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The Washington times., 1902-06-08
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.

The order OF knights of Pythias is
managed upon the most approved bust
ness principles, notwithstanding the as
sertion that the officers of the Supreme
Lodge are paid too much for their serv-
ices. The supreme chancellor receives
50 900 a year; the sumpreme keeper of
records and seal. $1,000 a year; SUI
preme master of eXchequer, $3.50 a year;
president board of control OF the en-
dowment rank, 50 900 year. paid from
endowment rank funds; major general of
the uniform rank, 81 900 year, paid from
uniform rank funds. In the endowment
rank office the secretary gets s., 800
year. the general counsel SO. 900 a year.
and the medical examiner in chief 81
100, all paid from the funds of the en-
dowment rank"
The order was organized in Wash
ington February -, 1865. 1t now has
membership OF SOC, 600 and has lodges
all over the United States Canada, and
several other countries. The uniform
rank is the semi military branch of the
order Its member are uniformed with
helmets. sword and belts. the distinctive
dress of the rank, and engage in drill
and marching maneuvers. II is the
OFnaineT tai bfancn OF the order ana mas
grown rapidly.
CalifGrnians are busy just now pre-
pairing for the Pythian national bien-
NAL gathering, to be held in San Fran
cisco from August II to 20. Preliminary
work for the event has been in prog
ress for many months. The governor
Of California. the mayor Of san Fran
CISCO the State officials, the mayor a.
every city in the State, supervisors OF
each county, the general commanding
the State militia, and the general com
handing the Department of California
have all accepted appointments on the
various committees and are taking an
active interest in the success of the
convention. The grand nave OF the ferry
depot will be transformed into re-
oeption room. where visitors upon ar
rival Will be given the first taste of
California hospitality. Its fruits and
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THE MAccABEES.

| The joint committee from the several
Tents and Hives to arrange for mamoria;
exercises has organized by elccting d.
W. Gall chairman, and W J. Thorow-
good secretary. Subccm-littces have
| been appointed to secure a place for
holding the exercises; en- music. flow
ers, and the press The meeting will
be held in one of the churches. on the
night of the 18th of June. at which time
sermon will be preached by the pas
tor of the church, appropriate to the oc-
casion, to which the public is Invited
King David Tent No. II. the youngest
tent in the district, has now a member
ship of about forty, and only little over
one month old. 1t means to win a 500
degree outfit as prize during the frs:
ninety days of its existence. 1t meets
Monday nights of each week at 7l3 Sixti
Street northwest.
4 new hive Of Lady Maccabees is SOC
to be organized as auxiliary to Distri,
Tent No. S, located in southwest Wash
inGton.
Guy E. Padgett. X. K of National Ten;
No. /. has delivered to Mrs Brother
widow of Lewis NJ. Brother, draft TO
$500.
During the month of April $1,000 wa.
paid in this city TO the benefciaries o.
deceased Maccabees.
During the month of April the Suprem,
Tent paid disability claims to tn
amount OF 81. 500.
On the Goth of April the Maccabees
had cash in banks to meet death claims
TO the amount Of $426, 1866, of which
$76 16l.i IS was deposited in the First Ma
tional Bank Of New York, through which
all claims in this section are paid.
Brightwood Tent No. has taken the
preliminary steps to organize a uniforl-i
rank at an early day.
\ Tent of Maccabees has been organ
lied at Frederick, Md, and named Win
field Scott Schley Tent No ..
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K. AND L. GOLDEN EAGLE.

Monarch Castle No. .. Knights of the
Golden Eagle. held an interesting session
on Tuesday night. member OF the
first or pilgrims degree was initiated in
the mysteries OF the second or knight S
degree. Two members of the knight s
degree were initiated in the third or
crusaders degree and received full
membership into the Castle. Visiting
Eagle from the Grand Castle. Cyrus
Castle No. /, and America Castle No.
witnessed the initiatory ceremonies
Past Chief NJ. L. Ward, instructor for
the castle. was at his pest. At the next
session of this castle, next Tuesday.
the third or crusaders degree will be
conferred upon candidate.
Cyrus Castle No. /, Knights of the
Golden Eagle. held its usual session
Wednesday evening. The chair was
filled by Pas. Grand Chief W. G. Halter
Instructor Kerper was at his post and
proved of great assistance to the Castle.
The Castle expects a visitation OF the
officers of the Grand Castle at an early
date. Next Wednesday an initiation of a
candidate in the first degree will take
place The membership CT this Castle
is rapidly increasing.
At recent meeting of Cyrus Castle
two candidates were initiated into the
mysteries OF second or knights degree.
The degree-team, under the direction Of
NJ. L. Ward. floor director. filled the posts
CT the castle. The third CT crusaders
degree will be conferred upon three
members OF the knights degree next
"Wednesday night. Members are re-
quested to be present and assist in the
ceremonies. Several visitors from Mon
arch and America Castles were present.
Prof. Huntross acted as worthy Bard
ard materially assisted the degree team
with his music. Grand Instructor Ker-
per was in his place ard gave his usual
valuable assistance during the session.
At the last meeting Of America Castle,
No. 3. X. G. E., Vice Chief kerper filled
the chair. The castle NETS every Thurs
day night at Weller's Hall. Eighth and
| Streets southeast. All Knights of the
Golden Eagle are welcome.
On Wednesday, May q, Cyrus Castle,
No. /. Knights of the Golden Eagle,
held a session at which four sir knights
were initiated into the mysteries CT the
third or crusaders degree. The mem
hers of this castle were agreeajiy sur
priscd by visit from the officers of the
Grand Castle. The visitors addressed
the castle upon various topics of inter
est TO the members. Methods for the
advancement CT the comnandery were
freely discussed.
On Tuesday, May 81. Monarch Castle.
No. 2. Knights CT the Golden Eagle. will
be hoEored with visit trom the officers
of tire Grand Castle.
America Castle, No. 3, Knights OF the
Gclicn Eagle, received the officers
OF the Grand Castle on Thursday. May
20, at Weller's Hall. Eighth and
Streets southeast The third or cru
sadcrs degree was conferred upon
a member OF the knights degree. \
member CT Cyrus Castle. No 1. knight
OF the Golden Eagle, was received
into the buzzards degree. He weighs at
least go pounds.
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YORK AND SCOTTISH RITES.

The following will exlain to many
members of the symbolic lodges the dis
tinction between the York and Scottish
rites: The York rite consisted Of but
three degrees, Entered Apprentice, Fell
low Craft, and Master Mason. The rite
was practiced until the latter part of the
eighteenth century, when, according to
Mackey. Dunckerlay dismembered the
third degree by eliminating the secrets
of the Royal Arch. There is not now in
existence anywhere any such rite as the
York Rite. That usually denominateG
such in this country is sometimes styled
the American Rite" a name given TO
1t by Mackey in all his writings. The
American modification of the York Rite.
consists of nine degrees. namely: / En-
tered Apprentice; .. Fellow Craft; 3.
Master Mason, given in symbolic lodges
and under the control OF Grand lodges:
!, Mark Masters; s, Past Master; .. Mos;
Excellent Master; I, Holy Royal Arch.
given in chapters, and under control OF
Grand chapters; 8, Royal Master: 3.
Select Master. given in Councils. and
under control Of Grand councils. 4
tenth degree, called Super ExceIIen;
Master, is conferred in some councils as
an honorary rather than as 2 regular
degree; but even as such it is repudiated
by many Grand councils. The degrees
Of the Commandery, which are also
known as the Degrees Of Chivalry, can
hardly be called part Of the American
Yorl. Rite. The possession Of the eighth
and ninth degrees is not considered a
necessary qualification for receiving
them. The true American York Rite
consists only Of the nine degrees above
enumerated. The Ancient and Accept
cd Scottish Rite is the youngest OF the
Masonic rites, but is the most widely
dihused and popular OF all rites. Gov
erning bodies Of this rite, called SUI
preme Councils, are 10 be found in al
most all civilized countries. and in many
Of them it Is the only Masonry that is
known
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TRIANGLE TITS.

Superior Lodge, No. y, X. OF p, had
the knight rank on three candidates last
night. This lodge has elected George w.
Uline master of finance.
All the older lodges are making good
records this year, and several will be
among the leaders in members.
Past Grand Chancellor Ed C. Gill is
moving about among the lodges meeting
old friends and making new ones.
In Missouri if more than two black
balls appear against an application for
the rank of knighthood the ballot can
not be renewed.
In Missouri the committee to investi-
gate charges against a brother must b,
elected by vote of the ledge and not
appointed by a chancellor commander
Havana Lodge in Cuba is in a most
prosperous condition and increasing its
membership rapidly.
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NATIONAL UNION.

Congressional Council. No. 500, Ma
tional Union, gave it's third annual en-
tertainment and dance at Typo
graphical Temple. The following
was the entertainment program: Selec-
tion by Florodora, Mandolin and Guitar
Club. E. L. Wittstatt, director; address.
by president of cabinet, James E.
Bright; piano solo, by Miss Mamie
Dewitt; tenor solo, by E. A Lang; violin
solo. by Edward F. Mccarthy; song.
Lucy Lee" by Harry Shackelford: bass
solo, by A. J. Bussey; solo, by Tom
Moore.
The following committees contributed
greatly to the success of the evening:
General committee, n. ]. Lillard chair
man: reception committee, Elmer John
son. chairman; Thomas L. Wade. N. ].
Lillard. Al e. Riddle. Preston B. Wright,
E. b. Bell. J. A Riehl. ]. e. Bright, C.
R. Waldecker. J. F. Mcdonald. Lloyd
Prathcr, William Wolff, William A.
Smith. Floor committee. William Wolff,
chairman; W. W. Bailey. H. ". Wagner,
j. S. Huseman, J. V. Leanan, b. ].
Lynch. Charles J. Kirby. F. B. Swart,
F. J. Mcdonald, o. L. Bell. F. E. Will
Hanson, John L. Nolan. Refreshment
committee. ]. C. Lesher. chairman; H.
W. Barron, j.. o. Honey, Thomas Mona
han, j. A Butterworth, Fl. ]. Eickel, A.
G. Turner. Frank Hursh. ID. c. Burch,
Edward c. Rollins, w. B. Harrison, C. II.
Mulligan. Musical entertainment COM
mittee. William a. Smith. chairman; f.
E. Lanrnan. S. Z. Murdoch.
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RED MEN.

Seltese Tribe. No. 16. Improved Order
of Red Men, had gala time last Tues
day night. Under dispensation from the
great sachem the three degrees were
conferred on a large class. Idaho Tribes
brass band was present and assisted in
the work.
The Red Men of New Jersey are fol-
lowing the trail briskly and many pale
faces have been captured.
During a term recently closed by Sa-
go Council. Degree OF Pocahontas, of
Philadelphia. total of 40 candidates
were admitted. According to official
records this is the largest increase
shown by any one council in a single
term in the Great Reservation of the
United States for the same period Of
time
The Washington times., 1902-06-08
MASONRY IN WAR TIME.

Free Masonry fourished before the
late war in South Africa, although the
English and Dutch have separate Ma
sonic jurisdictions. During the war
there were many exhibitions of Ma
sonic brotherhood between the soldiers
OF the two armies. Practically every
educated Boer belongs to the Masonic
fraternity. As most of the British off,
GERS also belong to the craft, it was
real case OF brothers fighting brothers
During the Transvaal war in 1881 an ap-
peal was sent by the Grand Orient of
the Netherlands to the Most Worshipful
Grand Master, the then Prince of Wales.
entreating him as a brother to use his
influence in favor of peace. The prince
replied as this was a political ques-
ton he could not intervene. One of the
most prominent Beers in civil life was
Isaac Van Alphen, postmaster general
of the Transvaal Republic and the
Orange Free State. He visited Wash
ington during the International Postal
Congress, and attended the meetings of
several lodges
The following regarding the ancient
craft during the troubled period of the
American rebellion illustrates fully the
strength of brotherly love entertained
by one craftsman for another under all
conditions OF life;
THE late Bishop John P. Newman,
of this city, was sent to New Orleans in
1863 by President Lincoln. charged with
uniting the Methodist Church South
with the Methodist Church North, the
breach between the sections caused by
the civil war being wide and disastrous
1t is a singular fact, and one which
speaks volumes for the strength of the
ties by which Masons are bound in fra
ternal union, that while the churches
were thus being torn asunder, the civil
war did not divide Masonry. Southern
Communicates were represented at the
triennial conclaves of the grand en-
campment in 1862, 1865, and 1868. and
the grand chapters of Southern States
sent Representatives to the general
grand chapter in 1862. Masonic inter-
course was frequent between North
ern and Southern lodges and individual
brethren, and it was not surprising that
the Rev. MIR. Newman should accept an
invitation 10 WISH LyDWOOu Lodge NO.
III. of New Orleans. When asked to
address the lodge he paid the following
strong and beautiful tribute to Ma
sorry
Brethren Of Lynwood Lodge, l can
not express in suitable terms my pleas
ure and qualification in thus being per-
mitted to meet with and congratulate
you up on the evident prosperity with
which you are blest. This. | have no
doubt. is we'll deserved. the natural out
growth Of well-grounded principles, the
development of truth along the lines of
honest endeavor. l am never more at
home than when seated among my
brethren in a Masonic lodge. for !
know that they are true and / am well
come. Regarding Masonry as an ad-
junct of morality, l beg to say TO you,
as | have frequently said elsewhere. and
shall continue TO declare so long as my
God. the God of all Masons, shall give
me strength. I regard it as not only an
aid and helper for Christianity but it
is Christianity in and of itself, the high
est order Of morality. \ good Mason
must be good Christian, and l want
no better"
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MASONIC NOTES.

P. G. NJ. Bun F. Price, of Memphis.
Tenn, had the uncommon privilege of
gree Of Master Mason recently. So
mote it be.
William McClarey, who died recently
in Philadelphia. bequeathed 500, 900 to the
grand lodge of Pennsylvania, to be used
in supporting the home for aged Masons
established in the City of Brotherly
Love, and 1900 for the establishment
OF permanent fund, the interest to be
devoted TO the support Of a home for the
care and education OF the orphan chill
dren of craftsmen. II the home is not
established within twenty years the in
come from the fund is to be used in
educating and supporting minor children
OF Masons.
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SHIELD OF HONOR.

Iris Lodge, No. so, OF the Shield Of
Honor, had a very enthusiastic meeting
on Wednesday. May %. After initiating
several new members. which is now the
usual thing every meeting night, the
lodge adjourned in order to give their
friends and the new brothers a little
social evening. Cigars, pipes and to-
bacco were passed around, and the order
of the evening was enjoy yourself"
Brother Quigley treated the company to
laughable poem entitled MIR. Peters
Boy jim" and several other brothers
rendered songs and recitations.
Then came the event of the evening.
when it was announced that the cele-
brated Dorsey Foultz who had defied the
efforts of the whole police force for
three years, had been captured at last,
and, as the Police Court was closed for
the day. he had been sent down to Iris
Lodge to be tried on charge of murder.
Brother S. Sowerbutts was appointed as
judge, with Brother \. Hart as prose-
cutting attorney and Brother A. S. Downs
as defendants counsel. The prisoner
was then brought in. and the trial be-
gan. jury was selected with some
luOSl Oh the taleSnen OBJ
jected to hanging such a pitiable-look-
ing object as the prisoner. Several wit
nesses were called on both sides, and
brilliant appeals were made to the jury
both by the prosecution and the de-
fence. The judge. who handled the case
in very able manner. began his sum-
ming up, and held that. though some Of
the witnesses called had been out of
the city at the time of the murder. and
therefore knew nothing whatever about
the case. that that was no excuse; that
II they had not seen the murder COM
mitted, they should have. and therefore
instructed the jury to bring in verdict
If guilty.
The jury then retired in a very solemn
and dignified manner. but returned in
little while and. brought in a verdict Of
murder in the sixth degree. and recon-
mended that the water cure be ad-
ministered to the prisoner before hang
ing him.
An appeal was taken by the prisoners
counsel. and the trial was set for Feb
ruary 81. 1905 so the end is not yet.
Refreshments were then served.
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KNIGHTS OF ST. JOHN.

The annual inspection of the first and
second battalions Of the local command
cries of the knights of st. John was
conducted by Inspector Thomas Bivins.
Lieut.. Col. Joseph T. Jennings and Adjt.
l.. II. Lanman and staff.
st. Peters Commandery entertained
its friends at McCauley's Hall, June 4, it
being the thirtieth anniversary. Mr.. P.
T. Moran. national treasurer A. o H.,
made the opening address,
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.

There was n joint exempliicatfon of
the second degree by Washington and
Potomac Councils. in Carroll Hall. Tues
day May q. The first part Of the degree
was in charge of William B. Reilly,
grand knight of Potomac Council. and
the work of the second part was con-
Quoted by DR.. A. D. Wilkinson, grand
knight of Washington Council.
Washington Council at its last regular
meeting accepted the invitation to take
part in the ceremonies attending the lay
ing of the cornerstone OF st. AIMS
Church on Sunday. June l. The follow
lowing co-operated with the committee
of Keane Council in perfecting arrange
ments for this event: Henry L. Heis-
kell, chairman: p. T. Moran, ]. A.
Hughes. ]. ]. Dermody. d. F. Finucane.
lillian J. Ryan, C. A. Stohlman, and ].
W. Stohlman.
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that leans its cheek against the bosom
of the eternal SHOWS, the fraternals tim
idly crept forth amid the cold and bar
rem peaks Of old-line life insurance.
They were unlike Free Masonry. They
were unlike insurance companies. but
they had the practical advantages of
both. They were at first tolerated as
casually.
Later on they began to assume pro-
portions that threatened to give serious
opposition to old liners. They became
popular with the masses. They fur
nished insurance at cost-below cost. in
fact. as afterward appeared. Their rap
i'd growth was in the nature of tidal
wave of protest against the extortion
and robbery of the old-line companies.
They were guided and controlled by the
nifty that nurses the sick, lifts the low.
binds the broken. They were unselfsi.
united, cooperative.
The last ten years have accomplished
wonders for the fratcr'Ials. The laws
have been revised. The courts have
given rulings that serve for guidance
the looseness in organization has been
remedied. The best financial, profess
sional, and business talent has shown
forth in their management. and the
preparation and preservation OF their
statistics have obtained for sufficient
rseriod to enable them to compute with
acy and precision their mortality
costs under oil conditions.
Those who first established the fra
ternal orders could not provide a sci
entiiic and accurate scale OF assess
mcnts, because they had not vital stats,
tics but. the time and the means to do
this are now present. Outside the ques-
ton of rates there is not cloud in the
fraternai sky. Thoughtful men realize
that the recoil from the eIorbitant
charges of old-line companies. which
led to the founding of the fraternals,
caused the pendulum to swing too far in
the direction CT cheapHess. The equi-
librium between the amount needed TO
pcrpetuate the society and the amount
collected fer that purpose must be re-
stored. economy Is not so nucn lne
focal center as stability. The system has
all the essentials OF perpetuity. There
is place for tia popular demand. 1t
fills a want. 1t has safe. honest, and
management. It's basic
principles are sound Let it but regu-
late the charges for protection to meet
actual and probable cost. and the last
obstacle will be removed from its path
way. The next five years, in all human
will show that this diff
Guilty or problem has been successfully
and solved. and the fraternals
will continue to grow and prosper until
they become
'Mighticst of the mighty means
On which the world of Progress leans
AS they stand today they are unri
vailed. Ancient fraternities which do
not have the protective feature are not
Old-line companies which |
have somewhat outgrown the formative |
stage, have been compelled to yield the !
palm for magnitude of operations. hon
est management. and popularity. Out |
OF $50 IeGal-reseTve companies formed |
in the last half century there nave been
7S9 funerals, and the mourncrs still go
about the streets refusing to be COM |
forted.
The coral insect builds in darkness |
and ignorance. and in company with |
of its kind raises the rock be-
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FROM THE GRAND SIRE.

The following is the official proclama-
tion of the Grand Sire governing next
Tuesdays Memorial Day exercises:
"Omce Of the Grand Sire.
"To all TO whom these Presents shall
come, Greeting:
In accordance with the requirements
OF the standing resolution OF the Sow
ereiRn Grand Lodge, |, A. c. Cable,
Grand Sire, do hereby request all sub
ordinate lodges under the various juris-
dictions OF the order that have suffered
loss OF membership by death to assem-
Bile on the second Tuesday of June next,
being the 10th day of June, 1909, and
engage in appropriate services respect
ing their dead members. such services
to be conducted in an appropriate man
ner; provided. that if a different day be
more convenient for any Jurisdiction to
hold such memorial services, the grand
master thereof may select such day, and
the grand master may issue his proc
lamation in accordance Herewith.
Done at the city Of Coyington, State
of Ohio, this 10th day OF April. 1902, and
OF our order the oighty-third year.
"A. c, CABLE, Grand Sire.
Attest:
y. FRANK GRANT. Grand Secretary"