Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-06-30
her Division, shall pay the sum Of one dol


night but one of each regular term. No per-
son shall receive the 2. w. for the succeed
ing quarter who is not clear of the books.
SEC. 4. Should there not be sufficient
funds on hand to pay the amount due a sick
brother as provided by article seventh fthese
Bylaws, or the amount due for a funeral
benefit, the F. 5. shall assess upon each
member of the Division, equally, such sum
as shall be needed to supply the deficiency
such assessment as soon as made TO be due
and payable.
SEC. 5. The stocks, securities, invest
ments and funds OF the Division shall not be
disposed of in whole or in part unless bv
motion at q regular meeting ma jorty agree
TO consider the subject at the next regular
meeting, when, if two-t thirds concur in the
proposition, it shall be adopted: provided,
however, that this section shall not apply to
the passage of bills for contingent expenses
payment of benefits. special votes of relief
No monies on hand and belonging to this Di-
vision shall be loaned, unless by a two thirds
vote.
ARTICLE VII.
SEC. l. A worthy brother who shall have
been member of this Division six months.
and contributed to the funds thereof, and
shall have been under fifty years of age at the
time OF his initiation, and who shall not be
under sentence OF Suspension, shall be deem
ed bona fde member while under its IurlS
dction. Such member shall in case of being
rendered incapable by sickness Of following
his usual occupation, shall receive out OF the
funds of this Division three dollars per week !:
provided he shall not be more than three
months IN arrears for dues. If more than
three months are due, the same must be paid
before such member can be entitled 10 the
benefits of the Division. If any member
shall suffer his dues to remain unpaid for the
space Of six months, he shall stand suspend
ed until the same be paid.
SEC 3 On the death of bona fde mem
Der of this Division, the sum of thirty dollars
shall be allowed as funeral benefit, which
shall be disposed OF as provided by the constl-
tuition.
SIC. 3. Ga the death of the wife ola bona
fide member, the sum Of fifteen dollars shall
be allowed each brother toward payment of
the funeral expenses.
SEC. 4. Residents at a distance from the
borough but within the jurisdiction of the
Division, shall not disquaify brother from
receiving benefits, provided he is not disquaI-
flied otherwise. 1t viii be necessary for a
brother entitled to benefits SO situated and in
need of the same, to send the w. p, true
statement Of his case certified by Justice of
the peace. a respectable physician-and if
satisfactory, the benefits shall be forwarded
as the Division may direct.
ARTICLE VIII.
SEC. l. Any member Of this Division who
is over three months IN arrears shall not be
privileged to vote on any subject before the
Division.
SEC. ,. If any member convicted OF felony,
fraud or any disgracefui crime, or if he fol
low any disreputable or notorious practices,
or use any unlawful means in procuring u
livelihood, or shaft feign himself sick or in
jured in person, with the view to impose on
the benevolent intentions Of the Order, he
shall be expelled.
SEC. 3. All individuals, whether they are
members Of this Division or not, my be
brought as evidence against any brotherwho
may have charges preferred against him for
violating the pledge, er of being guilty of mis-
conduct, provided they shall be deemed cred
ible witnesses. No member shall be permit
ted to play any game in e grocery or saloon,
and on being convicted of such misconduct
shall pay tine OF not less than dollar,
and for the second offence he shall be sus-
pended or expelled as the Division may think
best.
SEC. 4. Any member who shall, in the Di-
vision Room, make use of any profane or in
decent language, or refuse to obey the COM
mands of the w. P. when called to ORDER
use dlsrespectful language towards the of
fcers or members of the Division, shall be
subject to fine for each offence not exceed
ing five dollars. Any member persistlng in
such conduct may be suspended or expelled.
ARTICLE TX.
SEC. I. Any member who shall divuge
the name of brother who has spoken or
voted against any candidate proposed or mi
tiated, or shall misrepresent the Division so
as 10 create disturbance or angry feelings a
mOngst the brothers, or shall reveal the pri-
vate affairs of the Order, shall be fined not
less than one dollar, suspended or expelled.
SEC. ?. Any member who shall receive an
appointment on committee and not attend
to his duties, shall be subject to Il fine of
twenty five cents for each neglect.
SEC. 3 Any member who shall fail to at
tend the funeral of deceased brother, after
due notice, shall be fined fifty cents unless
sick absent from the borough.
SEC. 4. Any member who shall be guilty
Of improper conduct out Of the Division, or
who shall bring charges against a brother
which he IS unable to prove, shall be subject
to fine, suspension or expulsion, according to !
the enormity of the offence.
SEC. 5. When a person has been proposed |
for membership, the fact shall not be men
toned by any member to any person what
ever, except he be brother, until the deci
sion on the proposition be favorable. Any /
member violating this section shall be subject
to fine of one dollar, suspension or expul-
sion.
SEC. 6. No member shall be suspended or
expelled but by vote of two thirds of all the
members present at a regular meeting. y
majority shall transact all other business.
ARTICLE Y.
SEC. l. When any worthy brother may
desire 10 withdraw from this Division, he
shall signify the same IN open Division IN
person or by some brother authorized, and If