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The Washington times., 1902-05-18
SIR KNIGHT JOHN. C. SP00NER

Senator John C. Spooner of Wisconsin
is a member of Hiram Lodge, No. so, F.
A. A. NJ, and Madison Chapter. No. A.,
r. A. NJ. of Madison, Wis, where he also
became Knight Templar short time
ago. He was born in Lawrenceburg. Ind,
January 6, 1siS, and removed to Madison
in 1859. leaving there to take up his resi-
dence in Hudson, Wis. in 1870 only 20
return to Madison in 1898. He was a men,
her of the assembly of the State of Wis
consin in 1872. and later became a mem
Der of the board of regents. In 1885 he
was elected to the United States Senate
for the first time, his term expiring in
1891. The unanimous support of the Re
publicans of his State was accorded him
for a second election in 1897. Senator
Spooner is a member of the G. A. r. He
was a private in Company d, Fortieth
Wisconsin Infantry. and captain of Com
pany a. Fiftieth Wisconsin Infantry, in
the civil war. being brevetted major be-
fcre his mastering out
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THE GRAND COMMANDERY.

The Grand Commandery of Knights
Iemplnrs held its annual conclaye for the
reception of reports and election of Of
hcefs at the Masonic Temple last Mon
oay night. The affairs of the grand body
are IN fne condition, as was exhibited by
the reports of the officers and commit
ices The administration Of the retiring
grand commander, r. E. Sir George Glib
son, was very successful one, and he
came In for warm praise at the Grand
oommandery meeting
Inc new line Of officers elected and in
stalled is as follows: r. E. Grand Com
niander. George Z. Corson, of Potomac
Commandery No. 5; V. L. deputy grand
commander. Alexander Mckenzie, of ORR
ent Commandery, No 8; L. grand gener-
aiissimo, Andrew W. Kelley, of De Molay
oommaEdery, No. 4; Z. grand captain
general Bennett A. Allen, OF Columbia
Commandery, No. 2; l.. grand senior war
den, w. T. Hunt, of Potomac Com
mhndery, No. 3; Il. grand junior warden,
heorge II. Walker. of Washington Com
mandeTy, No. /; Z. gran1 prelate, Henry
n. Simpson, of Washington Commandery,
NO /; e. grand recorder, Arvine W..
Johnston. OF Orient Commandery, No. 5:
Z. grand treasurer. William F. GUIDE. of
DE Molay Commandery, No. 4; E. grand
sword bearer. Thomas p. Morgan, Of
washington Commandery, No. /; E. grand
standard bearer, w. II. II. Cissel, of De
Molay Commandery, No. 4; E. grand
warder. Walter II. Klopfer, of Columbia
Commandery, No. .: grand captain of the
guard, j. +. R. Appleby, of Columbia
Commandery, No. .. Past Grand Com
mander William t. Galliho- was again
chosen as inspector general.
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THE NATIONAL TREASURER.

Patrick T. Moran, of this city. national
| treasurer, A. o. H., was born in County
Limerick, ireland, thirty-six years ago,
and came to America with his parents at
very early age, settling in Washington,
where he attended school and later be-
came apprenticcd in the grocery business.
This weeks National ,Hibernian" says Of
Mr.. Moran: Step by step he has sue
cessfully won his way in the business
world, being now engaged as an extensive
wholesale -four and feed merchant AS a
business man OF the National Capital his
reputation is of the best. and he fills
many responsible positions. Mr.. Moran
is the father of Hibernianism in the Dis
trict of Columbia, and seven fourishing
divisions of men and three of the aux
Hilary give testimony to his patriotism
and his worth. He has been a steadfast
worker in the cause of Ireland since>boy-
hood, and up to the time of his election
as national treasurer, four years ago, he
was at the head of the order In Wash
ington. Mr.. Moran is extensively known
throughout the country. his wonderful ac-
tivity in the vineyard of Irish nationality
placing him in the front rank of patriotic
dCnce in Washington he also enjoys a wide
acquaintance among public men. and in
the life of the National Capital he fills
- '~"'tion OF an honored and esteemed
citizen"
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queer membership proposition. They pro-
pose to amend their bylaws so as to
read: 1.-THE fee for comforting the order
of the mobiles of the Mystic Shrine upon
each applicant who is member In good
standing in any commandery of Knights
Templar shall be $50. and for thirty.
second degree Mason of A. A. Scottish
rite in good standing, $780," What have
the Quaker Shriners got against the Scot
tish Riters?
Missouri knight Templars have at last
gotten around to the proper recognition
Of membership in subordinate bodies. The
Masonic Constellation" says Grand
Commander Eaton positively states that
he will require the enforcement by con-
stituent communicates of the law relating
TO dependent membership and the pro-
curing of Templar equipments. We know
now that we have grand commander not
in name-but in fact. He will comply
with his obligation as such officer" The
Missouri fraters could get many a good
tip from those of Washington. The local
Grand Commandery long ago made sym
bolic and capitular membership impera-
tive for Templars.
Governor Dockery, of Missouri, and
Goyernor Savage, of Nebraska, both
prominent Masons, attended the Templar
charity ball at Kansas City on the 4th in
stant, and Governor Stanley, of Kansas.
congratulated the craft by long distance
phone. The affair seems to have been
nearly as big success as the Washing
ton Masonic fair. although lasting only
one night. The receipts We're away below
the local record. The success of the
entertainment makes 1t a certainty that
the charity ball is to he an annual feat
ure of Kansas City Templars' plans here
after.
The Washington times., 1902-05-18
NOTES FROM THE HIVES.

King David Tent, No. II, meets at 7ls
Sixth Street northwest on Monday nights.
The Supreme Tent of the Maccabees
has s1.453.749 of surplus funds invested in
United States, State, and municipal
bonds.
During the year 1901 the new members
admitted to the order were 69,066.
During the year 1901 the Maccabees
paid benefits TO the beneficiaries of mem
bers to the amount of S2,173, ,3ii.22.
National Tent, No. /. has now mem
bership of nearly $50 members, and, as
the parent organization in this city.
should be proud of its offspring in the
number OF new tents now welding an
influence in this city.
The ritualistic work OF the X. o. T. NJ.
is very fine and is eXemplifed in the best
of style in this city. and the fraternal
features of the order are now being
brought prominently to the front.
The Washington times., 1902-05-18
PYTHlAM SUPREME LODGE.

The national biennial gathering of the
knights of Pythias is to be held in San
Francisco, August 10 to 20. The members
OF the order residing in California and on
the whole Pacific Coast are making prepa-
rations for the event. The people of San
Francisco, and of the whole State of Cali
fornia, are anxious that the stay of the
visiting knights shall be as pleasant and
as memorable as California's boasted hos
pitallty can possibly make it. The Mer-
chants Association fully co-operates with
the knights; the Chamber of Commerce,
Board of Trade. and every commercial and
Industrial organization in California is do
ing its utmost to make the affair the great
est success in the history of the State.
Fifteen thousand knights of the Uni
form Rank will be in the parade, escort
ed by the National Guard of California
and the troops of the United States
Army stationed at the Government res
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KNIGHTS OF MALTA.

The Ancient and IliustFious Order seems
to be rapidly extending the territory of
its jurisdiction in every direction, and
new fields are feeling its influence for
good, and the best citizens of the country
are enrolling themselves in its ranks and
becoming full-tledged Red Cross knights,
determined to emulate the noble examples
set by their forefathers during the Mid
die Ages, who championed the cause of
the weak and did battle for humanity and
personal freedom against the powerful
arms of !nfidelity and superstition. The
growth of the order In New York has not
been as rapid as 1t was hoped, but this
inaction can be accounted for when 1t is
known that In the Empire State no grand
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THE MINUTE MEN.

After several conferences between Col
onel Bingham, U. S. A., who has charge
of the Rochambeau statue unveiling. which
is to occur on the 2ith of this month. Col.
NJ. A. Winter and Capt. John Doyle Car
mody, of the First Regiment of Minute
Men, 1t has been arranged that a detail
Of officers Of the regiment are to act as
the guard of honor at the ceremonies.
Eight officers are to act as the personal
escort of President Roosevelt. This detail
will escort the President to and from tht
White House. The balance of the detaS
will act as a guard around the monument,
and also as escorts to the visiting French
officers and the Diplomatic Corps
Applications are being received in large
numbers from the officers of the regiment
| by Colonel Winter, requesting to be as
| signed to the detail. Only a limited num-
Der, however, will be selected for this i'm
portant event, which is of international
| interest.
There is considerable hustle around the
headquarters of the Minute Men, 339 Penn
| sylvania Avenue northwest. preparing for
| this event. AS the detail is to participate
in other events during the stay of the
distinguished French visitors, an assign
ment Is looked upon with great honor by
the officers.
Several regiments Of Minute Men are
shortly to be established throughout the
country. During the recent congress of
the Sons Of the American Revolution ap-
plications were received at headquarters
from duly accredited delegations to the
congress, requesting to be granted COM
missions to recruit regiments In the yari-
Gus localities from which they came.
One Of the first applications received
came from James NJ. Richardson. of Gin
cfnnati, Ohio, late vice president general
Of the Sons of the American Revolution
Other applications were received from
New York and Delaware.
The Washington Guard. of New York
city, have applied for permission to come
Into the Minute Men as a regiment. This
organization is composed of the descend
ants Of the original body guard of Gen.
George Washington, and is one of the old
est Continental organizations in exist
ence. Several officers of the above or
ganization are to participate in the
Rochambeau unveiling ceremonies. They
will form part Of the First Regiment of
this city.
A detail of officers of the First Regi-
ment participated in the presentation of
the flag to the Nelson A. Miles Post OF
the Spanish War Veterans.
An invitation has been received by
Colonel Winter, from the Daughters OF
the American Revolution. inviting the Of
ficers OF the First Regiment to partici-
pate in reception to be given shortly at
the Ebbitt House.
Brig. Gen. Thomas II. Mckee, the COM
manding general of the Minute Men, de-
livered an eloquent address on the flag
at the presentation ceremonies of the
flag to the Spanish War Veterans.
Leave of absence has been granted to
First Lieut.. Harold G.. Pole, of Company
II. who Is in London. England.
The War Department will shortly pub
lish the list of the officers OF the regi-
ment who are to act as the escort at
the Rochambeau unveiling exercises.
The Washington times., 1902-05-18
THE PATRIARCHS MILITANT.

Since our late war, as a result of the
military spirit it left behind. and greatly
for the good as well as safety of the Gov
ernment Of which we feel justly proud
military movements have pervaded all or
ganizations. On all public occasions Of
whatever character. no social society.
school. or club can take rank or COM
mand public notice without having at
tached to it as an escort some uniformed
rank. showing discipline and drill.
Odd Fellowship, the largest secret bene-
VIOLENT organization in the world. could
not afford to be behind the times. and
the Patriarch Militant degree was organ
lied as an independent branch of the
order. subordinate only to the sovereign
grand lodge itself, and amenable only to
its own officers and the mandates OF that
grand BODY From a nucleus of one
canton with thirty members at Baltimore.
in September, 1885. there are now 5Ii
cantons, with 1852 members.
The Interpretation given the name
Patriarch Militant is "a peaceful ruler
serving as a soldier The name OF the
subordinate organization Is canton. which
Is assumed to be a military term for di-
vision, and In Switzerland it is the COM
mon name for district or small COM
munity or clan. The subordinate lodge
and encampment are the beneficial de-
partments. The military branch is not
Tor the dispensing OF pecuniary benefits
The degree is based upon the principle
Oh UNIVERSAL justice, and the doctrine of
right is to be advocated by all peaceful
methods. its motto being: "Pas ant bel
lum justitia universalis''-''Peace or war,
universal Justice The emblems of the
Patriarehs Militant are the crown, the
shepherds crook, and warriors sword.
The crown is a badge of regal power and
dignity. and in this degree denotes the
completion OF our ritualistic work, for
this is the highest degree of the order,
and to II belongs the crowning honor. The
shepherds crook and warriors sword are
associated with the crown. One repre-
sents the peaceful and pastoral life of the
patriarchs and the other their readiness
to defend their lives and honor OF the
loved ones and to defend themselves
against dangerous foes For street pa
rade the canton in full uniform is a most
attractive feature. For other occasions
1t might be asserted that no Odd Fellows
is complete success with
out the presence of the chevaliers in their
resplendent uniforms.
The ceremony for admission further
amplifies and beauties the impressive
lessons of Odd Fellowship. The fees for
are only nominal. the dues
are light, the only expense OF any moment
being the uniform, and that costing no
more than would be paid for a fine suit OF
clothes. The canton provides for the ad-
mission of honorary members, who are
not required to uniform or drill, but are
privileged to take part in the civic work
If the canton. There is no restriction as
10 age, and those desiring to aid by their
counsel and advice will be accorded an
opportunity to do so by joining as hon
,rary members, and X desired afterward
becoming active members.
WILLIAM p. ALLAN.
Grand Representative, /. o. o. F.
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WASHINGTON COMMANDERY.

Washington Commandery, No. ], X. T.,
had the Illustrious Order of the Red
Cross Wednesday night. This command
cry is organizing a drill team. large
number OF the members of the fraternity
are already we'll drilled, and it is be-
lieved that creditable and successful
team can be organized. Eminent Com
mander Behrens in his last circular says:
''The attention of all sir knights is in
vited to the coming annual inspection and
review. which will be held at an early
date. They are urged to begin now to
see that their uniforms are In good or
der for the event. 1t is the hope of the
commander that our ranks on that day
shall be full, and as the date of the in
spection is now set SO early in the year
as TO insure a great improvement In COM
fort over former years, there is no rea-
son why No. should not pass an ex-
ceedingly creditable inspection. The
heartfelt thanks of the commandery are
due to the ladies of the fair committee
who so ably directed and managed our
booth at the recent Masonic fair. Their
earnest and enthusiastic efforts are de-
serving Of all praise, and to them and to
those members of the commandery who
assisted is due the credit for the sue
cess achieved"
The Washington times., 1902-05-18
CHIPS FROM THE STONE.

Mount Horeb Royal Arch Chapter con-
ferred the most excellent masters de-
gree at its last convocation.
New Jersusalem Lodge. No. Q. had q
largely attended convention Thursday
night at Masonic Temple.
Not only was Sir Knight Joseph W.
Flory, secretary of the Louisiana Pur-
chase Exposition, beaten by Brother
Richard Bartholdt. of Washington Gen.
tennial Lodge. for the nomination for
Congress in his district. but the st. Louis
papers say that Brother F1ory's house
has been five times burglarized. Mr.. Bar
tholdt got the nomination fairly and by
acclamatiou. All Washington brethren
wish Brother Flory well, but they are
greatly pleased at Brother Bartholdt's
denomination.
Philadelphia shriners are considering a
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A. 0. HIBERNIANS.

| National Director p. ]. o'Connor, Of
Savannah, is graduate of Georgetown
! Law College.
Division No. celebrated the anniver-
sary of its organization at Naccabee tenn
| pie last Sunday. There was good at
tendance, and an excellent program was
carried out under the direction of Presi-
dent James a. Myers.
Degree Team No. 2, A. O. H., confer
red the third and fourth degrees tnew
ritualistic work. at Carroll Hall Sunday
/ evening. large number of candidates
were initiated.
AT the last regular meeting of division
No. l, p. J. Haltigan made an address. in
which he gave many facts as to the pres
ent status of the A. o. II. He said that
in this country there are 100000 members,
and that there are 100000 in Australia and
1900 in ireland, England, Scotland, who
would soon be seeking atiliation with the
order in this country. thereby winding
green band Of Irish unity around the
world. other speakers were p. T. Moran,
Arthur Small. j. Charles Mcguire, p. H.
Cass, and John Norton, of division No 3,
Baltimore.
Division No. is progressing nicely, and
always has a large attendance at Its meet
ings. Nearly l30 members are on the rolls,
and the division is doing a large amount
of good among its members through the
payment of sick benefits, etc. The person
mel of No. Z is exceptionally good and the
division can boast of an excellent corps
of ofilcers.-National Hibernian.
No 3 is the youngest of the divisions OF
the ladies' auxiliary. but nevertheless ls
in a fourishing condition numerically and
financially, and is held in high esteem So
cially. The officers are Mrs. d. Callahan,
president; Miss Kate Sullivan, vice presi-
dent: Miss NJ. Ulman. recording secretary:
Miss VI. Hughes. financial secretary; Miss
d. Grinder, treasurer.-The New Century.
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ONE OF THE OLDEST.

One of the Oldest Odd Fellows in the
United States died last week. He was
Jc.athan Sprague, who was an old repre-
sentative to the Sovereign Grand Lodge
He was born in New York in 1878, after
ward moving to Ann Arbor, Mich. He be-
came a member of Washtenaw Lodge, No
9, I. o. o. F., July 10, 1876. and Joined the
Ann Arbor encampment the next year. In
1860 he became grand patriarch OF tine
Grand Encampment and was Michigan's S
representative to the Sovereign Grand
Lodge of the United States in 1s6l-62 and
1865. He had taken prominent part in
every gr,1id encampment since 1s48. was
grand master Of the State in 1867 and was
preparing ts attend the State grand en-
campment at the time he was stricken
down. The encampment sent a special
committee to his funeral.
The Washington times., 1902-05-18
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.

At Carroll Hall on Tuesday night the
first degree was conferred upon several
applicants for membership in Washington
Council by Deputy Grand Knight VI. j.
Keane. and Chancellor NJ. F. Halloran.
The choral service was under the direc-
ton of Prof l.. E. Cannon.
A special mass was celebrated last Sun
day morning at o'clock at st. Patrick S
Church for the members of Washington,
Carroll, and Potomac Councils. at which
they received holy communion. The men,
bers of the three councils assembled at
Carroll Hall at 7:i5 o'clock and proceed
ed in body to the church. DR.. \. ID.
Wilkinson, grand knight of Washington
Council. made the arrangements for The
mass.
On Tuesday night, May q, the second
degree will he exempliied by DIR. a. d.
Wilkinson, grand knight of Washington
Council, to large class of candidates at
Carroll Hall. A large attendance is ex-
pected at this meeting, as it will prob
ably be the only degree work in Wash
ington Council until next fall.
The Washington times., 1902-05-18
SONS OF JONADAB.

The order OF the Sons OF Jonadab is a
benevolent total abstinence Organization.
having for its objects the same humane
and beneficial atiiliation OF its members.
the same unity of purpose and binding
Its members by as strong obligations and
teachings TO fraternal brotherhood as
other kindred orders of men. 1t was con-
ceived. organized and Instituted in Wash
ington. d. c., On the 18th of September,
1867, by six well-known prominent gen.
tlemen of Washington city. Their idea in
founding new temperance order was
based upon principles as broad as the
wants proposed to be met. and with pro-
The Washington times., 1902-05-18
NATIONAL UNION.
Georgetown Council.

new council of the National Union
has been organized in Georgetown. known
as Georgetown Council. The meeting was
called TO order by Friend w. H. Briggs.
Of the senate. After stating the purpose
and object of the meeting he invited
Capt. II. I. Brian, oX-president of the
national senate. to preside. EX-Presl-
dent Brian. whose interest in the pros
perity of the National Union has always
been most earnest, upon being introduced
addressed the meeting in a very happy
manner and outlined the beneHcent re-
suits and patriotic purposes of an insti-
tuition founded for such humanitarian
and social objects as the National Union.
After his remarks he appointed a COM
mittee TO report on permanent organiza
tion and officers to conduct the new coun-
ell. The committee reported the follow
ing as the officers, and they were elected
and installed for the ensuing term:
President, X. l.. Middleton; vice presi-
dent. b. S Morgan; recording secretary,
Harry Becker; financial secretary, r. p.
Waddey; treasurer. w. L. Adams; ex-
president, c. o. Flynn; speaker. d. A.
Fitch; chaplain. l.. Polling; usher, J. X
Hammer. sergeant alarms W. f. Tay-
lor; doorl.eeper, l.. c. McNeal; trustees
j. w. Brewer, G. +. Warner, f. Clements;
delegate to cabinet, r. L. Middleton: del.
egate TO assembly. C. o. Flynn.
At the conclusion of the installation
Friend r. L. Middleton took the chair.
and remarks were in order. President
James L. Bright. Of the Cabinet, con-
graduated the new council on the very
favorable auspices under which it lad
started. and predicted a very successful
future. az the same time expressing the
hope that on his annual visit he would
zee their membership increased TO so
great number as to make 1t q success
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ful rival OF some of the older councils
Friend Bright was follow ed by Friends
Goldsmith. Bartlett, Barnum. Warfeld
and others. all of whose remarks were Of
very congratulatory nature.
Washington Council.
AT Washington Councils last meeting
stirring addresses were made by Presi-
dent W. H. Connolly, and Friends Decker,
Myers. and Curtis. Several members Of
the District cabinet paid the council a
fraternal visit. 1t IS pleasure to visit
this council, as its members make their
friends feel at home on every occasion.
Fraternal Council.
At the last regular meeting of FIater-
nal its members were out in large num-
bers. notwithstanding the heavy rain.
Friend Austin occupied the chair. After
addresses by Friends Borland, Geourard,
and others it was decided to put forth
strong efforts TO increase the member
ship.
Congressional Council.
This flourishing council is now reaching
for the 400 mark. Though one of the
young councils, it ranks third in the Dis
trict. Its meetings are interesting ard
instructive, and largely attended. The
council is making great preparations for
a family gathering at its next meeting.
There will be music, dancing, and refresh
ments. Friend Johnson, the president. is
taking a lively interest during his term.
The initiatory work is up to date, and it
would do members of the other coun-
ellis good TO visit Congressional.