Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-15
TRACK AND TRAIN

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Fireman Williams has reported
for duty, after several days off in the
tall grass by the wayside.
Engineer Blevins, whose name y
seldom seen on the rest-up board, was
today marked up for a few trips of,
Engineer Roberts has placed his
name on the lay-off board for a stated
period, during which he will r~nsticate.
Engineer Bowen, better known as
'.Old Anguilarity," has his name dec
Grating the lay-off board for a trip Or
SO.
Engineer Peterson finds them com.
ing a little too hard for him, SO has
requested a few days off in which to-
r%ecuperate.
Conductor Hook, who never plays
hockey unless absolutely necessary, is
at present rusticating and trying to.
increase his avordupois,
Engineer Wolf, who is somewhat of
an expert at the throttle. has tired
of duty, and is laying off to see the
many sights around town.
Chas. Smith, the day caller Of train
crews, was numbered among the sick
today, and Night Caller Heidel was
doing duty while he was off doctoring
up.
Conductor Jackson, who has been
laying off for several days past, has
not yet found it in his heart to report
for duty, and still fingers among the
rosters.
Conductor Cunningham, who has
been here a few years, and always
found reliable, has laid off in order
to go to the fair, and an extra man
will enjoy a few trips on his car dur
ing his absence.
Engineer Art Lowe, the lyric tenor
Of the throttle pullers, has laid off and
gone to Albuquerque with his family
to witness the many wonders offered
at the fair. 1t is a safe bet that Art
will see all that is goin gon.
Firemen Nelson, Tighe and Bryan
have all been taken off the extra
board and been assigned to regular en-
gines. How long it will last, how
ever, no man can say, but they are
happy, nevertheless. SO all join hands
and circle.
Conductor J. A. Quigley, the pleas
ant young man with the pleasant
smile, which he always carries with
him, much to the qualification Of the
passengers who ride upon his train,
Is at present lingering among the
daisies, resting up.
c. Handwright, one OF the most be-
witching ladies' men, numbered
among the local shop force. is contem-
plating q trip to Chicago shortly, and
Dame Rumor has it that he will re-
turn with a bride much to the chagrin
of several OF our local bellies.
Conductor Hubbard, who carries a
lantern voted to him as being the
most popular conductor In these parts.
has placed his name on the lay-off
list and hied himself to Albuquerque
to take in the fair. Conductor Sha-
rum Is officiating while he Is of en-
joying himself.
The extra list at the yard office
presents a long string Of extra men
to view. There are seventeen freight
brakemen and four passenger men on
the board at present, but 1t is expect.
ed that business will soon pick up to
such an extent that they will all be
needed, and more, too.
Engine S22, which has been in the
shops at Albuquerque ever since the
disastrous collision near Waldo sew.
eral months ago. when a fireman met
death, is reported as now ready to
leave the shops and resume duty on
the road.
Engineer Geo. Crossen, whose en-
CINE has been In the shop for some
time, has been assigned to another
one, and has announced himself as