The Washington bee., 1901-07-13
BEHIND THE SCENE.

Triennial Conclave, K. T.. will meet
at Louisville, KY, August 27-3I.
Mexico's jurisdiction extends to
more than thirty islands.
There are 100, ,oOo, 900 people in
China, engaged in the Tea industry.
The Presidents coachman and foot
man have new liveIies of dark green
line.
Annual Meeting Imperial Council of
Mystic Shrine, at Kansas City, Mo,
July II-I2.
For light upon dark subjects read
the BEE for a change. We deal in
live matters.
On the 25th of June the Grand Chap
ter, K. A. NJ. OF Cal. convened in its
Sth Annual Convocation.
The difference between the Editor
and his wife IS that she sets things to
right and he writes things to set.
Los Angeles is making great prepa-
rations for visitors in August for the
Odd-Fellows' Meet or Conclave.
The Masons Of California observed
St. Johns Day by a Promenade Con
cert at Union Square Hall, San Fran
cisco.
Emperor William Of Germany has
! taken a liking to American cooking.
/ His Imperial Chef has been ordered
to take points in that direction.
/ Senator Allison of Iowa says that he
/ is too old to be a Presidential Candi-
| date in 1904, and names Gov. Shaw
as suitable nominee.
Miss Virginia Lewis, decendent Of
! General George Washington, has con-
sented to sell the sword of General
Washington. The price desired is
800, 900.
An enormous map Of the World has
been placed in what is known as
the War Room Of the White House
1t was prepared by the Coast Survey.
Gen. Miles advocates good roads on
account OF the use in t! time of war
Their use in time of peace is to most
people sufficient argument to have
them.
The NJ. w. G. Lodge Of Cal. held its
A7th Annual Communication at San
Francisco. NJ. w. G. NJ. Bro. z. A.
Clark has had a successful year. here
was a large attendance Of the Graft
present.
The Fraternity of F. A. a. Masons
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will give their Annual Excursion July
10th, 1901. Bro. w. II. Myers, Chair
man. Executive COmmittee-JO Ohm w.
Mays, Chairman; John c. Nalle Sec'y.
Bro. E.'E. Fluker, D. @. NJ. Of the
quo of O. F. for Arkansas, and
also Grand Director of the ). Z. NJ,
was wilfuIlv assassinated at his home,
Pine Bluff last month by two white
men. The Order will look into the
matter.
Bro. H. II. Gilbert, 50 Degree, of
Philadelphia, is the Oldest Colored
Mason living in the United States. lie
IS Past Sheik of Pyramid Oasis, Phlla-
delphia, and also the oldest Inspector
General of A. A. S. K. He has been
a member of St. George COmmandery
for over 50 years.
Prof R. S. Foster, X. G. Patron,
Grand Chapter o. E. S. of Mo. iuris-
dictior is making his annual vista
tons. The Grand Chapter will con-
vene at HannibOl July II. There are
FIVE Chapters in the State.
Mr.. |. D. Rockefeller, has employed
negro steam-htters to do work on the
Chicago University, on which he and
organized or union workmen could
not agree. These workmen and their
friends claim that Mr.. Rockefeller has a
Cesire to create a race war, (poor black
mani simply because he seen ft to
give the negro on the job.
The K. of P. of Mo, are carrying on
the the good works. The Grand
Lodge OF X. ofP. N. Y. State convened
at Yonkers, June "a. Session lasted
three days. Considerable business
was done by the large number OF
the delegation OF brethren present
from the different sections.
Dean c. Russell of the Teachers
College of the Columbia University
recently announced gltt oil