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THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN. - --- - - - - '• ; BATrnnAT, junk a. is*. NEWS OF THE SECRET ORDER WORED Edited By CLAUDE NEALY Splendid Dam of Beavers Is Instituted in Athens Kpecliil to The Georgian. Athena, Ga., June 21.—Athena Dam No. 36, I. O. Beavera, tvna Inntalled here recently under very nattering au- aplcea. Hon. Eb T. Wllllama, of Atlanta, represented the supreme president, Hon. F. F. Conway, of Mobile, Ala. Mr. Conway baa been nick for sev- , era! weeks and this U the reason that It was impossible for him to attend the Institution of the Athena Dam In person. Rarely In the history of secret orders In this section has there ever been a lodge of any kind ever started off with such a representative Mat ofj charter members as has the Beavers. ~“ Its list Is composed of the leading spirits of the Classic City and within a very few weeks Athens Dam will rank second to none In Georgia. The Installation of the Athena Dam makes Georgia ready to Install a grand dam, and, of course, Athens will come In for her share of honors. The follow'lng officers were elected: President, D. P. Haselton. Vice president, J. H. Griffith. Past president, George C. Thomas. Secretary, L. J. Gnlssert. Treasurer, J. M. Howell. Guide, P. 8. Johnson. Sentinel, A. J. MrLane. . Guardian, A. K. Houghtling. . Chaplain, G. D. Co*. Trustees, M. J. Abney. H. R. Palmer and A. V. Deadwyler. After a number of speeches were made by tho local members, Mr, Wil liams was culled on and he made a stirring address, which was listened to with much Interest nnd received with much applause. Mr. Williams told of the goodvthe order was dally doing nnd isdnted out the many advantages that the order has over many other orders. Mr. Williams Is one of At lanta's leading lawyers and stands at the head of his profession. The following Is a list of charter members of the darn: H. M. Fullllove, physician nnd sur- geon; M. F. McKinney, money broker; C. E. Green, bookkeeper; J. A. Pltner, Clark Company's treasurer; J. W. Gal loway, pharmacist; E. A. Veal, baker nnd manufacturer; J. L. Walton, gen eral manager American Tannery Com- V<any; J. B. Wright, manager Standard Oil Company; A. V. Deadwyler, livery man; Frank SI. Bell, manager Bell Bros. Marble Company; M. J. Abney, treasurer Deep Rock Ginger Ale Com pany; E. J. Cran ford. Clark Company's clerk; F.' J; Carlthers, bookkeeper; W. Ktone. clerk Athens Electric Street Railway Company; YV. O. Griffith. Im plement dealer; C. S. Hightower, ticket agent 8. A. L. railway; A. V. Clifton, photographer; 1,. J. Galssert, stenogra pher and clerk Georgia railway: F. H. McEntlre, clerk Athens Street Rail- way Company; J. M. Betts, cashier Athens Street Railway Company: I* Crlsler, photographer; W. J. Gard ner, engineering department Telephone Company; W. G. Waters, osteopath physician; Billups Wood, salesman F. B. Pltner, clerk Southern railway A. J. .Mcl.ane, drug clerk; J. K. Houghtling. superintendent Union Manufacturing Company; M. Brown, contractor; J. B. Rhodes, sales man; A. I- Brooks, drug clerk: J. L Burch, shipping rlerk; W. H. Weath erly, merchant; M. C. Adams ( . cotton buyer; D. P. Haselton, piano dealer E. I. Smith, shoe merchant; G. C Thomas, lawyer: Julian Dormblatt, master plumber: P. 8. Johnson, book keeper; 1,. E. Poloy, freight and pas* senger agent Central rnllroad; C. W. Parr, randy and confectioner; J. If Kelly, United States postoffice clerk E. M. Ilmvell, bookkeeper: W. YV Bobo, rate clerk.8. A. L. railway: J. E. Thomas, engineer C. railroad; B. II. Klnnebrew, proprietor blacksmith shop; E. S. Dobbins, Insurance agent W. D. Kelly, superintendent county farm; I* E. Brooks, city marshal; 8. T. Phi I pot, proprietor Commercial ho tel; Claire D. Heldler, laundryman H. J. Rowe, editor Athena Btyiner; J H. Griffith, bookkeeper; Joe Alexander, tailor; 8. H. Palmer, druggist; J. P. Moon, salesman; J. M. Rogers, cotton broker: C, R.- Davis, with Armour & Co.; D. B. Fafferty, baker;. W. E. Barton, West Virginia I-and Company Max Kecke, baker; L. 8. Butler, press man at Bunner; E. 0: Barnett, mer chant; Kelly Greer, farmer: M. J. Hnell, proprietor Imperial hotel; D. G. Alexander, broker: J. H. Morrow, West Virginia Band Company; YV. E, Jackson, policeman; C. D. Cox, col lector Athens Banner; J. H. Bright- well, merchant; F. D. Tuck, salesman J. A. Cooper, guano manufacturer. General Grand Chapter of Masons Will Assemble Next in Savannah The Masonic delegates from Georgia to the general grand chapter, Royal Arch Masons of the United States, held this week In Boston, were Access- ful In their efforts to secure the next triennial session. In 1907, for this state. That aesslon will be held In the city of Savannah. The victory of the Georgia delegates was won In a contest with several other ‘ places, among them Chicago an waukee. A hard fight was made for the meeting, but the Georgians had the better of the argument. Among the Georgia delegates were threo prominent Atlanta Masons, Cap tain John C. Joiner, Judge John R. Wilkinson and Joseph C. Greenfield, The following story In The Boston Herald gives u number of Important features of the session: The ninth triennial assembly of the K neral grand council of Royal and Ik! Master* of tho United States, held at Masonic temple yesterday, was marked by great harmony. This was the first time the general grand coun cil met In Boston, Its triennials being held In connection with those In tho general grand chnpter, which has not met here since 18S0. The general grand council waa not ^organised until 1380. The proceedings opened with a spe rial assembly of the grund council of Massachusetts In Corinthian hall, with Most Illustrious Grand Master,Edwin 8. Crandun, of CsmBrltlge, In the chair. The following appointments were made by General Grand Master 8wnn- stmm: General grand chaplain, the Rev. It.- Perry Bush, of Chelsea; gen eral grand sentinel, John T. Kimball, of Roxbury. The committee on credentials report ed that of the twenty-seven grand councils, twenty-six were represented, California being the exception. All eight subordinate councils were rep reaented. Refers to Peace Treaty. In his address, General Grand Mas- ter Bwanstrom said. In part: “One of the most significant acts of the past three years wus the signing of the peace compact between two na tions at war the last time we met. YY’o were fortunate In having at the head of the state a brother who believes In light because It Is right and whose timely cuunsel resulted In bringing about a peace that we all sincerely hope will be lasting, not only between Japan and Russia, but among all na tions," The necrology of the past triennial term Includes Past Grand Masters Samuel D. Dodge, of Arkansas; Daniel r. Byatle, of ('all turn la; Calvin E. Reed, of Colorado; YVUIlam A. Graham, of Georgia; YY'llllain YY'. Austin, of Indiana: George K. Fish, of Indiana: Almon R. Dewey, of Iowa; Samuel M. Todd, of Louisiana; John 8. Alfred, of Louisiana: Algernon M. Roak, of Maine; Marquis A. King, of Maine; Horace II. Burbank, of Maine; John R. Carey, of Minnesota: Thomas Seal, of Missouri: Thomss E. Garrett, of Mis souri; Joseph 8. Rroune, of Missouri; Robert YY'. Furnas, of Nebraska; George H. Everett, of New Hamp shire; Seymour Chtpman, of Oregon; Hiram T. Branch, of South Carolina; Gustave T. Berg, of South Carolina; Angel 8. Myers, of Tennessee: Myron J. Horton, of Vermont, and John M. Evans, of YVIsconstn. Per Capita Tax, The laws were amended to provide for a per capita tax of 2 rents per member. This action waa taken In ae- cordance with the recommendation of the general grand master to Increase the revenue of the general grand coun cil. The following resolution was adopt ed: "In the first place, permit us to thank our good companions for the excellent Judgment displayed In the selection of Yhe date ot this triennial assembly. "We also desire to thank our com panions of Massachusetts, and partic ularly the able local committee, for the excellent program prepared for our entertainment. We find the warm hand of fellowship extended to us on every ► Ide, and we would. Indeed, have hearts Vi *’? n * W we did not feel a responsive lved. That the grand body ex tend to our companions of Massachu setts our heartfelt thanks for the many acts of thoughtful kindness extended toward us," Officers Elected. The following general grand officers were elected for the ensuing triennial term: General grand master, Henry C. Lar rabee, of Baltimore, Md.; general grand deputy master, Graff M. Acklln, of To ledo, Ohio; general grand principal conductor, J. Albert Blake, of Boston; general grand treasurer, Charles H. Heaton, of Montpelier, Vt.; general grand recorder, Henry W. Mordhurst, of Fort YVeyne, Ind.; general grand captain of guard, Edwara YY’. YVelllng- tun, of Ellsworth, Kans.: general grand conductor of council, George A. Newell, of Medina, N. Y.; general grand mar shal, YVUIlam F, Cleveland, of Harlan, Iowa,' general grand steward, Fay Hempstead, of Little Rock, Ark. Last evening the work of the auper excellent degree was bxemplllled under the auspices of the grand council of Massachusetts, a special assembly of that body being convoked In Ionic hall at 7 o'clock. Thin degree Is seldom worked In full ceremonial form outside of Massachusetts. The officers of Bos ton council were complimented on their work. The officers who took part In the exemplification were Thrice Illus trious Master Otis B. 'Oukman, Deputy Master Herbert M. Dodge, Principal Conductor Olnf Olsen, Treasurer James D. Ronlmus, Recorder Theodore H Emmons, Chaplain John O. Hall, Mas ter of Ceremonies Joslah T. Dyer, Cap tain of the Guard George C. Thatcher, Conductor of the Council Edward O Hutch, Stewnrd Charles H. Lake, As slslnnt Stewards Horatio G. Hall, Thomas H. Bond and Thomas P. Hig gins, Organist YY’llllam H. Gcrrlsh, Sentinel John T. Kimball, Guards Au gustus Ridgeway, Charles E. Hull, J. M Struck and William B. Hubbard. Deltgatas' Wives Dined. A dinner was given last night, at the new Algonquin Club, on Common wealth avenue, to the Indies neconv panylng the delegates to the thirty- third triennial of the general grand chapter and the ninth triennial of the general grand council, the hosta being the grnpd council of Royal nnd Select Masters of Massachusetts, The guests numbered ninety-three, representing many atalea nnd cities. Mrs. Edwin 8. Crandon, wife of the grand master, of the grand council, presided. On her right was Mrs. Arthur G. Pollard, wife of the general grand high - priest of the general grand chapter of the United States. There were also present Mrs. T. Al bert lllake. wife of the grand master of Masona In Massachusetts; Mrs. Ev erett C. Benton, wife of Colonel Ben ton, the deputy grand master of Ma sons of Massachusetts, through W'hoae courtesy the dinner was given at the New Algonquin: Mrs. Charles Eaton, wife of the grand treasurer of the general grand council: Mrs. Joseph E. Dyas, wife of the second officer of the general grand chapter: Mrs. John Car ter, wife of the grand treasurer of the general grand chapter; Mrs. Ber nard C. YYitt, Mrs. Graff M. Acklln. Mrs. Henry Hunt, wife of the grand high priest of Connecticut; Mrs. YVarren B. Ellis, wife of the past grand high priest; Mrs. J. Gilman YValte, Mrs. F. M. Beardsley, wife of the past grand high priest of Connecticut!: Mra. George McGowan, grand lecturer, of New- Y'ork; Mra. YV. M. Howe. Port land, Maine; Mrs. YY". K. Kuhn, of Kansas City; Mrs. Frederick 8peel,' of Mississippi; Mrs. Henry DeYYitt Ham ilton. wife of the past grand high prleat Of New York; Mrs. H. G. Smaltbnnea, YVIlmlngton. N. C.; Mrs. Thomas Mont gomery. 8t. Paul, Minn.: Mrs. Alfred H. YY'hlte, 8t. Louis; Mrs. YY'. YV. Oli ver. Lisbon, N. H. The tables were beautifully deco rated for the occasion, and a stringed orchestra discoursed music. O. A. VON DER LIETH. Past noble grand of Williams Lodge, Odd Fellows, of Athens, who presided at the recent memo rial exercises. FULTON REBEKAHS PUN TO ENTERTAIN I IN NEAR FOTUREi MEMBERS AND FRIENDS TO BE j QUESTS AT FINE ENTER- TERTAINMENT. Fulton Rebekati lodge, No. 14, Inde pendent Order of Odd Fellow#, met Wednesday night with a good attend ance, much bu*lne** being trai>aacted, and aeveral new application* being re reived. • • There I* a movement on foot among the member* to have an entertainment In the near future; If thl* movement I* *ucce**ful, committees will be ap pointed and no doubt Fulton Rebekah lodge will not have room In their large hall to accommodate the member* and their friend*. Watch for the an nouncement of the entertainment. FRATERNAL UNION HAS FjK MEETING LODGE IN DECATUR^ALA., 18 AD- DRE88ED BY NEWMAN Special to The Georgian. Decatur, Ala., June 23.—Decatur lodge. No. 90, of the. Fraternal Union of America, was visited recently by Newman Laser, of Atlanta, one of the highest officials of the order. 'A reception was tendered Mr. Laser, who delivered a very Interesting ad dress. The meeting was a very enthu siastic one, long to be remembered by the members and their many friends who were present. Mr. Laser Is no stranger In Decatur, having visited this lodge on several occasions. The officers elected will be duly In stalled in July. A delegate and one al ternate were elected to the district convention which convenes In Atlanta, June 26, In the convention hall of the Piedmont hotel. Mr. Laser came from Cullman, and was met by a commit tee from the focal lodge. The order has paid a number of death and disability claims In Decatur, and owns Its own home In Denver, Colo., where the supreme lodge convention Will be hold In September. A number of candidates are out as supreme representatives and the meet ing In Atlanta promises to be a lively one. The Fraternal Union of America was admitted to do business In Ala bama ten years ago, and has a large number of flourishing lodges. An oyster supper and smoker was given In honor of Mr. Laser at the Echols hotel. The affair was thorough ly enjoyed. SUPREME TENT GRANTS REQUEST OF GRADY Thera was much rejoicing among the officers of Grady tent, of the Mac- cabeee, laet week, when they received word from the aupreme tent stating that they would agree to their request in behalf of Hlr Knight Charles B. Wallace, who Is disabled and pay him the balance that his policy colled tor all In one lump. CLASS OF TWELVE TO BE INITIATED BV CAPITAL LODGE A class of twelve candidates will re ceive the Initiatory degree Tuesday night at the meeting of Capitol lodge. No. 60, Independent Order of Odd Fel lows. A large number of the members are expected to be present, and a fine meet ing Is anticipated. This lodge has a splendid degree staff, and the work Is always put on In excellent style. LASER VISITS LODGE IN CULLMAN, ALA, Special to The Georgina. Cullman, Ala., June 22.—Newman Loser, of Atlanta, supreme steward of the Fraternal Union of America, visit ed Cullman lodge, No. 13, and delivered an addresa Tuesday night, dwelling upon the plana and principles of the order, as the result of which several now members were admitted. Cullman lodge Is one of the oldeet lodges In the state and has a good membership. • Mr. Loser Is now on an official visit to the local lodges In Alabama. Ha will hold a nubile Increase meeting In Decatur Thursday night, where the order has a large membership. TO INSTALL OFFICERS i AT PUBLIC MEETING I-aFayette tent, No. 18, Maccabees, will have a public Installation of of ficers July 3, at their hall In Marietta street, corner of Ponders avenue. The weekly reviews of this tent are welt attended and nre very Interesting. Sir Knight H. H. Butler and Past Commander J. H. Head have given notice to the older tents that Thanks giving day will see UaFayette tent the largest In the city. "MEMBER." Big Caravan Crossed Sands At Ceremonial in Savannah MISS HATTIE TUCK. Vice grand elect of Athena Re bekah Lodge, No. 34, of Athena. MASONS OF BOLTON ROSTS AT BARBECUE ON BANKS OF RIVER Bolton lodge of Masons Is host at big barbecue Saturday afternoon at the river. large number of members of the lodge, together with visiting Masons and Invited guests, are In attendance, and the affair Is being greatly enjoyed, Several addresses by prominent mem bers of the order are scheduled for the afternoon. IMPORTANT MATTERS TO RECONSIDERED MUCH BUSINE8S TO COME BE FORE ATLANTA BEAVERS AT THEIR NEXT MEETING. The Best in Printing Bears This Label GET THE BEST! ATLANTA TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION, P. 0. BOX 266. Atlanta dam, No, 2, Independent Or der of Beavera, met as usual last Wed' nesday night. Very little business.was transacted at this meeting, as It was decided to have a social meeting and then Issue a call for a meeting on YVednesday, the 27th, when several matters of lmpor tance will be voted on.- Here are a few subjects to be consld. ered: YVhen do we have our annual out ing? Shall we change time of meeting om YVednesday to Monday nights? Shalt weageept the other hall? The last question Is a very lmpor' tant one. YVe have a splendid offer, and want every member to have an op portunity to vote, "JEYV. DO YOU WANT $16.00? — duu r ... Viva you the dealer's profit of I1400. Why not make this profit yourself by buying direct from our faotsry? t&OQ. Handsomely finished and light run ning, Don't bay n Buggy until you get oar catalogue and great Harness offer. Writs to day for catalogue Na ?< and Harness offer. 8«ii u Golden Eagle Buggy Co. *uuu,«a HAS FINE SUCCESS Mn. Rose Y. Colvin, atate command er of the Ladles of the Maccabees, was In Atlanta last week. Mrs. Colvin recently Instituted larire hive In Jacksonville, Fla., nnd will organise a new hive' in YVInder, Ga., the early part of next month. gleasoTtoTorm TENTONWEDNESDAV Deputy State Commander M. Gleason will Institute a new tent of the Maccabees In Atlanta next YY’ed- nesday nTght. The personnel of the charter list In cludes several popular fraternal men. As this new tent will start out with a large charter membership, It' will make a very substantial addition to the Maccabees In this city. RANK OF KNIGHT WORKED BY DELPHI At the meeting Tuesday night of Delphi lodge, No. (8, Knights of Py thias, the rank of knight was con ferred In splendid manner. In addition to the conferring of the rank, a number of matters of business were given attention by the lodge. The Installation of the newly elected officers will take place the first Tues day night In July. At this time Cap tain I. F. Styron will aksume the office of chancellor commander, succeeding Jesse M. YY’ood. An Interesting minor industry has re cently been Introduced In Jamaica, vlt.: the manufacture of lapra hats. The plant from which the material for mak ing these hats Is derived grows freely In the warm, humid districts of Ja maica. and there is a large demand at paying prices. Are You Still Paying Rent? If so, I am Surprised! Rent Receipts Remind me of Money Thrown Away. Do you know that the Standard Real Estate Loan Company of Wash ington, D. C„ will sell yon a home-purchasing contract whereby you can buy or build a borne anywhere In the United Slates and pay tor It In monthly payments for less than you are now paying rent? They will lend you from $1,000 to IS.OOO at 5 per cent, simple Interest, at- . lowing you to pay It back Id monthly Installments of $7.50 on each thousand borrowed. For prospectus and plana of oar proposition, call on or write J. SL Jullen Yates, State Agent, 321 Austell Bldg., At lanta. Ga. Bell phone 2553-J. Atlanta phone 1918. Truthful Hustling Agents Wanted in Enrj County in tho Slate. CHATTANOOGA MAN GETS APPOINTMENT Jemlah temple. No. T29. Dramatic Order Knights of Khoraasan. of Savan nah, held a splendid ceremonial session YY’ed nesday night In that city. A large number of Khorassans were present, and had the pleasure, of see ing forty-five candidates take the mirth provoking caravan Journey over the hot sands of the Khomssan desert. The "camel" and other "animals" were all In fine condition, and the trip was made In great style. The ceremonial was followed by a stlmptuoua banquet, which proved one of the most enjoyable features of the evening. The Savannah temple has an enthu siastic membership ami great Interest centers In Its ceremonials. Decidedly unique and picturesque In vitations to the meetlng'were Issued by Royal Vlxler R. J. Davant and Secre tary YV. H. Leopold. The following are a few humorous extracts from the in vitation: We may all learn to ride “Maud" YVhen we are very young. But he's the cleverest of men Who learns to hold his tongue. Honest good*humor Is the oil wine of a merry meeting. ™ The sands are hot and the ocean', dusty. 'ican a Oh, take me home to my mother-ia. The Idle of my life. Take the hands off your clock If It Is your wife who lets you In. Don't bring any bad money with vo „ and don't expect to take any rnXi money back. Don't be too anxious about anythin, you want. YVhat you don't ask for * will get It anyway. Check your name for fear of loslnx it as your wife might ask you who von are when you return. Oh, teach me how to forget 16 and and a bunch of Ice for mine. KNIGHTS CONTEST FOR NEW MEMBERS IN ATLANTA TENT There Is a lively time on In Greater Atlanta i tent nf the Maccabees. The members of the tent are divided Into sides for a membership contest The new commander-elect, J. T. Race, Is captain ot the red side, and the retiring commander, M. D. Glea son, Is captain of the white side. The conditions of the contest are: The side that brings In the most mem bers between now and September 1 Will enjoy a substantial supper at the expense of the losing side. Much Interest is being evinced In this contest. Every member of the tent Is explaining the good features of the Maccabees . to his friends and neighbors, and applications are com ing In from all parts of the city. ATHENA .LODGE HAS SPLENDID MEETING! SOCIAL IS PLANNED Special to The Georgian. Athens, Ga.,'June 22.—Athena Re. beknh lodge. No! 34, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, held Its regular meet ing Thursday night at 8:30 o'clock, all of the officers and a large number of members being present. A splendid entertainment Is being planned for an early date, and the members are enthusiastic over Ha pros pects. One of the greatest times In the history of the lodge le being antici pated. While Athena la one ot the younxett lodges In the state, it has a member ship of about 238, and Is In a prosper ous condition. The degree work Is ot the highest standard and the meetings are always largely attended. "HATTIE GALL1HER." WASHINGTON, D.C AND RETURN AIR LINE RAILWAY ttotim trip si; 75 wm nit Tickets will be sold at this exceeding low rote on June the 29th and July 2d and Sd; final limit J61y 11, 1906.- By payment of a fee of BOe tickets may be extended until Allgust 11, 1906. Two trains per day carrying through sleeping cars to Washington, and both are equipped with vestlbuled day coaches and Cafe Dlnln* cars. ’Telephone No. 100 lor further Information or sleeping car reserva tions, or coll fit the City Ticket Office, No., 8$ Peachtree street (Engllsh- Amerlcan Building), or on the Ticket Agent, Union Passenger Station. D. W. MORRAH, C. B. WALKER, City Pass, and Ticket Agent. Depot Ticket Agent. W. E. CHRISTIAN, A. G. P. A., Atlanta, Gt. PERFECT PROTECTION POLICY Insures Against Any Sickness, 6 Months Any Accident, 24 Months Accidental Death. NORTH AMERICAN ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO. 703 Prudential Building, Phone 5330. AGENT8 WANTED. J. YY'. Hall! of Chattanooga, has been j appointed deputy organiser for the In dependent Order of Beavera. Mr. Hall : will assume his duties on June 25 and will begin active work on a dam to be Installed In Cleveland, Tenn. , Albert Frederfccl, at one time a fa mous operatic barytone, now practlcal- I ly controls the roast-chestnut trade of j New York city, having In hi* employ an average of too attendants on his I roasters. He lost his vote* through 1 bronchial trouble years ago. Polished Plate Glass tor Btores. Polished Plate Gla» for residences. Polished Plate Glass for show cases. Largest stock ot Plate Glass In the South. F. J. C00LEDGE fe BRO., 12 N. Forsyth SL Just Received A Complete Line of —ANSCO CAMERAS— Alt the latest improvement*.. Full Une of amateur supplies. Beat ama* teur finishing in the city. SAMUEL G. WALKER, •5 Peachtree St. 1500.00. The above reward will be paid for such evidence os will lead to arrest and conviction of the party or parties who maliciously cut t number of ivires on cable pole it corner of Peachtree and Seventh streets, during Wednesday night, April 19, or Thursday morning, April 20. A like rew'ard will be paid for such cY’idencc as will lead to the i arrest and conviction of any pet' son or persons maliciously inter fering with or destroying the property of this company, at any point. Southern Beil Telephone and Telegraph Company, 1. EPPS BROWN, General Manager. aad WHiaxav ‘urea rj—y** out peio. _ b. m. woomnrjNL£ Office 104