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The Washington times., 1902-08-03

This dowry was paid regularly for Il
number of years, but, by some inad-
vertence, was omitted from the budget
as made up at Detroit in 1900. The
movement for the restoration OF the
dowry is in charge of Supreme Rep
resentatives George w Heisley and
John c. Yost. of this city. The su-
preme representatives from Virginia
have given assurances of their hearty
support. The dowry is not large, but
it is sufficient to be of distinct aid to
the young ladies. one of whom is an
invalid. Both young ladies reside in
Alexandria and are much esteemed in
that city. which was the place of resi-
dence OF their Brilliant father at the
time of his death. Mr. Rathbone has
been dead about ten years. The great
order which he founded will be forty
years old in 1904.
The Washington times., 1902-08-03
MAcCABEE NOTES.

State Commander L. X Mangum. of
Maryland. spent several days in the city
this week
D. W. Gall, State commander for this
jurisdiction has issued a circular in
the especial interest of Arlington Tent,
No. 10. located in the southeast section
of the city.
Golden Rule Tent. No. 3. held its
first meeting in the new hall on Ninth
Street on Thursday night last. When
the decorations are completed this Will
be the handsomest Maccabee hall In the
city.
The results of the work in this city
for. July. 1902. is about three times as
great as July. 1901.
King David Tent, No. II. closed It's
first ninety days on Monday night Win
forty members.
The members of National Tent NO
/. have made up their minds that com
mander o. W. Hammond means ors'-
ness, and that with strong Dull lhe
membership of the tent can De raiseu
to / 600. The members will all get 10
work with might and na!r TO retain
their place as the largest tent In the
District oil COlumDla-
King David Tent is presided over by
Sir Knight Morris B. Korman. who Is
also noble grand of Eastern Lodge OF
Odd Fellows. He is a good presiding
officer and his young tent VIII prosper
under his administration as 1t has never
done before.
Mount Vernon Tent, No. a. sustains
its past record in taking In more mem
hers than any other tent in the city.
The State commander will devote
special attention 10 the building up OF
Arlington Tent, No. 10. during the
month of August.
District Ta,t, No. s. starts in the
new month by admitting three new
members.
Golden Rule Tent, No. 3. had unfav-
orable weather for its lRwn fe;e last
week. but the committee in charge
never say fail, and they Will continue
il until success is scored. The state
commander says: The members OF the
order in this city should reward tn
energy and pluck OF Golden Rule Ten
and turn out some night in body and
eat them out of supplies.
The following was the amount OF
tickets sold by each Maccabee tent to
the very successful excursion TO RIVER
View. National Tent l. 6S5: Brookland
Tent . "a: Golden Rule Tent 3. lo1
Mount Vernon Tent 4, s24 Brightwood
Tent 5 207; Georgetown Tent 8, l54;
Anacostia Tent /, 240; District Tent 8,
100. Capitol Tent ., 1sS; Arlington Tent
10 Q: King David Tent II. SO; Alexan-
dria Tent 2, Alexandria, Va. 2I2; Ma
The Washington times., 1902-08-03
ANOTHER BID FROM FRISCO.

San Francisco having entertained the
Mystic Shrine, being about to entertain
the Pythians of America, and having
ahead the nonor OF welcoming the
knights Templars 10 their next trienniai
COnclave. are cut for other honOrs.
| Frisco has now begun a determined
campaign to secure the national en-
campment, G.. a. r., for 1908 in that
city. The city counts confidently upon
the memories of the glorious entertain
ment given the national encampment
there in 1856 to fill all Washington dele
| gates with desire to revisit the Golden
Gate. The committee appointed to press
the claims of San Francisco is headed
by Mai. Gen. William r. Shdfter, the
victor Of Santiago. His associates are
w. q Hawley, department commander
T. c. Masteller, assistant adjCtant gem
eral; J. II. Stuntz, S. L. Richards. &.
w. White, F. w. Cushing, H. p Brain
erd. A. d. Cutler, and G. A. w. Faust.
General Shafter will visit Washington
IN October at the head of the Cali
fornia G. 4. r. delegation. The com
mittee Of which he is the leader has
issued an urgent appeal for the selec-
tion of San Francisco as the next
meeting place of the national encamp-
ment. 1t reads:
Dear Sir and Comrade: The under
signed delegates from the Department
OF California and Nevada to the thirty
sixth national encampment, at Wash
ington, respectfully and fraternally call
your attention - the following reso-
luton that was unanimously adopted at
cur thirty-fft! department encamp-
rent lust held at Hanford Cal.
Whereas il seems desirable that
another national encampment OF the G.
A. r. shall be held on the Pacific Coast
iefore the old age and infirmities OF
comrades make it impossible for them
to travel long distances; and
Where's the memories of the TWEEN
t:eth encampment at San Francisco in
1886 are pleasant and instructive, and
tie hearty and practical financial as
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TRUE FRATERNITY.

The Triple Link" relates the follow
ing incident illustrative of the practical
character of Odd Fellowship in its
adaptation to the everyday scenes of
life:
"One year ago about this time mem
ber OF this lodge, farmer living in this
neignborhood. was taken sick and was
bedridden about ten weeks. The lodge
paid his sick benefits regularly. but as
time went by It became evident that he
would not be able to plant his crop.
Not a furrow had been made on his
farm. His wife and nine children we're
wholly dependent upon the products of
the farm for a support. There were Two
boys in the family. but hardly old
CROUCH to be of much service. One
night after the lodge had adjourned. an
informal consultation OF the members
vas held and the conclusion reached
that unless something vas done in the
way of planting. no crop would be
raised on the sick brothers farm. 1t
was agreed that every member of the
lodge who was present and could. would
assemble the next day at the sick broth
cr's farm and make brotherly effort to
help him out. Early next morning nine
teen plows and nineteen horses and
mules were assembled on his premises.
They went bravely to work and spent
the greater part of two days in break
ing up the ground and planting the crop.
which did we'll. and the brother and his
family were made happy and comfort
able and the wolf was driven from the
door.
We took occasion to inquire who
these nineteen brothers were; that is.
ii they were men ustomed to doing
such work. The reply came that some
of them were farmers. but mixed with
them were merchants. some who had
not plowed for twenty years. clerks in
stores with tender hands. unaccustomed
to manual labor. and some of the lead
ing professional men of the village
This was fraternity. This was one of
the good deeds that constitute the
treasures OF heaven. 1t was Odd Fell
lowship OF the highest type"
The Washington times., 1902-08-03
THE ELKS' CONVENTION.

The convention of the Grand Lodge,
B. P. o. E, opens at Salt La6e on Tues
day. August IL. TIE exercises will
be opened a. 10 a. m. in the Tabernacle
with an address by the celebrated orator,
Judge Orlando W. Powers, master OF
ceremonies. He will be followed by an
address OF welcome by Governor Heber
VI. Wells. to which Past Grand Exalted
Ruler Jerome B. Fisher will respond
The address to the Elks will he de-
livered by Grand Exalted Ruler e. E
Pickett, and Prof ]. j. Mcclellan will
preside at the grand organ. In the ar
ternoon there will be grand parade
eieties. under the management of Major
General Young, as grand marshal. At
night there occurs the open band con-
test for prizes OF $1,000. $500. and $3.50.
The grand competitive parade of tie
order will be held on Wednesday After
noon. under the direction OF Grand Es-
quire Edward Leach, with Dan. c.. Lotus
as chief marshal. and the herds will
march for several prizes, one OF 81 600,
one of $500, two of $3.50, and one of 500,
and at night grand concert will be
given in the Tabernacle, in which a
chorus OF 800 voices will be a special
feature.
On Thursday morning the members
will enjoy an excursion 10 Ogden ani
Weber Canyon. and in the afternoon will
participate in a drill contest for prizes
of $500 and $3.50.
Al opportunity of seeing some of the
great mines OF Utah will be afforded on
Erfd hr- IL
and Tintic.
The National Elks' Horn" for July
is fine number, giving many facts and
extensive information concerning the
approaching session of the Grand
Lodge, B. p. o. E., at Salt Lake The
'Elks' Horn" favors Baltimore for the
1903 convention, and pays our neighbor
city the following gorgeous tribute:
Baltimore is famed the wide world
over for such epicurean delights as are
afforded by the toothsome diamond back
terrapin, dish over which old Jove
would have smacked his lips with de-
lighted gusto. the luscious oysters and
melting soft shell crabs, the delicious
fish and clans. and other marine deli
eacies of the Chesapeake and it's tribu-
taries which will tempt the boys TO eat
until they are too full for utterance, and
Dc always AOHuIs, ie6Ittiuiigs iOnSlu5iy
remembered.
And there are, also, famous brew
cries and distilleries which transform
golden grain into bottled sunshine.
which with the other good gifts of God
TO man the Elks believe IN using with
out abusing. agreeing with glorious old
Martin Luther, that
' Who loves not women wine and song,
A fool is he his whole life long.
And the boys may bask. too, in the
smiles of the fair sex for whose beauty
Baltimore has been so long and justly
famed; feel the cordial hand grip Of the
warm hearted Southrons: enjoy the
freedom of the city, whose keys Will be
sent out by a transatlantic steamer.
and in the deep bosom of the ocean
buried When they realize the length
and breadth. and height and depth, and
warmth Of the welcome which will greet
them. and revel in the luxuries, solid
and liquid. which will be set before
them. they will forswear allegiance TO
home and enlist for life in the MARY
land line"
The Washington times., 1902-08-03
FOR THE H00-H0OS.

1t is announced that Russell Stanhope,
secretary of the commission on foreign
relations of the Louisiana Purchase Ex-
position, has received a letter from j.
L. Rufiin, United States consul at AS
sumption, the capital of Paraguay. South
America. applying for space for the Par
aguayan exhibit Mr. Ruffin states that
this is the first time Paraguay has taken
such an interest in a worlds fair and
that the President of the republic will
soon issue a decree providing for the
exhibit.
The executive committee of the expo
sition has approved the recommendation
to grant building space for the erection
on the fair grounds of the House OF
Hoo Hoo. The organization OF Hoo-Hoo
is known throughout the country as be-
ing comprised of lumbermen and news
paper men. The building will be typical
of woodcraft. 1t will be formed TO rep
resent the symbolioal letter H and
every room will be finished in a different
wood, as an object lesson of the archi
tectural utility of wood construction and
the art of interior finish.
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ODD FELLOW SECRETARIES.

The following list of secretaries Of
subordinate /. o. o. F. and Rebekat
lodges is furnished by Grand Secretary
E. R. Pettengill:
Central Lodge No. /, William R. Hunt
1105 Four-and-a- Street southwest.
Washington Lodge No. 6, James
Hughes, 315 B Street northeast.
Eastern Lodge No. 7, Samuel E
Boyce, 1911 Gales Street northeast
Harmony Lodge No. 9, William P. AL
Ian, 522 Sixth Street northeast.
Columbia Lodge No. 10, II. V. Bisbee,
113 G Street northwest.
Union Lodge No. IL, Richard Emmons,
1019 G Street southeast.
Friendship Lodge No y, E. T. Pet
tengill, 909 New York Avenue.
Covenant Lodge No. 13, Leo s. Scho-
enthal, 2OO9 Third Street northwest.
Beacon Lodge No. Is, Edward S. Bow
man. i21 Seventh Street northeast.
Metropolis Lodge No. 16. W. p. Belts,
1882 Emerson Street northeast.
Excelsior Lodge No. II. Enoch Ed
monston, 926 T Street northwest.
Federal City Lodge No. 20, John T.
Cam. 72 @ Street northwest.
Golden Rule Lodge No. q. Joseph
Burroughs, 5l5 Seventh Street southeast.
Salem Lodge No. %. ]. K Dawson, 81
Franklin Street. Station II.
Langdon Lodge No. 26, 7. II. Collins,
Langdon. d c.
Amity Lodge No. q, A. C. Emo, Ana
costa, d. C.
Phoenix Lodge No. 2S. William T.
Graves. 492 Maine Avenue southwest.
Naomi (Rebekahi Lodge No. /. Miss
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THE CATHOLIC SOCIETIES.

The American Federation of Catholic
Societies meets in national convention
in Chicago on Tuesday All Catholic
societies and representations from
parishes, whether heretofore affiliated
with the movement or not. have been
invited to attend this convention. A
one and one-third railroad fare has
and Trunk Line Passenger Association
for the convention. The Chicago COM
mittee on local arrangements has left
nothing undone to make the convention
pronounced success, and will royalty
entertain the delegates. The church
services will be conducted at Holy
Name Cathedral, with large number of
bishops and priests in attendance.
T. B. Minahan, national president;
Anthony Matre. national secretary:
Right Rev James McFaul, d. D.; Right
Rev. s. c. Messmer, D. D., and the
executive and advisory boards have is
sued the following:
The progress of federation since the
Cincinnati convention has been far be-
yond the hopes of its promoters. Much
misunderstanding and Indifference be-
cause of lack of correct information has
prevailed on the subject. but wherever
the movement has come to be known
and its real objects understood, it has
met with marked favor. This conven
ton Will result in clearing up all mis-
understandings.
a"Because it is laymen's movement
many of the clergy have felt that they
should not actively forward the matter
of organization. This Is a mistake.
None more than the clergy should be
interested in the success of federation.
While not officeholders. they should be
represented on the advisory boards No
one so effectively as they can secure
the magnificent representation desired
at the Chicago convention.
I'm the matter of the best method of
perfecting permanent organization. all |
interested in the success of the move
ment can feel assured that the united
judgment of the convention will select |
the method NEST practical and accept
able - all
Let none stand idly afar off hoping |
the convention will do what is best |
Rather let all take part and assist in |
doing what is wisest and best To |
gether' is the watchword of the times. |
We must hearken TO 1t or be left be- |
hind in the advancement which bids us |
keep abreast and at the front in the |
rapid march of the great events of our |
day"
The Washington times., 1902-08-03
MASONIC NOTES.

Mecca Temple, Mobiles of the Mystic
Shrine. New York city. has a member
ship exceeding 1000, with s13, $3.50 in
the hands of the treasurer. and other
assets amounting TO $32, 1856. Mecca
is the parent of all temples and was or
ganized twenty nine years ago.
Masonic Tidings," published in Mil
waukee. Wis. has entered upon its sew
enteenth volume
Grand Master Tennis. of Pennsylvania.
is certainly a past master in the gentle
art of ''jollying'' the ladies. At ban
Quet in McKeesport. Pa. ne told them
that the reason they were not taken
into Fremasonry was because they are
better than Masonry, and assured them
that whenever Masonry shall have be-
come better than pure womanhood the
women will be asked TO join il.
There is a mistaken idea among not
a few people to the effect that man is
not much of Mason. who has only the
first three degrees. So widespread is
this idea that seeker after Masonic
degrees Immediately inquiries about the
cost of the higher degrees. 1t is not
degrees that makes Mason, and
whether mans Masonic pedigree is
three CT double three he will not be
much of a Mason until he embodies in
his heart and soul the principles OF
Freemasonry. There have been grand
masters who had only three degrees.
Many faithful and efficient officers in
grand lodge have never risen above the
first three degrees. Some of the grand
est Masonic characters l have ever
known were Blue Lodge Masons only.
AS has been said heretofore in this
column our higher degrees are Just like
the higher courses of instruction in our
schools and colleges. There are men
who make decided success in life who
have no education beyond the common
school Therefore. let that Mason who
has but three degrees be contented with
his lot. remembering TO act we'll his
part, for there all honor lies. Illinois
Ereemasnn
The Washington times., 1902-08-03
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AFTER.

Herman H. Gerdes is native of Ger
many. and was initiated. passed, and
raised in the early part of 1866 in Golden
Wheel Lodge. F. and A. NJ, at Osno-
brueck. Germany contingent lodge of
the grand lodge Three Globes" in Ber-
lin, Germany He translated the ritual
of this jurisdiction into German and
formed, with other brethren. Arminius
Lodge, No 25, of this city, working in
the German language, and was its wor-
shipful master in 1876 under dispensa-
tion. and by election in 1877, its first
charter year. He served as secretary
from 1884 to 1899. whsn-twenty-fiv
years after his first incumbency-he was
again placed in the East at the urgent
personal request OF all the officers in
line of promotion and by an almost
unanimous vote OF the membership. He
is a Phi. D. of German university and
is translator of four languages in the
Agricultural Department.
Brother Gerdes is one of the most ear
nest and sturdiest of Masons in this
jurisdiction.
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THE THREE LINKS BASIS.

The Independent order of odd Eel
lows is founded on fraternity, princi-
pie as broad as humanity itself. The
members OF our order are kin in the
strictest sense-"One touch of nature
makes the whole world kim" There is
a certain something. tangible in itself,
which binds every member in deeds OF
charity. and TO a stranger in our midst.
sociability and good fellowship. These
ties (known only to the initiated are
such as to awaken in us that which
is great and good in man; TO appeal
to our better nature; TO perpetuate in
us those principles which all hold most
sacred. Fraternity, therefore. is the
first, the greatest factor in odd Eel
lowship. around which center all ITS
teachings. II naturally leads man to
consider the teachings of the great au
thor of his being as an ideal toward
which he should strive. Fraternity also
embodies in itself those sublime vir
tues. friendship. love. and truth, which
are more lasting than earth itself. Odd
Fellows cherish those words above
everything else.
They are the very essence OF the great
high, and therefore as enduring as eter-
nifty. The novitiate is early taught
that when in possession of the mysteries
of the order he will be entitled TO an
honorable reception in strange cities and
remote lands; that the right hand of
fellowship will be extended by all
brethren wherever they may be. Its
object is not to insure its members. but
is purely fraternal in all its teachings.
II leads us TO forget the selhshness
and grasping, which are so common "A
factor in the structure of the business
of our race, TO lend a helping hand TO
a deserving brother, with whom fortune
has dealt harshly, and encourages a cul-
tivation OF the true fraternal spirit
which has been designed by God. In the
subordinate lodge the principles taught
seem to embrace almost everything
great and good in man, and in the en-
campment we step upon a broader plat
form and receive instruction which is
still more vital.
WILLIAM p. ALLAN,
Grand Representative, /. o. o. f.
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memorable occasion. The initiation
ceremonies were impressively rendered,
with the aid OF Past Sachem D. ]. Mar
vim, and Collector of Wampum A. E. Nc
Clure, of Seltese Tribe, No. IS. and Past
Sachem Thomas r. Beavers, OF White
Eagle Tribe, No. II. y. Bunch. who
had been i'll since his election as sachem.
was duly installed, also the following
appointive chiefs: First sannap. Har-
old Wheeler warriors, J. Heidenheimer,
Charles Leinbach. Jefferson Davis;
braves. A. W. Boyd, ]. A. Hinternich;
guard Of wigwam. W. d. Cox. Remarks
were made by the visiting officers, and
the newly installed officers after which
refreshments in abundance were served,
and choice musical selections rendered
by Brother J. Heidenheimer, the pianist
of the tribe. .af-a
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divine truths in daily life and service.
They are leagued together to make these
truths a working force in the world.
have long been voicing the principles
that underlie and are the life OF this
fraternity. They are humane in spirit
and pure in purpose. They are altru-
istic in deed and truth. They have
learned that man, in helping his fellow
man, is helping himself. All for each
and each for all. makes fraternity that
is powerful for good on the earth. The
name they have chosen should inspire
them to valiant service in behalf of
their fellowmcn.
No braver struggle for liberty, JUS
tice. and the rights of man was ever
waged than by those Maccabees of old.
For thirty years they stood out against
their oppressors. then sacrificed life
and wealth for liberty and righteous
ness. and at last prevailed. They stood
for the people when kings would have
trodden them to earth.
- May God bless this order, making II
jealous in defending the rights of the
people and earnest in spreading abroad
the principles of fraternity and liberty.
May your camps multiply in number,
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Mitchell: assistant quartermaster gem
eral, o. d. Stearns, Mitchell; council of
administration; a. b.. Nelson, Pierre;
Thomas Reed, Arlington; NJ p. Stroupe,
Aberdeen; J. B. Geddis, Huron; c. j..
Maynard, Kimhall.
The following delegates have been
elected to the national convention of the
Woman's Relief Corps:
From the Department of Missouri
Mrs. Dora Simpkins, st. Louis; Mrs.
Hetty b. Knollenberg, st. Louis; Mrs:
Barbara Holdenreid. st. Louis; Mrs.
Matte Rich Moberly; alternates Mrs
Mary NJ. Stark, st Louis; Mrs Lizzie
Mueller, St. Louis; Mrs. Caroline Webb.
st. Louis: Miss Louisa Hey, Kansas
City. From the Department of South
Dakota-Alverta Snow, Springfield;
Mary Rogers, Milbank; alternates, Mar
garet Peel, Yankton Jane A. Mason.
Aberdeen Rose Pease and Emma Car
penter, Waterton.
The Washington times., 1902-08-03
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.

The knights OF Columbus reunion at
Atlantic City this week has thus far
proven great success. The special
rates of S5.25 good for ten days, over
any train of the Baltimore and Ohio
road. are available for families OF the
Knights. This is a round trip rate.
Keane Council contemplates giving an
excursion to Chesapeake Beach.
The Knights OF Columbus have estab-
lished council in Augusta, Ga, and the
membership will presently run up to
$50 and soon reach 200. Some of the
very best men in the. city have Joined
the order and their enthusiasm is of
the highest kind. They are already pro-
jecting for first-class hall of their
own and will be pretty sure of accom-
plishing their purpose.-The New Cen
tury.
The Washington times., 1902-08-03
THE FRATERNITY CONGRESS.

The members of the several fraternai
orders which make a specially OF fra
ternal insurance are deeply Interested
in the approaching session of the Fra
ternal Congress. This body will as
semble in Denver August 26 to 30. in
elusive. Some matters of vital i'm
portance are pending. which affect the
insurance rate and the period of pro-
lection.
The Supreme Tent. X. o. T. NJ, viii
have twelve accredited representatives
In the Denver meeting of the congress,
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GRAND COMMITTEES.

The following is a list of the commit
tees OF the Grand Lodge, |. o. o. F.:
Credentials-E. W. Bradford, r. r.
Cook, Joseph Burroughs.
Returns-W. II. Mcneil. James Hughes.
9. Ellis.
Finance. T. Petty, T. W. Fowler,
]. y. Belt.
Appeals-W. W. MILAN, ]. H. Crew.
II. C. Hazard.
supervision-William P. Allan, J. b.
Ward. J. G. Durfey.
Printing-John H. Nalley, w. H. Nash,
w. G. Elliott.
State of the Order-F. A. Stier, George
z. COLLISION. John II. Wood.
y-Laws-Theodore Mead. Abel Ben
nett. II. G. Wilson.
Rebekah Lodges. l. Brown, Samuel
Howison, Joseph l.. Irwin.