the provision that a certain number of from William S. Hamilton, member Diits members be hired to a certain number vision 150, B. of L. E., and Fireman that are promoted. Why can't our Joint Johnson, member Lodge 433, B. of L. F. Protective Boards have a clause inserted and E. All brothers should look out for in our contracts to the effect that when him as he is believed by us to be an imnew men are being hired, members of our poster and endeavoring to receive money order be given preference. We should by working upon the sympathies of the also establish an efficient information bu- firemen and engineers with whom he comes reau so that when a brother is out of in contact. Jelmar holds B. of L. F. and work he can find out where employment E. receipts good until July 1st, last. He can be secured. We would not then hear has blue eyes, sandy hair, and is about so much about the "boomer" because six feet tall. He is a Swede by birth and there would be practically no surplus lo- talks with an accent. comotive firemen. There is no denying the fact that at present there is a very large surplus. It would be better for the Brotherhood to have all members employed than to swell our membership and have several thousand members idle and be obliged to expel some for non-payment of dues. MEMBER LODGE 372. Look Out for Him. Leonard Jelmar, whose picture is shown herewith, was until recently a member of Lodge 433, but was expelled LEONARD JELMAR. Former Member of Lodge 433 from that lodge because of non-payment of dues. Jelmar is reported as having obtained money under false pretenses JOHN P. KAUTH, Recording Secretary Lodge 433. H. SIEWERDSEN, President Lodge 433. Trying to Pass as a Brotherhood One A. A. Martin, who has been employed by the Intercolonial Railway of Canada, as fireman for two years and later by the Canadian Pacific Railroad for six months as wiper and fireman, has been dismissed from the service of the Canadian Pacific by Mr. S. W. Falkins, District Master Mechanic at Regina, Sask., Canada. Engineer Lilly, who is Local Chairman of the B. of L. E., has reported to us that Martin obtained money from him under false pretenses. Martin, through pretending to be a Brotherhood man, has tried to ride on several trains, but has never yet been able to do so where he is known. He is about five feet, two inches tall, has hazel or light blue eyes, blond hair, sallow complexion, age about 21 years, has a scar on left side of upper lip and a large scar on right side of neck and chin. He wears a brown suit and hat. All brothers are requested to be on the lookout for him. Last heard of at Brandon, Man. Jos. HAWKINS, Recording Secretary, Lodge 696. Correspondence LODGE 246-(E. G. Riggins, Macon, blessings, to the spiritual uplift of our Ga.) We have a fine set of brotherhood brothers who do not give mature thought men in our lodge. They work for each others interests right along but this of course is nothing more than our duty at all times. Our meetings are held the second and fourth Sunday afternoons in each month and I am glad to say that attendance is very good considering that some of the brothers are on different divisions of the roads running out of here. It therefore, causes them some inconvenience to attend as often as they wish but some faithful few are always on the job working for the welfare of the B. of L. F. and E., one of the greatest orders in the world. to the hereafter?" Let us all try to live better lives each day so that when the last trip is ended in this life and we enter the terminal of the Great Beyond all lights may indicate safety and we will rest in the arms of Christ our Saviour. May the Lord bless every member of the "Tried and True." Bro. J. M. Kellans, who, for the past three years has been local chairman of our lodge, has resigned from office. He took a leave of absence and is working on the new road that is now under construction out of Bridgeport, Ill. Ind.) Lodge 361 is still doing business on the same old corner and enlisting a few recruits occasionally although times are very dull at present. Some of our engineers are back firing. The number I met a brother recently who said to of crews have been reduced and several me "We have one of the best orders in extra men cut off but the company has the country. What do you think about endeavored to find a place in the shops it?" I replied, "Of course, it is. Why for all men cut off the board to enable should it not be? It is built on prin- them to pull through the dull season. ciple and is as pure as an icicle." This we certainly appreciate. Brothers, do you ever think of the years gone by when we had to go down to the roundhouse two or three hours before leaving time to scour brass, wipe jackets, draw supplies, take water, then start out with a heavy train, work hard to get over the road and at the end of the gret that Brother Kellans has left us as month draw fifty or sixty dollars? But we will greatly miss his excellent advice thanks to the Brotherhood the pay and and untiring efforts in behalf of the working conditions are better now. I lodge. Bro. B. A. Tharp has been elecwill never forget the look the paymaster gave me one time a few years ago when paying me. He counted out eight ten dollar bills and some small change and said, "There must be some mistake in your time." "I don't think so," I replied, "I didn't pull off my overalls for about 10 days last month. You know we hauled enough peaches to supply New York City." We re ted local chairman to succeed Brother Kellans, and we are confident that the good work will continue under his able supervision. We regret very much to record the death of Bro. F. P. Anderson, who was engineer on one of our fast freight runs. He was killed at Carlyle, Ill., on May 2d, last. Brother Anderson's funeral services were conducted by members of It was our sad duty recently to pay Lodge 361. Members of the B. of L. E., our last respects to Bro. J. L. Cranford, O. R. C. and B. of R. T. joined with our formerly a member of Lodge 578. A Brotherhood and attended the funeral in beautiful wreath of flowers was placed a body, accompanying the remains from on the casket by the brothers. Brother the residence to the church and then to Cranford leaves a father, mother and two the railroad station and by special train little children to mourn his loss. May tendered by the B. and O. Company to the good Lord in His tender mercy bless the cemetery. We desire to extend our the bereaved family. thanks to the members of the B. of L. I certainly agree with the worthy E., O. R. C. and B. of R. T. and also brother of Lodge 430, Brunswick, Md., to the B. and O. R. R. Co. for all of who said in his interesting letter which their kindness. Brother Anderson joined appeared in the June issue of the Maga- Lodge 361 about nine years ago and was zine "Why not then devote a part of a worthy and loyal member. He was our time, while we have so many other held in the highest esteem by all who knew him. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to his wife and children and other relatives. with a mighty roar that could be heard for miles around; the force of the explosion lifting Brother Harmon about Let us all keep up the good work to 75 feet in a southerly direction, while bring our organization to the highest Brother Weir, the engineer and a memstandard possible and to promote and ber of Division 72 of the B. of L. E., was foster a spirit of co-operation and warm lifted about the same distance in the good will and friendship between all the opposite direction. Brother Weir met train service organizations as it is sureinstant death but Brother Harmon lingly to the interests of all concerned that such sentiments should prevail. LODGE 801-(F. E. Griffin, Lufkin, Texas.) Business is very good here at present. Scarcely a meeting passes without our goat getting some exercise but lodge meetings are not well attended. This is attributable to the fact that our members are working on eight different roads and cannot be present often without great inconvenience. There are very few non-airs here. Our local organizer, Bro. F. H. Long, is a hustler and is doing good work. Our membership consists of enginemen, firemen, hostlers, conductors, brakemen and farmers, so you see we have what you might call a "diversified" lodge. Brothers, keep the ball rolling. LODGE 504-(R. T. Mosher, Kentville, N. S. Canada.) Our lodge is in a prosperous condition. We have a mileage of two hundred and sixty miles with seventy-two members. The goat occasionally has its duty to perform. The standard code of Canada went into effect June 1st last, and the boys had to become scholars for a month or so. To watch the members writing at the table in the examination room suggested the good old school days. All brothers so far have passed the examination successfully and are to be congratulated. For the past nine months business has been good but is a little slack at present. LODGE 537-(F. E. Huff, Columbus, Ohio.) Lodge 537 is continuing to gath er non-brotherhood men into the fold. The Norfolk and Western Railroad has the largest freight traffic of any road running into this point at the present time. For the first time since 1907 we have been called upon to mourn the loss of a brother. Bro. R. M. Harmon was killed June 3rd last in a boiler explosion which occurred within about 18 miles of Columbus at a point called Dix on the Norfolk and Western. The boiler exploded Explosion of boiler of engine 1092, Norfolk and Western Railway, June 3, 1914, when within about 18 miles of Columbus, Ohio. ered for a few hours. He passed away at Mt. Carmel Hospital before his dear wife or other relatives had an opportunity to bid him farewell. He is survived by his wife and one child, father, mother, two brothers and two sisters, to whom members of the B. of L. F. and E. parwe extend our deepest sympathy. Thirty ticipated in the funeral services. Brother Harmon was loved by all who knew him. LODGE 183-(F. C. Mills, Baseball Manager, Cleveland, O.) Our lodge is about as prosperous as any lodge can be under existing circumstances. Amongst our members there are still some who were laid off because of the present business depression who have not yet returned to work but I am pleased to say that quite a large number of those who were laid brothers of No. 10 of Cleveland at Luna off are back working. It is very interesting to read the communications from the various lodges in the Magazine and those who desire to keep themselves posted on points concerning our Brotherhood should follow the Magazine closely in all its departments. Park. We are in the baseball business to stay and we desire that any lodge having a team communicate with us and arrange for a game. Our team will go anywhere to play providing we can arrange a return game at Cleveland. All teams to be composed of B. of L. F. and E. members. We are very anxious to hear from other lodges and hope to be able to organize a Brotherhood league for next season. Will accept games this season still if possible to get them. We are, at the present time unusually interested in baseball. Our lodge has an excellent team composed of members exclusively. We had a good game with the boys of Lodge 248, Ashtabula, Ohio, at our annual picnic at Willoughbeach Park Address all commuications to F. C. on July 15th last. We had another very Mills, Manager, 11120 St. Clair Ave., good game on August 18th with the Cleveland, Ohio. Addresses Wanted. Official Persons desiring to learn the address of or any information concerning a member or any other person, will please communicate with the secretary of the lodge nearest the residence of the person desiring such information. Upon receipt of a communication from the secretary of such lodge, requesting that a notice be published in the Magazine inquiring for such address or other information, same will be complied with. However, the Magazine can not undertake to act as a collection agency, and must decline to lend itself to such purpose. Information should be sent to the person specified in the notice. The following inquiries have reached this office since our last issue went to press : James F. Harkey.-Formerly a member of Lodge 573. Last heard of was at there for the Kansas harvest fields. AnyGary, Okla., and supposed to have left whereabouts, kindly communicate with one having any information as to his R. J. Broyles, Recording Secretary, Lodge 573, P. O. Box 111, Amarillo, Texas. Wm. Thomas Hayes and Andrew M. Hayes.-Last heard of were employed as firemen or enginemen on the D. and R. G. R. R., with headquarters at Denver or Como, Colo. Anyone having any information as to their whereabouts, kindly communicate with R. S. Fullinwider, Recording Secretary, Lodge 97, 826 E. 7th St., Los, Angeles, Cal. Arthur McCanna.-Last heard of about Lost Traveling Cards, Etc. three years ago when he was firing out This office has been notified of the loss of Hudson Bay Junction, Sask., Can- of the following traveling cards, receipts, ada, on the Canadian Northern Rail- etc., and the request is made that all road. He is twenty-three years of age; members be on the lookout for them. height six feet; has light hair and weighs about 180 pounds. Anyone having any information as to his where abouts, kindly communicate with his father, B. McCanna, Danville, Province them: of Quebec, Canada. Should they be discovered in the possession of persons not entitled to them they should be forwarded to the owners or to the secretaries of the lodges that issued Bro. E. M. May, member Lodge 27, reports the loss of his bill book in Sa- road Employes for the month of August, pulpa, Okla., containing receipts for 1914: August, traveling card, and several serv. ice letters. If found kindly return to E. M. May, Sapulpa, Okla. Bro. Wm. Scholty, Pocatello, Idaho, reports the loss of his card case at San Antonio, Texas, on July 27th last, near Sunset Depot on the railroad tracks, containing card good until September 30, 1914, receipts to January 31, 1915, and certificate of examination. If found please return to G. L. Pierce, Recording Secretary, Lodge 113, Box 1181, Pocatello, Idaho. Acknowledgments. Bro. W. F. Crittenden, member Lodge 59 wishes to thank the Grand Lodge for the prompt payment of his disability claim, and the members of Lodge 59 in assisting him to secure same. He also wishes to thank Doctor Corey for the kindness shown him during his examination and sickness. The Home Account. The following donations were received at the Home for Aged and Disabled Rail 139.00 125.00 19.00 Grand Division, B. of L. E....$2,345.86 tello Proceeds of a Picnic given by Albert Lunt, Lodge 877, B. of R. T. C. S. McKay Division 119, B. of 93.00 25.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 H. Blodgett, Division 288, 0. 1.00 1.00 1.00 J. F. Clark, Division 441, O. M. H. Mueller, Oshkosh, Wis.. 1.00 $2,753.86 Miscellaneous. Four Volumes of Alexander the Great, donated by M. J. Kirkman of Chicago, Ill. Respectfully submitted, JOHN O'KEEFE, Secretary-Treasurer and Manager. |