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The Delta independent., 1902-08-08
FATAL MINE EXPLOSION.
Four Men Killed in the Brodhead Coal
Mine at Aguilar.

Denver. Aug. IA special dispatch
from Trinidad last night to the Repub-
lscan says:
The most disastrous mine explosion
in the history of Las Animas county
occurred at Aguilar in the old shaft OF
the Brodhcad mine OF the Northern
Coal and Coke Company. at o o'clock
this morning. -Four men lost their lives
and several were severely injured, one
OF whom will die.
The killed: George Mason. George
II. Parker. George II. Grcnfell and l..
II. Keller.
The seriously Injured: William Il.
Galbrcath. seriously burned, will die:
l.. ii. Shelter. badly burned about
head, will recover.
The accident was caused by the accu-
mutation OF explosive gas in the mine.
The men were engaged In the instalia-
,ion OF Il pump. for the purpose OF
hoistlng water to mines further up the
canon. Parker and Mason We're work
ing In the shaft when. II Is said. one OF
them struck match to light his pipe.
a terrific explosion Immediately fol-
lowed and the two men fell to the bot
tom of the workings, distance OF
about $50 feet. Three other men were
working on the first level. about fifteen
feet from the surface and Grenfell was
hurled through the mouth OF the shaft
some distance In the mir and fell to the
ground. dead. frlghtfully charred and
blackcned and with nearly all of the
clothing burned from his body. The
other two men were rescued from the
level as soon MS the intense heat and
obnoxious gases had subsidized sutfi-
ciently to admit the rescue party.
The rcscuors were almost overcome
by the heat and flames. however. and
when they returned to the surface with
the two men. one dead and the other al
most In dying condition. rousing
cheer greeted them from their fellow
workmcn. The niue Is still fiercely
burning. and no attempt has yet been
made to rescue the two bodies ut the
bottom. as II would he the height Of
folly to go into the mine at this time.
All OF the dead men were married
and leave families to mourn their loss.
George Il. Grenfell leaves n wife aud
family residing at Erie. Colorado. His
son. II. I. Grenfell. Is travelling auditor
of the Colorado Il Southern railrond,
and Mrs. Helen L. Grenfell, state su-
pcrIntendent OF schools is his daughter
in.iaw. His body was brought to this
city this evening and II now ut the
AnorRue.
The Delta independent., 1902-08-08
REUNION OF PIONEERS.
Old Settlers Of Bent, Otero, Prowers
and kiowa Counties Meet.

Denver. Aug. "a Rocky Ford spe-
cial to the Republican Saturday says:
The old settlers of Bent. Otero,
Prowers and Kiowa counties have fin
ished Il reunion that has never been
equal"d in the state. -Four beeves and
several mutton roasted in the finest
styles soon disappeared when the big
crowd made the charge on the tables.
Governor Orman made speech in
the forenoon at the fair grounds and
was followed by Ex-Governor Adams,
who went into the history of the val
ley from the first trip up the valley
In $50 by Lieutenant Pike. His ad-
dress contained many historical points
Of which the oldest residents were un-
familiar.
The afternoon was given up to ath-
lenc sports at the fair grounds. The
ball game between Lamar and Rock y
Ford was won by Rocky Ford by n
score of 10 to 4. The onc-half mile
dash for lady riders was won by Mrs.
Chowans of La Junta. The rough
riding contest was exciting. There
ious injury. The result was a tie and
the money was divided between James
Lane and Jim Giles, two of the most
daring riders in the state. In the spe-
cial race. one-half mile dash. Potter
Bros. took first money and HeZ En-
yart second.
An organiza ton of old settlers was
perfected and George W. Swink was
elected president. The next meeting
will be held at La Junta.
The Delta independent., 1902-08-08

OTHER PuzEs.-House and lot in Omaha value. So,
Omaha City Lot 500; Grand Kmbal Piano; Chapel Or
round trip tickets cities the Pacific Coast Gulf OF Me
the Great Lakes and the Inland Pleasure Resorts; Sea-
Garments Buggies Saddles, Sets OF Double and Single
Engines, Guns, Silver and Glass Tableware and
other useful and ornamental articles
The Washington times., 1902-06-15
TEMPLAR RECEPTION.

The officers of the Grand Command
cry. K. T. and the Ladies' Auxiliary,
whose efforts made De Molays work at
the recent Masonic fair so successful,
were rendered reception by De Molay
Commandery Wednesday. June 4. The
reception occurred at the Riggs House.
The Sir knights attended in full TEN
plar uniform. After the reception an
excellent supper was served. Sir Knight
o. G. Staples received with the Grand
Commandery officers. There was large
attendance of Sir Knights and their
ladies'. The grand commander. deputy
grand commander. grand generalissamo.
grand captain general. grand recorder.
grand treasurer. grand prelate and Past
Grand Commander George Gibsc. were
among the guests present. After the
conclusion Of the supper Past Eminent
Commander Robert Cook presented Sir
knight Staples with a fnc silver mount
ed cut-glass pitcher on behalf of the
comma ndery. Speeches complimentary
10 the Ladies' Auxiliary committee were
made by Grand Prelate H. X. Simpson,
Sir Knight Brainard II. Warner and Sir
knight Emil G. Schafer.
The Washington times., 1902-06-15
PYTHIAN NOTES.

Superior Lodge No. 27, knights of
Fythias, had a largely attended meeting
Saturday night at the Castle Eall, 1907
Street northwest. Several osquires re-
ceived the rank of knight in amp.ifled
form on this occasion. Past Grand Chan
cellor E. C. Gill, of Union Lodge No. o.
acted as king of Superior Lodge, and was
excellent in the royal throne Several
men prominent in the capital were ini-
tiatcd. THIS lodge is very prosperous.
and now ranks among the District lead
ers i'll point OF membership. 1t is arrang
ing for a banquet in celebration of the
fifth anniversary of its organization.
Justus II. Rathbone Lodge, No. 2S,
knights Of pythias. gave a very success
ful excursion to River View Monday
night. The attendance was very large.
The committee or general arrangements
consisted OF Past Chancellor l.. II. Trout
mann. W. W. Souder and George W.
Robson. The dancing and social commit
tees included c. F. SWEET, J. NJ. Williams.
r. d. Cromwell. C. F. Roberts. W. T.
Thompson, II. W. Thompson. A. T. Hen
bricks, f. l.. Richmond. and w. II.
Frank The committee on entertainment
was composed of Past Chancellor d. n.
Hoover. J. NJ. Griffin. Past Chancellor w.
w. Duffield. D. L. Daniels. and Past
Grand Vice Chancellor John a. Frank.
The Knights of Pythias Hall Associa-
tion and committee of forty-five have
issued formal circular announcing that
the joint committee will give an excur-
sion Wednesday, June 25. to Marshall
Hall, the proceeds to be devoted to the
cause of liquidating the debt on their
lot on Ninth Street The date has been
selected as the day for the competitive
drill between the several companies Of
the military branch of our order for the
Grand Lodge trophies. consisting of two
prizes. The drill will take place at 4
o'clock p. m. The committee has also
decided to award to the person holding
the lucky number $50 gentleman's gold
watch.
The Washington times., 1902-06-15
WASHINGTON C0MMANDERY.

At the stated conclave of Washington
Wednesday night. the work was the
order of the temple and the order of NAL
n. The order of the temple WAS con-
fcrred by Eminent Sir knight William
S. Parks, past commander. The presence
Of the able past commander as presiding
officer was due to the absence of Eminent
Commander Behrens in San Francisco,
as a representative of Almas Temple, to
attend the session Of the Imperial Coun-
Gil, A. \. o. y. NJ. S, of North America,
now being held at that place.
Notes from the last circular issued
by Recorder Henry s. Merrill. of Wash
ington Commandery. No. /. knights
Templar (mother commandcry):
While 1908 and the pilgrimage to
San Francisco may seem far in the
future, il is not TOO early to lay our
plans for the part that Washington
Ccmmandery shall take in that event.
The commander is very deGirous that
San Francisco Club be at once formed,
and the Sir Knights who wish TO join
are invited to send their names to the
recorder indicating their wishes in the
matter.
AT the conclave of May IS, on mo-
tion Ct Sir Knight Hickling,. chairman
of the ladies' committee at the recent
Masonic Fair and Exposition, it was de-
cided TO give an outing to Chesapeake
Beach, on the 2ist of July next, and to
invite as guests of the commandery the
ladies who served on that committee
,I oF ha
mandery.
''Inasmuch as the success achieved by
the commandery at the fair is largely
due to the efforts OF these ladies', II is
hoped that all our fraters will actively
interest themselves in this excursion
and do all that is possible to make it
complete success. By 4 united effort
an appropriate expression of our ap-
probation OF the work done may be
given the ladies. 1t is the intention of
the commandery to make this one of
the events Of the year in Templarism.
Mention has been made in a former
circular of the formation of a drill
team FROM the membership of No. l.
and the project has met with favor and
warm approval on all sides. Il is de-
sired now 20 have all the sir knights
who are interested in the team and wish
TO recome members thereof send their
names to Sir Knight Jacobus S. Jones'
captain general. whose address is the
General Land Ofice.
The sir knights Of Washington Com
mauCCry note with great pleasure the
elevation CT Eminent Sir Knight George
II. walker TO the station of grand junior
warden. and CT Eminent Sir Knight
Thomas ?. McrEGn TO that of grand
standard bearer IN the grand comman-
Ge-y cf this jurisdiction; also the re-
election Of Eminent Sir Knight Henry K.
SirHTsCn as Grand Hrelate The honors
which have come to these sir knights
are deseryedly conferred and worthily
worn"
The Washington times., 1902-06-15
MICHIGAN GREAT TENT.

The only Great Camp review to be
held this year in the n o. T. NJ
order is that of Michigan, which con-
vened in Marquette Wednesday. The
paramount issue before the review was
that of "expansion''-the extending OF
the Jurisdiction of the Michigan great
camp to other States. This great camn
was organized in 1881, and 1t has been
confined to the one State of Michigan
under its articles of incorporation.
1t is probably well to state here that
the Michigan great camp in its mem
hership and financial affairs is entirely
Independent OF the Supreme Tent, X
o. T. NJ. By joint arrangement and the
courtesy of the Supreme Tent, the
Michigan jurisdiction was granted the
Use of the ritual of the Supreme Tent
in 1895. and from that time until Janu-
airy l. 1902. both branches have used the
same passwords, enabling the members
to affiliate with local organizations
everywhere throughout the country. in
asmuch as the Supreme Tent jurisdic
tion embraced the whole country, ex-
cept Michigan.
The Washington times., 1902-06-15
NEW JERUSALEM LODGE.

New Jerusalem Lodge. No. 9. F. A. a.
NJ. conferred the degree Of fellow craft
on Thursday night and will have the
degree of master mason at a special to
be given next Wednesday night This
lodge is having an excellent year It is
announced by W. NJ. Franc Z. Sherry
that the net receipts of the ledge from
its booth at the late fair were about
$1,000. 4 feature of the work OF New
Jerusalem is its excellent sick commit
tee system. The present list Of officers
is as follows: Franc z. Sherry. worship
ful master; George Smith. senior war
den: J. Frank Button. junior warden;
William Z. Denuison. secretary: Robert
v. Goldman. treasurer: J. II. Jochum. jr.
senior deacon. Thomas c. Henderson.
junior deacon; George II. Markward.
senior steward: John c. Exner. junior
steward: Andrew W. Kelley. master Of
ceremonies: Rev. J. L. NJ Lemon. chap
lain: J. NJ. Rieman. organist; A. S.
Riddle tiler.
The Washington times., 1902-06-15
JAMES H. SOUTHARD.

Representative James II. Southard Of
Toledo who has Just been renominated for
his fifth term, has long been prominent
in the fraternal organizations of the city
he represents. He was formerly EXalt-
ed Ruler OF the Toledo Lodge, No. 50.
B. p. o. Elks, and was a first-class of
fcer. He is a master Mason, being a
member of Yondota Lodge, No. 572, of
Toledo, and also a member of the chap
ter and commandery, and a noble of
Zenobia Temple, A. A. o. n. NJ S. His
fraternal activity has not been confined
to the Masonic fraternity and the ant
Tered order. He belongs to Maumee
Tent. x. o. T. M, and has also long fra
ternized with the Pythians, the Kho-
rassans and the A. o. u. ". of his city.
Brother Southard is a native OF the
county and district he represents in
Congress. He was born on a farm in
Washington township. Lucas county,
Ohio. January 20. 1851. lie attended
Hopewell district school, Toledo public
schools, and studied at Adrian and
Oberlin. preparatory TO entering Cornell
University, where he graduated in 1874.
He began to study law in 1875, and was
admitted to practice in 1877; in 1882 was
appointed assistant prosecuting attor-
ney of Lucas county. He was after
ward twice elected prosecuting attor-
ney, and served in that Office six years
He was first elected to the House in
1884
Representative Southard's Elk Lodge
at Toledo is arranging for a new Elks
temple. The total cost Of the building
VIII be $7j. 900
4 circular letter issued 10 the mem
hcrs Of the lodge recently gave the out
line Of the plan to BE- adopted. and all
the members are now bending their on
crgics 10 the contamination of the
id,o. Tho temple viii be exclusively
on Elk homo II VIII be ittcd with all
the convenience Of modern club. will
contain billiard rooms. bowling alleys,
gymnasium baths. library. and. In fact,
Cyeryt hing thrt VIII mako II "A home
like place for the members. The lodge
is on a sound financial basis. and will
have plenty Of funds 10 carry out the
idea. In order tb insure the building
Of the temple the lodge has planned to
mold a carnival and street fair during
the week of August ~. and has engaged
tho BOstock- Ferari Carnival Company
for the event
The Washington times., 1902-06-15
W00DMEN OF THE WORLD.

Alpha Camp No. 1. W. o. W, was in
stituted by Deputy Sovereign Command
er II. P. McKevitt. Alpha was launched
under most favorable auspicies and with
strong and representative membership
of young and healthy timber The fol-
lowing are the officers elected to serve
for term of one year: p S. Wallace,
consul commander; Earl G. Torrey. ad-
wiser lieutenant; L. H. Burton, clerk;
W. l. Bateman. banker; C. C. Barnes.
escort; L. d. Brandon. watchman; Luke
j. Bennett, sentry; managers, Barney
Wertheimer, c. e. Barnes, Fernando Har-
rison; medical examiner. W. L. Master
son. Refreshments were served, and
manifestations OF fraternal fellowship
was noticeable feature among the
enthusiastic participants Of perfected
woodcraft
The Washington times., 1902-06-15
A NEW QUALIFICATION.

The Grand Lodge. f. A. A. NJ, of
Tennessee, has passed an edict reading:
IAN Master Masons engaged in the
manufacture or sale Of intoxicating
liquors as a beverage after January l..
1903. shall be deemed unworthy Of mem
bership in any subordinate lodge of Ten
nessee. and charges shall be preferred
against all 50 engaged, by the junior
warden. in whose Jurisdiction said man
ufacturer or dealer shall be residing"
Past Grand Master Bun +. Price,
distinguished Masonic authority. says:
by careful reading Of this edict, il
will be seen tnat It does not deal alone
with affiliated Masons. but -afiiliates
as well. II is far-reaching in its effect.
and Is loaded at both ends. II is a
drag net, and catches all alike. We
can well see where it would be Just for
the Grand Lodge to make law control
ling the admission Of candidates, as has
been the case Up TO this present time,
but we somewhat doubt the legality,
surely the propriety, of depriving
brother of right youchsafed to MIN
The Washington times., 1902-06-15
GOOD TEMPLARS.

The grand lodge executive committee
met Tuesday. June 3. at the resi-
dence Of Mrs. Cole. 715 Eighth Street
northeast The following were present:
s. w Russell, G. C. T.; |. /. Corby.
G. C.; Mrs. ]. Hillman. G. V. r; John
Bryson, g. s; and Mrs. Nettie Cole.
grand chaplain. A new plan. TO be put
in operation next September. for con
ferring the District lodge degree. apart
from the Grand Lodge session. was de
cided upon.
4 meeting Of Friendship Lodge. /. o..
G. T., was held at the home OF
Mrs. Emma F. Bishop, 72S Fifth
Street northeast A conference upon
temperance and lodge affairs was
held. Those taking part in the confer
ence were Grand Chief Tcmplar S. W
Russell Mrs. Bishop. the superintendent
Of Undine Juvenile Temple; Mrs. Nettie
Cole, Mrs. AtchinsOn. and the Misses
Mamie and Nellie Bishop.
a large number of members were
present at the last regular meeting OF
Perseverance Lodge, |. o. o. f., at
which Chief Templar lie Barnes pre-
sided Visitors were present from Min
nehaha and Friendship lodges. social
session followed the conclusion Of the
usual routine business, after which the
following interesting program was given:
Temperance eading. !. l.. Corby reci-
tation, MIS- Sasie Jost: plano SOLO Miss
Carrie Sal vocal SOLO william
Green; piano solo. Mrs. Emma Corby;
acting charade, Miss Iva Jost: vocal
solo and dance. Miss Gladys Wilkinson;
original conundrums. A. II. Frear, and
an address by Grand Chief Russell. AT
the conclusion OF the program refresh
ments were served.
The Washington times., 1902-06-15
Carloads of Fruit for Pythians.

The greeting which will be extended
to the visiting knights. families and
friends OF the Pythian hosts on reach
ing San Francisco next August will give
them some idea that they have not made
the trip in vain. Before reaching ths
city they will be met by a delegation
OF California knights. who will bear
greeting to them from the Frisco broth
erhood, and direct the visitors 70 the
ferry landing. where they will be taken
~ the reception committee to the grand
nave of the ferry depot That room il
900 feet in length and IS feet in height.
y conception OF the vastness of that
FALL may be inferred from the fact that
two carloads o. fruit piled in one cor
ner of 1t can scarcely be seen from tho
opposite end. The room will contain
the information bureau. besides an
abundance of Caiifornia's choicest
fruits. flowers. and wines. To all of
which the visitors will be welcome. NJ
attempt at display will be made here.
cnly samples Will be distributed.
The Washington times., 1902-06-15
THE MACCABEES.

On June 4. Anacostia Tent, No. Z
elected the following officers: A. A.
Provost. commander; Edward Flarity
lieutenant commander; J. F. Dyer, chap
lain; R. A. Sansberry. sergeant; r. P.
Skinner. NJ. at A.; c. r. Brown. 1st. NJ.
of c.; James A. Cox. I'd NJ. of c.; ]. W.
Conrad. sentinel; Frank T. Ash. picket.
On June ;, Mt. Vernon Tent, No A,
elected the following officers for the en-
suing term. J. H. Junghans commander;
T. VI. Rogers. lieutenant commander: j.
N. Foster. chaplain; C. J. Jenkins. SER
geant; Marion Wicks, NJ. at A.: Samuel
Porter. 1st NJ. Of G.; s. A. Jones. I'd NJ
of G.; W. W. Adamson, jr., sentinel; w
W Adamson, sr., picket.
June 6, Golden Rule Tent, No. 8, elect
ed the following: John W. Stewart
commander; E. F. Mudd. lieutenant
commander; William F. Morgan, chap
lain; E: C. Bissett. sergeant; William
F. Hunt, VI. at A; Joe Katz. 1st NJ of
c.; Morris Wolf, I'd VI. of c.; Charles
Peack. sentinel; Robert G. Pullman,
picket.
The influence of the Maccabees is being
felt all over this city by reason of the
The Washington times., 1902-06-15

of Red Men, of Atlanta, and of Conyers
Lodge, l. o. o. f. He has recently been
active in Pythianism, and was a char
ter member OF Century Lodge, No. 30, X.
of P, of this city. He is a past chan
cellor of that body, and is a sitting
grand representative in the grand lodge
of the Mother Domain. Brother Liv-
ingston is a native of Newton county
Ga. His grandfather emigrated to this
country from North Ireland. and serv-
ed under General Washington during the
Revolutionary war. He is = farmer by
occupation and has always lived on his
farm. He was private soldier in the
Confederate army from August, 1861, to
May. 1865; was for two terms member
of the House of Representative and one
term a member of the State Senate:
was chairman of the Committee on Agri-
culture in both House and Senate; was
vice president of the Georgia State Agri-
cultural Society for eleven years and
president of the same for four years.
The Washington times., 1902-06-15
ECHOES FROM THE LODGE ROOMS OF THE DISTRICT D.

tents scattered in the different parts Of
it; other new tents~are TO be organized.
On June 13 the annual joint excursion
to River View was held This year an OK
roast was the order of the day.
The record-keeper is the most import
ant officer in the tent. Upon his prompt
ness. care, and busineGs-like manner in
conducting his affairs depends thr sue
cess. growth. and prosperity of the tent.
His reports should be ready and sent
off promptly. his reports OF admissions
should be even more promptly reported;
his books should be kept in an intelli-
gent and business-like way. clean and
neat. and always in a condition for the
inspection of the auditing committee
Washington correspondence to the Bee
Hive"
The Washington times., 1902-06-15
NEW OFFICERS OF TENTS.

At a regular review of King David
ei for the ensuing six months, begin
ming July /: ". B. Norman. comrSan-
der; D. Bergazine. lieutenant comman-
der; d. d. Notes. R. and F. X; Harris
Applebaum. chaplain; S. ]. Cohen, SER
geant; DR.. George S. Chains. physi-
man Genzetts first VI. of c.; Max
Greenberg. second NJ of c.; Samuel
King. picket.
On the same night at the regular re-
view of National Tent, No. 1, the fol-
lowing officers were elected: o. W.
Hammond. commander; ]. B. Larnick.
lieutenant commander: Joseph F.
Moore. chaplain; Charles E. Warfeld.
sergeant; DR.. J. s. Arnold. physician;
Adron Coleman, VI. at A.: Albert r.
Hecht, first VI. of G.; Max Greenberg.
second VI. of G.. f. H. Venable. senti-
mel; L. ID. Kaldenbach. picket.
On Tuesday night Arlington Tent. No.
10. at its regular review elected the
following officers: Fl. y. Roberts, COM
mander; S. E. Ccle. lieutenant comman-
der: T. ]. Gates. R. and F. X; J. Nc
Claim Hicks. sergeant; DR.. 4. NJ. Butts,
physician; C. ". Leger. NJ. at A. DR.. T.
J. Gates. H. ". Roberts. and s. E. Cole
were elected trustees.
Brightwood Tent at its review en-
Tuesday night elected the following Of
foers: F.. ]. Ayers. commander; Homer
Smith. lieutenant commander: George
E. Sullivan. f. X; T. H. Stutzman. F.
X: William Thon as. chaplain; Henry
l.. King, sergeant; Dr. G. B. Heinche.
physician. ". s.. Smoots. VI. at A.; E.
". Smoots, first NJ. of c.; Fred Moore
land. second VI. of c.; Joseph y. Bell,
sentinel; Fl. H Dcgges. picket
The month of May closed with eleven
separate organizations and 1.746 mem
bers in the District OF Columbia Mount
Vernon Tent No. admitted twenty
one new members during the month of
May. having now membership of 513.
Mount Vernon Tent No. 4 will or
sanize division of the Uniform Tent
at an early date. under the supervision
Of Lieut.. Guy f. Padgett, of Winfield
Scott Schley Division No. /. Winfield
Scott Schley Division No. 1 will attend
the Maccabee memorial exercises in a
body.
National Tent No. closed the month
Of May with 633 members.
All the tents in this city are work
ng under special dispensation, which
expires June 80, admitting members at
1925.
The death rate in 1901 was 6.S5 per
900 members. That shows care in Sc
Getting the Maccabee members.
Golden Rule Hive, No. 7. held an |
open meeting at Wonn's Hall, which |
was largely attended. Mrs. Nell
lie A. Rowe. the State COM
nander for the Lady Maccabees, |
presided; Guy E. Padgett. record kent |
# National Tent. No. 1, and D. W. Gall, |
State commander for the knights of |
he Maccabees. made speeches.
The joint committee to arrange for |
memorial exercises decided at meet
ng Wednesday night to hold the me-
nOrial meeting in Masonic Temple Hall,
linth and F Streets, Sunday evening,
Iune 10, at p. m.