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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-05-29
The Question of Branch Banks.

If small national banks are to be en-
couraged in the more sparsely settled
portions Of the country, the question
arises whether they should be purely
local organizations or branches of the
great metropolitan banks. The old Unit
ed States bank had branches which, by
virtue of their connection with large
central institution, had some advan-
tages over the local banks with which
they competed, but were in more than
one instance the objects of adverse state
legislation. This spirit of local hostility
to bank located in another city, and
perhaps another state, left memories
which still survive and which account
in part for the opposition to branch
banks
But the experience of England and
Scotland, Canada and Australia, is
strongly and uniformly in favor of large
central banks with many branches. The
banks of Canada are able to maintain a
singular uniformity in the rates of in
terest in the great commercial centers
and in the remote agricultural regions
because the banks of Montreal and To
ronto have their branches in Manitoba
and the Pacific region and can transfer
the surplus capital of one locality to
meet the deficiency i'll another as it can
not be done by wholly independent
banks. The conditions in Canada are
very much like those of the United
States, and the success of the Canadian
banks in doing what we recognize the
Importance of having done is entitled to
great weight in our considerations. In
Scotland it is we'll known that the
branch system has greatly favored those
agricultural interests which in our own
country are so much in need of financial
accommodation.
The preponderance of financial testi-
mony is decidedly in favor of the branch
system, most of the opposition to which
comes, or would come, from local flnan-
oial interests. jealous of strong outside
competition. There is feeling of dis
trust of all banks which is born of ig-
norance. 1t increases rapidly with the
increase of banks capital and the ex-
tension of its operations. which are sup
posed to prove the bank to be monop-
oly.-Iron Age.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-05-29
Bryan's Mistaken Policy.

Aren't Bryan and his friends making
a great mistake by continuing the dis
cussion of the silver question at this
time? 1t is nearly four years until the
next presidential election, and the peo-
pie can learn a whole lot about silver
and the effect of cheap money upon
wages and savings in four years. They
learned much that Bryan didn't want
them to know during the four short
months of the last camr ign. 1t is no.
ticeable that in the states where the ques-
ton was most discussed the MAORI
ties against Bryan were heavy or his
majoritieS We're unexpectedly small
If the silverites will think of the great
amount of work done in the states west
of Pennsylvania, east of Colorado and
north of Tennessee and reflect upon the
result of the election, they will, if they
are wise and want to win in 1900, con-
clude to drop educational work and to
proceed on some less dangerous line. IF
Bryan and his friends would stop talk
ing about silver for three years. it would
be difficult for the ''goldbugs'' to get
people to listen to their convincing argu-
ments. If our hard times should unfor-
tunately continue, Bryan might step out
a few days before the 1900 election and
say, ''I told you So and a majority Of
the voters, without having given the
matter much thought, might conclude
that perhaps the ''crime of 1878" was
responsible for the lack of prosperity.
But if they study the question for four
whole years they will be certain that
neither silver nor any kind of cheap
money ever brought prosperity to any
country, though they have often brought
hard times The wage earners will un-
derstand that 16 to l is an undetermined
scheme to lower wages and the farmers
that they cannot. by Juggling with cheap
money, get any advantage of the rest of
the world in the matter of prices of farm
products. This educational work must
be stopped short, or the cause of free
silver is lost.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-05-29
A Gard.

l desire to thank the many friends
who have so generously stood by me
in my recent prosecution.
/ desire to express my gratitude for
your assistance and kindly sympathy.
[ am at home now with my family
and bear i'll will to no man.
Very respectfully.
PHILETUS III. SMITH.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-05-29

Some for ten, some for twenty and
some for thirty years have suffered
from piles and then have been quickly
and permanently been cured by using
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, the
great remedy for piles and all forms
of skin diseases Jones & Gibson.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-05-29
THE DREADED CONSUMPTION GAN
Be CURED.
T. A. Slocnm, M. c.. the Great Chemist and
Scientist, Will Send Free, to the Afhict-
ed, Three Bottles Of His Newly Dis
covered Remedies to Cure Con-
sumption and All Lung

sumption and All Lung
Troubles.
Confident that he has discovered
reliable cure for consumption and all
bronchial. throat and lung diseases,
general decline and weakness, loss of
flesh and all conditions of wasting, and
to make its great merits known, he
will send, free, three bottles to any
reader of THE WORLD who may be
suffering.
Already this new scientific course
of medicine" has permanently cured
thousands of apparently hopeless
cases.
The Doctor considers it his religious
duty-a duty which he owes to hui
manity-to denote his infallihle cure.
He has proved the dreaded con-
sumption to be d durable disease be-
yond any doubt. and has on file in his
American and European laboratories
testimonials of experience from those
benefited and cured. in all parts of
the world.
Don't delay until it is too late. Con-
sumption. uninterrupted, means
speedy and certain death. Address
T. \. Slocum. NJ. c.. % Pine street,
New York, and when writing the
Doctor, please give express and post
office address. and also mention read
ing this article in The WORLD.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-05-29
Wanted An Idea

Protect your ideas; they may bring you wealth
Write JOHN WEDpERBURN CO: Patent Attor
and list of two hundred inventions wanted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-19
YORK RITE MASONRY.

York Rite Masonry. the most aic'e"', ~ -
.,,an,ieo dor,yes ira name from the city or YORK.
in tho North OF England. where. IN s1o, inc NE.
Grand Lodge OF England was organized oy rti'.e
Edwin the brother Of King Athelstane OF "noni nc
purchased a free charter for the Masons' fri''oo
Edwin summoned all the Masons IN the realm "
meet him In congregation at YORK. VINO came on.
composed a general lodge. OF which he was urahu
Master and brought with them all the writings
and records extant some in Greek, some IN Latih.
French and other languages. from the contents OF
which that assembly framed the constitution ana
charges OF an English lodge, and MADE law 10
preserve and observe the same In all time coming.
This rite originally consisted OF the three
degrees-Entered Apprentice. feIowcraIt anu
Master Mason under the title of Ancient Craft Ma,
added four other degrees. viz: Mark Master Past
Master Most Excellent Master and the Royal Arch.
There are three other degrees-appendases 20 TINS
r,te-vjz : The order OF High Priesthood. an honor
airy degree conferred on the first onhcer OF chap-
ter and the degrees OF Royal and Select Master.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-19
rYCFLSJOR LODGE NO. 1875.

On Monday evening, December H. Excelsior Aooee
No 1a5 conferred the third degree upon -FOUR caho'-
da,es The Doric Room crowded TO It's utmost
cenac,tv and the busy man" was Kept pussy IN
deed welcoming and greeting his many lr1ehus WIN
called during the evening 10 pay their respects 10
ono whose service OF three years as presidihg OIL
Ger OF No 1876 IL about terminating. Among those
nrssent were Trustees Tom Moore and NOBLE r.
Martin of Utica r. w. Brother william H. An
drews r. w Brother DERRICK: w. Brothers sinlth
and Jordan OF John d. Willard Tressider OF hane
Kinds of Atlantic: Wilson. Of Henry Clay; Ander-
SON of Star of Cuba; Goldberg. Of Emanuel Dun
can of Pythagoras Lodge. Of Newark, n j. win
delegation; Sears, OF Avon Lodge. OF Cincinnati
Ohio and also a delegation from Kane Lodge NO
g. of Newark y. j. OF Excelsors own were H.
w Brothers George Burnham Critcherson. Brad
burn and Thornbury. The degree was conferred IN
the manner which has always characterized tho
work Of w Brother Gardner, which means that II
was fawless. The legend Of the degree was ex-
pounded BY the Chief Commissioner Of Appeals
X. w. Brother Ebert Crandall. who held his great
audience the very last. and the distinguished
craftsman was greeted with continued applause
upon the completion Of his very beautiful and In
structive address to the candidates All In ALL II
a brilliant close of IA very successful year, and
which will be remembered with gratitude by tho
members OF No. l3o, who will ever bear In mind the
earnest devotion Of W John X. Gardner. who for
the last three years has zealously worked for tho
best interest Of the lodge Such work and such de-
OF the craft. hence Is beneficial 10 Masonry at
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-19
SOME PALACES.

II IS a falacy that If man is good enough
10 become q member Of a lodge ne is sooo
enough TO hold any office in that iooge' Inc
moment you elect member TO an once you sehu
him forth as your representative. EspeclaHE Is
this the case with the master. He represents the
lodge not only in Grand Lodge when in session
and al all Masonic functions, but also IN pup
lie The world at large looks upon him as 'ne
specimen as the one person selected by you 10
show of what material your membership Is
made II your membership is one hundreo'
select ten OF the very best brethren among
them, and from these ten choose the best the
most fitted. for your Master.
II is a fallacy to say that any good attending
member is good enough for Junior Deacon or
a Steward or any minor office, or for a
Warden Your Masters are chosen from your
Wardens. and your Wardens from the minor
officers: hence when YOU enter brother in the
class of officers you give him quasi right TO
EXPECT gradual advancement in the future. Elect
no Warden unless he is fitted in time TO serve
YOU as Master; elect no one TO ONCE uh!ess you
wish to advance him in the future ana II you
find that a man is elected or appointed VINO mas
not the ability to stand the test Of the over
seen Square" that mistake has been made In
the first instance drop him at once-relegale
him TO the floor. Do not advance him one step
further; better do this now, than go on with
him TO the injury Of your lodge.
Another fallacy is to elect man because he
has wealth or influence: his wealth is not needed
in the East. and his influence does not ad-
vance the interest Of your lodge. Neither choose
a brother because he is good talker; he may
talk too much when invested with the gavel.
1.-The emblem of authority.
1t is a fallacy TO elect man because he is
your friend or some Past Masters friend
friendship in a Masonic lodge is most desirable.
but friendship is one thing, ability. fitness TO
hold office another, and should be kept widely
apart indeed.
Another falacy Is that often heard: He is a
good fellow" good fellow is all right on the
floor OF a Masonic lodge. but II requires more
than being a good fellow to be an acceptable
Master. There are now ninety-three thousand
Masons in this State, each one undoubted
good fellow" but they not all fit to preside
in the East.
Select none but the very best. picked from the
hes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-19
OF DEEP CONCERN TO THE FRATERNITY.


Every lodge ought to take good heed to the char
actors OF those whom they admit into them be-
cause an accepted Mason is held by all other coun-
tries as well by US. to be a term when lmphes
a man OF honor and virtue one who has risht to
be admitted into the company OF gentlemen OF every
description and OF the highest rank.
BY granting a man the privilege OF being an ac-
cepted Mason do virtually give him letter OF
recommendation to the acquaintance. friendship and
confidence of a certain number Of the most reput-
able characters eminent in domain ana dlsuh-
gushed for their great learning In the arts ana
sciences that found In every part OF the world
Would f. therefore. be treating them well 10 abuse
that confidence which they are naturally led to re-
pose in you by introducing undeservng men TO their
acquaintance and friendship? Would such an
ample and valuable certificate be granted to any
except those alone who, upon inquiry. are found 10
be men Of moral and social worth and distinguished
for purity Of character and whose virtues are trust
worthy?
Unless great attention be given this particular
rule of action as it should be, not only the lodge
of admission may itself come to suffer in point OF
character but injustice may be done TO the hohor
and good name of Masonry In general. and deceit
imposed upon all the brethren both here ana else
where who trusting TO your attention. give 'heir
hand OF fellowship TO persons who may be or are
unworthy OF their confidence and friendship ana
even OF being admitted into their company. and
equally in a moral sense into the bosoms OF their
families This is Of the possible land is II
merely possibe0 abuses OF Masonry that, as me
caukcr worm. destroy many a nopIe snip lHls
abuse should he carefully guarded against.
| hope may be forgiven If. In the spiri, OF
ought not TO consider their admission into Ma
sonic lodge as being plan to enlarge the crG1;e
OF mere merriment and evity and the gay fr0lc
OF "a good time" On ne contrary consider
IT as laying under additional obligations 70
submit TO the rules OF those thousand decencies
that daily flow In floods Of light and oracles ot
gold. a. emhemized in the improving lessons which
our rites confer upon the candidate. step by STEP
as he advances through the grades as sym0ohzed
bv the landmarks OF each and every degree in
speculative Masonry, as happy means OF form,
ing in them taste for the delicate and refined
pleasures OF the heart Above all, LET us as men
and Masons teach and be taught 10 reverence
truth" cardinal virtue that should make It's I'M
press and image on every thought word and action
Of HE II is a qualification ndispcnsaby necessary
10 tn existence Of friendship among bret hren
Let season our refreshments with little more
spice hro;herly love, ana. too everything joyous
and b, neiicial 10 society and to our social inter
course. 4 deCeitful man is incapable Of being a
true friend a good Mason a good citizen
lie Roy. n. Y, JOHN r. ANDERSON
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-19
ROYAL ARCH ITEMS.

1t is probable that chapter viii be organized
In Port Chester at no distant date as number
are now considering the matter.
Companion William II. Naething has been hon
ored by the appointment OF Grand Representative
OF the Grand Chapter OF New Hampshire near
that Of New-York n well-deserved and wc-earned
honor The many friends OF this companion will
be pleased to learn Of his preferment In the Grand
Chapter.
Zetland Chapter had very interesting convoca-
ton at Masonic Hall last Thursday night, and con-
ferred the Royal Arch degree with solemnlty and
impressiveness. There was a large attendance not
only OF members but, also OF visiting companions
some OF whom came from distant parts OF the
State. At the conclusion OF the ceremonies there
election OF officers for the ensuing year.
Sylvan Chapter No. lss held its annual and elect
ed an excellent set OF officers headed by f. W j.
Hawks as II P Joseph Lane as K. and Albert
Behring as s. The Treasurer, A j. Mccormack
still holds the shekels and p. II. p. George W.
Walgrovc Yields the pen The officers were In
stalled by r. f. Adolph Muehsam. assisted by f.
A. Rosenberg. OF Metropolitan Chapter. Next con-
vocation Monday, 9th. inst; work. Mark Degree.
Union Chapter held the election of officers Satur
day night, with the following result: David Kay
King; Dana B. Pratt scribe William J. Mcdonald
treasurer. and Charles II. Baldwin Secretary The
election was very harmonious one. all being
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-19
RE CAREFUL.

We frequently hear OF the great prosperity when
the craft enjoys at the present day, and or the
large accessions to our ranks which are constantly
being made but be II borne in mind numbers
alone are not sufficient TO make US strong. The
race Is not always TO the swift nor the battle TO
the strong: II Is too often the case that lodge
rnanirests too much anxiety to swell It's numbers
ur der the erroneous Idea that numbers mean
strength and constitutes might. dozen good re-
spectacle men in good standing in the community
will exert more influence than five times that num-
Der OF doubtful character. Be careful In selecting
your new members. guard well your outer portals
More than ever should be careful In the selec-
don OF our material. for very prosperity attracts
the unworthy and merccnary. Be particular as
20 every candidates standing In the community,
and scrutinize we'll his character We want Ma,
sons-Masons who will be proud OF the name. and
OF whom may be proud: few Of these dis.
trihuted around In every lodge Will do more good
than n large number Of dudes or. what is worse,
selfish unworthy men. Let none enter who Is not
thoroughly worthy and well qualified.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-19

many years formed q circle Of acquaintances that
extended far beyond the borders OF his own State
Gifted with happy temperament and the mag
netic geniaty that not only draws but holds
friends it has been his good fortune win regard
among all classes
A man Of large sympathies and democratic ten
denotes leans toward Freemasonry as a natural
and strong support soon he realizes It's vital
identified himself with the Masonic fraternity be-
coming a member Of Roman Lodge No 223. and
from 1856 1890 inclusive. serving as Master This
period marks epoch In the history OF Roman
Lodge. and Bro Owens may. with pardonable
urable feelings for success mounts high where
success has been achieved and Roman Lodge.
under his official care and through his Masonic
zeal and untiring enthusiasm, took on an intensity
but penetrated TO remote corners that the lodge
became known and distinguished by and through
It's work and accessions 10 membership.
To inspire others with hopes and ambitions,
10 lead and have earnest followers, must needs
be an enthusiast, never for a moment losing sight
OF the goa or thinking OF aught but success.
LIES hardest-fought battles are won along these
lines great principles upheld and reach the
popular mind because Of the enthusiasm OF some
earnest believer. And IT has been in the Ma
sonic career Of Bro. Owens. With faith in himself
gained credit Tor himself and lasting honor to the
lodge. Bro. Owens's Masonic affiliations extend
also TO the higher branches Of the order, having
served for two years as r. H. r. OF Fort Stanwix
Rome Comrnandery No. 49, X T.
We think Grand Master Sutherland has made q
good appointment for his Deputy in the Twenty
sixth District. and believe Bro. owens Will render
fervency will add honors brighter yet to the gospel
Of charity as Masonically exemplihed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-19
THE BROOKLYN VETERANS.

The ninth annual feast Of the Brooklyn Masonic
Veterans held In Aurora Grata Cathedral Sat
urday night. and proved to be Of the usual
cessful sort the Brooklyn vets" manage to have
all their gatherings.
John w. Mott. the Most Venerable. assisted by
James Higgins. vice: Andrew b. Martin. treas
urer. and Fred L. Jenkins. secretary, had every
thing arranged and the diners enjoyed the menu
and tho speeches.
The dinner was the best yet enjoyed by the vet
at like affairs; good fellowship prevailed ac-
companled by good music and singing. President
John w Mott brought out loud protest in OPEN
ing when he said: "Thls is the last feast we shall
enjoy together" and added, after a pause 'in
Brooklyn" The amendment received with
applause.
NJ v. James H. Warwick Senior Past President
spoke TO the toast THE Masonic Veterans" NJ
w Clinton f. Page. Past Grand Master responded
TO the toast, Tho Grand Lodge" He praised the
Brooklyn Masonic Veterans. and added: The
Grand Lodge is the body to which all owe
allegiance as Masons and represents the founda-
ton Of the order. for no matter how many de-
erees n man may take the Blue Lodge is Masonry
Blue Lodge is to me Mason" (Applause) He
whose VINO fathers he had seen Initiated thlfty-si1
years ago. and THAT, while not rendering the work
since he was able to deliver the lectures accord
Ing to the standard work which. no said. In his
memory had not changed o,,.A /,
or Kew YORK" Bro. butcher was frequently In
"our Wives and 'sweeibcarts" fell to the lot OF
cr-Judge Abram n Daily and was happily re,
s poem written IL by William L. Gardner and read
by him 10 the veterans, ELECTED much applause.
m a The eber The n na sry
well as Masonic merit
sisSvH
Ass9eiation and aftsr Fun bGs, and witty address
with a blessing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-19
CANADA BRETHREN IN BUFFALO.

About fourteen years ago was begun an exchange
Of courtesies by the members of Doric Lodge No
316. of Toronto and Washington Lodge No. 24O, OF
Buffalo and this pleasant custom has been since
continued intervals. In May. 1894. Washington
Lodge paid a visit to Doric Lodge. and the very
delightful friendships then formed were renewed
and extended Thursday evening when large
delegation from Doric Lodge came to Buffalo to
pay their respects to Washington Lodge.
The ceremonies began with the reception Of r.
W Josiah S Bliss, D. D. G. NJ for the Thirty
eighth Masonic District. who was accorded the
honors BETTING representative of the Grand
Master Of the State
The members of Dorc Lodge were then intro
duced. followed by a special reception to their
honored master. w. H. II. Williams.
Special honors given NJ. W. William GLIB
son. Grand Master Of the Grand Lodge Of Canada.
who was introduced by r. W. William S. Riselay
OF the Grand Lodge of the State OF NewYork. ac-
companied by the masters Of lodges in the Thirty
eighth Masonic District.
W. J. William Prouse. Master Of Washington
Lodge greeted the visiting brethren from Canada
in well-chosen words. and the welcome was
acknowledged by NJ. W. Bro Gibson in a brief
speech characterized by noble thought and senti-
ment.
five brothers TO the Master Mason Degree, the
ceremonies being conducted by the officers OF
Prouse: Senior Warden. Elias Haffa; Junior War
den. DR.. Charles S. Butler; Senior Deacon. Thomas
Of ceremonies. William F. Elmendorf and Robert
L. Cox; Marshal George w Chase
The fame of Washington Lodge for impressive
and beautiful ceremonial magnifcently main
taned and elected great deal Of praise from the
visiting brothers
An elaborate banquet followed the closing of the
lodge. where Wit, wisdom and good fellowship
flowed for hours in the responses 10 the toasts.
Beautiful sentiment and cordial fraternal feeling
were expressed by all the speakers.
The presence of r. w. Charles w. Cushman at
the head Of the table POSTMASTER elected hearty
and cordial applause and repeated expressions by
the different speakers OF the exalted place that
BRO Cushman occupies In the hearts Of Masons
wherever he is known, but especially Buffalo
Masons 81, <,, y, W. VI,
Gibson Grand Master of Grand Lodge, Canada
r. w Benjamin Allen, p G. s. ". Grand L 20
canada: r. w Bro Sanderson Pearcey; X w ~.
A. Collins, Doric Lodge; P D. p , 6 N = NJ NJ
" n II II williams OF Doric Lodge r. w J. A.
Cowan Past Master OF Doric Lodge; N w. Eros Is;
Doric Lodge: H. f. Grifiths secretary OF DoriS
1odee. Bro ]. H. Prize w. N elect, ana many
n1S' About two hundred brethren composed
this happy and fraternal party.