Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-07

Judgment who had made a success
OF their private enterprises. They
laid the foundation of the organiza
ton, and today ii has a membership
Of more than 100000; it has paid TO
widows and orphans in insurance over
$4,000, 900; it has placed $1,000 mon
uments at the graves Of departed
members; it owns it's own building
(191a stories) and has a reserve fund
in excess OF S16.000,00O.
NO organization has equaled," he
continued. 'in growth and more offer
such cheap insurance. The $1,000
monuments mean that widows and
orphans have received from $500 to
$4,000 in each instance, and that
meant the helping of those who had
been deprived OF the one to whom
they had looked for support
We erect monuments in memory
Of those who lost their lives, and
whose bodies were not recovered,
There are such instances, but as
brothers In this great fraternal order
the monuments were placed in a suit
able location, because it matters not
whether they are rich or poor the
Woodmen never forget their depart
ed ones
In closing he spoke Of the orders
principles, saying that if every mem
Der lived up to the teachings they
would be better men, they would be
come more selfreliant, they would
prepare for the dark days, they
would provide better for their house
holds, and above all they would have
a greater respect for the teachings
of the scripture.
He also referred to the cheap in
surance, and delied any organization
or insurance company to enter into
successful competition with it, He
showed that the rates are low, and
can never be increased while other
organizations do, and in words of
praise for the principles of woodcraft
and for those who had charge of the
entertainment he closed his most
masterful address.
Or. ChamberIin.
DR.. Chamberlin, in responding to
the toast of THE Ladies'" paid wom-
All great tribute. He cited instanc
es where she had done great good,
where she had accomplished good
when men had failed He also thank
ed the ladies' for the part they had
played in the evenings entertain
ment and assured them that their
kindness was appreciated.
Rev. Meeks.
The Rev. Mr.. Mecks said he was
not an after dinner speaker, because
he made most of his speeches before
dinner, and, therefore, much could
not be expected of him. He referred
to the fraternal orders, of the good
they are doing and praised the Wood
men for endeavoring to build up man
and make him better creature.
Mr.. Brantner
Mr. z. T. Brantner in his remarks
referred to an act of congress in
which it had been decided to erect a
monument to the memory Of Abraham
Lincoln at Vicksburg by the Blue and
the Gray This, he said, showed a
fraternal spirit and proved that the
people were ready to forget section
alism.
Postmaster Henshaw.
Postmaster E. c. Henshaw said
that there was only one letter be-
tween postmaster" and "toastmas-
ter" and as some one had referred
to him as not being on the inside" he
was glad to say that he had already
Iput a great deal inside. He
said the POSTMASTER had proven him
self an adept in building political
fences, and he must be styled, a
rail splitter instead of a chopper.
Mr.. Foreman.
MIR. Foreman in few remarks, eX.
planned that there would be a reduc-
ton in the fees, and those desiring
to join now should take advantage of
the opportunity at once. He briefly
explained the principles and conclu-
sively showed what the order has &C
complished.
The entertainment could not have
been improved upon. Edibles were
in abundance, the service was excel
lent and the addresses uplifting and
edifying. What was not used was do
mated to the Stone Home and for