Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-09-29
The Brotherho cod of Locomotive En-
sineerS.

An unwonted scene was witnessed i
our community, yesterday, by the assem-
bly, of the Brotherhood of Locomotive En-
gineers and the services connected wit
the occasion. The gathering was mucl
larger than was anticipated, and the quie
and order which prevailed during the en-
tire day was marked feature, which
drew forth comment on all sides. TIL
day as it was observed was a credit to al
interested in it, and was Successful in ev
cry respect. Rarely has it been our for
tune to witness so imposing and respect
full an ssemblage-without something t
mar its harmony or throw blemish upol
its action. We believe we shall be born
out in the statement that nothing occur
red to wound the most sensitive mind o
those who look with disfavor upon secula
gatherings upon the Sabbath. 1t is highl,
gratifying that such an occasion SHOULD
pass, leaving so little to criticise and 81
much to commend.
As the organization of the Brotherhood
of Locomotive Engineers is new to tn
public, and the proceedings of Sunda,
were surprise to many, it may be inter
esting to others to know something of tn
history and objects of the association
The order was instituted at Detroit, Mich
igan, Aug. II, 1868, as the Brotherhood
of the 'Foot-Board," and was reorganize(
upon a more permanent basis for the pur
pose of extending and diffusing its bene
fits more literally among the class which
it was intended to influence. This reor
ganization took place at Indianapolis, In
diana, August II, 1864, under its presen
name and title. It's purpose is to mort
effectually combine the interests of loco
motive engineers, to elevate their stand
ing as such, and their characters as men
A widows, orphans and disabled mem
bers' fund is accumulated by each mem
Der of a subdivision contributing to thu
fund fifty cents per year for five years, the
proceeds of which are invested in United
States or other stocks for a permanent
fund. In case of the death of one of then
number, inquiry is made into the pecuni
airy situation of his family, and if they
need assistance it is the duty of every
member of the local organization to see
that they are assisted by all honorable and
reasonable means, and if there are any
children, that they are not allowed to suf.
fer or be neglected, that they be protected
so long as they may be in need of it. The
widow of member shall be assisted in
every way and manner that may be
deemed proper, and to use all efforts con.
sistent with the rules of propriety to pre-.
vent her from coming to restitution or
disgrace, and shall treat her with consid.
GRAFTON and respect SO long as she may
prove herself worthy.
No person can become a member who is
not man of good moral character, and a
locomotive engineer in good standing, and
has had experience as such one year.
Every member is bound to recognize all
other members in good standing, and
shall not traduce or SANDER his character,
or wilfully or malioiously injure him in
any way whatever, on the penalty of
being suspended or expelled.
If a member conducts himself in a man
ner uubecoming a man, and which may
be calculated to bring disgrace to the fra
ternity, or found guilty of drunkenness,
he shall be expelled, and the officers of
the road upon which he is employed be
informed of his expulsion and the cause of
1t. II member negIects his duty - in.
jures the property of his employer, or en-
dangers the lives of persons wilfully while
under the influence of liquor, or otherwise,
the same penalty shall he inflicted.
This in brief is the tenor of the organi
cation, besides it is implied at least, if not
expressed, self protection and legislation
upon matters pertaining to their interests
as a class in business and other relations.
The motto adopted by the Brotherhood i.
"SoJrjety Truth, Justice and Mora5ity'
Its rule, do unto others as you would
that others would do unto you, and sc
fulfill the law.
There are three divisions in Vermont
No. "a, at Rutland, E. L. Stearns, Chic
Engineer; w B. Thrall, First Assistan
Engineer; No. So, at St. Adams, DAME
Kimball, Chief Engineer; Frank T
Henry, First Assistant Engineer; No. 106
at Bellows Falls, Ira Earl, Chief En-
gineer, G. S. Blake, First Assistant En-
gineer.
The assemblAge of Sunday was upor
the invitation and under the auspices Of
Division No 81 of Rutland The mana.
gers of the several roads over which they
passed in reaching here, having rendered
them free special trains to convey them
| This was d generous contribution on the
part of their employers, and wise appreci
alton of the labors of a highly important
class of their employees. The roads that
extended this courtesy are the Eastern
Fitchburgh, Cheshire, Rutland, Worces.
ter and Nashua, Boston and Albany, Troy
and Boston, Rensselaer, and Saratoga,
New York Central, Hudson River, Har-
lem, and Harlem Extension. This being
the objective point to reach, much deren-
ded upon our local railroads, and the
courtesy and attention was extended by
Col. George A. Merrill, superintendent
of the Rutland Z. Y. K Wilson, super
intendent of the Rutland and Washing
ton, and J. R. Faulkner, superintendent
of the Harlem Extension. Great obi
cations was expressed to N. L. Davis.
master mechanic of the Rutland ROAD,
for his indefatigable and courteous atteu-
ton to make everything pleasant ard
agreeable to all. Many took the oppr-
tunity to examine the shops under tie
charge of Mr.. Davis, who courteously gave
them full liberty and personally showed
to them the various departments under
his charge. While passing through the
shops, remark of this kind was made by
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