Evening journal., 1899-09-06
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compulsory. A twO-thlrds vote being
required for an amendment to the
constitution, it was not carried. and
SO pemains compulsory.
They are debating the question for
the fact that the constitution compels
each man entering the order to take
out an insurance polisy. Some think
that 1t should be left to his choice
whether to do so or not, and are nsht-
ing vigorously against it,
A caucus was held by the Hayward
faction last night in Eden Hall, sup
posedly for the purpose Of nominating
officers, but when assembled the mem
bers, instead Of nominating the candi-
dates, brought up the optional endow-
ment amendment, and the main busi-
ness was not discussed until after IL
o'clock. The Tracy faction was also to
hold a caucus at the rooms OF Moriel
Encampment, No. 35, last night, but
did not do so, as the delegates were
moSe on pleasure bent than business.
To devise means for bringing the
loptional endowment amendment before
the chapter again to-day five members
were appointed Their object is to Sc
cure somebody who voted against the
optional form yesterday to make
move to reconsider the vote. II this
can be accomplished a conclusive vote
can undoubtedly be taken The same
amendment. only in another form. was
discussed last year, and voted upon.
but was lost by two votes. 1t is said
that II this motion to reconsider fails.
It will be brought up in still another
form.
Two factions, namely, the Hayward
faction, supporting Very Eminent Sir
Charles H. Hayward, OF this city, and
the Tracy faction. supporting Very
Eminent Sir r. b. Tracy. OF Brook
llyn, n. Y, are contending for the most
leminent grand commandership for
their respective candidates. Mr.. Hay
ward, Il is said stands. the strongest
possibility OF obtaining the Office. as
his campaign is in the hands Of Grand
Prelate T. F. Wilsnack, while his op-
ponent is represented by A. c. Wheeler
lof Brooklyn, N. Y. No other candi-
date is known to be in the field. but
both parties stand in fear OF the in
dependent faction which Is opposed to
political methods being adopted In the
hunt for Office. and whether or not
they have candidate will be seen at
the election tomorrow.
u "a. Robinson, OF Brooklyn. n. r.,
editor OF the Crusader, is looking very
lcarefully after the local reporters in
the matter OF giving them the purpoEt
OF the meetings, etc. Mr. Robinson is
la very brilliant man, and has a wide
Reputation as an authority on matters
pertaining to the order.
Erie. Pa, looking forward to hav-
ing the knights convene there next
year The knights of that city have
made a big bid. and will be much dis
t, lapponted If they are not successful.
, Lookport n Y, is also after them for
q 1901. Ribbons bearing the inscription
Erie, l9OO." and Lockwood, N. Y,
1901" we're worn by the delegates
yesterday Thus far Erie has no op-
ponent for the convention next year.
The following were the committees
appointed for the session:
q Commanders Address and State Of
the order-T P. wilsnack, No. 62; f.
y NJ. Brown, No. Sc, H. f. Cushman, No.
la; J. A. Cowsn. No 1; J. M. Good
enough, DO. 4s.
Finance-Char1es Bridenbaugh, No.
J Al; J. E. Kllnge, No. SO; W. G. Hoage,
. No. 27, w. A. Huber No IS; w. A.
\ Palmer, No. %.
a Suspensions. Expulsions and APP
. peals- Frederick schirmeister, No. 96;
a H. c. Hoffman, No II; George Stab,
No. 80; Gottlieb c. Kosh, No. "A; S.
70 Heintzman, No. 8.
n Credentials and Returns-Janes Nc
n Kelvey. No. So; George P. Rollins, No.
,tl3S, J. W. StreetOn, No. 55; j. L. Ne
n Elroy No. 4S; F. Houghtaling, No. 60.
q Correspondence and Petitions-Miles
m w. Evans. No s; r. W. Castle, No. 81;
,r William Ewing. No. 7S; R. W. Bush
Ong, No Al; Adolph Fischer, No. llS.
~ Constitution and Law-Leopold Leo,
n No. 43; H. W. Jones, No. 81; Louis
ne King, No. 112; J. II. Burchell. No. 55;
John j. Baumgard, No. 32.
he The regular business meeting OF the
m knights was called at o'clock instead
he of ten o'clock. as was arranged, this
r. morning About all of the business
lr transacted was the decision as TO the
Sc next meeting place.
he Erie was decided upon, receiving six
ty-seven votes; Washington, d. c., re-
cd ceived twenty-five; Cleveland and Gin
iof,,off opa zach