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independents.

At a meeting Of the high executive
committee Of the High Court, High
Chief Ranger wirshing and all officers
present, held last week. il was decided
TO continue the bonus offered to mem
bers and which would have expired
March /, TO June 80.
After the installation of the officers of
the encampment of Royal Foresters Il
lustrious Commander G. Q. Stewart on
retiring from the station he filled since
the organization Of that body was pre-
sented a beautiful jewel of his rank E.
y. Cameron succeeds him as COM
mander.
Companion Court Golden Gate gave
an enjoyable party in Franklin Hall
last week. A number of the dignitaries
OF the order attended.
Deputy Supreme Chief Ranger G.
@. Stewart paid an official visit to
Court Grizzly and Companion Court
Berkeley in joint session last week.
After the business of the meeting
there was a feast in the banquet hall.
High Chief Ranger Wirshing during
the last week, in company of High
Vice Chief Ranger Stewart and a
number OF the high officers, together
with the San Francisco deputies, paid
visits to Courts Precital Mission, Di-
ana, Golden Gate, Yerba Buena and
Companion Courts Golden Gate and
Yerba Buena- At each place the Wis
itors were fraternally welcomed and
the high chief ranger was called upon
TO say something for the good of the
visited court
At the meeting Of the board of dep
uties of San Francisco held last week
the statement was made that there
will be a competition between San
Francisco and Los Angeles in the mat
ter of securing members between now
and the end of next June. The win
ming city will be awarded valuable
trophy.
The Supreme Court has decided to
continue the premium heretofore Of
fered until June 80.
The board of San Francisco depu-
ties is arranging for a picnic during
the season and at its next meeting will
arrange the details.
Reports from the supreme office of
the order show that during the year
1893 the net gain in membership was
1s,12S. increasing the total numerical
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Modern Woodmen.

The following named are the Of
ficers who have been chosen 10 rule
the destinies of Occidental Camp of
the Modern Woodmen of America.
which subordinate was instituted in
this city last week: DR.. Ralph Emory
Peck. venerable consul: 5. c. c. Lunt.
worthy adviser; w. z. Lindsay, ex-
cellent banker; c. s. Tate. clerk; W.
w. Ballenger, escort; BurreH CT.
White, watchman; Arthur Trout SEN
try. This camp has taken up its head
quarters in the Pythian Castle and
will meet on the second and fourth
Thursday of each month.
Enright Camp of the Royal Neigh
bors of America. the ladies' branch of
the Woodmen OF America, has cho-
sen the following named as its officers
for the current term: Mrs. Sadie V.
Davis, oracle; Mrs. Florence NJ. Ed
wards. vice oracle; Mrs. Gertrude A.
O'Neil, recorder; Mrs. Mary A. Glee-
son, receiver; Mrs. Mary z. Hart.
chancellor; Miss Harriet f. PIow-
man, marshal; Mrs. Nellie r. Case,
inner sentinel; Miss Cleo Simkins. out
er sentinel; DIR. William ]. Bauer, DIR.
Melville f. Oneil physicians; Mrs.
Catherine Loveland, Mrs. Marie A.
Hauser. A. J. Loveland, managers.
c. H. Cook. venerable consul of
Goodfellowship Camp, having re-
moved TO Los Angeles, rendered his
resignation and H. H. Edwards was
elected'to fill the vacancy.
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Improved Red Men.

The time for the masquerade ball,
when the members of Modoc Tribe, I'm
proved Order of Red Men, will appear
in Native Sons Hall with other faces,
has been definitely fixed for April 9.
Al Hausman, past sachem of White
Eagle Tribe, is recovering from a Sc
we're attack of pneumonia.
E. Flagler, past sachem of Otonkah
Tribe and instructor Of the degree work
for that tribe, was in the city last week
He reports Redmanship on the boom
in Napa, where the tribe named is To-
Gated.
Metamoras Tribe of Redwood City
will have class to adopt on the night
of March Z.
Frank Deitz, chief ranger of Shaw
nee Tribe of Woodland, was in this
city last week visiting the tribes for
the purpose of getting pointers to pre-
sent to the Woodland Red Men.
The tribe at Lemoore recently adopt
ed class of forty eight. and now has
twelve more palefaces that are to form
a class of twenty-five who are to be
adopted during the latter part of the
current month.
Calumet Tribe of this city is getting
ready for the adoption of a class of
one hundred palefaces during the
month of April, at it's second meeting.
when the work will be performed by
the tribes own team.
On the last Tuesday in February the
team of Yosemite Tribe. which recent
ly was the victor in the contest for the
adoption degree with Miantonomah
Tribe, presented to William Goldman,
the captain of the team, a beautiful
emblematic locket in appreciation of
his instruction, which resulted in the
team being victorious. This tribe has
appointed o. H. Butzke, j. Harris,
William Goldman, A. Ludeman, C.
West and George Dastugue a commit
tee to arrange for a grand ball to be
given in the latter part of April.
Umpqua Tribe of Hanford chartered
a special car to carry seventy-f1ve of
its members to Tulare on March 2 to
enable them to be present at the insti-
tuition of new tribe in that city
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Pythian Knights.

Grand Vice Chancellor r. F. Burns
has officially visited lodges as follows:
oakleaf Lodge February %, Lily Lodge
February %. Yreka Lodge February "a,
Montague February IS and Evergreen
February p.
The installation Of the officers Of the
seventy companies Of the uniform rank
in this State commenced February 10
and viii continue until all officers are
sworn in.
During the second week in February
Brgadier General McGlashan, Adju-
tant General Schaffner and Colonels
Crowley and Kidd inspected the COM
pany Of the uniform rank at Ukiah and
the one at Healdsburg.
The third regiment of twelve COM
panies of the uniform rank located in
Los Angeles and vicinity will, as a reg
iment, visit the Worlds Fair during the
session of the Supreme Lodge and the
encampment in ST. Louis
Past Grand Chancellor George Sam
ueIs paid a visit to Alemania Lodge in
the B'nai Birth building last week and
delivered an interesting address to the
members.
Golden Gate Lodge No. Of the
Knights Of Pythias has resolved TO
have an entertainment on the first meet
ing night each month during the cur
rent year. The first of these was
given on the evening of March 3, and
the programme was presented under
the name OF Fine Geselschaftische
Abend Unterhaltung." There was a
good of x-arfad herc
which was greatly enjoyed by the large
number Of those who responded to the
notice to be present.
Past Chief Ida Mecredy, assisted by
Grand Protector Ida NJ. Brooks and
Past Chief Mrs. Robertson. installed
the following named as the officers of
san Francisco Temple No. IL of the
Rathbone Sisters for the current term:
MAZDA c. Olney. past chief; Maude
Whigham, ex-chief; Sallie Blackwell,
E. s; Lavina Cope, E. J.; Elizabeth
KulI. NJ; Emma Schoefield, NJ. of r.
and c; Annh Terry. NJ. Of F.; Jennie
Handel, P. of T.; Lizzie Burns, G. of
T.; Mrs. J. II. Keen, trustee. After
the installation ceremony Past Chief
Sarah Chamberlain, on behalf Of the
temple. presented the retiring chief,
Mrs. Olney, with a beautiful jewel of
her rank in the order. The recipient
then presented TO Mrs. Newman. the
organist, a souvenir jelly spoon on
behalf of the temple in appreciation
OF her instrumental renditions during
the last term.
The ball given by Eschscholtzia
Temple. Rathbone Sisters, in Golden
Gate Hall on the third Monday in
February was a delightful affair that
was attended by a large number of
people. despite the inclement weather.
There was a good programme of
dances and good music to dance by.
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National Union.

At the February meeting OF the San
Francisco Cabinet OF the National
Union a proposition was presented that
the eight councils OF this city have a
day and night at the Chutes. under the
auspices Of the cabinet. and a commit
tee was appointed to make a report on
the advisability Of such an event.
California Council at its meeting on
the first Wednesday IN March had a
very pleasant entertainment after the
regular business was at an end Under
the direction OF Speaker z. c. Ker,
there was a very enjoyable programme
Of musical and literary numbers.
Columbia Assembly Of the Ladies OF
the National Union on the fourth
Thursday in February had large at
tendance and after the close Of the as
sembly there was an interesting game
Of progressive whist. The ladies OF
this assembly. who are determined 10
carry out to the fullest the social fea-
ture of the National Union. have ar
ranged to give a japanese tea in its
hall in the Red Mems building on the
night Of the oath Of the current month.
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Order of Pendo.

A report from the council OF the Or
der Of PendO in Los Angeles is TO the
effect that before the close of the cur
rent month the membership will be in
creased by at least 200. As an earnest
of this assertion the council will, on the
evening OF March s. initiate a class OF
forty-twO.
Supreme Counselor Schaertzer re-
turned last week from Grants Pass.
Or, where he went on business for
the order. During his stay there he
obtained a pledge from the members
of the council in that place that they
will remain with PendO and not de-
sert to join another organization that
is working along the same lines.
Supreme Councillor TugweH left last
week to visit the councils in the States
of Oregon and Washington. He will
be absent from the city for a month.
He may continue his visits TO the coun-
cils in the adjacent States.
An aggressive campaign has been
started in Alameda County and par
ticular attention is being paid TO the
extension Of the council in Lorin.
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The Worknen.

Eureka Valley Lodge. Ancient Or
der of United Workmen, gave an en-
tertainment and dance recently, which
was attended by a very large number
of people, in fact as many as could
be comfortably accommodated in Mis-
sion Turn Verein Hall. There was an
excellent programme.
The district meeting in San Jose in
the latter. part of February was we'll
attended by the members of the sew
eral lodges in that city and by large
number of strangers. The meeting
was addressed by the Mayor of the
city, Grand Master Browning, Grand
Recorder Spencer, Grand Corporate
Director Peterson and Grand Organ
izer Freeman.
AS result of extension work in
Oroville twenty-five applications were
presented to the local lodge during the
third week in February.
Up to February 20 eighty new appIi-
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Foresters of Old.

Court Berkeley of the Ancient Order
OF Foresters was instituted in the uni
versity town in the latter part of Feb
ruary by J. J. Roberts, assisted by
members of Court University. DR.. c.
F. Gladding was chosen chief ranger
and Benjamin Hamilton financial Sec
retary.
The courts of San Francisco have or
ganized for the purpose of providing
ways and means to entertain the Off
GERS of and delegates to the High Court
during it's session to be held in this
city, commencing May 10. John Hen
derson was chosen president of the as
scciation and George G.. Hansen secre-
tery.
Deputy A. Z. Field has organized d
new court in Fresno that is to work in
the German language. 1t will be in
stituted in a short time.
Court Washougal washington re-
ports good progress and prospects OF
a bright year for Forestry in that sec
ton of the jurisdiction.
Court Lobinger of Corning, in this
State, instituted about a month ago
with a comparatively small member
ship. reports that it has already in
creased the membership roll to forty
five.
Court Garden City of San Jose will
have four delegates to the High Court
this year. This court paid a fraternal
visit to Court Harmony in MayfieId,
March 4. and witnessed the initiation
of ten strangers. The visitors were en-
tertained at banquet.
The Supreme Grand Circle of the
Companions Of the Forest will hold it's
annual session next May in this city.
The leap year party given by Lincoln
Circle of the Companions of the Forest.
A. o. F., in Golden Gate Hall, during
the latter party of February, was well
attended and as leap year rules were
enforced to the letter there were but
few of the sterner sex who did not vio-
late those rules and as a consequences
each was brought before the Judge for
the night and fined. The programme
of dances was successfully carried out
under the direction Of Stella Beardsley.
the floor manager. and Teni Fitzmau-
rice, her assistant
George w. Patterson and Miss Nav
'Falconer have been elected delegates
from Washington Circle TO the Supreme
Grand Circle. This circle, at it's last
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cations for membership were filed in
the Office of the grand recorder as a
result of work during that month.
The grand recorder has received
from the supreme relief committee a
check for $4,000. to be applied to the
liquidation of claims pending in Cali
fornia-
The certificates Of those members
Of the order who took an option un-
der the new plan have been revised
and forwarded to the several lodges
The committee having charge of the
hard times" party that is TO be given
by Forget-Me-Not Lodge of the De-
gree of Honor. has completed all ar
rangements for the affair, which is to
take place in Red Mems Hall on
March II.
Valley Lodge has inaugurated a
series Of whist games for members.
Valuable prizes will be awarded to the
winners.
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Golden Eagle Knights.

California Castle of the Knights of
the Golden Eagle held an interesting
open meeting in Coloma Hall in the
Native Sons building on the last We'd
nesday in February. There was a large
assemblage of the members, their fam
lilies and friends The following pro-
gramme was presented for their enter
tainment: Words of welcome by
George A. MCGOWAN, d. S. c.; instru-
mental selections. M. Merki; songs and
limitations of actors. NJ. Riquer: coon
specialties. A. z. Powell. late of the
Primrose and West minstrels. and Sc
lections by the Bohemian Quartet
Earl G. Wright, c. A. Newbauer, Ar
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Grand Fraternity.

During the last heid meeting of -sfi-
fornia Lodge Of the Grand Fraternity
in this city there was work in the ini-
tiatory degree, after which there were
addresses for the good Of the organiza-
ton and the serving of a collation.. This
lodge viii hereafter serve a supper to
its members once a month.
San Francisco Lodge at its last meet
ing initiated three strangers. making
twenty-fOur admitted by initiation
since the first of the current year.
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craft in the Shiels building was well
attended. and under the supervision of
Guardian Neighbor Annie PTowse was
delightful function. The programme
Of entertainment included a piano re-
cital by Miss Sadie Davis; vocal Sc
lections. Master Frank Mackel; fancy
dance, Irene Kamena; recitations, Miss
Alice Perrin, vocal selections, Master
Fay Dougherty; piano solo, Miss Viva
Perrin; songs of the day, NJ. Dempsey
Mrs. Storey and Sadie Davis. During
the meeting the guardian neighbor, on
behalf of the circle. presented TO Past
Guardian Neighbor Mrs. Mary Mackel
a beautiful gold emblematic pin and
complimented her on her very success
full term as guardian neighbor. The
recipient made neat response and ex-
pressed the hope that the circle will
continue to grow and increase In use
fulness and in spreading the principles
of fraternal benevolence. This was fol-
lowed by the serving of refreshments
and a collation. and then dancing till
midnight
AT a recent meeting of Golden Circle
the earnest work Of Mrs. ]. J. Mackel.
past guardian neighbor, was appreci-
ated by the circle, which presented her
with a valuable pin to designate her
rank in the order. Mrs. Mackel is also
one of the trustees Of Seneca Council
of the Degree of Pocahontas. Mrs.
Lille E. Meredith of the same circle.
who at the last held election was re-
elected for the third time to the posi-
tion of banker. is very active frater
nalist. being past noble grand of Wal
halla Rebekah Lodge, l. o. O. F., Ger
man branch. a member of Seneca
Council, d. of P, and of the Eintracht
Frauen Verein.
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The Amaranths

Crescent Court of the Exalted Degree
of the Amaranth at its meeting on the
last Friday in February initiated four
candidates. and visitors pronounced the
work the most perfect they had ever
seen in a court of this order. After the
closing of the court there was a ban
quet in honor OF the new members.
after which there was a social hour.
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MEMBERs oFLocAL ERATERMTzEs

strength to more than 100000 The
death rate during the year was only
6.46. as against $50 the year previous.
During the last year there was paid 70
beneficiaries of deceased members the
sum of 81 ,639; sick benefits to the
amount of 1892, 1853, and permanent dis
ability claims amounting to $S4,7l
The reserve fund increased s1,2S4, ,236,
making the total reserve at the close
of the year s7,51s.852.
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thur Moyee and Charles Hanke. with
G. Kelly, accompanist. The COMMITTEES
in charge was Sir Knights g. ".
Bumm. H. W. Gantner and W. o. Mac
dougall- The castle has decided to give
a social event on the last Wednesday
Of each month.
This castle had several applications
presented to it at its first meeting In
March.
Sir knight F. W. Amman has just
returned from an extended trip
throughout the East and reports the
order there in a fiourishing condition.
He also reports that the Supreme
Castle Will place organizers in the
Western States.
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Woodcraft.
cessor.

The Choppers Friendship Club of the
Woodmen of the World al its meeting
on the last Wednesday in February
added number of eligibles to it's roll
of membership by initiation. This club
has appointed committee to arrange
for picnic to be given in Sunset Park
in the Santa Cruz Mountains on May Is.
The February open meeting. of Golden
Gate Circle of the Women of Wood
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-06

vocal selection by little Jennie Har-
rington, Miss Worms and others. Then
there was dancing.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-06

held meeting, after the routine busi-
ness, had very pleasant social hour.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-20

Now is the time to adver-
tise your holiday goods;
If you don't, then refrain
from wailing at your small
receipts after the joyous
days are over. -
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WILL NOT
Be TAKEN
TO TOLEDO

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D Cleveland, Ohio. Dec. 2o--Mrz 4
D Cassie l. Chadwick today told the z
3 matron at the county Jail. that she Z
8 slept fairly well last night and felt Z
; much better than yesterday. 4
. Mrs. Chadwick has. for several
/. days been scarcely able TO walk Z
8 without support on account OF an Z
|. injury but today managed to take Z
= little exercise She said she thought z
8 she might be able TO 80 TO the (:
: bankruptcy court TO which she has {
. been summoned as q witness.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-20

Crocker. asleep on the top floor. was
buried beneath the debris. but was res
cued.
NO WARNING
There was no warning OF the disaster
and the IL persons who were sleeping i'm
the various apartments were caught in
the crushed structure. Nine of them
were killed.
The killed. according TO the latest list.
are.
Hans Anderson. employed at Ronners
livery.
James Hamilton. employed at Ronner's
livery.
c. M. Kenyon. foreman Daniels Linseed
Oil mill
William Lillyblad. employed in Daniers
Linseed Oil mill.
Mrs. Maggie LeClaire, cook
William Emmermon. laborer
William Bray, contractor.
Joseph Violet. coachman.
Continued on page Two.
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LINE OF the POETS

uniquely bound In burnt
leather-something unusual
for the price ........,.1.3S
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She said she would not do so unless
the persons who were TO examine her as
agreed to In the bankruptcy court.
yesterday, thought it advisable.
Mrs. Chadwick's attorney J. p. Dawley,
called on her early and spent some time
with her.
Referring to a report that the Federal
authorities contemplated the removal OF
Mrs. Chadwick frsm Cleveland to Toledo
as a result OF friction between Marshal
Chandler and County Sheriff Barry. Mr..
Chandler said today:
There is positively nothing in the story.
We have no Intention OF taking Mrs.
Chadwick to Toledo or any other point.
She will remain in the Cuyahoga jail
here until her trial begins unless she Sc
cures bail previous TO that time"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-20

All the popular brands in
Holiday Boxes. packed II, %.
50 in a box-remarkable
values, mp from. m............8 8ec
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-20

The crash came when almost everyone
in the hotel was asleep. In a moment the
building was a wreck. A number OF per-
sons asleep at the time of the accident
and who were not Immediately In the path
of the falling bricks, escaped. though
badly injured.
The fire department responded quickly.
as did also Mrge share OF the police de-
partment who set to work reseuing she
injured.
Mrs. Jennie Murray, a cook, was the
first to be taken out Proprietor Crocker
probably is dead. He was in the front
OF the hotel and has not been seen since.
William zimmerman was sick In bed and
unable TO help himself
Mrs. Williams, daughter OF William
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CALENDARS

A fine showing OF the best
published-many novelties
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BANKER AND BUSINESS
MAN DIES AT PEORIA

Peoria, Ill, Dec. a.-Martih Kingman,
president OF the Kingmanv Plow company
and one OF the best known public men In
the middle west. Is dead here, aged 80
years. He served In the Eighty-sixth Him
ois Volunteer Infantry regiment during
the Civil War and participated IN many
notable battles.
Mr.. Kingman was a banker and presi-
dent OF several corporations. He leaves
an estate valued at $l50oO00.
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SIR L0WTHlAN BELL
PASSES AWAY AT LONDON

London, Dec 2o.-Sir Lowthian Bell is
dead. Besides filling the posts OF presi-
dent of the Iron and Steel institute and
kindred societies. Sir Lowthian had been
elected member OF the American
Philosophical institution in recognition OF
his services as a Juror at the international
exhibition at Philadelphia He was a
former mayor Of New Castle and was
born In 1916
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-20
DAMAGED OIL BARGE
BEING T0WED TO PORT

New York, Dec. 20-A Standard OIL
company's tug. towing a half submerged
barge. believed TO be No. 81, in the
burning Of which four men lost their
lives Sunday. was of the Highlands OF
Naversink at s:15 a. m, bound In TO New
York. The tug and tow were proceeding
slowly.
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RUN ON BANK CAUSED IT
T0CL0SE TEMPORARILY

Erie, Pa. Dec 2o.-The First National
bank at Conneaut, Ohio. closed yesterday
al days.
In a statement last night. the officers
said that they will open again In the
week and that the Marine bank, a branch
ct Conneaut Harbor, Is not affected.
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SENT TO THEIR OLD HOME.

st Louis. Mo. Dec. 9.--Four Moorish
dancing girls. and three Moorish musI-
clans. all OF whom had been left behind IN
st. Louis when the Worlds Fair closed.
have been deported to their native coun-
try by the immigration bureau OF the de-
partment OF commerce and labor.
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