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Ell PETROLE0 NO ES UN SUBSTITUTE
Del Aceite de Hlgado de Bacalao

Durante la presente escasez de aceite
de h'gado de bscalao. aIguno ind ustriales
han hech1 grandes esfuer1os para pOnulari
Ear en- provecho propio ell nso del petrdleo
p8ratina como substantial alimenticia.
BaStante r1dfcuo es en- verdad, DOR no
calificerlo de otro modo, ell asee 1rar que ell
petroleo puede SUBSTITUTE al aceits de hfga-
do de bacalao
La gran reputation de que goza ell acef
tie de hfgsdo de bscalao es de5ida sus
grandes propie 7ades nutritivas alimentf
c1as. En- verdad Ell aceite de hfpado de
oacalso no solamente es IN alimentJ, sino
que es Ell meior alimento que Sc conoce en-
Medfc1na adn no Sc ia podtdo encontrar
en- la naturaleza otro slfmento igLal,
anunciar ell petr6leo como un susrituto del
aceite de gado de bacalao es atribu1r al
petroleo parafra propiedades que no tie
ne El petroleo carece de la prouiedad
esenciai de todo alimento, es decir, la de
ser asimilsbie. El petroleo para fna no
solamente no es una subst ucia asfmIIable.
Tino que cusndo Sc toma interiormente es
exPelido en- 81 totalid4d por les evacuacio
nee intestinales, cansando indigestion, irri
taclon del estomago Y de los int sstinos.
enfermedsdes del higadp del pancreas
con frecuencia diarrea desinteria.
La presante eseasez del aceite de hf.
gado de oacslao es IN csso exceptional que
no durara mucho tempo, pero Que na
tantemente hay en- ell mundo por este pro
ducto alim enticio. Miles de personas io
Venes anciaDos, usan contfnuamente este
aceite su. .saud y su vida dependen de el.
Afortunadsmente la mayor parte del
aceite de bacslao que So consume en- ell
mundo es administrsdo baio la forma de
{ sEmulsion de Scott, preparada por los Sc.
nores Scott BOVINE Qufmicos de Nueya |
York, quienes debido sus muohos amos |
de experiencia en- la materfa, vieron vent |
Ia escasez con much IS meses de antfcfpar /
cion hicieron grandes acopios del aceite. |
sunque para ellO tuvieron que pagar pre-. |
CLOS enormes. ESQ no obstante, Ell precfo |
al detalle de la Emulsi6n de /
scott no IA sido aIterado y puede obtaner-
'e en- las boticas drogueriss al misn mo
,recfa de siempre.
El Petroleo Parafina puede ser bueno
,ara luoricar maquinas d otros u.os indus
,riales. pero In Emu sion de Scott al In
mica buena para oil cuerpo humane.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1904-04-11
Concerto en- eI Club"

Ell eminente violinista puerto
rriqueflo don Angel Celestino Mo.
rales, que tantos triunfos viene
obteniendo en- su carrera artfstica.
piensa celebrar un concerto el jue
YES por la noche en- ell <Uni6n Club
de esta ciudad, dedicandoselo q los
numerosos socios de este simpatico
centro.
Ill programa sera variadfsimo.
acompaflandole en- al piano la dis
tinguida sefora dofla Pillar Anfosso
de Marquee.
Existe gran entusiasmo para
esta velada donde. como siempre,
el seflor Morales hara derroohes de
armonfas
A peticion de varios socios, ell
afamado violinista repetira La fan
tas1a sobre &Aires populares espa-
nolesS.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1904-04-11

Los dos polos opuestos.
Las dos csracteristicas, del bien Y
del NAL
Dios en- ell cielo i Luzbel en- ell in
fierno.
La sombra la luz
L563rtoCl, es Ia igusldad de los ciu-
d&dsros Snte Ia Ley; ell derecho de hscer
v decir cuanto no Sc opong& q 10 justo:
ell de echo de coBcurrir & la election de
representatives que propongan voten
las leyes del goblerno.
ESQ es Li6ert0d.
Libertad polftica.
L5bert5oG1e es ell desenfreno en- las
obras en- las pslabras; es decir, todo
10 contrario de 10 que significa la verd&-
dera libertad.
El Li6ert5aaa2e no admite Ia iguzldad
del ciudadano ante Ia Ley, sino que OBJ
serva Y practica Ia del mas fuerte contra
ell mas debil.
III L56ert5aaG1e MEGA ell derecho de
pensar, hAcer decir, como 10 que Sc
piense, Olga Y haga no sea de igual con-
dici6n 10 que piensen, digan y hsgAn
los satellites del maquiavelismo.
Ell L56ert5n01e Sc opone & Ia libre
emission del voto porque ning1n Gobier-
no hOnrado podr1a tolerar sus prop0sitos,
y 6nicamente con Is coacci6n ell afro
pello conseguirfan un poder capaz de
sustentarlo.
En- ning1n pals del mundo Sc admi-
te ell L5bert5nd1e como fuerza polftica,
porque, admitirIo, serfa sancionar Ia de-
magogis Y con la demagogia la disolu-
ci6n social
Cualquier pueblo que viviese en- esas
condicioues, moralmente resultarfa un
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1904-04-11
pp(6se este y t@n9dSe pfeSeate

clfalts que alguna persona honra-
-. hfda desintereSsda Sc hicfese
20. 80 Skiecutar 6rdenes de artfculos de
para familias y persoDas parti'
80 80 LIE deseen hacer sus comprAs d.
Ue Nueva York Personals hay
~ pdo ordenar articulos de Nueva
W. rivan de hacerlo por no querer
n olest sus amigos, 8 por carecer de
fasflid para eiio. fs
sar. n accion me encargare de eIecntar
c,.1nu encargo que Sc nae confie, tenien'
d SER en- cuenta ell buen gust y Ell pre-
clio ma 5dico q que ell art.culo pueda con-
A: 100 tarietas en- cartulina su'
narfor j oresas la ordsn con Ell nOmbre,
( nmAy y direction, incluyendo uEa mag.
nj ica terta de aiuminio, labrsds, fran
co a. ne, por CINCUENTA CENTAvOs. Sc
nna5en kvfar sel.os de cor.eos de 2 cen
ta vos cA uno ST Sc desean certificadas,
manden centavos mas para cubrir ell
gasto. Iy ocho estilos escoger: Ell ingles,
es naffol. .6tico. 6 ell tipo de imprenta, fno
y prues Estas 6rdenes seran ejecutzdas
yuelta vapor en- que Sc recihan.
SParmas detailes, para pedir catalogos
g.. djriie, menci0nando los articulos que
Interest,"
n. MIR aMDA
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1904-04-11
Fue una fiesta admirable.

Eue una fiesta admirable.
No Ia del amor cantando los rit-
mos voiu ptuOsos de danza tropical, quo
mando con ell fuego de miradas irresis-
tibies, i!evando sangre calida los cora
zones iluminados por albas del ensueno,
enloquecidos por vertiginoso walls, ador-
mecidos por nectxres de orc escanciadOs
en- anforas de rosa 8 de rubf go.
Fue una fiesta del arte, soberano en-
la TERRA, que trae del cielo promesas de
encantos infinitos. Fu6 una fiesta del
espfritu enamorado de 10 grande. de 10
bello Y 10 sublime que tiene siempre Gu
patri& en- Ia pAtris de errabundas estre-
Has, l1minosa szul.
Fue IN torrente, .....no de pasio-
nes desbordadas, de nagros odios, de
tempestuosas ideas vestidss con trajes de
hurac9n. Fu6 torrente de inspiraciones
adorables. suby .adoras; fue una cata-
rata de armonfas, perlas del corAz6n ca
yendo en- vasos opalinos. Fde una pre-
sensAci6n hermoss: L. presentation dc
IN artistE puertorriqueho que ya tiene
en- So frente aromas de laurel. Fue una
fiesta solemne en- In que ell que estss po-
b~es cuartillas traza al correr de Ia plu-
la, visit6 los paises Iejanos de Selene,
de Venus del Sol.
81 violin de Angel Celestino Mora
les -ese es ell nombre del srtista inspira-
dfsimo genial-tornose en ell ertr1di-
garius de Sarasate, de Monasterio 8 de
ROssini. Celestin0 cu&ndo tame su ms
trumento, tiene en- 81 manos un ruise-
nor cue emite notas rs como ell espe-
10 de los lagos, dulces como In miel de
los panales, diyin&s cusl los prfstinos
osculos do un2 mujer enamorada soma
dora. x las veces, el ruisefIor Sc con-
vlerta en- aguila de potencia sin igual V
sc oye ell rumor de las alas que cortan ell
cristal del espacio. FL aguila suele con.
vertirse en- musA de encantos adorables,
Y Sc escuchSn los acentos dulcisimos de
un poem& de amor. La musa Sc trans
forma en- mancebo gallardo, plet6rico de
s4ngre, indignAdo terrible ante In
suerte de Is patriS, v conmueve, subyu-
ga, arrastra, electrizA. hace vibrar los
m6sculos, hincha las venas, y da sangre
de fuego al coraz6n cuando Sc oyen los |
aleteos de rugiente tormentA que avanzA |
sin cesar. ell grito salvaie del leon |
que defiende su selva
Morales es IN zrtista de grsndes |
Illentos, de inspiration robusta, de ina
Zlnacl6n poderosA. de vena negotiable.
4 Artista-patriota, ensmorado de gu arte
2 de So terra, pone en- sus inspiraciones
os gritos de tempestsd del clarfn guo~
rero. las dulces notas de la bandolina,
IS vibraciones sonoras atlas del bonn
'ardino, los trinos de In fauta; y pone
aAs s1n; los dlYinos y YArios acordes
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1904-04-11
Ultimos cables
ANARQUIsTAS

ANAK(l ISTAS
Dos conocidos anarquistas de Bar
celona sc hab1sn juramentado para ms
tar I'll rey. LIS polic1a encontr6 en- una
casa, en- ell paseo de Greci&. frente al
mismo punto en- que Sc trato de asesinar
ell general Martinez Campos, algunas
bombas de dinamita carg&das y prepare
das para producer Ia explosion. Han ST.
do detenidos dos anarqnistas. Hay nu-
merosos contusos. producidos en- las ca
rreras que Sc originaron con motivo de
10 alarma, respecto de Ia cual afrmsn las
autoridades que Sc predujo sin funda-
mento.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1904-04-11
ENORME GENTfO

Cuando Sc produjo IL excitsci6n
alarmsnte en- Barcelon&, est&ban las Ca
lies atestadas de gente En- L. plaza de
San Jaime, aguardaban al Rey miles de
personas, entre'ell muchos obreros. ell
cual Sc dirig1a & visitar ell Ayuntamiento
y la Diputaci6n. Aquel, con bandera,
estaba al frente de las numerosisimas CO.
misiones oficiales.
Entire ell estallido de las bombas ell
clamoreo de la multitud, pudo escuchar-
Sc una detonsci6n que sobresali6, por 10
fuerte, s Ia que formaban aquellas. Es-
to origin6 los sustos y las carreras con-
siguientes. por mas que no Sc interrum-
pieron ell defile y las ceremonies que, en-
su honor, Sc preparaban. Las tropas
continuaron inm6viles en- su puesto, Ian
zandose Ia policfa solamente & contener
q IL multitud, para evitar desgracias.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1904-04-11

ole de la ventura, la prosperidad, la
lkoertad y la fraternidad que amenicen
la fiesta del trabsjo, de la altivez la
energia que nos haran hombres libres al
fulgor de la estrella solitaria d de mi
riadas de estrellas Y baJo el pabellon
de los cieios, Iuminoso y azul.
ANGEL HITA.
Caguas, Abril IL de 1904.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1904-04-11

Pye i0e p0S0'e en- ORC americana.
AZ P1"tnaea'a SegMs,do
San San LIZ 4 q Hew-York so 80
0an Na Curacao ,,20 ;, 15
San raj a La Guayra go :, Is
q Pto-cabello ,,25 ;, Is
PaoIs de ida y vuelta: 10 pS. de
rebalns
NJ ettnenores de 3 adios gratis de
esta iii hasta Ia amos, mitad de pa
saje.aI
rEPores de esta Inca son reco-
menes por sus comodidades espe-
ciales0 ra pasajeros, empleando de
Pto-lS' "a New-York alrededor de 4
dfas. lef
sd
hltpor <Zulias saldr& de Poncezdi.
reco0 Oh New York el 81 de Abril a In
una tarde.
laestes Generates
soulsU Z Dallett, 135 Front St Hew-Yors
~ Ponce, MORALES 90
ia Ban Juan, vILLAR J O.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1904-04-11
ANsIEDAD EN- MADRID

Al producirse Ia alarma. Sc dirigi6
rapidamente un ayudante del Rey al te-
legrafo, con Ell fn de poner al corrjente
de 10 ocurrido q Ia Familia Real. Ell
Gobernador civil de Barcelona, telegra-
fi6 tambi6n para desvanecer las alarmas
que SO produjeron, al Ministro de Ia 80
bernaci6n. Eo Madrid. donde Sc Saba
va Ia noticia, reinaba una ansiedad tre-
menda. Hasta ahora sigue las censura.
loque impide que Sc conozca Ia verdad
del suceso, al que nadie atribuye impor-
tancia.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1904-04-11
LA FLoTA ALEMANA

Tres buques de guerra alemanes
que agusrdaban instrucciones en- L. isla
de Curazao, han salido. con pliegos re-
servados. para las costas de Venezuela.
En- dicha Rep1blica domino gran ansie-
dad por conocer los planes de AIemania.
Creese que Ia salida de Ia fota obedece
al hocho de haber expirado ell del mes
en- curse ell plazo que di6 Ia referida po-
tencia para ell pAgo de Ia indemnizaci6n
reclamada.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1904-04-11
II LA RELcJERIA

de Feltsndo Kehrahn Sc compo.
nen mhuinas de escribir. Tam
olen Earreglan toda clase de apa-
ratos.
FERNANDO kEHRAHN.
fka de Baldorioty San
FranciA, ndmero 28.-San .Jnan
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1904-04-11
ID ID LIME

ce diraefs MARACAIBO saldrA de Pm.
La M "a New York ell l3 de Ahril
III v~s la taPde
recto Dar ZULIA saldra de Ponce III.
una IA III sw York el 81 de Abril . la
rde. 10
PLAY Il Agentes: MORALES & co
10
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ejo I Imprsnta 80 yenda n.n.,
pdioos ~ 2 quintsi. ~
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FAMILIAR WITH CHECKS.

In the course OF his address al the lay
ing Of the cornerstone OF the new Park
Congregational Church. the Rev. DR.. s.
Parkes Cadman, OF the Central Congre-
gatiOnal Church. in endeaVoring 10 Illus
trate point, told story at the expense
OF a Methodist minister, who, as pastor
Of a small church, was not accustomed
10 receive contributions In the form OF
checks, and. in fact, had never seen a
check in his life, according TO DR.. Cad
man.
II happened one day that a parishoneT
OF the little church. more prosperous
than his fellow members, sent a check 70
his pastor for a nice pleasing little sum.
The Methodist minister. eager TO get the
ready money IN his hand. FASTENED with
all possible speed 10 the local bank 10
have the piece or paper cashed.
Arriving at the bank he presented the
check TO the paying teller, neglecting 20
indOrse IL. The teller returned the check
to the pastor. telling him OF his neglect
and showed him where 10 write hts name
on the back OF the check. The pastor
wrote:
II tndOrse this check with ali my
heart" and presented Il once more FOR
payment.-Brookiyn Eagle.
The Washington times., 1904-11-13
TO HELP
DEDICATE A CHURCH
Will Make an Address at St.
Patrick's Sunday.
PLANS ELABORATE PROGRAM
OratoIiO by the Choir, Minstrel Show,
Lecture, and Children's Enter
tainment Are Arranged.

President Roosevelt Will make his first
public address since the election at the
dedication Of the additions TO ST. Pat
rick's Church, in this city, Sunday. No
vember -.
Other speakers will be Cardinal Glib
bOns, Henry B. F. Macfarland. ana the
Rev. Dr. Stafford. pastor OF St Pat
Eick's Church
The addresses viii be delivered from
the balcony Of Father StanOrd's resi-
dence. on G Street.
An elaborate program Of exercises has
been arranged.
The ceremony will continue through
the week.
on Monday there viii be the formal
opening OF new Carroll Hall. There will
be a distinguished gathering assembled,
both layman and ecclesastics. The
presidents OF all the colleges and univer-
sites in the city Will be present and
seated on the stage together with the
faculty OF the Catholic University.
Georgetown University. and George
Washington University.
The Rev. John Lancaster Spalding
VIII deliver lecture on education, and
viii be introduced by William T. Har-
Tis. the Commissioner OF Education.
On Tuesday there will be an oratorio
by the senior choir. which viii sing the
Legend OF ST. Cecilia " words 10y Henry
Chorley, music by Sir julius Benedict
This part OF the ceremonies will be
especially interesting. The choir has
been months studying and rehearsing
this beautiful and intricate piece OF
music. Wednesday the feature of the
day will be an operetta BY the girls
Of the school connected with the church
on Thursday the boys will give a
minstel show that Is thought will be
a success.
A lecture. with stereopticOn views. on
the history OF the parish. by the Rev.
Charles Warren Currier, VIII be the fea-
ture OF the day exercises on Friday.
The lecture vii tell all of the past his
tory of the parish from the time OF its
being founded up TO the present time
The pictures viii Include views of III
the former pastors and assistants, as
nearly as taey can BE- reproduced, and
also views OF all the parish property
that Is. property that has been occupied
since the founding of the parish.
The last day VIII be relegated 10 the
Catertainment OF the children OF St
JOseDh's and St Nincent's Orphan Asy-
lums. The children VIII be treated 10
the sight Of many rare and amusing
pictures
The Washington times., 1904-11-13
Coming Campaign.
UP-to-Date Drug Store.

Aside from being one or the most re-
liable prescription depOts IN Washing
ton, Williams Drug Store. Ninth and +
Streets. enjoys the distinction OF having
one OF the best conducted soda foun-
tains in the city. This branch OF their
business is under the supervision OF
Mr.. Dave Marx, formerly one of New
York's well-known mixologistH. The
Williams fountain Is producing innu-
merable novelties Ia palatable drinks
and is credited with serving very deli
cious hot chocolate and whipped cream.
The perfumery department has recently
been stocked with the best brands on
the market
The Washington times., 1904-11-13
Chinese RepOLutiOniStS
Threatening Tzu-HSzt
UprlSngS Planned by Numerous Secret So
CletleS on The Ancient Empress
Birthday Anniversary.

The mere fact that it is the birthday
of the head of the Chinese nation Is not
of special significance. but that day is
said 10 have been set by Chinese secret
societies fOl upTisings.
Along the Pacific Coast in America the
various societies have been active for
months. though whether or not they
have been able to rouse their brothers
In China to a sufficient pitch to revolt
against the government is an unsolved
question, though the officials at the
Chinese legu tion do not believe there is
danger OF an insuTrection of any sort
Wants Quiet.
But the Empress. thinking OF the
proximity OF the Russo-Japanese con-
hict, has prohibited ars celebration Of
the anniversary of her birth. Accord
ingly. in lieu OF the royal decree issued
scme time ago. China will be much
more quiet next Wednesday than would
almost any other nation when its ruler
had such an anniversary.
The Chinese papers in SAN Francisco
and in New York advocate a revolution,
and for a long time have been endeay-
Cring TO stir the malcontents to action.
The head OF a Chinese secret society
on the Pacific Coast several weeks ago
induced his followers to slip of their
queues. This is an act OF revolt IN itself
and those who do II forever sever al
legianCe 10 the crown
Shanghai RumOIs.
Two weeks ago last Thursday a dis
patch from Shanghai stated that in the
northern and central provinces Of China
The Washington times., 1904-11-13
QUESTION OF EXPERIENCE
FOR PHARMACY CLERKS

The District Commissioners have de-
cided 20 settle finally the question
whether graduates Of pharmaceutical
schools whose curriculum does not cali
for practical experience may practice in
the District The Corporation Counsel
viii be asked for an opinion on the ques-
ton. and especially whether the COM
missioners OF pharmacy may register
graduates OF these schools without first
subjecting them 10 anexaminatiOn.
The matter was brought 10 the atten-
ton or the Commissioners through the
application Of q graduate OF the Toronto
College Of Pharmacy TO practice in the
eifz-
The Washington times., 1904-11-13
PLAN TO RESTORE
PURLEIGH CHURCH
Will Appeal to Americans
to Raise the Funds.
ANCESTOR OF WASHINGTON
The Rev. Lawrence Washington Was
Rector From I63a to I643-A
Meeting Held.

LONDON. Nov. IA meeting was
held in the Mansion House for the pur-
pose or promoting An appeal to Amerl-
cans Tor the restoration Of the tower OF
Furieigh Church, near Maldon. at an es-
timated cost Of $500. TO commemor-
ate its connection with George Wash
ington.
The Rev. Lawrence Washington, great
great-grandfather of the first President
of the United States. was rector OF Pur-
leigh from 1852 to 1913.
The meeting was attended by United
States Consul General II Clay Evans,
Mrs. Mary Lee, Martha Washington's
t-granddaughter. and several other
Americans.
General Evans stated that he believed
the plan would soon materialize.
The Washington times., 1904-11-13
PATRIOTIC AMERICANS
HOLD IMPORTANT MEETING

Camp No. 4. Patriotic order OF Ameri-
cans. had a large and enthusiastic at
tendance at its last regular meeting
623 Louisiana Avenue northwest
The entertainment to be held at Ma
tional Rifles Armory December s. prom
ises TO be a success.
The holder Of ticket No. 1e6 series B.
Is entitled to the handsome picture,
The Lovers Quarrel" donated by Mrs.
L Niedfelt
The Washington times., 1904-11-13
RECOMMENDS ARTESlAN
WELLS FOR SOME SCHOOLS

The recommendation of the Northeast
Washington Citizens Association that
the public schools of the District be
equipped with artesian wells, is given
the approval of the Board Of Education
in a report submitted yesterday 70 the
Commissioners.
The board expresses the opinion that
artesian wells should be placed in the
yards OF county schools. but believes II
would be unnecessary expense To sink
wells IN the city This stand is taken
BY the board IN view or lie fact that the
al.YatIon plants which are rapidly near
ing completion will soon supply pure
water 10 the schools.
The report has been referred 10 the
Engineer Commissioner
The Washington times., 1904-11-13
A CLEVER CROSS-OUESTIoNER.

Mrs. Greener-Henry, l think you said
you were To pass the evening with a
sick friend?
Mr. GreeneF-Yes. lOvey."
Mrs Greener-Nery unselflsn IN you.
Henry: but don't you think your friend
uses too much powder Look at the
shoulder OF your coat?
Mr.. Greener-Oh. yes-guess IL must
De cigar ashes.
Mrs. Greener-Do you usually smoke
violet-scented cigars, Mr.. G.-Boston
Transcript
The Washington times., 1904-11-13
FAVOR LIMITED LIMITATIONS.

Titled Europeans take a calm and ju-
dicial view OF the limited marriage ques-
tiOn. They have no objection 10 a time
limitation, so FAR as the American wo-
man herself IS concerned. but will hear
Of nothing save an indissOluble tie
binding the husband to his wife,s money.
Louisville Herald.
The Washington times., 1904-11-13
SERVED HIM RIGHT"

Gracious" exclaimed Mr.. sweliman,
''the baby has eaten q lot OF that dog
biscuit
Never mind. dear" replied Mrs.
Swellman dear little Fido has often
eaten the babys food, so 1t serves hirn
right. philadelphia Ledger
The Washington times., 1904-11-13
ELKS WILL OFFER
HANDSOME PRIZES
Attractions Provided for
the Annual Reunion.
MARINE BAND TO TAKE PART
Arrangements Made for Non Union
Organizations to Compete in the
Music Contests.

BUFFALO, Nov. 12.-At a meeting OF
the general committee OF Buffalo Lodge.
No. q. Benevolent and Protective order
or Eiks. measures We're adopted urovid-
ing for prizes in connection with the
grand national reunion 10 be held IN
Buffalo IN the week Of July 10. 1896.
The lodge making the best appear
ance Will receive $500; the lodge wearing
the most unique uniform. $500: the lodge
having the greatest aggregate mileage,
$500; the lodge having the greatest NUM-
Der Of members in line, $500. and the
lodge accompanied by the greatest num-
Der Of ladies. $500
Music Prizes.
A first prize Of 500 will be awarded
10 the best band Of thirty musicians ana
over. with second prize OF $50. To
the best band OF twenty-nine musicians
and under viii go a first prize Of sioo
The second prize is $3.50.
The committee adopted a resolution
declaring that only those bands the
members OF which are recognized MEM
hers OF the American Federation Of Au-
sicians viii be allowed in the parade,
exception 10 be made only where there
Is no local union OF musicians Ia the
territory whence comes the lodge par
ticiDating.
The resolution. however. debars any
band within the Jurisdiction OF the Buff
faiO Union or the American Federation
OF Musicians from participating.
Band Troubles.
By excluding Buffalo bands from COM
petition. II was the opinion Of the COM
mittee that more and better bands viii
be brought here by visiting lodges and
entered IN the contests
The adoption OF the resolution was ths
result OF numerous inquiries as 70 Wheth-
ed nOn-uniOn bands would be permitted
10 participate IN the parade with union
bands. notably one from the Washing
ton d. C.. Lodge. which desired TO bring
the Marine Band
No arrangements could be made with
the local union OF musicians which would
permit or nOn-union bands participating
IA the parade as stated in the resolution