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Few Fraudulent Claims.

Every now and then is heard a
remark to the effect that many appli-
cants for pensions are frauds, or that
many claims made by soldiers are
fraudulent. and the unthinking be-
lieve it. The last report of trials and
convictions for one year shows there
were 226 convictions, against 159 per-
sons, as follows:
Soldiers and sailors, IL. Women's
rol1-Claiming as widows (after re-
marriage), %; bogus widows, IL;
claim as mother of soldier, 1 false
witnesses, 4. Civilians record, mems
cases-Attempting bribery, L; con-
spiracy, 2; false certifications, %;
false claims, %; false PRESERVATION, 1 !;
forgery and perjury, "a; prosecuting
claims while a government officer, g.
Offenses also against pensioners
Embezzlement from minors, 1 charg-
ing illegal fees, Is; personating gov
eminent officers, 10; retaining PEN
sion certificates, 2.
Only eleven soldiers and sailors
appear in the above list, two of whom
were deserters, and one other served
in the Spanish-American war;
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Degree Of Honor. a. n. II.

Call No. 6 for 1903 has been issued for De-
cember by the Supreme Lodge. The subordinate
lodges have been requested to forward to the
office of the grand recorder. no, later than
beers in good standing in the beneficiary depart
ment. and those to whom certificates were is
whom beneficiary certifcatss are Issued prior
e, O. January ! will receive a gold recognition
has been accepted
season on THURSDAY evening. December y : at
anchor Hall. Jefferson and Park avenues; The
f Ella Rasser IN s Ghsrs E.r consists s : of b Lloyd Beers,
gagged music. and from present Indications the
West End Lodge had a wen-attended and en-
Sem6er q. several spplieations were ayefahiiI ed. and SS
given =. Rost splin! TaTnsr Hail: Shousesu
5. Owing to the bali following On the
regular req mestins, might. the election oY ofncers
December. A
Murren Lodge held one of the most inter
Lodge officers were present: Grand Shief OF
Redd. Grand Receiver Amanda Meyers .'aGs Grand "a
4 h'' &. elssl and e ars sns 4 Recorder o. e: M Y; P0e %.
Mons Meyer we're of the rece !; o, and NJ Two ssnsTsl spp msas
initiated into the mysteries Of the degree by
the Grand Recorder. Clara Belle Murrell. One
was the presentation Of a cnt-slass bowl to
the fin"ncier. Sister Bertha Lutes Ritter. The
elffsf Esaminer sp neehor IVES E: g. 1ae sre By 81 ar1 ,Rs n Ned q.
y. w. on behalf Of the members Of Murrell.
The meeting Of Phoenix Lodge was well at
tended on last Tuesday evening. After the
ed "a p Suslnsss en St fas l2sss R Rss f Sssn trspsas S
tried their skill at retailing a donkey. The
Ilnners OF tne prizes were sister A. Wolf and
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Knight. of the Maccabees.

The Commanders and Past Commanders As
ISOLATION will hold an important business ses.
sion at the great camp headquarters tomorrow
evening.
The Uniform Rank is adding a great deal to
various tents in the city. CAPITA. n Esterman
and Lieutenants Date and Blarkfnore are drill,
ing the boys regularly and they are becoming
proficient in their work.
Great Record keeper Somners left the city
Friday morning to deliver an address at Mex
leo. Mo-. on that evening. The tent had a
Worlds Fair Tent and Worlds Fair Hive
gave a box party and musical Monday evening
At their hall. Jefferson and Cass avenues.
Mount Olive Tent en.erta,nsd the Past Com
mander Bass made an address of welcome and
Sir knight Hg.Shison presided as chairman;
mark before the first OF the year, and received
nine applications at the review.
Ivanhoe Tent held a splendid session on Mon
day evening. transacting considerable business.
After the review quite q number of the mem
beers attended the box party of Worlds Fair
Casing i T,s,, Tent ;1au was a. . !5shsf1 s Msnd ssns evening 4Rs
Tent is prospering and are holding unusually
wel1-attended reviews.
views on Tuesday evening. and from reports
received they were well attendd and enthusi-
.-astic.
Acme Tent gave an informal affair wednes-
day evening in its lodge hall. A large crowd
Maccabees were present. Commander Powers
states that Acme Tent will have 400 members
United Tent had a well-attended review on
Wednesday evening. initiating three candidates
and receiving one application. They are max
ing preparations for the pluto ball. which Will
he given in the near future. The great record
keeper delivered an address. The tent sent a
representative to the Relief Board meeting.
The Masquerade ball given by Tower Grove
Tent Wednesday evening was a success socially
and financially. and the tent will undoubtedly
be much benefited by this affair.
q Union tent will have one of the most inter-
ssting reviews Il has had for a long time on
December T. The election of officers will take
place, and a large number will be initiated.
The Hungry Six Band had a business
meeting on Wednesday evening. The band is to
be increased by five members.
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SENECA INDIAN CHIEF
TO BECOME A M0T0RMAN.
Felix Scott. Whose FOrefathers
Ruled Western New York state.
VIII Run Street Car.

The ST. Louis Transit Company will
soon nave in its employ a full-blooded In
dian as a motorman. The first who has
ever worked in that capacity in this city
His name is Felix Scott and he and his
family have long since deserted the abor-
iginal wigwam for the dwellings of civil
ization, and rave engaged in the pursuits
of the white man for many generations.
Scott does not know just what it was
that led him to seek employment as a
motorman. He states that he has always
had a desire to operate one Of the big
cars since he was a boy and saw. for the
first time, the tramcars in Buffalo.
Scott was educated at the Tunesassa
Quaker School near Gowanda, N. Y. His
family. as far back as he can trace, have
always lived in the western section Of
New York. and he cannot recall of ever
having heard of any of his forefathers
indulging in warpaint or welding the
~tomahawk. although he claims to be a
full-blooded Seneca.
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Order of United Workmcn.

Benton Lodge held its regular meeting las,
Thursday evening. at which the veteran guide.
J a. NJ. Wiegand. presented the applications
of his three sons. who will be initiated in u
few weeks. The election Of Officers will take
place next Thursday evening.
,o'unirIs Lodge had Il sood attendance at its
business. This lodge viii give a emchrs and
mop at ffeien-Gemeinde Hall. Twentieth and
iIec5i1ber .: The game will start at ; o'ciock
IN re attsrno2n, supres can be ha1 at the
at $ o'clock in the evening.
ihe last meeting Of Standard Lodge was well
Iansactcd. This lodge w sfu'i give p q snei,re w snd
hop at Anchor Hall, jefferson and Park ave
will be awarded.
The entertainment and smoker given by Sc
curity Lodge last Monday night was a success
IN every tes9ect, ana a large number Of mem
bers and their friends attended. The orchestra
%ss furnished by Brother VIM. II. Hobie.
made by Grand Recorder Henry ". Meyer,
ss ]oiiei,or r%ef so.hnih ns and al k Warren 4en.er Th s~ss:y Sam,
ders. master workman of Western Lodge: Past
Jldna w Waste H MGrkmsn Nm; p Bonn an
served.
United Lodge gave an entertainment on No
The .is da5 We're Grand Recorder Henry ".
ing WHO exsmpiifted the screen work. assisted
by Brother FL .AliIna. the recorder of the lodge.
=, 81. Louis Ledge held a good meeting on last
Tuesday evening and transacted a large amount
of ROUTING business. and the lodge has the
promise Of several new applications in the near
luture. on Tuesday evening. December l.
election OF officers and representative to the
next Grand Lodge session will take place;
there are several candidates for the positions.
and a large attendance and a good time is ey-
pected. The question Of the proposed rates
Will be discussed and explained by able speak
to attend.
Mechanics Lodge had an Interesting meeting
M.dnesday evening and transacted the usual
fsss u u, Ledge; No l4s. and West Gate
an address was made by Grand Recorder Henry
W. Meyer. after which the members were en-,
iertained with sraphaphone selections. The
lodge will give a Christmas entertainment on
the evening Of December %. Members are re-
Q,ested to bring their children. as the COM
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Modern woodmcn of Am.rico.

Mound City Camp held its usual interesting
and enthusiastic meeting in the Fraternai
Guiding last Friday night. one candidate was
adopted and five applications presented.
Baden Camp met Wednesday evening in reg
uiar session in Oberbeck's Hall with a large
attendance. Four applications were presented
and one stranger given the 'Arcana Of Wood
craft"
st. Louis Camp held a meeting Wednesday
night. initiating three candidates and b~alloting
upon eleven applications.
Delmar Camp has changed its meeting place
to Marcus and Easton avenues, and meets every
Monday evening.
Bridgeton Camp had three candidates at its
meeting last Saturday night. Lunch was
served.
Preparations are being made for the celebra-
ton Of the twenty-frst anniversary.
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chair. 1t was decided to give a social December
. at North st. Louis Turner Hall. An invita-
ton to confer the degree for Spanish Lake
Council was accepted. and a team selected. with
Past Regent A. II. Moeller presiding. The
meeting was entertained with songs by Mr.;
and Mrs. Thomas A. Meyers and North End
Councils quartet, and addressed by Deputy
Louis Z. Gettys and Grand Secretary j. c. XII
lingsworth.
Eastern Council had one application and one
initiation. Regent w. l.. pertinger presiding.
DUTY Il consisted of piano solos by Joseph
Nigey; ROTATIONS by 6; J. Wagner. songs by
John p. Mclean and w. l.. Perringer.
North Broadway Council will give its rec"p-
ton and ball at Oberbeck's Hall. No. 1sI3 North
Broadway, Saturday evening, December ). This
Will be North B~roadway's first public entertain
ment.
William II. Shultus of Hudson Valley Coun-
Gil. Rensselaer \: Y: j. e Proctor Of Engie,,
Sedalia Council, and John T. Snodsrass Of
Westaort Council. Bernard McHugh. past grand
regent of Illinois. were visitors at the Grand
Council office.
Council meetings this week: Tuesday. Mis-
souri,. MOUND City. Mentor, Forest Park. Boon
Vile. Thursday. South End. cote Brilliant.
Jefferson City. Carl Moller. Westrort. Friday.
Chevelier. Felix. 81. Charles. Melrose. Missouri
Valley. MararDec,
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Red Cross Lodge. No. 81. has elected the fol.
rowing officers: ]. B. Higdon. c. c.: Doctor
W. ]. Say, V. c.: r. L. Neal, P; J. p. Blake,
NJ. of w; II. W. Belding. X of r & s; +.
W. Baier. NJ. of F.: A. ]. Kitchener. NJ. of E.
g. E, Smiley. NJ at A; Warren Hilton. 1, G..
Doctor F. = 4. Dill; regreSsntst've Of Relief Blu
cheyalier Lodge. No, 70: had a large attend.
s SS; @ Ssn;s, VIZ pisyy y G. !, " !: h haS;s e.
II; sf +; YIN; r Sss,lis S:s II; Of A I4sn i
NJ Brooks. o. G.; representative to Relief Blu
reau: Thee !. Bo9sman: trustee for three
trustees, George ". Tailman George NJ. Brooks,
Theo. +. Boornan
ing meeting on Wednesday; evening, November
q. Officers were elected: Chas. &. Avis. c.
sie: c hesry 'e Banss. NJ \, q e.; w. g; 4 Fred asp HORN FfRi. K.
e aoI r. 4. 81 Il YIN: 1 6 jsD. N. # #. Fl :, q Shai Emil Gii
Jssn T wm stsS Me5ss fnaP Esi Po1 1fuste so for t hnie
representative to Relief Bureau.
Robert Z. Cowan held a rousins meeting or
=,ens,sin Of Oakland Lodge. Chicago. ,,rros. ut.
tendance this year last Tuesday. caused by the
annual election. The result of the election was:
Q. l.. Osborn. c. c.; James A. Scholield. V: c.
George Ress: NJ of W; F. G. SusriEs prelatee;
of F.; D.. Nicholson. NJ. at A.: w. a. Jacobs.
/ G.; 4 A. Lebsube o: g.; L c Dlekman'
three years; W. FeIdman. one year. john Van
dale. A. s. Kirby. H, Dolan.. widows and or
phans, trustees: John F. Renfro. representative
TO relief bureau.
At the last regular meeting of Future, Great
Lodge; No 276. held Wednesday; November p.
chile. c. c.: ]. ]. Scheer. V. c.: George Collin
berger. ~prelate: Thomas Watts, NJ. of W: W.
A. Roberts, X. of r. & S Doctor c. II. Bart
lett. N. OF F.: Nolan NJ. c1emmons.. NJ, of E:
G., w. MIsseIhorn. n. at A: j.. A MontIr-
financial trustee: Doctor Paul Cook,
G. r. Cutter. August Meisbach. widows and
orphans trustees: Phil Hemlock, representative
to relief bureau.
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TO CELEBRATE SILVER JUBILEE;
FRATERNAL SOCIETY HAPPENINGS,

The order of Mutual Protection will cell
citrate its silver jubilee in ST. Louis. I'M
der the auspices OF Wash-Wayne Lodge,
No. S. and Triumph Lodge, No. 49,, at
I-emp's Hail. Thirteenth and Utah streets.
tomorrow evening.
\ very elaborate programme has been
arranged. Frederick NJ. Bacon. who is con-
ceted TO be- an authority on fraternal in
su-ance. and q. Del Necchio. supreme
SECRETARY. of Chicago. will speak.
The hsi.4uet communicating the TWEEN
ty-f.,h anniversary Of the institution Of
the order in 81. Louis Wednesday evening
WAS an event that viii long be remem-
bcred as one OF the most successful cele-
brations OF its kind ever given by the
clans. The committee had made arrange
ments TO entertain $50. but before the hour
to enter the banquet hall ii was found
necessary To make arrangements for ad-
ditional guests. The menu was elaborate.
4. NJ. Munro. chairman of the Arrange
meut Committee. was postmaster and in
t.Gduced the following: Royal Clan: Its
Founder. James McCaSh." Royal Treasur-
er Junn Hill: Sister Societies Lachlan
ferguson. vice president C~aledonian So
ciei!: Citizenship" Il. l.. Mckinley:
Scotland. MI. james WILSON,; Amer
lea the Reverend L. Duckworth; SOLO by
Mrs. Win Keller: solo. Mrs. John NorrI-
son; selections by pipe. Major Alex. Rob-
t.tson; song. Scotland Yet" Mr.. W.
ovens: sole. Miss Lillian suffer: song,
John Morrison.
During the evening 4 check of coodly
size was presented TO the founder and ia
Their of the order. .anes McCash. as Il
estimonial of the entire membership. The
presentation was made by Royal Treas
urer John Hill.
The George Washington Council. No.. /.
O. L. A. NJ, CAV a banquet in honor of
the Daughters of Liberty at its hall,
Gano and F1orissant avenues on Tues
day evening. Dancing and other amuse-
ments followed.
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firehouse was ,locked. and the key was
In the trousers pocket of one of the citi-
zens assembled at the other end of the
town to see the new apparatus dash up
n do things.
A messenger was dispatched. the key
was brought back and the engine finally
made a spectacular streak through the
main street. Meanwhile the delay had
been enough to allow the fire to die down.
but the crowd saw the engine in the dis
lance. gathered up soap boxes n started
q little blaze again.
When the engine reached. the scene it
was going so fast that 1t couldn't be
stopped. and right into and through the
fire 1t dashed. scattering the embers to
the right and left into the crowd.
The engine was finally cooled off. n
SO was the crowd. Next Saturday the door
is to be kept unlocked. and II liz expected
that the engine will really put out the
fire.
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The masquerade ball. given by st. Louis
Council. No. q. at No. 1913 Easton avenue
Thanksgiving Eve. proved Il success. The iirst
prize for character costume was won by Mis-.
Marie Bauman. The prize for best lady and
gentleman waiter was won by c. II. Hickman
and Addie Niehaus. At the last meeting of III.
council ten candidates were initiated. A clas IS
OF fifteen is reported for next meeting. Decem-
ber .. An election of officers will be held.
Reports from O'Fallon Council show con
tinued growth in membership and interest
Cottleville- Council expects to have public in
sta!ation of officers. and a visit from O'S-
Ion Council.
A new council with a large charter member
ship will he instituted at Joplin.
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Tower Lodge. No. /. at its last meeting mi.
tiated three candidates. Election of officers a,
the next meeting.
st. Louis Lodge. No. >. initiated nine candi-
dates. The euchrc party was a success.
Unity Lodge. No. 4. had an enthusiastic
gathering and Is working to win the hammer
offered by the supreme Lodge.
Central Lodge. No. >. initiated candidate
and promised to have seven more for the next
meeting.
Tri-City Lodge, No. 6. initiated candidate
and promised to double the number Of mem.
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WOOdmen Circle.

Olive Grove. No. 81. had a big attendance
Weanssday. about seventy members being pres
tnt. Three applications were received and sight
candidates We're conducted through The idys-
teries of woodcraft, the team assisting greatly
In the initiatory work. The euchres given by
the grove nave proven quite a SUCCESS. also the
rattle of q Battenberg centerpisce was very sat
i%.sfactory. Next Wednesday tie meeting will
be opened promptly at q o'clock. as the cleo
tion OF officers will take place at tina, time.
All MEMBER are reauested to be praselt. :
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Protected Home Circle.

Hobson. No. SA. had a very fine meeting.
Doctor Edward F. Brady presiding. A vigor-
Gus campaign Is being planned for the winter.
Compton. No. 35. had a short meeting. given
IN almost entirely to completing Arrangements
for the masquerade ball. Wednesday night. at
Compton Hall. Prizes were awarded for the
best costume and for the comical costume.
Carondelet. No. 44i. had a business meeting.
Four districts have been formed. and Caron-
delet is grouped with Compton. Laclede and
Tower Grove. Much work will be done in this
Missouri. No. 34. held its meeting Monday
night.
Chouteau had a fine meeting Thursday night.
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woodmen of the World.

Elk Camp at its meeting Wednesday, evening
received one application and five candidates
were obligated. Head Consul Sovereign VIM.
H.. Hughes delivered an address on fraternal
protection. Inc annual election for officers
takes place on December 2
Blair Post Hall on Thanksgiving Eve was
the scene of a very enthusiastic meeting held
by Terminal Camp, No. 234. Upwards of fifty
members We're in attendance. including all Of
the camp officers. and the uniform drill team.
which is n recent ACQUISITION.
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ENGINE RAN OVER THE FIRE.
Haledon Apparatus Went So
Fast 1t Couldn't Be Stopped.

Haledon. n. J.. Nov. 2s.-This city has a
fire engine. 1t was so excited about it
that 1t built a big fire Saturday after
noon. invited dignitaries of nearby Dor
oughs to witness the spectacle and sent
in an alarm.
Then it was learned thai the door to the
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body.
The following advisory officers responded to
calls Tor speeches: Advanced Archon John
Weerts: Past Advance Archon A. DeYoung:
Advance Prelate l.. F. Pullman. and Advance
Guide Doctor j. Jacobson. Supreme Warder
Joseph ABRAMS and Past Supreme Representa-
i've W. Is: Weber addressed the meeting.
Future Great had two applications and three
mutations. arrangements were made to enter
tam the advisory officers and officers and
members of subordinate councils AT the next
meeting. December 4 The council adjourned
early and proceeded in a body to Ivanhoe
'nuhcii on a frattl nal visit.
West End has changed its meeting night TO
me second and fourth THURSDAY nights. begin
hinS with the first December meeting.
south Side initiated two candidates ami
Siceted the advisory officers on their official
visit with a big meeting. Following the pusi-
ness session. members and visitors adjourned
e, the banauet-room. After cigars were light
ed Arch"il f. j. Stanley. as toist master.
called ON Advisory Officers Weerts. De Young.
IaNis and NeNman Supreme Warder ABRAMS
and Brothers Blickham. Frederick. McGoogan.
Wickes. Nolan and Femner The affair was
arranged by Orator +. e. Stal;cneier. The
council is now the second largest in the State,
The advisory officers will make the last of
III. fan series Of official yisits on Friday. De
cefnber &, To Future Great Council. at Father
Matthew Hall. No. eC2s washington avenue.
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Security Council. No. es4. was well attended
on last Monday evening: regular business va;
entertain the ladies without their assistance.
This Will be quite a novel affair, as 1t has been
a mOoted question as to whether the knights
could successfully entertain without the as
ststance of the ladies'. Refreshments viii be
served.
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The. annual meeting OF the Missouri Fraternal
Congress will be held at No. 1856 Laclede build
ing on Saturday. December 5. at 3 o'clock y. m.
The meeting will also take the place of the
regular November meeting. The election Of Of
fcers viii be held and annual reports submitted.
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Silver Iuhilee-


The silver jubilee of the Order of Mutual Pro-
lection will be celebrated by Wash Wayne and
Triumph lodges at Lemp's Hall tomorrow
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The work of our order is progressing and
there is no doubt but that it will reach the
5000 mark by January l..
Mrs. Sandefur, L. 8. o.. is i'll at her home.
No. 1913 Dodier street.
American Hive held an entertainment on
Thursday evening. In the absence Of Ladies
Barnard and Fem. the commander and record
keeper, Lady Whitcamp presided. Doctor ..
Brook. the commander OF America Tent, and
Sir knight Woolene, commander of Busy Bee
Tent. congratulated the order upon its growth.
New Missouri Hive held one OF the largest
entertainments Of the season on Saturday even
ing. More than 800 were present. Euchre: dane
ing and refreshments filled up the evening.
Lady Foster Hive had a good meeting on No
vember 10. with a large attendance. Mrs. Annie
Brand was initiated and one application pre-
scented. A rug was ratified and Mrs. Buchre
of Ad. Astra Hive held the lucky number.
Cake and coffee were served.
Liberty Hive will give a euchre on tomorrow
evening at Anchor Hall, Jefferson and Park
avenues.
A meeting of the officers and guards Of Liberty
Hive will be held at the office of the State
commander. No. 72l Mermod-Jaccard building.
on Tuesday evening, at s p. m. and a meet
ing Of the officers OF Casino Hive will be held
On "Wednesday at 2 p. m.
Casino Hive held its first large meeting on
Wednesday Afternoon. The initiatory degree
wasi conferred upon two candidates by the State
commander, Mrs. Baikie.