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Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05

Judges on the bench have been as
saulted. A ntgant once threw an egg
at the late Vice Chancellor Mains In
an English court. The judge had the
presence of mind to duck his head,
and at the same time he established a
reputation as a humorist by remark
ing that the present must have been
intended for his brother, Bacon, the
vice chancellor, who was sitting in an
adjoining court
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05
SUMNER NIGHTS FESTIVAL.

The twenty-hfth annual picnic and
summer nights festival of Excelsior
Lodge, No. 1913, Knights and La
dies of Honor, will be held at Schen-
keI's Harmony Park, Grasmere, to-
morrow, August g.. Professor Joseph
Stanley will furnish the music.
Dancing commences at 2 O'Clock.
The committee of arrangements
consists OF A. w. Knobloch, John
often. Albin Miller, Kate Young and
Beatrice Lauer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05
Ten Words or Less Ten Cents
REAL ESTATE FOR A L

Look for weekly real estate bar
gains, advertised every Saturday
Monday and Tuesday in classified
columns of this paper.
By
SHIRLEY & BLEW,
9S8 State Street,
Perth Amboy, N. ].
Office open evenings until 9 p.
m. Tel. 190-W.
22196-6-2S-tf
For saIe-CIty lots on monthly pay
ments. Only $500 cash, M. H.
Madsen, 172 New Brunswick Ave.
1924S-9-11-tf-t.t.s.
For Sale Residence-No. 222 Brigh-
ton avenue, containing 8 rooms
and bath and all improvements.
Price $1,000. Hans Nielsen, Seheuer
building, No. $50 Smith st.
2~3231-8-3-6t
WEEKLY BARGAINS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05

Breaking Up Housekeeping-Will
sacrifice four looms Of furniture.
Been used three months. Also STAN
dard make upright piano. II interes-
ted address P. o. Box At, Perth AM
boy. 23253-8-4-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05
FIRENIEN ON OUTING.

The annual outing and picnic or
Washington Hook and Ladder Com
pany, of Krelscherville, viii take
Mace tomorrow. The members will
leave Kreischerville tomorrow morn
ing at 7 o'clock for the Highlands
on the large g%asolene launch, Am
erica" where a shore dinner Will be
served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05
ID OF A. SOCIAL.

A social time followed the meet
ing of Welcome Council. Daughters
of America, In K. OF P. hall, Totem
VILE, Thursday night. At this time
Deputy Mrs. Frederick Peto was
presented with a silk umbrella. The
prize winners at the games were
Mrs. Abram NJ. Sprague and Mrs.
Laing. Refreshments were served
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05
FUNERAL OF MRS. NOWAK.

The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth No
wax, of Amboy avenue, Richmond
Valley, was held from her late resi-
dence at two o'clock yesterday af-
ternoon, Rev. Arthur Lucas, of
Bethel NJ. f. church, who is on his
vacation at Ocean Grove came up
and Oficiated. Interment followed
in Bethel cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05
BETHEL NJ. e. CHURCH.

In the morning at 1920 o'clock
Rev. P. 8. Landes, Of Prince Bay
chapel, will preach in Bethel NJ. E.
church, tomorrow. In the evening at
7:45 o'clock, Stuart l.. Ritz will fill
the pulpit and preach. Subject, An
Old Message from a New Messen-
ger AS this is Mr.. RitZ's frst SER
mon IN Bethei church, a large crowd
VIII rt~oubtIess be present.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05
RARITAN BAY ASSN DANCE,

About fifty couples enjoyed the
dance of the Raritan Bay Park I'M
prOvement Association, held at
Federicf's Shore House, at that
place, last night. The dining room
and porch of the hotel where the
dance was held, was decorated with
flags and electric lights. Dancing
began at 8 o'clock and continued I'M
til a late hour. Good music was in
attendance,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05
MRS. JOsT's MOTHER DIES.

Mrs. Thekla Merschoff, seventy
six years old, mother of Mrs. Emil
Jost, of Woodvail avenue, Pleasant
Plains, died last night after an ILL
ness of several weeks at the home
of her daughter. Arrangements for
the funeral are being made.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05
CADETS SUFFER FOR A PRANK.
West Pointers Must Drag Reveills Cur
Half Mile Every Day.

West Point, Aug. 5.-Disclosures are
made at the United States Military
academy that seventeen cadets remov-
ed the reveille gun from It's place on
the campus and dragged 1t through the
company streets Of the cadet camp.
Severe punishment was inflicted on
the cadets who were found to have
taken part In the prapk,
They have been ordered to report st
the gun shed in a body each day and
to drag tie gun from the shed to the
camp, a distance Of half a mile. This
Journey they will have to make with
the gun daily till the close of the camp
on Aug. 2S.4
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05

. ARAye and RartforS,

~~krckAAgAh Ave. and Rartforceq-
.s-sSommerce and %wEegg4Rn2t If suffered
a relapse after he had practically re-
covered, and only for the prompt
ness Of DR.. Chapman, 1t IS said,
death would have soon followed, as
the sun had affected the brain. The
many friends Of Mr., Lewis and his
wife, who has suffered an attack of
nervous prostration since last May,
sympathlze with them in their
trouble.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05

Room and Board-In private family
also table board. 267 Mcclellan
St. Phone 565-R. 23~073-7-28-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05
AUTO Ambulance on Staten Island.

Auto Ambulance on Staten Island.
The first automobile ambulance on
Staten Island was put into commits
sion yesterday by st. Vincent's Hos
pital of West New Brighton. The
car has a speed Of fifty miles an
hour and a territory of ffty-eight
u miles to cover.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05
REV. MIR. TAYLOR AT ST. PAUL's

Rev. j. B. Taylor, of Boonton, a
former pastor of st. Paups Metho-
dist Episcopal church, Tottenville,
but who is now retired, will preach
at both morning and evening ser
vices in the church tomorrow at
1870 and 1880 o'clock. Sunday.
school, at no q 400 and tbon aor "
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05
ata ~ TALL

what we want" said the peace pro-
moter, as a system that will permit
candid discussion to take the place Of
actual conflict"
Don't you think" inquired the mar
/ IS Smith Street 0a aye
Il an
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05
ONE CENTA WORD
FOE rHE PHOTOGRAPHER.

Films developed: Six exposures, ioc'
Prints, sMxSA, Sc; shx41A, 3R13t5'
8Ax4A, 4e; 3Ax5h, AXIS, Postals' &C.
each.
JAIME, L. Braidwood, gT3 High St.,
Perth Amboy, N. ]. Sole agents for
John N. Lehrs, Woodbridge, N: j.,
high-grade printing, developing and en-
larging for amateur photographers.
19660-3-25-1yr.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05
EXCHANGE COLUMN.

VIII Exchange-Gas stove, two bur
ners with oven, only used two
months, for a blue fame oil stove or
any good oil stove. ]. L., care
News. S-3-ot
VIII Exchange-26 #. launch with
seven horse engine, all equipment
and guaranteed In first class order
for automobile or real estate. Ad-
dress Launch" care News.
7-28-6t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05

If men like John Wanamaker can
make a fortune through advertising
there ought to be something in 1t for
you, even II 1t is only a cent-a-word
adv.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05
FURNISHED ROOMS TO LET

To Let-Nice furnished room for
gentleman. 149 Madison avenue.
23243-8-4-3t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05
e BLEW,
33S A STREET.
PERTH AMBOY, n. j.

10 Room House, Barclay st. Part
improvements. Price $4,000. $500
cash, or will exchange for downtown
property.
5 Room House, South First st.
Part improvements, including heat.
Price $1,000. Cash $500.
Part Improvements. Price $4,000.
Cash 5000. Mortgage $4,000 at 8
per cent.
s Room House on Hall Ave. Price
$4,000.
Store with 8 rooms and bath. New
Brunswick Ave. All improvements.
Price $4,000.
Z Room House, Brighton Ave. All
improvements. Price $4,000. Cash
$1,100. 2327S-S-5-3t
FURNISHED ROOMS TO LET.
Furnished Rooms-Suitable for one
or two gentlemen. 1913 Madison
avenue. 23164-S-l-6t
Furnished ROoms-With all i'm
proyements. With or without
208 Market st.
23258-8-4-3t
Furnished Front Room
For one or two. All improve
234 Madison Ave.
23239-8-4-3t
To Let-Nice furnished room for
gentleman. 149 Madison e n
23243-8-4-3t
Room and Board-In private family
also table board. 267 Mcclellan
st. Phone 565-R. 23073-7-2S-tf
furnished Rooms-AnG also rocms Tor
light Housekeeping. 3ae High st.
2182S-6-10tf
Beautiful Room-Attractive sur
roundings. Block from city hall,
overlooking bay. 253 Water street,
;orner Market St. 23222-8-3-1mo
Furnished Front Room
Suitable for two. Also house
keeping suite. All conveniences. 43
Woodruff Place, between High and
Rector, south Of Gordon.
29228-8-3-5t |
4
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05
STORAGE

Storage Warehouse - Best facilities,
clean, airy, locked rooms for furni.
ture and pianos $500 up. Albert
Leon. 1874 Smith street. 57s-8-1-tf
AdvertIsers--The great State Of North
Dakota offers unlimited opportunities
for business to classified advertisers.
The recognized advertising medium Is
the Fargo Daily and Sunday Courier
News, the only seven day paper in the
state and the paper which carries the
largest amount of classified advertising.
The Courier-News covers North Dako.
ia like a blanketj reaching all parts Of
the state the day of publications. 1t Is
the paper to use In order to &c. results;
rates one cent per word first insertion,
one-half cent per word succeeding In.
sertion, fifty cents per line per month.
Address The Courier-News, Fargo, n.
b. o-e-tf
100 per cent. Pure.-Whatf 5immen's
Butternut Bread. Health and strength
In every slice. 1t all stores, 80.
1-11-tf-m. WIS
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05

Headquarters for Edison-And VIC
tor machines and records; the only
place you can get a complete selec-
ton OF popular as we'll as operate
records. Machines sold on easy
terms. zellman's Music House, 1863
Smith st. 28029-7-27-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05

s Room House on Hall Ave. Price
$4,000.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05
LOST.

Lost-Black and tan pet dog on Me-
tuchen road. Answers to the name
of Midgie. Return to j. j. Deveney,
New Brunswick Ave, Perth Amboy,
N. J., 23268-8-5-3t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05

For the Best Groceries-Go to S.
Maaders, 202 New Brunswick
ave. 18557-2-10-1yr.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05
MISCELLANEOUS

HAVE YOU ECZEMA-Try Derma-
phil, the homemade remedy Best
on market. Has cured many. Ref
erences on application. Address Mrs.
Charles Davis, Matawan, N. ].
S2S80-7-21-1mo
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05
MIR. LEWIS RECOVERING.

Theodore Lewis, Of 182 Jewett
avenue, Port Richmond, who was
Frustrated by the heat about three
weeks ago, while on his way from
Prince Bay, according to laIe re-
ports IS improvin2 hui still
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05

LOst-Ladies' gold watch and chain
on Keyport trolley a between
county bridge and State street. Lib
eral reward offered, $50 Elizabeth
St. 2S244-8-4-3t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05
HELP NTED-MA

Wanted-Salesman. Salary and eX-
penses. Experience unnecessary.
Fairview Nurseries, Rochester, N. Y.
Permanent. General agency, opening
23266-8-5-1t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05

You'll find 1t In the NEWS
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05
gET.p WANTED-FEMALE

Ladles-May earn good pay at nome
cutting newspapers. Send lOc. for
"0uide." New Process Co, Dept
1874, Chicago. 28216-o-o-IC
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05

Lost-Black bicycle with carriage
lamp. Reward. Return to News
office, 8140-8-1-5t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05
ROOMS TO LET,

To Let-Four rooms, all improve
ments. 379 Mechanic st.
2S218-8-3-ti
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05

To Let-Three nice rooms. rs High
st. 23229-8-S-St
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05
SITUATION W~ANTs-MALE.
MONEY TO LOAN.

You'll find 1t In the NEWS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05

10 Room House, Barclay st. Part
improvements. Price $4,000. $500
cash, or will exchange for downtown
property.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-30

Berger. is now possible by reason OF the
Introduction OF labor saving machinery.
He pointed out to his associates in the
house that one man at a machine can
produce. in some instances, thousand
times as much as a man without a ma
chine could produce fifty years ago. or,
for that matter. can produce now, with
out machine. The socialist member told
his fellow congressman that in spite OF
the wonderful development OF labor saw
ing machinery the average wage worker
is not any better off at the end OF the
year than he was fifty years ago.
AFTER Representative Berger had made
his plea for an eight hour day Represen-
tative Mann Of Chicago interposed with
this question: why not make It a six
hour day3' This led the socialist 70 say.
Professor Theodore Hertzka, not a So
cialist. but a student OF social conditions
and one OF the great economists of Eu-
rope. stated that two and one-half hours
a day would be sufficient for our eiviliza-
tion II every man worked and II we used
all the machinery at our disposal now
We could in two and one-half hours pro-
duce everything In plenty"
rs Il not the idea OF the gentieman-
II Is an Idea that seems to be exploited
by a great many responsible sociologists
that II the same progress Is made In the
next three hundred years In the produc-
tivity OF labor as has been made in the
last 800 years that four and one-half
hours will be ample working day?' asked
Mr.. Kendall.
Il think two and One-half hours will be
sufficient In fifty years time" replied Mr..
Berger. II agree with Prof. Hertzka
He figured out In 1881 that with mach
cry and means Of production az our dis
posal two and One-half hours would be
sufficient 70 give everybody more than he
needed and a chance for leisure ana eul-
ture besides. indianapolis Nswa
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-30

pellation given to cars not equipped with
airbrakes. They are known as Jacks"
In Colorado a boomer" is called a
tourist" The boys out there go to the
"beanery" to Chew" and kid" the
"hasher." II the rear dog" is cooking
on the buggy" then they go to the
'hearse" for the big muIligan" This
dish is a stew composed OF any and all
kinds Of cooked meats and vegetables
cooked together. After that, to the
feathers" for a little "shut-eye."
There was once a smart "hasher," a
red necktie sport. who was singing
hash in railroad house where a GER
tain fireman got his "eats" regularly
II happened that the "hasher" had II in
for the fireman. on one occasion when
the fireman came In from his run and
sat down at the counter, the "hasher"
said:
What yer goin' % have? Cup OF cof-
fee an piece Of pie?"
mo" replied the flreboy. Give me
locom jtiye covered with clnders a oou-
pie OF switchlights IN the fog and a
string Of flatg."
This was too much for the "hasher, 3"
so the "tallow' was obliged 10 explain
that locomotive covered with clnders'
was porterhouse steak smothered In
onions; a couple Of switchllghts in the
fog were two fried eggs with grease
poured over them, and the string OF
flats" was plate OF hot cakes
The men OF the suburban electric rail-
ways have a slang OF their own. In their
service, "head-end men" or on, the
head d-end" refers TO the motorman or
as he is commonly known In the east.
the motor-driver. The conductor is on
the "resr-end." To become a rope" or
"eord-puller" means TO secure con-
ductor's position.
Had her In the corner means that
the motorman gave the car the fun cur
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-30

rent. To Jack her over' or 'jacl1 her.
means to reverse When a motor burns
out ON a four motor car and tho head
end shouts TO the rear-end that ''she
has lost lung" II is easy TO tell Just
what he means. Sometimes he will say
she has only three lungs" on two
motor car the head-end would says: 'she
has only one lung"
When the brakes are not working per-
fectly the head-end will say that he made
a stop by using the short handle" This
Is used in reversing. INT her hard" is
a term used when the car goes into
curve little too fast-and It is well
known that some electric roads have
pretty sharp curves. Met a single iron"
does not refer to smashup. II means
to meet on single track without hav-
ing a wreck. Dancing on the pin" Is
the same as giving her sand" or sand
lng the rails.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-30
SLANG OF The TRAINMEN
Picturesque Lingo Turned Loose on
Right-of-Way.
FREE AND FANCY SPEECH
III a HOEger Plugs Her in Vain He
Has to Hit the Grit, Prod
the TaIIOw Pot and
Crum BOX.

The talk of tTainmen is about as rich
I'm picturesque slang as any In this land
of free and fancy speech. A collection
OF these expressions is being made by
the Railroad Mans Magazine and is
reaching astonishing proportions. Some
Of the lingo can be understood even by
the outsider. A "side door Pullman" for
instance, is a rather common way of re-
ferring 70 a box car. But most of the
phrases are Greek to the uninitisted.
Taking her by the neck for example,
is used when an engine is made to pull
a heavy drag" up q steep hill or around
sharp curve.
Once at the top OF the grade the hog
GER just 'Iets her drift" Plugging her.
is an old term, used when the throttle is
closed by a quick motion OF the left hand
while at the same time the reverse lever
is thrown back with the right hand. This
Is not calculated TO do any good to en-
gtne frames and cylinders and Is resOrted
TO only In great emergencies II isn't so
common since the introduction OF auto
matte air.
An old box car or a small building oc-
cupied as the yardmaster's office is
known as the "doGhOuse." 1t Is some
times used 20 indicate the small four
wheeled eaboose used by some roads at
The tail end Of freight trains. This Is
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-30

referring TO locomotives OF the con-
solidation type.
A car that is disabled or broken Is a
cripple" A track for repairing "crip-
ples'' is a Cripple track" Car inspec-
tors are known as "car tlnks' and
"'knockers.' An overheated journal bear
In or brass is what constitutes at hot
box" and the oiled waste used to re-
pack IL is dope" The pay car Is
commonly called the pay wagon" or
band wagon" and is frequently more
Familiarity known as the family dis
turber." The injector OF an engine is
the gun The blower is the "fie-
mans friend"
out in the Rocky mountain country
there is heard some OF the most express
slve slang In the railroad world. For
instance. Hand me three!" Saw 'em
OFF, Sctlse/ three' "Amputate
em!" would mean three cars we're 10
be cut off '"rie 'em down" or "anchor
EN- means 10 set the brakes. Out IN
Colorado when they throw switch they
bend a rail" When they cool a hot
box they freeze the hub"
variations of the Service.
To pull the pin" Is to leave the
service. Flying light is to flag
OF miss a meal. Brass collars" means
the officials. License" is the badge
worn by trainmen. A "smoke agent
is a fireman. The main stem" is the
main track. Shuttle EN- up" IS switch
Ing. Observation Pullmans are known
as the "rubberneck" cars. Passengers
who ride on them are known as "cinder
snappers."
To make a joint" is 70 couple cars
Give 'em the wind" is the term when
the air is admitted to the train line. A
bum screw" 's a bad brake. and sand
10 known as "seashore." The above ex-
pressions are used In other states be-
sides Colorado. One OF the most general
expressions used In the west is the ap-
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-30
CUTTING DOWN THE WORKDAY
Two and Half Hours scheduled
no the Legal Limit Fifty
Years Hence.

Victor l.. Berger. the one socialist men,
ber OF congress, predicts that fifty years
from now the law Of the land will fix
two and half hours as legal work day.
The other day when the house OF repre-
consideration Representative Berger ex-
pressed the view that Il is too late now
TO oppose an eight-hour law. He called
attention TO the fact that in Australia
they are now tryingrto pass a six-hour
law. Il believe eight hours a day for
factory work Is really too long" said the
socialist. And ! say this. although l do
not hate work, for ! work fourteen. hours
every day"
The eight-hOuT dAy, according TO AIR.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-30
READ THE MAMMOTH GROCERY STOCK REDUCING
SALE, Prior to inventory $4,000 worth of mer
Chandise to be sold to bring our stock
to normal by Saturday evening

The best Lemon. Orange or Cltron
Feel, per Id, b,.,.........'..... .2Oc
pkEs best Condensed Mince Meat
for ........,,.. " D6c
Gallon jugs Red Jacket CIDER, Jugs
Included ss...... ....,...s soc
DUTTER, CHEESE AND BUT
TERINE.
The best Creamery Butter ID. .SSo
The best Country Creamery Butter,
per ID sss.s.s.,..s...s.. .Sfd
Tha best Dairy Roll Butter, lb., $50
Full Cream Cheese, per Id. .l5c
FRESH VEGETABLES AND FRUIT
PRICES THE TALK or OMAHA,
punches fresh Beets, Carrots or
iurnlpb .s.s'.s... ..'...s.. .1Oc
Fancy Bhalots, per bunch. ..... GAG
z heads fresh Leaf Lettuce. SC
2 punches fresh Parsley ,......,5 Go
Fancy Ripe Tomatoes, per Id. ...7mo
Fancy CRuliflower. per ID. .....7Mo
Brussell Sprouts, per Id. iBo
Fresh Cabbage, per 10. ,1Ko
Fancy sweet Potatoes. 3 lbs for i0c
Fine Cucumbers, each......,7Hc
OUR FAMOUS HIGHLAND NAVEL,
ORANGES, per
dozen ....... .l5o, zoe, 25c and sOc
The best Mixed Nuts for New Years,
per 10 1900 '''-''..........l l5c
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-30

II lbs. Granulated Sugar, ,..,,S S1,00
4s-lb. sack best high grade Diamond
II Family Flour, nothing like IL Tor
the money. per sack. .Sl,2b
Glib. boxes Gloss Laundry Starch, tOo
3-lb, boxes Gloss Laundry starch, 10o
0 pkgs. best Corn starch, .25c
Gallon cans Golden Table Syrup, soc
Quart bottle Canadian Maple sugar
syrup s.ss...s sss..s.. oOC
Pint bottle Canadian Maple Sugar
syrup ............... .kOo
Bulk Cocoa, per lb lb..,,..........2b .2bo
The best Soda or oyster Crackers, per
10. ,.'....'. ..,.,'. '....''..,'.,. 10
The best Crisp Pretzels, per 10. Il GO
Pint Mason Jar Pure Strained
Honey ....sk k....,........ 2Oc
Quart Mason Jar Pure Strained
Itonoy 's...ss ....ss. s.s...s sue
OIL or Mustard Sardines, per can, 3hc
8 cans Lu Lu Securing Soap 25c
6 pkga Silico Polish sh.,........25c
DRIED FRUITS. ETC.
Fancy Muscatel Cooking Raisins,
Cleaned Currants, per H. .....1Oc
California Seedless Raisins, 10. .1Oc
California Muir Peaches, ID. .1Oc
California Cooking Figs, per Id. .10c
California Seeded Raisins. pkg, SIC
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-30

also called thes'hut." "crummie," "crum
box" or cage"
Hitting the grit is what no trainman
likes to do, but he sometimes has to when
a train is running at full speed and his
only chance of not being caught in
wreck is to jump. Getting her down In
the corner is setting the reverse lever
down in the lowest forward notch q the
quadrant so that the engine has the full
length OF the stroke.
Lingo of the Cab.
"Patting her on the back is an ex-
preston used when the reverse lever is
down in the corner and is gradually
hooked up notch by notch on the quad
rant as the saturated steam is worked
off. Making her pop is to maintain a
fire so that the instant the engine stops
working she blows Off
To keep her hot" is to maintain a fire
at a steady heat. thus furnishing all the
dry steam needed, no matter how hard
the engine may be working or regardless
Of the condition Of the weather. As every
fireman knows, the weather often tests
the mettle of diamond pusher' on hard
runs with a heavy drag OF "rattlers.''
A thin plume OF dry steam escaping
from the pop II carrying white
feather" This usually occurs after an
engine has been working hard and the
condition OF roadbed and gradient permits
OF the engineer easing her off little.
When an engine has TO haul a particu-
lariy heavy load up a steep grade 1t is
often necessary TO pound her" The en-
gineer gets over the hill with her, but lie
apt to strain the engine in so doing.
Working an engine 10 full capacity after
she has been reported for light repairs
which have not been given her or work
ing an engine TO a higher limit than her
builders designed is also called pounding
her" i
A dead engine" is one without fire.
Steam Is sometimes known as fog" The
conductor Of the switching crew Is the