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ut i iTrs a rft A- 'l ff it 1 I' h'' I I 4 SECRET ORDERS. Grand Commandery of K.T..D.C, Washington, March 15, '97-General Orders No. 2. First: The following orders are issued for the information of the command. Second: The Sir Knights are hereby ordered to assemble'at the Asylum the 4th Thursday in March, 25th, at p.m.

Third: For the purpose of observing Ascension Day. You must please take due notice and don't forget The Bee. By order of the R.E.G. Sir W. P.

GRAY, Eminent Grand Capt. Genl. Official. CT77T1 1 TT XV. 1 Ol- 1L.1L.

V.E.G.R. 00 I GEMS FROM THEQUvRRIES. The Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias of the District of Columbia met this week. Particulars next week. Grand Potentate W.

H. Johnson, 33, has been quite sick for over two weeks. He is improved. Grand Captain General W. P.

Gray, is much improved at his home, 1517 street, n.w. Captain Wm. Matthews, 330, Most National Grand Master of the National Grand Lodge of Compack Masons, is now 72 years. He has been a Mason for over 40 years. He was a captain in the war and" served in the Union army.

He is the Grand Master of the Original Grand Lodge of Negro Masons in this country, from what 1 can read in several white papers. The captain is moving around the country in a rather lively manner for a man of his years. Thisfight we are having in the District is a boom to the Compack Grand Lodge, for the simple reason that the Grand Lodge, which now meets at Virginia avenue and 5th street, s. was the first one to bolt and declare itself independent (and which it has been so working from 1S4S A.D.) And yet some of its members can go around spouting about them bogus Masons on 17th street. From information received the District of Columbia is not the only place that is having tights in Masonry.

There are several jurisdictions that are having war. In the District of Columbia there are three Grand Lodges, three Grand Chapters, three Grand Cora-mandries, five factions of Scottish Rite Masons and two factions of the Mystic Shrine. It is only a question of time that among our people there will be two sets of Grand Bodies in each State in the Union. They are already there, but I mean more active operation. The Compack has now twenty-four State Grand Lodges at work.

It has officers and agents in each State. In the latter part of the year it will celebrate its 50th anniversary. A certain gentleman who is now in the District of Columbia was at a Scottish Rite Convention, which was held in New York City in xSSi. There were pres ent five so-calleu supreme councils 01 the 33c, (when the Constitution of 17SS) only gives the United States two. After the deliberation.

this convention closed in a few months afterwards. This same gentleman who met these brethren in New York city came out and allowed that they were boeas, vet he set with them in Scottish Rife capacitv. This same gentleman was a Compack man. You all ki.ow him. When the District of Columbia Grand Lodge bolted from the Compack he was one of them.

A certain brother who is now living was in the East. Another brother Who is now living, alarmed the doors ot the District of Columbia Grand Body, and this original Compack man objected to him being admitted because he was bogus. as he claimed, but his objections were over ruled. Now since we are talking about splits in Masonic Bodies. In 1S23 the Grand Lodge of New York had a split which came from tenacitity the older thrt? holdinsr warrants, ante dating the Grand Lodge in 17S1, held I to their desires to be independent and work under their own charter.

The two tirano Lodres comoronusea in 1S27 and became one again In 1S37 a division again resulting in the formation of the St. John's Grand Lodge according to a custom. The lodges in New York city decided to oWerve St. John's Day by demonstrations. The same W3S forbidden bv the deputy, the brethren proceeded the same; "the deputy preferred charges, the action of the Grand Lodge not being satisfactory, the brethren succeeded, and formed the St.

loan Grand Lodge. Sept. 11, 1S37. These two Grand Bodies continued until 1S50, when they celebrated their Union by a grand demonstration. In iS4a another schism occurred, the cause of whch was the Question whether Past Masters of a lodge should be an integral part of the Grand Lodge, with the right of activity and vote.

They were led by Past Master Isaac Philtpps and continued to meet until jtSS, a compromised was effected bv which all wao had been Masters of lodges prior were admitted to active membership in the Grand Lodge. The amendment adopted in iSq being construed to apply onlv to those elected as Masters. This Union brought the Grand Lodges once more together, aud to-day the masons in the States with peace, and harmony reigning supreme. We will take the Grand Lodge of Englandas claimed by negro masons of his cocntry, as being teir mother in masonry, the Grand Xodge formed is 1717: first split 1725; second split 1750; third spht 1779- Ia Si3 they blended together under the title of the t.I?. nnn lwire of Enrland.

now the largest and most infiuential body of masons in the world. In regard to the splits we are harms here, we split because we were unable to obtain justice and tair play. We will see this disseatioa when the time comes to go to church whether there will be. an ob-iectxm made against men in good ttanoinr, after iavitingthem to go oat, and the worst of it all owing thect xaosevaiMi not paying lese parties ought to pav their honest ceb beiore they around spouting: and objecting liiJb WASHINGTON BEE to gentlemen. I would like very much to get what is due me, if I could, and I know another Sir Knight would like to get his $21 which is due, and yet the 17th street faction is bogus, black legs, as claimed by these nasty-nice folks "masons." HOT STUFF.

How is it when peace was reigning that a directory was not arranged so we could suDnort one another When another brother was booming masons in business, none of them came to him and expressed their thanks by words or acts outside of two or three. What is the cause of this great thing now? When we are through making men we will publish a directory, and we won't publish the names of "men who were dropped for non-payment of dues either, but bona fide members. We understand the dodge, but it won't work mark what I tell you, it won't wcrk. There are other pebbles on the beach. HON.

LYMAN J. GAGE. THE BEE FREDICTS HIM TO BE A SUCCESSFUL AND POPULAR SECRETARY. Hon. Lvman J.

Gage, the Secretary of the Treasury, although a democrat, bids fair to become one of the most successful and popular officials in the present cabinet He is an affable gentleman, and his polished manner demonstrates that he is a man who knows how to handle men. Mr. Gage's private secretin- is a vminir man of oatience and diplomacy. Neither the secretary nor his private secretary possess one iota ot oomoast NOT BOOKER T. WASHINGTON.

The Editor of The Bee called to see President McKinley on last Monday and had a pleasant chat with him and Secretary Porter. On his way out C. H.J.Tavlor was waiting to see the President. The report was printed in evening papers that Prof. Booker T.

ishington and the Recorder called to see the President. This is untrue, Prof. Washington will not be in the citv for some time. COLUMBIA NEGRO ART PANY NOTES. COM- There is a great deal ot mooey being spent everv dav for picture-making by our and we ought to learn to do this work ourselves, and make this money, and that would give employ-ment'to hundreds of our young men and women.

We see no reason why our young men and women should not learn to paint their own pictures, and thereby open a new avenue of labor for themselves. The Columbia Negro Art Company of Washington. D. is doing much toward educating our people in the art of painting and drawing. This company will be traveling until next October," teaching our people at various places these fine arts.

Viss Emma L. Thompson has a fine class at Zoar M. E. Church, with a grand exhibition, in Philadelphia. Mr.

B. F. Lineberger, who taught a k. oiicc -it Rio- Rrthtl A.M.E. Church.

closed last Monday night with a grand exhibition. The pictures were fine and well painted, and over 500 persons witnessed the exhibition. He will teach his next school in Germantown, Philadelphia. Miss Fannie E. Simms, who taught a good class in Bainbridge M.E.

Church, closed last Monday night with a grand success. The art Normal organired in Philadelphia on the oth of this month is meeting with success at Y.M.C.A. Hall under the instructorship of Mr. W. C.

O. lacques. It has a membership of 40 6f the best people in the Quaker City, and is still increasing. Philarielnhia Art Normal was organired with Mr. F.

Lineberger, c.nrm'dnt: Miss Elira I. Luckev, ecretarv; Miss Came B. Coleman, critic; M'iss Emma L. Thompson, musical director; Miss Annie E. Hurdle, librarian; Miss Clara A.

Johnson, doorkeeper, and Miss Emily G. Cross. usher. The two lectures delivered by Mr. W.

O. Jacques last Wednesday and Thursday evenings week at the Union Baptist Church was certainly a grand success. The church was crowded to its utmost capacity each night, and everyone was highly satisned witn the lectures. A class of forty was organired. with Miss Carrie B.

Coleman as teacher. The Young Men's Christian Association was treated to a fine lecture on the xth by Mr. Y.C.O- Jacques on "Business Pursuits ot Lite, which was very "Miss Annie E. Hurdle, who has been teaching a large class in Camden, N. closed her school last Thursday night with a grand success, and will teach her next class in Germantown, Pa.

We are glad to see that our people are now taking hold of the art work, and manv of our young men and women are becoming fine artists under the in struction of" the Colombia Negro Art Company. "Artio." A MASS MEETING CALLED. The colored citireas of the District of Columbia will hold a mass meeting Monday evening at Stewart Coaser- t- Hall, corner 01 er- moat avenue and street northwest, tor the purpose of consieenag the District Commissionership. Representative colored oarens who favor the appointment ot Hon.JOi.n Ross are requested to be present. Y.

M. 0. A. FAIR. Our citizens young and old remember with pleasure the Fair of the Athletic Department, Y.

M. 0. held just one year ago in Odd Fellows' Hall, and will be glad to see by our advertising columns that it repeats llself at the same place, beginning Monday evening, March 22nd. For their own pleasure, and to aid in furthering au excellent cause, we urge a liberal patronage. i I ca rvP-DC ta.

it- pU5iNE53 HOME RULE WILL BE THE PRINCIPLE TFAT THE ItfCOMINO ADMINISTRATION WILL ADOpn HOME TRADE SHOULD FOLLOW. The Ladies are cordially invited to inspect our REFRIGERATORS. The Gentlemen of the city of Washington and vicinity will do well to call and exaiiJ our stock of Billiard, Pool and Combination Tables. We have a large and well selected stock of private Cues and other Billiard Supplies. 13 IO "VvTasiiiiigtcrL, ID.

c. J. G. TAYLOR, Manager. Do you want fine produce If so go to V.

S. Moton who has been established since 1S66. Stands 199, 200 and 201 enter Market. You can get all you want in fresh vegetables, and delivered to all parts of the city. Mr.

J. R. Gow, the shoe man, at 163S 14th street, northwest, is no doubt the best and cheapest place in that section of the city. If you want cheap and' good shoes, don't fail to call at his place of business. Good butter can be purchased from Mr.

Gibbons. Do not fail to call on him. If vou want first class goods go to M. F. Moran, whose card appears in another column of this paper.

He is a man of the people. John H. Gates who keeps at No. 1225 nth street southeast is where the boys so to get good beer, wines and whiskies. Mr "Gates is a man much liked by all classes.

Captain James F. Oyster, the best known butter merchant in this city, and one of the men in the business whose butter can be relied on. Captain Oyster sells pure better only. Mr. James Ryan at 531 street southwest is well known in the Southwest.

Mr. Ryan is very much liked on account of his liberality to the poor people. The next in order is Mr. Charles Kraemer, 735 7th street, n. w.

Mr. Kraemer whose card appears in The Bee shows the inside of his great nlace of business. II. I lO fl. Viir I rTC Ii till 1IUI1IJIC auu "'J assistant in the rear is an accommodating gentleman.

Mr. James Tharp at S12 street, northwest, is one of the oldest and best wine houses in the city. Mr. Tharp is a man who recognizes merit. He keeps some of the best in the market.

Mr. J. Diemer, at 625 street, n. w. can always be seen endeavoring to please his friends.

It is a legal bar resort. Don't fail to call in after leaving he courts. Chandlee Rowzee, at 1337 Pennsylvania avenue, n. is the place to purchase your good holiday cigars. Mr.

George F. Kozel, at 1SJ5 14th street, is where the best people in the city go to be refreshed. No man is better known to the people than Mr. Kozel. J.

F. Downey, at 326 street, s. is the man after all. all and see him. He is an arnable gentlemen.

He will treat you well. Should you pass in your checks and desire to leave the earth by necessity, have jour friends to send" for J. H. Dabney' 441 street, w. Joseph Gawler.

1734 Penn. avenue, northwest. R. F. Harvey, S92 Penn.

n. w. George Wise, 2900 street, Georgetown, D. C. Mr.

Voigt, who has one of the best establishments in the city, where you cas purchase find jewelry of all kinds is too well-known "for an introduction to the people. Go and visit his place and say The Bee sent you. George 5: 90S 7th street, northwest, is where you will find the best gents goods. Take your boys there and say The Bee sent you. Mr.

George is an atnabie ana just man to 1 tne people. Mr. Julius Cohen is one of the best known business men in this city, and a man who will treat vou well when vou call to see him. Just think of it and onlv one Full dress suit for hire dollar. When you go to the Center Market, go to stands 451, 452 and 453.

If you ro to the Northern Libertv Market, call at stands 401 and 302. Ask tor Mr. Miller or Krogtnan. They keep the best hams, lards, etc. in any market.

Don't fail togivethera a call. Mr. L. H. Harris, corner 3d and streets southwest, is the best drug store in South "Washington.

If you want pure drags call on him. Lynch and Terrell, two of the best known attorneys in this dty, are men the people should patronize. This is a reliable arm. If you want the finest hand-made per, Havana filled, go at once to Car ney tactory, C21 street, s. w.

-ir. Don't "fail to go and inspect his factory (ana see yvKiiaac. The old reliable Frank Hume, at 15 Penn. avenue, a. :w.y is the place to go for vour groceries.

Rrank Heme's name is a household word to couse- keexers. Those vho may come to the aty can -srimniodatioiis a. Hotaes- Hotel, the Afro-American house ra the atv. Mr. Holmes is a Chesteruela, 335 irguu.

avenue southwest. The Philadelphia Hocse ducted by the popularand jg---P, B. Meridith. at No. xS Fesn.

ave nue n.vr. This lace is being hor-oWhlv remodeled and newly painted. r. E- P. Smith, srhose card aorears jinthisweeSstssueci me Bee is one of the best known besiness men in the northwest.

Mr. Smith conducts the Fair at No. 1722 14th street, n. where the people can percaase; some nf th Christmas nreents in tire; the city, us geatieaan is a liberal and kind man to our churches, fairs, aad the. poor.

His name is a hoese-hold word among all classes of peopie. Give him a trial. Subscribe to THE WASHINGTON BEE ONLY $2.80 YEAR, in AdTaBce. 20 cents monthly. i.

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