. E. MONTGOMERY,
H. P. DAUGHERTY,
A. JOHNSTON,
Ass't Grand Chiefs.

Attest: WM. B. PRENTER, F. G. E.

The railroads have made much use of the argument that Government ownership would kill initiative among the workers. Why, bless them, there was little initiative left to kill, since the employees came to understand that the purpose of the General Managers' Association was to destroy organized labor, as was amply proven in so many ways of late years, and more recently when the railroads financed the movement to create the One Big Union.

Labor Sunday Message for 1920

The Labor Sunday Message of last year was devoted to a statement of the principles of democracy in industry, expressed in the practical forms of collective bargaining between employers and organized bodies of workers, and the application of democratic principles to shop organization. Illustrations were given of these in the actual operation of industrial concerns, such as the Leitch Plan, the Filene Plan, and the British scheme of shop councils and national organization of industries known as the Whitley Plan.

LABOR CONFLICTS OF 1919

The year since Labor Sunday, September 2, 1919, has been one of widespread industrial conflict. It has witnessed the Steel Strike in the summer and early autumn of 1919, the Coal Strike in November, the Railroad Strike the so-called Outlaw Strike-in the spring, the Longshoremen's Strike in New York City, tense labor situations over the open shop, as for example in Atlanta and Wichita, and an antagonism bordering on violence in the States of the Northwest. A well-known statistician estimates that during August and September, 1919, the workers lost through strikes $41,272,000 in wages, and employers $4,127,000 in profits. At that rate the cost of strikes for the entire year would be about a quarter of a billion dollars in wages and about $25,000,000 in profits.

Corresponding to these movements of labor has been like organization of capital fighting for the open shop, meeting force with force, as for example in the Steel Strike, conducting a nationwide propaganda to influence public opinion.

Not only are these conflicts and antagonisms producing enormous economic losses due to strikes, lockouts, various forms of sabotage and under-production, but worse than that, and finally more dangerous, is the destruction of the solidarity of the Nation, the growth of class hatred and class organization, and the defeating of the spirit of brotherhood and co-operation which constitute not only the essence of Christianity but also the strength of society.

The church, loving the Nation, pri

marily concerned for the welfare of the masses of the people, but devoted to the welfare of all, committed by its deepest principles and by the purpose of its existence to righteousness and the safeguarding of life, watches the deepening conflict with profound concern. It cannot stand aloof. At whatever risk of becoming involved in the controversy it must go into the midst of the contending forces, if possible between them. It must bring to bear every ounce of influence which it possesses to bring these contending groups together, and to induce them to work out permanent and effective methods of co-operation.

Under the circumstances, it has seemed to the denominational secretaries of social service and those of the Commission on the Church and Social Service, that it is advisable to suggest to pastors that they devote Labor Sunday, September 5, 1920, to an initial effort toward this great end; that they speak to their own congregations frankly and earnestly and that they seek also to influence public opinion in their communities by use of the press.

THE CHURCH MUST NOT HESITATE

The church cannot be hesitant here. When, as may often happen, the inclusiveness of its fellowship precludes a corporate judgment on the part of the whole church, the pulpit must nevertheless be true to its prophetic office. The case is hopeless if employers will not allow collective action by their workers. The church must stand for the right of organization and collective action, under proper ethical restraints and safeguards for public welfare. It must do so not only for prudential reasons, and because it is right, but because the manhood and freedom of the workers are at stake.-Commission on the Church and Social Service.

The co-operative movement is slowly but surely advancing in the United States. It has already done much good in an educational way by exposing the present complicated and expensive system of distribution of merchandise here, besides which it has had a tendency to better unite the working people, who see in the co-operative principle a means t advance their common interest.

Of Interest to Canadian Members Desiring to Purchase Stock in the B. of L. E. Co-operative National Bank

Toronto, August 6, 1920.-Our good friends, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, are organizing a bank in Cleveland, to be known as the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers' Co-operative National Bank, and they are asking their members in Canada to subscribe for shares in this new banking institution. The par value of the shares is to be $100 and in addition $10 is to be paid on each share for the creation of a banking surplus fund to meet the requirements of the law. Payments are to be made as follows:

Sixty dollars a share within thirty days from date of application and the balance in five equal monthly installments (to be paid on or before the 15th day of each month) of $10 for each of the shares subscribed for.

A copy of the application form is being sent from Cleveland to each member of the Brotherhood in Canada, together with a copy of a circular setting out the objects of the new bank.

All our branches are authorized to accept subscriptions and the amounts collected are to be credited to Toronto branch to an account to be styled "Wm. B. Prenter, First Grand Engineer." For each deposit made the branches should give a receipt on Form 92. The At Credit sent to Toronto should be accompanied by a statement giving the following particulars:

Name of our branch through which the application is made.

Name and address of the subscriber.
Number of shares applied for.
Amount of the deposit.

Number of the installment, in the case of installment payments.

A copy of this statement should be retained on file at the issuing branch for future reference if necessary. No charge is to be made for this service.

We shall appreciate our managers giving their best attention to subscribers and facilitating their subscriptions in every way. JOHN AIRD, General Manager, Canadian Bank of Commerce of Toronto, Can.

Beware the Faker

At one time in his career, Raphael, the great Italian painter, was up against it. He had come to Florence expecting to land a job on one of the new churches, but after keeping him waiting several days, the boss architect turned him down. He wanted to get to Milan, but he had no travel stake and moreover he owed for his hotel bill. Transportation did not trouble him, for he was a fine walker, but he knew he could not land a job in Milan if he left his colors and brushes and clothes in the hotel.

Finally he grew desperate and when the landlord demanded his money he told him to come back in an hour and he would have it. He then sat down before the table in his room and painted three gold ducats on the top. Then he packed up his tools and his other shirt and waited. When the landlord arrived, Raphael pointed to the table with a lordly wave of his hand.

"There's your mazuma, old top!" he said. "Help me down stairs with this bundle and you can keep the change."

When the landlord attempted to pick up the coins from the table he let out a roar like a circus lion at feeding time, but Raph was on his way.

There are thousands of flash promoters and unscrupulous stock salesmen in this country today paying their hotel bills just the same way Raphael did. They paint a beautiful and attractive picture of future dividends and profits on your table, but they do it with words and promises instead of paint and a brush. They lead you to believe that you are going to get more than you ever got before in exchange for what they have taken from you. They say "Keep the change" and walk out with your savings and Liberty Bonds in their pockets and all you have is the picture spread on the table top.

According to the story, ȧ tourist years afterwards recognized the artistic value of the picture and paid the hotelkeeper $50 for the table top. But no tourist is going to pay you for the artistic value of a lying wildcat stock certificate—they are too common.

The only safe way to judge any promise spread attractively on the table before you in connection with an investment is to examine it carefully. The

fake stocks will not stand close examination any more than Raphael's painted ducats would. But Government securities, War Savings Stamps, Treasury Savings Certificates and Liberty Bonds will stand scrutiny, for they are safe, sure and profitable and backed by the Nation's strength. - Savings Division, U. S. Treasury Dept.

Cultivate the Habit of Saving

There is no better habit to cultivate than that of saving during our years of usefulness, so that we may have something substantial to lean upon when that time has passed. We may live to be too old to earn, but are never too old to spend, and if we lay up a store for the days when no longer able to earn, we are storing up happiness to enjoy with compound interest in our declining years, which otherwise may become a nightmare, for there is no more pitiable object than a person who having toiled through life has nothing but sad memories of wasted opportunities to haunt him in his helpless old age.

The B. of L. E. Co-operative Bank was organized with the purpose in view of encouraging thrift among our membership, and those who fail to take advantage of what it has to offer in the sale of stock or safe deposit for their savings may live to regret it.

"Up Salt River"

Every individual has in his mind a candidate whom he is hoping to send "up Salt River" this fall, but are you acquainted with the origin of this expression?

We are told that Salt River, geographically, is a tributary of the Ohio. Its source is in Kentucky, and, being very crooked and difficult of navigation, it was in the early days a favorite stronghold for river pirates. These highwaymen were in the habit of preying upon the commerce of the Ohio and rowing their plunder up Salt River, whence it was never recovered. Hence it came to be said of anything that was irrevocably lost, "It's rowed up Salt River."

By an easy transition it came to be applied to unsuccessful candidates.-E. R. R., in Cleveland Plain Dealer.