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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-05-22
ROYAL ARCANUM.
Keep Assessments Paid Up Promptly.
 Council Notes.

Keep Assessments Paid Up Promptly.
 Council Notes.
 The man who neglcets to pay his nsscss- ments and dues on or before the last dny of every month is putting himself i'll dan- ger Every minute of our existence is battle of life against death Every step we take is beset by some danger, but a man who will permit the protection he owes to his family to he, even for one ininute in- paired is reckless and taking chances he should not take says an exchange In a kindred order all ex.eolleetor of camp failed to pay his assessments and dues. One day later he took his gun and went hunting An accidental discharge killed him instantly He stood ono day suspend ed The order mentioned refused to con- sider any claim for benefits None was paid A members duty is far from being done by the payment of his dues and as- sessments He must give acertain pof1ioIls of his time to the work upon which is based the perpetuity of the order--that of increasing the membership
 Organize. Let every regent call togeth CT tho members of his council, and divid- ing them into committees and securing q list of eligible persons make united effort to obtain their applications
 Started in Boston in 1877 with but nine members, the order has steadily grown to almost 200, 000, and has paid out i'll that time the grand total of over Si2 100000.
 Excluding Nebraska, which had the as- sistance of the supreme council funds and the personal work of Supreme Warden Parish, little Missouri led all the grand iuricafntions ,,f flo RovaI 4 rf.anfllfl in net pro rata increase in membership for the first six months of 1897, with Connccticsit which is always doing good, steady and persistent work. next
 There should be no reason for the order not succeeding in California in the estab- lishment of q grand council
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KNIGHTS OF PYTHlAS.
Rathbono Sisters Benefit to the Order.
 Helmet Giints.

Helmet Gtints.
 The Rathbonc Sisters have taken Il most prominent part in the progress and devel-' opinnt of pythianistn in the Iowa doiIain- They have been the power behind tho throne that has turned defeat into success, indifference and apathy into enthusiastic determnation Nc find the record evidence to be that wherever VIC have lodge of Rathbone Sisters there we find live en- terprising lodge of the order of knights of Pythias. Knights sword and Helmet
 The first Pythian home in the world WAS recently instituted in Ohio It is located at Springfield
 The grand lodge of Illinois appropriated s.22 ,0UO for the expenses of the next grand lodge.
 There are SITS Knights of Pythias in Nebraska i'll l55 lodges sAzrt
 The report of the grand officers of Mr1H| souri show that there had been q decreaae' in membership during the year and only one lodge had been instituted Three lodges have surrendered their charters
 The grand lodge of Nebraska has re- duced the initiation fee from s2U to Slo-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-05-22
Modern Woodmen.

A half million dollars to begin the new year upon is not bad reserve" fund, and that is what the Modern Woodinen of America had in the hands of its head banker at the closo of business Dec. 31 1897
 Camps may elect as many physicians ss they wish. Many camps have three or four
 Woodnen should work in harmony with the auxiliary, the Royal Neighbors of America. They are great help to our or der and arc furnishing excellent insurance at very low cost.
 The fact that the per capita cost of man. ageInent in 1897 was only 55 cents and the cheapest in the history of the order is 9 matter of great compliment to the man agement of the board of directors.
 Bonds for camp clerks must be renewed each term.
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ssJUST AS GOOD FOR ADULTS. PRICE 50 cts.
A Remarkable Cure.

MT. Alexander Moore, reliable busi- ness man, of 1230 s. 18th St., Philadel- phia, Pa, says: ''I contracted violent cold which settled all over me. The pain ill my chest and side was excruci- ating. The doctor gave me medicine and b1istered my side, but I only grew worse. Then you gave me bottle of Brazilian Balm. I had little or no faith iA it, but decided to try it. took or 4 good doses before bed time, and rubbed it well over my blistered side. That night I slept like top-my first good rest for over a week-and awoke i'll the morning cured. Brazilian Balm is sim ply invaluable" ,"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-05-22
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
Plans For the Encampment of the Uni
 form Rank Helmet Glints.

form Rank Helmet Glints.
 The work of preparation for the enor- nous Pythian gathering at Indianapolis in August goes steadily on. There has been a misunderstanding as to the date of the encampment. It is to begin Monday, Aug 22. The supreme lodge convention will begin the day following. The camp will not be broken until Monday, Aug. 29 Throughout the week there will be much to attract the public. The grand parade, the cavalry drill and the review will be the principal attractions. The company drills will also furnish much to interest the public in the camp affairs.
 Endowment rank still on the increase new members every week.
 Major General Carnahan has appealed to the uniform rank for contributions for the Rathbone monument.
 Three companies of the uniform rank in western Missouri have signified their in- tention of going to the biennial encamp- ment.
 The order of Knights of Pythias in In- diana is strong in numbers, jealous in its work and proud of it's record.
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UNITED WORKMEN.
When Modesty Is Not Shining Virtue.
 Chips From the Workshop.

VI Nnen NeC0ekIy &S ROb EnIDtuE Strbues
 Chips From the Workshop.
 Don t be too modest when death loss is paid in your town. Let tho local papers make news item of it; inform the world what we are doing. Then make hay while the sun shines. Every lodge ought to add % members within ten days after loss is paid. 1t is evidence of the value of our insurance that needs no argument to prove it's excellence. North Dakota Work man.
 With few exceptions the jurisdictions on the relief call this year have been on the classified assessment system for year. The call is therefore a substantial testi. monial to the improved condition of the order brought about by the change.
 The grand lodge of Ontario reports a prosperous year. Five thousand new names have been added to the rolls.
 At recent meeting Quaker City lodge, Philadelphia, conferred the degrees upon 27 applicants.
 Since the new plan of assessments has been adopted men of highest standing in tho medical and legal professions and in business circles join the order as never be- fore, although there is no fraternal organ ization where there arc more men of high standing associated
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-05-22
 MACCABEES.
Great Gains Made During the Past Yenr.
 From Various Tents.


 From Various Tents.
 The close of 1896 left the Maccabean army with total strength of 253, 555, while 1897 pesses out with Maccabee record of 292, 443, being q net gain of 3S, SSS. The net increase in 1896 was 36, ,910, thus showing that 1S97's record for gain was l ,97S better than that of 1896. The supreme tent jurisdiction furnishes a still better showing. The year 1897 opened with membership of 11s, 767 and closed with 138, ,663, being net gain for tho year of 19 S96, which is 3, 0s8 better than the net gain of 1896.
 The surplus at tho close of the year amounted to S326, 761. 40 as against S205, DOS. Fl at the close of 1896, showing a net gain in the fund of S120, 852 66.
 Twenty-Five now tents were organized in Kansas during 1897, being more than double the number in 1896.
 Connecticut organized 10 new tents last year and made q net gain of 2So members Ohio has given Pennsylvania q lively tussle for second place, and prospects are that it will continue; present member ship, 1S,004.
 There were 4G, 750 new certificates issued during the year in both the supreme tent and Michigan great camp, the number in the supreme tent being 35, 029, 9,0S6 being for social members and 26, S43 for life benefit members. These life benefit certA icates represent $32, 713, 800 in tho supreme font
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-05-22
ODD FELLOWS.
Rebekahs and the Payment of Sick Ben-
 etits-yarious Notes

etits-y Various Notes.
 The request by this and many other jurisdictions for permission for Rcbekah lodges to pay sick benefits was not grant ed by the sovereign grand lodge, says Tho Dominion Odd Fellow. It might be in tercsting to know what strong argument was used against giving our fair Rebekahs the right to pay benefits. Surely if they are able to successfully run so important branch ot the order in almost every other respect, they might be intrustcd with this further mark of confidence under care fully provided legislation.
 The signs of Odd Fellowsnn, ,,r, nsef to discover friends, not to mako it.em.
 The expense of maintenance at tho Massachusetts Odd Fellows homo last year was S4. 10 per week. Tho average number at the home was 49.
 No wonder the Rebekah lodres increase. They arc continually holding attractive and enjoyable meetings.
 Ornamental Odd Fellowship. like a fashion, is the creature of n day.
 Rebekah lodge cannot legally have photographs of it's staff taken in the robes and costumes used in comforting tho de- gree for the individual use of it's members.
 
 The A. P w. is given by the noble grand of a Rebekah lodge to a candidate i'll the course of instruction prior to sipn- ing the constitution
 A brother who Is in possession of eer- tificate and the A. T. F W may visit q lodge within tho jurisdiction containing his own lodge, he being without the P. w. of the current term, ~
 Now is good time for every lodge and member to begin the winters work.
 John Dcssalct. secretary of saenoosis lodge of Philadelphia has been in good standing as an Odd Fellow for 67 gears. He is s9 years old
 Subordinate lodges may postpone install- ation not later than the third regular meet ing in the term
 A lady member of a Rebekah lodgc who is not an officer may wear Il badge of pink and green ribbon in lieu of a collar.
 At the recent session of the grand en campment of New Hampshire the annual reports presented showed a total of 35 en- eampments in the jurisdiction, with to- tai membership of 5000, a loss of 30 mem- bers for the year.
 The senior warden ranks as second offi- cer in an encampment. and it his duty to take the principle chair when the chief patriarch is absent
 Service for regular term ns chaplain makes that officer eligible to the office of vice grand.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-05-22
Golden Cross.

The supreme officers of the Golden Cross are Fessenden | Day Lewiston, Me, SUI preme commander; William R. Cooper, Knoxville, Yum. supreme keeper Of rec ords. John D. Swain, Nashua. N. H., su- prei..e treasurer; John D. Young, Boston. supreme medical examiner
 The order is past 2l years of age and has planted it's banners in 21 states and the capital of the nation.
 The order is founded on protective, fra ternal, Christian, Samaritan principles and strong temperance pledges It is broad in its fraternity. which not only applies to its own members. but to the whole human family It has ritual of three degrees and holds meetings weekly or semi monthly
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-05-22

was delegate to the head camp and was a member of tho laws committee, which reorganized the orders laws and gave it new life. Mr. Talbot was chosen a director at that time and has been reelected at each subsequent camp.
 The total number of beneficiary mem bers in good standing Jan. l was 259, ,584.
 The total number of benefit certificates written during 1897 was 6S, 929 and the number of new camps organized over 800.
 Net increase in membership in 1897 was 53, 04S
 The Modern Woodmen entered the year 1898 with a.l claims paid in full and a total surplus of S245,725 in the benefit fund.
 The Modern Woodmen of America is the first society in the history of insurance to reduce the cost in it's fifteenth year.
 The record for January shows over 5000 new members adopted.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-05-22
KNIGHTS OF PYTHlAS.
Suggestions of the Grand Chancellor of
 California-PlumeT Tips.


 California-Plume Tips.
 Grand Chancellor w. H. Grant of Cali fornia has some ideas on the subject that others might profit by. He sees the need of q state organizer, but does not think extra expense should be incurred He sug- gests biennial meetings of the grand body now that the grand tribunal has charge of all judicial matters and that the money thus saved be used to support state or ganizer. Knights Sword and Helmet
 Aztec lodge, Knights of Pythias. of Montezuma, have S3, 900 worth of para phernala for degree work. They have about the finest outfit in Iowa.
 Thomas " Minshull of Cleveland is now brigadier general commanding the Ohia brigade uniform rank
 R. B Oglesby of Plymouth has been ap- pointed assistant signal officer, with the rank of colonel on tho staff of General James R. Ross, Indiana brigade, uniform rank.
 The grand orient if properly worked has great tendency to increase the member ship of the lodge by getting the stay at homes out to the meetings.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-05-22
!
 Royal Arcanun.

The total mem bership in Missouri Jan was 6,23a, being net gain during the year of 4l9 or 703 per cent Grand Treasurer Carl Moller reports a balance in the treasury Dec. 31 of S3, ,924.31.
 Any man of good character and physic- ally sound between Fl and 55 years of age is eligible for membership.
 The grand council of Illinois meets at Rockford March 8.
 It is very clear to most members of the order that we need medical examiners who are selected for the work by somebody capa- ble of judging of their qualifications and who will select them solely on that ac oo4,t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-05-22
A Blessing For the Ladies.

Thousands of ladies are using Brazil ian Balm. For soreness, pain, bearing down and many kinds of trouble, it acts like charm. A so cent or dollar bottle often does more good in one week than any other remedy does in months. It goes right to the spot, removing all in- fammation. Mrs. Geo. w. Roberts, of Wilmington, Del, says, GA strong solu- ton of Brazilian Balm and warm water used as an injection has done me more good than all the remedies and prescrip- .3cns ever tried.N
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-05-22
Red Men.

Many comments are freely made of the continued changing of the work. A new ritual now, with another new one in pros peot may be business for the printer and bookbnder, put is expensive for the tribes.
 One very important point in the new work is that each team is allowed to de- yelop its own floor movements according to it's conception of tho ritual
 Tribes may reinstate suspended worthy hrathers far .etbog or regulate the ------- .---f jaaG<A --.4--- +-4 -4-,ae-ss.-
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PLEURIsY QUICKLY CURED

I have suffered the most excruciating pains in tue side. The Doctor said 1t was Pleurisy. The Brazilian Balm gave me almost instant relief when every thing else failed, and permanently cured me. I took 1t and had some warmed and rubbed on strong.
 MRS. ELIZABETH PAPcEIs
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-05-22
Knights bod Ladles of Honor.

The msmbers of the order sincerely mourn the death of Thomas ". Seymour. the grand secretary and founder of the or fler and who was con sidered one of it's
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-05-22
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{ MODERN WOODMEN.
An Active Worker Tn woodcraft = Chip,
 Fronl Many Yards.

One of the active and conscientious workers in the order is Mir. A. k. Talbot of Lincoln, Nob He is native of Warren county, Ills. and was born in 1859 MT
 Talbot is lawyer by profession and Is the attorney in Nebraska of the Missouri Pacific railroad His activity in the Mod
 srn Woodmen dates buck to 1890, when lie
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-25
NETWORK CITY.

Tho express trains the Third-ave elevated
road will hereafter the third track between
Fifty-eighth and Ninetyeighth SITS. Formerly
Slxty-eighth-st. was the lower end OF the stretch
where fast time possible. The express service
will now be eight minutes faster than the local.
Tho Charity Organization Society acknowledges
these contributions in response 70 its appeal for
money with which TO purchase artificial leg for
an honest and industrious man: Mrs H.. so;
Mr.. J. NJ Schley sl5 "E. V j." and Mrs. Mary
F. williamson IS each; r. II. Pettgrew, tr.. 81;
&c B. L." Mrs. f. L." and Henry Peetsch. 81
each These additional contributions have been
received toward the support OF an old couple till
they can gain admittance 10 home: Suburban"
and II. c. F." 50 each. AS sufficient money has
now bean received for both Of these cases no fur
Their contributions required.
H. Krehbis will give lecture on Wander
ing Ballads this afternoon at $50 o'clock, at NO
7ss Fifth.ave Illustrative ballads Will be sung by
pupils Of Theodore Bj0rksten.
meeting will be held this afternoon at O'Clock
in the Stewart Building third floor. TO consider
the bankruptcy law introduced in the Legislature
by Senator Nussbaum. Tho signers TO the call are
A. D. Juniard q Co. ]. w. Goddard & Sons. Law
renee & Co. Jacob Wendell & Co. James G. Can
non A. s FTisse. A. 3. Hepburn and Converse,
Stanton Co.
The nrst OF tho half-hour Lenten MONDAY ser
vices for business will be held at St Paups
Chapel Broadway. to-day al 1905 o'clock The
address will be delivered by the Rev. Brockholst
Morgan. The Litany Is said every day at l26 and
evening prayer at 40 o'clock.
Resolutions have been adopted by the Harlem
Board OF Commerce thanking Fire Commissioner
Scanner for restoring the people OF Harlem the
ringing OF the Mount Morris bell. which dis
continued by the former Board of Fire Commits
sioners owing the weakness OF the old tower.
Good Government Club + has elected the follow
ing ofncers. Elon S. Hobbs president; Alfred r
Conkling first vice president John Stanton sec
ond vice-president; William S Pfender. treasurer.
and Edward A. Meridian, secretary.
The class OF 90 Of the Law Department OF the
New-York University will hold a moot court to-
night at o'clock at the University Building Wash
ington Square. J. Liebeskind and Max Schaap will
appear for tho plaintiff. and Samuel p. thinner
man and D. L. Breadwin for the defendant. I'm
question OF negligence. Jacob S Strahl will pre-
side.
Victoria Dener who Is only six years old. ar
rived here from Russia the Trave yesterday.
She expected that her father would meet her at
tho pier in Hoboken. He did not appear Until he
comes to claim her, Victoria will remain at the
Leo Haus.
Frank u Hill United States Consul a. Santos
was passenger yesterday the steamer Cas-
titan Prince. which arrived from Brazil ports
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-25
ONE MORE RESIGNATION RECEIVED.
IN THE SESSION OF THE FIFTH AVENUE
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

ONLY SEVEN OUT OF SIXTEEN ELDERS REMAIN
IN THE SESSION OF THE FIFTH AVENUE
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
The Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church has not
vet reached the end Of its troubles. To the eight
members Of the session who resigned since the be-
ginning Of the controversy must now be added the
name Of John Ings. whose resignation was an
nounced AT an adjourned meeting OF the session
held last night in the Minister'S Rom Of the church
Mr. Inglis. like John Sinclair. Even Mcintyre and
George Hunter Brown has been away from New
York since Or. Hall requested TO resign. When
he returned to the city some days ago. Mr.. Inglis
promptly sided with the dsaffected elders. and
tired from mis- official connection with the church.
So FAR as could be ascertaned last night Messrs.
Sinclair Mcintyre and Brown have not made known
any hin; a. TO the course which they are likely TO
pursue but it thought that one at least Of these
men viii give up his position It was generally
anticipated that Sas b. Brownell. the clerk OF The
Session would have laid his resignation before ast
nights meeting He has consistently sympat hized.
II has been understood. with the views taken by
those OF MS colleagues who have withdrawn. but
10 Tribune reporter he said after the meeting: II
have not resigned. and may say that do not in
tend to do So
are william Campbell. II. Edwards Rowland Rob
ert Begcs. John Sinclair. Even Mcintyre. George
Hunter Brown ana Silas r. Browneli Contrary to
expectation. no action was taken last night upon
the resignaions Of the other elders After the
meeting the reporters were informed that the meet
ing had been devoted entirely 10 the transaction Of
routine business and mat nothing appertalnlng 10
or arising from the varidnces which have agtated
the church had been considered. DR. Hall. who
presided at the gathering, said that limitations
had been received that any other families beyond
those Of John y. KENNEDY and Morris X Jesup
would leave he church. and that there was no fear
Of any disruption Of the congregation
The committee which was appointed IN confer
win tho retiring elders. with a view to obtaining
withdrawa OF their resigna tons. did not make a
ItLor,, las, night but as has already been re-
Poiteo IN Inc tribune. their efforts have been en-
utsiy unsuccessful. Action upon tho resenations
VII. be taken az the next regular meeting of the
SESSION on March 10 and probably a fortnight lnter
NE CONGREGATION will bo called together 10 chose
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-25
TARRYTOWN

The OF John D. and William Rockefeller
against the Assessors OF Mount Pleasant township
relative 10 the 1897 assessment. begun yester-
day before Wills Hoysradt. the referee In Man
haitian. Harry r. Dykman. OF White Plains rep
resented the ROcketellers and Frank V. Millerd
appt AIRED fOf the Assessors Ii "a said that the
Will be finished before the 1886 case in which more
than forty hearings have been held. and nearly
Tour thousand pages Of typewriter testimony
taken.
Another hearing In the 1896 case will be held to-
day. The cross examination OF John " Free was
completed al the last hearing. and Abram Hyatt
another Rockefeller witness. Will be called TO the
stand.
A ten-men team consisting OF Frank v Millard.
C. D. Willard Van Tasseu Douglass Regina
Stephenson. Parr. Brewer. L. Coley and l. w
Coley representing the Young Mems Lyceum. will
with tie Cricket Bowling Club
The case OF Mrs Margaret Foley. Of Pocantico
Hills against Mrs. Elizabeth Erbe. Of NeW-York
20 recover damages for injuries 10 her property
has been settled out Of court by the defendant
agreeing 70 pay NO0 and costs.