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The Washington times., 1903-08-23
Among the Temperance Workers.
Good TempIars Meet.

Good Templars Meet
Members Of Perseverance Lodge No.
2 came out in large numbers at it's
regular meeting in Scottish Rite Hall.
$40 Pennsylvania Avenue. last Satur-
day evening. A. H. Frear. chief tenn
pIar, presided. Among the visitors
were Grand Templar Russell. Chief
TempIar S. T. Westdal, OF BHunehaha
Lodge, and Past Chief TempIar Payne.
OF Silver Star Lodge. Miss Blanche
BoIlinger and Ellie H. Lee and David
Williams were admitted 20 membership.
The service Of song was conducted Ey
Mrs. J. Frear. pianist. The special com
rnittee on preparations for picnic made
a report which was adopted, its chair
man, J. II. Rollfe. announcing that
Labor Day had been fixed upon as the
date for the family outing. Lodge Dep
uty I. L Corbey was appointed chairman
OF committee TO escort the lodge visi-
tors TO Faith Lodge No. Il. IN George
town. next Tuesday evening. Little
Falls Lodge No. 10. through the grand
chief templar, extended an invitation
70 its open installation exercises on
Friday evening. Mics Blanche NeH, OF
the committee on preparations for lawn
party, reported progress.
Mrs. Frear. chairman OF tho program
committee. presented the following,
Miss Beatrice Johnstone. piano re-
citals; Past Chief John HI1lmaa. an
original reading, "In the city of the
Dead" Mrs. Gertrude Clervoe, a re-
citsl. The shipwreck;" James Carroll,
violin solos; Mrs. Emma Corbey. ac-
companist; Miss Louise Holman. a
reading from Good Templar writings.
by Ella Wheeler Wilcox. entitled "Ob-
Jections answered." Miss Susie Jost, re-
eitals. among others. "a Chip From tho
Old Block Mrs Rolife, vocal seleo-
tions. among others, ION the Bridge at
Midnight" Mrs. COrbey, accOmpanist
Brief addresses. compIimenting Perse-
yerance Lodge upon It's agreeable asso-
Citations and SIS Frightening influence In
home and society. were given by
Messrs. Westdal. Lee and Williams.
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Secretary Has Resigned.

Grand Secretary z. II. Whitney, of the
Michigan Grand Lodge. I. o. o. r, las
resigned his cfice. TO take effect at the
October session of the body. Secretary
Whitney has been in harness as grand
secretary for thirty years. and Is one
of the best known members OF the fra.
ternity. He is well known to Washing
ton members OF the three links order
and is universally beloved. respected by
Odd Fellows throughout the United
States. and has done as much in build
ing up the society TO its present posi-
tion of fraternal prominence as any
other individual Odd Fellow. He is now
several years past the three land
ten milestone in life. and. due 10 Eis
physical frailty, positively refused to
continue in office.
The Washington times., 1903-08-23
Religious.
Washington Grove Camp Meeting Closes.

The Washington Grove camp meeting
closed the 18th Instant, after session
of ten days. The meetings were reported
to be successful In many ways. and
much credit for the same is due the
Rev. Henry r. Naylor. D. D., the pre-
siding elder. and his associates on the
committee. Epworth League day. Au-
gust II. was enjoyed by many. Dr..
Naylor presided at the evening session.
and echoes from Detroit were given by
j. F. Engle and Frank T. Israel
The Rev. Page Milburn spoke. The ad-
dress Of the evening was made by the
Rev. A. H. Zimmerman. The solos rem
dered by Van A. Potter. Mrs. C. II. Henry
and l. t. Jones were heartily applauded-
J. W. Dyer was chorister
The grove and tabernacle were beauti-
fully decorated for the occasion. The
championship game of croquet was called
of on account OF darkness.
The Washington times., 1903-08-23

Patriotic.

House of Representatives, and instruct
ed the COMMUNICATIVE chief to hand the
resolutions to Senator Hanna and ask
him Ito present a resolution creating
such. roll and that it receive Immediate
consideration under the rules without
the usual delay incident to a reference
to a committee"
The commander-in-c chief says he com
piled with the requirements of the res
olution and during the session of Con-
gress visited the Senate four times in
advocacy of this measure. He adds:
Il had the honor Of consultation with
several Senators upon the subject. and
was given reasonable assurance that
the same would be acted upon favorably.
No action was taken, and I suggest that
further effort be made. The United
States Senate is the only branch OF the
United States Government that up to
this time has given no special recogni-
tion to the veteran as far as tenure of
place is concerned"
IN his review of the neurology of the
year the commander-in-chief mentioned
the decease of William Gibson, past
commander of the Department of the Po-
tomac. December last
The Washington times., 1903-08-23
MRS. BURGHARDT'S WILL
Is FILED FOR PROBATE

The Will of Eliza J. Burghardt. widow
OF the late Rev. Peter H Burghardt. was
filed yesterday for probate. II isdated De-
cember. 1899. and directs the following
disposition to be made OF her estate: To
her daughter. J. Elizabeth Burghardt is
left diamond ring and the income from
50 900. and the remainder OF the estate
for life. Upon the marriage of the
beneficiary the property is to be divided
in equal shares between herself and her
sister, Mary L. Minor Thatcher.
The Washington times., 1903-08-23
SOCIOLOGICAL.
:. M. c. Pleasure Club Meets.

The c. VI. c. Pleasure Club met Thurs
day evening at the home OF Mrs. A NJ
Kendig. 440 Seventh Street southwest,
where a delightful evening was spent
with music. games. and recitations. re-
freshments being served afterward
Those present were Mrs. J. Warneke,
Mrs. G. Lane. Mrs. A. Wilson, Mrs. VI.
Kendtg, Mrs. Won Brands. Mrs. W.
Dentinger, Miss d. Odenwald Miss L.
Warneke. Miss B. Kendig. Miss E. Ken
dig. W. Beahm. Mr.. Hickey, Mr.. Hooper
G. Warneke, and Masters A and e.
Kendig.
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Membership Increased.

Columbia Commandery. No. 2, K T.,
worked the order of the Red Cross at It's
regular conclave Friday evening There
was an unusually good attendance. The
work was in charge of Generalissimo Jo-
seph e. johnson. At this conclave FIVE
petitions for membership were received
from Royal Arch companions.
The last circular of the commandery
contains memorial notices OF the late
Sir Knights Lyman B. Cutler, knighted
December u. 1885. died July IA last. and
Charles NJ Shreve. affiliated August 16
1901, and died August II last.
The Washington times., 1903-08-23

In the window of a little pawnshop In
d Street, between Ninth and Tenth
Streets northwest. are hanging six
bronze. octagonal medals presented to
as many District of Columbia volun-
teers. for their services in Cuba during
the war with Spain. Inquiry developed
the fact that the medals were pawned
for a paltry sum-5O cents was suggested
and not contra adicted-
One OF the medals bears the inscrip-
tion, Presented TO John c. Ross" an
other has George G. N" engraved on
II with knife or q piece of glass; while
a third has the initials "w. P" scratch
ed on II in like rude manner. All OF the
medals are of the same shape and size.
The medal proper bangles by several
links of a tiny bronze chain. from a
cross s-bar bearing the word "valor," and
has eight sides. In the center in relief
is a solcier in campaign hat and field
uniform standing at parade rest. Be-
meath him are the words. July-August,
1895" Directly over the head are the
words Presented to- beneath which
is a blank space for the name of the re-
cipient of the award for services in the
trenches outside OF Santiago de Cuba In
1895.
When the First District OF Columbia
Volunteers returned to Washington from
Cuba in September. 1898, a large re-
viewing stand was erected in the rear
of the Treasury Department and Presi-
dent Mckinley presented each of tho
soldiers with one of the medals of hon
or. The names of the majority OF the
The Washington times., 1903-08-23
Master Mason Degree.

Benjamin B. French Lodge. No Is. F.
A A. NJ. held a stated communication
Monday night for the Master Mason de-
gree. It has laid out the following busy
business program for the next six weeks:
Monday. August 81 Especially. entered ap-
prentice and fellow craft degrees; Mon
day. September Z. fellow craft degree:
Monday. September II (speciaD. Master
Mason degree; Monday. September II.
entered apprentice and fellow craft de-
grees; Tuesday. September 20 Especially
Master Mason degree
The Washington times., 1903-08-23
Outing of Spanish War Veterans.

One of the most enjoyable stag func-
tions ever given by the Spanish War
Veterans of the District was the compli-
mentary sail on the mule yacht" John
R. Mason last Sunday to Great Falls
under the auspices of the Col. John
Jacob Astor Command, No. 1876, located
at the Soldiers Home. The Henry Wilson
Post. No. II. G.. a. r., and a number of
friends of both organiza tions took ad-
vantage of the trip. The start was made
from the Aqueduct Bridge at $3.50 a. m.
and the mule yacht" proceeded leisure
ly on her way. giving all on board an
opportunity TO view the beautiful seen
cry along that picturesque and historical
stream, the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.
Barring accidents of wind and wave,
schedule time for arrival was p. m,
but owing to the necessity of manning
the boats to prevent the loss of a derby
hat: several parJings OF the main shaft.
which had to be repaired before the mule
engines mot donkey) would work, and
putting the helm hard aport" to permit
OF the rescue OF a comrade from a
deserted tow-path, 1t was after 6 In the
afternoon before the lookout reported
land ahead.
The ride had been very tiresome for a
number. SO to relieve the feeling of too
much rest they sprang ashore and pro-
ceeded to the falls. where they were left
when the crew OF the mule yacht
weighed anchor for home
Several OF those left at the falls had
become so used to the roll of the boat
and the howl Of the wind in the yachts
that they proceeded overland at a break
neck speed behind a broken-down black
horse to oVertake the mule yacht They
succeeded, after very dangerous and
stormy ride. The others were glad TO
get any old conveyance later in the
evening and proceed with decorum 10 the
nearest port of size, at which point they
took passage ON an electric line for orig
inal point of embarkation.
But, TO return to the mule yacht The
trip home was. if possible, more excit-
ing than the one out. How true the old
saw. 1T is long lane that has no end. -
About $3.50 p. m the mule yacht pulled
into her wharf at Georgetown, and the
young old vets and old young vets. arm
in arm, took up their weary way, afoot
iand otherwise, thanking their stars and
each other that il was all ovsr for this
time. but hoping for another such occa-
sion in the future
The Washington times., 1903-08-23
National Lodge, No. 3, A. o. U. W.,
Outing.
Outing.

National Lodge. No. g. A. o. U. w, at
it's regular meeting last week. initiated
one new member and transacted busi-
ness of interest Master Workman
Grimes. after several weeks absence
on account of Illness, occupied the chair.
The excursion committee reported great
progress in the sale of tickets for the
excursion TO Chesapeake Beach tomor-
row, and that arrangements had Eeen
made with Chief Moore, of the Weather
Bureau, for an ideal day. a committee
of five win accommodate those at the
station who have not already pro-
cured tickets, end an enjoyable time is
promised those who go with them.
Grabbing, fishing. bathing. sailing and
rowing can be INDUCED in without re-
striction. The entertainment committee
is making arrangements for their fall
complimentary entertainment. Go down
to Chesapeake Beach with National
Lodge tomorrow, and get acquainted with
the members.
The Washington times., 1903-08-23
President of Mary Commandery Re-
ceives Gift.

A letter has been received from Mrs.
Clifford 2. Allen, president of the La
dies Auxiliary Of Mary Commandery.
No. SO. of Philadelphia. Pa. acknowledg-
ing receipt of the candelabra set lately
presented TO her. and thanking the la
dies Of Columbia Commandery for thc
handsome gift. Mary Commandery Aux
iliary will not meet until the last We'd
nesday in September, but the candelabra
set is on exhibition at the home of Nrc.
Allen and will be seen by the majority
of the ladies OF the auxiliary prior to
their meeting in September. Those who
have already seen 1t have expressed their
surprise and pleasure.
The Washington times., 1903-08-23

G. A. R. Encampment at San Francisco
At the encampment of the Grand Army
of the Republic at San Francisco last
week the following residents Of Wash
ington were members of the principal
standing committees: Legislation for
veterans in the public service. Nathan
BickfOrd and George H. Patrick; Fred
ericksburg Battlefield National Park.
Dan a. Grosvenor; monument TO loyal
women Of the war. S. S. Burdett; monu-
merit TO the founder OF the c. A. R..
James Tanner, John McElroy. and Thom-
as s Hopkins; flag committee, J. N.
Edgar; national council Of administra-
tion. B. F. Entrekin. The Department of
the Potomac thus took very prominent
part in the proceedings.
In his annual report to the epcamp-
meDt Commander-in-chief Thomas ].
Stewart reported that he had complied
with the resolutions adopted by the G.
A r. eneAmpment held in Washington
last year as 10 the Soldiers roll in
the United States Senate"
These resolutions favored the estab-
Hshnent of a Senate roll for old sol
dier employees. similar to that of the
The Washington times., 1903-08-23
White Shrine of Jerusalem Celebrate.

Washington Shrine. White Shrine of
Jerusalem. will celebrate the anniver-
sary of its founding the first week in
October. The supreme chancellor ard
other officers will be present on the oc-
casiOn. Washington Shrine has enjoyed
a prosperous year. and its membership
has largely increased.
The Washington times., 1903-08-23
Entertains Visitors.

Union Lodge No. %. X. of p, at it's
convention on Wednesday night had one
Of the most interesting meetings held
for some time. Several members, some
Of them visitors. had good things to say
for the good OF the order. The enter
tainment committee then took charge
of the floor and the members enjoyed
an excellent musical entertainment.
Union has smokers every week, and all
are well attended.
The Washington times., 1903-08-23

The National Union Senate. the gov
erning body of the National Union. has
amended the laws OF the organization in
several important particulars. All the
changes proposed go into effect October
l next. The principal changes are:
% Making the third Monday of July
the date of the opening of the senate; +;
90 providing that councils may provide
that absence from three consecutive
regular meetings by any elected officer
shall cause removal for inattention TO
The Washington times., 1903-08-23
Sovereign Grand Lodge 1. o. o. F. t
Meet in Baltimore.

The session of the Sovereign Grand
Lodge. l. o. o. r, at Baltimore. Septem-
Der q to 26. is expeced to attract sc. 600
visitors 10 that city. There are twenty
eight lodges in Baltimore. which is the
home Of odd Fellowship In America. and
extensive preparations have been made
20 keep things on the move during the
week. The headquarters OF the Sover-
eign Grand Lodge will be at the Rennert
Hotel which IS close 10 the !. O. O.
! Temple. where the sessions Will be held
During the week there will be exem-
plifications of the lodge, Patriarch Mill
| tant and Rebekah degrees. and Tuesday.
Wednesday, and Friday mornings there
will be competitive drills Both the de-
gree work and drills will be in the arm
ory of the Fifth Regiment, Maryland
National Guard. Thursday the grand
decoration of chivalry will be conferred
at the armory and some Washington
chevaliers will be among those who re-
ceiye this signal honor. Canton Wash
ington. No. l. Patriarchs Militant, will
take Appointment part in the exemplia
cation O: the work
One of the most interesting sights for
visiting odd Fellows at Baltimore will
be the fine oil paintings OF all the past
grand sires Of the order. These are the
property of the Sovereign Grand Lodge
The collection is located in the Grand
Lodge room of Odd Fellows Temple
corner Saratoga and Liberty Streets. In
this room the Sovereign Grand Lodge
will hold its sessions.
The armory room. where the drills aud
several OF the less important features
will be held, is likewise adorned with the
portraits of the past grand masters and
patriarchs of the order, and the two
collections, valued in all at from $500
to $4,000, will be shown by Odd Fellows
10 the general public when visits are
made to the temple. The entire collec-
The Washington times., 1903-08-23
Sunday School Outing.

The board Of officers of Gorsuch Meth
odist Episcopal Church Sunday school,
which is composed OF the teachers. have
arranged for an outing to Chesapeake
Beach on Thursday, September 3. There
will be a morning. a MONDAY, an after
noon and two evening trains, OF which
those desiring to take in the excursion
may avail themselves.
The Washington times., 1903-08-23
SITE FOR PUBLIC BUILDING.

The Secretary of the Treasury yester-
day purchased for $1,000 the southeast
corner Of Front Street and Auburn Ave
nue. as the site for the public building
at Baker City. Ore. At MeadVilIe, Pa.
the department is unable 10 procure
suitable site within the amount of the
appropriation, and will refer the case to
Congress for further action.
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Outing to Chesapeake Beach.

Justus II. Rathbonc Lodge No. %, x
of P, gave an excursion to Chesapeake
Beach Thursday evening. It was largely
attended. This lodge is one OF the most
prosperous IN the District domain, and
its many friends united In making the
excursion a great success. This lodge
is named for the founder of the order.
the late Justus c. Rathbone. OF this
city. It was organized in 1898 and its
membership embraces more than one
hundred active Pythians
The Washington times., 1903-08-23
Drum and Fife Corps Go to New York

~---A - 80 W. r. Nv ~ ~NS" "a -
The seventh company of the First
Regiment Of Minute Men. d. c., was
mustered and organized Monday evening
at the armory, with Malcolm NJ. Moore
captain, William H. Love, first lieuten-
ant, James Graham, second lieutenant
After devoting one hour and a half to
company and battalion drill, under direc-
tion OF Lieutenant Colonel Campbell who
follows the Steuben tactics in the arms
manual, the evenings work was
closed with an interesting dress
parade under command of Col
NJ. A. Winter, attended by regi-
mental and general staff. The com
manding officers complimented the line
officers and men on their excellent
work and military bearing AT a coun-
ell of staff and line officers Colonel Win
ter announced that complete drum and
fife corps was being organized under the
supervision OF Capt. Granheld Fernald
assisted by Capt. William R. Peddle
founder and director OF the Henderson
Drum Corps. The personnel OF the drum
and fife corps is as follows. and COM
!
the Henderson Drum Corps:
Fred. W. Dudley. Arthur j. Bryan
Reeve A Holmes. Edward E McKenna
Samuel a. Pitts, William e. TiIp, Car
man G. Quantrille. Harry J. Johnson
Asa De La Vergne, David Sullivan, Peter
Murray, and Charles Dant. These young
men were formally mustered into the
First Regiment Wednesday evening. by
Acting Adjt- Gen. NJ. NJ Lewis, and they
viii be uniformed in the buff and blue
and accompany the exhibition team to
New York on October G.
Col. NJ A. Winter has appointed Fred
NJ. Dudley leader of the drum and fife
corps. to be known as the Minute Men
Military Band. A special request was re-
received Thursday from the committee
on program of the Old Guard Fair a;
Madison Square Garden. asking that 1he
Minute Men Drum and Fife Corps give q
concert at the Garden during the mill
tary fete
Colonel Winter, accompanied by field
and staff officers. will attend the ami
versary ceremonies at Cooch's Bridge
Delaware, September 3. as special guests
OF the Daughters Of the American Rev
Hum and stan. the Delaware National
Guard. and the regular battery OF Fort
Dupont will participate.
The Washington times., 1903-08-23
Amend Laws of Organization.

Metropolitan Lodge No. u, X o. T.
NJ, is one of the most progressive
lodges OF that fraternity, and is having
q very successful year. Barton Ewers,
it's present commander, Is pushing and
energetic officer and enthusiastic in the
work. Commander Ewers is 4 native Of
Clinton county, Mich, and has been en-
dozen years.
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WOMEN,S CLUBS.
Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines Club
Under New Manaoement

The Woman's Army and Navy League
has assumed charge OF the Soldiers.
Sailors and Marines Club. now located
IN G Street. Since they have had the
work in hand II has broadened In scope
and usefulness. Even the religious side
of the enlisted man is cared for. the
Lutheran Epworth League and ST. An
drow's Brotherhood OF local churches
taking turns In holding Sunday even
ing services
Cañon City record., 1903-12-17

iugham and his man johnson. sort OF
hwyer-knight. going in. l went down
to the palace Mt Greenwich and. finding
that the girls were still at Scotland
palace. rode over at once to see them.
Upon getting Mary and Jane to my
self told them of Brandon's arrest
on the charge of murder and Of his
condition. lying half dead from wounds
and loss OF blood In that frightfui
dungeon. The tale moved them great
ly. and they 10th gave way to tears
think Mary had heard Of the arrest
before. as she did not seem surprised.
do you think he will tell the cause
Of the kiliin'- ?" she asked
'.I know lie will not" I answered.
but / also know that he knows you
will And looked straight into her
face.
Certainly we WILL" said Jane. 1--WE
will go to the king at once" And she
was on the qui vive to start immedi-
ately.
Mary did not ut once consent to
James proposition. but sat in d reverie.
looking with fearful eyes into vacancy.
pparentiy absorbed iu thought Aft
er q little pressing from US she said.
II suppose II will have to be done-I
can zee no other way-but blessed
Mother Mary. help me-
The girls made hasty preparations.
and we all started back TO Green
wich. that Mary might tell the XII. :.
On the road over l stopped at NewGa g
to tell Brandon that the princess would
soon have him out. knowing how wei
come liberty would be at her hands.
but was not permitted TO sec him.
swallowed my disappointment and
thought II would be only matter Of
q few hours delay. the time spent In
riding down to Greenwich and sending
back a messenger. So. light hearted
enough at the prospect. | soon Joined
the girls. and We cantered briskiy
home.
After waiting 4 reasonable time for
Mary to see the king ! sought her
again to learn where and from whom
= should receive the order for Bran
don's release and when I should 90 TO
London to bring him.
What was my surprise and disgust
when Mary told me she had not yet
seen the king: that she had waited to
'eat aud battle and dress and that
"a few moments more or less could
make no difference
My God. your highness! Did ! not
tell you that the man who saved your
Cañon City record., 1903-12-17

ment until the loan is completed, and
thsn we can snap our fingers at them. :
I'VE will snap our fngers at the
ocurvy burghers now and have the
Cañon City record., 1903-12-17

lean. too." returned Henry angrily. Il
want Brandon lib&vated at once. and I
shall expect anothe:, report from yos
Immediately. my lord"
Cañon City record., 1903-12-17

Chariss brandon, EsQ
life and honor. who is covered with
wounds received IN your defense and
almost dead from loss OF blood. spilled
that you might be saved from worse
than death. IN now lying in & raylesa
dungeon. a place of frightful iilth. such
a. you worid not w. : across for all
the wealth OF London bridge: In sur
rounded by 'oathsome. creeping things
that would sicken you but to think of; /;
u resting under a charge whose penal.