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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-15

W. j Bryan will he present at the meet
ing of tho head camp at Kansas City
June
If you pay your May assessment today
there will be no danger of your becoming
suspended because you forgot it at the end
of the month
During the first three months of 1895
the Modern Woodmen of America paid to
the bencficiaries of deceased ncighbors
1882, 900, and during these months skipped
one assessment
The bylaws provide the members of our
society shall be composed of white male
persons over IS years of age, of exemplary
habits and good moral character and not
engaged in certain prohibited occupations
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-15
PARTISANiSM SILENCED.

Without stopping to inquire
whether the continuation of the ordi-
nance compelling builders to obtain
permits for new buildings from the
City Clerk has been good or bad
thing for the city. the intolerant parti-
sans who compose the Republican
minority of the City Council have
done all in their power since election
to force IL repeal of the ordinance.
The fact that the emoluments
under the ordinance are now enjoyed,
in part, by Democratic City Clerk,
was too much for the Republican
minority, so they forgot all about the
public good in their spiteful desire to
annoy Democratic officer.
1t has remained for the editor of the
Sunday World TO show how the pub
lie interests would have suffered had
the Republican Councilmen been
successful in their effort to repeal
the ordinance.
Clean, strong and sensible, p" says
the World, lis the case for paying
the City Clerk sufficient fees for the
building permits. The World fur
ther says. that the building permit
ordinance. as now executed, "brings
dollars into the City Treasury where
it costs dimes. 1t will be
extravaganza, not economy, to
abolish this part of the building per-
nit plan
Elsewhere in this issue the DEMO
Graf reprints an editorial from yes
terday's World making an argument
in detail for the plan.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-15
Knights and Ladies of Honor.

Agenda lodge met Wednesday
evening. One candidate was elected
to membership. The captain wishes
the team to be on hand for initiation
next Wednesday evening. The sew
ing society will meet Wednesday
afternoon at o clock to sew and hold
a business meeting. Bring your
lunch. Members, don't forget the
social one week from next Wednes-'
day evening. Come and enjoy a
sick We're much improved at last re-
pOrtS.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-15
Pilgrim Fathers.

During the year 1898 there died pa
beneficial and four social members, max
ing the mortuary rate for the year 10. 3,
being the largest III the history of the order,
The total amount at risk in force in
1898 was $3S, 272. 500 and the average
face value of each certificate 81 ,63S.
OF those who died in 1898 but one held
a certificate for $500 There We're 81 who
held certificates for $1,000 and 176 who
held certificates for $1,000, a total of s419,-
500, an average of Sl,719 to each certificate
PAYABLE in 1898.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-15
RnXaI NeighbOrS.

The total number Of new camps organ
lied in 1898 was 4S3- with about $4,000
charter members. Illinois leads, with 103
new camps; Nebraska. 90; Kansas, 56;
Minnesota, 81; Wisconsin, 10; Missouri,
SO; Michigan, 26 South Dakota, 19; In
diana, IL; North Dakota 10; Ohio. a..
Omaha has nine local Royal Neighbor
camps, with upward of 1.o00 members.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-15
ODD FELLOWS.
Make Lodge Meetings Interesting.
Triple Link Notes.

Triple Link Notes.
No matter how excellent II lodge may he
nor how strong in matters of finance or
membership, continued success can only
be gained by the officers having all the
time something on hand to engage the
lodges attention. As soon as one enter
tainment or reception is over let another
be planned for the future. Vary the mo-
nOtony and sometimes friction of regular
sessions by an early adjournment in order
to visit Il sister lodge If there is weak
reighhoring lodge struggling for exist
pncc, help it as well as your own lodge by
inviting it to visit your lodge upon some
stated evening. If the robes and para
phcrnalia of IL degree staff are among the
valued possessions of the lodge do not nj
low the moths and rust to corrupt them
Philadelphia. Press.
No member of the order in Michigan
will compete for the Bolton prizes at rnc
jubilee meeting of the sovereign grand
lodge to be held at Detroit
William Clary is. now grand master Of
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-15

AN Akron man has resisted pay
ment of claim held against him
by the Standard Oil company, claim
ing that the company cannot enforce
collection for the reason that it is IA
trust. If this man lived in Missouri
his contention would be sustained.
hut Missouri is not Ohio.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-15
knights and Ladies of Honor.

The next session of the grand lodge of
Kentucky will be held in August, and
already number of eligibles to the grand
protectorship have been solicited to run.
Among those mentioned are Mrs. Caroline
Honaksr, Thomas Osborne, ?. q. P, and
Past Protector Field of Star lodge.
The question of avoiding double assess
ments will be an important matter before
the supreme session. Some advocate an
increase in the rates-50 per cent if neces-
sary
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-15

ATTORNEY GENERAL MoNNETT
has been denied the honor of writing
the antitrust plank for the platform
to be adopted by the Republican
State convention. Monnett might
bear down too hard upon the proteges
of the Administration. Some poll
tician who holds his job because of
trust influence will write that plank,
and the people Will be expected to
shout for it as if it really meant some
thing.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-15

Grand Dictator Funk of Kentucky pro-
poses to Use all the graLu officers and cX-
poets to separate the state into districts
and hold them responsible,
The subordinate lodges of Massachusetts
have permanent invested funds aggregat-
Ing Sl6,S5i and property valued at $20,-
I09
Nothing counts so much for the good OF
an order as constant, systematic, persist
ent, intelligent effort
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-15

THERE did not seem to be much
shouting for Senator Alexander for
Lieutenant Governor at Saturday :
convention, but this does not imply
that he will not be given enthusiastic
support. A delegate, Republican or
Democrat. who would not work with
might and main to land some Akron
man Il nomination from his re-
spective party, would be badly want
ing in local public pride.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-15

IT Is told that some of the dele
gates blushed when the local Repub-
Iican convention adopted resolution
denouncing trusts. Others regard
the resolution as joke, but as one
which should not be carried too far
For what will the Administration do
next year without the trusts to help
sustain it?
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-15
LODGE NEWS.
Buckley Post Preparing
For Encampment.
Decoration Day Ceremonies Path
finder Going to Norton.

On last Friday evening about 81
bright boys and girls of the Crosby
school uner the leadership of the
principal, Mrs. Bennett, assisted by
/ the teachers. furnished Buckley Post
comrades very enjoyable half
hours entertainment. consisting of
patriotic. songs, recitations, violin
and piano solos and Il flag drill. The
latter was especially fine and highly
appreciated by the comrades, as the
rounds of applause clearly demon
! strated. 1t was announced that
similar treats We're in store to be
given by members of the other
/ schools of the city during the next
/ three or four weeks The entertain
'1nents begin at { pm. and continue
for 30 minutes previous to the regular
sessions of the Post. They are not
only for the benefit of comrades, but
for all others who may desire to be
present General invitation is en-
tended to all.
One application for reinstatement
to membership was received. The
following comrades were reported
sick: a. w. Parker. a. j. Jackson,
Elias Fraunfelter and Comrade
Searles.
The committee on. transportation
reported that arrangements have
been completed to attend the next
Department Encampment, to be held
at Youngstown, the post to 90 via p.
d w. railway. Fare round trip
Sl.l0. The B. p. O. Elks are cooper
ating with Tod Post, of Youngstown,
to make the encampment week Il
gala one for all comrades who may
attend.
On Friday afternoon the Post in IA
body attended the funeral of Com
rade Elizur H. Neal. COmrade Neal
terry. He participated in all the bat
ties of the campaign of the Cumber-
land, was twice promoted, becoming
first lieutenant. and received honor-
able mention at the battle of Frank
lin, Tenn. There are still % sur
vivors of this battery residing in the
vicinity of Akron.
Decoration Day will be of unusual
interest this year. The graves of the
fallen heroes of the Spanish-Ameri-
can war will receive equal attention
with with those of SiNty-one and
Five. Details from Battery f and
Company b are to cooperate with
Buckley Post in paying this annual
tribute of respect. The Post closed
with IL members present.
FRANK G.. STIPE. Adit.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-15

1898 was 3,s45; total membership. s4o,-
OO0
The order is hoIrishing in California.
During the past two years 32 new tents
have been instituted; total membership,
4,aoa
In the contingent fund of the Maccabees
$3.50, 900 has been accumulated, 1906, 900
of which was added last year.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-15

If Akron's merchants and manu-
facturers are interested in Akron $
welfare. they should attend the
Street Fair meeting at Albert hall.
tonight.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-15
Chosen Friends.

Supreme Treasurer W. b. Wilson has
been touring the various grand iuristlic-
tions in the interests of the order.
From present indications IA large NUM-
ber of the cmblematic watches will be pre-
sented to the members by May 1.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-15
Advance For 5000 Men.

BELLAIRE, O., May 15.-The Belmont
mill. Top mill, La Belle mill of Wheel
ing and Renwood blast furnace of Mar
tins Ferry. O., four of the largest iron
works i'll this section of the Ohio valley,
all of which are the property of the
Wheeling Steel and Iron company of
Wheeling, granted the 5000 employees
an advance i'll wages of 10 per cent. 1t
went into effect last night and today,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-15

New YORK. May l5.-Among the
passengers who arrived on the steamer
CuritvOa from Cuban ports We're Mrs.
General Wilson and Miss Wilson. Cap
tain james Thompson, U. 5. a. and II
female nurses
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-15
Mourning. May our loss be her eter-
Dauahters of ST. Genrae.

Ganter lodge will hold ii special
meeting next Wednesday afternoon
at half past one to make the final ar
rangements for our trip To Cleveland
ON May 24th. Every one intending
to 90 should either attend the lodge
meeting or notify some member, so
that We can know and make arrange
ments accordingly.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-15
MANY men and women are almost

cough, sore throat. pains in the chest,
bronchitis. bleeding at the lungs, loss of
flesh and general weakness are warnings
that this relentless disease is about to
gather i'll victim.
\ remedy for all the diseases which,
if neglected or badly treated. lead up
= fc,,.,I u,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-15

SCOTS Emulsion of Cod
liver Oil with Hypophos-
phites is pure and palatable.
For years it has been used
Cor coughs and colds, for con-
aumption, for those whose
blood is thin or colorless,
whose systems are emaciated
or run down.
For children it means
health and strength, stronger
bones and teeth, and food
fer the growing mind.
Baby gains in weight and
thrives when Scott'S Emul-
sion is added to its milk.
SOC and 81 90, all druggists.
SCOTT BOVINE, Chemists, New York,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-15
knights of Malta.

lie Lolde commandcry at Williamsport is
engaged in preparing another large class
for admission under di-pensation during
May.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-15
MASONIC.
An Ohio Nasou's Long Service In Of
Hce-TrcstIeboard Designs.

Judge samuel W. COPYRIGHT of Circle
vile possesses Masonic record seldom
6qualed in the ANIMAL, Of the fraternity
Although but IA litrle over 30 years of age,
he is now serving his twenty-fourth yeaI
as high priest of Circleville chapter. NoI
has his Masonic work been confined to the
chapter, for he has frequently served his
lodge as master. his council as thrice illus
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-15

The supreme conclave will hold its bi-
ennial session at Buffalo the fourth week
Of next June.
Morris G. Cohen of Pittsburg is supreme
Rrchon of the orde-
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-15

Black Knight commandery of Easton
has paraphernalia valued at over 81, 200.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-15
MaccabeeS,

Macc:ibeeS.
The net increase of the entire order for
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-15
Sons of St. George.

Akron lodge desires every member
that can possibly come to be ON hand
at next meeting, as Il very important
matter is to be decided. A grand en-
tertainment and dance is soon to be
given for the benefit of our sick fund.
Nomination of officers is also TO take
place. Last week we had an initia-
tion of Il new memberan next meet
ing we are to have some more of the
same good work. Turn out, broth
erS. one and all.
Daughters of Liberty.
Two candidates We're initiated last
meeting of Columbia council and one
application for membership present.
ed. On account of the social in the
hall Oh Thursday evening, May %,
our regular session will be held
earlier to give up the hall. Members
will be on hand promptly at 8 o'clock
sun time. If a quorum is present at
that time the gavel will be heard.
Considerable business was transacted
at last meeting of an important char
acter. Since our meeting of April %
Sister Smead has passed to the be-
yond. Although she was not ben
eficiary member, vet her presence
and membership will be missed and
her friendship cherished by those
who were her intimate friends. For
the first time in the history of our
local lodge the charter is draped in
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-15

Akron lodge will meet tonight. Ii
is hoped that all members will be
present as business of Importance
will be Brought mp in changing the
bylaws. The team is to make final
arrangements TO go to Norton Center
on Tuesday night to confer the work
there. Come one and all and see the
team confer the work tonight as
there will be several candidates put
through. Hear the different COM
mittees make their report for the
benefit of team work.
Knights Of 'Pythias.
Akron lodge met Wednesday even
ing; fair attendance. The lodge is
in good shape and progressing nicely.
Busy Bee Hive will meet Tuesday.
May l6, at 30 pm. and Saturday,,
May 20, at 2:30 pm. Every lady
SlloiiiNt dttciiu iiitSt llitttlllSS. dS We
receive applications and ballot on
candidates. Assessment No. 3S is due
and must be paid.
American Legion of Honor
Summit Council meets every two
weeks, Monday, in U.V.U. hall, l42
South Howard st. Latch string al
ways out to visiting companions.
All .memberS of Akron Council. East
Akron, are invited To attend the So
cial Monday evening in our hall. A
good time is guaranteed to all who
care to come. Members of Summit
Council do not forget to attend the
free social ut our hall Monday even
ing, May 10. No one on the sick list.
Looks we'll for the order.
Lincoln union held IA very interest
ing meeting with Il large attendance.
One candidate was balloted for and
one application granted. There were
a good many sisters reported sick.
The department inspector will be
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-15

wANTED-Ca Case of bad health thrt
R-I-P-A-N-S will not benefit. Send = /.
cents to Ripans Chemical Co., New York
for 10 samples and 900 testimonials.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-15
ATS Worth a
Bag of Gold.

This applies to nothing bet
ter than the glorious Spring
time that moves all verdure to
life and brings around the day
when all humanity can haze
an opportunity to cleanse their
blood and hus put into opera
tion all the health. and vigor
that is possible. Everybody
naturally turns to America S
Greatest Spring Ne dfcme.
The age-herald., 1899-11-05
BIRMINGHAM'S
 CHARITABLE WORK LaborS of Love Performed by the
 Organizations, M0T0RMEN REMEMBERED
REMEMBERED
Served Free With Hot Drinks During Last Winters Biting Freeze-La- dies Societies Meet With Crate
 ful Recognition from Public

Birmingham is famous for the number and quality of her charitable organizations. The good work done by them during the terribly cold weather of last winter will always remain in the minds of the people of Birmingham and the benefciaries of their charity. It will be remembered that the ladies of St. Agnes Guild, of the Church of the Advent, served hot drinks to the motormen of the electric lines en- tirely free of charge, and these employees of the Birmingham Railway and Electric company have never forgotten that kind ness.
 Members of the different organizations hunted the city over for objects of their untirng charity That they were success ful thousands of glad hearts will testify.
 Among the societies which have been foremost in this work of relieving distress among the poor is the Ladies of Charity, officered by Miss Belle DangaiX as presi- dent, Miss Margaret O'Neill as vice-presi- dent, and Mrs. Alice Brown as secretary These ladies, all well known and popular, are ever on the alert for some case of dis tress which they may relieve. and their work is a standing monument to their kindness.
 The Society of United Charities is bless
 
 they have done. Men, women and children have been clothed and fed and in numer- ous cases, been given good positions through the influence of the society. Many poor people, wishing to leave the city but without enough to pay for transportation, have been furnished with funds necessary to gratify their wish and have gone forth rejoicing.
 The Hebrew Relief society, with E. Bloch as president, and Joseph Beitman as treas urer, has done much good work among the poorer Hebrews of Birmingham The so- ciety distributes it's charity in a quiet un- assuming way, which attracts little atten- tion, but leaves it's results all the same
 The Mercy Home, under the guiding fn- fluence of Mrs. c. B. Spencer, president, assisted by a corps of enthusiastic helpers, is veritable synonym for all that is gen. tie, sweet and kind. The unfcrtunates who are compelled by circumstances to be- come inmates of the home, see no reason for complaint at the treatment they re- ceive there and all unite in blessing the ladies who conduct the institution.
 Everyone in Birmingham and many out side of the city know of St. Vincent s hos pital, located at 206 South Fifteenth street, and in charge of the Sisters of Mercy, with Sister Benedicta as mother superior. These Sisters of Mercy are all that the name inn plies, and more. They represent all that is pure and charitable in this rough, un- sympathetic old world and all over the face of the earth their good work is known and applauded
 Taken as a whole, then, probably no city of Birmingham's size in the United States is more blessed wi,sh these organizations of charity and certainly nowhere does their work meet with more grateful recognition than here.
The age-herald., 1899-11-05
COL. JERE BAXTER
 OF TENNESSEE

From the New York Sun.
 Tt takes the Tennesseeans to get the better of me. Wall street! Why, it isn't in the game. I brought two millions away, and my own people got them away from me without half trying"
 That is one of the things Colonel Jere Baxter tells you if you can by good luck coax him into talking of himself and his career. Picturesque is poor word for that same career. It is given to few men to go a-soldering before they come to mans es- tate, to win and lose fortunes, never turning a hair in the process, to be ranked highest among high rollers in their native city, to be on trial for their lives in that same place, and half dozen years later to be a leading candidate for governor. All these things have befallen Jere Baxter; nobody down in Tennessee thinks of calling him anything else but Jere. Just now the name is spoken with affectionate intonation. Jere is among his own people, spending the money of English capitalists in building a railroad that shall deliver them from the tolls of railway monopoly. It is to criss- cross the state from southeast to northwest and in the end will make part of the new system which aims to transport the grain of Duluth to the ocean at Port Royal, s. c. Incidentally, it will do very many other II, and fruit regions.
 Jere Baxter was a small boy when the civil war began, but before it ended he was out fighting beside his father and his five elder brothers. His birthplace was Nash vile. When the war was over Jere, aged sixteen, went back to his school books, but after a year or so decided to see Europe on his own account and in his own fashion. With very lttle money and enormous sat fsfaction he wandered for two years about the Old World. Strict chronology is out of place in recOuntlng such a career. He him self shall tell of the next great event in it.
 "I made up my mind to marry my wife before I ever saw her, and while I knew little more of her than her name," he says. "You see, it was this way: My sister had met her at a summer resort. She had also sat for picture just before leaving the place. and had ordered the proofs sent to her a my fathers office. One day soon af-
 ter her return the postman brought in
 what was clearly a photograph addressed to my sister. 1 at once jumped to the con- cluslon that it was the new picture, and | for the first and last time in my life I l opened piece of mail matter addressed to | another person. A picture fell out into my 1 hand I looked at it for five minutes, and | then said 10 the old darkey who waited on 1 the office: Here, Caleb, is picture of my | wife Caleb's face was a study. But | but, Marse Jere, sposip dat lady she done
 married" he asked. I smiled. I shall mar " her all~the same. She has no right to 1 have any husband but me. She will marry l me as certain as I live to see her. Caleb 1 didn't know what to make of that. Neither | did my sister when I said as much to her. | Pretty soon the pictures original came to | visit us In three weeks I had asked her l to marty me. My father found dt-out and