Vol. VII LOS ANGELES, FEBRUARY 21, 1927 No. 38 We Step to Head of Glass For Witness Record We are all puffed up; inflated; swollen with pride; patting ourselves on the back; admitting that we are good. No argument about it. We step to the head of the class. Here's the reason. The company keeps a record of the average for each month of the num- ber of witnesses per accident 'obtained by each division. Our highest average for the year 1926 was 7.1, made by Division Four. That's only the beginning of the story. Early in 1927, wishing to know just how good we are, we sent out a letter to various railway companies in the United States, requesting their average number of witnesses per accident, and out of a large number of letters sent we received twenty-two replies. Some of these are from the- largest street railway companies in this country and the following tabulation gives the figures showing where they stand in the important matter of securing witnesses to accidents, and where we stand, which is where the inflated chest feeling arises, and where we step to the head of the class:

Company— No. of Witnesses per Accident Alabama Power Co No record Arkansas Power and Light Co 5.0 Key System Transit Co No record Co. 4.0 Capital Traction Co _No recorc Georgia Railway and Power Co No recorc Chicago Surface 'Lines 5.6€ Chicago Rapid Transit Co No recorc Des Moines City Railway Co 4.1 THE NEW WAY Elevated Railway 3.3 Kansas City Railway Co No record United Railways of St. Louis No record Grinding Omaha & Council Bluffs Railway Co No record Co No record Shoe Heads Railways Corporation No record Cincinnati Street Railway Co 4 + Here we have the new and old ways Cleveland Railway Co No record of grinding brake shoe heads. Portland Electric Power Co No record The - new way is a great improve- Rapid Transit Co No record ment, insofar as it is safer, faster and Pittsburgh Railways Co No record more efficient. Its simple adjustment Southern Pennsylvania Traction Co No record is the chief feature. Just a turn of In many cases the railway com- We thank you, we thank you, one a handle in the required direction and panies requested figures from us and the point strikes the emery wheel and and all, as we step to the head of the wanted information regarding our sys- class. is ground down to the proper surface tem of securing witnesses. Among in a matter of seconds. A couple of Hurrahs and several these are the Brooklyn City Railroad handsome Yodels for our own Division In the old way of doing this work, Company, the Philadelphia Rapid Four! after one point had been ground down, Transit Company, the Connecticut nuts would have to be loosened, the Company. The Philadelphia Rapid shoe head replaced to another point Transit Company compliments us on and then tightened up again for THE OLD WAY our record of 7.1 witnesses per acci- Demerits Increase grinding. This machine was not capa- dent as follows: The number of demerits for various ble of grinding down more than fifty "The average of 7.1 made by Di- rule infractions for the month of Jan- of these shoe heads a day, whereas Re-Routing vision Four seems to us an excellent uary show a decided increase over the the up-to-date model takes care of one one when compared with our own re- month of December. every three minutes, or 180 per day. Country Club branch of the Wilshire sults." Running ahead of time, errors on Some improvement is right, but no- Bus Line will be re-routed, effective The of New cards and trip sheets, giving bells too body can appreciate this to the extent February 22nd, so as to reverse the Haven says: soon, car improperly equipped (T. R. that Mr. L. J. Hathaway, machine shop operation on the loop. Busses will No. dash sign or lights), not stationed "It would interest us to know what foreman, does. Getting out these run south on Detroit Street and north at farebox, reading newspaper, road system you have your men employ to brake shoe heads was his worst worry on La Brea Avenue. space and visiting with motorman are obtain witnesses." until this new machine was installed, Effective Saturday, February 19th, the classifications which show the and now he just stands by and whis- skip-stops will be effective on the Wil- The Brooklyn City Railroad Com- largest increase and it is to be hoped tles for more. The gentleman oper- shire Bus Line on Eighth Street be- pany says: that all trainmen will make an earnest ating the grinding machines is Mr. tween Figueroa Street and Lake "At your convenience will you be effort to overcome these violations and Pete Ratzlaff, who makes the sparks Street, the yellow skip-stop signs hav- good enough to send us a copy of bring the number of demerits down fly like they do on the Fourth of July. ing been installed. your accident classification?" to a minimum. PAGE 2 TWO BELLS February 21, 1927 e TWO BELLS c BOUQUET S Published by and for the Employes of the Los Angeles Railway

A Herald of Good Cheer and Cooperation

Janett Converse Publicity Manager

Left to right: H. S. Rayburn S. S. Wollam, G. Dahlberg, C. 0. Boyd, Washington's Greatness F. C. Ham, M. C. Latham and H. D. Webster. Motorman H. S. Rayburn of Division courteous manner in answering all Four is commended by J. R. Tate for questions. Before the siege of Yorktown Washington had been through his quick thought and action in stop- Conductor F. C. Ham of Division betrayal, insubordination and desertion of his men, unspeakable ping his car when suddenly confronted Two is especially commended by Mrs. by a dangerous situation. hardships and bitter and humiliating disappointments and defeat. Edyth R. Lee for calmness, patience Enough in all truth to sap the courage of a leader of a taterde- Conductor S. S. Wollam and Motor- and courtesy. man G. Dahlberg of Division Three malion army. In no way, it seems, was he prepared to meet the Conductor M. C. Latham of Division brilliantly trained and splendidly equipped armies of the British, are commended by J. B. Johnson as follows: Mr. Wollam, for calling Three is commended by T. V. Stokes including their ruthless Hessian soldiers. streets, cheerfully giving information for ability and knowledge of his busi- and assisting an elderly woman and ness. Mr. Stokes writes: "If is a But at just the right hour he drew up his six thousand men, pleasure to travel with him." heartened and strengthened by his terrific courage, at Yorktown, children when boarding the car. Mr. Dahlberg, for efficient operation, and and Cornwallis surrendered. The Revolution of the Colonists was Conductor H. D. Webster of Division for starting and stoppnig his car in a Five is commended by Miss A. G. Pel- ended. The Republic of the United States of America had been very smooth manner. ant, who wishes to express her ap- born. Conductor C. 0. Boyd of Division preciation of his courtesy in paying Historians attribute the almost superhuman success of Wash- Two is commended by Ida L. Gillmore her fare when she chanced to board for calling the streets and for his his car without any money. - ington to his great qualities as a personal leader, the absence of a mean ambition, a desire to serve well his fellow-men and his country, the faithfulness that could not be driven from its task through jealousy or resentment—these are the qualities that gave him his solitary place among the world's heroes.

Left to right: J. A. Morris, C. W. Stevenson, W. A. Stebbins, F. J. Don- I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. I am not nelly, F. C. Buhles and A. Brumet. bound to succeed, but I am bound to live up to what light I have. Conductor J. A. Morris of Division Conductor F. J. Donnelly of Division ABRAHAM LINCOLN. Three is commended by L. Leota Two is commended by Mrs. R. Carl- Bauchle for kindness shown an elder- leriette, who expresses her apprecia- ly lady who stood in the front of his tion of his courtesy in loaning her a car. He went forward and escorted dollar when she had forgotten her her to the rear and gave her his stool purse and needed money not only for , 10‘, Musings of dle Old Timer for the rest of her trip. car fare, but also to have a prescrip- George E. Ferguson By Conductor C. W. Stevenson of Di- tion filled. vision Four is commended by Mrs. Conductor F. C. Buhles and Motor- "What has become of the trainmen of Division Two. Ed, for some reason L. A. B. Thomas for thoughtfulness man A. Brumet of Division Two re- who were true and tried devotees of or other, got seasick while en route and kindness in assisting her to her ceive the following commendation that manly art called 'fishing for to the fishing grounds and he crawled feet when she had tripped and fallen from Mrs. A. Kincaid of Chicago: fish?'" asked the Old Timer as he away all by himself, to die—at least over a Wire protecting the parkway. "This is a letter of appreciation to looked 'em over at a recent gathering that's what he wanted to do—pass out Motorman W. A. Stebbins of Di- Motorman 433 and his Conductor of of the "stove pipe" brigade. "I can and have it over. He never could fig- vision Three is commended by Mary the 'V' line for the kindness and cour- remember when fishing parties were ure why it was that he had to suffer, A. Blackburn of the Pacific Electric tesy they have shown me while I have very mucb in vogue; in fact one ex- and by getting away from the crowd Company for thoughtfulness and con- been in your city. I have been travel- perience will ever remain in my me- he could pass out quietly and not sideration of a passenger transferring ing through the different cities of the mory. It occurred several years ago. bother anyone. Several hours elapsed from the Western Avenue Bus, in stop- West and have needed to be directed and our hero was still gripped in the "To a true disciple of Isaac Walton, ping his car the second time when he many times, and have found Motor- throes of the awful sickness of the miles are nothing, and T. Y. Dickey, saw her running toward it. Miss Black- man 433 and his Conductor to be the Motorman F. J. Miller and Dan Sel- sea. When she went up he hoped he burn says: "This is only one instance wouldn't come down, and when she kindest and most willing I have ever lers, also former Conductor Hickey, of this kind, but he is always ready went down, he desired the bottom of met. I am taking this method of aided and abetted by some others to serve the public whenever occa- the sea or nothing. whose names I do not recall, took me sion demands. We of the 'E' line wish thanking them, as it has meant so to Rocky Point, down below Redondo "A few well-wishing friends searched to thank him." much to me." They said it was only about one milli, him out, and just for sport, placed but somebody lied. It was five miles a pole and its full equipment in one going and twenty coming back, and of his hands. A strike soon resulted my return was not hampered by any- and at the first jerk a slight response thing that I caught. was noted; when a second and third LARY LAFFS "Never again for 'yours truly,' and pull was transmitted to Edward a If you are not on the inside, don't complete change took place. He "Mac, would you like a little of some believe any of those slickers in re- sloughed off the convulsions of sick- "What do you believe is the reason gard to distance. There are good ness and took his place in the line of for your long life, Uncle Aaron?" the thing Scotch—the real thing?" -stories of the mishaps of the amateurs battle. Pitching waves passed by un- reporter asked the colored centena- "Well, now—I never—" who tried to beat the regulars, but noticed. Let 'em buck—the soul of rian. "Of course you would. Mary, bring the regulars always win. the fishing fan was rampant, and was "Becoz I was bawn a long time back, out that pot of Dundee marmalade." ah guess," said Aaron reflectively. "There's the tale of L. A. Recappe so absorbed in his catch that he even and Harley Confer adrift in an open tried to deny that he was ever sick An officer was showing an old lady in his whole life. over the battleship. boat, having lost their oars, and Lou Gordon: "Jim'sh goina Europe." swears that the waves were higher "Thus it ever was and thus it ever Jin: "Shasho! Wha'sa dope?" "This," said he, pointing to an in- than the Los Angeles Railway Build- will be—whether they catch 'em or "He'sh shalin' ona shixsha Deschem- scribed plate upon the deck, "is where ing on Broadway, but they were saved whether they buy 'em, they never lie ber." our gallant captain fell." and live to tell the tale. even though the big ones always get "Sha damfine boat. Wen' over on "No wonder," replied the old lady. "Then again, our old friend Forsythe away." • 'er las' shummer!" "I nearly slipped on it myself." February 21, 1927 TWO BELLS PAGE 3 Youthful Poet Good Service Bulletins The following piece of poetry, Despite Storm Issued February 21, 1927 written by Conductor James Bas- sett's twelve-year-old nephew, Mas- "During the 17 years I have been STREET CAR ter Gus Scheemer, to Mr. Bassett's on the board," said Chief Dispatcher No. 27—NOTICE TO CONDUCTORS little girl, is indeed worthy of pub- Bodley, "there has never been fewer Pass No. 6373, issued in favor of A. M. lication: interruptions and better service dur- Klein, Bus Operator, is reported lost. "Be a friend of mine ing a storm than we had during the If presented for transportation, take up, A friend so true; recent wetness. collect fare and send to this office with "Our main troubles this time," con- report. Always think of me, For I think of you. tinued Mr. Bodley, "were caused by No. 28—NOTICE TO TRAINMEN Each day I dream sand blocking the electric switches. Toilet facilities have been secured on The interruptions of service on the the premises of Mr. J. Balian, 907 South Of your sweet smile; Market Street, Inglewood. It seems to haunt me all "R," 'W" and "F" lines were caused Trainmen will discontinue the use of the while, by agencies over which we had no toilet in the Hub City Auto Service place A friend be true, control. of business at 425 Market Street, Ingle- Think of me and I'll think "The untiring efforts put forth by wood. of you." the operating, engineering and me- No. 29—NOTICE TO TRAINMEN chanical, departments resulted in keep- Effective March 1, 1927, trainmen will ing the service almost normal in, spite discontinue the use of toilet in restaurant The Paradox Replies at 1642 West Temple Street, and will of tremendous handicaps. Those de- make use of toilet In the rear of pool hall Hot dawg! Why the big feller up partments were on the job and did at 1723 West Temple Street. in 706 picked on us two who are seek- not let conditions gets the jump on This change on account of more con- ing to get nearer to our daily grind, I them; in fact, they were just a step venient location and open longer hours. ahead. Make no use whatever of the toilet In the can't imagine, and believe me, I am restaurant after that date. really .afraid to investigate the mean- "There were fewer cases of derail-

No. 30—NOTICE TO CONDUCTORS ing of this torrential flow of letters, ments and delays caused by bad order Pass No. 6413, issued to M. C. Simms, said "he who ig accused of being . 'per- motors than during any storm since I Bus Operator, Is reported lost. If pre- haps a prohi'," and many other things. have been with the company. sented for transportation, take up, collect I'll admit that I try to be "purposely "We were a busy bunch of dispatch- fare, and send to this office with report. progressive," and at the same time ers, all the same," Mr. Bodley said. No. 31—NOTICE TO CONDUCTORS am possibly "very protuberant." I am "The fact is that the trouble sheets JAMES JOSEPH LAVIN Pass No. 1804, issued In favor of G. N. not "positively peppery" or "personal- show 100 accidents for the 15th, the This is James Joseph Lavin, who Gray, Serviceman, Garage, which was re- ly pouty," but in this case I am "pen- day of the most rain. But a very takes care of all the old scrap iron, ported lost in Bulletin No. 13, has been small percentage of these accidents recovered. sively perplexed" in trying to figure bolts, nuts, rail, etc., at the Vernon out whether or not "G. B. A." is trying were in any way chargeable to the Yards, and, as the boys over there say, No. 32—NOTICE TO CONDUCTORS to compliment or just give us the company. "He sure knows his iron." Jimmy is Pass No. 1389, issued to L. B. Moore, "When you consider the amount of Substation Operator, Is reported lost. If "razz-berry." Irish, but you have to meet him to presented for transportation, take up, col- At any rate, I know this gentleman water which fell-6.4 in 100 hours, ac- know just how Irish he is. In fact lect fare, and send to this office with well enough to "peacefully proclaim" cording to the papers—the record of he's the Irishest Irishman that ever report. to the whole universe that these pe- our accomplishment in keeping the left the Emerald Isle. He came to riodical outbursts, even though pacific service going so well was truly re- this country at the age of thirteen and in nature, can be made "pre-eminently markable. has been sixty years of age for the BUS more powerful," and that's the reason "We have not had 'a storm in any last four years. Getting him to pose NO.8 that he who is "prodigiously percep- way compared with this since 1913, for a picture was quite a job in itself Los Angeles Railway Annual Pass No. tive' is going to use extreme precau- the year of the 'big flood.' Our most and if he does look a little wild-eyed, 6373, good during the year 1927, issued in tion in order to keep his present con- serious interruptions to service were that's his fault as he would rather favor of A. M. Klein, Bus Operator, has caused by the Fourth Street bridge go- fight than photograph, and that's the been stolen. If this pass is presented for dition from becoming precarious. ing out (and by the way, this will mood he was caught in. Jimmy has transportation by anyone, take it up, col- lect fare and turn it over to the Division probably be out for a week or ten had quite an experience in railroad Foreman, ascertaining the name and ad- days), the flood water at Sixth and construction and can relate many an dress if possible of the person who pre- Catalina and a landslide at Avenue 49 interesting story of the old days. He sented it. and Marmion Way. At that point we has been with the Los Angeles Rail- NO. 14 put a grasshopper on and single way for over thirty years now and is Los Angeles Railway Pass No. 6413, tracked. At Yosemite Drive and Eagle still going strong. issued to Bus Operator M. C. Simms, has been lost. If presented for transporta- Rock Boulevard the water reached a tion, lift and turn in to Division Foreman. depth of five feet at a culvert and There is no mood so ugly, no heart overflowed the tracks, carrying sand so hard, no soul so sad that will not into the groove of the rail and de- melt under the spell of courtesy. railing car. "We experienced considerable trou- Mr. Perkins Passes ble on Granve Avenue between Venice Introducing New Men Mr. E. M. "Si" Perkins, who was Boulevard and Jefferson Street, due to The following men were sent to stricken with paralysis on February the fact that automobile drivers who their various divisions during the 25th, 1926, passed away Friday, Feb- had flooded their machines with water week ending Wednesday, February 16: ruary 11th. drove on the tracks, which were com- To Division One: Motormen L. C. Mr. Perkins entered the service as paratively dry, until their machines Estes, N. M. ,Swartz; to Division Two: a conductor in May, 1905, was pro- dried out. When we got next to what Motormen H. J. Brown, M. H. Otis; moted to dispatcher in July, 1913, and was happening, we put a couple of to Division Three: Motormen C. E. then to the Schedule Department in machines there to chase them off and Benedict, M. L. Patrick; to Division September, 1920. He was a faithful, were then able to get the car through Four: Safety Operator Y. W. Wal- all right. conscientious and loyal employe and drop; to Division Five: Motormen C. his many friends extend their heart- "However, we are all feeling pretty TED STOLL F. Smith and R. Walton. felt sympathy to his wife and son who good over the situation and all de- survive him. This young husky saw his grandpa's partments are to be congratulated for Funeral services were held last picture. in "Two Bells" a few weeks their splendid co-operation." For Sale Monday, February 14th, by the Elks' ago and made the remark "If he can This column is published solely for Lodge at the Undertaking Parlors and make it, so can I," so here he is. His Appreciation the ACCOMMODATION of those who the Masonic Lodge at the Crematory. grandpa is none other than Bill Stoll, may have some article of furniture, All members of the Schedule De- switchman at Division 5. The young- I wish to express my thanks for auto, radio, etc., for sale or trade, and partment, with whom he was asso- ster's name is Ted and for a two-year the kind sympathy and floral trib- who are not making a business of ciated at the time of his death, join old, he sure knows his tricycle. His utes extended during my recent be- same, and it is to be hoped that train- in saying that while his place may dad, by the way, Fred Stoll, used to reavement in the loss of my hus- men will bear this in mind when send- be filled in the office, it can never be work in the Mechanical Department of band. Mrs. Lola D. Perkins. ing in their ads. filled in our hearts. Division Five. For Sale—Bird aviary; cheap. B-1. PAGE TWO BELLS February 21, 1927

DIVISION ONE BUS DIVISION DIVISION FIVE SHOPS H. N. COLE ELMER WOOD E. C. TYLER JACK BAILEY

Conductor J. H. Martin isn't mud Operator M. M. Lauder claims the Speaking of Florida, Will Rogers F. A. Frazier, clerk in the Machine of a talker, but when he does get honor of being the first to light the mayor of Beverly Hills, says: "Every- Shop office, with a party including his started, he talks.' He was deadhead- new heater, and he is also reported body in bathing suits, nobody in bath- to be the first to initiate it by missing ing." But if he had been in the vicin- father and mother, spent the week-end ing to the barn one morning this week the cuspidor. It is hoped by those ity of the Sea Gulls Roost last Tues- up in the Big Pines at the Los An- and he became engaged in an ani- who appreciate the heat in the di- day he would have said: "Everybody geles County Park mid snow and ice. mated conversation with a fair lady, vision room that the next rumpus will in swimming, nobody in bathing suits." But snow soon turned to rain as the be held in the yard and not around and when he came to himself he was "And they thought I was crazy." So the stove. party returned home. It's still rain- at Los Angeles"street, about 10 streets said Motorman W. J. Hewitt last Fri- ing. Bruce Pentland, ex-sheik of the In- day when he thought it was Saturday beyond the barn, with about five min- There are yet severral of the de- glewood Line, now has a high power and tried to make relief at 1:49 p. m. utes to save a miss-out. He made it. partments who have not sent out their run on Wilshire; also the Melrose instead of 11:31 a. m. representatives as ball players. Thit The recent condition of the streets School tripper. Everything is going Conductor C. P. Daerr has ceased to L. A. Railway League does not en- during the storm brought about some along fine outside of running a few trust any motorman. It seems that courage or endeavor to promote a signals and having a high school amusing incidents, a few of which last Saturday, while working with R. championship team (?), but it is the senior hang one on his chin, reports were: A lady was getting off where E. Whitley, they had a slight accident purpose to encourage sports friendly V. G. Smith, his conductor, and who with a Chevrolet. Daerr climbed down rivalry and a get-together spirit among the water was from curb to curb, when further says that that isn't half of it, to get the necessary details, only to the boys. Everyone has a chance to the motorman cautioned her, she but will try to give some more in- find that his car was disappearing up make this team if he can show some formation next week. proudly dsiplayed her boots and re- the street in one direction and the speed, so send out your man and let's marked, "I have conquered the situa- F. C. Smith (Peaches), operator on Chevrolet in another. Daerr decided make this successful in the idea of tion. Just watch me." The water at Wilshire, is out gunning for E. J. Min- there was no use in "sticking around" having all represented. Stand by for azi, who is his leader. "Peaches" the curb was a little deeper than she that corner and loped up the street future notes. claims he is hauling 70 per cent of after the street car, managing to over- and the maker of the boots had Ben Bradfield, assistant foreman of fig- Minazi's passengers. take it in three blocks. Never again the Store Department, is reported in ured, and when she reached the side- A. M. Kline, ex-operator, is wild without the reverse handle. training for the channel swim. At walk her boot was as full of water as about his conductor run on Wilshire. least, he lives in Inglewood and has it was of foot. Yes "wild" is right. If you don't think Rainy day alibis: not been able to make the tide for One lady started to leave the car so, just ask him "There was so much water I couldn't three days. and hesitated for a moment to take in GARAGE NEWS get out of the house." Harry Longway was off a few days the situation, and then with a look of "My car wouldn't start." A happy recollection for Clarence recovering from the removal of a few determination on her face, she hastily "I waited over half an hour for a Marine was while talking to Jimmie of his masticating organs. removed her shoes and stockings, car." lifted her skirts a little higher than Murray. Clarence discovered that he "I fell in a puddle and had to go What's in a name? Well, it seems normal and ventured forth to brave had lost the diamond out of his ring and upon mentioning the fact to Jim- home and change my clothes." that everyone is "Frank" to Miss the terrors of the deep. Rohlff. Purposes are unknown, be- mie, the latter recalled seeing some- "Why I called up and said I didn't cause she is our telephone girl and Motorman J. N. Smith says the mo- thing on his desk and throwing it on think I could get there." torists are experiencing considerable there are a lot of Franks around the the floor. They both decided that that "My feet were wet and I didn't have trouble these days locating the car shops. something was the stone out of the any other shoes." tracks. He drives a machine and he ring, and sure enough, after a short Don't forget if you have anything "It was raining so hard I didn't knows it is impossible for a driver to search, found it. to trade or sell (except something you think you would need me." get all the pleasure that is due him A hearty laugh and cheer was given are making money out of as a side unless he hugs the car track. Now Claude Simmons and George Riggs And there hasn't been a new one line), drop your ad in the Two Bell they have to be guided by the trolley last week when they came pushing a sprung in years. Ask the clerk. box and it will be sent in at once. wires. Just drive directly'under them, Dodge to the gas station, having run Conductor W. T. Eubank has re- This will be a great help to Carpenter that's all. out of gasoline at Maple and 16th signed to take up other work and Con- Joe Cuevas. Watch for bargains. ductor G. C. Bryant has resigned to Motorman Dan Buck is a proud Streets on their way from Eighth It must be a great and lasting satis- become an apprentice painter. grandpa. It occurred last Wednesday and Hope. faction to some members of the gang and Mr. Buck is just twice as happy to hear ye scribe get a good razzing as most grandpas, as they were twin pro and con. I believe all accounts boys. His daughter and babies are DIVISION FOUR can be squared for said article, no doing nicely, according to reports. C. J. KNITTLE favors for we are all wet this week.

The meanest man in Division Four me again I assure you there will be DIVISION THREE came to light a few days ago during no unfriendly feeling." DIVISION TWO L. VOLNEB E. A. MOBLEY one of the heavy rains. Motorman T. The man thanked him as the nickel S. Speed and Safety Operator Allen trickled into the box. "Have you a Motorman A. Normandeau has gone were sent to Pico and Georgia with a piece of paper?" he asked. Pickard Motorman B. Rodefer applied for a on a honeymoon trip to Gilman Hot car to make a "change-off." After the dug up a transfer envelope. On it the job as policeman. The inspector asked Springs, having been married on the change was made and they had started man wrote, "Please give bearer any him what he would do if he saw a 14th inst. back to the barn with the B-0 car, pair of shoes he may select," attach- hydrant running. "Shoot him," said A. R. Miller, our register clerk, who the trolley came off and the rope ing his signature. Rodefer. has been off duty quite a while on ac- broke. "Do you mind climbing up Motorman G. Doerflinger was seen there?" asked Speed, gazing out at That afternoon, Pickard walked into count of sickness, is to be operated a West Seventh Street store and re- buying a nice box of candy last week. upon Thursday. We hope to soon see the heavy downpour. "Not a bit," lied ceived a six dollar pair of Oxfords. He said that if she doesn't say "Yes" him around the barn. Conductor King Allen and a minute later was on the this time, he is going to take the roof and had replaced the trolley. is now acting register clerk. Boots and galoshes were much in candy back. About that instant Speed wound 'er evidence during the past week, but Two new babies in the street car up. Allen shouted vainly for him to Mr. Boyd, our foreman, flashed a new Motorman M. Mason and F. E. Cave- family, one came to Switchman W. H. wait till he got down, but there was one on us when he blew in with a nee are back in train service after Meloy, an 8%-pound girl and an 8- spending about a year in the M. of no waiting. Over Georgia Street and pair of absolutely waterproof shoes. pound girl to Conductor P. Gillespie. into the yards rambled the car. The Yes, they were that exactly, and how W. Department. Thanks for the cigars. meanest man in Division Four dashed we envied him. But Wednesday Conductor D. L. Everts is back to Conductor W. S. Rice believes in into the trainmen's room chuckling morning, while walking over a narrow work again after being off about ten being on time. He rushed into the convulsively. Out in the yards a half plank that spanned the deep water at days with the flu. drowned safety operator climbed off barn a few minutes before 2 p. m. and Pico and Sentous, Mr. Boyd lost his Conductor L. F. Finn resigned to a car with vengeance in his heart. balance, and to keep from falling in, called for his run, which was due out take up another line of endeavor. after 3. The clerk said, "You are he stepped off. Ha! Ha! Ha! Conductor G. L. Rosen, who resign- At 8:40 on the morning of February rather early," and then Rice glanced The switchmen had a busy time ed in 1923 to enter the Bus division, 8, a man boarded Conductor Pickard's at the clock and saw that he had an Wednesday morning when about the is back on the cars again. "C" car at Clinton and Virgil. Search- hour to spare. time the morning pull-ins started com- ing through his pockets for a nickel Clerks C. F. Paine and B. I. Derry ing in, the sewer on Georgia Street All conductors of the L. A. Railway or small change revealed nothing. traded shifts. Paine works from 6:30 blocked and each switch had to be celebrated the 14th by handing out With a sincere apology he drew a ten m. to 10 a. m. and 12 m. to 5 p. m. cleaned before it could be pulled. hearts to their patrons. dollar bill from his wallet. "I cannot and Derry from 2:30 p. m. to 10:30 Conductor E. J. Reilly passed away change that," said Pickard courteous- Our sincere sympathy is extended p. M. last Tuesday. He was operated upon ly, "but I will drop a nickel in for you. to Conductor G. K. Webb, whose wife Conductor M. C. Coster granted 90 for appendicitis and never recovered When you see me again, you can pay Passed away February 8. Mrs. Webb days leave of absence on account of from the anesthetic. it back. If you do not happen to see had been ill for a little over a year. his health.