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Show nn ENGINEERS IN (MENTION CLEVELAND, O, May 8 The Brotherhood of locomotive Engineers will open its second triennial convention conven-tion here tomorrow with approximate ly 500 delegates from the United States and Canada in attendance. The first triennial convention was held here in May, 1915 This year's convention conven-tion is expected to last Until May 22, but owing to the war an effort will be made to expedite the work and ad journ before that date. Recltafion of the part played by engineer en-gineer behind the American lines in France will be one of tbe features of the meeting, while the government control of railroads during the w.ir will have a prominent part in the discussions. dis-cussions. Warren B Stone, grand chief of the order, is a candidate for re-election at this year's convention. Three assistant grand chiefs also are to be'elected. 1 iie uiua international Auxiliary, Brotherhood ol Locomotive Engineers, the ladies' organization of the engineers, engin-eers, with approximately 500 delegates representing r.59 divisions in th- Knifed Knif-ed States and Canada also will open its second triennial convention here tomorrow morning. Mrs. W. A. Murdock, of Chicago, grand presidency will hold over in that office but the terms of Mrs Mary E. CaaseJL of Cleveland, grand vice president: presi-dent: Mrs. . E. Merrill, of Chicago, grand secretary, and Mrs. Jennie Boomer, of Chicago, grand secretary of the insurance department, expire and their successors will be elects. All three are candidates for re-election. Owing to the war the entertainment program for the convention- will be limited. |