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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-18

the order was called. Mechanics. Lodge des.es
STAN went to Washington, No.. on SsturIl,
night and initiated I'VE candidates and gave tn.
nrst. second and third degrees TO i've canIi-
Of those who made the trip: X W. Turpin. ].
F. stifier. J. H.. Granade. George kaunman.
W T FlndIsy. T N: Roach. James mcdowell.
ger. Dan McMahan. Al Langdon. L. Ander.
son. Henry Stresn, A. l.. Dobyns. W.. l.. Fer
Roth. -
Coral Rehekah Lodge had an installation of Of
ncers last Tuesday night. Mrs. Carrie McCor-
mi I deputy grand master. conducted the ceri-
ceived a fine past grands collar. CoHee and
sandwiches we're served.
Laclede Lodge had one petition for MEMBERSHIP
Two candidates were Initiated. Officers will be
Installed at the next meeting.
Concordfa Ledge installed the following Of
feers: Emil Zeis. noble grand: H. J.. Merkle,
vice grand: Ben Hetz. secretary: John Becker.
treasurer.
Wildey, had work in the Royal
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Knfxhta of Honar.

Mount Olive Lodge had $50 members and visit.
sudltins committees. were read and approved.
showing the lodge In good financial condition.
Grand Dictator F. W. Hrockman. assisted by
Monroe T; BG Inataiiss stt 4, v T TnS.s ,s and "a, a; i I,
the order Grand Dictator !. W. Brockman pro-
some gold Sfdi" %ai sip'f chain n and e charm. sana . nsn By
various members Of lodges in the city as a
Sesalf o. Of i the orde en' a aSan' Villa. m f Rine ea0r made ae
the. presentation speech. in behalf OF Mount Olive
ton q handsome manteI clock. With side orns-
% 1isns FURNISHES a fss e en'sT;ain%sS e n aalios. ana Wiz! sssi, se-
meeting. Retiring dictator J. J. Muieahey re.
ceived a gold badge. emblemattc of the order.
r The re Tsporsef. NJ r r has tSnS s wa. i siso =rem ssngasssi
With 2 fountain pen. Brief addresses were made
m Tss s.; Y Hss... T Ris.s spt sas Gsse Si.a eng 6. grs sse
man. J. joyce D: RYAN and others The even
Bremen Lodge. reports a net increase Of mem.
f ssss Ia 'e eend 1iss .eT r.. a fo1loa .hs 'o Ssiee In E Ssas
installed for the ensuing term; william H. Ha5t:
i. II4nd:.roth: ssaisiasnss s. y, Boraa: reporter:
tTe.s sur 5o TaRsss Be f R; su Ss:'G Jasper 6 D Sa Gnfp.
sSids; Nam ism.! N .n Fret Ms,h Sent e, "; L ,s G,sys"a.
last nesting. The ecmmltsss reported arrange:
snsS4. s On Ssss ~ &sa sss Es9'sIs Mr.. in' KELLY. stem: sns
Schoen. Howard. Wolfeheld and others made
brief remarks for the good OF the order.
Paragon Lodge installed the following officers
to serve the ensuing term: Pau. E. Schnke.
D.: H. L. Beer. " D.; Doctor J.. Phi. Roemmich,
assistant D.; T. l. Mann. reporter: Emil Iampe.
meyer. guide: -Rud Hcmsnn, chaplain: Paul
Strauss. guard: !. W. ssheibe. sentinel; =
last two meetings were largely attended. The
Idea OF consolidation with some other lodge was
nation on condition and assurance from the lodge
that. 1t would have work for him to do In
Germania Lodge bad a large attendance at
the last meetings. Officers for the ensuing year
were Installed. The members OF Benton Lodge
paid q fraternal visit Messrs. Ever. Nedder-
speeches for the good of. the order. Refreshments
were served at the close Of the meeting.
Cheyalfer Lodge has all arrangements made
for its reception at Northwestern Hall on Janu-
airy . Tickets were distributed to all lodges
and q rood time fs expected.
Warrington Lodge installed ofncsrs at the last
Weinsbere, assisted by A. E. .Holton, ofnciat-
inE. . Enthusiastic remarks were made for the
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knights of the Maceasee.,

All tents in the State have received blank
missouri. Al candias.es ~ .s sas Ssfai in DEE psse% %.
Der and initiated by the nfst review in Janu-
Keepers are urged to hsee th III" report rs9' IN EecS Sss
hands Of the great record keeper no later than
,,o Am sr,ann Tent rsn.,r No = h. held = public ,n.,alla-
The ofhstsIs seis inss al Iss,nt sh e s srssade co@.
r NJ. assisted by the Uniform naifanae division III me Of Il Li S:
Public Pub .s ins,allas,on sat SATURDAY evening: January q:
tommander and the State Commander Sx . as ts sre T.
O.: T. NJ assisted by the uniform division and
S Sasfa q. s s.. t German snAss6 Military rnl Hal. lln'' 4mshssn x sna
Day 9' sysni Sass By Tent 6. ~ 2'a + wi Mfss .n. sad he N tent
Exp! expects to do some good work during the year.
day at Garrison and Easton. but Is c~ontempiai-
, Wsic mo VIM h INTO 0a new quarters announcement Of
Psoviden, : Tent aaIu had dts i. officer. Installed on
E kss1ss s s.si.s:d 5snS e n !. p sy M vi s1s.s r ssiIS
q per cent q the members were present. and
o, MSnda Il. s sssnlaE a, ! s:sS' ,2,n 8; s. Lou; Ten.
business. one candidate Vas inisis,e csSns ans ,hs
s.afsss T By Sir an'i Rnishs py M sas srea Mh ees .s'sd fss !
wellston Tent initiated three candidates Nom
day We ssenins FL. January nsas Il Iss' 81 Rni = G 8 MSe-
acting as Installing officer. This tent h. max.
ing splendid progress and is holding brisk Susi-
Liberty Tent had its officer, installed nv tb,
great commander Monday evening.
Casino Tent held q public installation Mondav
evening. the ee!emonie. being perfornsed BY the
who acted as q. u. A., and the uniform division
Dewey Tent held q short business session Tues
day evening, January II, and threw the doora
Of the large tentroom open to the public at $50.
ne nail was MED to overnoving with the
sion being the public installation OF Dewey Teus
and Dewey Hive. After the public became seat-
ed the grand record keeper was introduced nv
the 8. NJ A; and proceeded to install the Of
Enterprise Tent had = joint public installation
with the ladies Of Lady Aidrich Hive. An ex-
cehehs prosfamme vas arranged. and the OFFICER.
OF the tent were Installed by the Rreat record
keeper. assisted by q. n. A. Williams. and the
Mviiss oelns installed By Mrs., Alstadt and Mrs.
ceremonies. Mandolin and comet solos wers
rendered by Mrs. Jennie March and Mr. FreI
Blick: vocal solo. Mrs. n r. Sarlef: recitation,
Miss Laura Clock: quartet. Mics Lille REYNOLDS,
Miller Tent installed It's ofacers Tuesday ever
ing. PC. Campbell performing the ceremcnies.
On wednesday evening United Tent had ?
weii-attended review. Initiating two candidates
and receiving four applications. The officers of
er, assisted by q. II. 4. Wiiiisms. xSter *
review the ofncers and members retired to The
restaurant ana had q splendid luncheon
the great commander has been out OF tbs
city this week. installing the officers Of the tents
that the tents are in a rood Condition, Ne vfiS
return saturday in order to install the ofnce:s
OAK HIN Tent held . publ,c inst.ll.eoo s.,.
1ro.X evenmg: the sreet record keeper perforf1-
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good Of the order by several members. Refresh |
ments were served, 80 -s--- --sFg-r.. I
Knikhta ofPxthLa.

Red Cross Lodge. No. 81. received two petit
lions at It's first working meeting last wednes-
the election Of officers sixteen applications have
been received. and IT looks like the old lodge is
Will soon be appointed to arrange for the TWEEN
ty-f,fth anniversary.
Wednesday evening had a very large attendance.
The following officers were installed by D. D.
Otto NJ. Granath. NJ. rf w: Henry II. Kline
81 aA =. 4 Ens IF 4: M and Of + +: + Ems, a.aeP %assn. N n. of of e Z
Anton Anderson. l. G.; ]. TappeIson. o. G. The
ssmisnnual report showed the lodge in a very
hers and visitors were Invited to a banquet at
Brother VERSIONS cafe. where speeches and toa..-
chevalier Lodge. No. 20. had a good attendance
at the meeting last Wednesday evening, Broth
but are improving The COMMITTEES on Enter.
talnment expects shortly to report ARRANGEMENTS
are well up in the work, and a prosperous new
year is predicted.
LAFAYETTE Lodge: No. l2s. had a very large at
DAY evening to witness the ccnferring OF the
staliation OF %ofricers. The following officers were
installed ,d BY 2; D: G. C Medrs; Henry Bauer 1sn
nins a p aeh a = J. sf s. Walker s Nj II Of SA" W' F FS"i
Horn. X. OF r. and s.: William Modra. N. Of
F.: C. C. Horn. n. Of F.: John J. Dillon; N; OF
rett. o. G. After the INSTALLATION the dstrict
deputy presented Past Chancellor Allen with a
chart of honor, which was duly appreciated. One
application was received and several more prom
Used; The next regular convention work will be
in the rank OF knight on four Esauires.
Hope Lodge had the largest gathering In the
history o. The lodge at Its convention January
S. A public installation was conducted by Broth
err G. O. Eames. grand chancellor. At the close
of the installation Brother Eames addressed the
vast gathering on :'ythianlsm. Brother penza
also addressed the gathering. and members Of
Hope Lodge hope to zee many more meetings
such as they witnessed on that occasion.
Wabash Lodge. No. 2ts. opened the year by
comforting the rank of Page on one candidate.
and next Tuesday the rank Of Esquire will DO
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Enrich, assisted by her brother. William Ehr-
Itch. The ladies Of the court served refreshments:
The following Officers were installed: Chtef
ranger, Thomas Allen: vice ranger. L. Messerly:
past chief ranger. William Ehriich: treasurer, A.
Striebug: secretary, William Goodwin. archer.
Henry Davis: chaplain. Bertha hatcher: inner
woodward. George Zieves: outer woodward. J.
Robert Hull.
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Arrangements have been made by st. Louis
Association Camp. No. yOs,. for a mass meeting
to be held in Fraternal building. corner Eleventh
street and Franklin avenue. on next Wednesday
evening, when a lecture will be delivered by Abe
Lands on THE Proposed RsadJustment of
Rates." which question Is now asitatine the
diction. "a
As this will probably be the last opportunity
the members. In st. Louis and vicinity will
have. to listen to SO able a lecturer as Mr.. Lam
dis. Il. is. urged upon all members to attend this
meeting. There will be addresses by State Dep
uty Head Consul Rubey of. Clinton. Mo-, and
other officers OF the order. Lieutenant Governor
Northcott OF Illinois and L eutenant Governor
Lee Of Missouri are both expected to be present
and address the meeting. Members Of the Mis-
yited to be present.
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terials in such large quantities that 1t can. and does,
get lower prices than the ordinary small shoe manu-.
featuring concerns. Manufacturing from 5000 to 10000
pairs Of shoes per day allows us to reduce manufactur-
ing cost to the minimum. all such savings contributing
to the net profits.
available to the public. Large blocks of this stock
have been sold to careful business men; I have also
sold many single shares to working people and persons
who have small amounts Of money In savings banks
This is a good investment for the large investor. and II
is equally as good for the workinsman and small In
weston, because the investment Is safe and the divi-
dends certain.
This is unquestionably the opportunity OF z life
time to buy a I per cent preferred stock at par that is
sure to advance in price. Why not buy now; and not
vance as well. All stock sold during the month Of jan
the stock will receive the full six months dividend the
first day Of next July.
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Catholic Knight. and Ladies'.

Branch No. 30. Catholic knights and Ladies' of
America. had an open meeting and installation
of officers on Monday evening. The officers were
installed by Supreme Truste. 2. J. Regain. Nine
applications were received and two members in
itiated. Visitors were present from branches
Nos. IS, 81 and 1856. Addresses were made by the
spiritual adviser. the Reverend w. L. Shea, F.
Nooran, vice preslient Of Ertiirh No. IS. an / ".
a. Cannon OF Branch No. 1876. A programme Of
music. singing and recitations was rendered, fol-
lowed by a dance.
Branch No. 1856 held an open meeting Tuesday
evening and also had an installation of officers,
conducted by Supreme Trustee p. ]. Regain.
Visitors were present from branches Nos. IS. 30
and 81. An interesting music and literary pro-
gramme was carried out. II consisted Of piano
and violin solos. singing and Rotations. the
children's quartet being enthusiastically appre-
ciated. Addresses were made by T. J. Regain;
NJ. Cronin. president Of the Advisory Board. and
NJ. Cannon, president Of the branch. Refresh
ments were served, followed by dancing.
Branch No. 81 postponed its open meeting to
another date. The supreme trustee and ADV sorry
Board will visit and install officers In Branch
cents Hall. Tuesday; branches Nos. ie and l2s
Friday. In East St. Louis. All these four
branches will hold open meetings; and have spe-
cial entertainments TO which all members are
invited
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Catholic .Knixht. Of Amersc..

On last Tuesday evening the newly elected Of:
neers Of ST AIMS Branch. No. -. OF Cath
Ole Knights Of America were installed. with: the
full ritual Of the order by Supreme Secretary
J.. c.. Carroll. at q. AIMS Hall. Page avenue
tended.
Supreme Secretary Carroll made an address
from which the following financial statistics were
gathered; showing the order to be in a flourish
Balance on hand january I, lpo2. 1900. S57g, So. 40
Received during the year .........,.. Sc. 01g. 36
Dlsbursed during veal. Gl. s5S. "a
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The officers Of Acorn Lodge were installed BY
Grand Lady Of Honor Alice C.. Mulkey as G. c.
H.; T. n. GiIlispie P: c e; Of H: Mary Say
H.. Gillespie, G. Rec: Brother .Sayior. G.. /, w:
Sister Gale. pianist. Al arrangements had been
made for the open installation, the lodge closed
and visitors were invited in: Among them were
Brother Hanley. master workman or Mechanice'
No. "a. A o: wv; Brother Riley, recorder.
and Brother Schernlan. past master workman.
and many others. Professor Higgins and Boehn-
ing, by Invitation OF the committee exhibited
the beautiful screen work of the parent order,
which was greatly appreciated: Alter speeches
were made by all present, all OF whom gave
great Encouragement and many promises. dan
cling and refreshments were enjoyed. Acorn q
mascot II In good health. as Acorn holds the
record as second largest lodge. in the State.
Chiefs Of honor were present from Phoenix,
West End and Belle lodges. -
Western Lodge. No. 81. Degree OF Honor. held
one OF its pleasant meetings on January IL.
Sister Miller. p, g.. chief OF honor. paid a fra
ternal visit and assisted Sister Clara B. Muir
rMI to install the following officers: p. c. Of
honor. Sister Annie r. Tfbbies: {: Of homo, Sis
ter Matilda Whitshoase: lady Of, honor. Sister
Hasseldieck: usher. Sister Bianch Kruse: re.
corder, Brother w. H: Tibbles: hnancier: sistea
Emma Kuhlmey; receiver, Sister Julia Hingeie-
burg; inside watch. Sister ;Masgfs Ffunangi
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mittee Of the clan on Burns's anniversary cele-
bration will make a detailed report of the en-
tertatnment and announce the names Of the
several committeeman for the evening, Suitable
action will also be taken looking to the proper
reception, and entertainment Of the roya; officers
and visiting delegation while in the city.
An enthusiastic meeting was held last Tues
day evening by Clan Campbell. at its hall. cor
ner Grand and Easton avenues. The officers for
the ensuing term were Installed with Impressive
Ceremonies, every officer elect being present.
The new offers; after assuming their respective
old No. T. during the coming year and to again
place her in the front rank. A committee with
full power to act was appointed to make suitable
arrangements for the proper reception and en-
tertainment Of the royal officers. who will he the
guests Of the clan at their next meeting Janu-
AIRY "a.
An matters In connection with the Burns an
niversary. celebration Of the combined clans Of
the Scottish Clans of this city have been COM
pleted. The programme is now in the hands OF
the printer. and will be ready for distribution
during the coming week. The Royai Chief. W.
OF the evening and deliver an address Appropriate
To the occasion. Mr.. William Gardner Of Chi
cago will lecture on Robert Dhrns." Dancing
will follow the rendition Of the programme. Dur
ing. the interrission the White Heather Sisters
Will furnish refreshments.
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why YOU SHOULD BUY THIS STOCK

II you are a careful, conservative investor-one who
will be satisfied with a safe and permanent I per cent
investment you should buy this stock to-day while it
can be secured at par-One hundred dollars per share.
There Is nothing whatever of q speculative nature
about the purchase of this : per cent preferred stock.
Fer more than twenty-five Yeas 1t has earned more
than : per cent on its capitalization, and there is alb
solutely no doubt of this stock always paying : per
cent.
1t should, also be remembered that the business of
the corporation is now much larger than at any period
of its history. The business for the year 1902 was more
than double that of 1s99-only four years a&o-and for
this year of 1908 the business will show an increase of
nearly o million dollars over 1902. bringing the total
annual business transacted by the corporation up to
over $500 ,601 -
This Z per cent preferred stock will undoubtedly
The : per cent preferred. stock of the W.. l..
Douglas shoe Co. is I'm the nature of q first
mortgage on all the present assets of the COM
pany or aasets 1t may I'm the future accumulate.
No bonds or mortgages can he placed ON the
property of the compn ny to lessen the security
of the preferred stockholders.
1t is a fact not generally understood that the bust
of an exclusive right to the manufacture Of a staple
article of merchandise. This is true from the fact that
l have spent millions of dollars in advertising my shoes
to the people. in creating and maintaining a demand
that no other shoe manufacturing corporation in the
world can supply, because my name and price are
stamped on the bottom Of every pair of genuine Doug
les shoes. Is
The wholesale and retail price OF the standard makes
of shoes OF the W. L. Douglas Shoe Co. has not been
changed In Is years. The constant demand for Douglas
shoes. both in the Douglas retail stores and from the
retail shoe dealers throughout the country. keeps the
factory busly employed. and the magnitude of the
business enables the corporation to buy its raw ma
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so-pAy OPTION CERTIFICATE.

1t is perfectly natural that SO exceptional an invest
ment as this should be quickly grasped by the most
shrewd and conservative American investors. For this
reason the opportunity may, be a thing Of the past at
quickly, and in order to give plenty of time and OPP
portunity for Investigation; IL desired. @-day option
certificates are being issued. To secure one of these
option certificates. iii out the coupon below. stating
the number OF shares desired, giving your name and
address On receiving this COUPON ! VIII send You an
ton that will convince you of the desirability of this
investment. This entails no obligation on Your part:
Cut cut the coupon, secure the 30-day option first and
do your investigating afterwards. .
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THOROUGH INVESTIGATION INVITED

The most searching investigation of all the books.
papers and records of the WI Douglas Shoe CO. IS
invited. and every facility will be afforded any pros
peotive investor or his representative who may come
to the corpOratiOn's office at Brockton Mass. Every
statement In this advertisenent il absclutely
true. Nothing whatever L. overstated. The COM
pany's books will substantiate the facts here set forth.
l strongly urge upon any one who has the least doubt
of the stability Of this investment to come themselves
or send some. one to Investigate and learn the facts by
personal observation w. 1. G
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order of scotti.h Clans.

Clan Douglas will hold Its first meeting on
next Tuesday evening with Its new. officers for
the term in full charge. A large amourf of nm
finished business IL On the secretary's desk. and
with the new business to be dispcscs of. 4 very
interesting meeting Is anticipated. The com-
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Balance

The present market value Of the bonds of the
order H. 81 .740.15 over and above what they cost,
The balance on hand December 81 1907, after
The following officers were installed, viz: The
Reverend Q. J. Mcdonald, spiritual director;
Peter Byrne. president: William Rosche, vice
president; James NJ. Rohan. secretary: A. W.
Donnewald. treasurer; F. ~. Gunard, trustee:
sergeant-at-arms.
This branch will give q select euchre and mu.
steal on Wednesday evening. January %.
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Century Court at the meeting next Tuesday
night will initiate a large class of candidates.
All members OF this court are requested to at
tend this meeting. as something will transpire
out Of the ordinary.
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The attendance at St. Louis Lodge, No. IS.
Monday night was one Of the largest of the sea
eon. Visitors from Chicago, who were in the
city on business. attended the meeting. The new
officers Will be Installed at the next meeting.
Walden. Matthews. Rosenthal and weigel have
been appointed a committee to arrange for the
reception OF the supreme representatives.. who
will attend the installation ceremonies.
The officers OF the baseball team are now ar
ranging &c. fix dates Tor. the series OF games to
be played BY the city lodges the coming season.
ST. Louis Lodge is regaining the reputation Of
booming the membership. J. r :Ryan. has been
appointed official reporter for this lodge. Edwin
D: PETER supreme secretary. came from Chi
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STATISTICS OF TIVE BUSINESS.

Facts and Figures Showing That the w. L.
Douglas Shoe Co. Has More Than Doubled
its Business and Profits In Four Years, While
at the Same Time Paying out OF the Earnings
All Cost of Engagements and improvements.
This business has been continuously prosperous for
more than q. years. Its ability to earn large profits
Is not affected by! panics or dull times. The business
was extremely profitable through all the panic years
from 1850 to 1895.
In. four pears the business has more than doubled in
magnitude. .and after expanding during these four years
the sum CT $246, 5c9s9 for enlargement and improve
ment of the manufacturing plant and the. fitting UP of
new stores. the net profits for the year 1902 were more
than double those of the yesr 1899. The cash earn
ings available for the payment of dividends in
the year 1902 were sufficient 10 pay . per cent
dividend ON more than four million dollars,
whereas. under the form of incorporation and capital.
cation only Z per cent on one million dollars is all that
is absolutely necessary to be earned to paw Z per cent
dividend to all preferred stockholders. i cite this fact
to show that there is not the slightest doubt that every
preferred stakeholder will receive his Z per cent divi-
dend regularly. no matter what the. business condi-
tions Of our country may be. There has not been n
year in, the past twelve. which includes panic
years, that this bustness has not earned much
more money than an amount necesaary to pay
z Der cent on q, OOO.OOO.
The capitalization of the company Is but s. 0NO. 900.
This is divided into $1,000. 900 preferred stock and $1,000
eco commo stock. Only. the preferred stock Is offered
for sale. .IRSbind the preferred stockthere Is 81. 100. 900 of
actual. tangible assets readily convertible into cash.
The common stock 1 retain. The common stock repre-
sents the goodwill OF the business. which ! consider
very valuable. It should also impress upon the mind
of the investor the fact that he IS sure OF getting his
Z Fer cent dividend regularly from the fact that