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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-02-20

County Treasurer Reed received from
all sources the past year the sum of
S338, 1853, and the amount paid out was
1895, 1922 The sheriif's office cost Sc, 792,
treasurer's Office $7,05O, traverse Jurors
6,76o, district attorneys Office STAB,
clerk of the courts SILL and the
county prison $27, ,55s.
Evening star., 1896-02-22
SUPPLY wAsH1NGroN" LONGITUDINAL

IS nothing in the nature of the rock to cause
uneasiness or to call for the exercise of any
unusual engineering eXpedients."
Personal Inspection by Experts.
Messrs. Thomas B. Main and Andrew j.
Sparrow. who made personal inspection
of the tunnel in January, 1889, for the bene-
fit of the board of expert engineers then
investigating its condition, made another
inspection in January last for the benefit
of Gen. CraighilTs board in order to ascer-
tain what changes had taken place in the
condition of the rock, the lining and the
backing since their first examination. In
their report they stated the condition CT the
tunnel as follows:
we made q general examination Of the
tunnel and lining throughout it's entire
length, and detail examinations as to the
condition OF the rock and backing at nu-
merous points where openings in the lining
had been previously made and examined
by Us. In the west heading from Cham
plain avenue shaft, at about station 8 I-95,
we found the roof of the excavation had
broken through the tagging, scattering the
tagging and some stone over the crown and
launches Of the arch. In the east heading
from Champlain avenue shaft. at about sta
ton 23-l-SO, where the roof has been TIM
Evening star., 1896-02-22
MEETING 4 WILDCAT,
Ii Was Lonely Road and lie
Sang "Nomc. Sweet Home"
From tie Hartford CConnA Times.

From tie Hartford Comm Times
The Winstod Citizen relates an odd ex-
perience Of George O. iin of Burrlille
while driving home Friday night CT last
week.
He was driving along at a rapid gait,
when suddenly his horse stopped and stood
stock still. Mr.. Hill. wondering what
made his horse act in such a manner. got
out of III wagon. when a terrifying sight
met his eyes. 1t was a large wildcat,
standing in The middle of the road. his
eyes cleaning in the darkness.
After Mr.. Hill had somewhat recovered
from his scare, he made an attempt to set
into his wagon, but the cat growlcd when
he moved. and MIR. Hill stayed where he
was. He could devise TO means TO get
away. and the more he looked at the cat
the more he wished he W2s home by lis
oNn fresiIe. When he compared his own
predicaEent to tho comfortable situation
of his own home he began singing, if We
may credit the Citizens story Home,
Sweet Home in a manner that would ex-
cite much merriment if the situation was
otherwise. The sound found its way TO
the cars Of a party i'm a neghborinS farm
house. who came TO the rescue. armed with
guns and sticks. The cat. when he caught
sight Of the rescGing party. evidently
thought discretion the better part of valCr.
and ''NamooSed.'
Evening star., 1896-02-22
THE CiTY'S WATER
How It is Proposed to Increase the
Supply.
To COMPLETE TIE TUNNEL PROJECT
History Of the Abandonment light
Years Ago.
ARIO Us OPIN o \ S

Thanks to the efforts of Senator McMil-
Ian and other friends of the District In
Congress, the prospect seems good for
prompt action to increase the water supply
of the city of Washington. All that is re
euired to bring about that much desired re-
suit is the enactment into law of the joint
resolution introduced in the Senate by Sem
ator Mcmillan last week. providing for the
completion of the Lydecker tunnel in ac-
coriance with the plan Of the board Of ex-
rert engineers, as approved by the Secre-
tary of War and the chief Of engineers of
the army. The joint resolution makes i'm
mediately available for the purpose the un-
expended balance of $2G6, Ii6.3S of the gen.
eral appropriation for the tunnel. and ap-
propriates Stri3,25i, the balance estimated
As necessary to execute the project.
Inasmuch as it will take considerable
time to complete the project. it is extremely
desirable that the work be started as soon
rs possible. Therefore the hope is widely
expressed that there VIII be no unnecessary
delay on the part of Congress in makinS
the required legislative provisions for the
work. so that active operations can begin
ebiS season.
Hhe Scheme for Increasing the supply
Tlis prospect has naturally awakened re-
aewed interest n the local water system
Ind the approved plan for its extension.
The present system OF water supply may be
briefly described as follows:
A dam crosses the Maryland and Nir-
ciria channels Of the Potomac river and the
apIeriyilg Coan's Island, at Great Falls
shout fourteen miles above Rock creek. =
Bra"ity conduit nine feet in diameter ard
lit miles long. with 4 slope of nine inches
ta the mile, convey-S the Potomac water
IN n Immediately above this dam to Dale
Evening star., 1896-02-22
Another Solomon.


There are still judges in the world who are
almost as wise as King Solomon and veri-
table Daniels come to judgment" Such
an one presdes over a local court in the Isle
of Scio. An action for damages was brought
against a local railway company arising out
of a serious collision. A man had lost an
arm in the affair, and a young married wo-
man had been made widow. For the loss
of the arm the judge awarded 6,OO0 piastres
and only 1900 for the loss of the husband
At this there were loud murmurs where
upon the judge justified himself in the fol-
lowing terms: "My dear people, my verdict
must remain, for you will see it is just one
Poor Nikola has lost his arm, and nothing g
on earth can restore that priceless limb
But you," turning to the woman, you are
still young and pretty. You have now some
money; you will easily find another husband.
who possibly may be as good, perhaps bet
ter, than your dead lord" The people
cheered and congratulated each other on
having such judge
Evening star., 1896-02-22

does not sink out of sight. The sand beds
IN the vicinage are able to furnish water
by springs flowing at their outcrops, and
the terrible threatening hole has not in a
very wet season given vent to the disas
trous Hoods over the town, apprehension
OF winch seemed to me to be influencing
our legislators when they discussed the
measures to be taken to remedy in some
degree the effects of the execution by con-
tractors on this tunnel. AS even in New
York, Under the baleful influence of politi-
cal engineering, the Croton aqueduct has
at length mended its leaky revetments and
now pours into the great city an abundant
supply of water. so I do not doubt that
the day will come when, the panic of the
day forgotten, the great bore, though To-
Gated too low for economy, will be COM
pleted, and will give the capital an abun-
d2nt supply Of Potomac water"
Evening star., 1896-02-22

mum draft by the very large consumption
o. wat-r and the lack of sufficient means
to reia force the supply.
In its report the board said:
Careful examinations cf the nature and
condition of the rock through which the
tunne, is built have convinced US that 1t can
be relied upon to withstand safely the
pressure to which it win be submitted when
the tunne! Is filed with water and subjected
to the maximum hydrostatic pressure. We
found the rock, with but few exceptions, to
be sound5 strong and hard. The report of
Messrs. Main and Sparrow, already alluded
TO- confirmed our own opinion IS to the con-
dition OF the rock irasniuch as these gentle
men found it in almost exactly the same
condition today that 1t was in 1883. AL
though practically unsupported the rock
has only fallen in two or three places, and
10 an amount which we consider trivial.
With the exception of few schistose veins.
the rock shows no signs of disintegration
These veins are few in number, and even at
these points the rock appears, to large ex-
tent, to be free from percolation and fis-
sures, and We believe that when closed in
by proper masonry construction all disinte-
grafton will cease. In brief. We believe there
Evening star., 1896-02-22

COL Elliot appends to his opinion n let
ter written to him in 1891 by the late Cen
NJ c. Megs in reference to a report made
by Col. Elliot on the water supply. Gen.
Maiss said: Il also note that Won were
making arrangements to measure the daily
outflow of water from the unfortunate tun-
mel, so badly managed in construction and
so foolisbly. 1t seems to me- abandoned.
So many small streams descend into nat
ural riffs ii. the subsoil and reappear after
travelling considerable distances, still be-
ing of considerable volume, that l do no.
think it likely that this tunnel, though not
lined, is losing any great or fatal quantity
of water. The creek itself flows for some
twenty miles over the sane formation and
Evening star., 1896-02-22

From the Chicago Record.
'Mr. Insite, give the class your idea of
optimist and pessimist."
"Yes, sir. An optimist is a man who is
happy when he's miserable, and pessirnst
is a man who is miserable when he's ha ppy"
Evening star., 1896-02-22

In the summer of 1883 rumors reached .fis
city that frauds of this character were he
ing precticed in the work on the new Gro
ton aqueduct tunnel in New York, which
was IN the hands Of the same contractors
as the local enterprise, and suspicion was
raised against the integrity OF the work
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-27
COMNANDERY NEWS.

The Sovereign Grand Council of the Knights OF
Constantine met In Rochester and elected officers
c. L. Stowell was reelected Sovereign Grand Mas.
ter The most important legislation OF the session
was the merging OF the State bodies into the Sow.
eregn body The order Is in good. harmonious
condition
York Commandery No. IS conferred the Order OF
Red Cross upon several neophites. The feature OF
the evening the reception OF T.. Sirs William j.
McDor aid Grand Representative OF the District
OF Columbia, and En-. Sir James s. Manning as the
Grand Senior Warden OF the Grand Comma ndery
DIR. Knpe. the Commander OF York, received their
happy manner All the Past Commanders were
present Wilson s. Fox, George II. Anderson
George B. French. John Spence. Fred Van Cort, NJ
ID. Getty Frederick r. Davis and Frank Goodwin.
OF Palestine No. Is. and JamesW. Wilson.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-27
THAT CLUB OF BACK NUMBERS.

There are no or at least there should be no back
numbers in Masonry:it Is true that find black
sheep in every fold, and Masonry cannot expect to
escape the common errors OF poor weak humanity
But when you see a back number in the Frater-
nity brand him as unworthy of the name of Free
mason. more especially IL he has had honors and
preferment from his lodge or chapter from the
Grand Body.
Always excepting old age sickness. inhrmity or
sorrow and grief which sometimes lay their heavy
hand upon worthy brother and keep him away
from his lodge, his feelings and spirit will S.ill be
with his brethren and with his lodge II he Is OF the
right makeup
But too often a lodge elects brother to the high
est position, who as he passes out of the
chair would dlsdainfully shrug his shoulders and
excaim. II had enough" Surely the Fraternity
had enough and too much of him; or a grand mas
ter will appoint ID. d, or grand officer and when
his term expires he drops out and Is forgotten by
his brethren We maintain that the lodge which
craft and sets a bad example to the younger ele-
ment, and the grand master who appoints such a
'puppet' makes mistake. Nothing points more
correctly to the error made than the back number
In Masonry.
II Is true that neither the head OF the Grand
Lodge ncr the brethren of the lodge foresee
they divine a mans motives, but a brother should
have given some guarantee by his former devotion,
the craft: he should have exhibited some specimen
OF his skill before being advanced and promoted,
and when brother is thus honored by his breth-
the grand master with ONCE or preferinent
he should ever remember the honor conferred upon
him and remember the duty he owes to the Frater-
nifty. and ne who drops out for no good cause, but
branded as back number" We would make the
very name odious in Masonry,
Let US and despise the back number In our
craft; let him be branded as unworthy OF being
" q
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-27
IN THE SEVENTH DISTRICT.

r. w. Allan Williams began the rounds Of his
official visits with Ionic Lodge No. 4S6, where the
Venerable Master. w. William Miles, received him
in cordial manner The District Deputy thanked
the Master and the brethren for the kindness and
cordiality displayed. He then addressed the as
sembled brethren, following the lines laid down
by the Grand Master in his recent letter to his
Representatives In the various Masonic districts
He also thanked the many Masters and brethren
who accompanied him on this visitation. Among
these r. w. Matthew Taylor, of the Eighth:
Wright Of the Fifth Hulse, of the Sixth; r. w:
John Spence, p: D: D., Robert Rocker. Grand
Steward, r. W. William j. Duncan and VS. Aud,
of Corinthian; Shepard. of Park; Combes and
Ogivy. Of Harlem; Munroe, of Manahatta; Hege-
man and others. w. 8 Edgar Mortimer, Master Of
Ivanhoe Lodge. then assumed the East and
ferred the third degree, assisted by the talented
brethren present.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-27

doxology. The Williamsburg Board Is one OF the
odes. Boards OF Relief in the State, and l. doing
much good among the needy OF the craft. Earnest
doings.
OF charity and good Masonic work last Thursday
evening. when It's silent and sacred precincts were
Among them were stars OF the First Second and
other magntudes. w. NJ. Tallman, however was
many distinguished guests. The invasion was led
by r. W. Allan Williams OF the Seventh and then
there were Charles r. Cox Of the SECOND ciauoS Ss
Sixth Or Frech Of the r. W
sephsD d. &eck George
Dittenhoeffer and WIS. Davis, Williams and Frede,
the lodge and very pleasant evening was spent
Centennial Lodge No. 763 had on Tuesday last
one OF those pleasing. pleasant and enjoyable meet
craft The e Master w. Henry eHG Lpp@snn had the
pleasure OF greeting number OF visitors ana
own r. W. William G. Pepper and WIS Open
hemer, Stern and Kubie. The design on the trestle-
which was impressivey conferred upon three can
didates. The brethren showed their hearty appre,
the latter by the Assistant Grand Lecturer Bro. r.
the symposium after the work for the purpose OF
uniting the brethren at the festive board, was
sa TO- anu tnus an IN a sne IN tbe
long list of successful communications held by this
excellent lodge
OF sorrow. Culture Is the breaking up OF the old
and the bringing In of new through rain and wind
and the gathering of the elements The progress OF
beauty In the heart Is progress marked often-
times by wrecks like the track Of the conqueror.
The wider the knowledge, the keener and more
delicate senses, the more painful the steps In
requirement. This Is the great law that runs
through all human achievement and culture. Inn
agiEation pictures forth splendid prophecies as the
attainment of knowledge promises are edged with
light; but the prophecies fulfilled with effort.
and the promises realized only amid battling blows
and hercest mental struggle Pain is ever the royal
road to victory and success comes through strife.
The poet whose verses touch the ages with high
sentiment sings out of the 5eething depths of sore
experience. The philosopher Who emancipates hui
thought gains his knowledge only after weary days
and weary nights and hours of mental anguish and
thick darkness The genius who steps majestically
among the spf eres and traces the hand OF God in
the tangled masses of the stars learns the sublime
laws that govern created things by patient study
that makes the nature halt and faint. The states
man who guides the nation through stormy seas
and and the madness of the people acquires
his skill through toll and and patient study.
The strength of Masonry is in her principles and
her Would the craft build worthily for the
future they must be loyal In every way, and to
every interest in the present The Holy Writings
will furnish US our moral code, to guide cor
porate and individual life. The Spirit from on high
shall shed all who seek II that energy which |
alone can give to laws their vital breath.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-27
GREENWICH LODGE.

An unusual large gathering greeted the visitors
to this popular lodge last Friday evening, and
upon inquiry it was discovered that it was Past
Masters Night" that u.s. that all the officers have
vacated their places and stations and that the
venerable and tried workers filling them. w.
Andrew Merz in the East. Arthur Ellison in
the West and f. B. Tunison in the South. Past
Master Ralph Mayer acted as Senior Deacon and
p NJ Duff as Junior Deacon. Agnew, Grant, kocher
and Skene. all Past Masters. also assisted In
the working Of the degree. Among the many visi-
tors were X. WIS Thomson, Elwood and NJ ID.
Getty; also VS. Clark. of Pyramid; Hardness and
Padwell, Of Benevolent; Dryer, Of Charity, and
Bennett. of Ocean. W. NJ Richardson
wreathed in smiles at the immense gathering, and
feels very proud of the prosperity and success of
his lodge
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-27
GAVEL LODGE NO. 703.
THE DISTRICT DEPUTY ENTHUSIASTICALLY RE-
CEIvED.


cEIvED.
r. w. Matthew Taylor. ID. d. G. NJ. OF the Eighth
Masonic District, made his first official visit TO this
lodge Friday evening. the 18th inst. That
Masonry in this district Is popular and successful
was exempfed by the large delegation OF r. WIS
and WIS who accompanied r. w. Bro. Taylor on
this occasion. OF the eminent craftsmen present
were Anthony Yeoman, ]. Stewart Wilson and
Joseph Lane, p. d. ID. G.. MS, and r. w. Allan
Williams. d. D. G. NJ. of the Seventh District. or
the present Masters of lodges were Collins Phillips
Levy. Graham. Hennng. Dreyer. Malloch. Wyeth.
Lasslng Salmon. Grant. Miner. Milford. jr. Clean.
Lppman and Stern, and T. NJ s Rawson and Koop-
man. Of Veritas; Huntington, OF Bethel; Johnson.
of Livingston. and host of others. The attend
ance was one of the largest this lodge ever had,
and being the first communication after the sum-
mer recess shows the popularity of the lodge and
the interest of its members and friends The d. d.
G. NJ. introduced to the lodge by r. w. j.
Stewart Wilson in a neat and appropriate speech
and was received by the Master. w. F. d. Hams,
In very felicitous speech. full of loyalty to the
Grand Master and TO his representative. and
breathing true Masonic love and charity. The
Grand honors were given and the new Deputy cap
tured all hearts by his frank, forceful address. In
a simple but effective manner he pointed out the
true principles of Masonry and. following the lines
laid down by the NJ. w. Grand Master, gave the
thoroughly practical sborn OF rhetoric or fulsome
praise and fattery. 1t model of condensa-
ton. not too long. and delivered In clear strong
voice. was welcomed with loud applause We
prophecy for r. w. Bro. Taylor successful year
or ONCE At the conclusion OF the address sur
prise was sprung upon the Deputy. w. Ii. T. ].
presented a basket Of magnificent roses to r. W.
Taylor. who astonishcd to be almost
able TO reply. X. w. Allan Williams also made
neat address
The first section Of the third degree
ferred at a special held at o'clock. the
second section being worked in the evening, the
w NJ. being assisted by X. w. Taylor. J. Stewart
Wilson and w. Bro. Wyeth r. w. Joseph Lane
presided during the second section. and W. u. o.
Huntington delivered the historical lecture In
impressive and eloquent manner.
After closing the brethren adjourned TO partake
of refreshments. Congratula tory speeches
made by X. WIS Taylor, Stewart, Wilson and
Williams. and WIS Stern. Lippman and Haines,
and humorous Rotations by w. Johnson. of Liv-
ingston.
Gavel Lodge and the District Deputy to be
congratulated on the success of the occasion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-27

a partnership with the late General James II. Bau-
welt one of Rockland CouEty's most prominent
citizens Mr.. Dickinson now transacts the largest
real estate and insurance business In the county.
He represents the Mutual Life Insurance Com,
pany Of New-YCrk their financial agent. and
his Judgment as 10 relative values of real estate In
the county is relied upon Brother Dickinson Is
very frequently called expert in real estate
transactions OF the county. He represents twelve
large fire insurance corporations.
r. w Dickinson Master OF Rockland Lodge
No 723 in 1884, and has passed through all the
chairs in the lodge is Of the trustees. and was
one of the Building Committee to purchase the
Methodist Episcopal Church and remodel 1t into
fine Masonic temple. Brother Dickinson Is an en-
thusiastic NJ ison and has done much TO advance
the cause of Masonry. He is also c. Of IL. of Rock
land Chapter No 240. r. a. NJ
Mr. Dickinson is a member Of the Nyack Rowing
Association a director OF the Nyack Board OF
Trade. secretary of the Rockland Lake Club ana
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-27
THE GRAND JUNIOR DEACON.

r. W. Robert II. NJ. Dickinson. the present Grand
Junior Deacon. born at Nyack- on the Hudson.
1861. He comes from a family identified with the
interests of Rockland County for many years. His
father was prominent Democrat and Prosecuting
Attorney of the county for nine years, and was
also large real estate owner
Bro Dickinson was educated at the public schools,
and after graduated from the Rockland College
class of 1880. After graduating he entered the
law office of his father and studied law for about
two years, after which he engaged in the real
estate and insurance business eventually forming
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-27
ROYAL ARCH ITEMS.

Masonry Is peculiarly given to the study OF SYM
bolism and the application OF the lessons to be
drawn therefrom. Under its inspiration those who
think on what comes under their notice will find
great satisfaction In the study Of even common
events.
Metropolitan Chapter No 40 held very fine
convocation on Wednesday evening. working the
Royal Arch Degree in excellent manner. Every
officer present and took his own part In the
performance OF the ceremony The chapter opened
al o'clock sharp worked the Royal Arch degree
in full and closed early enough for the companions
TO be at their iiresldes a. reasonably good time
good for No. liO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-27

And thus Apollo Lodge starts on Its way into the
second century under most favorable auspices and
with a solid membership of GOA.