Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-19
THE "sRORT TERM" CRAZE.
A Norfolk, Va, Man Writes for Informa-
ton. and Gives Some.


"Chief Of Police, Wheeling.
DEAR SIR:-Will you kindly investi-
gate and ascertain, for the good
of the public, if there is an order
in your city termed the Fraternity OF
Financial Cooperation, Of which one
E. Winfield Lukens is Supreme Secre-
tary? Enclosed please find circular
which sets forth the principles, so to
speak, of the Order, and upon which it
was established in our city. The eSti-
mated cost, as you will notice, is ST.,
which amount has already been
paid in, and the certificate has
yet two months to run, with
notices of extra weekly assessments OF
81 each for the remainder CT this month.
What their plans are for next month as
yet we have received no notification.
Basing my calculations for the next two
months by this month, we will have paid
in by the expiration Of our certificate
considerably more than the amount Of
the certificate. Also, judging from the
orders received by our local Secretary
this morning, viz:
"'Notice is hereby given that a Spe-
cial assessment of fifty dollars, in addi-
ton to all other assessments, is called
and levied upon members whose certifl-
Gates expire and who were entitled to
an extra compensation by reason OF
having secured three members for the
fraternity
Now, my certificate comes under the
above head, and according to my views
as well as the rest of the members. the
ga ;cI 81 h., Ia, In, from
the beginning as set of thieves, and
for clear, clean case OF steal.
ANY light you can throw upon the
parties will be greatly appreciated.
"Yours very respectfully,
"W. T.. ANDERSON"
For reference in your State, if you
need any, will refer you to DR.. +. o.
Peyton, proprietor Hotel Ruffner,
Charleston w. Va. w. f. A."
The circular enclosed is headed "Mor-
ality, Industry, Frugality. An oppor-
tunty to receive $50 in four months"
The Executive Office is 1921 Walnut
street, Philadelphia. The circular
says
OBJECTS.
l. Toinculcate the principles OF morality,
industry and frugality.
y To provide q SICK or accident beneflt,
after ninety days membership, and not TO
exceed 80 per week
3. To paw $50 to each member who holds
a continuous membership for the term OF
six months, provided said member secures
three good members during the first three
weeks Immediately following the date of
the membership, or $50 will be deducted
from the certificate
$3.50 in four months, provided five good
members are secured during the first four
weeks Immediately following the date of
the certificate Is not this golden oppor-
tunity to receive reward for your own
efforts.
ESTIMATED COST.
Application fee. Observation-Disclosures. * O0
Contrib to Reserve Fund Ito be
deducted from final payment -. 20 90
Expense dues, monthly Sl.00, total. 90
Weekly dues. twenty-six weeks. 80, 70 w
Total. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 80. S57 OO
No additional payments will be required
unless the welfare of the Fraternity de-
maudS.
This order will admit all acceptable per-
sons over fifteen years of age. Women adj
mitted on the same terms as men.
no MEDICAL EXAMINATION; NO SECRETS.
EVERYTHING open to the light of day.
Members have the right to take an addi-
tional certificate every four weeks.
Members are required to pay 81 weekly
dues, which must be paid to the secretary
of the division to which they belong, on
Monday of each week, and monthly eX-
pense tax of 81 to be paid on same date Of
certificate Otherwise the certificate Will
be Cancelled.
The application fee is payable at time of
admission. Certificate fee payable on de
livery, and must be taken within two
weeks from its date or the same Will be
Cancelled
Reserve Fund-This fund is created by
deducting twenty dollars from the face OF
each certificate at maturity, and will be
deposited lin trust with the Citizens
Trust and Surety Co. to be used to reduce
future assessments. This is guarantee
of permanency and stability. Where is
the man or woman, after careful eXaml-
nation of the system of the Fraternity, that
would hesitate to join, when every conceiv
able safeguard has been applied. viz:
l. The creation of Reserve Fund to
equalize the cost
> A reward for individual work
g. A reliable Trust Company to handle
the funds.
T. The Treasurer bonded by the Citizens
Trust and Surety Company for 1000,
and to be increased from time to time
) The funds can only be withdrawn from
the Trust Company when drafts bear the
signatures of the President Secretary and
Treasurer.
Can you conceive of a more equitable
plan We propose to give you the bene-
fits for the very least possible cost, coupled
with absolute security. Promises are
easily made; but the time for fulfillment
comes, and when the benefits are offered too
cheap to the first, those who follow must
make up the deficiency. Hence barrier
to new members There will be no barriers
to the Fraternity The equalization, by
reason of the Reserve Fund, will prevent
this, and members who are in will continue
taking new certificates, us there is "A
guarantee of absolute honesty, as well as
an equitable plan.
The above is the scheme. Mr.. An
derson's letter shows how it works.
J. G. KLINE will give a clam bake and
concert at his Woodbine Saloon, 1912
Main street, Friday evening. All are
invited. A very agreeable time is prom
Used.