The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-05-07

tons. 1t especially appeals TO the
patriotic sentiments OF true American
citizens because OF its origin, Its ira.
ditions and It's ceremonies. It's es.
Enlistment In its present form dates
from 1765-177l. Its inception was
in the time when 1t tried mems souls
the time when our nation was in
the throes Of Its birth. and 1t was one
of the main factors that gave i'm
pulse, form and purpose in that try
ing epoch to the determination OF the
colonists, and the acts growing ont
Ct the determination insured ultimate
success to those patriots, resulting in
a fiag-"old Glory" and a Nation
the United States of America.
The Improved Order of Red Men,
as shown in the above. Is benevo-
lent organization. paying sick and
death benefits.
Its object is to benefit Its members
socially. morally and intellectually.
In beneyolence, this order is I'M.
surpassed in taking care of Its mem
bers.
Founded upon the simple customs
OF private race, the utmost simple
ity marks its ceremonies and free
dom and equality are exemplified
among all of Its members.
The order Is secret, In the sense
that secrecy is right and proper in
those things which concern the pri-
vate interests OF common family,
and to better and more worthily
carry out the ends set forth.
1t is named as 1t is because, being
purely American. the name of the
aboriginal inhabitants of the CONT
nent who were tawny skinned, was
the first to suggest itself to the
founder of the order. Its name was
chosen as above indicated, as ex-
pressive in the highest degree of the
orders origin, and as peculiarly APP
propriate tc society which has q
history co-equal with the history OF
the aboriginals Of the American con-
tinent and the establishment of the
United States.
Its emblems are drawn from ma
ture alone, and are symbolized in
every sense by those things upon
which the eye rests when contem-
plating the wondrous works of the
Great Spirit whose power and all per-
vading presence must be acknowl-
edged by all who seek to penetrate
the sacred mysteries of the order.
One who has taken our pledges
and promised to strive to live by our
principles must be Industrious and
diligent. A lazy man violates sac
red pledges OF the order. as well as
natural obligations. He must deal
justly. not with members only, but
with all. for 1t would be a poor hon
esty which was policy only. He
must speak plainly to a brother Red
Man, and advise him of anything
touching his fair name. A word in
season is often mans salvation. His
money must be paid regularly, per
rule, to keep up legitimate expenses.
sick and death benefits. A sincere
desire to advance the interests Of the
order must animate all, and a firm
resolve must be evidenced to succor
the distressed, comfort and watch
over the sick and afflicted, bury the
dead, protect the widow and the
orphans, and generally live up to
the cardinal principles OF the order.
The amount of benefit paid in case
of sickness or death is<fixed by each
Tribe.
The expense incurred in becoming
a member is so small that the man
Of moderate means can enjoy the
fruits OF the order as we'll as the rich.
New Tribes can be instituted in
this state with list Of twenty pale
faces. The charter fee is $40. which
must accompany the application for
a charter. The Great Sachem, or
the Great Chief OF Records will glad
ly furnish any information desired
to persons who will write either of
them for such information. II there
is no Tribe of the order in the town
or city in which you reside get q
list OF twenty or more citizens to
join with you and have one Instituted.
In the Improved Order OF Red
Men is a wide field for thought and
work in behalf OF humanity. 1t
teaches upright living. cultiyates a
broad manhood, brings men into
friendly contact, develops the moral
and Intellectual faculties. and in a
thousand ways educates its members
for their worlds work and to do
their share for the progress of civil
ization. - ~ q
There is not d word in our ritual
istic work that does not belong there.
There Is not thought conveyed that
ought not be there. We should
place a valuation on every one OF
these and instill them into the minds
OF the candidates In such a manner
that they will know what they have
earned and learned something OF
value. This will do much toward
II putting Redmanship on the highest