Tues. 24th

Worked in the morning helping Howe with the baggage. Signed my contract in the afternoon. Left K.C. at 6:05 over the Burlington, in two special cars. My berth @-7. Hammond left behind for being drunk. Came down to the train drunk as a lord and the old man fired him on the spot. Turned in early but gang was rough-housing so didn't sleep much.