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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-08
IT BECAME A FAMILY AFFAIR.
From The Seattle Post-In,elligencer.


Judge Buck. of Spokane. has found out how
wife engaged in social reform movements The
in question has Seattle favor, because not
only Is the story told by John Wiley. who
attorney for one OF the parties, but because the de-
PENDANT John Considine. the statesman. and the
prosecuting witness was I. p McCoombs who lately
McCoombs has been a hanger-on OF Consdlne's
riety show. but Consdine threw him out on the cold
world. and then he proceeded TO get even.
He tried to do this by having Consid.ne arrested
for violating the law which prohibits the employ
ment OF women IN places where drinks are sd
law. the defence claiming that it intertered with
citizens right to contract and with personal lib-
ery Judge Buck had invited the other members
of the Spokane bench to sit with him in the case.
and of them. Judge Moore had accepted. Judge
Arthur being absent from the city.
After hearing the arguments. pro and con. Judge
Buck announced that ne would render his decision
the following morning. When morning and
the Court convened Judge Buck called the attor-
neys into his chamber. when he stated that he had
a confession 10 make and would beg 10 be excused
from further sitting in the case. The confession
turned home. much later than usual. Mrs. Buck
had wifelike. asked him where he had been. He
answered that he had been listening 10 arguments
the constitutonality of act OF 1895. known as
the "Barraaid statute" He further stated 70 his
wife that no maximum punishment had been fixed
ing would be- Mrs. Buck at spoke up and said
that she hoped he would hold the law to be consti-
utional as she had drawn II up herself. There was
only one thing for the Judge 10 DO and that was
TO retire from the case He did not under the cir
cumstances. to rule that his wifes bill was
The case will come up before Judge Moore later in
the month.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-08
THE CRAFT IN MOUNT VERNON.

Hiawatha Lodge. No 434 gathered within Its
folds many members OF the Ninth District and
many brethren from this city on Monday even
ing December 2. The occasion was an interesting
one. First 1t was Third Degree night and also the
night set apart to receive the District Deputy
Grand Master OF the Ninth Masonic District, r. W.
Moses D. Getty. and further. the eloquent Colonel
George L. Montague was booked TO deliver the
historical lecture of the degree. All this attracted
many members and visitors. The Master. W. Henry
B. Pruser. was equal to the occasion and had a
pleasant word FOR each OF his numerous visitors.
In greeting Il. w. NJ. y. Getty. he assured him OF
the steadfast loyalty OF Hiawatha Lodge to the
Grand Body and to the sacred and tme-honored
principles OF the craft When he welcomed II. ".
Montague. he said that, although this was his first
appearance In Mount Vernon. his fame had pre-:
coded him. witness this large gathering OF
brethren who had come to listen TO his eloquent
words OF wisdom and advice. Both these dis
tngulshed and gifted brethren replied the kindly
words Of welcome In pleasant and hearty words.
r. w Alfred b. Guion was also present, and the
Hon. Isaac n Mills. Dr.. Mortimer, the new master
kers and r. w. Frederick J. Mlligan. Grand Sword
Bearer. who made very telling and characteristic
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MASONIC DEPARTMENT
CONDUCTED Ply THE GRAND LIBRARIAN OF THE
GRAND LODGE STATE OF NETWORK .
S1LUTATORY.

In every land when stranger enters house
he salutes the hest. The Oriental makes his
salaam the Occidental makes his bow. the friend
grasps the hand even If a total stranger. he at
least inclines the head in salutation So 1t seems
proper when entering upon new enterprise IN
Masonic Journalism. that the writer should salute
the members of the Mystic Tie But, brethren.
neither The Tribune the writer of this are
strangers to you The Tribune Is known TO
every citizen in this broad land, and through the
humble efforts In the quarries of Masonry ana
in the line Of Masonic literature the writer has
become known throughout this city and State.
Through the courtesv and enterprise of this paper
the fraternity will be furnished with excel
lent medium ~ disseminate its light and know-
edge" The Tribune. the leading paper of this
metropolis. is of the highest moral and intel
lectual tone, and emnently in keeping with the
sentiments and teachings Of Masonry; hence you
may well take 1t TO your homes. to your business
and TO your hearts. An entire page Of The Sun
day Tribune will be devoted to the interest of the
craft and ii designed 10 treat all the branches
OF Masonry with justice and equity. The ninety
thousand Masons of this State. the lodge, the
foundation of all Masonry. will receive first
and paramount consideration; next in numbers
the Royal Arch. with its twenty thousand de-
voted companions Will be duly remembered. The
valiant and Jealous ten thousand knights Tenn
plar who are so Jealous TO their branch OF the
Masonic tree will not be forgotten. The Cryptic
Rite, small. but nevertheless earnest in its work
In the ninth arch. will also receive due space,
and last but by no means least, our brethren Of
the A. and A. Rite will receive the credit due TO
their earnest work and due to the Ella borate in
effabe degrees. All the craft will be treated as
Masons upon the square, 1t is designed TO
supply the members of the fraternity with in
formation and news Of the dongs in the Ma
sonic circle No acrimonious debates. no one
sided disputes. Will be allowed on this page 1t
will he devoted TO the best interest Of the craft at
large and in return IT is asked from the brethren
to accord to this department the hearty and sim
cere support which IL will strive to deserve.
MASONIC EDITOR
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-08
MAS MY IN CATHAGE, NJ Y.

The convention for the sixteenth Masonic ois'
-trct was held in Carthage Lodge, No 15s Carthage
~ Y 1t was the largest and best-manased con-
ventlon held in the district for many years, and
shows that the interest in Masonry is decidedly
on the increase Grand Lecturer John X. Pope
was well received and entertained by the brethren
of the district At the first session OF the conVen-
t,on the first degree was exemplifed. with George
Adams Watertown. master, and ID. w. flsher
as senior deacon. r. w. Brother Pope dld not
take a station himself but took position on the
eoor and was close 10 each officer as the work
Of the degree progressed. He was thus able TO
he close at hand and make the necessary correc-
tons which was done with his customary urbanity
and gentlemanly manner. The brethren were Inuch
Tieased with the new Grand Lecturer and ms
manner of imparting the work The second session
MAS devoted to the instruction In the second de-
gree and after a short recess for dinner the con
vention again assembled at O'clock when the
third degree was given in full ceremonial. Brother
Pope again stationed himself on the hoor 10 cor
rect and instruct here and there and everyw where.
Brother Houghton. OF Alexandria bay gave me
district. as wei as r. ". Bro. Pope, expressed
great satisfaction at the large gathering ana lhe
very pleasing result OF this convention.
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COLLECTING LODGE DUES.

One Of the most important and one OF the most
delicate duties before the craft at this time OF
the year is the collecting Of dues. For the fairly
well-to-do member fer the prosperous merchant
or the we-employed mechanic. 1t is an easy mat
ter TO step up to the secretary's desk and pay
his dues: but for the poorer brother-for him
who perhaps. has mad sickness or death among
his loved ones. or has been unemployed for some
time or has a thousand reasons for being kept
down"-how hard /: comes TO lay down five. six
or ten dollars for the benefit and luxury Of being
a Mason; and how much harder 1t is for the same
members to step up and acknowledge themselves
TOO poor 10 pay. Unfortunately, Masonic human
nature is precisely the same as all other human
natures and few are able overcome their pride
and openly plead poverty. They would rather re-
main away. And others again there may be who.
taking advantage Of the good nature Of the lodge
shirk their duty. and with It shirk paying dues
1t is therefore the Masters duty. the secretary 3
duty and the duty OF every member Of the lodge
to use wise discreet and. above all. Masonic
choice between the worthy and unworthy. TO
use the utmost care In dropping good men from
the roll for non payment OF dues. 1t has always
been the theory OF Masonry that mere delin-
uuency in the payment OF dues cannot be con-
strued Is a crime, but rather sort Of Masonic
nsdemeanor. and no brother should be pun
1shed for being poor, nel'ner Snoul0 tne IallHIui
paying member suffer and be made TO make up
for him who has inclination to keep in good
standing in his lodge by paying the small sum
exacted. And claim that in no society can
the good man be readily known as in Mason
ry and no lodge will deliberately strike a good
man from its roll. 1t is. however, our solemn
duty TO protect our poorer brother as well as our
treasury from the imposition of the unworthy
and the mercenary. Cling. therefore, to the
golden rule and go TO neither extreme. Look
we'll TO your funds but also look well to Mason
~: be just. be reasonable and, above all, be
charitable. No faithful worker in our Quarries
has any sympathy with the unaffiliate, but do
not increase their number wantonly or need
lessly: sift the motive carefully: look we'll to the
standing Of your DELINQUENT members: punish no
man for being poor, but waste not your sympa-
thy upon him who Is well able TO pay his dues
but is too lukewarm to do We want earnest,
sincere workers who prize the honor OF being
Freemasons and who willing and ready to
share the burden and the labor and TO do all in
their power to assist in the good cause.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-08
EUREKA LODGE, NO. f45.
THE DISTRICT DEPUTY MAKES HIS OFFICIAL
VISIT.

THE DIsTRICT-DEPUTY MAKES HIS OFFICIAL
VISIT
Palms and flowers IN profusion greeted the eye OF
the brethren as they entered Eureka Lodge last
Monday evening. The decorations and the general
holiday appearance in honor Of the official visit
of r. W. William II. Miller. jr., d. D. OF the Fifth
The representative OF the Grand Master was re-
celved by W. Won Minden in few well-chosen and
hearty remarks and the grand honors were ac-
corded with much enthusiasm. In reply 10 the ad-
dress of welcome the Right Worshpfu thanked the
brethren and congratulated the master. officers
and members upon the excellent sentiment and feel
ing which prevailed In Eureka Lodge; He said this
perfect harmony this working together. shows not
only good spirit, but shows also that the good
principles of our order have taken deep root In the
hearts of the members. and IS bearing good fruit. he
warned the brethren 10 be careful in the admitiace
Of new material admonished them TO open lodge
promptly. dispatch the business and close early. to
AVOID late hours which are always harmful The
distinguished visitor listened to with marked
attention. and was much applauded at the close OF
his remarks In the retinue or the d. II: were H.
w William ]. Maxwell. Grand Steward; W: Heve.
nor. Treher Van Saun. Robert L. Wright and
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THE GRAND MISTER.
GRAND MASTER 81 w. JOHN STEWART MAKKa
AN OFFICIAL VISIT TO THE GATIN) 18th
DISTRICT

AN OFFICIAL VISIT TO THE G.ATIN) 10Th
DISTRICT.
Accompanied by the resident Grand Lodge officers
the grand master made his official visit 10 the small
but very active Twenty-ninth District which is CON-
posed OF members who work in Spanish. Italian and
French. The visit made under the auspices OF
Italia Lodge. No. 16S The master. ". Dodato
Villamena. opened the lodge and received tire dis
trict deputy. r. w. Luca Francia. with the hon.
ors due his station. The latter then assumed
troll OF the convention, and when everything was
in readiness the grand master and his staff were
announced and admitted He was welcomed by R.
w. Francia in pleasing terms. who said. in part:
I'VE receive you with pride. Most Worship.ul Sir
little district, where We are not numerous.
but we are striving to carry out the teachings and
tenets OF grand institution and We carry out
instructions to the inner workings OK the lodges
The grand master replied. and said. in substance:
1T Is not numbers that makes Masonry strong. but
earnest work, peace and harmony within our ranks.
Not all men can agree always. Especially is II natur-
al that In your district where the interest Is d.
vergent that differences OF opinions will prevail but,
brethren. ever remember your duty TO yourselves
to your lodge, and. above all. your sacred duty 70
Masonry which you have vowed to perform and
obey. Keep the work up TO the highest standard OF
dignity; do all in your power to elevate the craft"
etc r. W. E. NJ. L. Ehlers made eloquent adj
dress, and his a:luson to struggling Cuba brought
forth peals OF applause. Brother Mathot also spoke
to the brethren w. Master Villamena presented
behalf Of the brethren an elegant floral piece 20
the grand master for Mrs Stewart. cneck for
500 for the Shelter Fund Of the Masonic Board OF
Relief was handed 10 K. w Thomas Moore, who
thanked the brethren behalf of that board for tho
kind remembrance. The lodge then closed. and the
brethren invited TO banquet In one OF the
adjoining halls Here the brethren listened 10
speeches in reply to oasts. REGULATIONS by W. Knut
l.. Johnson, pia o solo by Countess G.lda Ruta.
Baritone Gennaro Psacane. y. Capciano. who sang
Amor Fl Chiedo''; NJ Ruggio Perche and many
others entertained the brethren after the elegant
banquet had been enjoyed. The visit 10 the Twenty
ninth District was unqualihedly successful one:
Master we're r. VS. Lane, OF the Eighth Mathews,
OF the Seventh; White; OF the Sixth; William H.
Miller. jr, Of the Fifth; Gutgse.l. OF the Fourth
James s. Manning grand marshal; William J. Max.
well and Leopold Salzer. grand stewards. +. j. Mill.
gan, grand sword bearer: p. F. Lenhart. Robert q
Moneypenny and Andrew Ferguson.
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COMMANDERY NEVIS.

The regular conclave Of Palestine No. Is was
held last Monday evening f. Sir Frank W. Good
win presiding The iustrous Order OF Red Cross
was conferred upon seven candidates. r. L. Sir.
Henry Woodward. of Connecticut. and f. Sir
willis L. Mix commander OF New-Haven Command
cry were present. T.. Sir Mix presented 10 Com
mandei Goodwin OF New-Havens Command
cry badges Report Of the committee on the COM
Ing annual reception. January p. shows un-
usual and active interest among the fraters. Inv-
tatjons have already been accepted by many dis
tguished fraters. ;, II is expected Most f. Grand
Master Thomas will be present AT the next Con-
conferred with full ceremonials and a special
musical programme. full attendance may be
looked for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-08
EMPIRE CHAPTER. NO. 10.
THE ROYAL ARCH DEGREE AND ELECTION OF
OFFICERS.

OFFICERS.
Empire Chapter had a very busy night, con-
ferring the Royal Arch degree and electing Its
officers all on the same evening. The degree, how
ever took up most OF the time. and was WORKED
with great precision and solemnity. The election
was very simple matter the utmost harmony
prevailed and all the officers were chosen by
unanimous ballot. Right Excellent Adoph Much
sam declined reelection: so Excellent William
Hevenor elected High Priest OF this pro-
gressive and popular body Of Royal Arch Masons
After closing the chapter me coinPa' % go
Club, where a good repast enjoyed. but much
more so were the many excellent speeches: COM
panion Muehsam acted as POSTMASTER, and called
upon r. f. Albert Maxfeld to respond TO the
Grand Chapter which was done In very able
manner Right ~ TreS 10 by
F. Comp. Blase, OF Standard Chapter. Comp. Pow
ers handled "Our Workers in excellent style. The
social side Of Masonry was elaborated by Most
Venerable Warren c. Bennett. William A. Swan
answered for symbolic Masonry" 1t was most
enjoyable evening and Empire Chapter opens It's
Masonic wear under most favorable auspices
Comp Hevenor has with him good corps OF
ofcers and the support and good wishes Of all the
members
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A TOTCHING INCIDENT.
NEW FUND FOR THE ORPHANS AT THE MA
SONIC HOME.

NEW FUND FOR THE ORPHANS AT THE MA
SONIC HOME.
Some time ago tne Grand Master. VI. W. John
Stewart made official visit to the Twenty
seventh District. on Staten Island. and in the
course Of his remarks. spoke In touching terms OF
the little in the Home. Afterward a lady APP
preached him saying she not that
Masonry had such institution. The Grand Mas
ter explained her the workings. aims and OBJ
tects of our Home at Utica. The lady soon after
became i'll. and has since gone to her final home
but. when UPON her dying bed. she called her hus-
band 10 her side and. taking from her purse sum
of money handed II to him, with the words Send
this Grand Master Il is for the little chill
dren the Home at Utica The Grand Master
handed the money to r. w. Brother James H.
Gillie. trustee who ever ready In the Charitable
work OF the craft, conceived the pan TO make this
the nucleus OF fund 20 be handed TO the wards
OF Masonry whenever they are ready TO leave the
Home TO enter upon the battle OF Nfe. BY small
additional contributions from those charitably in
ciined. this fund can be made very useful, and as
the children grow up and leave the Home sum,
say about 800. could be given TO each to assist
him in starting upon his life journey.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-08
GOOD FOR CALIFORNIA.
From The San Francisco Chronicle.


The man who made his pile" In California and
then went East spend his declining days in his
boyhood home. Is becoming nearly as extinct the
dodo. He tried the experiment numerousy in the
sixties and the seventies but IL did work. One
hot Summer and cold Winter exhausted his
enthusiasm and dispeed his mistaken childish recol-
lections. and when he had returned to Callfor-
MA a mogu. locomotive could not drive him away
except for temporary visit. The California habit
may be form 0f dissipation. but II Is only that
Kind OF dissipation 10 which the neurological gods
ana goddesses on Mount Olympus were accustomed
were their only upple. and where nature was the
great mother and guardian Of all things created.
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.o,,hsa Ifs membership. The w NJ. was was. KEPT .Ss
S SS.S wns cT Ts
s'ss Es Sh''R %:
and Joseph Lane, D D. e. ~ aer pl Knauer. Thorn
Brockwsy Stern M ma oSers The degree i'm.
pressvey conferred in strict sr,rer Worship
mi Pndoph Holde delivered the historical Iec'ure
Scotia Lodge. with it's sturdy. warm-hearted mem
hers gathered in regular communication 10 co"ie
the first degree which was done IN exceneht io'
w August Eichelberg PRESIDED W. Roee pp1resdei
IN fhe Amen corner There were also II. W Davia
Kay. Alex. McCelland. Robert H. |iaiN anu
Speak no evil OF any one. IL you can say "o''''
good of him. keep silent about him.
Shakespeare Lodge No. $50. held Its JWtn com",u
nication Thursday evening. Master Wo'onp
Rudolph Holde radiant with smies Oh .'
as he greeted the members and the many u's''"
guished brethren who came to congra,u annd degree
was given with the assistance OF " CONSUME ~
who explained the working tools; W. s Souns w y
Asher Morris acted as senior deacon with his accuS
toned ability and eloquence
Atlas Lodge conferred the third degree, win W.
Master Allison In the East, and r. w. val oc"'.',
der Jerome Buck and ". Atkinson OF AIo'oh' anu
Warren c. Bennett. OF Ocean, as Visi'o's'
George Washington Lodge gave the third desree
In good form. W. Master Simpson pres'oeu' "
was assisted by W. Ludwig and others
Hiram Lodge worked the second degree W.
Master Collins presided.
Putnam Lodge conferred the first degree '"
Master williams was in the East. Past Masters
Bowen Prentice and Fudge were by ms SLUG
and assisted in the work.
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those natural evils by which nations are pun,sbAa

those natural evils by which nations are punished
for their crimes and recalled to their duty.
While this darkness pervaded the world our predc.
cessors were faithful to the principles Of the order
and their SUCCESSORS have neither been unmlndfyl
OF their precepts nor needless OF their example We
fere with his religious creed, to MS country and
himself leave the one to his conscience and his
God we commit the ether. Inhabitants Of hostile
countries assemble at orr meetings and present
their votive offerings upon the a.'ar OF Masonry
all their prejudices and opinions when might dis
turb the peace Interrupt the harmony OF the
lodge, are left as useless membranes at Its door
The object OF Masonry Is TO curb Incorporate pas
sIons and to reconcile conflicting interests. To ex.
tend nations those principles or humanity and
benevoence which actuate individuals. To destroy
the pride OF conquest and the pomp Of var. To an
initiate local preJudces and unreasonable partlali-
ties To Danish from the word every source OF
feelings which are better calculated to preserve
peace and good order than penal laws and political
regulations. II these objects Of importance 10
humanity then Is Masonry important. II these
then may we hope 10 attain them. II wisdom be
desirable In your plans. strength In their founda-
ton. and beauty In their execution. come 10 these
pillars OF wisdom. strength and beauty. and you
may erect temple more durable than heather
superstition dedicated 10 fear and more useful
than mistaken zeal ever devoted to piety Let us
confound our doctrines with practice. Il VII,
Judge our principles by the purity OF lives
Therefore u becomes us 10 test our actions by In.
tegry, and to restrain our desires by duty In the
asper.ty OF political discussions in the warmth OF
religious disputes. in the numberess controversies
which embitter the peace OF society let remem-
her the principles Masonry inculcates and en- o!ns
Remember the forgotten, attend 10 the neglected
visit the forsaken. bind up the wounds Of the
afflicted. Bear prosperity with eOuanImty. and al
yersity with fortitude. never forgetting Il was
your fate to meet upon the level II Is your du,y
n nart upon the square. Then YOU will find 70.
freshment in the south and reward in the west.
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on THE BACK FENCE.
rom The Washington Star.

From The Washington Star.
ITS strange" said the Maltese cat. IN iris
life nobody seems to get what he really needs with
out difficulty
I've heard that before" said the tortoise-shell
Yes: but I've had more cause tnan usual 70 TO-
tce It. II | wore shoes | wouldn't have anything
like the collection OF bootjacks and backing brushes
that without the asking"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-08

The TroweI Club has fixed upon Thursday. De-
cember 10 as the date to hold the Ladies' Night"
There viii; be an elaborate entertainment by pro-
fessioral talent, addresses by the president and
other officers. The affair Will take place In the
commandery Masonic Hall
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-08

r. W. Adolph a. Gutgsell. District Deputy Grand
Master of the Fourth District. will make his off,
cal visit to D,rigo lodge tomorrow evening He
will be accompanied by the masters ana past-ma
ters OF the Fourth. w Master Keith has made
ample preparations for the reception and entertain
ment of his distinguished visitors.
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nlasonlc Qirrltorn.

ALBION. No. %. meets second and fourth Monday In
Masonic Hall.
JAMES A. ATKINSON. NJ. F. {. TITUS. s. W.
j. KELSEY BURR !. W CfAS A BENEDICT T.
ROBERr MoGILI. Sec'y Box 60. Masonic Hall
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-08

Union Chapter. No. $50. will confer the Roya
Arch degree next Saturday evening. This Will be
an Important meeting for Union