C.P.R., Deloraine,
You are now roadmaster for the Deloraine division.
(Sgd.) John Riordan.”
Quickly came back the answer:
“John Riordan,
C.P.R., Winnipeg,
You are a d—— liar. I am not.
Timothy Riordan.”
When Coal Was Costly.
Superintendent Oborne had great economic ideas. He spent quite a time in ascertaining whether two short whistles from a locomotive were not cheaper than one long one. He noticed one day that a lot of coal was dropped off the tenders between Winnipeg and Brandon, and instructed his assistant, Ed. James, to have it gathered up. Of course, Ed. strictly followed instructions, and a week later was asked how it was progressing.