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The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17
ExpREsslvEYEss OF OLDER ENGLISH
DR.. Robert Fletcher Reads an Inter
csting aud Instructive Paper.


csting aud Instructive Paper.
The regular meeting of the Anthropo-
logical Society of Washington was held
last evening in the Assembly Hall of the
Cosmos Club. \ large and interested au-
diencc, consisting of ladies and members
of the society, was present. The paper of
the evening was read by DIR. Robert
Fletcher upon 1.-THE Nigor and EXPRESS
iyonoss of Older English" The speaker
introduced his remarks by stating that the
subject belonged to anthropology only in
It's widest sense The society, he said,
would for one evening at least leave the
poor Indian at rest, even If he would not
remain so himself
by older English, the doctor said he
did not mean the English of the days of
Chaucer. but rather that of the Eliza
bethan epoch. That period was not onlya
revival of literature and the arts In Eng
land, but also all over Europe and especially
IN Italy. At the same time the renaissance
took place in Italy and the Reformation
n Germany.
From the days of Marlowc to those of
Shakespeare was the springtimc Of Eng
lish literature. Then IL was that the
drama was characterized by power and
freedom of expression, and there was no
Censuring press to eNpungc and east out
too glowing expressions. The speaker re-
ferr,d to Sackvillcs Mirror for Magis-
tratesn rs containing Il powerful descrip-
ton of war and death that is equaled by
nothing of the modern writers, Strong
imaginations and great love of per-
soniiication and metaphor added much to
the force of the older dramas. The DR.
Faustus of Christopher Marlowe, said
Mr.. Fletcher, contains II far sublimcr con-
ception of hell than Is found in either
Dante or Milton.
An epigrammatic terseness, daring use
of metaphor and n disregard for the con-
vcntionalities are characteristic of the
great works of the older poets. Another
source of vigor and cxpressiyenessi is found
in the frequent use of antithcsis and cpl
thets which the old writers employed
Curtness and brevity also lend consider
able aid to the force of their works. A
certain quaintness of style rather than
vigor of expression resulted from allitera-
ton, figure which was perfectly used by
| Spenscr.
DIR. Fletcher used a number of selec-
| tons from the old dramatists to illustrate
the power of their expressions and con-
| cludcd with a humorous sketch from
Marston upon the subject Of the etymol-
ogy of the word Ounce.
The address was received with evident
appreciation by the audience, and at its
| conclusion the topic was generally dis
cusscd. Professor Otis y. Mason, in few
remarks, congratulated DIR. Fletcher upon
| the deep research which he had shown in
| his PAPER. Professor Gregory and Gen
eral Brown also participated in the dis
| ciission. During his remarks General
Brown spoke of the manner in which the
| English language had deteriorated, and
took the newspapers severely to task for
| not setting better and higher standard,
| since they were now the public instructors.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

pnE WoNpEu or the NiNErsENru CENTURY.
Z his most interesting aud mysterious Talk
Ing Board has awakened great curiosity whcr
ever shown.
II SURPRISES In It's results second sight, mind
reading or Clalryoynncc.
Il consists Of small table placed upon largo
heard containing the alphabet aud numerals
~, simply resting tho fingers OF two persons
urcn the small table II moves, and TO all ntcnts
prd rurpcsea becomes living, sensible thing
giving Intelligent answers to any questions that
can lie propoundcd.
Wonderful ns this may seem the "OuiJN was
thoroughly tested ~ tho United states Patent
fitc before tho patent was allowed.
For sale by all iir-t'clnss Toy. Dealers aud
ttatlonCrs.
Manufactured by
1uE kENNAEp NOVELTY CoMrASY,
go South Charles street.
Haltmprr. Md
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17
Another Batch of Migrants.

Following the example set by the Off
GERS of the Second Precinct in making a
raid on Eimers place, the officers of the
Third Precinct last night raidcd several
saloons where Migrants and disreputable
characters are known to congregate. The
places raided were McDavitt's, corner Of
Third and ID streets southwest Mornings,
corner of Third and Maryland avenue
southwest, and Driscolps, corner of Third
picicus colored persons were arrested and
charged with vagrancy. William Henry
Lee William Thompson, John Hall, Isaac
Shenkland, Frank Tollman and Pinkney
Turner were required to give bonds or 60
to the workhouse by Judge Miller to-day
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

Edward Roland barkeeper at the
corner of Second and o streets, appeared
en- the witness stand in the Police Court
to-day and exhibited cash five inches
long on his left cheek. Walter Denham
stood in the dock charged with having
inflicted II. The two had quarrel over
a colored girl named Hetty Denman, the
result of which was that Dcnham knocked
Roland down and besides gashing him in
the face chest and arm threw u lighted
lamp at his head and set the house ON
fire. Judge Miller made the fine S35.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17
A vagrant With Money.

Edward Wright, a young colored man,
was arrested last night and taken to the
Fourth Precinct station, where he was
charged with vagrancy. When the sta
tion-keeper started to lock him up Wright
produced $i5 and offered it as collateral,
but the station-keeper insisted on having
$50. In the meantime young colored
girl went to the station and paid the re-
mainder of the money, whercupon Wright
was released
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17
Golden Grail Officers.

AT a meeting last night of Columbia
Commandery, No. so, Order of the Golden
Grail, the following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: Past commander
benjamin III. Harlan; commander, Calvin
q. Townsend vice commander A. j
Alden scribe, W. A. Hartmann; master OF
finance, Albert G. Ridgeway; guardian ol
the eXchequer, George w. Rowland; pre-
late, Charles G.. Townsend; master-at
arms, John $. Tomlinson; inside guard
A. II. Bennett outside guard, Howard g
m9nsaSs trustees CAPTAIN A. r BINS
moro.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

Eddie Howard, young colored boy,
was arrested in the Sixth Precinct yester-
day afternoon by Officer Muloy and
locked up. The lad had valuable
blanket III his possession which he
claimed had been given him by stranger
The officer felt satisfied that it had been
stolen and therefore took possession Of
both boy and blanket
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

II YOU desire a useful M well as service.
Pl'lo article to present 10 your friend some.
thing that will not perish IN it, use in few
days, as most presents do-why not purchase
ONO Of those handsome Si5 ParlOr Suites, fix
pieces, in three varieties, ut Ruddcn's, 40 and
Ni2 seventh street northwest II will last
much longer than q more expensive Christmas
present. and give more general and real s1ti-
faction TO your friend. Purchase now, while
n small amount OF cash ~ required, and pay
the hrlnncc after the HOLIDAYS
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

Molly Brown, a fashily-attlred colored
woman, wearing blue silk dress fur
cloak and a jaunty bonnet, was con-
spicuous figure in the Police Court dock
to-day. Officer Baily testified that she
was an habitual laudanum drinker, and
that he frequently found her in a dis
orderly condition on the streets. Judge
Miller ordered her to furnish bond or go
To the farm.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

The twelfth anniversary of Spartan
Council, Sons Of .Ionadab, has been cele-
year with increased membership and re-
ncwed energies. Congressman Morse
Judge s. G. Mills. Captain John Ryan,
W. IL Andrews and others made adj
dresses.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

will hold three meetings, General-Secre-
taIy Raer presiding. The first meeting at
5:t5 II. m. will be prayer meeting; at
l:i5 p, III. MI. Baer will give an address
en- "The Model Christian Endeavorer,"
ind ri Up. m, there will be a reception to
The Secretary, and mt 7.i5 Mr.. Baer will
pi,c an address ON "'rhc Model Society of
Christian Endeavor." The meetings will
le held at the First Congregational
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

Mrs Jennie Il. Giles died yesterday at
the Nurses Home, on street, after an
Illness of six weeks of typhoid fever, aged
- years. She was Il graduate of the Mary
Fletcher Training School for Nurses Of
burlington, VI, and came to Washington
in September, 1883. She was great
iayorite with both the doctors and patients.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

John Sayers was one of the colorcd men
arrested by the Fourth Precinct officers
last night. He attempted to take re-
to his father. He was detected in the act,
and in the Police Court to-day he was
charged with both vagrancy and carrying
concealed weapons. A fine of $50 was i'm
posed and also sixty days in the work
hpuSp
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

Tomorrow morang at 1890 o'clock the
Children's Christmas Club will hold a
meeting at Miss Strong's residence, liil
III street, 20 perfect arrangements for tho
annual entertainment The children S
meeting at which the badges will be dis
tributcd and members enrolled will be
held Saturday.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

The wind was moaning like lost soul
this morning when old lsom entered the
Police Court and, taking rear seat, re-
marked: obs am er good place to void de
cole, but il makes my ole heart sad ter
t'ink how many niggers in dis city am
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17
Endorsed the EIections Bill.

The 4. b. Reed Association held its reg
ular meeting last night at Is Pierce street,
AT which four new active members were
received. A resolution was adopted in
dorsing President Harrison's recon-
mendation in his message Of the Elections
I'LL
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

The death of DR.. James w. Joyce yes
terday at his home bl9 Sixth street north
west, removes one Of Washington oldest
and best citizens, He was surgeon in
the Union Army, and for long while
held position in the War Department.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

In selecting your holiday presents do
not forget that you can find a host Of very
acceptable and appropriate gifts for men
ard boys at II. Robinson x Co.'S, the
American outlitters, 900 Pennsylvania
avenue northwest.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

Stomp coats and ulsters, all sizes and
qualities in endless variety at the Amer
ican oitlitters, Messrs, y. Robinson Il
Co., 900 Pennsylvania avenue northwest.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

AT Grand Army Hall tomorrow eve
ming the New York Republican Associa-
ton will tender a reception to the Repub-
lican members of Congress from that
State. Congressman Rainey and Payne
will address the meeting.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17
CRY SPECIALS.
w. ~. Houghton q Co.'s Christmas
Presents.

Header. " YOU arc in uuandary what to give
Ncnr fieud for Christmas gilt, you nc ID not
tender over. Tic problem any longer. hut 60
Greet TO tho large establishment Of W ".
liurghicn n Co. NJ 1915 and l22O e street
r"ihwcsi, and takc - look at their Immense
resentment nf fancy chairs and latest stVlcs pt
Nritirgdcskr. and II these nrticlcs I'LL to
lchsc YOU for Christmas present To yolr
iucnd. they have siX-stOry uilling Just
ilcd with I'll kinds OF nuhhy goods, sui able
FOE thti.tmui nrcscnls either Tor your mother
vic. father, best girl aunt, cousin. or my
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

FEC TONERS.
NJ. BRILL. ar 9th st. Wholesale.
H. u. E. DtUHRING, Bill 18th st. Wholesale
FIELDING a CO., 457 Pa. ave.
GILL'S, 1429 II st.
sHEkJZ & CO.. cor. 10th ana r SITS. n. w.
BkEsEAHAN q CO, 40 9TH st. n. w.
II. NEWTON, 1904 Pa. ave. n. W.
HMMERTS, 40 18th st. n. W.
A. GUTEKUNST, 1891 18th st. n. W.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

Great mark-down sale Of Suits and Over
Goats 60 Sil.s5. Eiseman Bros, 9TH and Il.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

ENGRIVERs a. LITHOGRIPHERs.
j. l., KERRARD, 1919 Pa ave.
GEO. HAAS, jr, 1905 Pa ave.
A. ID. GRAHAM, 1890 Pa ave W.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17
DYKns ANN SOOURk Rs.

j. j. FISHER & co, $40 + 1T W.
BRIGGS NY STEAM DYE HOUSE, 700 9th ST..
ANTON FISCHER, 900 G St.
j. BIRKNER, III ~ at n W. Established 1851.
Il. A. REEVES, SD X Vt. NV.
ANTON LERCH, l205 N Y ave.
NINE TAULELB, 6i5 l4th st Ii W.
j. j, FISHER a. CO., $50 r st NV.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS
W. II. LOuDERMILK s. CO.. 1is4.26F.
VIM. BALLANTYNE & SONS, 42S 7th st.
A. X. WILLIAMS, 52i-2t7th 81, II W,
W. II. MORRISON, 1884 F,..
CHAPMAN & TAYI OR. 9i5 Pa. ave, NV.
EAsTON & RUPP. 421 18th st NV
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

ETC HINGs, ENGR4YINGs, ETC.
MoELROY's ART STORE, 1908 Pa. ave.
W. II. vEERHOFF, i2ai Pa. ave. and Ill and
4i6 18th Ut. n. W.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

BUTTER, CHEESE AND EGGS.
JAS. II. OYSTER, Pa. ave. and 9th st.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

DIAMONDS.
JACOBS BROS. 1920 Pa ave.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

HOTELS IND RESTA URANTS.
MOI GAN HOUSE, 82d st.. above N.
OWEN HOUSE Pa. ave-. near US. Treasury.
MT. YERNONHOTEL, AS Pa ave. n. W.
BbiMITT HOUSE, opposite g. o Depot.
COLUMBIA HOUSE. 10th and n SITS.
LANGS CMORGAN HOUSE,. 5000 NJ st n W.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17
WASHINGTON BUSINESS DIRECTORY
FLOUR MILLS.
PIONEER FLOUR MILLS. A.. u. CIR )PLEY

FIRE INSURiNCE COMPANIES.
FIRBMEN's ms. CO., 9Th st. and La. ave.
COLUMBIA TIkE ms. co, IA O Est. n. W.
COKCORAN FIRE INS. co, col 18th st. n. W.
NAT UNION FIRE ms CO. Gt3 La ave.
POTOMAC ms. CO., 1919 sd st n W.
PEOPLES FIRE INSURANCE. co. OF d. o.,
1t2 Pm aye
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

STABLES.
W FD0wNEY, 1922 % L st
B + McCAULLY, ITALY -Ho." 9f6 and 0i8 St.
PORTLAND STABLES. 8is and B45 N fave.
1T PRICE q SON, National" 3c7-1t 9Th st.
] K BERRY. Ebbitt, 13t and q SITS n W.
JAS G BOW EN-, $3.50 N Y ave W.
JOHN DUGAN, Market and Bridge SITS n ".
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

HOTELS
WIILARD'S HOTEL, Pa ave- and nth st W.
THELAED'S HOTEL. Pa ave and 18th st.
MANDIE, 18th and Il std.
ARLINGTON HOTEL, Vt. ave. and II st.
WELCKER'S. 18th st, bet N Y ave aud Fl SITS.
ARNO. 10th and st NV.
EBB1TT liz 'Uk X. f4th AMI SITS.
METROPOLITAN HOTEL, Pa ave and 9th st.
WORM E1 g, 18th and II SITS n. W.
CONGRESSIONAL HOTEL. Capitol Hill.
NATIONAL HOTEL, Pa ave and 9th II.
ST. JAMES HOTEL, Pa ave and 9th st.
TIE HAMILTON, 18th and X vt n W.
THE bELVEDERE. Pa ave and 81 st.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17
Two w eekS


fo
Aslk Lined Cnch
the pce Mems $3.50 worth $780, Business Suits ST. worth s pen
u
will
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

HARNESS AND HORSE GOODS.
LUTZ & BRO. 497 Pa ave.
X. KNEESSl'S SON, 425 18th.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

T'LOUR, FEED IND NAY.
McrOa ELL & SONS. N. Cap. and Mass ave.
wASH'N FLOUR & Fred co, 9TH ct & Vaave.
THOMAS w NcKNEW, 1fi3 est n W.
II. ID. COCHRAN, 1a17 18th at W.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

GAS FIxTURES.
SCHULTZ, Gas Fixtures, 1915 r st. n. W.
.. 8. sHEDD q BRO, 432 9th NV. Plumbing.
c. A. MUDD1MAN. Ga 18th at. n. W.
k. +. BROOKS, 531 10Th W.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

observation-disclosures.
THE MORRIS PETERS CO., 1890 Pa ave.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

GROC ERs-W HOLESALE.
J. @. RRGOOD & CO.. 0i5 Ia. ave.
j. L. BARBOUR s. son, 6f4.16 Pa. ave.
HILL & co GOO La. ave
GEO OFFUTT, 32(91t NJ at NV.
RICHARD & co. 62S Pa ave NV.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

CONFEC TIONERS AND CAFES.
j. RUSSELL, 1895 N. Y. ave.
IT. JARVIS. a26 9th st.
HNKB & BUDD. $40 9th st.
CHAs. f. FLEIsCHMANN, 1910 Pa. ave.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

MILIT1RY AND SOCIETY GOODS
S. N. MEYER, or 9TH st.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17
ViSHINsTON BUSINESS DIRECTORY

ANTIQUE FURNITURE.
A. s. ZIMMERMAN. 40 9th st.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-28
MASTERS SALE.
STATE OF ILLINOIS, L.

STATE OF ILLINOIS,
Rock Island County, S.
In the Circuit Court-ln Chancery
John Fenstel vs. Emily f. vanatta forme rly Em-
lily +. Stnll, James Vanatta Andrew j. Reeves
and NJ. F. Felix-Foreclosure- General No.
$3.50.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of decree
OF said court, entered in the above entitled
cause, on the 18th day of May A D. 1890 /
shall, on Saturday the 10th day of July A.
D. 1890, at the hour of / O'Clock in the after
noon. at the north door of the court house in aid
county OF Rock Island, to satisfy said decree
sell at pnblic Vendue, TO the highest bidder for
cash, that certain parcel OF land situate in the
county OF Rock Island and state of Illinois,
known and described follows to-wit:
The south quarter ~ of the west half nj of
the northeast quarter u of eection ten, [10l in
township sixteen, ll6l. north range five T5l west
OF the Fourth i4th principal meridian containing
twenty acres more or less, together with all the
night, title, claim interest and benefit whatever
which said Emily F. Stull had in and TO the above
described premises and each and every part
thereof, which was or is given to her by or results
from all laws OF this state pertaining 10 the ex-
emptions of homesteads
Dated at Rock Island, Illinois, this 3Sth day Of
June, A. ID. 1890. HENRY CURTIS
Master in Chsncery, Rock Island Co. Ill.,
Il E PARNENTER, Sol'r for CCmplt. 2S-d4w
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-28
..I'ri.City Trade journal. -

The first edition of the industrial and
commercial publication. 1.-The Tri-City
Trade Journal" was issued from the
presses of the ARGUS this morning. The
title of the work indicates its nature and
its mission 1t is neatly designed typo-
graphically. and is carefully and ably
edited co ntaining in addition to a mass of
matter pertaining to the manufacturing
enterprises and more extensive business
pursuits Of Rock Island, Davenport and
Moline, well selected assortment of
miscellar eous reading material. The work
will be issued monthly from 1924 Sec
ond avenue this city. hereafter, by the
Tri-City Trade Journal Company. Mr..
w. P. Qlayle being business manager,
and it is the design of the publishers to
provide competent representatives in
Davenport and Moline, and enlarge and
improve the publication with each issue.
Write ups of representative business men
of the locality accompanied by suitable
illustrations are among the features con-
templated.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-28

In these days of tinsel and parade
when, as is too frequently the case, the
main attraction of the show is on paper
and in the procession on the street, it is
gratifying to have an entertainment visit
us with a reputation so general for merit
and excellence as that of Wallace & Co.'S
great worlds mensgerie and interna-
tional three ring circus. 1t has the en-
viable record of presenting multitude
of the best acts and features under can
vas, and of exhibiting large collection
of the rarest animals and birds known to
natural history. The exhibition will be
in Rock Island, Friday, July IL.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-28
sunday services.

At Trinity church. Rev. G. Fl. Kellogg
will officiate at 1915 a. m, and IL m.
Lay reading at 7:30 p. IN; at the chapel.
service at $50 p. m.
For the First M. E. church. preach ing
at the rink at 10:45 with discourse by the
Rev. G. W. Cue to all the Methodists of
the city. No evening service. Sunday
school as usual.
At the Central Presbyterian church,
there will be the usual services tomorrow
Preaching by the pastor. Rev. Jno. 81.
Kerr. Sabbath school at $50 a. m. and
young peoples prayer meeting at GAS p.
m.
At the Ninth street Methodist church,
preaching by Rev. B. E. Kaufman, sub
iect at 1915 a. m, what is it to be
Saved" 7:45 p. m, what is 1t to be
Lost" Sunday school at 2:15 p. m, r.
Bennett, superintendent.
At the Christian Chapel, services at
10:45 a. m. and 7:45 p. m. conducted by
the pastor, Rev. T. w. Grafton. Subject
in the morning. "The Rejected Invita>
ton" Evening subject, Theories OF
Conversion. Sunday school at 915
a. m. Y. P. s. G. E. at 6:45 p. m.
At the Broadway Presbyterian church,
the Rev. w. s. Marquis, pastor, SER
vices at 10:45 a. m. Subject. Religious
Liberty" The young peoples meeting
and the evening service will be held on
the lawn east of the church provided it
does not rain before Sunday evening. in
which case services at the usual hour and
place. Young peoples meeting at $50
p. m. Preaching service at z p. m.
South Park Mission school and chill
dren's day exercises at $50 p. m.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-28
THE woODMEN WAR.

IA Conference OF Representatives OF
the Order at Bushnell-A Conven-
ti0n CaIied in Rock Island July "a
That Double Assessment.
A conference was held at Bushnell yes
terday of representatives of the Modern
Woodmen camps of the Eleventh con-
gressionsl district, Maj. G W. Halves OF
this city, G. W. Gamble, of Moline
and Samuel Blair, Jr.. of Milan. were
present on the occasion. The purpose
of the meeting was to protest against the
double assessment issued for June as I'M
necessary, and a resolution was passed
advising members to pay the amount
called for to to the local camp bankers,
they to hold the money pending further
action. A further resolution was adop-
ted asking the camps of the country to
send delegates to convention to be held
In Rock Island on Thursday. July Gath.
for the purpose of canvassing this matter
of assessments in excess Of requirements
and determining on some course of action.
1t is not unlikely that the Illinois men,
bers of the order 40, 900 strong, will leave
the order and form separate society.
though great many of the members OF
the organization in this city rightly oppose
and abominate secession in any form.
They would rather fight it out with Root
whom they believe has the upper hand
now, but who will sooner or later lose
his grip. The unexplsinable double as
sessment for June, and right on the heels
of the report that Root is forming SOW
ereign camp at Omaha to increase and
perpetuate his power, has given rise to
fresh outbreaks of indignation among
the Illinois woodmen.
DIR. McKinnie, who heads faction OF
the order which has been fighting Roo,
right along, does not enjoy any more
of the confidence of the Woodmen OF
Rock lslend county than Root himself
does, but in the recent issue of his Maui
and Wedge. he says the double assess
ment recently issued by Root and his as,
sociates is good indication that the head
consul is preparing to decamp
The Maui and Wedge, shows an aggregate
of $40. 600 death losses which the May
assessment was called to pay. Then il
shows aggregate death claims of S31, DOC
which this June double assessment il
called to pay. This makes total Of
$50. 900 to be covered by the two calls
and the three assessments
The Maui and Wedge. then proceed.
thus: lone assessment raises about
S45 600: here we have death losses to the
amount of $50. 900 and three assessment:
called to meet them, which will put
Sl35, 900 into the treasury, which
amount, less the sum actually due th,
divisees. about S37. 1000 to pay dealt
losses, with the lcopies of the records
now about completed at Fulton, will bt
removed to Iowa or Nebraska, and the
sovereign camp of the world will be
ready for business