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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-18

That a fine waiter who served me to-
night" said a patron of a Broadway res
taurant 10 the proprietor.
THE best one in the establishment" was
the answer. You see he waits on nis
tables by note"
by Lote, What do you mean"
"Well! that waiter is a musician and q
genius. He applies his musical knowledge
to assist him In caring for those he serves.
and he never makes a mistake any more
than he makes a discord in playing the
fiddle"
was all attention.
simple enough for a musician. Now. that
waiter don't have TO remember at just what
table certain things are ordered. and he has
more tables to look after than any other
man in the room. He serves his tables ,x-
actly as he plays the fiddle. You see. ne
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-18
MUSICAL WAITER SERVES BY NOTE.

has seven tables. and each table IL a note.
He has no trouble in remembering notes.
and the patrons that he cares for at une
time are a tune to him. As they come In he
seats them In the order he wants for the
music mat Is In his MIND. and then goes
Of variations in his tune. but the tune Is
there and guides him correctly. He don't
think Of table /, 2. 8 or Z. but he has in his
mind A, Il. F or q. and the orders are asso-
ciated with the notes.
This method may seem like confusion TO
you. but 1t is harmony to him. and he has
worked IL up into wonderful detail. II he Is
serving some one who IL In a hurry he SIM
Fly makes that note sharp. and IL he sees
that a man II very deliberate and wants to
consume time he fattens his note. These
things In his mind influence his actions.
There are things about 1t that / do not I'M
derstand, but | take his word for il being
all right. and know that he cares for MS
tables to the satisfaction OF my patrons
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knights of the Maccabee..

The management of Mannion Park has
notified the st. Louis Camp that they will
have the best attractions obtainable for the
benefit rendered the Great Camp on August
%. In addition to the acts Furnished NV
Mannion's Park. there will be some adj
ditional features furnished by the Maca-
bees.
American Tent received an official visit
from ST. Louis Camp last Wednesday even
ing. fully 30 sir knights being present. Ad-
dresses We're made by Camp Commander
Jones II. Parker and others. One of
the most interesting selections Of the even
ing was. The Alphabet" by Sir knight
Frankenburg.
Nearly one-half the members OF Apollo
Tent were at the last review. which was
held upon the trolley car. Apollo" After
completing the round trip to Creve Occur
Lake, where about forty minutes were spent
in social amusement. the car returned to
Deimar Garden. where a jolly time was
furnished by the Entertainment Committee.
Afterwards the car made a trip to Man.
Mon Park.
Wellston Tent had a fairly attended
meeting at its last review. August II. Many
visiting sir knights were present. Speeches
were made by Sir Knights Jones Parker.
Edward p. Walsh and others.
Imperial Tent had a rousing meet
ing Thursday evening. Several applications
were received. Sir Knight Stamm delivered
the past commanders charge without the
use Of the ritual.
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flee of The N not later than
Friday neon to receive attention.
An enthusiastic meeting of Grand Lodge
deputies of the Knights and Ladies OF
Honor was held at West Gate Hall last
Tuesday evening, called by the grand pro-
tector, for the purpose of a general consul
tation in regard to future work. The dep
uties are specially interested in the man.
moth initiation to be held on August Is.
when more than 200 candidates will be IN
itiated. that number being fully guaranteed
by the deputies present. This will enable
the Grand Lodge to send its third repre-
sentative to the supreme session to be held
at Deti oft on September IL. The record
made by Missouri in the last year Is very
creditable, more SO than ever in its previous
history. as it now takes precedence of all
other jurisdictions in propagation.
Chouteau Lodge gave the use of its hail
to the members of Liberty Lodge to hold
a special meeting on Tuesday evening when
ten candidates were initiated. showing a
rapid gain for this new lodge. which will
double its charter membership within the
month.
Amelia Lodge initiated three candidates
and received applications for four more at
the last meeting on Tuesday evening.
Seymour Lodge has four applicants who
Will De INITIATED at tne next meeting.
Cherokee Lodge has seventeen for initia-
ton and eight propositions for its next
meeting.
Enterprise Lodge had a most enthusiastic
meeting last Wednesday evening. initiating
fourteen candidates and receiving appiica-
tons from twelve for membership. The
grand protector and other grand officers
were present.
Clover Leaf Lodge has arranged for the
Initiation of twenty candidates on August
%. when the grand officers will oficiate. No
other business will be transacted at this
meeting.
Magnolia Lodge, through Sisters Breen
and Mcnamara. will have twenty candi-
dates at the mammoth initiation August q.
This lodge doubled its membership in the
last six months.
The Carondelet lodges report considerable
activity in the preparations for twenty
fourth anniversary of the order at Manion
Park. September 6.
The official visitation of the grand officers
for this month will be to Clover Leaf
Lodge Thursday evening, August %, JeYer-
son and Cass avenues.
Baden Lodge reports five applications.
This lodge will have several candidates al
the mammoth initiation. The lodge is To-
Gated in the extreme northern portion of
the city. and has been working under MANY
disadvantages but has good prospects
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Some time before it is realized. All eyes
should be tested occasionally. so as to he
sure about their condition. Doctor Bond. ex-
pert optician at Mermod Il Jaccarl's.
Broadway and Locust. will examine your
eyes free Of charge and ht them properly
II glasses are needed. Steel frames. 81 and
up; gold. S and up.
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struck BIZ a noy-Gp. M.nr...en. 1;

Struck by Q Boy-(ins MenEerscn, II
years old, OF No. 1891 North Nineteenth
street. while delivering ice at No. 3i45 Lo-
Gust street yesterday, was struck In the
mouth with a club by an unidentified boy.
four of his teeth being knocked out. The
boy with the club escaped. Mengersen
said there was no reason he knows why
the boy should rave struck Aim.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-18

Danube Blue. the newest In fine writing
paper. a soft. delicate shade. with the new
EAislon envelope: per quire. Soc. Aiermod
& Jaccard's. Broadway and Locust.
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Seek Missing Girl-The Police have
been requested to search for Hazel Hamil-
home. at No. 43o4 North Broadway, She left
home on August 4.
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Phoenix Lodge had a large attendance
Tuesday evening. at which several applica-
candidates elected, and one Instructed in
the secret work. This lodge now has lis
beneficial members On its rolls. and expects
Acorn Lodge held its regular meeting
Monday evening, Chief Of Honor Morrison
presiding. Under regular order Of business
chief Of honor Three applications were re-
ceived and turned over to the proper COM
mittees. and one member was received by
transfer card. An invitation was received
from South End Lodge to visit, and the
Acorns promised to visit that lodge in q
body.
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CITY ITEMS.

LOOK over the items advertised by Craw-
ford'St in to-day's papers. and see IL you
Louis Greatest Store bright and early to-
morrow morning.
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IRELAND TO HOLD EXPOSITION
Cities Subscribing to Fair to Be
Held at Cork in 1902.


REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Washington. Aug. 17.-Consul Swiney OF
Cork informs the State Department that an
exposition o: the products and industries OF
ireland will be held in that city In 1902. The
site selected Is on the banks of the River
Lee.
cities Of Ireland have promised their sup
port. and have already literally contributed
toward the erection of the buildings and the
preparations. The railroads have also sub
scrfbed and will make low rates to vfsitorp.
The Consul adds that a number of the ex-
hibitors at the Glasgow Exposition will
bring their exhibits to Cork.
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Ancient Order Of United Workmen.

Ancient Oruer OF United WOrkmcn.
Hyde Park Lodge had its usual good at
tendance on last Tuesday evening, at which
two applications for membership were re-
eeiyed and one candidate was initiated by
Henry W.. Meyer, grand recorder, assisted
by the officers OF the lodge. Brother Il.
Petschke offered as a fret prize one box Of
cigars to the member bringing in the largest
number Of candidates. and Brother August
Beyer onered as a second prize an A. q. L.
w. pin. Short addresses were made by
Grand Master Workmen William Ii. Miller
and Grand Recorder Henry W. Meyer. After
the lodge closed. the members and many OF
their friends were treated to a watermelon
feast. in which Brother Charles Aurien was
declared the champion watermelon eater OF
North ST. Louis.
A special meeting of the German Work.
mems Association will be held Saturday
evening". September Z. at the hall Of Missouri
Lodge. Iowa avenue and Arsenal street.
Banner Lodge had a good attendance at
discussed In regard To increase OF member
ship. Among the visitors were Master
Workman George w. Graham OF Freder-
icktown. Mo-. and Brothers E. L. Sebastian
and Charles 7. Graham. also OF Frederick
town. who were well pleased with the work.
ings of the order here. These gentlemen
Will remain in the city for the balance Of
returning home.
Security Lodge had a very good meeting
on Tuesday night. at which one application
for membership was received and the regu-
lar routine business transacted. The lodge
expects to have an initiation at the meeting
August "a
ST. Louis Lodge held one of its old-time
meetings on Tuesday evening, a good at
tendance being present. The lodge enter
tanned several country visitors, and Brother
Coulter promised to present two applica-
tons for membership by the next meeting.
Phoenix Lodge met on Thursday evening.
Considerable interest was shown In the mat
ter of obtaining new members. as there is
a close race for supremacy between two or
three English speaking lodges.
Ter and Grand Recorder Henry W. Never
returned Friday morning from a visit to
St. Charles Lodge.
Benton Lodge had a lively and interesting
meeting last Thursday evening. at which
one candidate was initiated. and three ap-
plications were received. Brother Charles
hunting members for this lodge. The
monthly rattle for an assessment will take
place next Thursday evening.
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The membership of this order IS increas-
ing rapidly and the attendance from Mis-
souri, at the annual National Convention IN
Cleveland. o.. will be much larger than
ever before. The department president and
staff will start September s.
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See the new coffee pot for making coffee
while at the table: works so easily and per-
feet. At Mermod & J~accard's. Broadway.
corner Locust.
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At the review of Chellis Hive Tuesday
evening, eleven applications were received.
This was q social meeting. Ice cream was
served and dancing enjoyed until a late
hour. Among the visitors, were Lady Me-
Cullough from Fulton. Mo-, and ladies from
Jowel and New Century hives.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-18

Thu fifteenth anniversary of the Protected
Home Circle will be celebrated in st. Louis
August 50 at the Suburban Garden. Special
privileges are allowed. and a speakers
stand will be erected by the proprietors.
where IL. c. Hall. supreme president. and
others will deliver addresses. Members
will take baskets IL they wish for the after
noon. and remain for the evening.
Tn Z. H.. c. Day at Buffalo. was a fine
affair. Special trains were run. which
made some a little late in getting in. be-
cause of the crowd. The superintendent,
and secretary of the Pennsylvania build
ing made things exceedingly pleasant for
the crowds. that being headquarters. The
Committee on Reception and Entertain
ment at Buffalo had made ample arrange
ments for the affair. A. H. Miller. the su-
preme chaplain. with a dozen members from
ST. Louis represented the State Of Mis-
sCuri.
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in the city. was a visitor at German
Camps meeting last Thursday evening.
er. entertained the camp with an address
on the customs of the people Of Mexico.
Chopper Camp had a very large attena-
ance Friday evening. many visitors peihs
present. Six candidates were introduced anu
one member was received by lard. Sovereign
Fred Wenzel presided.
Valid Camp. at its session last Wednes-
day night. had one Of the most successful
meetings It ever had. The members turned
Chopper. Tower Grove. and Mount Auburn
camps were present. One candidate receiver
the protection degree, Consul Commande.
Wilson presiding. while the floor work was
under the direction Of Sovereign Haun: Five
candidates were elected. Sovereign Benhet
Of Botanical Camp was present. ,..,.
two applications. To-day the camp will en-
sion and basket picnic TO Red Bud, Ill.
Beginning Tomorrow evening. the mem
bers of the Central Committee will entertain
Saturday evening special features will be
added TO the regular prosramme.
Mortefiore Camp. No. 25: had a full at,
received one application. Consul Commander
James Saunders headed a large ceiegation
from Terminal Camp. which visited. II was
decided to give the annual masquerade ball
on sunday. November q. at Concordia Gun
Hall. Last Friday evening the members OF
q aH WooSmen I Sirf,s tT ,hs I PaTt IN anhi,iary 10
tHt ifoANS
the Woodmen of the World.
Benton Camp. Tuesday evening. after a
recess OF three weeks, went to work with
vim. Two applications were received ana
acted upon After the transaction of routine
business. Clerk Louis Maull announced that
he had prepared a little surprise for his
brother members. and they were invited TO
take part in a fish fry and refreshments. In
Of a happy event that took
place In his family a few days ago.
The meeting of Hickory Camp Wednes-
day evening proved to be a most delightful
affair. For the second time this month
seven candidates were initiated, and three
applications were received. Consul Com
mander Merritt has a hustling band of
workers. and the baby camp promises TO
eclipse many of the older camps in MEM
bership In a short time. An invitation to at
tend Mount Auburn Camps fourth ami
versary on Friday evening was accepted.
Sylvan Camp had an excellent meeting
Thursday evening. initiating one candidate.
On "Wednesday evening the camp will give
its annual river excursion, and a good time
is anticipated.
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MAiIuory Stotl0uo EStoDthSne0.
tablished military posts 1t all The stations
the line Of the Panam Railroad as
a protection against rebel attacks.
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Cabinet VIII Not De ReccGnssea.
Lima. Peru, Aug. 1.-THE Chamber OF
ncially any communications from the Cab.
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knights Templars' Pilgrimage-st.
Louis Commandery. No. /. Knights Tenn
plars, will make its triennial pilgrimage to
Louisville. KY. on Sunday. August =. A
special train OF the Baltimore and Ohio VIII
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Sovereign Gerhard Reutlinger of Guadala-
ara, Mexico. who Is spending his vacation
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AGGRESSIVE WORK IS
PLANNED FOR LODGES
Knights and Ladies of Honor to
Initiate More Than Two Hun
dred Candidates at One Time.

Communication intended for the
frnternal society columns Of The
flee of The Republic not later than
Friday neon to receive attention.
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ROYAL

Benton Council Initiated three candidates.
Windy City and read four applications.
Regent Gottschalk appointed as Committee
on Bylaws John F.. Mielert and Attorney
schalk. ". T. Cooper addressed the meet
ing on the secret work Of the councils of
Ohio; Past Regent D'oench Joined in the
Members Of Compton Hill Council have
orsanized a membership league. books to
close October /. when the league expects to
poses Of the league Is to have a class IN
itation in December Of not less than 10
candidates with a banquet to follow in jan
president; G. C. Cookery. vice president:
j. Z. Williams. secretary. and U. j. +.
Weber. treasurer.
Eggers visited Delmar Council at its last
meeting. Final arrangements were made
for the joint excursion with Mis-
souri, Council on The City OF Providence.
Grand Orator E. A. Barbour. presented at
Ozark Councils meeting. last week the
burg. won by him in the recent class con-
test. Brother Ellenburg responded very
feelingly and then presented the cup to
every member Of the duty expected of him.
Deputy Grand Regent Jake Marx. one of
the most indefatigable workers in the
COUNCIL and promised a net increase Of
fifty before January l.
Usage Council had a good meeting, re-
ceived two applications and iniated one
candidate.
Regent John H. Holmes presided at the
last meeting of Hickory Council when three
candidates were initiated.
Brother Louis Seidel has resigned tine
office Of warden Of Missouri Council as his
business will call him away from the city.
and Brother H. c. Heyer has been elected
to fill the vacancy. Sentry Isaac H. LeedUn
still guarding the outer door as he has done
for the last sixteen years
ka-Cf-Mo-Ra Council keeps UP Its enthis-
iasm and Regent Anthony expects to see its
membership. now about 100. doubled by the
end OF the year. To that end he has divi6-
ed the Council into two teams with Brother
Hasselman and himself as captains.
Guard Regent Meiser is in. receipt Of a
letter from the supreme regent. Brother
Joseph A. Langftt. complinenting him Up
on the accession Of st. Charles Council. and
upon the work which is being kept up by
the subordinate councils Of Missouri. Broth
er Meiser is planning for a visit from
Brother Langfitt next October.
koerners Garden never had such an i'm
c~anians Oh last Wednesday evening In
honor Of the daughter Of Collector Peter s.
Bantz Of Valley Council. Miss Anna X.
Bantz, who is a member of the Hanley-
Ravold Company.
Elk Council received two applications at
the last meeting and after transacting
routine business commenced formulating
plans for active work this fall
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carry the Grand Commander Of Missouri.
accompanied by the Carthage Light Guard
Band Of Carthage. No., leaving 81. Louis ct
8 q. m.
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DoINGs AT DENTON.
Aged Couple Celebrate Their Golden
Weddinq-Burninq Beaumont Oil.

Aged Couple Celebrate Their Golden
Weddinu-Burnina Beaumont Oil.
Denton, Texas October % Mr. and
Mrs. A. r. Houlder of Justin celebrated
their golden wedding last week at their
home in the presence of many friends and
relatives, Including all OF their six chill
drcn, four sons and two daughters Many
gifts were received from friends. The old
couple are 76 and II years old, respectively,
and We're married in North Carolina
The Denton cotton and oil mill Is burning
Beaumont oil regularly now, and Manager
X. j Wilson says it is a success, as well
ms being very much more economical than
coal or wood, besides saving the expense
of two fremen, the mill running night and
day. The Empire Pressed Brick company
Is also using the oil burners successfully
and the Alliance Mill company and Water,
Light and Power company are making ar
rGngcments to do likewise. j. e. Hen
delson. manager of the Denton Medicine
company. has Invented a burner for the oil,
which he claims will work on any stove or
heater.
Denton capitalists are interested in the
discoveries Of oil and gas at Lawton. o. r.,
and twenty-fouT mineral claims near that
town are the property of residents Of this
city DR.. S. + Odell has returned from
a trip there representing himself and tho
other owners. and Is much pleased with
the prospect Arrangements are being
made to develop the field.
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Denton, Texas. October %. That was an
interesting celebration held at the home
Of 5. b. Peter in Sanger this county.
last week, when his aged parents, in the
presence of children grandchildren and
great grandchildren, celebrated the sixty.
NTH anniversary of their wedding, which
took place In Kentucky in 1896 The old
couple aged 81 and 81 years walked from
their home to their sons, a distance OF
about mile, to attend the festivity of
which they were the central figures and
showed no bad effects whatever Of Tie
exercise. Indeed, both IRE accustomed to
such, their principal employment being Wis.
lting among their relatives and neighbors
in their neighborhood. good likeness
If them appears herewith.
John Wesley Peter was born IN Adair
county, Ky. October 30, 1918. Petersburg,
Ky, named for his father. was The scene
of his early childhood until he was yeals
old. when, with his parents, he moved
to Nashville, Tenn ard was living there
when Count Lafayette, attended 10y rIcsi-
dent Andrew Jackson. visited jacksou's
home, their coming being made the cause
OF 4 big parade and fete In that city. Al
the events connected herewith he we'll re-
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ure OF living depends upon the liver" ans
Is a fact which none may dispute tsct
sunny disposition more often results from
cause.
Acid dyspepsia, commonly called som
stomach or heartburn, Is caused by slow al.
gesuon IF food; Instead Of being prompt.
" dlgested and converted into blood, hone
ana muscle, II lies In the stomach for hours
lermentlng md decaying creating gases
which cause pressure on the lungs and
heart short breath and general discomfort
and irritation.
such half dlgcsted food is indeed poor
nounshmeut for The body, brain and nerves
and the results IS shown In irritable tenn
pers, unaccountahle headaches and that de-
Pressing Pressing condition usnally called the
'plues but how quickly all these dlsap-
pear when appetite and digestion are re-
stored
Laxative. medicines only irritate the al.
ready irrtgted stomach and bowels and
nave no effect upon actual digestion Of
food.
The sensible course to follow Is to make
use OF simple natural dlgestivcs like
StuartS Dyspepsia Tablets after meals un-
~ the stomach has n chance to recupcrate.
The natural digostves which every
healthy stomach contains are pcptones.
dlaStase and liydrochlorc and Tactic acids
and when any Of them are lacking the
trouble begins The reason Stuart's Dys.
pepsin Tablets are so valuable and success
tul In curing stomach troubles Is because
theN contain, IN pleasant concentrated
tablet FORM all these absolutely necessary
essentials for perfect digestion and assimi-
laton Of food.
Henry Kirkpatrick Of Lawrence, Mass.
SAYS; Men and women whose occupation
prcrludes an active outdoor life should
make " daily practice To use Stuart's
Dyspepsia Tablets after meals. have
done SO myself and | know positively that
owe my present health and vlgor To their
daily use
"l5rom the time | was %, when grad
mated from school with broken health from
ovcrwork until | was a. scarcely knew