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WO BELLS VOL. VI JUNE 1, 1925 No. 1 A Herald of Good Cheer and Cooperation Published by and for Employes of the Railway Edited by . . JEFFERY, Director of Public Relations All Ready For Big Traffic Test FOUR TRUCKS BEST SERVICE • Welcome 31-Arikersl•: DELIVERED 1114-444.444.4-444.44.444-4.44.44444.• PROMISED VISITING NOBLES

Four of the truck chassis ordered for the engineering department have The Los Angeles Railway is ready been delivered and six more are to for the biggest transportation test of come. The first three will be made its history with men and cars able to into tower trucks for use of the line deliver the best of service during the department. The bodies will be trans- fifty-first annual Shrine convention, ferred from the present trucks to the June 1 to 6. new ones. On the fourth chassis will The spirit of all men of the trans- be built a body for an emergency portation service has been demonstrat- truck, similar to that of the well ed in enthusiastic manner at the fif- known "32" which has been in serv- teen rallies that have been held, three ice for line repairs, etc., as a "hurry at each division. The smokers have wagon" for the past four years. It set records for good fellowship and has proven to be one of the best in- serious purpose. The entertainment vestments ever made by the company of company musicians, the orchestra in cutting down delays on the lines. and Hawaiian quartet, and the talks by officials have received whole- Another delivery made to the ga- heartedly and there has been a whole- rage at Sixteenth and San Pedro is Here' How We'll Do It:-- hearted response to the appeal for from the Moreland plant at Burbank. every man to do his best in the face has built several of the double-deck Here a few rules that will bring us through the big test It of the trying conditions that may be busses used here. Two six-wheel dou- of Shrine week successfully. expected. ble-deck buses have been delivered Answer every question with the fullest information possible ready for service. and let the tone of your answer show that you are glad to help. Big Responsibilities Reports from the Fageol factory in Superintendent . . Hill has well Oakland are that the double-deckers Think safety first and all the, time. Accidents waste more said that trainmen will be asked mil- being built by that plant are well un- time than you can save by taking a chance. lions of foolish questions, motormen der way. In case the power goes off, keep the controller at the off will have added respousibiiiiies hi handling crowds through difficult traf- position for thirty seconds after the lights show full strength. fic and over foreign lines but courtesy Wilshire Bus Line In case of a blockade, telephone the dispatcher promptly, and safety must prevail and not a Meet everyone with a smile that starts down in your heart. man can fail. The schedule department has com- Extension Starts Catch the spirit of joy and enthusiasm that the 200,000 visitors pleted plans to route 200 extra cars are bringing to Los Angeles. to Exposition Park for each parade Extension of the Wilshire bus line The big objective is a week of service without a single dis- in addition to the cars regularly serv- from La Brea to Fairfax was scheduled ing on lines "," "," "," "" and to start Saturday, May 30. Alternate courtesy complaint. up to you. You can and will deliver "." These extras will be diverted buses will make the trip from La Brea the goods. from their regular routes after they to Fairfax for an extra fare of five. have served the morning and evening cents. The other_ buses will turn south rush-hour crowds. Like the cars that at La Brea and run to Country Club pass the park on their regular runs, Drive, returning to Wilshire via Coun- New Power Circuit Track Dept. Puts In these extras will display banners read- try Club Drive and Detroit Avenue. ing "Direct to the Coliseum." The The Board of Public Utilities has For Div. 3 Turned On Jefferson Crossing arrangement will provide direct serv- approved the application of the com- ice to the park over every downtown The new power and light circuit for The track department has installed pany for permission to operate a bus a new crossing at San Pedro and street. - The schedule of the public line on from Moneta Division Three, which runs out of Jefferson streets. demonstrations is as follows: avenue to Zoe street and Pacific boule- The intersection of Seventh and Tuesday, June 2-10 A. M. vard in Huntington Park. The start- the Huron substation was put in serv- Mateo has been opened, and resur- Wednesday, June 3-10 A. M. and 8 ing date of service is dependent on ice May 25 and is working satisfac- faced, providing a more level road P. M. the repairing of a part of Florence bed. avenue that is in Los Angeles city torily. Thursday, June 4-10 A. M. and 8 The extension of the Melrose Ave- limits. All transformers in the Plaza sub- P. M. nue track from Normandie to Western Friday, June 5-10 A. M. station are being overhauled and is progressing satisfactorily and the Edith—How does Jack make love? cleaned and the transformer oil is be- west bound track probably will be Saturday, June 6-2 P. M. Marie—Well, should define it as paved within a week. (Continued on Page 2, Cols. 1) unskilled labor.—Boston Transcript. ing filtered. TWO BELLS JUNE 1, 1925

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t Ell.", Edllltorml Comment .+.; BULL Eli I NS - - Two Bells Is The Official Paper of The Los Angeles Railway ++++++ +++4-++++++++4+-•-+++4--•++++++++-+++++4444-++ Issued June 1, 1925 BULLETIN NO. 78 accordance with this rule in every case. Notice to Trainmen "Least We Forget" Towermen operating at points where BULLETIN No. 85 traffic is governed by automatic signals Notice to Trainmen are Instructed to give motormen and MEMORIAL DAY 1918 the nation did reverence to its honored operators the tower signal between the A red Fez will be suspended from span dead with supreme sincerity. America had tasted the bitterness sounding of the two traffic bells if it wires on North northbound at is feasible to do so. Cottage Home and southbound at Sa- of war. Sons of the nation from every state had given their lives Cars must not be started, however, voy. 0 until the second traffic bell rings, re- During the time that this emblem is on the battlefields of France for the cause of civilization and other gardless of the fact that the signal is so displayed trainmen will make passen- thousands stood ready in cantonments and camps for the next move given by the towerman a few seconds ger stops at these points, and it is de- previously. sired that every consideration be given that might take them to the front where life and death gambled. passengers who wish to board or alight. In 1925 Memorial Day is regarded as a fine opportunity for a week- BULLETIN NO. 79 The same emblem may later be dis- Notice to Trainmen played at other points, and if so these points will be observed as passenger stops end vacation. No soliciting of any kind is to be per- in the direction Indicated. It is natural that the sorrow of the war should drift away from mitted on street cars. Sale of any article, begging, circulating petitions, our hearts like a morning mist, and perhaps it is well that hearts almost etc., must be stopped as soon as noted, BULLETIN NO. 86 unless the party is provided with writ- Notice to Conductors broken by the loss of loved ones should heal and become the motors of ten permission from the office of the Superintendent of Operation. The following Firemen's Pass Books busy, normal lives. But deep in our hearts there rests a sacred memory are reported lost or in improper hands: of those who have given their lives for America. BULLETIN NO. 80 23903—issued to Evan A. Edwards, is reported lost. Notice to Trainmen It is a wonderful thing to live in a country that has never fought 24746—issued to J. R. Miller, is report- a war for selfish conquest but which has fought and won for the issues Cars pulling in or out of car houses ed stolen. and yards must be moved slowly and If presented for transportation, take of righteousness. As citizens of such a country we honor those who carefully, and conductors must pay close up, collect fare and send to this office attention to trolleys while operating with report. gave their lives for a sacred cause but we have a responsibility to them through curves and under overhead spe- to safeguard the principles of our constitution; to stand aggressively cial work. This in order to eliminate damage to against those who would break down our principles of liberty under trolleys, overhead, and track work.

law. BULLETIN NO. 81 There is an individual challenge in the words of those who sleep in Notice to Conductors Superintendent of Operation. Flanders fields "to you the torch we fling." Pass No. 2013, issued to Clarkie B. Hubert, Forelady, Cleaners, Mechanical Dept., reported as lost in Bulletin No. 70, has been recovered. I BUS BULLETINS BULLETIN NO. 82 Two Bells Six Years Old LOS ANGELES RAILWAY BUS Notice to Conductors DIVISION ITH this issue Two Bells begins its sixth year as the official em- Fireman's Pass Book No. 23676, issued to George H. Hemingsen, is reported BULLETIN NO. 252 May 21st, 1925 ploye publication of the Los Angeles Railway. lost. If presented for transportation, Beginning at once buses on the Fig- In the first week of June 1920 a three-column paper made its take up, collect fare and send to this ueroa Street line must be turned around office with report. at the south terminal as follows: appearance. It was about three-fourth of the size of the present publica- When southbound and approaching 58th tion and was enlarged to the style used today when it was three weeks BULLETIN NO. 83 Street, operate on the inside line of traf- Notice to Conductors fic and make a left-hand turn, giving the old. It has been the aim of Two Bells to tell all the news of the Los proper hand signal and being careful, and The following passes are reported lost: head east on 58th Street and there dis- Angeles Railway as thoroughly as possible and to provide a little fun, 3528—issued to Mrs. B. H. Eaton, wife charge passengers from the bus that are but back of it all is the serious purpose of presenting material of in- of B. H. Eaton, Engineer, Way and to get off. Back out of 58th Street with Structures. the rear end of the bus to the south, be- formation and inspiration that will help every employe to give the 4283—issued to B. . Byrd, Motorman, ing exteremely careful of 'northbound Division No. 1. traffic. After backing on to Figueroa service that the company desires to give. 4904—issued to A. A. Harris, Con- Street lay over until your leaving time on ductor, Division No. 2. the eastside of immedi- Quite naturally a major part of the space is devoted to the transpor- If presented for transportation, take ately south of 58th Street. tation department. In it are the men who are out on the firing line up, collect fare, and send to this office with report. meeting the varied worries and laughs of street car life. Back of these 3614—issued to Mrs. Frances M. Orton, BULLETIN No. 253 May 25th, 1925 men are nearly 3000 other employes in various departments, all of which wife of A. Orton, Mechanical Dept. Your attention is called to the fact that there is no walk-over privilege between play important parts in seeing that the individual five-cent fare transac- BULLETIN NO. 84 the Vine Street bus line and the Bev- erly line at Beverly and Rossmore. tion is such that every individual passenger receives a satisfactory Notice to Trainmen Please be governed accordingly. money's worth of transportation service. Attention is called to general rule No. 52 on page 17 of the rule book. F. VAN VRANKEN, There has been a lot of pleasure in getting out this paper week Miscellaneous reports must be made In after week and the public relations department takes this opportunity Manager. to thank those whose interest and help has made the paper possible. Particular thanks are due to the men who voluntarily write the weekly news of the divisions. Without their help the paper would not have 200 EXTRA CARS the reader interest which is at present apparent. These men are . B. Appreciation Kohl, Division One ; H. T. Hansen, Division Two ; Dan Hanley, Division Three; C. J. Knittle, who has been scribe of Division Four since the On March 20, Motorman J. Haynes WILL SERVE PARK of Division Two, was badly injured (Continued from Page 1, Col. 4) paper started; F. J. Mason, Division Five and Elmer Wood, bus division. by an automobile. The trainmen of Here's hoping you will find Two Bells of increasing value and in- that division showed a fine brotherly With the exception of the night elec- spirit in the help given the Haynes' trical parade on Thursday, the line of terest in its sixth year. household and which brought forth March will be from Washington and the following letter of apprecation. Figueroa over Figueroa to the Coli- seum. CASH PRIZE WINNING To the Men of Division Two: Cars will be stored on Dalton and We wish to extend our heartfelt Vernon avenues in readiness for the thanks to each and every one who so break-up of the events at the Coli- SUGGESTIONS SELECTED kindly contributed to the wonderful seum and buses will take care of pas- gift you so kindly bestowed upon us, sengers on these streets. The three prize suggestions for im- lar passenger track, but is used for and for the brotherly love you have Information men will be stationed provement of service selected from the cars pulling in and out of divisions. all showed by Visiting Mr. Haynes to at strategic points downtown and at large number sent in by trainmen Nevertheless, there are always a few cheer him up, during his illness. the park. Every available loader will during April referred to signs. passengers waiting to board the cars Words cannot express our gratitude to be on duty serving the crowds on the First prize was won by Conductor because they know the general time you all. May heaven's richest bless- return trips to the business section M. F. Hurst of Division One, who of pull-outs. It was pointed out that ings rest upon each and everyone, is from the Coliseum. suggested that a sign be put at the strict application of the rule would our earnest desire. Recognition of the fact that the Temple block stating that the cars do require trainmen to make no stops company is facing the biggest trans- not stop there between 5 and 6 P.M., between North Broadway and North MR. AND MRS. HAYNES. portation test in the history of the city directing patrons to the adjacent Main street. The necessary passen- and a determined spirit of service and loading zone. Although a man has ger stops will be marked. cooperation with fellow workmen, A colored man, charged with per- been stationed at this point to warn Third prize was won by Motorman superiors and police officers will en- jury, when asked if his testimony in a passengers the sign is expected to be J. A. Wear of Division Two with the able every man to write "Success" to of considerable value at this difficult former trial were not false, indignant- his efforts. reminder that a police substation has ly replied: corner. The sign has been ordered. been built on Newton street just east Frank Cimmarusti of Division of Central Avenue and that ambu- "Look heah, now, doan you 'sinuate. HADN'T SEEN IT Three, but who since resigned, was I'se robbed chicken coops, gambled, lances and emergency autos may be that the given second money for suggesting used mah razuh on cullud folks, com- Forward—Don't you think expected at the corner. He suggest- violinist's obligato is beautiful? that passenger signs be placed on mitted bigamy, and all dem things, but Avenue 20 between North Broadway ed that an appropriate warning sign I'se nevah yet sunk low enough to March—I can't say yet; wait 'till she and North Main. This is not regu- be installed. tell lies." turns around. ▪

JUNE 1, 1925 TWO BELLS PAGE 3 Conductor Ding and Motorman Ding Ding By Rollins

EVEN - POOR MOORE– SAY 5 BECAUSE BEFORE SHE hiAS THOUGH THE PUN HE'LL NEVER BE WHY NOT 15 ABLE MARRIED SHE- WAS A AND NOW 5 HE- 1 5 MOORE THE LOWEST FORM OF TO UNDERSTAND HIS NICE M155 TERRY ! NIT — I'M PLUM DRIED UP ',' SAY5 THE PRUNE

4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0000000.0000 4. 000000000000000004 0 Conductor Clever Subdivision Votes O O Bouquets 0 0 Accordion Player Appreciation of On the 0 45 Operators' Service And Chinas 1 Back End 00 O (4and Picked) o e Appreciation of the service rendered (Contributed) +00e000 . . . .*. . . . oo . . 0 oo ► 04.00 t, . . . . . 0 by safety car operators who run cars iii: For Condr. P. J. Gerhard, Div. 1 to City Terrace on the Euclid Avenue Los Angeles Railway. cross-town line of Hollenbeck Heights A woman boarded W. V. Dempsey's Gentlemen: was voted unanimously at a meeting car at Seventh and Broadway and Wish to say Conductor 1772 on the of the City Terrace Improvement As- every few blocks asked if the car had ••N" line was very courteous and wish reached the end of the line. Demp- the company to know this. In dropping sociation, according to notice received some money he made every effort to by the company from the association. sey finally pacified her by assuring her he would not carry her past the point assist me in getting it back. The operators specifically mentioned Yours truly, where the car runs out of rail. were A. 0. Swaboda, A. Vejar, . MRS. C. FREEDMAN, Strain, E. J. Wolfgram, L. M. Chap- • • • 388 South New Hampshire. man, A. Bertman, C. Caper, Ed. Hahn, Most fellers like to sleep in on Sun- and W. E. Klima. All the safety op- day mornings when they get the For Motr. C. M. Christensen, Div. 4 erators work out of Division Four. chance, but not so with Conductor Los Angeles Railway. Gentlemen: The letter is as follows: R. W. Dunn. To prove this, he re- I have been treated with such cour- ported Sunday morning for a run two tesy at two or three different times by Los Angeles Railway, hours before the time it was due out. Motorman 359 that I feel that I must Gentlemen: Oh, well, he says he had a good time say a word of praise in regard to this At our last meeting of the City Ter- playing solitary pool until time to motorman. pull out. I am a regular passenger on this mo- race Improvement Association, many • • • torman's early morning car and am voic- compliments were made regarding the ing the opinion of many others. many courtesies extended and excel- MRS. M. LANDAKER. lent etiquette of the several men op- A motorman pulling out of the 453 1A South Chicago Street. erating on the through cars that run barn with one of his train discs El into City Terrace as far as Bridge St. hanging by one hook. For Motr. G. C. Plannett, Div. 3 By motion which was seconded it Tex Bourland's eagle eye spot- Los Angeles Railway. was unanimously resolved that a letter ted this and he shouted in a Gentlemen: of commendation of these men be sent loud tone. "Hey, you, fix up I want to call your attention to what to you which we, the presiding officers your train run, it's hanging by I saw tonight at York Junction about 6:25. Motorman 2195, on car 334, was of the City Terrace Improvement As- one number." very kind and assisted a very old lady sociation, heartily indorse. off the car, and a few blocks further on York Blvd., he also helped two other Yours very respectfully, • • • elderly ladies off. (Signed) GEO. W. H. HUGHES, Yours truly, Chairman Pitty poor Harry at Division C. CUTLER, A. M. BATTER, Secy. Three restaurant for he has to 1451 West Ave. 48. ALFRED J. GUINDON, wash and dress the salad every ❑ ❑ ❑ Treasurer morning, it is so young and For Condr. . C. Dearmore, Div. 3 tender. Los Angeles Railway. P.S.—We refer to motormen whose Gentlemen: numbers are 1019, 3028, 816, 3026, 3043, • • • I would like to call your attention to 3094, 3056, 3059 and 527. the kindness and courtesy shown me by your conductor, 596, when I had taken Motorman Kirkland of Divi- a car going in the opposite direction, in sion Four has been in the serv- transferring at Washington and Burling- FRED BISHOP IMPROVING ice fifteen years and never missed ton and was almost at Rampart Ave- In the last two weeks all trainmen Friends of Fred. W. Bishop, former out, but last Friday evening he nue before discovering my mistake. have had a chance to see this fellow. Sincerely, motorman of Division Two, will be forgot to wind his alarm and He is Conductor C. E. Hodges of Di- next morning he slept peacefully MRS. JEAN DONALD, glad to know that word has been re- vision Two, who played the piano ac- till the glorious sunshine aroused 4547 Marmion Way. ceived from Phoenix, Arizona, that he cordion at the division smokers that is gaining new strength and enjoying him. Kin ya imagine such a have been held to present the com- life thoroughly. He was forced to thing of a man like Kirkland, kin For Motr. L. D. Northrup, Div. 2 pany's plans and hopes for Shrine give up work on the cars here on ya? For Condr. 0. Quinn, Div. 2 week service. He is credited with account of ill health. Los Angeles Railway. originating the stunt of playing the Gentlemen.: piano accordion on a rolling ball and On Wednesday, I rode on the "U" line, the fact that he stood fast to the floor and my attention was attracted by the courtesy and kindness of Conductor 2044, while appearing at the divisions is who is my idea of an ideal conductor, due primarily to his having picked Systematic Cleaning Saves patient, courteous and directing the pub- up a piece of second-hand chewing gum lic the right way. on his shoes a few days before the I say no less of Motorman 2839, who is very careful and obliging. smokers and a recent accident enters Expense of New Uniform MRS. H. K. VANDRELL, into the case incidentally. Conductor Hodges is a mighty popu- 1611 Garden Homes. WHEN Motorman E. A. Hilty, of est man of the seniority of that sys- lar fellow and his offering was well tem, and his brother was top man. ❑ El ❑ received every time the road show of Division Five, reported that he had For Condr. D. Collosi, Div. 1 musicians and company officials rolled worn a uniform for sixteen months Conductor Love has been a strong Los Angeles Railway. up the curtain. without it showing any signs of the advocate of neatness ever since he Gentlemen: dust and dirt that collected his first fare. He has a sys- Just a word about Conductor 2870 on soon spoil a suit, he tem for keeping his uniform clean the R car. caused Condr. W. which saves him cleaner's bills and He is a gentleman. One afternoon last New Car Put Thru week in all the jam we have on east C. Love, of Division does not make it necessary for him to 7th St., a poor old crippled negro was Paces on Test Trip Three, to show his buy a new uniform as frequently as on the car and didn't know just where uniform to "Curly" the men who do not care for their to pet off, and he was so nice to him Car 2501, the new model recently built in the East, was taken on a test Beers, foreman of clothes. In addition to a vigorous and attentive. the uniform depart. daily brushing, Conductor Love goes Yours truly, trip May 22 with a party of hefty offi- cials on board to give the variable-load ment, as having the over his uniform once a week with a MRS. W. E. DRAKE, better of the argu- piece of silk dipped in gasoline and 202 North Ave. 52. brakes a thorough test. It was run from the South Park shops to Seventy- ment by f our wrung out so that it is just damp and seventh and Central with John Collins, months. not wet. Silk is better than cotton FOR MEN ONLY supervisor of safety and R. R. Smith, Condr. Love has because it does not leave any nap. It Condr. W. C. Love It's a wonderful thing for the women assistant superintendent of operation, been in street rail- removes the dirt before it has time to way service since 1908, when he start- The popular permanent wave, taking turns at the controller. The work into the fabric. Now it's up to a struggling inventor ed as a conductor at Forth Smith, test showed the brakes to be thorough- "Neatness pays," says Conductor To get out a permanent shave. ly efficient and the car demonstrated Arkansas. When he resigned to come —Penn State Froth. easy riding qualities. west last year he was the second high- Love. PAGE 4 TWO BELLS JuNE 1, 192:5 e Looking 'em Over at the Divisions 4e: DIVISION 1 0 DIVISION 3 DIVISION 4 D. B. Kohl By Dan Hanley C. J. Knittle "Conductor L. R. Proulx, married Who's Who Shriners we greet you. Shake hands It would be a good deal easier to to Miss Juanita Hollar, daughter of 0 0 with the men of the L. A. Railway write an account of some observa- Conductor C. E. Hollar on May 16." tions during this scribe's late tour of Some of the Corporation. We are at your disposal. the divisions in the orchestra than to Congratulations and best wishes for a folks at Division long and happy married life. Three claim that Some speakers, some smokes, some tell what happened at Division Four they did not recog- band, some crowd and some success- during the past week. Two divisions Anyone being in doubt as to how nize Conductor La- Nuff sed. were entertained recently with music, . to execute a perfect and lawful left zar, who was "writ- smokes and short, though valuable, hand turn just call upon Conductor You who eat at our restaurant please little talks. ten up" last week refrain from finding fault with the "Curly" Adams and he will demon- because he wore strate it for you. Although Curly says coffee even if it does look muddy. Why Division Four was picked for Motorman R. H. . a hard Remember it was ground in the morn- the first smoker meetings will ever be he knows his business he had Schumacher's c a p. time trying to convince the Traffic ing. a mystery, but as Mr. Anderson, Man- Be that as it may, ager of Transportation, frequently re- Officer stationed at Seventh and Cen- Motorman S c h u- Mary chased a little lamb tral the other day when said Officer ferred to the meetings as "Vaudeville macher is one of And Mary wore her skirts tight, Shows" perhaps it was deemed best ran him down for not stopping on Condr. Lazar But we should worry about Mary's demand. However Adams is a pretty to put the performance under the criti- last year's recruits lamb cal eyes of Mr. Hayner, Supt. of Em- good talker and he talked himself out When Mary's calves are in sight. and will celebrate ployment and Mr. Healy, Asst. Chief of paying a fine and you have to be a one year of service pretty good talker to do that. Instructor, before letting it "go on June 17. He is a Mrs. Hollander to friend husband: the road." husky product of "Please don't drive so fast. Motorman C. L. Bond says anyone a Missouri farm Friend Husband: "Why?" At Division One, where the next wanting some fertilizer for the lawn smokers were held, many old faces and started on the Mrs. H. to F. H.: "A motor cop can go to the Ford agent in Hunting- cars soon after his were seen in the audiences. It is the sign in the win- has been following us for six blocks ton Park who has a . arrival in Los An- grand old division where officials who dow, "Ford Fertilizer for your lawn." and he won't like it." geles. He left John grew up with the service started. Mr. D. to worry about "No, sir," says Harry Travis of the Smith, Assistant Supt. of Operation, Motorman S. G. Walker returned the service station Pacific Mutual fame, "Honesty isn't the looked over the number of grayed from a visit to Cannonville, Utah, Mtr. Schumacher he formerly oper- best policy, I've got one that pays heads of his old-time Mates whose with his parents. Conductor C. M. ated in Kansas City. five ways. faces beamed with all the old good- Braem who took a leave to go to Wis- fellowship. The orchestra softly consin, wrote in his resignation, hav- Paul Lazar, as was mentioned last Foreman Owens is now trying out week, has just celebrated his second played, "Silver Threads Among the ing decided to stay in the East and a new brand of cigars he calls them Gold." All was still. work for his father. year in street car service, having start- Base Ball Specials. These are ground- ed at Division One and transferred ers that he picks up. to Division Three. He is well and But we cheered up pronto. Motorman E. Stuhr returned this Conductor Phillips missed his relief At Division Two everything went week from a vacation spent in Wyom- popularly known at the north side car house. at 28th and Dayton, going south the smoothly and when it was over Con- ing. He reports having a very enjoy- other evening so he hired a taxi and ductor T. J. Kelly wanted someone able time but says he is glad to get caught his car at Jeffrson and Grand. skilled on the pistol to help him shoo,t back to work again as he gets lone- Jarvis used to have a cup of coffee butts. some unless he is riding a street car. BUS DIVISION Elmer Wood and some doughnuts at night on going Division Three audiences were very It must be a new game, E. C. Price home, but since the taxi episode Jar- appreciative and called for many en- DIVISION 2 and C. A. Pruter played when they vis has kind of cut down expenses? cores.. Mr. Jeffery, Editor of Two C. R. Wilkins, batting for H. T. Hansen were relieved. They would both get Hell, aint it where all bad people Bells, broadcasted his message through off of the bus at the same time, and go? the outlet of the bass horn. Tex Bourland, our dolled-up switch- see who could get the other's cap, then man, has been bothering this office by throw it on top of the double deck See you at the Coliseum—maybe. Division Five gave the "troupe" the calling up and asking for the results just as the bus pulled out. Great glad hand and received the perform- of the ball game. game, the score was a tie last week. ance with unrestrained enthusiasm. Tex recently acquired a radio set, DIVISION 5 (They tell us Bill Stoll, the chief F. J. Mason and now he has changed his demands Conductors A. C. Adams was hurt switchman, started for Redondo the and asks what is on the air. He will when a student made an emergency All together boys and let's help put other day to fish and on reaching now be able to pull a tripper once stop unexpectedly to Adams, throwing over "Shriners' Week." It's going to Hawthorne, discovered he had forgot- in a while as he can get baseball re- him down against one of the seats be- be a hard week for us all. A lot of ten his reel, so he cant be our trap sults via radio. fore he could catch himself. questions will be asked which may drummer, be gum.) Be very careful, Tex, or you will seem foolish to you, but just remem- Well, after doing our "three-a-day" get the air. Oscar Fralin, chief electrician at the ber that you will be handling thou- out there in the sticks we're glad to garage, bought a second-hand Buick sands of strangers, and give them the get back to the home field doing things -Conductors L. C. Welch and Ralph and sold his Ford to W. Wangeman, a service that you would expect yourself. more noble, like f'r instance—wel- Wilkins went out on tke barge at Re- mechanic on the night force, keeping coming Shriners or walking a mile dondo to spend the day fishing. They the bloomin' thing in the family, you We all miss the smile of Eddy, our far a Camel. were lucky enough to catch five or six know. jovial janitor. Eddy has been off sick good-sized fish, and to keep them in since May 21 but from all reports he The Kansas City Railway has a new good condition they decided to hang G. McDonald, our chief clerk, has is getting along nicely, and expects rule, mates. Listen to it: them in the water in a gunny sack. returned from his vacation which he to be back on the job soon. "When two cars approach each Everything went well until they de- spent one week at San Diego, and the other at a crossing, they shall both cided to call it a day and went to other at Redondo. He said outside of Glad to see "Sunny" Jim Morton come to a full stop, and neither shall haul in the fish, then the rope broke being sunburnt, he feels fine. amble in the office last Sunday and start up until the other has gone." and when last seen the sack was drift- say "0. K. for tomorrow." Jim's been ing in the general direction of Cata- H. L. Mahaffey with seniority num- off since May 6 on a trip to Buffalo, Conductor A. M. MacKenzie char- lina. ber one, has left for another position. N. Y., and reports a fine time. tered a fishing boat at Redondo last Hard luck, boys, but when you land Friday, accompanied by fifteen of his 'em just keep 'em on land in the Do you know that— What's the matter with your dad?" fellow fish fiends. Each man caught as future. said one small boy to another. "He much as he could carry. W. M. Snow, W. T. Crawford was a bouncer at M. L. Conine, C. W. Stevenson, W. B. the Red Mill? just rolls all over the sidewalk." Our foreman, J. A. Madigan, wants "Oh, mamma says he's been Ale-ing Davis, Frank Shuster, Bill Suter and A. J. Arblaster still has his baby to know how Jeff acquired the pocket for some time now." J. A. Douglas were among those on habit. He would like to have instruc- teeth? hand. tions along that line, after seeing Jeff J. F. Graham is almost bald headed? The most popular saying this week has been "Gimme an order for a new dig innumerable cigars out of his E. J. Minazzi is a Frenchman? pocket at one of the meetings. uniform." That's the stuff, boys, shiek 20 Extras Run To A. E. Johnson was never a lawyer? up and knock 'em for a goal. Sorry A lady boarded a street car down J. A. Born is good looking without we can't supply you with balloon trous- Cemeteries May 30 town the other afternoon and after his glasses? ers. Henry Mast is the only one in carefully depositing her nickel, she W. R. Terry is only five and a half that class. Twenty extra cars were scheduled addressed the Conductor in the fol- feet tall, and bought his cap two years A bunch of the boys on the extra for Memorial Day service on Line "R" lowing manner, "Say conductor, does ago? list were out riding with Instructor to accommodate the thousands who go 38th Street pass this car." After ,that (I'll get beaned for this.) Miller last Tuesday, taking in the to the cemeteries on Whittier boule- one Ashton you win the prize corru- temporary route for Shriners' week. vard to decorate the graves of depart- gated wooden leg." W. A. Bundy and R. L. Arnold have They were all enjoying the ride until ed loved ones. The cars were author- ized to stay in service as long as war- left for up north on a thirty-day leave. they arrived at Vernon and Santa Fe Anxious Wife—"Abie, have you done Avenues, then two or three of them ranted to supplement the regular Line "R" service. A. car was added to the anything about that terrible black hand E. C. Price has changed over from got a little homesick . letter you received?" conductor to operator. Can't talk to Indiana shuttle which connects East First and Seventh streets. Abe—"Oh, yes, my dear wifie. I the ladies now, Price. A goat ate all our other jokes, turned it over to my insurance com- And then began to run; Supervisors were instructed to pro- pany. Let them worry about it. They Introducing new men: L. A. Mowrey, "I cannot stop," he softly said. vide service as required for Exposi- have $20,000 tied up in me."—Coug- Roy Butler, and A. D. Alfier, who has "I am so full of fun." tion Park where Memorial day serv- ar's Paw. been with the Pickwick Stage Co. —Senn Forum. ices were conducted.