STATEMENT OF CLAIM: "* * * for and in behalf of J. R. Watson who was formerly employed by The Pullman Company as a porter operating out of the district of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Because The Pullman Company did, under date of September 11, 1942, discharge Mr. Watson from his position as a porter in the Philadelphia district on charges unproved; which penalty, because of its severity, was unjust, unreasonable and in abuse of the company's discretion. And further, for Mr. J: R. Watson to be returned to the service with his seniority unimpaired and with pay for all time lost because of this unjust and unreasonable disciplinary action."
That the dispute was certified to the Third Division of the Adjustment Board exparte by complainant party; and
That this Division of the Adjustment Board has jurisdiction over the dispute involved herein; and
That hearing thereon has been held and concluded. Under date of February 22, 1944, the parties jointly addressed a formal communication to the Secretary of the Third Division requesting withdrawal of this dispute, which request is hereby granted.