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ing conditions of their firemen and is holding its own and the members take hostlers. We are very glad to learn of an active interest in its affairs. Labor this good work and only wish it were extended to our road.

day was duly observed in our city and a number of the members of Warrior Lodge 769 took part in the parade. As will be seen by the accompanying picture, they made a very nice appearance in their uniforms.

Under present conditions here the fireman's wages are fifty-three per cent of the engineer's. Hostlers work 12 hours per day at $3.00 and are required to make and are held responsible for a close inspection and testing of air brakes, headlights, both injectors, steam and air LODGE 797-(Member, San Angelo, whistles and this notwithstanding that Texas.) Business has been good on the these appliances are supposed to have K. C. M. and O. R. R. this year up to been already inspected by a regular in- the present writing. The California spector. Should a hostler take an en- orange rush began in February last.

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MEMBERS OF LODGE 769, B. OF L. F. AND E., WHO TOOK PART IN LABOR DAY PARADE, TUSCALOOSA, ALA., SEPTEMBER 7, 1914

gine out of the roundhouse and put it Orange shipments this year have been on a train with any of the above named unusually large and they are still coming. appliances not in first class condition he Our stock rush generally begins about the (the hostler) will serve a suspension of first of April and runs on an average of from 7 to 15 days. This is a gross in- from 60 to 90 days, though stock shipjustice and should be remedied without ments this season have been late as last delay. We have heard that our present winter was so mild. We are having the wage and working conditions are soon to be improved and the firemen and hostlers are in hopes that the time is drawing near when we will have an agreement as a result of which they will be bettered very materially.

finest season this year that was ever known in the West. This is a fine stock country and not much farming is done, though the farmers have had excellent crops this year, The good crops have materially increased business on the road. We have good engines, but need more. This road has been in the hands of a receiver for the past two years and it is claimed that they have not cleared operating expenses.

LODGE 769 (Member, Tuscaloosa, Ala.) Business here is quite dull at the present time. Twelve men have been taken off the extra board during the past We have a good set of officials here. sixty days. We are in hopes, however, Our lodge meetings are well attended, that times will be better soon. Our lodge although, as is the case in most lodges

gines, and helping boilermakers and other mechanics. This is a new road and is well advertised, and all four railroad train service orders are well represented.

We have four classes of engines, all of which are made by the American Locomotive Co. We have the one, two, three and five hundreds, the latter being We have used only in passenger service. a good grade of quick steaming coal but it will clinker unless fired lightly.

there are some members who do not attend lodge but who are anxious to know everything when there are any grievances or other matters of special importance up for consideration, and who put the work on a faithful few. We generally keep well "lined up," as the men join the ranks as soon as they become eligible. Would say to all unemployed brothers that it is useless to come here looking for work, as there are B. of L. F. I hope the time is near when the five and E men here who, while waiting for orders-the B. of L. E., O. R. C., B. of an opening on the extra board, are work- L. F. and E., B. of R. T., and O. R. T.ing in the shops, firing stationary en- federate.

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 However, the will be complied with. 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:

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dark brown curly hair, dark blue eyes and scar on chin. Anyone having any information as to his whereabouts, kindly communicate with C. J. Heinen, Recording Secretary, Lodge 567, 1210 Cheyenne Avenue, Grand Forks, N. D.

Lost Traveling Cards, Etc.

This office has been notified of the loss of the following traveling cards, receipts, etc., and the request is made that all members be on the lookout for them. 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 them:

Bro. Fred Sibell, member of Lodge 42, Frank Nash.-Member of Lodge 432, reports the loss of traveling card and receipts good until November 1, 1914. and resided at Brunswick, Md. Finder please return to or communicate not been seen or heard of since October, with H. G. Ranson, President, Lodge 42, 1913. Anyone having information as to 204 North Brooks Street, Madison, Wis. his whereabouts, kindly communicate with his wife, Mrs. Sarah Nash, Brunswick, Md., or C. H. Pennell, 1507 Henry Street, Baltimore, Md.

Pocketbook containing Y. M. C. A. card, B. of L. F. and E. receipts and pass to St. Louis, belonging to F. E. Major, member of Lodge 395, was lost between John Louis Faulkinghor.-Last heard McMechen, W. Va., and B. and O. depot of October 25, 1913, at Great Falls, at Wheeling, W. Va. If found, please Mont. Age, 29 years; height, about 6 return to F. E. Major, Tucumcari, New feet, 1 inch; weighs 215 pounds; has Mexico.

occasioned by the death of her beloved husband, Bro. Albert Fox, late General Secretary of the A. S. of L. E. and F. of Great Britain.

Minnie F. Dellert desires to thank the Grand Lodge for the prompt payment of the claim of her brother, Benjamin H. Dellert. She also wishes to thank the members of Lodge 284 for their kindness and floral contributions.

Pocketbook containing B. of L. F. and pathy shown her in her very sad hours E. receipts and traveling card good until October 31, 1914, $10.00 in money, railroad passes, service letter from the C. H. and D. R. R., and other papers belonging to J. B. Whipple of Lodge 834, B. of L. F. and E., Bellefontaine, Ohio, was lost in toilet room of Denison Hotel, Indianapolis, Ind., on the evening of October 8, 1914. If found, kindly return to C. E. Fields, Financial Secretary Lodge 834, 511 N. Detroit Street, Bellefontaine, O. Bro. Joe White of Lodge 370 reports the loss of his traveling card good until November 30, 1914, and receipt for the month of October, 1914, which he believes were stolen from him at Bazine, Kansas. If found, kindly return to C. L. Baker, Recording Secretary, Lodge 370, Box 105, Council Grove, Kansas.

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The Home Account.

The following donations were received at the Home for Aged and Disabled Railroad Employes for the month of September, 1914:

Grand Division, O. R. C..
Grand Division, B. of L. E.
L. A., B. of R. T., Lodge 1.
B. of R. T. Lodges.
James Costello, Division 270, O.
R. C....

.$139 00 125 00

Albert S. Lunt, Lodge 877, B. of
R. T..

H. Blodgett, Division 288, O. R.
C.

J. F. Clarke, Division 441, O. R.

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C. S. McKay, Division 119, B. of
L. E..

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$283 00 Miscellaneous.-Received from Warren

Mrs. Albert Fox of Leeds, England, S. Stone, Grand Chief, B. of L. E., framed deeply appreciates and desires to thank the Grand Lodge and all good friends "across the water" for floral tributes and other kindnesses and the sincere sym

picture of the big Erie locomotive.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN O'KEEFE,
Secretary-Treasurer and Manager.

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To SUBORDINATE LODGES:

Beneficiary Statement

OFFICE OF GENERAL SECRETARY AND TREASURER,
PEORIA, ILL., October 1, 1914.

The following is a statement of receipts in the Beneficiary Department for the month of

September, 1914:

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