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The St. Louis Republic., 1903-03-15
TREASURE SEARCH PROGRESSES.
Another Mexican Mine Will Soon Be Yielding Up Gold
Dividends to Lucky Americans.
Practical California Miner Invests and Then Makes
Trip to the Mines to Investigate Without the
Knowledge of the Company.

There is. perhaps. no more famous min
ing property mentioned in ancient history
than was the long-lost Tarasca mine of
Sonora, Mexico, which is now being opened
UP in a modern way by American capital.
This mine Is spoken of by Won Humboldt in
his history of Sonora, well as in Wards
history of Mexico. as having contributed
very liberally to the support of the Spanish
Government couple of centuries ago. when
the precious metals were being carried out
OF the mine in rawhde buckets in the crude
manner of mining al that early period.
Wealthy Section.
This rich mineral section of Mexico has
been the means of erriching many Ameri-
cans, and the Tarasca mines will add many
more to the list OF lucky investors in Mexi-
can stock. What makes this Mexican strike
more than usually interesting is the fact
that an American company has secured
control of this rich property. and Robert
Barnett. formerly a trusted executive Off
Ger of the United States Mint at San Fran
cisco. and one of the best-known and most
conservative men in the West has accepted
position as superintendent of the mine.
He is now in Mexico. and active opera
tions toward opening up its rich ore bodies
are moving along rapidly. as evidenced by
his weekly reports covering the work,
which mailed to each stockholder
This is the same successful Barnett who
for nearly two years superintended the de-
velopment of the famous Santa Rosalie
mine. which paid dozens of stockholders
in California and hundreds in the West 10
cents a share per month for many months
on stock in that company which only cost
them Is cents share on the installment
plan. and this stock advanced from IS cents
a share to s. a share within twelve months
after purchase. Mr.. Barnett is also thor
oughiy familiar with the values and ore
bodies in the great Tarasca mines. he hav-
ing already superintendent the only modern
development of the property. and he makes
an aftidavit-supported by the best evidence
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st. Louis Lodge has candidate. for initia-
Templar Lodge s,., had one application for mem
ship Miss Sarah Taylor was elected I'd delegate delegate
70 ,ne Rebe;ah Assemely which meets at Pertle
@ soys5 .eefyns ish ON S11 Ss1
work. the degree, star had drill practiSe "O''
Golden 1ensissa seepes es'ons s
''ale Aieha Lodge ''is had large attendance. Two
candidates were sallo,ed for. MIS-; Jennie MURRAY
McGinn. Sarah Grueth and Mrs N. j. cienonts
O. who has returned from the West. - gave waiH AZ;
account OF the state Of the order. both In that
Mound City Encampment had five applications
for membership.
Excelsior Lodge had one petition for member
Lss.s had aTss
ns5. Or srsss asot e wss q
hadss 6 nss ses
dssFate 10 Rebea Assemby was Mrs elected
der soed 1.-THE order. Hiram Lloyd. deputy
as': - sSs'ss
ps ef the sss Of to sn
GTnns III. e Essni Rebekah lodge Organized nor,
"wednesday night at Doric Hall. Odeon. which
will Be called st. Lonis Rsbekah Lodge. Fol-
]. Kerr. Emily sabille, Ella NJ; Grady. Kate
Grady, lula Grady. Elizabeth McDouKllI 10
senhinhy Thiele. Myra Cayse. Eimirinde Grissom
BsncSs Herndon. TilIie senegald. Eta Csyse.
While. Esther; Klein. c. J. Herndon. p ]. Grady.
g. CsyIe. j. Bad Bader ,, g. W. Bowling;
take naTt IN fnstitutinG the lodge
Bentcn Lodxe had an interesting meeting on
-. Ing he dg1
iodre THE iufifia-orv degree was conferred on
one candidate In an Impressive manner by. the
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returns from the smelter-relative to the
richness of its immense ore bodies.
The property is contiguous to the rlcn-
est-payinE mines in Sonora. the richest
State in Mexico. and is now equipped with
steam hoist aad all necessary machinery
for present needs. and work will be
pushed rapidlv until this valuable proper
" will once again be yielding up Its iabu-
lous wealth in dividends.
Associated with Mr.. Barnett in control
OF this property are some of the nloSL re-
liable and conservative men in the NeS'
Hugo Reichenbach. well-known Western
mining man, is pTeEi lent of the com
pany and It was through his efforts that
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knight. and Lndie. of Security.

Garfield had a large attendance. as well as
many visitors. at Its meeting Thursday. Three
applications for membership received. An
address by Deputy National President Snyder
and a song by Miss Mamie Heneck were appre-
ciated. A committee was appointed to make ar
rangements for the annual picnic. Garfield will
keen open house for its members and friends at
the next regular meeting. March q.
Mckinley held meeting Thursday. receiving
ture for the council. Brother Hookham. with
his officers have matters in hand TO bring the
council to the front.
Harmony Cluncil is leading In the State prize
banner contest. Five candidates were initiated at
the meeting March T.
Anchor Council reports 60 per cent member
ship in attendance Among the visitors were
Miss Olive Connors Of Harmony and Brother
Herberson Of Security Anchor Council stands
as the first council in the city to equip its Off
GERS with the regulation silk robes. an order
having been placed with the national office at
its last meeting.
SecUrity's select dancing party March O. was
a success. Miss Julia Grace sang The double
shuttle by Braxton Cox. OF Martin4ville Ill as
years odl assisted bv Sister Murry. was a
lauEhable affair. Among the visitors were:
Stewart Christian Mulgnrdt (Security's mascot
aged four months). President Smith of Harmony
and cx-President johnson. National Deputy SRI
der and General Press Reporter Sister Snider.
DO Business Women Make Good Housewives %
will be the subject for debate on Monday
night.
Wisdom Council No. TO- transacted routine
a number Of other councils added much 70 the
bly, the Jokes told by President Tarlins CT Sc
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Council meetings this week: Monday ST. Louis
and Hamilton councils Tuesday. Kansas City
and West End councils: Thursday. Missouri
wabash, Council: Friday. Ivanhoe and Future
Great councils.
oficiai visitation of advisory officers. Tues
day March II. to West End Council No. 300
Jirdell avenue. A cordial invitation is extended
to all members of the order.
Cooked hat has taken strong hold among the
Councils in St. Louis healthy and pleasant
diversion. Missouri Wabash Council. after
transacting routine business. adjourned to a
nearby bowling alley and rolled several games
selecting two teams from among the members
Iyanhoe Councils last meeting was most en-
thusja.tfc one despite the inciement weather.
". NJ .Oldendorph was installed trustee and
1. e. Puelmsnn was elected vice archon. to
succeed George H Eoenert resigned. This
Council intends TO make 1903 her banner year
for increase in membership.
At the las, meeting of Future Great Council
sentry isaac H'rschisid presented four aprfics-
tiors Four candidates were Initiated Plans
presented by the committee for 90 per cent In
crease by July ! were discussed and enthusias-
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knights and L.dic. of Honor.

Contestants for the degree of pas, protector and
the handsome past protectors resalia are active
" working for this honor as Indicated by the
on last weeks circular with the names Of Ave
more applications for membership: West
Gate Sylvan Garnette. Chouteau HurboIdt
Victoria. Philippine. Oak. LILY, Columbia NJ
noiia triumphant and Schiller e
New lodges are being organized in the follow
ing towns and cities In the State: Deputy A II
Bressler at Cuba. Lena simenton at Golden City.
Alice Gary at st. Charles and Anna N eIiv at
Washington and Union The latter lodge was 70
have been Instituted last week but was deferred
upon the request Of chartered applicants. who d.
sire that the charter list shall contain not less
than seyenty-fye names before institution. From
present indications. this will be accomplished dur.
ing the present week.
Lily I.od~e received visit from the grand
lodge officers The grand protector John b
o:Reefe and his stan was accompanied by q
iarre -delegation Of the members of MaxnolIa and
Oak lodges. Representative were also present
from Seymour. Myrtle, Enterprise, Chouteau.
West Gate. Hyperion. Anchor and Humboldt
lodges.
fh&a ceIenonies being. conducted by Protector
fscrrs H.. Cobb. and was followed By the recep-
tinn Of six applications for membership.
The merit banner. held by sylvan Lodge
is coveted by the members Of Lily. and the
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The regular official visits Of the supreme Off
to the subordinate councils being
made and all members of the Legion OF Honor
invited to assist
St Louis Council held its regular meeting
Monday evening with good attendance ar
which time two candidates. ]. Il. Bradford and
Horatio Church. were Initiated. The ritual
was exempiiied by Brothers Bowman and Hig-
don OF st. Louis Council. Cook and Dustin Of
Donaparte and Kelly Of Hyde Park Council
Lafayette Council held its regular meeting
March g. with an attendance OF about sixty
members. Eight candidates were initiated and
three applications fled The officers of this
council exemplificd the ritual in their new robes
and the supreme chancellor advises that the OIL
GERS Of Lafayette Council will he pleased 10 act
as an, initiating team for the benefit of other
councils.
Irving Council held its regular meeting
Wednesday evening with one initiation and one
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San Francisco Cal. March 14-As the
time draws nearer when the Tarasca mines
of Mexico will once again BE- yielding up
their fabulous wealth in dividends the
stockholders become more interested.
One stockholder. who purchased a small
block Of stock. concluded to visit the prop
erty with a view of investigating for him
self and friends who were also sharehold-
ers In the company. This party was ]. B.
Compton of Williams. Coiusa County. Cal.
and he is practical California miner Of
many years experience.
That Mr.. Compton was delighted with
the prospect for early dividends on his in
vestment. after he had thoroughly ex-
amned the mines. Is amply proven by
the following unsolicited report of his In
vestlgations written from Torres. Sonora,
Mexico: .-...
TORRES tSonora. Mexico). January % 1903
TO Whom It May Concern: This is to GER
tify that yesterday l visited the mines of
the Tarasca Gold Mining Company of Mexi-
co. situated about twelve miles west Of
Torres. and found the property in every re-
spect up to my expectation. and fully as
good. II not better. than represented by the
statement made by the president of the
company.
Having business in this part of Mexico.
before leaving California I bought 200 shares
Of this stock as flyer. and upon my arrival
here went out to the mines to investigate.
/ found Superintendent Barnett ready and
willing to give me all information concern
ing the property. and it affords me pleasure
to assure those whom is may concern that
believe this property has a great future and
ere long will be on dividend-paying basis.
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Each additional 100 shares $50. payable
either in cash or on the same terms. S
down and g per month for or, nine s,la months; ni
until March 18TH when the price will be
raised to 80 cents per share.
The stock is absolutely nonassessable and
nonforfeitable-if any subscriber is unable
TO meet the deferred payments ii Is ar
ranged SO that stock for every dollar he has
paid will be issued to him.
Although nearly all the shares have been
sold in small blocks already more than
three-fourths of the stock offered for sale
has been disposed of.
If there are any readers of this paper
who desire to stand in in a small way on
this wonderfully rich mine they are ad-
this is positively the last opportunity they
will have to buy at 90 cents per share. and
these applications must be mailed before
March 18th.
Maps. pictures affidavits and information
regarding the property and work now being
done will be furnished free ulon application
TO Hugo ReicheIbach. office 4i5 Burlington
building. $40 Olive street, opposite Post Of
flee. ST. Louis. No. who will aid those who
wish to get in before the advance in price
to secure a small amount of STOCK.
Convincing evidence IF the richness of
these mines is contained in sworn state
ment made BY Hon r., Robert Barnett before
by the leading banking institutions of the
Pacific Coast as an honorable and reliable
man. copy of the Endorsements IS
sent upon application as above.
officers. directors and prominent stock
holders: Hugo Reichenbach. president: Her
man s. Martin. treasurer dormerly of Swa
sey & Martin. bankers. Provo. Utah): Hon.
Robert Barnett secretary tex-Internal Rev
enue Collector. Fourth District Of Califor-
nia): Hon. II. S. Foote. United States Judge.
McAlestar. /. T: Marshall B. Woodwork.
United States Attorney. Northern District
of California. San Francisco: Hon s. c.
benson. ex-Judgc Superior Court, Sacra-
mento. Cal: L. l.. Rosenthal. president
Rosenthal Shoe Company. San FRANCISCO.
Cal: benson & schlesinger. attorneys. so7
to s12 Call building. San Francisco. Cal.
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The following tents were successful in win
,,ins- fha cash prizes offered by the Great Camp
i.mfserfai: Tent the first prize for making the
srest numerical gain in October November and
B1ecen5ber Of 1872, having added ffty-fivc mem
Jberr dnrfng tfInt period g
second prize. each of them having put In the
sane number Of rner Therefore, they viii each
receive check for S2s.
T-nior Tent wen the third prize. The tent max
So .be largest percentage of gain Lawrence
rer, ~ ST Joseph. No. Benton Tent No. ie5.
the second largest percentage Of gain dur
me C G sspsidei won se5 offered as a prize for
- aen,tv doing the best business during that
;od M TIE result has been 20 good from these
pprtzcs that the Great Camp Executive Board is
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knights of Honor.
ST. Louis Lodge lad an interesting meeting
last Friday. with god attendance and several
visitors. among them Captain Williams C car,
ull.b Lodge. One candidate was inflated. CT
ficers elected fill vacP 7cies. am, .c-e
Installed b.. Deputy Grand Dictator Wslke. 4
committee was appointed for smoker and se-
ries of entertainments.
Unity Lodge reports good attendance Q. last
zenkranz made speeches for the good Of the
order. Reports from various committees en-
tertannlent and propagation were received.
Washington Lodge reports good attendance
at last meeting.
Lincoln Lodge transacted routine business.
Banner Lodge attendance has ma terial,v in
creased sincs located al the new hall. creme
Medical Examiner Doctor H. C. Dalton has set
a precedent by presenting the first application
and initiation Of one candidate.
Mount Olive LODGE had large atte7'.:=ce
! m.ttee arranged for a euchre March Il. One
candidate WIS initiated ari three applications
were received George LUX recently returned
from the Philippine and Hawaiian Islands. after
three yesrS service Interested the members re-
lating of his experience. Advancement, 3,
, completed for a social contest. with series
of games of tenpirs. to be rolled By p p.cke I.
number of members of Mount Olive and O--
Loice
Columbia Lodge has sixteen applications for
initiation March I6.
Olive Branch Lodge members looking for
ward for pleasant evening on Monday. AT the
close of the meeting informal dance Will be
had.
Oak Lodge will entertain the members sd
friends with p complimentary select masquerade
dance March IS.
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State Commander Mrs. May A. C. Baikie has
returned from Port Huron. Mich, and is sam
in Kansas city where she expects to wiad up
her work In about week. Splendid progress is
being made in that section OF the state. After
her return from New Orleans most Of her time
will be again spent in 81. Louis
New Century Hive had large attendance at
the last review Two were Initiated and three
applications received. euchIe party will be
given on Wednesday evening March is. at the
hall. No. $40 Olive street. Burlington building.
Anderson Hive had a well ATTENDED review.
Two candidates were obligated and several aIt-
plications received. Arrangements are being made
for box social. TO be given at Fraternal build
ing on March q.
Liberty Hive. No IS, will meet Friday a-ea-
ing at O'Clock the OGeol- At the last re
view twelve candidates were received. TIE COM
mittee in charge of the silver euchre. TO be held
April at the Odeon is making progress. and
the elchTe promises to be the largest ever given
by the L. o. T. M in St. Louis.
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Degree Of Honor, A. o. I. W.

Thursday evening: at Slssh !, was Sssilsa se
and Franklin avenue. on tns , evening Of Aprti H.
On Tuesday afternoon. March Ii, at 3 ;iock
for the purose Of discussing plans Concerning the
entertainment OF visitors and delegates TO the
gree OF Honor to be held in St; Louis the third
II Nay "a n hes s sssa
{, unable to attend to depu,1em p ~ some n,d one on to
esSr Hs nfI Park es'a
Hickory Lodge held an unusually well at at
as se snd charter an
in the lodge. as was alse the Degree Of Honor
the good Of the order gave an Interesting talk
Ssnsi,s derived from being member sa.,, The n
sorsiai ' welcome, Mrs Irene Heed, chief q 4
ft to Of his and an
dress. Hickory Lodge. Degree of Honor. and and
assSTS sushfs an ?dfs M VI" % fss
stree! and Texas avenue: on Saturday evening evening
Murrell Lodge held weli-as.ended meeting en-
v*sns s~sr T .is sa paFs as
ways and mesns Of raising funds for the enter sI
thir; week in May. /, was finally decided 70 give
on Which OCCASION frst-ciass music VIM be fur:
nished by Brother Hcb;es orchestra. A SPECIAL
chief Of Honor Miss Alice Thorey chairman;
The next meeting Of Murre,l Lodge win be held
Of members Is requested.
southampten Lodge held an open meeting a,
q ho9or Mrs Amaret,a MG5ssn Of kansS. sS
ers lsf APPLICATIONS for seneciary certiaca,es were
received. Owing to the inelement weather the
officers conducted the initiatory work in a cred
table manner pslesaions % wsTe ,dd present from
CHIEF OF Honor Mrs Morgan and Deputy Grand
Chief Of Honor Mrs. Clara B. Murreli were also
Will ss held on n a
Moran Ford % road 1 and Seapia1 % n,s avenue , r,
hon sn Wednesdsy evening; April Is; a, ths
@ N sse
is promised all who at, attend The next regular
IVES. End Lodge. No. . met on Saturday even
Ssies ef Honor &s!s H. ksane ara sister Caro-
tary euchre given by this lodge was interesting
and won by s,s sss suS
and Meade Button: At the next meeting. March
~ several candidates Will be prepared for initia
Hsde Park Lodge held interesting meeting
from 3 Wesssrn Lodge Vas The chsf e
honor delivered an in1srestins s address. as dd
Lodge rendered a piano solo. The eucfre given
sy HYDE PARK Ledge Social League On Thges.
Sister Unwin. No. 1l26 Ferry street Thursday
evening March 10. All members of. the Degree
Of Honor ard friends are cordially invited TO at
tend
The following lodges will hold meetinss this
week: TUESDAY evening. North End Lodge. No.
1896 North Broadway: South End Lodge. No
SOL Michigan avenue: Wednesday evening Belle
Lodge Marcus and Easton avenues: Germania
Lodge McNair avenue and Lynch street: Thurs
day evening Western Lodge. Twenty-second and
Madison streets: Friday evening Hickory I,Sdce
Lynch street and McNair avenue; Murrei Lodge
Jefferson and Park avenues: Saturday evening
West End Lodge. Chouteau and Boyle avenues:
GottfH ANN T-ndRQ Eorr
Seaman avenue: Members of the Degree of
Honor will receive. q cordial welcome at any
of above meetings - '''
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WOULD NOT RECEIVE EMPLOYEES
Strike on the New York, New Ha-
ven and Hartford Is Expected.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
New York. March 1.-THE directors OF ire
New York New Haven and Hartford Rail
road at the Grand Central Station this AIT
ernoon decided not to receive joint com
mfttee composed of trainmen and couduc-
tors who wished to lay their grievances be-
fore them. and. as a result it is declared
that a strike of the $500 employees Is al
most certain
The proposed strike. it Is sai.. will go into
effect at midnight on Monday and a com
plete tie-up of the road is anticipated
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Women. Relief corn.

National President Taylor and Comman,e-- in
en- Shief IS Stewart art Of the G. 4 R.; under escort q:
they completed all arrangements for the ma
tional meetings. to be held in San Francisco
beginning AuEurt Il. They stopped at Kansas
City on their return. where numerous ovatie:.s
were rendered them. The department president,
taking charge Of all the arrangements They
were rendered banquet at the Midland rIatel
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tcaiiy adopted. Orator wilmot., assisted by
ferred the side deeJee UPON several candi-
dates. which was especially enjoyed by the on
lockers. Brothers Hankle and McGill OF South
Side Council were present and made entertaining
remarks Following the meeting the bowling
teams of the council repaired to Uhrig's Cave
alleys for a cooked hat match
There but one officer absent at the last
meeting of South Side Council. Owing TO
avoidable circumstances. the candidate expected
for Initiation could not be present.
The degree team accepted the invitation of
Eureka Council 10 confer the degree the next
regular meeting: also that of West End Council
for the same purpose. March Il: The excellent
work OF the degree team OF this council has
placed II in great demand.
Deputy Supreme Archon H. c. Harris Past
Advisory Archon w. s. Lamar. Archon George
NJ Gilbert Of West End Counc! and scribe f. s.
Papin Of Eureka Council visitors After
ad inurnment members and visitors INDUCED in
several games Of cooked hat.
Greeley Council entertained the advisory Of
fcers the last meeting. Addresses were made
by Advisory Officers Weerts. Davis. De Young.
Abrams and webber. also Deputy Suprem.
ArChon F. J. Spindier. Following the meeting
excellent athletic entertainment pro-
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Protected Home Circle.

Missouri. No. Se4. had an Interesting meeting;
a number of new names added TO the .a.'S.
Brother Clifford Rin,n,e presided in the absence
OF President VIM Andersen.
Hohson had the usual meeting. Doctor Francis
E. Brady in the chair The attendance was good.
Compton. No. :e5. was well attended and the
bisJ cvc.re for tire benefit of OF the rc,,
msSn6ers is being arranged
Carondelet, No. t4i, held a good meeting. add
ing several names, The members are doing good
work. and many new members added. Bsnthar
King. presiding. is urging work.
Lacede. No. $50 had full! house. This circle
10 making rapid strides for the State hammer.
and has a good lead. and the members are
determined to win.
Chouteau. No. $50. had euchre for their mem
bcrs Thursday evening.
1mperial No. 333. was up to the high mark
Friday night
Rainbow. No. as had good time euchre
will soon take place.
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woodmen Of the World.

k Eo-tv-two delegates representing 5000 chop
pers departed Monday evening for ssdaia 70
with The purpose Of bringing the head consul
ship for the next two years TO the worlds Fair
panied the delegates. Many resolutions for the
weifsre Of the order. passed by ne m nocn camps
which will be acted on finally Al the sovereign
camp convention at Milwaukee, May 10. That
Is shown by the result of the election Wednes-
day evening": Head consul. WiLlam H Hughes
Of Terminal Camp: head manaser. Henry Kaiser
Of st, Louis Camp: No. s. Other otnesss elected
Ind !. banker, II E.. wright. sprisgnsid. Mo
escort. Henry Hannar; Brookne.d. Mp: watch
Harry b Schmidt Kansas City. Mo-
Magnolia Camp initiated two candldates Fri