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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
SHIPPING NEWS

Portland, Me-, Aug. 13-Arrived:
Schooners Sunbeam, Kennebec for
Boston: Abenaki. do for New York;
Mineola, Bangor for Boston; Mary
Weaver, Calais for New York; Marga-
ret (Br), Nova Scotia port fer New
York.
Rockland. Me, Aug. 13-Arrived:
Schooners William B. Herrick, Phil
adlephia for Calais; Lizzie Lane, Prov
ldence for Stockton Springs.
Sailed: Schooner Brigadier, Stoning-
ton.
South Thomaston, Me-, Aug. 49,
Arrived: Schooner Julia Frances. Bos-
ton.
Eastport, Me. Aug. 1s.-Arrived:
Schooner Fred Belano, New York
Portland, Me-. Aug. 13.-Arrived:
Schooners Colin C. Baker, Sullivan for
New York; Mary B. Wellington, do
for do.
Boston, Aug. 13.-Arrived: Schoon-
er Electric Light. Friendship.
Sailed: Schooners Wyoming. Nor!
folk: ]. s. Glover, Jonesport; Eskimo,
(Br), ST. John. N. B.; Herbert, Rock
port.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
BELGIUM TO ASK
Intervention OF
NEUTR'L NATIONS

Brussels, via Paris, Aug. II, 1925 P.
NJ, Aug. .13.--It is stated here today
that the intervention of the neutral
powers is to be asked for by the Bel
gian foreign minister through their
diplomatic representatives In the Bel
gian capital in reference to alleged re-
peated Violations by the German troops
In Belgium of the Geneva and Hague
conventions.
M Davignon, the Belgian foreign
minister, has drawn up long list Of
cases declared to be fully atested Of
the killing of the wounded. the abuse
of the white fiag, the killing Of civil
ians and the seizure of private and
public funds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14

ing movement against the Belgian
army.
Through efficient cavalry reconnais-
sance, the Belgian commander obtain
ed accurate information of the move
ment of the force. To reach Diest the
Germans had to cross the river at
Haelen. and It was before this place
that the Belgians took UP their prin-
cipal position, erecting barbados, dug
intrenchments and placing guns where
they could be the best employed.
THE Germans came in sight about
II o'clock in the morning and soon
after that the artillery on both sides
came into action. The German fire
did little effect. The Belgian fire was
deadly, even at a range of 1000 meters,
and played havoc with the German
cavalry. which, Notwithstanding, con-
tinued TO advance.
THE Belgian cavalry charged. but
owing to the conformation OF town
which is intersected with the hedges
and hiliocks could collect only in
small groups. The Germans again and
again hurled themselves at the barri-
cades, only TO be shot down by the
deadly Belgian fire.
The attack on the bridges spanning
the river was fierce. German officers
could be seen urging their men to the
attack, TO meet almost certain death
from the Belgian guns. Men and horses
fell like flies. until when almost shat
tered. the order for retreat was given
at o'clock in the evening.
"Tba Garrpap dafaot
their loss amounting to more than 1000
and they retired in the greatest dis
order. AT nightfall they were max
Ing their way hastily towards Lon
gress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
TO RESUME ORDINARY
TRAFFIC ON FRENCH Rvs.

Paris. Aug. 13.-(9.35 A. M).-Ordinary
traffic on the greater part OF the French
railways. with the exception of the east
ern lines. will be resumed soon, 1t is an
nounced.
1t is claimed In a semi-ofiicial state
ment that the French artillery has
proven far superior to that OF the Ger
mans The latters hsavy shells show lit
tie effectiveness, it is said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14

The marriage eof Miss Lucy Lee
Adams, the daughter Of Mrs. Bertha
Adams of North Greene and Hugh
Cary Briggs. the son of Mr.. and Mrs
Henry H. Briggs Of Turner. took
place Wednesday evening at the
brides home in Greene. Mrs. Briggs
was born in Greene, the daughter Of
the late Stephen Adams and Mrs.
Bertha Adams. She was graduated
from the Grammar school at Leeds in
1911 and for three years attended
Leavitt Institute. Her class was
1915. Mr.. Briggs was born in Turner,
the son of Mr. and Mrs Henry H.
Briggs. He was graduated from
Leavitt Institute in the class Of 1912.
Since then he has been associated
with his father in farming. and it is
there on the home place that Mr.. and
Mrs. Briggs will reside. They are to
take short wedding trip, remaining
away. until the first Of next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
HOULTON MAN HELD
AS A GERMAN SPY

Houlton, Me, Aug. 1s.-w. F. Braden
of this town Is under arrest at ST. Pierre,
Miquelon. as a German spy, according to
which It Is impossible TO verify. Mr.
Braden went to st. Pierre several weeks
ago for few weeks rest and is reported
as having been seized by the soldiers
there since the outbreak Of European
hostilities. He should have no difficulty
in convincing anyone Of his real nation
atty, his friends here think. His res
semblance to a German spy Is about as
close as that of a Yankee doughnut to a
bologna sausage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
HOULTON FARM BLDGS.
BURNED WEDNESDAY

Houlton, Me-, Aug. 13.-The farn
buildings OF John Smith, four and a
half miles from town, were burned
Wednesday, Aug. 70. The fire caught
in the barn, from some unknown
cause. The house, two barns and sheds
all burned. The neighbors by quick
work saved nearly all the furniture
and the major part Of the farming ma
chinery was stored in the potato
house which was quite a distance from
the other buildings and was not burn
ed. Loss about $4,000, with insurance
of $500. Mr.. Smith also lost about 60
tons of hay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
SAY PONT-A-MOUSSON
BOMBARDED BY ARTILLERY

London. Aug. 13.-f5.15 A. MA dis
patch to the Exchange Telegraph Co.
from Paris, labeled official. says:
lat 10 o'clock Wednesday morning,
Pont-a-Mousson, a town in the depart-
ment of Meurthe-et- Moselle, IS miles
southwest of Metz. was bombarded by
heavy artillery from considerable dis
lance Shells falling In the towns
streets killed and wounded many of the
inhabitants and wrecked a large number
of houses"
At Gibraltar more than 80 vessels of all
nationaiities have been stopped and their
sailing prevented.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
SUMMON AMBASSADORS

Rome, Via Paris, Aug. 49,
SIS P. M.-The foreign Office
today summoned home the Ital-
ian ambassadors in Paris, St.
Petersburg, London and Berlin,
as the government desires to
consult with them concerning
the war situation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
NEWFOUNDLAND ADDS
TO BRITISH FORCES

st. Johns. N. r. Aug. 13.-New-
foundland will contribute to Great
Britain's forces 500 men fully equipped
for land service; will increase the nav
al reserve from 600 to 1000 and will
enlist an auxiliary force of 500 men
for defence of this island colony.
1t was announced that the Imperial
government would accept the offers
and enrolment began at once. The
youth of the island were quick to re-
spond. The ranks are expected to be
filled within a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
OVER 10000 AMERICAN
TOURISTS STRANDED

London, Aug. 13.-The fashionable
season in Switzerland was at its
height when war was declared and
as result more than ten thousand
English and American tourists are
stranded in that country. The Bril-
fish minister at Berne issued the fol-
lowing proclamation:
During mobilization travel through
France is impossible and tourists are
recommended to remain where they
are until it is possible to arrange for
transit" ---,e.-.. .+--.-
Many tourists are hard pressed for
the bare necessities of <life
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
CLIFFORD PINCHOT
ENGAGED TO MARRY

New York, Aug. 13.-The engagement OF
Miss Cornelia E. Bryce, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Lloyd 8. Bryce of this city. and
Clifford Pinchot, former chief forester Of
the United States, was announced this
afternoon. The wedding will take place
next Saturday morning at Roslyn, Long
Island, the country home of the brides
parents.
Lloyd 8. Bryce, father of the BRIDE
elect. was minister to The Netherlands
during the administration OF President
Taft. .,s--- --s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
EMPEROR STOPS

London, Aug. 13.-5.15 P. M.
"A special dispatch received
here today from Rome says that
Emperor William, who it was re-
ported, intended making a visit
to Aix-La-Chappelle, near the
Belgian frontier, has been per-
suaded not to make the journey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
HONORS TO TWO
CLERCYMEN OF
BOSTON AN D ;
LAYMEN BY POPE

Boston, Aug. 13.-Honors recently
granted by Pope Plus X to two Bos-
ton clergymen and three laymen were
announced today by Cardinal O'Con-
nell. Rev. FIR. John B. Peterson, head
of st. Johns Seminary. Brighton. and
Rev. FIR. James B, Chittick of Hyde
Park were elevated to the monsignori
and Joseph H. O'Neil, former assistant
United States treasurer, and Harry P.
Nawn and Thomas B. Fitzpatrick
were made knights of St. Gregory
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
ITALY Mobiles BE-
TWEEN 100000 AND 100000

Geneva, Switzerland. Via Paris, Aug.
1S.-12.46 P. M).-Italy has modified
between 100000 and 100000 troops on
the Swiss and Austrian frontiers as a
precautionary measure. All the high
passes over the Alps, such as the The
odule above Zeermatt are strongly
held, and Swiss and Italian patrols
meet there and exchange their impress
sions of the war
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
U. S. EMBASSY AT
LIECE IS under
FIRE OF GERMANS

Washington, Aug. 13.-Minister Whit
lock at Brussels reported to the state
department today that the United
States consulate at Liege was ex-
posed to fire and if the Germans de-
eide to lombard the city it will be
necessary to move 1t. AS yet no dam
age has been done.
Reports from Lisbon say all Ameri-
cans in Portugal have been concentrat-
ed at the capital. Although no Portu-
guese or Spanish vessels are availa-
BILE for immediate transportation.
Americans so far have not suffered any
want and have lodged no requests for
assistancs from the consul.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
TO ASK ESTABLISHMENT
OF WAR RISK INSURANCE

New York, Aug. ia resolution re-
questing the United States government
to establish a bureau of war risk in
surance to be administered under the
direction Of the secretary of the treas
ury. by board of three members, was
unanimously adopted today by the
New York Chamber of Commerce. The
Chamber also decided to appeal to
Congress ito make it possible for our
citizens without discrimination to buy
and operate ships under American
register
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
MOBILIZE QUEBEC

Winnipeg, Man., Aug. 49,
Four infantry regiments of Win
nepeg, 1000 strong, were called
to mobilize at Quebec by an or
der received from Ottawa today.
They leave Monday night. The
local battery will accompany the
regiments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
ARRANGE TO AID ALL
AMERICANS IN FRANCE

New York, Aug. 1S.-J. P. Morgan &
Co. today received the following ca
blegram from Morgan, Harjes & Co.,
their Paris house
please announce that We have made
arrangements to meet financial re-
quirements of all properly accredited
Americans throughout France. We
have also sent 100000 francs in gold to
Switzerland for use of Americans
there"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
GERMAN WARSHIPS ARE
OBSERVED IN THE BALTIC

Stockholm. via London. Aug. 13.-(s6
A. M).-The German warships were OBJ
served off Landsort, an island in the Bal
tic. yesterday and today
Gotland reports say that German war
vessels are seen frequently cruising in
that vicinity.
Advices from Finland indicate that the
Russian fleet is still In control of the
Finntan CULTS. A party of Britishers sus-
pected of espionage were arrested yester-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
DEBATE ON CLAYTON
ANTITRUST BILL

Washington, Aug. 13.-Debate on the
Clayton antitrust bill, the second meas
ure in the antitrust program, was begun
in the Senate late today by Senator Ash
urst who made an hours speech de-
Tending the labor clauses of the meas
ure. He declared that labor could MAIN
tain its liberty and independence only
by organization.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
MORGAN LOAN INQUIRY

Washington, Aug. ID. P.
Morgan & Co. have inquired of
the State Department what the
United States governments at
titude would be toward a French
war loan of several hundred mil.
lions to be floated in this coun-
try.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
SOUTHERN COTTON
CONGRESS MEETING

Washington, Aug. 13.-several hum
bred delegates representing cotton In
terests Of the south met here today in
the Southern Cotton Congress, with
Congressman from the cotton states,
to secure measures to meet the emer-
gency confronting the south by the
closing of European cotton markets
by the war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
CONTRADICT REPORT OF
GERMAN INFRINGEMENT

Paris. Aug. 13.-(2.25 A. M).-An
official communication issued at Brus-
sells contradicts the reports that the
Germans are strongly re-entrenching
their positions in the vicinity of Liege.
1t adds that the cavalry is undoubtedly
falling back and that only part of
the city of Liege is being fortified by
the Germans. The bombardment of
the forts was resumed yesterday, but
they still held out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
INTERNAT'L TYPO UNION
TO MEET IN LOS ANGELES

Providence, Aug. 13.-Los Angeles
was named as the meeting place for
1915 at the International Topographic
cal union convention today. The vote
was 166 for that city to 113 for Wash
ington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
GERMAN WARSHIPS OFF
NORTH CAROLINA COAST

Beaufort. N. c., Aug. ia German
warship has been cruising Off the
North Carolina coast about 40 miles
to sea, for the last three days, accord
ing to the commander of the United
States fish commission steamer Fish
Hawk, which has been operating off
Beaufort Bar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
GERMAN SPY IS
CAUGHT AND SHOT

Brussels, Via Paris, Aug. 1870 p.
MA woman caught a German spy
on the train from Antwerp in the act
or releasing carrier pigeons which he
had concealed in a bag. She seized and
held him until other passengers came
to her assistance. The man was hand
ed over to the military authorities. He
was tried by court martial and shot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
BULLETINS
BRITISH FIRE ON JAPS

Shanghai, China, Aug. 13.-
The Japanese steamer Shikcku
Maru was seriously damaged to-
day and one of her crew was kill
ed by a cannon shot fired from
the British fort at Hong Kong
while the vessel was entering
the harbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
CENSORSHIP IN LONDON
ON WAR VERY STRICT

London. Aug. Is, 4.25 P. M-Earl
Kitchener, British secretary of state
for war, today notified the press that
any newspaper publishing news Of
naval or military movements except
that issued by the official bureau would
be suspended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
SALEM RELIEF
FUND is CLOSED

Boston, Aug. 13.-The Salem relief
fund was closed today with the an
nouncement that the money now in
hand and in sight are sufficient for
the rehabilitation of the fire-swept
district. The fund now totals $619,124.
1t Is expected that several thousand
dollars more will be added in cloth
ing, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14

filled my duty towards my country
and entrusting the lives and interests
in tho capital to the governor of the
fedora! district.
1.-The whole responsibility for the
future rests with the revolution"
Perfect quiet reigns throughout the
CITY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
HORACE PETIT DIES AT
ATLANTIC CITY THURS

Philadelphia. Aug. 1s.-Horace Pet
tit, widely known corporation law
yer of this city, and an authority on
patent law, died at his summer home
in Atlantic City today. He was 81
years old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
AMERICANS LEAVE
BERLIN FOR HOLLAND

Berlin, via Copenhagen. via London.
Aug. 13-(z.30 A. MA special train
with 400 Americans left at / o'clock in
the afternoon for Holland. Preparations
have been advanced for the departure OF
other Americans. The leading banks here
are now paying cash on letters of credit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
WOMAN KILLED BY
FALL NEAR QUINCY

Quincy, Mass, Aug. 13.-Falling 40 feet
from the top of Squaw Rock at Squan-.
tum Beach, Mrs. Ella Cornell of RoxburY
was instantly killed today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
ARRANGEMENTS FOR
CASTING OF PAPER

Paris, Aug. 13.-C.5S P. M.).-Arrange-
ments have been completed under which
American letters of credit, travellers
checks and like paper, may be cashed In
all the principal cities of France Italy
and Switzerland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
JAPANESE SILK RUSHED
FOR ENGLISH MARKETS

Chicago. Aug. 1.-TWO hundred and
fifty thousand pounds of Japanese silk
wePe rushed through here today for
shipment to England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
BATTLESHIPS WITH u. S.
MIDSHIPMEN ARRIVE

Norfolk Va, Aug. 13.-The battle
ships Illinois and Missouri with mid
shipmen have arrived from their an
nual cruise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14

ment of labor also has a corps which
has become very expert in gathering
evidence of the increased cost Of liv-
Ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14

New Workers will establish ten
thousand acre dairy farm in Tennes-
see.
manufactures AGRICULTURAL implements.
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DIVERS PLANS
FOR RESUMINC
FOREIGN TRADE
Find Further Division
Respecting Methods
To Be Employed in
Resumption

Advocates of an Amendment to
National Bank Act Are Sadly
In Minority-Definite Stand
On This Momentous Question
Must Be Taken-NO Solution
For Removal of Great Obsta-
cles Offered
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MEXICO CITY GIVEN OVER

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HALEN BATTLE

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Children Crv
FOR FLETcHER'S
G a 9 Q RIA
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION

Wanted-Second-ha scales.
Wanted-Woman for housekeeper.
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H. M. S. BRISTOL

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WANTED MISCELLANEOUS
A PAIR OF SECOND HAND SCALES.
Hamilton & Co., Hallowell. Tel. TIT.
aug1zd3t
MIDDLE AGED WOMAN FOR
Glousekeeper In family Of three adults
Pain cookinHE References required Coed
wages to right party. Call mornings at
y Fremont street. Gardiner. aug14dtf
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-06-17
WHEN ELKDOM WILL DIE.

tThe Author of this Is Pore Ole BILL
When the lion eats grass like an OK
And the fishworm swallows the
whale,
When the terrapin knit3 wooden socks
And the hare is outrun by the snail
When seFpents walk upright like men
And bugs travel like frogs.
When grasshoppers feed OIL the hen
And feathers are found on the frog
"heE tomcats swim In the air
And elephants roOst in trees,
When insects In the summer are there
And snuff never makes people
snecze
When fish creep over dry land
And mules on bicycles ride,
When foxes lay eggs In the sand,
And women In dress take no pride.
When dutchmen no longer drink beer
And girls go to church on time,
When billy goats butt from the rear
And treason is no longer crime.
When humming birds bray like asses
And limburger smells like cologne
When ploughshares are made OF
glass
And hearts OF workmen are stone.
When ideas grow in jackasses' heads
And wool on the hydraulic ram.
Then Elkdom wifi be dead
And the country won't be worth a
damn.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-06-17

The Benevolent and Protective Or
der of Elks Is an organization formed
in 1867. by band OF members of the
theatrical profession for the promotion
OF a closer friendship. social inter
course and mutual protection. with the
Golden Rule as their motto: do unto
others as you would them do unto
you
The small acorn planted by the
founders. has spread to gigantic oak,
with those noble characteristics,
Charity. Justice, Brotherly Love anG
Fidelity. shedding radiance of relief
from the 1400 strong and sturdy
branches that have spread forth from
the parent root forming golden chain
that encirc. the United States from
Maine to the Gulf of Mexico and from
the Atlantic to the Pacific coast.
The milk of human kindness Is the
nourishing element that gives life to
the body. and light to those basking
under.i Its benign influence, writing the
faults OF the unfortunates who fall by
the way in the sands, while their vir-
tues are inscribed on the tablets of
love and grateful memory: monuments
that rear high their heads toward
heaven. inscribed with indelible char
acters that neither time nor tide can
efface and will live until time shall be
no more. HY Ill. :-+
The order was Christened by Charles
Vivian. the actor. and the name of the
animal tElk) used because 1t Is fleet
Of foot. strong of limb, timorous OF
doing wrong and never known to en-
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-06-17

Due perhaps to the fact that
there are no lodges of the order In the
smaller towns. Elkdom In years gone
by has been subjected to uninerited
and unjust criticism by provincial and
narrowminded carpers. The wonder
I'm! growth of the order atteats the fact
that Its cardinal principles are a Arm
foundation to build upon, utterly false
impressions have been swept away as
the real objects of the order have be.
come better known and men OF ma
tional and state affairs. ministers who
grace the pulpits Of churches all over
this broad land and citizens of sterling
integrity mingle In one common
brotherhood and are banded together
doing good. -.
To use the words of my friend, Hon.
c. Porter Johnson: tThe genius OF
Elkdom rests upon the integrity, yif-
tue. fidelity and intelligence Of 'its
members. II we were not to incul.
cate the spirit Of brotherhoodG OF obe-
dience to law. OK loyalty OF charity. OF
benefcence, It would have no purpose.
II 1t did not lift man upward and en-
dow him with higher purposes ana hol.
icr aims. It would be q menace In.
stead OF q blessing. rls, 5e$
III tt did not bind us together In
cords Of unity and CONCORD, Il could
not and should not enude; should We