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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-02

DR.. j. B. N'FATRIcH. eral. He receiv-
ed the degree of grand elect prefect and
sublime Mason in Van Rensselaer, grand
lodge OF Perfection in 1887 and has serv-
ed three terms as its thrice potent grand
master. He is now serving as master of
ceremonies in the oriental consistory.
DR.. McFatrich is native of Illinois, hav-
ing been born in Lena in 1862.
On July 3 will occur the tercentenary
Of the lodge of Scotland. Mary's chapel,
No. !, of Edinburgh, which claims to be
the first and principal Masonic lodge in
Scotland and the oldest in the world, and
the event will be celebrated by a ban
quot, at which will be present the Prince
of Wales and many other distinguished
persorages.
Retiring Grand Commander Sands of
Ohio was the recipient recently of gold
mounted sword, the gift of Cincinnati
commandery.
Admiral Schley was made a Mason in
B. B. French lodge of Washington in
the presence of one of the largest crowds
, ever seen at the Masonic temple. After
the conclusion of the ceremonies the au-
dience cheered for five minutes. The
three degrees were conferred by special
dispensation.
The grand lodge of Illinois gave $1,000
to the Eastern Star home at Macon and
$1,000 to the Illinois Masonic Orphans
home.
There are $50 chapters of the Order of
the Eastern Star in Missouri with total
membership Of about 5000.
In Ohio there are S.632 knights Tenn
plars, S,06S Of whom are provided with
uniforms.
In 1888 the general grand chapter of
Royal Arch Masons of the United States
held its tenth triennial meeting in Bos-
ton, and it was an occasion of great in
terest.
ST. Paul commandery. Knights Tenn
plars, of North Adams, has elected Pres
ident Mckinley an honorary member of
that body. .
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-02

ancient mint of that other Philadelphia
of the far east mentioned in the Bible.
1t is still in good condition, and the
inscription is perfectly legible. The
design on the face of the coin bears a
striking resemblance to the Goddess
of Liberty of our own currency, and
underneath is the one word Demos"
which means ''the people" On the
other side is the figure of Diana, with
her bow arched, and the inscription,
Diana, Friend of the Philadelphians."
When this coin was struck off, Phila-
delphia was the most important city of
Lydia. The prize was picked up in
Europe by Joseph Mickey, a cele-
brated Philadelphia violin maker and
numismatist of high repute. who pre-
sented it to the mint-Philadelp
Record
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-02
The Bachelor.

A bachelor is a coward and fail
ure- He shaves and primps. but Is too
cowardly to put his arm around sue
cess and press it to his bosom. he re-
solves to marry every day for 40 years,
but when the hour for the duel ar
rives. when in the presence Of trem-
bling, rosy cheeks. when beauty shakes
her curls, his courage oozes, and he
fees the field without even learning of
the cowpath that leads to matrimony.
Better be old darky 'Rastus In his
cabin. where he holds old Dinah's hand
and asks. 'Who's sweet| and Dinah
drops her head on his shoulder and
says. "Bofe Of us."-Shawnee Dolly
Chief.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-02
knight. and Ladte. of Honor

During the past two years 80 new
lodges have been instituted.
Total cash in hands OF the supreme
treasurer at last report, SCI $3.50.
Receipts for. the past two years in gen.
etal and relief funds, $2,563, ,0S2; expend-
itures, $2,501 ,443.
Total membership of the order at last
report, 81, Jap.
The new rates of assessment which
go into effect with January next will
make change by which the members
under the age of so years will pay less
than they will have paid during 1899 un-
der the old table of rates, while those
over so will pay somewhat more. There
is to be, however. no step rate, the as
sessments remaining rs at first fixed.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-02
APPLY DESIGNATED.

Robert Hilliard, the actor, once
brought a young English woman to
see lei Captain" She was much inn
pressed with De Wolff Hopper and re-
marked: ''What charming man your
Mr.. Hopper is! Tell me, is he mar
ried?"
Been married three times" was the
reply.
Three timesw she repeated. "And
they are all three dead?"
NO." was the answer; divorced"
,'Ah,' she rejoined. 81 see! He is a
Grass Hopper."-San Francisco Argo-
naut.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-02
ROYAL ARCANUM.
Visiting Brothers should Be Recog.
nixed-Various Notes.

Visiting Brothers should Be Recog-
nizcd-Various Notes.
1t would be graceful courtesy on the
part of councils not only to announce to
the members the. names Of all visiting
brethren in the council chamber, but to
have their, names mentioned in the min
utes of the meeting. To give official note
to the calls of the individual member as
well as to delegations and members of
rank should be part of the proceedings
of every, council session.
Two hundred thousand is the mark set
by the supreme regent.
New York is working to make its MEM
bership $4,000 be.ore the new year.
Oct. 1 there were 1907 members in
LISP councils.
Growth will keep down the expense Of
membership. Paid canyassers mean in
creasing expense. Voluntary work by
members, in conversation with friends,
will save this expense.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-02
UNITED WORKMEN.
Low Death Rate In New York Juris.
diction-LodSe GIennings.

Low Death Rate In New York Juris-
diction-LodSe Glennings.
The low death rate in New York state
thus far this year. together with the
addition of so many young men to the
ranks of the order. is Il source of much
qualification to the grand lodge officers,
who predict in the near future much
lower assessment rate than at present
prevails. 1t is estimated that the death
claims this year will be at least 100000
less than for 1898.
Mystic lodge of Lynn initiated four
members recently, which brings the MEM
bership of that lodge up to 100.
The lodges of Greater New York are
preparing for grand entertainment to
be held Jan. S. Grand and supreme Of
fcers are to be invited.
No restrictions are put upon the place
of residence of the members. When
death occurs away from home, all that
is required is proof of identity.
The Ancient Order of United Work
men now has a membership in this coun-
try of over 100000 The membership in
creased 4.390 during July and for six
months increased 30,679.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-02
Ba,I.de of v. Gro.,,r~ r..

bnllade OF fe GrnspfnG Rat
"Here's barrel, to select from," quoth the
grasring rat.
"And I'll take the biggest apple in it, too
that's fat"
he sunk his little teeth in the latest one and
then
Expeditiously departed toward his cozy den.
But when he reached the entrance he found Il
quite too small.
The apple he had brought there would not 60 IN
at all.
30 he left it by tie hole, went in himself instead
And hungry rat that night went supperlex tu
There ara other grasping rats-you meet them on
the street
You may thosn walk erect upon their two
hind feet.
The world is full, beloved. of animals today
Who have grabbed OF more than they can safely
PUT away.
-Chicag, Tribune.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-02
He Made II Clear.

The Worcester Gazette tells Of q
musician whose English is not as per-
feet as his music. While conducting a
festival Mt Littleton, N. H, he was
called upon to introduce soloist. He
did it in this fashion:
LADIES' und chentlemen. haf beene
esked indrodoose to you Meester Wilder
to play for you fiooet solo. haf
now dnne so urs1 he will WV 10 -
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-02

low are removed when he is readmitted
to membership in lodge. and he is then
entitled to ali the privileges and benefits
that such membership confers.
Members can retire from the lodge
room when the lodge is closed in one de-
gree and before it is opened in another.
An insane brother. incapable of per-
forming an intelligent act, cannot be e1-
PEELED from membership because of an
infraction of the rules of the order.
A minor daughter of a brother and
member of his family is not entitled TO
be paid by a lodge for nursing her father
during his illness.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-02

too astonished and embarrassed to talk
straight. "Of course, I'm not on your
paper, but I'm broke and yarned to the
conductor, hoping to get a job and
square it up later"
"Oh, that's all right, my boy" said
the other. Neither am ! on the pa
per. I'm only riding on the editors
pass."-San Francisco Bulletin.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-02
cauxht the General

One of the regular army officers tells
a story Of how the old stringent army
regulations once went against General
Scott. One wet afternoon that soldier
was caught In the rain in Washington.
IIe was in full uniform and was well
known, so, no cab being near, he bor-
rowed an umbrella. Arriving at his
hotel. an under officer approached him
and calmly remarked:
General. you will consider yourself
under arrest for eight days for carrv-
ing an umbrella while in full uni
form"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-02

Fifteen years ago had to give up business ac-
count of very poor health was suffering from
Der of old chronic diseases and had complete
prostraton In 1891 commenced taking Paine Celery
Compound and found that getting the better of
complaints continued using it until was restored to
good health. Believing that of prevention is
worth pound of cure take the Compound the spring
and fall and it keeps well. Pane's Celery Compound
has made almost new man of me, and have gained
twenty pounds of good solid flesh and Blood thanks
to it's use'
Strong, vigorous nerves keep the stomach liver and
kidneys active The ills Of old age caused by the breaking
down Of these great centres prevented by Panes
Celery Compound.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-02

lie has a verse too. That was very
good, Julia. Now, let lis hear Charles
verse"
".Walk in the light" responded
Charlie.
"Well," said the teacher. you learn
ed the same verse. didn't you? It's q
very good verse too. Walk in the
light hope we may. all do so. Now,
is there any one else who has learned
verse? Why. 1 see five. six. seven,
eight hands raised. am proud Of you.
children. We will hear fYom Arthur
first.
"'Walk in the light" said Arthur.
The teacher looked rather hard at
Arthur and said:
"Gladys next. What is your verse"
"'Walk in the light" Gladys an
swered.
.Now, Gertrude, you have splendid
verse, 1 know" said the teacher;
Speak up loudly, so that all the chill
dren may hear"
"Walk in the light" shouted Ger
trude. ~
By that time all but a few of the chill
dren who had not been heard from were
holding up their hands. The teacher
looked at a boy whose name she had
forgotten and asked:
"What verse have you learnedr
"'Walk in the light replied the
whole crowd in chorus, each little one
apparently fearing that there would
not be another chance to win a blue
card and presenting strong evidence Of
the fact that the Hyde Park youngster
knows an opening when he sees one
Chicago Times-H Herald.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-02
A Shock to Boston.

An English woman, visitor, grieved
all Boston by irreverently asking cit
izen, as she walked through the Com
mon and saw the cherished gilded
dome of the statehouse. BEG pardon.
sir. but what building is that with the
brass top?"-New York Times.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-02
-lxnight. of Honor.

Americus lodge, New York city, re-
rently held an identification meeting.
Dictator 4! Freeman had full power to
make arrangements. Every member was
required to attend or send written ex-
cuse with his photograph. The penalty
for noncompliance was suspension from
lodge relief for six months.
C. j. Feytal is now grand dictator of
New Jersey jurisdiction and John NJ.
Mayhem grand reporter.
You .an help, the order and help your
self by introducing an applicant,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-02
Knights of Malta.

Hereafter all representatives to the su-
preme commandery must come from
grand Communicates on basis of one for
each 1000 members.
The revised constitution wcs adopted
by the supreme commandery for Eve
years.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-02
Red Men.

Great Sachem Wise OF New York has
appointed Past Great Representative
Corbin. Great Prophet Beglan and Great
Keeper OF Wampum Boyd as commit
tee. on forms, in accordance with the res
olution passed at the great council.
Tke annual report of the great council
of Indiana shows the membership to be
2O,563, a gain Of 1914 during the past
year.
The great sun council Of the New
Hampshire reservation elected Edward
D. SeaSer great sachem and Levi N.
Reynolds great chief of records.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-02
How to Get On

Blinkers-How did that fool De
Chappie get into the Four Hundred?
Winkers-His valet used to serve
some one in the Prince of Wales set.
The Four Hundred admitted the valet,
and then he introduced De Chappie.-
New York Weekly.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-02
A scheme That Pax..

A Cincinnati millzman invites his
customers to have the milk which he
serves analyzed twice year at his
expense. The tests may be made at
any time, without warning to the
dairyman. his object. Of course. being
to prove that his milk is of standard
purity all the year round. He does a
large business and finds himself well
repaid for his outlay for the ANALYSIS.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-02

knights T e m
plars of Illinois,
has been promi-
nent in Masonry
for many years.
He is prominent
in the Scottish
Rite, having at
tanned the thir-
ty-third degree.
Mr.. McFatrich
was knighted in
Montjoie M
mandery and is
now serving as
its captain gen
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-02

Water charged with carbonic acid
gas, in other words, soda water. is now
prescribed as a palliative for hunger.
especially for the abnormal sense OF
hunger due to disease.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-02
Accommodated.

"You haven't any smokeless tobac-
co. have you?" asked the smart young
man.
Lots of it." said the matter of fact
person behind the counter. producing u
box of snuff. How much do you
wanfT,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-02
Comes Natural to Him.

"Why does Jim Todgers affect that
funereal style Of walkingT
"He can't help it. He's been an
usher at so many weddings."-Cieve.
land Plain Dealer.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-02
Always the Other Boy.

"It seems to me that Willie gets into
an awful lot of fights. I wonder who
is to blame for it all?
1.-The other boy. always the other
boy" replied Willie's mother, with
conviction. willie says SO himself
Chicago Post
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-02
As to Mibbs.

Curious about Mibbs, wasn't It? He
let everybody run over him for ten
years and then spunked up and whip
ped every fellow that even looked at
him"
well, it's long worm that has no
turning. Tribune.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-02
How Thing. Work.

"New shoes make old ones last bet.
ter"
"What do you mean?"
when you know you have a new
pair in your closet, you feel like wear
Ing the old ones awhile longer"-Chi-
eago Record.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-02

The strength of n mans virtue must
not be measured by its extraordinary
efforts. but by his ordinary life.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-02
Faster than eper|
to California
Chicago Union Pacific e.
North Western Line
THE OVERLAND LIMITED leaves

THE OVERLAND LIMITED leaves
Chicago $50 p. m. daily, arytyes
San Francisco S. IS afternoon offhird
day and Los angeles early nerfmorn
ing. No change of cars; al meats tn
Dining Cars. Buffet Smoking ana
Librory Cars with barber: IEe cest
Of everything. The Pacific Express
leaves 1880 D. m. daily. Tourist
Sleepers every day and personasty
conducted excursions every 5l1fs-
day. Illustrated book free. C0A on
any agent or address Chicago 9
North- Western Ry.
<s, a-n,s.,. r.. Ys,t <ss Wac ST.. : cissiHssti
Sc1 ckesf ST.. pkfisdspkfs eo7 Snift3i ST. rsessg
ses wsssiscte. ST.. sests. Ir7 rzs Arcade c'psisse
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-02
An Ancient Coin.

One of the priced curios of the Phila-
delphia mint is a coin which is 1000
years old and which was coined at the
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-02
NNNSsrESSMzSz|I
kCAIASNl3gI0 0zSAAkL
szslsZsIf6IzS5
MASONIC.

the Grand Commander of Illinois
knights TempIars-NOtes.
DR.. ]. B. McFatrich of Chicago. the
kewly elected grand commander of the
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-02
a
Mother

cy robs confinement of all pain
safety to mother and child. IT
godsend to all women at the 4
ordeal Not only does MOTH
through the perils OF child-birl
system for the coming event,
other discomforts Of this period
bottle. Send for free booklet Il
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-02

ordeal which all approach with ndescbabIe
fear for nothing with the horrors Of
The thought of the suffering and danger IN for her obs
the expectant mother of all pleasant anticipation of the coming
event. and casts her shadow OF gloom that cannot be
The silver star. (Dolores, Colo.) 1897-1901, 1899-06-30
FIDELITY SAVINGS
ASSOCIATION.
SIX MONTH"; RECORD OF A PROSPER
GUS SAVINGS INSTITUTION.

The Fidelity Savings Association has
Just Issued it's semi-annual statement
Tor the six months ending May 81,
1899, and the figures it contains are
worth noting, inasmuch as 1t is the
largest institution of its kind in the
whole Rocky Mountain region. 1t has
not only survived and fiourished dur
ing the hard times succeeding 1893,
out 1t has had uniform, steady and
substantial growth. There has been
no single year when its business has
not largely increased. The gain in its
assets during the past six months is
$l45,697.49. Since beginning business
II mas returned to its patrons over &c.
!O6.246. 1t is safe to predict that with
tne return Of general prosperity its
future progress will eclipse it's past
record,
Information in regard to the advant-
ages OF the association is printed with
the statement. 1t issues share ac.
counts participating in full profits, and
deposit accounts bearing fixed rate
OF interest. Pass book deposit &C.
counts are received from 81 to $4,000.
Certificates of deposit are issued for
any amount. Commercial or check
ing accounts are not accepted. Depos-
1ts may be made or withdrawn by
calling at the office or by mail, Six
per cent interest is paid on deposits II
!eIt Tor a year or longer; four per cent.
II withdrawn in less than that time,
Inc following figures are an Illus
tration Of steady increase:
A GROWING RIISINESa
The silver star. (Dolores, Colo.) 1897-1901, 1899-06-30

ne government exhibit will surpass
that OF last year. The Libby Prison
War Museum. an immense collection
Of historical relics, will be augment
% BY trophies from the war In the
Philippines and the campaigns in Cuba
and Porto Rico. The various other
exhibits in Agriculture, Mining, Elec-
tricity, Machinery, Manufactures and
Art are superior to those of last year
and in almost every department will
be new and interesting features.
Tho grounds and buildings have
been greatly improved, thousands Of
trees, plants. shrubs and flowers from
tropic and sub-tropic lands being used
in the decorations. In the Horticul-
ture exhibit are palms. orange trees
and scores Of trees and plants from our
island possessions, many of which are
new to the people Of the United States.
The Electrical illumination will far
surpass anything of the kind here
tofore attempted and all that Is new
est and most novel in electric effects
will be shown. The Grand Court will
be fairy city when the thousands Of
lights are displayed and many Of the
enects are startling In their novelty
and wierd beauty.
Several features of the coming Elk
position have received more than u.s.
ual attention and among these might
be mentioned the Fine Art collection
which will be the grandest exhibit in
this line since the Worlds Fair; the
indian Congress-, in which the leading
chiefs and warriors of the many tribes
The silver star. (Dolores, Colo.) 1897-1901, 1899-06-30
GREATER EXPOSITION
Almost Worldwide in Scope and xasaa-
doent in It's Display.
GREAT AND POPULAR ENTERPRISE
Bringing Together . Comprehensive rr-
hsbit Of Our National Resources, Indus-
tries, Manufactures and Produots-1our
Months of Sightseeing. 0ommenelas
Jsiy /, 1900.

Perhaps there are comparatively few
people who appreciate the vast scope
Of the First Greater America Colonial
1xposition which opens Its gates at
Omaha ON July LIST. The United States
has become. within the past year, a
mighty empire whose possessions lie
on either side of the globe, and 1t is
stupendous undertaking to bring to-
gether In one grand comprehensive
exhibit the national resources, indus
tries, manufactures and products, not
only Of the North American continent,
but Of several Of the principal islands
OF the seas. The peoples of these far
away sea-girt lands are Of different
The silver star. (Dolores, Colo.) 1897-1901, 1899-06-30
Supreme Court sustains the Foot-Eass
Trade Mark.

Justice Laughlin, in Supreme Court, Buffalo, has
or1ercd permanent injunction. with costs, and
1ull accounting of sales to issue against Paul r.
HUDSON the manufacturer Of the foot powder called
Dr Clark's Foot Powder" and also against retail
dealer OF Brooklyn, restraining them from mskins
OF selling the pr. Ciarks Foot Powder. which is de-
clefed In the decision of the Court an Initiation and
infringement of .'Foot-Ease. the powder to shake
inSo your shoes for tired aching feet. largely
e1Yertlsod and sold all over the country. Allen 8
omsted OF lie Roy. n. " is the owner Of the trade
marx .Foot-Ease. and he is the first individual
VINO ever advertised foot powder extensively over
the country; He will send sample Free to any one
VINO writes him for 1t. The decision In this case up
nolos MS trademark and renders all parties liable
mo iradulenfly attempt to profit by the extensive
root.E Ease advertising In placing upon the market
Z spurious and similar appearing preparation la
neeo and put up In envelopes and boxes like Foot
Ease Similar suits will he brought against others
Mno are now Infringing the Foot-Ease trade
mark and common law rights,
The silver star. (Dolores, Colo.) 1897-1901, 1899-06-30
bRTANr LAW POINT.

Been Established for Califor'
mia Fig Syrup Co.
ortant decision has Just besp
In San Francisco in the
Atss Circuit Court, in the case
california Fig Syrup Company
pn q. Worden 4 Co.. ct al.
cipal defendant is a large non
Auufacturing concern. A per-
Injunction has been granted
the defendants from using
ps-syrup of Figs. or Fig
Ind ordering them to pay the
a account for damages. The
Is Of the greatest value, not
manufacturers of proprietary
but to the public generally, as
, that the valuable reputation
by an article Of merit, will be
b by the Courts. and that the
DO builds the reputation by ex-
land legitimate advertising, is
Ito the full fruits Of his enter
This confirms the title Of the
ia Fig Syrup Co. to this genu-
most valuable remedy, "Syrup