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The Bossier banner., 1909-02-25
A Moqul Hero.

Here is little vignette of Babar,
the first of the great moguls. At elev-
en- he succeeded to his kingdom of
Ferghana. His father was accidental
" killed, and a." says the boy. ''im-
mediately mounted in great haste and.
taking such followers as were at hand,
set out to secure my throne" He sue
ceeded in holding it, nearly lost it by
trusting a traitor who was 1.-THE best
player at leapfrog he had ever seem
and actually lost it by grasping at the
possession of Samarkand. Then came
two years of wandering. Then he got
Terghana again and lost it a second
time by trying to make his Monsol
soldiers restore their loot to the peas
antry. And all this before he was
seventeen! Thirty-two years later he
died, the last scene being the most
striking of all. His darling son
Humayun was desperately i'll. Only
some great sacrifice could save him.
said the doctor. He entered the cham
ber, walked round the bed three times,
saying. ION me be thy suffering" and
few days afterward died.-London
Spectator.
The Bossier banner., 1909-02-25
The Senate. Hole In the Wall.

ne Sen&Ieo S1oio VI tuo "0Us
When the nineteenth century was as
yet only half grown, senator's applied
customarily for their toddies at the SO
called Hole in the Wall, small circu-
lar room just OF the postoffice Of the
upper house. The latter body then
occupied what is now the chamber Of
the supreme court, and the postofiice
was across the main corridor Of the
building on the same floor. When a
wearer Of the toga found himself i'll
need of a 'snifter" he had only te
cross over to the mails department
and pass through 1t to the little cir
cular room aforesaid, which was about
the size Of pantry. The Hole In the
Wall was the first senate restaurant,
and the bill of fare for edibles was
short. though to the point. There was
ham, guaranteed to have been smoked
for six months, veritabie sublimation
Of the pork product; there were corned
beef and bread and cheese. but very
little else. They served, however. as
an accompaniment for the fluids. and
when the Hole was crowded. as was
often the case, senators ate their sand
wiches outside, in the postofiice. =
Washington Post.
The Bossier banner., 1909-02-25
mAlKSGiyfNe mK@THM Day
lGENFhBMEN)
By o. HENRY.

copyright. 1906, by the s. s. Mcclure Col
p" HERE Is one day that is ours.
There is one day when all we
Americans who are not self
made 90 back to the old home
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-01
DAUGHTERS OF VETERANS

At its regular meeting last Monday
evening Jessie Benton Fremont tent
No. initiated three new members and
obligated two comrades. After busl-
ness refreshments We're served.
Thursday evening fifty of the sons
and daughters were entertained with a
watermelon party by DIR. c. e. Case
at his home, 2346 Thompson street. Wa
termelons did not constitute the whole
bill of fare, however, the good things
being so numerous that the doctors
guests were a little suspicious that he
had some designs on their health. The
refreshments were served on the spa
cious lawn, which was decorated with
flags and Japanese lanterns, and a
prettier or more delightful affair can
hardly be imagined.
The tent expects to be we'll repre-
sented at the coming national conven-
tion of the Daughters Of Veterans at
Salt Lake City, and the following MEM
bers are making arrangements to leave
for that city Saturday evening, August
7: Mrs. Lizzie Belle Cross, department
president and national aide; Mrs. Mar
garet Gary Wright, department press
correspondent and national aide; Mrs.
Ella Renwick, delegate; Mrs. Nellie
Baldwin, pr c. e. Case, department
judge advocate, and Mrs. Grace L.
Marshall. national aide. Mrs. Mary
GorCon, department guard, who is now
visiting in the east. will meet the other
members at Salt Lake City.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-01
FRATERNAL
ORDER OF EAGLES

The degree team of Ocean Park aerie,
No. 924. F. O. E., gathered at special
meeting of the lodge on Thursday
evening and attacked three eminently
respectable young men of that city for
no other apparent reason than that
they sought to enter the order without
proper conception of the dignity that
was being bestowed on them. They
have il now all right,
When n. J. Graves gets through with
his crutch and A. r. Bennett is able to
sit at table like white folks and take
his nourishment, and when c. Coleman
gets his nerves so that person coming
up behind him does not drive him into
Mysteries, these three young men
threaten to go on a still hunt for those
they dearly love to abuse and inveigle
them into joining the order.
They were initiated all right and
seventy members of the lodge gathered
to see that it was done right. Colo
RADIO Springs, Redondo, Florence, Col,
Los Angeles and San Francisco aeries
were represented at the meeting, and
what the local boys could not think of
to add to the ritual and degree work
the visitors supplied.
After the insignificant eaglets" had
been properly abused and then taught
to fly they were taken into the BAN
quet room and taught to eat. At least
that was the program. But they sur
prised their teachers by showing great
skill along this line, and the former
were forced to abandon all lessons on
the subject and get in and save enough
of the wreck for their own sustenance.
After the tables had been sufficient
ly relieved of their loads to obvlate the
chance of a breakdown the visitors and
members were permitted to get what
was on their minds out of their sys-
tens, and there were a number of wit
ty toasts presented, which brought out
some very bright retorts.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-01
DEGREE OF HONOR

Magnolia lodge No. a. Degree OF
Honor. gave a surprise at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Lewis, 3lS East
Twenty-ffth street, last Tuesday
evening. Mrs Lewis is past presid
ing officer, and, having been an inValld
for a long time, the women decided to
show their appreciation for her faith
full work.
Music. cards and sociability We're en-
loved by about twenty guests, includ-
ing a sumptuous repast. At the table
Mrs. Cyrenius, grand chief of honor,
presented Mrs. Lewis with beautiful
pearl sunburst. Mrs. Van Court read
a poem written for the occasion and
presented a book containing the poem
and names of the guests.
Those present were Mines. Alphi,
Baldwin. Bott. Brown, Cyrenius. Coe,
Cox. Calvin, Decker, Edwards. Flack
Hull, Harrison, Hellman, Hartzell
Leatherwood, Mack, Nay. Peoples
Phillips, Pollard. Sutherland, Stuart
Van Court, West, Wilkie and Speck;
Misses Speck, Fanchon Lewis and
Mead and Mr.. Walters.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-01
TRIBE OF BEN HUR

The courts of Southern California
are now working under the supervision
of the new state manager, A. M.
Bailey, Brother Deputy II. S. Vree-
land having resigned. Great results
are expected from Brother Bailey
work, as he has always made an en-
Viable report of business secured.
Simonides court, No. 4, had Il
big initiation Tuesday evening July 27,
when under the supervision of State
Manager A. NJ Bailey nine were in
itiated.
Sister Ruby Anderson, deputy of
Simonides court, is making good all
along the line and expects to have a
number of candidates for each meeting.
Los Angeles court, No. 19, held
installation of officers on Friday,
July 20, when the following were in
stalled as officers of this court by
Deputy H S. Vreeland: Past chief, p
]. Quealy; chief. w. A. Ford judge,
George D. Vreeland; teacher, Charlotte
Logan; scribe, Ida M. Vreeland, keep
er of tribute, Susie L. Davies; inner
doOrkeeper, Margaret Quealy; outer
doorkeeper Thadeus Saum; captain,
Mrs. Stokley; guide, Arthur Sage; mu-
sician, Ethel G. Smith.
The courts of Los Angeles were Wis
tied recently by Supreme Auditor j.
r. BOnnell, who is making an extended
trip among the Pacific states
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-01


DEV. HUGH K. WALKER, royal
X, bishop of the Royal court and
~ pastor of the Emmanuel Presby-
terian church, is one of the best known
and popular ministers in the city. His
congregation is one of the largest of
his denomination in Southern Califor-
MIA and wieiCs a great influence in
this community. DR.. Walker is an ell
oquent preacher and splendid frater-
nalist. He is a member of high degree
of the Masonic order Besides his
church and fraternal work DR.. Walker
finds time to take an active part in
civic affairs. much to the benefit and
credit of Los Angeles.
Mrs. Gertrude Hutton is a prom
inent and much beloved member of
assembly No. and is the captain of
company B, royal guards, of the same
| assembly, AS a social leader and
worker Mrs. Hutton has no superior
in the order. She is one of the sweet
est singers in the city. She has often
been heard in public entertainments
given by the Royal court. She has a
fine knowledge of drill work, and it
is freely predicted that she will soon
make company 3 the finest ladies'
drill corps in the state.
a medical examiner of the Royal Court,
holds no other official position with the
order. Yet he is one of its most prom
inent and useful members. In addi-
tion to attending to his large practice,
he finds time to give in promoting the
interests of Los Angeles assembly. of
which he and his wife and daughter
are members. In the last six months
he has secured more new members for
No. than any other lay member in it..
DR.. Coldwells is very popular with the
members, partly due to his charming
personality and partly to his benevo-
lence and enthusiasm for the good Of
the order
Pico assembly will initiate several
candidates Monday evening and trans
act other important business. Arrange
ments will be begun TO celebrate the
Royal Courts anniversary, August 30,
when it is hoped to initiate the largest
class of candidates in the History of
No. s.
The open meeting of Pico assembly
last Monday was a great success, both
tee in charge of it deserves thanks for
its untiring labor to make IT a success.
Los Angeles assembly No. > will hold
an enthusiastic meeting Tuesday even
ing to celebrate the success attending
the Rev. Hugh K. Walker class initia-
ton last Tuesday evening. A commit
tee will be appointed Tuesday evening
to begin preparations to celebrate Row
al Court day August 81. 1t is hoped
that a larger, class Of candidates will
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-01
COURT OF HONOR

Progressive court, No. 1927, Court Of
Honor. is doing business at the old
stand" looking after its members and
their best interests Deputy Medford,
the new official, turned in five card APP
plications at the last regular meeting.
Plans were made to boost the treasury.
A committee composed of chair officers
will arrange for future social events
The fourteenth anniversary of the
Court of Honor was celebrated by a
picnic and dinner at Eastlake park
July %. DR.. J. L. Jones gave an in
teresting address on the accomplish
ments Of the past and the hopes and
aims for the future. He gave a glow
ing tribute to Supreme Chancellor Her
eford, whose ability as an efficient
leader is recognized in the courts at
home and abroad in his work as presi-
dent of the International Fraternal as
sociation. He was followed by other
sneakers.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-01
WESTERN FRATERNAL
ASSOCIATION

FtzSa :. 48Ns9y Supreme PreSluent j.
lSAsSk, t4 kSs2aNA1 l. Mclaughlin, Assist
NsS I6a ant Supreme Secretary
William p. Riggs, Dep
uty supreme President
F.. M. Brimer and Or,
~ eaa1ezAsS7E@4A Gregg, president or
" Home lodge. made an
official visit to the lodge at Hunting
ton Beach last Monday. A reception
committee comprised OF Companions
Walker, Cook and franklin met the
visitors at the station. The attendance
numbered nearly all the members OF
the lodge The able address of well
come to the visiting officers was given
by Secretary Franklin. The reply by
the supreme president enthused the
members with expectations of great re-
suits. The following program was pre-
sented Vocal solo, Companion COOK;
reading, Companion Walker; piano Sc
lection, Companion Lizzie Walker;
monologue, Companion Smith; vocal
selection, Companion Franklin. Ihe
banquet committee had been busy dur
ing the program, and adjournment was
taken to Companion Jackson's, where
the committee had attended to the eat
ables in a manner to uphold the repu-
tation of the lodge. An open meeting
was announced for Monday, august .,
and members will leave p. e. building
at 6:15 in a private car for that meet
ing.
Stag lodge. "the gusher," has been
"branding'' them every meeting since
moving into its new hall. The smoker
flast week produced business enough to
Justify the lodge in making a monthly
entertainment of II, and the committee
is busy arranging for the August one
The theater party contest was taken
up by Stag with determination to have
the place of honor at the party. Home
has the start up to date, but Stag is
working hard and wishes to lead the
procession. The lodge has granted the
president, Harry Light, three weeks
leave of absence. Harry is "luffY In
the national guard and is at Bay CITY
with his company. Companion Jesse
Sbafer is handling the gavel while he
is away.
Supreme Treasurer Brockway vis-
| iting the lodges in Oregon reports en-
thusastic meetings everywhere. Port
land had the largest number for the
class initiation contest but Eugene won
on larger percentage of gain in mem
i bership. THE prize banners will be
presented to the winning lodges on the
| return of the supreme treasurer.
Pomona lodge was Instituted Thurs
day night Supreme President j. l..
| Mclaughlin was the instituting officer.
The officers were Installed at the close
of the meeting. The Pomona members
are working with the view to be the
largest lodge in California. The en-
thusiasm stirred up by the supreme
president was contagious and the mem
bers pledged to bring i'm new mem
ber next meeting night. Forty char
ter members were initiated. compos-
| ing the best business and professional
men with their wives in Pomona, which
is a start few lodges possess in the
fraternal field. and the supreme presi-
dent may we'll feel proud of his baby
lodge.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-01

be ready on that date for initiation
than was had July 27.
Two hundred members and forty-one
candidates are enough to make sue
cess of any meeting-and that was the
record last Tuesday evening when Rev.
Hugh X Walker was initiated. 1t was
the largest meeting and class of can
didates of No. 2 for several months,
which was made memorable by the
prominence in business and profession
al life of all of the candidates. After
the initiation the officers for the en-
suing term were installed by L. F.
Wright, Mrs. H. E. Towers, George H.
Felch and company B, Royal guards.
visitors were present from eight as
semblies,, the officer coming the great
est distance to attend the meeting
being DR. Edward I. Butler, worthy
chancellor OF San Diego assembly No.
38. Very able speeches were made by
Rev DR. Walker. Mattison B. Jones,
DR.. Butler and Sam ]. Chapel. At
the close of the meeting refreshments
were served by a committee of tireleSs
workers composed of charming women.
All present voted the Royal Court
different from the others" and "the
best order for the best men and
women"
Queen assembly No. Il held a great
meeting last Wednesday evening anu
initiated several candidates. Royal
Chancellor Chapel delivered one of his
strong, practical and helpful sermon
cites that was much appreciated.
committee from South Gate was pres
ent with a challenge for a contest. 1t
was accepted. Next Wednesday more
candidates will be initiated and final
arran gements announced for the open
meeting August H. Queen meets
Wednesday at Diels hall, corner Cen
tral avenue and Adams street.
Belvedere No. "a held a good meeting
Thursday evening and initiated candi-
dates No. "a attended the Rev. Walk
er class initiation in a body last Tues
day evening.
South Gate assembly No. 40 gave a
public meeting Friday evening, which
was attended by more than $50 mem
hers and friends. 1t was a success in
every Way. South Gate is on the boom
in an effort to dislodge Pico assembly
as the second largest assembly in the
city.
The royal directors and trustees of
the Royal Court composed of Gen.
Frank c. Prescott, Sam j. Chapel,
Judge A. M. King, c. w. Fleming, O.
]. Wigdal Mattison B. Jones and DR..
Edward NJ Palette, take pleasure in
making public announcement of the
anpointmcnt Of Rev. Hugh x. Walker
TO the office of royal bishop of the
Royal Court. The directors feel that
i'm thus honoring DR. Walker they
have honored themselves and the order
in no uncertain manner.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-01
ROYAL NEIGHBORS

The Royal Neighbors of Sunny South
camp meet every first and third Mon
day evenings at Golden State hall, 431
South Hill street.
The regular midWeek whist party OF
the camp was held last Thursday at
the residence of Mrs. Bird e. Morrison.
Sixty-sixth avenue and Meridian
street. The following women were
present and took part in the games:
Mrs. Mary Yarger, Mrs. Eugenia Bur
nor, Mrs Harry Slotterbeck Mrs. Nora
O'Neil, Mrs. George Peterman, Mrs J.
j. C. Daily, Miss Eloise DAILY, Mrs. Sarah
Prudhomme, Mrs. Sarah Dllehunt.
Mrs. Christina Hamill, Mrs. Cora Kan
kuskie, Mrs. Hannah G. Sexton and
Mrs. Lydia Koener. The first prize was
won by Mrs. DAILY and the second by
Mrs. Peterman. The camp expects to
give the work to four new candidates
next Monday night.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-01

of which Major Miller was in command
will take charge of the services Wher
the body will be consigned to It's last
resting place.
For several months Major Miller had
been in falling health, and realizing
that his span of life was rapidly grow
ing shorter, recently frightened up his
sword and neatly arranged his uni
form, that he might look well to 'the
boys" when the last rites were said.
Major Miller was a man of sterling
integrity and greatly beloved by ''the
boys" of the uniform rank who will
sadly miss him. His absence will be
distinctly felt by, officers and men
alike, who depended much on his valued
counses.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-01
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF
GOOD TEMPLARS

Monday night Merrill lodge, No. 299,
elected it's officers for the next term, as
follows: Chief templar, L. A. Fahren-
SEN past chief templar, Ina Ford; vice
tempiar, Ralph Collins; recording sec
retary, Rose Burness; financial secre-
tary, r. L. McKibbin; treasurer, r. d.
McCollom; marshal Frank Lawton;
guard, Clarence Kirby; sentinel, Les
ter Collins; pianist, Bessie Tedford;
electoral superintendent, L. A. Swan
Thursday evening members of the
lodge gave boat ride and party Mt
Echo park, which were highly en-
ioyed.
Merrill lodge meets at 2201a South
Main street, Eureka hall, /. o. o. r.
building, every Monday night.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-01
LADIES OF MODERN
MACCABEES

Angel City hive, No 970, L. o. T. NJ. M,
will hold an all-day social at the home
of Mrs. Moses Loewenstein, 1912 Trin-
ity street. next Friday
Angelus tent will hold a silver medal
contest for the women OF Angel City
hive at 1917 North Main street tomor-
row night. The contestants will be
Mesdames Marie Talbot. Lillian M.
Gress, Stella Bodine and Humphrey.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-01
] land SECRET SOCIETIES

tapis which is going to surprise some
of the members in this section. Los An
geles camp holds the record in South
ern California for the largest number
of applications received in any one
month during this campaign. Harry
Taylor, past consul commander of the
camp. is taking an active interest and
his influence is being felt. The banker
Daniel Stauffer. never misses meet
ing and his words and mature advice
are very beneficial.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-01
UNION VETERAN LEGION

Women of the Union Veteran legion
gave a very pleasant social at the .-ome
of Mrs. Mary Alf 559 East Thirty
third street, last Thursday. more than
forty guests being present. An i'm
promptu program was rendered and a
fine dinner served. These women are
noted for always having a good time,
and this occasion was certainly'no ex-
ceDtiOn
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-01

in Los Angeles last Thursday. Mr.
Mueller, who is associated with the
Security Savings bank, is extremely
popular in fraternal circles and has
hosts of friends who heartily wish
him an abundance of good luck.
The funeral of Maj. w. G. Miller Of
the Third regiment, Uniform Rank
knights of Pythias, win be held at
cemetery members of the five COM
panies comprising the first battalion,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-01

broken hip, caused by an accident as
he was working at his business, that
of teaming. Members Of the home
stead committee on arrangements were
]. A Crater, Mrs. H. L. Stumpf, Mrs.
]. R. Bristol, Mrs. J. A. owen and L.
A Lawrence. They provided a fine
luncheon, a choice literary and musical
program, and dancing filled the rest
of the evening. About $50 were pres
ent. Mr.. Jockman hopes to leave the
hospital for his home this week.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-01

dates last Wednesday eVeHIHB.
Interesting remarks were made by
Deputy state Commanders Kate A.
Russell and l.. Myers on the good of
the order
A banquet was served and pleasant
time was enioYed by all present
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-01
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs

Robert L. Mueller,
chancellor commander of
Gauntlet lodge and an
officer of the Uniform
Rank of the Knights Of
Pythias, andIMiss Elean-
or Ostendorf of Milwau-
kce, Wis. were married
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-01
BROTHERHOOD OF
AMERICAN YEOMEN

Last evening a benefit
social was given for James
Jockman by Los Angeles
homestead, No. 927, of the
American Yeomen, at the
hall over 227 Mercantile
place. Mr.. Jockman has
been in the hospital for
two months, because of a
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-01
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF
ODD FELLOWS

Semi-TrOpic lodge No.
20 ~ 371 will initiate a class of
&szse' $sgD candidates next Tuesday
night.
Goodwill lodge No, 1923 will put
through a class initiation next Thurs
day night.
Orange Grove encampment No. 81 will
start a class on the way by initiation
next Friday night.
Fraternity Rebekah lodge No. 272 will
hold a class initiation next Saturday
night.
Angelus Rebekah lodge No. 279 gave
an interesting program and card party
last Thursday night,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-01

Don't simply allow II 10 die-that plan OF
yours. Find little capital through advertts-
ing.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-01
LADIES OF THE
MACCABEES

The officers a n d
guards of Pacific hive
No. 46, L. o. T. M.
exemplifed the floor
work In a beautiful
manner in the initia-
ton of two candi-
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-01
NEWS OF FRATERNAL
MODERN WOODMEN OF
AMERICA

~ AS visitors last Wednes-
z-t1nnSN day night Golden State
ft-S,SN camp had Consul DIR. c. c..
kuN/Au Marckris of San Jose, j.
WN(<SW o. Burgess. district deputy,
\SA-SG of Los Angeles, and W. E..
Rose of Colorado city
The deputy had six candidates ready
for initiation last Wednesday night, and
thirteen applications. This is the kind
of work that makes Golden state camp
the banner camp of the west 1t is
not unlikely that within the next few
wears the desire of many of its most
enthusiastic members will be reached
and Golden state camp will have be-
come the largest camp in the jurisdic-
tion of Modern Woodmen of America.
1t is announced that the head con-
sui win hold the class adoption for
this district at Pasadena near the hrst
of October All the camps in the dis
trict will contribute to the success or
the affair.
The logrolling committees will meet
at Eagles hall next Thursday night 10
make reports and final arrangements
for the events, and full announcement
of the picnic at Venice will be pub
lished Every Woodman should watch
for the announcement.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-01
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF
FORESTERS

eseAA The Court temple uni
sSSSa& formed team visit d
3s leA Court Occident Friday
II 1kTES evening and exemphfied
~ "a 4 the work in an excellent
AsNtEg manner on a class of four
sNSx4kNS candidates Seven new
Arizona republican., 1909-05-26
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE
WE HAVE THE CHEAPEST twenty
and forty-acre tracts of orange, SUI
gar beet or alfalfa soil, only three
miles northwest of town. Nothing in
the same locality for anything like
the price. You can have any num-
Der of acres from 10 to 500. The
tracts, which are in alfalfa, will be
sold for S475 per acre, and the bal
ance from SIPS to $40. This land
will be worth 5000 in a very few
months, but they are going to be sold,
and if you want land for investment
or for a home, look at them. We
will be glad to show you. Do not
delay.