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Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-06-27

Trains ~. and - lInixod except Sundny)
arrive and depart from Hamburg
tDaily except Sunday
Sleeping Car Service.
Excellent daily passenger service between
Florida and New York
Nos. 3 and 4-Now York and Elorida Ex-
press. Drnwing.room sleeping cars between
Augusta and \ ew York
Pullman drawing room sleeping cars be-
tween Port Tampa, Jacksonville, savannah
Washington and New York.
Pullman sleeping cars between Chnrlyttea
Richmond. Dining cars between Chariot
and Savannah.
Nos IS and 3G-U. =. Fast Mail Through
pullman drawing.TDom buffet sleeping cars he
tween Jacksonville and New York and Pull.
man sleeping cars between Augusta and Char.
lQtte. Dining cars serve all meals CnrOute
pullman seCping cars between Jack ksOnviuo
and columbia. onroutc dni'y between Jackson.
VIlo and CinC. natl, via Asheville.
BRhNK :. CANNON, j. N. CCIP,
Third N'P. 81 Gen. Mgr, TraiHc Mgr.
"hshihSlr.', ID. q Washington, u. g
". A TURK, HAHDWICK
Gen. Pass At, As't Con PaRs AIT
Wnsh!n ytOu, ID. O. Atlanta Ga
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-06-27

No. IL, leaving Lancaster $50 a. M, makes
close connection ut Chester with Southern
Railway No. SO for Charlotte and points north
and Seaboard Air Line ATLANTA Special" for
s. Northwestern Ry. No. 10 for Lenoir, N. C.,
and intermediate points, and Southern Rail.
way No 33 for Colum bia and points south.
No. IL, leaving Chester $40 u. M, connects
with Southern Ry, No. 80 from Col Imba and
points south; Seaboard Air Zine "Atlanta Spe-
cial" from Northern and Eastern points and
Southern Ry, No SO from Northern and East
ern points, and at Lancaster with y. c. & G. f.
for Blacksburg.
No. I6 leaving Lancaster 5. 30 p. m, connects
ut Lancaster with :. 9. & G.. T.. from COmdeu
and Marion, Southern Ry. No. "a ~ Chester for
Charlotte and points north.
No. To- leaving Chester $40 p M, connects at
Chester with Southern Railway No. 81 from
Columbia and points south.
LEROY SPRINGS,
j. Nj. HEATH, President.
Gen1. Pas. Agent.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-06-27
trustees omd Patrons of Pmblic

trustees 6Hd Patrons Of PHbLiC
Schools.
Accoring to the suggestion of
the. State Superintendent Of Edu-
cation, the trustees and patrons
Of the public schools In this coun.
ty are invited to meet with the
teachers attending the summer
school, for the purpose of dis.
cussing matters of interest to the
schools of Lancaster county. Ii
is hoped that all interested will
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-06-27

Torpid Liver causes Depression Of Spirits
Indigestion, COust patton and Headache L.
Dr NJ A. simmons Liver Medicine to stnnu.
late that organ. lg...-.SS -.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-06-27
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Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-06-27

MenstTuaton made Regular and Painless
and Pains in Sides, Hips aud Limbs cured bv
simmons Squaw Vine Wine or Tablets
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-06-27

WILLIE JONES, Chm'n.
u. X. GUNTER, Secretary.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-06-27

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Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-06-27
LANCASTER 81 CHESTER
RAILWAY.

Between Chester and Lancaster.
Schedule in Effect April ~, 1900.
Daily EDcept Sunday.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-06-27

Trains Nos. 80 and SO connect at BlaeL sburg
with trains on the Gaffney Division.
Train No 32 connects at Camden With the
Charleston Division OF the Southern Railway
for all points south
Train No S3 leaving Camden at ~ 40 D. M
going west, makes connection at Lancaster
y. g., with the l.. & Q. II. r., at Catawba June.
tiOn with the -. A. L., going north at Rook
HUI With the Southern Railway, going north
Train No, II connects AT BlaCksburg with the
southern Railway from the south. At Marion
n G., with southern Railway going west
SAML. HUNT A TRIP
President ~SN Superintendent
$ B LUMPKIN. G. r. A.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-10
FRED T. BOTzuM,
Mr.. Bien's Successor as superinten-
dent Of A. & C. r. r. r. Company.

Although no official statement has
been made relative to the matter, II
Is said that Fred r. Botzum who has
charge of the A. q G. Il. II. r. Com
pany's repair shop ut Barberton, will
be Superintendcnt Cllns. A. Bien's sue
cessor.
Mr.. Bien's resignation will take effect
April !. He will 60 to Pittsburg to en-
gage in mercantile business. Super
intendent Bien has spent 80 years in
Akron. Twelve of these years have
been devoted to work for the street
car companies. He began as a conduc-
tor with the Akron street car com
pany, and worked in that capacity for
two years. when he was promoted to
the position of assistant superntend-
ent, and held the place for four years.
Leaving that company he engaged
with the Rapid Transit company, and
has remained with 1t to the present
time as superintendent, position
which he has filed well and satisfac-
torily to all concerned.
Mr.. Bien will take his family to
Pittsburg the first of June.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-10
DEATHS.

BARKER-Joseph Barker, aged IL
years and I months, died Mt his home,
113 Johnston St. Friday afternoon.
Death was due to heart failure. Fu-
neral services will he held at his late
residence Sunday afternoon. The re-
mains will be taken to East Liver
pool. Ohio. for interment, Monday
morning.
ROBI INSON-Mrs. Josephine G. Rob
inson, aged 63 years and . months
died saturday, at her home 10 Sout'
Arlington st. Death was due to heart
disease. Funeral services will bt
held at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon, n
her late residence. Interment in Eas
Akron cemetery.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-10
USEFUL LIFE,
Was That Lived by Mrs.
Josephine Robinson.
After a Years Illness Death Relieved
e Her, Saturday.

Mrs. Josephine G. Robinson, widow
of the late Thomas Robinson, died at
her home, 10 S. Arlington St, Satur-
day morning.
The end came after an Illness of over
years duration, and death was due
To heart disease.
Mrs. Robinson was past 63 years of
age, having been born in Pittsburg,
Penn, in September, 1896. Her maid
en- name was Shenkcl, ana her parents
moved to East Liverpool. o., where her
mother still resides.
About 10 years ago. with her hus-
band, she came to Akron and has ever
since been a resident of this city.
Her husband, Thomas Robinson. was
the pioneer manufacturer of stone
ware in East Akron. The plant which
he founded now operated by the Whit
more Robinson company. is one of the
largest in the world. ~
Mrs Robinson is survived by five
children, all of whom hayc reached
the age of maturity and alltarc prom
inent in social or business circles They
are Mrs. {. Il, Barnes. OF Dresden %;
Mrs +. G. Reed of Akron: Mrs. II. NJ.
Ruel. of Barbcrton; ii. a. Robinson
and l.. Il. Robinson of Akron
Mr. Charles Shcnkel of this city is a
brother. or the deceased. and another
brother Jacob Shcnkel. resides in East
Liverpool.
Mrs. Robinson was always active in
all reformatory movements. and in
her home she was Il kind and devoted
mother.
Funeral services will be held at the
family residence, 2l5 :. Arlington St,
at , O'Clock Monday afternoon. Inter
ment in the East Akron cemetery.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-10
NO PAIN, THRILLING EXPENSE
A Simple Harmless Remedy For the
Cure of Piles.

a person contracts n cold, pneumon-
ia. rheumatisim and pleurisy from eX-
posture: dyspepsia and liver troubles
from dietary errors and the causes OF
most diseases are easily hateaDle,
but although piles and rectal troubles
are as common as any Of these, the
cause is obscure. p, .,y, ~,
Violent excrtiom as in lifting. some
times produces them and 4 sedentiry
occupation is by Some SUPPOSED to be
II predisposing ca,tse, :but.nsa a rule piles
and rectal troubles appearswithout ap-
parent proYocation. a.H
There are many pile salves and oint-
ments which give temporary relief
ana when these fail, the patient, If he
can afford the expense and is willing to
take the risk, has resource to surgi-
cal operation. But there is one remedy
which gives immediate relief and the
regular use of which will bring about
permanent cure and that Is the well
known Pyramid Pile Cure.
In long standing cases. the Pyramid
has proven TO he the only cure except
IL Nlull-tIouS anu tANttuihSi. Dtihl VI
surgical operation, and its advantages
over any kind of operation are many.
as it is painless, causes no interference
with daily occupation. and being the
the form of a suppository is always
convenient and ready for use.
The Pyramid Pile Cure is an effect
i've combination of soothing oils and
antiseptic acids. 1t contains no cocaine
nor nerve destroying opiates and un-
like most pile salyes, contains no BIZ
chloride of mercury nor any poisonous.
injurious drug of any kind.
All druggists sell the PYRAMID Pile
Cure ut 80 cents for a complete treat
ment of the suppositories.
\ little book on cause and cure Of
piles will be mailed free by addressing
Pyramid Drug CO.. Marshall, Mich.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-10
GREAT WEEK.
Splendid Attractions Booked For
Opera House Next Week.

Tile coming week promises to he one
of the best in the history of the
. Grand opera house. a standard at
traction is booked for each of the first
five nights.
Manager Stickles announces the fol-
lowing companies Monday. Adolph
Philips German comedians, in
New York Rrcwer;' Tuesday, Miss
IIussey ms The Widow Wiggles."
Wednesday. Andrew Mack, the singing
comedian, in '"'rhe Last of the Rohans'
Thursday, the Jefflies-Sharkey fight
pictures Friday. the spectacular eX-
travagnnza, Jack and the Beanstalk" !"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-10
Mr.. Cronin Withdraws.

Mr.. Henry Cronin wants the Demo-
crat TO announce that he has with
drawn from the race for the Democtat-
ic nomination for Council Fifth ward.
He thanks all his friends for the sup
port they have given him and hopes
they will support Mr.. Richard Mason.
of Coburn ST., for the nomination and.
election to the. Council. .
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-10
DEMOCRATS
In Portage Township Nominated Off
GERS Friday Evening.

of Portage township held n caucus
ana nominated the following candi-
dates for township offices:
Constable. IL. C.pSmith. Mr.. Smith
was constable for oyer eight years in
Bath township. He intends making II
trustee, Joseph Bishop; assessor, Ed
ward popfah.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-10
The Medicine that ho's hbe record for the largest number
zydAa E. PinksazR1'S Vegetable Compound

A party Of teachers will go to Cleve-
land Saturday evening to hear DR..
John Dewey's lecture on Epoches of
Growth in Childhood The follow
ing teachers made up the party: Prof.
j. Il. Mexican, Misses Carrie Cowden,
Amy Horne, Catherine Walters, Cath
crime Weeks, Mary Neff and Theresa
AleXander of the Spicer school, and
Miss Agnes Griswold of the Bowen
building.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-10
BONDS SOLD.
Cleveland Firm and Firemen Pur-
chased the Securities.

Bonds amounting to S120o0o for
the paving of East Market st. were sold
by the Board of City Commissioners
at 10 o'clock saturday morning. The
bonds arc for six years, and will bear
8 per cent. interest, They were sold
as follows
To Dennison, Prior X Co.. of Clcve-
land, bonds for improving East Market
from High st. to Buchtel ave. Amount
of bonds, $T7,000; premium paid, ST.
oT5 total, STS275. Also $4,000, bond
TO improve East Market St, from Buch-
tel ave. to Case ave: premium paid
$355; total $19353.
TO the Flremen's Pension Fund AS
sociation, S24 coo, part of bonds TO
improve East Market st., from Buchtel
avenue to Case avenue, premium paid
S4400l: total, S24.4Io.0i.
Bids for doing the work were Open
ed A
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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-10
Nervous Pr0sfraffOn and
InfIa m m a ffOn of the
Bladder Cured by Lydia
e. Pinkt.ans's Vegetable
COssfuOUnd.

DEAR Mrs. PTNKHAM i have used
your Vegetable Compound for female
weakness aud IL has done wonders for
me. ! also rad nervous prostration -
was not able to look after uy house.
work. After taking one bottle began
to improve and am now better in every
way and feel like q different person"
- 1rs. Della keiser, rIsrienviIIe. Pa.
DEAR Mrs. PIsKBAM-I cannot
praise your Vegetable Compound
e:i0igh for the good II has done rae.
| suffered frocl infamID atior o. the
bladder. tried doctors, out obtained
no rebef Al .sst / decided 70 vrits
10 you, ami row. .hanxs TO your re1s-
dies am entirely cured. .'--rlrs. K. 6.
Grady, I3I Union ST., High Bridge,
New York City.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-10
DEATH
Of a Trusted Employe Of Akron China
COMPANY.

Joseph Barker aged 51ycnrs and II
months, died saturday morning at his
home, 112 Johnston st., after . brief
Illness. Death was due to heart fail
ure.
Mr.. Barker was foreman in the
plant of the Akron China company,
having been in the companys service
for seven years.
Deceased was member Of Akron
lodge No. S3, +. and A. Nj. and Of the
knights of the Maccabees. He WAS
also member of the G. A. r.
Mr.. Barker leaves a wife and a
daughter to mourn his death. Services
will be held at his late residence sun
day afternoon, The remains will be
taken to East Liverpooi for burial
Monday. etE
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-10
a Grateful Woman Re-
c0ss,s,ends Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable COM
pound to Every wife and
Mother.

/ have taken eight bottles of Lydia
E. pinkham's Vegetable Compound
with most gratifying results. I had
been married four years and had two
children. was all run down, had fall
ing Of womb with all its distressing
symptoms. j had doctored with good
physician, butI derivedvery little good
from his treatment. After taking
few bottles of your medicine, was
able to do my work and nurse my
seven-months'-old babe. recon-
mended your medicine to every wife
and mother. Had l t;uc. could write
much more in itE praise. i bid YOU
Gods speed in your good work" -
r1rs. L. A. Horris, welaka, Putnam
Co., Fla.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-10
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

FOR RENT-HOuses and suits of 3
to 5 rooms, on Spruce, Day, Stone,
Upson. and other streets. Also gro
Gerry stand corner Upson and Adams.
Apply to- Jno. IL. A,ble, 100 s. Tn
ion street. l N1- 27S-2S3*
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-10
Junket Tablets.

Something new for deserts. One alb
let solidifes, two quarts of milk. Color
or flavor to taste. 10c per box.
Mother Goose story book, Dolly
Dear series, free with l lb. any of s.
4 G.'s Java and Mocha Coffces.
We have n surprise in store for you
In our Easter Offering commencing
April 2nd
Join our mail order constituency, if
you can't call or telephone 526 Our
wagons pass your door in the city. Adj
dressed postal cards FREn at the
store.
China 4 Japan Tea Store
Schumacher & Gammeter
Tel. 526. 164S. Howard ST..
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-10
AGED CITIZEN
Died Saturday Morning at the Home
of His Son.

John Simon died Saturday morning
Mt the residence of his son, Frank. in
Portage township, on Cuyahoga st.
Deceased was 10 years of age and
was a native of Switzerland. Death
was due to heart trouble ana asthma.
He had been u resident OF Akron %
years.
The funeral will be held at 3 o'clock
Monday afternoon. Interment in Mt.
Peace cemetery,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-10

Prof. and Mrs. S. p. Orth entertain
ed students of Buchtel college to the
number of 30, at their home. The
Oaks, Friday evening. The evening
was spent in social pastime. Refresh
ments were served.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-10
So G.'S SsEs!Ass S5S sES!A5i aA5s
Saturday. March n. 1900

| lb. Fresh Shredded Cocoanut for
13c, lbs. for 25c.
lbs. California Evaporatcd Peach
es for dc. Cheap as applcs).
lbs. :. q G.'s Cereal Coffee for Doc
tOur own roastng).
a lib. Best Penang Nutmcgs for 1Jc.
The ever increasing interest In :. x
Gas specials warrants their continu-
ancc. Wholesale prices In retail guam
titles
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-10
Suppressed and Painful
Periods Cured by Lydia
e. Pxnkbap,'s Vegetable
COs,suOund.

g, j was thin, sallow and nervous. i
had not had my menses for over
year and half Doctored with several
physicians in town and one specialist,
but did not get any better. / finally
decided to try your medicine, and
wrote to you After I had taken
three bottles Of Lydia f. Pinkbam's
Vegetable Compound and three Of
Blood Purifier, my menses returned,
and feel as well and strong as ever
did, and am gaining flesh" - Hiss
Lena Gaines, Visalia, Tulare Co., Cal.
6 After following the directions
given in your kind letter for the treat
ment of leucorrhma, 1 can say that
have been entirely cured by the use
of Lydia Il. Pinkham's remedies, and
will gladly recommend them to INV
friends. - Hiss A. 3. Oav!ds, Bing-
hamton, MY.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-10
LAST LINKS.

The Mothers and Teachers circle of
North Hill. will meet Tuesday after
noon. mt the usual time and place. An
address will be given by Or. G. w.
Tucker.
There will he special meeting of the
Akron Bar Association at the Court
house at S:36. .sMouday morning, when
Mr.. II. r. Wilson. the president, will
appoint the standing committees for
the year.
The .Forestcrs held an enjoyable So
cial and reception at their lodge rooms
Friday evening. A program was given.
Poor Director Kendall sent George
Stanly to Cleveland Friday. Stanley
came from birmingham, Ala, and
became stranded in this city.
DR.. Gies, chiropodist of Youngstown,
will he at the Hotel Buchtel Monday
next for two days only.
Mr.. D. j. Thomas of Cuyalloga Falls
will leave Sunday for Germany where
his daughter, Miss Josephine Thomas
is very ill., 1t is possible he will bring
Miss Thomas home. Her recovery is
considered doubtful. ,
as
Mayor w. u Young was one of the
judges in the intercollegiate debate at
Oberlin Friday night. The decision
was unanimous in favor of Oberlin
over Western Reserve University
The Mothers meeting at the Crosby
school, Thursday afternoon, was i
most enjoyable affair. The program
which consisted almost entirely OF
music, was exceedingly we'll rendered
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-10
Time Extended to April 1st.
Medical Treatment Free for Three Months
tO,All Invalids Who Call Upon the Brit
ish Doctors at Their Offices, Suite 36,
Central Office Building.

lSh DOCTORS al Their OfflceS, Suite 80,
Central Office Building.
A staff of eminent physicians and
surgeons from the British Medical In
stitute have; at the urgent solicitation
Of a large number of patients under
their treatment in Akron, established
a permanent branch of the Institute,
in this city in the Central Office build
ing sh.
These eminent gentlemen have
decided TO give their services entirely
free for three months medicines
excepted) to all invallds who call upon
them for treatment between now and
April LIST. These services consist not
only of consultation examination and
advice, but also of all minor surgical
operations.
The object In pursuing this course
is to become rapidly and personally
acquainted with the sick and afflicted
and under no condition whatever will
any charge be made for any services
rendered for three months, to all who
call before April L.. Therefore, the
i'pSt ~ Nhh
avail themselves Of the services Of
these eminent physicians.
The doctors treat all forms of disease
and deformities, and guarantee cure
in every case they undertake. At the
first interview thorough examlna-
tion Is made, and, If incurable, you
are frankly and kindly told SO also ad-
vised against spending your money
for useless treatment.
Male and female weakness, ca
tarrh and catarrhal deafness, also
rupture and goitre and all diseases of
the rectum are positively cured by
their new treatment.
Or. Arthur c. Rldeout,
The chief consulting surgeon of the In
.titutc, Is IN personal charge,
Office hours from GA, m, to s D. IN.
No Sunday hours.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-10

work Apply to Mrs. NJ. O'Neil, EOS
w. Market st. g 2TS tt
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-10

Deeds for the property of the Ma
tional Sewer Pipe company and that
of Harry Thompson were filed today.
The American Clay and Manufactur-
ing company is the purchaser. The
National company's property is val
ued at 100000 and that of Harry
Thompson at 100000.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-10

Use Democrat want column. 1t pays.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-10
Or. Arthur c. RIdeout,

The chief consuiting surgeon of the In
..titutc, is IN personal charge,
Office hours from On, m. TO s y. IN.
No Sunday hours.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-10

The Foresters held an enjoyable So
cial and reception at their lodge rooms
Friday evening. A program was given.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-10

Poor Director Kendall sent George
Stanly to Cleveland Friday. Stanley
came from Birmingham, Ala, and
became stranded in this city.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-10

ptuwe rant Cy h
lGymnnsmm to e
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No solved Tw sBoarlof
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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-20

it from the Koran or written law" The
principal shrines in the Old World are at
Cairo, Damascus, Jerusalem, Smyrna, Te-
heran, Benaires, Tangier, and Mecca. The
Imperial Potentate at Mecca is considered
the head of the order in Mohammedan
countries. Among the famous men of the
Old World who have been members of the
Mystic Shrine have been Frederick the
Great, Mirabeau, Goethe. Kant. Spinoza,
Lord Bacon, Garabaldi, and Victor Eman-
uel.
The order is not a Masonic order and is
not affiliated with it in any way, having
an entirely independent government but
its membership is composed of Masons of
the thirty-second degree and of Knights
Templar in good standing SO that ii is en-
tirely in sympathy with Free Masonry AS
at present composed and as organized in
America, the Mystic Shrine is a social and
benevolent society linked to Arabic tradi-
tons in which Oriental mysticism. names,
legends. and titles are freely employed.
The American branch Of the order also
has q secret esoteric purpose. The ritual
is one of the most gorgeous OF all the Sc
cret societies and is distinguished by elab-
crate ceremonials, vivid scenic effects, and
n most realistic dramatic rendition. The
benevolences of the society are said to be
widespread and important. Its charities
are transformations and nearly always I'M
known to the outside world.
The story of the founding of the Ameri-
can order is most interesting. Mr.. Florence
conceived and helped to execute the ideas.
his co-warker in establishing the first