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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-02

tion of the grand lodge Of the United
Stntes held in Baltimore, May 1, 1927,
were the first published and circulated
among the order. Previous to that date
manuscript records only were kept.
In the jurisdiction of Arizona there are
1G subordinate lodges with a total mem-
bcrship OF nbout 1000 and owning prop
erty valued at 100000. There are ten
lodges of Rebekahs with 500 members
In toto.
The expenses OF the sovereign grand
lodge session held at Chattanooga In 1904
were: Miles travelled. pol, ,440; mileage
paid, S21,8SS; per diem, $5.715; total,
$27,3S3.
In Colorado the names of some Of the
Rebekah lodges are about equally divid-
ed between the gold and silver parties.
They have Gold Hill Rebekah lodge
and Silver Star; Golden and Free
Silver. Among the subordinates they
had one Golden and one Goldfeld: the
others are Silver Plum. Silver Star. Sill
yer Cliff, Silver Crescent, Silverton, Sill
yer City. Silver State and Silver Queen.
A social meeting Of body once every
month or two has very wholesome eff
feet upon the membership.
On July 1. 1882. the business of SUBJ
ordinate lodges to be transacted in the
third degree went into effect. adopted by
sovereign grand lodge, Sept. %, 1881.
The retiring noble grand of Justitia
Rebekah lodge Of Boston. Abbie r.
Whidden. was tho recipient OF a collar
and wei presented by the lodge.
Helen II. Carpenter. president of the
California Rebckah assembly, has been
busy since the new year instituting
lodges The Rebekahs are growing in
the Golden State.
A pretty and we'll furnished lodgeroom
adds much to the pleasure of attending q
lodge meeting.
The Christmas Circular, sent out In
the interest Of the Wisconsin Odd Eel
lows home. proved a popular messenger
to both lodges and members. producing
8 response OF over S400.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-02

ical discomforts and some slight risks
of strange and fatal maladies. No per-
son having any disease of the bronchial
tuhes. lungs or heart has any right to
enter pressure. Sudden death has
stricken down even the healthy In
working under the bed Of the river
The first Injurious effect Of working
under pressure is an itching caused by
air globules in the capillaries. This
may be cured quickly by inducing pro-
fuse pcrspiration. The next stage Is
"bends." an intense rheumatic pain IN
the Joints caused by air globules In the
sockets. This may be benefited by sub
jecting the patient to profuse pcrspi-
ration and removing him to heated
pressure chamber. c'he last stage IS
paralysis, frequently resulting in death.
or four men who disd While digging
in the gas tun ncl Under ttc East river
the first expired hale an hour after sue
cumbing to pressure and tie sscsnd
before he could be r:no-ed from the
tunnel. The third and fo.r;h became
pnralyzed from the shoulders down
and lived only short time.
1t was found that hot black coffee,
provided in large quantities. wAs help
full TO the men. When tho air pressure
did not exceed 80 pounds ascve that OF
the atmosphere men were able to
work for nine hours, laying or one
hour In tho middle Of The day.
Working under the highest prsssures
they were unable to remain In the up-
natural atmosphere with SAFETY longer
than ~ hours, which. With Sn hours
rest between. made IN artuh! days
work Of lees than Eve hours New
York Mai! and Express.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-02

The Junior Order Of United American
Mechanics has recently established ben
in this new degree is optional with appli-
cants.
The officials of the American Legion Of
Honor say that they will be able to re-
port gain in the membership this year,
for the first time In soine years.
The total membership of all the mod
ern secret fratcrnal beneficiary societies
is now about 4,500000--all secured since
1S6S--and the aggregate Insurance they
maintain in force is about $4,000. .000,-
600.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-02
ROYAL ARCANUM.
Four Hundred ana Mighty In One
CInss-COuncil Clippings.


In the entire history of ;he order no
greater feat was ever performed thar
was accomplished ON u recent evening at
Mt,liea;: ,tcraria, Chicago. when 4I, stat
war. young citizens OF The groat nstropo'
lis were initiated In nne class into the
n.ysteries OF the Royal Arcanum, and
over 81, 900, 900 was added:tn the assets
OF 4BO homes. As tie candidates hied lite
the pRrquet OF the great ball, mar ate:
nsn. until the great rit, before vacant.
woe almos. completely Oiled, the srecta
Gle was one TO inspire the most Indifferent
and 10 key the enthusiast to the hirhcs:
concert pitch. Thirty-sig councils hsd
esEiida,es in the eiass.--Royal Arcanura
Record.
lIou. d. IT. Macwa,,, chairman os ths
supreme council committee ON appa;;is
hss been appointed to the bench by tac
| Dominion COVE, nment.
| Chcyal,er council of st. Louis has OF
snnlxsd degree team, with handsome
&c; Of new robes.
I.s.(s-Mcita and No. l743 are the
Ecns and number OF Il new council al
! kansas City.
| Lee Center council Of New York has
been organized ten years and has hat
hut o:.c death.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-02
MACCABEES.
Praise For an EMcicnt omcer-From
Tenta and Hives.

Praise For AN EMcicnt Omcer-From
Tenta ana Hives.
From every section there are coming
expressions OF highest commentator for
the naw supreme rccp:d keeper. George
j. Sicgle, In his businesslike admipistra-
tion OF the dutise Of his office. Ills strict
personal attention to business. his clear
grasp Of details, his promrtness and
genial GOOD nature gre giving him a
warm place in the consideration Of the
vast army of subordinate tent record
kccrers.--Bcehive.
Mrs. Lillian NJ. Hollister, supreme
commander. Ladies' of the Macca bess Of
the World, has been elected as Gclcgn; ;e
to the worlds convention. w. G. L. U.,
TO be held in London in 1000.
The new members secured during 1890
exceed those Of 1903 by nearly 1900.
The net increase of membership was
$4,000 in the supreme tent jurisdiction.
1t is risky business to leave to some
other tent the increase in membership
that belongs to your tent. The other
fellows may get tired too. Work is the
daily password to success.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-02

Supreme Commander Joseph Mitchell
says the order Ia growing rapidly 10 nll
the states in which 1t is organized. Ev-
cry branch Of the order Is in flourish
lng condition and the prospects are Of the
brightest.
Two castles In the suburbs Of Philadel-
phia recently closed a contest In which
93 new members were added to the order.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-02

grand treasurer
Of the hlghcst
branch OF Odd
Fellowship In the
state By Grand
Patriarch Gants.
Mr.. Kontx nas
worked long aud
earnestly sor lhs
fraternity and
his selection MS
grand treasurer
of the grand en-
canpment gives
universal salts
ia ctio o n. Mr.
Koutz has been
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-02

the bullets OF tho enemy from 'G1 to
G5. and werc paid for the sacrifice
they made For important business was
transacted and the arguments pro
and con showed that they still pos
sess the courage of their convictions
and stand ready to fight in any cause
they think is right.
Three comrades applied for admis-
sion, two were accepted and one was
referred to committee, of which
Comrade o. L. McMillen is chairman,
and IL he don't get justice 1t won't be
Mack's fault -Four comrades were
reported sick, and one died since our
last meeting.
Comrade Beck, Of Memorial post,
No. 141, Cleveland, chairman barbe-
cue committee, was present and re-
ported that he had leased Scenic park
June Goth, where they would roast all
the oxen, steers, heifers and sheep
necessary to feed 100000 people. Ev-
erybody is invited, and transportation
will be provided for all, special trains
chartered and fares SO low that it will
be cheaper to go than to stay at home
and sit under shade tree, and see
what fun you will have. Memorial
Post agrees to furnish Identification
cards to all free of charge. In case you
get lost or forget what your name is,
a committee will be here, whose busi-
ness 1t will be to tell your proper name,
your destination and who you are
looking for. The police will be in
structed that in case they find any one
from Akron who has forgotten the
name of tile city he lives in, to take
from him the key Of the city, present
ed by Mayor Farley, and guardian
will be appointed to care for him un-
til John DurlSin arrives.
Department Commander L. r. Shinn
extends an invitation to the members
of Buckley Post to join him in his spe-
clal train to Findlay to attend the de-
partment encnmpment in May Fare,
one cent per mile travelled.
On Friday evening, April 6, Buck
ley Post will give free entertainment
to their friends and relatives. Musl-
cal, dramaticnl and laughable. Miss
Beatrice McCue, Miss Carita Nc
Ebright, DR.. A. L. Saunders and other
talented artists will surely be there
to entertain you. Now, comrades,
don't sneak away from your wives,
but bring them along Their smiles
will help light up the hall, so Com
rade Mclaughlin can see to write
his check for all the expense this en-
tertainment costs, for it is strictly free
to all.
| PYTHIAN SISTERHOOD.
Members Of Louise assembly and
their friends were pleasantly entertain.
ed Friday evening at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. Stickney, 302 Torrey ST.
Music and games were special features
of the evening, while many We're kept
| hpe,, ot tI,a a sb ,,ou1 ,,pti1 a lofo bour
Mrs. G. II. Smetts won the honors of
the evening and Aunt Jane" Williams
was consoled. Refreshments were scrv-
ed. 1t is particularly desired that all
members will be on hand Friday ev.
ening, April g, at o'clock prompt,
ready to assist In the initiation and
comforting the second degree. And all
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-02

John Knox commandery, at Wilkes.
barre. will confer the appendant order of
the Red Cross and Sepulcher in full and
ancient form on Feb, q. when over so
hovitiates will be admitted.
Supreme Prelate Ira F. Tibbetts Of
Maine has just been elected colonel Of
Portland encampment. Union Veterans
legion, at Portland.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-02

The st. Louis councils are arranging
for q number Of entertainments and Glso
q series Of visits between them. The So
cial features Of the order will be made
more prominent than ever.
The new table of rates is meeting with
continued favor. It assures only one as.
sessment q month.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-02
Kniebt. and Lad,e. of Honor.

Knights and Ladies of Honor.
The Special tribunal of the supreme
lodge expelled from the order Oscar
Wiener, grand protector Of New Jersey.
The order asks fair consideration of
the new rates by the members.
A. j. Fox has been appointed chief
organizer for the stare of Missouri.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-02
Prev,d~,,, kc,sht..

The Providcnt Knights is uew sccie-
ty organized In Chicago. rts ritual :c
naval, an1 ih ofiice.s all have military
titles. II ndmits to uem Scrsh.p both
men and women between tho esea ,t lS
aud GO years and hes aiding srAle o;
rates.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-02

honored on many other occasions by thr
order ard Is past grand master of the
grand lodge OF Georgia. and the trater
n!,y Is making no experiment In placiag
it's finances In his hnnds. His past record
10 one of honor. and his zeal fer Odd Eel
lowship has been amply proved In years
gone by.
The minutes OF the annual comnnunica'
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-02
Warned.

'T may bo a aama" said waggles.
'but under my ragged coat tEsse Is a
heart that heats"
"Stiauger." said the farmer. 'ander
the fence yondsr is q dog uiAt htteS."--
Philadelphia North Arperi~aR- 4
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-02
UNITED WORKMEN

rrosrcks of the Order In Kansas .ru-
risdictto n--Aotcs. t 4
The Ancient Order OF United Work.
raen In Kansas has made wonderful
strides during the past year. wtiis other
fratcrnal orders hnve progressed and i'd
vanced rapidly. the A. o. u. w. has
dane much better than wns expected.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-02

Bill--l see II only rsins s;.svs noSs .
year In lower Egyps 80 tD< soass Of
the Mediterfs sosan
Ji'i--Asd ! DOM supposs ths ~sssh-
Or clerks out thsrs can koesR thst gay
--Yonkers ststasunsn.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-02
Protected Home CIRCLE.

Protected Home Circle.
There are over 3G0 circles in the order.
Social League circle of St. Louis added
l25 new members in December, making
the total membsrship 650 Social League
ranks fifth in ths entire order.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-02
ODD FELLOWS.

A Popular Member of the Order In
ccorgia--I.inklets.
Probably no Odd Fellow In Georgia Is
better known in the order than Anton =.
Kontz, who has recently been appointed
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-18
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

weather, she hit upon novel plan. she
would make a dress.
Going to the shop. she marched to tho
llght goods counter and demanded the
cheapest summer goods in stock. The
clerk obligingly handed down piece after
piece ranging all the way from tc 10
cents per yard They were known Lnder
new and strange names, but seemed To
her remarkably like old fashioned dimity.
one she selected under the French .tle
Of "dimlte.' This came at 6 cents per
ward.
Twelve yards having been bought, he
went TO the lace counter and purchased ~
cents worth of valoncennes lace. With
n quarter OF = dollar she bought ya.d
OF CUR linen, that pretty new leather col.
ored goods that makes such an ex I'll ant
lining and TO this she added thread and
silk imitation lining,
With these materials she made a pr3tty
summer dress with lace yoke, I'm lerlaid
with CUR linen, with belt and stock 10
match. 1t was great success and cost
| little.
But let the summer woman nor depend
rely upon cheap goods Only this ~
the month for summer sewing and for
her own needle she can best conhne her
self 10 goods so easily handled and 50
inexpensive that slip in cut or finish
will not be too expensive, Beatrice.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-18

elected in August, by the following !
he had the State so far organized tail!
the Austin reunion there were eissyl
more camps represented, as against
three or four at Galveston.
The Austin meeting adopted the CAV
ton resolution. changing the CONSTITUTE
doing away with the superfuous gale1
and from that moment the Texas avn
has advanced steadily to the front "
affirm without fear OF contradiction n
there is no other division In the VI
South so well equipped for work as y
Yet while so much good has been n
much remains TO be accompilsnea
would not for the world even hlM 4
there are not other men in Texas las|
we'll equipped as General Policy 70 ~
work, but I will say that we 40 n't
them; that they are yet to be dseo,'
and that it will be bad for tae y
division just now to take 8 step u
ward simply in an effort to discover
unknown Moses. We do know PONG,
We do know what he has done anu
he can do. His work is not yet COMP
and I hope the camps VIII make III
effort to prevent his retiring nvu
leadership, as / have heard 4 was ~
tention to do. The Texas divislon =.
afford to lose such leader, ior Il
backward at this time would be ialA
The commanding general must ga
who serves not for the honor thsls "
the office, but for the good ne q.
Such a man is General j. B. Pollss =
nominate him as his own successV., N
hope every Confederate solder y
will second the nomination ana "
in Fort Worth next MAY to vote ~ n n
S. o. Youns, " i
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-18
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days Of Lent to sewing for the poor and
other charities but there is time lest to
devote some study to the new and novel
things in spring modes.
Tlo model ihustnted shows an AFTER
noon toilette in pale gray foulard asao-
oi9.ed with paid silk. The skirt has a
pointed tunic of the foulard the points
trimmed wiki tiny rucHing of pale gray
chiffon and failing gracefully over the
plaid undeTshirt
The bodice is developed in the foulard
and has a vest Of plated chiffon VIII oh
Vida into a shl,red yoke a o,e the
bust line. The yoke is very low, tu
ally blending into the ev,s bslow the
III ulders. The sle " S are core f ting
and fare over the hand In a stylish little
French ripple.
The tedice is tight fitting and finished
st the waist line with mar DIV belt OF
black satin. The same material is used
for the crushed collar, whlch has pte,ty
trimming Of pale gray satin.
Helen Grey Page.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-18
MoDIsH MATHiMoNY.
The Brides VIII nnd Wishes Arc
Paramount on Her Wedding DaS.


| Paramount on Her Wedding DaS.
| The Ladies' Home journal.
All the expenses OF a wedding arc as
sumed by the brides famIly--cards, car
rlag,s, floral decoratons-evorythl
The brdegrooms first privilege is to
pay the cergymen's fee.
1t is the brides provocative to name the
wedding day.
The fashionable hour for the ceremony
is high noon"
Church, clergyman, and all the details
Of the wedding are let, to the choice Of
the bride,
It is the present fashion to have four,
SIX or tigat bridesmaids, rs many ushcrs
a maid OF honor, a bes, man, ami some
times one or two little girls. The bride
decides what the gowns of her brides
maids shall be.
The bride always wears the brldegro9m's
gilt.
1ae bride wears htr wells over the face
so arranged that. Immediately aver the
ceremony, the maid Of hoaor may payt it,
opposing OF 1t becomingly.
Fashion now dictates white suede glov, 5
The left one Is removed when he ring is
given,
Presents are sent az any time after Il
is known that the date has been liked
for the wcddlyg, but the receipt OF the IN g.
vitations is the general signal FOR their
Offering
/. is a recent fashion TO invite those
who have sent presents to come and SEQ
them On some day shortly before the
woading II they are not to be displayed
at the reception.
A widow bride wears pearl gray. or
some light silk OF travelling costume
with hornet She removes hr TO lnsr
wedding ring. She may no more wear
both rings than she may bear b5tA names
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-18
SONG TO THE RAIN.

For TIE Post
Rain, rain, O, rain,
Well, | love thy pleasant strain;
Down the roof in fancy rills,
Turning thousands fairy mills,
Gayly splashing meath the caves.
Where the dust with JOY receives
All thy precious burdened life.
Rain, rain, D, rain,
Beating or my window pain,
Glad | am TO see you there.
With your chatter OF good cheer.
II knew you'd love me more,
Open wide I'd throw my door.
Bid you in from out the strife.
Rain, rain, o, rain,
Well know 'twould be in VAIN
For you love the wild night roar
Born on tempest storm dashed shore
And Ills music in your heart,
Joy to others to lmpart,
AS you live your happy life.
Rain. rain o, rain,
Hear me-hear me, once again,
story OF your life I'd know
Where fram out the dark you flow
DO YOU never feel 4 fea.
Journeying in the dark night dreaf,
Where the fierce cloud lions roar?
Rain, rain, 0, ratn,
Shall | see you once again
Will you pass my way once more
Bring to me such Joy and store!
OH ] love YOU, happy rain,
Sad ia be ii ne'er again
You would beat against my door.
Rain. rain. o, rain,
You have bopne away the pain
or restless weary night;
Now ] near you tapping light.
And Q mellow music there
Drives my anguish into air.
often has SO done before.
RAIN rain. o, rain,
Listsn to me once again
On love you and love
All your muttering clouds above,
And love your wild night song
AS YOU grandly move along
over meadow wood AMI moor
Rain, rain o, rain.
TO learn thy song would fam
Follow thee this night away.
Mingle in thy heating sprav.
over mountain, plain and field
In the darpness half concealed.
Learn thy song and love thee ,,,ra
Harry Hampton Williams
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-18
TO MAKE THE SUMMER DRESS
The Fav0rite Waist Is the Round One and the Skirt Is
Well Supplied with Flounces

The good matrons of old New York,
town. took the month of February for
their summer sewing. As soon as the hol-
iday sweets were digested and the house
cleared OF the festive greens. they brought
forth from the chest and drawer. yards and
yards OF white goods out OF which they
fashioned the summers wearing apparel.
Nor was II all OF home spinning. Mulls
we're brought from England glnghams
from Holland. and. off In the hills of Rip
Van Wrinkle. back Of the Palisades, stood
O fine mill. turned by natural stream,
where was woven many a yard OF French
tsrletan. thin goods as fine as fairy
wing to be worn next summer by ,ae
rosy checked girls Of Manhattan.
This custom has descended, and today.
II you happen Of morning in the homos
OF the best matrons of Greater New York.
you will see a cheerful sight. In the iarg-
est living room in the house, with her
materials spread out around her, sits a
busting little seamstress, while surround
ing her are the members of the family,
mother and daughters, assisting and doing
her bidding. The seamstress measures tie
sooas ana cuts tnem out 10 De pasted ny
one OF the uaushlersi AFTER wh!ch lne
iittie seamstress does the HttlnE' leaving
me nn'shlhs LOT the "',Ilhs hhsess o.
mother and daughters. In TINS thrifty
way dozens oil iignt summer dresses can DC
turned OUT anu INC cost OIL making oNtehns
I,tie "esu the n'sl PllVe ol cue soouo,
lol me seauio'Fea9 "oINs az % per a@F
ana Iess'
mere are Vlsltlns uiessliaNeIs IN Nv"
ioTh WHO cohiihanu 20 per adE' ihey hIt
cNpeIt h'teis anu are wei, poateu ~ tne
noNest houes' que OF tnciI qud,lncat'ons
~ an annual Wlp 20 Farls' lhey cur
themselves thl!ors' ana thelF services
are SOUGHT ior the NOS elts"ht oil talor-
n'ade gowns, as wen "8 ior very eiaporate
weuulhg ana reception dresses Ihey arr
worth Inc price ~heh you rehect mat Tor
blnuler worn you may nave 10 pay tn'
price o, %lVV at any very tashiohabie
laqies tailoring establishments
But Tor the summer drtss the pttiu
sealhh'tesS answers every purpose ana
sne ne graduate OF large mousse 40
she shouiu ne' she wiz 10 her WORK woll
Ine se'ecuon OF the materials lhat are
10 DC reouli' INTO august dresses ln So
TIous one lot the pefson VINO undertakes
~ one own TASTE Is sca'cely rtiapir'
ior Tue Roods OF the eSMlnG season are
80 now ana so strange tnst 1t Is lmp1i'l-
pic TO picture them mdIe up II "a mVrh
SAFER 70 observe the readi-made m0"els'