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ETateTnal.

excursion down the bay to Annapolis.
Sunday morning they will attend divine
service in one of the largest Episcopal
churches in a body. under charge of the
grand marshal of the Sovereign Grand
Lodge. On Monday morning. September
p, the Sovereign Grand Lodge will be
welcomed by the authorities of the city
and State, after which the grand lodge
will settle down to the business of Iegis-
lation.
Assistant Grand Secretary EIvin ].
Curry IS now tabulating the returns
from the several grand jurisdictions. and
they show an increase in membership
for the past year of over 100. 900 mem
bers, the order now numbering more
than 1900, 900 members, with an expendi-
ture of 100000 annually for relief.
The order has homes for it's aged mem
bers, widows, and orphans In nearly
every State in the Union, and in some
of the foreign countries. It's invested
funds are over s3OOOO.OOO. 1t is certain
that there is no other fraternal order
that can make such a showing.
Arrangements are also being made by
the order in this city TO welcome and
entertain a large number OF visitors
during the week the Sovereign Grand
Lodge is in session in Baltimore, who
will undoubtedly visit Washington. Open
house will be kept and everything done
to make their visit pleasant.
Fred A. Sitter, William P. Allan. and
Thomas w. Fowler are the representa-
tives to the Sovereign Grand Lodge from
he District
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ANTI-sALooN LEAGUE PLANS.

The Anti-Saloon League met in reg
ular monthly session last Thursday
evening in the parlors of the w. c. T.
U. building, 522 Sixth Street northwest.
James L. Ewin, president. presided. J.
S. Blackford recorded proceedings. The
opening exercises included singing Of
America" and prayer by Owen P. KEEL
lar. president of the District Christian
Endeavor Society. Nineteen affiliated
organizations responded to the rOlI-can.
A committee of 1l9 had been selected
to make the best preparations possible
for the meeting of the American Anti
Saloon League, which will voice The
convictions Of leagues in thirty eight
States and Territories" when IL con-
venes here this fall. An Invitation was
accepted, extended by Mrs. Clinton
Smith. president OF the District w. c. T.
u, to hold the next meeting of yhe
league at "Smitholm," en- the Conduit
Road, few minutes walk from Albany
station, on the Cabin John trolley. he
executive committee will meet there at
$50 O'Clock. and the league will meet
at o'clock, on the evening of the first
Wednesday in September.
The league will have its eighth an
nual revival week in the latter part of
October. and will appeal to the city pas
tors TO make the fourth Sunday in that
month Temperance Sunday. The presi-
dent of the league will appoint a com
mittee to promote the interests of The
revival season.
The committee on cooperation. re-
porting through the chairman. A y.
Garfield. presented credentials as
representatives TO the league from
Gunton Temple Presbyterian Y p. S
c. E. of A. B. CIaxton. Edwin f. KEN
per, Miss NJ. Hosier. Miss V. Jones. and
Miss r. Baker The committee on pro-
tests and law enforcement, A. E. Shoe
maker, chairman, reported four new ap-
plcations for license, one granted ard
three refused. This report called out
inquiry and discussion at some length
from Mrs. c. S. Smith, Mrs. Isabel Hell
mick, and Mrs. Mary V. Noerr.
Robert E. Harvey. financial secre-
tary, reported receipts since the last
league meeting OF S32.O5
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DOINGS OF THE MACCABEES.

Past Commander w NJ Wood was
elected commander of Capital Tent, No
9. Saturday night, August l.
A new division of the Uniform Rank
has been organized in Anacostia, D. c.,
and Sir Knight A A. Provost elected
captain.
c. c. Showalter. State commander for
West Virginia, passed through Wash
ington on Thursday last on his way to
Atlantic City. On his return he will
spend a few days here. and with State
Commander Gall will visit some of the
local tents.
State Commander Gall paid an official
visit to Georgetown Tent last Monday
night This tent will make a good rec
ord during August
National Tent had an interesting re-
view on Monday night. The commander
is spoken of in the highest terms by the
members. for his firm and gentlemanly
manner in presiding.
The new officers of the several tents
installed in July hope to make their
administration a success.
1t is now Captain Provost. of Ana
costa Tent. instead of Commander
Provost, as heretofore.
Capital Tent. No. .. and Capital Hive
No. 9. are arranging for lawn fete at
an early date, for the benefit Of the
charity fund
Georgetown Tent No. 6 did it's part in
assisting Sir Knight Serratt. whose
misfortune has been noted before in
these columns
Capital Tent No. Q has amended its
bylaws and created the office Of
finance keeper. Eight of the twelve
tents in this city now have both record
keeper and finance keeper, which is a
double safeguard around the funds OF
the tents
E. F. Persing, a member OF National
Tent No. l. is an enthusiastic member
who never tires talking Maccabeeism,
and is also enthusiastic for the Uniform
Rank He sees that the more divisions
are organized the greater the usefulness
of the order There is no reason why
there should not be a battalion in
Washington.
District Tent No Is competing with
Golden Rule Tent 10. 3 for honors of
fifth place in point of membership in
this city The first five tents stand
numerically as follows: National No.
/. first; Mount Vernon No. 1, second;
Brightwood No. 8. third; Anacostia No.
7. fourth. and Golden Rule No. 8, fifth
The commanders and record keepers
of all the tents in this city met last
Wednesday night at Golden Rule Hall,
43O Ninth Street, and organized an as
ISOLATION 10 be known as the Com
manders' and Record Keepers Associa-
ton of the District of Columbia" and
will consist of the commanders, record
keepers. State commander and deputy
State commanders. The meeting was
well attended and much interest was
manifested and matters Of great 'm-
portance 10 the order locally were con-
sidered. Another meeting will be held
soon.
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INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS.

At the regular meeting of Silver Star
Lodge. No. 20, l. o. C. T, OF Ten
Ieytown, the quarterly installation of
officers took place. Lodge Deputy J. s.
Blackford. assisted by Daniel Wells and
Miss Maggie Shoemaker. oflciated over
the ceremonies. The now officers are:
Chief templar. John T. Finney; vice
templar. Miss Frank Wilson: secretary,
Forrest D. YowelI; financial secretary.
Cora /. Bowling; treasurer. Ellis Shoe
maker: marshal. william A. Collins;
past chief templar. William E. Payne;
chaplain. Elizabeth Dean: deputy mar
shall, Helena Finney; guard, George
Keene; sentinel. Charles T. Dean; plan
ist Amanda Hurley. and superintendent
OF Juvenile temples. Mrs. c. NJ. Smith.
The following standing committees
were named by the chief templar: Good
OF the order. Fannie F. Shoemaker. Hell
ena Finney, and George Keene: finance.
Alexander st. John. William A Collins,
and G. T. Dean; absent members, A f.
Shoemaker. William E. Payne. and Mrs
C. NJ. Smith; care or the sick. George
Wells. ST., Edward Burdette, a e
Payne. Elizabeth Dean. Amanda Hurley,
sand Cora Green; room. Daniel Wells.
FCharles E Burdette. and Edward N
Riley; Juvenile temples. A. e. Shoemak-
Ter. F. d. Yowell. c. L. Bowling. and Mrs
c. NJ. Smith; press and current events
+. d. Vowel. c. NJ. Smith. and J. s.
Blackford; refreshments. Mrs. c. n
smith, Mamie Walker, Lula Willett,
Thomas sheaffer. and Maurice Riley.
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COMMERCIAL.
oLANTERS' OUTING AT BEACH.

The North Chesapeake Beach Land
Company. composed chiefly of Washing
ton business men, gave an outing to tho
Patuxent Planters Club at North Chesa-
peake Beach Wednesday last. and the
Planters made the day the occasion of
their annual meeting. The party includ-
ed Phil ". Chew, R. B. B. Chew. E.
Judge Williams, and A. r. Townshend.
the officers of the Beach Company, all
of Washington: Judge F. C. Somes. G.
w. Williams. ]. S. Wilson. State sena-
tor; W. 5. Hill. cashier of the MARI
bOro bank; Z. z. Perkins, of the Wash
ington internal revenue office; Dr..
Richard S. Hill, president of the Plant
ers; Franklin Weems, F. w. Hill, Fred
erick Sasscer. DR.. Reverdy Sasscer. Eu-
gene Roberts, William Brooke, and
Planters. The party met at Chesapeake
Beach at 3 o'clock, and at 4 O'Clock
embarked for a boat ride on the cruiser
Mystery. and landed at North Chesa-
peake Beach about o'clock. After an
inspection Of recent improvements on
the beach, they went TO the Hotel Cal
vert, where dinner had been ordered.
after which 1t took its departure for
Chesapeake Beach. one half mile dis
tant. In two wagonettes 10 catch the
10 o'clock train for Washington. The
strong sea breeze from the bay. supple
menteG by the beautiful moonlight. added
materially TO the pleasure of the oc-
casion. II Is said that the Planters
crop committee made, a glowing report
on the tallness of Maryland corn this
year. and the size of the ears. though, OF
course, the record in this respect could
not be expected TO equal the phenom
email twenty-foot corn that grew last
year on the banks of the Patuxent
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ASSOCIATIONS EXCURSION.

The second annual excursion of the
Parker, Bridget & Co.'S Benefit and Saw
ings Association took place Thursday
evening, the steamer Manchester having
been chartered to take the 500 passengers
to Marshall Hall and return. The outing
was complete success both socially and
financially. and Will be repeated each
season
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SIGMA MI PHI ELECTS OFFICERS

Officers Of the executive council of the
Sigma NJ Phi. a fraternity composed
OF law graduates. were elected Friday
evening as follows: Milton f. Allies.
lord high chancellor; William Henry
Dennis. first vice chancellor; Henry c.
Lewis, second vice chancellor; David D.
Caldwell. OF Illinois. grand master OF
the rolls; Arthur L. Fill, of the Dis
trict of Columbia, grand custodian of
the seal; f. o. Leech, of the District of
Columbia, grand registrar OF the ex-
chequer; A. D. Sumner, of Iowa. grand
marshal, and Samuel d. Truitt and
George c. Gertman. advisory members
OF the executive council.
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LAWN FETE AT TAKOMA.

A number of novel features have been
arranged for the lawn sete to be given
Monday evening by the K c. B. T. at the
Takoma Hotel. There will be dancing.
for which a full orchestra has been en-
gagged. Admission tickets will include
refreshments
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RELIGIOUS.
GARDEN PARTY FOR CHURCH

A garden party for the benefit OF the
Church of the Good Shepherd was given
on the lawn surrounding the home Of
Mrs. Wall. 1888 Florida Avenue on the
evening OF August 6. The entertainment
consisted of music. a Punch and Judy
show and refreshments. The occasion
was greatly enjoyed.
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* SOCIAL AND OTHER LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS e
Patriotic.

Icises that evening were specially inter-
esting The Minute Men have been in
vited. through the State regent OF the
Delaware Daughters OF the American
Revolution. to attend the ceremonies OF
unwilling of a monument In memory OF
Brandywine at Newark. Del. September
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COMMANDERY NOTES.

The ladies of Columbia Commandery.
who were so pleasantly entertained on
the recent pilgrimage to Philadelphia
as the guests of Mary CommanGery, of
that city, have procured a handsome
candelabra for presentation to the
Ladies' Auxiliary of Mary Commandery,
who assisted so graciously in the enter
tainment
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DISBAND FOR SUMMER.

The officers and members of Electa
Chapter. No. 2. Order of Eastern Star,
have disbanded for the summer and there
will be no meeting during the month Of
August.
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EDUCATIONAL.
BRANCH ALUMNI FORMED.

The University of Virginia Alumni As
sociation has formed a branch on the
eastern shore of Virginia. with the fol-
lowing officers: President. Henry Bat
tale. of Boggs; vice president, n. B.
Westcott, of Mappsburg; secretary and
treasurer. T B. Robertson, of Eastvilie.
The executive committee are S X. Pow.
ell. of Onancock; B. T. Gunter, Of Ac-
comac. and Judge G. S Kendall and o.
F. Mears, of Eastville
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Sir knight S. W. Stinemetz and family
1t is understood that Sir Knight Slime
metz conducted successfully series of
athletic contests on the voyage.
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Muskoka Lakes. in Canada. and will not
return till the middle of September.
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Sir Knight John r. Garrison has re-
Gently been appointed auditor for the
District of Columbia. Sir Knight Gar
rison is to be congratulated on his
preferment, and the District Commits
sioners are also to be congratulated on
securing so thorough aud honest an
auditor.
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Past Commander J. H. Small. jr., with
his family, is at Baileys Island. on the
coast of Maine. Sir Knight Small is an
expert angler, so some interesting fish
stories on his return may be expected.
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Eminent Commander Harry F. Riley
is spending several weeks at Atlantic
City, y J.. with lis family. 1t Is the
wish of his fraters that his soiourn at
the seashore Will prove beneficial 10
them
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Sir Knight ]. J. Costinett, wife and
daughter, accompanied by Sir Knight
George Gibsons wife, two daughters,
and grandchild, are soiourning at the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-09-10
Farewell PARTY.

Most delightful was the time had at
the farewell party rendered Mr.. John
:. CritchlOw in the spacious parlors of
MS own uptown home last evening prior
TO his departure for a months labor in
the wilds of Davis county, where he
VIII have full charge of the rural in
terests Of Senator Simon Bamberger-
No young man in Zion society stands
higher than Mr.. CritchlOw, in the esti-
1natiOn of his friends, and many gath
cred TO wish him success and a safe
return. Food and refreshments were
served by Misses Hy Dunn, Winch Ma
son, Jan ROyle LESSEE Freed, Teddy
Goodwin and Artemisia COpp, ali taste
fully, yet laVishly, gotten up as Japan
csc Geisha girls. lie Roy Saunders
presided at the table in a most winsome
fashion, although he did not buy IN.
No one appeared to regret the depart
ure of Mr.. CritchlOw more than Mr..
Saunders, with the possible exception
OF the A. y. T. force. Mr.. Critchlow
wore his new glasses and Cerise Golf
ture with much aplomb. A happy fea-
ture of the evenings pleasure was the
presentation TO Mr. Critchlow by his
friends and admirers of pair of new
shoes and a good, serviceable OVercOat
which Mr.. CritchlOw acknowledged in
fitting manner. Quite a decent sum
was collected at the door to help de-
fray the expenses of Mr.. Critchlow's
journey. the only untoward incident of
the occasion being the attachment OF
this sum by the brewery. All present
left in hacks at an early hour, beating
the street cars home by an eyelash.
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fruit year. and in quality all kinds Of
fruits have never been eNcelleC. The fruit
IS 50 good in some sections that several
OF Jtah larger fruit growers are putting
up individual displays with which they
hope to win the grand prize offered by
Senator Clark and for variety and quail
lty some of them have "a tery good show
Tor winning all the prizes they want
Mr.. Thomas Judd of St George. presi-
dent Of the state board or horticulture,
ana also president of the Washington
county fair. which is being held at ST.
George this week. has well in hand
tine display Of tender OF tropical fruits,
such as figs, Domegranates. grapes. al
monds. etc as well as peaches, nectar
ines and the like. of the finer varieties;
also cured figs, raislns, peaches and aprl-
cots; lie anticipates bringing up the hest
displays shown in tn Dixie fair.
Mr.. Mons Peterson Of Moab VIII De
backed by the largest fruit growers OF
a large exhibit of fruit from southeastern
tab noted ior its excellence throughout
Mr. b. IT, Bower is assured by both
gro Ters and shippers II fancy frs,its In
Titan county that no efforts viii be
spared TO maintain Ctahs prestige as a
TIA canvassing cache. B,N Elder We
Der. Davis, Morgan and Salt Lake COM
board of horticulture has the promise OF
"a finer and larger display OF fruit than
was ever shown before from lac north
All the Erlit growers SO far approached
arc i'm hearty accord with the movement
and viii contribute lbeTalIv 81 their fin
est fruits and every thing pcrtends q very
satisfactory and successful show on the
part of Utah.
s. II. Whitaker. director general or tbs
st. Louis fair commission. IS assisting
very materially fin arranging for the big
splay i'm the pavilion OF the Weber C"un-
~ Fair grounds. Altogether. the show
viii certainly be worth going far TO see
and all fruit growers of the state Who
can do so VIII be doing themselves an
injustice If they fail TO see and Judge for
themselves the finest fruIt ever shown
under one roof i'm the west.
Professor w n. HUT. horticulturst
of che Utah AgI icultUral college. viii by
special arraT cement. have expert charge
of the Utah fruit display a fact that ir
sures the artistic and technical success
of the exhibit The judges. however
viii be distinguished outside parties.
viz; Frederick Taylor. chief of the ag-
ricultural department Of the Louisiana
Purchase exposition. St Louis; Colonel
q. II. Bosch OF Portland. ore. the hor-
ticultural editor of the Chicago Tribune.
and Mrs. Elizabeth Shield. a successful
California fruit grower and one of the
best known horticult wrists of the Golden
state
Exhibits should be expressed not later
than Monday morning. addressed to the
Irrigation congress, Ogden, Utah, Civ
ing name and address Of grower and
name of variety of fruit. Express
charges are paid by the congress.
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For the best general collection of fresh
fruits exhibited at Ogden during the
Eleventh National Irrigation congress,
held Sept - To Is. a sweepstakes prize
of q 500 solid silver loving cup is offered
This grand prize is the gift Of Senator w
A. Clark OF Montana The c1ulpctftiop is
open To ali-individuals, firms, societies,
corporations, counties. states or terri
tories in the arid region.
Aside from the clark cup prize. the
board OF control OF the Irrigation con-
gress offers a number OF magnificent gold
medals and cash prizes aggregating in
value $500, for the best displays of fruits
grown under irrigation. The first prize
gold medal. and the second prize. SO
cash, are offered for the finest displays
OF the following fruits: Apples, peaches
pears. grapes. plums, Drunes, ounces,
picEicd olives sun-dried fruits. evaporat-
ed fruits. pickles.
All fruit exhibits must he the proDertv
or and grown by exhibitors under irri-
cation.
To encourage skiutl packing. a gold
medal and $50 are offered. for the best
display II commercially packed fruits
The above prizes aud awards arc call
ing forth the best efforts of fruit growers
20 make this exhibit the finest display
ever made OF western fruit. lt rs the
first time iu the history OF TIE Irrigation
congress when suCn widespread Interest
has been awakened I'm displaying the pos
sibihtes OF fruit growing by irrigation I'm
tha arid region. Assurances have already
BEEN received from California, Oregon
Washington. Idaho. Montana and Colo
RADIO that each VIII send large exhibits Of
fruits I'm view Of winning the grand
sweepstakes prize, and probably scme Of
the medals.
to cache. and from TOoele to Grand
through the efforts OF the state board Of
horticulture, the keenest interest has
been awakened in an effort - make such
"a display OF Utah fruit as viii surely win
the silver trophy and tho larger part 90
the gold medals and prizes. This is Utahs
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-09-10
DEMOCRATIC POLITICS.

THE QUESTION as TO whether or
not the Democrats OF Salt Lake
City should put into the field a ticket
in the campaign which is close at hand
was brought up at a meeting of the
Utah Democratic club on Tuesday
night. No conclusion was reached. In
deed, it would have been impossible
,or the Utah Democratic club TO pass
finally upon a question of such grave
Importance to the Democratic party in
this city for two reasons.
First. the Utah Democratic club.
composed though il is of many OF salt
Lakes ablest and best known men,
has no authority TO bind the party to
any action whatever: second, the ques-
ton is one which. when settled, must
be settled only in q meeting or a con-
ference I'm which all shades Of Demo
cratic opinion are fairly and fully rep
resented.
Some Of them, and their opinions are
entitled to careful consideration, favor
the entire abandonment of the field.
They would not name a candidate for
any city Office. Others believe that a
ticket. composed of drst-cIass men, be
named with the understanding that an
aggressive campaign is not TO be con-
Quoted; that is. the ticket to be offered
To- the voters, but no special efforts to
be made to secure its election. A third
party, ana it numbers perhaps fewer
than either Of the others. is In favor
OF a straight out fight on political lines.
Each plan has it's advantages and
IT'S Disadvantages. Tt is urged by those
who oppose the plan not to nominate
candidates that II this course is adopt
ed the Democrats might be compelled
L. so on the ballot by petition at some
subsequent city election. Whether or
not this surmise is correct is for the
lawyers to determine. The proposition
to name a ticket ana let it go at that
has the disadvantage Of Unfairness to
the nominees, even though they accept
their houOrs with this distinct under
standing. Dhe third plan is opposed
ON the theory that il the Democrats
should win in "a political fight they
would be so seriously hampered by the
mistakes of which the present admin
istratiou has been guilty that little
progress could be hoped for, little
credit won
In The Herald's judgment, the city's
sorest need is a business administra-
lion. Whatever their politics may be.
The people must elect men of true and
,ried business capacity. This does nos
necessarily mean men of wealth: it
does necessarily mean mon of high
standing. Of unimpeached and unim-
ueachable integrity and ability. If
such a ticket is named we believe the
people VIII rally 10 its support and
elect it by a majority that sh9H leave
no room for question as to the temper
Of the voters