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made interesting addresses on the good
or the order several members also par
ticipating IN remarks
There has been considerable increase
IN the membership OF the tribe, and of
the order in this reservation during the
current term 1t is the oldest order In
existence of distinctively American ORR
gin, antedating the War Of the Revolu-
ton, being organized in 1850, and was a
leading factor in the struggle for indie
pendence. Freedom being its watch
word.
The membership of the order is about
400 COO
1t would seem at times that 10 the
mind of the pale faces of the District
Of Columbia the term Red Men. as APP
piled to the order was a synonym of bru-
tality, and the order was composed of
the riff-ran of society, or al best only
those who are nominalIy civilized. while
Numerically the opposite Is the fact
Washington was a member of the or
der, while today its membership en-
braces those in the highest walks of life.
The ritualistic work consists of three
degrees. viz. adoption. warriors and
chiefs. Degree and the impressive les
sons taught are calculated to lead men
10 g. better existence
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CONGRESSIONAL CIRCLE
INITIATES EIGHT MEMBERS

Congressional Circle initiated eight
members into the Order of the Protected
Home Circle. at their regular meeting
last Monday evening. President Charles
s. Jones occupied the chair, and Z. H.
Tellam eXemplified the degree work. as
sisted by The guide and companion. The
president OF Capitol Circle Mrs. Ercher
and several OF their members witnessed
the initiation. and expressed themselves
as being pleased at the growth OF the
circle, and the way IN which it was
conducted.
President Jones read q clipping from
last Sundays Times, in reference to "a
strange fish seen IN the Potomac river. ="
ana reprimauded Z. III. Teliam for being
the author. and advised him 10 use diff
ferent halt the next time he went fish
ing. Pref ably he would not see such a
bic nsh-the size of a barrel painted
black. Notwithstanding Mr. Tellam de-
eleres the fish story 70 be true one
AT the close OF business the president
tanned the circle over 10 the guardian.
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DOINGS OF MACCABEES
IN THIS JURISDICTION

National Tent is said TO have had a
very spirited meeting last Monday
night. and a number OF applications
were filed.
Golden Rule Tent, No. 3, will initiate
a large class next Wednesday night.
This tent Is the most centrally located.
Tt meets IN Openheimer's Hall, 5l4 Ninth
street northwest.
Mt. Vernon Tent. No. 4, initiated a
class of five last Thursday night, and
had a goodly number of new applica-
tons.
Brightwood Tent. No. 5. will pass the
POO mark this month.
Georgetown Tent. No. 6, never forscts
the one who carried Macea beeism across
Rock Greek, and under his leadership
have lone, and are still doing, much
good Iii building up the order
Anacostia Tent. No. 7, has been doing
we'll In the last few months, but the
State commander, by official visit
last Monday night. has insttlled new
life into the. working members
The joint excursion committee meets
next Tuesday night. with Metropolitan
Tent, No, ~, a. billiards. Hall, 1877
Seventh street northwest. The excur
sion by the tents Jointly will be held at
Chesapeake Beach July IL
District Tent had a WIS., from the
State commander last Thursday night
where he received the usual rousing wei
come
Capitol Tent, No. 8, meets every f1rst
and third Mondays In Costello's Hall.
ga Sixth street. Next Monday night is
the regular meeting This tent has had
a good growth In the last few months
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SOGiGtu

at his mothers home. last night. iii
New Hampshire avenue.
The first part of the evening was de-
voted to intrumental music. singing. and
buck and wing dancing. until about 1870,
when the dining room doors we've thrown
open. and the guests we're welcomed at
champagne dinner The table was dec
Grated with roses and carnations. ana
the room was ernamented with clever
sketches and sayings, by a, D. EngeIs
each one apropos OF each one present
Arthur q. Newmeyer. who acted az
POSTMASTER, presented the host with ;
handsome gold watch. the gift Of hIs
most Intimate friends. and after Mr.
Silver thanked them, each of the gentle
men made clever remarks.
Among those present were: Joe Silver,
Arthur Newmyer. Alvin Newnyer. Ar
chic Engei, Lawrence Engei Harold
Kaufman. Edgar Kaufman, Louis Notes.
William Notes. Gilbert Bensinger, How
ard sgmund, Mae Wolfe. Nathan
Frank. WIIfred Stern. Joe Drury. Har-
old Levy. Berfran Rice. Milton Morris.
and Eugene Young
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HAYES SCHOOL PUPILS
GIVE MAY DANCE

The third annual May bali by the pu-
pills of Miss Ida Hayes school took
place at the Carroll Institute Hall We'd
nesday evening last. There were twenty
two songs and dances on the program.
every one Of which was well executed
and loudly applauded by the large audi
ence present.
The Irish Jig by Baby Maud Van
sickler: the song. Sweet Moiiie O'Neai. ;"
by Miss Ina Pagan; the ''tambourine
dance" by Miss Bernice Rigby Goodwin:
the rope dance" by Miss Charlotte
Hogan; the song, Coax Me-" by little
Genevieve ESSEX. and the Toe Dance, :"
by Miss Marie Buell.. deserve special
mention.
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HILLSDALE CITIZENS
DISCUSS TAXING STREETS

The regular monthly meeting of the
Citizens Association Of Hillsdale was
held Wednesday evening at the Odd
Fellows Han on Sumner avenue. The
attendance was large and much in
terest was manifested. President ]. B.
Anderson. in brief opening address,
stated that among the important mat
ters for consideration will be the fur
Their consideration Of having the streets
and avenues OF Barry Farm exempt
from further taxation, as the property
owners of Barry Farm have been for
many years and are now required TO
pay taxes upon land used as streets
and avenues
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THE CLUB SPIRIT,

He had arrived home at an unseemly
hour OF the morning.
She WAS waiting up for him.
A thosa ghtfulness which he might not
have appreciated had he not been in
such a radiant mood.
Glad shee you-m' dear hanged If
amt" he said. effusiyeiy.
why are you so late? And why in
such condition." she demanded. pale
to the lips,
We'll, y'shee. ev things clubsh, clubsh.
elubsh. now'd days. NE n smother genl-
n en- got 'gether 'snight an formed a
Do-It-N Now Club. FRS thing we thought
or gi drunk Do-It-No motto of
club, y'know-woulda't' do ignore frs
impulse-eh?'
But you have no shame-aren't you
conscience stricken over the condition
you are now in?"
us goin' on tshay, m dear. That an
tie'patin' somepin o tn kin. we all
leaned 'gainst lamp post N formed
Don't Worry Club fore startin' home "
Toledo Blade.
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NvalS Lodge Will Cele-
brate It's Centennial
Anniversary.
Short Story Club En-
joys an Interesting
Program.
Lodges and Societies
Hold Many Important
Meetings.

All arrangements have been perfected
by Naval Lodge. No. 4, f. A A. NJ. to
celebrate, by a series of meetings, it's
centennial anniversary.
The celebration will begin tonight by
religious services at Trinity Methodist
Episcopal Church. Fifth and streets
southeast. which Will be conducted by
the Rev. J. C. Nicholson.
Tomorrow evening q reception will be
rendered 10 the officers and members
of the grand lodge OF the District of
Columbia. 10 whom invitations have
been issued. Tl1e Hon. W. E. Andrews.
OF this city. viii deliver the Grafton, to
be followed h.- other prominent Ma
sons. A banquet and musical entertain
nent will conclude this meeting.
Tuesday evening viii be zdepoted to en-
tertaining the Masons OF TINS jurisdic-
ton and their ladies' ana the series of
meetings viii be concluded on Thursday
evening by smoker 10 the members
of Naval Lodge,
A very appropriate medallion badge
will be Issued to each member OF Naval
Lode to f1ttingly commemorate this an
niyesary.
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NATIONAL TUBERCULOSIS
ASSOCIATION WILL MEET

The prevention of consumption is To
be the uppernost topic for discussion
in Washington next week. The first an
nual session of the National Associa-
ton for the Study and Prevention of
Tuberculosis Will meet at the New VIII
lard. May Il and 10.
At these meetings some of the prin-
, cipaI specialists of the country win dis
cuss the methods Of contaglon, cure
and prevention, and many of the most
active social workers will discuss the
problem from the sociological stand
point.
AS ali people who desire 10 learn of
the work eff this association and what
lis being done in the fight against tuber-
culosis car not attend the sessions In the
New Willard, the Washington commit
tee is arranging for one or two spe-
cial meetings TO be held probably on
Saturday-the day after the association
closes It's session.
The situation in Washington demands
that the best results of the age formu-
lated az they are in ali parts Of the
country and expressed by scholars of
renown, should be brought to a focus
In one meeting for the benefit of the
people of this city. No definite word
can be given at this time concerning
this meeting. as the committee cannot
yet ascertain the time best suited TO
all concerned but sufficient notice will
be given in the papers. and 1t is hoped
that a large delegation OF citizens will
avail themselves of the opportunity to
hear and consult with the speakers and
cooperate In the effort to cleanse
Washington of the dreaded tubereie ba-
ciIlus
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HOLDS HIGHEST OFFICE
IN THE JURISDICTION
Bennett A. Allen Who Is Grand Commander of Knights
TempIar Has Held High Honors in Masonic
Order During Past Years

Bennett A. Allen, who was recently
elected right eminent grand commander
OF the Grand Commandery. Knights
Templar, of the District OF Columbia,
is well known IN fraternal circles of
the city, and is one or the most I'M
tagging and enthusiastic workers Of
the order.
Mr.. Allen is a native OF the State Of
Ohio, but at three years of age. moved
with his parents TO St George, Kan,
where he received common school
education. In 1874 young Allen entered
the Government employ as a clerk in
the pension office at Topeka, subsequent
ly he embarked IN the banking business.
becoming cashier Of the bank at Man
haitian, but IN 1888 he gave up his posi-
ton In the bank to accept the appoint
ment TO a cIerkship in the Treasury De-
jealous labor was promoted through the
several grades to the position OF chief
Of division in the office OF the auditor
for the Postoffice Department
Sir Knight Allen was raised to the de-
gree Of master Mason in Harmony
Lodge, No. II. in 1888. and of which lodge
he Is now u postmaster. IIe was exalted
IN Columbia R. A. Chapter, No !, in
1883, and became high priest in 1896. He
was gnighted IN Columbia Commandery
December Ii, 1889. first serving as guard,
from which he was advanced through
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-14
YOUNG PEOPLES UNION
= PLANS SUMMER WORK

The Young Peoples Union of the
Peoples Church met at the residence
OF Dr. Kent on Friday evening. The
business portion OF the meeting was
devoted to the reading of the report
Of the retiring treasurer, Miss Kate
Potter, and that of the dance commit
tee. The former was referred to an
auditing committee. Miss GoebeI and
Mr. Warren. appointed by the presi-
dent, Miss Stella NJ. Wilson, while the
latter was accepted. and the dance com
mittee relieved of further duty.
Mr.. Wild. in behalf OF the summer
program committee offered a Few sug-
gesttons. After a very interesting dis
cussion. the matter was referred back
to the committee. which will present
the complete summer program to the
union at its next meeting. which will
be held Friday evening, MAY %. at the
residence of Mrs Greathouse. 1908 Pros
pect street northwest
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the several offices and elected eminent
commander IN 1897 and is now grand
commander of the District of Columbia,
a noble of AlE1as Temple, A. a. O. N.
NJ. s, and past grand patron of the
Order of the Eastern Star.
During the year 1886 Sir Knight Allen
was not only master of Harmony Lodge
and high priest Of Columbia chapter.
but during the close OF that year was
acting commander of Columbia com
Handery. How well he DISCHARGED the
great work and responsibilities attend
ing 10 the almost unprecedented honor,
and with what wisdom and ability he
directed the affairs Of these three Ma.
sonic bodies OF this Jurisdiction are best
Httested by the fourlshing condition in
Ehlch they We're during that period.
During his fncunbency in office as
commander he began the preparations
for the new Masonic Temple and great
Masonic fair.
Sir knight Allen was chairman of Co.
lumbia Commundery fair committee, and
through his arduous efforts and the sup
port given him. Columbia ComInandery
succeeded in realizing a larger amount
than any other booth in the fair.
1t is the intention Of Mr. Allen to en-
deavor 10 have Knights TempIar hold a
grand Held Gay during the summer
plans for which are being formulated
now.
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PATHFINDERS' BALL PROVES
A FINANCIAL SUCCESS

The last meeting of the Pathfinder
Socia and Dramatic Club was of more
than usual interest. Reports were made
relative 10 the successful annual enter
tai1ment and BALI held by the club.
which showed the affair to have been
a success. financially as well as in other
ways.
Several applications for membership
were received and favorabIy acted upon.
The club having limited membership of
persons interested In amateur theatrical
work. and being obliged to use care in
securing those with interest in their par
ticular line of work, the members have
been endeavoring TO secure the best in
town, With the result that they bid fair
to become one OF the leading clubs of
the city
On the 10Th inst. the club viii give a
high-class vaudeville enterta innent and
dance at Boyds, Md. Among those who
will take part will be: William L. Thorn
ton and Lola Williams, IN 1.-THE Musical
Tra mp" Edwin V. Bennett Samuel s..
Hessler, 1r., and Miss Valerie Hazard
in the laughabIe sketch. THE SIavey's IN
the Square," John C. Zaigley. In recita-
tions: Miss Mary Ford, e. V. Bennett.
and ". N. La Roche In the roaring
farce. Going Somewhat" Grace Moran
in recitations and songs; Lolo Williams
and Lene Bentley In '"rhe Coon Song
stress and Her Pal" introducing their
songs and cake walking.
In June the club intends TO begin re-
hearsing for the next season, as 1t is
expected In the fall TO have alarger rep
ertoire Of plays than has been attempted
by any amateur club in this city Cor
several years.
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and has brighter prospects now than
formerly.
Arlington Tent. No. 10. holds It's meet
ing every Thursday night. Last Thurs
day night class of five was initiated.
the State commander doing the work
This tent has done the best of any in
the city. and now has IN the neigh
borhood of f2o members. with long line
OF applications. This tent meets every
Thursday night at Weller's Hall, Eighth
and [ streets southeast. near the navy
yard.
Metropolitan Tent. No. Il. is the
youngest tent in the city. and while it
is not an overgrown child, 1t numbers
about 100 members.
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CAPITAL HILL LITERARY
SOCIETY HAS JOLLY TIME

The Capitol Hill Literary Society met
at the residence Of a II. Frear, Z23
Eighth street northeast, on Monday even
ing After the transaction of routine
business, the following program was
given:
Piano solo. Miss Beatrice Johnston:
1.-THE Philosophy of Simple Life" Mrs.
Daisy Wedding Trauty: vocal solo, Miss
Grace Thornett; recital, original poems,
Mrs Marion Walporte; vocal trio. Mrs.
II. Jack. Mr.. and Mrs. A. II. Frear:
violin solo. Miss Louise Mae Furrow;
musical medley. Mrs. William Woods:
paper, Government Clerks. Capt ].
E. Hart. the last named paper being dis
cussed by Major Lawrence. DR.. Mckee,
Mr. Bryson. and Mr.. Murdoch. The next
and last meeting of the year will be held
at the residence Of Capt. ]. E. Hart, SIS
street northeast. Monday evening.
May %, at which time the report of the
committee on yearbook viii be consider
ed, and the election of officers for the
ensuing year will take place.
The following named were among
those present: Capt. J. e. Hart, Mrs. e.
Bauer. Mrs. Curtis Eisinger, Miss H.
Eisinger, Mrs. William Trauty. Mr.. and
Mrs. C. T. Walporte. Mrs Mary f.
Hicks, Fl. B. Hicks. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Mueller, Mrs. w. Milton Farrow, Miss
Louise Mae Farrow, Mrs. ]. R. Han
over. Mrs. George Kraus. Mr.. and Mrs.
John Bryson. Miss Laura Bryson, L.
Murdoch. Capt. and Mrs. R. Humphrey
Wood, Capt n. M Lewis, Miss Grace E,
Lawrence, Mrs. S. a. c. Bartlett Mr.
and Mrs. 3. f. Hoover. Mrs. Z. F. Jack.
Miss BERTHE Rotchford, Miss Margaret
Martin. Major George Lawrence Mrs NJ.
NJ. Gordon, Mrs. E, J. HORNE. Mrs. j.
p. Rumseyer, DR.. and Mrs. Mckee, j.
w. Davis, Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. s. Boynton.
c. s. Hardy Miss Harriet Carey, Miss
Jennette NJ. Hardy. Miss Gertrude
Thornett Miss Kathryn Phillips, Miss
Beatrice Johnston. Miss Grace Thornett,
Mrs. William Woods. Miss Lucille Sayles.
and Mr.. and Mrs A H. Frear
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OLD PIANOS WANTED
The F.. &. Smith Piano Go.
in the Market Again for
Old Square and Up.
right Pianos.
A GOOD OPPORTUNITY
To Get Rid of the Old Instru.
inents and Receive Liberal
Remuneration.
A GOOD OPPORTUNITY

The F. G. Smith Piano Co, OF 1925 Pa.
ave, have been forced TO issue another
call for old square pianos. Urgent de-
mands from their country branches for
these instruments neeessitates their
making further efforts at once To Sc
cure more secondhand pianos. Any one
in Washington or nearby suburbs who
has an old square or upright piano
which they wish to dispose of should
communicate with the F. G. Smith
Piano Co. at the earliest possible mo-
ment They will send a representative
to see you at once and submit a propo-
sition for your old piano. They will
give you a due bill equivalent TO cash
&c, its full value. and this, will be re-
ceived at any time in exchange for
rev upright-or If you do not wish q
new piano you can readily dispose of
the due bill TO some one who does
Those leaving the city for the summer
should not think of paying storage on
an old piano while they are away Let
the F, G, Smith Piano Co. take il OFF
your hands at once and save you this
useless expense. Drop postal to their
wareroonis. 1925 Pa. ave, or phone Main
7z7.
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COLORADO MILLIoNA1REs.

Colorado Is the State OF vast Individual
fortunes. outranking any other State in
the Union on per capita basis. It has
the further distinction that most Of its
vast fortunes we're made within its
boundaries. not alone IN mining but In
the cattle industry. in realty, specuIa-
ton, in fruit. sugar beet culture. potato
farming. and IN manufacturing and 9TH
er mercantile pursuits.
Many people of wealth have moved
into the State in the last few years and
invested large sums in mining corpora
lions, in the stocks of banks and other
enterprises. and are not individually
known to commercial agencies. Sill an
other class represents the retired coun-
try capitalist. who has moved from the
section In which his wealth was acquired
TO Denver or Colorado Springs Els in
dividual holdings, too, unless they are
In realty, are necessarily hidden from
the regular commercial information
sources.
Who Is the richest man IN Colorado
David Mofat. capitalist, of Denver
The most conservative estimate Of
aa, 900 was given by two persons who
would naturally be expected TO exagger-
ate Mr.. Monat's wealth. On the other
hand. those nearest him, those who
ought to know. and yet would not allow
an exaggerated estimate TO be given
out. the estimate was between SIS, o00, 900
and $50, 100000. giving him an easy lead
in the Colorado list.
There are los miiiionaires, and If to
these could be added the names of those
who have left Colorado after making
fortunes it could easily be doubled The
total wealth of the los rniIlionaires of
Colorado aggregates about 1896, COO CO.,
There is probably no section of the
world with a population of less than
60O,o0 that can show such home produc-
ton OF wealth.-Denver Times.
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THESPiANS SCORE HIT
IN FALL TANGLED UP''

AT national Rifles Armory on Wednes-
day evening. the Thespians presented
the farcicai comedy. "All Tangled Up"
piece IN which they have scored many
successes.
The principal role, Hollis Halliday, the
sporting major, who falls into much
trouble and many lies, was assumed by
"A. Julian Brylawsky, who depicted this
lively character to nicely.
Harry Buck rendiyioYl of Lester Nc
Vey, the young attorney. who does all
the work and gets all the kicks. hut
who knows thing or two, keeps his
need above water and comes out on top.
was a good piece Of work.
The part of Keeling Plantun, the
soiemn-faced undertaken, one of tic
r11irth-provolking characters of me piece.
*Fas iinpersonated by Walter S. stufz. II.
Another OF the funmakers. the Irish
servant. 0'Toole, who is anxious 20 get
ms master out OF trouble aud himself
into tangles. was interpreted in de-
lhciousiy comic way by Harold Marston.
Lieut.. George Rapley, a young
officer. and the lover of the major S
daughter, was portrayed with vigor and
true military ardor by Newton T. Ham
mer.
Miss Jane Fair. one of the city's best
amateurs, delineated Mrs. Halliday, the
majors inquisitiye and suspecting wife.
Another talented Washington girl is
Miss NJ. Claire Fuller, who shone In the
part OF the majors daughter and won
considerable applause, although the part
was comparatively small.
The part Of Vernie, the oyster and lee
cream girl. who causes much trouble.
was handled by Miss Miriam Hammer,
who made her first appearance in anna
teur theatricals.
The club now retfres on its Iaureis to
rest during the summer and await the
coming OF autumn To take up new plays.
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ORGANIZATIONS CELEBRATING ANNUAL ANNIVERSARIES

Lawyer w P. Martin, announcing that
the secretary of the Board of Commits
sioners has acknowledged the receipt
of the communication OF this assoeia-
ton, and upon calling at the District
building was informed that the mat
ter had Deen referred to the Engineer s
Department, and that this department
in time had forwarded il TO the office
of the Surveyor Short addresses were
made by the Rev c. H. Parker. DR.. A
H Stevens. and Prof. A. W. Craig, and
others.
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@. E. S. CLUB MEETS WITH
MISS ELORIDGE BURNS

The o. E. s. Club held its meeting
Thursday evening at the home Of Miss
Eidridge Burns. 1219 II street northeast,
'Ghis club, although not connected with
Bethlehem Chapter, No. !. o. Z. S., its
members are composed. Of the young
people of the chapter After an en-
Jcyable evening, refreshments were
served and The floor was cleared for
dancing.
Among those present were Clarence
II. Longacre, president; Miss Grace
Wilkins, Miss Ella Lamb, Miss kath-
crime Alley, Miss Lillian Burns. Kiss
Ethel Tompkins, Miss Sadie Majow
Miss Eldridge Burns. Miss Grace Lind
Miss Edna Siggers, Miss Ida Lind, Mrs
Armstrong, Mrs. Lillian N. Warren.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Pyle. J. Wells, Roy
Kirkwood, and Mr. Riehl
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READINGS AND MUSIC
FOR BLIND PEOPLE

Readings and music in the reading
room for the blind OF the Library OF
Congress have been arranged as fol-
lows for this week; Tuesday. dramatic
reading by Miss nellie Jackson; Wednes-
day. musicale under direction of Oscar
Franklin Gomstock: Saturday lecture
on poetry by Mrs c. II. Hinton.