What is the matter?

You Shreveport boys must attend lodge better. Nothing looks better than a lodge room that is crowded. Also at Alexandria, La., I found a loyal bunch of men, mostly Texas & Pacific employes. Had the pleasure of meeting Bro. J. J. (Irish) Murdaugh, also Bro. Mal. loy and several others; all of them are true blue brothers and boosters for our order. Hello, you New Orleans boys! Every one of you are true blue and boosters with it. Let's all be boosters. Now, you young men at Okalona, you have the right spirit, just keep the good work up and you will see the organization progress on your road. It is increasing every day and don't worry, for the boys on the Sou. in Mississippi have their eyes open, even if they have been asleep these many years. Let's hope to see some of them blossom out in the Clerk.

I found quite a few of the old clan on the R. C. L. Some of them need a good live wire to start them off. Business being dull, most roads are cutting off instead of hiring

men.

Maybe some day clerks will see where organization is the only solution to the reduction problem. A great many clerks have the idea in their head all they have to do is join the order and the raise and working conditions come along with it. I am sorry to say, all of them are sadly mistaken, for the fight is only begun, and to be successful, each individual will have to pitch in and help.

Hello, you man from Black Bayou! Wake up and put some more of your old-time enthusiasm into the veins of these sleepy clerks.

You boys at Geyser City 170, I am sorry I didn't get to visit you. I know all clerks are welcome to your fold.

Speaking of warm members, I began to think that the boys at Alexandria and New Orleans should all be warm members, as I was looking for thermometer to burst all the while I was there. Gee! but it was hot. Hello, 4015. Come on, let's hear from you and all the rest. Here's to Columbus, Miss., bunch. You are all good boys; we need more like you. Just rally round the flag, boys; you may have to fight hard to keep afloat, but look what others have done. Railway clerks can do the same. We need a little more enthusiasm and harmony amongst ourselves. We should strive to

help one another and agree and not quite so much strife, for that is the ruining of many good lodges. Best wishes to you C. & E. I. boys, you are a good, game bunch, and deserve much credit. Here's hoping

you more success.

Well, I have about had my say for this month, so I will close for this time. Hoping to see a bigger and better journal next issue, so here's to one and all-let's contribute something!

With best wishes, I remain,

Yours for more organization,

A. M. 4062.

TEXAS AND PACIFIC No. 307.

No doubt there are many among the membership of the Brotherhood that thought Texas and Pacific Lodge No. 307 was dead, but on the contrary we are very much alive. This, I believe, is the second epistle from this lodge since our organization, in December, 1913, and while we admit that we have been negligent about correspondence through the Journal, nevertheless we have been sawing wood.

I hardly know what to say about the organization through this part of Texas, since I am not very well acquainted with conditions outside of Dallas. While our membership here is not so strong in numbers, still I don't think there is a more wideawake bunch in this state than the boys of 307.

Up until a short time ago we met once each week, but since the hot weather began we have only been meeting twice each month, yet interest and enthusiasm keep up.

We politely take our hats off to Bro. W. E. Everett and Geyser City No. 170 for setting the pace for the Lone Star state, and sincerely hope that other lodges of the state (Dallas included) will follow his example by contributing an article for the Journal each month. We are glad to note that El Paso is alive and thriving, for we feel like the boys of the T. and P. are near and dear to our hearts.

Come again, Palestine, we think lots of you, too, for we kindly remember what you did for Dallas in her bid for the convention. Well, Dallas was unsuccessful in her efforts to bring the convention to the Lone Star state, but since we could not bring the convention to Texas we are going to do what we can to take Texas to the conven

tion. It's a long, long way to Detroit, but we'll be right there.

I believe the greatest thing in our brotherhood is or at least should be loyalty. Not only loyalty to the principles of the organization but loyalty to each other. Now when I say loyalty to each other I don't merely mean while we are in the lodge room but at any and all times and everywhere we meet a brother. The best place, I believe, for us to be loyal to each other is in the doing of our daily task. How much nicer it is for us to treat each other as a brother in the full meaning of the word, and not merely in form. If a brother asks you for a favor in the office or needs any assistance from you give it to him with a smile and not with a grudge. Co-operation among the employes in the office not only assist the company but it assists each other and when we go home at night our consciences are clear and we are glad that we are living. I believe that co-operation among the employes will go a long way with the company in showing them that organization is a success. But if, on the other hand, each man stands or tries to stand by himself and is not willing to co-operate with his fellow employes he not only decreases his own worth but is a detriment to the whole office force and the company as well.

Since it will be "Ye Scribe's" privilege and pleasure to attend the coming convention I hope to meet many of the brothers from all parts of the country and feel like I shall come back full of good things for "the boys at home."

I think the coming convention should be strictly one of business. It has been three years since we had a convention and in these progressive times many changes take place and things that were once new have now become old, and I think there are many changes that should be made in the laws of the brotherhood to meet new conditions that have arisen since our last convention.

I think there are many things that a card means besides a "full stomach" when you are hungry, as some members I have met seem to think. I think a card means a full stomach all the time, better conditions in every way, and it binds us together with ties of friendship that last us through life. Texas and Pacific No. 307 extends a hearty welcome to all brothers who may be passing this way, and I assure you that

you will be treated right. Since this is our first appearance in a long time we will not try to utilize all the space and crowd the "regulars" out, but will now bid you an affectionate adios and come again some other day.

CARD No. 10.

MERIDIAN No. 80.

While our membership is not increasing as much as we should like it, we are at the same time securing some few applicants and the membership is very enthusiastic over the prospects for the future.

As a note in the form of a correction, I wish to state that Bro. S. I. Smith was elected alternate-delegate to the convention instead of Bro. P. K. Patterson, as stated in July journal.

Bro. R. E. Platt, our efficient Secretary and Treasurer, is in receipt of a letter from Bro. Riley, who stated that he was called to Detroit on some very urgent business, but expected to be able to return in short time and at which time he hoped to be able to line up the Mobile and Ohio, and Southern in Mississippi.

At our meeting on Tuesday night, July 6, Bro. P. K. Patterson resigned as president, and Bro. J. B. Dyess, vice-president, was elected in his stead, which left the office of vice-president vacant and Bro. J. J. Knapp, who has so faithfully and efficiently served as chaplain, was unanimously elected to this office.

Bro. A. S. Eggerton, one of our most enthusiastic members, was elected to the office of chaplain, and the entire membership feels that no better selection could have been made, as Brother Eggerton is in every way qualified to fill this office.

We are glad to note the presence of Brother O. P. Donald, and hope that he will in future try to attend regularly.

Bro. Asa Shirley (who by the way is a recent benedict) says that he is allowed to attend the meetings provided he is not away until after nine o'clock, and Brother Shirley, while a very enthusiastic member, endeavors to report on time.

Bro. L. A. Whitaker, alias Zoo Zoo, who is one of the pioneers of Meridian lodge No. 80, is always present, and it is a source of much pleasure to his many friends to have him with us regularly.

Bro. P. H. Miller, our efficient sergeantat-arms, says that he expects to attend

more regularly and that he expects to use the authority of his office to see that every member is present, and as a warning to all members who do not attend we would suggest that they had better keep their whereabouts unknown, for Brother Miller will be after you.

Bro. L. H. Lloyd, our outer guard, still insists on doing society-it is a task to keep him posted as to meeting nights.

It is with great pleasure that we announce the recent marriage of Bro. F. A. Barnes to Miss Hiblon of this city. We extend congratulations to the happy couple.

Bro. A. S. Eggerton is spending his vacation with relatives in northern Louisiana. Bro. H. Farrior is spending his vacation at Coden, Ala., where he expects great success fishing.

Bro. J. J. Knapp leaves August 1st for an extended vacation trip around Chicago and through the Rocky mountains, returning via the San Francisco exposition. all envy Bro. Knapp for the pleasure there is in store for him on this splendid trip.

We

It is with deep regret that we learn Bro. Charles B. Snow is on the sick list with a slight case of malaria fever. We wish for Bro. Snow a speedy recovery.

We are glad to announce that Bro. J. Weeks Stanton is able to be out again after what might have been a very serious accident when he had the misfortune of falling from a fast moving switch engine some days ago. Bro. Stanton claims he will be back on the job in a few more days.

Let us all hope that the coming convention will reveal many new and progressive ideas that may be grasped easily and carried through, having the desired effect and place us on a continual advanced and substanial standing. Every one that has a suggestion to make regarding the organization speak up and let your delegate to the convention know just what your wants Perhaps he will be able to put the matter before the assembly with an end to great results therefrom.

are.

CARD No. 3, M. L., No. 80.

JOLIET No. 272.

Well, here we are again, after missing an issue, and I suppose I am due for calling after urging our brothers and sisters to get busy and send something for the journal and then falling down myself in not writing.

On Friday evening, July 16th, we had with us Brother Riley, who gave us a fine speech, in which he gave us a lot of good pointers that are to be remembered.

He also informed us of how the other brothers and sisters along the M. C. are working with the right spirit and interest, and he is surely in a position to know.

We regret the small attendance at this meeting, as Brother Riley's speech was certainly a dandy and should have been heard by all of our members. CARD No. 9.

PASS CITY No. 316.

Beginning August 23d the different delegates of the Railway Clerks over the entire country will begin to assemble in Detroit for the purpose of holding a convention, at which time they will devise plans to better conditions generally for our organization and make it a greater, grander old order.

No doubt many new good ideas will be advanced by our delegates, which if adopted will be beneficial to us. We need some new suggestions and changes, and during our convention these needed changes should be brought about.

We brothers and sisters of the Southwest want organizers in this field, as there are hundreds of railway clerks in this country who never heard of our order. We realize that the grand treasury is insufficient to send organizers to all the fields, but we feel that some plan will be suggested at our convention that will enable our organization to send some of our efficient organizers to these different places that should be lined up.

We El Paso brothers are holding up our end and are doing all that is possible to line up the nons in and around this city. However, we will not be satisfied after this is done. What we want is a solid membership over the entire country.

The Texas and Pacific is still that same solid old line, with but a few exceptions, and after the convention we are going after the weak spots. You Detroit brothers will meet more delegates from the T. and P. than from any other Southern road is our prediction.

Our boys are still working and have formed an organization committee who have pledged themselves to bring in the non members. And from all reports they are making good since the new scheme was adopted.