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should be transferred to the other department. This cer- tainly was a new viewpoint for me, and I immediately commenced to study not only my own work, but at the same time to become familiar with the work of the other departments, and I assure you that although I was disappointed at the time, the disappointment proved to be a benefit. On entering the service of a railroad, one becomes a part of a large force of employes working in various occupations. It should be the aim to keep in such a frame of mind and thought as to enable one to work hand in hand with brother employes for the improvement of the service. One oannot advance materially in the service with- out becoming a leader of men, and to become a leader, one must not fail to oo-operate with and hold the esteem of one's fellow workers. A railroad being a public service institution, its prosperity (the same as an individual or business concern), depends to a large extent upon its standing in the community served. Therefore, the aim should be to serve the public in such a manner, if possible, as to warrant its approval. As I have stated, it is difficult to point out the particular aims that apply more especially to railroad service than to other work, but I will feel that I have partially succeeded if you oarry in mind those I have mentioned, which can be summarised as follows; First. Endeavor to enter the service by choosing
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