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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-26
Past Regents Lead Lodge
of ArcanianS in Dover
Special TO the Evening Star.

DOVER, Oct. pa past regents
night" was held in Arcanum Hall
last night. at which the past regents
conducted fhe business of the lodge.
About fifty members enjoyed the ses-
sion.
Morris C&uncll No. 54l was or
ganized in 1880, and of thirty presid-
ing officers twenty are still active
members. William Harris was the
first regent. The others were Edward
A. Taylor L. Briant Hedden, Anthony
Sharp, Charles II. Whitehead, j.
Howard Hulsart. Henry w. Whipple,
Edward NJ. Soaring, A. Judson Coe,
Arthur T. Paquette. William Otto,
Richard n. Henry, Airing NJ. Mac
Fall, Harry r. Gill, Edgar ID. Hopler
Edmund II. Meyer, Walter f. Colds
worthy, Charles G. Endahl, Charles
p. MacFall and Charles e. Becker.
Daniel c. Burdge is the present
regent.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-26
Jersey Central Lifts Embargo
on Freight Going to Sea

NEW YORK, oct. 26.-The Central
Railroad of New Jersey has lifted it's
embargo on freight intended for out
ward bound steamships. it was an
nounced today. Exports from this
port, as given by the New York Gus
toms House for yesterday, amounted
to $21 ,635, 900. the largest ever record
ed for single day and at the rate of
more than $4,000, 100000 n year.
There is still a tremendous pressure
on all shipments, and railroad yards
are crowded with miles of loaded cars.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-26
Shot Man on Dare; Forced
Sleuth to Aid in Theft

PATERSON, Oct 26.-Fred Mar
tin, of 1888 Grant street, Totowa, adj
mitted that he had shot man on
dare before Judge Kleinert yesterday
when he pleaded non vult to a charge
of shooting with intent to kill.
According to John Levine, a New
York Telephone Company detective,
who witnessed the shooting, Martin
entered a railroad tower, pushed the
gun into the stomach Of Gus Schmon-
ski, the towerman, and said, How
would you like to die?'
II don't care" said Sehmonski, jok-
ing.
There was a report and Schmonski
doubled up in agony. The shot was
not fatal. Levine said he was de-
tailed to trace Martin, suspected as a
wire thief, but was caught and dis
armed by Martin and forced to be-
come his accomplice. Martin win be
sentenced Friday.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-26
Grain Market

CHICAGO, Oct 26.-Declines took
place in the wheat market today on
account of unresponsive cables and
because of favorable weather in the
northwest. Renewal of gossip that
the Canadian duty was likely TO be
removed tended also to handicap the
bulls. Besides, messages were re-
ceived that the apparent lightness of
receipts at Minneapolis was due only
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-26
New Exports Records

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26.-New rec
ords for weekly exports and weekly
trade balance were made last week.
The department of commerce an
nounced today that exports for the
week ending Saturday We're s9S,777,-
Ol6. which is about $25,0O0O0O more
than any previous week, and the
favorable trade balance was $70,60s,-
402. or about s23,O00,O00 larger than
the previous record. Imports for the
week were S28.167.614.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-26

HOFFMAN-Passed away, after n severe
Michael j. Hoffman, beloved husband
of Emma Hoffman (nee Kraink), in his
forty fourth year.
Relatives and friends, also Northern
Loage NO. NO 20, n; ana a; M ana Newark s,
invited to attend the services at his
home, 249 Tnirmount avenue, on Tues
day, October 90. 1915, at p. m. Inter
ment in Woodland Cemetery at the
convenience of the family.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-26
Schools Before Trade Board

Special to the Evening Star.
SUMMIT. Oct 26.-The school situa-
tion here and the Gary school system
will likely be topics which the MEM
hers of the Board of Trade will hear
discussed at the next meeting of the
board on the second Tuesday evening
in November.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-26
London Money Market

LONDON, Oct. 26. = Bar silver.
23 15.16d per ounce. Money, 31a@4 per
cent Discount rates, short bills. A
@47s per cent; three months, 41s@
4 15-16 per cent.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-26
St. Patrick's Has Euchre
n the Evening Star

Special TO the Evening Star.
CHATHAM, Oct. GA progressive
euchre followed by refreshments and
a social time was held last night in
st. Patrick's School hall. The playing
throughout was spirited and there
was keen competition for the many
prizes offered.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-26

EGAN--At Orange, N. j.. on Sunday. Oc-
tober 81. 1919 Lillian NJ. Egan. daugh-
ter of the late Thomas and Maria Egan
tnee Weymsl.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral from her
late residence, 2l Stetson street. orange,
on Wednesday. October ~, at S o'clOcR
a. m, thence to Our Lady Of the Valley
Church, where "A High Mass Of Requiem
will he offered for the repOse Of her
soul. Interment in the Cemetery of the
Holy Sepnlchre.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-26
DEATHS

ADE--On Monday. October -. 19t5. Anna
Ade tnee Bochse), beloved wife of Mar
days.
Relatives and friends are kindly in
vited 10 attend funeral services mt her
late residence. 170 Newton street on
Wednesday, October ~, at 5 o'clock p.
m. lnterment private ON Thursday at
convenience of the family.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-26

A.. formerly of New
York, husband Of Caroline Anderson,
died October %. 1918, at his late resi-
dence, lis Min street Belleville.
Relatives and friends are invited TO
attend the funeral on Thursday at ,
p. M, from his late residence. New
York papers please copy.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-26
EIks' Bazaar Nets SO, 900

Special to the Evening star.
PLAINFIELD, Oct. 26.-Following
a week of festivity the annual bazar
of Plainfield Lodge No. 8S5, B. p.
o. e., was brought to a close here last
night. More than $1,000 was. realized.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-26

October %, 1915, John
Wickes Baker beloved son of Lillian
and the late John f. Baker aged 13
years months.
Relatives and friends are kindly in
vitcd to attend the funeral from his late
residence. No. 07 William street, East
Orange. on Wednesday, October %, at 5
n. m, to ST. Rose of Lima Church, wnere
Mass of Requiem will be offered for
the repose of his soul. lnterment at
Philadelphia, Pa.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-26

delibera ton, rendered a verdict for
that AMOUNT.
Messrs. Stull were represented by
willard w. Cutler and Elmer King
and NJ. NJ. Stallman were attorneys
for the railroad.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-26
DEATHS

Monday, October -. 1915.
jacob, beloved husband Of Sarah n.
DER (nee Hicks1.
Relatives friends, the Pythagoras
Lodge No. lis, +. and a. NJ, and the
Success Lodge No. IL, Ancient Order of
United Workmen, are kindly invited to
attend the funeral services at his resi-
dence a Hecker street, on Thursday.
October 2S, at $50 p. m Interment
Fairmount Cemetery
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-26
Sugar Futures Market

NEW YORK, Oct. 26-Sugar-Raw,
nominal; centrifugal, 4.39; molasses,
3.62;s refined, quiet. Sugar futures
opened quiet today. AT noon prices
were 8 to points under scattered
liQuldation.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-26

FREUND-Passed away on Tuesday,
October 26, 1915, August r.. beloved son
of Margaret c. and the late Rev. ]. W.
Freund.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-26

ESSLINGER-O Sunday. October "a
1915. Sophia. beloved wife Of John w
Esslinger and daughter of Charles and
Eva Hosp (nee Hiller), aged 20 years
and 3 months.
Relatives and friends, also members of
the German Evangelical st. Stephens
Church (pastor Fuhrmann), are kindly
invited to attend the funeral from her
late residence : GOtthart street on
Wednesday, October 81. at . p. IN. In
terment In Woodland Cemetery.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-26
New York Stock Exchange

Following are the quotations of the
days prices as furnished through
Byrne & Mcdonnell, members of the
New York Stock Exchange:
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-26

DOYLE-On October -, 1915 AT his late
residence. 34S South Seventh street,
Charles. husband of Molly {. Doyle
NEE Kaff). and son of Mary and the
late William Doyle.
Notice of funeral hereafter
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-26
SHELyAY-suddenly, ON October .

SHELYAY-Suddenly, on October 23
1910, Christopher j., beloved husband of
Mary Shelvay (nee Donnelly).
Relatives and friends are kindly in
vited to attend the funeral from his
late residence, No. 423 Hill street. Hnr-
rison, on Wednesday, October q. sat 8
a.. m, to the Church of the Holy Cross.
where at a. m. Solemn High Mass
of Requiem will be offered for The ~.
pose of his soul. Interment in the
Cemetery of the Holy Sepulchre.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-26
MORTGAGES RECORDED.

NEWARK.
Dominick Maria to Fifth Ward Build
Ing and Loan Association, south side
New York avenue, 133 feet east from
Amity street. $1,000.
Sam Trien to Aetna Building and Loan
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-26

HARTELT.--At her late residence, 436
Badger avenue, on October "a. 1918,
Margaret Grebe Bartell. beloved wife of
Reinhod Bartell, aged 81 years | month
"a days.
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend funeral services Thursday, Octo-
Der %, at p. m. nterment Fairmount
Cemetery.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-26

SLOAN-On Monday, October -. 1915.
Sarah, wife of William p Sloan aged
I3 years
Funeral services ar her late residence.
lgf Hornblower avenue, Bellevilie, on
Wednesday, October ~, at . 30 D. M
Relatives and friends are invited TO at
tend Interment in Bloomfield Gene
terry.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-26
FBRNAU-Entered into rest on Mond,

FERNAU-Entered into rest on Monday.
October -. 1915, Henry Fernau. aged
20 years, beloved father of Martha
Young tnee Fernau) and husband of
residence, 212 South Twenty first street,
frvington, n. j.
Relatives and friends, also the mem
bers of the Newark Turn Verein, New
ark Bahnfrei Bowling Club, National
Turn Verein Newark Labor Lyceum.
Socialistische Liedertafel. Schwabischer
Maenner Gesang Verein. and Cigar
makers Union, Local 13s. of Newark.
N. j.. are respectfully invited to attend
the funeral services on Tuesday, 0cto-
ber &C. at s p. m. at Adolph Pfeifs
funeral parlors, 40 Court street.
Inclneration at Rosehill Crematory.
Linden, N. J.. on Wednesday, at
3 30 p. IN.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-26

BARTHOLOMEW October %. 1919
Mary Elizabeth (nee Burgonl, beloved
wife of William Bartholomew
Relatives and friends, also members
of Harrison Rebeccn Lodge No. IL, /.
o. o. f., are invited to attend the fu
neral at her late residence, i21 Seventh
street, Harrison, n. J., on October 80
at $50 p. m. lnterment at Fairmount
Cemetery
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-26

SCHMIDT-On October 25. 1915, Harry
Peter. eldest son of Freda Schmidt fnee
Bay ylander), and the late Peter Schmidt.
aged years.
Funeral services will be held at the
home of his aunt, Mrs. Sophia Kreuter
AL Eighteenth avenue, on Weduesdar
afternoon, October 27, at 2:30 O'Clock
Is Relatives and friends are kindly Invited
Interment In Fairmount Cemetery.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-26
EAST ORANGE.

EAST ORANGE.
Charles II. Vanderhoof TO Michael
+. Canning, East Orange, S
Girard av, 105 # n e fr Hilton
ST, 50x100; and other tract. .......
Orlando r. Condit to Lester ID.
Berry, East Orange, on Chel-
sea pl, 1S5 TT fr Glenwood av,
Lester D. Berry to Orlando f..
Condit. East Orange, same prop.
NUTLEY.
Home Remodeling and Realty Com
pany to Frederick j. Hewlett,
Nutley. e. Center st, 322 IT
w fr River I'd, 25x102 02............
Genoveffa Restaino and hus to Sail
Pignatoro, Nutley, II cor Frank
lin av and Center st, 10ox149. 9....
SOUTH ORANGE.
Z. l.. Sawyer & Co. to Lowell NJ.
Meeker, jr.. South Orange, on
mountain at II e S land William
Redmond. acres .......,..tz..,..
IRyINGToN.
Ralph B. Schmidt (sheriff) 10
Germania Building and Loan As
sociation, Irvington, $ Brook
side av, 493 IT n fr prop j.
BELLEVILLE.
John Clark to Nicholas Burdi.
Belleville, n old rd to Newark
and N W cor Belmont av. 30x99.
Jeraldo Maioran to Nicola Burdi,
Belleville, S Franklin st, so fl
N fir Belmont av. 25x99. ........
Sabine Rotondi to Vineendo Tozzi.
Belleville. Cedar Hill av, 100 TT
fr Main st, 25x100 ...............
Vincenzo Tozzi to Maria Rotondi,
Belleville, same prop
GLEN RIDGE.
William J.. Rhodes to Edith NJ.
Young, Glen Ridge, W Thomas
ct. 154 TT fr Clark st, 45X26S. .....
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-26
DEATHS

PIERSON-In Brooklyn, \. Y. October
q, 1915. Hiram Pierson, husband Of
Annie Pierson, aged eighty Ave years
Funeral services at the home Of his
daughter 566 Decatur street. TUESDAY
night at o'clock. Interment wednes-
day In Rosedale Cemetery.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-26

KENNEDY-Octo 25 1915. Sarah. be-
loved wife of Nevn Kennedy, sr., aged
60 years.
Funeral services will be held from
her late residence. 437 Chestnut street,
Irvington, N. j., on Thursday, October
2S, 1915, at . p. m. Relatives and friends,
also Ladies' Aid Society of Knox
Church, are respectfully invited. Inter
ment at Fairmount Cemetery.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-26

WEYMES--At Orange, N. J., October 25
1919, Agnes. beloved wife of the late
Thomas Weymes.
Relatives and friends are kindly. in
vited to attend the funeral from the
residence of her daughter, Mrs. James
Mcguire, 293 Washington street
Wednesday, at a. M. thence to the
Church OF the Holy Name where a
High Mass of Requiem will be offered
for the repose of her soul. Interment
In st. Johns Cemetery. ~.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-26

WOLBER-Entered into rest on Satur.
day, October 23, 1915, Gustave j. VOL
Der, beloved husband of Frances Wolber
lnee Tithornl, aged SO years 3 months
% days.
Relatives. friends and the societies OF
which the deceased was a member are
respectfully invited to attend the fu-
neral on Wednesday at Q 80 a. m. from
his late residence, 30 Hazelwood avenue.
Vailsburg section, to the Sacred Heart
Church, where at 10 a. m. a Solemn
High Mass of Requiem will be offered
for the repose of his soul. Interment
in Cemetery Holy Sepulchre. sFt
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-26
Card of Thanks.

beg to extend my most sincere thanks to
our relatives and friends for their kind eX-
pressions of sympathy and beautiful floral
offerings. | also wish to thank Rev. j..
Carlton Clark for his words of comfort and
consolation. the gentlemen who so kindly
acted pallbearers and Mr.. John D. Grant
undertaken, for his efficient services at the
funeral of my beloved husband John MeFar
lane Strong. MRS. AGNES STRONG
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-26

KUNlMAN- into rest, on Sun
day. October "a, 1915, Marie Anna
KunZman, widow Of John Z. Kunzman.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral services
ON Wednesday. October 81, at p. m.
at the residence of her son-in law,
James A. Warrender, 80 Pennsylvania
avenue. Interment In Woodland Gene
terry at the convenience of the family.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-26
CEMETERIES
Glendale Cemetery

Franklin av. and Joralemon St. Bisom-
field, NJ j. Best located and finest kept.
with perpetual care TO lot owners free; plots
Of four graves. $50 up; single graves t1o-
Phone 1864 Bloomfield,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-26
REAL ESTATE
TRANSFE RS.

NEWARK.
Alfred g. Nowakoski to Harry j.
Nowakoski. @ S Sherman ay. 81
# fr Bigelow st, 24x100. .......
Harry NJ. Cox to John #. Pell
Weequahic av, 4S7 fl w fr
Elizabeth av, 50x100. .......,.....
David j. Jones, jr., to Charles j.
10th, s w cor Renner nv and
Hunterdon st, 50x100 ....,......
Vincent Realty Company to Dom
mick Maria, n New York av,
132 TT fr Amity st, 1Sx100; and
other tract .......,..............
Maggie b. Anderson to Charles A.
Fernicola, Oliver st, % fl 2
fr Pacific st, 60x100 ........,....,..
Anna c. Seip to Abraham Feuer-
ring Broome ST. 176 TT FIR
Waverly pl, 25x105. ., .........
Sarah e. Rhoades to Mabel j.
Eckert, W S Woodside av, 100 ft
FIR Elwood av, 25x115. ....,.....
Ralph B. Schmidt (sheriff) to
Albert s. Koenig, Lafayette
ST.. 203 fte fr Mulberry st, 25x103 90
Same to Alma M. Mott, W cor
Grafton av and Clifton av. 50x10O SO
Hugh c. Barrett administrator to
Thomas Dillon ct al, g John
son av. 1875 1T fir Hawthorne
av, 25x11S S..................... 2,I
Dennis Dillon ct al to Ellen DAILY,
Newton st, 275 TT fir Bank
st o1y1OO
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-26

CowDERY-At East Orange. y. j., on
Sunday, october "a, 1918, Sarah X
Cowdery, wife of c. A. Cowdery. at 30
Park avenue.
Funeral services and interment at
Vineland, n. J.. at the convenience Of
the family.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-26

CROCKETT--At the Home for Aged
Women, 225 Mt. Pleasant avenue, on
Monday. October %, 1915, Clara, widow
of Theodore Crockett, in her SGD year.
home on Wednesday, October o. at
10 o'clock a. m. Relatives and friends
are Invited to attend. Interment In
Fairmount Cemetery.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-26
Card of Thanks.

We take this means to thank our relatives
and friends for their kindness and sympathy
and for their beautiful floral offerings: the
members OF the Millburn Fire Department
and Republican Club also Holy Name So
ciety of St Rose of Lima Church, Short
Hills, for their attendance, and Rev. James
I, Brown for his kindness and comforting
words; the pallbearers and Hughson &
Young funeral directors, for their kind and
efficient services at the funeral Of our hus-
band and father, Charles Wittkop, of MIL
MRS. CHARLES wITTKoP AND chill
DREN ~
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-26
Local Securities

The bid aud asked prices, as furnished
by Eisele d King. are:
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-26

KYTE-At Caldwell n. j.. on october
"a, 1915, Martha Il. Kyle widow of the
late George c. Kyle, in her 18th year.
Funeral services at the residence of
her daughter, Mrs. Blanch Duryea, 13
Personette street, Caldwell Wednesday,
October n, at 2:30. Relatives and
friends are invited to attend Inter
ment In Prospect Hill Cemetery.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-26

MAYER Suddenly, at Montclnir, ~ j.,
on October %, 1915, Amelia L., daugh
ter of the late jacob r. and Louise $.
Mayer.
Funeral services from her late resi-
dence. 2l3 Valley road, Montclair, N. J.,
on Thursday, October rs, at 2:30 y. III.
lnterment private,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-26

YoUNG-Suddenly at Montclair, n j.,
on Monday, october 25, 1915, Samuel
Gregory Young.
Funeral services from his late resi-
dence, 157 Lincoln street, Montclair,
Tuesday evening, October 90, at 8
O'clock.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-26

CRONHAM-At Madison n. J., October
-, 1915 Charles Il. Cronh0m. aged 46
years.
Funeral services will be held at his
late residence, Forest road Madison.
n. j.. on Wednesday, October -. at
ID. IN,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-26

MAuRER-At Irylngton. y. j.. October
26 1915, at her home, 555 South Twen-
tleth street Katherine, widow of Charles
MaurcT, in her 62d year.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-26
October %, 1918, Frederick ID.
beloved husband of Fannie Day tne'


DAY-On October %, 1915, Frederick g.,
beloved husband of Fannie Day tnee
Steeres1.
Relatives and friends and members
of Newark Lodge No. 237, Loyal Order
of Moose, are kindly Invited to attend
the funeral services at his late resi-
dence, No. 442 Orange street on Wed
nesday, October 81 at p. III. Inter
ment at Mansfield, Pa, at the con
yenience of the family
DECK-on October n, 1915, Louis, be
loved husband of Amelia Deck (nee
Strnmma), aged II years.
Relatiees friends, also Walters Union
109 are kindly invited to attend the
funeral from his late home, 496 South
Tenth street, on Wednesday morning,
October 27, at S:15 o'clock, thence to
st. AIMS Church, where at . o'clock a
High Mass of Requiem will be offered
for the repose of his soul. lnterment
at the Cemetery Holy Sepulehre.
DENMAN-At- Madison, N. j., October %,
1915 Myrtle Leona, daughter Of Enrnes-
tine Horschet and the late q. Hurley
Denman. aged % years.
Faneral services will be held Mt her
late residence, A Greenwood avenue,
Madison, N. j., on Wednesday, October
-, at p. III.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-26

McCLURE-On October -. 1915, Rebecca,
daughter of the late Thomas Ii. and
Rebecca II. Mcclure.
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend the funeral at her late residence,
34S Thirteenth avenue, on Thursday,
October %. ut = p. IN. lnterment at
Fairmount Cemetery.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-10-26

GEB1CKER-On October 25, 1915. Charles,
beloved husband of Elizabeth Gebicker
aged % years.
Relatives and friends are kindly in
vited to attend the funeral services
from his late residence. 172 Boyd street
on Wednesday, October 81 at 10 p. m.
Interment in Woodland Cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-18

One of the big items of grain export
is in getting the goods to the railroads.
The most of il is carried upon bullock
carts, hauled by from sixteen to twenty
four or more animals. The average wagon
freight rate FOR comparatively short dis
tances is l = cents per mile per hundred
weight, SO that if a mans farm is ten
miles from 1 station. 1t costs him 10
cents per hurdredweght to get his grain
there. or something like cents for every
bushel of wheat. As result of this
high wagon freight, the most Of the
wheat farms are close to the railroads,
the extra freight eating up the profits
of those far away.
The labor on the Argentine railways
is largely foreign. The roads are Off
cered and managed by high-priced Of
ficials from other countries. Some OF
the superintendent and general man.
ayers receive from $4,000 to $4,000
per year, and all such hfgh-clasS brains
are well paid Farther down the scale
the salaries are greatly reduced. and
are seldom as large as similar salaries
in the United States. There is a labor
union here of engineers and firemen
known as La F'raternidad," or the
Brotherhood. 1t is somewhat similar to
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Eli
gineers of the United States. and it
has had much to do with fixing rail-
road wages. According to this brother
hood. the engineers are classified in
grades. and should be paid according
to the length of service. There are now
five grades. and the wages of engineers
range from $50 to s120 per month.
Firemen get from about $40 to SIS per
month. The days are graduated by
hours and the maximum working day
under express orders is twelve hours,
although in case of accidents or eN-
traordinary occasions 1t may be longer.
The most of the road construction Is
by Italian and Spanish labor, and the
Italians do most of the contract work.
In this case the captain of the gang
takes the contract, by the job or the
yard. and he is responsible for the
work of his men. Upon one of the roads
in Patagonia I saw twenty gangs OF
ten men each laying tracks They were
paid much per mile. They carried
their tents with them. and were sup
piled with their food from a provision
car. The provision car was little
grocery or department store on wheels.
1t was fitted with shelves, upon which
were bottles of liquor and packages OF
tobacco, groceries and clothes. 1t has
a storekeeper. furnished by the rail-
way, and its goods were sold at reason
able rates. Among the chief articles
of consumption was the native wine
without which the men will not work
This was sold at few cents a bottle.
FRANK q. CARPENTER.