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The Washington times., 1902-04-27
MYRTLE NO. rs.

Myrtle Lodge, No. %. Knights Of
Pythias. conferred the esquire rank on
three pages last Friday evening. Hon
y. F. Lever, William j. Iatimer. and B.
Schwartz were made acquainted with the
mysteries OF the esquire rank in an ex-
ceedingly impressive manner. Mr.. Lever.
as member Of Congress, is doubtless IA
miliar with nearly all the tricks of the
political game, but he was entertained in
a very lively manner by Myrtle's efficient
rendition of the work. and in turn. by
unanimous consent he spoke with cred
it to himself and to the amusement Of all
the brothers present. On next Tuesday
evening. April y. Myrtle expects. to con-
fer the third rank in ampliied form on
four or five esquires. This lodge has the
reputation of doing the dork second to
none in this domain. and a treat can be
assured to all Pythians who witness the
work in Myrtie's castle hail. 316 Pennsyl-
vania Avenue southeast. Its officers and
members extend a cordial fraternal well
come. Myrtle Lodge now ranks first in
membership in the District of Columbia.
and its officers and members are keeping
up the good work in order that she may
retain that lead at the end OF the year
1900
The Washington times., 1902-04-27
NEWS FROM THE TENTS.

Mount Vernon Tent No. now has 500
members. 1t is following close on Ma
tional No. l, which has over 600 men,
bers
Six thousand dollars have been paid to
heneiiciaries In the District of Columbia
for deaths occurring since January 1.
Golden Rule is one of the most Jealous
and spirited tents in the District. II has
many active men, young and old, and has
lately named tent correspondent, who
writes over the name observer jones.
Jones observes: AT the last review
Golden Rule members were pleased TO
hear maiden speeches of the promising
young men, who had received the aid OF
their tent in sickness and accident. No
tice is given that the youngest sir knight,
Robin Pullman, will make an address at
the next review" The Observer says that
the tent members are appreciate of the
newspapers which report the work of
organizations whose principles inspire to
the noblest and purest thoughts. TO duty
to home and country. To sir knights the
Observer makes the following sugges-
tions: There should be large sick COM
mittees and a general executive commit
tee, composed of the chairman Of each
tent sick committee; also an executive
office, independent Of any tent, in connec-
tion with the private office of the State
commander. The advantages Of such q
business headquarters, conveniently To-
Gated, for purposes of library, reading
room, meeting Of committees, and attrac-
tions of visiting sir knights. will justify
the expense upon some equitable basis
by all the tents Of the District. 1t is not
safe to await the building of the magnifi-
cent temple embodied in the secret reso-
lutions of Golden Rule"
The Washington times., 1902-04-27

jurisdiction, was LOO in round numbers,
with ten separate subordinate organiza-
tions, and the eleventh in process of
formation.
The great object Of the Maccabee order
is to unite frater1ally all white persons Of
sound bodily health and good moral char
acter. who are socially acceptable. and
provides for death. sick, funeral, accident,
and permanent disability benefits. The
business of the order is conducted through
the Supreme Tent, great camps, and sub
ordinate tents and hives. The Supreme
Tent is the making body of the order
II meets every three years, and is COM
posed of members or representatives
chosen by great camps and State conven
tions. Its officers are selected by the su
preme body while in session, and hold
their Office for the period of three years.
Persons can participate in the benefits of
the order only through membership in
some subordinate tent. The work of the
subordinate tents is conducted under
ritual, which is both pleasing and instruc
tive.
The laws of the Supreme Tent require
all investments to be in Government.
State or municipal bonds.
During the year 1901 there were admit
ted as members 69,066 new Maccabees.
D. W. GALL.
State Commander X. o. T. NJ.
The Washington times., 1902-04-27
FROM FAR EUREKA.

Aaron II. Bell, who has for number OF
years been in charge Of the United States
Weather Bureau station at Eureka, Cal,
is a member of Washington Masonic
lodge, chapter, and commandery. He is
also a well-remcmbered noble of Almas
Temple, a. A. o. N. NJ. s. He is making
great efforts to meet the Almas nobility
who are to go to San Francisco. He
writes brother Shriner here:
up in this neck OF the woods there are
only seven lonely alternating Moslems,
of whom four are members OF Islam
Temple. San Francisco. and two tC!y-
borne and myself of Almas. There is
commandery here with membership of
about fifty, and of that number only five
are Shriners. 1t is by some presumed
that the peculiar S,dltiye characteristics.
apparently inseparable from life in this
oasis. have n tendency TO promote morbid
drowsiness. Not otherwise, | apprehend.
could one explain why many unregenerate
sons of the desert are crawling about the
The Washington times., 1902-04-27
GRAND ARMY NOTES.

An entertainment was given Tuesday
evening by Farragut Post, No. 10. G. y. r.,
at its hall. 3l4 Pennsylvania Avenue
southeast. The participants were freely
applauded for their contributions to the
evenings enjoyment. The program was
as fellows: Piano solo. selected. Miss
Lulu Pistorio; vocal solo, "If Dreams
Come True" Trevelyan. Miss Arabella
White; recitation, THE Choice of Arms,
Mrs Ellen Vockey Seifert; vocal solo,
baritone, ARA vindm,'' Leighter. Mr..
James S. Hicks, accompanied by Mrs. 5.
X. Leighter; violin solo, ''Legende."
Bohm, Miss Louise Mae Farrow, accom-
panied by Miss Mcmillan; vocal solo. Sc
lected. Mrs. Belle Carpenter Henney;
whistling and limitations. Mr.. a. B. Crit
fifth recitation, How Salvador Won."
Ella Wheeler Wilcox, Mr.. Milton White;
vocal solo, "Staccato Polka" Mulder,
Miss Mary Mckenzie 3yrne; euphoninm
solo. selected. Mr.. Charles H. Henney;
recitation. Letter Scene from Macbeth"
Mrs. Ellen Vockey S"ifert; vocal solo,
tenor. "One Heart Divine Rosewig, Ir.
James y. Finnegan. accompanied by Mrs.
S. X. Leighter.
An open campfire celebration was given
at G. A. X. Hall Wednesday night by the
members of Kit Carson Pest No. 2. G.. a.
Il. The large reception room was taxed
TO its utmost capacity by throngs of men,
bers of the post, wives and other reia-
tives. Comrade Cotton was presented
with a handsome gold emblem. After the
presentation Dir. William A. Croffut made
brief address. Miss Matte Gibson,
With Miss Belle Gihscn as accCmpanist.
sang a solo which was well rendered;
Judge Ivory G. KiEitail, senior vice de-
pIrtment commander. made a short talk.
At the conclusion of the program re-
frcshmcrts we're served.
". y Wintermute. OF Company 4. Sew
onty-sixth Ohio First Brigade. First Di-
vision, Fifteenth Corps. ut. Liberty, 0hio.
has written Col. John McElroy. Of the
National Tribune suggesting that the
prade during the national encampment be
arranged in the same order, by military
divisions as during the grand review in
1865. Nearly all cf the old commanders
OF the organizations in which Comrade
Wintormute served are dead. Gen. o. o.
HoSard. department commander, is still
living. and Comrade Wintermute says he
would like to follow him once more in
review.
"As Capt Eugene F. Ware was brought
up in Iowa and served five years and
three months in Iowa regiments. the
Iowa papers are claiming him. which gives
the Hawkeye State two secretaries, the
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Minister to China. ard the Commissioner
of Pensions. We shall have to begin
speaking Of the United States of Iowa"
as We used to Of tie United States OF
Ohio. The Naticral Tribune.
The Washington times., 1902-04-27
UNITED ORDER GOLDEN CROSS

The Grand Commandery OF the District
OF Columbia held its annual session at
Golden Cross Hall, CAPITOL Hill, on the
18th instant. and was largely attended
Several visitors from other jurisdictions
were present, including the Supreme Com
mander. DR.. ]. ID. Young, to whom was
accorded a cordial greeting.
The reports Of the officers showed
substantial increase in membership during
the PAST year, upward of l60 new members
having been added. The aggregate mem
hership of the fifteen subordinate COM
manderics in this city was shown to be
1893. Twenty-nine deaths occurred dur
ing the year, on which was paid $4,000
CT insurance. Grand Commander Ehle.
who is also the supreme treasurer of the
order. gave a glowing account OF the or
der at large. showing that it is attracting
the attention Of the public in all the
Stntes. and large numbers of men and
women locking for safe and reliable in
surance are ayailing themselves Of its
protection.
Though one of the oldest fratcrnal
beneficiary orders in this country, its
membership claims that its conserva-
tism in the selection of its risks
and in it's general management has pre-
vented the mushroom growth so fatal to
some whose tempting bait has been cheap
insurance. and rapid growth That the
ridiculously low rates on which some have
built up an enormous and unwieldly
membership will eventually result in dis
appointment and disaster is as certain as
are the laws of cause and effect. The rates
Of the Golden Cross are substantially
those recommended by the fraterral con-
sress. They guarantee and furnish insur-
ance at actual cost. and no fair minded
man or woman should expect to obtain 1t
for less. Thinking people are more and
more tending to the wise conclusion that
they have no right TO expect something for
nothing The cost of insurance, like any
ether commodity, must be met, and un-
less one is selfish enough to want to die
young, and thus impose an unequal bur-
den upon his associates, he will seek
membership in an order whose rates are
commensurate with the risks involved.
and with some guarantee of its perpetuity
and ability to pay all its just obligations.
The United Order of the Golden Cross
was chartered in Tennessee in 1876, and
has paid out in death benefits or insur-
ance upward of s7,000,000. 1t admits males
and females between sixteen and fifty-hve
years of age, upon the same basis OF
rates and all privileges of membership.
1t collects but one assessment each month.
The following grand officers were elected
to serve till April, 1903:
E. j. Pattee, grand commander.
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A. O. HlBERNiAMS.

Division No. 2, Ancient Order OF Hi
bernians, conferred the beautiful first
and second degrees upon number of
candidates at Carroll Hall in fine form.
Nearly 400 members were present, and
interest did not lag frcm the beginning
TO the end, lasting over four hours. The
opinion Of all was that the evening was
complete success. The new degree team.
consisting of Charles w. Boyle vice
president of No. 3. as patrician; William
Buckley, recording secretary OF Nc. Z, as
bard: John p. Mckenna, of No. 3, as
oracle, and John Bradley, of No. 4, as
grand guide, executed their work admir-
ably. The second party was under the
management Of Thomas p Ryan, the re-
cording secretary OF Division No. ., who
displayed decided ingenuity in the ex-
emplification. An appropriate presenta-
tion was made to State President Rosa
F. Downing. James A. McDevitt per-
formed the duties Of 'pTeserver OF peace
and order" with energy and pTomptness.
and was ably assisted by William p. II.
Kelly, grand guide, of Alexandria. The
president OF Division No. 2, John J. Dolan
acted as chairman under the good of the
order. During this part of the evening
some of the best Hibernian talent OF
Washington was on hand to aid in en-
tertaining.
National Secretary James p. Bree, of
the A. o. H., has addressed the following
official letter to the District OF Columbia
officers of the 4. o. II. and Ladies'
Auxiliary:
"The undersigned calls attention to the
requirement of the constitution. that an
nual reports shall be made and forward
ed to the proper officers. These reports
have been called for, and but few have
been received at this Office. May | ask
your cooperation. as there Will be only
little time left in which TO prepare my
consolidated report, which is 10 be sub
mitted in printed form to the national
convention.
"A formal call for this biennial meeting
and also one for the general assembly of
the auxiliaries will be issued about May
!. The constitution makes July 10 the
opening date. The last convention named
Denver, Colo, as the place of meeting.
"A statement OF Indebtedness is inclosed
TO all those States appearing to be In ar
rears for merchandise, tax, or assess
ment The laws provide that only those
State organizations in good standing shall
be entitled to representation in the con-
vention. AS l wish to close up the finan-
cial accounts for the past two years. | will
esteem immediate payments as per-
sonal favor.
Negotiations for transportation OF the
delegates to the convention are being car
ried on with railroad agents and an as
surrance of low rate of fare has already
been given me. This rate, with other par
ticulars will be made known by circular
later"
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Mrs. Annie L. Allen. vice grand conf
mander.
Rev. j. II. Bradford, grand prelate.
W. E. Graham. grand keeper Of records
d. w. Keek. grand treasurer.
Samuel NJ. Pearson, grand herald.
Mrs. NJ. L. Allen, grand warder inner
gate.
W. E. Allen, grand warder outer gate.
John n. Ehle, past grand commander.
Andrew Wilson. supreme representative.
Thomas Humphrey. alternate supreme
representative.
The installation OF the officers was con-
Quoted by Supreme Commander Young. as
sisted by Past Supreme Commander Mar
guerite McCutchen and Past Grand Com
manders X. H. Yates and George Redway,
after which refreshments were served.
a vote of thanks was extended to the
Supreme Commander for his presence in
this city to install the officers, and also
to the retiring grand commander, John N.
Ehle, for the efficient manner in which he
performed the duties of grand commander
for eleven terms. A past grand COM
mander's badge was presented to the re-
firing vice grand commander on behalf
OF the Grand Commandery. The reports
of the officers showed a steady increase
in the membership in this city and also
good balance in the treasury Of the
Grand Commandery. Addresses were made
by the supreme commander. DR.. John ID.
Young: the grand commander. Z. j. Pat
tee. and the past grand commander, John
n. Ehle. Refreshments were served after
the close OF the meeting. and at a late
hour the session was declared closed.
The Washington times., 1902-04-27
K. AND L. GOLDEN EAGLE.

Cyrus Castle No. /, knights Of the
Golden Eagle, held its regular session
Wednesday evening. Noble Chief w. J.
Hooker, who has been i'll for some weeks
past, was present, and filed his post. Two
applications for membership we're passed
upon by the castle. The degree team held
rehearsal of the first degree during a
recess declared for that purpose. The
work indicates that Cyrus Castle will, in
time. have a thoroughly efficient roster
of officers for degree work. AT present
the following members of Cyrus Castle
are degree team officers: II. r. Andrews,
W. B. Norris, J. W. E. BiSgs. F. S. Biggs.
John Kries. A. C. Knight. Joseph West
bury, Charles Warfield. A. r. Warfield.
G.. A. Spindler. and y. Link. Past Chief
NJ. l.. Ward. director of the team. is well
pleased with the spirit shown in the
work during the rehearsal.
Past Chief Kerper. of America Castle
No. 8, X. q. E, who has been appointed
instructor for Cyrus Castle No. 1. has
terests OF the castle under his charge.
The members of this castle appreciate the
courtesy of the Grand Castle in giving
them an instructor so well qualified to
perform his duties. Brother kerpers long
period Of membership and thorough
knowledge of all laws and forms Of the
castles of the order makes him especially
efficient as an instructor. There is no
doubt that his appointment will be OF
great benefit tc Cyrus Castle.
The Washington times., 1902-04-27
!. O. MECHANICS.

The name Independent Order Mechanics
| has no connection with labor organiza-
| tions as such. although a large majority
of the members are mechanics; hence the
omission of the word of between the
words independent" and "order." II Is
purely a benevolent order. paying sick
benefits and death benefits. and any white
male of good health and character Is elig-
ible to membership. The cardinal prin-
ciples are friendship. truth and love.
Grand Architect J. T. Heare has an
nounced the grand lodge standing COM
mittees as follows: On credentials and
returns-E. Baumgarten, F. W. Reese.
and W E. Osmond. On fnance-E. E.
Hoffman. W. H. Ernest and w. s. Sey-
mour. On appeals and gricvances-F.
William Ernst. II. e. Weaver and Z. T.
Meyer. On law and supervision-Israel
Sommers, A. o. Stevens and W. E. Grimes.
On printing-Edward Bawsel. s. w. Bon
ner and Uriah Heeter. On good of the or
der-Edward Stevens. ]. T. Heare. Henry
Franklin, Edward Bawsel and r. T.
Bricker.
The good of order committee has had
meeting and as means of increasing a
renewed interest on the part OF the diff
fcrent lodges in behalf of the order a
series Of social grand visitations were de-
termined upon, as follows: Lafayette
Lodge. No. 13, May 8. Friendship, No.
Z, May Is. Capital No. IL. May %.
Anchor, No. .. May 81. Columbia, No. I,
June 10.
On these social grand visitation occas-
ions the grand officers will be escorted by
Union Commandcry, No. /. Uniform De-
gree, I. o. NJ, in full-dress uniform and
side arms.
Supreme Outside Sentinel S. T. Ernest.
who has been i'll for several months. is
eonvalescing slowly.
Capital Lodge, No. II, had five appli-
cations for membership last Thursday
night.
Past Supreme Ruler L. II. Patterson
made a short address to Centennial
Lodge, No. 80, in Baltimore, Md, last
Friday night.
The recent progressive eucher party
under the auspices OF Union Lodge. No. l.
Ladies of the /. o. NJ, was a grand sue
cess.
The Washington times., 1902-04-27
IN AMACOSTlA.

Julius W. Tolson, one Of the best known
merchants of Anncosiia. is serving his
fourth term as master of the !lourishing
Masonic lodse in that suburb. He was
born in the District June 81 1917, and en-
tered the mercantile business in youth
and is still successfully ensased in it.
On reaching manhood he tock active IN
terest in fruternal societies. As Joiner
he is well known being member OF
Anacostia Lodge, No. u, F. A. A. NJ;
Naval Chapter. F. A. a. NJ; De Molay
Commandery. X. T.; Almas Temple. A. A:
o. N NJ s.: the A. A. Scottish Rite. and
Myrtle Lodge. No. %. X. OF z. He Is an
active member of Emmanuel Episcopal
Church, OF Anacostia. and recognized as
one OF the most prominent men in East
Washington, and takes an active interest
in all matters which will IN any way tend
to build up his section.
The Washington times., 1902-04-27
GRAND ARMY ENCAMPMENT.

The subcommittee on legislation an
nounced by Chairman Brainard II. Warner
last week is a very strong one. and
much excellent work Is expected from 1t.
1t includes among its members not only
some Of the most prominent veterans of
Washington, but also men active in the
business community, and a number of en-
ergetic young professional men. There
is no doubt that this committee Will
be able to properly present TO Congress
the legislative assistance desired by the
forthcoming great encampment There Is
to be no request for financial aid, but
Congressional favor is expected in the
matter of the use of the avenues, streets,
parks. and other public places. 1t is also
possible that the use OF some public
buildings may be requested.
The excellent success which has at
tended the work OF the Grand Army
finance committee is demonstrated by the
fact that Congress is to be asked for no
financial assistance whatever. The en-
campment of twelve years ago was aided
by an appropriation of $4,000 out of the
revenues of the District of Columbia.
The comparison with 1889 Is all the more
gratifying to the members of this years
finance committee because at the begin
ming of their W0rk tDere were quite
good many doubters of success.
The Masonic fair has engaged the at
tention of large number of gentlemen
who are considered desirable members Of
encampment committees. and their selec-
tiou has therefore been delayed 1t is
expected that within the coming week
the membership of the committee on con-
certs. fireworks, military organizations,
etc: press, reception, religious exercises,
and public speakers will be announced.
The chaIrmen of these several committees
were selected some time ago, but none
of them have yet reported their person
mel
Haley's Band will do the parade work
for Columbus Post. G. A. r.. OF Chicago
This most will come here about 400 strong.
The National Guard Band has been en-
gagged by Lynn Post. No. 5. of Massaehu-
sets.
Mrs. Emma Wall, Of Kansas. who is the
national president of the Ladies' OF the
Grand Army OF the Republic, has been in
Washington during the week. While here
she COMPLETED the arrangements for the
location and entertainment OF the Ladies
of the G. A. r. during the encampment.
II Is nrobable that all the ladies' organ
izations which are auxiliary to the vari-
Gus veteran associations will unite in q
The Washington times., 1902-04-27
THE MOTHER coMMANDERY.

Washington Commandary, No. ], X. T.,
the mother OF all the Tern1lar command
cries of the District, has had very pros
porous year under the spirited admins
traticn of the retiring eminent com
mander, William S. Parks. In the num-
ber knighted during his term he has
beaten all recent records. The number
knighted in Washington Commandery
since the institution Of the grand COM
mapdery is as follows: 1867. Z. Sir
walker. u; 1878. E. Sir Morgan, %;
1883. z. Sir Caldwell. IS: 1S99-l9O0, f.
Sir oliver. IA; Keel, z. S.r Grant, IL;
1902. e. Sir Parks IS.
During the past year the aggregate at
tendance was l.3G0 an average OF more
than sixty-ive at each meeting of Wash
fngton Commsaccry. The commandeiy
oficiated at ten fGrsr.is, took part In
two paradcs. and ATTENDED the trienrial
coneiave at louisville. Status: Number
of members last report, $751; knighted, 30;
afiliated. 4: total. 52S. Died, u; sus
pended g by olap,erl. 6; dimitted, z;
present membership 5p3.
During the year covered by the report
washington Commandsry lost the follow
ing fifteen frateTs ny death: George 4.
Budd. Frank II. Burns, tr., William h.
Eu,ler John A. Downs, Evan j. Gray.
THOMAS Hynes. Thomas T. Keller, Ernst
u I,eMour, Albin NJ Long, William NC
Einley Honorary, William n. Mchnew,
Iobn T Nicely, the oldest member oi the
commandery. knighted February 10, lSis'
d,ad Iune IA 1901; Henry B Noble. Wal
Ian n Rupp. and Byron sunderland
In a circular announcing the deaths of
,bo year E. Sir Parks says THE looms
- .,,,,e are never idle and the busy fingers
=. ,be fates are ever weaving as IN
,a,es,ry the many threads and colors that
IL an our lives and when these are
1901 IN critics and to admirers there
.tsr he found none OF brighter color OF
anl,ier pattern than the lives o. our de-
parted fraters.
.. -,1,ere Is no death; what seee ~ y tfaiSt'0n'
I1,;s life OF mortal breath
q. H., ,hc suburb of the life elysisn
Whose portals we call deaih-
a, 40, rrcst clois,ers stiffness and scclusion,
y go temptation. safe from sine pollution
Tycy live whom we call dead
Tho new line Of officers OF Washington
,.-.-,,,araery follows. 11ere are a num-
- "a changes from the list as last an
se,,nced. sir Frederick W. Bchrens. com
,,Sor. Sir Claude +. King, generals
IT,. Sir Jacobus s. Iones, captain gen
-. Sir william II. feTltes. 1r., senior
rso,. Sir James A. Rutherford, junior
ard,n. qey. Sir J. Russell NerDrycke,
49,. Sir Aibcrs +. Fox, treasurer: SIT
penrv & Merrill. Recorder: Sir John 5.
paacb standard bearer; Sir ]. Claude
ReIner sword bearer: Sir BenJainin g
Graves. warder.