Evening journal., 1915-11-01
RAILROAD MEN TALK
OF EIGHT HOUR DAY
Will Continue Discussion :
at Harrisburg on jan
uary 80
MAYOR PRICE
WELCOMES VISITORS

with over 200 members of the
Joint lodges present the Fifth Sun
day. Joint union meeting of the '
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
and the Brotherhood of Locomotive
F'iremen and Engineers was held yes
terday in the rooms Of the B. of l.. f.
and e. in Eden Hall In attendance
were representatives from all the lines
east Of Erie and Pittsburgh.
! Both sessions in afternoon and
evening we're enthusiastic.
The general topic of the day was
in reference to the eight-hour day for
trainmen. Several of the members.
spoke on this subject and urged its
enactment. Harrisburg. Pa, was voted
as the next Fifth Sunday meeting,
and January 13, 1916, was selected as
the date.
Following the adjournment Of the
afternoon session refreshments we're
served in the banquet hall Of Pythian
Castle
Mayor James F. Price addressed the
men in the afternoon and welcomed
the guests. He was present during the
open session, and his remarks we're
> greatly appreciated by the members.
Mayor Price in his address said.
Il esteem il an honor to be invited
here today and to extend TO you and
your associates a very cordial and
hearty welcome to hold your conven-
ton in our city.
"If run by the signal hope some
good friend will throw the red on.
but first give me the green that
may be cautious and not get into trou-
\ Bile. When we realize what strong
|. nerve is required. OF you gentlemen to
u hold the throttle and steady your
selves while your train is speeding on
through the night, and you fremen.
who to enable the engineer to make
I. his time must keep his fire going and
= steam up, in order that the many
Z precious lives that you have in your
=, keeping on the train for the time be-
~ ing may be landed safely at their
- destination. we must consider your
IN positions the most important Of rail-
- roading.
while in Boston a short time age
OF was told of a veteran engineer witt
M his fireman. who took their train ou
he of old South Station with all goo
prospects ahead of them. While
en- speeding along the road the fireman
nd noticed that his engineer had passe'
IS his signal. He called 10 him TO stol
,r- Receiving no answer he reac,ed owe
by to his veteran companion an foun
,r- him dead, with the throttle in hi
hand. The fireman Immediately shu
ire off the engine. bringing his ain I
ho. a standstill, and gently lifted his oil
hs' veteran engineer off and laid him o
~ the floor of the engine. I .-us b
I'd saved his train as we'll as the live
W of those on it. That requires hcrve.
20 "Of course we feel proud of tn
o. opportunity to welcome you to on
- CITY. and hope that you will have
-. pleasant and prosperous meetin
In5o which will be for the benefit of yot
" calling. During your stay among
eniov every minute of your time an
as remember YOU have a standing inv
IT, tation to meet with us whenever 1t
ms convenient. Again wish you thri'
nv hearty welcome"
laa, Chairman John Godfrey respond'
ing following the Mayors address al
Vi thanked him for gracing the meetir
., with his presence. .,
Among those who addressed u
sa meeting we're: William Parks, chai
man of the b. of i. r. lines eas
,a4 Harry E. Core, chairman OF B. OF
ia f. and E. lines east; A. c. Blanc
assistant grand chief of B. OF L. (
~ ]. Casey, G. NJ Kerns, W. j. Gind'
oor Samuel H. Russell, J. Connolly,
80 r. Conway, William Henderson,
mai Vandergrift. J. Lewis. II. R. Ril'
<an Joseph stroll, R. Grooves, F.
Burns. Charles Martin. Harry A
4 IN drews, H. Whitsell. G. Yeagy, j. Dc
ale lin and A. c. Miller.
ioed The committee in charge includ
th the following: John Godfrel, cha
sew man; J. +. Scarborough. secretary A;
His c. Collision. e. T. Driscoll. II. c. JeI
that son, w. e. Carr, W. c. Gaines. G.
ikan Pierce. G. b. Miles and Harvey
be- Vandegrift.