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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-08

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than $4,000 has beer spent on fitting up her Int Interior st N thai h
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of pineey beauty and comfort
He
the expensive Of fancy wood line mosales easy
Of
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notice fit for king The MayhoWer was formerly h tine
purchased by government at the
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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-08

OF the FrencH ALI
bassador to the
court of Alfonso
XIII. During the
re cent coronation
festivities in the
Spanish c a p i t a |
NJ m e. Patenotre
was praised a n d
hattered and court
ed as was no other
woman in the king
dom. She is a IA
ror;fo of tho nnoan
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-08
THE EVOCATION.

eo>E had been talking of spirit
WAW ualism, telepathy and black
NS magic; the conversation
turned to apparitions and mediums.
Among us all, men and women, assem-
bled in the drawing-room after long
and formal dinner, there were several
who were skeptical, two or three vague
ly credulous, without certainty one way
or the other, and my friend Francois,
who was an ardent believer in what we
not of the faith agreed to call spirit
ualism. In his mind there were vast
differences in the meanings of terms,
but for me spiritualism covered them
all. One Of the young women, making
allusion to the recent experiences of an
English medium, asked:
lis 1t true that NJ. Crooks has seen
and touched the spirits, or, rather, the
material forms of the deadY' NJ.
Crooks is a very learned man, they say.
If he has not been the victim of an IL
fusion or an imposture, must confess
that his testimony would have great
influence ON my own faith"
1T is certainly a mystery" said
Francois, thougbtfully, land mystery
which those who have never had any
experience are willing to deny exist
ence to. But if this man has not been
mistaken or deceived; If he can, as he
saws, prove scientifically that souls sur
vive bodies, preserve their identity,
their personality, their memory, and
have the power to become material
and visible to living people, what rev
olution it will make in philosophy!'
"Oh, how 1 wish l might have some
experience Of the kind" sighed young
girl.
We'll, don't" responded one of the
men. 81 would fear for my reason if
should see the phantom of my mother
come at the call of medium. And, on
the other hand, | resent the idea that
NV own soul, when it is freed from
NV body, must be obliged to clothe it
self In visibility at the command Of 8
living person"
lone of my friends" said Francois
"tried the experiment, and it cost hin
dear"
Tell us about it." cried the women
drawn by the instructive delight in the
supernatural.
Francois responded: 1T is not a very
happy story, but it may be interesting
1t shows that 1t is not always safe t
interfere with those powers which gov
ern the unseen. Here is the story,
and he related the following:
Pierre Franckel was one of the bes
friends of my childhood. l saw hin
again when he was 20 years old. pale
Young man with blonde hair, eyes a:
blue as the sea, singular eyes, large ant
fixed. Lit as by an interior light. tn,
eyes Of a girl, somewhat unusual in thu
face of a man. With a delicacy of col
oring, a slightness of build and sof
sweetness Of voice the beautiful eye
gave to my poor friend charm almos
effeminate. But he was manly fel
low and had a great many friends.
He was % years old when he me
Madeline Meurlce at ball given in tn
chateau Of Changis.- This young cir
was poor but brilliant and well born
beautiful, vivacious and gracious. He
great black eyes spoke eloquently t.
the blue eyes of Pierre, and he wa
fred with an enthusiastic and SINGER
love for her. He had been skepti
ON the subject Of love. so that it cam
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-08
The Wrong Plaid.

The Scotch gardener of a New York
estate had vague notions of geography.
One of his masters youngest sons was
trying to explain to Tobias the extent
of his country. Finally he ran into the
house and brought many-colored map
of the United States. Tobias bent over
it a minute, then exclaimed: Mon,
mon, it's no to be trustidt; it's laid out
in the plaid o. thae lynn MacFechlans." +"
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-08
by an English concern.

1t consists Of a three cylinder pump,
mounted on a truck and driven by a
petroleum motor. In case Of an emer-
gency, the pump is ready at once, with
out loss Of time in raising pressure with
a steam engine. Its efficiency is assured
through the numerous tests which have
been made particularly against fires in
highly infammable materials.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-08

Henry LaDOucnere,
the A n g Ii C il e d
Frenchman W b o
has for so long
b e e n conspicuous
in the journalism
of London and the
politics of Great
Britain. He has
many imitators, but
no equals. LAB
by" as he is famil-
iarly called, does not
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-08
"PEARL OF MADRID"

Fhis Endearing Title 1s Bestowed Upon
Former American Girl.
The most popular among the foreign
ladies resident in Madrid is former
American girl, Nine. Patenotre, wife
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-08
Feminine OyerwOrk.

Now and then one hears the comment
that women never know when to stop and
take a rest, but persist in going on and on
until they are exhausted. The explana-
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-08

Regent. for whom she has a special
fondness, and on many occasions she
has had the King as her guest She is
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-08
Short on Houses.

The Brazilian coast city of Bahia has
about 100000 inhabitants, who live in
IL coo houses
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-08

Two-thirds of the letters written,
even when they are not dangerous, do
not amount to anything.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-08
AN ECCENTRIC FIGURE.

Henry Labouchere an Eccentric Char
acter in England.
Probably there is no one in the pub
lie eye in either Europe or America
who has as many eccentricities as
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-08-08

1t behooves those high in political
power to provide themselves with par
achutes.
The Washington times., 1902-03-16
WHITE SHRINE OF JERUSALEM.

1t gives us great pleasure to call your
attention to the Order OF the White Shrine
of Jerusalem, secret organization for
fraternal and benevolent purposes. 1t is
an advanced degree following the Order
of the Eastern Star. bearing the same re-
lationship to that order that Royal Arch
Masonry does to the Blue Lodge, no per-
son not a member of the Eastern Star be-
ing admitted. 1t is founded on Christiani-
ty. the life of the Nazarine and the dt-
vinity OF the Savior of mankind. Its aim
is to increase the interest in Eastern Star
work. to embellish 1t and add new
strength to the order. to more closely ce.
ment the bonds of social unity among the
Masonic families within its membership
and to extend its good Influences among
the community.
The ritual OF the order was written and
copyrighted by Charles D. Magee. Sen.
of Chicago. ILL.,, and adopted as the auf
thorized and only legai work Of the order
by the Supreme Shrine. May 2S, 1887.
1t is beyond doubt the finest ritualisttc
work for fraternal societies that has ever
been written. furnishing an a6yanced de,
gree for members of the Order OF the
Easten Star, of which they may Justly be
proud.
MARY H. YAPLE.
Supreme Worthy High Priestess.
The Washington times., 1902-03-16
THE MACCABEES.

The dinner given by the local Maccabces
In honor of the supreme commander last
Tuesday night was a great success, and
the committee having charge has been
heartily congratulated.
The first hive of L. o. T. N. organized
in the District of Columbia was National
Hive No. !, on January %, 1896. II has
the largest membership in the District
and is on a firm foothold. The officers
of National Hive are: Past lady COM
mander. Mary NJ. Frey; lady commander.
Ida J. Maxwell; lady lieutenant COM
mander, DR. Edith Jewell; lady record
keeper, Lula s. Hammond. 1885 Emerson
Street northeast; lady finance keeper,
Lille f. Hayes; lady chaplain, Gertrude
M. Herbert; lady sergeant, Minnie p.
Davis: lady mistress -at-arms, Margaret
Magruder; lady sentinel, Clara G. Moore;
lady picket, Sarah e. Cooke. The hive
meets on the first and third Fradays at
Schmidt's Hall, SIG Ninth Street north
west
Lady Commander Ida ]. Maxwell who
has been I'll the past month, presided at
the last review of National Hive.
National Hive expects to initiate five
candidates at the next review March 81.
Lady Edith Jewell is planning series
Of new drills for National Hive.
Supreme Commander d. p. Markey has
made the following ruling: II also here
The Washington times., 1902-03-16

IA a financial success. Several applica-
tions for membership were considered.
Cyrus Castle. No. /, K. G. E., of the
District of Columbia, had large attend
ance Wednesday night. The castle was
opened with Noble Chief Hooker in the
chair. Five applications for membership
were received during the evening. Seven
new members were initiated in the first
degree. Past Grand Chief w. G. Halter
presided during the initiatory ceremonies.
Monarch Castle. No. 2, X. G. E, held an
enthusiastic SESSION Tuesday night
Grand Master of Records Tolson filled the
chair Grand Chief Scott and Grand Sir
Herald Herfuth addressed the castle upon
subjects important to the interests of the
Knights of the Golden Eagle in the Dis
trict of Columbia. Three new members
were initiated in the first degree Of the
order. The second degree will be con-
ferred upon these members at the next
meeting of the castle, Tuesday, March %.
Several applications for membership were
considered by the castle. Applications con-
tinue to come in and the castle has great
hopes for the future.
Thursday. March 6. was busy night for
America Castle, No. 1. K. G. e. The ses-
sion was unusually interesting to mem
bers of the order. The grand castle and
two subordinate castles were well repre-
sented among the visiting members. At
the close of the business, Captain Grinder
called a meeting Of the commandery. He
hopes to have large company soon. Hav-
ing finished other business the Knights
of the Orient degree initiated five knights
into the mysteries OF this order.
The Washington times., 1902-03-16
ABOUT ELECTIoNEERING.

During the last few years much COM
plant has been made regarding election-
eering in the various constituent lodges
before and during elections. There GER
tainly should be 10 combinations formed
for the election Of certain craftsman to
official position. but the matter left to
the judgment Of the majority, unfettered
and untrammeled in casting the vote. In
this way the best material will be deyel-
oped and the progress Of the lodge as
sured. No man should be selected simply
because he is a good fellow" and popu-
lar. when he lacks every requisite for the
position to which he aspires. Craftsmen
should consider well the capabilities OF
aspirants for Office, and not let popularity
and a "hurrah" inspire the election OF
any unworthy person to be the custodian
of the welfare of the lodge. The illinois
Freemason," speaking upon the subject Of
lodge electioneering, covers the ground
when it says: There seems to be grow
ing opinion that there Is too much cleo
tioneering in our constituent lodges and
the Grand Lodge as we'll. Indeed, so ap-
parent did this become that a well-known
brother introduced pointed resolution in
our Grand Lodge some years ago in which
adequate punishment was suggested for
the offence. In our larger lodges as each
election season approaches more or less
scheming and combination will be notice.
able. In our Grand Lodge brethren seem
TO feel no compunction Of conscience at
writing letters and buttouholing brethren
in favor of their chosen candidate. This
is contrary to the ethics Of Masonry, and
II persisted ip will be the forerunner Of
trouble. Some few lodges still hold to
the custom Of no nomfnations. permitting
the brethren to make theis own choice,
apd In such lodges the highest principles
Of Masonry dre 6sins ma!9tained; The
candidate WHO peddles cards, as has been
a flt subject for Masonic favofs, and only
l9~ers his Masonic character by SO do.
!6g." -
The Washington times., 1902-03-16

were received with great applause. The
grand honors were given and the supreme
commander and State commander was in
vited to seas on the platform.
After the presentation of a past COM
mander's jewel by d. W. Gall, State COM
mander, on behalf of the National Tent
No. l. to W. a. Brodie, past commander
Of the tent, Commander o. W. Hammond
introduced the supreme commander. The
large assembly of Maccabees paid the
most profound attention while he ex-
planned the advantages of the order.
After the adjournment of the meeting
an informal reception ~as held in Mac
cabee Temple, and all the sir knights
present were introduced to the supreme
comma ander.
On Wednesday night a special review
was held at Mount Vernon Tent No. 4. at
Northeast Temple. Twelfth and II Streets
northeast. The large hall WAS crowded
with enthusiastic Maccabees. The Bu-
preme commander was taken from his
hotel, the Raleigh. in carriage accom-
panied by committee from Mount Yer
non Tent No. 4, consisting of Sir knights
Hannon Knohr, and King and the State
commander. DR.. ]. H. Junghans, the com
mander of Mount Vernon Tent. gave the
same hearty greeting that had been ex-
tended to him from all quarters. After
the supreme commander was invited to
a seat on the platform, the grand honors
Of the order were given by all the men,
bers present. Here again he was received
with great applause He complimented
the tent as well as the Maccabees Of the
District on their apparent harmonious
condition and predicted excellent results
for the order. He was followed by the
State commander, who stated that the
members had looked forward to the time
when they should have the pleasure of the
presence of the supreme commander. Now
that he was about to depart all felt a
pang OF regret, but all they could do was
to hope for his return again. He was fol-
lowed by representatives of other tents.
after which the tent was closed in due
form. An informal reception was held
and all the Maecabees present introduced
to the supreme commander.
The Washington times., 1902-03-16
ABOUT CONSOLIDATION.

The question of the consolidation Of
lodges in cities like Washington where
there are several located in close prox-
unity is awakening the attention of many
thinking minds of the order, says the
knights Jewel" A few lodges have
large membership, With good sized re-
served funds for dependence for future
payments Of benefits. while the larger
number have not the requisite amount Of
funds to place them upon a safe basis for
calls when age and its accompanying de-
mands shall can for Increased expendi-
lures for sick and fu:eraI benefits and fer
the aid OF dependent members. Current
expenses of three or more lodges ara
about equal for rents. officers, salaries,
ETC., thus causing large outlays which
may be saved and added to the permanent
funds. and which, in many cases, exceed
the per capita amount paid out in act
OF charity. as anyone who looks into ths
matter may readily learn. This is a ques-
tion every lodge should investigate and
decide for it's own future good. 1t re-
quires but little figuring to ascertain how
much is required to be in reserve to meet
the calls sure to come as the age liabil.
tiles grow upon them.
In other organizations where the ex-
perience Of years has given basis for
the necessities of the future,
the tables of mortality and financial bene-
fits for the sick during a period of half
or three-Quarters of century show
just what sum per capita is needed to
carry on this part of the lodge system.
1t shows that when a lodge has had an
existence of thirty, forty, or fifty years.
a sum Of not less than $50 per capita in
the treasury is necessary to carry for
ward the system Of lodge benefits, and .
Cn hn
ton of funds as to prepare to meet the
increased liabilities increase of age
brings. Therefore, consolidation of weak
lodges the better enables those organiza-
tions to prepare for future calls by de-
creasing expenses and increasing ac-
of the funds in reserve for
the payment of death and sick benefits.
The Washington times., 1902-03-16
ORDER OF ST. GEORGE.

At the last meeting Of Columbia Lodge,
No. 3s7. Sons Of St. George. a large num-
Der was present. After routine business
they finished their evening with an en-
joyable smoker.
Columbia Lodge. No. 397, celebrated Its
eighth anniversary by grand ball at the
Washington Light Infantry Hall. The
order was we'll represented by members
and their friends, about four hundred be-
ing In attendance. Dancing commenced
at p. m. and ended at about 8 q. m.
with only short intermission at mid
night for supper. Prof. Browns orches-
ira furnished the music. Columbia Lodge
was organized March 5, 1894. and since
that time many names have been added
to the roll. The lodge Is especially grati-
fed that the past year has been SO sue
cessful.
The Sons of st. George is a beneficial
order, paying sick and death benefits,
also furnishing medical attendance. The
membership is limited to Englishmen
and their descendants.
A smoker and entertainment was given
by Columbia Lodge, No. 397. Tuesday ev-
ening, March Ii. Many members were
present, including visitors from lodges in
A most enjoyable evening was spent. Re-
freshments were served and the follow
ing programme rendered: Overture,
Prof. Browns orchestral song. Coon,
Coon. Coon" Bro. Tom Collins; song.
Anchored" Bro. Thomas Hill: recita-
tion, "Scot of Arden" Bro. A. Wilkinson;
selection by graphophone; song. Lamb,
Lamb, Lamb" Bro c. Cook: selection.
my Old Kentucky Home" graphophone;
song. "Solider and Man." Bro A. Too
goode; song, "Killarney." Bro. C. Flack;
song. Kitty Wells" Bro. G. Fields;
song. "Old Familiar Faces" Bro. N. AL
biston:; song. Three-penny- Hop" Bro. T.
Collins; song, "Sing Me a Song Of the
South" Bro. Thomas Hiif; recitation,
THE Twin Mishaps.- Bro. A. Wilkinson;
song, because I'm Up Tree" Bro. W.
Aldridge. 15-@
Lady Pauncefote Lodge. No. 40. Daugh-
ters of st. George, celebrated its first an
niver rsa-y last Tuesday evening by giving
a bali and social in the Confederate Vet
erans' Hall, Eleventh and E Streets
northwest. The affair was one Of the
most successful they have ever held, the
committee of ladies who managed 1t are
to be congratulated. The music was sup
piled by Browns orchestra: Dancing
continued until the wea sma hours. Dur
ng an intermission in the early part of
he evening refreshments were served to
al present.
The Washington times., 1902-03-16
THE LADIES O. I. NJ.

The name Maccabee is taken from the
book of the Maccabees. contained in the
Apocrypha, and is used as symboIical
name for this society. This is because of
the fact that this ancient people were the
first in the history of the world to estab-
lish a system of life protection by set
ting aside a sum in the coin Of the realm
to provide for the widows and children
of their comrades who had fallen in bat
tie. The history of the old Maccabee is
full of beautiful Significance, and is used
as the foundation for modern Maccabee-
ism.
The Order of the Ladies' of the Macca-
bees is a society OF women Offering life
protection to women upon the same basis
that similar societies do to men. 1t is
composed of three branches-the local
organizations called Hives, the State or
CARNATIONS called Great Hives, and the
national body called the Supreme Hive.
The local organization or subordinate
hive has a code of laws for self-g govern
nent. The officers are the same as for
any society. A presiding officer, called
lady commander; a secretary called rec
ord keeper, and treasurer, designated
as finance keeper, are the principal Off
GERS. with various others peculiar to the
workings OF the society.
The functions of the local hive are to
collect and remit assessments to the su-
preme hive. The business OF local
hive is all transacted in strict accordance
with parliamentary rules, and a regular
system of bookkeeping is adopted in the
transaction OF the financial business.
' is' JULIA g. HAMMOND.
Record Keeper National Hive No. ].
The Washington times., 1902-03-16
VIEWS OF THE SECRET AND BENEVOL ENTL EADERS

officers, band Of brothefs in each lodge;
one in spirit, one in effort; one in every
thing that will be of advantage to any one
or more members, who will visit the sick
regularly. see that the widow is assisted.
the orphan clothed feF, and educated. and
a brotherly feeling exercised for the sue
cess in business, in pleasure, and socially,
of every member.
The progressive spirit Of the age seems
to demand additional. novel and appro-
pirate ceremonies to increase the dra-
matte effect, and at the same time en-
bodyng and exemplifying the leading idea
of each degree lesson to more fOrcibly
impress it upon the mind. This was
forcibly exemplified In the rendition of the
lesson of truth by Columbia Lodge. No. 10,
with new and imposing dramatic features.
1t was an agreeable surprise to the large
number of Odd Fellows present. Visitors
In particular, were so impressed that they
look forward to brighter and more i'm
pressive revelations Of the glorious truths
of the order.
We can do nothing better than to at
tend with fidelity and diligence to the
duties that belong to US in Odd Fellow
ship and guard with jealous care the an
cient landmarks OF the order Let us not
grow old In Odd Fellowship. Let US help
to hold up the hands of each of the execu-
tive oficers-lodge. encampment, Rebekah
lodge and canton-and encourage and ad-
wise the younger members to LAY hold"
on the principles of friendship, love and
truth that their life and conduct may be
living examples Of the holy principles Of
our beloved order.
WILLIAM p ALLAN.
Grand Representative, I. o. o. F.