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The daily sentinel., 1900-02-07
EXPRESSION
OF ESTEEM,
Masonic Lodge Presents Fred M
Gordon With a Handsome
Gold Medal for Heroic
Conduct Toward b.
X. Kennedy.

One Of the best times in the history Of
Mesa Lodge, No. 55 A. F. q A. M, was
had last night at the lodge room. There
have been times innumerable when the
lodge room has echoed with Joy ard jol-
lity over impromptu social affairs, but
last nights event was more in the man
ner of memorial service for one of their
number who died some time ago and un-
der the most distressing circums ances.
During the evening Fred M Gordon
was inve sted by Masonic rites, with the
title Of beng called Mason and around
the initiatory ceremonies and subss-
auently the events of the evening gath
cred their force and interest.
Following his initiation he was called
before the lodge and recited to them, at
the earnest wish of The lodge. the cir
cumstances attending the events leading
up to and including the death of Barney
Kennedy, member Of Mesa lodge.
The recital while given in the plainest
language was dramatic in the extreme
and many vet eye showed plainly how
deeply the members were affected by
this narrowing tale of the loss OF one OF
their plumber, in the great region lead
ing to the capital of the Klondike.
Concluding Mr.. Gordon was called be-
fore the membership OF the lodge and
presented with one of ths most beauti-
full jewels it was possible to secure.
The presentation speech was made by
Horace T. DeLong and never, say the
members, did MIR. DeLong 80 well fill
the bill as he did upon this occasion.
His speech was mastery one and he
rose to the height of oratorical speech
and recounted in the most thrilling Ian
guage the heroism of the member who
had Just been received into affiliation, as
he had cared for their brother in the
wilds of that Arctic region.
b. F. Jay also most fittingly spoke of
the obligation which the lodge felt they
were under to their newly made brother
for his kind attentions to the late Bar
ney Kennedy, almost at the expense OF
his own life.
The medal is of solid gold. 1t has up
on its face Masonic square, set upon
sun burst, with the name Of Mr.. Gordon
cut oD pendant pin. On the diverse
81 de is the following inscription
From Mesa Lodge No. 90, A. b.
& A. NJ, Grand Junction, Colo.
RADIO For his loving care OF b.
X. Kennedy, member OF this
lodge, during his last illness in
the Klondike.
During the presentation, Mr.. Gordon
having been taken wholly by surprise,
was visaby affected by this token OF
esteem from the lodge in which he had
just become member. His only re-
8 sponse was that he only did what he
cou Id and what any one else would have
do me-" which in the minds Of those pres
ent only made the value Of the gift seem
insignificant, alongside the self abase-
ment of this man who was real hero
and did not know it.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-11

the Sovereign In very false light \ few
figures only necessary To dispel this falls
light.
First there is The railway. opened in 1S9N.
This company issued its shares at t2O and
their present actual value the market IS
considerably over f4OO The Anglo Belgium
India Rubber Company, a short time ago. paid
a dividend OF 100 per cent. Dividends in the
various other companies vary all the way from
SO 1-3 to 80 and IS per cent
The BelgianS are a thrifty and practlcal peo-
pie, and their commerce and industry unani-
m0usly uphold the Congo not from sentiment or
patriotism but for the very logical reason that
TO them the Congo is financial success Those
who hold the / per cent bonds obtain more for
their money than holders of Belgian State or
city bonds
In 1NS6 the exports OF the Congo Free state
amounted something over t61Uo. in lN9h.
ten years after to tfStWn. and in 1879 t.
IL 62J go. being t5OO.OD i'll excess Of the mn
ports.
There is Il belief prevailing that the Cong
Free State is in some way other 4 depend
cncy of Belgium
This is not So: it is an absolutely independent
from abdicating the throne of Belgium and
retaining the sovereignty uf the Free State IN
the event OF Belgium refusing to annex the
state. matter which viii come NJ before
Parliament this year For by virtue OF a treaty
dated July l. 1890 thu Belgian Government
agreed loan the sum Of t1-O'D.Ro To thu
Congo Free State f2nO.OUO t. be paid down and
tSt),thN per annum for ten years
Six months after the last payment that -
this ytar-the Belgian Government reserved the
right To annex the entire state
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-11
VAST PROFITS FROM THE CONGO.

KING LEoPoLD's RELATION TO IT AS RULER
OF BELGIUM.
Iz-rssa,s correspOndence Of The London Express
II 10 erroneously believed in many quarters
the Congo Free State owns 1t, or at least part
of it This is not a true statement OF dIdn1
at all "a the government OF the Free State Is
based ON much broader and more liberal lines
First il must be remembered that ever sIhCe
King eoDold was chosen as ruler OF the free
State in May, 1885. he has contributed an
nuaIIy 10000 toward it's support out OF ms
He has thus paid 100000 up to this year. and
his contribution of f4O,OUO still hsuFeS In -
budget of 1900 toward the detraylnS OF Ihe
State expenditure. ..
In return for this risk-for in the beginning
II lacked TO all as a very hopeless rlsk-there
certain concessions. for he has the reputation
OF being one of the shrewdest and most tdr-
seeing men of the day =,
That the Congo has turned out TO De a Goiu
mine TO those Belgian merchants ana bankers
who were hardy enough to risk the trSt vent
urrs has proved fortunate for the King, VINO AS
a Drivate individual. has naturally ana justly
taLan advantage of the Congo market in order
10 reimburse himself. IL possible, Tor the IRE
mendous outlay he has guaranteed 10 the 0'A'e
for the last fifteen years &C.,,
Recently IL has been stated that no ConSo
enterprises have paid. that money IS invested ID
the Congo only to be lost, and 50 on
This is entirely Inaccurate, for no enterPrls SCI
of the present day paying better thah inc
comDanies in the Congo Free state -
This must be said in justice TO King Leopoiu.
IT'S founder for, with the idea that the COnSoo
Is total failure. the belief that King LeoPoIo
makes millions out OF II cannot IAN 10 piaee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-11
AN EXPENSIVE R4ILW4Y To XIV.

From The London News.
The latest report received in London in regard
to the progress of the Uganda Railway IL 10 the
effect that the railhead has now reached a point
about $50 miles from the coast. leaving about 10
miles vet 10 be completed. This Is not Tar from
Mount Meneng;.i. and is distant between thirty
and forty miles from the main rScarpment Some
idea of the gigantic nature of this trans African
railway may be gathered from the fact that the
estimate for working expenses of 4 single train
up and down daily from MomhaSSt to the lake.
after the completion Of the line. making allow
ance for extra trains, - no Jess thdn tlptVNp per
aGnum When tht, railway is complete To the
lake much of this expenditure WILL IL is anticl-
pated be rrcoupcd by the Government. seeing
that n tremendous stimulus will Toe given to the
steamship traffic which Will in future tap every
part of Lake Victoria The expected develop
ment in this form OF traffic will be attributable
in the main to the increased facilities which the
railway will afford for the transport from
the coast of the sectional parts of these steamers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-11

Miss Fanny Johnston and Mrs. Edna Wallace
Hopper.
Richard Mansfields gorgeous production Of
King Henry V" is to remain at the Garden
Theatre for only two weeks longer, 1t will then
begin its tour and the only remaining oppor-
tunities for New-Yorkers to see it will be for
week in Brooklyn and a week in Harlem.
Jerome Sykes seems to have gained imme-
date popularity in his operetta Foxy CUTLER"
at the broadway Theatre. The work is the en-
largement of the character which was the most
successful part of The Highwayman." and Mr.
Sykes finds better opportunities in it than in
any other piece in which he has appeared here
Miss Maude Adams. who seems to crafty her
admirers by her very presence, without refer
ence to the plays in which she appears is still
doing excellently At the Knickerbocker Theatre
in 'LAiglon." There will soon be opportunities
of comparison. as Sarah Bernhardt is approach
ing to play the Duke of Hechstadt at the Gar
den Theatre with the assistance of NJ Cooue-
lin. and then tn"atregOerS who feel Interested
to do so can compare the original with the
translation.
Miss Olga Nethersoe has come back and will
again present "Sapno" tomorrow night at Wal
lacks Theatre the scene of its former struggles
e. II. S"thern is reported to have recovered
from the effect of the wound which he received
from a sword accidentally dropped the stage
Of the GarGen Theatre when h. was PLAYING
Hamlet there a few weeks ago. that he
VIII be able to act again this week when ne
is announced to give Hamlet at the Harlem
OIera Iious". 1t will be presented in the same
manner the Garden.
Lost River is no less Drnsp.ro1I; than ,,,,.,,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-11
FRENCH WATERLOO MONUMENT.

From The London Chronicle.
II Is distinctly good news that the French are
about to erect national monument on the field
OF Waterloo Although the fortune OF de-
cdcd against them. they have much reason
to be proud OF the conduct Of their Countrymen
that day OF the valor of their equally
unsuccessful countrymen at Quebec hfty-sx
years earlier. There Is in the Canadian town
monument common TO the commanders OF the
hostile armies both OF whom fell in the battle:
and that monument has done much to bring the
two races into harmony. French memorial
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-11

now playing the melodrama in Boston. The
change will be for that night only On Tuesday
both companies Will be at home again.
The Rogers Brothers in Central Park" will
remain at the Victoria Theatre for only two
weeks Miss Isadore Rush Will to-mor
night succeed Miss Della Fox in the cast
James a. Hcrne's Sag Harbor" has passed
it's nftieth performance at the Theatre Repub
lie and still continues It's run. which is expected
10 last for some time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-11

\ production which has been looked forward
to with a good deal of anticipation is Florodora,
which is to be at the Casino tomorrow
night. This also has had a prosperous London
career 1t is described musical comedy.
Not the least notable feature of the performance
is that it will again introduce to the American
public Willie Itdouin. who was popular here
many years ago in "A Rag Baby" Dreams
ana n.h"T farcicaI plays. His daughter. Miss
May I.Ioun. who has never acted in this coun-
try is also in he cast. other members of which
are r. f.. Graham. sydney Denne Cyril Scott
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-11

beside our own on the field OF Waterloo ought, In
like manner to bring the two nations together.
Victor and Vanquished were alike brave.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-11
JOHN HARE'S RETURN.
TO APPEAR AT THE CRITERION IN THE
GAY LORD QUEX."
At OTHER THEATRES.

vt OIIIItI! TIIEAIItI.o.
John Hare is about to begin another Amerl-
can season. He viii open at the Criterion
Theatre tomorrow evening in The Gay LORD
QurN." by y. W. Pinero, which was played
with considerable success in London. 1t Will
have substantially the same cast here as there.
After his engagement in New-York Mr. Hare
viii visit other large cities going as far as
Chicago ard remaining in America till about
April. 1t is not his present intention to give
any 9TH. play.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-11

Lost River is no less prosperous than usual
at the Fourteenth street Theatre. The expert
ment will d" tried tomorrow night Of exchang-
ing the Fourteenth Street company for th. opa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17
Havana Custom House Receipts,

The division Of customs and insular af-
fairs of the War Department made public
today the following statement of collections
from all sources at the Havana custom
house during the month of October. The
statement shows that the total collections
for the month were 81 OI5. 242 80. as against
81. 023, J4J Ii for the corresponding month
Of 1899. showing an increase In October
1900, of s5iSN 81 The receipts were de-
rived from the following sources: Import
duties. $9oJ, s6i.G9; export duties, Sl21 3si So
foreign tonnage dues, 81, AS 26 coastwise
tonnage dues, $k1+7.4S; fines. confiscations
etc. 81 3o9.27; special harbor Improvement
taxes, S11.s5i.13: cattle inspection fees
S2.24 1855: storage and carriage charges 81
1901: capitatiOn lax, 81 ,952; overtime work
S,121; consular fees, SIS; other sources
50, $780,.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17
OTIS SAYS FORCE is SUFFICIENT.
No More American Troops Needed in
the Philippines,

A special to the New York Times from
Chicago yesterday says: Major General
Otis does not believe that any more troops
need be sent to the Philippines, despite the
statement of President Schurman of Cor
nell University, a member of the first Phil
ippine commission.
When the opinion of General Otis was
asked today he seemed amused In his
opinion the situation Is more quiet than
ever before, and there is no longer any or
ganized resistance to lbe met with in the
islands. .f u
'1 do not seen the Necessity for an in
crease" said the general ..rhe force at
present operating inythe islands is, in my
opinion, amply able to,cope with the armed
bands that are committing depredations
The only island IN which these robbers are
to be found to any extent at all IS L,lzon.
There small bodies of natives conceal them
selves In the mountains and swoop down
on defenseless villages, numbering and rob-
bIng. IA 40.
within the future, just whether near or
remote cannot say 1t will be possible to
police the islands with native troops l
could today recruit an army of 1o0OO ma
tive soldiers in which could be reposed the
utmost confidence as regards their loyalty
but their methods of warfare are uncivil-
lied
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17

Alfred Wood. 1t will be understood that
all the committee work performed by To-
cal District unioners is but in the way of
preparation for the national officers to
take up affairs on their arrival and carry
them on
with an all-day evangelistic meeting in
Foundry NJ. E. Church. beginning at 10
O'Clock a. m, and led by Miss F. W.
Greenwood. national superintendent de-
partment erangelistic work. Miss Green
wood Is not unknown in Washington. hay
ing helped to conduct evangelistic meetings
IN the Church of the Covenant and in the
Congrega tional and Metropolitan Metho-
dist churches. She has been at the head
OF this important department for twelve
years. No department of the many to be
represented in the coming W. c. r. u con-
Neiion can arouse mere interest than the
evangelistfc The meeting Friday will be
the first public one Of the convention and
while Miss Greenwood will preside, promi-
Hent ministers and w. G. T L. workers
Will give brief addresses and a PRAYER
service, interspersed with sacred solos, will
be part of the program
During the sttings of the comm,ttees
Mrs. Oberholster of Pennsylvania. superin-
tendent Of school savings banks and treas
urer OF the board OF superintendents was
present and made brief speech The La
dies Aid Society Of the Church of Our
Father served luncheon.
The next meeting will occur "Wednesday
next at Foundry NJ. L. Church at 10 O'clock
sharp. 1t will be the regular monthly exec
GtlFe meeting. All of the business meet
ings from this on to the meeting of the
convention will be held in Foundry Church
that ed1ficc having been placed at the con-
Nenlence of the local District Union, and by
II VIII De turned to good account.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17

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THE ELECTION IN HAWAII.
wilcox RePresentative-Nat Part,
Hns Plurality in legislature.

Has Plurality in Legislature.
A dispatch from Honolulu dated Novem-
Der .. via San Francisco, says: Robert Will
cox the independent socialist candidate
has been elected Hawaiian delegate to
Congress by a small majority over Samuel
Parker, republican. Much depression has
resulted among all whites. as Wilcox was
strongly opposed by republicans and demo-
ciats alike. His campaign was an anti
white canvass. with promises on the part
OF some of his campaign workers that If
he were elected Queen Lilfuokalani should
be restored to the throne. The result of
the vote shows the native bitterness over
annexation to be still alive.
Republicans carried Honolulu and the
Island of Oohu for Parker by 219 plurality.
The democratic candidate Prince David
kanana nakoa. received only about one
third as many votes as Parker 1t is re-
ported that eN-Queen IiliuOkalani secretly
threw her influence to Wiscox. There is
much bitterness against her among the
democrats, who hoped that. even if they
did not elect their man. they would at least
81 divide the native vote that Wilcox would
be behind Parker.
The independent native party carried the
house of representatives by a large plu-
rality. They will have fourteen members
OF the house. with nine republicans and six
democrats
In the senate there will be seven re-
publcans. eight Independents and one
democrat. With the Independents in con-
troll. lively session Is expected, as they
are against the ruling regime.
1t IL likely. as a result of the election.
that Congress will be asked TO establish
some limitations upon the voting privilege.
Many OF the whites want a property quail
fcatIon for voters 1t L. argued that In
voting upon simple color line many OF
the natives have shown themselves unfit
for universal suffrage.
The New York SUMS report gives the
following az the vote for the candidates
for representative: Wilcox, :s.632; Parker,
=, lti:s; Prince David, 1.46S.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BUSINESS.
Local W. & T. L. Getting Ready for
National Convention.


Wednesday last a special meeting of the
executive officers. chairmen of committees
and superintendent of the District Union Of
the Womau's Christian Temperance Union
met in the parInrs OF the Church of Our
rather. 18th and L streets, at 10 O'Clock
am. for conference on progress OF work
antedatins the national convention The
convention Will meet i'll Washington No
Venber - and continue in session one week
in Lafayette Square Opera House.
Mrs. Clinton Smith. president, presided
al the meeting and Mrs. Margaret
Dye Ellis conducted devotional exer-
,is@s- u was stated that the coming ma
1IonaI gathering will be one of the greatest
ever held by this organization. The COM
H,ttees reported progress, and the first
duty stated 10 be 70 arrange for the
things which require the most preliminary
work, and which promise to be the most
interesting features of the convention One
Of these. the Loyal Temperance Legion
demonstration, has a strong local commit
tee. Of whom Mrs. Marie Longfellow Cor
man j. chairman. Her assistants are Mrs
Truess;t Blaine Miss Gertrude Allison Miss
LYDIA Huger and Miss Grace De Riemer
The exercises are intended to demonstrate
the work Of young people and viii be all
object lesson.
Foundry Methodist Church is TO be open
To the w. {. r I. during the whole time
of the convention and IA register Is to be
kept there. The committee ON registration
will be as follows: Miss Grace Ross, Miss
Hattie Homer. Mrs. Arthur b Shelton
Mrs. Mamie Mulligan, Miss Lena SUNNY
and Miss Callahan.
The department of superintendent will
also have demonstration night. Mrs. Su-
sic Blaine is chairman OF the local COM
mittee. She win be assisted by Mrs. G. c.
tiOrSuCh, Mrs. Mabel Weich. Mrs. NJ f.
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BOYD's AND VICINITY.
General News and Personal Items
Prospective New Church.

Prospective New Church.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
BOYD'S Md, November 16, 1890.
Mr. George F. Pollock, chief Inspector
of the mineral division of the land office
at Washington, D. e., who resides at this
place. has gone with his family to North
Lawrence, Ohio, for visit to his parents.
In order to accommodate the increased
shipment of stone from the Standard Lime
and Stone Companys quarries at DECKER
sons, this county, the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company, it is said. will put on
an engine and crew at the quarries to do
the switching of the cars and hauling.
Quite little network of dump car railways
is being laid at the quarries now, and it
is expected the industry will go into oper-
alton about Monday or Tuesday. When it
is at its highest capacity it is said now that
100 laborers Will be employed and the
wages will be about S1.25 per day.
Mrs. Dr. VIM. l.. Lewis of Kensington
is visiting her father. eX-Judge Lawrence
Darby, at Jacksonville, Nd
The st. Mary's Catholic Church. which
Is being rebuilt at GAINESVILLE, this county,
will be when finished, it is said. one of the
handsomest churches in this county. The
cost of the new edifice will be nearly 5000.