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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-08-20
suffsrlnqs Of Russian TrOops


st. Petersburg, Aug. 20.-Harrow.
ing descriptions of the effects of the
heavy rains. the deep mud, and tropl.
cal heat. and the consumption of un.
ripe fruits on the health of the Rus.
sian soldiers around Lao Yang are
published by the st. Petersburg pa
pers. One correspondent telegraphs:
"A roaring torrent of yellow waves
Is rolling down the Lao Yang noun,
tain streams, which have flooded the
surrounding country and in order to
reach the second Russian position
one has to cross them 10 times. The
Cossacks ford the streams on their
horses. whose launches are covered
by the water, while foot soldiers un,
dress and raise their rifles above
their heads. Battalions of our troops
climb hills thus wet to the marrow
and jaded. Carts, guns and two
wheeled vehicles conveying ammuni.
ton sink fast in the mud. Boots are
coated with dirt, and the entire uni
form is soaked through and through.
in spite OF mHckintoshes and water.
falls in the rain which falls in tor
rents from the saddles and from
horses.
Greeks and Tartars have opened
numerous shops, in which they are
selling inferior wares obtained from
Ying Kow and Hardin. The railway
battalion supplies us with tailors and
shoemaNers. Prices are pretty high,
but there are workshops and stores.
and everything needful can be found
in Lioa Yang. The Greeks have
brought us German Danish and Japa.
nese beer champagne and liquor.
The food at the hotels is inferior. but
nothing is lacking-not even billiards.
The climate is homicidal. The heavy
rains are accompanied by tropical
heat. Sunstrokes anil heatstrokes
are frequent, and often produce heart
paralysis.
1T is impossible to drink water
from streams, and the troops depend
upon the hot tea with which they are
supplied. The vegetables TO be OBJ
tanned, and especially the Chinese
cucumbers, are most harmful, but our
soldiers eat them, even on the march.
Worst of all, however, is Manchurian
dirt. Exposed to the rain, in slush
and Shiny mud, our brave soldiers
perish who are otherwise able to en-
dure all the hardships and sufferings
of a campaign Never before have
Russian troops been called upon to
fight under such terrible conditions "
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-08-20

made by Hon. C. B. Moores Barrett
and Husto-, of Washington county,
and Captain Davis, of the steamer
Richardson, spoke against it, empha.
sizing the Importance of Greater New.
port. People living at Nye Creek
seem divided on the question Of sep.
arate Incorporation Some will ask
that the new charter properly protect
Nye Creek, and will seek such protec-
tion at the hands of the legislature. A
committee of Barrett and Huston, of
Hillsboro; Bingham, Of Salem, and
FHd2zell and Carey, of Oregon City,
were appointed to investigate and re
port next Wednesday.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-08-20

eral Brstow, and afterward his chief
clerk. Upon Mr. Roots resignation
and the appointment of Secretary
Taft Mr.. Chance was made superin.
tendent of the division of supplies Of
the pOstotiice department, to succeed
Michael A. w. Lewis, who resigned
in the course of the investigation of
the department.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-08-20
On the Fioht Calendar.

French Lick Springs, Ind, Aug. 90
Arrangements have been completed
for the six-round bout here tonight
between kid" Henderson and Fred
die Cole Cole has decision to his
credit over Henderson in a 10-round
bout
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-08-20

packer and the Pennsylvania worlds
fair commissioners. The most of the
time was occupied, however, in infor.
mai proceedings. Open house was
kept all day and the Pennsylvania
chief executive was kept busy receiv.
ing the visitors.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-08-20
Bible students at wlnona Lake.

Winona Lake, Ind, Aug. 20.--The
tenth annual Winona Bible confer
ence and international gathering OF
Bible students will open here tomOr
row and continue for 10 days All
OF the meetings will be under the di
rection of the Rev. j. Wilbur Chap
man. the founder of the conference
and he will be assisted by noted
evangehsts and Christian workers
from all parts of this country. as well
as from foreign lands. The Rev.
Frank w. Gunsaulus, of Chicago; the
Rev. Mr. Odell, of London; the Rev.
"A. C. Dixon OF Boston; President
Edwin H. Hughes, of De Pauw uni.
versity, and the Rev. Robert F. Coyle,
of Denver, are among the prominent
men who will take part.
c. 3. Randell for Congress.
GresIvifie, Texas, Aug. 2O.-Tle
Democratic congressional convention
Of the Fourth district held here today
nominated G. b. Randall, Of Sher
man There was no opposition and
the nomination was made by accla
nation.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-08-20

Only Rhlnoceros, Only Pair Of Full
Grown 0lraffes, Only Americana
Born Baby Elephant and Many Other
Exclusive Animal Features.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-07

ence Temple of Keith Parlor, who, dur
ing her remarks, paid a very pretty
compliment to Miss Edwards the in
stalling officer. After extolling the
most admirable manner in which she
did the work, she said: Miss Edwards
is dearly loved by all who know her,
and those who do not love her are
those who do not know her" There
were also addresses by Mrs. Bradley,
Mrs. Edwards of Califia Parlor. Mrs
Cooper of Santa Cruz Parlor, Grand
Inside Sentinel Agnes McVerry and an
address on Fraternity" by Ernest C.
Stock, by special request. After the
speeches there was a presentation of
a beautiful diamond solitaire ring to
Dolly B. Johnson, the retiring past
president, a beautiful crystal bonbon
dish to Miss McVerry, also flowers to
her and flowers to the installing officer
and to the grand secretary. A dainty
collation. and ice cream was then served
to the many who were present and who
expressed themselves as pleased be-
cause they were at one of the most
bautiful installations they ever at
tended.
Emma Ralph of Keith Parlor, D. D.
G. p, assisted by Mrs. Susie Christ of
Yosemite Parlor, Grand Trustee Anna
F. Lacy of Las Lomas Parlor and Mil
lie Tietjen Of Golden State Parlor, in
stalled the following named as the Of
ficers of Las Lomas Parlor for the cur
rent term: Rose Smith, past president;
Lille Kern, president; May Lacy, EN-
ma Schofield and Therese Melbourne,
vice presidents; Jessie Harp, marshal;
Marion Layton, recording, and Julia
Moller, financial secretary; Mary Wa
ters, treasurer; Mana Abrahamson and
Miss Mauldin, sentinels; Mrs. Watson,
Mrs. Herman and Miss J. Drew, trus-
tees. Under good for the order there
were short addresses by the installing
officers, DR.. Louise B. Deal, Miss Green,
Miss Band, Miss Kern and the Misses
Fahrenkrug. Then followed a social
chat and the serving of refreshments.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-07
Order Eastern Star.

At the last held session of Olive
Branch chapter i've candidates were
initiated. after which there was a So
cial hour and the serving Of a collation..
Starr King Chapter has decided 10
have a party in Golden Gate Hall in
the near future.
Mission Chapter at its last meeting
had work in the initiatOry degree. This
chapter has been making remarkable
progress during the last term. and 1t
proposes to keep up it's record until the
close Of the current year.
The grand matron has been visiting
chapters in the southern part OF the
State.
Past Grand Matron Mrs Seymour
was in Berkeley recently, spending her
vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry L. Hathaway,
the latter formerly Mrs. Sadie j.
Kahn, secretary of Olive Branch Chap
ter, who were married in the early
part of July. have returned from their
wedding trip and were present at the
last session Of the chapter. They have
taken apartments at the Kenilworth.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-07
Improved Red Men.

It is estimated that there will be 42O
the Improved Order of Red Men that
will meet in this city next week-the
largest council that has ever met in
this reservation.
Anona Council of Petaluma carried
off the first prize for the best float in
the Fourth of July procession in that
city. The members were assisted by
Petaluma Tribe, sixteen of whom were
attired in Indian garb and, riding po-
nies, acted as escort to the float.
George z. Wheeler presided at a
meeting last week for the purpose of
instituting a new tribe in this city
Walla Walla Tribe of the Improved
Order of Red Men on the last Tuesday
in July entertained large number of
the friends of the members in Frank
lin Hall with pleasing programme of
vaudeville numbers and of modern
dances. This tribe is one of the frater-
nal subordinates that is noted IN the
Western Addition for the excellence of
it's social functions, and the one last
given was one of which the committee
that arranged it can feel proud: Those
NIO NClE Oi tic COOilllillllGt were. "A. II.
Riley. w. L. Lamon, j. Lang, M May
fort and M. A McNear Those who
contributed to the programme of enter
tainment were: Professor williams,
Jewell and Lorraine Allen, the Occiden-
tai Quartet, Frank Pohl Ora Harris
and Arnold Grazer.
Since the new team of Calumet Tribe
has been at work adopting palefaces
on it's own account it has conferred the
degree in excellent form on thirty-four
palefaces. The team, under the direc-
tion of Sachem ]. d. Ralph, is getting
ready to confer the warriors and
chiefs degrees This tribe has ser lred
one of the largest halls in the Red
Mems new building on Golden Gate
avenue and will occupy the same as
soon as ready. DR.. Charles M. Tropp-
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The Druids.

Rome Grove at a recent session IN
Oakland initiated seventeen strangers
who had filed applications to become
members Of the United Ancient Order
Of Druids. Five petitions were pre-
sented.
Hesperian Grove at a recent meeting
added three to its membership by ini-
tiation.
Giordano Bruno Grove OF Siskiyou
lost all it's property by a recent fire.
1t has ordered new paraphernaIia and
books and will hereafter meet in the
Odd Fellows Hall.
During the session OF the Grand
Grove in Santa Cruz recently Grand
Treasurer F. ]. Horn. who was re-
elected to that position for the fifth
time, was presented by the delegates a
beautiful gold badge, emblematic of
the order and the office he fills in it,
1t is a costly ornament and fit recog-
milton Of the faithful services of the
officer.
Noble Grand Arch Charles de Leigh
paid an official visit last Friday TO
Golden Star Grove, being accompanied
by Grand Secretary MartinOni and a
number of the grand officers. Upon
this, his first official visit, he was
greeted with nine candidates, who
were initiated into the nOvate's degree.
After the work there was an address
by the head of the order. one by the
grand secretary and then an adjourn
ment to a restaurant. where a first
class Italian supper was served. DR..
T. w. 3. Leland. noble arch of the
grove, presided as tOastmaster. Dur
ing the evening the noble grand arch
was presented with a large wreath Of
flowers tied with a ribbon bow, with
long streamers having on them in gold
letters the greetings of the grove.
There were many speeches for the
good Of the order.
Mckinley Grove has appointed
Messrs. Thornton. COburn, Mansen.
Petersen. Drews, O'Connor and Bowie
a committee to arrange for a grand re-
ception to be rendered the noble grand
arch on the 18th OF September on the
occasion Of his official visit.
Grand Treasurer f. ]. Horn has been
confined to his home for some time
by a severe attack of illness.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-07

probation of his worth. The new Off
GERS then conferred the first degree on
twelve candidates in a most creditable
manner. NJ. H. Ludlow. who was in
stalled as deputy degree master. has
or late been making remarkable prog
ress in the order. He is an unostenta-
uous individual, but his case is one
that shows that merit wins. He has.
by his course in the lodge and other
branches manifested that he is a thor
ough Odd Fellow, in act as we'll as
spirit, and his zeal for the order and
his ability have in a short time brought
him to the front in the several branches
of Odd Fellowship.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-07
Woodmen of the World.


Golden Gate Camp No. 81, Woodmen
Of the World. is holding Sunday morn
ing meetings for the purpose OF making
arrangements Tor the campaign. which
is being organized by State Organizer
Gilroy, assisted by General Organizer
Krumm.
California Circle Of the Women OF
Woodcraft viii give a grand social in
the banquet hall Of the Native Sons
building on the night OF August %. The
social functions OF this circle in the
past have always been most pleasant
affairs, and this, IT is asserted by the
committee. will surpass anything here
tofore given in the name Of the circle.
Mrs MOllie Kaufman. past guardian
neighbor Of Golden Gate Circle, is one
OF the few fraternal women who.
having entered the grand army OF "the
have been" does not rest upon past
honors, but continues to work for the
order and her circle at all times. For
this she was highly cOmplimented at a
recent meeting.
A barn party and an old-time candy
pull was given on the last Thursday in
July by the members of Haven Circle
of the Women Of Woodcraft in the res
idence Of Guardian Neighbor frankie
Nicholson, 1874 Guerrero street, in aid OF
a fund to procure a sword for Cecilia
Melbourne, captain OF the guards. In
addition to the candy pulling, tLere
was a programme of music, singing and
dancing. This circle has the promise or
a number Of novel entertainments dur
ing the next few months. 1t has Of late
been making a rapid increase in men,
berShfp
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-07

Hirshfeld, dictator; Joseph Norris. vice
dictator; ]. Brock. assistant dictator;
]. Mas, chaplain; F.. wilkins, guide;
j. Gano. reporter; P. ]. Joyce, financial
reporter; H. Monah. guardian; A. Sc
lig. sentinel; d. Davis. j. Mas and F.
wilkins. trustees. Those Of Germania
Lodge are: B. Mangels. P. d; j. Kra-
mer, D.; G. Graf, V. D.: ]. Wrede. A.
D.; L. FEELING. r.; c. Lackmann, f.
r.; ]. G.. Ulrich, c.; r. Thiemann. G.:
J. Kaster. I. G.; W. Stein. s; Theodore
Dierks, B. Mangels and c. Krusckel,
trustees.
The grand dictator and Grand Re-
porter JohnstOne attended the session
of the lodge in Salinas last week and
assisted at the initiation OF a class of
six candidates. also at the installation
Of the officers for the current term.
This was followed by an excellent ban
quet and speeches.
The officers OF Yerba Buena Lodge Will
be installed August 8 and in the even
ing the lodge will enjoy an installation
banquet
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Native Daughters.

During the latter part Of Julv tbara
was joint public installation of the
officers Of Ema Crockett ParIor No
119 Of the Native Daughters -
those Of CarQuinez ParIor No. 2o5 ar
crockett The officers OF the former
were Installed by Mrs. H. Y. Yates
D. d. G. p, and those of the latter hv
DR.. p. c. Campbell Of Richmond
D. D. G. p The officers of the
Daughters parIor are: Mrs. r p
Pratt p. P; Mrs. Yates. P. Mrs r.
Marr, Mrs. J. Helm and Mrs. n Ed
wards. V. Ps. Miss Eva CLANCY p
s; Mrs II. Moiles, F. s.: Mrs. y p
Kearny. T.; Miss N. IcGlynn. M Mrs
AAguire and Miss Muller. trustees.
Hiss Arata and Mrs. r. williams. SEN
tinels- The officers Of the Sons are.
q. G. Prytz, p. p; n. /. Jones. p
Thomas Casey, Z. Horgan and Franl,
Harp, V. Ps-: A. 7. Ross. T. and p
s.: d. Denehy, T; Henry Muller NJ .
J. J. Fox, trustees; E. Flood. I. S. and
George II. Ward. 0. S. The instaIa-
tion was followed by the serving Of n
collation. and refreshments to the
members and guests, among the latter
being H V. Alvarado and Mrs. p. =.
Tormey.
One OF the most important social
events by a fraternal society recently
given I'm Sacramento was that by
Califia Parlor in honor of Aileene
Newton, a member OF AIetamoras
Council of the Degree of Pocahontas.
who was elected queen Of the Native
Sons carnival. The members Of the
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-07
Odd Fellowship.

The last of the installations for the
present term in the Rebekahs Of this
city was held on the fourth Friday in
July, when the officers of Mission Re-
bekah Lodge No. 225 were installed in
public in Excelsior Hall by District
Deputy Mrs. j. L. Baker, assisted by
her very efficient staff. The hall was
very prettily decorated and IL was
crowded by members of the lodge,
members of the order and many
friends. The work was letter perfect
and was loudly applauded. To use the
expression of one who has attended all
the installations of the season, ''it was
one of the prettiest of the lot" After
the ceremony Mrs. Edith Hextrom
Bailey, the retiring noble grand, was
presented a handsome embroidered
collar, and Emma Arrison, the retiring
past noble grand, was presented dia-
mond-set jewel. Then there were flow
ers for the outgoing and incoming Off
GERS and the district deputy.
Oriental Rebekah Lodge had an en-
tertainment in its hall on the night of
August :.
Reports from 26S of the lodges of the
State for the first half of the year
show an increase of 725 net.
Yerba Buena and Pacific lodges paid a
fraternal visit to Oriental Rebekah
Lodge last week.
The following named have been in
stalled as the officers of Excelsior De-
gree Lodge of the I. o. o. F. for the
current term: c. J. Thelen, degree mas
ter: NJ. II. LUDLOW. deputy degree mas
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-07

The officers Of Aurora Lodge Of the
Knights and Ladies Of Honor were in
stalled last week by Past Grand Pro-
tectress Doris J. Kaplan, assisted by
The grand officers of the order in Union
Square Hall The new officers are Lou
ise T. Bigler, protector; Mrs. Sundberg,
vice protector; W. B. Faulkner, record
ing, and Lizzie J. Rapp, financial sec
retary; DR.. Hannah, treasurer; NJ. p.
Smith, guide; Mrs. Wetson. guardian,
and Carrie BlackmOre, sentinel. After
the installation there were short ad-
dresses by the installing officer, Grand
Protector Frances J. Williams, Past
Grand Protectors /. G. Wolfe and Z.
T. Whitten. Grand Secretary H. ".
Outflow, Grand Organizer Mrs. Emma
Outflow and many others.
The local lodges Of this order have
. arranged for gala day at the Chutes
September 2L
The officers Of Bay city and Mag
nolia lodges Of the Knights and Ladies
of Honor have been installed by
Past Grand Protector /. G. Wolfe.
D c. p, assisted by a number
Of the grand officers. Those for
Bay City Lodge who are to
serve for the current term are: H. w.
Outflow, protector; D. Read, vice pro-
tector; Mrs. A J. Smith, chaplain: Mrs.
n. Cohen, guide; y. Norris, guardian:
Mrs A L. Edwards, sentinel Those
for Magnolia Lodge are: J. J. Hicks,
p P; Ellen Fitzgerald, P; J. p. Dock
cry, V. P; J. J. Hicks, r. and f. S.;
Nellie DOckery, guide; z. J. joyce.
guardian The ceremony Of initiation
was followed by a banquet at which. in
addition 10 the membership Of both
lodges, there were present: Grand
Protector Frances J. Williams; L. G.
Wolfe, p. g. P; Jennie Nussbaum. G.
g; Jennie Dinklage, G. c.; Ellen Fitz-
gerald, P G. c; Nellie DOckery, p. G.
C. Emma Outflow, p. q. P; P ].
Joyce, z. @. P; Doris ]. Kaplan. p. G.
p; Marietta Whitten, P. G. P; H. w.
Outflow, q. S; II. Luton and c. Smith
ot Aurora Lodge; S Hyams. p. c. P;
Max Gehlen Of Tusweld Lodge Of New
YORK and Ethel c. Ritchie. past pro-
tector Of West End Lodge After the
supper there were addresses.
The officers Of Oakland Lodge were
installed by Marie Hahn, d. d. G. P.
assisted by Grand Protector Frances J.
Williams and other grand officers. for
the current term: T. ]. Meckfessel. p.
p Mary z. Wells, P; MathiIda Geb-
ring, V. P; Catherine Edwards. chan
lain; L. G. Wolfe, c.; Anna Norton. S.
1he ceremony was followed by a COLA
uon' at which the installing officer. the
grand protector, Grand Secretary omit
zow, State Organizer Mrs. Outflow.
Grand Chaplain Mrs. Nussbaum. An
toinette Graft, Mrs. Luton and others
spoke for the good Of the order.
District Deputy Grand Protector
Emma Outflow installed the officers of
west End Lodge, being assisted by the
grand officers. There were many mem
bers Of the order present. The officers
are: Mrs z. G. Richie, p. J 7
Downey' V. p; Mary Clark. c: Mari
eta Whitten, G.; Flora Glover. guar
oian; n Levy. sentinel Under good
Tor the order there were addresses bv
al the grand officers and then a sun
per IN a cafe for the members apd.vis-
itOrs.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-07

third warrior; S. Richards, fourth war
rior. After the raising up, Matte Hill.
the retiring prophecies, was presented
with handsome gold badge of her
rank in the order in recognition of her
services. On the evening of the fourth
Thursday in July the members of this
council had an open tepee and there
was a pleasing programme of enter
tainment under the direction of Mes
danes Tate, Hill. Green and Richards
and William Geibel
AT a recent meeting of Tecumseh
Tribe, Oakland, Harry w. Clark, the
retiring sachem, was presented with a
fine gold watch in appreciation of his
services during the term. A feast of
corn and venison and long and short
talks followed the presentation.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-07
SOME OF THE LEADERS
OF SIN FRANCISCO
FRATERNTTIES.

mann has been appointed chairman of
a committee that is to arrange for a
picnic in 1905. The tribe is also laying
the foundation for the formation Of
new council Of the Degree of Pocahon-
tas that will be known as Calumet
Council. The tribe is but seven months
old and has already more than $1,000 in
its treasury.
AT the session of Oneida Council on
the last Thursday in July the members
of that subordinate expressed regret
that Mrs. Ida e. Wheeler, who for
three great suns wasN it's deputy, had
decided to withdraw. In token of it's
appreciation of the faithful work that
she during that time did for the coun-
Gil there was an address to her and
tnen the presentation of a set OF silver
teaspoons. Miss Lille Unger. the past
-Pocahontas of this council, who recent
ly assumed the station of the prophet
ess, is an energetic member who has
done much to bring the circle into the
front rank and who is ever ready to
work for its advancement.
The following have been raised
up as the chiefs of Mohican Council Of
the degree of Pocahontas: Lorena
ONeal, Pocahontas; Lille Harrison,
Wenonah; Kate Yaw. prophecies; Rob
ert e Dunbar, Powhattan; Clara No
Die, keeper of records; Mary Richards,
keeper OF wampum; Annie e. Massen
collector of wampum; Loletta Green,
nrst scout; Nettie Zane, second scout;
Kate Collins, first runner; Annie Foote
second runner; Annie TAFT first coun-
selor; Annie Wren, second counselor;
James O'Neal, first warrior; Edward
Green, second warrior: William Geihel
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-07
Knights of Honor.

Under the auspices of the Past Die
tators' Association of the Knights of
Honor a ladies' auxiliary to the K. of
H. has been organized with Mrs. B. E.
George as president, and Miss Warn
holz as secretary. The purpose of the
organization is to assist the several
lodges of this city to carry on social
functions. Mesdames c. E. Atwater.
n. II. Hirshfeld, Charles Lamp and M.
L. Crowell were appointed a committee
to prepare a plan to be submitted at
a future meeting.
The officers of Polar Star Lodge will
be installed on the night of the first
meeting in August. This lodge has
several candidates to initiate.
Saxon Lodge will initiate nine candi-
dates in August. This lodge has sew
eral applications in the hands of COM
mittees on investigation.
Liberty Ledge, since it has moved tnto
its new quarters in the Pioneer build
ing, is doing better than it has done for
a long time 1t had five limitations
at its last session. At the last meet
ing of Polar Star Lodge the officers
for the current term were installed by
r. A. A. Summers, d. d. G. d. Those
of Liberty Lodge were installed by
Thomas Leonard, d. D. CD.
The next open meeting of the Past
Dictators' Association will be given in
the social hall of the Alcazar building
on the night Of August 20, when a fine
programme will be presented
Grand Dictator Archibald. assisted by
his staff of grand officers, has installed
the officers of Germania and Norman
lodges Those for Norman Lodge are:
]. A. Berliner, past dictator; II. N.