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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-21
THE SILVER QUESTION.
Cause of Dim~tnllism IL Making
Greater Progress Than Ever.

The Illinois State Register commends
to its republican readers the follow
ing words Of truth and soberness from
the Peoria Star, an independent paper
with republican leanings. The Star
is godite paper, but it has sense to
realize that there is something more
in the silver question than "a craze"
1t says:
The free silver party is not dead.
although the general opinion was at
the last general election that it's ghost
had been laid for all time. In Wiscon-
sin the party has sprung up stronger
than ever, and the stand that it is TAX
ing is Of the most radical description.
1t insists that the coming issue is for
the free and unlimited coinage of sill
yer. and that nothing else will satisfy
the conditions. 1t may be set down as
a fact that men, when sore pressed for
money, always listen to the plan that
offers relief from their pressing ne
cessities. They see in the present
stringency something unexpec ted and
unlocked for. After five years of de-
preston. when everything has reached
the bottom, they expect, and they have
every reason TO expect, n reaction. In
asmuch as none of the predictions OF
the old guides have come true, they
have a right to distrust them when
they attempt to account for the pres
ent dullness. All the old remedies and
excuses have fallen down one by one.
| The vote of confidence was overpow-
ering, but ii failed to fill the channels
OF trade with the element of life.
Through the veins of commerce there
is no flowing tide. The wheels of the
| manufactures do not run. and there
is no excitement in the walks of bust
| ness. Men stop and ask themselves
why this is so, and if. after all. they
I have been deluded. In this condition
the free silver advocate rises and eN-
claims i told you So The claim
that wheat and silver must keep com
pany, that seemed to be disproved last
May, is now urged with greater effect
than ever since the fiasco of Joe Letter
shows that the advance was purchased
only at the sacrifice of his fathers
fortune. Under these circumstances
the cause OF free silver is making
greater progress than ever. The re-
publicans must, therefore. do some
thing to counteract this effect or the
country will be swamped by their
voters turning to the other side rs q
last resort and in desperation. Nc.
Kinley has done well in war and di.
plomacy. Let him now turn his at
tention TO Strengthening out the pres
ent tangle. and the whole country will
applaud his efforts. For the present
leaders OF the finance in the republic.
an party seem TO be but blind guides
and they threaten to land us in the
ditch. Men reflect that &C
years ago or thereabouts just such
a state of things existed. and the work
OF Bland and his silver dollars, issued
} at the rate of four millions a month
rescued the country. They are ready
to try the same thing over again"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-21
BOLD AND DARING.
The Administration Party 10 A.
suming n Great Deal
Too Much.

The organs OF the administration
are growing bold and daring. They
feel their party is now so firmly in.
trenched at Washington that they may
proclaim its purpose without fear.
They say the conquest OF the West
Indies and the Philippines, and the an
nexation of Hawaii adds about TO-
00O, 900 to the population of the United
States, which means 1.-THE passing OF
the democracy There is good deal
in all this for the people t. thinkabout.
IL the main object Of President Nc
Kinley in going into the business OF
acquiring foreign territory is to give
his party enough additional votes TO
secure TO it permanent control Of the
government beyond peradventure. as
the organs broadly hint that 1t is, the
beginning of the end of either the con-
stituton and political institutions OF
the nation or the republican party is
at hand. There is not room enough
in the United States for both. Perma-
nent, control OF the nation by the re-
publican party would be imperialism
of the most hateful kind. 1t would not
be a government administered by roy
atty or nobility. but by trusts, cor
porations and other forms of capital
consolidation constantly breeding .
vulgar aristocracy.
TIL eboast of McKinley's following
mag be idle and windy, but there is
no doubt about their purpose. The
programme of the leaders of the re-
publican party is to confer citizen
ship upon the 100000 people In the
several islands. thus adding 100000
votes. which would be controlled by
officeholders commissioned TO see that
they voted right. IL the scheme can
be worked once, IL can be kept on
working very easily, not only in the
islands, but all over the country, by
the enactment Of a national force bill.
The impudence OF the plan Is amaz-
ing. But so determined are the head
leaders of the republican party TO
never release their hold upon the gov
eminent that they are ready to re-
sort to any means to accomplish their
purpose. The people can nip the
scheme in the bud, however, by making
the next congress democratic so the
law making power Of the government
may be deadly hostile to all such con-
spiracies. Unless the next congress Is
subservient TO Mckinley. his schemes
will fail. but II il shall be obedient to
him the votes OF the islands OF the
sea will be counted TO perpetuate the
power OF the trusts and monopolies.
These are self-evident facts. the more
so because the leaders and the news
paper organs Of the republican party
DO not hesitate 10 say what they are
driving at.-Kansas City Times.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-21

Senator Foraker Is credited with
the observation that the republican
party never has had harmony. never
ought 10 have harmony. and that IL Is
the lack Of II that keeps the party
alive. This opinion comedies with
that OF the late Gen. Butler, whose re-
mark as 10 the usefulness Of cat fights
for the reproduction Of cats Is scme-
what memorable. Herald,
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-21

The war. is over, but President Nc
Kinicy Is still holding s200.o00o00 in
gold in the treasury and the distribu-
ton OF bonds goes on. Whatever puts
up the price Of gold puts down the
price OF wheat Mississippi Valley
Democrat
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-21

Expensive Ia 60 Through sues Canal
The toll on an ordinary ship passing
through III, Suez canal averages about
$4,000. The distance is % miles.--Chi-
esgo Times Herald.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-21

Chocolate ns "a Medium, Of Exchange
Chocolate Il still used In the interior
~ South America for currency. Is are
coccannts and eggs
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-10-21
Oysscr OvueIet.

Beat six eggs separately and add
one cupful of rich milk. Season with
salt and pepper. and pour into a table
spoonful of hot butter; when be-
ginning to set, drop oysters. washed
aud dried, over singly. Finish cook
ing in oven; fold and serve hot.-La-
dies World.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-03
TRUE CHARITY IS TRUE MASONRY.

Charity is the chic. Of every social virtue and the
distinguishing Characteristic Of Masons this means
not only charity OF aimsgiving. but includes SUI
preme degree OF love to the great Creator ana an
unlimited affection 10 the beings Of His creation
brotherly love for ell mankind OF all characters o.
all creeds and al parties. nations or races
The hoanHs OF the greatest nation Of most eS-
tens.ve empire cannot circumscribe the generosity
Of liberal mind. Men. IN whatever situation they
are placed are still IN a great measure the same
They are exposed similar dangers and mis-
fortunes: they have not wisdom to foTesee or power
TO proven; tho evils incident 20 human nature they
are It WERE IL perpetual suspense between
hope and fear. sickness and health. plenty and
want. hence mutual chain OF dependence exists
throughout the ANNA, creation. The whole hu-
man species arc therefore. proper subjects OF
charity in some shape or other. as We are ac;u-
a,ed by the same motives and Interests. so We all
ere subjects OF charity.
To soothe the unhappy. by sympaihzing with
their misfortune. and To restore peace and tran
guilty TO asitated spirits. is charity and consti-
tu,es the general and great aim ard end Of Ma
sonry.
This Masonic. this humane and generous dispo-
siton fires the breast with manly feelings. and
enlivens that spirit OF compassion which Is the
glory Of the human MIND. and which not only
rivals. but outshines every other pleasure We are
capable OF enjoying
Possessed Of true Mlsoric charity Of this sodiike
disposition. Nasous a-e panied at every misery
under every for and appearance
Wien We behold brother distressed I'm body
MIND. The healing words Of hro,herly love Of true
Masonic charity. mitigate The pain OF tho unhappy
end encourage even some degree of checrfIlnsss
from Tho suffering brother. When pity is
cred "" @sSuapa grief and relieve the distressed:
u u hroth"r D" hi want .lct every heart b" moved.
Whon ne = hungry. feed him; : tc naked. clothe
him, Is H. IN trou1o. ny 10 his relief.
Thus shall We confirm the propric;y Of the title
W. b,tr and conNuc" the world az large that
onailN among Mtsons i something more than
noine. moro than nero aims giving
And 40 his an can join. tue ilch and the poor.
NE prosperous and the less fortunate. can All
feel for the sufferer. al practise the great
and card'na. Masonic virtue. charity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-03
ROIiL rem ITEMS

Union Chapter conferred the mark degree IN fun
form upon, several candidates In search for more
sisted by Past High Priests Hall BALDWIN Sn.pca
Mcdonald. Clark and Aitchinson. Among tho Wa,
itors were r. rs. Muehsam and Albert Max,cld
tn" work was done In exceedingly good form
Trune Chapter had more than It's shnre of brill
iant ilminarics ~ the last convocation. he'd in
Masonic Hall on Monday evening T. Companion
Frank ID. Brooks. the High Priest presided and
conferred the mark and past degrees while IN.
1tualft IN ROYAL Arch Masonry. II. T. Companion
Adolph Muehsam. All the degrees were given in
complete standard style and with deep expires
sion. In the presence OF goodly array OF Jealous
companion VI. T.. Companions Coburn and Ayers
and rs whitney and Martin were present The
evening was made additionally pleasant by the
Grand High Priest II. h. John w. Palmer who
paid Trune a social visit.
Empire Chapter No 10 worked the mark de-
gree In faultless standard style, with T.. Walter
trained officers Of Empire. Among the numerous
visitors we're rs. Salmon Bogert Stevens. OF
Orient. and J. III. Sigsworth. of No Loss. Walton
England Numerous applications for membership
for the balance Of the season.
Royal Arch Masons came together from every
where AT Amity Chapter. and they left all their
dignity and the remembrance OF the solemn core.
the invitation OF Amlty Chapter to enjoy
smoker. and the companions did this with the
same zeal and enthusiasm with which they enter
upon all ihin"s. especially upon the work Of the
Captular Rite.
The were packed TO the doors. and every
number on the programme was received with
shouts of enthusiasm. everybody present enjoyed
the fun enjoyed the singing. the Rotations and
the good cigars and above ALL enjoyed each Others
society. Among the fun-makers were Brad Law.
comedian: Miss Vera King. soubrette; Charles
Charles Weber. The evening was most enjoyable
one. and taken in" by about everybody who
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-03
1 HOME ITSIT47ION.

The Communications Of IL Fraternidad lodge
No 81 aye always Of az interesting nature. oHt
taat or Nar,a 81 was more than usually 80. Among
the features were She reception Of Il. W. RcHigio
J,o2ez u u. G.. ~. Tenth Masonic District.
"a thie he home Lodge, anl tho presentation Of
certificates u honorary membership TO Il. W
w:igh - Pownan. Deputy Grand Master. AMI Il ".
T. NJ T. Ehlcis. Grand Secretary. The presentation
cpcccaes were in good taste, and those in ao-
ceytaEcc proved Dos deeply 'hc honor "as appre-
hae The pleasure o. listening to these eloquent aid
ling speeches manifested an ire strongest manner
irei- APPRECIATION - tho privilege. singing 10y the
Tsmpc quartet. lni So nc lnsiFumer tai music oy
81 Cacle sers-d 70 enilNen the evening. The
'.Ssl-SpAacicl BANNER was sung a. the close the
uaf,ori, feeling of M present n"i.g wrought -
Inc highest pitch by raising the subject ot the song
y, ths East DELEGATIONS were present from all the
lodges Of the !a.ia District. ompanied 10y their
Mastcrs ard rnanv pr)miaenf members OF the
ciatt Rid assembled. inc.udinG r. ". stewart vii
son. Ebert t'aad1!l. g. ~. loop. J. I Slack
John :. Sly Josiah Smith, John y Kennedy. Nor
gan P-iser. Jenkins Taylor and others.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-03
THL JEIEI en- y.

Tie intellectual Eighth alias the "impccunio,s
tu always the proud and selssuficien' Eighth Dis
trict again demonstrated its ability for work
Whether within the tiled portal, OF the lodge or
around the festive and social board. il is always
the samo-united harmonious working together for
the best interests Of the craft. and this sub rosa
with single eye 10 the ever uppormost Ate"
On Wednesday evening tho annual meeting Of the
Level Club. tho organized body IN the Eighth Dis
,rict. was he'd. and the annual banquet was en-
joyed by about hundred Of its members at
Rggss. on Twenty-thrd-st First the election
held at which W. Aaron Stern. Past Master
OF Centennial Lodge. elected president. Or
Charles H. CRUDE Master of Daniel Carpenter.
vice pre- sident. and ". William r Bradley Master
Of Gave Lodge. secretary. This important bust
ness overland 30 was over very quick for tho ut
most harmony and good-feeliue prevailed the
brethren down 10 fine hanquet. Here the
retiring president. r. W. Matthew TAYLOR. presided
thanked on one side by the District Deputy Of the
swered 10 m. toast The Only Eighth" and on
the other by the Grand Marshal. r " !. Stewart
handed ~, NJ I rhaorbiI,Is Eat The s,snGard
Work hy " colin u. Anderson. Of Star Of cuba.
snd osod %,3 bono,e,s - 6oyrrs bv ,bn new
told what he knew about Masonry. and " Henry
Iippmsn. another good son % Centennial spobe for
the wives. sisters daughters and swee,hearts OF
Masons. but Bro. Liqpman for this once "hunked
and ple ,ded the baby act. saying "he had promised
VS. then u .So ~ would take him thirtyhye min
utos 10 rcach home zen minutes TO speak and ten
minutes 10 soc man and where will he he
then
But ne managed 10 say some excellent things
about Masonry. about the standard work. and OF
course good many nice things about the district
If vhch W are al proud. Al the finish Of his
address the brethren agreed 20 sign petition 10
iia good v,fe rave him forgiven just this once.
X; ". Aucrew Patterson. Grand Representative
OF the Grand Lodge # Scotland. told some good
stores and recited some Interesting "reminiscences.
X " George n TOop also spoke as did " Jere
Milford. vi Narhthdh Lodge and many others
Auoro tho many proson' we're chapman and
owens. of Chtrty: Hsfeiy and Thomas. Of Repuh-
IL. Sharis and Housh. Of Alma. White and sal
mon. 81 Mauncaides: Morrison. Of Neritas: Glenn,
{, Justice Sear Wilkinson. PROOFS and repre-
sentative or nearly ever, lodge I'm the district.
rhe .ejiii.s ana The incoming presidents. as Wei
= the mlcfs rou--a.t'.l tted Bro Anderson VINO
had rhaTce 81 thr entire affair. upon me success
uf thr dinner. which was excellent; ana the
spec-hes made. thoug,, mostly snort and informal
a:d rrccuvf ntional IN styi". were OF the hest,
bcng given in EooG tast,, without any prtet'hSe
al oratory. but solely with view 70 satisfy the
brethrcr and ~ seemed 10 b. well pleased and
vel satisfied with the outcome OF the evenings
work
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-03

could crowd In the spacious rooms at carnegie
Hall p c. H. p. Frederick +. Barnes was the
moving spirit aided by Charles T., Lansing; MOT
gan Hough Schoonover Pearcc. Newton Miller
England and Rogers.
Grand High Priest Perry. OF Florida; usen
tho following thoughtful language In the re-
cent address to his Grand Chapter suffer me 100 10
adj one niece OF advice which am persuaded you
Oil find no less advantageous for the good govern
ment of your chapters than what have ALREADY
said and that Is that all of US be exceeaingy sa,
hi In the admission Of new members. We nave All
psrhaps been too eager in this respect When an
soncant presents his petition let us seriously con-
sd.r whether his conduct in and attention 70 ire
Rue Lodge be such as may not nave a .snoency
We are no, respectable by reason OF our numerical
strength but by the quality OF the material WIN
yhich we build 1t is Just absurd TO imagine
that respectability consists In numbers az t'at
ereatness consists In size dimensions
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-03
HIEIEU LODGE 10. ijr.

I; was essentially visitors night Al tbs lodge
last Thursday evening. ard W. Bro. Briggs Is TO
be corsra; uaicd on The result OF his efforts TO
make tho occasion one long 20 be J, rncnbercd by
tho brethren Of Harlem. l. W. John 4. Sly. ID. ID.
G. ~ Of the Seventh District. made his official
yis.. and Most Venerable Fro. John Asdorp md a
large delegation OF tie Masonic Veterans. among
whom sixteen members OF Harlem Lodge.
were present.
NJ ". Bros. William shorer and John Stewart,
Past Grand Masters: Venerable Bros Alsdorp,
Pratt; ard Thurbcr. of the Veterans. and r. W. Bros
Lopez Afieck and Toorc addressed the lodge and
their remarks were enthusiastically received by the
large and appreciaiivc audience. ore of the most
pleasing Incidents the prescn ,ation by ~ W
Bro Stewart to W. Bro. Comics of a thirty-sacord-
degree r.ng evidence OF tho love and respect
entertained for him Icy The meiahcis OF III lodge
There also present II. ". Eros Mullen.
y. g. S. r.; Anan Williams and G. o. iiubbc.
j. d. H. c. NJ; Il. ". Hrp. Toope trustee % IN.
Hall and Asylum Fund W Bro. skinner. Grand
Pursuiyant. and a large number ~ Masters ard
Past Masters Of other lodges all OF which shows
the popularity OF Harlem Lodge not only IN IT'S
own bailiwck. hut also among the downtown
brethren. Harlem Lodge hoasts If he bes, At
tendance OF rs own members OF any lodge Man
haitian Island. and II fully deserves all the honor
that be paid 10 good. solid lodge of active.
hard-woSking Masonsl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-03
WIN SCOTIA LODGE.

The members OF Scotia Lodge gathered III large
numbers in the Commandery Room last Ihursuay
evenine TO have an entertainment reception anu
,,rcs Refreshments we're served during the even
ing in the adjoining banquet-room
The brethren were particularly well pleased ana
each bore happy and contended smile al the ia.'
that their wives sisters and daughters were VIII"
them, and hence there WAS no reason 10 hurry ".'
The members of Scotia Lodge well known
among the fraternity for their procIi'ity VI BUNS
home early from lodge meetings. and 1t Is only when
they bring their home idols along that they remain
out late and this was of the nights 10 stay ana
these brethren have staying" qualities, TOO.
The programme was very fine and very select
The Master W Adam Hill. opened proceedings with
a short but excellent address OF welcome, directed
to all present, but especially TO the fair sex
who, he said. were always pleased with the enter
tanments of the lodge because these Were artdnscu
and got up for their special benefit. Then MISS
Beach in splendid voice sang. Alone ana BE
cause | Love You" which was loudly cheered. Nine
Jennie Torrani sang "Cantine" and willamette
beautifully. Both of these singers were accoinpah-
led by Professor Pzzarelo. whose pupils they are
DR. and Brother Arthur W. McNames was wonder
ful and elected great and continuous applause,
After the room cleared for dancing the couples
formed. and the enjoyment or the Hsht lahIds''c
was INDUCED I'm TO the full. .
Full measure OF credit is due 20 the excellent ana
energetic Committee of Arrangements who had
charge OF the affair. These the Master. w
Adam Hill az chairman; william T. Cotuer. treas
urer and S 6. Martin, secretary. K W. DaNh Ny
John NJ Holmes OF the Rcfreshment committee
but each member OF the lodge was commi,t.e ~
one to do his best for the eniertaihmeht or ~. ~.
quests OF the lodge and each We'd with tho others
Contribute his share and 10 do his utmost toward
the success OF tho evenings reception, ana rohPi'er
unqualified success the result OF All lnis laDo,,
The thanks OF the brethren are due 70 tne shi
committees and 10 the brethren OF Scotia tor the
well-arranged and successfully carried out aHa"'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-03

Jerusalem Chapter 30 had largely attended
corvocaton. the companions Of THIS and other
CHAPTERS gathering - Witness the prcs"ntaiion Of
q testimonial 10 Past High Priest John Il Gardner.
the busy maQ IN the craft the on.y man Ia this
city who at one time carried three charters OF as
mary Masonic bodies. The testimonial was In the
shape OF a loving cup or gigantic size ard exquisite
workmanship. Past High Priest William u.
Critcherson made the presentation and dwelt upon
the earnest devotion shown by Bro. Gardner upon
the watchful care with which lie buiit up and
maintained the good and good work OF the
chapter etc. The reply OF Excellent Companion
Gardner was somewhat In humorous vein. but
nevertheless earnest. sincere and showed grateful
appreciation He said IN part.
I'm accepting this testimonial. | cannot have re-
course 20 tho timc-honored sentiment that this Is
one OF The sredtest surprises o. my lie. etc. FOR
as you are all aware. such presentations 10 re-
firing r. II. y. have been the custom Of this chap
ter FOR some years past. | am living cxemplica-
ton OF the poe; who says. The path OF glory
,csds bu. the grave. for you Will remember
tina. after an active service 20 this chapter which
finally ended by serving II as IL. T.. honord-
bis bur noce the less securely. laid away TO per
pe.ual rest. To take my place with the other
cadavers. whose names row appear as p. III. P.'s
OF this body ard you therefore understand
how fully appreciate the opportunity given me
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-03
pTONTER LODGE.

Last Monday night was the stated con'mu'lo'
ton or Pioneer Lodge No 20. and II turned ou' y"
be a rcd letter night some two hundred ana MY
brethren gathered - witness the conferring OF I'M"
Masto- Mason's Degree upon five candldates. nv
rooms were tas iefully decorated with hoWers ana
plants and everything was In keeping for me &C.
casion Tho candidates were presented ana r.
coiyed with all the honors. and after the onHsa-
ton were introduced 20 VI. ". Brother 'harlos
Yalcho- Past Grand Master of New-Jorsof. VINO
presented tho working tools. accompanied WIKI
some very appropriate remarks X. W Btothci
" j duncan. Past Grand Librarian. delivered VA"
historical lecture I'm most hcautifui manner BON
ieeiure- were listened TO with Interest ana we
trust tho maxims set forth in the lectures "ll re-
main I'm tho minds Of those who heard them. Inc
candidates were received IN turn ny " nlotnr,s
Erafh Of Pioneer. Crowley. Burroughs and froeger
OF Bergen. Brother Edward Groosch" sang =
solo The lodge was closed IN an" fornl ana the
social degree was started I'm which about one nun
dred and sixty brethren took part Among inc 1is-
fiuguishod Visitors present were x. ". BROS
Joseph r McFnt.e District Deputy Grand Master
Of fhA Fourth District and 4. GutzseU Past Dis
ana n Krenrich. Of Cacoon No 25l ". Bros
Crowley. Shariow and Burroughs, OF Ocean; F. :.
Avery of Union. Moore. % Park ITlson. % Ren"v-
nent. Avery Of iiramercy. Miller. Of NOntgomery +,
Talluan ~ Euclid. Clark Of Howard, Moore,
Booih Yates SOUL Martinez and chandler OF
Dayorne. william Groeschel and T. " Groeschel
% Highland. Mahlsieft. Evortou, cornell. and
Rrov.ing Of Enterprise. Watson. Of Amity; +. n.
stevens of Highland Myers ~ Enterprise; Bro.
William w. Garrison secretary of $. Johns No. !,
OF Newark. father OF one Of the candidates. and
many others