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recent change in the laws of the order,
the great commander is at the head of
the uniform rank In the state which he
represents, and 1t is his duty to see
that all of the divisions are properly
equipped and managed.
s.
Los Angeles tent No. 2 has organized
a whist club. During the coming three
months the club will meet every We'd
nesday evening after the tent meeting,
and the two members who secure the
highest scores during that time will be
presented With prizes emblematical of
the order. The first meeting of the
club was held on Wednesday evening
about forty members being present. 1t
is expected that this number will be
almost doubled at the next meeting of
the club. At the last meeting of the
tent the record keeper was instructed
TO secure the necessary paraphernalia
to be used under the new ritual, and as
soon as it arrives from the east the
tent will be in a position to give can
didates the worth Of their money.
The ladies of Royal hive No. 40 will
install their officers February 10 at
Stevenson's hall. The guards of the
hive will take part in the installation
ceremonies.
Los Angeles tent No. 2 has decided
to give banquet at one of the promi-
nent cafes in the city in the early part
of May. Every member securing an
application prior to that time will be
entitled to a ticket to the banquet.
During the past five years the tent has
made it a point to award its active
members by giving them a dinner in
recognition of their services, and those
who have been fortunate enough to at
tend will be sure to be present at the
coming banquet.
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- M - pected and looked for
W&% during the coming week
91E%1I in Druidic circles, and
T@NET the several committees of
VINE the local groves certainly
rs IN have an amount of work
before them, for in addi-
ton to completing arrangements for
the memorial exercises to be held IN
odd Fellows hall on February 8 next,
thew are called upon to lay plans Tor
the reception of the supreme ana grand
officers who are on the way here on
a tour of offocial visits to the seVeral
Jurisdictions and districts. Upon re-
ceint of the information sent by the
grand secretary on Tuesday last, that
supreme arch, Emil F. Winkler, in
company with Henry Frendenthal, su-
nreem secretary, will arrive in Los
Angeles on February next. Fred
Charbonnier, chairman of the commit
tee, called a special meeting for Ihurs-
dav evening last, when plans were laid
for the reception of our distinguished
visitor. 1t was decided to give these
high and honored officers a right and
royaI welcome on their first visit TO
the west and make the occasion imbed
itself so deeply in their mind that they
will never be able to forget the sunny
south of the golden west and the
Druidic spirit manifested and displayed
bv the members of the sun and peat
lands The noble grand arch. G. n.
Bertram, and the grand secretary, Z.
Al. Guglielmoni, who are touring this
jurisdiction and slated to visit the local
groves on February 10, 13, IA and 10
next. will no doubt change their plan
and will go and meet the supreme Of
ficers, and it is expected that all the
high officials will arrive in Los Angeles
at the same time, hence the activity
in local Druidic circles.
Golden West circle No. 81. which is
only in existence of a little over one
year. is doing very nicely and is build
ing up financially as well as numer-
ically, and under the leadership of arch
drufdess, Mrs. p. Clos; P. A. druidess,
Mrs. c. A. Clark; treasurer, Mrs. C.
Ruoff. and others, the circle will live
ana prosper and greatly aid the local
groves in their onward march to sue
cess. The circle at its last meeting
decided to assist the groves in their
work and help in completing arrange
ments for the memorial and reception
of the supreme and grand OFFICIALS.
Orange grove No. 122, while not
numerically strong, yet is progressing
ffnelv with a surplus of money on hand
and in readiness for the best good the
grove may need.
Mazzini grove No. 7S met last Thurs
dav evening. The recently installed
officers filed their positions admirably
There was a good attendance in spite
Of the rainy weather and muddy
streets and several propositions were
discussed and decided for the good OF
the order
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evening. An interesting
program was also rendered. There was
quite a bit of local talent on hand, also
few specials. Messrs. Lorraine, Will
son and Brady contributed largely in
the entertainment line, both vocal and
instrumental selections, and were re-
ceived heartily by the we'll pleased
guests. In connection there were a
few acrobatic stunts that were cleverly
executed There was an exceptionally
good turnout and the Foresters certain
ly enjoyed the occasion.
There were present members from
nearly every court in the city, and they
had only words of highest praise for
the Los Angeles court entertainers,
and are only waiting for an opportun-
ity to attend another affair of this
kind. AS the hands of the clock point
ed to 1920 everybody hied himself TO
the banquet chamber, where they were
agreeahly surprised to find that the
fatted calf had been killed and that
sumptuous feast had been spread for
the betterment of the inner man. Well,
a "smoker'' isn't so bad, after all.
81
Court Occident, No. 467, will give a
valentine ball Friday evening. Febru-
ary Ia, at Schleicher hall, 2515 Pasadena
avenue, near DAILY street. All Foresters
and friends are invited. A pleasant
time is expected and also few valen-
tines.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-02
TRIBE OF BEN HUR
Probably the

Probably the
most important
meeting in the
history of the
Tribe of Ben
Hur in Califor-
MIA was that
held at Mann
moth hall last
Tuesday by 81
monides court
No. 4. 1t was
the occasion of
an official visit
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VASA ORDEN AT u. S. A.

Nordstjeman lodge No. 106
transacted a large amount
of business Tuesday night.
One candidate was initiated.
A committee was appointed
by Chairman Berggren to
arrange for a masquerade
ball to be given in the large
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and much interest was manifested on
the account of G. r. Barley, an old
line and fraternal insurance man, join
inag this order, and it is planned that in
the near future he will become the dis
trict deputy. Assistant State Manager
J. e. Simons has returned from River
side council No. 49, and while there
wrote several applications for that
council. Next Thursday night, Febru-
airy 6, zfe Nection of delegates to at
tend me state council will take place
and Al the members re earnestly re-
que tied 10 be present.
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were well carried out. Mrs. Anna Gar
rison was a negro nanny from way
down south, Mrs. Belle Ingram rep
resented Chinese lady and her
makeup was perfect. The handsomest
costume of the evening was worn by
Mrs. Stella Dunton, a black silk flow
ing gown, artistically covered with
cigar bands. Miss Frary was Little
Red Riding Hood. There were make
ups of all kinds-the circus clown, the
dude, baseball player, kings fool, hobos,
pikers, soldiers, sailors, admiral OF the
navy. rough riders, cowboys. cowboy
girls, Irish, Dutch and Danish girls,
country maidens, the doll girl with her
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-02
MODERN NATIONAL
RESERVE

Los Angeles council No. 20,
W. N. r., met in regular ses-
sion last Thursday evening
at Mammoth hall and tran
sacted a large amount of
business. There were seven
applications for membership
and one candidate adopted.
The attendance was good
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-02
KNIGHTS OF THE
MACCABEES

Great Commander S. w.
Wall of Oakland will pay
an official visit to South
ern California in the
early part of February.
He will make a thorough
inspection of the various
divisions of the uniform
rank, as well as officially
visit several of the tents
in this vicinity. Under a
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The first social dance given by COM
pany 49,. u. r., was a decided success.
This is one of the many social func-
tions to be given by the company this
fall and 1t looks forward to an in
crease in membership to its ranks
from these sources.
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ANCIENT ORDER
DRUIDS

A lively time is ex-
pected and looked for
during the coming week
in Druidic circles, and
the several committees of
the local groves certainly
have an amount of work
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-02
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF
FORESTERS

Court Los Angeles, No.
422, 1. o. F., had a most
enjoyable time at the
smoker Thursday night,
card playing being the
leading feature of the
evening An interesting
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-02
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF
ODD FELLOWS

Golden Rule lodge will
confer the second degree
- ~ at it's meeting next Mon
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-02
wooDMEN OF THE WORLD

The masquerade ball
given by Laurustinus cir
Gle No. SO, Women of
Woodcraft, was a pro-
nounced succ e s s, both
financially and otherwise.
The majority of the char
acters were splendid and
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-02
FRATERNAL
BROTHERHOOD

Golden Eagle lodge No.
ia spread it, wings Tues
day evening, when it gave
a social dance. In spite of
the rain, slush and mud,
there was a large turnout.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-02

C. e. Sebastian. past wor7
shipful master, is justly proud
of his beautiful insignia ring
with a diamond setting In
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RMN
ne q 80 On
hwNMAl
Nv

Edgar S. Hamill, clerk of Pacific
camp No. 1852, has removed his office
from 40 Trust building to SOB Delta
building, 426 South Spring street, where
he will be pleased to exchange greetings
and also relieve you of your money for
the dues you may owe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-13
.ElKINS ALL TO SAY NOTHING
FAMILY TO KEEP MUM ABOUT
ABRUZZI ROMANCE.
Prospective Bride Rides Much and
Country Home Shows No Signs
of Being Closed.

NEW YORK, November IA dis
patch from Elkins. w. Va, to the Times
says:
Whatever announcement may be forth
coming from Rome or Turin concerning
the alliance of the Duke Of the Abruzzi
and Miss Katherine Elkins, there is moth
ing to be expected from the family Of
the latter, a positive statement made on
authority Of Mrs. Stephen b. Elkins her
self
When seen at her home on the noun
tain just beyond town, Mrs. Elkins cour-
teously but positively refused any state
ment whatever on the subject Of her
daughters engagement, either present or
prospective. She said there was no state
ment to make.
Even on the subject of her early de-
parture for Washington Mrs. Elkins re-
fused to be interviewed. Although it is
commonly reported that the departure
OF the family from Halliehurst to their
X street home Is imminent, the former
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-13
READY FOR BLOCKADE
Castro Also Will Fight it Dutch
Sailors Land.
BUSINESS MEN SUFFER
Uncertainty Having Its Effect on
Trade at Caracas.
SALT AND FLOUR C0RNERED
Food Supplies Bought Up and Held
by Politicians in Antici-
patton of War.
SALT AND FLOUR CORNERED
Press Corresponding.

Associated Press Correspondence.
CARACAS, Sunday, November 1. 1908.
With the placing in position last week
of mountain artillery at various strategic
positions about La Guaira. so as to pre-
vent any attempted landing from hoi-
lands warships if they come to Venezuela
with hostile intent. President castro mas
no@ completed his preparations Tor 'he
defense of Venezuela's principal seaport
and gateway to Caracas.
Not only have the Venezuelan army anu
navy made preparations for piocKaoe'
but also the merchants OF both La Iudla
and Caracas. Yesterday all Of the salt IN
Ia:Guaira was purchased by prominent
politician and the entire stock or Tue
-four mill was acquired by influential III
terests. Unusually large importations Oh
rice and other provisions have peen re-
ceived from Europe by the principal I'M
porters, who instructed their Eulopean
connections to make heavy shipments -
they were convinced, after making lhNeeu-
CATION, that Holland meant business.
Uncertainty Hats Business.
The merchants of La Guaira received
their greatest shock, which at the SAME
time confirmed their belief that aHairs
were coming to a''crisis, when, Weuhe
dav. the collector of customs issued an
order to the merchants that by the Slst'
the date set by the Netherlands govern
msnt for revocation of Castros trans,
sbipment decree, they would be coHpeiieu
to remove all their merchandise from tIie
custom house and pay all the duties ny
hat date. Stagnation in all lines OF trane
has been the result of the present uhceI
tainty. and great losses Will develop oui-
ing the period of expectancy.
While the army, navy and the mer-
chants were making their final prepare
lions Yesterday for the resent OF the
Dutch warships Baron Won SecKen-
dorff. the German minister, VINO Is IN
charge of the interests of Holland, was
entertaining Venezuela's minister for for,
eign affairs, DR.. Paul, and his Wlfe anu
daughter The legation was Deautliuiiy
decorated and a small dance followed the
dinner.
Meanwhile President Castro is In such
delicate health as to cause Apprehension
to his friends and physicians. lie mas
been closely confined to his room 1or Two
weAks. and rumors are constantly clrcu-
lating as to the necessity for an operation
or for u trip TO Europe to consult speclai-
lists: -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-13
INCREASES HIS SALARY.
Chamber of Commerce Votes to Pay
Secretary %, 500.

At special meeting of the washington
Chamber of Commerce yesterday after
noon it was voted that the Salary of the
secretary. for. the coming year be in
creased to $4,000. to take effect from the
date Of the. annual meeting in January.
The secretary was directed to make ar
rangements for a lecture on the man
ageInent Of the junior public schools No
ven1ber % by Mr.. George, founder OF the
George Junior Republic. The committee
on charities and correction reported ia
vorably the request of the Ingram Me.
mortal Church for an Endorsement of their
purpose to buy lot on which to erect the
church, for which o. II. Ingram OF Eau
Claire Wis. will provide $5O,OOO, and the
committees Endorsement was adopted in
resolution that announced that the
Chamber of Commerce. on behalf Of the
business interests of the city, hereby ex-
presses to Mr. Ingram its hearty appre-
citation of his generous gift, and to the In
gram Memorial Church its earnest hope
that the efforts to provide the necessary
site will be successful, and that thereby
a beautiful memorial and new social
and moral center will be added to the
city.
Nine members were added to the rolls.
as follows: F. 8. Key-Smith, T. Arthur
Smith, Edgar Gray Bailey. James w.
BeIler, Edward B. Eynon. jr., William j.
E,ynon, Martin Mcnamara, Leonard H.
Mattingly and Joseph r. Peake.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-13
DRUGS MAY KILL MRS. READ
DENVER WOMAN DYNAMITER'S
CONDITION CRITICAL.
Insists She Remembers Nothing of
Attempt on the Life Of
Mrs. Phipps.

DENVER, Col, November 13.-Weak-
ened by disease and drugs, Mrs. Allen F.
Read, who threatened the life of Mrs.
Genevieve Chandler Phipps with dyna-
mite last Monday, may never live to un-
dergo the. experiences of the prison cell
or madhouse as the consequence of her
daring attempt at extertion. Information
has reached Chief of Police Armstrong
that Mrs. Reads condition is extremely
critical. The message came from her hus-
band, in whose care Mrs. Read was
placed.
We think she will never recover" Mr..
Read told the chief. I'VE fear 1t is only
a question of days. perhaps hours. until
the end comes"
This information was corroborated by
DR.. R.. o. Butterfield, Mrs. Reads physi-
clan. Mrs. Read has recovered somewhat
the effects of the drugs she has taken, it
is said, to get relief from pain. Still her
mind has not cleared. She insists that she
remembers nothing Of what had taken
place in the last week.
The police have about reached the end
of their immediate plans for investigating
the case. They confess themselves nom
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-13
Beautiful Country Home.

shows no sign of being dismantled for
the winter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-13

plussed. Chief Armstrong will await the
arrival from Pittsfield, Mass. of Miss
Jessie Campbell, a sister of Mrs. Read, in
the hope that she may be able to throw
some light on the mystery. because she
was one of the last persons to see MRS.
Read before she left the Massachusetts
town after the funeral Of her father
Lawrence Phipps, divorced husband of
Mrs. Genevieve Chandler Phipps, who
has represented his formed wife In hand
ling the legal side of the case announces
that he has turned the whole matter over
to District Attorney Stidger. ~
1t is said that both Mr.. Phpps and his
former wife are convinced that Mrs. Read
was not responsible for her actions The
identity of Madame Leroy" the mys-
ferrous woman in the case, remains as
great a mystery as ever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-13
TARGET PRACTICE AT MANILA.
Four More Battleships to Join At
lantic Fleet Very Soon.

MANILA, November 13.-Twelve bat
tIeships of the Atlantic feet are now en-
gagged in target practice and the remain
ing four will soon join the main squad
ron on the target grounds. The flagship
Connecticut will tomorrow inaugurate big
gun practice and will be succeeded by the
other vessels. While the keenest rivalry
between the officers and the gun crews
exists. It is not possible to secure any
Indications of the results.
Upon the completion of target practice
and the ensuing battle practice, the en-
tire fleet will participate in the sham night
attacks and torpedo work. 1t Is believed
that the warships will be ready to leave
the grounds with all their work concluded
by November -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-13
FINDS LoNG-LoST SON.
Los Angeles Hotel Clerk Discovers
Scion of Noted Austrian.

LOS ANGELES, Cal, November 49,
The Iong-lost son of Josef Jowey, privy
councillor to Emperor Francis Joseph. of
Austria. has been found through the en-
terprise of Otto f. Schroeder. clerk al
the Hotel Lawkesheim of this city. For
more than year the son of Dr. Jowey
has been living at Oakland. Cal, under
the name of Fred Anderson. An ad-
vertisement which Mr.. Schroeder placed
In San Francisco papers caught his eye
and brought immediate response.
Jowey left home more than six years
ago. He was then a boy of adventure
some nature. and feeling the restraint of
his home life as we'll as disliking the
idea of later joining the army, he ran
away. For some time he lived in Lon
don and then came to America and
drifted to California. Here all trace of
him was lost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-13
Justice Gould Dismisses Divorce Pc
tition

Justice Gould today decided to dismiss
the petition of Mrs. Mable S. Longley,
WAC sued her husband, E. Eugene Long
ley. a letter carrier, for limited divorce
The action of the court was based on
want Of sufficient evidence of the cruelty
charged by the wife.
The suit was filed May To- 1905. and
alleged that the husband had struck the
wife and ill-treated her.
Attorney w. p Plumley represented Mr..
Longley and Attorney George Francis
Williams appeared for the wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-13
DR.. Azel Ames Dies at Danvers,

DANVERS, Mass, November 13.-Dr.
Azel Ames, formerly of wide fame as a
surgeon and sanitary engineer died yes
terday at the hospital for the insane in
this town. where. he had been patient
for a number Of years. He was sixty
three years of age. DR.. Ames served with
distinction in the civil and Spanish
American wars and afterward represented
the United States government in the Phil
known also as writer on medical and
sanitary subjects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-13

Among professional and business
men desiring a heavy colt shoe for fall
and winter, this Teck is the final and
supreme choice. The heavy sole makes
it durable outdoor shoe for all wealth
ers. and the style of the last, together
with the selection of stock, embody all
the features of "Teck" excellence. We
can offer no better or heater fitting
model than the Teck, and it is a very
"swagger'' style.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-13
Benjamin Fish Dead in Bridgeport

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. November b.
Benjamin Fish. seventy-five years old.
brother-in-law of the late p. T. Barnum
and one of the most prominent residents
OF the city. died yesterday OF heart dis
ease.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-13

1t is ideally beautiful, on the plan OF
an English country house, with enor-
nous hall running from north to south.
with great open chimney places in the
center, wherein burned huge logs of
well-seasoned oak. Bright-hued chrys-
anthemums stood about in great profu-
sion in large Japanese jars. while in the
dining room opening to the left the
luncheon table was fragrant In pink
roses.
There are no guests at the Elkins
home now, the last house party having
broken up a week ago. Mrs. Elkins and
her daughter are practically alone at
present, as Senator Eikins left yesterday
for Washington.
In the saddle, having all her five hunt
ers on the estate at Halliehurst. She
looks we'll, handsome and happy. but is
said to be extremely annoyed by the per-
sistent inquiries as to what she regards
as strictly her own private affairs and
in no way a matter of legitimate inquiry
by the press or the public.
Keeps Her Own Counsel.
If she contemplates an early wedding
day, no one in Randolph county, w. Va,
has been taken into her confidence. The
entire community depends upon the
newspapers for any information regard
ing the intensely interesting romance.
The Duke Of the Abruzzi has never
been to West Virginia, and by some of
Senator Elkins' constituency is regarded
almost as a mythical parsonage. The
majority, however, regard with appro-
baton any man who has won the favor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-13

This lace boot is distinctly a win
ter shoe-warm, weathersome and du-
rable The swing to the toe gives it the
'Teck" snap, and adds greatly to its
swagger appearance. 1t is suitable for
all functions, except those of the most
formal nature, and for winter coltskin
this Teck will give combined satisfac-
ton of style, fit and wear that is incon-
ceivable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-13

! Of Miss Ellxins, who is quite as popular
here as is her distinguished father
Ex-senator Henry Gassaway Davis,
| whose summer home adjoins that Of his
son-in-law, left yesterday for the Vir-
ginia Hot Springs, where he will pass
several weeks before going to Washing
ton for the winter. His daughter, Mrs:
Arthur Lee, will close the Davis home
for the season Saturday. and with her
children join Mr.. Lee in Washington.