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Newspaper Page Text10 .«P TILE ATLANTA GEORGIAN. SATURDAY, JUNE ». ISO*. : — RHH —* NEWS OF THE SECRET ORDER WORLD % E Edited By CLAUDE NEALY || INSTALL NEW OFFICERS MONDAY; ALL LODGES ARE FLOURISHING Ilf atur lodge. No. 1(5, Odd Fellow*, will Inatall It* recentlr elected officer* Monday night. The Installation ceremonle* will be conducted by Dlatrtct Deputy Grand •M.iBior J. E. Bodenhamer. Fa*t Grand Matter John W. Bennett, ofWaycrn**, lia* been Invited to deliver an addre**, a nd thl* promlee* to be a aplendld fea ture of the meeting. At the conclusion of the buslnes* *e don refreshments will be he'rved. del by Ightful occasion Is being anticipated the member* of the lodge, nnd It I* peeled that a large crowd will be piosent. i The following are the officer* to bo Installed: Noble Grand—M. D. Googer. Vico Grand—J. D. Hoppers. Secretary—J. H. Hubert., Treasurer—C. B. McGinnis. Trustee—John H. Goss, Jr. Big Clast for Red Men. Chlppa tribe. No. 8, Red Men,’Fri day night a week ago completed the Initiation of a big club of candidates. The degree wa* conferred by the de gree tram of Cherokee tribe of Atlanta. A large crowd of brave* was present and the meeting was greatly enjoyed. 'Refreshment* were served during the evening. ' All Lodge* Flourishing. . All of the Decatur lodge* of the sev oral different order* are reported In a prosperous condition. Much woVk I* being done 'and the members of thn lodges are enthusiastic. At the last meeting of the Masonic lodge several candidates were Initiated. McCowcn Thanks Odd Fellows For the Honor Given Him B. B. McGowan, of Augusta, chos-. *n grand master of Georgia Odd Fel low ■ at the recent session of the grand lodge, baa sent out a communication to the members of the order through out i he state, expressing appreciation for the honor conferred on him. Tho grand master also asks for the aa.-IMxnro of all Odd Fellows In mak ing his administration a success nnd •■all- upon them for renewed energy In ih< work of building up the order. Tim following Is the communlcatlop In full: "To the Odd Fellows of Georgia. Greeting: “It Is with great pride nnd appre ciation of the honor given me at your hands; that I accept the trust Imposed as your grand master, and though I shall expect to give one year of my time entirely to the demands of the great ennse of Odd Fellowship, thesuc- cr.-i of my administration will de pend entirely upon the cooperation of ev i ry member of the Order. Oufa Is today t>rlng recognised as the most powerful organisation In America, for ATLANTA BEAVERS ' TO GET NEW HOME WITHIN FEW DAYS There Is always an Interesting occa sion whenever Atlanta dam, No. 2, In dependent Order of Beavers, holds a meeting On last Wednesday -night they settled quickly the mattera spoken of In last Saturday's Atlanta Geor gian. >, They will not have an outing, but «ill have Instead a "house warming." when they move Into their new quar ters In the Kiser building, which will he on Monday, July *.' By doing this the: settled two of the three ques tions that heretofore had remained unanswered, that la, the annual outing and new quarters. The third question was also settled, unanimously. The dam will meet here- M ft cl- mi the second and fourth Mon days. The hall In the Kiser building Is be ing thoroughly renovated, and will be unit of thn prettiest In Atlanta when finlshed. The elevator runs until 11 o'clock at night, and plenty of Ice \uiter Is promised. These two Induce ments should Increase the attendance fully 7b per cent, as they had to I limb two long flights of stairs and go Mhhout water at their old hall. The "house warming" la already an assured success, as enough volunteer contributions of money, cakes; cigars, n , were made by the faithful at their Ins: meeting to leave no doubt In the minds of the most skeptical. We had enthusiasm and clgara "to burn" at our last meeting, and alan plenty of matches to burn the cigars v ith. Several prominent cltliens will be In- Mt.' l to make short talks. There will I'c no business transacted at this meet ing. and every Beaver Is expected to In Ing a friend, as the doors will be left open while we are "at honw. < 'Bra^H the good of humanity In general, and all thinking men give us credit for a n or dlvlnest truth, and a patriot- ' tho purest source. If we are to maintain this reputation, It will ro- qulro the united effort of every aoldter within our ranks, so I would admonish you to ksep up the guard, and to sig nal fpr me at any time that I may be needed. "I would particularly call your atten tlon to the fact that with all our won derful growth, we are losing hundreds of good men every year for the non payment of dues, and I mpat earnestly ask your old In the adoption of meas ures whlrh will lessen this evil, hove a well-paid collector, or appoint com mittees, to look after this part of It, and let us hold our own at all hazards. Again I would Invoks your counsel and above all the mantle of your charity and love. "Yours fraternally and to serve, "B. B. McCOWKN, - "Grand Master I. O. O. F. "Attest: "J. S. TYSON, "Grand Secretary.” CHIPPEWA BRAVES TO USE UP 1 CHIEFS! WILL GIVE SMOKER Chippewa Tribe, No. 60, I. O. R. M., will have a amoker In connection with the "raising up" of chiefs next Tues day's sleep. la expected that several great chiefs will be present and the occas ion will he a notable event In Chlppe- — tribe. eputy Great Sachem Frank Smith, of Comancha Tribe, will officiate and will be assisted by Past Great Sachem James L, Elayspn, Charles Glllett, T. H. Jeffries, Past Sachems W. It. Stew art and B. H. Van Norden. W. G. 8MITH. Sachem of Oneida Degree Council, No. 3, UNIFORM LODGE,K, P„ PLANS MOCK DEGREE FOR OPEN SESSION NEWLY ELECTED 0FFICER3 WILL BE PUBLICLY IN81*ALLED TUE8DAY NIGHT. The recently elected officers of Uni form lodge, No. lit, Knights of Pythias, will be publicly Installed Tuesday night A aplendld program haa been pre pared and the occasion promise* to prove one of the most notable In the hlatory of Uniform lodge. One of the features of the exercises will be a mock Initiation, which la scheduled to fur nish much amusement for the specta tor*. The mock work will be partici pated In by several members of the odge. Several other excellent fea tures are also on the program. The Installation ceremonies will be conducted by George F. Eubanks, dep uty grand chancellor. B. L. Owens will be Installed as chan cellor commander. D. T. Griffin Is the retiring chancellor commander. CHIPPEWA TRIBE TO ENJOY SMOKER Chippewa tribe. No. 50, Red Men. will Inatall Its newly elected officers Tuesday night In the wigwam In Cen tral avenue. The.Installation will be followed by a smoker. A large number of braves are expected to be present, and a thoroughly enjoyable occasion Is being Anticipated. PICTURE OF PAST BORNE ON STRAINS OF STRAUSS WALTZ Ily DUDLEY GI.A88. "JEW." "Young man.? said the friendly ad viser, "whatever you do, avoid dsbt.” "I guess that's what I'll have to do,” was the answer, "unless my credit gets better."—Washington Star. TN, 1 Z on# of the big chairs of the narrow marble corridor he sat, furtively watching leat porter or bellboy ob serve too closely the shabby clothing, the down-at-the-heel shoes and saun ter over to suggest a stroll In the open air. For even the Kimball, with Its open doors and Its soft and Inviting chairs, Is not a home for the friend less. There Is no room for a hobo. "A hobo!" The man shifted In his seat and tried to hide the raggednesa of his coat behind a newspaper thrown aside by some more opulent Idler In the corridor. "Thnt'a what I am, I guess. There's no uss trying to keep up a bluff." Through the rotunda sauntered men of varying types. Rotund business men, stopping for n moment to greet a friend from "out of town," quick moving professional travelers gtnd of a night off the sleeper, passers-by glancing over the register or asking a question of the Impassive clerk—here were members of the general assembly, but tonholing one another and halt whls- TELEPHONE TRADE The wise merchant knows the value of orders that come over the telephone. If the telephone is always “busy" it's equal to closing a main entrance. Be sure your ample. Perhaps you need ad- telephones or a private branch ice Is Satisfactory. Are Reasonable. rtment, Main 1300. rn Bell Telephone Telegraph Co. paring plans for the campaign of to morrow. Politicians, lobbyist*, men with axes to grind and ready to pay for BTlndlngr, nil the mixed grain and chaff In the hopper of a capital city In RE* L* ,lv ® ■*«■»"• Occasionally the laughter of a woman would ripple from the balcony overhead and pen*. S&Wsfr hum of ,he m “- *,c«P'*J i 'observe ,S iffi, ml « hl an old TO BE "RAISED UP" ON TUESDAY SLEEP DEGREE WILL ALSO BE CONFER RED ON 8EVERAL CANDI- On next Tuesday sleep the hlg chiefs of Oneida degree council, No. 1, will trail to their wigwam, for the purpose of "raising up" chiefs for the ensuing term. There Is always a large number present on these occasions to witness the ceremonies, which are very im pressive. The new chiefs will confer the degree on several candidates who . desire ti know the mysteries of this degree. There are also a number of applies lions to be acted upon. After the de 6 ree work is finished refreshments wilt e served and a heap big time Indulged In until the council (Ire burns down. Then all will journey to their own tepees. All chiefs entitled to be present are cordially Invited. A now ient of the Maccabees was In stituted Thursday night at St Central avenue by Deputy Btate Commander M. D. Gleason. The charter members were highly pleased with the ritualist work of the Maccabees, and, catching the patriotic spirit of the principles of the order, named their tent In honor of that old soldier and statesman, Oeneral* John B. Gordon Ten, No. 20. This ts the fourth tent of the Maccabees In At lanta, the others being Grady Tent, No. 1, named In honor of Henry W. Grady, Greater Atlanta, No. 10; name chosen because Us members are great believ ers In the future greatness of Atlanta; Lafayette Tent, No. IS, named after the French general who endeared himself to the Americans. half sleepily observe the flashing lures of a klnetescnpe. It was unsold story to him. Thera had been "hat F"rat m u ‘' han ''"!" n ' 1 h *thraw'u’aw.y* inen ju*t the hor.se* in the nlkeiV book, now nothing but wine. Wine"’ hfa o»*n *mlMh m " k ’f lly fflml Ut nis. own mirthless Jest. "It'm mnnv „ day since I heard a cork imn KIve" cent whisky Is my limit now'." P ’ ii„qn 0 « r V^ e „ ,ml !, n room the Pre- Mininar> note of n piano and then the boisterous soulless Jangle qf n ragtime 2L.VW ,hc * te ‘""era at the tables to livelier conversation; It set their feet to tapping nnd In the fur- K r C u L ner . «"'•"* uuartet hummed 'h* "orda in time with the orchestra. Whlts-clad waiters scurried from kin hen to table with renewed enthu- !***{"• dltl not cheer the man In the corridor. "Hell!" he muttered, halt rising from his seat, that music would drive a man mad. That's for happiness, friends, money. It s like that crowd out there. There’s no heart In It. Nothing but noise and light and laughter." The hobo shifted restlessly In his chair. Through the open doors came I» wound whloh had been haunting him 'aU the day, the puffing and thumping of a locomotive on the tracks cjose by. A picture of the network of tracks, a sud den leap from the viaduct above, a rush of frightened watcher*, then a mangled form In the center of a gaping crowd Hashed like a nightmare before hit eyea. He could not rid himself of It. "Ill do It, damn It!" The man’s lips had no-weakness now. Something of the old'light was'In his eyes, the light that had- danced there In the days when he was ready to "staka his pile" on the favorite. He had played hie last stake. Now he was ready to leave the ring, ruled'off by the etewards of the worldpt large.- - - • * From beyond the palme floated the strains-of the violins once more and Involuntarily the bobo paused to listen. With the first notes he dropped Into hie seat again, his head bent forward to catch every whisper of the strings. The music Inver had for.a moment banished the misanthrope. He lletened breath lessly. It‘was no ragtime now, no music hall ballad of a day, but tha Beautiful Blue Danube, that wondrous flood of love and passion and sunshine. It hushed the chatterers at the tables. It drifted DELPHI LODGE, K, P„ TO SEAT OFFICERS ON TUESDAY . The officers of Delphi lodge. No. 88, Knights of Pythias, will be Installed Tuesday night In the lodge hall In the Sims, building, at Marietta and Alex ander streets. Captain I. F. Styron will be Inducted Into the office of chancel lor commander, succeeding Jesse M. Wood. I George F. Eubanks, deputy grand chancellor, will conduct the In stallatlon ceremonies. of pTnjoT MOONLIGHT PICNIC Silver Cloud Council. Degree PocahonUs, with a large crowd of chiefs, palefaces nnd squaws, en- loyed their annual monlight picnic ast Friday sleep at Grant Park. At the eighth run and thirtieth breath the squaws of the chiefs pres ent pulled open the baskets and found that the Oreat Spirit saw At to send them corn and venison for the good work which they have done In the past six months. After all had partaken of the corn and venison they found that one of the big chiefs. 8. I., Blanton, had brought some twelve or fifteen watermelons. (Signed) LITTLE RUNNER OF DISTRICT CONVENTION MISS IRENE PEELER. Nobl« Grand of Athens Rebekah Lodge of Athens. PYTHIAN OFFICERS YYILL BE INSTALLED AT PW MEETING EMPIRE LODGE PLANS SPLENDID SESSION FOR NEXT THURS daV NIGHT. out Into the rotunda and the hurrying step* gave place to tiptoed movements which brought no Jarring scho from the tiles. It swept through the palms, like a breath across the vine-clad Hunga rian hilts, fragrant, delicious. It rose anil fell In voluptuoua cadence, now sorrowing, now rejoicing. It throbbed with panslon like a heart that Is (tiled to bursting; ginned with the flame of a mini desire, n desire for something mystic, unattainable. There was one violin that sang of the blue sky and the rippling river, that rang with the voices of the maidens In the vineyard, white a rich throated ’cello echoed the mellow note* of the treudera of the wine. It was redolent rtfth summer, fragrant with the breath of out-of-doors, sweet with the memory of long ago, a vision of what might have been. To the man In the chair It brought all this and more. Every pulsing heart- throb of tie wait* brought a picture of a git*!-" ng floor, a circling, swaying kaledloscope of girl* In goesamy white Clasped and twirled by smiling youths In sober black. And there was another picture yet. a young girt sitting beside him In a sheltered nook, watching be tween the palms the- merry dancers, but happier In her place beside the man she loved. m Nancy!" broke from "the hobo's" lips, half a cry, half a sob. "t'ould she care? It has not been so long. Is It too late to try onee more?" He had forgotten his tattered cloth ing now. The newspaper he had torn Into bits with trembling fingers was scattered at his feet. Hts eyes held the light of a new hope; hie lips had 'lost "their cruel hardness; he was a* one who sees a vision. The waits was dylng*away now.’ The late diners passed out of the palm room with merry good-night*. Deft waiter* began turning out , the light* and the green palms grew darker In the shad ows. The orchestra leader nodded to hla players and violins and flutes swept Into a new melody. To the listener In the darkened corrtder It breathed a prayer and a benediction. He et-<-<d with battered hat In hand until the last strain* died away and a tear moistened his cheek as he stumbled out under the sky. "Here, where are you going. ask«l a policeman, eying "the hobo" closely. “ replied “the hobo"—"home. Empire lodge, No. 47, Knights of Pythias, will publicly Install it* newly elected officers next Thursday night In the Pythian castle -hall In the Kiser building. Several aplendld feature* have, been planned for the entertainment of the members and visitors. A sumptuous banquet wilt follow the Installation. The new chancellor commander of the lodge Is J. W. Langston, who will succeed George W. Grubbs. SUPERIOR ADVANTAGES IN MUSIO. The Cox College Conservatory, at College Park, Ga„ under the direction of Dr. J. Lewis Browne and Mr*. Alice Cox Crenshaw, has attracted the atten tion of music teacher* and pupil* throughout the South. Its well pre pared Instructors and well graded and thorough courses of Instruction are fea tures of Its excellence. For many years this department of this famous college has enjoyed an envfnble reputation. »»• FOR KILLING DOCTOR RICHARDSON IS HANGED Hpeclnl to The (lenrstsn. Hlrmlnslinm. Ain.. June JO.—Robert Rich ardson wss haused at Linden on yester day for tho murder of Dr. Frank L Fescue, a prominent citizen of Demopnlle. Ain., where the crime occurred about eighteen inthi ago, lie protested bta ln-yceqc# on the acaf- temnl Union of America, which held this week in Atlanta, was as ac cess In every respect. Delegates were present from Ala bama, Georgia, and South Carolina, these states composing the district. The delegates formed a fine body of men. being smong the prominent citlxens of their reepectlve eectlone. The convention was In session Tues day In the assembly room of the Pted- moht hotel, and during this time much business was transacted. The address of welcome was deliv ered by Colonel A. C. Broom, a well known attorney. Hon. James L. May- , son, who was scheduled for this ad- ; dress, was' called away from the city on legal business and aent a letter of regret. The response was made by Hon. Shepard Bryan, of Atlanta. Newman Laser, of Atlanta, was elected president and E. L. Cahill, of Mobile, was elected secretary by a unanimous vote. The following standing committees were appointed by President Laser: Credential—C. C. Hindman. Pelxer, S. C.: B. W. Ellis, Cuthbert, Go.; A. B. Elliott, Tuscumbla, Ala. Mileage and per diem—Max G. Bry ant, Bock Hill, S. G.; A. M. Wurd, Rome, Ga.; C. L; Taylor, Camilla, Ga. Resolution—Shepard Bryan, Atlanta; W. H. Smith, Gaffney. S. C.: Georfre Latham, Gainesville, Ga. S. C.; J, H. Haskins, FartOijS? Gn.; M. Diamond, Decatur. At* ' A. V. Philips, of Albany, Ga. offer-i the following resolution, stiu. .*** I adopted by a rising vote: "Resolved, By the district cnnvra. I tlon of the krnternnl Union of Ame? tea. composed of the states 0 f 8m,ti. Carolina. Georgia and Alabama, that we commend Supreme Steward v.. man Loser for his earnest, conzclssil tlous nnd devoted labors In behalf the order. We congratulate him u J tho success which has crowned h!s.f“ fort* and we ask him the continue* confidence of our mombera." u *' 1 The delegates were entertained Tue. day night with a trolley vide yore ti. principal streets of tits city a r. ceptlnn wa* tendered the delegate. the Piedmont hotel Wednesday nlrht The reports of the various cisnnilt tees were received and adopted Ad dresses were delivered by Hon Mai n Bryant, Major B. M. Cross, Hon A M. Ward, W. H. Smith, Escar Klovd and others. A vote of thank* tvns tendered tha ladle* and others who aided In ren. dering the meeting a success. The reports showed the order to b* In splendid condition and rapidly grow- Ing. Representatives to the supreme lodge, which convenes in Denver, See- tember 10, were elected as follows- w O. McDonald, Charleston, S. sheni ard Bryan, Atlanta; C. C. Hindman, Pelxer, S. C.; A. V. Philips, Albany Officers of Fulton Rebekah Lodge Are To Be Installed Wednesday On next Wednesday evening, July 4, at 8 o’clock, Fulton Rebekah Lodge, No. 14, L O. O. F., will hold the reg ular meeting In the hall In Odd Fel lows’ Temple, corner of Moore and De catur streets. There will be several Initiations and officers will be Installed for the term beginning July 1. The following officers have been elected to fill the various offices; Beulah Kite, N. G.; Sarah M. Metl, V. G.; Lola E. Bower, recording secre tary; Robert L. Phillips, financial sec retary; Lillian Williams, treasurer. President Lula Barlow,, of Colum bus, Ga., has been Invited to be pm- ent and Install the officers. The drill staff Is doing fine work, and, with Mr. Frank aa captain, Is arousing Increased Interest In the de gree work. A cordial Invitation It et- tended all members In the city to meet with us. MEMBER COMANCHE OFFICERS TO BE “RAISED UP" CEREMONY WILL BE CONDUCTED BY DEPUTY GpEAT SACHEM. NEW PRESIDENT ASSUMES DUTIES PROFESSOR B. F. PICKETT TAKE8 CHARGE OF GORDON IN STITUTE. Special to The Georgian. Barnesvllle. Ga., June 30.—Professor B. F. Pickett, who waa recently elect ed to the presidency of Gordon In stitute, has assumed the duties of the position, and has already become en thusiastic over the bright prospect* of the school. He Is now busy an swering the Inquiries for catalogues, and attending to the correspondence. The chiefs for the ensuing term in Comanche Tribe will be "raised up" next Thursday sleep by Deputy Great Sachem J. P. Nash. Comanche has made a splendid gain In membership this term and la still th* banner tribe of the entire South. The chiefs for the ensuing term are: Sachem—E. P. Ryan. Senior Sagamore—W. T. Stephens. Junior Sagamore—H. G. McMIchsel. Prophet—Gordon Ivey. REDUCED B. R. BATES FOR FOURTH OF JULY. The W. A A. R. R. antf N. C. A St. L. Railway will sell cheap round trip tickets to all points south of the Ohio and Potomac and east of the Missis sippi river, Including 8t. Louis, Evansville and Cincinnati, at one and one-third fares; tickets to be sold on July 2d,* 3d and 4th, good to return until July 8th, 1906. For further Information and tick ets apply to any agent of the W. A CHAS. E. HARMAN, General Past. Agent. RED MEN TO ENJOY E JULY I The Red Men of Gainesville and New Holland are planning a great time for July 4. On this date the Red Men of thru two places and their friends will gath er at New Holland and will enjoy s day of aplendld features. At noon an old-fashioned Georgia barbecue will be served, and this Is expected to prove one of the moat enjoyable features of the occasion. Several prominent Red Men of Atlan ta will attend, and It Is expected visit ors will also be present from other places. Speeches by members of tbs order will be mnde during the day. MAY PUTTRUST MEN* IN PRISON AS WARNIN0 ny Private Leased Wire. Washington. June SO.—A decision to fur* nlsb an object lesson by sending to prison some of the men of national note who bara been the orgnnlaer* of great conapiraoef for the evasion of the antl-trnat and later* state commerce Uwa has l»ee» reached at a conference at the white bouse. the Mg corporations to cumulative In such heavy silt H i will affect their dlvl- drnd-pnylng rapacity ami J'rtnx Jjreetlr home to thi'lr Stockholder*. In the forzj «f eliarp curtailment of dividend*, the tut that It doee not pay to violate three lira The Visitor—Well, Bobby, and whit do you think you’ll be when you * r Bobby—I'm going to be » retired merchant, like Uncle Jo«.—Brooklyn Life. SHOES AT MANUFACTURER’S COST. They must go to make space for our new, goods. Money saved if you buv at once. CARHART SHOE MANUFACTURING CO Bell 'Phone 1355. 11 Viaduct Place, Railroad Front. PROF. B. F. PICKETT. New President of Gordon Instituta at Barnssvill*. Professor Pickett speaks In the high est possible terms of the faculty which wilt labor with him tn the great work tpe school Is going to do, It Is one of the strongest connected with any of Georgia’s colleges, and the cltisen* here believe Gordon dnatltute Is go ing to make greater strides forward now. than ever In Us history. Quite s number of Improvement* are being contemplated.'and It Is.probable that, at I rest, two new buildings will be nec- eessry In the peer future. The peo ple of. the city have always met every demand made upon them by the In- tereate of the achooL and they will pro vide oil the accommodations that may be required. Pre.-ldent Pickett's family will short ly arrive In th* city from Xewnan. where he boa been superintendent of the public school system for tbs post five years. WASHINGTON, D.C AND RETURN AIR LINE RAILWAY KtllUtl TRIP $17 7S ttOtlNP IBP Tickets will be sold at this exceeding low rate on June the Hth end July Id and Id; final limit July 11, 1108. By payment of s fee ot 5*® tickets may be extended until August 11, 1104. Two trains per dsy carrying through sleeping car* lo Washington, and both are equipped with vettibuled day coaches and Cafe Dining cars. Telephon* No. 100 for further Information or sleeping car reearva- tlons, or call at ths City Ticket Office. No. 18 Peachtree street (Eng!l»n- Amertcan.Building), or on th* Ticket Agent. Union Passenger Ststlon- D. W. MORRAH, c. B. WALKER, City Pats, and Ticket Agent. Depot Ticket Agent- W. E. CHRISTIAN, A. G. P. A., Atlanta, Ga.