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UNITED WoRKMEN

The officers of St. Elmo 23S were in
stalled Monday evening by Deputy j.
F. Greenough.
Germania 241 had its officers installed
Tuesday evening by Deputy Greenough.
Orange Grove 312 installed officers
elect Tuesday evening, P. G. M. James
Booth officiating.
The newly elected officers Of Southern
California 191 were installed last even
ing by p. g. M. James Booth.
East Los Angeles 23O will have a
smoker next Tuesday evening. which
promises to be very pleasant affair.
This lodge will install officers on the Sth.
Los Angeles 56 will install officers next
Wednesday evening. Deputy Greenough
conducting the ceremony.
The officers of University 304 will be
installed next Thursday evening by p.
G. NJ. James Booth.
Magnolia lodge D. OF II. will install
officers next Friday evening. Mrs.
Roberti, d. D.. officiating.
Special Organizer w. A. lines arrived
in Los Angeles yesterday from his holi-
day visit with his family at Oakland.
He leaves today for Redlands and work
lin the field.
Southern California 191 conferred both
degrees last evening and received a
large number Of applications for mem
berShip.
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A Masonic Suicide

ROCHESTER,, N. Y, Jan. fright
Worshipful William a. Sutherland
Grand Master Mason of New York state,
issued n general edict today. He
dissolves all relations with the grand
lodge of Peru on the ground that the
latter body has. to use the words of the
official document, Committed Masonic
suicide and vanished from existence.
in that an edict has been issued by
Christian Dam, grand master of Peru
Masons. recites to those under his jul
risdiction that according to Catholicism
the Bible is sacred book, in which the
revealed word is deposited, and as such
cannot be freely examined and criti-
cised; that that Bible cannot be con-
sidered as a foundation of scientific
knowledge or history nor as a basis OF
morality, "and he does" decree that on
all Masonic affairs the Bible shall be re-
moved and replaced by the constitution
of the order of Free Masonry, and that
in all our rituals the word Bible shall
be stricken out and the words 1.-The con-
stitution of the grand lodge Of Peru" be
put in its place.
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evening by George B. Shaeffer Royal
Nawab. The attendance was large.
Captain G. S. Adolph has received his
appointment as special deputy for insti-
tuting the new lodge at Long Beach,
which event will probably take place on
the 22nd.
The election of officers by Los Angeles
Company %, U. r., was postponed from
January 1st to 10Th.
The Knights of Pythias battalion made
fine showing at the Pasadena Tourna-
ment of Roses on New Years day, and
received many compliments for thei,
appearance and drill.
Marathon 1872 installed officers Tues
day and had the Esquire rank. Mex,
Tuesday the Knight rank WILL be con-
ferred.
Gauntlet 129 and Samson 14S will In
stall officers next Monday evening.
Purity Temple 2, Rathbone Sisters.
will hold an open meeting and entertain
ment on Wednesday evening, January
18th. A nice program WILL be given. and
the drawing for the drawn work will
take place.
Los Angeles 2O5 will have installation
of officers and the Esquire rank this
evening.
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wooDMEN OF THE WORLD

The Joint public installation Of La
Fiesta camp So. Los Angeles camp 402
and Laurustinus circle, Women Of
Woodcraft, at the hall, 1854 South
Spring street, Monday evening. was an
event long to be remembered by mem
bers Of the order in this city. The at
tendance was quite large. including
many visitors. The hall was finely dec
Commander DR.. L. d. Swartwout Of La
Fiesta camp OBLIGATED as installing Off
Ger for the two camps. and Mrs. A. o.
Clark. past guardian neighbor Of Lau-
rustinus circle, w. Of W., installed the
officers Of the circle. After the cere-
monies of installation there was a pre-
sentation Of past consul commander
badges to DR.. L. D. Swartwout Of La
Fiesta camp. W. r. Uber Of the same
camp and Ed Smith, past consul COM
mander OF Los Angeles camp. The
badges were very handsome in design
and finely engraved. Each bore a per-
sonal inscription The presentations
were made by Zue G. Peck on behalf Of
both camps. After the badge presenta>
tion there was fine musical and liter.
airy entertainment, which included
music by Diamonds orchestra, an adj
dress Of welcome by Neighbor W. r.
Uber. addresses by Neighbors Peck and
Boyd, Mrs. Stamm of Laurustinus
circle and Mrs. Mays of Pasadena cir.
Gle. Then came nice refreshments, clos
ing with q dance.
La Fiesta camp will have limitations
next Monday evening.
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ROYAL ARCANUM

After routine business and an initia-
ton, Deputy Supreme Regent Harry s.
Williams installed the officers elected
to serve Los Angeles council for 1898.
Mr.. Williams is most proficient in
stalling officer and to him IL due much
praise for the admirable manner in
which he handled the beautiful installa-
ton ceremony of the Royal Arcanum
last evening. The new officers are: Re-
gent John w. .Rullas; vice regent, w. M.
Barber; orator, Sam J. Chapel; chap
lain, George w. Smith; guide, H. Emme;
collector. Fred S. Thomas; secretary, G..
L. Davidson; treasurer, James H. Reid;
trustee. James H. Simmons; warden,
Fred Yeager; sentry, A. M. Byron.
Upon retiring James H. Smith made a
short speech In which he referred feel
ingly to the honor and many courtesies
extended to him during the year as re-
gent of Los Angeles council and bespoke
similar treatment for his successor.
With just pride and satisfaction he re-
viewed the work done and progress
made by the council during his admins
tration.
The auditing committee submitted its
annual report, voluminous and
thorough document, showing the coun-
Gil. to be In excellent condition for its
lofty mission Of virtue, mercy and
charity.
with a membership of an even 200,
Los Angeles council stands at the head
of the order in this state as its banner
council.
/. Monrovia council initiated four new
members at its last meeting and several
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MASONIC

King Solomon Lodge of Perfection 3.
A. A S. r., will have work in the Fourth
and Fifth degrees at its temple this
evening.
Los Angeles commandery 9, X. T.. met
in stated conclave at its asylum in the
temple last evening. On Thursday eve
ming next the commandery will confer
the Illustrious Order Of the Red Cross
on large class. On Thursday evening,
Jan. 90, the Illustrious Order OF the
Red Cross will be exemplified for the
special benefit of the grand commander,
George D. Metcalf, and other grand Off
GERS, who will be present Friday eve
ming, Jan. 81. reception and ball will
be given by the drill corps of the COM
mandery in honor of the grand COM
mander and his staff.
Signet chapter 81. r. A. NJ. at Its stat
ed convocation Monday evening, in
stalled officers for the ensuing year.
The chapter will have work in the Mark
Masters degree every Monday night
this month.
Los Angeles council II. r. and 8. NJ,
installed officers for the ensuing year
at its stated assembly Tuesday evening,
after which the degrees were conferred
upon a large class. The usual enjoyable
banquet followed.
At the meeting of the Masonic board
of relief of Los Angeles held last Sun
day, the old officers were re-elected. AT
the conclusion of the proceedings the
retiring members of the committee pre-
scented the president, Brother Samuel
Prayer, with a handsome service Of
plate in recognition of his faithful serv-
ices on the committee for the past four
years.
Los Angeles AZ, stated last Monday.
E. A. degree next Monday evening.
Pentalpha 202N stated Tuesday eve
ming. First degree next Tuesday.
Southern California held its stated
communication Wednesday evening.
Hollenbeck 319 stated Tuesday. Eel
lowcraft degree next Tuesday.
South Gate 32S will hold its stated
meeting tonight.
Vale de France 329 will hold it's first
regular stated meeting tonight.
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ODD FELLOWS

The new lodge at Covina will be in
stituted January 10 by w. A. Bonynge,
D. D., G. NJ. About sixty members are
expected. The initiatory degree will be
conferred by Pomona lodge, the Third
degree by Good Will of this city, and the
Second degree by other local lodges near
Covina.
Cantons Orion and Los Angeles ac-
companied the district deputy grand
patriarch, D. D. Deeds, on a social and
fraternal visit to Magnolia encampment,
East Los Angeles, Thursday night.
The officers of Good Will 1923 were in
stalled last evening by Deputy Lawson.
The officers of Hofer go will be in
stalled next Thursday evening by Dep
uty Barnum.
Orange Grove encampment will install
officers this evening, d. D. Deeds, deputy
and installing officer.
The officers of Golden Rule 100 were
installed Monday night by Deputy Geo.
C. Lawson.
Semi-Tropic 81 initiated two candi-
dates and admitted two by card Tues
day evening. Installation next Tues
day.
The officers Of Los Angeles 35 were in
itiated "Wednesday evening by Deputy
Lawson. First degree on three candi-
dates next Wednesday.
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Ticker Troubles

CHICAGO, Jan. 6.-The agreement
reached by the western roads few days
since regarding the running of home
seekers excursions is a back number
already. 1t has been found that so many
of the roads are not satisfied with the
agreement to restrict the excursions to
points on the Missouri river that an
other meeting has been called for to-
morrow There is little likelihood that
the meeting will result in the abolish
ment of the excursions.
The western roads are making hard
fight for the passage of the anti-scalping
bill, which is expected to come up in
congress within a short time. Chair
man Caldwell of the Western Passenger
association is now in Washington look
ing after the interests of the roads and
he has the aid of Chairman Compton of
the executive committee of the associa-
ton Of Merchants and Travellers of this
city,
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gram was given later as follows: Re-
marks. w. E. Badham; quartet, G. w.
Hood. H. L. Tufts, j. E. Tidball, A.
Smith; reading. Miss Stella Hart; banjo
and guitar. Miss Maude Hill. Guy Hill:
reading, John Reardon; vocal solo, Mrs.
T. Z. Rank; reading. Miss Mabel Tan
ner; vocal solo, Arthur Smith: Mark
Twain and the Interviewer, r. W. Mar
tin and B. ]. Badham; vocal solo, Miss
Stella Hart; quartet, Messrs. Hood, It'd.
ball, Tufts and Smith.
The High Chief Ranger will install the
officers of Court Morris Vineyard $50 this
evening. The officers Of Court Occiden
tai 467. East Los Angeles, will also be
installed this evening by High Secretary
Perry.
Court Gardena 625 will hold a meeting
on January 18th, at which the High
Chief Ranger will be present and con-
duct the initiation Of twenty candidates
or more.
Invitations have been Issued by Court
Temple $40 for their eighth annual en-
tertaInment, which will be given at
Music hall on Tuesday evening. jan
airy 18th. A musical and literary pro-
gram Of rare excellence has been pre-
pared, and the entertainment promises
to be one OF the finest OF the season.
Nine. de Seminario will give several vo-
cal numbers; Miss Mabel Tanner recite,
and Len Shepardson, the well known
dialect impersonator, will appear: also
the Euterpean quartet The High
Chief Ranger will deliver an address.
1t promises to be highly successful az
fair.
The High Chief Ranger will install the
officers of 1442, Fifteenth and Main
streets, next Monday evening. On the
same evening the High Secretary, w. H.
Perry, will attend an open meeting and
entertainment given by Court Cahuenga
364O at Hollywood. for which fine mu-
steal program has been arranged.
The Companions of the 1. o. F. had
initiatory work at their meeting yester-
day afternoon. and received several ap-
plications for membership.
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INDEPENDENT FoRESTERs

High Chief Ranger McElfresh has re-
ceived the following personal letter from
A. B. Caldwell, P. S. G. r., and founder
of the I. o. F., dated at Syracuse, N. Y.
December 20, 1897: Hon. G. A. NOEL
fresh, High Chief Ranger, l. o. F., CAL
ifornia Dear Sir and Brotherhood
has permitted me to reach three score
years and ten this day. On June Ii.
1874, headed 500 Ancient Foresters' and
marched from New York City to New
ark, N. j., INTO Liberty hall, 149 Mar
ket street, and laid the foundation OF
Independent Forestry. With reverses.
the spirit still lives in my heart as
bright as ever, and work with the same
vim. By the herculean efforts of our
valiant Supreme Chief and his able as
sociates and the loyalty of such states
as California, our noble order has grown
into magnificence and power beyond
comparison with others. Although my
own native state has been so fortunate
as to carry the blue ribbon the twelfth
time, l feel proud to think that your
state holds the banner court. May God
protect and prosper the brethren of CAL
ifornia is the pride and wish of the first
Independent Forester Of America.
Yours in L. B. and c.,
"a. B. CALDWELL, P. S. c. r."
The P. H. C. r. badge won by High
Chief Ranger McElfresh Is an elegant
affair, and carries several small dia-
monds and rubies.
The proposed joint installation by
Courts Angeleno, Mateo and Palmetto
set for Wednesday evening was dis
solved by mutual consent.
The High Chief Ranger installed the
officers of Court Angeleno 1922 at West
End hall on Wednesday evening. Next
Wednesday evening he will install the
officers of Court Mateo 3343.s
On Tuesday evening the High Chief
Ranger installed the officers of Court
Palm City 1900 at Ventura. There was
an open meeting, with fine entertain
ment, and large attendance.
At an open meeting of Court La Ga
zelle 1851, Pico Heights, Tuesday even
ing, the officers were duly Installed by
High Secretary W. H. Perry. A social
program followed, and an excellent adj
dress by the High Secretary.
Court La Fiesta $50 had a very largely
attended open meeting at Paulk's hall
on Wednesday evening. The occasion
was the installation of officers of the
court, which was conducted by Los An
geles Encampment of the Royal Forest
ers in their finished style. A fine pro-
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FRATERNAL BROTHERHOOD

Judge Bartholomew. Supreme Secre-
tary, after organizing good lodge at
Tucson, Arizona, is now at Phoenix
where in less than two days he had Sc
cured eleven applications for q new
lodge. including Governor McCord and
Mayor Adams of Phoenix. The Judge
will probably institute lodge OF 100
members at Phoenix.
There was great meeting of the Fra
ternal Brotherhood at Compton on Tues
day evening. A large number of mem
bers of the order were present from Los
Angeles. including Supreme President
Dandy. In the afternoon the ladies'
lodge initiated seven new members. In
the evening the Fraternal Brotherhood
lodge initiated twenty-three candidates.
After this work there was joint public
installation of the officers of both lodges,
followed by banquet The ladies Of
Hermosa 80 of Los Angeles went to
Compton in a special tally-ho coach to
attend the event.
There were 537 medical examinations
for admission to the order during the
months of November and December.
Deputy H. b. Brunson is organizing
lodges for gentlemen and ladies at Ba-
kersfield and a lodge for the former at
Kern City.
Deputy C. F. Munson and wife are
putting in two lodges at Ventura.
Supreme President Dandy went to
Pomona last evening to install the Of
ficers of the lodge there. He will pay
an official visit to San Diego lodge next
week.
On the evening of January 18th the
ladies Of Hermosa 80, this city, will have
a. public installation and entertainment.
There will be fine musical program.
The installation ceremony will be con-
Quoted by Past Supreme President ]. A.
Foshay.
Norwalk II Is arranging for a monster
meeting of the neighboring lodges on
January 26th. The two lodges at Olive
and Anaheim, and the lodges at Santa
Ana, Los Alamitos and Downey are ex-
pected to attend. The address of the
evening will be delivered by the Supreme
Councillor Hon. r. N. Bulla. A fine
musical program will be followed by a
banquet.
Hermosa 80 received fourteen applica-
lions for membership at it's meeting on
Monday night.
| Los Angeles installed officers and had
initiatory work Tuesday evening. Ar
| Wednesday evening and installed off,
GERS. Major Nolan conducted the initia-
|ttion. i La Grande 9 had seven Invitations
and IL applications at last meeting. In
! atallation Of officers and initiatory work
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A New Scheme

PORTLAND, Ore, Jan. 6.-The United
States government has made contract
with the Snow and Ice company of
Chicago to transport $50 tons OF sup
plies from Dyea to Dawson City by
means of steam locomotive sleds, such
as are used in the woods of Michigan.
Cyrus Robinson, consulting engineer
of the company, is in this city for the
purpose of having the bobsleds and box
cars made. He states that the engines,
boilers and all parts except the frame
work of the snow locomotives are on
the way to the Pacific coast from the
east
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Bids Awarded

VANCOUVER, Jan. 6.-All the
awards thus far made by Capt. Brain
ard in charge of the government Yukon
relief expedition for supplies and pro-
visions to be delivered by the success
full bidder at the head of Lynn canal,
Alaska, have been secured by Portland
merchants. No award has as yet been
made for bacon, rice and tea. The
Seattle Hardware company of Seattle
was awarded the contract to furnish
sleds and wooden stockings with which
to equip fifty men from Company H,
Fourteenth infantry. who are to go in
advance of the relief expedition.
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applications were received and read.
The Monrovians are hustlers.
Secretary g. L. Davidson of Los Ap-
geles council reports that Supreme War
den Thomas A. Parish Is now en- route
to this state from Oregon. Stops will
be made at San Francisco. Oakland.
Sacramento and Fresno on his way
down to this city.
The Los Angeles councils propose to
entertain all the Southern California
councils at a grand council jubilee"
some time in the near future, probably
in February. An effort will be made
to have excursion trains run from all
points interested for the occasion.
New councils will be organized soon
at Bakersfield and Santa Ana
The following committee has been APP
pointed by Los Angeles council on
grand council work to act with a similar
one from Sunset council: James H.
Smith, G. L. Davidson, H. s. Williams
c. J. Wade and Sam J. Chapel.
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IMPROVED ORDER RED MEN

Cocopah tribe 81 had good council
fire last Friday night. ]. Lee Hagadorh,
M. D., was unanimously elected nedI<
cine man for the next term. The chiefs
elect will be raised to their respective
stumps this evening. D. d. g. s. Wood
will officiate. The revised ritual is exs
pected by the next meeting. 1t will con.
tain three degrees instead Of four. al
formerly. The new ceremony is said.to
exceed in interest and beauty thesold
one. Brother Craft, who has been con-
fined at the hospital. left there last
Sunday. He paid visit to 'Cocopah
tribe at its last meeting and thanked
the braves for their care and attention.
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FRATERNAL AID

Mt. Pleasant council of the Fraterna1
Aid association have elected the fol.
lowing officers: Sam Kutz, president: J.
Will Dick. past president; Mrs. Mary +.
Mcclure. vice-president; e. L. Everett
treasurer; G. F. Young, secretary; A.
B. Newkirk, medical examiner: Mrs.
Emma Lane, chaplain Mrs. G. r.
Young. guide; Miss Talbot. observer,
c. H.. Hedges, sentinel Installation
Thursday night. ~ (
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FoREsTERs OF AMERICA

Installation of officers by the city
courts is now in progress. More initia~
tory work will follow than ever before.
Brother Newbauer, a prominent MEMS
Der of the order from the north, is Wis.,
iting Los Angeles and receives a warm
welcome. e. III ~ ri
Court Franchise 81 is taking In new
members rapidly. Six candidates are
expected at the meeting next Tuesday,
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B. p. o. ELKS

Los Angeles lodge 80 had good busis
ness session Wednesday evening. The
attendance was good. including many
visiting Elks from Pittsburg, Ohio. and
Colorado. Next Wednesday evening
another large class of candidates will
be initiated, after which there will be an
impromptu social and general good
time
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CATHOLIC ORDER OF FoREsTERs

Angel City court $40 will install Off
GERS next Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
after which it is expected that sever,
candidates will be initiated.
All friends of the order propose to
make the ball at St. Joseph's hall on
the Goth good benefit and pleasant af-
fair.
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THE PEBEKAHS

Edelweiss will have initiation this
evening.
Arbor Vitae SO will install officers next
Tuesday evening. The officers Of Co.
lumbia were installed Monday evening
by Mrs. Dora E. Tuppin, D. D. G. NJ.
Initiation next Monday.
The off1cers-elect of Una 172 were also
installed Wednesday evening by Mrs.
TuDDin
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WORKERS WAGES
Knitters and Weavers Strike Against
n Cut

TILTON, Jan. 6.-The knitters at Til
tons hosiery mills are on strike against
reduction of II per cent in wages.
NEW BEDFORD, Jan. 6.-The special
general meeting of the Weavers' union
tonight voted to strike.
SACOME, Jan. 6.-The 1900 men en-
ployed in the York cotton mills received
notice today of Is per cent reduction
in wages to take effect January 18th,
GRAFTON, Mass, Jan. 6.-Notices of
a 10 per cent cut in wages to take effect
on January 18th at the Baskerville cot
ton mills today. Five hundred men will
be reduced.
BRATTLEBORO, VT, Jan. 6.-Notice
of a reduction of wages, averaging
about II per cent, were given to the 1000
operatives in the mills at Hebronville
and Dodgeville today.
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patch from Baron Hayshi Tadsou, jap
anese ambassador to Russia. to the
Japanese government intimating on the
authority of the German ambassador
at st. Petersburg, Prince Won Radolin.
that no understanding existed between
Germany and Russia with reference to
the occupation of Kiao Chau.
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this evening. Ed A. Beck, Supreme
Journal Secretary, will be the installing
officer. Pasadena "a will install officer s
next Monday evening. Deputy Keefer Of
Los Angeles officiating. Sunset 4 will
have a public installation. entertain
ment and banquet on January 18th. S.
]. 8. Ed A. Beck will act as installing Of
acay
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Dutch Sugar Bounties

BERLIN, Jan. 6.-The Morning pa
pers anticipate that Belgium will
shortly call a conference for the aboli-
ton of sugar bounties. Germany and
Austria have already intimated to Bel
GUM their willingness to send dele
gates,
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Rain at Fresno

FRESNO, Jan. 6.-The rain which began
falling here al o'clock last evening and
which shows no sign of cessation at mid
night is a godsend to the valley. 1t was
greatly needed, both for early sown grain
and stock feed, and has come in time to
save both from the effects of the drouth
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A Victim of Alcohol

SACRAMENTO. Cal, Jan. GA man
named Jules Baleret was found dead
today near Itoutiers. having died from
the effects of alcoholism. He had been
recently discharged from the county
hospital. He was formerly a resident Of
PlacerVille,